Sullivan Circuit Court Opens With 135 Trials
The February term of Sullivan circuit court begins Monday with about 135 criminal and civil cases on the docket. Petit jurors were drawn Monday and will report Tuesday February 29. Jurors include Harry Houldson Jefferson township Ollie Mason Hamilton Rush E Brentlinger Haddon Thomas F Hayhurst Fairbanks Amos Daniels Cass Claude Raines Curry Robert P Beckett Jackson Henry O Lambert Haddon William L Houpt Gill Charles T Dugan Haddon Robert Batey Cass William R Kirk Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Petit Jury
Harry Houldson
Jefferson Township
Ollie Mason
Hamilton
Rush E. Brentlinger
Haddon
Thomas F. Hayhurst
Fairbanks
Amos Daniels
Cass
Claude Raines
Curry
Robert P. Beckett
Jackson
Henry O. Lambert
William L. Houpt
Gill
Charles T. Dugan
Robert Batey
William R. Kirk
Tribute to Lincoln Marked by School Exercises
Friday memorial events at the high school Assembly room featured Rev E Cisna of Moore's Hill college and Rev R H Toole of Sullivan M E church delivering talks on The Spirit of Lincoln and The Life of Lincoln. The Boys Glee Club debuted with three numbers under Prof Lawrence Alexander, with the high school male quartet also impressing. Ira Long read Walt Whitman and all joined in repeating the Gettysburg Address. Special programs were held in grade schools as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
E. Cisna
Moore’s Hill College
Lincoln
R. H. Toole
Sullivan M. E. Church
Boys Glee Club
Lawrence H. Alexander
Glee Club
Max Russell
Fred Hawkins
Drexel Cochran
Bryan Dudley
Ira Long
Walt Whitman
Large estate in court for partition by Kimberlin heirs
Heirs of John Kimberlin filed a circuit court suit for partition. Kimberlin died near Palestine last month, leaving about 20 000 in personal property and 80 000 in real estate. Local heirs were hard to locate, with some in Indiana and others in Missouri, and Nelville Parker Newlin and Henry O. Smith lead the suit.
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John Kimberlin
Kimberlin
Palestine
Nelville
Parker and Newlin
Henry O. Smith
Indiana
Missouri
Property Partition Case in Richwood District Attracts Attention
In the Richwood district, a large partition case in the local circuit court draws interest. The deceased, illiterate and modestly resourced, accumulated substantial property after arriving in Crawford county by riverboat. The history of his wealth remains a mystery to many locals.
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Richwood
Crawford County
Robinson Argus
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Feb Week Report
Miss Glenn Yeager coop weather observer for the county reports the week ending Feb 13 with daily highs and lows mainly cloudy or part cloudy. Rainfall totaled .34 inches on the 12th and 2 inches of snow on the 13th.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Osburn Osburns Pair Wed In Quiet Sullivan Ceremony
Sunday at 3 pm Leslie Bicknell and Iva Osburn were married at the bride’s parents’ home near Graysville Sullivan County Ind. Rev H C Shaw of Graysville Christian church performed the ring service The bride daughter of Colonel Osburn is a Graysville high school 1915 graduate and musician The couple plan to reside on a farm near Union Chapel after March 1 both families attending the private ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Osburn
Graysville High School
Bicknell
Homer Bicknell
Union Chapel
Flood rescue party braves high water to save Bardens
Newton Haynes and a rescue party ventured in a boat after Turman township levee failed. They plucked Ben Barden and family from a perilous home as floodwaters swirled, narrowly avoiding a drowning.
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Newton Haynes
Turman Township
Haynes
Ben Barden
Bardens
Scott Hardware Company Moves Into New Sullivan Quarters
The Scott Hardware Company opens a new Court and Jackson street building next to Peoples State Bank. President Walter G. Scott says the layout improves service for hardware furniture and vehicle lines with basement heavy hardware paints and glass and a modern lighted show space.
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the Scott Hardware Company
Sullivan
Court Street
Peoples State Bank
Walter G. Scott
C. J. Sherman
Secott Hardware Company
Jackson and
Court Streets
Jackson Street
Scott Concern
Ice field swamps house as rescue party saves Barden family
An immense field of ice formed around the Barden home and broke free as a rescue boat approached. A massive floe covering about forty acres swept the boat away, triggering hours of ice battle before the rescue team reached the Barden house and saved the family.
