Republican District Convention Endorses Chaney For Congress
The Second Congressional District Republican Convention met in Vincennes with strong attendance and a harmonious tone. John C. Chaney of Vincennes was unanimously endorsed as the party’s congressional candidate amid praise for his past campaign and confident plans for support and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
John C. Billheimer
Washington
Ind
John C. Chaney
Congress
Joseph Henry
Bloomington
W. L. Taylor
Judge Wilson
Nat U. Hill
Will H. Hays
Roosevelt
Divorce rapid after Pearl Penn’s elopement case
Pearl Penn, a young Black woman, obtained a divorce from Warren Penn in circuit court. Five minutes later she married Mae Runnels, a Black man. The couple had been living with Penn and had both contracted smallpox. the case was dismissed after threats were noted and no further action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Penn
Warren Penn
Mae Runnels
Pearl Hammond
Penn
Pannete
Sullivan
Runnels
County Republican Precinct Committee Elects Officers
In a G A R hall meeting the precinct committeemen chose Will H. Hays as chairman Dirrelle E Chaney as secretary and C H Stratton as treasurer to complete the county party organization The group pledges earnest work and broad support for the upcoming campaign and county Republicans will back them fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
G. A
Court Docket Highlights Multiple Convictions and Pleas
State v Patton prize fighting underway in circuit court. Several defendants receive fines or dispositions including guilty pleas for assault and battery with intent to kill and selling without license. Notable actions include not guilty findings, venue changes, and riot fines. Trial dates and verdicts span March dates and county transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Patton
State
Basil Smith
Frank Smith
Ed West
Seth Crawford
Wm Morris
Taylor Edmonson
Bert Pearson
Knox County
Jack Lynch
Earl Draper
Wm Pittman
Jesse Brown
Ed Brown
Dick Wharton
John Boles
Chas Wilkey
Geo Stinnett
John Salyards
Frank Partlow
Suits and Divorces With Guardianship in Terre Haute
A slate of civil actions includes quiet title suits by Sarah E Hobbs and others against Henry Baker and heirs, divorce actions for multiple pairs, a guardianship petition for Benoni Trueblood, a foreclosures suit, estate matters for Otto Jewell and Walter Kemp, and a railroad rate inquiry directed to D. B. Steeg, Terre Haute Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E Hobbs
Henry Baker
Charlotte A Burnham
John Deere Plow Company
Fannie A Anderson
Josephus Anderson
Charles Bierhaus
John Bierhaus
Albert C Atkinson
Orlando W Thornberry
Winthrop A Foote
Gertrude M Foote
Benoni Trueblood
Oliver Trueblood
Guardian
Chas D Pierson
James R Hinkle
The
S I Ry Co
J H Reid
Lee Harned
Jas M Dudley
Terrel B. Speake
Mary E. Speake
Maggie D. Briley
Oscar Briley
Otto Jewell
Levi Jewell Guardian
Charles H. Kemp
Walter Kemp
Hymera Coal Mining Co
Democratic Primaries and Political Jests At Sullivan
A satirical column rails at local Democratic politics in Sullivan, noting attacks on the senator from Utah, public funds, and party infighting. It laments editors, calls for reform, mentions a new library, two schoolhouses, and hints at a coming “real Democratic newspaper” in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Cyrus E. Davis
Charley Hunt
Welman Wins Foreclosure Suit Against Sullivan Times
Judge Harris awards Welman and The Peoples Bank $19 15.54 on notes and mortgage. Mortgage foreclosed. sale date not fixed. Sullivan Democrats contemplate bidding to start a real Democratic newspaper with an editor to champion their doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Welman
Sullivan Times Company
Peoples Bank
Carlisle
Harris
Welman and Peoples Bank
Sullivan
For Rent House Near Glendora With Farm Features
Three room house with barn outbuildings chicken yard and orchard. Two acres pasture one acre berries and one acre garden. Located half a mile from Glendora four miles from Scofields mine and one mile from Mildred. Rent cheap. Inquire Hawkins and Haddon Sullivan. 27-tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendora
Scofields Mine
Mildred
Hawkins & Haddon, Sullivan
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Records
Glessie G Robbins wed Mayme Buckley. Rush Enochs to Gertrude Carico. McClain Reynolds to Purlie Criss. J B Mayfield to Sarah E Carico. James L Wolfe to Emma Burkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glessie G. Robbins
Mayme Buckley
Rush Enochs
Gertrude Carico
McClain Reynolds
Purlie Criss
J. B. Mayfield
Sarah E. Carico
James L. Wolfe
Emma Burkhart
Meeting of Woman's Club at Mrs Jamison's Home
The Woman's Club met at Mrs Jamison's home on Tuesday with the regular program. Mrs Will Hays sang a solo that pleased all. Mrs Margaret Kelly Maple, now living in Shelburn, resigned her membership and Mrs Bert Crawley was elected to replace her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Will H. Hays
Margaret Kelly Maple
Shelburn
Bert Crawley
Revival Meetings Postponed at Baptist Church
Revival meetings scheduled at the Baptist church are postponed due to evangelist Mr. Lehigh being delayed. no new date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh
Baptist Church
Editor Foote Seeks Divorce from Gertrude Foote
