Burglaries Reported At Two Sullivan Homes
Burglars visited the homes of John W. Hunt and Mrs. Amy Murdock on North State Street Sunday evening, forcing a screen and entering unlocked doors. They took Mrs. Hunt’s void watch and a chain, plus items from Mr. Hunt’s place, and Mrs. Murdock’s gold watch, ring, a small pocketbook with about $5, and other small jewelry. Patrolman Willis investigated but found no leads.
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Amy Murduck
John Hunt
North State Street
John W. Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Lavestieetion
Cadwell Charity Recital Announces Fourth Annual Event
Mrs. R. W. Cadwell announces a fourth annual charity recital by her pupils to be held in the Cadwell recital hall on Friday evening December 18 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds going to charity.
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Cadwell
Faculty Visits Bloomington Schools Friday
City high school faculty traveled to Bloomington on Friday to tour local schools. A prior single visiting day for all teachers has been replaced by the new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
William J. Gawson
Osward Lawson
Diflance
Hamies G. Lawson
Oakdale
Cal
Defianece
Alifornia
Arthur McGuire
French Street
Joy Good
McGuires
North Section
Charles E. Hood
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Lawrence County
Tlood
Susan Glidden
Indianapolis
Liston
South Main Street
Commissioners to name Turman township trustee
County commissioners in session plan to appoint a Turman township trustee to replace the late Harve Woodard. Democrats are favored, with candidates including Joe Sragdon Charley Bicknell and William Jewell a Republican due to retire January 1. Other hopefuls are Hlomer Vrnert and Braxton Walters with backing from various township factions.
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Turman Township
Harve Woodard
William Jewell
Turman
Joe Sragdon
Charley Bicknell
Turmen
Dhe
Win S. Bicknell
As- Sus Sop
Hlomer Vrnert
Braxton Walters
Braxton
Howard Garage Owner Narrowly Escapes Car Turn
Grover Howard proprietor of the Howard garage on South Court street had a miraculous escape Saturday afternoon when he drove M. W. Cozart’s big roadster down a steep grade near Buck creek bridge. The car skidded and overturned twice, yet Howard emerged uninjured despite the top of the vehicle being torn away and the steering gear still gripped in his hand. The machine was badly damaged.
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Howard
Grover Howard
Howard Garage
South Court Street
M. W. Cozart
Buck Creek
W. L. Ford
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Ind Post Office 1914
List of unclaimed letters dated December 9 1914 at Sullivan Indiana Post Office including Hayes Barbera Powell Pearl Runnels Mrs Rebecca and Adams John L Arnold Manuel Brewer Arthur Clark Herman Pirtle F L Reamsnyder Chas Ruply W W Stevens John Wright Roy J. Callers must say advertised and note one cent due on each letter. W E Aydelotte P M.
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Sullivan, Ind
Pioneer Resident Lying At Point Of Death
Christian C. Hunt a 71 year old pioneer of the county lies at death’s door at his daughter Mrs. S. O. Self’s home in this city. Born at New Lebanon he farmed there before moving to town in 1872. He later sold hardware with J. F. Hoke, helped found the Sullivan county Antelope valley colony to Nebraska in 1884, returned in 1892 and lived here since. His wife died years ago and his children include Mrs. Sam Q. Self John Hunt Charles Hunt Rush Hunt Mrs. Annie Cobb.
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Christian C. Hunt
5. O. Self
Mr. Hunt
New Lebanon
Manhoo
J. F. Hoke
Sullivan County
Death of Patrick Conklin at 91 in city home
Patrick Conklin 91 died Wednesday at his son Owen Conklin home in the south part of the city from a complication of diseases. An immigrant from Ireland who came to America in 1848, he lived in Kentucky many years and was a farmer before moving here about two years ago to reside with his son.
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Patrick Conklin
Owen Conklin
Mr. Conklin
Ireland
America
Kentucky
Appointed District Deputy Named for Sullivan County Area
QO H. Hendricks former noble grand of Carlisle lodge I O O F has been appointed district deputy for the district that includes Sullivan county and surrounding area.
