Real Estate Transfers Listed by Local Agents
Transfers show numerous deeds from Jas R Brown Abstract to Flora Cornes in Farmersburg and other parcels across Cass, Sullivan, Hymera, Fairbanks, Curry, and Dugger. Names include Samuel Draper, Annie Beckett, Margt Lawson, Elisha Dixon, Lucinda Libarger, Walter Bottenfield, Mary Buckhart, John McClanahan, Sarah Stevens, Amos Marshall, Emma Saulman, Martha Railsback, John Bennett, Edmond Boles, Joseph Batey, Melinda Hopewell, Sarah Neal, Minnie Shelburn, and Arthur Holmes with parcels of acres and lots in multiple townships and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Brown
Geo. Heap
Farmersburg
Rush Wells
O. L
Haddon
Vunneee
Samuel H. Draper
Wm. Powell Jr
Annie L. Beckett
Jas. H. Gillman
Hymera
J. Lawson
Martha J. Whitlock
Turman
Mary A. Buckhart
Jno
J. Metcalf
Cass
John T. McClanahan
Marshall B. Smith
Sarah Stevens
Samuel DeBaun
Fairbanks
Samil M. Patton
Rosa Weaver
Hymert
Amos A. Marshall
Lewis Saucerman
Emma Z. Saulman
Joseph Higbee
Martha E
Louisa J. Ring
Curry
John W. Bennett
Julian Powell
Edmond Boles
Oscar R. Rich
Joseph Batey
Robert Batey
Duzzer
Melinda E. Hopewell
Wm. C. Forbes
Sarah E. Neal
John McLinn
Dugger
Minnie Shelburn
Willis Benefield
Arthur A. Holmes
Jas. A. McClanahan
Sullivan
Guardians and estates appointments listed with bonds
Jesse Haddon named guardian of Maggie B Wilbur R Rob ertine E Benefield bond 500 with Thos L Jenkins and James B Latshaw as sureties John J Gravemier guardian of LeRoy Gilkerson bond 300 with Ben Davis Wake Giles as sureties Etta Stark appointed guardian of Clifford B Luzader bond 100 with Albert J Zink Alvin Stark and C D Hunt as sureties George A Exlire appointed administrator of Ellen M Saucerman estate bond 000 with Barnett Saucerman Silver Chaney sureties Samira F Grigsby Malinda J Whitman executors of Je mima Boles estate but letters not yet issued.
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Jesse Haddon
Maggie B. Wilbur R
Robertine E. Benefield
Thos. L. Jenkins
James B. Latshaw
John J. Gravemier
LeRoy Gilkerson
Ben Davis
Wake Giles
Etta Stark
Clifford B. Luzader
Albert J. Zink
Alvin Stark
C. D. Hunt
George A. Exlire
Ellen M. Saucerman
Bond
Barnett Saucerman
Silver Chaney
Samira F. Grigsby
Malinda J. Whitman
Jemima Boles
Foreclosure and Quiet Title Suits Filed by Local Attorneys
W. R. Nesbit files foreclosure for Dr. O. Stoddard against Henry Wampler and others. W. T. Douthitt sues to quiet title for Mary E. St. John against Bright M. Foxworthy and others. James R. Brown sues for A. Robbins against DeWitt Bedwell and others on note. John T. Hays files foreclosure for First National Bank of Taylorville Ills against Henry Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Nesbit
Dr. O. Stoddard
Henry Wampler
W. T. Douthitt
Mary E. St. John
Bright M. Foxworthy
James R. Brown
Robbins
Dewitt Bedwell
John T. Hays
First National Bank of
Taylorville, Ills
Henry Miller
Marriage Licenses Listing for Local Readers
Elliott Bedwell weds Ada McClung Labon Pitser weds Henrietta Montieue David F Harper weds Mionie Hallett James Figg weds Sarah Matthews Willard Ephlen weds Ada Morgan James R Fallowell weds Sarah Zellers Frank Hughes weds Leora Hendricks Charles E Hale weds Vinna Dell Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Bedwell
Ada McClung
Labon Pitser
Henrietta Montieue
David F. Harper
Mionie Hallett
James Figg
Sarah Matthews
Willard Ephlen
Ada Morgan
James R. Fallowell
Sarah Zellers
Frank Hughes
Leora Hendricks
Charles E. Hale
Vinna Dell Draper
Will be Married To-Morrow In Harper Kansas
Miss Sue Moore and her mother Eliza Moore travel to Harper Kansas to live. Miss Moore will wed William Weir a farmer near Harper who formerly lived at Merom. The Union extends congratulations and best wishes for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Moore
Eliza Moore
Harper, Kan
Miss Moore
William Weir
Harper
Weir
Merom
General Lawton Killed in Luzon Action
The War Department confirmed General Lawton was killed near San Mateo Luzon while driving insurgents and engaging the enemy. He was killed instantly at 9 30 yesterday morning a great loss to us and his country Otis Manila December 19.
