Explosion Death of Mine Fire Boss in Carlisle
James A. Gowans fire boss for Chicago Carlisle Coal Company was killed in a Carlisle mine at about four in the morning. Rescue efforts were hindered by smoke and a possible gas explosion. Gowans is survived by his mother Mrs Ann Fornear and brother George, with cousins in Vincennes. he was born in November 1886 in Morpeth England and emigrated to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
James A. Gowans
Chicago-Carlisle Coal Company
Jimmie
Gowans
Paxton
Gamps
Gowan
Frank Ward
Billie’ Montgomery
Risinger
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An old ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It states endorsements from F J Cheney and banks, price of 75 cents, and internal blood and mucous action. Includes claim of testimonials and additional Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Ohio
Municipal Christmas Tree At Court House Park
A large crowd attended the municipal Christmas tree lighting in the court house park. The cedar tree donated by Frate Nesbit was lit with incandescents by Paul Mayfield. Choirs led by John B. Taylor and Pearl McMorrow performed, followed by prayers from Rev. Albert Nichols. The event supported the city charity fund and distribution of clothing and essentials to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Park
Frate Nesbit
Paul Mayfield
John 8. Taylor
Pearl McMorrow
Shelburn Couple Visits City Before Florida Trip
P. T. Lloyd of Shelburn was in the city Monday on business for the Union. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd plan a Florida stay of several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Lloyd
Shelburn
Mrs. Lloyd
Florida
Local Holiday Social and Travel Roundup in Indiana
Mr and Mrs Dick Thompson shopped in Terre Haute last Wednesday. Young couples enjoy skating as the river ice remains ideal. Earl Berry s children were sick but improving. Miss Ethel Pitman did business in Sullivan last week. Mr Carter of Cynthiana Ind visits his son and family. Don McKenzie stayed with home folks and returned to Terre Haute Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Thornton shared Christmas dinner with Mrs Alice Boone and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Thompson
Terre Haute
Earl Berry
Ethel Pitman
Sullivan
Carter
Cynthiana
Ind
Don McKenzie
Will Thornton
Alice Boone
Local Social Notes From Fairbanks and Surroundings
Albert Scotten and Charley Badger made a business trip to Shelburn. J B McKinney and Noble Badger visited West York Illinois. Ira L Drake and family and Hosea Drake spent Christmas at James Drake's near Fairbanks. Essie and Edgar Fuson guests of Zola and Bernice Martin. Rudolph Wernz’s classmates held a surprise party for him. Ray Trueblood and Georgia VanGuilder wed Christmas Eve. Elmer Trueblood hosted a gathering for the couple Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Scotten
Charley Badger
Shelburn
J. B. McKinney
Noble Badger
West York
Ill
Ira L. Drake
Hosea Drake
James Drake
Fairbanks
Essie
Edgar Fuson
Zola
Bernice Martin
Will Monk Wa
Rudolph Wernz
Rene
Carl Lester
Edgar Strain
Fred Wernz
C. E. Thomson
Charles Morris
Sarah Strain
Rufus de Hart
Marriage licenses issued in several Indiana towns
List of couples granted marriage licenses including Guy Norris and Mary Ann Driver of Dugger, William Pentecost and Nelia O Bannon of Jackson Hill, Clarence Harlow and Georgia Grimes of Sullivan, Lewis Bridges and Lilly Harding of Dugger, Charles Mills and Retha Graham near Linton, John Benedick and Mary Szekely of Shelburn, Dee Vanderhoof of Oblong Illinois with Jessie Caywood of Sullivan, Lawrence Bailey of Middleport and Lucy Stevenson of Dugger, Clarence Morris and Mary Herr of Farmersburg, James Orr and Gladys Hughes of Sullivan, Ora Purcell of Sullivan with Lulu Bowers of Shelburn, Henry Carrico and Hettie Ault of Carlisle, Don Starkey and Lola Drake of Fairbanks, Archie Hiatt of Shelburn with Clara Lambert of Sullivan.
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Guy Norris
Mary Ann Driver
Dugger
William T. Pentecost
Nelia M. O’bannon
Jackson Hill
Clarence H. Harlow
Georgia O. Grimes
Sullivan
Lewis A. Bridges
Lilly R. Harding
Charles E. Mills
Shelburn
Retha F. Graham
Near
Linton
John Benedick
Mary Szekely
Dee Vanderhoof
Oblong
Ill
Jessie Caywood
Lawrence H. Bailey
Middleport
Lucy Stevenson
Clarence L. Morris
Mary E. Herr
Farmersburg
James F. Orr
Gladys Hughes
Ora O. Purcell
Lulu E. Bowers
Henry Carrico
Hettie B. Ault
Carlisle
Don Starkey
Lola M. Drake
Fairbanks
Archie T. Hiatt
Clara B. Lambert
New suits filed in county court including injury and mortgage cases
Carl Strong sues Vandalia Coal Co for personal injury. Wabash Realty & Loan Co. sues Henry W. Gibson Nora Beckman et al. over notes mortgage and quiet title. Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. sues John P. Martin Anna Martin over note foreclosure. Alfred Pittman sues Ed Kelley sheriff Sullivan county over writ of habeas corpus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Strong
Vandalia Coal Co
Wabash Realty & Loan Company
Henry W. Gibson
Nora Beckman
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
John P. Martin
Anna Martin
Alfred Pittman
Kelley
Sullivan County
Farley Reunites With Daughters After Indianapolis Christmas
Martin H. Farley returns from Indianapolis where he spent Christmas with his daughters Mrs Ruth Day Mrs Woodson Moss and Mrs Nelle Welman in Cleveland Ohio and Winchester Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Farley
Indianapolis
Ruth Day
That City
Woodson Moss
Winchester
Nelle Welman
Cleveland
Ohio
Annual St. Johns Banquet at Masonic Hall
The St. Johns Day banquet was held Monday evening at the Masonic hall. A supper for the Mason lodge their families and Eastern Star members was prepared by Martin H. Farley. Music by Myra Basler and Harold Boothe accompanied toastmaster John C. Chaney as Rev Toole Rev Nichols and others spoke. James H. Burks of Indianapolis has attended 34 consecutive banquets.
