Personal notes from Thanksgiving visits and births
Miss Mildred Nesbit of Indiana University spent Thanksgiving with her family. Fred Lowdermilk of Wabash College visited his parents. Miss Goldie Moore of Melhott Indiana studied at Indiana University and stayed with Miss Beulah Menett. Emil McCoy, Indiana University student, visited his parents. Kathryn Kirkham and daughter visited in Indianapolis. Irma Cunningham and Irene Finn of Mattoon spent Thanksgiving with Esther Toole. A son born last week to Mr and Mrs W J Terrell of Elnora, formerly Betsie Taylor. Mrs Alvina Whitman will spend the winter in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lowdermilk
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Abs
Joe R. Lowdermilk
Goldie Moore
Melhott, Ind
Indiana University
Beulah- Menett
Emil MceCoy
Diana University
Mrs. B. F. McCoy
Kathryn Kirkham
Kathryn
Dave Nicoson
Indianapolis
Irma Cunningham
Irene Fiinn
Mattoon
Ills
Esther Toole
W. JD. Terrell
Elnora
Terrell
Bessie Taylor
Alvina Whitman
Thanksgiving Week Social Notes From Sullivan
Miss Elise Krug of I U spent Thanksgiving with parents Mr and Mrs Otto Krug. Mrs Neville Crowder of Indianapolis visited her father Major William Crawford. Dinner hosted for John G Barnett and families, Samuel G Mahan and families, Clifford Mahan and families and Mrs Mary Crawford of Jackson township. Rev Elias G Denney of Farmersburg attended Sullivan business. Marriage announced for Pearl Beasley and Williard Rheintjes at Sulphur Springs Texas. Clyde Alkire and William Saucer man returned from Black River hunting trip in Missouri. Mr and Mrs T K Hoover and mother visited Chicago with Helen Helms. John Keen of Jackson township in city on business en route to Clay county Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise Krug
I. U
Otto Krug
Neville Crowder
Indianapolis
William T. Crawford
John C. Chaney
John G. Barnett
Samuel G. Mahan
Clifford Mahan
Mary Crawford
Jackson Township
Elias G. Denney
Farmersburg
Sullivan
Denney
Crawford County
Indiana
Salt Lake City
Charles Kirkham
Attica
Kirkham
Williard Rheintjes
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Clyde Alkire
William Saucerman
Black River
Missouri
Hill
William Woodard
Poplar Bluff
T. K. Hoover
Chicago
Helen Helms
Carlisle
University of Chicago
John Keen
Clay County
Kentucky
Excursion to Florida via Indianapolis and cities listed
People are invited to join an excursion to Florida on December 16 traveling through Indianapolis Cincinnati Atlanta Jacksonville and Southern Florida. For full information write Jack Eliott 336 Lemke Building Indianapolis or call Main 266.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Jack Eliott
Lemke
Multiple Divorces and Foreclosure Actions Reported
The docket lists new suits including divorces for Robert Orme Nellie Orme Nora Duckworth and Elizabeth Turnbull. Foreclosure of mortgage and vendors lien against James A Lisman Augustus C Davis and others. Quiet title action by Emma Brown against Harrison Smith. Carlisle town suit to abate nuisance. Austin Sinclair seeks money recovery against William C Jamison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Sutts
Robert Orme
Nellie Orme
Maggie Hedley
Mark Hedley
James A. Lisman
Augustus C. Davis
Charles Brown
Emma Brown
Harrison Smith
Nora Duckworth
John Duckworth
Town of
Marriage Licenses Passed in Indiana Towns
Elza Shanks of Carlisle weds Madge E. Sinclair of Sullivan John Piranio tied to Mary E. Deakins R R 8 City Robert I F Alumbaugh Cass weds Lillie E Pickett Dagger Melford Morris Carlisle couples with Celia A Meek Russell Stoner Farmersburg and Harvey W Patton Hymera wed Mary I Julian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Shanks
Carlisle
Madge E. Sinclair
Sullivan
John Piranio
Mary E. Deakins
R. R
City
Robert IF. Alumbaugh
Cass
Lillie E. Pickett
Dagger
Melford Morris
Celia A. Meek
Russell Stoner
Lena O. Forbes
Farmersburg
Harvey W. Patton
Mary I. Julian
Hymera
Fairbanks Edges Farmersburg In Tight Hall Showdown
In Pound's hall Fairbanks H S beat Farmersburg 20 to 16 in a fast well played contest. Key all around team effort from Fairbanks and the two teams split their series with a deciding game set for Middletown in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Fairpanks H
Pound’s Hall
Middletown
Fairbanks H
H.S
Wilson Czar remark sparks Chicago dinner clash
At the Illinois St. Andrew Society dinner in Chicago on November 30, Speaker Cannon called Woodrow Wilson a Czar figure and said if his ideals and methods fail to deliver prosperity, voters can reverse the engine in 1916, noting the President remains their leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Chicago
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Uncle Joe
Cannon
Illinois St. Andrew Society
O B Badger Spends Thanksgiving With Parents
O B Badger manual training instructor in Columbus Indiana spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs O P Badger near Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Badger
Columbus
Ind
Graysville
Andrew Mickey Dies After Dredge Boat Accident
Andrew Mickey 28 was fatally injured Friday near Palestine Illinois when caught in machinery on a dredge boat. His wife witnessed the accident. He died early Saturday in Palestine. The remains were sent home for funeral services at his parents’ residence conducted by Rev P C Lisman. Interment was in Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by wife and his parents one brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mickey
