Paris Drake and Catherine Havhearst wed in Scott City
The couple Paris Drake and Catherine Havhearst of Scott City were married. Locals mention wedding bells and a hopeful breeze as the town anticipates events.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
8
The couple Paris Drake and Catherine Havhearst of Scott City were married. Locals mention wedding bells and a hopeful breeze as the town anticipates events.
J W Cooper is on the sick list but improving. Al Williams of John S Bay Vincennes visited Gertrude Agnes Brown. Charles Sproatt and Martin Jenkins visited Sullivan while Thomas and Mrs Chowning, now at John Case’s in Bicknell, returned home. Hierman Liston hosts Ridgeway road work near Decker. C H Ridgeway traveled to Chicago for several days. Dr G W Pirtle consulted Dr Jos Crowder in Sullivan about vet Clarence Stoward. Fred Curtner and Free Orr visited Terre Haute. Rallie Humphrey from Bellevue coal mine visited Terre Haute. Daniel Hines went to Robinson to see daughter Mrs Charles Stitzel. Presbyterian revival services continue.
The Slpworth League presented a Lincoln tribute on Sunday evening. A protracted meeting is planned at Walker's Sunday night February 25. The G A R Women's Relief corps and New Lebanon schools held a joint Lincoln centenary program at the M E church on February 12 with a flag ceremony.
Martin Pirthe was in Dueger Thursday. Dan Driver visited Sullivan Friday. Dag Smith drove to Linton Saturday. Bro. Denney preached at Shiloh Saturday night. Frank Page went to Sullivan Friday. Jeorie Wyatt and wife visited relatives in Linton Saturday and Sunday. Albert Bennett and wife visited relatives near Bethany Thursday. A pleasant rain fell Sunday.
White oak fence posts for sale advertised by Riley Dodd and R G Sullivan of Shelburn. Telephone contact listed as 2814.
Fragmented local item list mentions Grace Moore at Farmerstown Suppes, gardeners training, Gide Afys duties, Lester boys Prom, Glue Hennett visiting John Wennel, Atson driving cattle to Meron, and various visits and parties. Also notes Sheena diesber with pane folks and several social gatherings last week plus surprise party for Miss Francis Niccum.
Miss Hallie Badger returns to school after a brief absence. G dll Ss teams to play at Tivmera next Saturday night. Graysville scrubs beat Sullivan pick ups 31 to 5 with Freddie Yager star and Duffer strong. Protracted services at M. K church Sunday night. Various locals visited Fairbanks and with family in Sullivan.
The Carlisle schools marked the one hundredth anniversary of Lincoln's birth with afternoon and evening programs. Supt. JH Helt spoke on Lincoln's love affairs, a male and female quartet sang, and readings on Lincoln's life and early years were performed. Daniel Hines shared memories of Lincoln and presented a Gettysburg address picture to the school.
At Sulevean Indiana Vostoffice February 17 1809 a list of ladies and gents letters to be collected. Names include Florence De Venta Pearl Jethica Florence Metcalf Price Hattie Stardneld Grace Walters Fda and others. Arthur A Holmes P. M. directs callers to say advertised.
Farmersburg February 16 William Lash hires John Sutton to be mine boss at the Lash mine. Sutton brings 34 years of coal experience and is expected to run the operation effectively.
Otis Watson a 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs James Watson died at his brother Robert Watsons home in St. Louis yesterday The body will be brought to Paxton three miles north of here for burial tomorrow He was employed in St. Louis.
James Dodd of Farmersburg reported to police yesterday that he lost a suitcase at the traction station while waiting for an interurban car. The bag contained rubber boots and a shaving outfit.
The Sullivan Town Board invites sealed bids at Hues Hall by 8 o clock p m on February 25 1900 to furnish numbering for town buildings under the Philadelphia Plan. Bids require a bond or cash deposit with bid. a performance bond will be required from the winner. The board may reject any bid. Kane Aves and D Crawley are involved. First insertion Feb 17 1900.
A 19th century article describes the origins and rites of a mysterious society founded in Chicago in 1878. It details three degrees to its members fraternity autopsy and cremation with ceremonies at a crematory and a lingering focus on scientific sacrifice. Dr Fred W Wood confirms autopsy and cremation goals while noting the sect’s secrecy and eerie post death beliefs.
A strange 31 year old secret society, the Ustion fraternity, disclosed by over twenty Chicago physicians who admit membership. The order, open to medical professionals, aims to dissect members after death and cremate remains with chapters in New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit and other cities.
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