Neighborhood News Highlights And Corn Husker Records
George Kersey and family and Will Lester and family visited John Kelly's on Sunday. Clarence Lester shucked 113 bushels of corn in one day last week. Perry Curry has been sick. Miss Kate Dickerson has recovered and returned to school. The No 9 box supper raised over fourteen dollars for the library. Mr M B Jewell won a sassafras cane as largest man and Miss Rosa Osburn won a lamp as prettiest girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kersey
Will Lester
John Kelly
Clarence Lester
Perry Curry
Kate Dickerson
No. 9
M. B. Jewell
Miss Rosa Osburn
Local social notes and community events recapped
Illinois visitor O M Highsmith spent a week with relatives. Drake church Sunday school institute attracted many. A C Payne visited Terre Haute. Bert De Baun and Tursey Lee wed in Robinson Illinois after concealing their marriage. locals paid the price. Gilbert Thompson hosted a library benefit box supper at Wi man. Addie Yeager won the work box by ten vote margin, Edsil Yeager won the ring from a cake. Aunt Ann Mattox sprained then dislocated her hip. Dr Blann treated her. M B Jewell held a Strain school library supper with prize giveaways. Evert Yager hosted another box supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Highsmith
Illinois
Drake Church
A. C. Payne
Terre Haute
Bert DeBaun
Tursey Lee
Robinson
Miss Lee
Gilbert Thompson
Wiman School
Addie Yeager
Edsil Yeager
Ann Mattox
H. E. Blann
M. B. Jewell
Strain School
Evert Yager
Community notes from Fairbanks and nearby towns
Local items report library proceeds from an event at Annis, a business trip to Terre Haute by Nath Russell, and school department interest noted by Harry Mowery. New gravel walks at the Fairbanks school yard aid pupils, and a gravel road to Pogue cemetery shows public spirit through voluntary contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis
Nath Russell
Terre Haute
Harry Mowery
Fairbanks School
Pogue Cemetery
Fairbanks Township
Sid Sharples
Maggie Sharples
Allie Reynolds
C. F E. Harrison
H. A. Bohanayj
Fairbanks Literary Club
Grandma Holmes
Local residents visit and travel notes from Carlisle
Elder P. C. Cauble of Vincennes and Dr. Munich of Freedom visit Carlisle. Will Collins returns from Terre Haute Normal due to his sister-in-law Mrs. Rollie Collins death. Frank Alumbaugh and Lafe Boone travel to Bicknell. Stevens of Greenup visits Minnie. Commodore Sproatt of Oaktown visits John Watson’s family. Mrs. Ollie Rogers of Loogootee and Mrs. J. F. Alumbaugh attend Sullivan convention. Mrs. J. W. Roberts visits New Lebanon. Will Cox of Sullivan visits relatives. Neta Bruce and Fannie Pearce travel to Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Cauble
Vincennes
Our Town
Munich
Freedom
Will Collins
Terre Haute
Rollie Collins
Frank Alumbaugh
Lafe Boone
Bicknell
Mr. Stevens
Greenup
Ills
Miss Minnie
Commodore Sproatt
Oaktown
John Watson
Ollie Rogers
Loogootee
J. F. Alumbaugh
Sullivan
J. W. Roberts
Barnhill
New Lebanon
Will Cox
Neta Bruce
Fannie Pearce
Palmer's Prairie revival and community notices
The Palmer's Prairie revival continues with seven new additions and ongoing meetings led by Elder Hardy at Good Hope. Local activity includes church visits, corn gathering, and many residents attending services at nearby churches. several families and individuals are noted for illness travel and social events. The Youth's Companion advertises its 1900 volume with featured authors and free subscriptions.
