Personal News and Local Notes From Sullivan Area
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shoffner returned Monday from a four months visit in Tennessee recounting an enjoyable trip and meeting two warm war comrades in Missouri. Thomas Holingsworth of Jefferson township joins the regular jury panel replacing illness-excused Thomas W. Bensing er. Mrs. Mary Lockwood is dangerously ill in Sullivan with no recovery hope. Charles Mankedick and son Walter left for Buffalo to attend a cement workers convention. Dave Newkirk testified in the Bohannon case. Augustus E. Wilson, Kentucky governor elect, is noted as Hiram Wilson’s brother. Wilson once supervised mines in Alum Cave and Glendora. Lara Padgett of Linton visited Shelburn and returned home. a daughter was born to Bassey Stark. Jim Osborne passed through Shelburn en route to Sullivan. Dr. B. D. Thixton and Dr. J. A. Harper made local moves. Mrs. John Davidson and Miss Maggie Davidson of Linton visited J. H. Irwin. D. J. Bailey toured Terre Haute. Miss Hazel Pierce moves to Sullivan Times after Shelburn role. Wid McCracklin and Coroner Brewer appeared in Sullivan area. Harry Banister visited Chicago. Flo Belle Orr remains hospitalized in Terre Haute with serious lung trouble. Ed Sinclair moved toward Terre Haute. James Sinclair and families plus Mahlon Guston and families visited.
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Isaac Shoffner
Tennesee
Mary Lockwood
Jerry Lockwood
Charles Mankedick
Walter
Buffalo
N. Y
Cement Workers’ Union of America
Dave Newkirk
Jefferson Township
W. A. Bailey
C. A. Padgett
Sullivan
Bassey Stark
Jim Osborne
the Narrows
Shelburn
B. D. Thixton
J. A. Harper
New Smyrna
Fla
John Davidson
Maggie Davidson
Linton
J. H. Irwin
D. J. Bailey
Terre Haute
Hazel Pierce
Shelburn Enterprise
Sullivan Times
Wid McCracklin
Coroner Brewer
Dugger
Harry Banister
Chicago
Flo Belle Orr
Ed Sinclair
James Sinclair
Mahlon Guston
Weather Ails Town as Spring Fever Suspected
The article notes sickness amid pleasant weather and mentions school closings due to teacher illness. It lists visits and movements of local residents including Miss Belle Yeager, Miss Lola Pogue, and others, plus a court ruling of not guilty in a petit larceny case and a Masonic lodge degree grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Yeager
Lola Pogue
Lyman Pound
Tilghman Johnson
John Pittman
Sullivan
Jeff Johnson
William Albee
Elmer Chastain
Harrison and
Scott
Fairbanks Literary Society
Graysville Hosts Fairbanks Star Members Visit
Graysville Chapter welcomed Fairbanks Star No. 321 visitors Mr. and Mrs. William Benefield. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Fuller, Mrs. Ann Pound, Mrs. Ollie Peacher, Mrs. Ida Pogue, Mrs. Cap Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Barnes and daughter, Misses Lucretia Hunt, Effie Fuller, and Dana Johnson. A banquet followed the conferral of the mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Fairbanks Star No
William Benefield
George Fuller
Ann Pound
Ollie Peacher
Ida Pogue
Cap Williams
Joel Barnes
Lucretia Hunt
Effie Fuller
Dana Johnson
Wes Carrico Injured at Work in Steel Tipple
Shelburn news reports Wes Carrico suffered severe injuries at the Steel Tipple after a car jumped the track. His hand was torn and his arm sprained when caught between a car and a prop. The incident occurred Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Wes Carrico
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Postoffice 1908 List
Unclaimed letters at Sullivan Indiana Post Office dated January 22 1908 include ladies list Rose Butler Lizzie Clark Mabel McCammon Mattie Mitchell Ethel Smith and gents list C Douglas Ezekiel Charles S Dean Ben Howard John Pulk John Wm Shields George. also Sullivan County Coal Co. Callers must say advertised or letters go to Dead Letter Office in two weeks. Arthur A Holmes P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Butler
Rose
Clark
Lizzie
McCammon
Mabel
Mitchell
Mattie
Smith
Miss Ethel
Brimhall
C. Douglas
Ezekiel
Dean
Charles S. Howard
Ben. Horton
John
Pulk
Pkge
Shields
Wm. Smith
George
Sullivan County Coal Co
Legal notices of foreclosures and divorces listed
Eagle Iron Works Company sues Arthur Renick as receiver to foreclose a chattel mortgage. Hix W. Davis sues William B. Miles Mary Miles and Anthony S. Robbins for mechanics lien foreclosure. Hester Ann Knight sues Thomas Knight for divorce. Edgar S. Crowder sues James J. Pearson on note. John L. Rogers sues Myrtle Rogers for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Iron Works Company
Arthur Renick
A. H. Whitgitt Coal Company
Hix W. Davis
William B. Miles
Mary Miles
Anthony S. Robbins
Hester Ann Knight
Thomas Knight
Edgar S. Crowder
James J. Pearson
John L. Rogers
Myrtle Roger
Skater Breaks Leg In Farmersburg Tank Pond
Jack Mc Call fell on the tank pond north of Farmersburg Sunday evening and broke his leg between the knee and the ankle. He received medical aid after the accident.
