Kingsley Church Meetings and Local News Digest
Reports from Union chapel continuing with interest led by Rev. O. M. Deal assisted by Rev. O. Barker. Local business includes Ridgar Strain and the Lesters in Farmersburg. Ben Munroe sale. stock shipments. car sale. and several visits between residents. Funeral for Henry Drake held. Mrs Dora May Wonders dies at Evansville. remains brought to Merom for funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Chapel
O. M. Deal
O. & Barker
Prairie Creek
Ridgar Strain
Carl and
Percy Lester
Farmersburg
Harrison & Drake
Ben Munroe
New Suits and Divorces Listed in Circuit Docket
Oliver M. Carothers sues Fred Wolfe and Roy Wolfe on note. Elizabeth Carpenter seeks divorce and custody from Jacob Carpenter. Pimer Trueblood guardian sues Ernie Trueblood for partition. Clarence Minter by Ed Minter sues J Wooley Coal Co for damages. Charles Stewart sues Jackson Will Coal and Coke Co for damages. Isabel D. Arnett sues Great Eastern Casualty Co on policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver M. Carothers
Fred Wolfe
Roy Wolfe
Elizabeth Carpenter
Jacob Carpenter
Pimer Trueblood
James Riley Trueblood
Ernie Trueblood
Clarence Minter
Ed Minter
J. Wooley Coal Co
Charles Stewart
Jackson Will Coal and Coke Co
Isabel D. Arnett
Great Eastern Casualty Co
William Falconberry Dies at 74 in Elm Park Home
William Falconberry aged 74 died at 11 o clock Monday night at his son Ben Falconberry s home in Elm Park from cancer. The funeral is at his late residence at two this afternoon with interment in Center Ridge cemetery. He leaves a daughter Miss Rednie Falconberry of San Diego Cal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. K Falconberry
William Falconberry
Ben Falconberry
Elm Park
Center Ridge Cemetery
Rcdnie Faleconberry
San Diego
Cal
Rebecca Plew Dies of Tuberculosis at 65
Rebecca Plew aged 65 died yesterday morning at her North State street home from pulmonary tuberculosis. Funeral services are this afternoon with interment at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by husband Willis Plew and five children Artis Nash Hattie Price Mha Bell Bell of Gordon Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Plew
North State Street
Center Ridge Cemetery
Willis Plew
Artis Nash
Hattie Price
Linton
Mha Bell
Robinson
Cud
Ed Bell
Gordon, Neb
Lemon transfers from Oil Well Supply to Irvine store
Lloyd B. Lemon, longtime manager of the Oil Well Supply Company in this city, is transferred to the Irvine Kentucky store. He departed for the new post last night and his family will remain here for a short time before joining him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Lloyd
Lemon
Conpany
Thompson Shafer Marriage License in Terre Haute
A marriage license was issued in Terre Haute yesterday to James Thomas Thompson 30 of Coalmont a powder worker and Amanda Grace Shafer 25 of Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
James Thomas Thompson
Coalmont
Engagement announced for Zada Zoe Douthitt and Walter Ferl Dixon
Mr and Mrs J F Douthitt announce the engagement of their daughter Zada Zoe to Walter Ferl Dixon of Greenfield Indiana. The wedding is planned for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Douthitt
Zada Zoe
Walter Ferl Dixon
Greenfield
Ind
Man Named Ed Cass Given 120 Day Penal Farm Sentence
A man who identified himself as Ed Cass of Terre Haute ran amuck drunk near Graysville last Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Hale Constable Linkenhaker and Deputy Ed Donthitt arrested him. He was arraigned before Mayor Calvert and fined fifty dollars. sentenced to 120 days at the penal farm. Cass reportedly has prior terms at the Terre Haute farm for similar offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran Amuck
Graysville
Ed Cass
Terre Haute
State Statistician Implements Office Reforms in Indiana
