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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1907
Page
8
The article outlines a new feature in banking and requests a cost comparison to evaluate options. It contrasts implementation costs by software, hardware, and personnel, highlighting upfront and ongoing expenses and potential savings over time.
The report praises the Sage ie New LeDanots relief corps for diligent work. After inspection, refreshments including cake coffee and aliges were served. Attendees included Mrs Hardesty Mrs Reed and Mrs Ridgeway of Sullivan.
Carlisle Nov 5 report says workers sinking the new shaft for the Coal Co encountered a heavy obstruction last week delaying progress and prompting inspection actions.
Charles Hawk and Donnetta Critchfield of Dugger were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at the county clerk's office by Squire Kirkham. The article notes work on a new shaft and plans to mix the No 4 vein of granite.
Dr. James Miles of Merom was in the city Friday en route to his Merom home after attending a medical convention in Cincinnati.
Local worry grows over the so called cabbage snake chordodes occidentalis said to be a parasite formed from cabbage worms. Dr George W Pirtle notes it's harmless and poses no risk to humans or vegetables despite public concern.
Sullivan high school defeated Worthington high school 16 to 0 in a hard fought Saturday contest. Crowder Beau champ Willis and Springer led Sullivan with strong ground gains as they advanced to Worthington's 20 yard line before time.
Union editors report Concord correspondent missed part of the tale. The big catch escaped, while Jackson and O Neal reeled in oysters two at a time at camp for supper. The noise of a talking machine disrupted the haul, and speculation turns to taking companions next time.
The strong Linton high school team the state champions will play here next Saturday with a large crowd expected. Linton recently defeated Sullivan 17 to 0 at Linton and Sullivan plans another challenge. Officials should rope the sidelines and have police on hand to keep crowds behind the barriers.
Rush McCammon limps with a sore foot while Bert Arnett suffers a badly mashed foot at the mine. Roy Deeble improves from a dislocated foot, and Charles Jerauld is back home. Community notices include illnesses, travels of C D Nalley and Arch Orr to Chicago, Elza Douthitt serving in Sullivan, and sermons by Rev. George W. Crooke in nearby towns. Local figures such as Dr. J R Whalen and A D Cutler appear with travels or business, plus health coffee advertising by Dr Shoop of Racine Ontario.
Mrs Daniel Walters of Farnsworth died last Thursday in a Terre Haute hospital after a surgical operation. The remains were interred at Poplar cemetery Saturday morning.
Harry Watts a 19 year old Dugger coal miner seeks probation after admitting stealing a $19 pocketbook from a Second Street resort. Attorney Stankard urged leniency noting a paralyzed mother and injured brother needing Watts aid. Judge Piety took the matter under advisement and criticized drinking while away from sick family.
Indiana reports show 63 counties with a total wheat yield of 24 206 698 bushels this year, about half of 1903 and far below 1906’s 40 020 938 bushels. Averages run 14.7 bushels per acre, with Rush 955 882 and Shelby 835 260 this year, while Benton shows minimal wheat production and many counties declined from last year. Also notes a local hog theft case near Pleasantville with bloodhounds and buried meat later found.
Rev Daniel Ryan of Carlisle recounts a joke about Republican candidates for Indiana governor during a Butler college commencement. He notes Hugh Miller of Columbus spoke as class orator after his manuscript was stolen. Ryan recently met Congress- man James E Watson in Indianapolis and believes Watson may win the nomination for his hustling and practical prowess.
Carlisle notes October births in Haddon township include nine newborns five girls and four boys born to Jones Willis Vester Hamilton Rogers Douglass Jones Davidson and their spouses. Health was good with two deaths recorded in the 31 days.
Ill Mrs Luke Wilson McKee shows slight improvement. birth announced of a boy to Mr and Mrs William Houpton last Wednesday. Voters urged to support the interurban subsidy on the 12th and a yes vote pledged. Church services at the college chapel described with praise for Rev C Defer. Dr O B Whittaker away hoping to recruit more students. Halloween signs altered by firms with no property damage reported. Local residents J B Newland and James Elliot visiting. Ed Bennett seen downtown, recently from Terre Haute. Dr James Miles attended the Rescualian Medical Society convention in Paris Th.
David Parker of Fayette N Y, a Gettysburg foot loss survivor, proclaims Electric Bitters cured his long stomach trouble and saved him from costly medicines. The tonic is touted as grand for the aged, female weaknesses, and weak kidneys, priced 50 cents and sold by Joe K Smock & Son.
Mrs John Davis is seriously ill at her South Main Street home where she has been confined for several days. Miss Nan Wood, former local schoolteacher now with Indianapolis industrial training school, is visiting Mrs William Willis and friends here.
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