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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1913

Page

8

RST Step for Reorganization

The Republican National Committee plans a meeting soon to discuss reorganizing the party structure and leadership. Key members are expected to attend as they map future strategy and governance changes.

Republicans consider national convention after adjournment

Washington May 24 The Republican National Committee discussed party future with a plan to meet sixty days after Congress adjourns to decide on a 1916 national convention and potential rules changes to limit southern representation and expedite reorganization.

Washington Republican Party Republican National Committee National Committee Congress Warren Michigan Chicago Thos. A. Marlow Montana A. Perkins Ralph E. Williams Oregon Senator Jones House of Representatives National Capital Missouri Indiana Massachusetts Boston Winchester Executive Committee Jones Sanders Tennessee Hilles California Conciliation Committee Cummins Crawford Crampton Rogers Anderson Herbert S. Hadley Progressive Republican Conference

Damage suits moved to other counties in Knox court

Three damage cases were venued to other counties today by Judge Willoughby of the Knox circuit court. William Kail vs. B O S W A R was sent to Sullivan county on motion of defendants. Earl M. Howard vs. Tecumseh Coal and Mining was also venued with county to be determined. Attorney Hinkle Hays appeared and filed a verified motion.

Willoughby Knox Vincennes Sun William Kail Sullivan County Earl M. Howard Jonas Howard Tecumseh Coal and Mining Company Hinkle Hays

Weather Prophet Hicks Predicts Stormy Month

In his June forecast Prophet Hicks warns of a period of storms and disasters from the 2nd to the 4th and a regular storm period June 6th to 12th. He notes a magnetic and electrical crisis around June 11th with heavy wind and rain on the 10th to 12th and bright but usually harmless sheet lightning on June evenings.

Prophet Hicks

Campfire Breakfast by Epworth League Draws Big Crowd

A large turnout of youths gathered Thursday morning for a campfire breakfast hosted by the Epworth League in the Giles addition from five to seven. Attendees included Daisy Howard Lora Rose Audrey Rose Destine McBride Frances Phillips and many others along with out of town guests Mrs Longshore Mrs Nichols Bonnie Shelburn and several Shelburn guests.

Epworth League Giles Addition Daisy Howard Lora Rose Audrey Rose Destine McBride Frances Phillips Grace Lester Maude Lester Kathryn Kirkham Effie Barton Florence Bradbury Cecil Blevins Ruby Leach Grace Bland Bessie Hancock Ethel Barco Frances Sinclair Marguerite Hughes Ruth Lisman Margaret Harris June Moore Helen Lisman Alma Brattain Carrie Brattain Grace Gouchenour Stanley Brown Tom Brown Rollie Brown Daniel Brown William Armstrong Lois Burnett Rex Bridwell Raymond Rogers Lester Brattain Homer Tate Longshore Nichols Brazil Bonnie Shelburn Elsie Crow Max Shelburn John Milam Sam Wiggins Charles Mills Walter Dodson Shelburn

Gray Eagle Shot by Local Farmer Near Town

Arthur Wiseman living on the R. T. Walker farm shot and killed a large gray eagle on Saturday while en route to the field. He borrowed a shotgun from Mike Starner and felled the six foot six inch bird. The eagle was mounted by taxidermist Hoke Carlisle News.

Arthur Wiseman R. T. Walker Town Mike Starner Hoke Carlisle News

Indiana polist and Miss Creager wed at Methodist church

William Neilson Jr of Indiana polis and Miss Jean Creager of Shirley Hill married Friday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage, officiated by Rev. P. C. Lisman.

William Neilson, Jr Indianapolis Jean Creager Shirley Hill Methodist Parsonage P. C. Lisman

Notice of Appointment for Elizabeth Welch Estate

Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company named administrator of Elizabeth Welch estate in Sullivan County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Attorneys M A Haddon and J W Lindley listed. First insertion May 28 1913.

Elizabeth Welch Sullivan County Indiana Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company M. A. Haddon J. W. Lindley

Special Meeting Called by Sullivan County Council

The Sullivan County Auditor announces a special county council meeting in the Auditor's Office on June 6 1913 at 10 oclock AM. The meeting aims to procure a loan and appropriate 14450 for the Gill Township Levee repair per a Levee Committee petition. Witness is WIN S BICKNELL Auditor. May 26 1913.

