Sullivan officer named to Monument Commission
Governor Goodrich appointed two new members to the Soldiers and Sailors Monument Commission. Captain Thomas B. Springer of Sullivan county and Thomas B. Buskirk of Paoli were named to the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. B. Springer
Monument Com
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Commission
Thomas. B. Springer
Sullivan County
Thomas B. Buskirk
Paoli
Then and Now in Bloomingto n Gasoline and Public Speech
The Bloomington Star quotes shifting social norms from quiet past to present public speak and factory life. It notes protests and rhetoric about workplaces, dress, and politics. It reflects on changes from moral restraint to public expression and compares past and present attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Mikado McAdoo referenced in disjointed memo
A fragmented text notes Mikado and McAdoo with lines about quitting control and directing telephone trouble to Burleson. It mentions sailors trousers as a caper in a larger infested sector and a food regulation decree that gooseberry pie should be made by leaving out the berries.
Succotash and Weather Quips From The Minute Pome
The fragment sketches whimsical lines on succotash corn and beans and humor about August heat. It blends in quotes from Howson Lott and playful riffs on government oversight and everyday notices with mockery of common phrases.
Administration Seeks Extra Compensation Amid Time Overrun
The administration argues it deserves additional pay for taking over time duties, citing extended hours and workload. Officials contend extra compensation is justified to reflect the increased responsibility and operational demands.
Index Nation Company Purchases Three More Stores
P. L. Reid and James M. Sinclair of the Index Nation Company have bought three stores in the county within the past week. The acquisitions include John Stearns Graysville stock, J. W. Chowning Shelburn grocery stock, and Clell Dudley city grocery stock. All will move to this city and merge with the company stock here. Commodore Ransford plans to occupy the former Stearns room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Reid
James M. Sinclair
Index Nation Company
John Stearns
Graysville
A. N. L. Burton and Sons
J. W. Chowning
Shelburn
Clell Dudley
Commodore Ransford
Stearns
Former Sullivan boy musician in Army at Ft Sill concert
The 114th Field Artillery band fills a large role in patriotic activities at Ft Sill Lawton noting its concerts draw crowds. Solo alto Arista B Douthitt from Terre Haute Ind, with a decade of experience in trained groups, receives high praise from band leader R B MacNew.
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114Th Field Artillery
Lawton
Arista B. Douthitt
Terre Haute
Ind
R. B. Mac- New
Douthitt Family Records New Terre Haute Alliance
Ariotg Powthitt in a ann of Mr and Mrs. William T. Douthitt of Terre Haute, former residents of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariotg Powthitt
William T. Douthitt
Terre Haute
Miners' Train Proposed By City Businessmen
Business men and coal miners discuss a miners' train from this city on the Winds Central to Dugger. Officials urge strong patronage from local miners to make the service feasible.
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Dugger
Private Harris Relates Army Life In Europe Letters
Private N K Harris of Bat C 128th Field Artillery AEF describes camp life in wooden barracks with dirt floors and iron cots. He notes mail from home boosts morale and recounts observations of French civilians, German prisoners, and a predicted Kaiser defeat as U S soldiers prepare to deliver a knockout blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Harris
N. K K. Harris
U. S
Sam
Harris
Draft quotas announced for Sullivan county draftees
Four men will be sent by the Sullivan county exemption board to the chamber of commerce in Indianapolis for mechanical training on Thursday. The men are David Barron Shelburn Walter D Sparks Sullivan John Clinton Hilderbrand Carlisle and Walter Maher Farmersburg. An order for thirteen men to Camp Custer Battle Creek Mich has been received and they will depart during the five day period beginning Aug 26 exhausting the original class 1 list.
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Sullivan County
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis
David Barron
Shelburn
Walter D. Sparks Sullivan
John Clinton Hilderbrand
Carlisle
Walter Maher
Farmersburg
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Mich
Bert McCammon Injured In Truck Train Collision
Mr and Mrs John A McCammon learned from their son Bert McCammon that a freight engine backed into his truck at Colorado Springs injuring him but not seriously He was unable to jump due to the steering wheel and a man with him escaped Bert was pinned under the wreckage and rescued Unclear whether other injuries occurred or names of accompanying person.
