Lengthy Bailey Passes Away Near Sullivan
Uncle Len Bailey and his extended family mourn the passing of Len Bailey who lived in and near Sullivan for about 75 years. Neighbors recall his steady presence and community involvement over decades.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1920
Page
1
Leonard Bailey Uncle Len of Sullivan County Dies at 86
Leonard Bailey known as Uncle Len died at the County Hospital at 86 after a life tied to Sullivan County. Born April 22 1833 in Lawrence County Indiana he served about seventeen years as janitor of the county courthouse and contributed to local development for seven decades. He suffered strokes in recent years ending a long public career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Leonard Bailey
Uncle Len
Len
Lawrence County
Indiana
Bedford
John Bailey
Charles Bailey
Kentucky
Salem
Lens
Shelburn
T Len
Iowa
Bailey
Sullivan Pond
Pioneer Woman Dies at 76 Near Shelburn
Margaret Gray Anderson passed away at her Shelburn area home after a lingering illness. She was born to early county pioneers Jacob Gray and his wife and married John Anderson on January 1, 1852. Survived by husband John, son Hosea Anderson, daughters Ella Hierbert and Mrs Charles Hughes, foster son Riley Dodd, two brothers John W Gray and Zimri Gray, a sister Lilly Park, and two grandchildren Patrick Bailey and Lettie Bailey. Funeral held at the Christian church with Rev John McDlorne officiating. Burial at Palmer's Prairie cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Gray Anderson
John Anderson
Shelburn
Anderson
Jacob Gray
Hosea Anderson
Ella Hierbert
Charles Hughes
Riley Dodd
John W. Gray
Zimri Gray
Shelburne
Lilly Park
Len
Court House
Billy Powers
Moffett
Harris
Henderson
Bridwell
Len Bailey
Sullivan County
Christian Church
John McDlorne
Palmer’s Prairie Cemetery
Ransom Bailey
Patrick Bailey
Terre Haute
Lettie Bailey
Nation-Wide Prohibition Law in a Nutshell
Summary of a broad prohibition act banning manufacture or sale of beverages with at least half a percent alcohol. It empowers searches, destroys liquor, and taxes seized property, with penalties up to $2000 and two years in prison. Exceptions include home non intoxicating cider, sacramental, medical, industrial uses, and pre prohibition purchases. Physicians restricted in prescribing alcohol. Records of sales required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bankers Gather at Sullivan County Banquet
Dick Miller of Indianapolis delivered the principal address at the Sullivan County Bankers Association meeting held last Wednesday at the Christian church hosted by local banks. The Berean Class served supper as about 150 attendees including farmers listened to talks by Mitchell of Linton on Group Eight and Smith of Indianapolis with Davis of Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers OF County
Dick Miller
Indianapolis
Sullivan County Bankers' Association
Christian Church
Christian Sunday School
Miller
Quincy J. Mitchell
Linton
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Andrew Smith
F. K. Davis
Tipton
A. G. McNabb
Illness Grips Local Resident Cc M Lutz
Cc M Lutz, a well known citizen, is very ill at his home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. M. Lutz
Sullivan Union Rate Increase Notice
SPECIAL NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS OF THE SULLIVAN UNION. On Monday February 1 the subscription rate rises from 1.00 to 1.50 per year. Renew now to lock old price. Terre Haute Daily Star and Sullivan Union combo year four dollars. Rate holds until Monday February 9. Delinquent renewals by February 10 will be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Union
Terre Haute Daily Star
The
Toth
Well Known Colored Man Declared Insane In Sullivan
Paton Buckner called Mike Buckner, a well known local colored man, was declared insane after an inquest by Dr. J. R. Crowder and B. M. Corbin. An application seeks admission to the Evansville Southern Indiana Hospital. Buckner, a Sullivan resident for years, was a cook and auto painter. He is married and fears someone intends to harm him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paton Buckner