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ST. John’s
Masonic Hall
Eastern Star
Martin H. Farley
Myra Basler
Harold Boothe
John C. Chaney
Toole
Rev. Nichols
A. G. McNabb
Robert Knotts
James H. Burks
Indianapolis
Mr. Burks
Man Charged With Wife Desertion Returns to New Castle
Alford Pittman of this city who faced a charge of wife and child desertion in New Castle has been brought back. He had filed mandamus proceedings against Sheriff Kelley.
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Alford Pittman
New Castle
Kelley
Couple of Local Visits and Xmas Events in Sullivan
Sullivan R R notes sleighing weather and a busy week. Mr and Mrs John Alsop and daughter Gertrude visited the Fifer family. John Alsop and Biluf Robbins conducted business in Sullivan Monday. Rev Adams preached at Mt Calvary. A Xmas program and tree were enjoyed at Bedwell school. Clarence Harlow brought home his bride Ona Grimes Sunday morning. Creager family visited Alsops in Pax ton. James Alsop and Claude Harlow visited Paxton. James had dinner with the Harlows.
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Sullivan R. R
John Alsop
Gertrude
John Fifer
Biluf
Robbins
Sullivan
Adams
Mt. Calvary
Joe Vaughn
Grandma Alsop
Vernor Chambers
Bedwell School
Clarence Harlow
John Harlow
Ona Grimes
Mell Creager
Farnsworth Winter Visit and Local Social Notices
Winter weather is noted as neighbors share visits. Albert Davis and family called on Melissa Smith near Palmer’s Prairie. Bessie Smith visited Iva Alsman in Sullivan. Caledonia preaching by Rev McBride planned for next Sunday night and possibly several nights. Entertainment at Caledonia Friday night drew a crowd. Mrs. John Smallwood is ill. Russel Wilson moved to Sullivan. Clarence Hawkee shared Christmas dinner with Will Smith.
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Indian Prairie
George Carrico
Rush Enochs
Wesley Carrico
George Jones
Robert Tarwater
Homer Carrico
Florida
John Padgett
Delca Mounts
Edith
Gladys Kennedy
Elmer Carrico
Pearl McCammon
Ben Enochs
Pleasantville
Dr. Plummer
Dagger
Joe Trimble
Josie Hildenbrand
Clyde Shake
Henry Near
Fleming Milburn
Boyd Andrew
Albert Davis
Palmer’s Prairie
Melissa Smith
Bessie Smith
Iva Alsman
Sullivan
Clara Stinnett
Nancy Belle Hadley
Andy Alsman
Caledonia
McBride
John Smallwood
Russel Wilson
Clarence Hawkee
Will Smith
Christmas social and family visits in Hutsonville area
Emerson Watson family and others spent Sunday with J. T. Shores in Hutsonville. A crowd joined a Merom ball game after a sled ride of local youths. Christmas events included cantata and tree with praise for the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Watson
J. T. Shores
Hutsonville
Will Ingersol
Ruth
Selma
Sunday Visits and Cold Weather Mark Local Notes
Willie Clayton and family spent Friday visiting relatives in our locality. Thomas Robertson and a family spent Sunday visiting relatives in our community. Martin Pirtle was in Dugger Saturday. Jerry Carruthers drove over to Dugger Wednesday. Mrs. Etta Bennett spent Saturday in Dagger. A very good crowd attended the meeting at Shiloh, Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Clayton
Thomas Robertson
Martin Pirtle
Dugger
Jerry Carruthers
Etta Bennett
Dagger
Shiloh
The Indignant Shoat Thief and the Just Punishment
Harry Laing Greene confronts Shiftless Joe over a stolen pig in a swamp hamlet. Harding siezes the intruder with a whip but spares him after reading biblical verses that condemn killing. Joe plans revenge with an old gun but shelves it when conscience and scripture deter him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harding
Joe
Harding
House of Prayer
Mosea
Mr. Harding
The New Year Presents and Roman Strenae Tradition
The piece traces the January 1 gift customs from Roman legend the rape of the Sabine to the reconciliation of peoples. Strenae involved green branches figs dates honey and a small coin given for luck. Emperors and the church could not suppress the custom and Christianized the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etrennes
Romul
Strenua
Tatius
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Carlisle Coal and Clay Co
Bethany
MEROM
Farnsworth
Big Springs
Will Watson and Sons
Warren ‘Watson
Sylvia Medsker
Edgar Hanley
Youse Durham
Manning
Frank Gray
Eliza Beard
Warren Watson
Lizzie
Hallie Pounds
Mary Mann
John York
Jesse Medskers
Joe Gray
Frank Turman
Tampa
Hoosier
Oosier Bargain Store
E. A. Billman
Harry Laing Greene
John
John Tord
Csr Harding
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