Sullivan City Notices and Family Updates
A sequence of local notices reports a store sale planned by Mr Sineldir, a seven month old death from bronchitis with funeral details, a burglary by a tramp of $12 and a ring, births and travels of local families, and relatives visiting in the northeast. The piece lists several residents including Mr Murphy and Mrs Cavins with kinship ties and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sineldir
Frank Thurber
A. B. Thurber
Center Ridge Cemetery
Martha McKinney
Sullivan
Harry Murphy
Chicago
Murphy
San Francisco
Matilda L. Cavins
Aden G. Cavins
Eliza Murphy
Flora Cavins
Judge Henderson
Amelia
Lawrence
Cavins
P. L. Reid
George W. Grizzle
Lewis Banks
Pick Ups Around Town In Sullivan County Tales
In Sullivan County anecdotes recount political fare and fortune across decades. Uncle Tom Wolfe recalls 1880 Terre Haute rally pockets picked and a Republican fund claim. Ed Price recalls Lincoln Douglas era Indianapolis crowds boosting hopes and a $25 wager. Two youths ride interurban penniless. fare skip ends with a tie pass at stop 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom Wolfe
Uncle Tom
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Republican Campaign Fund
Republican Campaign
Ed Price
Douglass
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Jimmy Reed
Uncle Jim
Hymera Miner Joseph Huffman Arrested on Two Felony Charges
Hymera resident Joseph Huffman was jailed in Sullivan after being brought from Hymera by Constable Dempsey Marshall on two serious charges. His wife testified to a drunken spree culminating in the alleged assault on his 18 year old daughter and a later attempt to burn the family home. The case follows years of threats and prior arrests for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Huffman
Hymera
Dempsey Marshall
Marshal Stoopes
Marshall
Sullivan
Huffman
Nellie
Hymera Marshal Charged With Crime
Daniel Stoopes Hymera town marshal aged 60 was arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Henry Smith on a charge of criminal assault against 13-year-old Pearl McBride. Bond set at 500 dollars. merchants and business men signed, total 300000. Stoopes reportedly left Hymera with the girl and another companion, was held for prosecution, then moved to Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Stoopes
Hymera
Henry Smith
Pearl McBride
Miss McBride
Stoopes
Vina Reynolds
McBride
Reynolds
Morris pool room owner jailed on minor play charges
William Morris of Hymera was arrested by Constable John Watson on six counts of allowing minors to play in his pool room. Morris pled guilty to three cases before Squire Kirkham and paid 48.40 dollars. Marshal James Norton urges parents to keep children under fifteen off streets after 9 PM.
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William Morris
Hymera
John Watson
Morris
Squire Kirkham
James Norton
Woman seeks new finger for watch after missing hand
An Englishwoman entered Dale's jewelry store and gave the jeweler a watch missing a hand, stating she wished a new finger put on it.
Baldwin Sentenced to Indiana Reformatory
The jury found Rip Baldwin guilty of grand larceny after about 12 hours deliberation. He faces an indeterminate two to 14 year term at the Southern Indiana Reformatory for the store robbery at Mildred with John Boles and Tommy Robinson. Boles is imprisoned in Jeffersonville Reformatory. Robinson remains at large. Baldwin was captured after an episode ending with intoxicated conduct and was taken in by Marshals Willis and Norton.
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Trip
Pen
Rip
Baldwin
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Robinson
Willis
Norton
Socials and school notes from a Indiana town
Mr and Mrs John Sisson hosted a social for their daughter Mary with guest Hastings of Vincennes and about 20 youths attending. Charles Yates taught in Farnsworth school a week then spent Sunday at home. Prof Reising began a six week spring term. The small child of Low Walls died last week. C Bough bought a lot from E Dunbar to build an implement shed. Gladys McClung of Terre Haute visited grandparents T N McClung. Democrats held a convention to elect delegates and precinct committeemen. People attended the Billman vs Rowe case. D D Shepherd at Indianapolis business college spent weekend home. Dr R C Shepherd of Freelandville visited parents. Edith Evans of Ladoga returned as trimmer for Mrs Sadie Boughs millinery. T N McClung worked in Carlisle. Graduation exams were held. eighteen pupils wrote. Dr M J Wilson and M Gibbs seen driving east each Sunday.
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John Sisson
Miss Mary
Mr. Hastings
Vincennes
Charles Yates
Farnsworth
Prof
Reising
Low Walls
C. Bough
E. Dunbar
Gladys McClung
Terre Haute
T. N. McClung
Billman
D. D. Shepherd
Business College
Indianapolis
R. C. Shepherd
Freelandville
B. F. Shepherd
Edith Evans
Ladoga
Sadie
M. J. Wilson
V. S
M. Gibbs
Gibbs
Dr. Wilson
Local Notes on Sickness Visits and School Session
Dr Lisman and wife returned from the South Friday. Martha Elliott remains on the sick list. John McNaughton and Claude Lisman came back to DePauw Tuesday. Mrs George Beck visited her aunt Martha Elliott Monday. The town notes a little boss swapping. The W F M 8 will lead services at the M E church Sunday April 5 at 10 30. Schools will close soon. Rev Thomas Carruthers seen on streets. Mrs Richard Mason and Lance Lisman under doctor care. Ruth Farley and Opal Watts of Sullivan visited Miss Farley's aunt Mrs McNaughton Monday. Walker's chapel reorganized Sunday school last Sunday. W A Ridgeway superintendent. Silver Chaney offers farm loans from 2000 up at 4 percent. Below that amount 8 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carruthers
Richard Mason
Lance Lisman
Ruth Farley
Opal Watts
Sullivan
Miss Farley
McNaughton
Walker's Chapel
W. A. Ridgeway
Local Speaker Dr Knapp To Visit Vincennes Friday
Dr Knapp of Vincennes will speak at the McCammon hotel Friday. The event notes an address by the physician and hints at local interest in his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Knapp
Vincennes
Sullivan Eagles Attend Fun Making in Terre Haute Minstrel
Sullivan Eagles traveled by special interurban car to Terre Haute on Thursday evening to attend a minstrel show hosted by the Terre Haute Aerie. City speaker W. B. Woods delivered remarks along with Alex Sandison J. C. Holden and Lewis Lockwood of Terre Haute and others. The Terre Haute aerie plans a similar event soon.
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Sullivan Eagles
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Aerie
W. BE. Woods
Alex Sandison
J. C. Holden
Lewis Lockwood
Focal Aerie
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