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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
7
Lerodotus notes the Egyptians perfected embalming over seventy days to preserve bodies for millennia. Modern embalmers use science, not superstition, to honor the departed with careful funeral details reflecting love and respect.
The passage argues that reading a book becomes a profitless occupation when it fails to engage the reader memory fades and useful content is quickly forgotten. It emphasizes the value of meaningful reading over passive consumption.
A reflective note on seeking a concise path to success as an epitaph for countless failures. The piece muses on how short routes to achievement often gloss over the broader human experience of trial and error.
A medieval tale recounts Clothaire stealing a bell from Soissons Burgundy which grew mute on the way to Paris. The bell’s voice vanished but fully returned when sent home, its tone heard seven miles away.
Estes Duncan outlines the Indiana teachers retirement fund changes after the 1921 legislature. Beginning teachers join the system and deductions occur in thirds across the school year with prior service credits and arrearages handled to protect future annuities.
Tanlac, the celebrated medicine, is now sold by the firm Dougherty and Walters, expanding its distribution through a new local supplier.
A brief editorial note argues that success comes from a proper mix of brains commonsense and courage with risk taken at career start. It emphasizes that most successful people embraced reasonable risk to begin their work.
Taxpayers of Sullivan and Greene Counties Indiana and of Cass and Jefferson Townships Sullivan County are notified of a petition by William R Dugger and 75 others to grade drain and pave a highway between Sullivan and Greene Counties. A joint Board of Commissioners meeting will be held October 19 1921 in Sullivan to hear remonstrances. Remonstrances must be filed with Sullivan County Auditor by October 10 1921.
George F. Patton as administrator of Lydia O. Patton’s estate files a final account with Sullivan Circuit Court. The court will hear the report on Friday October 14, 1921, the 35th day of the September term, 1921. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause if any why the report should not be approved. John C. Chaney, attorney.
A Saturday night surprise party honored Frank Patton at his home with music and games. Refreshments included ice cream cake and watermelon as many friends and relatives attended, listed by name in attendance.
In the Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1921 Robert Conner Solomon W. Conner Myrtle M. Cain Roy Bennett and Elsie Collins vs Vierence Riges Alma E Harris Minnie L Abell Ora V Stanley Alma J Harris Murrell E Harris complaint for partition of real estate in Sullivan County Indiana 43 acres described beginning 10 chains east of southwest corner of section 21 township 8 north range 9 west with specified bounds unless Alma E Harris appears by November 28 1921 the case will proceed in her absence. CHAS R RAILSBACK I H Kaley attorneys for plaintiffs inserted September 14 1921 8t
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Bray, deceased, late of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent. Homer Trimble and Walter I Wood, Attorney. First insertion Sept 4, year unknown.
John C. Chaney administrator of Benjamin W. Sisson estate in Sullivan County Indiana will present accounts for examination. A hearing is set in the court on Friday October 14 1931 to show cause why the report should not be approved. Chaney attorney notes this notice as first insertion September 1921.
The Ob server of Events and Things comments on fame saying, I be leve it: was Cinderella who first put her foot in it, reflecting a playful aside in the Yonkers Statesman.
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