Camp Doniphan Diary Describes Quarantine Duty
In Oklahoma at Camp Doniphan five man tent units endure quarantine after arrival. Harris and fellow soldiers recount inoculations and inspections, bunk routines, sand storms, and strict details while listing tent C-Five occupants Clifton Manning Harry Hays Sparks Crockett Charles L. Moore and Harris. A second item notes Sullivan county’s 38 conscripts leaving for Camp Taylor in late March with a roster of named men and substitutes.
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Oklahoma
Beore
Wabash
Dixie River
Linton
Flossie Wright
Pumskull
Clifton Manning
Harry Hays
Sparks Crockett
Texas
California
Co. A
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Chow
Crockett
Body identified of stranger drowned in Wabash River
The body found in the Wabash river at Riverton nine months earlier has been identified as Isaac B. Wheeler of Marshall Illinois. His sons J S Wheeler of Arcola and W H Wheeler of Paris examined clothing and items on the body to confirm the identity. Wheeler will be buried beside his wife in Paris Illinois after burial in Center Ridge Cemetery.
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Wabash River
Riverton
Center Ridge
Isaac B. Wheeler
Marshall
J. S&s. Wheeler
Arcola
W. Bh. Wheeler
Paris
Ill
J. H. Neff
A. Billman
Three More Sullivan Boys Volunteer for Service
Three Sullivan men join the military effort with Sullivan brothers William Lee Brashear R. R. 5 Sullivan Coast Artillery reports to Columbus Barracks Clarence Donald Wright son of John H Wright now in Clinton Wright a miller at Sullivan Mill and Elevator Co Hall Stoddard White from Merom volunteers as an ambulance driver sent to the Medical Department Training Camp Fort Oglethorpe Ga
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Sullivan
William Lee Brashear
Coast Artillery
Columbus
Ohio
Clarence Donald Wright
Mr. Wright
John H. Wright
Clinton
Clarence Wright
Sullivan Mill and Elevator Company
Hall Stoddard
White
Merom
Medical Department
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Plars to Attend Clinton Flag Dedication Ceremony
The Plars will attend the service flag dedication for Clinton Commandery No. 48, K. T. They plan to leave Clinton on the 3 15 p m interurban car Wednesday March 20 after the ceremony.
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Sullivan Commandery
K. T
Clinton Commandery
Clinton
Deputy Sheriff Undergoes Operation After Appendicitis
Deputy Sheriff Otha Brodie was admitted to Union Hospital at Terre Haute Monday night after a severe appendicitis attack. He underwent a successful operation and is reported to be getting along nicely.
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Sherif Otha Brodie
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Geiger Buys 320 Acres Near Shillivan from Monon Coal
C A Geiger of Cass township purchased 320 acres formerly Snow farm from Monon Coal Company about five miles northeast of Shillivan. The transaction was arranged through M A Haddon.
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C. A. Geiger
Cass Township
Monon Coal Company
Snow Farm
Shillivan
M. A. Haddon
Indianapolis merchant Col W G Young Struck By Stroke
Col W G Young of Indianapolis a former resident and merchant here suffered a light stroke of paralysis last week at his home in Indianapolis.
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Col. W. G. Young
Indianapolis
Leinkard of Bloom Pieed Launches Congress Bid
William Os Leinkard of Bloom announces a primary campaign for Congress. Pieed joins the race, signaling a heated contest as candidates press statewide support and voter attention.
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WM. OS. Leinkard
BLOOM
Pieed
Congress
Gallo Visits Sullivan Amid Bitter Campaign Talk
The piece outlines Sullivan county political maneuvering with candidates for congress and local offices. Fred Bays, William L. Slinkard, and William A. Cullop are highlighted as contenders, with references to postmaster influence, district meetings, and a Blooming ton conference that signals active campaigning.
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Neck of the Woods
Justice of the Peace
Union
Sullivan County
Fred F. Bays
Congress
Fred
William L
Bill) Slinkard
Bloomfield
Newberry
Cullop
Vincennes
William
William L. Slinkard
Slinkard
Sullivan
Greene County
Bloomington
William A. Cullop
Oscar Cravens
William Allen
Cullo
Bill
Young Fairbanks Soldier Guards Arsenal at Rock Island
A 16 year old private, the youngest in Company B of the 10th Indiana Infantry, guards the Rock Island Arsenal with Lee Stevens of New York as his buddy. The unit, based on Rees Island in the Mississippi, supports the U S Arsenal at Mock Island with about seven hundred guards. Riess enlisted in August 1917 and is the son of J tuarlin Riggs of Fairbanks township.
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Fairbanks
Rock Island
Lexier. Riges
10Th Indiana Infantry
Lee Stevens
New York
Rees
Mississippi River
U. S
Mock Island
Young Riess
J. Tuarlin Riggs
Wairbanks Township
Democratic Stakes Rise in Sullivan Greene Primary Field
The Sullivan Greene counties Democratic primary field expands with James J. Durham seeking the Sullivan Greene joint representative nomination, Archie Forbes from Curry township running, and others including William Williamson for county assessor. Judges Harris Bridwell DeBaun and Harris enter a three cornered race for judge, with several incumbents or former officials up for renomination or contests in county offices and districts.
