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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
5
The column notes buying Royal baking powder is the economical option. It lists local ads and social updates including residents, shopping, and events such as dances, visits, and small notices from towns like Pleasantville, Terre Haute, and Crowder Milling Co.
The second annual Pan-Hellenic Association banquet was held at Ross Cafe in Sullivan County. About twenty fraternity men attended with Judge O. B. Harris acting as toastmaster. program featured talks by I. Kalley and several Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Nu, and Phi Kappa Psi members. An excellent seven course supper was served. officers elected were Judge Harris president, C. D. Hunt vice president, Will Hays secretary, and Paul Stratton treasurer. Next year another similar banquet is planned.
A secret Christmas gathering at the Yeager home brought together many friends and relatives. Mrs Yeager prepared dinner while a sister from Sullivan advised coffee in the large pot, creating a warm holiday moment.
Lon C. Phillips and kin from Illinois and Indiana gathered at Big Springs for a reunion dinner with Claud Phillips, marking the first meeting since their mother's death. The social evening featured a bounteous meal, music, and chattering guests, including Byron Frakes, James Yeager, and about twenty grandchildren. The report also notes the January jury for the term of court was drawn in Anderson.
Sullivan notes show J C C F officers elected last Friday Charley W Wilkey N G S O Self W G C K Tate secretary I E Snow finance secretary Steve Brunger treasurer James M Lang trustee Eastern Star and Blue Lodge hosted a St John Day banquet with about 300 attendees Odd Fellows to hold annual banquet later in January G A R post elected Josiah Asdell commander Wm McBride S V C Thos Lyons J V C Marion Willis chaplain John Tyson adjutant W P Maxwell O M Daughters of Veterans elected Carrie Wood president others named as officers
It is reported this morning that Hon. C. T. Akin will not seek Congress this year. C. W. Welman is reportedly under consideration as the county candidate. A district organization meeting is set for Linton tomorrow.
Mr. Harry Guisham of Jeffersonville arrived in the city Tuesday to reinstate the Maccabee lodge. He will stay ten or fifteen days. About 45 people are to be initiated.
The notice lists multiple cases including Sarah E H Barnett versus William F Barnett for divorce, Robert H Crowder administrator versus Susan Hiatt et al for partition, Willard F Main et al versus Estella T Stansil over a disputed account, New Pitts C & C Co against Vernon Insurance and Trust Co on policy, Alex Roark against BE TI FH Ry Co for damages, Jacob A Parker against Rainbow Coal Co to foreclose lien, Nora M Jonson versus Hidtidge S Johnson, and Wm A Neal versus Nancy McDaniel et al to foreclose lien.
Sullivan hosts a flood of returning students for holidays as social events flourish despite bad weather. By week's end most will depart for college and the town will resume its normal social rhythm.
Marriage licenses show Willis Bell to Della Wilkins Lula M Purcell to Murray Purcell James E Blume to Myrtle Robbing Ashal Bedwell to A L Hubbard I J Bronson to Clara H Zink California. The Tourist excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Great Rock Island Route offer inexpensive pleasant travel from Chicago and Kansas City with weekly departures and berth reservations through G D Bacon Indianapolis.
A family reunion was held at R. W. Rogers on Christmas with all children and grandchildren present. Attendees included Mrs. Allie McCoy and family from Sullivan, E. W. Rogers and son from Terre Haute, Mrs. Gertie Ellis and daughter from Carlisle, John A. Rogers and wife, James Maskeil and wife, and single children Estas Goldie and Rena. A brother from Jasonville joined, along with Alex Bonham and Misses Ethel Robertson Grace Gibbs. An Xmal arch displayed gifts from oldest to youngest, with Mrs. Rogers receiving a sewing machine. Santa Claus distributed gifts amid a joyful time.
Real estate transfers include Elias Kilgore to W V Jeu for 50 acres in Curry township and Margaret E Johnson to Sarah E Johnson for 33 acres in Curry township. Also noted are transfers involving 2 acres in Fairbanks and Hymera lots, 30 acres in Gill township, and multiple lot transfers in Crowder's plat and Cass township.
Note indicates Eta Bo Nos 1 and 2 operate daily except Sunday. Where time is not given, trains do not stop.
A dense schedule lists multiple daily and weekend train departures to and from St Louis and Indianapolis with varying times such as 2:05 pm 5:15 pm and 9:10 pm alongside ex Sunday and daily designations. Included are divisions Peoria Effingham Decatur and No 21 No 20 and No 8 with specific departure times to Indianapolis Peoria and other hubs.
Friday evening January 3 the annual business meeting will be held with reports and officer elections. Sunday morning January 5 the Lord's Supper will be observed and sermons will discuss the spirit and form of the Supper. The evening sermon will explain the Baptists position on close communion with reasons. Everyone is invited.
An informal social was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Davis. A large number attended and the hosts spared no effort to ensure a successful event. Refreshments were served during the evening.
Excursions via E T H R R offer one way plus two dollar round trip pricing. Sale dates include January 7 21 February 4 18 1902 with return limits up to 21 days. Territory covers many states and territories including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming. Special rates for Illinois Swine Breeders Association Meeting Jan 6 7 with return Jan 9 1902. South Carolina Exposition Charleston May 15 1902. Seasonal winter tourist rates and 23 20 return within 15 days. For full details contact F P Jerrriz G P A W W Castro D H Hillman Agt Sullivan Ind A G P A.
Albert Hazelrigg took charge this morning as treasurer and appoints his brother Abe Hazelrigg as deputy. W. W. Howard retires with deputies J. F. Doutbitt and Mr. Howard's sons thanked for their pleasant service to the public.
Advertises loaning splendiferous books including Lagarre Cavalier and Graunstark at 15 cents for 3 days from the Times office. Also offers money to loan at 5 percent interest with flexible payment, and abstracts of title by Hunt and Wood attorneys.
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