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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
4
The publication notes a one year sixe months period for subscription at a price of one dollar and fifty cents. Dirrelle Chaney and Robert P White are listed as publishers.
The Republican nominees for town offices pledge competent administration and thorough business handling. They promise public improvements as needed and equal treatment for all citizens.
The Democrat accuses a rival paper of detraction and personal insinuations aimed at the minority party. It predicts a coming political shift as a youthful Sullivan publisher approaches the scene in Sullivan County.
Town Attorney Douthitt criticizes the Sullivan town race as not quiet enough and calls for both parties to nominate town attorney candidates. The piece notes the statute lacks a town attorney election and warns that even elected candidates may not hold the office, depending on the ring’s nominees.
Estelle Drakewed Ida N daughter of a local family at 7 pm in the bride’s home with Rev O Neal of the Christian church officiating. Bride described as refined and sociable, groom’s father Willis Drake a prosperous farmer nearby. Guests included several local residents. couple to reside with the groom’s family after a short visit to friends.
Ella Eno visited sister Anna Cushman. May Sullivan, Grace Moore, and Josie Haynes spent Sundays at home. Jill Moore and family at James Moore’s. Emerson Watson and mother visited. Edith Bicknell called on Mrs. Mann. John Kennett and family visited James Arnett. Durham moved to the brick house on Mrs. Mann's farm. Gillam was in Sullivan Saturday. Continuous family visits and moves mark the week.
Ongoing dispute surrounds the will of Richard Smith who died recently. Family members contest the provisions claiming unequal treatment and questioning the will's validity in probate court. Local authorities have scheduled hearings to determine rightful heirs and asset distribution.
An insurance official and his family are profiled for living in regal fashion in New Jersey. The piece details their high incomes and lavish lifestyle contrasted with frugal outward appearances.
Indiana figures show the McCurdy family earning an estimated half a million dollars yearly from Mutual Life and related concerns. The piece details alleged nepotism, a family-based empire in New York and New Jersey, a public feud with Bowles, and the vast wealth of the elder McCurdy, Richard A. McCurdy, plus son-in-law Thebaud and son Robert, with residences in Morristown and Morris Plains. It notes the policyholders' stake and hints at broader financial maneuvering within the Mutual Life organization.
The article details lavish payoffs and contracts within the McCurdy family tied to Mutual of New York. It notes salaries and perquisites for Robert H. McCurdy and sons in law, including Bowles and Thebaud, totaling over 400000 dollars annually, plus disputed funds and a controversial “yellow dog” fund. The piece also highlights a large estate and a dramatic hospital case involving Dr. Gillette.
The Presbyterian department of church and labor plans a national series of noonday religious services in shops and factories. Superintendent Charles Stelzle from Chicago will direct via 250 appointed centers to reach workers in assigned territories. He said the aim is to take the gospel to workingmen who do not attend church.
The Atlanta Constitution presents a poem imagining autumn leaves as government gold to be mined and shared. It envisions coinage of autumn wealth to warm homes and delight children, with trains carrying the gold to bring joy and blessings.
Evangelist R R Bulgin leads a Sunday revival in Shelburn Indiana with 27 converts. 52 from Farmersburg attend along with locals. W Barbre and C H Shaw assist. Next Sunday features Bulgin on weighed. An effort to establish a Christian church proceeds with many names listed as interested members. Warner's Polite Vaudeville billed for Bass Auditorium on November 4.
Nettie Houpt hosted by Mary Cooper and Elsie Shields's weekend visit noted. Dr. Hammond spoke to an audience Sunday. Bertha Beer from London Mills called on Professor Hatten. Ward visited Vincennes early in the week. YWCA delegates head to Bloomington for state convention. Alice Dale to perform at the grand opera house opening next Thursday. Dr Jones heads to New York City this week. Bass Auditorium hosts Wait for the big fun show on Saturday November 4.
Dr Lindley advertises a new painless method for tooth extraction and lists numerous satisfied patients in towns including Oaktown Sullivan Graysville and Carlisle The note promises reasonable prices and credits extraction payments toward future plate work with offices upstairs over Douthitt’s on the south side.
Polite vaudeville at Bass Auditorium on Saturday November 4 shines with wit music and melody in a lively entertainment night.
Readers are invited to obtain a free 25 cent bottle of Dr. Carlstedt s German Liver Powder. The ad claims cures for liver and kidney ailments and urges quick action as the promotion is limited. It positions the product as a remedy for constipation dyspepsia malaria and related conditions and labels the distributor as a special agent.
An advertisement promotes Dr Carlstedt's German Liver Powder claiming it has relieved many thousands of hopeless cases. It urges readers to mail requests to the American Pharmaceutical Co in Evansville Indiana and cautions not to send children.
The ten big acts of Warner's Polite Vaudeville promise a jolly night at Bass Auditorium Noy th. The show aims to banish dull care and lift spirits with lively entertainment.
In Sullivan Circuit Court No 1984 the judge on October 24 1905 found the estate of Thomas J Lamb probably insolvent and ordered settlement. Creditors must file claims for allowance. Witness clerk and seal Sullivan Indiana October 31 1905. Tilghman Ogle Clerk. Silver Chaney administrator.
The notice previews Warner's Polite Vaudeville at Bass Auditorium on Saturday November 4 featuring Niff Brothers juggling with a fire dance and new songs in a clever comedy act advertised as the treat of the season.
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