Personal notes of locals including departures and visits
Individuals travel and social updates from Sullivan County include Max Holmes leaving Seattle for St Michael Alaska for a new position Col R F Knotts and relatives ship cattle to Indianapolis and hogs later Thomas J Deeble admitted to Sullivan county bar on motion of Will Hays merchants Asrey and Story sell stock to Marshall Rector who will relocate to Dugger visits from Miss Nelle McClellan and others in Lafayette Terre Haute Indianapolis Carlisle Danville St Louis guests and relatives at homes and churches during week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Holmes
Seattle
Wash
St. Michael
Alaska
Col. R. F. Knotts and Brothers
Indianapolis
Thomas J. Deeble
Carlisle
Sullivan County
Will H. Hays
Asrey
Story
Marshall Rector
Dugger
Nelle McClellan
J. B. Crowley
Brazil
Ruby Courtland
Edith Lang
Arthur McGuire
Terre Haute
Washington
ir.McGuire
St McGuire
Linnie Roseberry
Midland
Gilbert McAnally
Saturnas
M. Protsman
The
Baptist Parsonage
John Griffin
Danville, Ill
Stratton
Harry Stark
St. Louis
Sullivan
Lou
Nettie Stark
Diana O’niel
Alvina Whitman
J. N. Hess
Dayton
Ohio
Union
Hess
Merom
Lu Emma Hess
College
Concord Church News and Local Visits
Claud Stewart of Hymera attended Concord church Sunday night. Ira Stoody and family visited from Terre Haute with W. M. O'Neal family. Rev. Dudley of Charleston preached both services and impressed the congregation. Mrs. Dix and Mrs. Carey from Terre Haute visited Mrs. O'Neal. Elder P. B. May of Sullivan will preach the second Sunday in August. Grandma Dix is poorly. Cevy Lloyd attended church. Hay making and wheat threshing are underway. corn growth is good but rain is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Stewart
Hymera
Concord
Ira Stoody
Terre Haute
W. M. O'Neal
Dudley
Charleston
Ea Dix
Anna Carey
Sarah O'Neal
P. B. May
Sullivan
Grandma Dix
Cevy Lioyd
Cotmn
Graysville Notes Read Various Local Happenings
Martin V Shepherd of Sullivan visited T K Cushman last week. Ruth Ingersoll returns from an extended visit in Indianapolis. Wheat threshing progresses rapidly with good quality. Will Thomas of Fairbanks marketed wheat from the Rose farm last week. Methodist Sunday school to attend Mann Grove convention August 13. Aunt Nancy Burton dies aged resident buried at Burton cemetery. Maude Arnett at Battle Creek Michigan attending school. Lon Pennington returns from the river Saturday. New switchboard installed and giving good satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin V. Shepherd of
Sullivan
T. K. Cushman
Ruth Ingersoll
Indianapolis
Will Thomas
Fairbanks
Rose Farm
Methodist
Mann Grove
Nancy Burton
Burton
Maude Arnett
Battle Creek
Mich
Lon Pennington
Effect of Bryan on His Party
The World's Work analyzes Bryan's impact on the Democratic party using 1876 and 1888 to 1904 election maps and a table. It lists pre Bryan pluralities for Tilden, Cleveland, and Harrison and post Bryan era Republican gains in 1896 1900 and 1904 with large margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Tilden
Hayes
Cleveland
Blaine
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
Parker
Lost man's brownish checkered item reported near Merom July 2
Finder urged to return the lost item to Dr. Parker's drug store between Merom and Merom Station for a reward. The notice asks the owner to identify and claim the property promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Merom Station
New Dormitory Planned for Union Christian College
Merom Ind July 14 The Union Christian college trustees meet in special session to discuss building a 40 seat dormitory for girls at a cost not to exceed 7000 with occupancy planned by the start of the school year A H Bower of Darlington initiated the project Trustees present include B F Crane John Meeker Flankett DeFur Phillips Buff Holmes Shinkle and Hess It is expected the Palmer estate will add 10000 to the college funds October next Mr Falmer a New York banker previously donated 30000 to the college
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Ind
The
Union Christian College
A. H. Bower
Darlington
B. F. Crane
John Meeker
Veedersburg
John M. Flankett
Palestine
Clarence DeFur
John T. Phillips
Frankfort
George W. Buff
A. A. Holmes
Sullivan
J. M. Shinkle
Five Mile Qonio
Jasper N. Hess
Dayton
Ohio
Palmer
Falmer
New York
Infant Newsom Dies After Short Illness
The 28 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newsom of this city died yesterday due to cholera infantum. The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Newsom
