Early Schools of Sullivan and Surrounding Counties
Memoir recounts childhood schooling in Owen Sullivan Putnam counties against Civil War era. Describes log schoolhouses, rough desks, shared cups, goose quill pens, and rugged teaching by Miss Mary Brown Miss Matilda Fritty and Mr Trowbridge. Notes later academy life in Greencastle New Lebanon and names many local figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Youngman
New Lebanon
Union
Sullivan, Owen
Putnam
Margaret Tippitt
Dundas
Ill
Tippitt
George C. Youngman
New Lebanon Academy
Owen
Sullivan
Owen County
Gosport
Mary Brown
Mi Hanae Ween
Alleanle
Alentea Inia Andiana
John Williams
Matilda Fritty
George Washington
Trowbridge
Judgment Affirmed in Coalmont School Bondsuits
Five cases growing from the Coalmont School house project saw Routt Bros. of Indianapolis, sub contractors for brick work, defend for bond sureties. The Clay county lower court ruled for plaintiffs against bondsmen and the appellate court affirmed. O. B. Harris of Indianapolis acted as plaintiff’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
International Steel and Iron Construction Company
Harris Et al
Coalmont School House
Routt Bros
Clay County
O. B. Harris
Death of Aubrey Clyde Brown 1900 1916
Aubrey Clyde Brown aged 16 died at his Cass Indiana home after a typhoid illness. Born January 6 1900 in Humbolt Illinois he joined the Bloomfield Christian church in 1912 and is mourned by his parents John and Ida Brown and one sister. Funeral services were held at the home with Bro. Charles Neal and he was buried at Hickory Church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Illinois
Wm. Schroeder
Aubrey Clyde Brown
John and
Ida Brown
Humbolt
Ill
Cass Ind
Christian Church
Bloomfield
Ind
Aubrey
Papa
Golden Gate
Chas. Neal
Hickory Church
Death of Mrs McDaniel at East Jackson street home
Mrs Mary McDaniel 63 wife of Charles McDaniel of this city died after a short illness at home on East Jackson street. Daughter of Mr and Mrs William Caughey pioneer residents. Survived by husband and four sons William Homer Charles and Albert. Four brothers and four sisters also survive. Funeral held at the residence conducted by Rev Albert Nichols of the Christian church and burial at Center Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniel
Mary McDaniel
Charles McDaniel
East Jackson Street
William Caughey
County
Christian Church
William
Homer
Charles
Albert
John Caughey
Danville
Ill
James Caughey
Robinson
Henry Caughey
Carlisle
Peoria
Elizabeth Young
Fiat Rock
May Irish
Ella Douglas
Los Angeles
Cal
Jennie Richards
Vancennes
Albert Nichols
The
Center Ridge Cemetery
Kelley Leaves Trinity Springs Hotel Trade for 850 Acre Farm
Matthew D. Kelley sells the Trinity Springs hotel to Carl Short of Bedford in exchange for 850 acres in Lawrence County. Kelley held a lease on Trinity Springs Park and owned the brick hotel near the resort, having taken possession after George Ballard left three years ago. Short will manage the grounds and hotel next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Trinity
Matthew D. Kelley
Trinity Springs
Carl Short
Bedford
Lawrence County
Trinity Springs Park
George Ballard
Mr. Short
Martin County
Sullivan Oxi and the Terre Haute Daily Star
One year subscriptions priced at 62.50 dollars each for Sullivan Oxi and the Terre Haute Daily Star are listed together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haute
Presbyterians Leader Lectures on Alcohol and Health
Rev. John Steele Associate Secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Temperance spoke to Sullivan High School students on Alcohol and Health in the assembly room. He previously lectured Thursday night at the Presbyterian church, drawing a large audience and showcasing his noted lecturing ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steele
Presbyterian Board of Temperance
Pittsburgh
Sullivan High School
Steele
Presbyterian Church
Farmer Seriously Hurt In Horse Accident Near City
Roy Willis a local farmer was seriously injured when a horse he was unharnessing bolted as an automobile passed. The horse lunged and fell on him causing internal injuries. He was taken to his brother’s home to prepare for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Willis
Mr. Willis
Personal Notices From Local News In Northern Indiana
Charles L Davis William L Wil key Ernest Davis and John McKin ney return from an automobile trip in the Davis car after attending cattle sales at Warren McCray farm near Kentland and at Winamee. John W Canary of New Lebanon returns from Washington to recover from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Davis
William L. Wilkey
Ernest Davis
John McKinney
Davis
Indiana
Warren McCray
Kentland
Winamee
John M. Thomas
Dave Bushell
John C. Dudley
Mary Hodge
Toledo
Ohio
Hodge
J. M. Lang
John S. Taylor
Stephen Fiske
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Lang
Grand Lodge
Istrict Dane Toego Baye Ugla
John W. Canary
New Lebanon
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Washington
Canary
Annual Memorial Sermon at First Baptist Church
The annual memorial sermon will be delivered at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church by Rev. Stewart I Long. A special musical program is planned. G A R W R C and Sons of Veterans members meet at the G A R Hall at two o'clock and march to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Stewart I. Long
W. R. C. and Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Mrs Briggs Returns Home From Winter Trip
Mrs. C. F. Briggs who has been spending the winter at Alberquerque New Mexico returned home Sunday. She was greatly improved by the trip. Dr. Briggs met her at La Junta Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Briggs
Alberquerque, N. M
Judge Cancels Engagement In Election Conspiracy Case
Judge C. E. Henderson of Indianapolis declined to hear the election conspiracy cases after being selected by Judge W. H. Bridwell. He said he could not be present on the trial day or any other day this term due to business reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Henderson
