Local Notables Attend Court and Social Events in Sullivan
W. E. Mills of Shelburn and A. R. Orr of Carlisle were in Sullivan for court and business yesterday. Prosecuting Attorney elect J. B. Fil bert of Linton visited, while George Seibert and Charles W. Hart felter joined Sullivan Lodge No. 263 in the entered apprentice degree. Mattie Shideler Tal bott, former Sullivan resident now in Indianapolis, sent subscription favors to The Union. John S. Bays defended Teller McClellan & Co. in a $15,000 damage suit in Brazil. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hopewell of New Lebanon visited Sullivan, with Hopewell a county pioneer and original subscriber. Henry Todd’s 1856 hanging is noted as the county’s sole legal execution. The Berry Stock Company drew a large City Hall crowd with A Flag of Truce, plus high-quality acts, and will move to Bass Auditorium next week. Chas. A. Beasley, a White Wyandotte breeder, shone at the Palestine poultry show January 10-14 1905, winning multiple top prizes and special ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Mills
Shelburn
A. R. Orr
Carlisle
Sullivan
J. B. Filbert
Linton
George Seibert
Charles W. Hartfelter
Sullivan Lodge No
A. M
Mattie Shideler Talbott
Talbott
Indianapolis
John S. Bays
Brazil
Teller McClellan & Co
Joe Crozetto
Crozetto
Peter Hopewell
New Lebanon
Mr. Hopewell
Union
Berry Stock Company
Shelbyville
Bass Auditorium
Chas
A. Beasley
Our City
Crawford County
Palestine
Ill
White Wyandotte Club
Sullivan County
Indiana
Illinois
Beasley
Samuel Hughes Dies Last Friday in Sullivan County
Samuel Hull Hughes, an early Sullivan County settler born in 1830, died last Friday at his Sullivan residence. A devoted Christian, family man, and neighbor, he lived to help others and uplift his community, leaving a lasting Christian influence and a grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hull Hughes
Sullivan
Mr. Hughes
Grandpa Hughes
Christ
Hughes
Sharer
Community Card Parties and Club Prizes Noted
Social clubs host games with prizes for points and lone hands. Mrs. Oscar Patton and Ira Glidden win at the B and G club. S. H. Kalley and T. B. Shaffer prize winners at a Saturday gathering. Mrs. Ernest Cowles and Mrs. E. Riggs host events with varied refreshments and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Long
B. and G. Card Club
Oscar Patton
Ira Glidden
Henry Wilson
S. H. Kalley
T. B. Shaffer
Ernest Cowles
Mapleton Addition
Benson Chapel Meetings and Local News Update
Mr Braton hosts a series of meetings at Benson Chapel. Several residents remain on the sick list this week. Murray Shields visited Sullivan Saturday. The Osorn child is ill. Parrs attended church Sunday night. Families from Farmersburg visited local residents. Mayme Metcalf visits sister Mrs Starks. Dave Tx is buying timber this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Osorn
Noah Parr
William Wyman
Mayme Taylor
Lillie Harding
Len Taylor
Maude Trueblood
Farmersburg
Jess Hughes
Edin Hughes
Mayme Metcalf
Art Starks
Dave Tx
Coon Hunt in Turman Township Draws Neighbors
Porter Lofton from Turman township near Graysville tracked a coon to a sugar tree on William Jewell farm. After consent they cut the tree, dogs fought the coon until it was killed. The group included Byron and Lon Riggs, Russell Able, Lee Burnett and William Jewell. Debate lingers over which is best coon dog as all claim top status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Lofton
Turman Township
Graysville
Wm. Jewell
Mr. Jewell
Orter Lofter
Byron
Lon Riggs
Russell Able
Lee Burnett
Jewell
Byron Riggs
Bird
Dr George Knapp to Speak at Davis House Friday
Dr George Knapp a specialist from Vincennes will speak at the Davis House this Friday January 27th attendance is expected to be open to the public and free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Knapp
Vincennes
Davis House
Church ladies and pastor union organize sewing and bake sale
The group announces a shift to plain sewing and catering including cake pies and dressed chicken. Orders may be left with Mrs Buff. All church ladies are urged to attend next Tuesday afternoon as past meetings featured splendid refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor Union
Buff
Union and Star For Three Dollars
The Union offers a one year subscription combination with the Terre Haute Daily Star for three dollars. Available to renewers or new subscribers joining the list. Subscribers get both newspapers for a limited price and should act to take advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Terre Haute Daily Star
Doctor E D Denison One Of Oldest Indiana Odd Fellows
Dr E D Denison has been elected financial secretary of Carlisle lodge No 50 I O O F for the next year marking his twenty sixth term in that role. He joined May 22 1865 and has held various offices since. born in Oneida County NY nearly 79 years ago he has lived in Carlisle over 50 years and remains active never using glasses or a cane. He also helped found Morse Encampment No 139 and served as scribe for 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Denison
Carlisle Lodge No. 50
Dr. Denison
Lodge
Odd Fellows
Indiana
Morse
Onedai County
New York
Carlise
Carlisle
Merom Professor Marries Former Muncie Woman
Professor Edward L Lawson of Union Christian College and his bride, a Muncie native, wed December 27 1904 at the bride’s home. He teaches psychology. she heads Latin studies and both joined Union Christian College in 1901. The couple are alumni of Union Christian College class of 1901. the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Carpenter of Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L Lawson
Muncie
Merom
Lawson
Union Christian College
John F. Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samuel Hughes
Jesus
Societyicene A
E. R. Riggs
Twentieth Century Club
Will Hays
E. S. Crowder
O. B. Harris
J. H. Kalley
H. A. Hicks
M. Lott
Ella Yakey
Bloomfield
Hoyle Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Benson Chapel
Murray Shields
Coon Hunt
John’ S.rogers
Octor
Edward Lawson
Scott Bros
John Ford
Marshal Maxwell’s
Weyman’s Bluff
West Side
Sullivan, Indiana
Bass
Timothy
Miles Berry Stock Co
Ladies Tree
Smock’s Drug Store
H.h.zike
Khartoum
Newrhei Davis
Steel Mhl
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