Southern Indiana Railroad Declares Financial Stability
A Chicago statement says Southern Indiana railroad is all right with no danger of bankruptcy. The line will pay back taxes due in counties of its holdings in November. The railroad claims legal actions against it stem from a conspiracy and cites state law allowing options on tax payment timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railroad
Terre Haute and Indianapolis Traction Announces Limited Service
The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company announced a new limited service on the Sullivan line starting around September 1 with no baggage charges. A limited car on other divisions will shorten Indianapolis to Terre Haute travel to two and a half hours and raise the fare to 1.50 from 1.25 with free baggage up to 120 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Night Rider Hanged Suprised Spottsville Story
Martin H. Farley of this city rode a steamboat excursion to Spottsville Evansville Sunday. He witnessed a night rider still hanging to a tree where he was hanged the night before by tobacco growers. Farley notes Spottsville’s name stems from its 200 acre spread with scattered dry spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Farley
Evansville
Spottsville
Mart
The Two and One Game Bargain Quote
A brief item notes a witty maxim about bargaining ethics from Puck magazine with a cryptic line, suggesting a mischievous or satirical context. It mentions a two to make a bargain yet only one wins, attributed to Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Embroidery Club Meets at Mrs Ridgeway's Home
The Embroidery club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. John Ridgeway's. A surprise party celebrated Claude Harm's 16th birthday with many neighbors attending. Music via graphophone enlivened the event and several residents were noted visiting others during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ridgeway
Ina Morris
Zola Martin
Sam Ridgeways
Dickerson
Dan Whitlock
Charles Morris
Ina
John Harrison
John Wisner
the Narrows
Ben F. Monroe
James Osborne
John Kelley
Lois
Merom
A. W. C. Dickerson
Local social notes and visits in Merom area
Warm spell brings many visits and gatherings in Merom and nearby towns. Names include Ryle Ransford Walters Lester Morrison Wernz Foutz Dudley and Martin with sequences of dinners, calls, church and Sunday school events, plus trips to Robinson and Hardinsville Illinois and a tent meeting at Merom Bluff.
Local Notes From Fairbanks Area
Graysville tent meeting drew local youth Sunday night. Joannie Lester harvests oats while several residents celebrate the Fourth with fishing. Mary Foutz and Gladys Mayfield shopped in Fairbanks Thursday. John Foutz drove to Merom. Vance Culture visited Marshall family on the Fourth. Byron Foutz and Frank Patton seen at Merom Bluff Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
R. R
Graysville
Joannie Lester
Gio French
Terre Wate
Mary Foutz
Gladys Mayfield
John Foutz
Merom
Vance Culture
Marshall
F. Martin
Robinson
Byron Foutz
Frank Patton
Merom Bluff
Hymera Colts Beat Shelburn Colts in 5 to 2 Game
In Shelburn on Sunday the Hymera Colts defeated the Shelburn Colts by 5 to 2. Local social notes mention residents visiting relatives, travel to Terre Haute and Sullivan, and outings to Evansville Pine Lake and races.
Paxton Social Roundup Hints at Illnesses and Visits
Albert Watson spent Sunday with family while Uncle Joe Whalen is sick. Infant Mary Rogers is dangerously ill. Former Paxton boy Orvil Richardson drowned at Monticello Indiana. Families Rollin Eaton and Sloop visitors. Mrs Liza Grizzle with Frank Able family. Grace Ladson sick at father Ice’s. Excursion to Spottsville Kentucky. Mattie McKinney visiting Sullivan. Lulu Kendall and kids with Arnett family. Carie Mason Watson attended New Lebanon ice cream supper. Ice cream supper at M E church next Saturday. Tom and Mrs Pirtle of Terre Haute visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Joe Rogers
Orvil Richardson
Paxton
Monticello
Ind
Rollin Eaton
Henry
Lavina
Liza A. Grizzle
Frank Able
Grace Ladson
Ice
Spottsville
Mattie Mc
Sullivan reporter notes local events this week
