Elks to Observe Flag Day Friday Service
The Elks will observe Flag Day Friday with a public service at the Elks Home Friday night. Attendees are invited to participate in the ceremony and related activities.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
Flag of Humanity address at Elks Lodge Flag Day program
Sullivan Lodge 911 Elks will hold Flag Day exercises Friday night at 8 o'clock with Judge Charles J. Orbison of Indianapolis delivering the address The program includes music invocation songs flag ceremonies and benediction The public is invited to attend and hear the address The event emphasizes patriotic music and a detailed program in honor of the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Orbison
Indianapolis
Sullivan Lodge No. 911
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Lodges of Elks
Charles J. Orb
Indianapolis Lodge of Elks
John McD
Horne
Marie Krug
Lodge
Flag of Humanity
J. T. Seull
Yankee efficiency will win against Germans hailed by Sullivan County writer
Elmer B. Harrison of Fairbanks township and the 38th Engineers in France reports on mail, rations, and training. He praises American grit, notes French soldiers' methods, comments on ports of call, and expresses pride in home front support and the fighting organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer B. Harrison
38Th Engineers
France
Guy Cushman
Graysville
Harrison
Cash Harrison
Fairbanks Township
Cashman
Alacksmith Shop
Durham
Home Guards
Guy
Dough Boys
Engineers Corps
Pvt
Pioneer Hymera Woman Libby Spears Dies at 82
Libby Ann Spears a longtime Hymera resident of Jackson township died Tuesday evening at home after age related illness. She was 82. She leaves daughters Mrs Anna Botts of Hymera and Mrs I N Botts of this city. Funeral at the residence tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev J W Litteljohn. Burial in Hymera cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby Ann Spears
Jackson Township
Hymera
Anna Botts
I. N. Botts
J. W. Litteljohn
Better Baby Movement Launched in County
The Better Baby campaign begins in this county under Mrs. E. G. Carrithers guidance with physicians to examine infants across townships. An examining board meets at Graysville on June 19 and June 26. Turman township splits by school districts for June 19 and June 26, dividing 6 year olds and younger by district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Carrithers
Graysville
Turman
Harris
Dodd
Bridge
Beech Grove
Island
Big Springs
Thornberry
Bell
Hayden
Providence
Ogle
Concord
Kentucky
Miss Chloa Rusher Returns to Boston as Book Keeper
Miss Chloa Rusher, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Rusher northeast of the city for three months, has returned to Boston where she has secured a position as book keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloa Rusher
James Rusher
Boston
Sullivan County Tops Thrift Stamp Drive Total
Sullivan county exceeded its War Thrift Stamp Drive quota by June 3 with a county total of 145 584 dollars against a 93 000 goal. The surge reflects strong local support across communities and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Orion Self Visits Parents During Columbus Training
Orion Self in military training at Columbus Ohio visited his parents Mr and Mrs S O Self here Sunday confirming family ties amid training duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion Self
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs
S. O. Self
Flag Day Origin Traced to 1885 Proposal
Professor George Bolch of New York started a classroom flag celebration in 1885 to honor Congress adoption of the flag on June 14 1777. The practice quickly spread, linking education with national observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bolch
New York
Flag Day Commemorates Stars and Stripes Birthday
The June 14 observance marks the 141st anniversary of Congress adopting the flag. George Washington proposed the design while Betsy Ross is linked to its sewing. schools nationwide have long celebrated Flag Day as a patriotic custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
George Washington
Elizabeth Ross
Betsy Gibson
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Patranks to Dedicate Service Flag and Patriotic Meeting
