Social News Roundup From Local Families
Co. F Whitlock and family spent Sunday with A G Cushman. Emerson Watson and family visited his brother Will Sunday. Bert Fisher and family Charley Walters and wife and Frank Fuson and wife visited John Green Sunday. Ray Watson visited Verne Buckley in Shelburn Sunday. Ava Haines of Sullivan visited Allen Borders Saturday and Sunday. Lige Drake of Pennsylvania is visiting John Green and wife. This is John's first visit in nine years. He says he has been in the U S service and has visited many places since leaving. Mrs Mary Medsker daughter Sylvia and son Robert dined with Tom Medsker and mother Sunday. Medsker brothers and E C Eno were in Terre Haute Friday. Esta Adams spent Sunday with her parents. Adam Willard is plastering O P Badger's house. Ho for the Main Grove Sunday school picnic Saturday the 11th. Mrs Nancy Turman and Mrs S H Silvers returned home last Sunday after weeks here. Mrs Turman contemplates a trip to Nebraska to visit her son James. Wm M Moore is numbered with the sick after overheating last Saturday while plowing. Threshing wheat and oats is moving along. hopes to finish before rains. J P York and Chas Bicknell are laying floors for Mrs Ridgeway. Mrs T K Cushman has moved to property bought from John Pinkston. An ice cream supper was given by the Eastern Star lodge last Saturday evening. O H Burke and Bro Deal trans acted business in Carlisle vicinity last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Whitlock
A. G. Cushman
Emerson Watson
Will
Bert Fisher
Charley Walters
Frank Fuson
John Green
Ray Watson
Verne Buckley
Shelburn
Ava Haines
Sullivan
Allen Borders
Lige Drake
Pennsylvania
John
U. S
Adam Willard
O. P. Badger
Main Grove
Nancy Turman
S. H. Silvers
J. P. York
Chas. Bicknell
Ridgeway
T. K. Cushman
John Pinkston
Eastern Star Lodge
O. H. Burke
Bro
Carlisle
Community notices and visits in Graysville region
Local residents Edna and May Brown Vera and Francis Ratliff. Miss Alice Thomas and Miss Mary Osburn with son Guy were visited by several Ratliffs and friends Sunday night. Church services planned at Palmers Prairie next Saturday and Sunday with Rev. Daniel Mathias in charge. Sunday school at Mildred each week at 3 PM. Visitors include Roscoe Osburn, Joe Akers, Blanche Thomas and others. Mrs Grimes returned to Coesse Indiana last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
May Brown
Vera
Francis Ratliff
Harry Thomas
Romane
Quimby Ratliff
Mary ‘Osburn
Guy
Palmers Prairie
Daniel Mathias
Roscoe Osburn
Alice Thomas
Isaac Bryan
Mary Brown
James Brown
William and
Shelburn
Mildred
Joe Akers
Blanche Thomas
Kingsley People in Sullivan and Indianapolis
Will Thomas Chauncey Frakes and Mr and Mrs Maurice DeBaun visited Sullivan on Saturday Jess Harris baled the hay for Charles Riggs Lynn Thomas Lex Trueblood and Carl Lester traveled to Indianapolis on Thursday Cal Harmon and family visited Sullivan Saturday A rain and wind storm swept the area on Wednesday Mrs John Kelly of Merom attended Sunday school in Kingsley Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Rufus DeHart visited Sullivan Friday Grover Sebastain returned from town last week Earl Gaston Paul Drake Will Fuson Loren Thomas and Percy Lester traveled to Indianapolis Thursday for Navy physicals Out of 35 examined nine passed these boys became Navy recruits awaiting department call
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Thomas
Chauncey Frakes
Maurice DeBaun
Sullivan
Jess Harris
Charles Riggs
Lynn Thomas
Lex Trueblood
Carl Lester
Indianapolis
Cal Harmon
John Kelly
Merom
Kingsley
Rufus DeHart
Grover Sebastain
Towa
Earl Gaston
Paul Drake
Will Fuson
Loren Thomas
Percy Lester
Navy
U.S. Navy
Department
Newspaper Bundle Offer At Terre Haute Star
The Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union offer a year’s subscription to both papers for 3.00, providing readers with combined access to local news and community coverage.