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Bert McCammon
John A. McCammon
Standard Oil Company
Colorado Springs
McCammon
Manns Grove Picnic Marks End Of Annual Event
The thirty sixth Manns Grove Sunday school picnic at Manns Grove Turman township west of Graysville will be Saturday. Government seizure of walnut timber in the grove for war purposes likely ends the long tradition. Rev Frank K Daugherty pastor of Terre Haute First Methodist Church is the principal speaker.
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Mann’s Grove
Turman Township
Graysville
Frank K. Daugherty
First Methodist Church of
Terre Haute
Lightning Strikes Sullivan Area Home Damaging Veranda
The home of Paul Thompson eight miles east of Sullivan was struck by lightning during a severe storm Friday night. A portion of the front veranda was torn away and the house sustained damage while Mr. Thompson Mrs. Thompson and their children on the porch escaped injury.
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Paul Thompson
Sullivan
Hymera residents face gambling and language charges
Wade Stout of Hymera was arrested by Constable Bailey for running a gambling house and released on bond awaiting mayor's court. Etta Weaver, also of Hymera, was jailed on profanity charges and awaits trial.
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Wade Stout
Hymera
Bailey
Etta Weaver
Hale Joins Marines From Carlisle Stationed in South Carolina
Friends report Henry C. Hale of Carlisle has enlisted in the U S Marines and is now stationed at Charlotte South Carolina awaiting further assignment or duties.
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Henry C. Hale
Carlisle
U. S. Marines
Charlotte, South Carolina
Miss Winnifred Pierson Visits Douthitts in Chicago
Miss Winnifred Pierson of Chicago is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Douthitt, staying with the couple during her visit.
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Miss Winnifred Pierson of
Chicago
Mrs
Frank M. Douthitt
Kidney trouble ad promotes chiropractic analysis
An advertising notice from H. IL Ramsey D. C. urges readers with kidney trouble to consult a chiropractor for case analysis and adjustments aimed at addressing the cause.
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H. IL
Ramsey, D. C
Notice to Bidders for Picnic Stand Privileges
Notice to bidders says sealed bids due by noon August 3 in Graysville Indiana for stand privileges at the Mangrove Sunday school picnic on August 17. Highest responsible bidder awarded the contract. No bottled drinks may be sold. G W Nowlin treasurer. First insertion July 24 1918 38t
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Graysville
Ind
Manngrove
G. W. Nowlin
Stove repair wanted before snow arrives
Wm Brett at 218 East Harris Street north Dix Lumber Company advertises stove repair services urging customers to act before winter.
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Wm. Brett
E. Harris St
North Dix Lumber Co
Piano Tuning Offer From Cadwell Music House
R W Cadwell Music House invites ready orders for piano tuning. A Chicago expert tuner will be available for the next few weeks, contact via Phone 540 to schedule.
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R. W. Cadwell Music House
Sale notice for ewes mares hogs and livestock
For sale seventy seven choice yearling breeding ewes one team five year old well bred Belgian mares a few Duroc Jersey hogs one well bred boar Call or see Hud Alsman six miles east of Carlisle and four miles west of Pleasantville.
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Carlisle
Pleasantville
For Sale Livestock Includes Ewes Bucks and Jersey Bull
Auction note lists 10 breeding ewes 5 Shropshire bucks and a registered 3 year old Jersey bull. Sold from address of G C Joab West Terre Haute Indiana. Buyers contact Joab at the stated address for inquiries.
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G. C. Joab
West Terre Haute
Ind
Mrs Ray Beauchamp Visits Relatives Here
Mrs Ray Beauchamp of Indian apolis is visiting relatives here.
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Mrs
Ray Beauchamp
Indianapolis
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Davy
France
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Henderson
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