Pick-Ups Around Town and A Slave’s Fate Recalled
Local items recount a Hutsonville area farmer earning 12000 pounds in oil royalties and 25 cent meals with two oil men. A Sullivan figure, Spence Towsey, recalls slavery days, detailing his father John Sanders’s sale south and a prisonlike fate for enslaved people, including a violent incident on a riverboat. A separate anecdote notes a joke about a Sullivan man and a hotel room rate dispute ending abruptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Spence Towsey
South
Wah
Spence
John Sanders
Sanders
Mississippi
Robber label confuses clerk in unrelated case
A would-be guest tells a clerk he is a robber and the clerk cannot see the connection to the case. The man hints at a possible profession recognition, creating confusion over the accusation.
Local visits and a dry oil well update
Robert Burch visited the area last week. David Graham and his wife called on Homer Creager and his wife Sunday. Samuel Burch spent last week in Evansville. The Blakeman oil well No. 2 was drilled and found dry last week. Daniel Purcell recently underwent a surgical operation. Ben Weidner of Cassana Park was in the vicinity last week selling pictures. Fred Robbins Dan Purcell and George T. Wilson were at Sullivan Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Graham
Homer Creager
Samuel Burch
Evansville
Blakeman
Daniel Purcell
Ben Weidner
Cassana Park
Divorce and lien foreclosure notices in Hymera area
Multiple legal notices listed include Mery Dudley versus William Dudley for divorce custody and alimony. William A Near versus Augusta Near. Frank Gambill against Edna Gambill for divorce. Joe Bartlett against Celina Bartlett for divorce. and Henry Lee against Indianapolis Louisville and Chicago Railroad Company to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Also a quiet title suit by James R. Riggs against John Gregory et al and a slander claim by Vina Sanders versus Austin Everhart and a divorce action between George Lyday and Gertie Lyday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery Dudley
William Dudley
William A. Near
Augusta Near
Frank O. Gambill
Edna Gambill
Joe Bartlett
Celina L. Bartlett
Rentals and Transfers Mentioned in Local Notices
A list of personal property transfers and assignments includes Charlie E Gambill to Pearl Snow, Lewis Bean to Hazel Kinikin, Willis E Harrison to Jeanette Payne, Joseph H Workman to Willen Pearce, Robert C Allen, Ida B Allen, Paul J Cushmar to Jessie L Yea ger, Frank T Mundy to Mary BE Thompson, Charles R Hoffman to Virgo Tacket, Thomas W Jariis to Audry L McCammon, and Paul Cox to Ida Whitlock. The entries reflect a series of private conveyances or agreements dated within the community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie E. Gambill
Pearl Snow
Lewis Bean
Hazel Kinikin
Willis E. Harrison
Jeanette
Thomas W. Jariis
Audry L. McCammon
Paul Cox
Ida Whitlock
Farm and residence sale in Fairbanks township district
A residence and 77 acre stock farm between Fairbanks and Graysville in Fairbanks township offers a well watered property with a spring and orchard. Improvements noted with a quick sale at a bargain price. Contact W. A. Ransford, R. R. 1, Shelbyville, Ind. asking price $86.41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks
Graysville
W. A. Ransford
Shelburn
Ind
Dr Crowley Offers Free Exam for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Experience skill and success mark Dr Crowley in treating chronic kidney and bladder diseases. He uses an opthalmoscope, microscope, and urinary analysis equipment and has cured many severe cases where other methods failed. The doctor offers free examinations to interested patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Lost small gold bar breastpin with broken pin
Notice asks for its return and requests leaving it at J. B. Mullane's shop. Likely a personal lost item notice filed in a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mullane’s
For Sale Burt Wyandotte Farm Listing
Fragmentary classified notice describes a sale item related to Burt Wyandotte and Mrs Henry. The legible portion hints at a farm or bure listing No 8 in Indiana with limited details remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Wyandotte
Mra
Henry
Bure
Ind
Sullivan County Folks Organize
Sullivan County group outlines community plans and reports on local residents. Updates include Mrs. Dan Ohenschlager’s health, Ralph Edwards return from Indianapolis medical studies, and Dr. J. W. Callahan moving to a summer cottage near Collett Park.
Davenport Groom and Burnham Bride to Wed May Fifth
Invitations announce the wedding of Miss Sarah Dart Stevenson of Burnham Pennsylvania to George Aiken Price of Davenport Iowa on May fifth. The groom is a son of George Price of the J B Mullane Co in the city and runs retail shoe stores in Davenport and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dart Stevenson
Burnham
George Aiken Price
Davenport
George Price
J. B. Mullane Co
Rock Island
Charles Love Lace Rebuilding Fire Damaged Block
Shelburn news reports Charles Love Lace plans to rebuild the brick business block destroyed by fire. Construction will begin soon, restoring the structure with two ground floor store rooms and offices above in a style matching the previous building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Charles Lovelace
Stolen Roan Mare Pony Sought by Wible Family
Strayed roan mare pony with white face and three white feet weighs about 650 pounds. Branded WW with bird brand on shoulder. Last seen near A. W. Wible and Sons barn. Call the Wible ranch for recovery.