Fairbanks township will dedicate a service flag and hold a patriotic meeting at Drake church Sunday afternoon. Exercises begin at 3 p m with special music. Principal speaker Sergeant James Kimble, war hero, served in the Canadian Army and twice in the U S Army, with service in Cuba, the Philippines, and the Boxer uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Drake Church
James Kimble
Kimble
U. S
Cuba
Philippines
Cambria
Patriotism Parade Draws Large Crowd at City Park Address
About three thousand gathered Sunday afternoon at the city park to hear Private Schuyler C. Mowrer recount experiences in Pershing's army. Emerson Ballard of Crawfordsville and Senator John T. Hays spoke on war responsibilities and the Liberty Loan drive. The Sullivan band played patriotic airs as Robert Taylor announced the county Thrift Stamp honor flag for going over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Schuyler C. Mowrer
Mowrer
Pershing
Emerson Ballard
Crawfordsville
Sullivan
Frederick J. Sharp
John T. Hays
Robert Taylor
Another Sullivan Boy Injured on Battle Front in France
Wilbur Claggett formerly of this city was seriously wounded on the French front May 14. War Department reports indicate serious injuries though exact wounds are not disclosed. He is the son of Mrs. John Claggett, now in Florida, and nephew of local residents Mrs. T. E. Springer and Mrs. T. E. Wyne, and Mrs. Finley Pugh. He joined the regular army three years ago and served with Pershing’s expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Claggett
France
War Department
Young Claggett
John Claggett
Florida
T. E. Springer
T. E. Wyne
Finley Pugh
New Lebanon
Pershing
Mexico
Jersey Cow Sale Announced by Jacob A. Pirtle
The Union reports a Jersey cow sale by Jacob A. Pirtle at his farm two miles north of Carlisle on the Paxton and Carlisle road next Tuesday. He offers his herd of milch cows due to labor scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Pirtle
Carlisle
Paxton and
Carlisle Road
Mr. Pirtle
Names Picked for Camp Sherman Post Draft Camp
Twenty one men from Indiana townships are named to report to Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio on June 24 or five days later. Exemption board lists Tony H Orr John Adams Roy L Braner Ralph Moore Ralph Sparks Frank Wyman Jesse Carl Banther Chas Edward Easters Arthur M Hunter Guy Nelson Arthur Edward Bedwell Henry Arthur Lutz Chester Morse Thos Lee Wilson Thos Wm Dailey Osa Raymond Frederick Clifford J Beck Roy Strahle Jesse Lathrop Sam Wilson Chas Elmer Gibbs with substitutes Robert Brooks Charles Walter Nolan Lee Padgett Melvin Earle Vernor Arnett F C Bitzegoi Thornton Otis Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
Tony H. Orr
Sullivan
John Adams
Carlisle
Roy L. Braner
Farmersburg
Ralph Moore
Ralph Sparks
Frank Wyman
Jesse Carl Banther
Chas
Edward Easters
Clay City
Arthur M. Hunter
Bloomington
Guy Nelson
Coalmont
Arthur Edward Bedwell
Midland
Henry Arthur Lutz
Chester Morse
Jasonville
Thos
Lee Wilson
Wm. Dailey
Osa Raymond Frederick
Pleasantville
Clifford J. Beck
Sandborn
Roy Strahle
Hymera
Jesse Lathrop
Hopendale
Sam Wilson
Elmer Gibbs
Rejected Men to Be Re-examined
Military registrants first found physically deficient will be called in after Wednesday's registration and re-examined. They will be classified for limited service and many initially rejected may enter active duty. Boards may require dental work to pass the examination and will review lists for re-examinations of those deficient.
Epworth League District Convention in Hymera Indiana
The Vincennes District Epworth League held its annual convention in Hymera Indiana June 11. Dr L C Bentley from Vincennes spoke on Christian Dynamics. Attendees included Miss Anna Wampler Miss Alma Johnson A M Brown C C Beers Miss Nellie VanArsdall Clara Martin Nellie Adams Mrs Robert Springer J F McClure Miss Aldine Allen Miss Flava Yates Harold Kemp Herman Ridgeway and Madge Blevins. A love feast and three services followed with speakers and special numbers from local chapters. J F McClure of Oaktown is district president and Miss Flava Yates of Oaktown is secretary with Miss Nellie Adams of Vincennes as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hvymera
Ind
Vincennes
Epworth League
L. C. Bentley
Thomas Dugger
Anta Bolengaugh
Anna Wampler
Alma Johnson
A. M. Brown
C. C. Beers
Nellie VanArsdall
Clara Martin
Nellie Adams
Robert Springer
J. F. McClure
Aldine Allen
Flava Yates
Harold Kemp
Herman Ridgeway
Madge «Blevins
John Ward
Lavina Rice
R. R. Eastman
J. F. O’haver
W. J. Williams
G. W. Holmes
Germany
Modern Babylon
