Local Notes From Big Springs Neurological
Mrs Emma Beard visited at Warren Watson s Saturday. Corwin Phillips and family spent Monday at Mr Neeses. Mrs Manning was in Sullivan Monday. Charley Huff will move on Mrs Mann s farm soon. Mrs Josie Pounds and daughter Hallie and Ella Eno attended services at U C college Sunday morning. Will Watson and family and Emerson Watson and family spent Sunday with their parents. James Lucile and Martha Dur ham attended Eastern Star at Graysville Saturday night. John Greene and Emerson Watson went to Merom Station Saturday after their spraying fluid.
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Big Springs
Emma Beard
Warren Watson
Corwin Phillips
Neese
Manning
Sullivan
Charley Huff
Mrs Chas Fairfield Honors Father Birthday Hostess
Mrs Chas Fairfield entertained Saturday in honor of her father's birthday. Miss Bessie Colvin has returned from Florida. Mr and Mrs Scott Morris of Indianapolis were here the last of the week and may move in with Mrs Morris's parents in the north end of town.
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Merom
Chas. Fairfield
Bessie Colvin
Florida
Scott Morris
Indianapolis
College team falls to Vincennes on home floor in tight 28 32 defeat
The river ran high with much ice early in the week. The college basketball team lost a close home game to Vincennes University 28 to 32 Saturday night, likely the final game of the season. Rebecca Bragdon returned from Brazil last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thompson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Root Sunday. Holiness hall and college chapel gatherings drew interest. Wilbur Coyner returned from Missouri. Lela Sloan of Oblong Illinois visited the college last week.
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Vincennes University
Rebecca Bragdon
Brazil
Richard Thompson
Marcus Root
Holiness Hall
Wilbur Coyne
New Suits Face Three Personal Injury Actions and Divorces
Court docket lists Hugh Houston against Vandalia Coal Co for personal injuries. Anna Ruff sues Edward Anderson Ed Kelley and Sullivan County Sheriff in replevin. John Dono sues Vandalia Coal Co for personal injuries. Sarah McLoney versus William McLoney seeks divorce. Cecil I Shoptaw versus Alfred H Shoptaw seeks divorce.
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Hugh Houston
Vandalia Coal Co
Anna Ruff
Edward Anderson
Ed Kelley
Sullivan County
John Dono
Sarah McLoney
William McLoney
Cecil I. Shoptaw
Alfred H. Shoptaw
Nicholas to Draw Plans for Higbee Grade School
The city school board has not adopted building plans yet but Frank Nicholas, city architect, is ordered to draft a full set for the Higbee lot next to Central school. The Higbee heirs have sold the site for 2600 dollars and work on the new structure is expected to begin in May.
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City School Board
Higbee
Frank Nicholas
John L. Higbee
Curry Trustee Backs Petition to Move District School
Trustee Richard B. Douglas of Curry township supports a petition from patrons of Minor City near Farmersburg to transfer the school from District No. 1 to Minor City. The proposal seeks a two room school building if granted. County Superintendent Richard Park has not set a hearing date.
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Farmersburg
Richard B. Douglas
Curry Township
Minor City
Miner City
Park
Mrs Florence Ridgeway Dies In Turman Township
Mrs Florence Nellena Ridgeway wife of Samuel Ridgeway of Turman township died Monday from dropsy and heart trouble. Funeral at Walker's chapel at 10 30 this morning conducted by Rev J H Furry with interment in Center Ridge cemetery. Born March 9 1861 in the county she leaves her husband two children Chas O Ridgeway and Nora Ridgeway two sisters Mrs Levi Ridgeway and Miss Lucretia Webb.
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Florence Nellena Ridgeway
Samuel Ridgeway
Turman Township
Walker’s Chapel
J. H. Furry
Center Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeway
Chas. O. Ridgeway
Nora Ridgeway
Levi Ridgeway
Lucretia Webb
Soldiers Home
Lafayette
Fraley Trades Store for Arkansas Land Swap
A. D. Fraley sold the clothing and shoe stock of Springer & Carruthers to I. S. Richey of Hardy Arkansas in exchange for 520 acres of land in Arkansas. Richey has taken charge of the business and is Gilbert Gambill’s brother in law, with prior banking work in Colorado.
