Sullivan Socials Note Local Visits and Anniversary
John Pleasant visited Sullivan on Saturday. Mrs. Sallie Reed visited Sullivan on Monday. Cleora McHenry and Mrs. Sutton were guests of Mrs. Larr in Sullivan on Thursday. Mrs. Kitamura left for Marshall county to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Creager and daughter from Muncie Indiana are visiting their parents. Prof. Atkinson went to eastern Indiana to visit home folks and seek funds for the endowment. Prof and Mrs McHenry celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary July 1 at Sullivan Park with invited friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pleasant
Sullivan
Sallie Reed
Cleora McHenry
Sutton
Larr
Kitamura
Marshall County
Homer Creager
Muncie
Ind
John Creager
Sel
Prof. Atkinson
Astern
Indiana
Mrs. McHenry
Sullivan Park
Hymera News Briefs Touch on Local Visits and Events
Homer Free of Coal City and John Patterson visited Hymera and Terre Haute last week. The Mandolin Club held an ice cream supper. A Rathbone lodge organized with forty two members. Curry’s Prairie Sunday School Convention met June 27 to 29 at the Baptist church. The miners will run the Fourth of July celebration with Shelburn band music. A Pf King and Miss Myra Abbot wed at the Abbot home. Myr and Mrs Ives visiting Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Funkhouser
Terrefaute
Mandolin Club
Glenna
Blanche Funkhouser
Ferguson
Rockville
Allen
New Lebanon
Sam Hughes
Baptist Church
Shelburn
A. Pf. King
Myra Abbot
Wing Abbot
Myr
Ives
Jefferson County
For Sale Farm of 216 Acres in Sullivan Indiana
Farm for sale description lists 216 acres north of town with good land well suited to grass but with some cleared areas. Includes road access, a dwelling with seven rooms, outbuildings, a well watered site, a good orchard, and is suitable for cultivation. Terms reasonable with long time payments offered by Zack W Prick of Sullivan Indiana.
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Poyiliscibmy
Ilivan
Ty Riguaras
Zack W. Prick
Sullivan
Ind
Card of Thanks for Kind Attentions During Illness
Dear Mr Holmes thanks to the friends in wid about Sullivan who gave our household such kind attention during the illness of Father Sa ververm ar. It was very much appreciated and the newspapers deserve special thanks for their courtesies J C Cianny and Wire.
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Mr. Holmes
Wid
Sullivan
Iscay
Father Sauvermar
J.C
Cianny
Wire
Chrisman Family Thanks Friends for Support During Illness
The Chrisman family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during their daughter and sister's illness. They acknowledge kind deeds and message condolences from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisman
Ainess
Chrismaan
Fyeiy K Anid
Feacs Post Question Settled on Local Farm Rights
A local notice announces sale of county township or farm rights by agent J. W. Milli Sai at Fairbanks post office in Sullivan County. The posting clarifies ownership and rights to be transferred, signaling a settled matter regarding property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tostructiare
Krause's Cold Cure Shampoo for Early Cold Symptoms
Krause's Cold Cure claims to break up a cold within 24 hours when taken at the first sign of symptoms. Sold by BE, Muebler at 25 cents. Contains reference to relief for head, chest, throat or any body part.
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Be, Muebler
Shelburn News Tidbits and Local Travels
Mrs Zemri Gray remains in Elwood. J W Crooks of Vincennes visited last week. Shelburn turnout at Sullivan event. J W Pierce of the State Normal spent the weekend with his parents. J H Wittenberger of Terre Haute made a business call. Minnie Manwarring of Farmersburg visited last week. Mrs Gertie Frement and Miss Marie Buckley were in Sullivan Saturday. John I Myers owns two rare silver dollars from 1842 and 1799. Mr and Mrs Chas Lovelace and Grace visited Sullivan. Coal field drills are advancing in eastern townships. Mrs Georgie Bardsley and Grace H visit Waveland. Minnie Kretz also noted. Futaw Council No 121 D of P to host ice cream supper at Red Men’s Hall Saturday night. Members from Eutaw Council D of P visited Chicopee Council D of P at Hymera Wednesday. A. A. Holmes, editor of the Union and Sullivan postmaster, plans to retire and move west.
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Zemri Gray
Elwood
J. W. Crooks
Vincennes
Gertie Frement
Marie Buckley
Sullivan
John I. Myers
Chas. Lovelace
Grace
Georgie Bardsley
Grace H. P'Se
Waveland
Minnie Kretz
Futaw Council No. 121
D. of P
Red Men's Tiall
Eutaw Council
Chicopee
Hymera
Terre Haute
A. A. Holmes
Union
Court Notes: Foreclosures Divorces and Guardianships
Foreclosure judgments for Sullivan Building and Loan Association vs Christian St Clair for 132 dollars plus 20 dollars attorney fees. Josh Beasley vs Charles Henkins foreclosed with dismissal at plaintiff costs. Divorce granted in Dr Guy Leach vs Grace Leach with name changed to Grace Lovelace. Guardianship cases James A Ransford and Riley Knotts noted. sale approved in Gambill guardianship. other guardianship and estate actions listed. Also Sins and Davis admitted to Terre Haute bar.
