Merchants to Stage Fourth of July Celebration in Sullivan
Sullivan merchants vote to hold a grand Fourth of July event with a pro technic fireworks display and extensive committees for music, fireworks, advertising, speakers, privileges, reception, entertainment, and railroad rates. W. E. Woods to manage the celebration with Otto Krug as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
Sullivan
Sulivan
Will Thompson
L. A. Stewart
W. E. Burton
W. E Woods
M. S. Shepler
H. K. Ross
Walter Scott
Robert White
S. Paul Poynter
C. D. Hunt
John S. Bays
John T. Hays
J. W. Lindley
John C. Chaney
J. B. Mullane
Paul Reid
John Mattix
Joe S. Reed
Will H. Eaton
P. A. Barco
G. R. Dutton
J. M. Lang
E. D. Thixtun
W. E. Woods
Otto Krug
Divorces Sought By Three Women In Separate Actions
Gladys Smock Ridgeway sues Thomas M Ridgeway for divorce alleging cruel treatment and abandonment and asks to restore her maiden name. Lina Poe Bolinger sues David Bolinger for divorce claiming repeated curses and beatings and seeks restoration of her maiden name. Effie E Brown sues Joseph F Brown for divorce saying cruel treatment after their marriage on March 25 1901 and separation August 21 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Smock-Ridgeway
John T
Will H. Hays
Thomas M. Ridgeway
Arkansas
Oves
Lina Bolinger
Lina Poe
Terre Haute
David Bolinger
J. W. Lindley
Effie E. Brown
A. D. Leach
Joseph F. Brown
M. V. Moser's Funeral Held in Danville
Martin V. Moser, Civil War veteran and veterinary surgeon for the Soldiers Home at Danville, was accidentally killed by a fall from a railroad bridge. The service was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harvey Crowder with Dr. W. H. Grim preaching. Interment at Center Ridge cemetery. He saved three children: John Moser, Vincennes. Mrs. Myrtle Ritchie, Rocky Ford. Mrs. Maud Crowder, Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin V. Moser
Danville
J. Harvey Rowder
W. H. Grim
Katherine Kirkham
W. Burton
Centeridge Cemetery
Moser
86Th Ohio Infantry
Soldiers
John Moser
Vincennes
Myrtle Ritchie
Rocky Ford
Col
Maud Crowder
Sullivan
Oldest Pilot on Wabash River Claims Long Career
Joseph McKinley of this city claims to be the oldest river pilot on the Wabash. An engineer since 1868, he rose to captain of the steamer Mallard and recalls early river days before western settlement. He notes marks on Vandalia bridge piers from high waters since 1875, with data from 1875, 1883, and 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McKinley
Wabash River
McKinley
Great Middle West
Ferre Haute
Pittsburg
Vandalia Bridge
Joseph Twaddel
Mder
Sullivan School Board Elects New Superintendent and Principals
The Sullivan school board chose Prof. F. M. Price as superintendent after W. C. McCullough's resignation. Laura Irwin was named high school principal, Adah Shaffer assistant principal and German and English instructor, and A. L. Ratcliff assistant principal and mathematics instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan School Board
F. M. Price
W. C. McCullough
Laura Irwin
Adah Shaffer
A. L. Ratcliff
Sullivan lodge member sues over cold Carlisle train delay
Leone Draper of Sullivan files suit in Sullivan Circuit Court against Kk. & T. H. A. R. for 1000 dollars damages. She and 36 Pathfinders waited in the Carlisle depot from 2:30 am to 5:30 am after trains ran late, doors locked, harming her health. Attorney Walter F. Ward for plaintiff. Hays & Hays for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone Draper
Sullivan
Pathfinders
Carlisle
Walter F. Ward
Hays & Hays
Lynch Sues Bennett Over Broken Nose Damages
Sullivan case reports John B. Lynch sues William Bennett for 5000 dollars damages alleging a February 5 fist assault caused a broken nose. The change of venue action seeks compensation for the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
John B. Lynch
William Bennett
Vincennes Sun
Indiana free silver pioneer shifts stance on 16 to 1
Indiana Democratic Editorial association leader Charles W. Welman of Sullivan signals a pivot away from free silver as a policy. He argues money supply has increased making free silver unnecessary and urges focusing on opposing trusts. He also touts a county political shift with Miers expected to win Sullivan County by about a thousand votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Charles W. Welman
Sullivan
William J. Bryan
Nebraskan
Sullivan Times
Welman
Claypool
Philippines
Trusts
Sullivan County
Miers
Chaney Club Organized in Bedford Township Meeting
A Republican meeting in Bedford county courthouse formed the John C. Chaney club with 150 members. Officers elected were President Doyle W. Graham Vice President Ray Boruff Treasurer Wm Erwin and Secretary W C Apte. A Chaney club will be organized in every township and a strong effort to gain a majority is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Shawsawick
John C. Chaney Club
Doyle W. Graham
Ray Boruff
Wm. Erwin
W. C. Apte
John
Chasey OH
