Local Notes From EA Country Correspondence
Mrs. Dr. Walters visits Sullivan to see her parents. Ww. W. Rogers and Bert Good are ill. Mrs. Miller improves and Rev. Perkins preached at the Church of Christ. Miss Fannie Sproatt returns to Oaktown. Simon Troxell taps sugar trees. Measles epidemic continues as school closes next Tuesday. Charles Nash visits Dr. Walters. John Purcell and Tom Scott visit Sullivan. Bert Angel visits the count seat. Me. Riggins visits Sullivan. Dr. Walters inks a Carlisle visit. Link Creager spends time marbles with boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Sproatt
Oaktown
William Able
Sullivan
Bert Good
March Weather Brings Mud as Roads Improve
Reports note ongoing March conditions with mud potential. Emory Johnson broke a rib after a fall on a pitchfork last week. Oliver Chambers buys a new phone. O D Johnson plans to enter the State Normal. Mrs Wm Russell died last week from consumption and was interred at Pogue cemetery amid mourning. she leaves a husband and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Johnson
Oliver Chambers
O. D. Johnson
Wm. Russell
Pogue
March weather and local notices in Staffordshire
This March bulletin from Staffordshire reports improving illness in Sullivan Union, Ora Patton of Hymera on a three week vacation, and the Beech Grove school closing after a big dinner and afternoon program. Rebekah ladies hosted a Graysville gathering, Zion Kentucky’s Gillia Critehron visited, Leon Littlejohn joined J F Patton’s family for a weekend, and measles are spreading in the community.
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Staffordshire
Sullivan Union
Ora Patton
Hymera
Beech Grove
Gillia Critehron
Zion, Ky
Leon Littlejohn
J. F. Patton
Family
Duck hunting dominates Fairbanks as locals attend play
Fairbanks folks shifted to duck hunting as the main activity with several locals attending the Graysville performance of Gyp, the Heiress on Saturday evening. Arch Kissner, the postmaster, was among those noted in attendance.
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Gyp
Graysville
Arch Kissner
Pleasantville Union to Continue as One County Paper
The Pleasantville letter welcomes the Union's new staff and foresees a unified paper as one of the finest county publications. Local notes report a four year old Carlisle girl buried at Indian Prairie cemetery after her mother died a week earlier. Measles cases include Jim Payne Jr. and Rev. Furry's illness prompts cancellations of meetings. Various residents are listed as sick, with mine-related and other local happenings.
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Union
Tne
Minor Howard
Carlisle
Indian Prairie
Local theater scene shines in Uncle Rube rural comedy
Shelburn notes a large audience at the Redmen's hall for the four act Uncle Rube musical comedy. Harry Weldon and Otto Hill lead strong character turns with Mrs Burr delivering an impressive Mrs Wiggs segment. Local talent earns praise and fans shop for beauty supplies on Chase street.
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Uncle Rube
Redmen’s Hall
Harry Weldon
Ote Myers
Bob Green
Emmet ,Nash
Dude
Miss Burr
Hosea Hill
J. B. May c
Lena May
Grace Lovelace
Maud Hall
Messrs
Street
Kramer
Shelburn
Partnership formed and meetings noted in local columns
The text records a new partnership and mentions Rev. B F Shepherd assisting in a quarterly meeting at Dugger on Saturday and Sunday. It notes Geo Ward losing a valuable horse at his son in law Tom Alsop's home Wednesday morning and Asbury Harvey traveling to Sandborn on business Monday.
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Jackson
Asbury Harvey
Sandborn
Wanted Help Wanted Workers Ad in Terre Haute
A classified notice seeks housegirls chamber maids dishwashers waitresses kitchen girls and factory girls at the employment office 3174 Main St Terre Haute Indiana. Contact indicates ongoing hiring with a wage listed as four dollars.
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Main St
Terre Haute
Ind
Republican State Convention in Indianapolis April 26 27
The Republican State convention will be held in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on Monday April 26 and Tuesday April 27. The event gathers party delegates for discussions and resolutions to shape the state's political agenda.
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Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Divorces Granted for Pirtle and Hoskins Families
Martin Pirtle and Mabel Pirtle are granted a divorce. Nancy Hoskins is granted a divorce from E A Hoskins.
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Martin Pirtle
Mabel Pirtle
Nancy Hoskins
E A. Hoskins
Modern Woodmen Hall Speech Sparks Community Drill Night
At 3 30 p m March 24 residents are urged to hurry to the Modern Woodmen Hall in Sullivan to hear a speech and watch the drills announced by U M McGuire.
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Woodmen Hall
Sullivan
U. M. McGuire
Non-Resident Notice for Sullivan County Divorce
Sullivan Circuit Court May Term 1904 requires Jennie York to appear on the first day of the next term or answer the complaint for divorce. Buff & Stratton represent the plaintiff. affidavit states Jennie York is not a resident of Indiana. Court clerk Robert Taylor signs the notice dated March 15 1904.
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Buff & Stratton
Jennie York
Indiana
Sullivan
A. D
Robert Taylor
Burr & Stratton
I Wish To Be a Hero and Wear the Flowers of Fame
A dramatic monologue reflecting a schoolboy's conflicted yearning for heroism and fame. He fantasizes of ancient conquerors, contrasts them with Lincoln and Dewey, and then confronts the harsh reality of slavery and racial injustice. The speaker resolves to advocate for emancipation and equal rights despite inner doubt.
Quiet Title Complaint in Sullivan Circuit Court 1914
The plaintiff Buff and Stratton file a complaint in Sullivan Circuit Court to quiet title on real estate. Notice is given to Lewis Jones and unknown heirs that they must appear at the May term beginning the fifth Monday of May 1914 to answer. Affidavit states Jones and spouses are nonresidents of Indiana. First insertion March 16.
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William C. Wolfnberger
Lewis Jones
Buff & Stratton
Jones
Indiana
Sullivan
Court House
A. D
Robert Taylor
Notice to creditors in Sullivan Circuit Court case 1904
The 29th judicial day of the March term 1904 requires creditors heirs and legatees of the decedent to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Witness the clerk and seal March 16 1904. Thomas A Daugherty executor I B Kalley attorney first insertion March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Daugherty
Christena H. Daugherty
Sullivan Circuit Court
Robert Taylor
I. B. Kalley
Rates for the World's East Decided by Vandalia Line
The Vandalia Line has set rates for travel to the East from St. Louis. Contact D. B. Steeg, Traveling Agent, Terre Haute Indiana, for a folder and full details or reach J. M. Chesbrough, Assistant G. P. A., St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Vandalia
D. B. Steeg
Terre Haute
Ind
J. M. Chesbrough
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Sullivar
Simon Troxell
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Pleasantville
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Furry
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Geo. Shepherd
Klondike Mine
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Little Giant
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James Lee
Teresa Bough
S. Y. McClung
Booker House
Gus Anderson
Charley Nesbit
E. G. Denney
Earl Patten
Maud Buskirk
Bob Bardsley
Harry Crawford
Mattoon, Ill
J. B. Maple
Joe Mitchell
Mitchell, Carter & Mitchell
Fannie E. Ridge
Chase Street
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