New Pastor to Lead First Pretotorian Church Dedication
The First Pretotorian church at Main and Beech streets will be dedicated Sunday April 18 with services in the morning and afternoon. Rev John H McArnsy of Indiana will preside and assist, while George Imo helps with the dedication program. The new building features a medieval design with a modern interior, down to the pipe organ opposite the pulpit and a semi-circle seating arrangement. The Sunday school room, dining area, pantry, and restrooms are planned adjacent to the main hall, with two memo rooms and a queen room noted among the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Pretotorian
John HH. McArnsy Oro
George Imo
Sullivan
If Tower
Diteudiar
Pasio
Tion
Professor Ward Wrepe Letter From California Home
In a private letter dated in California, Professor ALM Ward writes from Limon about March weather with rain and about ten inches of snow, noting harvest prospects and wheat crop conditions. He mentions a five room house contract in Linton to be completed in 30 days for rental as they plan to live on the claim. He adds he reads the Union Democrat Merom Herald and The Herald of Gospel Liberty and stays well informed on Sullivan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alm
Ward
Limon
Calo
Maren
Linton
Union
Democrat
Merom Ierald
Herald of Gospel Liberty
Sullivan County
New Home In The Second Infantry Regiment
A fragment notes the completion or dedication of a new residence or facility within the second infantry unit. Details are limited but indicate formal recognition of housing or building improvements within the regiment.
River Hauls Logs In Historic Freight Route
The article describes the Walessa river’s navigability for hauling logs. Barges are towed toward Terre, with large loads and heavy barges described as comparable to two cars, highlighting river freight activity and road rate implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walessa
Terre Tieute
Terre
Miner Injured In Union Mine Accident Near Town
A miner named Sespaias Groker bEg, working in the Union mine north of town, suffered a broken leg after slate fell and threw him across a car track. He is recovering. details indicate he is getting along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moiner Islingcer
Pert
Pineoer
Widow Seeks Damages From Union Mine Over Husband Death
Gertrude Jlawing sues Union Mine for 316 600 damages claiming her husband died in a mine accident when a state shaft collapsed a year ago. The suit alleges negligence and seeks compensation for loss and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srs
Gertrude Jlawing
Union
Stolen Toy Incident Reported on Washington Street
A partial police blot hints at a theft during a party on M. Washington Street with 31 thieves involved. A package of ice and a crate were mentioned as missing in the chaotic scene on the night of March.
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M. Washington Street
Ream
Jones
Mar
Hubble Fined for Concealed Weapon in Terre Haute
George Hubble of Merom was fined in Terre Haute Thursday for carrying a concealed weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubble
George Hubble
Merom
Tor
Terre Haute
Surpasses Sullivan Sunday School Enrollment Record
The Christian Sunday school under Gilbert Gambill reports 700 enrolled with 410 in attendance, surpassing all Sullivan records. A petition seeks church board approval to build a tabernacle on church grounds north of the building, aiming for summer meetings. The church overflowed with students and the men's class led by Rev. J M Vawter used the parsonage Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Christian Sunday School
Gilbert Gambill
Church
J. M. Vawter
Sullivan to field a Wabash Valley Baseball League team
Sullivan Indiana joined the Wabash Trohey Baseball League as the sixth club, with W M Draper owner naming H N Tricks as manager. The league slated 24 games per club for a May opening, with schedules set around West Terre Haute Paris Shelburn and Seeleyville. An admission plan priced 25 cents for men and 10 cents for children was approved, and open dates were promised for future games as clubs lined up.
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Hicks
HJ. N. Hiccks
Sullivan
Indi
J. HH. Roberts
Peris
Bruce Jeffers
West Ferre Haute
Ind
OG. M. Sebring
Shelburn
Clinton
Gunners
Oho
Uaherts
Paris
Gobelle
Ty Rage
Waka
Oyeesuds
Bruce
West Verre Iaute
Sulliven Af Shelburn
Vinton
Seeleyville
Eool Hienager
Trovenis Alu
Te Tay
Eool
Grad Stata
Ana
Seegus
Beechinge
Theras
Vyhe Wabash
Presley
Nus
Yaris
Stedhirn
West Porre Linate
Gomes
Bro O
Abe Hlave
District School entertainment earns praise at Pleasantville event
The Pleasantville high school presented a play titled District School last Friday night with about 45 students. Professor Reising as Troi Ezekiel Simpkins and Aliss Mabel Taylor as Mrs Amanda Jerusha Quakenhrush impressed audiences. Deacon Tidd delivered an address amid light banter, and receipts of 28.25 will fund library books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Professor Reising
Troi
Ezekiel Simpkins
Ctor
Aliss Mabel Tayior
Amanda Jerusha Quakenhrush
Byrua At
Dissolution of Biman and Mc Bride Firm
The partnership of Biman & McBride furniture dealers dissolved Saturday afternoon. Edward A. Pilmen bought the interest of P. McBride in the business. Mar Dillman joined two years ago after leaving Carl Knotts in the livery trade. The new proprietor is a leading Sullivan business figure. McBride has not chosen his next line of work.
