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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
6
A jury returned an accidental death verdict for a man who fell asleep on a window ledge. The article attributes death to carelessness and warns of health risks, promoting Dr. Pierce’s medicines. It notes a smallpox scare, local notable movements, and community updates including residents relocating or changing jobs.
Misses Gertie Pavten and Hazel Pierce were in Sullivan last week while Claud Pierce of Evansville visited Sunday. The Eutaw council plans an ice cream supper May 30 to fund an entertainment hall. Local residents attended Terre Haute ball game and several enjoyed performances of Uncle Jed’s Fidelity and The Miller’s Daughter at local halls.
Weather grows warmer and rain would help. Isaac Page remains in poor health after being found unconscious near May Padgett’s home. Elmer Lucas shows improvement. Uncle Anderson Blevins will oversee the C H Lucas farm again. A basket meeting occurred at Indian Prairie last Sunday. Orion Hart moved to the south quarter of the John Wilson farm. John Smith and Thomas Burton of Sullivan have optioned a large coal field in the neighborhood.
Eighty acre pasture seven miles southeast of Sullivan with good fencing and ample water. partly blue grass with timothy and clover. Cash price $160 for a six month season. Address Aud Price Sullivan Ind.
In Sullivan County circuit court May term 1903 James M Hummel files quiet title complaint against James Dixon and others not residents of Indiana. Defendants must answer by July 4 1903 at Sullivan Court House or case will be heard in their absence. Clerk Robert Taylor signs the notice with attorney I H Kalley. May 15-31.
Court orders hearing on May 29 1908 in Indianapolis Indiana to determine discharge for Theron L Collier. Notice to creditors by mail and publication in Sullivan Union. Judge Albert B Anderson presiding. Clerk Noble C Butler issued.
On May 4 1903 the court ordered a hearing on the discharge petition of William W Dale and Marian W Dale bankrupts. The hearing is set for May 29 1903 in Indianapolis and copies of the petition and order will be sent to creditors at their residences. Clerk Noble C Butler certified the order.
A historic ad urges keeping Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready to combat colic and cholera morbus. It claims the medicine has saved lives and eased suffering more than others and notes it is available from all druggists.
The undersigned Clerk and Treasurer present receipts and expenditures for Sullivan Town from May 1 1902 to May 1 1903. General funds receipts include County Treasurer 7839.76 liquor license 450.00 and show and street licenses 38.50 with miscellaneous 105. Total receipts and disbursements are listed with itemized balances. The treasurer notes remaining assets including 56 shares in Stanford Light Water and Ice Co and details of water works bond interest. Balance on hand May 1 1903 and receipts to May 15 1903 are provided with warrants unpaid.
Attorney Sullivan announces will practice in federal and state courts in Indiana and in other courts where services are required.
The firm specializes in examining and perfecting titles and handling estate management and settlement. Located in Coffman block on the east side of the public square.
F WM. R. NESBIT. A. G. MCNABB Attorneys-at-Law. Business untrusted to them will receive prompt and careful attention. Will practice in all the courts of this state and such other courts as May require our services. Office in Crowder Building, East Side Public Square.
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