L. R. Mickey
Palestine
Ill
Mickey
P. C. Lisman
M. E. Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Merom Case Decided in Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a Sullivan circuit court ruling in the Berry v. Hubbell case. It held that a deed to Ida M. Hubbell, wife of George M. Hubbell, conveying property free of creditors was not fraudulent against creditors after a mechanic's lien foreclosure and sheriff sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEROM
Supreme Court
Sullivan Circuit Court
Matt H. Berry
George M. Bubbell
Alien Newlin
Hatsonville
Ill
Newlin
Ida M. Hubbell
Berry
George Hubbell
George M. Hubbell
Miller attends county meeting as new commissioner elect
Jake Miller, who will become county commissioner after January first, attended Monday's county board meeting and began his first lesson in the public speaking routine described as aloud in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Miller
Usrey Flees Dogs While Campaigning for Auditor
A Democrat candidate on W. Carl Usrey fled from aggressive dogs at a house while soliciting votes. The resident asked what he was running for, and Usrey replied he sought the auditor position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carl Usrey
Usrey
Fairbanks Trustee Weighs Run for County Auditor
J. Web Chowning, present Fairbanks township trustee, contemplates entering the race for county auditor. He previously sought the county recorder nomination but did not win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Web Chowning
Fairbanks Township
Chowning
Gill township seeks candidate for trustee role
The democrats of Gill township look for a man to run for township trustee. Claude Lisman of New Lebanon has been mentioned in connection with the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Township
Claude Lisman
New Lebanon
City seeks justice of the peace successor to Calvert
Cale Lester seeks appointment as justice of the peace to replace Robert Calvert who will become mayor in January. Commissioners will appoint his successor on January 5 along with the county superintendent of roads. About fifty applicants are said to be vying for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cale Lester
Justice of the Peace
Robert Calvert
Roy Drennon Lets Card Printed for Recorder Candidacy
Roy Drennon of Jackson township becomes the first candidate to appear with printed campaign cards for the recorder race. His card signals a formal entry in the county contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Drennon
Jackson Township
Mr and Mrs Sloop Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H O Sloop of Haddon township east of Paxton were surprised by about forty friends who gathered Tuesday of last week to celebrate their 40th anniversary. A fine dinner was served and the day was enjoyed. the couple received several nice presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Sloop
Haddon Township
Paxton
Sloop
Weather report for Farmersburg week ending Nov 30
Miss Carrie Yeager Co operative weather observer for the county reports a week of mixed days from Nov 24 to 30 with highs from 47 to 60 degrees and lows from 26 to 60. Rainfall totals include .49 inches on the 26th .56 on the 28th .49 on the 29th and .52 on the 30th. Day types ranged from partly cloudy to cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-operative Weather Observer
Marriage of Ernest Spencer and Glenn Wallace at Pleasantville
Ernest Spencer and Miss Glenn Wallace were married near Pleasantville on Wednesday and will reside there where Spencer is employed. The report notes community events including a supper at Long's Chapel for church benevolence and local improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falnswouth
Ernest Spencer
Pleasantville
Glenn Wallace
Spencer
Andy Alsman
Line Smith
Sullivan
Ethel Kenady
Long’s Chapel
Thanksgiving Week Visits Across Indiana Towns
Dr Brown visited Sullivan last Thursday. P H Blue of Indianapolis was at Merom Station last week. Students attended football at Robinson. Mrs Mabel Coyner visited Emerson Burroughs. Miss Nettie Hubble spent Thanksgiving at home. Miss Mabel Shaw went to Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Elias Root of Ohio and Mr and Mrs Price of Hutsonville visited Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Marcus Root. Laura Smith spent Sunday with the Misses Wilson. Margaret Hubble visited her uncle near Sullivan. Constance Watson was in Indianapolis. Elmer Pinkston and family visited Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
Sullivan
P. H. Blue
Indianapolis
Merom Station
Robinson
Mabel Coyner
Emerson Burroughs
Nettie Hubble
Mabel Shaw
Elias Root
Ohio
Price
Hutsonville
Marcus Root
Laura Smith
Misses Wilson
Margaret Hubble
Constance Watson
Elmer Pinkston
Sparks
Kennedy Appointed Justice of the Peace in Hamilton Township
County commissioners appoint Earl Kennedy as justice of the peace for Hamilton township to succeed Robert Calvert. Kennedy is the son of Dr. T. W. Kennedy and a pension examining board member. Several defeated Democrats must now vote the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Earl Kennedy
Hamilton Township
Robert Calvert
T. W. Kennedy
Pension Examining Board
Liquor License Renewals and Transfer Granted in County Session
