Dinner for Pvt Roscoe O'Neal Homecoming Near Shelburn
A homecoming dinner was held August 24 at the ONeal home three miles west of Shelburn for Pvt Roscoe ONeal returning from overseas. More than two hundred attended a long display of a loaded 5 foot long stil e as the event honored his service. Relatives from Detroit Danville Terre Haute and Sullivan area joined the well wishers. ONeal's wartime path included Kell y Field Camp Merritt Bordeaux Bayonville Coblenz and the Rhine before returning to the U S in June 1919. He was discharged August 11 and is a grandson of Civil War veteran Joseph ONeal. A hearty welcome home was extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe O'Neal
Shelburn
W. M. O'Neal
Joseph O'Neall
Detroit
Elizabeth Booth
Danville
Terre Haute
O'Neal
Sullivan
Kelley Field
Kell
Camp Merritt
Bordeaux
462
First Air Department
Columbia la Bell
Ouch &T
Bayon
Bethlanville
Argone- Meuse Fores
Germany
Rhine
Coblenz
Tueft
Multiple Divorces Filed in Circuit Court Actions
Records show suits for divorce infidelity custody and alimony. Plaintiffs include Minnie Couchman Ruth Lindsey Geneva Lamb and James Sims.
Five Foutz Brothers Reunite After World War Service
Mrs. Lib Foutz of Paxton hosts a family reunion with five sons who served in the army during World War I. Walter B. Foutz was wounded in the Argonne and gas exposure, Fred Foust served in the medical corps, Bertie Foutz in the engineer corps, and Alonzo Foutz was honorably discharged for physical disability after a month at Camp Sherman. The Rev Simon J. Foutz, a former minister in Eugene Oregon, joined them this summer for the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lib Foutz
Paxton
Simon J. Foutz
Eugene
Ore
Walter B. Foutz
Argonne Forest
France
West Baden
Fred Foust
Bertie Foutz
Alonzo Foutz
Army
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Sam
Court Awards Father Custody Of Seven Year Old Daughter
Judge W H Bridwell granted custody to Earl Wagner on a habeas corpus case following his divorce from Mrs Wagner in Benton County Missouri. Wagner had kept the child since March while Mrs Wagner, visiting her parents in Sullivan, sought the child. The suit accused neglect and infidelity, with Wagner denying responsibility for the past due care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wagner
W. H. Bridwell
Chambers
Wagner
Circuit
Mine motorman Henry Graham killed in wreck at Vandalia No. 10
Henry Graham of Dugger, a motorman at Vandalia Mine No. 10, died at county hospital after injuries from a late Wednesday night incident. Survived by a widow and three children. He was pulled into a motor during a flying switch of thirty loaded cars. left leg mangled and internal injuries. Leg amputated Thursday morning with Dr. J. R. Maple in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Graham
Dugger
Vandalia
Graham
J. BR. Maple
Farm For Sale Near Scott City In Fairbanks Township
Farm for sale one of Fair banks township's best stock farms 150 acres on main road west of Scott City 1 4 mile. Farm in splendid condition coal and oil not optioned will sell as whole or separately. Ree H J Hamilton. BR R A Shelburn. Shelburn phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salie
Fairbanks
Scott City
H. J. Hamilton
BR. R.A. Shelburn
Shelburn
Wanted at Once Teams for Concrete Road Work
Teans are wanted to work on a concrete road just south of Sullivan. Merr and Alurphy advertise the labor needed for immediate start and completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teans
Sullivan
Merr & Alurphy
Automobile top and side curtain repairs at Jiné Dandy Harness
Repair service offered for auto tops and side curtains at the Jiné Dandy Harness shop located on the north side at Kirkahm's old stand. Prompt service urged before fall rains and cold wind. Owner listed as John A. Mattix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiné Dandy
North Side
Kirkahm
John A. Mattix
Elm Park School Addition Bid Notice Sullivan Indiana
Notice from Sullivan Indiana Board of School Trustees inviting bids for erection and completion of a one story brick addition to Elm Park School plans by architect Floyd Nicolau s Sullivan Indiana details and bid deadline September 12 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Trustees
Sullivan
Indiana
Elm Park
Flod. Nicholaus
Board of Trustees
JR. Brown
Helen Mahgley
Cirowoteri
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Court