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Monroe County
James J. Durham
Sullivan
Greene County
Durham
J. L. Durham
James H Humphheys
Linton
Archie Forbes
Curry Township
William Williamson
C. B. Harris
W. H. Bridwell
Arthur E. DeBaun
Harris
John A. Riddle
Greene
Riddle
DeBaun
Judge Bridwell
Sullivan Circuit
Charles E. Henderson
Roy Drennan
Jeff Alumbaugh
Cass Township
Dink Brokaw
Gill
Will Billman
Sulivan
Will
Dink
Alaska Carter
Curry
Frank M. Daniels
Ed Snow
Orville Hale
Snow
Hale
Newt Botts
Mrs Whittaker Returns From Visit In Terre Haute
Mrs W H Whittaker of Terre Haute has returned home after spending several days with her sister Mrs C B Stark in this city.
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W. HL .Whittaker
Terre Haute
Mrs. C
Stark
Liberty Loan women to lead mass drive in Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Woman's Liberty Loan group outlines a broad educational campaign with meetings parades and prizes headed by the War Women's Shop as the Liberty Loan division headquarters. A list of county and township committee chairs is announced with events slated after April 6 the nation’s entry anniversary.
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Sullivan Country Woman's Liberty Loan Organization
Third
Liberty Loan
O. B. Harris
John §. Bays
Will H. Hays
Tf. H. Kaley
Prp. Poynter
E. S. Crowder
J. MM. Lang
Township war meeting series draws strong turnout
A series of township war meetings ongoing all week draws large crowds with British recruiting officer Major Monger among the speakers. The remaining program includes Merom March 20 1:30 and 7 p.m. New Lebanon 1:30 and 7 p.m. Carlisle March 21 2:30 p.m. Paxton March 21 7 p.m. Fairbanks March 22 1:50 p.m. Graysville March 22 7 p.m. Pleasantville March 23 7 p.m.
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Monger
Merom
College Auditorium
New Lebanon
M. BE. Church
Carlisle
High School
Republicans Meet at Vincennes Tomorrow
Republicans of the Second District will hold a meeting at Vincennes tomorrow with many from this city and county in attendance. Secretary Henley of the state committee will oversee the gathering and a large contingent of state officers will be present. Congressman Oscar E. Bland plans to attend if possible.
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Vincennes
Henley
State Committee
Oscar E. Bland
Riggs Sister to Wed Hadley Young This Spring
Miss Francis Riggs, sister of Mrs. Louise Riggs, will marry Hadley Young of Jeffersonville. The ceremony is planned for April 11 in this city. Miss Riggs is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Riggs.
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Louise ‘Riggs
Francis Riggs
Hadley Young
Jeffersonville
Miss Riggs
James Riggs
Facing Grave Charge Robbins Kills Himself Before Prosecution
A man identified as Fred Robbins faced a grave legal charge and took his own life to avoid prosecution. Authorities reported Robbins died by suicide amid pending criminal allegations, ending the case before trial.
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Fred Robbins
Robbins Death On Sullivan Car After Charge By Niece
Fred Robbins a 50 year old farmer living southeast of Oak City shot himself on a Sullivan traction car near Terre Haute after being charged by his niece Malora Robbins. He left property to Malora and Antel Robbins in a recent will. Burial was at Mt Calvary cemetery after services at Mt Calvary church.
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Fred Robbins
Oak City
Sullivan Traction
Terre Haute
Robbins
Malora Robbins
Brodie
Edward Robbins
Antel Robbins
James
Osear Robbins
Bluford Robbins
Rat
Mt. Calvary Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Former Musician John H. O Haver Dies at 62
Former Sullivan musician John H. O Haver age 62 died in a Terre Haute hospital and was brought back for burial in Timmons cemetery. He was well known in Sullivan county for his musical ability and teaching. Survived by sister Mrs. O J Dudley and niece Mrs. Stark Neale of Terre Haute.
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John H. O’haver
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Timmons
O’haver
O. J. Dudley
Sullivan County
Dudley
Stark Neale
Sullivan Population Rises as City Directory Released
The Hoffman Directory Company issued a new city directory showing Sullivan’s population at 216, up 200 from two years ago. Directory canvassers note rapidly filling vacancies with few unoccupied houses remaining in the city.
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Hoffman Directory Company
Sullivan
Well Known Couple Married in Terre Haute
Clarence D. Wright 27 and Miss Bess G. Bailey 28 of this city were granted a marriage license by Vigo County clerk in Terre Haute on Monday. Wright departed Tuesday for Columbus Barracks in Columbus Ohio to be stationed with the Coast Artillery.
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Clarence D. Wright
Bess G. Bailey
Vigo County
Terre, Haute
Wright
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Tre
Coast Artillery
Richard T. Lewellyn Dies at 69 in County Home
Richard T. Lewellyn, 69, a well known county resident, died early Sunday at his daughter’s home east of the city after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Samaria church conducted by Rev. John McD. from the Christian church of this city. He was a respected figure in the community.
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Richard T. Lewellyn
Fannie Brodie
Samaria Church
John McD
Christian Church of
Lewellyn
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Turman Township
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Hamilton Township
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