Immense Attendance at Old Settlers Meeting and Picnic
Thousands from Sullivan county and beyond flocked to Farmersburg for the Twenty Fourth Annual Old Settlers Picnic in Bennett's Grove. The two day turnout reached over 7 000 Wednesday and more than 12 000 Thursday, with programs featuring speakers Chaney Parsons Orbison and McCray, a baby show, and a Wabash aeroplane exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Farmersburg
Bennett’s Grove
Indiana
Illinois
Mathias
M. H. Reynolds
John C. Chaney
Court docket items of diverse civil actions
List of cases including on account foreclose guardian ejectment divorce custody and highway vacation involving Charles Riggs Arthur Scotter Dolan Ferree Company R B Mansfield Arthur Robertson Calvin Harmon Minnie Harmon Alonzo Robertson John W Robertson Lizzie Robertson Lou Robertson Ethel Salesberry Roland Salesberry James Buckingham Sarah Buckingham Lawrence McClanahan Clara Thomson Frank Fortner William R Willis Carrie A Willis The People of Jackson township Pearl Davis Charles C Davis Star Millinery Company Ida F Hornaday and other plaintiffs and defendants in Jackson county court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Riggs
Arthur Scotter
Dolan
Ford son undergoes minor operation in France
Mr and Mrs Dan Ford of the city received word Saturday that their son Corp Laurence Ford with the A E F in France underwent a minor operation in a hospital at St Nazaire France July 10 He is expected home within a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Ford
Corp
Laurence Ford
France
St.Nazaire
Auction for School Wagon Drivers Sealed Bids
The trustee CHAS JOHNSON of Hamilton township Sullivan County Indiana will receive sealed bids for drivers for school wagons at his office until 3 00 p m on August 16 1919. Notice dated August 13 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Johnson
Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Old Settlers Picnic Honors Longtime Residents
The gathering awarded prizes to Mrs. Sarah Asbury aged 93 the oldest woman present and Robert Parsons 92 and Benjamin Allen 92 the oldest men. Mr. and Mrs. John Drake of Fairbanks with nine children under their roof received a prize. The 24th annual old settlers' picnic concluded Thursday night.
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Old Settlers’ Meeting
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Joy Marie Laybold
Minnie Laybold
Terre Haute
Hurst
Wabash
Ind
Robert Parsons
Parsons
D Company
31St Indiana Volunteers
Sarah Jane Asbury
Col
A. P. Asbury
Sarah Asbury
Benjamin Allen
John Drake
Bicknells Return From Indiana Lakes Outing
Mr and Mrs Ray Bicknell returned Friday from a two weeks outing on Kuntz and Bass Lakes in northern Indiana. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Jess Bolinger of Shelburn and Mr and Mrs Conroe Carter of Walkerton. Lawrence Willis of Chicago is spending his vacation here with his parents Mr and Mrs C W Willis.
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Ray Bicknell
Kuntz and
Bass Lakes
Indiana
Jess Bolinger
Shelburn
Conroe Carter
Walkerton
Ind
Lawrence Willis
Chicago
C. W. Willis
Freight traffic resumes after week long disruption
Freight service on the C and E L line returns to normal after a period of partial operation and three days with no shipments. Express service continues despite the strike. Melon shipments along the Carlisle Oaktown region largely proceed by road with minimal impact. Passenger and freight routes on the Illinois Central are maintained. Local notices cover visits by Miss Constance Waggoner and Rev. Oliver J. Fairfield, along with farm and crop updates from Kansas. A local fish fry features a 25 pound catfish purchased by Eagle Island Club. Public notices seek bids for county infirmary supplies with a September 1 1919 deadline.
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KB. I
Sullivan
Carlisle-Oaktown
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Linton
Robinson
Illinois Central Road
Oliver J. Fairfield
R. A. Plunkett
Littleton
Mass
Fairfield
Unitarian Church
Plunkett
Charles Fairfield
Merom
Long Beach
Cal
Jane Jones
Claude
Hunneywell
Kansas
Indiana
al Woodall
Riverton
Wabash River
Eagle Island Club
Lex Robbins
North State Street
L. N. Willis
South Main Street
Colorado Springs
Col
Eula Sinclair
Notice to Contractors for 2800 Feet Rock Road
Public bid notice for Jefferson township Section 1 in Indiana seeks sealed bids by 12 noon on September 2 1919 for 2800 feet of rock road per plans on file in the county auditor office. Douthitt et al petition. board may reject all bids. Attest: Daniels auditor. First insertion August 18 1919.
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Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Rock Road
Jefferson Township
Thomas M. Douthitt
Auditors Office
Road project bid sought for Curry township gravel road
Gorse Lovelace and others petition for constructing 13 864 feet of gravel road in Curry township with plans on file in the county auditor's office. Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Attest F M Daniels Auditor. First insertion August 13 1919 8t.
Notice of Estivaptes of En Piov Ses For Calendar Year
Notice is hereby given that the following are the detailed estimates of expenses for the calendar year pursuant to an act approved March 8, 1809. The Sullivan County Council will consider these appropriations at the regular meeting after the first Monday in September 1919. Clerks estimate 3980.00. Clerk's estimate of inquests 189.00. Court expenses 2,189.00. Auditor's estimate of expenses 600.00. Treasurer's estimate 000. Recorder's estimate 000. Sheriff's estimate of expenses 0. County Surveyor's 0. County Assessor's 0. County Superintendent's 0. County Coroner's 0. Assessor Jackson Township 0. Curry township 0. Fairbanks township 0. Turman township 0. Flamiston township 0. Cass Township 0. Jefferson township 0. Haddon township 0. Gill township 0. County Commissioners estimate of expense 80,975.00. total sums and signatures follow. Given under my hand and seal August 18, 1919. Frank M. Daniels, Auditor.
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Graysville
Daisy Deane Williamson
Hall
James J. Durham
Turman Toewnship
Harry Dilley
Sullivan
HW. S. Benson
Owensville
Noties
Sullivan County
Jackson Township
Curry Township
Fairbanks
Turman Township
Flamiston
Cass Township
Jefferson Township
Haddon Township
Gill Township
Frank M. Daniels
Riverton Merchant Injured After Barn Loft Fall
Michael P. French a Riverton merchant sustained serious injuries after falling from a barn loft. His advanced age will keep him laid up for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael P. French
Riverton
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Merom Chautauqua
Bennett's Grove
Wm. Mitch
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Chaney
League of Nations
United States
Philippines
Spain
Robert Reed
Farmershburg
N. K. Harris
Charles J. Orbison
Indianapolis
Franklin McCray
Marion County
Ashh9
Rae
Anderson Steam Vulcanizer Co
North Capitol Avenue
Anderson Vulcanizer
Capitol Ave
Nordyke&marmom
Kentucky Avenue
Morris St
P. A. Barco
Brigcs Building
Aberdeen Angus Cattle
William F. Preusner
Oaktown
Freelandville
Jim Dandy Harness Shop
North Side
Kirkahm
John A. Mattix
Old Settlers
Welworth
Welworth and Wirthmor
Wirthmor
Welworth and Wirthmer
Dame Fashion
Springer-Gouchenour Co
Constance Waggoner
Ada, Oklahoma
City
W. W. Harbaugh
Inpur Seary
Board of Commissioners of
John Scott
Joan Walters
W. A. Poston
John Scotty
John Walters
W. H. Poston
IF. M. Daniels
Gorse Lovelace
Said County
F. M. Daniels
Vedagong
SOS
Pense
Merom, Indiana
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