Sioux Chief Red Cloud and Fetterman Fight at Fort
Long account recounts Red Cloud leading attacks on the Fort Phil Kearny area. It details Fetterman’s doomed march, the wood train episode, and the brutal engagement with a corrals defense under Powell and Jenness. Indians suffer heavy losses while U.S. forces, aided by a howitzer from Major Smith, repel further assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Ndaldthous
Piarney-Saubherie
Pedoc
Fetterman
Bingham
Stogether
Carrington
Siroux
Corral
Brown
Plains
Red Cloud
Wellesi
Cp Cai
Gianale Bates
Red Cround
Red
F Pederman
Janes W. Powell
Jenness
Little Corral
Powell
Wooden
Joe Merivilles
Sarrison
Ares Ferris
Worrers
Althouhh
Smith
Merom Junction Church Meets Spark Interest and Visits
The Merom area reports growing church interest with several conversions and baptisms in the Wabash river at Riverton. Attendees include Willie Simpson visiting from Terre Haute and many residents visiting nearby towns. a horseback accident injures Mervin Cooper, and Mrs. Morberry of the Prairie suffers heart failure during baptisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Simpson
Brown
Busines College
Terre Viaute
Brow Ridge
Maud Horn
Newton
Illinois
W. C. Nichols
Sullivan
Wabash River
Riverton
Jaimes Isanther
Steve Ridge
New Lenanon
Stadion
Wom. Corder
Herry Allen
Min Gibson
Stockman
Palestine
Lee Corder
Abs. i. Senglow
Merom
Maddox
Yalestine
Foremmen
Wilson Crain Co
Arthur Brown
New Lebanon
Rebecca Woods
Princeton
Amir
Ot Floseman
Nellie Setzer
Meroum
WW. A. Johnson
Aeent
Pleasantville Church Revival Draws Large Conversions
Mt Moriah revival led by Evangelist Flanery ends with about 90 conversions and many accessions. Wininger and Burress chapels also report conversions while sick lists are.update. Other items note miners injured, local travel, and Dr Alsman buying the Dan Sisson farm near Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Herndon
Franklin Newkirk
Mt. Moriah
Evangelist Flanery
Kentucky
Wininger
Stafford Chapel
Burress Chapel
Tom Purcell
Carlisle
Freeman
Worthington
The
Baptist Church
Jess Shepherd
Dave
Indianapolis
RK. Newkirk
Pleasantville
Epworth League
Fairbanks Basketball Beat Shelburn 32 to 16 in Clean Game
In Fairbanks on Friday evening the Fairbanks team defeated Shelburn by 32 to 16. The match was described as fast and clean with no lineup details available. Local social notes mention visits from the Neffs of Sullivan and Hamilton sisters from Scott City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Neff
Sullivan
Gail
Nellie Hamilton
Scott City
Fairbanks
Shelburn
Leslie Childress
Byron
J. R
Spring Ready-To-Wear Suits for Men and Youth
A local retailer announces new Spring stock of Ready-To-Wear clothes for men and young men arriving March 1. The line features fresh patterns, extra cuffs and pockets, with gray and conservative colors for older customers. Each suit guaranteed.
Storewide thanks and cordial invitation to all customers
A shop owner expresses gratitude to friends and customers for past patronage and extends a cordial invitation to visit the store at any time.
Local residents transact business and attend events in Sullivan area
A busy spell sees A Vo Minnich and D H Cummins in Sullivan for business, Miss Mary Haughton visiting from Vincennes, Elks ball and concert at the new lodge, Rev L V Barbie conducting funeral services near Farmersburg, and many locals traveling to Vincennes Chicago and surrounding towns. A 11 pound boy born to John and Mrs Halett near lvatts Ferry and a revival at Shelton schoolhouse draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vo Minnich
Sullivan
Mary Haughton
Vincennes
Ora Risinger
Ed W. Akin Jr
Til Ogle
Elks
Rev. L. V. Barbie
Farmersburg
Alpha Thomas
Lash
Good cedar fence posts sale by Long and Warren
Cedar fence posts offered at 174 percent of base price each while stock lasts. Long and Warren advertise limited quantities and emphasize value for builders and homeowners seeking durable fencing material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Warren
Big Springs Community Business and Personal Notes
Dr. Durham lost a horse last week. Grace Moore visited Sullivan on Thursday. Warren Watson sold a horse to Frank Springer. Mrs. Manning stayed with J. and Dr. Durham’s family. their daughter Lela Bell is very ill. The Big Springs Thresher Company held its annual meeting at Dr. Durham’s office Saturday night. Ed Alsop bought corn nearby last week. Florence Grayston stayed last week at Will Watson’s. Mrs. Mann sold three thousand bushels of corn to Scott and Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ridgeway
Sullivan
Marguerite Whalen
J. R. Whalen
Milton Griffith
Denver
Colo
Parrot
Vincennes
Presbyterian Church
Antoinette Andrews
Solomon Deeble
Carlisle Coal and Clay Company
Bright
John Halett
Here
D. T. Shake
Long Beach
California
Etta Lovelace
U. C. College of Merom
Pastimee Club
Warren Watson
Frank Springer
Manning
J. &. Durham’s
Lela Bell
Big Springs Thresher Company
Dr. Durham
Ed Alsop
Florence Grayston
Will Watson
Mann
Scott and Harris
Edward Kite Reaffirms Union Pact After Sullivan Visit
Edward Kite a prominent Haddon township farmer traveled to Sullivan on Monday to renew for the Union, confirming his continued political and civic alignment with regional interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kite
Haddon Township
Sullivan
Union
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Frese
Eea EO Bib
Tre Plains
WL Lutayt F.cody
Dows
Veredy
Trenry
Remington
Pettoerman Nuissare
Merom Junction
Mervin Cooper
Meron
Anas Cooper
Ellis
Dend
Chas. Bedwell
Earl Hale
J. A. McClanahan
Peoples State Bank
ONY
Bessie Grady
Beulah
J. D. Lanham
Shelton
W. S. Jewell
Louise Blanche Bartley
Oaktown
Chicago
Mme
Julie Rive King
Reubenstein
Liszt
Earl Oliphant
Jim Riggs
Bicknell
Claude Boushey
D. H. Cummins
Joe Wallace
Salathiel Boone
G. E. Douthitt
John Charley
Roxie Cox
Daniel Ryan
Hymera
Frank Branham
Ley Arnett
West of Town
Robert Wilson
M. G. Couch
Frank Spencer
Jefferson Township
John Case
Shiloh
John Driver
Linton
William Miller
Dugger
Bro
Denney
Martin Pirtle
Duever
James Pirtle
Frank Morford
Jack Spencer
Dugger Thurs
John Cox
DR. S. £. Lindley
Bays
Big Springs
Grace Moore
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