November Term Closed by Sullivan Circuit Court
The November term closed Saturday with the petit jury discharged. The February term opens February 16 with Judge W. U. Acud well and staff taking a brief vacation before resuming duties. Rulings include continuances, damages awards, trials by court, and decrees in multiple civil matters among named parties and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. UW
George W
Hoyval E
Georgia
Mary
Purcell
Helen E. Purcell
Georgia Purcell
Fred F. Bays
Ida Sellams
Central States Gas Company
Willise Harcock
Roy Trimble
Sullivan County F.ee Geandie
Vigo Mining Co
Jonathan W. Harvey
Estate of Samueeens
Publdy
Charis
Dart
Vaugie Thayes
Divorer Referdeni
Cross Plain
Merkord Ve
William D. Blackieeoy
Wiilivrs
CS Shepherd
Joseph Ridwewoe
Teeres
Carl Aot
Thomas Johnson Ato
Teva' Ts Voaurt
Risa
Hares
William Bennett
Clarence Heupte
Samuel P. Relies
Mattie Booker
Edward Booker
Ivores
Mrs Fannie Robbins Dead After Short Illness
Mrs Fannie Robbins 63 wife of John L Robbins a farmer eight miles southeast of the city died Friday morning at the family home after a week long illness with indigestion and related diseases. She leaves a large family of nine children and sixteen grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday at Mt Calvary Cass township with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Robbins
John L. Robbins
Francis Freeman
Sullivan
Ind
Fletcher
Sarah Freeman
Francis
Mt. Calvary Church
Cass Township
Haddon Township
Lola Robbins
Anna Belle Snyder
Daisy Maxwell
Myrtle
Edward Blume
Wate
Chas
Banks
Claude
Johnnie Jr
Rebecca
Paul Benning
Sarah
Frank Corbin
Terre Haute
Maurice
Orlando Snyder
Mrs. Robbing
Mariah McClure
Joe Freeman
Chas. Freeman
Los Angeles
Cal
Mt. Calvary
Geo. Huff
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Mother
Matthews vs Commodore Ransford case settled and dismissed
Complaints filed by Crista Matthews against Commodore Ransford for work done were settled and dismissed. Paul Poynter versus Antoinette D Leach also ended with a note stating settlement and dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crista Matthews
Commodore Ransford
Paul Poynter
Antoinette D. Leach
Farmers Association Plans Year’s Work in Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Farmers Association executive committee met at the county agent’s office to outline an intensive membership drive starting Feb 4 and continuing countywide for at least 15 days. County Agent Benson will visit townships to recruit members and plan educational activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Farmers’ Association
Benson
Fairbanks
Gill Township
Jackson Township
Haddon Township
Hamilton Township
J. O W. Robb
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Sullivan County Shippers Association
Farmers’ Union
Sullivan County
Sullivan County Partners News
Sullivan County Partners News, the Official Paper of the County Association
Custody Fight Over 4-Year-Old Batey Details In Indiana Court
The habeas corpus case of Maurice O. Batey versus Robert and Mary Farnham proceeded in Sullivan circuit court with Special Judge Hoover. The custody dispute over 4-year-old Robert Allen Batey, now with the Farnhams, attracted local interest since the boy’s parents died in 1918 and Maurice sought custody, a prior circuit court ruling granting Maurice custody but grandparents remaining guardians. The case was continued until Friday as witnesses are expected.
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Maurice O. Batey
Washington
Ind
California
Robert
Mary Farnham
Near Cass
Sullivan
Hoover
Vincennes
Robert Allen Batey
Walter Batey
W. H. Bridwell
Cass Township
Busseron Investment buys Jencks real estate in Sullivan
The Busseron Investment Company purchased the Leach residence on North State street and the vacant lot at West Washington and Section streets in Sullivan from Mrs Antoinette FP Jencks. The deal includes other lesser properties for about 504 dollars with plans for a new business building within 12 months. Stockholders and officers are named. local names appear throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busseron Investment Company
Antoinette FP Jencks
Sullivan
Leach
North State Street
Doto
West Washington
Section Streets
C. FL. Batey
TH. C. Hays
R. W. Akin
W. H. Hill Jr
Man Suffering Chest Wound From Accidental Revolver Fire
M W Shake of a farm near Stop 22 south of Shelburn suffered a chest wound when a revolver discharged accidentally Tuesday morning while he worked in his barn. The bullet passed through his body about two inches below the heart. he was thought to be in serious condition at first but the doctor reports he is now out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Shake
Stop 22
Shelburn
Mr. Shake
Suspect in Harper Murder Named by Farmer near Linton
Enoch Anderson reports seeing John C. Lucas near Sandborn the day before James Harper the ferryman disappeared. Lucas, jailed in Indianapolis among seven suspects, is expected to face murder charges in Daviess circuit court. He had been missing from work, and recent arrests in Toledo for stealing Liberty Bonds and bigamy link to the case. Lucas is a distant relative of the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Anderson
James Harper
White River
Linton
John C. Lucas
Sandborn
Harper
Lucas
Daviess
Will Dickerson
Indianapolis
Toledo
Miss Mildred Vaughn Weds Carl Harris in Surprise Announcement
Miss Mildred Vaughn a 1919 Sullivan High School graduate married Carl Harris of Linton on January 30 1919 Friends of both parties here learned recently The announcement was a surprise to many in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Vaughn
Sullivan High School
Carl Harris
Linton
Local Notes and Social Touches from Turman Township
Frank Pogue of near Xenia visits on county business related to the sale of the Pogue farm in Turman township. Mrs. Theodore Powell hosted yesterday for Miss Daisy D Williamson before she departs for Durham New Jersey to take a county demonstrator post. Paul French, son of Homer and Mrs. French near Merom, becomes bookkeeper at Sullivan State Bank after leaving Merom State Bank. he served in the war with a military band. Ed Douthitt, deputy sheriff, is mentioned in county notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pogue
Xenia
Thomas Pogue
Pogue
Turman Township
Theodore Powell
Daisy D. Williamson
Durham
N. J
Paul French
Homer French
Near Merom
Sullivan State Bank
Merom State Bank
French
Ed Douthitt
Want Ads Describe Horse Care And Tack
An advertiser touts horse care and equipment advising caution in buying a collar as for shoes, claiming the horse will pull well if the collar feels right. The notice promotes a product line including robes and blankets and signs off with J. A. Mattix at Kirkham's old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Mattix
Kirkham
North Side Square
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Sehloot-Gordon Furniture Co
South Side Square
Basil
Charie
Jackson Till Coutones Soke Company
Dow
Whalen
Charlotte Men
Alivacree
Charlotte Marie Jones
Miarie
Lay
Antoinette D
County
City
Farmers Association
Riggs Clay Product Company
Indiana
C. M. Luntz
West Sylvan Dell Street
Index Notion
Robert A. Batey
Iere
Springer- Gouchenour Co
ALD. Leach Property
Arle Douthitr
County Auditor’s
Archie Booker
Jefferson Township
Booker
Jesse Bicknell
H. V. Bennett
Pathe
Palm
Claypool
Riley
Bennett
Lewis James
Grace Hoffman
Circle Theatre
Pathe Freres Phonograph Co
Wiedman
Bentis
J. W. Hunt
ACTO
Jim Dandy
Kirkham’s
John A. Mattix
X. A. R. Boles
Sherman Theatre
Clara. Rapp
Carlisle
John Creager
Merom
Terre Haute Daily Star
The
Sullivan Union
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