Death summons well known citizen of Graysville county
Dr. John L. Durham 76 longtime physician farmer and stock raiser of Graysville died at home after a long illness. funeral held at his residence with Rev W E Gray presiding and burial at Mann cemetery. pallbearers from Masonic lodge active. county doctors honorary. survived by three children and two brothers and a sister. native of Kentucky, lifelong community leader and former state legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Durham
Llong
Graysville
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Durham
Mann Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Durham
Mary Durham
Thomas
James Durham
Martha Hayes
New Orleans
J. B
Will Durham
Waveland
Ind
Laura Rue
Berle County
Jesse, Y
Martha Tarkington Durham
Kentucky
Montgomery County
Merom Chautauqua
Association
American Medical Association
Indiana Medical Society
Sullivan County Medical Society
Aesculapian Association
Death of H. W. Curry in Indianapolis
Hervey W. Curry, 72, native of Vigo county, died last Wednesday at his son in law Dr Alfred Henrys home in Indianapolis. A longtime Vigo educator and county superintendent of schools, he taught in the county for many years. He was brother of Mrs Will Bolinger of Caney Kansas and Andy Curry of Coffeyville Kansas, former county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Curry
Hervey W. Curry
Alfred Henry
Indianapolis
Curry
Vigo County
Will’ Bolinger
Caney
Kansas
Andy Curry
Coffeyville
This County
Farmers' Union Fish Fry Draws 300 At Hayden’s Grove
A Saturday fish fry hosted by the Farmers' Union of the county attracted over three hundred attendees at Hayden's grove east of Shelburn. State officers spoke and more than one hundred pounds of fried fish were served. The County Board of Review members attended, including John G. Barnett, Ben Figg, Frank M. Daniels, William Williamson, and Ed P. Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
Hayden's Grove
Shelburn
County’ Board of Review
John G. Barnett
Jackson Township
Ben Figg
Jefferson Township
Frank M. Daniels
William Williamson
Ed P. Snow
White Sox Coming to Pavilion Park for Exhibition
The Chicago White Sox will visit a local park on June 28 for a pre exhibition game against Sutv iuals at Pavilion Park in the afternoon. Plans anticipate a large crowd with entertainment surrounding the event. Found not guilty: a circuit court jury acquits Cooney of a booze charge after an alibi defense. Shepherd, jailed fifty-five days, had been east of Miner City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Chicago
Sutviuals
Pavillion Park
Ternoon
District Lodge Meeting At Hymera
A district meeting of the Rebekah lodges of the fifteenth district serving Clay Vigo and Sullivan counties will be held at Hymera next Tuesday. Officers include Mrs Inez Holmes Terre Haute president Mrs Jane Jones Sullivan vice president Miss Lizzie Pell Carbon secretary and Mrs Ella Gray Terre Haute treasurer The convention opens at 1 pm with the president Mrs Inez Holmes in charge The Rebekah degree will be conferred in the evening by the White Plains Lodge Cass The program features prayers songs addresses readings duets piano trio drills quartets and musical selections by local members and visiting staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Clay
Vigo
Sullivan
Hymera
Inez Holmes
Terre Haute
Jane Jones
Lizzie Pell
Carbon
Ella Gray
White Plains Lodge
Cass
Rebekahs
Farmers Plan Day at Merom Chautauqua
The county farm bureau and Merom Chautauqua management plan a farmers day during the last session of August. They aim to secure Henry C. Wallace as speaker and to set up a tent rest and writing room. A large farmers meeting and a barbeque will invite neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Chautauqua
Farm Bureau
Chautauqua
Henry C. Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau
Redpath Chautauqua On Sale June 24 to July 1
Season tickets for Sullivan’s Redpath Chautauqua go on sale to the public covering Friday June 24 through July 1 at Central school grounds. Adult tickets are 3.03 dollars including war tax and children under 12 pay 1.65 dollars including war tax. Tickets are available at multiple Sullivan merchants and offices listed including drug stores banks a law office and the daily times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Chautauqua
