Local church meetings note conversions and new members
Sunday and Monday saw a second quarterly meeting, five conversions and four additions, with Rev J F OHare delivering a strong sermon. The Methodist series ended Monday with a real awakening while O Hayer warned against tobacco. Several parishioners attended services across Sullivan and Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Johnson
Roy Hanley
Bessie Schlichter
New Lebanon
Mr. Ashley
Lebanon
Ind
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Boles
Alex Raley
H. H. Burton
O’hayer
Cecil Acton
Merom
Fairbanks Notes Moves and Births Reported
Don Johnson and O. M. Chambers bought new Fords. Ernie Holmes moved to Belle Drake property east of town. Ida Belle was born Feb 14 to Setha Hunt. Vesta Johnson hosted guests as Mares sold for 350 dollars. The Corrells and Bradburys faced influenza. one Bradbury brother died. Fairbanks high school basketball lost to Prairie Creek 40 to 16. The Kisners convalesced. Riley and Leslie Johnson visited Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Johnson
O. M. Chambers
Ford
Ernie Holmes
Setha Hunt
Ida Belle
Will Albee
Alonzo Hunt
John Bowen
Vesta Johnson
Golda Bradbury
Ilinois
Correll
Veo Kisner
Fairbanks
Prairie Creek
Riley Johnson
Leslie L. Johnson
Graysville
Merom News Roundup: Socials Sports and Local Updates
Merom community notes include the Altruist Sunday school at Mrs. Lloyd Reich's home with guests Faye Bowen Laura Coyner and Kathryn Goins. Newton Independents defeat Merom in college gym. Earl Johnson returns from Indianapolis poultry show with prizes. Married couple Maude Robertson and Luther Boroughs wed in Bloomington at end of last month. Bert Hubble improves after surgery in Sullivan county hospital. Funeral attendances for Mrs. Chowtling and beside attendances for Hallie Armstrong in Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Lloyd Reich
Faye Bowen
Laura Coyner
Kathryn Goins
Walter Nash
Karl Berry
Sullivan
Bessie Dudley
Robinson
Merom
Newton Independents
Earl Johnson
Indianapolis
Mollie
Dolores Hoilman
Effingham
Illinois
Bea Hoilman
John Hawkins
Maude Robertson
Frank Robertson
Luther Boroughs
Ernest Borough
Bloomington
Indiana
Bert Hubble
Sullivan County Hospital
Walter Cooper
Lewis Chowtling
Dugger
Eva Thompson
Viola Hunt
Pearl Thornton
Neice
Hailié Armstrong
Linton
Tile Big Crops Smile Riggs Clay Product Company Drain Tile
Lynn Thomas and Percy Lester traveled to Terre Haute on business. A Durham sale near Big Springs drew Loren Thomas Carl Lester Edgar Strain Rufus DeHart and Fred Wernz from the community. Mrs. Mary Dickerson visits her daughter near Sullivan. Several residents hosted gatherings at Big Springs. Illness is noted in the area and Sunday school was canceled due to severe cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Thomas
Percy Lester
Terre Haute
Loren Thomas
Carl Lester
Edgar Strain
Rufus DeHart
Fred Wernz
Durham
Big Springs
Mary Dickerson
Chalmers Moore
Sullivan
Elmer Harrison
Iva Drake
Riggs
C. E. Harrison
Cecil Drake
Fairbanks
Jessie Harrison
Sadie Shelp
Essie Bicknell
Mrs
Albin Bicknell
Graysville
Monroe sells Narrows farm trades for Dodd farm
James Monroe sold his farm at the Narrows to W A Burton and bought the Dodd farm near Dodds Bridge. James Osborn and son Garrett made a business trip to Shelburn Thursday. Lex Trueblood and family visited Elmer Trueblood then returned to Sullivan Sunday. A large crowd saw the Fairbanks Victors beat the Sullivan Mutuals 108 to 12 in Pounds hall Saturday. Funeral held for Clay Jewell at home conducted by Rev W A Fuzon of Casey Ill with several singing. Big Springs notes cold wave and local visits across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe
The
Narrows
W. A. Burton
Dodd
Dodds Bridge
James Osborn
Garrett
Shelburn
Lex Trueblood
Elmer Trueblood
Sullivan
Fairbanks Victors
Sullivan Mutuals
Pounds Hall
Clay Jewell
W. A. Fuson
Casey, Ill
Fred Wernz
Edgar Strain
Albin Bicknell
Will Lester
Isle of Somewhere
Meetings Arranged Across Hamilton Township in Sullivan County
Meetings for the Sullivan County Farmers Association membership drive opened at the Benson school house last night and continue tonight at Brodie and tomorrow at Bail ey school houses. Wayne O Adams of the state association will speak at all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Sullivan County Farmers’ Association
Benson
Brodie School
Bailey School
Wayne O. Adams
The
State Association
Turman Township
Parent Teachers’ Association
Farmers’ Association
Graysville
W. O. Adams
State Farmers’ Association
