Local Notes and Personal News From Farmersburg Area
A collection of brief notes: visiting and returning residents William C Wolfen berger family from Ft Cobb are home. Mrs Cora Botts Colorado Springs requests Union address change. John A Wilson sells stallion Max for 1000 to Wyley E Black Edgar county NJ. Dr E R Riggs of Princeton visiting. C O Thornberry buys West Washington lot. Mrs Emma Dudley reports cyclone damage area nearly cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Botts
Colorado Springs
Colorado
John A. Wilson
Glendora
Max
Wyley E. Black
Edgar County
E. R. Riggs
Princeton
Riggs
C. O. Thornberry
Washington Street
L. A. Stewart
Emma Dudley
Turman Township
Union
Charles L. Davis
Joe S. Reed
New Smyrna
Fla
Davis
Robert Buchanan
Indianapolis
Otto Krug
Local News Notes and Social Roundup From Town
Mrs H L Newhouse of St Louis visits her parents Mr and Mrs Chauncey Ross Miss Lettitia Tichenor of Jasonville in town Marvin Tichenor of Prairie Creek in Farmersburg Rev J H Mavity formerly pastor here very ill but improving Mrs Nora Pierce and daughter Edith visit Mr and Mrs L E Miller of Borton Tr Miss Dora Wisener spends Saturday in Terre Haute Miss Hazel and Master Verne Allen in Shelburn Mrs Mary Lloyd to Terre Haute Mrs Mort Turner and daughter Arpie to Terre Haute Jim Scott of Fairbanks conducts business Ancil Parrish in Terre Haute. Fire department being reorganized town marshal will be chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
C. Brewer
Fairbanks Township
Terre Haute
Squre Dickey
Shelburn
Lizzie Crary
Marion Branson
Linton
Wise
Anna Ambrecht
Cass
Mayme Irwin
Doin
Kinmundy
Claude Foreman
Ben Allan
New Lebanon
Haddie Allan
Methodist Church
George Allan
George
Maude Halberstadt
Raymond
Finley
Jabez Asbury
Evansville
Sam Bedwell
Dick Bedwell
Sullivan
Maggie Heck
Poplar Bluff
H. L. Newhouse
St. Louis
Chauncey Ross
Lettitia Tichenor
Jasonville
Marvin Tichenor
Prairie Creek
J. H. Mavity
Pine Village
Ind
Central Christian Church
Nora Pierce
Edith
Turman and Riggs Offer Broad Disc Harrow Selection
Six different kinds of disk harrows available with a big county wide assortment. Call and visit the store one block north of National Bank. Turman and Riggs advertise a large stock and best prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman & Riggs
National Bank
Cold Weather Notice and Local Socials Report
Cool weather continues with multiple small town social notes. Residents John Wisener and Will Harrison made business trips to farms and Sullivan respectively. Attendees at clubs and displays include John Harrison at Embroidery Club Florence Riggs and Guy Dickerson at a Graysville school display. Several students finished the school term on Friday at Cabin with Cyrus James Iva Monroe Ruby Nichols and Manford Osborne. Mrs. Clarence Whitlock visited ill uncle Base Cushman while other visits occurred among Warren Dickerson family and Mrs. John Ridgeway at Alex Dickerson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wisener
John Harrison
Florence Riggs
Guy Dickerson
Graysville
Cyrus James
Iva Monroe
Ruby Nichols
Manford Osborne
Cabin
Will Harrison
Sullivan
Clarence Whitlock
Base Cushman
Charles Morris
Ina
Blanche Whitlock
Warren Dickerson
John Ridgeway
Alex Dickerson
Gernie Strain
Herman Whitlock
John Sills dies at 72. funeral held in Shelburn
John Sills died Friday night at age 72 in Shelburn. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J E Sidebottom at 10 Sunday morning, with interment in Little Flock cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children, a son and a daughter. Also advertised are Syracuse Sattley and Scotch Clipper breaking plows from Turman and Riggs, described as among the best, with note of high rent district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburnm
John Sills
Little Flock Cemetery
J. EB. Sidebottom
Sills
Syracuse
Sattley & Scotch
Turman & Riggs
Mrs. Eirza Johnson Remanded to Evansville Asylum
Mrs. Eirza Johnson of Turman township, adjudged insane, was taken to the Southern Hospital for the Insane at Evansville Saturday by Sheriff Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eirza Johnson
Turman Township
Southern Hospital For the
Evansville
Sheriff Walters
Floyd Jewell wins Hymera Herald contest prize
