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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
8
Frank M. Douthitt, a long time salesman turned clothier, marks his sixth anniversary in Sulivan. He notes rapid growth, relocation to a larger South Side storefront three years ago, and a major sale announced in this issue.
Mrs Carrie Gillet and Amos visited sister Mrs Fannie McCarter on Sunday. Pearl Shipman visited Bob Shipman. Claude Longs spent Thanksgiving at John Chambers. Lex Robinson is building a new barn. John Alexander also building a barn. John Burton, a miner at Shirley Hill No. 1, was hurt by falling slate.
Fairbanks and nearby residents report gatherings and travel over Thanksgiving week. Mary Foutz and Clarence Lester attended the Fairbanks entertainment. Luther Arnett of Terre Haute visited relatives. Gillie Christison hauled wheat to Hutsonville for John Osborn. Lora Ridgeway’s health in Arizona worsened. P F Hernz and family joined a Sullivan dinner. T E Night of near Sullivan is visiting. Kyle Ransford and family plan to move to Graysville and Andy Borders will move the same day. Uncle Frank and Aunt Jane Lester dined with Shuck Foutz family.
NEW LEBANON reports a weekend of church services with Presiding Elder Asbury and guests from Graysville Sullivan Shelburn and Mt Carmel. Locals visitors include McNaughton Lisman Stewart Kimberlain Hunt and Laughold as plasterers finish the Woodmen building. The Woodmen hall dedication is scheduled for Wednesday December 19.
New officers of Sullivan chapter No 188 Order of the Eastern Star were elected Monday night with Mrs W E Aydelotte as worthy matron John C Chaney as worthy patron Mrs Anna Sheridan as associate matron Miss Flossie Mills as conductor Miss Capitola Basler as associate conductress Miss Sarah Cain as secretary and Mrs Sue Reed as treasurer Refreshments of fruit and candy followed.
Homer Jackson of near Merom Station was shot in the hand by an accidental shotgun discharge last week. Several pellets passed through his hand.
Will Marlow visits his mother. Turkey dinner at Brunker's hall raises nearly $50 for the Ladies of the Silver Circle Society. Roger Boles and Winnie Rooks wed in Terre Haute with reception. Several locals attend family visits, holidays, and church events. Ed Young seeks treatment after arm injury. Masons confer first degree on Rev. J H Mavity.
Authorities seek Jacob Hays Will Collins and James Vaughn charged with the murder of James Hoole at Jackson Hill on the evening of November sixteenth.
Harless Raley left Thursday for Terre Haute to take a position in Vandalia railroad freight office. Don Corder plans a winter trip to Columbus Ohio to visit relatives. James B Kaufman and associates sold land to an oil syndicate for 125 dollars per acre if oil is found in paying quantities. Elevators run at full blast paying 35 cents per bushel for good dry corn. Arthur Irvine sold his team and farming tools and moved to Oklahoma to farm. Wilbur Coyner and father bought land in southwestern Missouri and plan a residence there. G W Houck and John Sinex sold farms and moved to Arkansas. J H Bogard completed a new residence and moved in. Frank McKinley returned to Oregon after visiting his mother. Misses Louise Mildred Hoskins Minnie Pearson Vernie Nicholas and Joe McNabb attend the present term of the U C college. Mrs Corder hosted a musical and supper for her Ohio guest Miss Cook. Uncle Osborne Pinkston and wife visited William and J H Pinkston at Hymera last week.
Clarence Hail visited Pleasantville on business while Otto Hicks and family from Lyons spent Thanksgiving in the area. M V Hail and wife were in Dugger, J M Cox improved his property with a barn, and James Snedden worked at Shirley Hill No 2 and joined Thanksgiving with his family. The mine operates daily as residents Tom Hail and wife Lex Robertson with family, Chas Moody, James Moody, Roy Figg, Lucy Smith, and Will Roach participated in local activities and church events.
John York Graysville was in Hutsonville for rabbit trade events. Mr and Mrs Evi Hunt from New Lebanon visited Lon Pennington and wife. Charles Bicknell was in Indianapolis last week. Teachers attended the county association meeting. Clarence Whitlock and family visited T K Cushman for Thanksgiving. Tom Turman visited New Lebanon. Several locals attended Mrs Ross Turman’s funeral Saturday.
John Cummings W P Hersh field Jesse McCracklin and Robert Bardsley, Shelburn saloon operators, appealed to the circuit court after county commissioners refused renewal of licenses citing a sufficient remonstrance. They claim the remonstrance lacked the legal number of names.
Thanksgiving and weekend social activity fill the region with family visits and church attendance. Locals Irene Keys and Gertie Plunkett near Trimbie share visits. multiple families entertain relatives from Sullivan and Providence. revival services grow as teachers meet in Robison and protracted meetings are planned in the college chapel.
Thanksgiving social news from Big Springs lists visits and travels of local families including Durham Cushman Medsker and Newlin. The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mabel Turman wife of Ross Turman after five weeks illness, with funeral at Askers Chapel and burial at Center Ridge.
Rev. Bratten filled the regular appointment at Benson Chapel Sunday night. Miss Lara Bunch of Sullivan visited locally. Hazel Murdock stayed with Mrs. Fred Osburn. Dave Harris hosted a party Wednesday night. Ralph Hodge of Sullivan visited Saturday night and Sunday. Harvey and Lillie Hall from near Middletown visited Mr. Murdock Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Drake and son passed through Sunday. W. A. Hughes and family were near Jackson Hill last Thursday. Harvey and Lillie Hall with Wilbur and Hazel Murdock visited Mr. Hughes Sunday. Bessie and Gertie Roberts with Mattie Goodwin visited Edna Knowles Sunday.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Alex Davidson last week. Rev Mr Hogan of the Middletown charge conducts revival services at Douglass Chairs. Dr Pres Billman and Mrs Albert Hazelrigg of Sullivan visited Mrs Dr A J Nellans Monday. Miss Mayme Laurent attends St Josephs seat at Terreene.
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