World War Student Paper Contest Open to High Schoolers
The Indiana Historical Commission invites Sullivan County high school pupils to submit papers on local World War related topics. Papers must be typed, 1 2 by 11 inches, under 2000 words, guided by a principal or history teacher, and submitted to the Indiana Historical Commission by May 1 1920. Prizes and statewide filing follow.
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Sallmve
Oppertyur
Diehard Park
L. N. Hines
Sullivan County
Indiana Historical Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Mos
Bese
Census workers begin counting noses in county
Forty-one enumerators started January 1 to take the 1920 census in Sullivan and Sullivan county. They must complete Sullivan in 15 days and the rest of the county in 30. Enumerators name fields, privacy rules, pay rates, and farm assessments.
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Sullivan
Sullivan County
H. C. Steel
Roy Coleman
W. H. Crowder
Cass Township
D. B. Long
Hosea A. Snow
L. F. Walters
Curry
W. W. Dougherty
H. S. Wallace
H. A. Martin
Farmersburg
Roy Hopewell
Sherburn
H. V. Crow
Fairbanks
Orville Horner
C. J. Pittman
Gill
Raymond Wardner
Geo. Kaufman
W. E. Shaffex Haddon
Bishop Walters
A. P. Tucker
Irvin Hume
Jess Walters
Carlisle
Frederick Ogle
Hamilton Township
Granville Scott
Malcolm Campbell
W. B. Campbell
J. R. Rusher
Court notes list several civil actions and divorces
William McGuire versus United Transportation Company damages. Agexenis Helly of Chicago appears in a sail matter. Sukier versus Hoffer grants verdict for plaintiff of 87.90. Divorce and custody orders issued, including Edward Pierce case and others. Jasia Porte awarded damages against Summit Coal Company. Brooks versus Brooks dismissed. Various divorce and support rulings. Consolidated Indiana Coal Company to Knox county for trial. Bert Wood awarded 1175 against Amanda Johnson estate.
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Willian McGuire
United Tracuio
Uismecs
Agexeatisy Helly
Chicago
Sail
Furman Township
Wan Idinicreen
W. R. Rer
Joe K
Brid- Tiomas Sukier
John Hoffer
Vincennes
Roe
Otis S. Tf
Sar W Pierce
Edward Pierce
Nangodia
Ellis
Hicks
Tisgres
Shackalet
Paul I. Reid
Ajectment
Carlo A. Taytaro
Afee
Taylor
AL Taienta
Tifford J. Tatem
Carl J. Clerk
Per
Jasia Porte
O¢ Summit Coal Company
Unforce
Robt
Brooks
June Ann Brooks
Ts Danmage
Alva Irwin
Holgac
Beck
Edward Needham
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Knox County
Maggie Handy
Theodore Handy
Sequestered Property Added to Tax Duplicate
William Williamson, county assessor, announced that records show $176,561 worth of sequestered and omitted property has been placed on the county tax duplicate since January 1919. The clear tax assessed on this property is $5,773.54.
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William Williamson
Kendrick visiting mother in North State street
Dr. W. F. Kendrick and Mrs Kendrick of Colorado Springs Colorado visit his mother Mrs Amelia Kendrick in North State street observing family reunion style visit
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Dr. W. 4. Kendrick
Mrs. Kendrick
Colorado Springs, Colo
Amelia Kendrick
North State Street
Batey Sells Drug Firm Interest to Partner Walters
Charles F. Batey, president of the Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company, Thursday sold his half of the drug firm Batey & Walters to partner Charles F. Walters. The sale ends a 26 year arc from clerk to owner in the firm’s history.
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Charles F. Batey
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company
Batey & Walters
Charles F. Walters
Batey
Joe 5. Reed
Reed
Mr. Walters
Mr. Reed
Lex Robbins
Mr. Batey
Walters & Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Gambill Moves to Terre Haute Law Firm
Gilbert W. Gambill a partner in Hunt & Gambill withdraws to join Royce Bogard Cooper & Gambill in Terre Haute. He plans to move his family there soon and his new role became effective Monday. Gambill chaired Sullivan County Council of Defense during wartime and was elected president of the Sullivan County Bar Association, serving as county attorney for seven years until J. W. Lindley took over on January 1, 1919.
