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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
6
T K Sherman and Son highlight updated millinery with skilled trimming room touch. The fall collection features golf hats for outing wear trimmed in white silk and eagle quills, attracting daily crowds to view the new designs.
Fall stock lists many fabrics with bold pricing. 45 inch all wool Fredrick Arnold Hen riettas offered at 59 cents per yard, previously 1.00. Latin brocade 44 inches wide at 39 cents, Black brocades 40 inches wide at 29 cents, 75 cent value. New Venitian 38 inches wide at 50 cents, value 75 cents. All wool 54 inch sacking for suits at 45 cents, previously 75. Venitian plaids in rich colors 35 inches wide at 20 cents, with 71 cents per yard. Scotch plaids 34 inches wide, originally 1.24 per yard.
Listing offers three dozen pairs of laces at 50 cents per pair with three yards of length and two dozen pairs of imitation fish net laces at 79 cents per pair. About 50 odd lace pairs and 100 odd curtains formerly priced up to two to three fifty dollars are reduced to nine cents each.
The outfitting store reports a rush of anxious buyers as fall bargains draw crowds in Sullivan County. Aimed to boost volume daily, the shop notes strong storewide response, additional sales staff, and widespread reader engagement with mailed circulars.
Lot 1 offers about 200 suits priced at 3.98 for clearance from 4.50 to 6.50. Lot 2 contains about 250 suits sold previously at 6 to 7.50 and 8.8, now drop to 3.00. Lot 3 includes items from 8.50 to 12.50, many light colored worsted ceviots, offered to clear space for new stock.
Silk fabrics advertised in a fall display with multiple prices per yard and a range of qualities and colors. Highlights include 29c, 39c, 69c yard rates for different silk types suitable for waists and trimming. Strong emphasis on full width bold patterns and fashionable designs.
The editor of Seneca reports his wife suffered two years with piles before trying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims two boxes wholly cured her and asserts the salve is infallible for piles with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Joe K. Smock, druggist.
Peter Hopewell of New Lebanon and Miss Sallie Ruddell of Robinson Illinois married Sunday at her brother Geo Ruddell’s home. Rev M W Yocum officiated. The Union extends its congratulations.
An old ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a simple cure for headache and constipation. The text notes drastic mineral pills are dangerous and claims the product works easily and perfectly, priced at 25 cents at Joe K Smock’s Drug Store.
The Dugger miners return to work after a settlement that secures most concessions they sought. The conclusion is described as straightforward under a republican administration.
The Greencastle meeting of the Southern Indiana M. E. Conference adjourned Monday with list of Vincennes district assignments. Names include H. C. Clip pinger presiding elder and ministers such as J. H. Strain W. A. Fox James Hixson L. N. Jones D. W. Wood and T. H. Willis local leaders P. C. Lis man and others.
Mr. C V Daily observes relatives at his Newton Shake’s visit when buggies and wagons surround his lot. He recalls being 57. An elegant menu is served. His daughter Stella delivers a moving address bringing tears. Four generations gather, and well wishes are offered for many more such reunions.
Sullivan and Merom will be connected by telephone today if no obstacles arise. The line reached Jackey Howard's place Sunday, with poles erected several days ago. The route runs south on a gravel road through New Lebanon, with an instrument to be installed there, then toward Paxton and Carlisle. The line aims to reach Graysville before winter, with New Lebanon post office and Merom Creager Bros store hosts for telephone access.
Public sale announced by James Greenlee at his residence three miles south of Sullivan on Monday September 25 1899. Items include cattle horses bogs wagons harness corn in field and agricultural implements. Sale starts 10 a.m. Terms cash for $5 or less and six months credit at six percent after maturity with approved security.
About forty giddy girls and gay boys enjoyed Saturday evening hosted by Miss Bertha Briggs. Winners Miss Bertha Rackley and Lee Bays won a silver letter opener and ash tray in a guessing contest. Ice cream cake and punch were served, roses adorned the dining room, with Miss Rackley from Louisville and Mr and Mrs Ed Jenkins of Indianapolis as guests from abroad.
Mrs Mayfield suffered a serious farm accident last week when a line tangled and she leaned forward reaching for it and fell head first between the wheels of a vehicle. She was badly bruised but recovering. Mrs Susan Pearce of Calloway Neb died after illness with her niece Mrs McCammon noting the family history. Washington Pearce died in Missouri in 1876. Mrs Pearce, 77, was related to the late Christian Canary.
Fred Medaris and family arrived Saturday night from Junction City Kansas. They made the trip in a covered wagon camping at night. Three weeks on the road with mostly good weather. Fred seems the better for the journey and climate. he is fat and the family is well.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and services at the funeral of Mrs. Mary OD. Wright who died Sunday Sept 10. Also to Rev. E. Engle who officiated. Relatives.
Our 31st boys now at San Francisco have been held with the regiment in definitely owing to the discovery of a probable case of small pox. The soldiers are much disappointed, as they were all anxious to get to the front.
Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company schedules its annual meeting to elect directors and conduct business at the secretarys office in Bryansville Indiana on Monday October 16 1899 between 10 am and noon. Stock transfer books close September 26 1899 at 3 pm and reopen October 17 1899 at 10 am at Farmers Loan & Trust Company New York. Gilbert Wright secretary signs this September 15 1899.
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