Local News Notes and Social Updates From the Area
A stream of notices reports illnesses, travels, and visits across towns including Hymera Narrows Argos and Martinsville. People such as Mrs William Willis John Thomas Charley Ox and Dr Cushman appear among many guests and travels at churches farms and homes with events noting weddings sales and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bays
Hymera
M. E
Charley Ox
Hymiera
John Ramsen
Narrows
John Simons
Argos
Ind
Joe Asbury
Jackson
D. H. Halberstadt
Farmersburg
Dan Sisson
Jefferson Township
Lola Burr
DeVore
Lizzie Lyons
Oscar Patten
Star City
Evah Beckett
Sullivan Summer Normal Enrollment Grows With 92 Students
The Sullivan Summer Normal closes Friday August 1s after a successful session. Enrollment reaches 92 with four high school pupils taking Latin or Algebra. Listed enrollees include Carl Asbury Myrtle Akers Samuel Brewer Jaizzie Burnett and many others such as Chas Faught Ella Klingman Walter Leach H C Lester Maud Linken T J Nash Nellie Neal Alvah Rich Floe Raueford Hosea Mason Sarah McClure Bruce Okul Gertrude Stanley Elsie Willis Agnes Wynn Maggie Warner May Yeager Jessie Dissu Agnes Luralis Bb Sammers May Evane Bessie Hutwuistle Kinowa Stanley Lara Fry Jannie Creager Ichester Kirsiaum Horatio Hinkle Sophia Mecord Joseph Dulley and Ella M. McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Asbury
Myrtle Akers
Samuel
Jaizzie Burnett
Ss. M. Chambers
David Cushman
Bessie L. Crist
Chas
E. Faught
Claude Hoskins
Thos. Hanvok
P. Fred Hooper
Ella Klingman
Walter Leach
H.C. Lester
Maud Linken
T. J. Nash
Nellie G. Neal
Alvah Rich
Floe Raueford
Alvin Metammon
Hosea Mason
Sarah McClure
Bruce
Gertrude Stanley
Elsie Maude Willis
Agness Wynn
Maggie Eliag
Warner
May Yeager
Jessie Dissuu
Agnes Luralis
Sammers
Aunt Polly Wolfe Falls From Window After Guard Note
Aunt Polly Wolfe, mentally fragile, was watched by her niece and family. She allegedly jumped or fell fifteen feet from a window after being put to bed, a bush breaking her fall. she sustained only bruises. The county advisory board met with Hon. T. J. Mann presiding and Joshua Beasley as vice president. others present included T. J. Mann and H. Dilley. Absent were Geo. Youngman, J. G. Barnett and W. A. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Wolfe
J. B. Mullane
Polly
T. J. Mann
Joshua Beasley
H. Dilley
H. V. Stark
Geo. Youngman
J. G. Barnett
W. A. Bailey
Six Drunks Brought to Sheriff as New Boarders
Six drunks were taken in by the sheriff as new boarders Monday night after a brawl at a depot saloon. About two hundred witnesses saw four men fight after drinking whisky. Named participants were Al Ascdell, Chas Wilkey, Matt Leach, and George Stinnett. Wayman Black and Thos Tom, both drunk, were jailed. Tom lived in Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Ascdell
Chas. Wilkey
Matt Leach
George Stinnett
Wayman Black
City Board Debates Sewer Route and Graveyard Cleanup Plans
The council met in regular session last night focusing on sewer route changes to connect the open sewer by Dr. Crowder with a plan leaving Sylvan Dell Street, with adjournment set for next Tuesday. Citizens are urged to aid Little Flock graveyard cleanup, with committee oversight and funds directed to the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Dell Street
Dolimssmith’s Corner
Thompson Street
Joe Crowder
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
Vacy C Goodman wed Elizabeth Neal. John B Robe married Charlotte Zurheide. Benjamin F Dare joined Rosetta May Taylor. Carl E Shepherd wed Ora M Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacy C. Goodman
Elizabeth Neal
John B. Robe
Charlotte Zurheide
Benj. F. Dare
Rosetta May Taylor
Carl E. Shepherd
Ora M. Woodard
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed for Wounds and Burns
Twenty nine others and men write from the front attesting Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet joints and burns eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by J K Smock druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.k.smock
Medical lecture on kidney liver roles and health
