University Notes Highlight Lectures and Dedication
James W. Cousin preached at First Christian Tuscola. C B Hershey spoke at Olney and schedules show business in Indianapolis and Chicago. Indiana University Prof Paul McNutt to address January 24 on Physical Education and Dedication as part of Hatten dedication. Names listed include Alvin Jewell Garret Osborn Ruth Riggs Fleeta Jewell Mary Osborn Sadie Shelp Essie Bicknell Pearl Grace Badger Inez Joy Gaston Luke Dickerson Lu Ra Dickerson Harlan Chastain John Ferguson Oliphant Thompson Floyd Pinkston Charles Norris.
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James W. Cousin
First Christian Church
Tuscola
Ilinois
C. B. Hershey
Olney
Indianapolis
Chicago
Paul McNutt
Department of Physical Education
Indiana University
Alvin Jewell
Garret Osborn
Ruth Riggs
Fleeta Jewell
Mary Osborn
Sadie Shelp
Essie Bicknell
Pearl
Grace Badger
Inez
Joy Gaston
Luke
Lu Ra _ Dickerson
Harlan Chastain
John Ferguson
Oliphant Thompson
Floyd Pinkston
Charles Norris
College Services Leader Appointed Amid Local News
Mr Alexander will oversee religious services at the college. Indiana news notes Ellen Drake visiting Terre Haute with her children. Bankers’ meeting in Sullivan attended by McKinney Riggs Drake party. Local travels include Arnold Pierce visiting Rufus DeHart and others at Clinton versus Graysville game. Community events cover Gypsy Ladies Quartet in Fairbanks and Union Chapel closing. Several residents attend Don Bridge meetings with Rev Johnson. A surprise birthday party honors Miss Helen Norris at W A Burton’s home. Hound death and suspected poisoning, icebound roads slow travel, and several visits among residents are listed alongside sports results from Victors at Carlisle 27 17.
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Ellen Drake
Terre Haute
J. B. McKinney
Ian
Charles Riggs
Hosea
Ira Drake
Sullivan
Arnold Pierce
Rufus DeHart
Edgar Strain
Fred Wernz
Percy Lester
Lynn Thomas
Frank Wernz
Will
George Fuson
Clinton
Fairbanks
Union Chapel
Johnson
Don’ Bridge
W. A. Burton
Helen Norris
Warren Dickerson
Wrenson
Pounds Hall
Theodore Starkey
Lizzie Eisner
Ben Pogue
Will Albee
Martin Harris
Hosea Drake
Rachel Russell
Mattie Peacher
Russell
Ross’ Kester
Riley Pogue
Conditt Gross
Bowen Family Childillness and Substitute Teacher Note
Doyal Bowen, son of Mr and Mrs John Bowen, is sick at present. Mrs Clara Scott taught school a few days last week for Miss Lela Welsh. Mrs Scott is an ex teacher.
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Doyal Bowen
John Bowen
Clara Scott
Lela Welsh
Scott
Drowning of Mrs. Medsker Shocks Big Springs
Big Springs residents report the drowning of Mrs. Sarah Medsker at Hutsonville. Born and raised nearby, she had visited Purdue and Washington, D. C., with family. The community notes census work underway and a preacher sermon on prohibition at the local church.
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James Durham
Tom Mann
Warren Watson
O. T. Collier
G. W. Nowlin
Keanu Medsker
Bankers
Sullivan
Will Watson
Sarah Medsker
Hutsonville
Big Springs
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim Offer of Reward
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Sworn December 6, 1886 in Toledo. The ad notes internal use, blood action, and invites testimonials. Sold by druggists with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Leah Notary
Th. Hall
Community Mourns Losses Amid Funeral and Moves
The text notes a burial at Mann cemetery on Friday and mentions relatives attending the funeral of Mrs Medsker in Sullivan. Emerson Watson and Ralph Collier witnessed a ball game at Sullivan, and Joe Billyew rented a farm near Annapolis Illinois planning to move this week, signaling community turnover.
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Tives
Mann Cemetery
Emerson Watson
Ralph Collier
Sullivan
Dave Riggs
Emma Billman
J. E. Turman
Mary Leach
Medsker
Joe Billyew
Annapolis
Illinois
Clinton Defeats Home Team In Fast Local Gym Game
Clinton beat the home team in a quick Thursday night game at the local gymnasium. It marks the second loss for the team this season.
