Christmas Programs light up Graysville crowds
Kingsley Memorial Christmas program drew a record crowd while schools closed for vacation. A Christmas tree planned at M. F. church and another at Union. Harold Phillips home for vacation reports satisfaction with work and plans to return after holidays. Roads blamed for poor conditions and unharvested corn likely to stay in fields. Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Fords reformed with John Green president and Harold Setzer secretary. Revival meetings planned for Sunday December 30 with community urged to participate.
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Kingsley Memorial
M. F
Union
Harold Phillips
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To
Fords
John Green
Harold Setzer
Dave Burton
Passion Players In New York Glitz Stir Humble Oberammergau
Passions players abroad react to New Yorks glitter and luxury with awe and unease. The article notes their simple, humble faith contrasts with modern excess while suggesting the visit awakens new thoughts in both groups, benefitting many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passion Players
New Yorks
New York
Oberammergau
Native home-folks teach strings and band instruments
Russell A. Boles of Sullivan offers instruction on string and band instruments promising value for money. He emphasizes teaching as quick and correct. Residence at 301 N State Street with phone 609 Y and P O Box 231.
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Russell A. Boles
Sullivan
State Street
Final Settlement Notice in Sullivan County Court
Henry Miller executor of William Miller's estate files final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Friday January 11 1924 on the 41st judicial day of the November term 1923. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
William Miller
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
New Suits Include Divorces and Guardianship Actions
Cases listed include Onie Hermeling versus Charles Hermeling for divorce and alimony, guardianship of Luella Alsop with Elizabeth Alsop as guardian, petition to sell real estate, Erastus H. Price against Lester Smith on note, Traders' National Bank against Floyd Edwards on note, Traders' National Bank against Oscar W. Myers on note, and Edward Sinclair against Star City Coal Mining Corp for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onie Hermeling
Charles Hermeling
Luella Alsop
Ambrose Ed Alsop
Elizabeth Alsop
Guardian
Erastus H. Price
Lester Smith
Traders’ National Bank
Floyd Edwards
Oscar W. Myers
Edward Sinclair
Star City Coal Mining Corp
T. H. Star and Union One Year Subscription Offer
The notice announces a one year subscription at four dollars for T. H. Star and Union. It highlights a renewal or new subscription option with the stated price and period.
Watson plan to use German accrued interest for German relief
Senator James E. Watson proposed using $27,009,812.14 in accrued interest from German-owned property held by the alien property custodian to buy wheat and fats from American farmers for delivery to Germany. The plan aims to relieve hunger in Germany without cost to the U.S. taxpayer while supporting domestic wheat prices.
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Washington
Jas. E. Watson
Congress
Germany
Watson
Treasury
Russia
Herbert Hoover
America
Col. Miller
Senate
Sullivan Girl Weds Steubenville Ohio Man
Sullivan girl Miss Glenn Leach became Mrs Austin J Besancon on Friday in Steubenville Ohio. Besancon is superintendent of Millersburg schools. The bride taught Domestic Science and Art in Wellsburg West Virginia for five years. They will visit Mrs Leach in Sullivan after visiting Millersburg.
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Esam R. Leach
Besancon
Thirty Day Vacation Granted for U S Arsenal Employees
In April 1916 Congress approved a 30 day paid vacation for every employee of U S government arsenals who had served 12 consecutive months. This policy set the standard vacation for all government workers.
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Congress
United States
Court House Cupola Observations Reflect Local Zeitgeist
A string of satirical notes and local curiosities from a holiday to New Year themes. The column mentions figures like Ford Coolidge Bryan Johnson and Taft, jokes about Miss Walk and marriage, a proposed tomb exhibit, and plans for a pillow factory in Graysville.
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King Tut
Court House Park
Letters Remaining Unclaimed in Sullivan Post Office
A list dated December 26, 1923 shows unclaimed letters for Sullivan Indiana residents and businesses. Ladies list includes Sarah I Collins and Mrs Ema McClanahan. Gents list includes R P Blystone, Mr Jim Doris, Mr William Frye, Mr Chester Simpson, Stephen Taylor and Asbury's Grocery. If not claimed within two weeks, items go to the Dead Letter Office. Advertised. date adverted.
