Personal items and local notices from a Indiana district
Personal notes report Ray Carter’s release after eleven days for intoxication and other community updates. Highlights include a high school class picnic at Merom bluff, Rebekah lodge representatives in Indianapolis, and travels of Oscar Eaton, John Robbins, and others. The column notes a death from consumption, Odd Fellows events, court venue change in Vincennes, civil service exams, and local visits between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Carter
Elizabeth Hull
Merom Bluff
J. W. Hunt
Lola
Olga Poston
Rebekah Lodge
Indianapolis
Merlie Shepherd
Carlisle
Oscar Eaton
Best salve on earth for Burns and Sores sold locally
Advertisement extols a salve for burns boils scalds sores cuts and other injuries. It claims widespread praise and notes a 25 cent price at Joe K Smock & Son's. The text also references historical Union secession mentions and scattered, unclear lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K Smock & Son’s
McConnell Sells Jersey Cattle At Noted Sale
Jim McConnell held a large Jersey cattle sale on Friday afternoon at his dairy behind the creamery. Auctioneer Col D L Perry of Columbus Ohio presided as top bidding drove prices up to 265 dollars. McConnell, long in the Jersey trade, plans another major sale in a few years and is pleased with the turnout.
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McConnell
Jersey
Harry Jenkins
Indianapolis
D. L. Perry
Columbus
Ohio
Carlisle News
County Assessor Scores Separate Listing Of Railroad Lands
Lee County assessor Frank Hiatt returned from Indianapolis where the state tax board advised that railroad lands should be listed separately from their right of way. The issue arose over a 36 acre tract near Paxton’s BE and T depot opposed by the railroad, which preferred listing as right of way. The board confirmed Hiatt’s position, noting right of way is typically a 100 foot strip and adjoining land may be taxed separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Paxton
Hiatt
State Board
Memorial Day Program Announces Activities at M E Church
Memorial day exercises scheduled at the M E church with a children’s song, G A R and W R C programs, Gettysburg address by Raymond Douthitt, a second address by Charles Bedwell, and a parade led by Dix’s martial band to Center Ridge cemetery for flowers on graves. Memorial sermon Sunday evening May 28 by Rev Barbre of Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
America
G. A. R. Post
Lincoln
Raymond Douthitt
School Work Exhibit At Sullivan Schools
The manual training and domestic science departments at Sullivan schools held an exhibit of their year's work at the McClanahan building near the People's Bank on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Rooms in the high school basement were open for inspection and department supervisors welcomed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
McClanahan
People’s Bank
County Council Holds Special Session on County Spending
The county council met in special session to consider new appropriations including 6000 for bridges 235 for the county recorder 220 for an assistant to the county superintendent and 1500 to buy a jail corner lot owned by Jethro Bass.
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Jethro Bass
Eighteen Sign On To Form Hymera Commercial Club
In Hymera on May 28 eighteen subscribers expressed interest in organizing a Hymera commercial club after J. P. Scherb circulated a paper. The initial meeting elected W. F. Meyers temporary president and EH. Gildart temporary secretary as organizers proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
J. P. Scherb
W. F. Meyers
EH. O. Gildart
Lang and Hiatt Attend Grand Lodge I O O F Indianapolis
James M. Lang and Frank Hiatt attended the Grand Lodge I O O F in Indianapolis last weeksignaling participation in the fraternal gathering and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Lang
Frank Hiatt
Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Elisabeth Gobin Davidson Dies at 86 in Carlisle Area
Mrs Elizabeth Gobin Davidson lifelong Carlisle area resident died May 12 at her daughter Mrs Fred Lisman home east of Carlisle after pneumonia. Funeral May 14 at Lisman home conducted by Rev Eliott H Whittaker and Rev L V Barbie. six of nine children survive. Burial Eagle cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gobin Davidson
Haddon Township
Fred Lisman
Carlisle
Lisman
Eliott H. Whittaker
Carlisle Presbyterian Church
L. V. Barbie
Carlisle Christian Church
Elizabeth Gobin
Sullivan County
Indiana
Thomas E. Davidson
Presbyterian Church
John Lisman
Davidson
James Willington
Pleasantville
Lizzie Welch
Terre Haute
Rush
Frank
Chas Davidson
Eagle Cemetery
Carlisle News
Robbery at Skinner Home West of Shelburn
Thieves visited the William Skinner residence near Little Flock Thursday night and used chloroform to steal a purse confined to Mrs. Burris with over three hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Skinner
Shelburn
Little Flock
County Council Rejects Crow Head Tax Proposal
The county council in session last week refused a ten cent per crow head tax authorized by the last legislature. Auditor Crowder filed the petition and is receiving crow heads under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Sherman to Visit Europe and Canada on Trip
C. J. Sherman president of the Citizens Trust Company left Friday for a trip in Europe. He will visit Canada and will leave via Quebec. Mr. Sherman will visit England, France, Germany and other European countries.
