Exemption Board Calls 100 More for County Quota
The county exemption board mailed notices to 100 additional men to report Monday for physicals. Of 1098 examined, about 232 remain available for duty, with a county quota of 248. First exams yielded 170 pass from 748. 60 from 350 more. Three conscripts left for Camp Taylor Louisville today: James Hickman Dugger, William Milam, John Cuddie French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Taylor
Louisville
James Hickman
Dugger
William H. Milam
John Cuddie French
Illinois Central
Bloomington
Ward Hawkins
Harold Johnson Shields
R. R
Sullivan
Frank L. Benefiel
Shelburn
Andrew J. Hicks
Carlisle
Corning
Lloyd Talbott Lang
Grover Gambill
James M. Lang
M. F. Gambill
Ray Bicknell
Russell Cramer
Merom
Bicknell
Nelson Bicknell
Cramer
J. M. Cramer
Ralph M. Mahan
Loren Halberstadt
Farmersburg
Guy Wible
Merom Chautauqua Ends After Notable Session
The Merom Chautauqua closed Sunday after a highly successful annual session. Highlights included an hour long address by Miss Jeannette Rankin Montana congresswoman who spoke on current events and Montana’s progress. She arrived from Chicago and attended a Davis hotel dinner hosted by suffrage leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Chautauqua
Association
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Miss Rankin
Chicago
Davis Hotel
Merom
O. B. Harris
District Franchise League
Larceny Charge Placed Against Richard Martin
Richard Martin aged 38 was arrested by Sullivan police on a larceny charge for stealing a suit case from the C. and B. I baggage rooms. He wore Karns garments when arrested. Karns of Emison Station Knox county was en route to Bloomington Indiana to resume studies after serving on the Mexican border with university troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Martin
Sullivan
Charles H. Karns
Emison Station
Knox County
Martin
Karn
Karns
Bloomington
Ind
New Lebanon High School Nears Completion
The new high school at New Lebanon costs thirty thousand dollars and is nearing completion. The structure is described as one of the largest and most modern in the county, with Herbert Lisman, the township trustee, receiving wide commendation from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Herbert Lisman
County commissioners award two bridge contracts
The county awarded the county line bridge project in Jefferson township to Breese Manufacturing Company of Mattoon for 8400 with piling at 1 per lineal foot. The Frank M Nead bridge in Jackson township goes to M C Lloyd and Son of Prairie Creek for 2350 with piling at 1.25 per lineal foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Sullivan
Knox Counties
Breese Manufacturing Company
Mattoon
Ill
Frank M. Nead
Jackson Township
M. C. Lloyd & Son
Prairie Creek
Labor Day parade and addresses attract five thousand
Five thousand people attended the Labor Day celebration at the new city park Monday under the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias and local groups. A forenoon parade featured the Uniform Bank Woodmen of the World soldiers and others with Sullivan and Anderson-Gunn bands. Forenoon addresses were given by Rev. John McD Horne and in the afternoon by Dr. H C Taylor of Bloomington Indiana First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
New City Park
Woodmen of the World
New Soldiers
Sullivan Band
Anderson-Gunn Band
John McD. Horne
Christian Church of
This City
H. C. Taylor
First Methodist Church
Bloomington
Ind
Former Sullivan Woman Hazel Harrington Dies in Colorado
Hazel Harrington formerly of Sullivan died Tuesday last week in Colorado Springs Colorado at home from asthma. She was 25 and survived by her husband Fred Harrington two children her parents Sol and Mrs Wolfe two brothers Dr Roy Wolfe and Clay Wolfe and sister Miss Audrey Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Hazel Harrington
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Harrington
Fred Harrington
Hazel Wolfe
Sol T. Wolfe
Wolfe
Oaktown
Roy Wolfe
Clay Wolfe
Rocky Ford
Audrey Wolfe
Young Sullivan farmer is first volunteer
