News Notes From Sullivan and Nearby Areas
Local items report residences relocating including Charles Breedlove moving to Farnsworth and Tom Boone shifting from Jackson Hill to Cass. Warren Watson of Merom visits to boost the UNION, a lost mileage book cover is found, and obituaries note the deaths of a sister of Mrs. Chas Cain and health issues for Jacob Otto’s family. Union meetings moved to 9 15, Jim Knotts toes Boise City Idaho, Mrs Mason sister to Mrs Knotts. Mrs Ad Machino and family recover from pneumonia. Lin ton visitor Mrs C C Williams attends to illness. snow falls in Los Angeles area puzzling locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boone
Jackson Hill
Cass
Warren Watson
Merom
W. P. Stratton
Elmira Giles
David Giles
Sullivan
John Giles
Baptist
Jim Knotts
UNION
Nannie Mason
Boise City
Idaho
Fannie Ridge
Machine
C. C. Williams
Linton
B. F. Jarbee
Anna Knotts
Los Angeles
Cal
Fatal sapling accident claims James Chalmers Goodwin
James Chalmers Goodwin, 43, a prominent farmer near Sullivan, died after a sapling limb struck him while aiding a tree fall last Thursday. The incident occurred as he and Oakes attempted to free a gum sapling. he died about 2 AM Friday. He leaves a widow Minnie Otto and daughter Kathryn, plus brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held Sunday at home with Friends Church ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chalmers Goodwin
Chalmers
Mr. Goodwin
Oakes
Cyrus Guyer
Miles Martin
Friends Church
Sullivan
Goodwin
Noah Scott
John Otto
Geo. C. Goodwin
James Chalmers
James
Catherine Goodwin
Coshocton
Ohio
Minnie Otto
Kathryn
Friend’s Church
Benson Chapel
M. E. Church
Ind
Hamilton Township
U. S. Association
Sullivan County
Jacob Billman
Canton
G.G
Turman couple to settle in California
A. M. Turman and wife left for San Pedro California to establish a new home. Turman, son of W. B. Turman of Sullivan, was raised in Shelburn and has lived in Pennsylvania for two years. He is a blacksmith and will continue in that trade in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing. A. M. Turman
San Pedro
Cal
W. BR. Turman
Shelburn
Pennsylvania
California
Hutsonville
Isis
W. ©. Shattuc
Valentine, Neb
Missouri
Silas Johnson
Judge Buff
Otha Morris Place
Silas
Tennessee
Local Prosperous Neighbor Remembers Life of Resident
A resident near Palestine Illinois, described as prosperous and a good citizen, is remembered in a tribute noting his community standing and personal character.
Death of George W Street of Paris Illinois
George W Street died at his home in Paris Illinois last Wednesday in his chair. He was born March 2 1830 in Lafayette Indiana of Scotch descent. He served in the Mexican War and Civil War in the 11th Indiana Cavalry under Captain Robert H Crowder. He ran an upholstering business and leaves a wife two children from each marriage. His funeral was attended by the Tyson family Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Street
Paris
John H. Tyson
Vera Cruz
Mexico
11Th
Ind. Cav
Rober H. Crowder
Street
Lafayette
Tyson
A C Cain Reaches Ninety Birthday Milestone
The venerable A. C. Cain turned 90 last Saturday February 8. Born February 8 1812 he is younger by four days than Abraham Lincoln born February 12 1809. Lincoln would be 93 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Cain
Wanted A girl for general house work
Help wanted notice seeking a girl for general house work. Apply to Mrs George H Blake at corner Beech and Section Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Blake
Beech
Section Streets
Interesting Anniversaries at Ragiesville Watch Meeting
Rev B F Julian of Hymera attended a watch meeting in Ragiesville on the last day of 1901. He recalled a December 31 1876 gathering at the same location, marking a chain of anniversaries dating back to 1851 led by Rev Abram Wright, with only a few attendees remaining from fifty years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Julian
Hymera
Ragiesville
Julian
Raglesville
Abram Wright
Kav. Wright
Divine
