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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
2
In a humorous Dogwalk reminiscence from Callop, Bill Skinner Jr. discusses rumors about his political loyalties and past campaign plans. The tale revolves around a Ford encounter near Tulip, disclosure hesitations, and reflections on public life and party politics in Knox County.
Rural route mail carrier Hezekiah Austin trades horses and plans to buy a Ford. Zeb Stubbins reports nine new pigs, bringing total to 78 since the current administration. Epidemic chiggers prompts use of cold cream and a Doc McFadden suggested bath. A goat nabs Cy Hawkins shirt, leaving him only the one he wears. Township Trustee Jones warns no smoking or gum chewing on the election board. Girls say I should worry, boys say corncob pipes would bar the board. Constable Si Plum warns Ed Bascom against selling raisins or lemon extract. Arminta Jones allegedly received Blondine and face lotion by parcel post. Ladies Sewing Circle to discuss. Dick Bledsoe complains his wife’s hot soup needs cooling by blowing. Deacon Ebbersole weekly wood for widow Bedett. widow dimples danger noted. Some say old singer not paid first wife tombstone. Squire Hansford’s dun mare died from botts. Aunt Sally Hawkins supports William Jennings Bryan for president. Weather: unusually good. Lickskillgt checker and Bloomington players challenged Columbus for games and championships.
Real estate transfers list numerous lot, coal, and acreage deals across townships including Sullivan, Farmersburg, Jefferson, Jackson, and Home. Transactions involve buyers such as Gilbert Lewellyn, Walter Minbs, Virgil Butler, and Wm. Biel, among others, with prices from 50 to 4100 dollars and parcels described by section and block.
The writer requests that future letters not include other people’s signatures and warns that Joe Clark might assault him if his letters are published again. The note adds a question about whether Néely McCarty is running and mentions not having seen him in a while.
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