Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Across Town
Real estate transfers across Sullivan County include John E. Driver to Ernest and Edna Robertson for 1925 dollars on 40 acres in Cass Township and multiple listings in Fairbanks Haddon and Jackson townships. Personal notices report residents returning from Akron and Irvine oil fields, workers moving to Elwood, and projects like Baldridge coal mine expansion. Local civic events note Masons’ inspections, and community figures relocate, with a two year old pneumonia death and a minister’s long-term health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Driver
Ernest E
Edna G. Robertson
Fred Martin
Wm. Martin
Curry Township
Melvina E. Mundell
Jas. R. Miller
James Elmer Wence
May Thomas
H. V. Stark
Kezia Phillips
James R. Miller
Fairbanks
Levi Drake
Emery Drake
Albert Drake
Arthur Drake
Milton Drake
Baird Thompson
Akron
Ohio
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Arb
Clem Kirkham
Arnold Getty
Goodrich Tire Company
Bruce Badger
Baby
Fargo
N. D
Graysville
Iw. C. Steel
Oscar Eaton
Irvine
Baldridge
Lloyd Lemon
Ferguson
Lemon
Walkerville
Ont
David L. Taylor
Riverton
South
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Banard Valley Coal Company
Dugger
Indianapolis
Hugh Rodgers
Ada. Banard
Richard Wheeler
Road Mine
Sullivan Masons
Linton Royal Arch
Alonzo C. Owens
Wm. BE. Ardelotte
Win S. Bicknell
Ed. P. Reed
T. W. D. Hutchison
Ernest D. Davis
BE. F. Walker
George H. Higginson
Clyde
Don Kendall
Farmersburg
Grant
Terre Haute
Chas. Gilmour
Don
BE. W. Haton
Turman Township
Navy 16 Stronger Than Land Forces In War Time
The article compares U S naval strength to major powers as of 1916 noting total US navy tonnage 1 097 502 and 58 039 officers and men. It details ships by type including 17 dreadnaught battleships 2 pre dreadnaughts and 74 destroyers plus submarines and cruisers and lists naval militia and expansion plans under the 1918 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Army
Navy
Great Britain
Germany
France
Japan
Russia
Italy
Austria-Hungary
District of Columbia
Hawaii
New York
California
Ilinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
Navy Department
T. P. Magruder
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
United States Navy
You Can Make Money Around Your Home Ad
You can make money right around your home with easy pleasant permanent profits. Be your own boss and build a business. No risk, profits guaranteed. Send name address and one reference to L Brown 66 Murray St New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Brown
Murray St
New York City
The Jim Dandy Collar Ad
A vintage ad promotes the Jim Dandy Collar priced at $2.25. It claims leather prices are high and urges customers to bring old harnesses to Mattix & Foster, located at the first door west of Sullivan State Bank.
Circuit Court Notes Show Damages Awarded and Dismissals
Robert Dix receives 300 in damages against Old svar Coal Co. George W. Pirtle versus Russell Fuller is dismissed on motion. Kate Beach awarded a divorce from Harris Beach. Walter As bury versus J Woolley Coal Co. dismissed. Rose M Richardville versus City of Vincennes and Premier Construction Co. (Knox County case) dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dix
Oldsvar Coal Company
George W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Russell Fuller
Kate Beach
Harris Beach
Walter Asbury
J. Woolley Coal Company
Rose M. Richardville
Vincennes
Premier Construction Company
Knox County
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office March 7 1917
List of unsclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana post office dated March 7 1917 with two weeks to claim before forwarding to the Dead Letter Office. Mrs Della McMullen Miss Lois Gentlemen Alsup Henry Marshall Bailey McEnariety George Sampson Robert J Meilon Micheal Jun. Call and say advertised with date. Aydelotte Postmaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Bowning
Della McMullen
Lois
Alsup
Henry Marshall
Bailey McEnariety
George Sampson
Robert J. Foreign
Meilon
Micheal
W. E. Aydelotte
P. M
Card of Thanks for Nancy A. Hunt
Card of thanks from the children thanking neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their mother Mrs. Nancy A. Hunt including recognition of minister singers and floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy A. Hunt
Holmes and Bidwell Granted Terre Haute Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in Terre Haute on Thursday to Charles Henry Holmes 48 real estate agent and Cora Bell Bidwell 48 both of Terre Haute Indiana for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Charles Henry Holmes
Cora Bell Bidwell
Sullivan
First Meeting of Creditors in Ford and Harding Bankruptcy
In the U S District Court for the District of Indiana Ford and Harding bankrupts Wade H Ford and Charles W Harding adjudged February 7 1917. First meeting of creditors will be held March 16 1917 at 3 pm in Hunt Gambill law office Sullivan Indiana. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine bankrupt and transact other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. District Court
District of Indiana
Ford
Harding
Wade H. Ford
Charles W. Harding
Ford & Harding
Hunt & Gambill
Sullivan
Indiana
Phelps F. Darby
Woods Building
4Th and Main
Evansville
The Sullivan Union and The Terre Haute Daily Star
A brief notice notes two newspapers The Sullivan Union and The Terre Haute Daily Star priced at one year for $2.50.
