Visit Former Residents Make 1250 Mile Safe Trip South
Mr and Mrs Charles L Davis and chauffeur Lester Rich returned from a Florida winter trip in five days covering 1250 miles. They traveled via Jacksonville Atlanta Huntsville Rome Nashville Louisville and home. Davis praises southern road work and predicts a strong crop year amid patriotic mood with widespread enlistments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Davis
Lester Rich
Davis
New Smyrna
Fla
Davis Packard
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Georgia
Huntsville
Alabama
Rome
Bert Hicks
Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Davis Hotel
Mr. Davis
Louisville
Ala
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
Bedford
Florida
South
J. F. Hoke
Hoke
Sullivan
Union to be delivered Thursday for rural patrons
Rural patrons will receive the Union on Thursday instead of Wednesday as in the past. The change allows the paper to provide additional matter and the entire edition will be printed on Wednesday morning after this issue.
Township Trustees urged to promote neighborhood gardens
Sullivan county trustees urged to involve residents receiving township aid in planting backyards gardens. If funds are lacking seeds may be supplied by trustees. C E I railroad offers free right of way for gardening, enabling access to land for spring plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
T. E. Hoover
C. & E. I. Railroad
Union
Death of Mary E Bond 83 in Bainbridge Ohio
Mary E Bond 83 formerly of Sullivan and longtime Oaktown resident died Thursday at her daughter Carrie Griffin’s home in Bainbridge Ohio. Widow of Joseph Bond mother to W Ed Shepherd Terre Haute former county clerk John Shepherd Houston Ernest Shepherd California and daughters Lou O Haver Palatka Fla and Carrie Griffin Bainbridge Ohio. Funeral Sunday at Christian church Oaktown with burial Shaker Prairie cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Bond
Sullivan
Carrie Griffin
Bainbridge
Ohio
Oaktown
Joseph Bond
Christian Church
Shaker Prairie
W. Ed. Shepherd
Terre Haute
This
John Shepherd
Houston
Texas
Ernest Shepherd
California
Lou O’haver
Palatka
Fla
Sheriff Proclaims Restraint on Public Remarks
Sheriff Hale issues a proclamation at the request of Henry A. Wood Wise chairman of the conference committee of national preparedness New York City. It calls on American citizens and unnaturalized foreign born residents to avoid demonstrations and to refrain from discussing the international situation when speaking about other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Henry A. Wood Wise
Conference Committee of National Preparedness
New York City
Navy Enlists Local Youth William Ray at 19
Postmaster Aydelette reports the enlistment of William Ray, 19, of this city into the Navy on Monday, adding another local to the armed forces ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Aydelette
William Ray
Osborne Produces Oil at Turman Farm Well
Alen T. Osborne shot an oil well on his Turman township farm Saturday. The well reached 789 feet with an estimated output of 100 barrels. Sand was struck at 763 feet and drilled through by 787 feet.
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Osborne
Alen T. Osborne
Turman Township
Death of James C. Lisman in New Lebanon at 67
James C. Lisman, a longtime New Lebanon resident and blacksmith, died at home Sunday night from paralysis. He was 67, born and raised in New Lebanon, retired two years ago due to ill health. Survived by son H. V. Lisman, a Gill township trustee, and daughter Mrs. Murray Sandusky of Macon, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Lisman
New Lebanon
Lisman
H. V. Lisman
Gill Township
Murray Sandusky
Macon
Mine Property Sold Near Dugger Transfers to United Tractions Coal
Deeds and leases filed with the county recorder place Shirley Hill mine No. 38 near Dugger under United Tractions Coal Company of Indianapolis. The facility has a 1000 ton daily capacity and coal washing equipment, with over 600 surrounding acres leased. the Gould Coal Washing & Mining Company previously operated it and the new company took charge yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays and Hays
County Recorder
Shirley Hill
Dugger
United Tractions Coal Company of
Indianapolis
Shirley Hill Coal Company
A. M. Ogle
Shirley Hill Realty Company
United Tractions Coal Company
Chicago & Indianapolis Coal Company
Ogle
Shade Quits Merom Rural Carrier Post
Marion Shade longtime R F D No 1 carrier from Merom resigns effective April 1 and plans to move to this city. A Republican, he faced political pressure after last fall’s opposition efforts aided by former Congressman Cullop. Patrons defended him but post-election conditions deteriorated, leading to his departure. Mervin Cooper will carry the route now on the eligible list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Shade
Merom
Shade
Cullop
Mervin Cooper
Pig Club Applications Due April 21
Sullivan County Pure Bred Pig Club invites boys and girls to file membership applications by Saturday April 21. Submit names and addresses to County Agent Wright or The Peoples State Bank of Sullivan. Remember, pigs is pigs and members are urged to join now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PIG Club
Sullivan County
Wright
Peoples State Bank
Sullivan
Terre Haute Men Pay Heavy Fine in Liquor Case
Harry Trattner and Ben Weiss of Terre Haute pleaded guilty to 20 liquor law violations before Judge Bridwell. They paid $608.90 in fines and costs to Clerk Dave Giles. Numerous indictments against them were dismissed. they operated a Terre Haute liquor business and were arrested after months of alleged trafficking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Trattner
Ben Weiss
Terre Haute
Bridwell
Dave Giles
Trattner
Trattner and Weiss
Jackson Township
Poultry Purchase Records Required Under New Law
The legislature passes a law against chicken stealing requiring poultry dealers to keep complete records of all purchases. Buyers can trace poultry to sellers using descriptions and names, aiding in identifying thieves.
