Moros customs and American views from Captain Bays
Captain Bays describes Moro marriage rites and dances, strict exogamy rules, and nonattendance of foreigners. He notes local liquor practices from coconut sap and a fermenting beverage that sparked aggressive behavior. The island of Bongoas is home to a sacred monkey tied to earthquakes and weather, with rice offerings. Graft funds governance via tributes and donations, while dissenters risk harsh punishment.
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Captain Bays
Bongoas
Theatto
Favors Straightening of Busseron Creek
John B. Mullane, landowner in Busseron bottoms, backs a project to straighten the creek running through Jackson, Hamilton and Haddon townships. He says 20,000 acres lie in the bottoms, with one crop in five harvested. straightening could end periodic overflows and add about 400000 dollars in yearly crop value, as Knox county landowners have already begun work.
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Busseron Creek
John B. Mullane
Busseron Bottoms
Jackson
Hamilton
Haddon
Mullane
Knox County
Davis Undergoes Operation After Auto Crash
Charles L. Davis president of the Sullivan National Bank underwent an operation at his residence Wednesday afternoon for rupture caused by an automobile accident years ago. He is getting along nicely and is reported in good condition. Drs. Garland Scott Joe Crowder and C F Briggs of this city and Johnson of Terre Haute attended.
Oil Prospects in Turman Township
Graysville, Aug. 23. Indications show the Tidewater Pipe Line Company, holding options on about two thousand acres in Turman township, will begin drilling for oil soon. Drills have been located and are being overhauled for service. active drilling must start by December 1 under option terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman
Graysville
Tidewater Pipe Line Company
Turman Township
Stratton Lindley Auto Trip to Mammoth Springs
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lindley started Thursday in Stratton's automobile for Mammoth Springs Kentucky. They traveled via Indianapolis and then south to Louisville and expect to be gone about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton
John W. Lindley
Hoosiers in Reunion at Los Angeles
Former Indiana residents now in Los Angeles held a reunion at Redondo Beach on August 13 with about 1500 Hoosiers present. Mr and Mrs Sam A White of this city attended. Attendees included Sullivan natives Harry Thompson E A Bow en Emanuel Deiss and son Walter Thompson now in L A is elsewhere. Bowen works in real estate and Charley Lotz a Sullivan native runs a twenty chair barber shop at the interurban terminal in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Indiana
Redondo Beach
Sam A. White
California
E. A. Bowen
Charley Lotz
Sullivan
Home Coming Day at Christian Church Slated Sept 4
Paxton notices an annual Home Coming at the Christian church on Sunday September 4. Revs L V Barbre and J M Vawter will give addresses with Charles Curtis of Terre Haute responding to Grover Clayton's welcome. Evening evangelistic services led by Rev R R Bulgin of Indianapolis. A noon lunch will be served in the adjacent grove. attendees urged to bring baskets.
Corbin Moves His Office In Mullane Building
Dr. E. M. Corbin relocates from the south side Mullane building to the east side square after purchasing Dr. Leslie Shanklin’s office fixtures and taking over that location.
Melon Season Opens in Sullivan County Farms
Watermelon season opens in Sullivan County with many loads marketed daily. Cold spring is expected to shorten the crop. Canteloupe crop is good and a large number of melons are being shipped.
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Sullivan County
Governor appoints James R. Riggs to conservation congress
James R. Riggs of this city received notice from Governor Marshall that he has been named a delegate to the National Conservation Congress meeting in St. Paul from September 6 to 9. Riggs is expected to attend.
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Riggs
James R. Riggs
Marshall
National Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Mr. Riggs
Reitz Gifts New Wings to Little Sisters of the Poor
Exterior work on two new additions to the Little Sisters of the Poor on Outer Lincoln avenue is finished. Francis J. Reitz funds the project to add housing for 100 with modern heating and sanitary plumbing across three stories, at an estimated cost over $45,000.
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Evansville
Little Sisters of the Poor
Lincoln Avenue
Clifford
Francis J. Reitz
John A. Reitz
John A.reitz
Reitz
Family Ties Highlight Local Benefactors in City Enterprise
Francis J. Reitz is an uncle of Mrs. Fred F. Bays of this city and John A. Reitz is her grandfather. Her father also made substantial donations to the enterprise.
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Francis J. Reitz
Fred F. Bays
City
John A. Reitz
Teachers Institute Opens in Sullivan County Monday
The Sullivan County Teachers Institute convenes Monday at the court house with a strong lineup of instructors. Notables include Robert J. Aley state superintendent Georgia Alexander of the Indianapolis schools and Dr. Charles A. McMurray of the Illinois State Normal. The schedule runs daily with sessions for all district teachers grades and special topics, plus evening addresses by Alexander Aley and McMurray.