Indianapolis Feb. 13 Henry A Roberts state statistician reports changes saving $1020 yearly in salary costs One clerk dismissed saving $720 annually secretary of the Employment Bureau salary cut from 1500 to 1200 Roberts plans a bill to standardize Indiana office with other states by issuing annual reports and bullets and to permit data sharing with other state offices He will extend the State Labor Department services into rural districts and cities and affiliate with the U S Department of Labor to gain franking privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry A. Roberts
State House
Roberts
Indiana
U. S. Department of Labor
State Labor Department
Federal Labor Department
Federal Department
Youth on Tear Causes Panic at Shelburn
Neighbors panic in Shelburn as 19 year old Frank Polinski intoxicated and threatening family. Special Town Marshal Wright arrests Polinski after neighbors intervene. he is jailed in county lockup. Also jailed are Ambrose Wilkes of Shelburn and Walter Howard, both intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Polinski
Frank Polinski
Marshal Stevenson
John Cummings
FE. Wright
Harold Stevenson
Ambrose Wilkes
Walter Howard
Death of Mrs Jacob Heck at 73 in Farmersburg
Mrs Jacob Heck age about 73 died at her home in the southwest part of town Sunday. Funeral was held at the residence Tuesday morning at 10 o clock by Rev Shaw of the Christian church. She was the widow of the late Jacob H Keck and leaves four sons and one daughter: James of Farmersburg, Harry of Springfield Ohio, Commodore and Chester, and Mrs Alte Nienstiel of Transville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Heck
Rev. Shaw
The
Christian Church
Grandma Heck
Jacob H. Keck
James
Farmersburg
Harry
Springfield
Ohio
Commodore
Chester
Alte Nienstiel
Transville
Farmersburge News
Sullivan Cash Case in Sullivan County Water Co Suit
Brazil Feb 8 Judge Rawley heard the Michigan Pipe Company against the Sullivan County Water Co over 30000 dollars in pipe sold. Attorneys finished citing the law and filing arguments. decision likely several days away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Cash
Brazil
Judge Rawley
Michigan Pipe Company
Sullivan County Water Co
John Rawley
Death of Mrs Zerilda Price in South Crowder Street
Mrs Zerilda Price widow of James Price died Sunday night at the home of George Price in South Crowder street from paralysis. Funeral services were conducted at the George Price residence by Rev J T Scull of the M E church. Burial took place at Center Ridge cemetery. She was a daughter of John Bridwell a pioneer Sullivan merchant and married James Price in 1867. She had lived in Indianapolis and Rock Island Illinois for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerilda Price
James Price
George Price
South Crowder Street
J. T. Scull
M. E. Church
Center Ridge
Price
Indianapolis
Rock Island, Ill
Miss Dorothy Ford Visits Evansville Parents
Miss Dorothy Ford of Evansville is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dorothy Ford
Evansville
Mrs
Dan Ford
Sullivan Union and Terre Haute Daily Star Joint Brief
The Sullivan Union and the Terre Haute Daily Star publish a one year joint item detailing community events and local notices. The brief highlights partnerships between the two papers and encourages reader engagement across both outlets.
Well Prepared to Supply Army Shows Export Strength
The department of commerce reports U S private industry ready to furnish vast munitions to the army and navy. In 1916 exports to Europe rose sharply, with boots and shoes value reaching 47 million dollars and 23 million pairs shipped abroad. Merger activity reshaped production for rifles, shells, and submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
France
Department of Commerce
Europe
Lake Tarpedo Boat Company
United States Navy
Submarine Boat Corporation
Lectric Boat Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Krapps
Lissen
War impact on industry boosts U.S. self-sufficiency
The article notes that railway cars shipped abroad, cotton manufacturers, woolen workers, leather farmers, and steel all surged, with overall production rising from 154 million dollars to 777 million. These shifts illustrate how war has reshaped the economy and put the United States in a strong position to meet its own needs if required.
