Local Notes From Shelburn and Nearby Towns
Will Thomas returns from Texas training camp as a nephew battles illness. Hogs caged for Paddock Bros. at Wednesday market. Mrs Truebloods host guests, plus appearances by numerous locals at gatherings, baptist revival, and a basketball tournament. Fairbanks Victors defeated Farmersburg Paxton and Sullivan Mutuals, heading to a Paris Illinois clash next Friday on the home floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Strain
Paddock Bros
Gwen and
Leona Trueblood
Elsie. Peacher
Noble Badger
Fairbanks
Lem Frakes
Emerson Thomson
Shelburn
Charles Trueblood
Anis Booth
Vina McKinney
Elmer Trueblood
Earl Gaston
Terre Haute
Carl Lester
Elmer Harrison
Big Springs
Virgil
Arnold Pierce
Sullivan
Rufus DeHart
Charlies Bostick
Everett Treedood
W. H. Thomas and Sons
Indianapolis
Claude Harmon
Kansas City
Hosea Drake
Ray Trueblood
Percy Lester
Will Fuson
Loren
Lynn Thomas
Dr. Weir
West Union
Cal Harmon
Opal
Fairbanss
Hbows
Justis
Paris
Ils
Jficor
Graysville News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Local items report O P Badger visiting Terre Haute after a plant breakdown. Shippers Medsker Bros and A N L Burton & Sons sent stock to Oblong Ill for sale. A hats and coats check system is proposed for barber shops. Clyde Shields plans a new hitching post. A newborn girl adds to Clyde's family. Uncle Riley Ransford sent a sunny South photo. Col W W Watson sold Duroc Jersey hogs and Jersey cows in Kansas and Robinson. The lecture by Dr Cleckner impressed the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dix Lumber Co
Terre Haute
O. P. Badger
Medsker Bros
A. N. L. Burton & Sons
Oblong
Kern Medsker
Kern
Clyde Shields
Clyde
Riley Ransford
Col
W. W. Watson
Kansas
Robinson
Jersey
Dr. Cleckner
United States
Gus Ransford
Jas. E. Yager
Emmet Nowlin
Harold Eno
Carl Burton
Parent-Teachers Association
Dr. Collins
New York
Graysville
Parent-Teachers’ Club
Lacey
Volunteer drive seeks cooks to meet growing need
Community effort reports strong success but calls for more volunteers to help cook for the hungry. Organizers urge local residents to step forward and assist in meal preparation and service.
Fairbanks Victors Lead County Tournament Triumph
Fairbanks wins the Greene Sullivan county basketball tournament defeating Farmersburg and Sullivan Mutuals. The Victors, all local players coached by Glenn, earned a trip to the state tournament in Indianapolis with a strong morning win and a close afternoon victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abot
Sullivan
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Glenn
H. Johnson
Lester
Fuller
Fuson
DeBaun
Pound
Drake
Johnson
Farmersburg
McClanahan
Lowe
Russell
Scully
Phillips
Minch
Wible
Self
Paxton
Nash
Rogers
Ladson
McCammon
Byrnes
Hog raiser advocates mineraline premix over costly hog foods
E. H. Beckstead, a well known Iowa hog raiser, declares he stopped paying high prices for stock foods and remedies. He says minerals in a five pound mineraline mix with bran yields better growth than expensive feeds, and offers to send enough mineraline to make one hundred pounds for two dollars via The Mineraline Chemical Co. of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Beckstead
Mineraline Chemical Co
North Wells St
Chicago
I.s
Victors Face Paris Independent Team At Pound's Hall
Record of goals shows Johnson Lester Fuson DeBaun Pound Nash Rogers Byrnes and Fairbanks Paxton scoring as Fairbanks totals 42 with Pax ton 23. A large crowd is expected Friday night at Pound's hall for the clash with the Paris Illinois independent team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Johnson
Lester
Fuson
DeBaun
Pound
Johnson
Nash
Rogers
Byrnes
Fairbanks
Paxton
Pound's Hall
Paris
Iis
Sullivan Indiana Advertised Letters Feb 9 1921
