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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
5
The label explains Royal Baking Powder is made from cream of tartar derived from grapes and adds wholesome qualities to food. Other powders use alum or phosphate from minerals as cheaper substitutes, but they compromise quality and health.
Warren Watson attended the farmers national congress in Indianapolis and reports a grand time. Clara Rochner visited high school Friday. Dr. Webb examined Mr. Hix’s sick horse Saturday. Mrs. Tom Durham had an operation last week at Crowder hospital and is recovering. Tom and his young daughter stay with his parents. A. G. Cushman and Corwin Phillips visited Sullivan Saturday. Mrs. Warren Watson received a parcel with pomegranates and almonds from Visalia California. The fruit yard yielded a 114 pound pomegranate. Cc. E. Watson visited Indianapolis. Josie Eno and Sylvia Medsker were in Sullivan Saturday. Tom Mann visited Terre Haute Sunday. Will Watson was in Terre Haute Thursday on business.
Mrs. Mattie Fox aged 25 wife of Gilbert Fox died Friday at her East Sibley street home from dropsy. The brief notice lists her residence and age and notes she was married to Gilbert Fox.
Survived by husband, daughter Flora, mother Mrs Mary Schope, two brothers John and Edward Schope, and sister Miss Flora Schope. Funeral held at Nyes Chapel Saturday with burial in Nyes Chapel cemetery.
The college hosts an inter-collegiate debate on November 3, 1916, with DePauw and Indiana University students debating Woman Suffrage. Football follows: U C C varsity faces Rose Polytechnic on the new campus field with both sides eager for a win. Mr Ray Bozell of Edinburg joined Monday.
Mrs Evah Beckett Patton of Los Angeles filed for divorce from Oscar M Patton after mutual agreement to live apart. Court indicated reconciliation efforts must fail for a decree. Patton did not contest charges of non-support and desertion. The Pattons formerly lived here. Patton ran a large mercantile store where the Lyric theater is now located. Mrs Patton was a former Hymera teacher. Other brief local notes follow.
Washington October 24 The article explains how Hughes must secure 56 of 172 doubtful electoral votes to win while Wilson needs 117. It lists safe states and doubtful states, highlights New York Indiana Ohio Maryland New Mexico and Wisconsin as pivotal, and notes the campaign treats the math as guiding but not decisive.
Mrs. M. A. Haddon departed Sunday for Whittier California called by the serious illness of her mother Mrs. W. S. Palmer. Mrs. Palmer formerly resided in this city. J. B. Mullane of Indianapolis arrived yesterday to look after farming interests in Cass township.
An old advertisement touts Rough on Rats as a versatile exterminator sold nationwide by the U S government and in drug and country stores with economy pricing and free comic pictures, urging customers to refuse substitutes and buy now.
Prominent Democrat Jason wrote a letter asking Mr. Cullop if he would run again for congress in 1918. Cullop replied that he could not see justification for assuming he would abstain from candidacy. Ezra Martin recalls October snow in Sullivan County sixty years ago noting six inches on October 28, 1860 and his day sorting produce for Nathan McClanahan near Farmersburg for forty cents.
The article notes General John T. Wilder in Monterey Tennessee rejects a claim he supports Woodrow Wilson. In a Sept 25 1916 letter to F M Van Pelt of Anderson Indiana Wilder states he remains a Republican and not a voter for Wilson while affirming his patriotism and role in defending the Union.
Zeo H. Lindley district organizer for Peter Be Studebaker is organizing a retail agency for International Automobile tires in Sullivan county Car owners joining the group buy tires at wholesale prices and get a full range of sizes and tubes The plan promises 40 percent more mileage over standard tires and no price increase for better tires Lindley lists many solid business men and farmers joining Studebaker’s offer.
Miss Glenn Yeager reports the week's weather ending October 22 with daily highs and lows, cloudy or clear days, and rainfall totals of .08 inches on the 18th, .55 on the 19th, and .42 on the 20th.
Martin L. Pigg Sullivan County prosecutor informs L. N. Marbry that his son Fred Marbry was discharged from a forgery charge in that city. The case arose from mistaken identity as Marbry had not been in Sullivan County when the forged checks were cashed.
Word came from California on Tuesday of the death of John Wood formerly of Merom but who left ten years ago. He had been in poor health for many years and his passing was not a surprise to friends here. He was buried in California. He was a brother of Ed Wood of Merom and Miss Nan B. Wood of Indianapolis.
Republican candidate Shelby D Bolinger seeks the county treasurer post urging voters to elect a man for a new deal. The message promotes Bolinger as the choice for financial leadership and modernization of the office.
John C. Chaney of this city learned by telegram that John Wood formerly of Merom died in California where he had lived since 1907. Born November 7 1854 in Turman township he was 62 at death. He married Trunnie Cushman in 1901 and leaves two sons Henry 14 and John Robert 10 wife and siblings Nan Wood Indianapolis and Ed Wood Merom. He served as justice of the peace and led the Merom band.
Unclaimed letters dated October 25 1916 remain at Sullivan Indiana post office. Items include Ladies Dorothy Brown Mrs Cora Cox Miss Hello Page Mrs Irine Quigley Miss Pearl Walters Mrs Arminnia and Gentlemen Aldridger Mr Emery Helberg Mr Chas Hunt Mr Verne. Callers must say advertised and give date advertised.
Beulah B Holt vs William Holt for divorce and custody. Emma J Pyles vs Leonard J Pyles for divorce. State of Indiana on relations of James D Buckallew vs George W Brown Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co for damages. Pielmier Brothers vs Charley Pfrang note and account. T Hi Mastin Co vs Chicago Carlisle Coal Co on judgment.
David L. Kaplan announces his office move to 317 North Section Street the former Nesbit mill. He offers top market prices for poultry wool and junk and invites a trial before selling elsewhere. Telephone 275-2.
The Monitor patent Caloric Pipeless Furnace is advertised as the cheapest to install and lowest operating cost. It is guaranteed and the seller takes all risk. Available in Graysville Indiana through O H Burke.
For sale choice Poland China males suitable for service and gifts of barred Plymouth Rock cockerels. Sold by John M. Osburn, R. R. at Parmersburg Indiana.
Advertises a home based business scheme claiming easy permanent profits with no risk. Encourages sending name address and one reference to L Brown at 66 Murray St New York City.
Two head halters are missing between Paxton and Will Trimble's. Notify Henry Clark in Pleasantville.
Wanted 1,000 buyers for Bennett's Skin Lotion with free samples at Bennett's Pharmacy. Public appeal urges residents to try the skincare product and claim a sample from the shop.
Auction or sale notice from A. N. L. Burton & Sons of Graysville Indiana offering Duroc males for sale. Animals are old enough for service and described as good quality. Graysville contact listed.
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