Weekend trip shows skill in speed by local teacher
Out of town teachers spent the weekend at their homes. Loyal Taylor drove to Sullivan last Friday in his car, completing the trip in 26 minutes, a display of notable driving skill.
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Loyal Taylor
Sullivan
Lizzie
Edith Turman 1856 1920 Dieth obituary record
Sarah I Turman born January 21 1856 died January 15 1920 aged 64 years 6 days. Converted at Graysville Methodist church at sixteen. Lost mother at seventeen and reared three younger sisters. Married James Medsker August 31 1881 he died October 21 1889 leaving three orphans J W Medsker Mrs York and Mrs Lannie Kennett. Survived by three stepchildren two sisters seven nephews and nieces one nephew Rev Ralph Coppage predeceased October 25 1919. Funeral at home Friday January 16 interment Mann cemetery family lot.
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Sarah I. Turman
Lycurgus
Martha Turman
Graysville
James Medsker
J. W. Medsker
York
Lannie Kennett
Wm. Coppage
Newt Burton
Ralph Coppage
Better Land
Mann Cemetery
Moline Tractor School Set For January 29 30
J E Boroughs Sons invite county farmers to a two day tractor school at the Ward garage W Washington St. January 29 and 30. Expert instructor J O Brown will cover tractor care operation and power farming economics while stressing user knowledge to increase efficiency and longevity. All tractor engine and motor owners welcome no age or education requirements.
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J. FE. Boroughs & Sons
Moline-Universal Tractor
Moline Plow Company
Ward Garage
W. Washington St
Moline
J. O. Brown
Moline-Universal
Card of Thanks for Minnie M. Banther
The Banther family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of wife and mother Minnie M. Banther. James H. Banther and family.
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Minnie M. Banther
James H. Banther
Heirloom Tea Marks Suffrage Ratification at Youngblood Home
The Franchise League hosts an heirloom tea at the home of Mrs A W Youngblood on January 31 to celebrate the ratification of the federal suffrage amendment.
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Franchise League
A. W. Youngblood
Republican Oklahoma congressman wins first in Fifth District
Out of the Solid South a Republican statesman from Oklahoma becomes the first member of Congress elected in a normally Democratic Fifth District. He campaigns on League of Nations reservations to safeguard American sovereignty and defeats the Democratic majority by about 6009 votes.
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Oklahoma
Nrst
Congress
Tion
Morese
League of Nati
Herreld
Revival Meetings in Cass Township
The letter describes ongoing revival services in Cass Township with 25 conversions reported at Mt. Calvary and strong church revival, prayers requested, and gratitude for a large Friday donation. Reverend W. J. Huff signs the note expressing hunger for spiritual harvest and urging continued work.
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Cass
Cass Township
Mt. Calvary
W. J. Huff
Advertised Letters List from Sullivar Ad Notice
Advertisement notes a list of letters remaining in the Sullivan post office for January 21, 196%. Names include Miss Oral Gents List, Bedwell, Nick Bennett, J. BH Clark, Wm. Martin, J. A. Ridinger, and Mrs. Myre Brown. Callers are urged to say advertise when inquiring and provide the advertised date. Clarence Mayfield and Nitle’s daughter are ill with tetrare.
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Aller
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Indiana
Kingsley
Ray Truchblood
Purdue
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Raymond Ferree
W. L. Douglas
Bro. Johnson
John Barleycorn
Hoosier
THE
Sullivan Union
Chas. Bottorff
Old Turman Township
Mabel Medsker
Opal Daugherty
Ralph Whitman
Ralph
Walter
Faust
Hi the
Republic
White Company
Packard Truck Company
Pierce Arrow Company
United States
England
America
Terre Nlante
Kay Pau
Caet
Aedium
Dorset
J. EK
Moline-Universal Tractor School
J. E. Boroughs & Sons
Ward
West
Washington St
Moline, Ilinois
Sullivan County
J. W. Herreld
Meeetings
Clarence Mayfieié
Nitle Daughter
Tegrare
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