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Teachers’ Institute
Sullivan County Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Robert J. Aley
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Georgia Alexander
Indianapolis
Charles A. McMurray
Illinois State Normal
Chas
A. McMurray
Myrtle Freeman
McMurray
Alexander
Alexander. 3:00—-Teaching—McMurray
Freeman
Aley
Dr .McMurray
E C Watson Marries Edna Wolfenberger in Informal Green Castle Ceremony
A morning wedding at the Burnsides home joins Edna Katherine Wilfen berger and E Carl Watson, DePauw class of 1906. Dr H A Gobin officiates as Mendelssohn plays. The couple will reside in Lafayette, Indiana after September 15.
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Greencastle Herald
A. P. Burnsides
Edna Katherine Wilfenberger
E. Carl Watson
DePauw
H. A. Gobin
Mrs. Watson
Lafayette
Ind
Richardson Charged With Petit Larceny
William Richardson was arrested on a charge of petit larceny preferred by Jas Robbins who says Richardson stole $20. Robbins, who had been drinking, identified Richardson when police arrested him. Richardson waived preliminary before Justice Price and posted a $200 bond.
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William Richardson
Jas. Robbins
Richardson
Robbins
Henry Smith
Justice Price
Sullivan People In California
A letter from Guy M. Briggs recalls Sullivan county residents in California. He revisits Dr. Mercer the former Sullivan pastor, notes a Riverside colony from Carlisle, and mentions Uncle John Terwilliger and baker Mike Walters. Briggs recounts a Hollywood tour with Capt. T. C. Williams and daughter Martha, praising California’s beauty and inviting Sullivan folks to visit his office.
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Sullivan
Dr. Mercer
Presbyterian Church of
Down Carlisle-way
John Terwilliger
Riverside
East Lemon Avenue
Mike Walters
Mike
Mikes
California
Capt
T. C. Williams
Terre Haute
Martha
Seattle
Chicago
Hollywood
Sherman and
Sawtelle
Old Soldiers
Brentwood Park
San Vicente Boulevard
Santa Monica
Ocean Palisades
Ocean Park Beach
Venice
Capt. Williams
Guy
Sullivan County
Guy M. Briggs
South Hill Street
Farmer Andy Sinclair Sells 75 Acre Farm Near City
Andy Sinclair, a well known farmer south of the city, sold his 75 acre farm to Jerry Harderson of Patoka. Harderson will move in once Sinclair relocates to Sullivan. Sinclair plans a personal property sale on September 6 and will occupy Manning Drake's former residence at 260 West Beech Street in Sullivan.
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Sullivan
Andy Sinclair
Jerry Harderson
Patoka
Sinclair
Mr. Sinclair
Manning Drake
West Beech Street
Farmer Andy Sinclair Jr Sells Forty Acre Farm
Andy Sinclair Jr a well known young farmer southwest of the city sells his forty acre farm to William Wilson. He will move to California for his wifes health benefiting from the change.
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California
Andy Sinclair, Jr
William Wilson
Sinclair
Cleanup Meeting at Boone Graveyard Friday
A meeting is set at the Boone graveyard on Friday August 26 for cleaning the premises. Those interested are urged to assist.
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Boone Graveyard
Telephone meeting at Majestic theater elects officers
The telephone meeting opened August 20 at the Majestic theater with John M. Thomas as president and David Graham as secretary treasurer. Wiley Gambill, Charles Lillie and Austin Everhart were named directors. A follow up meeting is set for August 27 at 2 30 PM at the Majestic.
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Majestic Theater
John M. Thomas
David Graham
Wiley Gambill
Charles Lillie
Austin Everhart
The
Majestic
Dr King’s New Discovery touted as lung cure in Rocky Mount ad
Local testimonial from J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina claims immediate relief from a severe cold after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Advertises it as a cure for diseased lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble with prices 50c and 1.00 and a trial bottle free guaranteed by Joe K Smock & Son.
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J. R. Pitt
Rocky Mt
N. C
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Terré Haute hospital recibe typhoid victim Thixtun
Ernest Thixtun, son of Dr. E D Thixtun, suffering from typhoid fever, has been taken to a Terre Haute hospital for treatment.
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Ernest Thixtun
E. D. Thixtun
Terre Haute
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Lishers
Lawton
Capt. Bays
Phillippines
Children Ory
Fletcher’s
Hoosiers
Reunion
Fred Bays
E. C. Watson
Edna Wolfenberger
Anos
Mark
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe CO
Bureau
Sullivan, Indiana
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