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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
4
Woodford E. Woods opened his new clothing store on the north side of the public square, boasting a modern, fully equipped building with plate glass display fronts, steam heat, rest rooms, and ornamental decor. The opening featured music and souvenirs, with sales deferred to a later day.
Taft described as patient tactful and hardworking with a broad smile and a large frame. The piece tracks his Philippines Hawaii Japan and China trip his policy in the Philippines and his rise from reporter to public official born September 15 1857 to a prominent family. It notes his resignations and refusals including a rejected Supreme Court appointment.
A brief notice indicates a Benson Chapel wedding announcement is sought for an upcoming ceremony. It invites readers to share details about the couple and date, aiming to confirm the nuptial plan.
Thursday Shields visit. Albert Hopewell and daughter Flora in Sullivan Saturday. Midwife Ellery Hayden hosted Mrs Elizabeth Shephard at Jackson Hill last Wednesday. J C Shields and Murray Shields toured Terre Haute Sunday. Richard Park of Sullivan passed through Saturday. Mrs Calvin Comba attended preaching at Jackson Hill Sunday. Mrs George Goodwin listed as sick. Cyrus Lane visited W A Hughes and wife Tuesday. Mamie and Bessie Taylor spent Sunday with Edna Hughes. Mrs Ross visiting sister Mrs George Goodwin. Len Taylor spent Sunday with Ralph Hedges. Local attendees at Sullivan races last week. Mrs Kate Shields and son Ray spent Sunday with Mrs Zibe Shields. Mr and Mrs Enoch Banister hosted Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Allen Osburn. Jennie Hughes spent Sunday with Edna Knowles. Mrs Sarah Taylor spent Saturday in Shelburn. Mr and Mrs Thomas Berridge attended church at Concord Sunday morning. Allen Osborn preparing to move to Terre Haute soon.
Local items include Dugger residents traveling to the Indian Territory and returning from Colorado. A new boy is born, baseball and mining work are slow, and several moves and renovations reshape the town. A humorous contrast features Taft and Roosevelt with anecdotes about Taft, his charm, athleticism, and potential future roles in government.
A vendor recounts a buyer offering a green persimmon to Carvey the Malleable Range expert causing him to whistle endlessly. The story contrasts his whistling with praise for the SPECIALS and Old Style stoves, claiming superior heat and no clinkers, urging buyers to switch.
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