Dr Charles J. Jones Leads Union Christian College Revival
Dr Charles J. Jones D D formerly pastor and educator is leading a revival at Union Christian College Merom to raise funds for repairs and raise the school’s standard. He has tugged at financial crises, visiting conferences to gather support while accepting a reduced salary and enduring opposition with a steady Christian approach.
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Union Christian E
Merom
C. J
J. Jones
Unionistian College
Ones
Jones
Chas. J. Jones
Pittsburg
Christian Church
Western Reserve College
Ohio
Iowa
Springfield
Lakemont
N. Y
Norfolk
Herald of Gospel Liberty
New Retford
Mass
Middle West
Dr. Jones
Union Christian College
Large Number of Italian Laborers On Special Monon Train
A special Monon train reached Shirley Hill on Friday carrying a large number of Italian laborers. The fragmentary text notes connections to Jefferson Township and Andrews, with mentions of A. B. and Merom College, hinting at historical local impact and institutional struggles amid repairs and tensions within the college community.
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Shirley Hill
Sullivan Man Reunites With Brother After 20 Years
Madison Hughes, a well known farmer in this county, has located his brother R. A. Hughes of Albia Iowa after more than twenty years. He last heard his brother lived in Iowa and recently sought him out. Hughes plans to keep in touch and ordered the Union sent to his Iowa address.
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Madison Hughes
R. A. Hughes
Albia
Iowa
Mr Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Radley Views Future of Southern Indiana Walsh Road
H P Radley general freight and passenger agent for the Southern Indiana Walsh road was in Indianapolis and spoke cautiously about the road's prospects. He noted an encouraging outlook for the Indianapolis division but offered few specifics beyond a positive sentiment.
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Indianapolis
H. P. Radley
Indiana
Walsh Road
Democratic Primary Sparks Sullivan County Power Play
In Sullivan County Indiana a faction of Democratic committeemen ousts county chairman Abe Frakes and moves to an early primary around February 20. The move prompts calls for a committee meeting next Tuesday to set date, with intrigue over patronage, party unity, and publishers cited as opposing factions.
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Abe Frakes
Bill Bridwell
Abe
Holy Land
Frakes
O. S
Democrat
The
Indiana
Sullivan County
T. Taggart
S and
S. T
Union
Beers Death Suspect Jap Hammond Arrested
Jap Hammond a Carlisle resident known for threats was arrested in Vincennes on an assault charge and held in Carlisle jail as a suspect in Levi Beers’ death. He had terrified Carlisle residents, once firing at a constable and later aiding Beers’ capture, with rumors linking him to the Beers case though others suspect Beers’ death was self inflicted.
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Jap Hammond
Tawi _Raargys
Tha
Caskala
Minaie Penrod
C. EB. Curtis
Olney Brice
Vincennes
Levi Beers
Hammond
Carlisle
Constable Johnson
Beers
Groundhog Day Hauling Notes Amid Fragments
Fragmentary clipping mentions Groundhog Day with references to hauling. Entries list J. J. Howard 565 W A Thompson 126 Arthur Boone with unclear context and incomplete phrases about work or haulage.
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Groundhog
J. J. Howard
W. A. Thompson
Arthur Boone
Tree frog croaks in January setting local record
Mr and Mrs Rufus McElroy heard a tree frog croaking in January in their Shelburn area yard. Residents say it is the first time a tree frog has been heard croaking in January in this vicinity.
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Rufus McElroy
Shelburn
Dr Lowder Foiled by Suspended Rifle Fire in Dugger
A drunken man attempted to shoot prominent physician Dr AC M Lowder in Dugger after dusk. The shot missed and struck the coal bucket, echoing a lurid night of fear as Lowder’s daughter Verna heard the disturbance and alerted others. the assailant confessed but will not be prosecuted.
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AC. M. Lowder
Dugger
Oan Wyven
Linton
Lowder
Magazine Highlights and Noted Articles In This Week’s Union
The Union magazine section features a diverse set of pieces including Dewey’s voyage from Baltimore to Cavite, desert reclamation plans, Bank Note Expansion, Baroness von Sternberg in Washington society, Judge Grosscup on railroad rates, Mitchell’s Meats in Germany, and farmer focused pieces with rich illustrations marking the week’s notable reads.
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The
Union
United States
Baltimore
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Baroness von Sternberg
Washington Society
Peter ‘S. Grosscup
Chicago
Guy Elliott Mitchell
Germany
Brave Girl Chases Suspect After Father Shot
A young woman rushed into the yard fearing harm to her father when a man fired a shot and fled toward the street. Dr Lowder intervened as she pursued the suspect. The shooter later confessed, apologized, and promised to reform to avoid prosecution.
Fortieth Union subscription paid to honor longtime reader
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hopewell visited the city and paid his fortieth subscription to the Union. He is 82, born in the county, and has read the paper since its first issue, also subscribing to the Stars and Stripes before it.
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Peter Hopewell
Union
Hopewell
Stars and Stripes
New Postmaster for Farmersburg Named
Congressman Chaney recommends James F. Crawford for Farmersburg postmaster succeeding L. J. Self who has held the office for eight years. Crawford is a well known local citizen and businessman.
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Chaney
James F. Crawford
Farmersburg
Crawford
L. J. Self
Work on Indianapolis Southern Line Progressing Fast
The Indianapolis Southern ballast work on the line between Indianapolis and Bloomington is nearing completion. Illinois Central officers who recently inspected the stretch say they are eager to have the Bloomington to Switz City section, linking with Illinois Central, finished and in operation by April 1.
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Indianapolis
Woods Stel
Nicki
Bloomington
Illinois Central
Court business shows increase in Sullivan county 1905 report
County clerk Ogle's 1905 statistical report shows more court activity than 1904. Divorce numbers fell by nineteen as marriages declined. civil and criminal cases rose, with 175 civil filings and 222 criminal filings last year. Guardianships and administrations increased, while foreclosures rose sharply.
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Ogle
Sullivan County
Sullivan Boy Receives Postmaster Appointment
Jesse Haddon, a former Sullivan boy, previously involved in the drug trade at Dana Indiana, is appointed postmaster at Dana on the recommendation of Congressman Holliday. The office is a presidential appointment.
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Jesse Haddon
Sullivan
Dana
Ind
Congressman Holliday
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Registry
Jesse Perley Wilson weds Hannah Jane Brewer Ira J. Salyards to Anna May Duckworth Ollie Elmo Kinnett to Louise Medsker John E. Hart to Martha J. Prose Robert N. Bledsoe to Edna M. Hay recorded in the marriage register.
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Jesse Perley Wilson
Hannah Jane Brewer
Ira J. Salyards
Anna May Duckworth
Ollie Elmo Kinnett
Louise Medsker
John E. Hart
Martha J. Prose
Robert N. Bledsoe
Edna M
Leach's hall hosts tight 13 to 7 Sullivan win
In a basketball game at Leach's hall on Thursday Sullivan Knickerbocké defeated New Lebanon 13 to 7. The contest was well played throughout with strong defense and steady shooting from both sides.
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Leach’s Hall
Sullivan
Compromised suit against railroad firms dismissed
The damage suit of Irville OQ Price vs. E T H and Southern Indiana railroad companies has been compromised and dismissed at the defendants' cost.
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Irville OQ. Price
Southern Indiana Railroad
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