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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1907
Page
9
A speaker recalled his 15 year view in favor of relocating the public hitch rack from the square citing past accidents. He admitted not using the rack himself to keep his team in a stall while town visits. Continued on page 8.
The Egypt Oil and Gas Co in Bedford reports a deep well near Mark Place delivering a magnetized mineral water with gas bubbles and flame at the surface. Experts believe rich soda, gas, and potential oil below point to a strong future strike. Local directors debated delaying to allow further drilling.
Alexander Benton of rural route 1 Fort Edward New York testifies that Dr King's New Discovery cured his asthma six years ago and relieved his son's wife of incipient consumption after one battle ended her terrible cough. The remedies are guaranteed by Joe K Smock & Son druggists with prices 50 cents and 1.00 and trial bottles free.
The report notes use of high quality rubber tires and emphasizes durability. It mentions Tur man and Riggs leaving a high rent district amid unspecified context as part of the item.
Carlisle Oil and Gas Co signs over all leases to Union Oil Co of Pennsylvania. Four wells to be drilled on 4000 acres southeast of Carlisle in Haddon township within 60 days to depth 1800 feet if no pay oil or gas found earlier. Previous wells in the area yielded limited results and misfortunes with salt water and hard rock. Local residents and several out of town guests attended the event reported by the Carlisle News.
List of uncalled letters remaining in the Sullivan Indiana post office as of May 22 1907 includes Annie Black Florence Bee Samira Grigsby Addie King J Sturgeon Mrs Sarah Lettie Ward and others. notice instructs callers to say advertised and provides the postmaster Arthur A Holmes name.
The May 14 wedding of Vernie Lowder to Ernest Hammack took place at the Lowder residence in Farmersburg Indiana. Rev A M Couchman officiated with Lohengrin’s march, pink and white decor, and a reception featuring strawberries ice cream cake and coffee.
Cr H Edwards M D announces retirement after selling his practice to Dr J B Maple. He thanks patients for past favors and notes Harris' office is in the Citizens Trust building. Call and settle debts to the retiring physician.
The Southern Indiana Railway announces excursion rates to the west and southwest with one fare plus 2 for round trips, tickets on sale select Tuesdays, and stopovers. One way settlers’ rates to Minnesota Dakota Manitoba Assiniboia Saskatchewan on specified Tuesdays. One way colonist rates to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho and intermediate territory with listed city rates and stopovers. Also reduced one way rates via Southern Indiana to Cincinnati Chicago and other points. Contact H P Radley or T W Casto for full information.
John K. Pirtle administrator of George P. Boone deceased has filed a final report in Sullivan circuit court. The report will be heard on Friday June 7 1907 the fifth judicial day of the May term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Tilghman Ogle clerk Walter F. Wood attorney first insertion May 15 31.
The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for infirmary supplies until 12 noon on Thursday June 4 1907. Rejection of any or all bids is reserved. Requisitions on file with county auditor. Attest E E Russell Auditor. First insertion May 18 1907.
Notice to citizens that a white male resident over twenty one years of age, resident over ninety days, will apply to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the next session, beginning June 1907, for a one year license to sell and allow on site consumption of intoxicating liquors in a specific two story brick building on lot 37, fronting Court Street, Sullivan Indiana.
West bound trains Nos 21 38 98 and others run daily mixed trains No 22 No 34 No 94. East bound services include Nos 93 and 10139 with varying times and exceptions by day. The timetable lists arrival times such as 11 18 a m 8 08 a m 8 19 a m and 6 59 p m and 3 20 p m.
Claud Hughes, a white male resident of Hamilton township, Sullivan County Indiana, applies to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the next session beginning June 1 1907 for a retail liquor license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and allow drinking on the premises. The requested premises are a room on the ground floor of the Davis Hotel a three story brick building on Court Street Sullivan. The room sits on parts of lots 27 and 88 in the original town of Sullivan described by specific measurements. First insertion May 8 1907.
Stephen M. Riggs of Hamilton township Sullivan county Indiana announces a forthcoming application to the Sullivan county Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The request covers a lower room on the ground floor of a two story brick building facing Was n street, described as lot 47 in the original town of Sullivan. The first insertion is May 5.
The Indianapolis Southern Railway advertises one way colonist tickets from Sullivan Indiana to San Francisco Los Angeles and more at 34.30 with sale periods March 1 to April 30 and Sept 1 to Oct 31 1907. Additional routes include Billings Montana Spokane Portland and other northwest points with varied prices. Round trip homeseeker tickets to western southwest and southern points are on sale first and third Tuesdays each month at one fare plus 2.00 with many caps at 25.00. On select Tuesdays in March and April 1907 one way west and southwest tickets are half rate plus 3 3.62 from Sullivan to Indianapolis or 4.75 round trip good 30 days. Connections at Union Stations. For details contact agent 1 S Draper depot foot of South Main Street.
The Sullivan Union and the Terre Haute Daily Star advertise a one year subscription for 2.75 dollars. This pairing promotes local readership with a bundled deal appealing to residents and supporters of community journalism.
In May term 1907 Clara ventelt et al file complaint for partition of real estate against Lewis Reneau and Jesse L Keneau non residents of Indiana. They must answer by June 29, 1907 at Sullivan Court House or the case will proceed in their absence.
An advertisement invites readers to swap their old stoves for new models with cash or easy terms. Details unclear due to damaged text but implies a citywide promotional trade-in program.
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