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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
5
Come and get acquainted with Hiram Patch the farm hand in Man's Work at the opera house Tuesday September 8. The honest character Hiram is introduced in this period piece.
The Sullivan county teachers institute began a week long session at the courthouse with broad attendance. County Superintendent Park opened the meeting with a concise address as Miss Gertrude Edmond of Lowell Massachusetts and S B Harwood of Carbondale Illinois led the principal sessions.
A bulletin from the Indiana Bureau of Statistics notes farm prosperity under the current administration. It shows higher 1907 hog prices at 7.35 per hundred vs 1894 5.60 and 1896 4.42, with similar gains for cattle sheep and lambs, and predicts livestock prices may rise above 1907 levels.
Dr Rush P Crawford staged a novel aerial advertisement. A life sized dummy in tights hung high by a large aeroplane kite, visible to crowds as stores and streets halted. He says the gimmick, inspired in New York, uses a breezy 12 mph wind for amusement and promotion.
A column lists several names as marriage pairings including John R. Hume with Nellie E. Springer and Clinton S. Badders with Mery E. Cam son. The long roster includes Lawrence M. Land with Stella M. Cleveland Ival O. Husband with Edith D. Harvey and Edward C. Pinkston with Dick Hose man.
Constable Wat son of Sullivan arrived to arrest a foreigner but did not find the man. An audience attended the Saturday night production of Eli and Jane. William Erfft visited Chicago over the weekend. An eight pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A C Renick Sunday morning. Harry Banister toured Indianapolis last week. Mrs Maud Wilson visited Terre Haute Thursday. Miss Cosette Siner of Terre Haute spent Sunday here. Mr and Mrs John Davis of Terre Haute were guests of the Renicks last week. Dr T W Kennedy of Sullivan visited this morning. Rev J E Sidebottom was in Sullivan this morning. Mrs Mary A Lee and her daughter, visiting A W Ransford in Fairbanks township, are en route home to Charleston Missouri.
Charles McClanahan exchanges fifty five lots in McClanahan's addition for sixteen houses and lots in the northeast part of Terre Haute. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Forbes, return from Trinity Springs. Several locals travel or visit relatives in nearby towns.
Correction to last week's items notes Rev Samuel O Neal preached at Nevin s Ill instead of W M O Neal. Mrs Garry Wilkins remains very ill with typhoid under Dr Maple s care. Maude Pittman of Scott City not improving. Lando Marts slowly improving. Brenton Woodard visited Henderson Wilkins Sunday. Simon Woodard and family of Hymera visited Sam O Neal s. Scott City youths attended church at Liberty Sunday night. Preaching at Liberty next Sunday and Sunday night.
Will Allen and his wife, longtime Erie Kansas residents, arrived Sunday to visit friends and relatives in Sullivan county. He formerly worked in the local bank with M B Wilson and is a son of Professor A P Allen of New Lebanon. His first Sullivan visit was for his marriage at Thorntown eighteen years ago. He remains in the banking business.
The Victor band resumes its regular weekly concert tonight replacing Thursday. The City band joins for an evening performance, creating a joint program.
Marion F Walters sheriff will sell rents and profits of Lot No 3 in Shalters addition Sullivan Indiana for seven years then if needed fee simple of the same property to satisfy Citizens Trust Company vs Emma A Colvin and Oscar M Patton decree. Sale held September 19 1908 at the Sullivan county courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm.
The piece argues for consumer right to know garment quality and workmanship warning that appearance hides flaws. It urges disclosure of materials and methods, praising Sincerity Clothes for superior workmanship and inviting readers to try their product.
James Pirtle and James Robertson spent Saturday in Dugger and with relatives in Lyons respectively. Nora Neal traveled to Linton on Monday. Thomas Robertson and his wife visited relatives in Lyons Sunday. Martin Pirtle visited Linton Friday. Albert Bennett and wife drove to Sullivan Saturday. A large crowd attended the Shiloh meeting on Sunday.
The fourth annual basket meeting is set for September 13 at Providence Christian Church, half a mile south of Paxton. Bible school starts at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Elder Newton Willson. An additional service at 2:30 p.m. will feature Elder Melnette Miller of Sullivan, beginning the protracted meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Fairbanks R. R. 2. Golden Drake visits West Terre Haute sister Mrs. Fred Wernz. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Davis of Sullivan stay with J. B. McKinney. Charles Riggs family return from Trinity Springs. Mrs. J. F. Patton returns from Terre Haute and Sullivan visits. Camping at Merom includes Edgar Strain Rufus Dehart McKinney and Guy Dickerson. Wm Culture guest of Miss Mary Foutz. Most neighbors attend Merom gathering. Robert Harrison family dines with Frank Patton. Orlena Lester and Tressa Walters visit Chautauqua.
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