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TT. Po
Biman & McBride
Edward A. Pilmen
P. McBride
Mar. Dillman
Carl Knotts
Sullivan
McBride
Soldier from Shelburn Aims for Return Home
Ben Jewell, son of Mrs. Charles Knight and grandson of Reuben Norton, enlisted in Uncle Sai's army, served a year and a half, re enlisted for service in the Philippines, writes he will sail for the United States October 14. He expects his company to be stationed at Washington seven months after which his enlistment ends. Jewell, stationed at Carp Kulhey, Manila, reports good health and satisfaction with his work, though he longs for home in God's country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ben
Charles Knight
Reuben Norton
Shelburn
Susan Jewell
Tragic Train Fatality Near Dugger Ind
Felix Theys, a 44 year old Belgian miner from Tlonewell Da, died after being struck by east bound train No 84 two miles east of Dugger Indiana. Theys, who had been in Tlonewell, was found with injuries and died within four hours. He left a wife and six children.
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Jis
Ile
Linton
Dro Lk
Pf. Sherwoal
Tle
Elopewell Ta
Tlonewell
Dugger
Phess
Last Day of School at the Strain
March 27 marked the closing day at Strain Schoolhouse Mair bepks towrssin with a forenoon of standard work and a noon feast on a 20 foot long table. About 200 people shared the well supplied baskets then an afternoon program of dialogues speeches and music followed. The teacher Dana John sohea was praised for a successful term and each pupil received a souvenir booklet with photos and an illustrated poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Johnsohea
Strain
Mairbepks Towrssin
Messrs
Wmn
Gaston
Guy Dickerson
James
Cyrus Monroe
Johnson
Train Brings Southern Teachers to Indiana Meeting
A special IW line train carried teachers from southern Indiana to the State Teachers' Association gathering in Indianapolis. Sullivan staff aboard included City Superintendent J W Bolton, Prof. Guy G Speeker, Principal JC Suarr, Prof. David Giles, and Misses Sarah Caine, Gertrude Freeman, Nelle Henchette, Ora Lovelace, Iva McKinley, Golden Drake, Minnie Wick, Grace Stover, Elizabeth Pall, Mabel Jones, Eva Mygrants, and Jeanette Kater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indernapolis
Iw, & TL TE Pessine
Sullivan
State Teachers’ Association
Taetianapolis
J. W. Jbolton
Guy G. Speeker
Suarr
David Giles
Sural Caine
Gertrude Freeman
Nelle Henchette
Ora Love
Fire damages dress shop in Farmersburg
A morning fire at 9 o clock damaged the dressmaking shop run by Mrs Gordon in a building formerly Dr Faughts office. Town residents quickly extinguished the blaze. owner James B Allen holds the property. Loss is slight and fully covered by insurance.
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Farmershburg
Death of 13 year old Amelia Stark near city
Amelia Stark, aged 13, died Friday evening after a lingering illness five miles north of the city. She was well known across the county. The funeral was held at Liberty Church at 10 oclock Sunday morning with Rev. William O'Neal officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Stark
Hell At
Liberty Church
William O'Neal
Falcone Case Withdrawn Against Terre Haute Paper Co
The $20,000 damage suit filed by Dominick Falcone in Vigo County Circuit Court against Terre Haute Paper Co. has been withdrawn by the plaintiff this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Falcone
The
Terre Haute Paper Co
Vigo
Birthday Dinner for Merom Man Stirs Small Town
In Merom Indiana on April 2 friends gathered to celebrate James Orr turning 47. Attendees included Rev. Allen John Setzer Herald John Apple wife and daughter Iva Virgil Apple wife and son Rex Mrs Viola Hunt and children Mrs Anna Bailey and son Jim Mrs Alice Hough and daughter Joy Mrs Mary Morris Mrs Anna Buif Mrs Mary Gettinger Mrs Ida French Mrs Bloomer Pinkston and Mrs Sarah Pinkston who enjoyed the dinner and wished him many returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Ind
James Orr
Rev
Allen
John Setzer
Herald
John Apple
Iva
Virgil Apple
Rex
Viola Hunt
Anna Bailey
Jim
Alice Hough
Joy
Mary Morris
Anna Buif
Mary Gettinger
Ida French
Bloomer Pinkston
Mis
Sarah Pinkston
Orr
TRY TO FORCE BOARD TO GRANT ELECTION
Mandamus proceedings were filed against the Sullivan town board to compel it to announce a city election. Plaintiffs seek a spring vote, citing withdrawals by opponents and urging the board to act following the petition filing. The case names Michael McMorrow as plaintiff and William H. Crowder Jr and others as trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Lisbartans March Report Reveals Higher Loaned Reads
