Aged Greensberry Riggs Dies in Fairbanks Township
Greensberry Riggs 81 native of Fairbanks Township died Saturday afternoon at his daughter's home from age related illnesses. He was the last of Hezekial Riggs's nine children and longtime farmer. Survived by son J Frank Riggs daughter Mrs James V Drake and granddaughter Mrs Claire Merrill. Funeral at Drake home, burial in Fairbanks Cemetery.
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Greensberry Riggs
Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks
James V. Drake
Drake
Tie
J Frank Riegs
Claire Merrill
Charles J. Davis
Benjamin Davis
Greensberry Higes
Mairbanks Township
Hezekith Riggs
Mary McClanahan
Ed Springer
Garden City
Kansas
Drake Baptist Church
Liza A. Walters
Eliza A. Walters
William R. Walters
North State Street
Walters
Christian Church
John McD. Horne
Center Ridge Cemetery
Thomas and
Mary Ellen Neal
Hamilton Township
Glessie G. Walters
C. & E. I. Railroad Company
Eugene Walters
Lizzie Watson
Nancy Robbins
This City
Ed Neal
Cass Township
Luther Neal
Charles Neal
Portland
Thomas A. Neal
Kinmundy
Ill
Democrats Seek County Sinecures In Sullivan Race
With the eight week countdown to the primary, Sullivan County sees renewed candidate announcements. Norval K Harris declares for prosecuting attorney while incumbent John S Taylor seeks renomination, having served since January 1. Frank Wilte, former official, and others are mentioned amid a sluggish campaign start.
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Norval K. Harris
O. B. Harris
Martin L. Pigg
John S. Taylor
Taylor
Otha Brodie
Matt Lane
Elmer Cunningham
J. W. Cunningham
Roy Bannister
Shelburn
Ed Kelly
Sullivan County
John Walters
Hank Poston
Republican Mass Meeting Highlights Local Campaign Activity
The article outlines upcoming Republican events with mass meetings and speeches. It notes candidates for Sullivan county offices including sheriff and treasurer, mentions potential nominees, and lists speakers such as Miss Eleanor Barker.
Indiana Teachers Week Launches Campaign for Higher Pay
State Superintendent L N Hines and the State Board of Education led a Teachers Week campaign across Indiana to highlight a looming teacher shortage next year due to low salaries. Ministers in Sullivan county announced the effort during Sunday services as superintendents warn that many teachers are immature, under trained, or leaving the profession, risking future education quality.
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L. N. Hines
State Board of Education
Indiana
Sullivan County
United States
A. W. Youngblood
Sullivan
Political gathering invites several state ticket candidates
Dave Scott of Linton, Republican district chairman and treasurer nominee, will attend along with other state ticket candidates. Preliminary organization meetings will be held in the forenoon as musical instrument repairs are requested for exhibits. Miss Barker is to be entertained by a special women’s committee.
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Sullivan County
Court House
Pat, Glu UU Ta BA Tun Samar Wes Ou T
Eleanor Barker
Indianapolis
Barker
UO Weor ManOn Reeery Lusig
Svuvckur
Dave Scott
Linton
Miss Barker
City to Return Army Foodstuffs to Depot
City officials plan to send back about 1500 dollars worth of surplus army foods from an initial 7000 dollar consignment bought to sell at cost. The move aims to aid families amid high food costs, though sales waned after an initial response.
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Army Quartermaster Depot
Chicago
Maude McConnell Named Head of Sullivan County Republicans Women
Dr Maude McConnell of this city appointed chairman of the Republican women's organization in Sullivan county. Headquarters set over Smock's drug store and Eaton's grocery, opening in April. A physician and nurse, she has long been active in club work and state medical and nursing circles.
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Maude McConnell
Republican Woman's Organization
Sullivan County
Republican County Committee
Smock’s
M. Eaton
Maude MccConnell
Republican Women’s Organization
Indiana State Nurses Association
Indiana State Medical Society
Indianapolis Medical Society
State Federation of Women's Clubs
American Social Hygiene Association
Library board asks for extra funds to cover nine months
At a city council meeting Richard Park representing the Sullivan Public Library Board requested $1,000 to cover library expenses through the end of P20. He itemized costs including librarian salary $75 per month, janitor $20, light $5, phone $2.50, water $1.25 totaling $105.75 per month for nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Park
Sullivan Public Library Board
Park
Library Board
Library seeks funds for furnace and repairs
The council records show a library deficit of 326.75 after coal costs. A new furnace at 600 and a flue at 125 are needed, with 1 051 75 more funds required by Dec 31 1920. About 200 volumes need repair and 144 a year for books. petition to the state tax board will seek the extra funds.
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Luisa Ti
Park
State Board of Tax Commissioners
C. H. Bedwell
Broad Street
Indiana Rural School Consolidation Reduces One Room Schools
A thirty year campaign to consolidate Indiana rural schools has cut one room schools from 8 853 in 1890 to 4 880 in 1920. Randolph county leads with 92.1 percent abandoned. Montgomery and Marion follow. The move replaces tiny schools with consolidated plants, 1 002 in operation now, costing about 20 287 dollars each with shop, home economics and agricultural labs.
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Indiana
Randolph County
Montgomery County
Sto
Marion County
Rush
Delaware
Wabash
Harrison
Orange
Monroe
Crawford
Martin
Pike
Harrison County
Orange County
ISO
Pike County
Washington County
Greene County
Allen County
Sue
Randolph
Marion
Montgomery
New JP in Curry as William O. Ritchie qualifies
William O. Ritchie has given bond and qualified as a justice of the peace of Curry township.
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NEW J. OF P
Curry
William O. Ritchie
Bond
Curry Township
Campbell Property Sold at 245 West Donaldson Street
Mrs. Charles Campbell sells her residence at 245 W Donaldson Street to John Alumbaugh for 2800 dollars. The purchaser plans to occupy the property on April 1.
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Campbell
Charles Campbell
W. Donaldson Street
John Alumbaugh
Mr. Alumbaugh
Will of George Raley Filed for Probate in Sullivan Court
The will of the late George Raley is filed for probate in Sullivan Circuit Court. Sarah Raley receives 200, Louise Harrington 400, and Irvin Raley is named executor. The article also notes Elks Lodge officer W T Mellett’s travel to Seymour. Indiana reports 4193 school wagons in use and general satisfaction with bus transport, with students averaging four and a half miles per trip and about an hour daily on the road.
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Standard Oil Company
Hulman & Company
Terre Haute
Hulman
Mutual
Jennings Lumber Company
Sullivan
Indiana
Raley
George Raley
Sarah Raley
Sarah W. Wilkey
Louise Harrington
Irvin Raley
Indiana County
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Hezekial Riggs
Morval Harris
Frank Wible
Douthitt
Frank Wilte
J. W. Fesler
Aotieass
Willie Aie
Leoment
Republi
Wu Shew
Frank
Ed Douthill
Jeferson Township
Orville Hale
Crowder
East Side Square
Sullivan, Ind
Hank
Tennyson
Brook
W. L. Sisson
Cadwell
The
Mutual Truck Company
Ape
NnadaAe
Elst
Anita Usenet
John W. Wilson
Roy Wilson
Henry A. Vous
Lang McCammon
Apeanne Lane
Slater
Gill Township
Ed Dodd
Eavcu Uiucr Po Propta Pyovswiwe
School Corporation
Anaemant
Bland
Oscar E. Bland
Congress
N. O. Robbins
W. T. Mellett
Elks Lodge
Seymour
Lodge of Elks
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