Obituary: Mrs Eliza Davis Dies at Home After Illness
Mrs Eliza Jane Davis born Carlisle March 1 1921 died at her home last Friday morning after a period of illness heart failure due to old age. Daughters Mrs George Whipps and son Philip R Jenkins of Sullivan were with her. two children survive Philip R Jenkins Sullivan and Edward Jenkins Los Angeles. Funeral at Methodist church Saturday at one with Rev Daniel Ryan officiating. Interment in town cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Jane Davis
Carlisle
George Whipps
California
Philip R. Jenkins
Sullivan
Methodist Church
Daniel Ryan
Davis
Philip
Martha Hoover
Pilmer & Ridgway
Prick Store
Richard B. Jenkins
Edward Jenkins
Los Angeles
Calif
Jenkins
Obituary Summary for Mrs Davis Survivors and Family
The widow of 26, 1852, remarried Joshua Davis on June 18, 1854 and had three children, two of whom, Mrs. George Whipps and Mrs. Clara J. Malone, live in San Bernardino California. Mr. Davis died February 14, 1899. Mrs. Davis also leaves three brothers Thomas R. and Wm. C. Hoover of this place and Philip C. Hoover of South Mound Kansas.
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Joshua Davis
George Whipps
Clara J. Malone
San Bernardino
Calif
Davis
Indiana forgery case continued to March term
The State of Indiana against Wm A. Trigg of Carlisle charged with forgery was set for trial Tuesday in Sullivan circuit court but was continued and will not come up until the March term of court.
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Indiana
Wm A. Trigg
Carlisle
Sullivan
Former Congressman Bob Miers Leaves Politics For Law Life
Bloomington figure Bob Miers declares he is quitting politics to focus on law and quiet living. He traveled to Indianapolis to observe how Democratic lawmakers are behaving, signaling no desire to run for Congress again.
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Bob” Miers
Bloomington
Congress
Case Dismissed in Sullivan Divorce Suit
The divorce suit of Henry O Haver against Orpha J O Haver in Sullivan circuit court was dismissed last week at plaintiffs cost. The defendant suffered a stroke in summer 1905 and has since been cared for at her daughter Mrs George Bowman’s home in Terre Haute. Her condition remains poor and shows no improvement.
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Henry O’haver
Orpha J. O’haver
Sullivan
George Bowman
Terre Haute
Attractive Bills for Public Sales Told by News Office
The notice urges parties to print sale bills at THE News office at reasonable prices. It also promotes advertising in the paper as an effective way to inform the public. Call phone 45 or visit the office.
Bicknell Man Takes Charge of Carlisle Bakery
Walter Boushey of Bicknell arrived last week to assume control of the Carlisle Bakery operated by Hicks & Co. under lease from owner T. A. Grizzle. He is the 4& brother of Claude Boushey, formerly baker here and now at Bicknell.
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Walter Boushey
Bicknell
Carlisle
Hicks & Co
T. A. Grizzle
Claude Boushey
Spencer Guilty of Forgery in Sullivan Circuit Court
Jackson M. Spencer known as Roe Spencer was found guilty by a Sullivan circuit court jury after a three day trial. He faces 2 to 14 years hard labor in Michigan City prison. The verdict followed disputes over note dates and a second indictment involving a $500 loan backed by three others.
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Jackson M. Spencer
Spencer
Sullivan State Bank
Citizens Trust Co
Sullivan
Curless
Wm. H. Brown
Securities
Jamison
Curless Spencer
Luke Squires
Luke
Bankers and Trust Company
Chas. D. Hunt
J. W. Lindley
Walters
Michigan City
Congressman Chaney Introduces Pension Bill for Mrs Mathes
Congressman John C Chaney introduced a bill granting a $12 monthly pension to Mrs Mary Mathes widow of Dr J M Mathes long time Carlisle practitioner The measure passed the House and awaits Senate action likely to be favorable soon
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John C. Chaney
Congress
Mary Mathes
Sullivan
J. M. Mathes
Carlisle
House
Senate
Revival Meetings At Holiness Church Start Tomorrow
A series of revival meetings will begin tomorrow night at the Holiness Christian church led by Elder Arthur Plunkett of Palestine Illinois. He will be assisted by Miss Mary Heater, pastor of the Sullivan Holiness church, and other workers.
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Holiness Christian Church
Arthur Plunkett
Palestine, Ill
Mary Heater
Sullivan Holiness Church
Orion B Harris to Practice in All Courts
Orion B Harris will practice in all courts and give careful attention to any legal business.
Winter coats for boys at Akin's store
Keep the boys warm this winter with fine overcoats for youngsters at Akin's store. Durable fabrics, smart styles, and sizes for little boys to teens. Shop early for best selection and fit.
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Akin’s
Will Practice In All Courts Where Our Services Are Required
Law firm states it will practice in all courts where services are needed and cites its office on the north side public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Public Square
Local visitors call on T A Combs family
Harry Antibus and daughter Norma and Ray Seidel from Linton visited T A Combs and family from Saturday through Monday in a multiple day domestic gathering.
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Harry Antibus
Norma
Ray Seidel
Als
Linton
T. A. Combs
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Mrs
Eliza Davis
Carlisle Laundry
J. W. Shake
Bob
Forger
Ridgway Bros
Pillsbury’s Best
Moore’s Best
Crowder’s
Emison’s
Eeisenhelder’s
Golden Eagle
the Peoples Bank
Ind
Orion B. Harris
Frep
Attorneys-at-Law
Canton
Mennen
Putnam
Michigan
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