Stabbing Affray After Night Out Leaves Injuries
James Peelman of Sullivan fights with Sherman Salyards near the Annex saloon after drinking heavily. Salyards stabs Peelman and injures him. Peelman flees and Salyards is stabbed twice by an unknown assailant. Charley Brummett intervenes, receiving a small cut, as Peelman escapes. Authorities reportedly are not urgent to pursue Peelman. The story also notes the Eaton family obituary and funeral in Robinson, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Peelman
Peelman
Sherman Salyards
Annex
Salyards
Salvards
Dr. Thixtun
Wight
Veelman
Charley Brummett
State Street
Sullivan
Busseron
Death of Mrs Ollie Eaton at Robinson Illinois
Mrs Ollie Eaton widow of Guthrie Eaton longtime Sullivan State Bank employee dies after seven months of illness in Robinson Illinois. Born June 30 1857 she was daughter of the late Capt Clugage and known for cheerfulness Christian spirit and devotion to family. Her death follows a long painful illness and she lived to see her son and daughter grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Scott
Crawfordsville
Ind
James Clugage
20Th Century Club
Robinson
McNeil
Mr. Eaton
Sullivan
Ollie Eaton
Robinson, Ill
Eaton
Guthrie
Sullivan State Bank
Capt
Clugage
Library Board Will Secure Plans and Specifications
The Library Board intends to obtain plans and specifications from city designers for building work. Work is expected to begin later, with details to be finalized after review and approval by the board and relevant authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Sullivan Carnegie Library Board Bids Soon For 10000 Building
The Sullivan Carnegie Library Board met Monday night and voted to advertise for bids and specifications for a $10,000 building. Officials aim to finalize details quickly and begin construction this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Carnegie Library Board
Dedication of Douglas Chapel in Curry Township
News from Farmersburg reports the Sunday dedication of Douglas Chapel after a successful fundraising drive led by Presiding Elder H. C. Clippinger. The weeklong revival featured several preachers from Sulivan Prairieton Hymera and culminated with a large basket dinner and social and religious benefits for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Chapel
Curry Township
H. C. Clippinger
Clippinger
Daugherty
Bro. Carnes
Sullivan
Coachman
Prairieton
Hymera
Bro
Carnes
E T H Railroad Plans Round House and Switch Yard
The E T H railroad buys 38 acres from Z T Montgomery at 100 per acre to build a round house and switch yard with two to three switch engines and crews to move coal. An option covers 82 acres of Frank McClanahan land east of this site. Surveying for a branch to the Freeman coal mine is complete with a double track planned two miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & T. H. Railroad Co
Z. T. Montgomery
Frank McClanahan
Freeman
Sullivan social notes and regional updates
Sunday visits take place in Evansville and nearby towns as residents travel for visits and family time. The Union Baptist Association hosts a three day meeting in Washington with Rev McGuire moderating and papers read on state missions. Sullivan press notes welcome the Terre Haute Morning Star, its distribution, and anticipated circulation gains. Local figures John O Johnson and others plan visits and family news fills the week with illnesses and social calls. Labor Day closures affect Sullivan businesses and a library project pause is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Holstien
Indianapolis
Mary Manning
Graysville
John C. Chaney
Zoe
Paul Wright
Mary
Mayme Burks
Mary Walker
Robinson
Ill
Union Baptist Association
Daviess, Knox, Greene, Sullivan and Pike
Washington
Ind
Star
Sullivan
John O. Johnson
Luther Johnson
Turman Township
West
State of
Texas
Sullivan County
C. L. Davis
Kitty Shepherd
Near Linton
I. D. Risher
S. E. Risher
Iver
Erville Risher
Linton
Charles P. Walker
Terre Haute
Wm. Wilson
Sullivan town board weighs brick paving for public square
The Sullivan town board considers paving the public square with brick and adding improvements to the main street to reduce upkeep costs and improve drainage and sanitation. They may share costs with the county and relocate a hitching rack to the courthouse fence. a special meeting is planned to discuss the proposal and other city improvements. A separate note mentions street and streetlight adjustments and a large Risher reunion in Linton with about 32 attendees.