Jurde McCammon did business in Sullivan Saturday. Dan Robbins' mother visiting from Saturday to Monday returned home today. Walters Bros delivered groceries at Shirley Hill Saturday. Dr. Harper of Shelburn visits the Nesbits. Bro Mayor Sullivan preaches at Church of Christ nextSunday both services. Mary Rogers is ill. Mrs Walters and Maudie Daugherty shopped in Sullivan. Lillian Davis visiting normal at Terre Haute spent weekend with parents. An ice cream supper at M E church next Saturday July 18. Excursion to Evansville Sunday. Link Creager with home folks Saturday and Sunday. Jake Cox and wife transacted business in Sullivan Monday. Mrs. Douglas visiting relatives in town. Paxton ball team played Carlisle Sunday. Goldie Cox visiting north of town Sunday. Ladson family visiting his father Jonas Ladson. William Nash bought a new carriage. Providence church preaching well attended Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Hymera
Chas. McKinley
Terre Haute
A. C. McCoy
Emil Siner
Jasonville
John Davidson
Linton
Jacob Irwin
T. F. Burton
Alex. Davidson
C. A. Padgett
Sullivan
Shel Bolinger
Evansville
A. C. Renick
Sam K. Baird
George Mitchell
Bassy Stark
Pine Lake
Ind
Rhoda Hilderbrand
Newton
Minnie
Dovie Hilderbrand
Minnie Hilderbrand
Maudie Daugherty
Lillian Davis
M. E. Church
Link Creager
Jake Cox
Douglas
Paxton
Carlisle Boys
Carlisle
Goldie Cox
Friends
Ladson
Jonas Ladson
William Nash
Providence Church
Farmersburg
Duncan
Indianapolis
P. F. Collier Company
Miss Richardson
Vincennes
Salvation Army
Sarah Everly
J. F. Wampler
Missouri
Ox K. Ferguson
Wheatland
WV. Jennings
John Lloyd
Trinity Springs
BE. A. O’dell
Bert Herr
Bert
Will Seckinger
Winnie Curry
E. R. Price
Maud Halberstadt
Pimento
Maud Weeks
Allie Russell
Eugene Cordier
S. P. Citizen
Jet Dix
West
Wm. BE. Patten
Trueblood
Central Christian Church
Ed Halbert
South Dakota
Elisha Pullam
Willie Halberstadt
Finley
Laura Dodd
Winnie Eaton
Leonard Y. Barbie
James H. Boyll
Here
George Romine
Jean Foote
Masonic Lodge
Middletown
Pearl Bennett
T. J. Walls
Roy Smock
Walker Jennings
Donnie Bolinger
C. J. Barker
Ed McWinney
J. Thompson Scott
Rood Mine
William Flowers
Orville Akers
Shirkie Mine
Gasoline stoves repaired at your home
M. M. Byington of Sullivan Indiana offers home service for gasoline stove repairs and requests readers address and postal details for a call. 49t3pd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Byington
Sullivan, Ind
Farmersburg News Chronicle of July 14 and Local Notes
Report from Farmersburg highlights visitors and relocations including Dun can of Indianapolis visiting for P F Collier work and Miss Richardson of Vincennes promoting Salvation Army. Local births, property trades, church events, typhoid cases at Rood mine, and community notices from Pleasantville include Fourth of July reflections and Rebekah officers installed with social gatherings.
Beech Grove Social Roundup Includes Local Visits
Miss Mary Foutz shopped in Sullivan Friday while Lola Mayfield visited Thursday night with Mary Foutz Will Culture Ora Patton John Fredrick Glydis Mayfield Jacob Foutz and Vance Culture. Music led the evening as Mrs Anna McKinney returned to Hymera. Several attended carp meeting in Merom Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryle Ransford
Tressa Walters
Orlena Lester
Ars
Charles Riggs
Mary Foutz
Sullivan
C. O. Morrison
Robinson
Vance Culture
Lola Mayfield
Fred Wernz
Abner Bicknell
Will Culture
Marshall, Ir
J. P. Martin
John Foutz
Otto
Roy French
Will Patton
Merom Bluff
Jacob Foutz
Audrey Rose
Old York
Amliss Lelia Dudley
Parm Martin
Robinson, Ill
Johnnie Lester
Rafe Ransford
Loyal Taylor
Ralph Coppage
Fern Coppage
Anna Taylor
Mann's Grove
Ora Patton
John Fredrick
Glydis Mayfield
Calle
Anna McKinney
Hymera
Merom
Audrey Pose
Mary E. Fisher
Lola
New Suits Involving Note, Divorce And Guardianship
A list of civil actions includingHarve W Patton versus John C Smith and Mary L Smith on note and mortgage. Frank C Batson by Laura Batson against Dering Coal Company for damages and personal injuries. Lovedy McCall versus John McCall for divorce. Minnie B Curry guardian petitions to sell real estate for Delmar D Curry and William U Curry. Martha J Painter versus Arthur Painter for divorce. Hymera State Bank against Charles E Wardell Lanie B Wardell and Lou Van Buskirk on note and mortgage. Mary E Young versus estate of Levi McCoskey for claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve W. Patton
John C. Smith
Mary L. Smith
Frank C. Batson
Laura J. Batson
Dering Coal Company
Lovedy McCall
John McCall
Minnie B. Curry
Delmar D. Curry
William U. Curry
LeRoy Curry
Martha J. Painter
Arthur Painter