John French of Sullivan County, living east of Sullivan, became the first local youth to volunteer as part of the county's 5 percent national army contingent for the September 5 call. A former enlistee and expert rifleman, he drove to town to join the 12 volunteers. He sought the second officers training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison but was not selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John French
Sullivan
Sullivan County
French
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Sullivan City Council Sets 1918 Tax Rate
The Sullivan City Council announces the 1918 tax rate at $1.00, a five cent reduction from this year. It reports $10,000 paid on water works debt, $1,300 appropriated for a city park, and multiple street and crossing projects. The rate allocation: general fund 73c, city hall bonds 3c, water works bonds 8c, road tax 10c, library 6c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Death of Mrs Louella Stark in local home
Mrs Louella Stark, 36, wife of farmer Bertron Stark, died at home Sunday morning from heart leakage. Funeral at Church of Christ Monday afternoon led by Rev Mathias. Burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by husband and eight children. daughter of George T Metcalf, a well known farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Stark
Bertron Stark
Church of Christ
Mathias
Center Ridge Cemetery
George T. Metcalf
Aged man held in county jail after wandering road
Herman Heien found an unbalanced elderly man wandering the road south of Farmersburg. The man refused to leave Heien’s car near Shelburn and was brought to the county jail to determine his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Heien
Terre Haute
Farmersburg
Heien
Shelburn
Mheien
Dugger Sues Over Heavy Load Hauls Through Town
The town of Dugger filed suits in circuit court against John Willis and Wm Moody alleging violations of a town ordinance by hauling heavy loads over paved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
John Willis
Wm. Moody
Public sale announced by Col. Em ery Drake
Announcement of a public sale to be conducted by Col. Em ery Drake on Saturday September 8 at the Gaston Drake farm located 2 12 miles southwest of Fairbanks. The sale features horses cattle farming implements feed and other articles as Drake plans to move to the Seever farm southwest of Carlisle while remaining with Harrison & Drake auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Emery Drake
Gaston Drake
Fairbanks
Drake
Reunion at Hymera Spearheads Twelfth Old Soldiers Meet
The twelfth annual old soldiers reunion will be held at Hymera on September 12 13 and 14 with prominent speakers attending on these dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Hays Urges Support of State Press
A letter from Hays appeals to Indiana newspaper editors and readers to back the state press urging unity and support for the president.
Wrangling Over Politics Weakens Concerted Action
Refers 10 Taggarts Appeal urges unity to keep collective action strong against political wrangling and other conflicts that divert effort from common goals. The statement emphasizes focus on shared aims and mobilizing public support.
War effort appeal from Indiana State Council of Defense
Will Hays urges Indiana editors and press to back the national war cause with full support for the President and War Department. He calls for concerted action, nonpolitical unity, and active participation in the State Council activities to aid wartime goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Indiana
United States
War Department
Department
Taggart
The
State Council
Washington
Will H. Hays
Dick Martin Sentenced to State Prison in Grand Larceny Case
Dick Martin, 38, a laborer from this city, pleaded guilty in circuit court Monday to grand larceny. Judge Bridwell sentenced him to state prison for 1 to 14 years, fined $10, and disfranchised him for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Martin
Bridwell
Soldiers Reunion for 11th Ind Cavalry Held Next Tuesday
Surviving members of Camp G 11th Indiana Cavalry will meet at the Davis hotel in this city next Tuesday. Captain T B Springer of Gill township serves as commander and W F Knotts is president. Col R F Knotts is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11Th Ind Cavalry
Davis Hotel
T. B. Springer