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Sullivan Building and Loan Association
Christian St. Clair Et
Josh Beasley
Charles S. Henkins
Guy Leach
Grace B. Leach
Grace B. Lovelace
Charles L
Benj. Davis
Wake Giles Guardian
John W. Harlow
Washington Fuel Co
Jeta Gambill
Charles and
Dennon Gambill
Pete Stevenson
Mattie Stevenson
James A. Ransford
Alma Ransford
Riley Knotts
Wreck of freight train near Decker Station injures none
South bound freight No. 5 led by Conductor Parks wrecked early Thursday near Decker Station a little north of the White River Bridge. A coupler dropped to the ground and tangled with wheels causing end damage to several cars though no injuries reported. Track blocked about eleven hours. service resumed by Friday noon.
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Parks
Decker Station
White River Bridge
Fcar
Temperance meeting at M. E. Church a strong success
The Union temperance services at the M. E. church Sunday night drew a full house despite bad weather. Rev H N Spears of Indianapolis spoke forcefully and Rev Francis led singing with Myrtle Freeman as soloist. The remonstrance drive showed rising interest. merchants report better outlook. Sullivan Mercantile Co offers Queensware at less than wholesale.
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M. E. Church
Union Temperance
M. E
H. N. Spears
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League
Francis
The
Christian Church
Spears
Myrtle Freeman
Spear
Sullivan Mercantile Co
Kidnapping Sealed in Decatur as Man Abducts Six Year Old
Marion Mentzer abducted his six year old son from his wife in Decatur Indiana. He kidnapped the child while the mother was distracted and fled the city. Mentzer had threatened to kill his wife and was said to carry a revolver for weeks. Police pursued but he disappeared on an east bound train.
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Decatur
Ind
Marion Mentzer
Mentzer
Indianapolis
Lon Henderson
Michigan City
Henderson
Martin Hyland
Windstorm victim A V B Sample dies at 66
Greenfield Indiana report states A V B Sample, injured in Wednesday windstorm, died yesterday. Born on the Cleveland area farm where he was killed, he was 66 and survived by a wife and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ind
A. V. B. Sample
Sample
Cleveland
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Ertel Murder Case
Portland Indiana June 30 the jury in the Ertel murder case failed to agree on a verdict. After 33 hours out they were discharged by Judge Smith at 9 o clock Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Ertel
Smith
Philippine civil government bill outlined for two chamber legislature
Washington reports the final form of the Philippine civil government bill. It creates a two house legislature with a Philippine commission and an assembly elected by natives except Moros and pagans, after a two year peace period and a census. It grants two Washington representatives, sets a bill of rights, allows bond issuance for friar land purchase, opens public lands to homesteaders, caps corporate land holdings, and postpones the money standard while enabling bonds for harbor improvements.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Indiana Storm Ravages Central Counties Killing and Wounding Dozens
A powerful late June storm swept ten central Indiana counties causing three deaths, fifty two injuries, and about 1.64 million dollars in damage. Wires were down, crops ruined, and factories wrecked from Greenfield to Pendleton and beyond with widespread destruction across Hancock, Madison, Marion, Hamilton, and Tippecanoe counties.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
James Bailey
Wm. van Hoy
Pendleton
Richard Shepherd
Redkey
Walter Moore
Muncie
Henry
Rush
Hancock
Madison
Marion
Hamilton
Boone
Montgomery
Tippecanoe
Laporte County
Jennings County
Hancock County
Greenfield
United States
Maxwell
Cleveland
Wilkinson
Shirely
Charlottsville
Split in the Ranks Sparks Dual Arkansas Republican Conventions
Two separate Republican state conventions met in Little Rock amid factional splits. One nominated Charles D. Greaves of Hot Springs for governor and the other, the regular assembly, nominated Harry H. Myers of Monroe County for governor. Both tickets included full lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Charles D. Greaves
Hot Springs
Harry H. Myers
Monroe County
Miners Seek Work As Strike Continues
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on June 27 officials of several large mine companies report daily applications for work. Applicants span nearly all labor classes including miners and companies say they have more workers than needed during the strike's progress.
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Willkesbarre
Minneapolis to see new mayor and reformed police soon
Minneapolis mayor Ames will resign on June 28. A reorganized police force and a full overhaul of municipal conditions under police control are promised for Minneapolis after September 1.
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Minneapolis
Ames
Hog cholera remedy poisons twenty one at Wright
Hog cholera remedy eaten by chickens served at a neighborhood dinner in Wright, Ottumwa Iowa, has poisoned twenty one people. Several may die and all are very ill. The incident follows reports of illness after consuming the meat. Local authorities investigate the source and safety of the remedy.