State of Indiana Sullivan county notices a divorce action in Sullivan Circuit Court. Carl E Clark sues Ethel Clark in cause No 18256. defendant named as nonresident. If Ethel does not appear by October 24 1919, the complaint for divorce will be heard in her absence. Clerk David Giles certifies the filing August 25 1919. Walter E Wood attorney for plaintiff. First insertion August 27 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Carl LE. Clark
Ethel Clark
Walter E. Wood
State of
David Giles
Sullivan
Circuit Court
Walter FL Wood
Minnie Couchman
Ausuat
Walter F. Wood
David, Giles
Waller FL Woon
Notice to Non Residents in Sullivan Circuit Court
Notice announces the September term 1979 filing of a quiet title suit in Sullivan County Indiana by claimant Schroeder and Price against many defendants. It lists numerous heirs and widows with interest in property and requires appearance by October 26, 1919, else default. The notice also records James Huff as administrator of Jasper N. Huff estate with a final account hearing set for October 12, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit
Charles A. Mattoon
Binal Sepprlewend
James Huff
Jasper N
Sullivan Circuit Court
Report Approval Sought for Aufpe Administrator
A show cause statement requests approval of a report by James W. Aufpe as Administrator with Arthur F. DeBaun, Attorney. First insertion Aug 20, 19Lo, 38t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Aufpe
Arthur FL Debaun
Notice of Letting for County Supplies
Notice from the Sullivan county Indiana Board of Commissioners announces sealed bids for county supplies for the ensuing quarter. Bids due by 1 o'clock on Monday September 1st 1919. Bids filed in the auditor's office. Signed by John Scott John Walters and W H Poston. First insertion August 18 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
John Scott
John Walters
W. OH. Poston
Rescue Truck Demonstrates Mine Safety Lessons Across Towns
Mine Rescue Truck No. 5 from Vincennes with William Forbes led first aid and mine rescue instruction at Sullivan Vandalia Mine No. 10 and other towns. The unit visited Dugger Pimento Terre Haute Coal Bluffs and Bicknell last week as Forbes teaches teams ahead of the September 2 district meet in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
William Forbes
Sullivan
Vandalia
Forbes
Dugger
Pimento
Terre Haute
Coal Bluffs
Bicknell
Sinclair Sells 174 Acre Farm to Indiana Buyer
James M. Sinclair sold his 174 acre farm located 134 miles south of the city to W. A. Hunt of Williamsport Indiana for 24000 dollars. Hunt plans to move here and build a handsome new home on the place. Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright of Clinton visited relatives here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Sinclair
W. A. Hunt
Williamsport
Ind
Hunt
Clarence Wright
Clinton
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LaForge
James LaForge
Linton Summit Coal Co
Leo Bramble
Vigo Mining Co
Gaiy L. Clark
John Martin
Milton Patton
Arthur Hopewell
Luther Patton
Nile N. Couchman
Mildred Ruth
Ruth O. Lindsey
William Lindsey
Minnie Sims
James W. Sims
Geneva Lamb
William Lamb
Lamb
Geneva Thompson
Mart’ Harry Smith
Quin Martin
Robinson
Dell Martin
Charles M. Eaton
Tynatt Hoffmate
Mowet
Eliza Ann Wilson
Ted
George Stantard
Lurile
May Burton
George Burton
Mof Nixon
D. S. Clines
George Hubble
Mervin Cooper
Mabel A. Tater
Clifford J. Tater
Edward Turman
William Riggs
Isaac N. Botts
Prienk McCombs
John A. Linkenhaker
Pamages
Mary Alice Boles
Charles E. Boles
Jonathan W. Harvey
Estate of Sampel Keene
Henry Graham of
County Hospital
Index Nation Co
Anderson Steam Vulcanizer Co
North
Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis
Anderson Vulcanizer
Capitol Ave
Inquire Lumber Yard
Merom
John A. Mattin
P. A. Barco
Brigcs Building
Terre Haute Daily Star
The
Sullivan Union
Wirthmor
America
Cwirthmer
Springer-Gouchenour Co
Tgnatz Eorpeman
Schroeder & Price Attorneys
Tynatt Hoffman
Leniatz Hoffman
Ignatsz Hoffman
Hoffman
Ignatz Hoffman
John Frephen Borg
Oer Devi- Sevus
Serg
John Stephen Serg
Lourinda Payton
Lourinda Tiurton
Payton
Lecens
Laurinda Payton
Patrick Hyde
Judy Hyde
Patrick Burgade
Sebourn M. Reed
Sebourn
M. Reed
Reed
Milbourn KK. Reed
Milbourn
K. Reed
Millbourn
Milburn M. Reed
Leonard H.S. Orr
Leonard H. S. Orr
Orr
Ron Far Eet Marrs
Chee Uy Laake
Uae
Tsaae Conner
William S. Robertson
Robertson
William Ss. Robertson
Isaac Conner
Isagae Conners
Isauade Conner
Isaace GG. Williams
Mareraret L. Williams
Isacnes
Willkens
Sancti
Williams
Margaret I. Williams
Tata
David Gilles
Merk Sullivan Circuit Court
Chroeder & Price
Maintilf
Couney
Piravary
Sinclair Sells Farm
Fidelity Loan CO
East Side Square
Suliavan
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