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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1907
Page
4
Naida and Lieut Brant share a charged moment as love faces a social and personal barrier. She resists amid warnings of heartbreak, insisting the bond cannot be, and must not be, while a distant cry and distant firing hint at looming danger.
Doctor Crowley has a forty six year perfect record in curing gall stones and bilious colic with no failed case. He has treated many severe instances and reported success across his long career.
The Southern Indiana Railway announces Sept 3 1907 sale of home visitors excursion tickets to Columbus Cincinnati Dayton Toledo Springfield Ohio for $5 and other Ohio points via Vandalia and Pennsylvania lines with 30 day return. Michigan summer tourist routes include Petoskey Charlevoix Bay View Traverse City Mackinac Island at $18.10 to $19.95 with return by Oct 7 1907. Colorado Pacific Coast and Utah trips priced from Sullivan with 39 to 75 round trips. sale continuing to Sept 30 with return by Oct 31 1907. For details contact H P Radley G P A Chicago or W W Casto Agent Sullivan Ind.
A French physician Dr. Asbeck used the heat of ordinary fire to treat wounds and burns. In 500 cases he applied heat after the usual dressing and achieved uniform success observing in tropical heat.
A poetically inclined young man attempts a courteous\nconversation with a young woman but she faints from the unusual approach.
A quotation attributed to T. Carlyle extols loyalty as the sole method to build a sweetly structured society, praising reverence for those deemed worthy by capable observers.
A studio girl declares that meals do not cause nightmares. She says she can dine grandly at a pink ink table d hote and sleep soundly, but cooking a simple steak and onions on her gas stove makes her wake up screaming.
Panama's soil proves highly fertile across zones. First and second bottom lands yield robust crops while uplands support coffee cultivation and overall productivity.
A man reads a note that his wife has gone to her mother and collapses into convulsive sobs, his emaciated frame the living exhibit of a dime museum.
Dr. Crawley stocks medicines for heart disease and related conditions. He examines patients, prepares treatments, and offers remedies at prices lower than typical drugstores.
A claim states the Sahara desert is half as large as the United States, highlighting a comparison of vast land areas and prompting discussion on desert size relative to the U.S.
Railway construction surged in Canada last year with 3 314 miles of new road built and at least 62 000 000 dollars spent on construction and equipment to extend lines across the nine provinces of the dominion.
Nottingham Express calls the present House of Lords an anomaly and laughing stock among nations. It warns that reform will eventually be addressed as a pressing national issue.
A Detroit Free Press notice notes a woman and a man both claim small pilfering successes as a streetcar conductor loses a nickel and a man takes a cigar from another man’s vest pocket.
The notice touts Dr Crowley as highly experienced in treating chronic diseases including nervous debility rheumatism and general debility. It claims few Indiana physicians have cured as many chronic conditions and notes his medicines are purely vegetable preparations.
The county commissioners appoint George Goodwin of this city as justice of the peace to succeed Squire W. C. Asrey who will move to California. They also appoint John F. Scherb as justice of the peace in Jackson township.
The Carter murder case, carried over from the previous circuit court session, will be called for trial on October 9. Defendant Elmis Carter faces charges of murdering Joseph B. Orr in this city last October.
A campaign to block the proposed annexation of adjacent territory to Shelburn is underway before the county commissioners. Leaders include Chas. W. Lovelace and Will Riggs with Bays and Bays as attorneys, Buff and Stratton represent Shelburn town.
September 3 Labor Day in Shelburn featured speeches by Fred Bays and Wellington OConner that were well received. The town held a band concert and a baseball game as part of the celebration.
The Terre Haute and JH Eastern Traction Co began issuing transfers on Friday for Sullivan inter urban line rides at Seventh and Main streets in Terre Haute. Transfers are only valid within city limits and none are issued from the interurban line to city lines.
The news Methodist church at Dodds Bridge recently completed will be dedicated on Sunday September 15. A large noon dinner will be served and everyone is invited. The program time will be announced later.
John Hackett and Lela P Parnell both 16 of Haddon township wed William A Parnell and Elizabeth Workman ages 20 of Haddon township in a ceremony conducted by Squire Usrey on Tuesday afternoon.
Piles find fast relief from Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment. Itching and painful or protruding piles disappear with use. Large nickel capped glass jars sell for 50 cents, offered by T B Shaffer.
Classified index note seeking second hand furniture and stores. Mentions Index Furniture Store Department, 30-tf.