Shelburn
Worthington Club Hosts Visitors in Bloomfield
Bloomfield resident Mrs. O W Shryer and Mrs. Carnahan of Worthington visit Mrs J F Bays. Bays hosts Worthington Club Monday afternoon. Holcombs entertain with military euchre Monday night for guest Mrs Ethel Holcomb Sangster of Elwood. Mr Sangster arrives to join. Alice Megibbon hosts Friday night gathering with Mrs Jesse Mahley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Shryer
Bloomfield
Jesse Mahley
Jessie Poynter
Mattie Hays
Zoe Coffman
Bertie Briggs
Mesers. Bogle
Chicago
Lee Bays
Harry Mahbley
Rufus Megibben
Dr. Riggs
Probate Notices on Administrations and Guardianship
Letters of administration issued for Irvin Burton on the Sarah M. Raley estate with bond 31000. J M Lang as surety. J Alambaugh on the India Snyder estate with bond 10000 and multiple surities. James J Snyder executor for the Snyder will bond 40000 with several sureties. J F Sproatt qualified as guardian for Carl Stephen and Chas Sproatt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Burton
Sarah M. Raley
J. M. Lang
J. ¥. Alambaugh
India Snyder
J. F. Alambaugh
Ed W. Akin
J. W. Roberts
Mr. Snyder
James J. Snyder
Legal Notices Packaged Judge’s Docket Entries
The record lists multiple actions: E. J. Yager versus Sherman St Clair petition to sell. Perry H. Blue versus Josh Beasley damages. Chas A Briggs versus Estates of John C and Bertha Briggs claim in a separate suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Yager
Sherman St.Clair
Perry H. Blue
Josh Beasley
Chas. A. Briggs
John C
Bertha Briggs
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Couples
Reva Wise to Pearl Davia Ed C Pirtle to Clara Fiddler William A Bedwell to Anna A Clark Wheeler Rockwell to Eva Dix Homer Hardesty to Selethly Daugh erty Daniel Schroyer to Flora A Wood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Wise
Pearl Davia
C. Pirtle
Clara Fiddler
Wm. A. Bedwell
Anna A. Clark
Wheeler Rockwell
Eva Dix
Homer Hardesty
Selethly Daugherty
Daniel Schroyer
Flora A. Wood
Religious awakening grows in Sullivan Union services
Sullivan sees a religious awakening as Rev. Henry Ostrom conducts Union services with John Hillis providing singing. Ostrom is noted as a powerful platform speaker and Hillis as an excellent singer, attracting strong attendance during evangelistic efforts linked to Atchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Henry Ostrom
John Hillis
Ostrom
M. Hillis
Seettahia
Public Sales Notice for Local Farmers
Ww. H. Wilson advertises a March 4 sale of his personal property on the Carlisle farm as he plans a trip to California. Erastus Ratcliff also prints bills for a February 20 sale of his personal effects and has sold his large farm south of town to move to Oklahoma in March. The item praises Ratcliff as a good citizen and progressive farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. H. Wilson
Carlisle
Mr. Wilson
California
Erastus Ratcliff
Oklahoma
Ras
Farmers Institute Speakers Set for Middletown Hall
The QO Grange has arranged with Supt Latta to provide speakers for a Farmers Institute at Woodmen Hall Middletown Vigo County Ind Feb 17 18 1902. Meetings are free to all and attendees may bring family and lunch with both morning and evening sessions daily. C H Morgan Chairman Vincent Yeager Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. K. Grange
Supt. Latta
Farmers’ Institute
Woodmen Hall
Middletown
Vigo County
Ind
C. H. Morgan
Vincent Yeager
Marvelous cure salve advertised by local drug store
World famous salve claimed to cure cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions piles with a guarantee. Sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store. Neighbor urged to subscribe for the Union for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K
The Mountain Has Labourd and Brought Forth a Democratic Ticket