Gill Township
W. F. Knotts
Col
R. F. Knotts
Fairbanks Township Volunteers Depart For Duty
Fairbanks township and its volunteers have left for military duty. Army members Dean Bradbury is bound for Hattiesburg Mississippi while Ralph Kersey goes to Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Navy personnel Earl Gaston heads to Newport Rhode Island Loren Thomas to Norfolk Virginia and Will Fuson Paul Drake and Percy Lester proceed to the naval training station in Chicago. They were transported to Terre Haute Saturday evening by Edgar Strain in a tourer festooned with a large flag and naval pennants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Army
Dean Bradbury
U. S
Hattisburg
Mississippi
Ralph Kersey
Jefferson Barracks
Navy
Earl Gaston
Newport
R. I
Loren Thomas
Norfolk
Will Fuson
Paul Drake
Percy Lester
Naval Training Station
Chicago
Terre Haute
Edgar Strain
Mrs Wright of Clinton Visits Mrs Batey Here
Mrs. John H. Wright of Clinton visited Mrs. Charles F. Batey here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wright
Clinton
Charles F. Batey
NEW TEACHERS NAMED FOR CITY SCHOOLS
Dr S E Lindley joins city school board replacing W W Harbaugh who served three years as a board member. Board reorganized with B F McCoy president W H Crowder treasurer Dr S E Lindley secretary A W Youngblood named high school principal succeeding E C Snarr. Youngblood a Indiana University graduate previously led Decker Williams Artesia NM districts. Earl Fisher Rockville named manual training instructor succeeding J W Standley who moved to Washington DC. Bosstick Hymera named Central school principal succeeding Jesse L Lord who becomes Gymnasium school principal, with Joe Lacey moving to Graysville principal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.E. Lindley
W. W. Harbaugh
Harbaugh
B. F. McCoy
W. H. Crowder
S. E. Lindley
A. W. Youngblood
Attica
E. C. Snarr
Youngblood
Indiana University
Decker
Williams
Arizona
Artesia
Earl Fisher
Rockville
J. W. Standley
Washington
Do. C
Jesse L. Lord
Joe Lacey
Graysville
Many County Teachers Attend Institute Opening
More than 250 teachers from the county attend the annual Many County Teachers Institute at the Gymnasium school building opening Monday morning. William W. Parsons president of the State Normal at Terre Haute delivered a patriotic address. Dr Horace Ellis State Superintendent is expected to speak during the session which runs until Friday afternoon. Richard Park county superintendent leads the institute with instructors Dr Charles C Bilis dean of Education at Juniata College Prof J D Luse of Columbus Ohio and Miss Emma Colbert of the Teachers College Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers Institute
William W. Parsons
State Normal
Terre Hauta
Horace Ellis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richard Park
Charles C. Bilis
School of Education
Jaanita College
Huntingdon, Pa
J. D. Luse
Columbus
Ohio
Emma Colbert
Teachers College of Indianapolis
Woman Hurt In Collision On Public Square
An automobile driven by Mrs. James Booker of near Carlisle struck a buggy driven by Mrs. Pearl Vester of near Glendora on the public square yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Vester was thrown onto the brick pavement and seriously injured. A child in the buggy was also thrown out but escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Booker
Carlisle
Pearl Vester
Glendora
Married at Terre Haute licenses issued in two couples
Marriage licenses granted in Terre Haute include Edgar P. Thompson 53 of Sullivan County and Sophia Haywood 40 of Terre Haute. Basil C. Davis 21 of Shelburn and Grace A. Brown 17 of Terre Haute also received licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Edgar P. Thompson
Sullivan Eounty
Sophia Haywood
Terres Haute
Basil C. Davis
Shelburn
Grace A. Brown
Stone Named City Agent for Illinois Central at Rockford
Ben Stone a former Illinois Central Railroad agent now a traveling freight agent has been appointed city agent for the company at Rockford Illinois and will be stationed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stone
Illinois Central Railroad
Rockford, Ill
New Suits and Legal Actions in Local Court Docket
