Personal notices include nuptials and local visits
Mr Tully Runkle and Miss Anna Sluder of Farmersburg wed by Robt Kirkham and left for Troy Ohio. Updates on Mrs Winnie Curry’s health follow. Mrs J R Brown visits in Allen Dale Illinois. Mrs Robert Buchanan visits in Indianapolis. Phoebe Dunn from Vincennes visits local relatives. A pleasant Sunday at Eph Williams home with many guests. W T Howard and family visit from Winter Haven Florida. G A R officer Uriah Coulson named alternate delegate to Rochester encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Runkle
Anna Sluder
Farmersburg
Robt
Kirkham
Troy
Ohio
Winnie Curry
Indianapolis
Farmersburg Bee
J. R. Brown
John Abrams
Allendale
Illinois
Robert Buchanan
Otto Krug
Phoebe Dunn
Vincennes
Will Thompson
Eph. Williams
Allen Zaager
L. M. Howard
Tom Falewell
Wiliam Smith
Elizabeth Williams
Marie Reed
Loren Howard
Peart Smith
Claud Zaager
Ina Leach
Charley Boone
Annie Howard
William Knight
Bessie Goodman
Claud Walters
W. T. Howard
Winterhaven
Fla
Jefferson Township
Mr. Howard
C. E. Gilmour
Cass Township
W. T. Crawford
Lewis
Uriah Coulson
Rochester
N. Y
Landowners Seek Damages Over Two Mile Drainage Ditch
James Phegley and other Haddon township landowners file in circuit court a petition against Jos Emberg Frank Sproatt trustee and others over a two mile drainage ditch in the southwest part of the township. A D Cutler represents the petitioners.
May Weather Records Shattered By Heat Spike
May heat broke records as Saturday’s sun reached 105 degrees and shade 98, marking a season high in the city.
Diary of O H Crowder Civil War veteran and Sullivan native
The diary covers the start of the Civil War revealing Crowder's loyalty to the Union and enlistment in 1861. He served in the same company from first to last battle, noting the move from Palmetto flag to the star spangled banner and arrival in Indianapolis on May 14, 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Crowder
Union
Sullivan
Crowder
Abraham Lincoln
Jeff Davis
Johnson Gambill wedding at Prairie Creek home
Johnson and Nora Gambill were united in marriage Saturday evening at the bride’s home two miles northeast of Prairie Creek in a quiet ceremony attended by intimate friends and relatives. Rev Grimes officiated. a wedding feast followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Cvat
Vestin Johnson
William Johnson
L. G. Gambill
Uriah Burns
Terre Haute
D. H. Bledsoe
Irene van Glilder
Octavia McClanhan
Pearl Johnson
Bonnie and
Mabel Reed
Messrs
J. M. Gambill
J. N. McClanahan
Arthur Rankin
Dana Johnson
Vern Watson
Fred Liston
Willis Johnson
Cecil Kirkham
Mrs James Bensinger Dies of Cancer at 50
Carlisle reports Mrs James Bensinger aged 50 died last week from cancer. She leaves her husband and three daughters. She was a member of the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensinger
Carlisle
James Bensinger
The
Christian Church
Merom Commencement Exercises Set for Saturday Night
Merom May 30. The graded school graduating class will hold commencement in the college auditorium next Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
College
Sullivan County Civil War Volunteer Company Muster
Sullivan County Democrat May 30 1861 reports the Sullivan county volunteer company attached to a regiment has been mustered into U S service for three years unless discharged. Each company requires 101 men with Lieut Robertson and Sergeant Barnes recruiting at home. They depart for Indianapolis today if enough recruits join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Sullivan Democrat
United Stats
Robertson
Barnes
Indianapolis
Evansville and Terre Haute R R Changes Summer Schedule
Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad announces summer schedule changes effective Sunday. Southbound No 7 shifts from 8 22 to 8 48 a m Northbound No 2 from 10 38 to 10 32 a m Northbound No 4 from 8 16 p m to 7 50 p m Northbound No 9 from 12 20 to 12 19 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Company
Sulivan
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Eral
Coal Miner Squeezed by Trio of Cars
Louis Gerrie a coal miner at Farmersburg was caught by a trio of cars Saturday and dragged along the face of the coal. He suffered facial and shoulder bruises three fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. He was taken to Terre Haute and then to St Anthony's hospital in great pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gerrie
Farmersburg
Terre Haute
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Chadwell to Instruct Sullivan High Band This Summer
Prof George Chadwell of Terre Haute Conservatory of Music will teach the Sullivan high school band during the summer in Prof R C Sloane's absence. Sloane leaves today for Lakeside Ohio then joins the Bland Chautauqua orchestra and band. Rehearsals are set for Thursdays at the high school auditorium.