Fire Destroys West of E T H Station Warehouse
A warehouse west of the E T H station owned by David Dudley burned Monday night. Origin unknown. Fire department efforts failed to stop the blaze. Dudley had bought the building from Dr. J R Hinkle last April. The building was insured for 800 dollars and stock for 500 dollars, with a small overall loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dudley
Mr. Dudley
J. R. Hinkle
Graduating Exercises for Sullivan High School Class of 1904
The Sullivan High School class of 1904 will graduate Thursday evening May 5 in the Methodist church. Sixteen members are in the class, ten girls and six boys. President Hughes of DePauw University will deliver the address. A small admission fee will be charged ten cents for children and fifteen cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan High School
Methodist Church
Hughes
DePauw University
Why the farmer should raise thoroughbred poultry
A critic argues farmers should stop keeping scrub chickens and adopt thoroughbred poultry. It compares cattle sheep and horses to Leghorns Wyandottes Plymouth Rocks and Cochins, noting better egg and meat production and similar costs. The piece ends by asking farmers what they will choose: the old rut or thoroughbreds for poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Wyandotte
Orpington
Farmer
Lodges Open Charters and Elks Plan In Sullivan County
The Lodges with Sullivan Camp Modern Woodmen of America open a Million Men for Milwaukee campaign. New membership cites Me rom Fairbanks and Sullivan. Walter F. Wood elected Pathfinders lodge No. 54 president. A Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks chapter will be instituted in Sullivan May 2 with Terre Haute Elks, visitors from Vincennes Blooming ton Bedford Linton. A Davis house meeting arranged entertainment and a Davis hotel banquet will follow. Carlisle News notes Morse Encampment 139 helped form Oaktown Encampment 428 with seven charter members. Local Carlisle lodge 3 F and A M passes death notice for Brother Riley Knotts. Pathfinders box supper at M W A hall draws good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Camp
Woodmen of America
Milwaukee
Sullivan County
Merom
Fairbanks
Sullivan
A. M. McGuire
Walter F. Wood
Pathfinders Lodge No
John Benefield
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Terre Haute
Carlisle News
Morse
Oaktown
Thomas Barnett
D. D
Carlisle
City
Thomas Risinger
T. A. Grizzle
J. F. Sproatt
H. L. Cullum
Oo. J. Steffy
John Prose
Charles A. Griffin
Jacob Wilson
James McConnell
Nolan Hoover
Elmer Hoover
T. B. Hart
O. J. Cartwright
D. W. Helms
William J. Brentlinger
John Whipps
C. L. Risinger
Theo Lisman
Charles Deiss
Vince Walker
Clarence Howard
Charles D. Nabley
Carlisle Lodge
Riley Knotts
Pathfinders
M. W
A. Hall
Local notes and social updates from Dodd's Bridge
A compilation of community items includes illnesses and new births in the Clark and Bird families, church attendance and visits by residents such as Emma Bird and Arthur Clark, and social happenings from Merom Bluffs to Mt. Tabor. Civic notes mention the E. M. club and prize winners, plus local politics with W. B. Edmonds and the Prohibition ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clark
Carlisle Clark
Emma Bird
A. O. Meyer
Albert Harris
Alma Wood
Thomas Morin
Katie Monroe
Merom Bluffs
Edmund Meyer
Jesse Harris
Elda Parr
Jesse Ransford
Graysville
Elmer Dodd
Jasper
Charles Boles
Harve Woodard
Terre Haute
John Wilson
Turtle Creek
Frank Conner
Louisa Wood
Jesse Adams
Mr. Bird
Lee Bird
Ed Meyer
Mt. Tabor
Mill Street Expansion Debate in Shelburn
Local notes recount a push to widen Mill Street by twenty feet to create a sixty foot thoroughfare, funded by property owners east of the railroad. Critics warn of legal battles and class legislation while praising other town improvements and a move to broaden commerce. Frances Kelley of Sullivan visits. May travelers depart for New York aboard the Lucania on May 7. Graysville Dramatic Company staged Gyp, the Heiress at Redmen’s hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kelley
Sullivan
Richard Kirk
Maggie
New York
Lucania
England
Eutaw Council No
D. of P
McClure
Johns
Graysville Dramatic Company
Redmen’s Hall
Gyp
Mill Street
Westside
Missouri
Thieves Visit Mullane's Store
Burglars visited the hardware store of the J. B. Mullane Company Sunday night. Entrance was gained by removing two panes of glass from the rear windows. They took several barrow knives some razors and dirks. The cash register held two dollars in change and was not molested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mullane Company
Local visitors and travel notes from Riverton area
Mrs D S Taylor and son Harlan visit Knightstown Indiana. Miss Maude Cooke went to Robinson Thursday. Mrs Leanah Welch and Walter Shears were in Sullivan on business. Wake Giles of Sullivan was here Friday. Thomas Cox was in Sullivan Saturday. Sam Brokaw of Merom was here Sunday.