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Lawton
Washington
War Department
San Mateo
Luzon
Manila
Otis
John Hilton Dead at Thixtun House
John Hilton died Sunday forenoon at 10 o clock at the Thixtun house after a three week illness from typhoid. He came from Paris Illinois last summer to Sullivan to work at Jenkins store and was a skilled butcher. He leaves a wife and one child. His wife and Odd Fellows lodge cared for him. remains sent to Morgantown for interment, his former home.
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John Hilton
W. A. Jenkins
Thixtun House
Mr. Hilton
Sullivan
Paris
Lils
Jenkins
Morgantown
Buggy Shop Burned Near Sullivan After Supper Fire
Bert Welling's shop across the road burned Monday evening destroying the building valuables and unfinished work. Loss estimated at 1500 with 600 insured in Wolfe's agency. Origin unknown likely from anvil sparks or long under way before blaze reached the paint room. The old building once housed Uncle John Willis and stood a mile north of Sullivan on the Terre Haute road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Welling
Wolfe
Bert
John Willis
Sullivan
Terre Haute Road
Sullivan Forms Carrie Harrison Tent No 1 Daughters of Veterans
A new National Alliance Daughters of Veterans tent was instituted last Thursday evening at the Armory under Dr J R Hinkle and Hon Uriah Coulson as mustering officer. Charter members include Mrs Jnc C Chaney Mrs Rand Stiver Miss Nan B Wood Mrs Uriah Coulson Mrs John Hughes and numerous other named ladies.
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Uriah Coulson
John Hughes
Effie Nesbit
Libbie McNabb
Sue Coulson
Minerva Boyd
Florence Parks
Rebecca Eaton
Elsie Bunzle
Ollie Eaton
Nelle Hancnett
Fannie Hughes
Lena
Adda Luzader
Lulu Knotts
Belle Coulson
Cass Township Gravel Road Election May Be Recounted
The Cass Township gravel road vote had errors as Exline road votes were merged on a single return. Officials voided the result and consider a second election, with calls for a recount to correct the ballot tally. No fraud alleged. steps to fix the mistake are deemed lawful.
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Cass Township
Exline
Post Office Extends Saturday Hours For Christmas Mail
The Sullivan post office will stay open Saturday one hour later than usual until 6 p.m. to help customers mail gifts and buy money orders. No registered matter can be sent before day trains Monday. On Christmas Day the office closes 10 30 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. A A Holmes P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Holmes
Box Supper Planned at Red Men's Hall Shelburn
The UNION announces a box supper at the Red Men's hall in Shelburn on the Saturday evening before New Year’s in support of the school library. Attendees are expected to be masked and a prize will be awarded for the best costume.
