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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1913

Page

8

Personal notes from Sullivan area visits and travels

Numerous Sullivan residents and guests are listed visiting family and friends across Vincennes Paxton Terre Haute Indianapolis Evansville Merom Bed ford Oaktown and other nearby towns. Notables include Rev George W Titus ill with typhoid improving and travelers like J M Dudley and Will Hays returning from trips.

Claude Hughes Vincennes Levi Engle Paxton Sullivan Clint Bicknell Terre Haute Marie Krug Indianapolis Arthur Brown New Lebanon M. B. Shepherd George Sproatt Oaktown Ruth Freeman Jane Alsop Lena Sanders Clinton Don Hinkie W. E. Woods Marie Roach Coronado Fila Herman Hooper Bicknell Walter Ackers James Ackers Merom Ruth Nash Evansville Abbie Hutchinson Farmersburg Lex Keene Caledonia Lizzie Keene George W. Titus John Alsman Eve Jess Bedford Bertha Ferree Morris Ward G. L. French Adam Riverton O. L. Summers Ed Davidson Floyd Lamb Beasley Grocery George Nantz Nacco James Springer Harry Alexander Robinson Hubert Botts E. H. Sherrer Princeton F. L Good Will H. Hays South Carolina E. C. Starbuck Anna Morris Dayton Pearl Hawkee Amanda Lewis Olu Lewis Maude Locke Arthur Rose Chicago Laura Rose Chester Poor Louise Dorothy Mary Frances Margaret Maple Sherburn Frances Kelly Elizabeth Shepherd George Goodwin Gilbert McNally Rebecca Sills Hymera Frances Mary Elizabeth Petoskey Bay View Mich

Local residents and visitors share weekend travels and reunions

Albert Parkhurst resigns from Donnelly and Steel haber dashery and returns to McLeansboro Illinois. A parade of visitors, trips, and relocations includes Miss Gertarde Cain off to The Times in St Petersburg Florida and Miss Joy Muchmore leaving Elm Park school for Terre Haute. Local social events feature Pray Do Bridge Club prizes and a six oclock dinner hosted by Mrs John Cain for family and friends.

Albert Parkhurst Donnelly & Steel Haberdashery MclLeansboro Ill Hamit Boone and Clyde and Beryl Oaktown William Sproatt Clyde C. Walters St. Petersburg Fla Carlisle Thomas Walker Gertarde Cain The Sullivan Times Times W. R. Bailey Strawberry Point Iowa Grace Clark Marie Angel Paul Wolfe Frank Cunningham Mervin Engle Indianapolis Engle Starwood Moore Mary Alice Dora Cass Vincennes Hud Hulse Bert Wellington John Hobart Evansville Mary Wellington Joy Muchmore Elm Park State Normal Terre Haute Thomas Robbins Cleveland Ohio Milton Sibley Mt. Vernon Gladys Bonner Edna Calvert Gas City Des Moines Eagle Butte Montana John Cain Claude Cain Jane Charles Bedwell Don Mayfield Glen Cain Joe R. Crowder Josephine Robert Brown County Neville Crowder

Inspector Tours County for Food Sanitation Review

A. W. Bruner state food and drugs inspector conducted a three day sanitary survey of all county food preparation and sale locations. He found a few disreputable places but overall conditions were above average and the county is in good condition.

A. W. Bruner

Grand and Petit Jurors Named for Sullivan September Term

The Sullivan Circuit Court September term jurors have been drawn. Grand Regular jurors include Downs, Riggs, Asbury, Osburn, Hollingsworth, McCammon. Extra jurors include Gettinger, Pigg, Hazelrod. Petit Regular jurors list Bridwell, Patton, Creager, Hawkins, Hash, Britton, Liston, Collier, Clarke, Carrico, Hummell. Extras include Mail, Curry, Medsker, Starkey, Bragdon, Mayfield. Petit jurors report September 9.

Sullivan Circuit Court George C. Downs Hamilton Charles Riggs Fairbanks Walter N. Asbury Jackson John M. Osburn Turman George C. Hollingsworth Jefferson Rush McCammon Cass John L. Gettinger Gill Luther Pigg John E Charles E. Carrico Haddon David F. Hummell Fred J. Mail Curry James L. Curry Jesse W. Medsker Howard Starkey W. V. Bragdon Charles F. Mayfield

Dugger Couples Tie The Knot In Dugger

At 4 30 P M Wednesday at 449 South Main Street Mr Merrill Monroe Lisher a liveryman and Miss Eva Margaret Abrams daughter of Ira Abrams were wed with Rev P C Lisman officiating A wedding dinner followed and the couple left for their new Dugger home The same day William Edward Malone a miner and Miss Anna Ethel Baldwin both of Dugger were married at the clerk s office by Justice Robert Kirkham

Dugger B. F. Dayhoff South Main Street Merrill Monroe Lisher Eva Margaret Abrams Ira Abrams P. C. Lisman Methodist William Edward Malone Anna Ethel Baldwin Robert Kirkham

Henry Swartz Faces Two Charges In Assault Case

Henry Swartz a 35 year old shoe cobbler was arrested by Officer Rich on Wednesday night for assault and battery on William Goins who rooms at Swartz home on North State street. Swartz allegedly forced Goins from the room and scattered his belongings as crowds passed to a show. Swartz appeared before Squire Calvert and pleaded not guilty on two counts assault and battery and obscene language, released on $25 bond for each charge.

