Veteran Attorney Goes to His Reward
John Tennyson Hays answers final summons Thursday as a veteran attorney is recalled Homeward.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1919
Page
1
John Tennyson Hays answers final summons Thursday as a veteran attorney is recalled Homeward.
John Tennyson Hays a 73 year old longtime Sullivan lawyer and founder of Hays & Hays died at noon from paralysis after three cerebral hemorrhage attacks. He led the Sullivan Bar Association as its first president and served on the Public Library Board. Survived by widow two daughters and two sons Will and Hinkle C. Hays of the firm.
The Eleventh Annual Convention of the Indiana Federation of Clubs of the second district will be held Thursday at the Christian Church in this city. Sessions include registration luncheon afternoon reports election of officers and an evening program with readings solos and an address by Mlle. Marie Louise Janin on French life as affected by the war.
John T. Hays a leading Sullivan county attorney and firm founder who helped shape notable cases from 1877 through the early 20th century died after a long career. Born November 11, 1845 in Beaver County Pennsylvania he studied at Mount Union College and taught before practicing law with Sewell Coulson and later Hays & Hays. He organized the Peoples State Bank of Sullivan served as prosecuting attorney of Sullivan and Vigo counties and held active roles in Masonic and Knights Templar organizations. He was twice married, survived by Mary Cain.
Longtime Sullivan lawyer John T. Hays dies at home after a career spanning over four decades. Governors, judges, and bar associations attend funeral with hundreds offering condolences. burial at Center Ridge cemetery follows service.
Sullivan County and southern Indiana unveil Victory Liberty Loan quotas. Evansville hosts a Monday drive with W R Compton of St Louis as principal speaker. County targets total 13,891,000 for the district and 18,765,000 for the Fourth Liberty Loan.
A list of civil cases filed in Sullivan County Iowa includes Savage Tire Corporation versus Ernest E Bledsoe on note Maude M Weaver versus George Weaver divorce and alimony Gertrude F French as administrator of Charles Golden French versus Vigo Coal Products Co damages Albert S Wiggs guardian petition to sell real estate Christian Newcome versus Harriett C Trussing guardian Harry C Booth versus Charles Alsman and Calvin S Moore on note Dillon Lumber Co versus Willfred Coal Co foreclosure mechanics lien John Getche versus Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Co damages Walden Padgett versus Vigo Coal Elizabeth Robbins versus Loretta Bullock John D Hill Rosella Hill foreclosure Sullivan County Loan Association versus Lancy Davis Gertrude Davis Iowa City State Bank versus Theodore Seitz on notes Charles E Watson versus Walker D Hines director general Illinois Central Railroad Co damages Ida M Hiatt versus Hosea Hiatt divorce alimony custody support.
Mrs Helen Ross of Duluth Minnesota is the guest of Mrs Paul Poynter, visiting for a social stay. The notice records a local social exchange between two households.
J. C. King, Chief Turret Captain and Navy veteran, visited to promote recruits for the Navy tied to Terre Haute. The local Odd Fellows lodge plans a 100th anniversary celebration on April 25 with an evening program and supper.
The Merom Bluir Chautauqua Association announces the 1919 season August 21 to 31 with Mrs. Demarcus Brown returning as platform manager and lecturer. Captain Heintz, former Ohio congressman and World War I hero, will speak by airplane on August 24 about his wartime experiences.
Sullivan County plans to raise a total of 670500 for the Victory Loan drive. Officials outlined fundraising targets and expected contributions from local residents and businesses.
Charles L. Ramsen born February 1 1848 in Monroe County New York died April 10 1919 in Paris Illinois at age 71. He lived in Marshall Illinois and Sullivan County for most of his life marrying Josie Brewer in 1879 and Mattie Higbee in 1892. He had two surviving children Mary and Percy who died in infancy and he was laid to rest at Pogue Cemetery after funeral at Fairbanks M E Church.
The Women’s Victory Loan Committee members listed include Mrs. Sam Springer of Hamilton, Mrs. Fern Nowlin of Turman, Mrs. Clarence Robertson of Cass, Mrs. V. D. Cummins of Jackson, Mrs. Chas. Lloyd of Curry, Mrs. H. E. Bland of Fairbanks, Mrs. Lou Hunley of Jefferson, Mrs. A. L. Williams of Haddon, and Miss Mabel Brewer of Gill.
Lieutenant Alfred H. Caffee of Terre Haute now in France aided in rescuing the body of Gladys Cromwell, U S A N R, reported to have jumped overboard from a steamer en route home after serving as a nurse overseas. The body was found under a deep coastal cliff.
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