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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
8
An advertisement extols Hart Schaffner & Marx suits and overcoats as great value with fair exchange for money, emphasizes profit sharing with customers, and notes a shop plan to quit the children clothing line while offering deeply discounted men's lines. It also reassures customers about the seller remaining in Sullivan.
A retailer promotes a line of Tuxedo Suits with full silk lining and matching dark gray and black overcoats. Prices include Suits for 16.50 and Overcoats for 15.00 through Thanksgiving, with combined suit and overcoat set for 30.00. The ad emphasizes convenience and value, noting rivals would charge at least 25.00 for a tuxedo.
A large audience filled the college auditorium Friday for the inauguration of President Long. The event drew officials and students including Prof. Enders of Defiance College and Mrs. Hershey of Urbana.
No services were held at Mt Calvary Sunday as Brother Ray prepared to preach Grandma Goodman’s funeral. Duck Alsman lost all his apples in the cold Saturday night storm. John Alsop called on D M Bedwell Monday evening. Joseph Vaughn bought a new range cook stove Thursday. He does
Harve Adams of this place married Miss Tressie Palmer of near Shelburn in Sullivan on Thursday. They will reside here. Miss Lizzie Osburn made a business trip to Sullivan Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson and daughter Beulah of Shelburn visited John Clark and family Thursday. Local residents attended meeting at Dodd's bridge. John Clark was in Sullivan Friday. Byron Riggs passed through Saturday morning. Chauncey Trueblood and family visited William Knowles and family Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hughes called on W. A. Hughes and family Saturday. Miss Irene Stark spent Thursday night with Fay Johnson.
Mrs Flora Miles is described as very ill with pneumonia fever in the latest health update suggesting a serious respiratory illness and prompting local concern and care measures.
Samuel W. Woodsmall as administrator for the estate of Sarah A. Douglas files a final account in Sullivan circuit court. The hearing is set for Friday December 8 1911 during the November term to determine approval. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause if any. Attorney John C. Chaney represents the administrator.
Graysville high school defeated Hymera school in a game at Pound's hall Saturday evening with Hymera clearly outclassed. Protracted meeting closed at Pogue's hall with services led by Rev. Watson and Rev. Murphy for the Christian church. A Farmers institute is planned for Pound's hall November 30 and December 1 with several premiums offered.
Dr and J B Durham called to Waveland Thursday for the death of their brother. Ella and Josie Eno visit Indianapolis niece Glenn Eno who teaches there. Mrs Durham son James and Laura Langston at Tom Durhams. Mrs C B Hershey of Urbana Ill visited Mrs Allie Watson. Ruth Eno staying with grandmother Mrs Eno. Rush Davis and John Arnett with Florence Graystone. Emerson and Ray Watson at basketball game in Fairbanks. R J Turman shipped apples to Cynthiana. Warren Watson and wife at the U C college banquet. Mrs T J Mann Laura Langston Ella and Josie Eno named delegates to county Sunday school convention. J T Shores of Hutsonville bought Big Springs corn shredder. Farmers institute at Graysville Nov 29. Good attendance expected.
Isaac H Kalley trustee files final report in Sullivan Circuit Court and will be heard on Friday December 8 1911 at the November term creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
Ada Richey visited Goldie McGlone while Willie Frakes and others toured friends around town. A school pie social raised about 40 for the F H S basketball. Many residents shopped in Terre Haute and Terhoute and visits extended to Kansas and Indianapolis. The town adds a $2000 Methodist church addition and Mrs. Vangilder was committed to Indianapolis asylum.
The Graysville community notes a renovated church interior with new seating and a Heir floor furnace. Rev J J Jacobs of Kansas Hl preached on Sunday. A dedication date is set for later. Local residents attended, with multiple visits and family events mentioned.
A car shortage hurts Sullivan county coal mines with several mines forced to close for two to three days until more cars arrive. Vandalia Coal Company reports two mines closed this week as the region faces transport bottlenecks alongside a brighter field outlook.
Revival services began last Sunday at the M E church led by Rev M O Robbins with W J Williams directing the singing and the miners quartet active. The congregation grows nightly as Rev Hogan aids. Williams visited Yountown to assist Rev Kitchem. a son was born to Mr and Mrs Richard Sibley. Shiloh preaching by Rev Robbins. Ben Jones and family move to Pennsylvania. electric lights expected next week after a break at Jasonville. Mrs Samuel Campbell moves to Terre Haute.
The Woman's club plans to sell Red Cross Christmas seals and promote the campaign. Supplies are expected in a few days and will be placed in all business houses by the club.
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