Concord notes Floyd Jewell of Hymera won the Herald contest watch through effort and friends support. Also mentions Willie Smith reuniting with old acquaintances after ten years, plus local visits, church services, and social gatherings with listed names and small-town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera Herald
Floyd Jewell
Herald
Floyd
Curry Township
Willie Smith
Oliver T. Smith
Willie
Vester Martin
James Hyatt
Steel harrow sale by Brown Sattley Buck and Rod erick
A local ad lists a steel harrow for sale from Brown Sattley Buck and Rod erick Lean Turman and Riggs on North Main Street. The item is described with a contact point and price in the classified line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Sattley, Buck & Roderick Lean
Turman & Riggs
North Main Street
Pleasant weekend rain and visits noted around town
Pleasant rain arrived Saturday night. Dan Driver visited Linton Monday. Martin Pirtle and wife visited relatives here Saturday. Brother Disney preached at Shiloh. Martin Booker and wife were in Dagger Saturday. Frank Blake and wife spent Sunday in this community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Driver
Linton
Martin Pirtle
Brother Disney
Shiloh
Martin Booker
Dagger
Frank Blake
For SALE Hay in stock A A Holmis UNION CITY BUGGIES
SALE notice advertising hay in stock from A A Holmis and a carload of Union City buggies by Turman and Riggs. Invitation to call and view latest auto seats offered. Out of high rent district at North Main Street 386 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Turman & Riggs
North Main Street
Shelburn News Briefs From April Local Scene
Attorney Fred Bays of Sullivan and C A Padgett transacted business in Sullivan Monday. The Shelburn Grayg reorganized with Barney Davey manager and Harry Banister secretary treasurer. The team uses local talent. Several residents visited Sullivan, and a trip by Edgar Lowery and John Patton to Texas and Mexico is noted. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Robertson of Jackson Hill No 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Fred Bays
Sullivan
C. A. Padgett
Henry Yeager
Freda Brewer
Thomas Hadley
Clinton
Shelburn Grayg
Barney Davey
Harry Banister
A. C. Renick
Eva Tichenor
Mary Lowery
Grace Lowery
Edgar Lowery
John Patton
Texas
Mexico
Frank J
Indianapolis
Grant Johnson
Terre Haute
Grace Harper
C. F. Burton
Fred Lane
Hot Springs
Ark
Bill Power
Turner
Oscar Robertson
Jackson Hill
For Sale Farm and Residence Near Fairbanks Township
For sale: residence and 77 acre stock farm between Fairbanks and Graysville in Fairbanks township. Well watered, spring never freezes, good orchard and improvements. Big bargain if sold at once. Contact W. A. Ransford, R. R. 1, Shelbyville, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks
Graysville
W. A. Ransford
Shelburn
Ind
Staver Buggies Highlight Latest Auto Peat Feature
Turman & Riggs on Main street urge buyers to inspect the Staver buggy line claiming top performance on wheels and presenting the Staver auto peat as their newest creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staver Auto Peat
Turman & Riggs
More Main Street
Allan Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Allan of Farmersburg celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with about 200 relatives and friends at a dinner. He born January 6, 1818 in Kentucky. she born April 8, 1830 in the county. They married April 6, 1848 and have eight children, 19 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
George Allan
Allan
Kentucky
Mr. Allan
This County
Eliza Anderson
Rebecca Ann Gordon
New York City
James B. Allan
Heber, Ark
William Thomas Allan
C. E. Allan
Terre Haute
J. P. Allan
Henry Allan
Elizabeth Garr
Louisville
Ben Allan
Owensboro
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Elder Latham
John G. Lloyd
Amanda Sherman
David Fisher
Robert J. Cummins
Isabel McClain
John Allan
Nd Lash
Congressman Brick Dead In Indianapolis Sanitarium
Abraham Lincoln Brick, longtime congressman from Indiana's 13th district, died yesterday in an Indianapolis sanitarium. He gave the keynote at the Republican state convention two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln Brick
Indiana
Indianapolis
Brick
McDonald Dying in Terre Haute Courtroom Shooting
James McDonald, the man who fatally shot Chief Detective William E. Dwyer in a Terre Haute courtroom after being found guilty of dynamiting, is reported dying with physicians uncertain if he will survive the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McDonald