Mike Buckner
J. R. Crowder
Southern Insane Hospital
Evansville
Buckner
Sullivan
Beasley Marries Alice Bond in City Parsonage
Everett Beasley a city mail carrier wed Miss Alice Bond daughter of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Bond of Oaktown Saturday night at 7 30 by Rev S J Cross at the M F parsonage. They will live with his parents Mr and Mrs Joshua Beasley. The bride is a distant relative of Mrs Arthur Snavely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bond
Alonzo Bond
Oaktown
Everett Beasley
Joshua Beasley
S. J. Cross
Methodist
M. F. Parsonage
Court Actions Include Divorces Foreclosure and Partition
Horner Elevator and Mill Company versus Joe Wallace and Rush Trimble on note. Marietta B. Case and Clinton Badders versus Martin E John C Nina B Gordon Indiana B Irwin William Webster Badders and Harry M Badders complaint for partition. James W Timmons versus Alta Timmons divorce. Rosa Anderson versus Oscar Anderson divorce. John F Funk versus Charles L Whalen Katherine M Whalen. First National Bank of Carlisle et al foreclosure on note and mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner Elevator and Mill Company
Joe Wallace
Rush Trimble
Marietta B
Clinton
Badders
Martin E
John C
Nina B. Gordon
Indiana
B. Irwin
William Webster Badders
Harry M. Badders
James W. Timmons
Alta Timmons
Rosa Anderson
Oscar Anderson
John F. Funk
Charles L. Whalen
Katherine M. Whalen
First National Bank of Carlisle Et al
Clayton Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding
Nearly one hundred guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Clayton six miles east of Paxton on January 13 to honor the couple on their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Clayton is 70 and Mrs. Clayton 69, lifelong Sullivan county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clayton
Paxton
Clayton
Sullivan County
Local Chronology of 1919 From Sullivan County Files
A 1919 timeline from Sullivan Union records notes events in June including the Indiana and Illinois State Christian Conference at Union Christian College Merom and graduation exercises with Orlando C. Brewer's death in Fairbanks township. Other items mention plans to take 200 youths to Purdue, joint memorial services by Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen in 1920, Flag Day at Center Ridge Cemetery, custody rulings, and wartime veterans’ organization efforts. The period also records a Virginia Parole Act? court actions, law partnership, arrests for silk thefts, army worm crop issues, visits from Wilbur Claggett, divorce suit, and county agents appointments. grand jury indictments following four-day sessions with 150 witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Christian College
Merom
Orlando C. Brewer
Fairbanks Township
Sullivan County
Purdue University
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen
Center Ridge Cemetery
Elks Lodge
Milton Walker
Bridwell
Robert Baty
Morris O. Batey
Washington
Ind
al Loudermik
Joe R. Loudermilk
France
Price
Laurence Thompson
D. D. Williamson
Indiana
Community Club Banquet Highlights Sullivan Developments and Suffrage Debate
The Community Club held its first banquet at the Davis Hotel with 100 attendees. Speeches covered John Barleycorn, woman suffrage, Sullivan development plans, a proposed park and federal building, and a community courthouse. A Bolshevist scare and musical performances punctuated the event. Mrs Minnie McClure Banther, wife of James H Banther, died at 47 after influenza and illness. funeral at Rose Chapel Methodist Church with burial in Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Hotel
John Barleycorn
Indiana
Indiana General Assembly
Sullivan
J. W. Lindley
R. W. Akin
John B
E. A. Billman
Herman Ridgeway
A. E. DeBaun
A. C. Owens
Federal Building
Russell Thompson
A. G. McGuire
J. 8. Taylor
A. D. Cutler
J. B. Lacey
Harry Alumbaugh
Carlisle
J. S. Reed
C. H. Stratton
A. W. Youngblood
A. D D. Cutler
Dinner Honors 90th Birthday Of Mrs Ermina Berlingmier