Graysville High to Hold Commencement June 10
Graysville Indiana plans commencement exercises Saturday evening June 10 in a large tent seating 800. Prof Shoop assistant superintendent of Chicago public schools will deliver the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Ind
Graysville High School
Shoop
Chicago Public Schools
LK. K. Pugh
Washington
Prof. Shoop
Chicago
Mine 32 to Close for Tower Construction in Hymera
May 30 report says Mine number 32 of the Consolidated Indiana Coal Company will be shut for two to three weeks. The stoppage accompanies the erection of a new tower and other improvements at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Miner Killed in Island Valley Mine Collapse
Jasonville reports miner William Mooney was killed instantly when a rock fall of about 40 tons trapped him around 10 am. His helper suffered probable fatal injuries. the body was recovered late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Wm. Mooney
Island Valley
Mrs Wible Recovers After Major Operation at St Anthony’s
Mrs Walter Wible who underwent a serious operation at St Anthony's Hospital Terre Haute is recovering well. The operation was performed by Dr Garland Scott assisted by Dr Joe R Crowden and her condition gives encouragement to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wible
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Terre Haute
Garland Scott
Joe R. Crowden
Dugger Woman Sues Town Over Land Strip Claim
Sarah Robinson of Dugger sues the town in circuit court for 150 dollars alleging the town appropriated a strip of her land. The action seeks damages and a court ruling on the land dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Sarah Robinson
Night patrolman fires at prowler near Beasley's alley
Night Patrolman John Watson fired at a man believed to be trying to break into south side business rooms Saturday around midnight. The intruder crawled along an alley toward the high school as Watson ordered him to halt. shots missed and the man fled toward Beasley’s grocery rear entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Beasley’s Grocery
King’s New Discovery to Stop That Gough
Notice to non residents in Sullivan County Indiana announces Charles F. Dudley filed for divorce from Olive Dudley in Sullivan Circuit Court. Olive is non resident. she must answer by Sept 4, 1911 or the court will proceed in her absence. Clerk Arthur He. DeBaun issues the notice. Buff and Stratton represent the plaintiff. First insertion May 31, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Dudley
Buff & Stratton
Sullivan Circuit
Indiana
Sullivan County
Arthur HE. Debaun
Sullivan Circuit Court
Plaintiff
Do Ghosts Haunt Swamps No Fear Malaria Cure Adverts
A column notes that ghosts are not feared, malaria is the real swamp danger and Electric Bitters can cleanse the blood. Testimonial from Wm. Fretwell claims three bottles cured his malaria. Local notices mention locusts, memorial service, visitors, building activity, and a high school commencement with Prof. Shoop speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Families Dine at Eagle Island Club House
W H Hill Jr W T Mellett P L Reid and J W Lindley with families spent Thursday at the Eagle Island club house and enjoyed a fish dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hill, Jr
W. T. Mellett P. L
Reid
J W Lindley
Eagle Island
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Ofr
Sa Cread
Gsrewn Bridee
Lindley
Davia
Sumter
Mastin
United States Service
Bays
Southern Hospital For the Insane
Evansville
Fred F. Bays
Marshall
Joe T. Akin
Peoples State Band
Attorne
Southern Indiana Hospital For the Insane
State of
Bogg
J. T. Akin
John T. Stout
Bird H. Davis
Board of Trustees
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
Willi
P.c
King
Gough
Charles F. Dudley
Interurban
xDaily
Pimento
Youngstown
Eastern Traction Company
Maxwell Cowles Shoe CO. Foot-Fitters
Flanders
Ger
Detroit
Mich
Dale & Shaver
South Court Street
Sullivan, Indiana
F.M. Douthitt
Lotitia Side Square
Graysveege
Providence
Biddle
Susan Hunt
Jas. Hunt
Methodist Parsonage
Jabez Asbury
James Moore
Miss. Beulah Mellott
Mellott, Ind
J. B. Mellott
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