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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
2
London officials discuss the psychology of fundraising at the Poplar and London hospitals. Sydney Holland recalls original ads that sparked generosity and warns against dull appeals. A tale of two Americans praising the hospital ends with a sharp quip about begging instincts.
In a London children court hearing an official blamed a rise in reformatories on parents shirking responsibility for their children. A police court missionary echoed this, noting many parents push for reformatories to avoid care costs, citing weekly maintenance contributions that often fall short of actual expenses.
Shy at Wedding Bells report finds only eight graduates plan marriage. Class secretary notes one third will teach, one third will stay at home, two intend farming, citing rising farm prices as a livelihood.
A habeas corpus suit by Mrs. Thurnau to win custody of Kerlin Thurnau against Mrs. Radmore was dismissed in Chicago. Thurnau, claiming the child, was to join his circus performer mother. Radmore had cared for him after a year with Thurnau. The telegram mix up with France prompted legal action. proceedings ended with the child to be returned after the farm outing.
Milan Prof Enrico Ferri argues child crime rises with steam driven industry and that electricity will end the evils by enabling universal power. He cites US and Belgian factories cutting hours with electric machines and predicts shorter workdays and abolition of night work to curb crime.
John Olson a sailor on the Scandinavian American line demanded his share of a found pearl after purchasing oysters at William Gau's Hoboken market. The jewel, weighed about three carats and valued at $200, was appraised by a jeweler, boosting Olson's hopes for better meals.
The sermon argues Jesus defined true religion as love for God and for neighbors, not dogma or ritual. It cites Luke and Matthew with the lawyer episodes, insists genuine faith is ethical action, and urges loving truth, beauty, and goodness as expressions of Godly living.
The Christian church exists to awaken develop and realize the spiritual life. Leaders must guide people to the reality of spiritual life through character, discipleship and service. The life is social through a Christian fraternity and governed by ethical laws like love mercy and righteousness.
Absentminded Albert Frizzle leaned on a plate glass storefront window on the crowded main street. the pane shattered and he fell backward into the shop. He was not cut or hurt but fell into a trance. Doctors cannot awaken him and are puzzled by the anomalous reaction.
William Jackson of Ruling placed 20 dollars in cash and a 30 dollar check in a cellar bin at Onion Bin Poor Bank in Antigo Wisconsin and covered them with onions. He did not tell his wife and later learned she sold some onions. He is now searching among his customers for the lost money.
A Bloomington business system delivers all city merchandise via ten wagons run by local firms. A new furniture factory costing over 100000 provides employment to locals. The Indianapolis Southern freight office operates downtown with former Sullivan residents in charge. Bloomington benefits from stock raising, Gentry pony shows, and a stone campus for the state university. A new college building is under construction at about 90600.
Summer complaint and cramps described as no terrors in a household kept medicine Perry Davis Painkiller offered in 35 and 50 cent bottles. The ad notes 25 cent option and references its dependable use.
Mr and Mrs Clint Lowe and two children of Coxville Ind visited their daughter Mrs Jessie Bradbury in town and returned home Monday. Mrs B M Crawford came back from East St Louis after her sister Mrs Henry Youngman fell ill. Mrs John Holmes of this place visited in Linton with daughter Miss Agnes Holmes. Matt Murhead and Bert Maleon were in Coalmont Sunday. While planting corn Thursday the corn drill drawn by Earl Griffith ran away destroying the drill with no injuries to Griffith or the horse. Mrs Steve Hiatt of Sullivan and her daughter Mrs John Mason visited Mrs B M Crawford Tuesday. Solon Treadway and Audie Crawford made a business trip to the Reliance mine Wednesday. Sam Mahan bought a fine hound dog from Master Virgil Stewart for six gallons of sorghum molasses, valued at six cents per gallon. Mrs William Radius is sick. R K Shelburn was in Terre Haute recently. The Willfred Supply Company is placing new stock in the store and R K Shelburn is the proprietor. Miss Grace McLenna and Dr Claude Asbury attended the Carlisle pall Wednesday night. Henry Nelson sustained a mashed foot in Hymera mine No 33 the other day. Homer Day was in the area Sunday evening. Julius Harry of Sullivan passed through Thursday.
A devotional reflection by Rev. W. L. Watkinson contrasts grand gestures with small, steady obedience. It cites the Lincolns who yearly sent one white rose to the throne as a symbol that all comes from and to the king. The message: God values the easy, practical, faithful act above grand but uncertain deeds.
A list of names addresses and business listings is provided for updating subscriber directories. The notice requests subscribers to correct and attach the list to their directories to compile a complete subscriber record, including residences and business entries across multiple streets and counties.
Hugh Black writes that God speaks through silence, sound, mystery, revelation, days, places, and holy men. He notes providence and grace as love knocks at human hearts, with prophets and Christ urging humanity to heed a divine call through human needs and voice.
Mrs John Nesbit spent Saturday with William Bailey and family. Attendees for the Sullivan Friday night commencement included Mr and Mrs John Nesbit Mrs J W Whitlock Mrs Dr Walters and Miss Dessie Bailey. Ruth Brown and daughter from Gordon Neb visiting Miss Mattie McKinney. Providence preaching well attended. Jim Boling of Illinois visited his mother Marion Boling. Clayton Walters visiting grandparents near Sullivan. Daughtery and daughter Maud with Alvin McCammon. Louis Eaton of Sullivan area attended Providence service. Frank Paige and wife Sunday with Bishop Walters. A son born to John Monroe and wife Sunday night. Owen Pirtle in Sullivan Monday. Carl Spencer Monday with Mrs Daughtery and daughter. Leonard Pyles of Sullivan passed through. Charles E Lucas, recently operated on in Terre Haute hospital, returned home improving. Mary E Mason back from Independence Kas.
Cash prices paid for second hand stoves. H Schmidt & Son advertise as buyers of old stoves offering high cash prices. Located at 41 4.
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