Mrs Ermina Berlingmier of Farmersburg celebrated her 80th birthday with a Sunday gathering at her home on January 11. Attendees included J H W Berlingmier and family Samuel Berlingmier G M Barcus and family Edgar Moore Charles Vanaredali and family Calvin Nicholson Mrs Marion Willis and others. The event featured a fine feast and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermina Berlingmier
Farmersburg
J. H W. Berlingmier
Samuel Berlingmier
G. M. Barcus
Terre Haute
Edgar Moore
Charles Vanaredali
Komer
Union Star Combine Offer Adds Cartoon Book Subscriptions
The Union integrates Roger Bean book with club subscriptions to the Terre Haute Daily Star. Readers may obtain Chic Jackson cartoon book for twenty cents extra, making both papers one year together with the book priced at 4.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Roger Bean
Terre Haute Daily Star
Chic Jackson
Judge Harris Joins Terre Haute Firm
Judge O. B. Harris joins the Terre Haute law firm of Finley A. McNutt Harry S. Wallace and Clyde Randal forming McNutt Wallace Harris and Randal. He will keep his residence in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Terre Haute
O. B. Harris
Finley A. McNutt
Harry S. Wallace
Clyde Randal
McNutt, Wallace, Harris and Randal
Coal Miner Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in County
Marriage license notices list Elary Barnes 30, Hazel May John son 18, both coal miners near Hymera Shelburn. Carl Anthony Taylor 23 and Della Bella Eslinger 18 of Carlisle. Gilbert Fox 31 and Blanche Dunbar 23 of Carlisle. Lex Eugene Davidson 18 running pool room. Sullivan Lillie Watson 16 of Sullivan. Paul Anderson 26 and Ruby Pearl Cox 24 of Dugger. Ed Brewer 20 coal miner county and Lucinda Hale 30 of Sullivan county. Cecil McCammon 21 of Cass and Nellie Williams 18 near Cass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elary Barnes
Mrs Minnie Fenton Visits Sister in Bays Chicago
Mrs Minnie Fenton of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs Johns Bays and is listed among local social visitors in the society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fenton
Chicago
Mrs. Johns&, Bays
Sheriff Urged to Aid Fight on Prohibition
Sheriff Orville Hale received a letter from Charles J. Orbinson the new federal prohibition officer for Indiana asking Sullivan County officers to cooperate in stamping out liquor law violations. The letter promises deputy aid and official backing against violators of the 18th Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Hale
Charles J. Orbison
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sullivan County
Orbison
Amanda Stevens Dies at 74 in Fairbanks Area
Amanda Stevens 74 died at her home near Fairbanks after several days illness. A Sullivan County native, she is survived by brother Isaac Mattix and three children Charles Stevens of Palmersburg, Mrs. Albert Johnson near Fairbanks, and Mrs. Claude Van Gilder of Fairbanks township. Funeral services were held at Drake church with burial at Pogue. She was aunt to John AMattinx of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Stevens
Fairbanks
Sullivan County
Isaac Mattix
Charles Stevens
Palmersburg
Albert Johnson
Claude van Gilder
Fairbanks Township
Thon Oelock
Drake Church
Pogue Methelaly
John Amattinx
Keeley mine acquired by Dugger Matrab Coal Co and lease expansion
Rh. OE price acting agent for the Dugger Matrab Coal Co purchased the Keeley mine from the Dageer state Bank and John E Gridith sold leased 200 more acres of coal. The Dongeer Madual Coal Co has operated the mine under lease and recently decided to buy. Cleanup and entry driving prep underway with minor improvements as new owners anticipate max production soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. OE. Price
Dugger Matrab Coal Co
Keeley
Dageer State Bank
John E. Gridith
Dugger Journal
W O T UU Speaker to Address Sherman Theatre Prohibition
Mrs. Culla J. Vauyhinger state president of the WGC UUC will deliver an address at the Sherman Theatre next Sunday at 1 PM on prohibition. The meeting is free with special music and other features arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O. T. UU