Gathered Social Notes From Graysville and Nearby Towns
Corn husking occurs as Miss Ora Eno of Graysville visits college friends. Miss Gertrude Reed took a hunting trip to Illinois, Miss Lu Emma Hess hosted a toast at the Dormitory, and a YWCA YMCA week of prayer is observed. Many locals note illness, travel, visits from relatives, and lectures. Rev. O. Jay Fairfield leaves for Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Eno
Graysville
Gertrude Reed
Illinois
Lu Emma Hess
Mary Beagle
Homer Curtis
D. B. Atkinson
Winifred
Gilbert Ratcliff
Grandpa McHenry
Rev
O. Jay Fairfield
Spokane
B. F. Moyer
Hamlet
Ohio
S. R. Fairfield
Will Dodd
Sullivan
Eva Harbor
L. C. Phillips
Lordan and Duffer
Moore
Stewart and McClure
Turman Township
Ben Hur
Monteville Flowers
Dr. Hoskinson
Trimble
Ills
J. A. Hoesman
Scott
Kan
Kansas
Christian Convention Spreads Across Six Counties
The Christian church district held a three day meeting at the local church last week with full representation from Sullivan Knox Daviess Martin Greene and Lawrence counties. Sessions focused on mission Sunday school work and church causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Sullivan
Knox
Daviess
Martin
Greene
Lawrence
Union Normal Class Meeting and Church Programs
Union Normal Class will meet Friday evening at 7:00 at the Christian church. Next Sunday morning at the Baptist church the subject is Soul Thirst and in the evening Rejoicing at the Walls. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
The
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Fall from wagon injures Caleb Alkire near home
Caleb Alkire fell from a wagon while returning home with Isaac Mattox last Saturday. He was riding in a spring seat on the side boards when the wagon tilted on a hill and threw him out, leaving him severely bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igaac Mattox
Caleb Alkire
Oyster Supper Announced by New Lebanon Posts
The New Lebanon W R C and G A R post announce an oyster supper next Saturday evening at that place. Proceeds support post activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon W. R. C
G. A. R. Post
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Gon
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Fairbanks
Hymera
Anna Beckett
Hyuera
Bert Barnhart
Lottie Lyons
Cordelia
Edith Harvey
Shelburn
Effie Bennett
Maggie McGrew
Dora Beckett
Melissa Gilman
Thomas
Anna Eaton
John Ragle
Ogle
Indianapolis
M. E. Church
Prairieton
A. M. Couchman
Rose Botts
Frank Botts
Botts
Rose Baker
Jackson Township
Methodist Church
Passmer’s Prairie Cemetery
Charles A. Schue
Will Akin, Sr
Evansville
P. L. Hoover
Shiloh
Len Pyles
Carlisle
Prickly Ash Bitters CO
T. B. Shaffer & CO
Palmer's Prairie
Calvert
Shel Bolinger
Palmer’s Prairie
Geo. Rich
Frank Christy
Pimento
Ethel Hendricks
Riley Dodd
Join Wilson
Jesse Wilson
Youngstown
Will Bailey
Stanford Climbers
Goodman’s Chapel
Sugar Creek
Steve Bedwell
John Dillingham
John Hawkee
Star City
Alice Holland
Big Springs
Durham
Arnett
Bertha Moore
Ora Pitser
Corinth
Scott Norris
Fox
Presbyterian Church
Bertha Stanley
Merom
Ella Eno
Bills Turman
Will
Scott County
33Rd
Inf
Gen. Wheaton
Luzon
John W. Wible
Bert Morris
Arthur Lester
Arthur Pinkston
Frank H. Thompson
Indian Pralrif
W. W. Howard
Sulivan
Bettie Padgett
Bethlehem
Allie Padgett
Paul Watson
Messrs
Elza
Lee Phouthitt
Jennie Padgett
Della Padget
Vernie Howard
Lena Grizzle
Pople
Bethany
Elmer Dunbar
Wm. Shake
Daniel Padgett
Rev. Ogle
Sanford
Claude Mayfield
Tsoy
Frank R. Stockton
James Bryce
the American Commonwealth
W. D. Howells
Jane Barlow
Bret Harte
California
Mary E. Wilkins
Sereny Maria
Henry M. Stanley
Africa
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Mass
Christian Convention
South Side
Roal
Vk. v
Ind
Childrens Union
Hoosier Bargain Store
Mattix
Sullivan, Ind
Southside
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