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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
5
Fairbanks notes a string of social visits in Terre Haute and Prairie Creek plus births and influenza related sickness. Several families including Wil son Drake Trueblood and Wilson share news, with influenza causing school closures and many residents sick or recovering.
Will Thomas, Will Lester and Orville Taylor traveled to Sullivan on business. Hogs were sold by Edgar Strain and others to Charles Scott. Various residents moved or visited nearby towns and relatives. A number of sickness cases affect college attendance as all public meetings are paused and class work continues with reduced student presence.
A public notice proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages. It claims constitutional treatment via the blood to mucous surfaces and offers $100 to any case it fails to cure. Testimonials available. address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. sold by druggists.
Ralph Mahan is confined to his room this week. President C B Hershey and Secretary Gault W Pleasant made a business trip to Sullivan Monday. Dr J F Burnett of Dayton Ohio, a trustee, was at the college Wednesday and attended dedicatory services at Pleasant View church south of Palestine Illinois Thursday. Prof Elizabeth Hatten moved.
Winter weather demands overcoats and mittens as the influenza epidemic eases in the village. Local residents send best wishes as Garland Alsop’s condition remains serious. Ham Burton reports Riggs mine output of 79.41 last Monday. Mrs. E J Yager visits Terre Haute and Mrs. Roy Whitman handles local business. The first quarterly meeting was delayed by the epidemic. Graysville apportionment goes over the top. Mrs. John Ward suffers a stroke in Washington Indiana. her daughter Mrs Will Yager rushes to her side. Harry Knox and Fred Phillips work in the Dodds Bridge oil field.
James M. Lang R F Knotts Mr and Mrs Joe T Akin Ransom W Akin John C Chaney and Joe S Reed attended the funeral of the late William Curtner at Carlisle yesterday afternoon.
A brief appreciation from Mrs. L. W. Chapman Mrs. S. 8S. Yager Hallie Norris for kindness during the illness and death of their loved one Mary Evelyn Chapman and for floral offerings.
James E. Morris 75 years died November 15 1918 after a long illness He was born January 31 1843 married Sarah A Raggins in 1862 father of seven including Charles E and Aaron Morris later joined Millie A Burton With 28 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren He served in Civil War from October 15 1864 to July 1 1865 He was a Methodist then United Brethren and was buried in Merom cemetery after funeral by Rev Collins with farewell Jesus.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office as of November 27 1918. Letters not called for within two weeks will go to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies Miss Cecil Newby Rudolph Louisa Gents Mr Estle Hogue Advertised letters must be requested with date. Postmaster WM Ayde Lotth
A funeral tribute in Carlisle honors William J Curtner born January 14 1854 in Carlisle Indiana who died November 22 1918 at age 64. The memorial lists survivors including Emma A. Curtner the widow and four children James Floyd Ada M Edgar William and Flo with grandchildren and a brother.
A motor driven dishwasher keeps dishes stationary in wire baskets while water circulates to clean them, reducing breakage and preserving crockery. The device emphasizes gentler handling and efficient rinsing properties for everyday use.
Miss Glenn Chambers of Oaktown died Thursday at Cass township home of her cousin Frank Chambers from influenza. She was visiting relatives when struck. The remains were taken to Oaktown for burial. Mrs Frank Chambers and her seven children are ill with the flu but improving.
John Walton, a local miner, died Thursday afternoon at his South Court Street home from pneumonia. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Red Men lodges. Survived by his widow and eight children.
The family of Russell Davis a well known farmer north west of the city are ill with influenza. His eighteen year old son Claire Davis died last week from the disease. Two weeks earlier Hosea Davis a brother of Mr Davis died en route home from Rocky Ford Col.
Mrs Eva Akers aged 24 wife of Harry Akers died Thursday afternoon after a brief influenza illness. She is survived by her husband and two children.
Sam Denney of this city died Friday morning at his East Blume street home after a ten day influenza illness. He leaves a widow and adopted son Reed Denney, five. Funeral services were held Sunday at the residence with burial at Center Ridge.
A casualty list lists Edward Bck ert of Cass as missing in action. The Union could not confirm if he has any relatives in Cass.
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