Fire and poultry exhibition winters strike town
A devastating fire gutted Peoples Store at the northeast corner of the municipal square. Insurance covered stock losses as exhibitors faced a heavy aftermath from the blaze. A county poultry show followed with prize awards announced by judge Mr. Me for many breed classes and winners across breeds in Sullivan and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples
OS Goldbore
Ted Fry
Osand Dubars
Law Office
Bull & Stratton
Smoe
Messrs
Bull & Stratton’s
Damare
Erate Y Furman & Risse Bueere
Hitdine Marth
Neal Peta
Sullivan
Chirks Beasley
J. R. Snyder
Hon Day
Charles Medave
New Londion
MeBabes
Vie ‘i
Purdue agriculture train tours Indiana farmers for corn cultivation
A special train from Purdue University’s school of agriculture is touring northern Indiana, delivering lectures on corn cultivation to farmers at major towns. Railroads willingly haul the train free, and with concessions it may visit every prominent Indiana town, possibly Sullivan soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Indiana
Sullivan
Christmas Gift From Jerusalem Showcases Clark Family Portrait
Freelandville Indiana December 18. The wife of Herbert Clark United States consul at Jerusalem sent Miss Alvina Walker a family photo taken in the room where tea was hosted during her Jerusalem visit. The scene includes a servant in native dress. The Clark couple and their two children are featured. Clark also gave Walker an old lamp once used in Jerusalem in Christ's time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freelandville
Ind
Herbert Clark
United States
Jerusalem
Alvina Walker
Masons Elect Officers In Sullivan Lodge And Council
Sullivan Masonic Lodge announces officers elected for the new term with G Scott Otto Krug S W Regala and J W Hutchison as secretary. Sullivan Council No 78 also names F E Basler W E Aydelotte W T Douthitt Milton A Haddon Otto Krug John Ersinger J M Lang and T W D Hutchison in key roles. Edith Lang, visiting for a vacation, remains away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Masonic
G. Scott
Otto Krug
S. W
Regala Aioe
W. T. Douthitt
Milton A. Haddon
C. G. Otto Krug
C. C
John Ersinger
J. M. Lang
T. W. D. Hutchison
New Suits List Includes Divorces and Personal Injury Claims
A batch of civil actions includes Anthony S Robbins against Webster C Reed and others on notes and mortgage. Hix W Lavis sues William Wilks and others on an account. Hattie Reiss seeks divorce and child custody with alimony. Elsie O Burnette vs Guy Burnette for divorce. Executors and administrators bring actions for estate debts and sale of real estate. Multiple guardianship, injury and foreclose cases appear, plus a highway vacate appeal in Fairbanks township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony S Robbins
Webster C. Reed
Effie P. Reed
Press A. Reed
Hix W. Lavis
William Wilks
Hattie Reiss
Louis Reiss
Elsie O. Burnette
Guy Burnette
Joshua Maratta
Andrew A. Hamilton
Joseph Briggs Hamilton
Joseph W. Burry
Della J. Moore
Bertie A. McDonald
John A. Curry
William Curry
Guardian
John Howe
The
Indiana Southern Coal Company
Charles Devis
Bert Melshermier
Southern Indiana Railway Co
Thadius C. Pierson
Arthensia Pierson
Frank Jacobs
William C. VanHoy
Mechanics Rein
Allen G. Osborne
C. E. Harrison
J. T. Osborne
People of
Fairbanks
Twnship
Board of County Commissioners
Christmas Entertainment At Cass School A Big Success
Under supervision of M. L. Pigg and Miss Tilda Butler Cass school held a Christmas entertainment Friday afternoon. The Xmas tree drew a crowded room as visitors could not fit the program. After presents were distributed, the school adjourned to meet again January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Pigg
Tilda Butler
Cass
Jackson Township Man Uses Lamp for Half Century
John Arnett, a Jackson township resident aged seventy, has used a coal oil lamp continuously for almost fifty years. He recalls riding from Meram to Tris Ethy in the early sixties as the lamp’s adoption spread. The lamp was bought for sixny ties and remains serviceable after a recent repair by a Blacksmith, with potential use for another half century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
John Arnett
Mr. Arnett
Meram
Mr. Nett
Tris Ethy
Sull
Arnett
Amin
Roy
Wisener and Patton Wed in Graysville Nuptials
Jesse Wisener and Myrtle Patton of Graysville were married Thursday by Justice Kirkham. The groom is 24, the bride 22, and they will reside near Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Wisener
Myrtle Patton
Graysville
Justice Kirkham
Arthur Glark Nuptials Tie Hymera Couple in Friday Ceremony
James Newton Arthur 21 and Myrtle Pearl Clark 19 married by Justice Kirkham Friday afternoon in Hymera. Arthur works as a machinist and the couple plan to reside in Hymera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Newton Arthur
Myrtle Pearl Clark
Justice Kirkham
Hymera
Mr. Arthur
Gas strike reported in Fairbanks Township well
Drillers for Fairbanks Oil and Gas company struck a strong gas flow at 585 feet in Fairbanks Township. The gas is used as fuel for boilers powering the drilling machine. Work continues around the clock and investors are optimistic about potential oil discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Oil and Gas Company