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Barden Home
Barden House
Vinccennes Delegation Supports House for Congress
A Vinccennes Republican delegation led by Knox County chair Hal Ridenour visited Sullivan to back James M. House for the Republican nomination in the 2nd district. Mayor House joined the boosters who met local Republicans, with the group returning by evening train. Other boosters included Leon Cooper William Robeson Daniel Boggs and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Mayor House
Hal Ridenour
Knox County
Sullivan
James M. House
Congress
House
Booster
Leon Cooper
William Robeson
Daniel Boggs
E. G. Meyer
E.:.c. Theobald
John A. Cox
Charles F. Adams
M. R. Moser
W. M. Willmore
Advertised Letters list for Sullivan Post Office
Unclaimed letters as of February 16 1916 in Sullivan Indiana include ladies Buckallen Louise Moss Mrs Stell Rogers Mrs John Routt Mrs Wm E Weir Miss Pearl and gentlemen Burnette Joseph Burris Jack Childs Mr David P Ingler Mr F M Sevier Mr Samuel. If not claimed within two weeks they go to the Dead Letter Office. When calling say advertised. Aydelotte P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Buckallen
Louise Moss
Stell Rogers
John Routt
Wm. E. Weir
Miss Pearl
Burnette
Joseph Burris
Jack Childs
David P. Ingler
F. M. Sevier
Funeral rites for Mrs Sophia McGrew near Pimento
The funeral for Mrs Sophia McGrew wife of Joseph G McGrew was held Friday at 11 am at Second Prairie Creek church with interment in the church cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs W Moore of Farmersburg and Mrs E Ainsworth of Terre Haute a son Walter A McGrew of Pimento and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia McGrEw
Joseph G. McGrew
Pimento
Praiirie Creek Church
The Sullivan Union and The Terre Haute Daily Star
Two newspapers billed as a joint union for a year’s subscription at a price of $2.50. Details mention shared coverage between The Sullivan Union and Terre Haute Daily Star and standardized pricing.
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Sullivan Union
The
Terre Haute Daily Star
Terre Hauth Star
UNION
Celebrate Anniversary of Three Presidents
The G A R and W R C mark Washington Lincoln and McKinley birthdays Sunday Feb 20 at 2 PM in the Methodist church. The public is invited. Program includes orchestra songs addresses by Roland Campbell Rev Nichols Rev Toole and Rev Toole plus a closing prayer and songs God be with You Till we Meet Again.
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Washington
Lincoln
McKinley
Methodist Church
Sons of Veterans
Amelia
W.D. Ee
I. Long
Fred Hawkins
Toole
Max Russell
Resolutions on Death of William Harrison of Fairbanks Lodge
Resolutions note the death of William Harrison of Fairbanks Lodge 373 F A M on January 30 1916 in his 30th year. The lodge drapes in mourning for thirty days and copies of the resolutions are sent to his mother father and two brothers and published in a county paper. Committee members Zenas K Evans J H Drake Joseph Wright sign.
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Bourne
William Harrison
Fairbanks Lodge 373
F. & A. Masons
Zenas K. Evans
J. H. Drake
Joseph Wright
Death of John Monk a Turman Township farmer
John Monk a well known farmer from Turman township died Friday morning after lingering illness with dropsy. He is survived by his wife two daughters and one son. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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John Monk
Turman Township
Graysville
Globe Tailors to Move into New Sullivan Quarters
H C Steel proprietor of Globe Tailors announces the business will occupy the former People State Bank corner on the southwest public square. Extensive improvements will give a plate glass front and a fully overhauled space with modern fixtures. The business will continue hat services and add a full line of up to date gents furnishings.
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H. C. Steel
Globe Tailors of Sullivan
Peoples State Bank
Public Square
Mr. Steel
Bank
Steel
Graysville News Briefs Highlight Local People
Ground hogs as forecast, residents noted last week with several social visits. Graysville sent attendees to Merom games and three victories, while Chas Thomas injured his back lifting a hog. A funeral at Union chapel and a teachers institute were observed, with wishes for valentine greetings.
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Ina
Hattie Bowens
W.S. Ford
The
Christian Church
W. A. Ransford
Dr. Biddle
Dodd's Bridge
Chas. Thomas
Merom
Graysville
Martha York
Ruth Johnson
John Monk
Union Chapel
Teachers’ Institute
Multistate Civil Actions and Divorces List
Guardian John T Booker sues James A Wellington et al seeking sale of real estate under will of Thomas C Simmons. Multiple divorce and mortgage foreclosure actions listed including Walters vs Wellington and Haddon vs Whitfield. Several note and account cases and alimony noted among foreclosures and custody matters.
