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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1909
Page
5
Louise Thies a 64 year old from St Louis describes a telepathic warning that guided her to the bedside of her dying grandson Henry Holiman near Nashville Illinois. She traveled by train after sensing the illness in a vision and found him near Orders Station eight miles south of Nashville before his death.
Milwaukee correspondent recounts Alaska's hot water farm on the Tamak River 126 miles south of the Arctic Circle run by Karshner. The article describes growing tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, squash and pigs and hens thriving in geothermal warmth. It notes yields of over 800 bushels per acre for potatoes and unusual large squash and tomatoes.
Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel Corp has influenced the framing of the new tariff, using his judicial training to aid in this broad issue. His prominence in industry and law underscores the tariff's significance and potential impact on steel and related sectors.
Kansas City reports Judge Kyle determines “pin money” for a wife equals about 20 percent of the husband’s income. The judge sets a weekly allowance and notes the wife’s duties, adding she will have more wages than the husband from the sum. The court emphasizes regular payment as alimony.
Mrs. Skwarek testified in a divorce case that her husband never treated her, even denying outings or a rose, and she had to sleep in the dog house. The doghouse was shown in court as exhibit. The jury granted a decree and then treated her to a celebratory dinner with a dozen American Beauties and music.
John B Richards of St Louis wagered his wife would not meet a friend he named. She kept the appointment. Richards says a man posed as a friend and lured her to a meeting. He later appeared and accused her of dating others. He lost a hat in the bet.
A compact city rhythm outlines arrivals and events in New York. Visitors arrive every second, immigrants every forty two seconds, and arrests occur every three minutes. Births occur every six minutes, funerals every seven, weddings every thirteen, new firms every forty two, ships depart every forty eight, fires every forty shht, new buildings rise every fifty one minutes, and fatal accidents occur about every one and three fourth hours.
Miss Mary Doe a 75 year old Grimsby woman has not left her bed in 65 years since an injury from a swing in girlhood. Her hearing and sight remain unimpaired and she enjoys her pet birds. She receives a $100 yearly pension from the Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney.
Charles Prince of Hackerdam caught a six foot four inch otter in the Neversink River near Monticello New York. Mrs. C Bolsum paid thirty dollars for the skin.
Death claims several pioneers in Hymera and surrounding areas. Mahan, a longtime Hymera resident, died suddenly at home aged 92. Rebecca Dailey, widow of Benjamin Dailey, died aged 86 at her daughter's home in town after years of age-related illness. Mary Stark, 79, died at her son Irvin Stark’s home after a period of dropsy. Funerals were held in Hymera, Paxton, and Conter Ridge with clergy officiating.
An all day meeting and basket dinner were held at Central Christian church on September 25 with many attendees and 12 additions to the church including four on the final night. baptism followed with one confession. Local residents from Nashville and Terre Haute visited relatives and joined in church events.
The Antioch Singing Class plans a picnic at Sorder's Grove near Antioch this Saturday. Attorney Gilbert Gambill will provide the address at the event.
James B Durham was in the city Tuesday traveling to Crawfordsville to attend Wabash College. He will complete his course this year.
Florence hot blast heating stoves formerly sold by J. B. Mullane & Co now offered by Long & Warren. Sale includes various models and sizes with stock available for immediate delivery and installation.
Defur left for Stewartsville. Mr. and Mrs. Manifold returned from Martinsville Illinois. Ruby Sutton and Bessie Plunkett of Palestine Illinois visited the former's mother Sunday. Alta Thompson visits Vera VanCleave of Lewis. Mr. Harris and daughter from Hunt City Illinois arranged for college entry. A Mr. Clark from Nebraska and Maude Hammond wed Sunday at the Hammond home. Newlyweds depart for Nebraska. The serenade and shower followed. Miss Hormel arrived to teach in the city school. Allie McKinzie of Palestine is visiting Merom. College trustees meet next Thursday. Jerry Wilson began building on a lot bought from Mrs. Reed. Meeks of Trimble and Simpson of Olney Illinois were in Merom. Mrs. Stoddard left for Indianapolis. Miss Estella and Alice Musgrave visited President Whitaker. Mrs. C C Perrin and children stopped en route to Atwood Illinois. Mrs. Gertie Pifer visited her mother. Rev. Allen preached farewell at the Station. Minnie Penrod spent Saturday with home folks.
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the greatest health builder, claiming it purifies blood and boosts stomach liver kidneys bowels while invigorating the whole body. It urges use by those weak or run-down and guarantees by Joe K. Smock & Son.
Dur ham and Laura Langston visited Merom Saturday afternoon. Steve Newlin and family from Hutsonville and Mrs Medsker spent Sunday at C E Medsker s. Ira Monk was in York Sunday. George Pitser and wife near Middletown visited Warren Watson s Tuesday. Mrs Will Hunt of Terre Haute came Tuesday to visit Mrs T J Mann. Mrs Manning helps care for her feverish daughter Mrs J B Durham. Gus Saunders lost a horse last week. James Durham returned to Wabash College Tuesday. Medith and Hattie Thornberry, Seth Hunt and Homer Davis visited Florence Graystone Sunday.
I express gratitude to many friends for their kindness during my wife’s illness and loss.
Dr and Mrs Walters guests in Carlisle Sunday. Albert Ladson delivered pears to Terre Haute Sunday. Church of Christ meeting continues through Sunday. Everyone invited. Sam Bland and wife visited Oscar Summers and wife in Oaktown. Aunt Becky Dalley buried at Neal cemetery Tuesday. Pearl Wolfe visiting Bishop Walters couple weeks. Mrs Belle Wallace of Carlisle visiting here. Mrs Cora Cox visiting sister Mrs Albert Ladson, returned to Sullivan Saturday.
The demand for Dr Kings New Life Pills is astounding says Joe K Smock and Son. The pills cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness Jaundice sick head ache chills and malaria for 25 cents.
A brief record notes sale items sold by J B Mullane and Co and mentions Long and Warren as associated parties in the transaction.
Mrs. A. D. Leach of South Section street has been very ill for some time but is now improving and able to sit up.
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