List of undelivered letters at the Sullivan Indiana postoffice with names in ladies and gents lists. Letters unclaimed within ten days will go to the Dead Letter office. Call for advertised letters and mention date advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Postoffice
Jewell
Mary
Dudley
Clarence
Duffey
Howard
Dugger
Reed
Evans
Hubert
Hickey
Harold J. Killamy
E. M. Mansfield
Jacob
Steele
James
Treadway
Hippopotamus speaks on vanity and motherhood
In a playful monologue, Mrs. Hippopotamus rejects fashion and vanity, touts sturdy teeth and a life in water, and expresses deep maternal love. She reflects on caring for one baby at a time and feeling pride in a devoted mother’s heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Hippopotamus
Treasury Clerk Delivers President Salaries for 20 Years
Katherine Shea of the Treasury Department visits the White House each month to hand the president a check of 8250 for 320 days, a portion of the 75000 annual salary. The photo shows her with Woodrow Wilson’s near final check. the next will go to Warren G. Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Shea
Treasury Department
Washington
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Warren
Semi Annual Silk Sale Highlights Velvet Crepes and Satins
A textile ad notes a semi annual silk sale featuring Crepe Satin 40 inches wide in Navy Black Honeydew and African Brown. It markets Tricolette Peko blue Georgette and Charmeuse patterns, Crepe de Chine in multiple colors, and Shirting Silks with special Monday offering of 500 yards at cooperative sale prices.
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Divorce Case
In Sullivan Circuit Court February term 1921 Sandy Ann Timmons sues Enos George Timmons for divorce Complaint No 18878 filed February 5 1921. Defendant not resident of Indiana must appear by April 4 1921 or the case will be heard in his absence. Clerk Charles R Railsback signs. Attorney L H Kalley for plaintiff. Ist insertion Feb 9 1921 38t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sandy Ann Timmons
Fes
George Timmons
I. H. Kalley
Sullivan Circuit
Enos George Timmons
State of Indiana
Charles, R
Railsback
Atty
Bonds To Be Issued For Free Gravel Road In Sullivan Indiana
Sullivan County Indiana board announces determination to issue bonds totaling 10300 dollars for construction of a free gravel road on the county line between Fairbanak township Sullivan County and Prairie Creek Township Vigo County. Twenty bonds of 515 dollars each dated February 15 1921 bear 5 percent interest with first due May 15 1922 and a semiannual due date thereafter. Attested by auditor Frank M Daniels and officials W H Poston John Scott Percy Wolfe. Published February 9 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Fairbanak
Yroship
Prairie Creek
Vigo County
Vincent Yeager
W. H. Poston
John Scott
Percy Wolfe
Frank M. Daniels
Bare Feet and Shoes in Historical Reflection
The London Chronicle notes that barefoot, ssandal and shoe use reflect social customs. Eve reputedly barefoot, Nausicna performs better unshod, Helen of Troy wore sandals, sandals seen as middle ground. It argues sandals easier to make than boots and cites Irish and Scottish children running barefoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Eve
Nausicna
Helen of Troy
Ireland
Scotland
London Chronicle
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Kingsley
Will Thomas
Texas
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Ray Bicknell
Sherman Bldg
Wes Ransford
Stork
Milton Drake
Noah Scott
Robert Frakes
James Ransford
Scott City
Mr. Ransford
J. D. Johnson
Wash Bostick
Lon Hunt
QO. T. Criss
Brazil
H. S. Benson
Goble
Purdue
Olen Russell
Scott Fuller
Edna Fuson
Mr. Gunn
Alph Russell
The
Hunt Church
Hosea Siner
New Lebanon
Elmer Holmes
Wm. Drake
Jas
Tut Mayfield
Jas. Tague
O. M. Chambers
Ancil Woodard
Sullivan Hospital
Riggs Clay Product Company Drain Tile Sullivan
Hoosier Bargain Store
H. V. Bennett and
Turman & Riggs
Terre Haute Star
Sullivan Union
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