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John T. Booker
Christina Walters
James A. Wellington
Thomas C. Simmons
Carrie Wellington
Mendelson Jane Katz
Samuel H. Goldberg
Aaron Goldberg
Margaret Helms
William F. Sproatt
James K. Sproatt
Edgar Whitfield
Henry Caughey
Flora Haddon
Jane Dickerson
Roy C. Dickerson
Joseph L. Roberts
May H. Roberts
Edward Turman
William G. Riggs
Edgar N. Joseph
Leslie O. Gadbury
Charles E. Gadbury
Reba Hayes
Walter Hays
Alphia Racosky
John Racosky
Orr Iron Company
Homer H. Curtis
Martha E. Lisher
Louis M. Lisher
Thomas J. Skinner
Ida Skinner
William Higgins
Minnie Higgins
Local Folks Travel Time Frames Report
New Lebanon R R 1 Co. R. and George Dungan traveled to Washington Indiana on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Burl Stivers visited Merom on Monday morning. Ted Ridge and family called on Mr. and Mrs. James Banther on Sunday. Dave Hancock is not improving. Curt Dungan and Charlie Mc Clure were in Linton last week. Jeff Lenox visited Paxton on Saturday. Joe Vester visited Carlisle on Saturday.
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New Lebanon
Co. R
George Dungan
Washington
Ind
Burl Stivers
Merom
Ted Ridge
James Banther
Dave Hancock
Curt Dungan
Charlie McClure
Linton
Jeff Lenox
Paxton
Joe Vester
Carlisle
Sullivan
Uncle Andy Weir Reaches 84 in Turman Township
Uncle Andy Weir of Turman Township born February 15 1832 in this county is 84. He cast his first vote for John C Fre mont in 1856 and has supported every Republican president since. He has witnessed the county change from wilderness to a thriving agricultural area and is in good health ready to help elect the next Republican president. A Neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Weir
Turman Township
John C. Fremont
Andy
Sedwick Visits Sullivan in Local Campaign Push
John E. Sedwick of Martinsville, Republican congressional hopeful, visited Sullivan Friday to meet local Republicans. He also traveled to Hymera Friday afternoon as part of his district campaign.
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Sedwick
Sullivan
John E. Sedwick
Martinsville
Hts
Mr. Sedwick
Hymera
Tablets Kill Infant Boy In Carlisle Area
Clifford Hallett two year old son of Mr and Mrs John Hallett died after swallowing laxative tablets at Mrs Isaac Cox's home near Scottsville The child aged 2 years 2 months 15 days died at noon Sunday despite medical aid The infant had been with his mother at her sister's during high waters and levee threat A meeting Saturday organized a local association adopted a constitution and by laws electing officers and directors for the first year.
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Clifford
John Hallett
West of
Carlisle
Isaac Cox
Scottsville
Ivan T. Beck
W. T. Alsop
Ivan Lisman
Hester Hoover
Bert Pifer
Association
D. N. Curry
Theo. Lisman
W. A. Gobin
W. T. Ferguson
Floyd. Combs
Elmer &. Hoover
Arthur V.kresge
Carlisle and Haddon Township Poultry Association Formed
A new Carlisle and Haddon Township Poultry Association launched in Haddon Township after local poultry show interest. It aims to promote thoroughbred poultry raising and to sponsor an annual Carlisle poultry show.
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Poultry Association
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Carlisle and Haddon Township
Marriage Licenses Issued in Carlisle and Nearby Areas
Marriage licenses granted include Jackson B D McClure a 22 baker and Nellie G Robbins 20 both of Carlisle. Milo L Turner 20 laborer and Lucy V Thrasher 18 of Carlisle. Castello Armstrong 43 farmer Vigo county and Nellie Duncan 38 Sullivan. Arbaces E Huff 21 farmer Pimento and Mary Johnson 19 Sullivan. Harmon Canada 26 miner Jasmineville and Mamie M Neff 26 Cass.
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Jackson BD. McClure
Baker
Nellie G Robbins
Carlisle
Milo L. Turner
Lucy V. Thrasher
Castello Armstrong
Farmer
Vigo County
Nellie Duncan
Sullivan
Arbaces E. Huff
Pimento
Mary Johnson
Suullivan
Harmon Canada
Miner
Jasonville
Mamie M. Neff
Cass
Mrs. Claude Miller Visits Walters in Indiana
Mrs Claude Miller of Gaston Indiana is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Marion F Walters who live southwest of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Miller
Gaston, Ind
Marion F. Walters
City
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Circuit Court
Scott Harware Company
Big Sullivan Mercantile Concern
Rev. Nichols
Roland Campbell
Globe Tailors
the Globe Tailors
Pack Hier CO
Soni
Carlisle News
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