Indianapolis
W. H. Bridwell
Sullivan Circuit
Cattle Men Visit Sullivan From Chicago Firm
Charles Stevenson and Frank Marsh of Stevenson and Goble cattle buyers from Chicago visited Sullivan on Friday. They toured W H Jones farm in Gill township and other county areas, praising Sullivan and its improvements. Will Knotts, son of Col. Knotts, works for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Charles Stevenson
Frank Marsh
Stevenson & Goble
Chicago
Robert F. Knotts
W.H. Jones
Gill Township
Will Knotts
R. F. Knotts
Quiet Title Complaint Filed in Sullivan Court 1916
Notice to non residents in Sullivan County Indiana. George M Hall sues Anna Warner and others in Sullivan Circuit Court May term 1916 for quiet title to 34 acres described in the northeast territory of section 3 township 9 north range 9 west. Defendants must answer or demur by September 4, 1916 or default will be entered. Clerk David Giles. Attorneys Brown & Schroeder. First insertion May 24, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
George M. Hall
Anna Warner
Brown & Schroeder
Bennett Terry
Pearl Terry
Mabel Gross
Bonnie Terry
Curtis Harmon
William Harmon
Towit
David Giles
Plaintiff
Aged Woman Katy Stock Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Katy Stock 89 of Terre Haute died Thursday after a lingering illness. She visited this city often with her son Dr. L. K. Stock, once local. Her remains were taken to Lewis Indiana for interment Sunday afternoon in Lewis Cemetery after a service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Stock
Terre Haute
Sullivan High School 1916 Baccalaureate Sermon
The Sullivan high school graduating class of 1916 heard a baccalaureate sermon Sunday afternoon by Rev S I Long of the Baptist church at the Christian church. Rev Albert Nichols delivered the invocation and the high school quartette sang. Scripture was read by Rev R H Toole of the M E church and benediction by Rev W E Gray of the Presbyterian church. The Junior class hosted a reception at the Elks home Wednesday, with the Senior class returning the compliment Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan High School
S. I. Long
The
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Albert Nichols
R. H. Toole
M. E. Church
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Elks Home
Illinois farm lands for sale near railroad
Good level well improved farms underlaid with coal near railroad for sale at 40 to 100 dollars per acre. For particulars address Telford and Schwartz Salem Marion County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Telford & Schwartz
Salem, Marion
Iron drive offers cash prize from local organizer
David L. Kaplan invites neighbors to collect iron scraps. Ten cars of iron are sought within 30 days for a five dollar cash prize. Prize incentive posted at 502 N Court St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Kaplan
N. Court St
Wool Sale Notice at Section Street
Farmers urged to sell wool to T. B. Springer Jr. at T. E. Wyne's place of business on Section Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Springer, Jr
T. E. Wyne
Section Street
Wool Purchase at Wyne's Poultry House
T. E. Springer Jr buys wool at T. E. Wyne's Poultry House on Section Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Springer, Jr
T. E. Wyne
Section Street
Notice of Final Settlement in Simmons Estate
I H Kalley executor of Thomas C Simmons deceased has filed final report of account in Sullivan Circuit Court The hearing is set for Friday June 16 1916 the 46th judicial day of the May term All creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved IT Kalley Executor I H Kalley Attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Kalley
Thomas C. Simmons
Sullivan Circuit Court
Foreclosures and suits listed in new docket
Several civil actions filed include Benjamin Freeman against Joseph M. Quackenbush over mortgage foreclosure and Dugger State Bank versus Rogsalee Capet and Louis Capet on notes. Bradford Supply Co. sues H Heien & Co on notes. I H Kalley seeks sale of real estate to pay debts. Harvey W Gibson sues Alexander Enstrom on a foreclosure vendors lien. J S Emison Co sues John P Allen on account. Joseph Rogers sues John C Chaney for injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Freeman
Joseph M. Quackenbush
Dugger State Bank
Rogsalee Capet
Louis Capet
Bradford Supply Co
H. Heien & Co
George L. Burress
Elijah B. French
I. H. Kalley
Caty Ann Creager
Mary Ll. Angel
Harvey W. Gibson
Alexander Enstrom
J. S. Emison Company
John P. Allen
Joseph Rogers
John C. Chaney
Dave Giles County Clerk Travels to Indianapolis on Business
County clerk Dave Giles was in Indianapolis on Friday for official business, handling duties and meetings related to county administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Giles
Indianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy Tippett
Circuit Court
Bridwell
James P. Wilkey
Turman
Lewis O. Turnbull
Sulli
County Board
Ible
Wabash Realty and Loan Company
Nora Bachman
John Bachman
Pabert
Terre Pe
Wwe
Allen Pierce
John Kirkham
Henderson Willis Welding Company
Herman Heien
Bishop Babcock Becker Company
Frank C. Lash
Louise Alladice
Ed Alladice
John R. Retter
Greeneas
Phoebe W. Lynch
John Lynch
A. E. Boyce
Mary Brock
Zellah Bruner
Joe T. Akin
Ross Lynch
Phoebe Lynch
Greencastle
New Company
Sullivan County Water Company
Lou McCammon
Charley McCammon
Hugh Bruner
Akin
Lebanon
John
Lyncheld Academy
Mary E. Fennell
P. Allen
Force
John W. Fennell
Brock
Miss Brock
Allen
Robert Crowder
William Crowder
Jacob Hoke
Prot Allen
Mary McKinstry
Jake
Miss Waterhouse
Anthony Bennett
Dick Dillingham
Old Academy
Brother Bruner
Acres
Academy
Heaven
Earth
DIX Lumber Company
North Court Street
Stivers Restaurant
A. E. DeBaun
T. K. Sherman
Farmersburg
Salvargan
Ed Hampton
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