Sullivan High to Meet Linton and Washington in Three-Cornered Track Meet
Sullivan High School sends twelve athletes to Linton Saturday to compete against Linton and Washington High Schools for the Three-Cornered title. Fourteen events include sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws. Captain Milton Crowder leads a versatile lineup featuring Tom Donnelly, Ford Basler, and Arthur Rose among others with strong relay and field event hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan High School
Linton
Washington
Sullivan
Milton Crowder
Tom Donnelly
Ford Basler
Harry Buff
Burke Eaton
Osa Poston
Clyde Burkholder
Jesse Wright
Albert Helms
Arthur Rose
Floyd Chowning
Ralph Edwards
Crowder Donnelly
Helms
Buff
Wright
Donnelly
Eaton
Crowder
Death of Lena May Walker aged fifteen
May Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs E F Walker died Sunday from consumption. Funeral held Monday at the Methodist Church Rev J H Carnes officiating. Interment in Center Ridge. She attended the first year of high school in 1902 03 and was beloved by teachers and classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena May Walker
E. F. Walker
J. H. Carnes
Center Ridge
May
Gentlemen and Ladies List From Archive Social Pages
A fragmented roster lists numerous gentlemen and ladies by last names and initials, including Maddox Bust, James Bingham, Martin Cunningham, Arthur Neal, Payne, Cook, Dennis, Roberts, and several others. The snippet ends with a Miscellany marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brevins
Martin McKee
Dave Blair
Pouanon Maddox
Archie Bust
Marsh James Bingham Lex Iee
Yersymon
Colson H. Naven
Martin Cunningham
Arthur Neal
Chas
J. Orrin
Robert Cowen
J. M. Payne James A, Cook
Charles Payne James Dennis J F. Peadro
R. M. Daniels
Joe Reynolds
Tom Dodd
Jude Robison
Henry Dixon J. L. Roberts J. M. Eselm
Geo. C. Roberts
D. J. Earth
Eorings
Rogers
Ertell
Chas. Sims Lea Finnie
John Lines
Sherman Hance
William Stuck
J. H. Hardin
Lee Stouett
James John Willis
W. H. Jordon
Ora Williams
Wm. Kite
Arthur Walters
J. Lowden
Walter Love
W. A. Walter Emil Mautim Demence Ward
John B. McDonal
W. CG
Yocum Frank
Broadie
L. H. O’have
Mahan
Ouvar Wars
Tressie Miscellandous
Regular Meetings and Local News from Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek notes report visits in Hymera illness among residents including Tom Coulson, sick list entries like Mrs. Sarah Sutton, and a marriage of Fred Hendricks and Flavia Rusher last week. Upcoming services at Good Hope and Marlow school house are noted with biweekly regu lar meetings. visitors from Worthington are mentioned among local names.
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Harrison Hawkins
Fred Hendricks
Flavia Rusher
Good Hope
T. W
Mitchell
Marlow School House
Sam Engle
Worthington
Mia
Lane McClanahan
Sarah Cox
Bilee
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. V. Moser
Bryan
Chaney Club
Ware House
Charles G. Taylor
Princeton
John D. Moser
Martin V
E. M. Club
Bertha Briggs
Lulu Barnards
Lulu Knotts
Lone Hands
Margaret Coulson
W. B. Edmonds
C. H. Edwards
U. S. College
W. T. Douth
E. D. Thixtuh
Bowsie
Cher
Shelburn
Mullane
Riverton
D. S. Taylor
Harlan
Knightstown
May Walker
Gentlemen's
Sugar Creek
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