The March report shows 14 peeks loaned, exceeding last March’s record. February’s daily average was higher, while March slowed by pleasant weather. The library received magazines and books via exchanges and gifts to meet student demand, with new plants and a short drainage fix in the library garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger DeCoverty
Ivee
Leslie
Walter Scott
Guerber
Mattie Sivans
Seeley Goodman Guilty of Petit Larceny in Circuit Court
Thirty days in jail was imposed by the circuit court jury after Seeley Goodman faced petit larceny charges. The case involved a scene with the jurors and witnesses as the panel worked through the verdict, while Goodman received a $20 fine and one year disbarment-like restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
Deenderson
Sensational case opens over alleged defamation
Mes Vit Sanders sues Austin Everhart for damages claiming Everhart used opprobious terms. Everhart seeks to prove his statements true. Grant and Ganbill defend for Everhart. Harris Bedwell and Thompson for Sanders. Trial set to begin tomorrow in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Everhart
Shandevo
Everhart
Foot Cut By Glass Injures Local Girl Mary Walters
Mary Walters ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Walters sustained a painful foot cut Monday evening five miles northwest of here when a piece of glass struck and cut her foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walters
James Walters
Here
Former Citizen Passes Away Elks Install Officers
Former citizen passes away. Sullivan lodge No. 911 B. P. O. Elks installed officers Monday night with H. V. Benefield as exalted ruler John Ersinger leading knight W. H. Bridwell loyal knight Ed H. Reed lecturing knight James R. Riggs treasurer P. A. Barco secretary M. A. Haddon trustee Perry Walker ryler Clyde Burkholder esquire W. H. Hill Jr. chaplain Charles Gilmore inner guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Sullivan Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
H. V. Benefield
John Ersinger
W. H. Bridwell
Ed H. Reed
James R. Riggs
P. A. Barco
M. A. Haddon
Perry Walker
Ryler
Clyde Burkholder
Esquire
W. H. Hill, Jr
Charles Gilmore
Sailor Soldier Citizen William C Scott obituary and life story
William C Scott born Knox County Indiana December 4 1845 married Annie P McClure September 24 1865. He moved from Vincennes to Sullivan Indiana in 1876 raised a large family and later homesteaded in Sheridan County Nebraska before moving to Wolf Creek Gordon. He died March 21 1909 after Civil War service and a life of frontier hardship leaving a wife mother five children and many friends.
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Garder
William Clark Scott
Knox County
Ind
Annie P. McClure
Vincennes
Nox County
Sullivan
Mr. Scott
Brunette Burge
Claudius Carrie
Jonathan Perreten
Grace
Test Sudlivan
Nebraska
Scott
Tie
Jalmeh
Noc
Lefief
Lincoln
Doug
Women’s Clubs Convention Scheduled in Sullivan
A convention of the Women’s Clubs of Indiana’s second district will meet in Sullivan at the Wiks Home with about fifty visitors expected. Attending will be several state officers led by Mrs. Mader of Soellaville and Mrs. Mitchel of Bedford. Mrs. Mader will deliver the opening address as organizers invite all interested groups to attend this April gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan
Yuestay
Wiks
Second District
Ambrs
Floc. Mador
Soellaville
Ludiana
C.F. Miteliel
Bedford
Didi. Tivatto
Washington
Saie
Yvhe Oprinempnel S
April Fool in New Smyrna Allusion and Local Happenings
New Smyrna Florida notes travelers leave, winter birds depart, and Charley Davis and narrator boast a Sheepshead fishing trip catching 32 fish averaging 3.3 pounds. The piece praises local meals, visits from Major Frank Crawford and A. Waitler, and reports plans to deepen Mosquito inlet and build a sea wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Smyrna
Fla
Jake
Davis
Sheepshead
Das Caves
Parvis
Vina
Tina
Frank Crawford
Terre Haute
A.waitler
Indianapolis
Mosquito Inlet
Smyrne
Indian River
Smirrna
Missing Person Case Involving Mrs Ambroise Cedarstan
Fragmentary OCR mentions a man or boy named Murphy and a death linked to a case. It notes a 16 o'clock hold at Center Ridge with an authority figure, Res. Geo. in a location tied to a death and a mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Res. Geo
Center Ridge
Fire damages residence of John Klinger in Ivinera
A Sunday night blaze at the home of John Klinger in Ivinera caused party damage to the residence due to a defective fire. Firefighters responded and controlled the flames, with no further details on injuries or cause available in the readable text.