Hanna attends sister-in-law funeral in Hoopeston
Guy Hanna of the Wabash Valley Electric Company traveled to Hoopeston Illinois on Saturday to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law Mrs Myrtie Hanna who died at her Chicago home on Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Hanna
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Hoopeston
Ill
Myrtie Hanna
Chicago
Jackson Township Grants Seven Liquor Licenses Renewal
Following Vigo County hearing and Judge Gerdink ruling the remonstrance in Jackson township was invalid seven renewals of liquor licenses were approved. Seven saloons will operate until April 2 1918 when prohibition takes effect with locations at Hymera and within the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Gerdink
Vigo
George W. Brown
Ray Walters
Boid Gibson
W. H. Morris
James Shaw
Charles G. Burress
John Nesbit
Gibson
Morris and Shaw
Hymera
Form an County Auditor Moves to Florida
Win S. Bicknell former county auditor departed for St Petersburg Florida to join the Charles H Hale Company a leading local real estate firm He will trial the job and country there before deciding on a permanent move Mrs Bicknell remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formen
Florida
Win S. Bicknell
St. Petersburg
Charles H. Hail
Bicknell
Judge dissolves restraining order in Riggs v Sullivan Telephone
Special judge W P Stratton ruled for defendants in an injunction case filed by James R Riggs against Sullivan Telephone Company William T Mellett and Weaver W Harbaugh. He dissolved the temporary restraining order after the telephone company sought to remove a telephone from Riggs farm near Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stratton
James R. Riggs
Sullivan Telephone Company
William T. Mellett
Weaver W. Harbaugh
Mr. Riggs
Shelburn
Two Flag Raisings Delayed By Weather Plan Thursday Ceremony
Inclement weather postponed Monday’s flag raising at the court house park to Thursday. Col A P Asbury Rev John McD Horne and M F Willis will speak. School children G A R W R C participate. A second ceremony will raise a flag at the Elks home with prayers and a tribute by John W Lindley. Public invitation extended.
