Jury Disagrees in Anna Roe vs Dudley Saloon Case
The Roe versus Dudley damage suit, filed for the death of a husband after an alleged unlawful whiskey sale at the Fountain saloon in Vincennes, failed to reach a verdict and was discharged after a two day trial. The plaintiff seeks two thousand dollars citing a fatal fall and exposure while returning home.
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Anna P. Roe
James A. Dudley
Fountain Saloon
Vincennes
Dudley
Fountain
Roe
Sullivan
Charles D. Hunt
B. J. W. Lindley
Fuson Brothers Hold Reunion in Vigo Indiana
A Fuson family reunion was held in Vigo Indiana last Wednesday with devotional exercises, family talks, and a quartet. The patriarch Elder William Fuson died two years ago and his wife and seven children remain active in the Baptist church. Sons J H Fuson G A Fuson W A Fuson and T XN Fuson are ministers. daughters Elizabeth and Delpha Johnson also attend. Most members were baptized by their father except J H and George A. Fuson.
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Fuson Brothers
Vigo
Indiana
Fuson
William Fuson
The
Baptist Church
J. H. Fuson
Farmersburg
G. A. Fuson
Fairbanks
W. A Fuson
Lawrenceville, Ill
T. XN. Fuson
Hoymera
Elizabeth Fuson
Delpha Johnson
J. H
George A. Fuson
Judge Harris Seeks renomination for Judge post
Sullivan judge O B Harris announced in the city that he seeks re election to the bench. The Democratic nomination fight for Judge Harris is shaping up as a likely competitive contest with strong interest from local voters.
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O. B. Harris
Sulliven
Judge
Liton
Sullivan boy in trouble over bicycle debt and payback plan
Clifford Mattox a 13 year old from Sullivan brought to Terre Haute to answer a bicycle stealing charge. He sought repayment from a mill man who owed him money and, frustrated by evasion, planned to confront him in town before returning home.
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Sullivan
Mattox
Griffith
Terre Haute
Callahan
Farr
T. H. Tribune
Clifford Mattox
Medical Spring Found at Merom Bluff
An important discovery was made last week when a spring with reputed healing waters was found on the bluff face just west of Mrs. Hattie Harper’s property. Access steps are being built and the spring is already widely used as townspeople improve seating and preserve the site.
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Merom
Hattie Harper
Mzrom Bluffs
Let Us Know Your Address for Rural Route Mail
Owing to Sullivan county rural route changes many readers must inform this newspaper of new addresses. Union subscribers should mail their updated address at once to ensure timely delivery, especially if moving from Shelburn to rural route No. 4.
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Sullivan County
Union
Shelburn
Poland
Ireland
United States
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Rome
United States of America
Heaven
Jackson
New Orleans
Scott
Taylor
Buena Vista
Mexico
Perry
Lake Erie
Panama Canal
Panama
Irwin
Dixie
Harry Goldberg
Fred McBride
Roger Park
David Crawley
Sullivan High School
New Carrier on Carlisle Route
Charles L. Whalen, named carrier on rural route five out of Carlisle, declined the post and Roy McCormick was appointed to replace him. McCormick is the son of George McCormick of Haddon township.
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Charles L. Whalen
Carlisle
Roy McCormick
McCormick
George McCormick
Haddon Township
Michigan men plan two summer hotels in Merom
Several Michigan parties visited Merom last week to secure the ground for two large summer hotels. They already operate a summer hotel at a principal Michigan resort.
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Merom
Michigan
Commencement in Curry Township at Friendship Tonight
Curry township commencement exercises held at Friendship tonight with graduates Flor Scott Ida Thomson Mary Lambeth Bonnie Scott Ralph Willsey Clem Studebaker Edna Riggs Roy Dougherty and Spencer Reed. Clergy Rev Dougherty Rev Couchmar Rev Engler Rev Denny and County Superintendent Richard Park attend. Estate proceedings include petitions to sell real estate with sales reported and approved for multiple estates.
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Curry Township
Friendship
Flor Scott
Ida Thomson
Mary Lambeth
Bonnie Scott
Ralph Willsey
Clem Studebaker
Edna Riggs
Roy Dougherty
Spencer Reed
Dougherty
Couchmar
Engler
Denny
Richard Park
Decoration Day Observed Across Sullivan County
Memorial Day rites were held in Gill, Haddon, Jackson, Curry and Hamilton townships, with store closures in Sullivan. The G A R and W R C conducted services at the hall and Center Ridge Cemetery. John C. Chaney delivered the day’s address praising liberty, the Union victory, and the enduring meaning of the flag and national destiny.
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Gill
Haddon
Jackson
Curry
Hamilton
Sullivan
G. A. RB
Methodist Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
T. W. D Hutchison
John C. Chaney
Abraham Lincoln
John Brown
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Buckler
United States of America
Appomattox
Lincoln
Janghis Khan
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Aviy N. Tyrese
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Richmond
Confederacy
Illinois
Sulivan High School
Hinkle Hays
Tee Eee
Helen Crawford
Bessie Hancock
Hinkle Mays
Florence
Grace Padgett
Emma Bringer Cornet
Kate Goodwin
Z . Stteee
John Taylor
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Etteeee
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David Crawleyettie
Kate Boyd
Vernon Shepherd
Clara Clockle
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