Jasonville
Sullivan county families urged to send overseas addresses
C C F Beaver of Merom is compiling a list of Sullivan county boys now in overseas service. He asks families with relatives serving abroad to write him at once with the correct addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. F. Beaver
Merom
Sullivan County
Over Sea Service
Mr. Beaver
Brown son leaves for France aboard George Washington
Mr and Mrs J R Brown report their son Roll Brown has joined the U S transport George Washington and left for France with a transport load of soldiers after five months training at Great Lakes. A Sullivan high school graduate, he is among the newest recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
J. R. Brown
Roll Brown
U. S
George Washington
Brown
Great Lakes
Sullivan High School
Farmersburg Boy Enlists in U S Navy
Charles Franklin Hamrick of Farmersburg was accepted into the U S Navy at Terre Haute by the recruiting board there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Charles Franklin Hamrick
U. S. Navy
Terre Haute
Big Sunday Benefit Concert for Red Cross by Royal Scotch Highlanders
The Royal Scotch Highlanders Band twenty pieces, stationed in St. Petersburg, Fla., will perform Sunday at 3 PM in the city park to aid the local Red Cross society. Directed by Roy D. Smith, the tour includes Scotch tenor Robbie Brollier in multiple vocal numbers. The Sullivan company of Home Guards will present an exhibition drill after the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Scotch Highlanders Band
St. Petersburg
Fla
Red Cross Society
Roy D. Smith
Red Cross
Charles L. Davis
J. F. Hoke
S. P. Poynter
Robbie Brollier
Brollier
New Sullivan Company
Home Guards
Men Arrested on Indictments in Local District
Tom White of Shelburn was released on 750 bond after three grand jury indictments for keeping a gaming house gaming devices and selling intoxicating liquors Sunday. Otha Sebring bonded 250 after indictment for keeping a gaming house. Roy Huffman of Pleasantville pled guilty to selling intoxicating liquor without license and was fined 50 plus costs. Henry Huffman father of Roy was fined 13.30 after arrest in Dugger for operating a vehicle without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom White
Shelburn
Otha Brodie
Otha Sebring
Roy Huffman
Pleasantville
Bridwell
Henry Huffman
Dugger
Brodie
Young Miner Attempts Suicide Near Glendora
Wiley Allsbrook twenty of Carlisle coal mine was found unconscious at the Bedwell home near Glendora after taking paris green. Dr. E M Corbin treated him with antidotes, and his motive appeared to be a wish to die. He is the son of J M Allsbrook of Hymera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Allsbrook
Chicago-Carlisle
Carlisle
Paris Green
William Bedwell
Glendora
Bedwell
Allsbrook
J. M. Allsbrook
Hymera
Auditor completes distribution of county funds
The county auditor finishes distributing funds totaling 332839.47 dollars from taxable sources. The action determines allocated amounts to departments and agencies as part of the annual fiscal cycle.
County funds distributed to townships and towns in Sullivan area
Frank M. Daniels reports semi annual distribution of county funds totaling 332839.47 taxable value shared with Jackson Hymera Curry Shelburn Farmersburg Fairbanks Turman Hamilton Sullivan Cass Dugger Jefferson Haddon Carlisle Gill Merom and Merom towns. Disbursements cover township taxes road taxes special school local tuition library and related corporate taxes with totals listed for each entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Daniels
Sullivan
Jackson Township
W. J. Williams
Hymera
Hymera Town
Joe Gilman
Curry
Basil Thomas
Shelburn
John D. Hill
J. H. Wrork
Farmersburg
J. T. Oliphant
S. H. Berlingmier
Fairbanks
A. J. Peacher
Turman
H. H. Arnett
Hamilton Township
J. W. Kemp
Crowder, Jr
City of Sullivan
Cass
A. J. .Walters
Dugger
E. H. Dugger
Dugger Town
Ira J. Gill
Jefferson Township
Frank Spencer
Haddon Township
T. C. Woodard
Carlisle
J. E. M. Purcell
Carlisle Town
Vernor Johnson
Addition
Gill
H. V. Lisman
Merom
Earl Coyner
Also Mentioned on This Page
ELKS
Elks Home
Hattie
Sargeant
Patrbanks
Sargeant Kimble
Schuyler Mowrer
Army
Sullivan Boy
Robert Brooks
R. 2
Charles Walter Nolan
Lee Padgett
Melvin Earle
Williams
Vernor Arnett
F. C. Bitzegoi
Thornton Otis Parr
Hpworthians
Hymbera
Benefit For Red Cross
Joy
D. Smith
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