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Red Men’s Hall
Shelburn
Local residents and visitors share news and events
Dr. Tom Crowder vacationing at home for two weeks. Simon Glidden returns from his brother Ira’s home. Katharine Busler to spend Christmas in Indianapolis. John D. Pogue named gravel road supervisor for Fairbanks township. John Alvord thanks readers for favors. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Glidden host a progressive cinch party for Miss Basier and Simon Glidden with guests including Hinkle, Coteman, Barnard, Beckett, Basier, Burton, Riggs, Crawford, Stratton, and others. Fred Bays wins gentleman’s prize. Barnard receives hand painted plate. Dainty refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Pogue
Fairbanks
John Alvord
Sailor Springs
Ill
John
Merom
Miss McNabb
John Kraus
Graysville
Johnn W. Atkinson
Osawatomie
Kan
Dr. Turman
Marshall
Kils
Turman
Fcre
Fred Hoke
Ira Glidden
Miss Basier
Simon Glidden
Helen Hinkle
Zoe Coteman
Dulu Barnard
Evad Beckett
Kathrine Basier
Pearl Burton
Viola Riggs
Fred Bays
Edgar Riggs
Cox
Rush Crawford
Paul Stratton
Miss Barnard
Revival Pleases Pleasanville as Marco Church Sees Growth
Rev J I Crane from Pleasantville reports a five week revival at Marco on the Pleasantville charge with strong attendance and forty accessions joins the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marco
Pleasantville
Stricken Salesman Suffers Stroke While Traveling
William Wright a 66 year old traveling salesman from Indianapolis suffered a stroke of paralysis yesterday at Dugger. Dr Lowder accompanied him to Switz City on his way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wright
Sa Gsrovery
Indianapolis
Dugger
Lowder
Switz City
Indiana Republicans to Host Informal Love Feast in Indianapolis
Indiana Republicans plan an informal love feast in Indianapolis next week on December 27. The event invites all state Republicans with no prearranged program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Winter Weather Shifts Then Mild Pause Across Region
A recent cold snap and snow improved sleighing on the farms but shallow bottom conditions limited rides. Overall temperatures were not bitter, yielding a pleasant winter spell with light winds and clear skies.
Miss Cora Bess to Wed Troy Porter in Paris District
Miss Cora Bess will marry tonight to Mr. Troy Porter of Paris District. We extend congratulations.
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Cora Bess
Troy Porter
Paris Dis
Soames & Co Promotes Quality Tin Work and Prices
When you heel tin work do not forget that Soames & Co. furnish the best of material and work at the lowest prices.
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Soames & Co
Ruling Affirms Woman May Not Be Surrogate Debtor
Indiana supreme court upholds rule that a married woman cannot become a surety or bind her property for her husband’s debts in the Government Building and Loan Institution v Denny case. The decision confirms foreclosure cancellation against a $1,000 loan mortgage and ties to a prior circuit ruling. In Marion, Judge Paul s quashes the indictment against Howard Hollowell for discharging employees at Harwood and Bailey Iron and Brass Bed company over union involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Government Building and Loan Institution
John L. Denny
Denny
Circuit Court
Fifty Four Years a Mason in Indiana
Dr. Joseph Cotton of Dillsboro Indiana claims status as the senior master Mason in the state. He was initiated into Clarksville Missouri lodge No 17 on May 3 1845 and received the third degree on July 8 1845.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Ind
Joseph Cotton
M. E
Here
Indiana
Masonic Lodge
Clarksville
Gold Exports Reach 1.7 Million to London from New York
Wall Street reports a total of 1.7 million dollars in gold shipments to Europe with three engagements across Belmon t Co. Bar ing Magoun Co. and Kuhn Loeb Co. The gold was set to leave on today’s steamers as foreign rates shift and more orders are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Wall Street
Europe
Belmont & Co
Baring, Magoun & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Vienna Station Mix Up on the Virginia Midland Car
An elderly colored woman born in Georgetown travels toward her niece near Washington on the Virginia Midland. A conductor watches her closely after a Vienna stop she leaves briefly, insisting he called her twice, while she insists her name is Vienna and she heard him call her.
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Georgetown
Washington
Virginia Midland
Vienna
Sah
Auntie
Enah
Chicago
Warning to American Tourists on French Medal Wear
A Paris trial sentences Adelut Fromen two months for wearing the red bow of the Legion of Honor in his coat buttonhole. The piece warns that foreigners wearing such insignia risk jail, noting many tourists imitate locals by buying and wearing these bows.
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Paris
France
Fromen
Adelut
Knights of the
French Legion of Honor
United States
Washington Post
Cassowary Uses Feathers to Trap Fish for Bath and Meal
A traveler reports Australasian cassowaries lack wings and wear hairlike feathers. The bird supposedly wades in water with plumes spread, attracting small fishes that nestle nearby. It then clamps feathers to body and shakes them ashore to capture an easy meal.
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Australasian Islands
Rat on Naval Ship Steers Self Toward Shore
A live rat on a naval vessel escapes a trap and fights a gull that tried to retrieve scraps. The rat kills the gull, then climbs onto the carcass and uses a wing as a sail and the other as a rudder to steer toward shore, though its fate is uncertain as the ship sails away.