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Sullivan, Ind
Collins
Sarah I. McClanahan
Ema
Asbury’s Grocery
Blystone
R. P. Doris
Jim. Frye
William. Simpson
Chester
Taylor
Stephen
R. P. White
P. M
Local families enjoy Christmas gatherings and travels
Mr and Mrs Arnold F Getty host relatives in St Louis. Judge and Mrs O B Harris spend holidays in Gary with sons Myron and Phillip and daughter Mrs R B Phillips. Miss Edith Strawn of Indianapolis visits with her parents. Multiple listings of Christmas dinners, visits, and travel among regional families including the Bradburys, Ridgeways, Burkholders, Blands, Loudermilks, and Pleasant family groups. Local moves include Earle Eldridge resigning as assistant cashier to become C and E I railroad cashier.
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Arnold F. Getty
St. Louis
A. M. Getty
O. B. Harris
Gary
Myron and
Phillip Harris
R. B. Phillips
Edith Strawn
Indianapolis
Wilmer Strawn
John L. Thompson
McLean Sanitarium
Reece
Baltimore
Bradbury
Bessie Ridge
Chicago
James Ridge
Effingham, Ill
A. W. Morris
Pearl Ridge
Clyde J. Burkholder
Margaret Fern
Indianaapolis
I.J. Burkholder
Hud Bland
Helen
Hester
Rose
W. M. Bland
Ernest Lloyd
Fred Loudermilk
Youngstown
Ohio
Joe R. Loudermilk
Nelle Hanchette
Tobey Atcheson
Danville
Jewell
George Remmel
Evansville
E. F. Walker
Perry Walker
Pasadena
California
Earle Eldridge
Sullivan State Bank
C. & E .I. Railroad Company
Jesse Bicknell
E. E. Pleasant
Wailuku
Hawaii
A. E. Pleasant
Beebee
Ark
J. L. Pleasant
B. E. Leach
St. Elmo
Fred Boyer
Ohio Boulevard
Merom
Ind
E. MM. Pleasant
Gault Pleasant
Pleasant
T. H. Tribune
T. E. Johnson
Los Angeles
Pearl Carrol
Kitty Barnes
Clara Pittman
Coronado
May Scott
Carrol
Miss Barnes
S. J. Conrad
Rey
Noldsburg
Cora Wernert
Columbus
Conrad
W. W. Bailey
Paxton
Wernert
Homer Davis
Hymera
Cora Bedwell
This
County
W. N. Thompson
Edson Murray
Nashville
Miss Kirkham
Winona Baree
Birmingham
Ala
Merrill Steele
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Are Visiting Mrs. Steele’s Parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Neff
Ward Hawkins
Princeton University
Mrs
Rabbits Declared Pests Threaten Australia Economy
The rabbit pest inflicts heavy losses across Australia, with annual income from rabbit skins reaching about 800,000 pounds. Despite controls, populations rise by the tens of thousands yearly, underscoring ongoing agricultural and environmental damage.
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Austraia
Sydney
Oil spreader aids ships in stormy seas during rescue
A southern inventor devises a spray oil spreader that forms an umbrella like barrier around vessels to calm breakers and protect passengers during disasters. The device deploys from deck, from lifeboats, or from small craft and uses floating canvas enclosures to shield crews.
Scientists Grow Food and Cloth From Swamp Weed
Researchers report success in using the weed that thrives in swamps to produce both edible starch and sugar as well as textile fibers. The work indicates a versatile crop with potential for feeding populations and supplying fabrics.
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Peerless Tire & Battery
Graysville
Boswell Auto Sales
Ford—Fordson
Carlisle, Ind
Boswell
General Insurance, Real Estate and Loans
A. W. Youngblood
Letty & Ax
North Side Square
T. H. Star and Union
Sciatica
H. Lramsey Chiropractor
South Section St
Court House
Congressional Record
William G
Hiram
Mr. Bryan
Hiram Johnson
Mr. Ford
President Coolidge
Ford
Ice
Matilda Mae Walk
Mr. Coolidge
The
League of Nations
Newt Burton
Commercial Club
Hoss
Taft
Henry Ford
S. P. U. G. Society
I the Hoo
Hoosier
Amy Poe
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