Sullivan
Chautauqua
H. V. Bennett’s
W. A. Thompson & Son
F. M. Douthitt
Arthur D. Cutler
Sullivan Daily Times
Former U C Head to Attend Harvard
Dr C B Hershey former president of Union Christian College Merom will move to Swansea Mass to reside and pursue graduate work at Harvard while serving as pastor of the Christian church at Swansia He recently completed research at the University of Illinois and his tenure at U C College is noted for improved attendance endowment and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hershey
Union Christian College
Merom
Swansea
Mass
Harvard University
Christian Church
Swansia
Hershey
University of Tllinois
U. S. College
Stanifer Sentenced to Farm for Liquor Violations
Ed Stanifer of Shelburn pleaded guilty before Judge Bridwell on Saturday to liquor law violations. He was sentenced to ninety days at the penal farm and fined 250 dollars. Four charges were brought. A separate 500 dollar fine and six months additional sentence were suspended during good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stanifer
Shelburn
Bridwell
New Lebanon Mutual-Telephone Rate Cut Ordered
The Public Service Commission has directed the company to decrease its monthly rate from 1.60 to 1.25 dollars. The lower charge applies to all subscribers and takes effect immediately subject to further orders. The action follows a formal review of service costs and customer complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Mutual — Telephone “Company
Public Service: Commission
Mrs W T Mellott Visits In Indianapolis Last Week
Mrs. W T Mellott made a brief visit to Indianapolis last week, meeting local residents and taking part in community engagements while staying at a downtown hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Mellott
Indianapolis
Dugger Martin Coal Company Incorporated in Dugger
The Dugger Martin Coal Company, a new $250000 concern with two hundred acres of mineral land between Carlisle and Paxton, plans two modern mines. Officers: M E Dugger president, Overton Martin vice president, E H Dugger secretary, W R Dugger treasurer, W R Martin general superintendent. Directors: M E Dugger, O E Dugger, Oliver Steele, W R Martin. Offices to be located at Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger-Martin Coal Company
Carlisle
Paxton
M. E. Dugger
Overton Martin
E. H. Dugger
W. R. Dugger
W. R. Martin
O. E. Dugger
Oliver Steele
Duggers
Dugger
Sun Flower
Martins
Clinton
Sullivan Boy Now Head of Swarthmore College
Dr Frank Aydelotte, ex English professor at Indiana University, assumes Swarthmore College presidency at June commencement as 110 diplomas are awarded. He hails from Sullivan Indiana and is an Indiana University graduate, succeeding Dr Joseph Swain who leaves after nineteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Aydelotte
Indiana University
Swarthmore College
Aydelotte
Sullivan
Ind
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore
Dr Aydelotte Rhodes Scholar and Educator Career
Dr Aydelotte, a Sullivan native son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm EB Aydelotte, was born and raised in Sullivan. A Sullivan High School, Indiana University and Oxford College graduate, he won a Rhodes scholarship and served as English professor at Indiana University and later held a similar chair at Boston Tech in Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aydelotte
Sullivan
Wm. EB. Aydelotte
Sullivan High School
Indiana University
Oxford College
England
Boston Tech
Boston
Mass
Higher Court Affirms Judge Bridwell Decision in Damages Case
The Appellate Court last week affirmed Judge W. H. Bridwell's ruling in Charles McDaniels versus Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company. McDaniels, a ferryman in a company mine, sued for negligence and was awarded 2500 dollars in damages by the total court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridwell
W. H. Bridwell
Charles McDaniels
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company
McDaniels
Death of Geneva Shipman at age 22