Henry Swartz Officer Rich William Goins Swartz North State Street Goins Squire Calvert

Death of James R. Johnson

James R. Johnson a 65 year old farmer living six miles west of the city died at home after a long cancer illness. He leaves a widow who died a year ago and six children Mary Carl Nancy Robert Richard and Mrs George Coffman. The funeral was at his residence conducted by Rev Caylor of the M E church New Lebanon.

James R. Johnson Mr. Johnson Caylor M. E. Church New Lebanon Johnson Mary Johnson Carl Johnson Nancy Boone Robert Johnson Richard Johnson George Coffman

Rogers Sets High Score In Gun Club Practice

The Gun Club held its second practice shoot of the season at Stop 25 on Friday afternoon. Dave Rogers achieved the high score with 24 of 25 hits, while W. T. Leahy and others followed with varied results. next Friday’s public shoot is announced.

L. H. Hill Joe Thomas

Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Aug 24

Miss Carrie Yeager reports the week ending August 24 shows mostly part cloudy skies with a clear finish. Temperatures ranged from 53 to 94 degrees, with rainfall totaling .15 inches on the 20th, 1.17 on the 21st and .02 on the 22nd.

Farmersburg Carrie Yeager Co-Operative Weather Observer

Principal Homer Arnett Named Elm Park Leader

Homer Arnett, who last year led Graysville schools, is appointed principal of Elm Park school by the Sullivan school board. He succeeds Prof. Eckert, who resigned. Joe Lacey, former principal, will head departmental work in the high school grades.

Elm Park Homer Arnett Graysville Sullivan School Board Mr. Arnett Prof. Eckert Joe Lacey

Appeal From Fairbanks Township Replevin Case

Mayme Myles vs Martin Myles appeal from Justice Higbee in Fairbanks township to the circuit court. Jury verdict in Higbee's court favored the defendant.

J. P Mayme Myles Martin Myles Joseph Higbee Fairbanks Township Justice Higbee

Large Acreage Oil Leases Filed With County Recorder

Will H. Hays filed two vast oil and gas leases totaling 2000 acres in Curry township. The territory runs a mile northeast of the Boyer gusher and extends northeast for two to three miles. Leases originate from Robert R. Hammond of Illinois to Hays. one parcel is 832.06 acres and the other 1162 acres. No drilling plans yet.

County Recorder Will H. Hays Curry Township Boyer Gusher Hays Robert R. Hammond Cook County Ill

Springer Funeral Attended by Distant Relatives

The funeral for James F. Springer in New Lebanon drew relatives from Owensboro Palmyra and Mt. Carmel among others. Attendees included A B Springer and daughter Mrs G H Nantz from Masico and Mr Mrs Thomas Bland and Charlotte from Mt. Carmel. Pallbearers were Frank Springer Wesley Hunt Frank Mason John Springer Sam Springer and John Alien.

Springer James F. Springer New Lebanon John T. Thompson Wesley Thompson H. B. Thompson Owensboro A. B. Springer Palmyra G. H. Nantz Masico Thomas Bland Charlotte Mt. Carmel Jll Ray Bland Kate Mason Denver Frank Springer Wesley Hunt Frank Mason John Springer Sam Springer John Alien

Flights Highlight Elling Weeks Biplane Team

Gus Riggs returns to Terre Haute while Elling O Weeks conducts seven successful flights from Michigan in the Riggs biplane Weeks heads to Clarion Iowa and pilots plan September show runs in Fort Collins Cheyenne Reno and Iowa venues with additional Iowa flights scheduled later this month.

Shelburn Gus_ Riggs Terre Haute Michigan Elling O. Weeks Riggs Weeks Clarion Iowa Ft. Collin Colo Cheyenne Wyo Reno Nevada

Death of Homer Marlow In Caledonia Saloon Trade

Homer H. Marlow aged 37 died Saturday at his mother's home near Bailey school house after a prolonged illness. He was unmarried and worked in the saloon business at Caledonia. Funeral and burial were held at Palmer's Prairie Monday at 10 o'clock.

Homer H. Marlow Henry Marlow Bailey School House Caledonia Palmer’s Prairie

Cadet Beeson Hunt Returns to West Point for Reunion

Beeson Hunt, West Point cadet and son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Hunt of this city, returns after a ten days furlough to attend a New York class reunion. His furlough expires Friday and he will graduate in 1315, marking his last furlough until then.

