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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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