State v Thomas case dismissed for witness nonappearance
The case of the State versus John M. Thomas charged with beating a cow was dismissed in circuit court Monday because the prosecuting witness failed to appear.
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John M. Thomas
Wiley Anderson
Revival under Evangelist Jaynes at Christian church continues
Revival services led by Evangelist Frank E B Jaynes with Rev G W Titus and Prof W F Lintt singing draw much interest. Several accessions have joined and the meeting is likely to extend about another week.
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The
Christian Church
Frank E B. Jaynes
G. W. Titus
W. F. Lintt
McKissick Williams Tie the Knot in Dugger
Wayne McKissick and Kath Tyne Mowany Williams, both of Dugger, were married at the Methodist parsonage at 10:30 yesterday morning with Rev. P. C. Lisman officiating. The couple will reside in Dugger.
Watson Appointed to Fill Hamilton Township Justice Seat
John T. Watson, nominated at the recent Democratic primary for justice of the peace in Hamilton township, has been appointed to complete the unexpired term of Austin F. Everhart who resigned.
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John T. Watson
Justice of the Peace
Hamilton Township
Austin F. Everhart
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Backache and Rheumatism Relief
A. A. Jeffords of McGrew Nebraska reports that Foley Kidney Pills relieved his back pain after a full bottle, with joint and bladder ailments also addressed. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
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A. A. Jeffords
McGrew, Nebr
Joe K. Smock & Son
Spring arrival and community notices in Sullivan area
Spring arrives as birds return and farm work begins. Ben Vaughn and family visited Joe Vaughn's. U B church meeting progresses. all invited. Gertrude Alsop returns from Merom visit with Homer Jackson. James Alsop called on Charlie Chambers Sunday.
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Sullivan R. R
Ben Vaughn
Joe Vaughn
U. B
Gertrude Alsop
Homer Jackson
Merom
James Alsop
Charlie Chambers
Alsop and Deckard Friends Visit Weekend Gatherings
Local residents report Sunday evening calls between Mr. and Mrs. Alsop and Mr. and Mrs. Deckard. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Gettinger, and others. A birth is noted for Homer Jackson and Merom Station with baby girl Bernice. Hiram Alsop plans an April stock sale and move to Paxton to start a grocery and boarding house.
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John Alsop
Charlie Deckard
George Dudley
Deckard
Gwendolin Wolfe
Ft. Wayne
Beach
Hiram Alsop
Mt. Calvary
Paxton
Herbert Vaughn
Myrtle Eaton
A. B
Vernor Chambers
Walter Gettinger
Caledonia
Charles Deckard
John Smith
Illinois
Gertrude Alsop
Joe Vaughn
Charles Myers
Sheldon
William Goodman
Theodore Steele
Colorado
Sullivan
James Mason
Homer Jackson
Merom Station
Bernice
Illness Of Longtime County Resident Luther Johnson
Uncle Luther Johnson a venerable county figure is seriously ill at his North State street home. He is past eighty years old.
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Luther Johnson
North State Street
Local Social Notes and Visits in Sullivan Area
Mrs H C Boothe has been ill at her South Court home with lagrippe. Miss Susan Glidden returns from Indianapolis after a music study visit with her parents the Ira Glidden family. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hill of Vincennes spent Sunday here with relatives. Ed J Hoke from Parma Mo, in lumber business, visited relatives. Mrs Stewart Alsman and daughters Lois and Opal shopped in Sullivan Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lexie Creager of Cass township transacted business in Sullivan Saturday.
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H. C. Boothe
South Court Ann
Susan Glidden
Indianapolis
Ira Glidden
Clarence Hill
Vincennes
Ed J.hoke
Parma
Stewart Alsman
Lois and
Opal
City
Sullivan
Lexie Creager
Cass Township
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Fannie M. Hughes
West
Washington Street
State Bank
Mt. Calvary Church
Hiram S. Alsop
Robert F. Knotts
Nicholas
Curry Trustee
Thomas Case
Watson
BAL Goa
Cesar
DeNord
Sullivan Livery Company
North Main Street
Ind
Sullivan Horse & Mule Co
John Polk
New Spring
Ardon Hosiery
Springer & Carrithers
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