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Court House Park
Col
A. P. Asbury
Farmersburg
John McD. Horne
Christian Church
M. F. Willis
Frank Neff Post
Elks Home
J. T. Scull
M. E. Church
Elk
Shelburn Woman Fined And Imprisoned In Reform Case
Nora Richardson of Shelburn pleaded guilty to keeping a house of ill fame. Judge Bridwell sentenced her to sixty days in the Women's Prison at Indianapolis and fined ten dollars. Other court actions included divorces dismissed, guardianship suits dismissed, and several civil judgments awarded or settled against various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Nora Richardson
Bridwell
Indianapolis
Grace Palmer
Mark Palmer
Guardian
Sarah M. Linkenholker
Sarah M. Flack
Nanny Bryant
Charles O. Bryant
J. Woolley Coay Company
Claude T. Cooper
Sullivan County
Paul Schraded
Charles E. Barrett
Woodford E. Woods
Leona Brady
Walter Brady
Fred B. Heilman
Cassius C. Burroughs
Well Known Carlisle Woman Passes Away
Mrs. Sarah M. Land a Carlisle resident died early Monday at her daughter's home in Carlisle after a long illness. She was 82, born in Sullivan with Malone as her maiden home. Funeral held yesterday at Mrs Keys home and burial at Odd Fellows cemetery in Carlisle. Survived by children Frank Millner Ruth Kennell Ella McCray John Johnson and Carrie Keys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Land
Carlisle
Carrie Keys
Sullivan
Malone
Mrs. Keys
Odd Fellows
Millner
Jacob N. Land
Frank Millner
Colorado
Ruth Kennell
Kansas
Ella McCray
South Bend
John Johnson
Tennessee
Bland Receives Gold Watch from United Mine Workers
Congressman Oscar E. Bland of Indiana received a gold watch and chain from the United Mine Workers of America in gratitude for his efforts against an "agreed bill" that would have undermined Indiana mine workers statutes. The inscription notes the gift was presented March 23, 1917, by District No. 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oscar E. Bland
Indiana
Bland
O. BE. Bland
Congressman Bland
Five Hundred Damages in Slander Suit
A Greene county circuit court jury awarded John Headley 500 damages against George Sage after a two hour deliberation. Headley sued for slander over Sage’s accusation of stealing Headley’s chickens. Headley is from near Linton. Sage from the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Headley
George Sage
Greene County
Headley
Sage
Linton
Greene Circuit
Bloomfield
W. L. Slinkard
Guy Humphreys
J. W. Lindley
This City
C. E. Davis
A. M. Beasley
Walters Sells White Front Grocery to Ed Griggs
Phil Walters sold the White Front grocery on the north side of the square to Ed Griggs who has taken possession.
County Assessor Reports Sullivan County Tax Picture
County Assessor Frank Hiatt told the State Board of Tax Commissioners that Sullivan County faces a steady personal property tax rate with livestock and feed shortages, and more taxable property becoming non taxable, causing a slight overall county assessment decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hiatt
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Sullivan County
Graysville High School Set for Josiah's Courtship Tonight
Graysville High School seniors stage Josiah's Courtship in the school auditorium this evening. The cast includes Harold Goins Elizabeth Pound Vera Stanley Edgar Harris Harry Ingersoll Mabel Nowlin Edgar Ransford Bruce Coppage Orrin Patton Luella End and Golden MonkE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville High School
Josiah
Harold Goins
Elizabeth Pound
Vera Stanley
Edgar Harris
Harry Ingersoll
Mabel Nowlin
Edgar Ransford
Bruce Coppage
Orrin Patton
Luella End
Golden Monke
Congressman Bland Seeks District Opinion on Conscription Act
A 1917 letter from Congressman Oscar E. Bland of the 2d Indiana District asks Sullivan County readers to share sentiment on a proposed conscription act. Bland says he has not fixed his mind and will vote for the measure if it reflects national and district wishes, asking letters to be sent to his Washington office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Bland
Europe
Mr. Bland
Washington, D. C
Union
Bland
R. P. White
Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Ind
Congress
Indiana
Mexico
Wilson
Jackson Buys Residence in McCammon's Addition
Thomas Jackson purchases a house and lot in McCammon's addition from the county for $600. The property returned to the county via a school fund mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Thomas
McCammon
Lund's Petition Granted for Land Condemnation
County commissioners approve the petition of John Lund highway superintendent to condemn land owned by Charles Pirtle. Viewers Geo Coffman William A Wilkey and Charles Wible are appointed to report at the board's next session.
Sullivan County Boys Join the National Guard
Three Graysville youths Lannie Jewell George Phillips and Carl Daniels joined the National Guard in Terre Haute after passing exams on Saturday. Jewell and Phillips are high school students and Daniels an eighth grader. They travel to Kentucky via Terre Haute and enlistment lasts until the war ends with drills planned for about three months at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Graysville
National Guard
Terre Haute
Lannie Jewell
George Phillips
Carl Daniels
Jewell
Phillips
Daniels
Kentucky
Carlisle
Ivan Ridgeway
Hal Rogers
Indianapolis
Mrs James Muchmore to visit Kirksville for weeks
Mrs James Muchmore will leave Sunday for Kirksville Missouri to be the guest for several weeks of her daughter Mrs J A Cozart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Muchmore
Kirksville, Mo
J. A. Cozart
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. and
Mrs. C. L. Davis
U. S. Army
Shirley Concern
Indianapolis Company
Merom R. F. D
Evert L. Rice
Charles Ginnicks
United Mine Workers
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