County Charities Meet on Economy at the Poor Asylum
The State Board of Charities secretary Amos W. Butler joined the County Board and others at the Davis House to review the Poor Asylum and jail. They discuss annual costs, staffing, and the need for competent administration and kitchen management to balance economy with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Secretary of State Board
State Board of Charities
County Board
Messrs. Asbury and Bennett
Board of County Commissioners
McGrew
Davis House
Butler
Board of County Charities
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County Highlights from 23 Years Ago
Miss Stella Hinkle daughter of James W. Hinkle wed George W. Langworthy of Worthington. Sullivan county census listed 7,349. Sullivan town 700. official census 2,166. A 75 foot Garfield and Arthur pole was raised by Dr Crowder's boys. A Cass township fence across tracks was removed after a crossing dispute. Will Thompson injured by fireworks blast. Benjamin Hoskins, son of E A Hoskins, died by self-administered morphine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hinkle
James W. Hinkle
George W. Langworthy
Worthington
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Dr. Crowder
Garfield
Arthur Pole
Cass Township
Will Thompson
Benjamin Hoskinsa
E. A. Hoskins
Streets of Sullivan Name Origins in Our City
The article explains how Sullivan streets were named after pioneers residents or street traits. It lists many streets with naming honorees such as Barnard, Graysville, Main, State, Broad, Snow, Brodie, Holloway, McCammon, Hinkle, Chase, Gray Watson Bloom, Depot, Hartley, Dixon, Railroad, Wolfe, Giles, Cochran, Beech, Wall, Washington, Jackson, Marion, Harris, Donaldson, Troll, Bell, Johnson, Sylvan Bell, Eaton, Thompson, and notes several unnamed origins and additions to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Barnard
W. Barnard
Cross Street
Graysville
Washington Streets
West
Section
Court Street
Court House
Main
State Street
Broad Street
Snow
Alexander Snow
Brodie
J. B. Brodie
Holloway
Vincennes
Depot
Hartley
Lafayette Hartley
Dixon
James Dixon
Railroad
Wolfe
Jos. W. Wolfe
Giles
Donaldson
John Donaldson
Troll
Martin Troll
Bell
John Bell
Johnson
W. W. Johnson
Sylvan Bell
John T. Gunn
John N. Fordyce
Eaton Street
Jetson Eaton
Thompson
J. J. Thompson
Duane
Oliver
Decoration Day Observed by Frank Neff Post G A R
Decoration Day services were held at the Methodist church last Saturday with Frank Neff Post G A R, assisted by the W R C and Daughters of Veterans. Uncle George Callahan spoke, delivering a carefully prepared discourse to an attentive crowd. Afterward, attendees escorted the Grand Army to the cemetery to garland the graves in tribute to fallen heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Frank Neff Post
W.R.C
Daughters of Veterans
George Callahan
George
Johnson and Ogle Marry in Delaware Home
Harvey A. Johnson of Delaware Ohio wed Katharine Ogle of this city at the bride's mother's house on South State street Monday at 9 o'clock. Rev. Francis officiated. The couple left on the 10:20 train for the groom's Ohio farm home. Many friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Johnson
Delaware O
Katharine Ogle
South State Street
Francis
Ohio
Orange Blossoms Tie Crawford and Kelley in Sullivan
The marriage of Harry Crawford and Naomi Kelley was solemnized Thursday at the bride's mother Mrs Francis Kelley home on East Washington with Rev John E Fry officiating. They plan to reside in Mattoon Illinois after June 15 and are to be at home there at 1317 Charleston Avenue. Crawford, son of Mrs Fannie Crawford, is a traveling salesman for Hulman & Co and long active in Sullivan musical circles. Kelley is a prominent social and musical figure and former pipe organist at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crawford
Naomi Kelley
Francis Kelley
East Washinton Street
John E. Fry
Presbyterian Church
Mattoon
Illinois
Crawford
Charleston Avenue
Fannie Crawford
Hulman & Co
Terre Haute
Hicks Forecast for June Warns of Storms and Heat
Forecaster Hicks predicts fair weather until June 2 with a central storm on the 4th and severe storms with hail and possible tornadoes around June 3. Periods of downpours, cool nights after storms, and repeated rain and thunder expected through mid to late June, with very warm close. Hicks notes storm cycles with solstice disturbances and frequent lightning. R. O. Lisman, farmer, dies suddenly at home after heart trouble, found with companions in yard. his last days described as improving before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
R. O. Lisman
Wm. Fleck
Jefferson County, Ky
Dick Seever
Mr. Lisman
Booker Washington Bed Offer Sparks Moral Clash in New York
Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis denounces hotel insult to Booker T. Washington at a Brooklyn closing session of the State Congregational Association. He recounts a New York dinner reward to a chambermaid for refusing to make Washington’s bed and offers to host Washington himself, declaring he would personally make the bed if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Congregational Association
Brooklyn
Newell Dwight Hillis
Foreign Missionary Society
New York
Booker Washington
Citzen
Mr. Washington
Jesus Christ
Lazarus
Washington
New York Sun
Town Board backs street railway proposal amid debate
The new Town Board reversed prior stance and approved renewing leases for Indiana Coal Belt Traction and Vincennes Street Railway to use town streets for electric lines for fifty years. Opponents warn rights without compensation. supporters say potential growth will benefit the town. Jack Rogers notes property value rise. D. M. Drake of the Union visited Danville, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company
Vincennes Street Railway Company
Yaden
McClung
Borders
Patton
McCloud
Jack Rogers
Jack
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Board OF Charities
Nancy Lisman
Adam
Joe R
Belle Snapp
Broncho
Carlisle
Joe R. Lisman
Canton
J.S. Washburn
Shepherd Cemetery
Carlisle News
Prophet Hicks
Robert Lisman
Booker
Dr. Hillis
Negro Leader
U. W
Order of United Workmen
James J. Orr
Lee Bays
Culver
Brothers
Fred and
Harold
Bays
D. M. Drake
The
Union
Danville, Ill
Indiana Coal Belt Traction Co
and Western Indiana Co
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