West Point Beeson Hunt Charles D. Hunt New York

Foreclosure Suit Over 20 Acre Farm Filed by Williamson

Lulu Williamson administratrix of William Williamson deceased filed in the circuit court a foreclosure suit against Henry J. Cowden and Esther V. Cowden on a mortgage. The action requests settlement of a note for 125 dollars plus interest totaling 158.30 dollars. Walter F. Wood is the attorney for the plaintiff.

Lulu Williamson William Williamson Circuit Court Henry J. Cowden Esther V. Cowden Walter F. Wood

McDaniel Pleads Guilty In Board Bill Case

William McDaniel a 38 year old miner appeared in Squire Calvert's court and pleaded guilty to beating a board bill. He paid a fine of 1 dollar and costs totaling 11 dollars. The affidavit was sworn by Wash Sturgeon. The board bill reportedly totaled about seven dollars.

McDaniel William McDaniel Squire Calvert Wash Sturgeon

Patch Up Troubles: McCammon Freed After Domestic Dispute

Charles McCammon was arrested Thursday noon on charges of raising a general uproar and beating his wife Wednesday night. He was released Friday morning after he and his wife patched up their troubles.

Charles McCammon

Infant Barrow Dies of Cholera Infantum

The infant son of Reverend J. E. Barrow of North State Street died around 3 a.m. Saturday from cholera infantum. He had suffered illness for some time. The funeral was held at the Barrow home on Sunday.

Barrow J. E. Barrow North State Street

Turner Draws Release From County Jail

John Turner of Farmersburg was released from the county jail Friday morning after serving fourteen days for intoxication.

Turner John Turner Farmersburg

Joe Bell Declared Insane After Inquest

Joe Bell a city carpenter was found insane in an inquest before Squire Calvert on Tuesday. His family, fearing violence, had him taken into custody Monday and he will be sent to Evansville’s southern insane hospital.

Joe Bell Squire Calvert Mr. Bell Southern Insane Hospital Evansville

Lightning strikes hit many county barns and role of rods

A local insurer notes more barns than homes struck by lightning in recent months. He suggests heat in stored hay and grain attracts lightning and discusses lightning rods. Some skepticism remains due to past problems with fake rods and inflated prices, with hints of future premium adjustments for rod equipped buildings.

Sullivan

Pioneer Medicine Maker From Bryansville Dies

William M. Akin native of this county died at his home in Bryansville. He built a fortune in patent medicines with Armstead's Ague Tonic and Mandreath's Pills. The ague tonic sold well as drainage and clearing progressed, reducing malarial illnesses. His company still produces the remedies though demand has waned in twenty years.

William M. Akin Bryansville Armstead Mandreath Akin

Hill Glidden wedding at Glidden home on North Main street

Clarence Hill and Miss Nelle Glidden were married last Wednesday evening at the North Main Street home of the bride's parents Rev Clive McGuire officiated. Only immediate relatives and members of the Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority attended. A reception followed with pink and white decor and Japanese lanterns.

Glidden Hill Vinceones Cetral Union Telephone Company Amos Glidden May, Ind Fred Barrett Indianapolis Cornelia Smith New Smyrna

New Suits and Legal Actions in District Docket

Terrian Oil Company sues Frank F Williams Hal L Williams Harry Alexander Albert E Hazelrigg Clay Ladd Fred F Bays Edgar R Riggs and Ohio Oil Co for injunction. Multiple person suits include rent on account and replevin. Foreclosure and personal injuries cases also listed in the docket.

Terrian Oil Company Frank F. Williams Hal L. Williams Harry Alexander Albert E. Hazelrigg Clay Ladd Fred F. Bays Edgar R. Riggs Ohio Oil Co Julia Colton Lula H. Bratton Laura Rendall May Wortman Jennie Wortman Irene Wortman Elizabeth Shepherd James M. Wortman Bessie Parnell Alber Parnell Mayme Myles Martin Myles Lulu Williamson Wm. H. Williamson Henry J. Cowden Esther V. Cowden John J. Laughley John Letty Enoch Atkinson

For Sale in New Smyrna Advertised Properties

An advertisement lists a house and lot a store a restaurant and a small hotel for sale in New Smyrna Florida. It promises a strong return on investment and provides Box 335 New Smyrna Fla as contact.

New Smyrna Fla

Lost traveling bag reported on Seventh Street Road

A black traveling bag was left between Terre Haute and Dugger on the Seventh Street Road. Return to Vandalia Coal Company's office in Terre Haute Dugger or Li.

Terre Haute Dugger Seventh Street Vandalia Coal Company Eiter

Non-Resident Notice in Sullivan County Court

Notice to Anna B Falconberry in Sullivan Circuit Court in 1913 to answer a complaint by William R Falconberry seeking to set aside a deed and quiet title. The defendant, not a resident of Indiana, must appear by October 20 or default will be entered. filed August 25, 1913.

State of Indiana Sullivan County Sullivan Circuit Court William R. Falconberry Anna B. Falcconberry Buff & Stratton Anna B. Falconberry State of Indiana

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