Hymera State Bank
Charles E. Wardell
Lanie B. Wardell
Lou van Buskirk
Mary E. Young
Levi McCoskey
Local retailer ordered to halt tobacco with cigarette paper coupons
Farmersburg on July 14 reports Acting Prosecuting Attorney Walter F. Wood directing Town Marshal Claude Lloyd to stop grocers and druggists from selling Duke's Mixture Bull Durham or any smoking tobacco containing coupon offers for cigarette papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Walter F. Wood
Claude Lloyd
Shirtwaist Dance Hosted by Sullivan Boys at Davis Hotel
The Sullivan boys announce a shirt waist dance at the Davis Hotel Monday evening. Guests are invited to attend a social event likely to feature music and dancing in a local community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Boys
Davis
George Liston Dead in Farmersburg District
George Liston died Saturday at his home in Pimento from pulmonary tuberculosis. The funeral was held Monday at Second Prairie Creek conducted by Reverend Migess. He leaves a wife and two daughters along with a number of relatives in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
George Liston
Pimento
Second Prairie Creek
bysRever
sMigess
Lesves
Thia County
Notice to debtors at Dr Edwards office
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me please call at the office of W. B. Edmonds over Mueller's drug store and adjust the account. Dr. C. H. Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Edmonds
Muehler
Caledonia News Briefs and Local Happenings
The mine resumed after a 65 day shutdown and Caledonia hosted a 4 to 3 victory over Jackson Hill in a local ball game. Miss Jessie Powell and Miss Pansy Davis shared a weekend visit, while Steve Clough, working in Jacksonville, returned to see family. William Smith moved from Clover Leaf to Caledonia. A local gag about a doctor fasting 28 days was shared as a humorous note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Powell
Pansy Davis
Steve Clough
Jasonville
Caledonia
Jackson Hill
William Smith
Clover Leaf
Indianapolis Market Steers and Livestock Prices Listed
Market report from Indianapolis shows bids for steers and cattle by weight and quality. Good to choice steers at 1,200 pounds and up range around 6 50 to 7 50 per hundredweight, with various classes for 900 to 1,100, 1,150 to 1,250, and 800 to 1,000 pound cattle. Heifers cows bulls calves and sheep prices are included with multiple grades and weights noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enese
Local Market Grain and Livestock Prices
In the local market page grain totals show new wheat figures and related prices. Beef dressed ranges from 7.00 to 8.00, calves dressed 9.00, mutton 8.00, pork 8.00 to 9.00, and lard at 10. Geese, ducks, spring chickens, hens, and turkeys fetch various cents per pound with wool at 14 to 16 cents.
Ice Cream Supper for St Mary s Church
Members of St Mary s Catholic Church hosted an ice cream supper on the lawn at the priest s residence last night. A large crowd attended and a good sum was raised for the church. Music was provided by the Sullivan band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sullivan
Swiss and German dogs win in Nanterre tests
In Nanterre France a Swiss dog won the dispatch competition and a German dog received the prize for search and locate of wounded. Authorities announce thirty German police dogs will be sent to St Petersburg to guard palaces against assassins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doge
Nanterre
France
St. Petersburg
The Difference A Goose and Other Animals Eating Corn
A playful, fragmented verse compares how various animals and a man respond to eating corn. It lists a goose, horse, cow, hog, sheep, and a man, noting each outcome such as growth, fat, wool, milk, or fatigue in a humorous sequence.
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Board of Trustees
Southern
Indiana
Douthitt
Narrows
Iva Monroe
Ruby Nichols
George Daniel
Lillie Monroe
Mollie Daniel
Elmer Cramer
Hardinsville, Ill
George W. Bennett
Flora B. Herbert
Grover Cox
Hester Iona Arnett
Albert Watson
Joe Whalen
H. L. Stratton
Davis Hotel
Pleasantville
Maria Lester
George Ward
Charles Sage
Bough
Jesse Page
Shiloh
Dick Goldman
Everett Spencer
Rebekahs
Dave Newkirk
Wesley Smith
Yates and Creager
Ora Poole
C. Bough
Beech Grove
Pte Ea Ge
Sanseae A
DR. C. H. Edwards
Coon Hollow
Parenta
A. M. Timmis
Bays Beoge
Aree Ae Sullivan
Abbott
Timothy
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