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Town Board of
Sullivan
Court House
Chaney
Harris Street
McCammon Street
Arc
State Street
Wolfe
State Streets
Mullane
Death of Esther A Basler in Sullivan
Esther A Basler widow of Ferdinand E Basler Sr a longtime Sullivan citizen died at her North Court Street home on Friday after turning 71 She is survived by children F E Basler Mrs Chas E Crawley Mrs Jas E Russell all of Sullivan Win Beasley of Mattoon Mrs Bryant of Indianapolis and H C Basler of Sy Illinois The funeral arrangements were pending at Center Ridge according to local notices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Ogle
Sullivan
Ora Klinger
I. D. Risher
Basier
Ferdinand E. Basler Sr
North Court Street
Irvin Catlin
F. E. Basler
Chas. E. Crawley
Jas. E. Russell
Win Beasley
Mattoon
Bryant
Indianapolis
H. C. Basler
Sy Ill
John E. Frye
Marriage Licenses in Local Records
Jasper Bennett and Nancy Salt are licensed for marriage. Chas M Crabb and Edna Pryor are approved. Frank Baugh and Ella Kaelin are listed. John F Thrash and Eva Tilley are licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Bennett
Nancy Salt
Chas. M. Crabb
Edna Pryor
Frank Baugh
Ella N. Kaelin
John F. Thrash
Eva Tilley
Miner Dies From Coal Mine Explosion Injuries
Michael Shaffer died Monday evening at Union Hospital Terre Haute from burns suffered in a coal mine explosion near Dugger on Saturday. Fellow miner Wm Buckley improved after slate fall injuries at the same mine. Other items include divorces for Laura Ridgeway and George Hinkle, Ada Manuel, and lawsuits over notes, liquor license, guardianship, and real estate sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shaffer
Dugger
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Wm Buckley
Laura Ridgeway
Samuel Ridgeway
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co
W. Z. Smith
Ransom Bailey
Hamilton Township
George M. Hinkle
Belle S. Hinkle
Ada Manuel
Asbury Manuel
Bessie Goodman
Engagement announced for Dr John Burton and Elizabeth Dooley
The engagement of Dr John Burton to Miss Elizabeth Dooley of Rockville has been announced. The couple plans a October wedding. Dr Burton practices dentistry in Rockville and is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Burton of Sullivan. Miss Dooley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus Dooley of Rockville.
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John Burton
Elizabeth Dooley
Rockville
Burton
Sullivan
Thomas Burton
City
Miss Dooley
Rufus Dooley
Church Services Next Sunday With Sermon and Music
The Christian Church announces morning and evening services next Sunday. In the morning a sermon answers why David was a man after God's own heart and a resting musical program will be presented after the evening sermon. All are invited to attend. Rev Francis, pastor.
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Tor
David
Connec
Vid Francis
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Chas. Brummet
W. G. Eaton
Ralph Dodds
Totter
A. B. Thurber
Farmersburg
T. H. Railroad
Earnest Cowles
Evansville
Mrs. B. O. Eaton
William Orr
W. M. Dobbinson
Ben Fry
Rev
John E. Fry
Mrs. Elmer Dear
Joplin, Mo
Mrs. Dear
F. M. Douthitt
G. W. Buff
San Francisco
S. I
A. C. Payne
Wabash College
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Ruth Buff
Bessie Dooley
J. B. Vaughn
M. E. Sunday School
W. C. Harris
E. E. Meuhler
Lara Rose
Will Tyson
Librairian
Kate Freeman
Murray B. Mason
Treas
Fred Hoke
Dorothy McClung
Risher
Wiffe
G. W
Pennsylvania
D. H. Risher
Brazil
G. W. Risher
Toi. D
Indiana
Sulli Gill
Esther A. Basler
Christian Church
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