The Travelers Insurance Co. of Hartford sues Frank M Breech and John J Fitzgerald partners on account. Olin O Parker guardian of Thelma Myles and Jesse Myles sue Edward Stuck for possession and damages. Kate Montgomery sues John Montgomery for divorce. Town of Dugger files actions against Anthony J Yung and Ralph Yung for violation of town ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Travelers Insurance Co. of
Hartford
Elks Lodge Initiates Three Tonight
The Sullivan lodge of Elks will begin the season with its first initiation at the Elks home tonight. Three candidates will be initiated and a social session will follow the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
County approves liquor license transfer to William Keene
County commissioners grant Ray Walters the right to sell and transfer his Johnson Hill saloon liquor license to William Keene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Walters
William Keene
Johnson Hill
Marriage Licenses Awarded To Belt and Burriss Pair
Sanford Belt 22 a Coalmont miner and Mabel Burriss 16 of Hymera secured a marriage license. The ceremony is not listed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Belt
Coalmont
Mabel Burriss
Hymera
Carrithers Describes Army Life and War Preparations
Robert Carrithers recounts his experiences in the army and describes wartime preparations in the eastern theater. The narrative highlights daily duties, training regimes, and the atmosphere of readiness during a period of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carrithers
East
Marines Write Home From Norfolk About War, France Next
A Norfolk based Marine writes to Paul Reid describing training in the Marines since May, speculation on sending veterans to France, impending reassignments as drafts rise, and life in a crowded force as the U.S. prepares for extended service abroad. He notes the growth of the Marine Corps from 17,000 to 30,000 and hints at sea service for seasoned Marines while newer troops fill old postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Reitd
Norfolk
Washington
Associated Press
Ft. Myer
Marine Corps
Haiti
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Alaska
China
France
Girl from Wyoming opens week at Eaton lot tent
GOOD COMEDY COMPANY The Anderson-Gunn Comedy Co opened a week long engagement Monday night with the Girl from Wyoming. A good crowd attended and the company presented strong attractions in a large tent on the Eaton lot near the Davis hotel. The troupe features a capable band and orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson-Gunn Comedy Co
Wyoming
Eaton Lot
Davis Hotel
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John QO. Smith
Cass
Elmer Hackett
Arthur W. Snavely
City
Fred Koenig
Homer Bates
Roy B&. Ransford
Frank Bledsoe
Fred Kidd
Linton
Francis P. Lucas
Gilbert Hayman
Leo Anton Simon
John W. Bedwell
Burton Foust
Paxton
Ernest £. Robertson
Robert E. Secrest
Jasonville
John Shanks
Ora
Robert. B. Stoops
Cecil R. Faught
Homer W. Bushell
Paul Mollett
Grover Broady
John G. Houston
Robert H. Clarkson
Medford
Earnest Mason
Hal S. White
Grover H. Seever
Raymond N. Plummer
Emil Reedy
Fred Eaton
Thos. N. Hilles
Dagger
Louis L. Roberts
Oral O. Harris
Farmesburg
Emmerson
C. Krug
Clifford Booker
Pleasantville
Paul C. Wilkey
Alva C. Myers
Jesse Dean
Orville Hale
Walter S. Clark
R. R. Sullivan
Bert Alsman
Linton Clyde C. Brown
Sullivan Simeon Wright
Winifred S. Robertson
Sullivan Ray Wood
Melburn C. Gambill
John Ross
Garnet Rilenge
Robert L. Bird
Arthur Sheely
Jas T. Moore
Clarence H. Moore
Jas. M. Runyan
Hyrmera
John 8
Norris
Scott Coffman
Medford Bates
Claude Strahle
Jesse Ridge
Geo. Deakins
Sullivan Donald Lane
Lloyd O. McMahan
Joel Ray Akers
Clarence G. Howe
Bartley Spencer
Tony Gill
Anderson G. Higgins
Winifred Bolinger
Russell Shumard
Roy B. Smith
Grover E. Anderson
Chas
J. McAnally
Lewis B. Wells
Wm. P. Lewellyn
Sullivan David Nichols
Cha
New Lebanon High School
Young Sullivan Farmer
Sullivan Council
Hays
Sullivan Union
Sullivan Indiana
Sirs
Republic
Frarmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Carrithers
Paul L. Reid
Robert Carruthers
U. S. Marines
Norfolk, Va
E. G. Carrithers
Marizes Barracks
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