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QO. H. Hendricks
Noble Grand
Carlisle Lodge
Sullivan County
Illness of City Resident Christian Hunt
Christian Hunt, a well known and aged resident, is gravely ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. S O Self in this city.
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Christian Hunt
S. O. Self
Otto Krug Celebrates 39 Years in Sullivan Dry Goods
Otto Krug, a prominent Sullivan dry goods dealer, marks his 39th anniversary in business on Friday December 4 1885. He started with Louis Emerson in the same west side public square location, later acquiring Emersons share and operating alone.
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Otto Krug
Krug
Louis K. Emerson
Var. Krug
Emerson
W Krug
Sullivan
Gnpue
Ace
Lonie Moigensky
Brewer & S Burton
Barney Kaltinskys
Sherman
Ed. W. Kelly
Andy McClanahan
Solon Brokaw
America
Hamburg
Germany
Mt. Carmel
Illinois
Ed W. Kelly
Turman Township Joint Institute Closes Three Day Session
Turman township Sunday school institute wrapped a three day session at Graysville's Christian church. E. Watson presided with Rev. Philip Freis county Sunday school superintendent in charge. Speakers included Victori Albertson Rev R H Bruner Morton Hamb and J R Brown. A fine musical program complemented sessions. Farmers Institute met Wednesday with H M Widney and Mrs R A Ogg speaking. A W Hayes county agent directed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman Township
Graysville
Christian Church
E. Watson
Township Association
Philip Freis
Vict
I. T. Albertson
Schoors
Indiana
R. H. Bruner
Carlisle
Morton Hamb
Mevom
J. R. Brown
Sullivan
Turman Township Farmers Institute
J. R. Durham
H. M .Widney
St. Joe
R. A. Ogg
Greencastle
A. W. Hayes
Farmers institute draws large crowd in Fairbanks
The sixth annual farmers institute in Fairbanks township attracted wide attendance. Speakers included H. M. Widney and Mrs. Ogg of Purdue University. County Agent Hayes Sunday school organizer Freis and county farmers association chair S. B. O'Dell also attended.
Gill Township Institute at New Lebanon Draws Attendees
The Gill township institute at New Lebanon Thursday drew a large audience despite setbacks. Women provided a basket dinner and exhibits of butter bread and corn complemented the program. Walter Brewer was chosen chairman and Claire Lisman secretary of the township group. Institutes across townships are showing growing interest and participation.
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Gill Township Institute
New Lebanon
Walter Brewer
Claire Lisman
Fence Posts for Sale in Chestnut Varieties
Car load of chestnut fence posts offered with prices from 19 to 20 cents each by size and corner posts at 60 75 and 1.00. Walter Anderson contact 438 749 E Beech Sullivan. Dec 941.
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Walter Anderson
E. Beech
Sullivan
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
Shelby Potter and Iva Falk of Dugger. Al McDaniel and Iva Rose of Sullivan. Homer Davis of Graysville and Mammie Poe of Sullivan. James H. Griggs of Terre Haute and Nora H. Riggies of Sullivan. Everett C. Shyrock of West Liberty Illinois and Sarah J. Monk of Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Potter
Iva Falk
Dugger
al McDaniel
Iva Rose
Sullivan
Homer Davis
Graysville
Mammie Poe
James H. Griggs
Terre Haute
Nora H. Riggies
Everett C. Shyrock
West Liberty
Ill
Sarah J. Monk
Grayeville
Third Degree Tonight at Sullivan Lodge No 263
Sullivan Lodge 263 F and A M will conduct work in the third degree this evening. The event gathers members for a Masonic ceremony and fraternal proceedings.
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Sullivan Lodge No. 263
Barco Family Returns From Bedford Visit
Mrs. P. A. Barco and her young daughter Alice have returned from a visit with relatives at Bedford.