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Europe
C. J. Sherman
Citizens Trust Company
Canada
Quebec
Mr. Sherman
England
France
Germany
European
Ss. S. to Get Piano in Hymera
In Hymera on May 23 a group headed by Jesse Sheridan Sam Beasley Larl Sanders and Alva Clark canvassed town to raise funds for a Baptist Sunday school piano. Over one hundred dollars was subscribed.
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Ss. S
Hymera
Jesse Sheridan
Sam Beasley
Larl Sanders
Alva Clark
Baptist Sunday School
Pastor Unites Couple in Baptist Parsonage
Robert Dellinger a farmer from Bicknell and Miss Minnie Hollingsworth of Carlisle were married at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. J. W. Neyman on Wednesday at two o clock. They departed at one for their new home near Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dellinger
Bicknell
Minnie Hollingsworth
Carlisle
Baptist Parsonage
J. W. Neyman
14th Indiana Reunion Set for Sullivan in June
The 14th Indiana will hold its annual reunion in Sullivan on June 7 and 8. Local soldiers from all regiments are urged to give the 14th a royal welcome with Mordecai Dix's orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Indiana
Sullivan
Mordecai Dix
Nurses From Illinois Training School Graduate Today
Miss Theressa Higbee and Miss Helen Riddle visited Mrs. William Billman here last week. They will graduate from the Illinois Training School for nurses at Chicago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theressa Higbee
Helen Riddle
William Billman
Illinois Training School For Nurses
Chicago
Horse Hits 138 Feet By Fast Train in Carlisle
The Florida Flier of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois struck a grazing horse on the track as it arrived in Carlisle at 6 32 p m. The animal owned by Thos Carrico was valued at 260 dollars and insured for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Florida Flier
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Thos. Carrico
Sullivan Men Land Deputy Mine Inspectors
Robert Collins of Cass and Herbert M. Stewart of Shelburn have been appointed deputy mine inspectors by Jack Pearce the new state mine inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Robert Collins
Cass
Herbert M. Stewart
Shelburn
Jank Pearce
Carlisle Dance Attendees Noted From Commencement Evening
Attendees listed include Misses Mary Crowder Pauline Long Lulu Lucas Long Janita Bailey Marie Russell and Messrs Ray Bicknell Ransom Akin William Crowder and Oscar Eaton after the Carlisle commencement dance Thursday evening.
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Carlisle
Mary Crowder
Pauline Long
Lulu Lucas Long
Jaanita Bailey
Marie Russell
Ray Bicknell
Ransom Akin
William Crowder
Oscar Eaton
Sky Light Corn Planting Rush Around Quaker Community
The brief notes a busy period before planting. Attendees at a Quaker prayer meeting include Lee and Herbert Driver. Cecil Nesbit stayed with Arthur Woodard. Willa Rooksberry visited sister Tressa Clouse in Scott City. Royal P. Thomas traveled through Quaker town. A crowd gathered for the Stewart Conner chairvar—no treat, and he faced a rude onlooker. Harm Harton family and Hazel joined Oscar McClanahan group. Everett Metcalf attended Quaker church. May McClanahan visited Lesta Clerk on Sunday.