A concise lecture explains kidney drainage of water and impurities from blood and the liver’s bile production aiding waste removal. It warns that failure of these organs turns the body into a cesspool and disease ensues, stressing the need to restore healthy function. Dell Mclean's
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Mclean
Heavy rains flood county with Buck Creek and Busseron rising
Heavy rainfall drenched the county last night with widespread flooding. Buck Creek overflowed its banks while Busseron surged. water works official predicts levels will rise further before night. The Union weekly notes printing delays but progress is made despite late material. Co D 31 tad survivors plan a reunion at McKee school house on Aug 24 inviting all friends to attend with baskets. Charley Rotramel mentioned. Co 4th U S infantry member arrives in San Francisco and expected home soon. James A Wilson of the same battalion departs Manila at month end as his term ends. The Davis House will gain 15 rooms with renovation starting. brick and carpentry work awarded to local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Gracie Jersey
Aiso
Berkshire
Ss. S. Corrman
Frank Goodman
Chicago
J. F. Hoke
Henry Dear
Evansville
Claude Eaton
Roy Wolfe
Audrey
Martinsville
Ind
Calvin
James Wilkey
Carlisle
New Lebanon
M. E. Church
Mattie Hays
J.T. Hays
So Joseph
Mich
M. . Hotchkiss
Palestine
Indianapolis
Dave Nicosun
Versteek Grant Shoe Co
St. Louis
Verre Haute
Benjamin F. Dare
Rosetta May Taylor
Squire Joice
Agnes Munford
Princeton
P. H. Blue
Board of County Commissioners
King Bridge Company
Mariom
Variety Tron Works
Cleveland. O
St.147
Ssus
Belle
Buck Creek
Busseron
Mr. Fiske
Water Works
Co. D
Tad
McKee
Sullivan
Charley Rotramel
John Rotramel
U.s.inuf
San Francisco
James A. Wilson
Co. “S
Manila
Local Anecdotes and Odd Life Milestones
A.C. Cain recalls a quirky life milestone claiming 5715 years of age and twelve and a half years of Sundays. Abraham Lincoln supposedly aged close to Cain, Ike Heady drives for Lucas Russell and Drennon, a horse for the firm dies after showing illness at Albert Kaufman’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Cain
Sand
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Cain
Ike Heady
Lucas Russell & Drennon
Albert Kaufman
Irvin Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Willis
John Thomas
Emily French
Terre Haute
City
Fannie French
A. Cushman
Graysville
M. EF. Church
Rams Horn
Elijah Dilley
Fairbanks
A. Denney
East Jackson Street
Hovor
Alda Pattan
Luther Watson
Ed. B. Watson
Spencer, Ind
Will Beam
Carmi, Jill
Beam
Mr. Swerengen
Piper
James Miesenhelder
Paturday
Geo. Sinclair
North Dakota
Austin
John
Seattle
Crowley McClelland
Eddieville
Jim McKee
Richwoods
Ill
Eli Padgett
L. A. Padgett
Hey
Presbyterian Musical
Presbyterian Church
Mumford
Elenor Goodman
Mabel Weir
Will Jenkins
Hughes
Bertha Crawford
Sampson
Miss Muntoru
Uboir
Tara
Farmer Mr
Miss Crawford
Thome
Miss Groudman
Urgan
Chelley
Ackleston
Lippa
Gruide
Auber
T Herbert Choir
May Evane
Bessie Hutwuistle
Kiuuwa Stanley
Lara Fry
Jannie Creager
Ichester Kirsiaum
Horatio Hinkle
Sophia Mecord
Joseph Dulley
Nellivy Dob
Francis Suauks
Russell Dilley
Ae Gilbert Gamohill
Ella M. McGuire
George Lyons
Ira Singlair
Ollie Drake
Chole Shipuman
Wiley Miler
County Advisory Board
Charley Mayfield
Town Board
Little Flock Church
Litthe Pfhork Church
Dunetionus
Geo. E. Downs
Shelburn
Herman Lehmidt
Son
Herry
Sam Jeter
Sullivan Mercantile Co
James L. Ferree
O. B. Harris
Charles I. Burnett
Sarah Burnett
Johns. Bays
Jefferson BE. Johnson
Thompson Scott
Wn. Riggs Surety
J R. Brown
John Conner
Levi Springer
Hamoilton
Nymera M. E. Church
Hymera Town
John Barber
Tully Runkle
Curry
Gan Diev P. Miles
Hattie A. Harper
Vacresin Gil
Vesha Hunt
Jas. McClanahan
Gill
Jas
McClanahan
Mesha Efunt
AL Davidson
Davidson
Paxton
H. Davidson
D. L. Eritsson
Ellison Davidson
Wo Stark
Geo
W. Story
W. Sisson
Acre
Jefferson
Liza Douglas
Samuel Douglass
Rand
Joshua P. Beckett
Benj
F. Ule
Hamilton
Barnhart
Ben
Lot
Pewee Setees
Murry
Rawley
Eanily LD
Crawley
Jet
Dr.j.h.mclean Medicine CO
T. Louis
Joe K. Smock
Davis
Jim Hull
Charley Cain
M. Kk. Coulson
Phillips
Colorado
Quippe
Pike’s Peak
J. P. Stratton
Southside
Reid
J. H. Drake
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