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Ottumwa
Wright
Bliss Re-nominated by Michigan Republicans on First Ballot
Detroit on June 27 reports Governor Aaron T. Bliss of Saginaw was re-nominated for a second term on the first ballot at the state Republican convention with no surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Aaron T. Bliss
Saginaw
Indiana oil field sees June boom with more wells and higher output
Marion Indiana report notes June as an exceptional month for crude oil in the state. Thirty nine more wells were drilled than in May and the June daily average forecast above 25 000 barrels from newly drilled wells, signaling rising production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Indiana
Five masked men rob Latta farm near Ligonier
Five masked men entered the Latta residence, bound Mrs. Latta and her mother Mrs. Leyton of Springfield, O., ransacked the house, and stole a watch and jewelry valued at about $200 after a meal. The women freed themselves and alerted authorities as the burglars fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Ind
W. W. Lata
Brothers Die in Lightning Strike Near Brownstown
George and Harry Rineboldt brothers aged 35 and 30 were killed by a lightning bolt while fishing on White River about a mile east of Brownstown Indiana. Their horse was also killed. The brothers had sought shelter under a sycamore tree and had just started to move when the lightning hit the tree.
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Iwo
Brownstown
Ind
George
Harry Rineboldt
White River
Indiana Music Teachers elect officers in Marion
The Indiana Association of Music Teachers met in Marion and elected officers: President Arthur W. Mason of Columbus, Vice President William J. Stabler of Noblesville, Secretary J. S. Bergen of Lafayette, Treasurer Cecilia R. Berry of Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Indiana Association of Music Teachers
Arthur W. Mason
Columbus
William J. Stabler
Noblesville
J. S. Bergen
Lafayette
Cecilia R. Berry
Vinzennes
Woman Dies After Morphine Death After Quarrel
Washington Ind June 30 Mrs Leo Tropler divorced wife bought morphine for a friend but quarreled with her sweetheart and afterward took the drug herself and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ind
Leo Tropler
Despondent 17-Year-Old Shoots Self Near Seymour
Asa Snow, seventeen, crippled and despondent, was found in a wheat field near Seymour on June 27 with a bullet wound to the head. He died from the selfinflicted injury, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Asa Snow
Hanged in saloon in Michigan City
Louis Will aged 52 hanged himself in a saloon where he worked as a porter. He was despondent over ill health and died by suicide.
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Michigan City
Louis Will
Guilty Mother Sentenced in Indiana Slaying Case
Maggie Hendrix, mother of a May child, was found guilty of manslaughter in Salem Indiana. The verdict follows testimony about the death and alleged involvement of the parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ind
Maggie Hendrix
Secondhand Smokes Excise Naples Cigar Stubs Trade
Naples hosts a thriving secondhand cigar stub market with stalls near docks arsenals and factories. Workers and vendors profit from salvaging scraps email The cafe and hotel trade feeds stub supply while day yard workers buy for a centissimo to smoke in pipes.
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Naples
Chicago Herald
Coffee Heart: Limits Suggested for Coffee Use
The Detroit Free Press notes that coffee dominates world consumption and warns that excess coffee can harm heart health. Insurance doctors label coffee heart as a heart function derangement and advise limiting intake to two cups daily. They compare coffee tappers to whisky tappers in attachment to their cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Detroit Free Press
Advance Prayers
A Germantown mother recalls her five year old son Warren omitting prayers at bedtime. He explains that he and Grace said them for four nights during heavy rain when they could not play, and would have finished the week if the nurse had not come to dress them.
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Warren
Grace
Grant and Ochiltree Rivalry and Racing Fame
A veteran recalls postwar ties between General Grant and Colonel Tom Ochiltree who, after becoming U S marshal in Texas, became a patron of racing in the southwest. Dozens of horses bore his name as he toured tracks while Grant admonished him for chasing races instead of duties at home.
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Grant
Tom Ochiltree
Ochiltree
Tom
United States
Texas
New
Southwest
Washington
White House
Louisville
New York
Saratoga
Washington Post
The Three Meal Habit and Its Occupational Toll
A quotation explaining the three meal habit as a drain on working capacity. It argues digestion halves functional energy, condemns after dinner work, and suggests moral and motivational decline like pessimism, framing digestion as a pervasive hygienic error.
Tobacco smoke compounds linked to alcohol effects
The London Lancet notes that evil effects from smoking are intensified by alcohol. Pyridine, a chief tobacco poison, is less water soluble and more soluble in alcohol, allowing it to be traced in an immoderate smoker's mouth. An alcoholic drink quickly washes this oil into the stomach.
Pity to Punish Both: Call It Off Says Bulletin
The San Francisco Bulletin argues against punishing both parties in a fault dispute between a father and Tommy. It suggests ending the feud to spare both sides further suffering.
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Tommy
Wes
Pop
San Francisco Bulletin
Hunting Exchange Sparks Quiet Denial
A brief exchange between Downes and Ascum reveals a hunting discussion ending with both sides denying any gun involvement and affirming a simple hunting activity.
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Ascum
Downes
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