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THE
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
Greatest old soldiers reunion set for September dates
The old soldiers reunion will be held Sept 12 13 and 14 with a plan to make it the greatest ever. Wesley Williams left for Detroit Tuesday after vacation with his parents. Dick Dorothy injured at Wilfred mines and is recovering. Miss Vina Syester returned from Battle Ground after Ha worth League convention. Various local visits and births noted. Schools open Sept 10 with list of teachers and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Thralls
Chicago
Frank Epperd
Elizabeth Williams
Dorothy Linch
Mildred Barnes
Rheba McAnaily
Louise Funkhouser
Jennett Criss
Len
LICKSKILLET ITEMS FROM THE BLOOMINGTON STAR
Local notes recount humorous tales from Bloomington area residents. Constable Plum checks sanitation at Ed Bascombe, a deck of cards rumored at Deacon Hart sock's house triggers no action, and Eph Perkins plans window closures during outdoor interest. Various neighbors attend events, with minor misadventures and small-town color.
New Suits Filed for Divorce and Quiet Title
Sallie Martin sues Henry K Martin for divorce George W Pirtle sues Samuel Led gerwood et al for quiet title Kenney Machinery Co sues Cary Bogard for replevin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Martin
Henry K. Martin
George W. Pirtle
Samuel Ledgerwood
Kenney Machinery Co
Cary Bogard
Hymera and Jackson Teachers Named for 1917 18
Hymera Aug 7 W J Williams trustee Jackson township assigns teachers for Hymera and Jackson for 1917 and 1918. Hymera High School lists Prof C H Osburn Supt Myrtle Barnett Judson L Stark J P Curry Naomi Mahan. 8th Grade Humera School lists C C Bosstick principal Faye Becket Luvina Syester Margaret McGrew Nellie Vanarsdall Edna Brunker Sallie Vanarsdall Gladys Zink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
W. J. Williams
Jackson Township
C. H. Osburn
Myrtle Barnett Judson L. Stark
J. P. Curry
Naomi Mahan
Humera
C. C. Bosstick
Faye Becket
Luvina Syester
Margaret McGrew
Nellie Vanarsdall
Edna Brunker
Sallie Vanarsdall
Gladys Zink
Enraged Husband Faces Assault With Intent Charge
John W. Akin of this city was arrested Thursday afternoon by Chief of Police Rich and Constable Cain on a charge of assault with intent upon his wife. He was bound over to the circuit court and jailed in default of bond. The alleged attack occurred after a dispute over a payment for household furniture. Their seven year old daughter intervened and the mother escaped to a neighbor’s home. Akin, reportedly despondent and ill, may have suffered mental strain. The family moved from North Carolina about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Akin
Rich
Cain
Squire Lester
Akin
North Carolina
Bland Secures Miss Rankin for Chautauqua
Merom Bluff Chautauqua president W. P. Stratton reports Congressman Oscar E. Bland delivered a letter from Congresswoman Rankin of Montana confirming she will appear on September 2 at the Chautauqua even if Congress is in session. Rankin initially reserved the right to cancel if Congress remained in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stratton
Merom Bluff
Chautauqua
Oscar E. Bland
Montana
Miss Rankin
Personal notes of visitors and relocations in Sullivan area
Mrs. G D Scott and children visit Lt G D Scott in Chicago. Harold C Dix and daughter visit his grandparents Mr and Mrs M H Dix west of town. Rev and Mrs W E Gray leave for Lavonia for Sept 1. Lester Medaris, US Marine at Paris Island, visits Sullivan grandparents before reporting. Mrs T W Hoover and daughter return from Chicago visit. Fred Loudermilk, Chicago chemist, visits his Sullivan parents. Laurence Ford named deputy county clerk under Dave Giles. Hervey Dutton of Dayton Ohio visits parents. Mrs R T Boston and family visit Elwood relatives. Hays party heads to Macatawa Michigan. Miss Forest Young returns from Jefferson Ky. Miss Winona Bareo returns to Troy Alabama. E E Yeager of Dillon Montana sends subscription favors. Yeager formerly Sullivan county boy, son of John F Yeager of Fairbanks township, manager for W C Orr Auto Co at Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Scott