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Gilbert W. Gambill
Hunt & Gambill
Fiirm
Royce, Bogard, Cooper & Szambill
Terre Haute
Gambill
Sullivan County Council of Defense
Sullivan County Bar Association
J. W. Lindley
Mutuals edge Rose Poly in close gym clash
The Mutuals beat Rose Poly 33 to 28 in Terre Haute at the local gym last Wednesday night. Friday Sullivan high school defeated Clinton high school 27 to 22 before a large crowd on the local floor. The Mutuals then lost to Rockville Independents in a rough game at Rockville described as football like.
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Mutuals
Rose Poly
Terre Haute
Sullivan High School
Clinton High School
Rockville Independents
Rockville
Dr Golden Webb Moves Into New Giles Addition Bungalow
Dr Golden Webb recently moved into a newly completed bungalow in the Giles addition, marking a local housing milestone.
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Golden Webb
Giles Addition
Advocates Memorial Court House in Sullivan County
A fifteen member memorial investigating committee recommends studying a memorial court house to honor Sullivan county World War II service members. The panel, led by Rev. John McD Horne, plans tentative findings for the February board meeting and county wide support.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court Room
Court House
John McD. Horne
Sullivan
Ross J. Campbell
Special Memorial Investigating Committee
Ross Campbell
E. M
A. V. Munich
J. B. Maple
Board of Commissioners
Real Estate Deal Closed in Sullivan Area
QO J Springer bought the undivided half interest in High land place southeast of Sullivan. The 12 acre tract, platted by Mrs Cora M Gilbert, was sold to Springer Botts and Douthitt Haddon for 3700 dollars. Springer intends a spring residence after spending winter in Colorado Springs for health.
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Qo.j. Springer
Highland Place
Sullivan
M. A. Haddon
Cora M. Gilbert
Springer & Botts
Douthitt & Haddon
Springer
Botts
Feaith and Sanitation
Colorado Springs
Col
Sladdon
Douthitt
Terre Hlaute
Cordele Lawyer Fred G Boatright Praised by Sullivan Old Boys
Fred G Boatright of Cordele Georgia a former Sullivan boy now a practicing lawyer in Cordele writes from afar praising The Union for its steadfast political stance and safe government saying the paper has never been more appreciated despite thirty years away.
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Fred G. Boatright
Cordele
Georgia
Sullivan
Boatright
F. M. Douthitt
Ellen Boatright
Horse Collar Advice From Kirkham’s Old Stand
A reader warns about horse care and buying a collar with caution, comparing it to selecting shoes for comfort. The note mentions a familiar seller, J. A. Mattix, at Kirkham’s old stand and invites readers to see the offering before purchasing.
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J. A. Mattix
Kirkham
Cheap farms in Minnesota for sale this season
Good agricultural land can be secured from five to fifteen dollars per acre. Deep rich soil and good drainage. If interested address Elmer G. Hoover Norden Minnesota formerly of Carlisle Indiana.
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Minnesota
Sullivan County
Elmer G. Hoover
Norden, Minn
Carlisle
Ind
Auto top and harness repair at Jim Dandy Shop
Auto tops and curtains need repair. Bring them to Jim Dandy Harness Shop on the North side square near Kirkham's old stand. John A. Mattix offers harness repairs and oiling before spring.
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Jim Dandy
North Side Square
Kirkham’s
John A. Mattix
Tax Notice for 1918 Duplicates in Sullivan County
Public notice states the 1918 state and county tax duplicate is in the possession of the authority and tax collection will commence. It lists tax rates by township and corporation including county tax hospital tax state poll and school poll and notes charges on property and per capita taxes.
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Sullivan
Tan
Ae County Hospital
ANE
TOWSD
Dackson
Hymera
Aes
Shelburn
Farmersburge
Fairbarnks
Yurman
Hamilton
Sullivan City
Cass
Tidtugeer
Pefferson
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Wain
Merom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ae Court Notes
Bert Wood
Amanda Johnson
C.F. Batey
C. F. Walters
G. W. Gambile Goers
Firm
Hant & Gambill
Basket Ball
New Court House
Special County Soldiers Memorial Committee
O. L. Springer
Highland Park Addition
J. W. Hunt
Springer-Gouchenour Co’s
Springer-Gouchenour Co
Tioud
Wu Ayo
Yoo
Jackien
Towish
Curry Township
Turman
Dugger
Jefferson Township
Carlisl- Toran
iGill
W.V. Jennings Lumber Co
Davis Hotel
New Lebanon
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