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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
2
The Oct. session notes federal pension proposals for veterans, with a vote on a bill to grant 25 dollars monthly to each veteran and related issues. Court actions, examiner appointments, and procedural items unfold as lawmakers address the measure and related administrative details.
Miss Mattie Voorhoeff of Louisville will wed Captain James W. Fortune of Jeffersonville Indiana tomorrow. Fortune, former commander of Company E 159th Indiana, seeks the state senate nomination from Clark Scott and Jennings counties. The bride comes from Lewisville society circles. the groom runs in political races.
Crawfordsville Indiana October 10 Rev Wallace Tharp of the Christian church preached on The End of the World He predicted the end will come around 1914 citing Nile droughts famines world unrest and nations' irregularities as signs of Christ's return
The New England Sugar Beet company to build the United States largest sugar beet plant at North Judson for 300000 dollars contingent on securing 5000 acres for beet culture, which has now been obtained.
Greenfield Indiana October 10 trial set this week for ex Hancock County officers and local newspaper men indicted by the grand jury for violating fee and salary laws and fraudulent county claims. City Marshal Clark fled to unknown parts after a bribe offer to Prosecuting Attorney Wilgins. Ex County Recorder James Thomas Plemdled cuile faces failing to make required reports amid fines. Evansville dispatch notes a booster reunion and a presidential visit with McKinley, Moelxinley, cabinet members and wives scheduled for October 15.
Crown Point Indiana October 10 John Webber a farmer planted Hubbard squash seed on five acres hoping for high prices this fall Instead the vines yielded striped gourds Webber now has 500 bushels of gourds and calls them worthless business prospects dim unless a buyer appears
Madison Indiana on October 9 reports Riley McCoy defending himself during an attack by a gang at Five Points. In the clash he shot bystander Henry Clay, who is described as not seriously hurt while McCoy is jailed. Ground to death in a Cloverhuller in Decatur reports Henry Bischoff killed at his farm when he fell into a cloverhuller while showing operation.
Wheeling October 10 The first execution under the new West Virginia law was carried out at Moundsville state penitentiary at 1 12 am. The condemned man Shephard Caldwell colored killed his mistress Rose Henshaw in Keystone McDowell County last June. The drop broke his neck.
Prevailing prices for grain and livestock dated Oct 9 show Indianapolis Wheat 69 cents No 2 red steady at 6c Corn 824 Oats 24c Cattle 3.25 to 6.25 Hogs 3.00 to 4.824 Sheep 2.00 Lambs 33.00 5.00 Cincinnati Wheat 72c Corn 34c Oats 254c Cattle 2.75 to 5.5v Hogs 3.85 4.70 Sheep 2.00 3.85 Lambs 3.25 5.00 Chicago Cattle 3.00 7.00 Hogs 4.00 5.75 Sheep 2.00 4.00 Lambs 3.50 4.60 Toledo Corn 844c Oats 2c
An old stockman cites silos as enabling more winter stock with less grain, estimating ten acres of corn in a silo can winter 20 head of Shorthorn cows from December to May. The article recalls debates on silo value and praises farm brains over rote labor, urging belief in farming as a modern, capable vocation.
A scientific farmer expresses pleasure at rising value in his produce and the larger worth of his farmland. He notes improved yields and investor interest while acknowledging ongoing efforts to maximize land use.
The article advises on maintaining an atmosphere to slow decay and avoid shriveling. It stresses air circulation to prevent pits, and keeping storage near freezing with steady temperature to minimize moisture loss and fruit damage. Proper moisture balance and gradual temperature control are key.
A short adage notes that apples preserve longer when packed in barrels and stored cold. The old guidance from Orange Judd Parmer emphasizes timely filling of barrels to maintain quality.
The Field and Farm notes astonishing alfalfa root lengths from historical tests. Major Downing of Denver spread alfalfa seed from Meyico, sowing a yard in 1806 to pasture antelope. In 1872 roots under a street 80 feet wide measured 10 feet long, while other sites show roots lengths of 20 to 80 feet, highlighting drought resistance and value in hot dry summers.
In a casual chat a Rapid Transit official recounts being struck by lightning in his teens while seated near an open window and door. He recalls a moment of light surrounding him and losing consciousness, later attributing his need for prescription glasses to that incident.
The account describes a person struck by lightning and recovering, though vision was impaired. It notes eye damage described by an expert oculist and remarks on fearless attitude to future storms. A Brooklyn Late excerpt ends with caution about sitting near openings during electrical disturbances.
A Chicago Post excerpt cites a debate urging women to better reject advances while men must learn to say yes to not misjudge. It notes a strong minded woman with temperance views and a young man’s claim that women should be persuaded to consent. The piece ends with a cynical remark about a man who argues plausibly.
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