Chicago
Harold C. Dix
M. H. Dix
West
W. E. Gray
Lavonia
Lester Medaris
Fred Medaris
Danville, Ill
Sullivan
W. J. Smith
John Snapp
Fred Loudermilk
Joe R. Loudermilk
Laurence Ford
Dave Giles
Dan Ford
Smock
Hervey Dutton
Goodyear Company
Dayton
Ohio
H. E. Dutton
R. T. Boston
Elwood
W. H. Poston
John T. Hays
Sarah Cain
Martha Hays
Drexel Cochran
Hays
Macatawa
Michigan
Sullivan County
John F. Yeager
Fairbanks Township
Mr. Yeager
W. C. Orr-Auto Company
Dillon
Homemade Milk Stool From Fork Handle and Board
A hoard's Dairyman note describes crafting a milk stool from a fork handle and a 12 by 24 inch board to hold a pail and seat the milker. It explains cutting sizes, cleats, and leg arrangement to lift the pail and allow quick shifts if a cow kicks.
Purebred Bulls Boost Farm Income Compared to Graders
A study by the Wisconsin Agricultural College compares 124 purebred bull farms with 466 with grade bulls and 838 with scrub bulls. Average net income after deductions was 1102 dollars for purebreds, 734 for grade bulls, and 243 for scrub bulls, highlighting substantial revenue differences across breeding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiigeis Agricultural College
Handy Covered Milk Pails Improve Udder Hygiene
Covered milk pails reduce air and dust exposure in dirty stables. A fine mesh over the opening lowers dirt intake and bacteria transfer into milk. Trials show about 60 percent less dirt and 25 to 90 percent fewer bacteria when using covered pails.
Dairy industry in the West faces price destruction
The article emphasizes that no greater calamity could befall Western farmers than a collapse of dairy prices. It notes the cream stations and easy creamery shipments have long supported small farmers and will likely continue to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Rue Beauty From Within
True beauty comes from within and a healthy skin reflects inward health. External cosmetics fail to cure dingy skin which signals poisons and tissue waste. a natural diet of fruits grains and nuts promotes clear healthful skin. Clean living and perfect digestion determine facial color and vitality.
Frocks of Jumper Variety in Summer Dresses
The piece describes jumper or bib style afternoon dresses for summer featuring taffeta and satin skirts, loose pagoda sleeves, and a light cool look. Foulard silk, georgette crepe, voile fabrics, and washable satin blends are favored, with combinations of figured and plain voile for artistic afternoon gowns.
Summer sports girl makes a striking red white frock
A summer sports feature highlights a girl in a bold red and white striped dress paired with white Jezz. The outfit is described as a sporty and eye catching choice popular with young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Glass Handled Umbrellas In Vogue
A novelty sunshade features cut glass handles shown in colored plain and figured glass. Tiny embedded glass flowers decorate the crook and are woven around the stick, highlighting a decorative trend in fashion accessories.
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G. R. Hammond
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Sullivan R
R. B
Graysville
Joseph Grimes
Coesse
Ind
Bc Security
Sullivan’s Shopping Center
Lizzie. Bailey
Thos. S. Brunker
Ethel Willis
Carrol Stark
Lessa Raushback
Hayle Stout
Daisy Mahan
Donna Gouchenour
Stella Woodrow
Nellie Farley
Helen Gilman
Violet Marratta
Bloomington Star
Si Plum
Ed Bascombe
Deacon Hartsock
St Plum
Eli Perkins
Dick Bledsoe
Johnny Sprucebey
Zeb Hawkins
Bloomington
Sally Hansford
Divine
Bill Blithers
Hardshell Church House
Zeke Stubbins
Bill Blither
Sophy Ann
Bill
Zeke
Squire Hartsock
Deacon Ebbersole
Jackson
Bland
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative Weather
Illinois Agricultural College
Beauty
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