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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1916
Page
2
Dr Edgar R. Riggs sues for divorce from Charlotte Riggs in Sullivan County Indiana requesting custody of their three year old son Raymond C. Riggs. The complaint alleges repeated adultery drunkenness and neglect of the home and child with accusations of prostitution and lewd conduct.
Mrs. Charlotte Riggs seeks a writ of habeas corpus to regain possession of her three year old son Raymond from Edgar R. Riggs and Martha Riggs. The petition outlines alleged cruel, infidel, and neglectful conduct, including intoxication, infidelity, and threats, and asks the Sullivan Circuit Court to deliver Raymond to his mother. The case, heard before Judge Orion B. Harris, was scheduled for next Monday in Sullivan County, Indiana.
Mrs. Geo Walls of Forest City Me declares Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds is a Godsend. It ends coughs and colds prevents pneumonia cures repeat asthma hay fever and strengthens weak lungs. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed at J Ks Smocks drug store trial bottle free.
W L Lau rent and Miss Sadie Stadley were married in a high nuptial mass at St Marys church. Rev Fathers Bolin O Hare and Shea officiated with a large crowd attending despite bad weather. The bride wore a long veil with white roses and will live in Shelburn with the groom, a prominent local businessman.
William Thomas Pratt of Carlisle plans to wed Miss Viola Deeble in Carlisle Methodist Church next Wednesday at 7 30 pm. About 250 invitations issued. Geneva Hammond is bridesmaid, groom’s brother best man. Music includes Lohengrin march and Mendelssohn recessional. Afterward they tour Canada and St Albans Vermont.
Bloomfield report states Mrs. Charlotte M. Riggs filed in Judge Harris court for a writ to regain custody of her 3 year old son Raymond. The mother alleges the child was taken by Dr. E. R. Riggs, who has filed for divorce, and claims the child is held at grandmother Mrs. Martha Riggs home with further sensational charges against the husband.
A dated advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a laxative remedy for indigestion constipation headache and biliousness. It claims digestion relief and protection from complications with a money back guarantee and prices at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
The Sullivan Circuit Court 1906 notices defendants Epinetus Webb Rebecca Lewis Charles Webb Augustus Webb John Webb Daniel B Joseph John Sanduskey Samuel Sanduskey and unknown heirs are not Indiana residents. They are notified of a Complaint to Quiet Title to Real Estate filed September 17 1906 and must answer at the Sullivan County court or face action in their absence. Clerk TIlghman Ogle signs the notice. Attorney A G McNabb for plaintiff.
William H Cooper administrator of Eva Heilman deceased has filed a final account in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for Friday October 12, 1906 the fifth judicial day of the October term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Witness the clerk and seal September 2, 1906. John T and Will H Hays attorneys.
An early 20th century advertisement touts William's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It lists symptoms like loins and back pain, facial puffiness, and frequent urination, offering samples and mail order for 60 cents from Williams Manufacturing Company, Cleveland.
Bale ties offered at 85 cents per bale while supplies last. Mattix Turman and Riggs advertise hay tying supplies with limited availability.
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