Vanderlip Affirms Stable Money Market Amid War Talk
Frank A. Vanderlip president of National City Bank of New York says no crisis expected in U S affairs. He declares the money market in peak condition and banks ready to absorb a proposed 500 million dollar government treasury note issue if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Treasury
Relief work of U S may halt across war zones
A global relief structure built over two and a half years may collapse as Germany and the United States sever diplomatic ties. The withdrawal will strip aid to 1 2 million prisoners and leave American officials to protect them with untrained staff. Belgian relief ships will continue for now and 100 American directors will remain if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Germany
United States
Egypt
Morocco
State Department
England
France
Russia
Japan
Roumania
Serbia
Greece
Diplomatic Breaks Not Always Followed by War
The article notes that severed diplomatic ties do not always lead to war. It cites 1915 Italy and Austria Hungary, Germany in Rome, and the United States cases, plus Mexico after Maximilian’s execution, where peace persisted or conflict delayed despite diplomatic expulsions and protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Prince Bretow
Berlin
Germany
United States
Washington
Tnof
Amerien
Lord Sackville-West
Meosximilian
Mexico
Psoy
Prancis Joseph
Francis Joseph
Cubans to Aid United States Under Treaty Pledge
Cuban leaders say the 10 000 troop commitment stated in a treaty with the United States does not reflect the full effort Cuba would mobilize. They argue Cuba could provide substantial resources and support if Washington requests aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republic of Cuba
Washington
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Notice to Contract GS for Cass township macadam road
The Board of Commissioners of Sulli county Padiana invites ten bids by 12 oclock moon on Tuesday Matteh G 8947 for 5215 feet of macadam road in Cass township as petitioned by John EF Anderson et al. Plans are on file in the Auditor's office. Right to reject any bids is reserved. Commissioners Scott Walters Mattix. Auditor Daniels. First insertion Feb 14 1917 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Sulli County
Padiana
Cass Township
Said County
John EF
Anderson
Auditor’s
Sid County
John Scott
John Walters
John A. Mattix
Frank M. Daniels
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Jackson Township
James A. Forbus
John A. Mattin
Hamilton Township
Said
Charles A. Beasley
Tadden Towneship
P. D. Over
John AL Martin
Jefferson
Dan V. Hower
John Waltiers
Joan AL Mavetun
Park AL Deniels
Sulliviis County
Haddon Township
Elmer E. Pifer
Fie
Frank M
Daniels
Notice to Contractors for Macadam Road Work in Sullivan County
Sullivan county Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by noon March 6 1917 for constructing 5376 feet of macadam road in Jackson township per plans on file in the Auditor's office. Bids may be rejected. John A Mattin Commissioner. First insertion Feb 14 1917.
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Gordon Hosiery
Sullivan
Springer & Gouckenour
Kingsley
Ray Trueblood
Will Thomas
Charles Riggs
Elsie Barcus
Essie Fuson
James Pittman
Cyrus Pierce
Ben Adams
J. B. McKinney
J. B. Craig
Hymera
Edna Fuson
Business College
Ben Monroe
Onarlisle
James Monroe
Wm. Kelby
J. P. Martin
Jacob Foutz
Mr. Martins
Drake Cemetery
Sorrell
Dora May Wonders
Sorrell Wonders
Woodmere Hospital
Merom
Bicknell
Thompson-Shafer
Smith & Akins
South Court Street
Smith & Akin
South Court
Glenn Yeager
Sullivan Union
Terre
Remington Arms Company
United Metallic Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
du Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Haskell, Wayne
Pompton Lake
Patterson
N. J
Potomac
New Britain, Conn
American Hardware Company
Westinghouse Company
Chicopee
U. S
Board of Commissioner
County
Tadaern
Reiva Cel
G. Cayy
Viata
Frank M. Nauicis x
Witney Fuserticn
Audi
P. A. Bogue
Wabash and
Marion
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