Miss Geneva Floyd Shipman aged 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shipman of northeast of the city, died Sunday morning of consumption. The funeral and burial were held at Palmers Prairie Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Shipman
Geneva Floyd Shipman
John Shipman
Palmers
Prairie
Mrs Rebecca White Leaves Moon for Louisville Funeral
Mrs Rebecca M. White departed Moon day for Louisville Kentucky to attend the funeral of a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca M. White
Moonday
Louisville, Ky
Weather benefits corn planted late in Indiana state report
Indiana and southern counties see near normal temperatures and very good corn conditions. Wheat and rye harvesting advance, red rust and Hessian fly threaten some crops, oats and barley yields vary, early potatoes harvest under fair to good yields, strawberries nearing end, fruit crops healthy, pastures robust, and labor supply exceeds demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George C. Bryant
United States Department of Agriculture
Marriage Licenses Granted in Indiana Areas
Paul Douthitt and Thelma Hammack. Marion Beck and Marie Booker. Charles Wagiey and May Ward. LeRoy Garbend and Esther Marratta. Locations include Sullivan Lin ton Terre Haute Wakarusa Hymera with ages 28 20 17 16 48 44 24 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Schuyler Douthitt
Merchant
Sullivan
Thelma Hammack
Dugger
Marion
Beck
Miner
Linton
Marie Booker
Carlisle
Charles W. Wagiey
Painter
May O. Ward
Terre Haute
LeRoy
N. Garbend
Wakarusa
Ind
Esther Marratta
Hymera
Joint meeting on road petition in Jefferson and Cass townships
A joint meeting of Sullivan and Greene counties' boards of commissioners was held Monday to consider the William R. Dugeer road petition in Jefferson and Cass townships. Edgar Hanah of Greene county and Frank Minich of Haddon township were appointed viewers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Commissioners
Sullivan
Greene ‘Counties
William’ R. Dugeer
Jefferson and
Cass Townships
Edgar Hanah
Greene County
Frank Minich
Haddon ‘Township
Sullivan Elks Observe Flag Day Services
The Sullivan Elks held their annual Flag Day services at the Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o clock. A musical and patriotic program was presented with Miss Teresa Wolfe conducting. The lodge officers led opening ceremonies and the audience joined in. Remarks by Rev. R W Hoffman and Past Exalted Ruler John S Taylor concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Lodge of Elks
Teresa Wolfe
Gram
Former Sullivan Merchant John H Leonard Dies at 69
John H Leonard 69 a longtime Sullivan grocer died Wednesday night at his West Washington Street home from Brights Disease after a period of ill health. A native of West Virginia he came to Sullivan from Decatur Illinois and earlier farmed in Gill township. Funeral Sunday at home conducted by Rev W E Gray of the Presbyterian church. Burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by widow and children Mrs R F Reynolds James W Leonard Mrs F F Sims Mrs Louise Miller Mrs William Gray Mrs D J Cullen John H Leonard Jr Clarence Leonard and Miss Ida Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Leonard
West Washington Street
Brights
Mr. Leonard
West Virginia
Decatur
Ills
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
R. EF. Reynolds
James W. Leonard
F. F. Sims
Louise Miller
William Gray
D. J. Cullen
John H. Leonard, Jr
Clarence Leonard
Ida Leonard
Farmer Sues for Damages Over Altercation in Fairbanks
David Whitlock a Fairbanks township farmer sues Edward Jewell in circuit court seeking five thousand dollars damages for injuries after an altercation on June 4 over rent settlement. Whitlock alleges a left forearm fracture and medical bills of fifty dollars. Jewell previously pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Whitlock
Fairbanks
Edward Jewell
Jewell
Whitlock
Merom Bluff Chautauqua Tent Vacation Plans
Merom Bluff Chautauqua offers a ten day summer program from August 18 to 29 with camping options. Write G. R. Hammond at Merom Indiana for a tent and program book. Season tickets are $2.50 before August end, $3.90 afterward. tickets will be on sale locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Bluff