Auditor’s Office Sullivan Indiana Sullivan County Gill Township Win S. Bicknell

Historical River Miles and Ferry Sites Listed

A numeric ledger details river mile markers and named ferry sites from Terre Haute to Fort Knox and beyond. Entries include Hawkins Creek, Goose Nest Island, Merom Ferry, Hutsonville Ferry, and several riverside landmarks with mile measurements and sporadic monetary figures. The list reads as a geographic catalog of crossings, bends, and points of interest along the waterway.

Terre Haute Sugar Creek Old Terre Haute Musgrave Nine Mile Island Hawk’s Creek Goose Nest Island Stone Turkey Beach Big Creek Aurora Bend Darwin Ferry Darwin Landing Vincennes Bridge Bowen’s Prevo Landing Little Sycamore Bend Chenowith Chenowith’s Beach Prairie Creek X Devil’s Elbow Ripple Mill Creek York Green’s Ripple Raccoon Creek Hutsonville Ferry Merom Ferry Eagles’ Island Bratton’s Ripple Palestine Landing Turtle Creek Hite’s Ferry McCutcheon Doe Creek Swan Island Goose Bar Russellville Belgrade Landing Seven Mile Island Massey’s

City Paves West Washington Street with Franklin Contractor

The council let the contract for asphalt macadam paving of West Washington street to E. V. Bergen of Franklin Indiana. It will be the only street of that kind in the city and residents had inspected a Franklin street before deciding. The council rescinded prior resolutions and declined to improve Snow Broad Depot and Wall streets. A preliminary resolution for paving South Main street was passed and residents may file a remonstrance.

West Washington Street E. V. Bergen Franklin Ind Broad Depot Wall Streets South Main Street

Marriage Licenses Granted From Multiple Counties

Samuel McCammon of Sullivan weds Buena Smallwood of Farnsworth. Grover C. Vickery of Merom weds Elizabeth H. Lawrence. Talmage Beardsley of Shelburn weds Laura Monk. William Neilson Jr. of Indianapolis weds Jean Creager of Shirley Hill. Arthur L. Emery of Terre Haute weds Ida M. Ashby of Sullivan. Emery A. Hipler of Terre Haute weds Anna Baxter of Shelburn. Elmer S. Grabbe of Freelandville weds Flossie S. Douthitt of Pleasantville.

Samuel McCammon Sullivan Buena Smallwood Farnsworth Grover C. Vickery Elizabeth H. Lawrence Merom Talmage Beardsley Laura Monk Shelburn William Neilson, Jr Indianapolis Jean Creager Shirley Hill Arthur L. Emery Terre Haute Ida M. Ashby Emery A. Hipler Anna Baxter Elmer S. Grabbe Freelandville Flossie S. Douthitt Pleasantville

Farmers Special Trial Rate Offer Until May Ends

Wallace's Farmer announces a special trial subscription rate of 26 1 2 cents until January 1, 1914, available only for May. Subscriptions can be left at The People's State Bank in Sullivan.

Wallace People’s State Bank Sullivan

Weather Of A Week Report From Farmersburg Times

Miss Carrie Yeager cooperative weather observer reports for the county the week ending May 25. Daily readings show temperatures from 19 to 82 degrees and rainfall of .06 inches on the 21st.

Farmersburg Carrie Yeager Co-Operative Weather Observer Daeh L

Carlisle School Board Finalizes Teacher Selections

The Carlisle School Board has chosen most teachers for next season, with two positions still open to replace Alvin McCamion and Miss Lillian M. Kolb. Supt. O H Griest and principal L LeRoy Clase along with assistant Elise M Ey will stay. Grade teachers selected include Roy McDonald Phena Dean Sarah Freeman Golda Botts Alice Giboney Zoe Close.

Carlisle Alvin McCamion Lillian M. Kolb O. H. Griest L. LeRoy Clase Elise M. Ey Roy McDonald Phena Dean Sarah Freeman Golda Botts Alice C. Giboney Zoe Close Carlisle News

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