Winthrop A. Foote editor of the Farmerburg Bee filed for divorce in the circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by his wife Gertrude M. Foote. The couple were married in September 1891 with witnesses including John T. Hays SR Riggs F E Basler P H Blue and W T Doothity attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop A. Foote
Farmerburg Bee
Gertrude M. Foote
John T. Hays, SR Riggs
F. E. Basler
P. H. Blue
W. T. Doothity
Civil Docket Highlights Multiple Court Actions
A dense civil docket lists cases including McBride vs Worth and cross complaint by Willen, judgments in favor or against various defendants, quiet title suits, dispositions on accounts, divorces with defaults and alimony, restraining orders, and guardianship matters with investment powers granted for Otto and Roy A. Jewell estate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. McBride
Sarah N. Worth
Margaret Willen
Mary F. Lund
Dan Sims
Alice Orr
Alfred F. Marshall
Continental Casualty Co
H. Meller Manufacturing Co
H. A. Stitzel
James & Mayer Buggy Co
Edgar S. Crowder
Penelope Evans
William D. Blackburn
The
Southern Indiana Railroad Co
John A. Curry
Elisha
Poe Amanda Poe
Beulah.Thompson
Louisa Lowe
Wm. F. Lowe
Fannie A. Anderson
Josephus Anderson
Otto
Roy A. Jewell
Levi S. Jewell
The Hottest Coon in Dixie at Bass Auditorium
The Hottest Coon in Dixie, a large colored amusement show, appears for one performance at Bass Auditorium on January 18. It features thirty five leading colored singers and fan-makers, with the Dixie quartette and Clorindy chorus, en route on a tour to Pacific Coast venues. The act promises lively music and novel specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Bass Auditorium
J. C. Heater
C. B. Pace
J. C
Notice to UNION Readers on rural route changes
The four new rural routes from Sullivan and one from Farmersburg start service Friday January 15. Readers on these routes must notify the office with their current address and desired route number to ensure prompt delivery. Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. C L Davis will
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Farmersburg
New Pittsburg Coal Buys 550 Acres Near Shelburn
The New Pittsburg Coal and Mining company purchased 550 acres of mineral land in Curry township near Shelburn west of the E T H tracks. A double mine will be erected to mine No 4 and 6 coal with a large miner workforce. The T K T H railroad will add a double switch, boosting Shelburn’s growth and extending corporate limits with new homes and businesses planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Pittsburg Coal and Mining Company
Curry Township
Shelburn
Riggs
Thek. & T. H. Railroad
Duttons Hold Ninth Anniversary Dinner on Cross Street
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Dutton hosted neighbors on Cross street last Friday evening for their ninth wedding anniversary. A fine four course dinner was served in a dainty decorated dining room and the house was attractively arranged for a delightful evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Crawley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoke, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Dutton, Miss Fannie Hughes, Mrs. Dr. W. N. Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Batey and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nesbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Dutton
Cross Street
Will C. Harris
Bert Crawley
Fred Hoke
G. R. Dutton
Fannie Hughes
W. N. Thompson
Chas. Batey
W. R. Nesbit
Union Chapel Meeting Ends With 30 Accessions
The protracted meeting at Union Chapel in Turman township led by Rev. G. F. McNaughton closed Friday with 30 accessions and 20 additions to the church. Locals call it the best meeting ever held, and the next gathering will start at Mt. Tabor next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Chapel
Turman Township
G. F. McNaughton
Union
Mt. Tabor
Presbyterian Foreign Missions Offering Urged
A Presbyterian church calls for a generous offering next Sunday morning to support foreign missions. The appeal quotes the widening need across lands and asks attendees to come prepared to give freely. J. KE. Fry signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. KE. Fry
Levee Contract Awarded for Fairbanks Turman Townships
Ben Crowder Richard Bailey and John Ersinger of this city were awarded the contract last Wednesday for the construction of the levee in Fairbanks and Turman townships for the Island Levee Association. The contract price is $73000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Crowder
Richard Bailey
John Ersinger
Fairbanks
Turman
Island Levee Association
Liquor License Refused by County Commissioners
County commissioners last Saturday sustained a remonstrance against the liquor license application of George Fausel of Haddon Township and refused to grant licenses to W. R. Nesbit E. P. Lacey ds. C. Chaney Will A. Baye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fausel
Haddon Township
W. R. Nesbit
E. P. Lacey
Ds. C. Chaney, Will A. Baye
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Frank McCracklin
Same
Vandalia Line
D. B. Steeg
Terre Haute
S. A Broakaw
Gill
Utah
J. Ripper
John R. East
Democratic Party
Republic of Panama
Bryan
Anti- Everybody League
Prudential Insurance Cos
Metropolitan
Col. Watterson
Grover Cleveland
Colonel
Atom
Jerry
Maxwell
M. F. Gambill
Willin
Russia
Japan
Illinois
St. Louis
Democrat
U.S
Sullivan County
Cass Township
Foote
Civil Docket
Joe S. Reed
C. L.davis
Sucessful Meeting
Presbyterian Foreign Missions
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