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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
7
Krug's promotes early Christmas shopping with a wide neckwear display. The department features collars and stocks in gift boxes priced at 25c 50c and up. Shoppers are invited to surprise loved ones with attractive neckwear presents.
The Bass Auditorium presents The Gentleman Burglar on Friday December first. A high class melodrama with dramatic city life, a reforming thief, romance, a child, and entertaining comedy from a Bowery tough to a Jewish pawnbroker. Unrivalled scenic effects and a strong cast promise lively entertainment.
The will of Mary E. Graham of New Lebanon was admitted to probate with Rev. Lewis S. Knotts of Indianapolis named as executor and sole beneficiary. Margaret Rogers’ will also admitted to probate naming Richard Park as executor and Sophrina J. Ferree as beneficiary in trust until marriage, then estate divided among legal heirs with debts paid and a grave monument erected.
Hymera Indiana Nov 25 The Hymera Opera House company led by R L Ladd S M Patton and William Abbott is erecting a brick play house 100 by 50 feet with a three story iron front on Jackson street. Ground floor will house two stores to aid local business. Completion planned for January with cost not under 10000 dollars. Citizens praise the project as a grand addition to town prosperity.
An appeal bond of 2000 dollars was filed in Vigo county auditor's office for the Prairie Creek levee matter. Principal Jas T Reed. sureties include Marshall Lee Jas Bohner Wm Riggs Fred Shaw Edward Pearce and W F Yeager all company directors. Landowners in Prairie Creek and Fairbanks townships petitioned for levee improvement but were refused. appeal moves to Circuit court.
Sullivan High School defeated Carlisle High School 30 to 0 in a lopsided contest. Sullivan excelled in team play while Carlisle failed to penetrate the line though Carlisle players appeared heavier. Miller and Springer starred for Sullivan in a solid team effort.
The Kettle Creek Mining Company sues Thomas Manwarring and others in a complaint to quiet title. Thomas Smith sues the estate of Richard Smith. Richard E. Leach sues the estate of Margaret Hull. Cornelius M. Howard files two actions: one against Greer-Wilkinson Lumber Company Woodson Moss and Charles Hagemier to review judgment and another against Herman Schmidt and Louisa Schmidt to review judgment.
In a one sided basketball game at Leach's Hall Friday night the Sullivan Knickerbockers were defeated by Union Christian College by 34 to 8. The halftime score stood 12 to 4.
Robt. C. Davis and Minnie Patton were married Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Fairbanks township with Rev. Russel of Graysville officiating. Vera Raley played the piano, Frank Davis served as best man, and Ora Patton was bridesmaid. The couple went to Sullivan for housekeeping on Harris street.
A local notice advertises Ira H. Larr N D offering treatment for rheumatism. He claims his method stops uric acid production and removes the disease by addressing the cause rather than effects. He invites patients to come and be cured.
J. I. Holcomb writes from Indianapolis that he has moved there from this city and is getting along well. He notes his new location offers a lucrative situation and expresses satisfaction with the move.
The American Coal and Mining company closed a deal for 787 acres of coal land northeast of Glendora. Abstracts for multiple parcels were ordered, with owners including Joseph and Wm. Wyman and A. D. Scott among others. The property lies near the Southern Indiana and E T H lines, and a shaft will be sunk to begin mining at once.
Merom’s Aid Society of the M. E. church will host an oyster supper in the Berry building on Wednesday evening November 29. Tickets are fifteen cents per dish and all are invited.
New arrivals in gray coats and capes shown this week in Stroller and College styles. Ultra fashionable straight back coats priced at holiday clearance. Don’t miss these new garments as a Christmas option.
Fred Wheaton returned from Chicago Monday. Raleigh Eaton and wife visited Mr. Conrad and family Sunday. Maud Campbell spent Thanksgiving week in Sullivan. Willie Booker came back from Terre Haute Saturday. Alvin McCammon and wife dined with A. J. Arnett and wife Sunday. Rev Will Morris preached at Providence Saturday and Sunday. Nesbit and wife with Thomas Pirtle and wife attended church in Sullivan Sunday night. Laura Sweetland visited Princeton home folks Friday. Russ Maud Daugherty visited his sister Mrs Minich Sunday afternoon. Walter Nash, recovering from a broken leg, is progressing well.
The Union highlights aggressive Sullivan businessmen offering holiday deals. M. S. Shepler promotes clothing bargains after moving to the Leach building. Reed & Batey advertise pianos and musical instruments with holiday gift incentives. Woods moves to a new store with noted discounts. Ed W. Kelley markets fine jewelry for holiday buyers. Otto Krug touts seasonable dry goods bargains. Julius Harry features a large ladies and mens shoe line. Scott Bros. promotes hardware and furniture reads. Cowles Taylor Shoe Company lists new footwear stock. John W. Wolfe & Son continues a one fourth off clothing sale. James Sinclair showcases changes in his Index Bargain Store ad.
A petition circulates urging Illinois Central to add a passenger train between Switz City and Mattoon. Proposed schedule would run westbound at 7 30 a m and eastbound at 6 p m, according to Senos.
Sullivan boy Harry Thompson writes from Batamotal Sonora Mexico describing surveying work on the Cananea Yaqui river and Pacific railroad camp near Gayamas Bay with a notably large fish caught. Other items note Sullivan post office finances, Masons officer installations, a turkey dinner, Thanksgiving services, and local game referees.
Commissioner appointed in Sullivan circuit court for partition of real estate will sell the described property. Plaintiffs John L. Miles Margaret E Clarke Banner B Clarke Nora Layton Robert L Layton Chester A Miles Edna E Miles versus Cary Ann Creager Elizabeth Lillie defendants. Sale will occur as order directs in the complaint.
Offer for sale at private sale the southeast quarter of section 20 township 7 north range 9 west Sullivan County Indiana containing 160 acres more or less. Terms require one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months at 6 percent interest secured by purchaser notes with mortgage on the premises and waiving relief from valuation laws. Purchaser may pay all cash. Commissioner may reject bids. Sealed bids due noon December 30 1905 at Sullivan Indiana office. I H Kalley Commissioner. First insertion Nov 29 4t.
Notice sets sale between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Sullivan County courthouse to dispose of the defendants interests in town of Sullivan lot 59 south part described by bounds. The sheriff Adam C Miller states no relief from valuation laws. Dated November 29 1905. Attorney Co. D Hunt.
Notice of Appointment reports Levis Enores appointed exécutor of the estate of Mary Elizabeth Graham of Sullivan County Indiana, stating the estate is supposed to be solvent.
A list of land transfers in various townships including Curry Haddon Shelburn Sullivan and Jackson. Named grantees include Thos D Slader Wabash Realty and Loan Co John R Taylor Edward Corbin George H Peterson Samuel W Woodsmall Nellie Shepherd and others with parcels ranging from 0. I to 48 acres and multiple lot transfers. The compilation notes transfers across Mapleton addition to Sullivan Hymera and other local additions.
A catalog note highlights affordable rugs including Moquet Smyrna and French Wilton at Shepler's in Sullivan as a large batch of property deeds shows numerous sales and lot transfers across Farmersburg Merom Pleasantville and Jefferson areas. A missionary lecture by Miss Hays at the Presbyterian church on December 6 offers free admission.
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