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A. W. Wible & Sons Barn
Vagabond specialists and library notes in Indiana report
An essay describes wandering tradesmen called vagabond specialists who mend and sell small goods without licenses. It also notes library hours and a moral about encouraging reading among children, then summarizes Indiana geology and forestry reports, followed by a Farmersburg community news roundup with multiple local names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Department of Geology and Material Resources
Indiana
Interurban car hail strike injures motorman near Shelburn
An interurban car of the Sullivan division of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern line was damaged by hail near Shelburn yesterday afternoon. Motorman Joseph Elliott suffered severe cuts from broken glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Sullivan Division
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Line
Joseph Elliott
Dr Floyd McBride Plans Return From Visit to Marion
Dr. Floyd McBride visiting his parents will return to Marion for a short stint at the soldiers home, then go to Sullivan to practice medicine with Dr. Harry Stratton. Their office will be in the Davis Hotel block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McBride
Marion
Soldiers
Sullivan
Davis Hotel
Harry Stratton
Merom Farm Seed and Education Notices
Advertisement offers insure stock against fire and storms at Mattix and Drennon with J H Gill listing a 100 day yield of early yellow white cap dent corn at 1.00 per bushel. Also Valparaiso University announces a 12 week summer term opening May 12 and a mid summer term June 19 for teacher training with accredited status and review classes.
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Merom
J. H. Gill
R. R
Sullivan
Ind
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Indiana
State Board
Severe hailstorm hits area Sunday afternoon across section
The storm cooled the atmosphere as residents report including Mrs. Dora Russell in Sullivan Monday and James Scott hauling hogs to Sullivan last Monday. Joe Riley Thomas conducted business in Farmersburg Friday and Frank Brown passed near Dodd's Bridge through town Saturday. A large crowd attended the Masonic lodge in Shelburn Thursday evening and Rev. ONeal filled the appointment at the Huat church Saturday evening Sunday and Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pratt
Pimento
O. P. Bowen
Farmersburg
Mamie Irwin
Terre Haute
Mollie James
Dora Borders
Sam Swift
Tine Huff
Dorothy
Sullivan
James Crawford
Isaac Shofner
W. C. Crary
Our Town
William H. Cook
Aries
Wellston
Ohio
William Parson
Oliphant
Marshal Claude Lloyd
William Kester
Coleman Barrett
Nye’s Chapel
J. W. Chowning
Shelburn
Zella Johnson
Ola Bradbury
Pearl Johnson
Messrs
Audie V. Carruthers
Emory Pogue
Homer Dilley
Ed Carruthers
George Fuller
Ann Pound
Grand Lodge of the Star
Indianapolis
Estelle Gross
Delbert Morris
Othel Pound
Olive Riggs
Sullivan High School
Dora Russell
Joe Riley Thomas
Frank Brown
Dodd's Bridge
James Scott
Rev. O'Neal
Huat
Insurance advert urges protection for storm-damaged property
Notice to property owners cites 15 years of tornadoes and cyclones destroying about 50 million dollars in the midwestern states. It promotes insurance coverage and invites owners to call Mattix & Drennon at Haselrigg's old stand 932 Bt. Also mentions Mrs. M L Lehman of Louisville visiting daughter Mrs. James Re-Rigés.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Western
Mattix & Drennon
Haselrigg
M. .L. Lehman
Louis ‘1A, Ky
James
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Hutsonville
Down South
Louisville
Joe Duffey
Carl Ursey
Squire
Joe
Ursey
Usrey
MYT
Calvary
Robert Burch
Fred Robbins
Dan Purcell
George T. Wilson
Vina Sanders
Austin Everhart
George Lyday
Gertie Lyday
Payne
Joseph H. Workman
Willen Pearce
Robert C. Allen
Ida B. Allen
Paul J. Cushmar
Jessie L. Yea
Ger
Frank T. Mundy
Mary BE. Thomp
Charles R. Hoffman
Virgo Tacket
Sullivan County
Dan Ohenschlager
N. Sixth Street
Ralph Edwards
C. H. Edwards
Ralph
D. Weir
J. W. Callahan
Eighth and
Indiana Ave
Collett Park
A. B. McKee
Fifth Ave
Bert Callahan
Danville
Nil
A. B. Rick
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
O. B. Harris
Bloomfield
Sullivan County Club
Commercial Club
Bert Beasley
Co. H. Edwards
Uriah Burns
Stevenson-Price
Areciaa
Sullivan Library Notes
State Board of Forestry
Charles Shepherd
Jasonville
Wambaugh
Zora Wisener
Estel Drake
William Reynolds Jr
Mr. Reynolds Sr
John Russell
Socrates
Leslie Holmes
John Miles
James Miles
Homer Thompson
Emory Johnson
Roxie Stephens
Elva Riggs
Masonic Lodge
Ray Brewer
W. W. Jennings
Pearl Bennett
Emory Jennings
Luke Eisner
John Pogue
Will
Hazelrige
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