Engagement tale shifts from king to prince to clerk chance
The Atchison Globe reports a girl engagement story that starts as an expected royal marriage to a king, then reveals the suitor is a prince, then a salary worker who works Saturday nights, and finally a clerk who also teaches dancing for extra income.
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Atchison Globe
Birthmark in the Eye Seen in Atlanta Family
Jesse Lee of Atlanta bears a clear alphabet pattern in his iris, a trait inherited from his father A. F. Lee. The grandmother reportedly prayed over the Bible before his birth, and the mark is attributed to her constant reading of the letters.
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Jesse Lee
Atlanta
A. F. Lee
Infomercial Cure for Dyspepsia vs Young Wife’s Bread Plan
A Nugget from Nauvoo Rustler notes a husband smiles as his marketed dyspepsia cure clashes with his wife proposing to bake bread to save five cents weekly. The quip highlights frugality versus dubious remedies in small-town life.
The Accident of Butter Origins
The fragment claims Arabs first made butter by carrying milk in skins on camel backs and churning from the steady jogging as they travelled.
Nebraska Colorado Express Trains From St Louis To Denver
The Burlington Route introduces the Nebraska Colorado Express a daily afternoon service from St Louis to Denver with a 2 05 p m departure and 6 20 p m arrival direct via St Joseph. Pintsch lighted equipment vestibuled sleepers and the famous Burlington chair cars offer free seats travelers enjoy a mid journey stop over morning arrivals in St Louis with scenic Pacific Coast routing and weekly California Excursions from St Louis each Wednesday night. Details from ticket agents or L W Wakeley and G P A Rene.
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Burlington
Far West
New Jast
St. Louis
Denver
St. Joseph
Pacific Coast
California
Tourist Car Service to Los Angeles and California
A new Friday night tourist car from the Chicago Union Station to California via Omaha and Salt Lake City includes a courier on board to assist passengers. The service emphasizes family and solo female travelers with courtious care for children. Berth rate for two persons is £6 from Chicago to California. touring folders available from Robert Jones, Traveling Passenger Agent, 12 Carew Building, Cincinnati Ohio.
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Los Angeles
California
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul
Union
Chicago
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Robert ©. Jones
Carew Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Winter Getaway Along Gulf Coast by Louisville and Nashville
Winter in the South invites travelers to the Gulf Coast between Mobile and New Orleans. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers through car service from northern cities and Florida connections. First class accommodations at moderate prices linked with ideal climate and outdoor recreation. Write J H Milliken in Louisville for folders and schedules.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. H. Milliken
Louisville
South bound trains timetable from Terre Haute to Vincennes
Train schedule lists south bound departures from Terre Haute at 1 3 5 7 PM with connections to Farmersburg Shelburn Sullivan Paxton Carlisle and Vincennes. All trains run daily except Nos 1 and 2, which omit service on Sundays.
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Vincennes
Carlisle
Lock
Paxton
Sullivan
Shelburn
Terre Haut
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DH McLean
J.H. McLean
Joe K. Smock
Bert Welling & Co
the Post Office
Tom Crowder
Ira
LNION
Katharine Busler
J. i) Crane
Nebraska Colorado Express
L. W. Wakeley
F. M. Rene
Trav
Nashville Railroad
Reute
C. P. Atmore
G. P. As
Southern California
Reed
T. H
Vandalia Line
Terkker Haucta
Peoria Division
Peoria
Decatus
Sun
Indianapolicz
Harmony
NOS
South Ben
Nord
C. M. Wheeler
Terre Haute
E. A. Ford
Vincennes, Ind
Tollows
T. Louis
Scort. Trav
QO. P. McCarty
Mississippi River
Hunter's
Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississipp
Alabama
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Michigan
Sullivan County
White Corner Southside
Sullivan, Indiana
J. RK. Brown
THE
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Boston
F. P. Jeffries
G. P
T. A
H.R. Griswoup
T. A. Evansville
W. W. Castro
H.R
Chichester
Genuinaire Pineal
Cercus Cubettre Tions
Sar Incone
Rotary Mail
Iteeroplate
All Druggista
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philada
Pas
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