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Lee
Herbert Driver
Cecil Nesbit
Arthur Woodard
Willa Rooksberry
Tressa Clouse
Scott City
Royal P. Thomas
Stewart Conner
Harm Harton
Hazel
Oscar McClanahan
Everett Metcalf
May McClanahan
Lesta Clerk
Sullivan College Notes Brightens Community Events
Pupils and teachers from Sullivan high school gathered on the bluff Saturday. A lecture by Sargon of the Methodist Home for Aged Ministers was given at the M E church Wednesday night and he led chapel at the college Thursday. A motor cycle party passed through town Sunday. May 30 plans include a trip to Indianapolis races with Mr Hosman. Merom considers building a light plant. Mrs Hays of Kansas City visited Prof Hatten. The bank front is being placed and new books arrived from Dr Holmes. Memorial and Decoration Day events feature talks by O B Whitaker and Rev Gruber. Summerbell lectures bring ministers to the area. Observations school progress continues as rain is wished for. Summer term set to open June 15.
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John L. Robbins
Albany
L. S. Weldon
Mary Gladys Nichols
G. W. Nichols
South Section
Geo. C. Youngman
Capt
T. B. Springer
New Lebanon
Richmond
Ira Glidden
Knox Circuit Court
Buff
Daviess County
John Schumacher
Citizens Ice Co
Vincennes
Joe Akin
French Lick Springs
Frank Pearce
Brazil
Marshall
Dave Curry
Curry Township
J. R. Austin
Garden City
Kansas
Austin
Sam South
George McNabb
Merom
Joe S. Reed
Ben Stone
Dubuque
Iowa
Allias
Sullivan High School
James A. Hays
Kansas City
Hatten
South Eas
Indianapolis
McDonald
Farmersburg
Bank
Holmes
Pres. Whitaker
Prof. Hatten
Dr. Whitaker
Y. W
Local Visits and Home Projects Reported in Stringtown
Stringtown residents and relatives visited each other Sunday at several homes including Elza Gambill Clyde Asrey Wiley Millers and Edith Smallwood Grace Moore helped with house painting for William C Miller Elias Brewer of Sullivan also noted. Families of Pigg Burch and Brewer attended gatherings with numerous children and relatives.
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Albert Gambill
Ed Lewellyn
Elza Gambill’s
Everett Norris
Clyde City
Will Brewer
Jewell
Everett Rhodes
Della
Elias Brewer
Lola Brewer
Rhodes Visit Report from Summerville Home
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rhodes of Summerville spent Sunday visiting at Mr. Jesse Rhodes's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rhodes
Summerville
Jesse Rhodes
Stark visit to Davenport sisters noted
Will B Stark of Davenport Iowa is visiting his sisters Miss Lou Stark and Nettie Stark, with no other details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will B. Stark
Davenport
Iowa
Miss Lou and
Nettie Stark
Community Activities and Visits Highlight Local Notes
Co E Watson and wife attended the dedication of the Christian church in Hutsonville Sunday afternoon. Several residents traveled to religious events and a Sunday school convention. Notables include Judge Dan Waugh elected commander of the Indiana G A R, and visits from Capain Crawford and N eff of Los Angeles to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Watson
The
Christian Church
Hutsonville
Piragn
TFRAF _MANITE ANNNeff
Los Angeles
California
Indianapolis
Dan Waugh
Tipton
Indiana
Alexander P. Asbury
Farmersburg
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Lindley
Dentist
the Davis
Indianapolis Southern
Sullivan Aa
Ting
SKY
Observation School
Brodie Bollinger
Lela Savige
Stringtown
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co
Roor-Ritters
Boston Bros
Ind
Madras
Pjoosier
Bargalin
Big Springs
Tom Medsker
O. T. Collier
Benold Miether
J. W. Watson
Tara Dix
Mona Cox
Mary Medsker
J. L. Durham
John Royse
Shoemaker
Muncié
Fred Boatright
Tifton, Georgia
W. W. Boatright
Methodist Church
J. M. Vawter
Capain W. T. Crawford
Neville Crowder
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