Byron Riggs Dies at 48 Near Sullivan
Byron Riggs died Sunday night at his home eight miles northwest of Sullivan. He is survived by his widow two daughters Cleo and Galeeda a son Romaine a brother Lon in Turman township and half brother Charles in Chicago. Funeral was held at 11 this morning from the Little Flock church west of Shelburn with burial in the Little Flock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Riggs
Sullivan
Cleo
Galeeda
Romaine Riggs
Lon Riggs
Turman Township
Charles Riggs
Chicago
Little Flock Church
Shelburn
Little Flock
James Franklin Caughey Dies At Home In Sullivan Area
James Franklin Caughey aged 70 died at his home two miles northeast of Sullivan Sunday morning. The deceased was a carpenter and the body was sent to Robinson, Illinois for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Franklin Caughey
Sullivan
Robinson, Jil
Elks Will Initiate Largest Class This Season
Sullivan lodge of Elks will initiate the season’s largest class on Monday night February 8. More than 15 candidates will join, with Past Exalted Rulers directing the work. A special entertainment and lunch are planned for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Riley Dodd Called Home After Foster Mother's Death
Riley Dodd, who has spent winter with his family in Colorado Springs, was summoned home last week due to the death of his foster mother Mrs. John Anderson near Shelburn. He plans to return to Colorado this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Dodd
Colorado Springs
Col
John Anderson
Shelburn
Dodd
Colorado
Tragic accident at Hutsonville ferry claims Mrs Medsker
Mrs. Sarah L. Medsker 68 of Graysville area drowns when an auto driven by stepson Jesse W. Medsker slides back down a snow icy grade near Hutsonville and into the river. The vehicle breaks the ferry chain and top is torn away while onboard eggs in a basket are described. Jesse W. Medsker escapes and volunteers help as the body is recovered and funeral held. Surviving are three stepchildren and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah L. Medsker
Big Springs
Graysville
Jesse W. Medsker
Hutsonville
0. K. Kennett
Sarah JL. Medsker
Kennett
Mann Cemetery
WL KL Yager
O. Sb. Kennett
John P. York
Newton Burton
Graysvile
William Coppage
Mutual Will Exhibit Trucks At Chicago Show
The Mutual Truck Company will display a pneumatic tire 2 1 2 ton truck and a solid tire 2 ton truck at the Chicago automobile show this week. A team of company staff including E T Mench George Leselle Wm McCoy G V Edwards Roy Anderson Carry A Geiger Homer Steele Luther Steele A G McNabb Walter Routt R E Petrie Frank McCoy James Sinclair Ed Chambers and Frank M Douthitt will attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual
Chicago
Mutual Truck Company
E. T. Mench
George Leselle
Wm. McCoy
G. V. Edwards
Roy Anderson
Carry A. Geiger
Homer and
Luther Steele
A. G. McNabb
Walter Routt
R. E. Petrie
Frank McCoy
James Sinclair
Ed Chambers
Frank M. Douthitt
Sullivan Circuit Court to Adjourn Saturday
The November term of the Sullivan circuit court will adjourn Saturday. The February term will convene on February 16. The appeal of Richard Park county superintendent of schools from the county commissioners has been set for hearing on the first day of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Richard Park
Riggs Visits City On Agriculture Mission
James R. Riggs Assistant Secretary of Agriculture spent several days here last week on a business mission and returned to Washington on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Riggs
Mr. Riggs
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Len” Bailey
County
Elba
Everetp Beasley
M&rs
James H. Banther
Gill Township
Minnie McClure Banther
New Lebanon
Rose Chapel Methodist Church
Myers McKinney
Dugger
Gaillard
Mary Mason McClure
William H. Banther
George D. Banther
James G. Banther
Cyrus H. Banther
T. H. Star
Hutsonville Ferry
MIS
Sarah Medsker
Son
Wabash River
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