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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1913
Page
5
Sullivan and surrounding towns residents are noted visiting friends and transacting business across Terre Haute Carlisle Mellott and New Lebanon. Several entries celebrate illnesses improving, weddings, hunting trips, and local club activities with many named individuals and places.
Daniel Alumbaugh and Hosea Deckard sue Harry Hawkins for foreclose mechanic's lien. Bank of Lyons sues John Erdman William T Erdman and Ohio Oil for attachment. Charles W Hahl sues Illinois Central Railroad for possession and damages. Kenney Manufacturing sues Loren H Bogard John J Parker and Claude H Stratton on note and chattel mortgage. Mary A Ward sues Elmer B Dunbar Ella Dunbar and Samuel Cox on note and mortgage foreclosure. Chester W Kirkham sues Nelle I Kirkham for guardian. Noah O Robbins sues Andrew J Nellans on account. Daniel Stewart Drug Co sues Wm M DeLay on note.
William Nesbit of Jackson Hill was arrested on larceny charges for stealing a harness from W. M. Draper in Shelburn. He posted bond last Monday morning to ensure his appearance in the circuit court.
The preliminary hearing for Ira Medley charged with the murder of Truston Isbett, scheduled before Squire Boyd at Shel burn next Monday, may be continued due to the grand jury convening that day and plans to examine all witnesses in its investigation.
Well No 1 on G R Dutton farm four miles west of town drilled to 725 feet, exposing 25 feet of fine oil sand. The well, shot Monday, yields strong production and boosts field prospects as Hamilton Oil and Gas Co operates three Sanders farm wells. Well No 2 on Charles Wernz farm tested as a 2 400 000 cubic feet per day gas producer, with gas piped to nearby drilling areas. The district shows growing activity and leasing, signaling a fuller development ahead.
Terre Haute financier M. C. Hamill has secured land for oil development northwest of Sul livan and located a well on John M. Thomas farm four miles NW. Drilling starts this week with partners C. B. Bolinger and E. F. Johnson. Other wells are planned on Geo Goodwin Amelia Goodwin and John Woodard farms plus a Roy Osborne well in Fairbanks township. Cline Johnson plan a rig near Turmans Creek. Paul Post aims to drill on his Edwards lease. W. C. Kennedy Oil Co. leases 1000 acres east of town and Bert Thompson Frank I. Craig will drill there.
The makers claim Foley Kidney Pills have the best combination of curative and healing medicines for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities. For sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
A large crowd gathered at Homer Jackson’s home Friday night to celebrate his recovery from an accident. Neighbors organized a quiet evening with music by John Bray on violin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Land and daughter Ella, Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson and daughter Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Land and daughter Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. John Funk and daughter Ruby, Addie Wallis, Frank and Hallie Roseberry, Gertrude and Earl Alsop, and others. The sole treat was a bucket of turnips.
This is an old advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. It claims to relieve feverishness, headaches, upset stomach, teething troubles, regulate bowels, destroy worms, and break up colds in 24 hours. The product has been used by mothers for 24 years and is sold by druggists for 25 cents with a free sample from A S Olmstead LeRoy NY.
Fire department responded to a late Monday blaze at the home of E. S. Crowder on East Washington street. Edgar Jr. entered a closet with a lit match and set clothing on fire, which was quickly extinguished.
Local notes cover attendances at corn shows and visits among residents in Sullivan R R 9 and Hymera. Items include Mrs. Ridgeway, T. M. Durham and families meeting, new barn and house builds, church opening, temperance rally, an Epworth League concert, and the funeral of William K. McGrew aged 92 with Rev. M. O. Robbins officiating.
H. D. Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. Doctors advised amputation but he refused and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He wrote that his foot was soon completely cured. Also touted as a remedy for burns cuts bruises and eczema. 25 cents. Recommended by Joe K Smock and Son.
Graysville reports include Miss Burroughs visiting home folks over Sunday. Road work slows due to damp weather. Rev. Miller starts Christian church meetings. cordial invites. Dr. E J Yager of Otterbein Indiana visited last week. An oil rig passed through en route to Big Springs. S G Yager from Lafayette visited relatives. Bro Thompson in Providence meeting. Corn husking delayed by wet conditions. L W Yager and family from Palestine visited last week.
In Birmingham Alabama F L Willis describes severe asthma and bronchitis. He reports relief after taking Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, noting it removed choking sensations and gave an easy comfortable throat and lungs. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are needed. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as a blood and mucous surface remedy, prescribed by physicians, and sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also recommended Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mrs. J. F. Hoke Miss Jennie Thornhill and Miss Laura Maxwell plan a Saturday departure for New Smyrna Florida to spend the winter. Mrs. Belle Jenkins and Mrs. R. O. Willard will soon join them for the season. Mrs. B A White will spend the winter at DeLand Florida.
Miss Opal Copeland of Merom spent Saturday in Sullivan visiting friends and local sites.
Rental notice listing available houses and rooms for rent with contact through Capt. Wm. T. Crawford on East Washington Street.
A health ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for a persistent cough linked to consumption. It claims relief in one dose, extinguishes fever, and aids sleep, with a six week testimonial from Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Willyn Iowa. No results guaranteed money back if it fails. Price 50c or 1.00. Recommended by Joe K Smock and Son.
The annual meeting of stock holders was held Wednesday and the following directors were elected George R. Dutton John T. Hays J T Akin W N Thompson James M Sinclair James M Durham and R W Akin.
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