William E. Dwyer
Terre Haute
Community Notes From Coon Hollow And Nearby
Mrs. Kate Thomas visited Mrs. Ed Snow. Miss Sadie Stone dined with the Wrights in Cass. Locals traveled to Sullivan and Caledonia visits continued. Roy White and wife visited Jackson Hill relatives. Sammetinger family left for St. Louis. Keene family visiting Hymera. Carlin family welcomed a baby boy. Miners had days off. Roscoe White’s family visited Caledonia. William Kennedy checked on an ill mother near Glendora. Charles Walters, hurt in the Caledonia mine, remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Thomas
Ed Snow
Sadie Stone
Cass
Lloyd Wright
Sullivan
Mamie Raines
Center Ridge
O. P. Smith
Pearl Shelton
Kate Blue
Caledonia
Farnsworth
Pearl Stambaugh
Lizzie Donald
Roy White
Jackson Hill No. 4
Wence Verdict in Breach of Promise Case
Jury rules for Leander Wence in breach of promise action by Sarah Webster. The Terre Haute resident sought damages after answering a Terre Haute newspaper advertisement for a housekeeper. Wence, long time Curry township farmer, had been married since the suit began. Miss Mavel Craner of Winchester visits Miss Grace Mellett. Craner formerly studied at U. C. Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Webster
Leander Wence
Curry Township
Miss Webster
Terre Haute
Wence
Mavel Craner
Winchester
Grace Mellett
Miss Craner
U. C. College
Merom
Marriage Licenses Registered in Area
James T. Nunley weds Addie Hampton James W. Sims weds Lulu Malone Oscar L. Somers weds Hester O. Lad son J Allan Van Nathan weds Alma Curry Paul Wilson weds Gertha Herndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Nunley
Addie Hampton
James W. Sims
Lulu Malone
Oscar L. Somers
Hester O. Lad
J. Allan van Nathan
Alma
Paul Wilson
Gertha Herndon
New Suits and Guardianship Petitions Listed
David Bradley Manufacturing Co. sues Elza Jennings and Richard Taylor on account. Guardianship of Martin Stewart Austill, minor heir of Charles M. Stewart, with Sarah M. Stewart guardian. Petitions to sell real estate for heirs Minnie Mattox vs John Mattox and James R. Hinkle vs Mollie Willis and Dudley O. Collins, administrator, with complaint on account and attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bradley Manufacturing Co
Elza Jennings
Richard Taylor
Jennings and Taylor
Martin Stewart Austill
Charles M. Stewart
Sarah M. Stewart
Guardian
Minnie Mattox
John Mattox
Charles Murphy
Ola Murphy
Nora Murphy
George F. Murphy
Albert Matteson
James R. Hinkle
Mollie
Mary) Willis
Dudley O. Collins
Elizabeth Whipps
Do Not Inspect New Way Corn Planter Before Buying
Turman and Riggs warn buyers not to inspect the New Way corn planter before purchase. Located one block north of National Bank, the note implies caution in selecting machinery. The terse advisory reflects local dealer guidance in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattley
Turman & Riggs
North National Bank
Hinkle v Willis et al in Sullivan Circuit May 1908
In the Sullivan Circuit Court for the May term 1908 complaint number 18129 names James R. Hinkle as plaintiff against Mollie Willis and other defendants. The record announces a civil action filed in this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Silver Chaney
Mollie [Mary] Willis
Indiana
Sullivan County
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Rafesdende Thesde
William C. Wolfenberger
Ft. Cobb, Okla
Alma Curry
Andrew J. Curry
This City
Mr. J. Allyn van Nathan
Springfield
Illinois
South Court Street
Melnette Miller
The
Christian Church
van Nathan
Kansas City
Plack P Brown Cind
Gil
Julius Barry Shoe Company
Narrows
My Barn
Kewaydin
Castril
Woodcraft
Alta
Concord
Dale Clark
Girthel
Sam O’neal
Vivian Bushel
Harper Dix
Flossie O’neal
Douglass Chapel
Rev. Griffith
Lola Wilkins
Grover Robertson
Emory Benson
Claude McDonald
Virgil Bushel
Forrest Hayden
Mayme
Ola McCord
Ida
Flora Farrand
Hazel McDonald
Martin Harris
A. A. Holmis
Union City Buggies
Staver Buggies
Henry F. Allan
Heber
Arkee
Eliza Allan
Anna Gordon
Congressman Brick
McDonald
Coon Hollow
H. Schmidt & Son
A. M. Timmis
Ber
Dr. Stratton
Davis Hotel
Mary] Willis
Arthur E. Debaun
Plaintiff
Curtis Gilert
Wilelso
Colorado Can Co
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