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P. A. Barco
Alice
Bedford
Judge Harris to join Bedwell in Sullivan law practice
Former Sullivan circuit court judge Q O B Harris will join Charles H Bedwell in a new firm. Harris, who has lived in Sullivan and practiced law locally for years, will begin after December 15 and the office will occupy Bedwell’s current north side square location.
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Formner
Charles H. Bedwell
QO. B. Harris
Sullivan Circuit Court
Bedwell
Harris
Terre Haute
Brazil
Sullivan
Jie
Liquor License Extensions Granted in County Court
The county commissioners in monthly session Monday granted an extension of liquor license to Jas Lyman of Farmersburg and a transfer of location to Ben Elbridge and J F Cramer of Shelburn.
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Jas. Lyman
Farmersburg
Ben Elbridge
J. F. Cramer
Shelburn
Kappa Charity Musical for Municipal Xmas Tree Fund
Tri Kappa Sorority presents a musical at the M E Church next Monday evening to benefit the municipal Christmas tree. Admission is free, with a free will offering collected. Prominent local vocalists and musicians will perform.
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Dec 6 report
Miss Carrie Yeager reports a week of mostly cloudy days in Farmersburg with temperatures from 54 down to 30 degrees. Rainfall totals include 1.2 inches across December 30 and December 4 and 0.13 inches on December 5.
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Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Clarence F Clark Died After Illness In Terre Haute
Clarence F. Clark brother of Charles E. Clark well known barber of this city died at his Terre Haute home Wednesday night after an extended illness with consumption.
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Clarence F. Clark
Charles E. Clark
Terre Haute
Local suits list involves multiple civil actions and a divorce
Lex Robertson by next friend Elizabeth Sligar sues Vandalia Coal Co for personal injuries. Walsh and White sue Isaac for on account. Izzie Zatko sues Vera Kokor for slander. Continental Supply Co. sues Herman Heien Orlie E Sherman Simon F Rumbaugh on account. Nicholas Davis sues Ada Goodman for commitment. John Maskell sues Bessie Maskell for divorce. Charles Patton sues Monon Coal Co for damages. State ex rel Pearl Dodson sues Baittey Spencer for statutory penalty.
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Lex Robertson
Elizabeth Sligar
The
Vandalia Coal Co
Walsh & White
Isaac “‘Ooper
J Izzie Zatko
Vera Kokor
Slan
Continental Supply
Herman Heien
Orlie E. Sherman
Simon F. Rumbaugh
Nicholas Davis
Ada Goodman
John Maskell
Bessie Maskell
Charles Patton
Monon Coal Co
Pearl Dodson
Baittey Spencer
Christmas Tree Program and Local Visits Noted
A Christmas tree and program will be given here. Mrs. Mary Douglas and daughter Inez visited John Douglas on Thursday. Eugene Ransford visited Ed Ransford on Sunday. John R Ringwell came in dry at a depth of 740 feet. John Douglas and wife Maud Ransford and C R Douglas had dinner Sunday at Cheats. Woodsmall's.
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Mary Douglas
Inez
John Douglas
Eugene Ransford
Ed. Ransford
John R. Ringwell
Maud Ransford
C. R. Douglas
Cheats. Woodsmall’s
Reading Fans Outweigh Worn Hours, Montesquieu Quote
A Daily Thought highlights Montesquieu’s view that love of reading turns weary hours into delights, encouraging constant reading as a remedy to fatigue and an uplift during daily life.
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Montesauieu
Local Social Notes and Arrivals Across Sullivan Area
A. W. Hayes and Rev. Philip Freis spent Tuesday night at Warren Watsons. Miss Martha Durham entertained several ladies at dinner. Mrs Kearn Medsker and Emmett Nowlin were in Sullivan. Mrs Hallie Harrison and child spent part of last week with relatives in Sullivan. Eliza Beard visited at her uncle Warrens home. Paula Shores returned to Hutsonville. Frances Eno visiting her son C W Eno. Huckleberry Oil Co moved a drilling rig on Medsker Bros farm. Folks practicing for Christmas entertainment. Rev Philip Freis of Sullivan and Rev B H Bruner of Carlisle attended.