Dentist Trades North Main Residence for Assessor’s Farm
Dr. I. N. Williams trades his North Main Street residence for County Assessor F. E. Walters’ home on the Dugger road plus five surrounding acres. Both properties valued at 4000 dollars. Possession to be given in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Williams
North Main Street
F. E. Walters
Sullivan
Dugger Road
Public Installation of G A R Officers Set for Monday
The G A R in this city has elected its officers for the year led by Commander William H Crowder and S V M F Willis J P Wilkey J V G W Buff Chaplain W P Maxwell Q M Jerry Lockwood Day Officer James Wright Guard Officer. A public installation with the Woman's Relief Corps will be held at the G A R hall next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Crowder
M. F. Willis
S. V
J. P. Wilkey
J. V
G. W. Buff
W. P. Maxwell
Q.M
Jerry Lockwood
James Wright
Woman’s Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Republican District Convention set for Bloomington
Delegates chosen in the Second Congressional District will meet in Bloomington Indiana at 1 30 p m to elect a District Chairman and a member of the Republican State Central Committee and to conduct other business. District Chairman John C Billheimer urges full participation of delegates and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Bloomington
Ind
John C. Billheimer
Interurban Line Sparks Pleasantville Excitement
Pleasantville and Jefferson township residents cheer prospects for an electric interurban line. A dispatch from Pleasantville notes locals are highly excited about a possible building plan next year, potentially routing Indianapolis to Evansville via Linton and Vincennes. Peter Schoot of Linton and others surveyed the proposed route. Charles F Walters, son of County Assessor F E Walters, has joined Reed and Batey as a clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Jefferson Township
Peter Schoot
Linton
Indianapolis
Evansville
Bicknell
Charles F. Walters
F. E. Walters
Reed & Batey
White and Apple Wed at Merom Home
Mr. Oscar C. White and Miss Clara P. Apple married at the bride's parents' Merom residence on Wednesday evening December 20 in the presence of over forty guests. Rev. Geo C. End performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Berea Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Oscar C. White
Clara P. Apple
Geo. C. End
U. C. College
Berea
Kentucky
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notice
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including James Robert Crowder and Dollie Boruff Oscar C White and Clara P Apple Lunny Hash and Daisy Risley John E Schmidt and Eliza May Burrell Jesse Wisener and Myrtie Patton Ed Gore and Bettie Esther Kite James Newton Arthur and Myrtle Pearl Clark Leslie Olen Gadberry and Sarah E Blevins William A Hart and Nora Arbaugh John P VanMatre and Pearl Edina Allen William I Strahle and Mary Harris Melvin C Willis and Alma Dillingham Samuel D Hiatt and Grace Lane William Anders and Laura Chastain Leroy F Hanson and Goldie Butler John W Hanson and Tilda Rollie Fair Stella Brodie Ernest Peters and Charles ese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robert Crowder
Dollie Boruff
Oscar C. White
Clara P. Apple
Lunny Hash
Daisy Risley
John E. Schmidt
Eliza May Burrell
Jesse Wisener
Myrtie Patton
Ed Gore
Bettie Esther Kite
James Newton Arthur
Myrtle Pearl Clark
Leslie Olen Gadberry
Sarah E. Blevins
William A. Hart
Nora C. Arbaugh
John P. VanMatre
Pearl Edina Allen
William I. Strahle
Mary Angeline Harris
Melvin C. Willis
Alma Dillingham
Samuel D. Hiatt
Grace F. Lane
William Anders
Laura Chastrain
Leroy F. Hanson
Goldie E. Butler
John W. Hanson
Tilda C. Butler
Rollie Fair
Stella Brodie
Goer Ernest Peters
Charles Ese
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Coner
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William Offut
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H Cocker
BE. Coulson
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KE. K. Asbury
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J. ©. Clipp
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Martha E. Snyder
D. E. Prose
S. T. Lindsey
Robinson
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R. T. Megioben
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A. Beasley
I. N. Snow
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J. C. Shields
I. Reds
John Walker
Palestine
S. O Self
A. R. Martin
Carey
Black Langshans
Orrel
Martha E Snyder
Maurice Thompson
W. E. McCrory
Floyd Dillingham
Parkersburg
Ills
Richland Farm
Parkersburg, N
A. R. Coyner
J. P. Shake
John Morgan
George F. Botts
Harry Bolenbaugh
J. J. McCammon
Jacob Mahley
Everhart
Triai
Ui Gant
Southern Indiana
Carpaigh Organization
Chicago
Walsh
Ducker
Jesse Everhart
Ira Land
Jackson Hill
James B. Filbert
Fourteenth Judicial District
Greene Counties
John W. Lindley
Paul Stratton
Filbert
Polowe
Fisimera
Currey Township
Shelburn
Deleones
Hiamilton
Cass Township
Dueger
Pheasantville
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Gill Township
Turman Township
Will H. Hays
Dirrelle Chaney
Seti
Cists
Chicago Clearing House
Stratton
Masons
Mies
Edith Lang
Fae
Christmas Entertainment
Wisener-Patton
Arthur Glark
Fairbanks Township
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