Fairbanks Triumphs in Sullivan County Championship Opener
Fairbanks 108 Sullivan Mutuals 12 at Pounds Hall in the first championship game of a two or more match series. Lester and Johnson led scoring, with DeBaun and Pound powering the offense and C DeBaun strong on defense. final game set for February 27 in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Sullivan ‘‘Mutuals
Pounds Hall
Glenn
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Lester and
Johnson
Waddell
Mutuals
B. DeBaun
Pound
C. DeBaun
Terre Haute Daily Star and The Sullivan Union Ad Rate
One year subscription to Terre Haute Daily Star and The Sullivan Union offered at four dollars. The offer covers both newspapers for a twelve month period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Daily Star
The
Sullivan Union
Little Cecil Acton Died At Age Fourteen In 1920
Little Cecil Stanley Acton of Merom Indiana district Kentucky born November 25 1895 in Dundee Kentucky died February 13 1920 aged 14 years 1 month 18 days after illness since October She was a devout Christian who refused medical aid trusting God Her death leaves her father mother and a brother among many relatives The funeral was at Merom Methodist Church by Rev William Yager and burial followed in Merom cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Stanley Acton
Mark Acton
Dundee
Ohio
Kentucky
Earth
Merom Methodist Church
William Yager
Graysville
New Merom
Amoral Wilson vs Berger quiet title and related suits
Legal notices summarize multiple cases including Amorine M. Wilson versus Frederick Berger deceased et al for quiet title. Ida Brummett sues Charles IL Brummett for divorce. Samuel R. Adams versus William H. Murphy and Joseph Kerr. Alva Dobson London Lancashire Indemnity Co. file contract and bond suit. Miley O. Adkins versus Ethel Adkins divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amorine M. Wilson
Frederick Berger
Ida Brummett
Charles IL. Brummett
Samuel R. Adams
William H. Murphy
Joseph Kerr
Alva Dobson
London & Lancashire Indemnity Co
Miley O. Adkins
Ethel Adkins
LICKSKILLET ITEMS From the Bloomington Star
Local column notes social chatter and small town happenings. Ed Bivins and Salina Baker rumors spark gossip while Ed Bascombe advertises a clearance sale on ear muffs and socks. A jail custody report follows with Homer Kassinger and Levi Sink tied to recent charges and cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry Hawkins
Salina Baker
Ed Bivins
Ed Bascombe
Zeke Stubbins
Love Ann Long
Deputy Otha Brodie Arrested for Non-Support
Deputy Sheriff Otha Brodie was arrested on a non support charge after law enforcement authorities reported failure to provide court ordered financial support. The incident prompted departmental review and potential disciplinary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Sink
Hymera
Sink
W. H. Bridwell
Otha Brodie
Terre Haute men attend Mutual game last Wednesday night
Fred Yager and Kenneth Brown of Terre Haute attended the Mutual Graysville basketball game last Wednesday night. Yager is the son of S S Yaeger of Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yager
Kenneth Brown
Terre Haute
Mutual- Graysville
Mr Yager
S. S. Yaeger
Graysville
Riley Dodd Family to Return Home from Colorado Springs
Riley Dodd and his family, residents of Colorado Springs for several months, will travel home to near Shelburn this week, marking the end of their temporary stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Dodd
Colorado Springs
Colo
Shelburn
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Bennett’s Pharmacy
West Side Square
Eileen Ladd
Near
Harry Shaw
Fred Johnson
Billy Ford
Hubert Boroughs
Charles Ladd
Near Sullivan
Rev. Burnett
Ruth
Newton
John Stone
Green Valley
Riggs Clay Product Company
Ella Eno
Ollie Watson
Katharine Huff
Tom Mann
Osie Haines
Florence Bragdon
J. W. Watson
Will Burk
Cora Eno
Annie Cushman
Will Watson
Will Burke
J. W
C. E. Watson
Emerson Watson
Jesse Medsker
Wabash Valley
Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association
H. S. Benson
B. M. Smith
Owensville
T. E. Medsker
Purdue University
Lester F. Waddell
F. Johnson
F. Robinson F
DeBaun
C. Colvin
C. Pound
G. Lemminger
G. Co. DeBaun
G. Jones
Fuson
B. DeBaan
W. Johnson
Walters
Colvin
Lester
DeBaan
Bloomington Star
Zeb
Lem Bean
Mhardshell
Ed Kelley
Homer Kassinger
Kassinger
Farmersburg
Bowen
John S. Taylor
Vigo County
Hoosier
Mater
Maeterial
Chas. W. Johnson
Indiana Motor Line Company
PRL Ee S
Washington
the Peoples State Bank
Southwest Corner Square
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