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Hallie Harrison
Sullivan
Eliza Beard
Warren Watson
Paula Shores
Hutsonville
Frances Eno
C. W. Eno
The
Huckleberry Oil Co
Medsker Bros
Philip Freis
B. H. Bruner
Carlisle
Farmers’ Institute
Bro. Freis
Hayes
J. B. Durham
C. &. Watson
Sunday School Association
Prof
Albertson
Indianapolis
John Barleycorn
Bruner
Aaron Graham
John Gambill
Lon Pennington
Jacobs
Christian Church
Virgil Penny
Decatur
Joseph Grimes
Ind
Terre Haute
S.S. Yager
Mae Ransford
Thompson
Providence
Harrison Place
Ed. Alsop
Fern
Georgia Burton
Charles Huff
Granville
Edith Thompson
Community notes from Warren Watson and neighbors
Thursday night at Warren Watson's. visits by Mrs. Mary Medsker and others. Sunday school and farmers' institutes praised. Plans for township fair next year. army draft note. church project updates. local visits and shopping mentioned across Sullivan and Merom areas.
Protracted Mt Moriah Meeting and Local Visits
A protracted meeting continues at Mt Moriah. Albert Bennett and Frank Morford spent Sunday visiting relatives in our community and locality. A large crowd attended Shiloh church on Sunday. Corn husking is noted as the activity of Frank Pirtle who delivered corn through the area Thursday. Bro McBride to preach at Shi Joh on the second Sunday in December with all invited to attend. Martin Pirtle and Henry Miller were in Dugger Saturday.
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Mt. Moriah
Albert Bennett
Frank Morford
Shiloh
Frank Pirtle
Frank Tong
Dugger
Bro
McBride
Shi- Joh
Martin Pirtle
Henry Miller
Palm tree of apples for sale in Bethany and local visits
Bethany T C Woodward offered a car load of apples for sale at Paxton on Thursday and Friday. Emerine Wilson of Chicago visited his father Uriah Wilson and family. John Trimble and Betsy Shake spent Saturday in Sullivan. Homer Carrico left for Florida for the winter. Delta Mounts visited Mrs Nan Padgett of Sullivan. Ed Cox of Jefferson township is in St Anthonys hospital in Terre Haute after throat surgery and recovering well. Sylvester Smiths well is a 1000 foot gusher yielding about 200 barrels of salt water daily. Jacob Adams of Bloomington visited Miss Josie Hildenbrand Saturday. Ed Jones sale drew good prices and the Jones family plan to move to Charleston Illinois.
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Bethany
T. C. Woodward
Paxton
Emerine Wilson
Chicago
Uriah Wilson
John Trimble
Sylvester Smith
Jacob Adams
Bloomington
Josie Hildenbrand
Ed. Jones
Mr. Jones
Charleston
Local Notes from Fairbanks and Indianapolis Visit
John Whitlock returned to Indianapolis after a brief visit home. A daughter was born December 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Drake. Mr. and Mrs. Free Martin visited Sulivan Saturday. John Harrison and family were in Terre Haute Wednesday. Residents attended the farmers institute at Fairbanks Tuesday with addresses by Purdue lecturers Mr Widney and Mrs Ogg followed by a high school literary program.
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R. R
Fairbanks
John Whitlock
Indianapolis
Hosea Drake
Free Martin
Sulivan
John Harrison
Terre Haute
Farmers’ Institute
Widney
Ogg
Purdue
Community gathering praised for farm and Sunday school work
The combination farmers institute and Sunday school convention was a success with county organizer Bro Freis guiding Sunday school efforts. Speakers included Prof. Albertson from Indianapolis and Rev Bruner with "John Barleycorn" receiving timely reception.
Dentists Urge Quick Checkups Before October Rush
In 1944 many seek urgent dental work as October brings the busiest month in Sullivan for ten years. Dr Lendley advises filling small cavities now to prevent larger future pain and cost, promoting his slogan that better work can be done today.
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Sullivan
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