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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1910
Page
3
The Sullivan Indiana Common Council on September 13 1910 adopted a preliminary resolution to improve West Washington street with cement sidewalks on both sides and assess costs to adjacent property. The plan specifies widths and lot boundaries and directs the clerk to publish the assessment and cost details for public review.
The council will hear all interested parties about a proposed assessment of property along a river crossing street. The notice cites sections and regulations, with the date dated September 14, 1914, and names Joe Schroeder as official.
The Common Council approves a five foot sidewalk on West Sylvan Dell Street from Crowder Street westward and allocates cost to the city. Plans drawings and specifications are filed for review. A public hearing is scheduled at City Hall on October 11 1910. City Clerk Joe S Schroeder signs the notice dated September 18 1910.
The Sullivan city Common Council adopts plans and specifications for a cement sidewalk six feet wide along South Section Street from Jt Street to Washington Street. Meeting notes indicate drawings on file and a future meeting to hear bids or proposals.
Notice from Sullivan city council details a proposed sidewalk project along North Svetion Street from Washington to Graysville and from Graysville to Thomas Street. The plan includes a five foot and four foot sidewalk on the east and west sides respectively with costs to be assessed to benefiting property owners. Public hearing to determine assessment will be held at City Hall on September 18, 1916.
The city plans to pave Harrs Street and sidewalks on both sides from Main Street to Staite Street, widen cement walls, and install a 60 foot wide concrete path. The project spans Lot No. 10 in Crowder's addition and includes assessments paid by the city. A public hearing will be held September 11, with specifications available at City Clerk and office.
City Hall declares a cement sidewalk four feet wide from the south line of Washington street to the north line of Harris street on McCammon Street. The notice dated September 13, 1910, states property liable to be assessed. Judge Joe Schroeder signs the memo.
The Common Council will hear all interested persons on October 11, 1910, at City Hall regarding sidewalk improvement No 20 on North Court Street from Washington to Wall Street. Details, drawings, and specifications are on file with the City Clerk for review.
The Common Council met on September 13 in City Hall to consider paving a section of North Main Street from the north line of Shingten Street to the south line of Wall Street. Proposals, profiles, drawings, and specifications were adopted. Property owners liable for assessments will be notified. the improvement is slated for the near future.
Notice details a proposed improvement on South Alain Street in Sliven Mdina City by constructing cement sidewalks. It cites assessment procedures, cost sharing, and a public meeting at the City Hall on October 10 1910 to determine assessments and benefits for property owners liable for the work.
Notice from Sullivan County Indiana to council members listing recipients and calling a meeting October 28 1919 for appropriation and repairs at Gill Township. Also notice to coal dealers announcing sealed bids by October 4 1910 for coal for courthouse jail and infirmary with right to reject bids.
A roundup of visitors and travelers includes Mrs. W. A. Swalley and children from Denver returning home after visiting near Paxton, Mrs. Helen Mahley and daughter from Benton Wisconsin, and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Riggs from St. Paul who attended a Conservation Congress. Also noted are visits by Mrs. Glen Beasley from Terre Haute, Mrs. Harve Crowder, Mrs. G. Carruthers, and Miss Katharyn Goodwin who will teach in LaGro Indiana, with others headed to LaGro and North Manchester for teaching engagements. Ernest Cowles and Herman Smock went to Indianapolis for the state fair, while Mrs. Rebecca Whitlock of Gosport visited north of the city. Mrs. Charles Ackerman of Effingham and Mrs. Louisa Borders are mentioned, along with Mrs. W. G. Yanke and daughter Gladys from San Francisco leaving for Lexington Kentucky. Mr. Henry Dear of Evansville is visiting, and the report ends with the marriage of Michael Ladson and Sarah Hines here officiated by Squire Kirkham.
Mr and Mrs Clint Murduck of the northwest city area have returned home following a visit with their son C E Murduck at Gordon.
Mrs. J. E. Van de Sande of Kirkland Illinois credits Electric Bitters with preventing breakdown during a severe three month strain. The tonic medicine is advertised as matchless and guaranteeing satisfaction. Available for 50 cents at Joe K. Smock & Son's.
A readable notice offers six farm tracts on Stone Road near Sullivan with varied sizes from 31 to 120 acres and prices from 30 to 50 dollars per acre. One tract is divisible. Nos 2 3 and 4 total 213 acres to be sold together. Turman township tract near the Wabash River is 80 acres at 50 dollars per acre. The coal is sold but no surface rights. loans on farm lands are available.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a $100 reward for cures failing. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and praises Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments with a money back trial offer. The copy lists testimonials and product claims.
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