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Ivinera
John Klinger
Committee Proposed to Investigate Local Business Demands
Vie fietershich proposes to come here from the casheli. Sullivan anxious that the business ten of Sullivan send a commitee to investigate the matter. Demands of the company seem reasonable and merchants should get buy.
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Vie Fietershich
Sullivan
MRS ALEX SPUTSMAN DIES NEAR FRARMERSBURG S weekend
Mrs Alex Sputsman of Frarmersburg died Saturday one and a half miles west of town. The funeral was held at Liberty church on Sunday.
Sullivan Gains City Mail Delivery After Inspection
Postoffice Inspector W L Moore ordered Sullivan to receive city mail delivery. Three carriers will run two daily and possibly extra routes in outlying areas. The Sullivan post office posted a 1915 year end gross of 1510 86 with net receipts 5105 45. Roots Miles hold the contract to number houses and will complete by April 1.
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Postoffice
W. L. Moore
Sullivan
Moore
Sullivan City
Cowh Town
Roots & Miles
Oil drilling activity rises in the county with three wells
Three wells are now under drill as promoters seek favorable results. Harry Atkins began drilling at the southwest corner of addon township while Claude Thompson works on the John Thompson farm west of Sullivan. A Doe Sevier farm well has reached nearly 2000 feet. Leases filed at the recorder’s office include land owned by Fred Shelton Wiley Latshaw Ora Snapp Fay Latshaw Sophrenia Latshaw Eli Marquette and several others.
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Harry Atkins
Addon Township
Claude Thompson
John Thompson
Sullivan
Doe Sevier
Recorder’s Office
Gil
Fred Shelton
Wiley Latshaw
Ora Snapp
Fay Latshaw
Sophrenia Latshaw
Eli Marquette
J. R. Whalen
Peres Wolfe
Richard Siackett
James Pheeter
Ehner Difer
Karry Pifer
Bro Vier
William Bo Walte
Mary AW Woelte
Vers Tatshaw
Solomon Sumpers
Janve Summers
Queen
Eur Peters
Seaurdas
Myershure
Dan
Wets Win Tumultuous Indiana Saloons Vote in Two Counties
April 6. The Taulope Hon wave in Indiana faced a setback as Blackford and Cass counties favored licensed saloons. Blackford margin 18, Cass county by Lot. The results mark the hottest toon issue yet and will shape long lasting state tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fodiatapolis
Indiana
Blackford
Cass County
Cass
Wayne Countey
Blackford Couing
Taxpayers urged to pay spring tax installments by May 3
County Treasurer Ward warns the first Monday in May May 3 is the last day to pay the spring tax installment without delinquency penalties. Taxpayers are urged to visit the courthouse promptly to avoid crowded lines as April ends and late payments swell the queue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Miondas
Cleveland brothers ride steam train for first time
Carlisle Indiana April 5 Curtis Cleveland aged 9 and Clay Cleveland aged 15 sons of Mrs John Cleveland four miles east of town took their first ride on a steam train with their brother Clyde Cleveland a teacher in a Abomineton high school to Vince Onnes. Both boys are seniors at Carlisle high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ind
Curtis Cleveland
Clay Cleveland
John Cleveland
Clyde Cleveland
Abomineton
Vince Onnes
Carlisle High Sell
Mrs Lorena Singer Dies in Matrumershburg
Mrs Lorena Singer of Matrumershburg died at her sister Mrs Varthena McClanahan's home at 2 oclock. Funeral set for Presbyterian church at 1 oclock tomorrow. Interment in West Lawn cemetery. She leaves a son a twin sister Mrs MceClaughian and two brothers James and John Singer of Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matrmershburg
Lorena Singer
Varthena McClanahan
Oelock
Presbyterian Church
West Lawn Cemetery
Club Elects Officers and Social Committee
The Entice Nouselib club elected Dave Crawley as president Ozro Dale as vice president Guy Boone as secretary Ernest Davis as treasurer Ben Benefield as social committee chairman with Mercer Benue Champ and Ralph Willis as the other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nouselib
Dave Crawley
Ozro Dale
Guy Boone
Ernest Davis
Ben Benefield
Mercer Benuechamp
Ralph Willis
Booze Seller Arrested in Merom Houseboat Case
Ike Durrett, tied to alcohol sales from a houseboat at Merom, was arrested in Terve tante yesterday by a revenue officer for violating the special tax liquor law. Flo released on $100 bail pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Durrett
Oat Merom
Terve Tante
Flo
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Lisbartans
Seeley Goodman
Geps Prirty Days
Sir Pauls
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Wovens Clubs
EMS
Uelock
Candace I
Ruddel
Henry French
Gill Township
W. Tl. Pieex
Silver Chanes
S. W. Williams
C. K. Kessinger
A. G. McNabb
Abrouech
Charley Davis
Willian
Alex. Sputsman
Cass and
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