The piece reports the Democratic ticket listing D. N. Curry for Representative and J. W. Lindley as Prosecuting Attorney among others. It notes a cold blustery primary day with reported money influence and floater voting, plus crowds and drinking at the courthouse. Final tallies are incomplete for some races as of press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
London dining costs baffle visiting American in complains
An American in London laments the city’s restaurant charges. He notes cloakroom fees from twopence to sixpence with a tip expected, handwashing costs, and a per person service charge hidden in the menu. The piece highlights perceived stinginess and surprises for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Erin
London deemed expensive by observer in sixpence remarks
A traveler notes that in London many restaurants charge a table money or convert at the end of meals, arguing the city imposes fixed tariffs on dining accessories. He contrasts London with New York where everyday living costs are lower for the poor, including transport and basic groceries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Chronicle
France and Italy Chestnut Output in the Year
France produces 15 million dollars worth of chestnuts annually while Italy yields 20 million dollars. Both countries lead in European chestnut production with significant agricultural value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Cigar lighter joke quoted from multiple papers
A collection of brief quips includes a line from the Philadelphia Record about someone named Skinnum lighting a cigar with a twenty dollar bill and a retort about nonreceipted spending. Other quotes caution about aging and ignorance, from the Atchison Globe and Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinnum
Philadelphia
Biographical notice of Robes Pierre and a wry remark
In a Dublin paper a biographical notice about Robespierre ends noting he left no children, only a brother killed at the same time. The Chicago News quotes a wife telling her husband to wait a moment as a glimpse of eternity. For all kinds of job work call at the Union office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Robespierre
Chicago News
Real Estate Transfers Reported By Local Abstracters
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including John A. Mahan to Arthur Graves in Hymera and various transfers of acres in Fairbanks Jefferson Cass and Hamilton with sums noted. Transactions involve Mary A Sankey W R Hamilton Louie Whitney Clydie Hamilton Minnie Manwarring Frances Kelly W A Rooksberry Ary E H Anderson Mary Purcell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley & Brown
John A. Mahan
Arthur Graves
Hymera
Mary A. Sankey
W. R. Hamililton
Fairbanks
R. H. Crowder
Chas
L. Pirtle
Hamilton
Louie Whitney
Willis Drake
Clydie Hamilton
Ira A. Drake
Minnie Manwarring
John A. Curry
Curry
Alice Irwin
Mary Riggs
Frances Kelly
A Riggs
W. A. Rooksberry
Carrie Wellington
Jefferson
H. Anderson
Virgil Anderson
Cass
Mary R. Purcell
S. J. Bedwell
Lure
A. Foote
W. Gettinger
Gill
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Leavener
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Wrateetest
Anepess
P. A. Barco
Sullivan, Ind
Charles Breedlove
Farnsworth
Jacob Otto
Watseka
Ills
J. C. Goodwin
Chas. Cain
Loogootee
J. Chalmers Goodwin
Chalmer
James Goodwin
P. H. Blue
Monte Miller
Princeton
Miller
Mrs. Blue
Palestine
Ill
Bucklen
D. N. Curry
J.W. Lindley
Vincent Munich
W. L. ‘Funt
Johns
Dudley
W. P. Maxwell
Joe Asbury
Wiley Gambill
Dick Bailey
Surveyor
W. le. Hunt
Eveene G. W. Lackey
H. McGrew
Adam C. Miller
John 8. Dudley
Wm. P. Maxwell
T. W. Kennedy
That East Surveyor
Ween Ae
Richard Bailey
Robert Kirkham
Joe Alduiy
Wee
Noah Chambers
J. W. Rogers
A. Snapp
David N. Curry
Abe
Arthur HE. DeBaun
W. Ih. Pigg Stee
J. W. Lindley
W. AH. Bridwell
Stephen Leach
David Crawley
Manning Drake
Pavatng A.V. Minieh
Chase & Sanborn
R. M. Dear
South Side
F. M. Douthitt
South Side Square, Sullivan, Ind
Buff & Stratton, Attorneys-at-Law
Sullivan, Indiana
Poland
WM. Wilson
Trimble, Crawford Co
Atchison Globe
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