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Farmersburg
Jack McCall
Tank Pond
Here
Business Change In Shelburn Restaurant Sale
Shelburn reports W. L. Lau rents traded his restaurant to Sam Woodsmall. Laurent retains his pool room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
W. L. Laurent
Sam Woodsmall
Laurent
When One Door Shuts a Hundred Open
A Spanish proverb states that when one door closes many others open. The saying emphasizes resilience and opportunity after setbacks.
Bohemia Nightlife and a Boon for Clara Jane
A 1901 vignette follows John Henry as he entangles Clara Jane with city nightlife. They drift from New York eateries to a subway encounter with Bud Phillips and a comic set of misread signals. The tale ends with Clara Jane fleeing the scene while John Henry vows quieter outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikey
Bud
Clara Jane
Bohemia
Tom Barclay
John Henry
Tom
Lizzie B
C. W. Dillingham Co
Pick-Ups Around Town and Noahs Cold Nose Story
The note recalls Rev. F H Black who died in Chicago at age 80, an evangelist who held a 1865 winter meeting at the Christian church with 125 accessions. A humorous aside explains why a dog’s nose stays cold, tracing the tale to Noah and the ark and a nose protruding from a crowded vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Black
Chicago
Christian Church
Noah
Letter from John A. Mattix to Sullivan County voters
Notice to Democratic voters in Sullivan County explaining sickness prevents meeting before the February 18, 1908 primary. Mattix assures voters he will serve to the best of his ability if nominated and elected and thanks them for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
John A, Mattix
Notice of liability disavowal by R B Leach
Public notice from R B Leach of Sullivan Indiana stating he will not be responsible for any debts incurred on his account by his wife Mollie Leach from this date. Dated January 21 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Leach
R. B. Leach
Sullivan, Ind
Bell School House Sermon at Mt Tabor and Local Notices
Rev Correll preached at Mt Tabor Sunday. School boys are venturing on the thin ice. A social meeting was held at Corinth last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Correll
Mt. Tabor
Corinth
Local note on visits and postponement of play
James Bell and family spent Sunday with Henderson Wilkins. Messrs Don Chastain William Ferree and Harry Brown were in Sullivan Saturday. Len Bell and family visited Noah Moore and family Sunday. Under the Laurels was not given Saturday night due to illness of a cast member. The date has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bell
Henderson Wilkins
Messrs
Don Chastain
William Ferree
Harry Brown
Sullivan
Len Bell
Noah Moore
Family
Simple prescription claims cure for backache and urinary troubles
A New York daily article touts a remedy using Fluid Extract Dandelion and Compound Karyon with Syrup Sarsaparilla said to cleanse kidneys and ease rheumatic and urinary complaints. Local pharmacist notes ingredients are harmless and affordable, urging readers to try it before Bright's disease stages. The piece also updates on enrollments, interurban plans, and revival services.
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New York
Bright
Fire damages house of Dr Stodard in early morning blaze
The large residence of Dr Stodard was found on fire last Monday around 2 o'clock. A bucket brigade of student roomers and citizens quickly contained the fire. Loss estimated about 150 dollars. J B Newland visited his family last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stodard
J. B. Newland
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Ray Stanley wed Beatrice Puckett Ira O Neal to Maude Purcell William T Treadway to Annie McDaniel George E Britton to Pearl Bricket Don Corder to Bertha Haines Willie Thompson to Maude Scholtman Will Webb to Tura Padgett
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Ray Stanley
Beatrice Puckett
Ira O. Neal
Maude D. Purcell
William T. Treadway
Annie McDaniel
Don Corder
Bertha M. Haines
Willie Thompson
Maude Scholt
Man
Will Webb
Tura Padgett
Mr and Mrs W T Murdock Guests of Mrs Stratton
Mr and Mrs W T Murdock were the guests of Mrs W T Stratton, sharing an afternoon visit at her home. The event highlights social ties among local households in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. W. T. Murdock
W. T. Stratton
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Levi Drake
John Russell
Hiram Drake
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Carl Hunt
Brown’s Business College
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Grand Lodge of Good Fellows
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High Tide Association
Willie
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Ikey Mincenpizenstein
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John Henry Will
Bell School
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Martin
U. C
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South Side Clothier
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