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Newspaper

Sullivan Times

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1884

Page

3

Birthday dinner surprise in Curry township joyfully shared

On Sunday the 23d alt. Mrs. Kate Benson of Curry township returned from church to a surprise birthday dinner hosted by neighbors. About fifty people attended, including John Shields and families, with Alf Benson among the children. Josh Dix Jr won a humorous prize for eating the most. A separate note reports Joe Danner's arrest in Mitchell Ind for assault on his parents and a mob scene. A remarkable double golden wedding occurred in Arcadia between Isaac Martz and Moses Martz, twin brothers married to twin sisters Lavina and Tabitha McCormick, both born in Ohio in 1816 and Fayette county respectively, with twelve children total in each marriage. Rev. C. M. Martz of Indianapolis is the youngest son.

Kate Benson Curry Township John Shields Frank Griffin Enoch Bannister Josh Dix, Jr Fred Bolinger Thos, Dix John McDowall F. Plew Alf Benson Vincenes Sun Joe Danner Mitchell Ind Arcadia Isaac Martz Moses Martz Lavina Tabitha McCormick Piqua Isis Fayette County Rev C. M. Martz Sixth Christian Church Indianapolis Isaac Alartz

Local notices and ads from Sullivan area papers

Beaver county visitor and neighbors featured in brief notices. Advertisements for Albuns cabinets at Weir & Reed, Crawley & McKinley furniture on Southside, Parks' Graysville sale, and Jones items. Insurance agency announcements, lodge notices, sewing machine agent DeVol, and city council funding update plus local health and travel notes.

Reward Offered for Middle Verse of New Testament

Rutledge's Monthly December issue offers a $20 reward for the middle verse of the New Testament scriptures not in the Revised Edition, to be solved by December 10 1884. If multiple correct answers are received the prize is divided and sent December 15 1884. Entrants must include 20 cents in silver and receive the January Monthly with the winner’s name and address, sent to Praise Company Easton Penna.

Rutledge’s Epge Praise Company Easton Penna

Indiana State Teachers Association Announces 1884 Meeting

The thirty first annual Indiana State Teachers Association gathering will occur in Indianapolis from December 29 to 31, 1884 with headquarters at the Grand Hotel. Rates are two dollars a day and other hotels range from 1.50 to 2.50. Railroads centering in Indianapolis offer two cent per mile round trip fares. O M returns from Seymour or North Vernon at one third rate with certificate. Cincinnati Wabash Michigan offers excursion rates with certificates. Tickets valid Dec 27 28 29 outbound and return to Jan 1. Write C S Olcott R R Secretary Paudtentes Ind for certificates.

State Teachers Association Indiana State Teachers Association Indianapolis Grand Hotel Bates House Grand Rapids & Indiana Evansville Terre Haute Ft. Wayne Cincinnati Louisville R. R Seymour North Vernon Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Olcott Paadtentens. Ind

Local publishing house seeks agents nationwide

George Stinson & Co of Portland Maine markets profitable agency work. No experience required, accept both women and men, and can work from home or spare moments. Free full details available by mail to the firm at its listed address.

George Stinson & Co Portland Maine Messrs. Stinson & Co Stinson & Co Arena America Deley Hatter & Co Rhaine

Paxton notes and land transfers in Indiana town

The column records several property transfers in Indiana with names like D P Cummins, Harriet Guinup, S E Cuppy, Mary Cuppy, John T Smith, Teegarden, Pound, and others, detailing 40 acre and 50 acre warranties and prices. It also mentions local happenings: Dr Peyton’s residence expanding, hog shipments, fever afflicting Johnny Peyton, singing at John Peyton’s, preaching plans, mumps among schoolchildren, hunting cats rumored, Thanksgiving activities, a literary society, and a Christmas entertainments plan.

John Peyton Walter Robertson Sullivan Nannie Walters White Baptist Church Paxton John McKinney Lou Mackey Ardilla Hancock Carlisle Juno

Local Wit and Weather Dominate Shelburne Weekend

A collage of town vignettes covers Shelburne Sunday night into Monday with remarks on Wolfe, Crowder's cleaver work, pumps and su​ckers, and sleighing weather if snow arrives. Observations touch politics, liquor, local figures, and holiday shopping as residents joke and critique the season.

Wolfe Shelburn Shep Hoskins Crowder’s Ed. Crick

Narrows News Briefs Highlight Local Improvements

Capt J G Parker improves in health. Badger’s new store nears completion. W H Butler finishes his blacksmith shop. Chas H Freeman has a spelling next Friday night. Albert Wheatley to move into his house. Dix Harris and Boyes grist mill nearing completion. Farmers await its finish. Rumor says John Strain Sr to Kansas. he supports St John as a Good Templar of Sullivan County. Dor.

Ernest Billy Beck Solomon Charley Barrett Sullivan Barney Heeney Carlisle Mart Parks J. G. Parker Badger W. H. Butler Chas. H. Freeman Albert Wheatly Messrs. Dix, Harris & Boyes John Strain Kansas Mr. Strain Good Templar Sullivan County St. John Dor

Woodford E Woods and Cora McCammon Are Wed in Singer Parlor

The wedding of Woodford E Woods and Cora McCammon took place last Wednesday in the elegant parlors of the bride’s parents. Guests included intimate friends and relatives with music by Mary Crowder and a bountiful reception followed by a display of numerous valuable presents. The Times extends hearty congratulations to the couple and notes Woods’ Greenwood Indiana roots and McCammon’s Sullivan background.

Woodford E. Woods Cora McCammon Mary Crowder J. T. Beasley W. A. Woods Groom Greenwood Ind Isaac Grube Southport A. B. Meurer Indianapolis Lou Brown New Albany Pauline Landes Mt. Carmel Ills Joe Akin Carlisle Lizzie Borders Kansas City W. G. Young J. B. Mullane Ed. Price Jennie Thornhill A. B. Williams J. M. Lang J. T. Beasley and CO R. Hinkle Cora Nell Hoke J. R. Hinkle Carrie Giles Lou Chranicki Teresa Emma Crawley Ida Williams Libbie Hunt Ned Crowder Ela Stewart Mr. Wood Mr. Woods Our City Miss McCammon Sullivan the Times

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