G. R. Hammond
Merom
Ind
National Bank Officers to Host Dinner Before Stockholders Meet
The officers and directors of the National Bank of this city will hold a dinner next Wednesday evening at o'clock at the Christian church. A stockholders meeting will follow. E. C. Adams of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis will be a guest and discuss matters pertaining to the Federal Reserve System and the National Bank System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank
Christian Church
E. C. Adams
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Federal Reserve System
Prominent Young People Married in City Event
Schuyler Douthitt, a well known young businessman, and Miss Thelma Hammack of Dugger, wed last night at 8:30 at the Catholic parsonage with Father Scheffer officiating. They left for a short visit to French Lick. Douthitt is connected with his father’s clothing business. Hammack is a former teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Douthitt
Thelma Hammack
Dugger
Scheffer
Douthitt
Ebert Hammack
Library board names appointed at Merom
Judge Bridwell appoints Lulu Cooper John J Parker Nancy Kelly and Ella Cooper to two year terms on the Merom library board. The appointments set a two year tenure and establish their roles on the local governance body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Bridwell
Merom
Lulu Cooper
John J. Parker
Nancy Kelly
Ella Cooper
Preaching at New Liberty by Chas C Cook
Chas C Cook of Clinton Indiana will preach at the Liberty church Sunday morning and afternoon. Dinner will be served on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Liberty
Chas. C. Cook
Clinton, Ind
Liberty _shurch
County Auditor completes semi annual funds distribution
The county auditor reports the semi annual distribution of funds has been completed. Officials note the process secured allocations for public programs and essential services across multiple departments, ensuring timely earmarking and accountability. The action supports ongoing fiscal oversight and transparency for residents.
Large Delinquent Collection Distribution Totals $523,777.30
County auditor Frank M. Daniels reports the semi annual tax collection distribution to townships, town and city treasurers and Sullivan city school board totaling $523,777.30 from a gross tax take of $524,878.78 after a 6 percent fee. The breakdown lists township and local funds for Jackson, Curry, Fairbanks, Turman, Hamilton, Cass, Gill, Jefferson, Haddon, and Carlisle areas, plus Sullivan and state treasury totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Daniels
Sullivan
Jackson Township
Joe Gilman
Town of Hymera
Curry Township
J. H. Wrork
Shelburn
S. H. Birlingmier
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Turman Township
Hamilton Township
J. R. Brown
Sullivan School Board
Ed P. Snow
City of
Cass Township
Ira Gill
Haddon
Jas. McConnell
Carlisle
Vernor Johnson
Town of
Gill
M. A. Reynolds
Town of Merom
Legal notices from 1900s docket items headline
William F. Meyers seeks damages against Hamet D. Hinkle. Elmer Booker sues Bussram Creek Coal Co. for wages. Guardianship petition for Harold Draper by Wm. M. Draper to sell real estate. Western Shoe Co. versus Commodore Ransford Jr. on account. Irene M. Howard sues Ray Howard for divorce and alimony. David Whitlock sues Edward Jewell for assault and battery. T C Keller & Co. versus Charles H. Ridgeway on note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Meyers
Hamet D. Hinkle
Elmer Booker
Bussram Creek Coal Co
Harold Draper
Wm. M. ‘Draper
Guardian
The
Western Shoe Co
Ohio
Commodore Ransford, Jr
Irene M. Howard
Ray Howard
David Whitlock
Edward Jewell
T. C'.keller & Co
Charles H. Ridgeway
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John Durham
Mary Mann Davis
James B
Fidelia Turman Mann
Mann Homestead
District Lodge
James Paddock
Clay Co
Ella Graines
Vigo Co
Woseee
Mary Robinson
Lois
Billy Williams
Mary Smwally
Arminda Scott
Mary Ring
Louise Funkhouser
Kennard
Turner
U. C
Harvard
Stanifer
NEW Coal Company
Sullivan Boy
Big Eastern College
Sullivan Elks
John Scully
Robert Reed
R. W. Hoffman
Kathryn Kirkham
John S. Taylor
America
Hoffman
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