Renewal of Liquor License Application in Sullivan County
Notice by John Nesbit of an application to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners for renewal of a liquor license in Jackson township Indiana. The renewal covers sale of spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. The described premises are a one story frame building in Jackson township with exact lot and room measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Towit
John Nesbit
New Suits In Indiana Courts
Meredith Dougherty sues Fairbanks Coal Co on judgment for receiver. James Jones sues Fairbanks Coal Co on note and mortgage. Lottie Burress v Albert Fautz on relation Bastardy. Jasper L. Fidler executor vs Alonzo Owens et al petition to sell real estate. William Falconberry v Anna Falconberry reopen judgment. Mary Rooksberry v Charles Rooksberry divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Dougherty
Fairbanks Coal Co
James Jones
State of Indiana
Lottie Burress
Albert Fautz
Jasper L. Fidler
Hannah M. Devol
Alonzo C. Owens
William R. Falconberry
Anna B. Falconberry
Mary E. Rooksberry
Charles W. Rooksberry
Marriage Licenses Issued for Local Couples
Paul Near aged 19, farmer, and Lydia G. Hamilton aged 18, both of near Carlisle, received marriage license. William O. Robinson 51, miner, of Jefferson township and Caro E. Lovelace 51, of near Dugger, also obtained licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Near
Farmer
Lydia G. Hamilton
Carlisle
William O. Robinson
Jefferson Township
Caro E. Lovelace
Dugger
Infant Ferrer death notice in Centralia Illinois
Mrs. Clell Dudley learned of the death on March 1st of the infant daughter of her brother Charles Ferree in Centralia Illinois. The Ferree family formerly resided here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infant Ferrer
Clell Dudley
Charles Ferree
Centralia
Ferree
Commissioners appoint Laurent and McCammon to local posts
The board of county commissioners on Monday morning named Jes se Laurent a Jackson township constable and Rush McCammon a Cass township justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Jesse Laurent
Jackson Township
Rush McCammon
Cass Township
Behavior Reflections Show Each Person’s Image in Mirror
A quotation from Goethe notes that behavior acts as a mirror revealing each individual’s own image. The line emphasizes self-revelation through actions and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goeche
Elks Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
Sullivan Lodge of Elks elected officers for the year starting April 1 including Dr S B E Lindley as exalted ruler John Taylor as leading knight Hinkle C Hays loyal knight Claude H Stratton lecturing knight William T Mellett treasurer Julius Hatry secretary Percy J Gerrard ruler Clyde J Burkholder trustee and grand lodge representatives John W Lindley and an alternate. Installation and initiation set for the first Monday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
S. BE. Lindley
John §. Taylor
Hinkle C. Hays
Claude H. Stratton
William T. Mellett
Julius Hatry
Percy JL. Gerrard
Clyde J. Burkholder
Grand Lodge
John W. Lindley
Leander Mickey, 73, Pioneer Resident, Dies
Leander Mickey, 73, longtime county resident, died Saturday evening at his Welman addition home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 AM conducted by Rev. J. T. Scull, with interment at Center Ridge cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Mickey
Welman Addition
J. T. Scull
Center Ridge Cemetery
Dog tax unchanged this year says county assessor
County Assessor Frank Hiatt reports many inquiries about canine assessments but the state legislature has not changed the dog tax. He says assessments for dogs will be the same as last year, and there will be no cat assessments or changes to improvement and personal property assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hiatt
Hiatt
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Report by Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative observer, covers March 4 to March 5. Includes daily highs and lows from 54 to 21 degrees, with cloudy skies and one quarter inch of snow on the 4th. Continuous cold, largely cloudy conditions prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative
Clubbing Rate Raised for Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
Beginning March 31 the Terre Haute Star and the Sullivan Union increase its clubbing rate to 3.00 per year. The prior 2.50 annual rate remains in effect for March only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Star
The
Sullivan Union
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Sciroeder & Price
Sherman Building
Haddon Township
John L. Hinkle
Hamet D. Hinkle
Roland T. Walker
Robert F. Turman
George B. McCammon
John FE. Reneau
Robert C
Mamie Hedworth
Nancy E. Thomson
Verna Cummins
Eliza A. Hollingsworth
Louis Edward Arnett
Read
Claude W. Asbury
Clifford Curtis
R. P. Beckett
Clarence F. Shaffer
W. H. Hill, Jr
Avondale
Ova E. Burton
Ethel Deckard
Ina M. Davidson
Cynthia A. Dudley
Crowder Heirs
Josh Beasley
Emma J. Daniels
Burks
U. S. Naval Forces
Navy Yards
Fen Navy Yards
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boston
Seeeee
Eenseeene
Lindley
Terre
ELKS
Lot
Louis
Vici Kid
Julius Ilatry Shoe Co
the National Bank Sullivan, Ind
Bennett's Pharmacy
Sullivan Farms
M. A. Haddon
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