Local Notes From Across Town and Nearby
A roundup of residents traveling, visiting relatives, and pursuing jobs. C C Schlichter heads to Crystal City Texas for winter with son Val who owns and cleared 40 of his 80 acres of timberland. Gilbert Maxwell visits in-state father Perry Maxwell while others travel or face minor legal matters and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Schlichter
Crystal City
Texas
Val G. Schlichter
Val
Gilbert Maxwell
Oregon
Perry Maxwell
Charles Batey
Black River
Missouri
Ed Hoke
Parma
WN. M. Cochran
Waldron
Don Cochran
Frank Banka
Shelburn
Squire Calvert
Walter Walters
U. S
Deleware
Thos. Simmons
Brooklyn
J. W. Holton
Shelbyville
Joe S. Reed
New Smyrna
Fla
Oklahoma
William Wyatt
Winslow
Ind
Wyatt
Greer-Wilkinson Lumber Company
Crittenden Durham
J. L
Bell Durham
Graysville
Waveland
Howard Sandison
State Normal School
Terre Haute
W. T. Turman
Merom
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager, cooperative observer, reports the week ending Nov 19 in Farmersburg. Daily highs and lows show largely part cloudy conditions with a single cloudy day and a warm 1940 high noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Will of John R. Walsh Filed in Chicago Estate
The will of banker rail road builder and newspaper owner John R. Walsh who died nine days after his federal release was filed in Chicago. The estate is valued at $800,000 with Mrs. Walsh named sole heir. Half the property is in stocks and bonds while the rest includes a parcel of real estate, the family homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Boar Attacks Farm Animals Injuring Horses and Mule
A boar on Robert Grahams farm near Farmersburg mauled three horses and a mule while grazing. They sustained deep lacerations and needed veterinary care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graham
Farmersburg
Friday Afternoon Club Celebrates Thirteenth Anniversary
The Friday Afternoon club marked its thirteenth anniversary with a large attendance. Hostess Mrs. Richard Bailey presided as fifteen guests attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bailey
Primary race in Sullivan county gears up for treasurer contest
Little primary activity masks a brewing scramble for county offices. Names floated include William W. Howard not seeking renomination, Charles W. Welman, John Hen Gambill, and Zimri Payne for treasurer. Prosecution and sheriff bids center on Fred Bays against Charles Bedwell, with Ed Kelly emerging as strong sheriff contender. Hedrick seeks re nomination for representative. Mattix likely renominated for commissioner. Bridwell appears set for judge. Padgett may run for coroner. President Meeker and board note retirement of W R Curtis from Crown Point schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
William W. Howard
Jefferson Township
Ed Ward
Charles W. Welman
Welman
John Hen Gambill
Cass Township
Sullivan County
Gambill
Zimri Payne
Curry Township
Junta
Fred Bays
Charles Bedwell
Fred
Bays
Frank Wible
Ed Kelly
Wible
Kelly
James W. Hedrick
Dugger
Hedrick
John A. Mattix
William H. Bridwell
Claude Padgett
Shelburn
Cheaper Binder Twine for Farmers in Indiana
K W Perley of the Michigan City state prison visits this week to collect farmer names for direct binding twine sales. The prison factory, employing about 200 men, has reduced prices and hopes to boost next season sales, potentially expanding to 600 prisoners if statewide wholesale to farmers is achieved. Indiana uses about nine million pounds annually. the factory’s output is sold only within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Perley
Michigan City
Indiana
Haddon Farmers Institute to Convene in Carlisle
The annual Haddon township institute meets at Carlisle opera house Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 with a musical program each session. Speakers include Prof A H Greist on Farm Life, D B Johnson on More and Better Wheat, E C Martindale on The Land Owner and the Tenant, D B Johnson on Spraying, and Mrs Mary L Matthews on New View of Woman's Work during auxiliary day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon Farmers’ Institute
Carlisle
Institute of
Haddon Township
Opera House
A. H. Greist
D. B. Johnson
Mooresville
E. C. Martindale
Wilkinson
Ind
Mary L. Matthews
Cambridge City
Pony shot in field sparks hunting ban signs
Paul Reid’s farm was the site last week of a pony being shot through the leg by hunters. The assailants’ names were not learned by Reid. County farmers report more no hunting signs this fall due to a rise in field hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Reid
Mr. Reid
Local residents enjoy weekend visits and ventures noted
Raymond and Melvin Hollings worth and families visited Fred Hollingsworth on Sunday. Wm Walters attended church in Carlisle Sunday night. Sampson and Henry Booker were in Sullivan Monday. Calvin Lisman and Jacob Combs entered the butcher business Monday. The mine resumed work Monday after a week off for repairs. A L Creager spent Sunday with family. Samuel Blakeman is installing a new heater. Joseph Whalen bought a new heating stove Monday. Sam Carrico was in Sullivan Monday. Bert Good and wife of Terre Haute visit the parents Thomas and Good. Armon Snyder begins hunting and trapping business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Melvin Hollingsworth
Fred Hollingsworth
Wm. Walters
Carlisle
Sampson
Henry Booker
Sullivan
Calvin Lisman
Jacob Combs
A. L. Creager
Samuel Blakeman
Joseph Whalen
Sam Carrico
Bert Good
Terre Haute
Thomas Good
Armon Snyder
Mock Arkansas druggist touts King’s New Discovery
W L Mock of Mock Arkansas claims 25 years in the drug trade have saved many lives. He recommends Dr King s New Discovery for weak lungs and bronchial illnesses and offers trial bottles free or regular 50c or 1.00 bottles. Guaranteed by Joe K Smoc & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Mock
Mock, Ark
Dr. King
Joe K. Smoc & Son
Death of Mrs. Tom Simmons
Mrs. Tom Simmons died after a lingering illness last night. She is survived by her husband three children and two brothers Charles Waltes and Walter Walters. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Simmons
Charles Waltes
Walter Walters
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Union Christian College
Turman
Turman Township
Return J. Turman
John Jones
Oakland City
Hix W. Davis
Davis Hotel
Charles R. Ford
Evansville
Sullivan Commandery
K. T
Order of the Temple
Jacob Hahn
Morton Hulse
Noah D. Lynch
Linton
Julius Harry Shoe Company
Howard
Prof. Curtis
Crown Point
W. R. Curtis
Curtis
J. Frank Meeker
Pres W. E,. Wilmer
Treas
J. J. Wheeler
Sec’v. Board of Education
Paxton
Eiderdown
STORF
Greer-Wilkinson Lumber CO
J. B. Black
Joys Ssr
Tae Sullivan
Lars
F. M. Douthitt
South Side Square
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Terre Haute Star
The
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