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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
5
An old warning emphasizes there is no substitute for ROYAL baking powder. Royal is described as pure cream of tartar powder and healthful, while substitutes are said to be made from alum and unsuitable.
Democratic contest voices reveal a crowded field for county auditor clerk and sheriff with bids from Gambills, Drennon, Kelley, Benson, McDowall, Payne, Bedwell and Padgett. Speculation centers on incumbents, potential reruns, and strategic alliances shaping the nominating fight.
County Assessor Frank Hiatt compiles totals by township for horses cattle hogs and sheep valued at 864922 for 7206 head of livestock. Township figures show Cass Fairbanks Haddon Curry Hamilton Turman Jefferson Jackson Gil list horse cattle hog and sheep values and counts across 12 townships totaling 217210 148047 37416 dollars and livestock numbers.
Poultry raisers urged to donate roup infected birds to a University led investigation. Valuable birds may be returned if cured, and only advanced cases with yellow cankers are accepted. No payment for birds, but the express on fowls is paid. Contact County Agent A. W. Hayes at Sullivan for details.
Mrs. N M Drennon visits Hazelton relatives and Mrs Zelle Wininger visits Sullivan friends. E G Carrither leaves for Chicago to buy holiday goods. Mrs Joe Carrico shops and visits locally. Mrs Louisa Borders returns from Indianapolis visits. Miss Susan Glidden visits with parents Mr and Mrs Glidden. The column lists numerous visits, travel plans and local social events among Sullivan residents, including trips to Indianapolis Chicago Palestine and Purdue.
The report covers church attendances, visitors, and family visits in Sullivan and nearby towns. It lists names such as Herbert Voelkn, Jim Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Wolfe, and Miss Hamilar flow among residents visiting relatives and attending services. It notes a barn loss at Ogee Carty’s farm from an unknown fire cause and mentions weather, health updates, and a patent remedy advertisement.
A garbled compilation mentions Calvary Mero base near Paxton, Spencer's dispatch, John Tiger and brides, Mercie Cures, a fire at KaLOWE, Geo. Po Witson leasing for Coffee Ennite, and visits to relatives. It includes references to Indianapo lis churches, Thanksgiving vacation, college sports, street repairs, railings, and local court jury service.
Terre Haute firefighter Oliver Strain formerly of the area was seen hunting on Wednesday. Other notes mention George Kersey and Wash Bostick selling hogs in West York last week and Pringle Bros drilling a dry oil well on the James Osborn farm. The week included visits by Donnie Bolinger and Famersburg residents to Rufus DeHart and family, with Mrs. Sarah Strain attending services at Kingsley and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Flarman and Mrs. BF Whitlock in Subui van. KE Thomson took a business trip to southern state. Mrs. Charles Riggs planned a few days in Sullivan.
Albert Bennett and wife visited relatives in the neighborhood. Abner Richards and wife spent Sunday visiting kin near Lin ton. John Joriver was in Sullivan last week, Martin Pirthe in Dugger Saturday. Frank Balance drove to Dugger Saturday. Md Shephard spent Sunday visiting relatives in Dineeer. Willis Palmer of Robinson spent Saturday in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Clarrie Scot of Riverton has been visiting at Dureer Farnsworth and with Mr. and Mrs. Omer Hammond. Walter Akers returned home Saturday.
The report from Terre Haute notes rites connected with an enumeration of eligible voters in Sullivan County. It mentions Joe Bo Laces of this city and Toothe Roberts of Carlisle as participants in the event.
Strayed or stolen Sunday night. A dark bay horse named Gabe, 16 hands high, white hind feet, white star on left hip, was last seen near Hline in a deft executive area. Notify J. B. Maple at Shefhurn. Tid. It.
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