Bud Coleman of the Reliance mine was fined one dollar and costs in Squire Kirkham's court Friday after being charged with drawing a knife on Alphonsus Morgan at the mine office a few days earlier. The case will be appealed to the supreme court. Sullivan high school students plan a strong football team this fall if the school board grants the sport. A seven pound boy was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Dink Orr of this city.
In the Sullivan circuit court October term 1907 Complaint No 12815 James N Milam files to quiet title against Lydia Willey and others not residents of Indiana. Defendants are notified to appear and answer at the Sullivan County court house or face default.
The 28th day of October 1907 will hear the complaint in absence as stated with the clerk’s seal. Nesbit & McNabb represent the plaintiff. TILGHMAN OGLE is clerk. First insertion September 4, 1907.
A line notes the Sullivan Union rates a one year subscription at $2.75 for the Terre Haute Daily Star.
Indiana state health inspectors monitor county fairs to ensure labeling on lemonades and orange ciders. Vendors must mark artificial beverages clearly with large print so customers know what they drink, as real lemonade commands higher prices and children seek quantity over quality.
John A. Riddle recounts Martin Brown of Center township Greene county claiming to know who burned eight cords of wood. Brown asks for prosecution and to have the suspect's testimony meserized to uncover truth and reputation before oath. The judge vows to pursue the guilty and ensure justice.
Mrs. Elmer Lloyd was struck by a southbound freight car on the interurban tracks in Shelburn while watching an EB&T train. She was severely bruised about the face, but her little girl with her was uninjured.
Runaway at Shelburn in a bakery team incident left Henry Heineman and a son of James Stewart uninjured after the wagon was torn up. The event occurred yesterday with the bakery team fleeing the scene.
Frank Marrs sustained several broken ribs after a fight in Shelburn yesterday evening involving Frank and Dave Marrs Herschel Callahan Wes Godfrey and George Sargent. the incident occurred on September 3.
Mrs. Edward Myers died this morning in Shelburn of consumption at about 24 years old leaving husband and one child. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Jess Dix died this morning at their home, half a mile west of Shelburn, from stomach trouble.
George Anderson proprietor of the candy kitchen who has been quite ill with an attack of typhoid fever at his home in this city is improving.
Attorney O L Brown spoke at the chautauqua on Terre Haute and Merom Traction's proposed interurban line from Terre Haute to Merom Station on the Illinois Central. The first 12 miles of grading have been let, rights of way nearly complete, 50 year franchises in Sullivan and Vigo counties, stock offerings with $750000 capital.
Senator LaFollette defied interruptions by Prof Samuel Hamilton at a county teachers convention in Pittsburgh. About 1500 followed him to the Carnegie Institute steps where he spoke over ninety minutes, receiving cheers and calls for a fuller vote record. Hamilton, aligned with the Republican machine, sought to eject him, but the audience supported the senator and praised his denouncement of illegal combinations.
George H. Arthur, 47, a well known piano tuner from Terre Haute and Sullivan, killed himself with a double barreled shotgun after suffering delusions linked to an X-ray finger operation. He planned the act while his daughter watched.
The 59th Indiana's annual reunion convenes in Hymera with speeches by Congressman John C. Chaney and Major General Jesse J Lee. Chaney discussed Panama Canal issues at Merom chautauqua, detailing a congressional inspection trip to the Isthmus aboard the Panama and Panama Railroad. Lee, a veteran commander, recounted service from the Civil War through China and the Philippines.
Farmersburg report says Ben Freeman, intoxicated, was dropped off a northbound train at Currysville and later stoned a southbound car. Marshal Shepherd arrested him, sending Freeman to Sullivan jail. He faces $10 fines on two counts for assault and drunkenness.
In Cass township Lewis Saucerman et al versus People of Cass township the viewers report accepted and petition granted opening a 30 foot wide road. In Haddon township Frank Aumbaugh J M Roberts and Fred Schroeder appointed viewers to report next term on a highway petition. Ridgeway et al versus People of Haddon township petition for rock roads examined and deemed sufficient. auditor ordered to record.
Shelburne September 3. Lester Hollingsworth a machine miner at Kettle Creek suffered a badly mashed and cut hand this morning. Dr Nellans treated him and placed four stitches in the hand.
Lawrence Riggs, a Carlisle native residing in Indianapolis and a lineman for Central Union Telephone, was killed Saturday when a trolley wire contacted a guy wire he held. He fell to the ground with his safety belt and spur mishap. he died shortly after. He leaves a wife and two children.
The annual session convened Monday at the court house with a large attendance and unusual interest. Superintendent Park has secured 22 corps of instructors and entertainers for the five day program.
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