County commissioners approved a renewal for George Truitt of Farmersburg and allowed relocating his saloon. William Britton of Hymera also received renewal, and John Bockman’s license in Hymera was transferred to Tilghman H. Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Truitt
Farmersburg
William Britton
Hymera
John §. Bockman
Tilghman H
District evangelist named for Sullivan Knox counties
Rev. Clive McGuire has resigned as pastor of the local Baptist church and has been appointed pastor at large or evangelist by the Union Baptist Association. His duties cover Sullivan and Knox counties where church membership is small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive McGuire
Baptist Church
Union Baptist Association
Sullivan
Knox Counties
Divorce Suitant Arrested on Wife Desertion Charge
Robert Orme, who filed for divorce from Nellie Orme, was arrested Monday in Shelburn on a wife desertion charge. He posted bonds to appear in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Orme
Nellie Orme
Shelburn
Orme
Masonic Lodge Plans Degree Ceremonies This Week
Sullivan Masonic lodge confers the second degree tonight. Royal Arch chapter elects officers tomorrow night. Friday night the lodge grants the first degree and Saturday night the Commandery confers the Order of the Red Cross on two candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Sullivan Commandery
K. 7
Sullivan Masonic Lodge
Royal Arch
Lodge
Commandery
Order of the Red Cross
Local notes and visits from area families
Mrs. James Durham returned from Oxford. Emerson Watson family visited Hutsonville Thursday. Oil well on A G Cushman farm by Smith Co down over 500 feet. G W Nowlin and son Emmett in Merom Saturday. Mrs. W H Pound back from Greencastle. A G Cushman in Merom Station Saturday. Mrs. Mahan and sons with mother at Will Watson's for Thanksgiving. Dr. D A Long president of U C College to preach at Big Springs next Sunday at 11 o'clock. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Durham
Oxford
O. Emerson Watson
Hutsonville
A. G. Cushman
Smith Company
D. A. Long
U. C. College
Big Springs
Pleasantville Hears Protracted Meeting and Revival
In Pleasantville Rev W E Watkins of the M E church holds a protracted meeting at Marco while Rev J J Weeks a Baptist minister conducts a revival here. Prof Hannah, high school superintendent, spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Francisco Indiana. Ruth Jordan, high school assistant, visited Danville Indiana. Corbin and Wellington moved their stock to the K of P building. Ernest Spencer and Miss Glenn Wallace were married November 26 and will begin housekeeping soon. Mrs Brooks of Vincennes visits Mr and Mrs Frank Hunley. she is Hunley’s niece.
Gift and social visits noted in local column
Ray Booker received a valuable gift Thursday. Elva Bedwell, Ray, what did all that shooting and ringing of bells mean last Saturday night. Joe Wallace of Farnsworth spent several days last week with old friends here. John Reel, formerly of Pleasantville and now of Linton, spent Thanksgiving holidays with his best girl here returning to Linton Sunday. Mrs Ella Dunbar of Linton came Friday to visit her daughter Mrs Ray Newkirk. Mrs Amanda McClung wife of Thomas McClung spent last week with friends and relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Booker
Elva Bedwell
Ray
Joe Wallace
Farnsworth
John Reel
Pleasantville
Linton
Ella Dunbar
Ray Newkirk
Amanda McClung
Thomas McClung
Thanksgiving Day Visits and Nearby Moves in Local Notes
Mrs. J H Stark of Little Rock and her daughter Mrs Louis Senfert of Pierce City Mo ended a four week visit. Wm Holtsclaw and family moved to Dugger. lsance Scott and family from near Sunflower moved into the vacated property. John Lorien and family of Atlas spent Thanksgiving at Wrank Deneves. Uncle George Miller of Farmersburg returned home. Bert Miller August Deneve Frank Leveque and Misser Velva Lewellyn Lola Keetor and Gertie Iva Miller visited in Sullivan Thanksgiving. Homer and James Steele visiting Hezzie Gambill after being called from Colorado to their grandmother's funeral. William Holtsclaw of Dugger spent Saturday evening with Luella Gambill. Albert Gambill and family had late Thanksgiving dinner with Edo Lewellyn and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stark
Little Rock
Ark
Louis Senfert
Pierce City
Wm. Holtsclaw
Dugger
Christmas Plans Flourish as Graysville Sees Holiday Cheer
Graysville residents note the Christmas season nears with Sunday school preparations and church gatherings. Thanksgiving visitors include Thos H Moore and Geo Hains families from Sullivan. Various locals report visits, sick lists, and a weather setback to oil drilling. Rev. Thompson wraps up Providence meeting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Baker and Pastry Cook
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
Mildred Nesbit
Julius Harry Shoe Co
A. A. Waterman
DR. Lindley
Interurban
Litttle
Ciidren
E. A. Billman
Stanford Water and Ice Company
Stanford
Stanford Water & Ice Company
Common Council OF
City OF
T. ED. Hoover
J. S. Schroeder
ITY
Hirst Insertion
Stringtown
Santa Claus
T. K. Cushman
E. J. Yager
Paul Cushman
Rev. Thompson
Providence
Geo. Hains
Thos. H. Moore
The
Christian Church
Gladys
Lulu Pennington
C.H. Burke
W. A. Shields
C. P. Badger
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