Local News Highlights From Turman Township Weekend
Mrs. Sarah Catterson visited her brother Jas Dodd in Turman Township over Saturday and Sunday. Aunt Lucretia Davis is very ill. J G Brokaw and family and others dined with J K Coulson. Jess Eaton and Tress Andrews wed at night. Womans Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs J W Mason with an all day meeting and dinner. Raymond and Louis Roberts attend Catholic school in Evansville. Out of town guests at the opera house dance were Mr and Mrs Harry Ross Miss Moss Rachel Barnard and Dr Riggs of Sullivan. Ella Johnson from Terre Haute visits grandmother Mrs Land. Nell Trigg ill but improving. Eliza Davis ill but improving. Miss Bud Malone of Evansville visits grandmother Mrs Eliza Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Catterson
Jas. Dodd
Turman Township
Lucretia Davis
J. G. Brokaw
O. W. Lisman
Dan Arbaugh
J. K. Coulsons
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society
J. W. Mason
Opera House House
Harry Ross
Moss
Rachel Barnard
Dr. Riggs
Sullivan
Ella Johnson
Terre Haute
Mrs. Land
Nell Trigg
Eliza Davis
Bud Malone
Evansville
Pleasantville Obituary and Social Notes Brief
Pleasantville notes illness of Buck and last sermon by Rev. Johnson. Frank O Haver of Lyons visited brother J B O Haver after children stayed ten days with friends. Mrs John Wilsons visiting there with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Johnson
Frank O’haver
Lyons
J. B. O’haver
Graysville Gleanings Reports Local Happenings and Visits
Martinsville resident David Gambill visits his nephew E G Carruthers as watermelons come to market. Various local movings and visits include Aldo Hindman’s Louisville trip for winter stock and Yates moving onto John Clark’s farm as Sam Ridgeway brings watermelons to town.
Hymera Happenings and Social Moves
A roundup of local notes from Hymera and nearby towns. Frank Pitser strolls Middletownward, Harl Aldrich buys a bicycle, and delegates return from the W I Christian conference replacing a sermon. Saunderson is teased for an upcoming appearance as crowds visit colleges and attend musical events. Local visits include Miss Corinthia Jones, Mrs. Nannie Ward, Mrs. Finley, and Rev. W F F Smith. The Gold Medal contest honors Miss Grady McClanahan of Farmersburg, and college classes resume with good attendance anticipated.
Sugar Creek Farmers Work and Local Doings
Sugar Creek farmers began cutting corn as railroad work speeds up. Elder T W Mitchell filled his regular appointment at Good Hope church and has been exiled to the church for one year. Mr and Mrs Luther Frakes visited area. Mitchell and daughter Myrtle of Carlisle attended service. A gravel-destroying nuisance targets a church window. Coal Company moved its office to the Hawkins and McClanahan store building. Saloon threats are met with defiance. The annual basket meeting was held at Palmer's Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Mitchell
Good Hope Church
Luther Frakes
Mitchell
Myrtle
Carlisle
Good Hope
Coal Company
Hawkins and McClanahan
Palmer's Prairie Sunday
Carlisle Notes Brightens Week With Social and School Update
Miss Mary Cullom of Neoga visited her brother Harry Cullom while Miss Maud Markee of Boise City stayed with Mrs. J. F. Alumbaugh. George Arnold of Louisville plans to teach physical culture at the University of Illinois after a six week visit. Mrs. Perry Lisman is bedridden with consumption and suffered a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Ella Roberts and Mrs. Ann Watson visited sister Mrs. Commodore Sproatt in Oaktown. Mrs. P. L. Hoover and daughter Glenn are ill with typhoid fever. Lizzie Eslinger of Terre Haute is visiting her mother Mrs. Rooksberry. School opened with good attendance and the winter teaching corps includes Prof. Fred Johnson, Miss Herzog, Loretta Douthitt, Mabel Minich, and Neta Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arnold
Louisville
Champaign
University of Illinois
Perry Lisman
Ella Roberts
Ann Watson
Oaktown
Commodore Sproatt
P. L. Hoover
Glenn
Lizzie Eslinger
Terre Haute
Rooksberry
Fred Johnson
Miss Herzog
Loretta Douthitt
Mabel Minich
Neta Bruce
Palmers Prairie Social and Community Notes
A social round of local movement and visits reports Walter Scott and wife moving to Sullivan last week. Miss Ollie Allen of New Lebanon visits Margaret Wyman. E R Price and family of Farmersburg pass through Friday. Belle Shelburn and mother go to Shelburn Friday evening. Grace Leach leaves for St Marys to attend school. E B Cowen and family and Destine Denney dine with Geo Rich. Basket meeting held Sunday. Sylvia Hill and Ethel Ford visit Susie and Goldie Tipton. Frank Hughes and family with Mr Hendricks Sunday. Orion Rich visits Robinson. Residents attend the Sullivan show Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Sullivan
Ollie Allen
New Lebanon
Margaret Wyman
E.R. Price
Farmersburg
Belle Shelburn
Shelburn
Grace Leach
St. Mary’s
E. B. Cowen
Destine Denney
Geo. Rich’s
Sylvia Hill
Ethel Ford
Susie
Goldie Tipton
Frank Hughes
Mr. Hendricks
Orion Rich
Robinson
Ills
Merom Musings and Community Notices
The Equality Club meets this week with Mrs. Rena Wood on Friday at 3 30. J H Brisebois left Monday for Dugger to canvass for Kinkaid Medicine Co. Joe is a college boy deserving local patronage amid town concerns about Sunday afternoon whereabouts of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Equality Club
Rena Wood
J.H. Brisebois
Dugger
Kinkaid’ Medicine Co
Joe
Death of Davy J. Griffiths in Dugger
David J. Griffiths son of Mr and Mrs J E Griffiths of Dugger died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Wales October 17 1871 he was nearly 31. He moved to this county 24 years ago and served 15 years as agent and operator for I I & I Ry at Dugger later retained by Illinois Central. Funeral at Christian church Dugger was large and led by Rev John Ragle under R O P and O R T auspices. He is survived by his parents three brothers and two sisters. Burial in new Dugger cemetery.
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David J. Griffiths
J. E. Griffiths
Duggar
Wales
Dugger
Ilinois Central
Griffiths
Dogger
Christian Church
John Ragle
R. of P
O.R.T
K of Plodge
Methodist
New Dugger
Notice of Appointment of Estate Administrator
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Sullivan Circuit Court Administrator of the estate of George T. Martz late of Sullivan county Indiana deceased Said estate is probably solvent JACOB MARTZ Administrator John T. Will H. Hays Attorneys sep10:3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
George T. Martz
Sullivan County
Indiana
Jacob Martz
John T
Will H. Hays
Henry Gettiner
Indiana Men Everywhere From Sullivan County News
Eureka Springs Arkansas September 8 1902 editor Union Martin Hail left Sullivan county to gather pumpkins and cut corn Mrs Hail remains for rheumatism and will return in November Billie Scott went home two weeks ago and Max Holmes will start Saturday night An Indiana man asked the way to the post office and the stranger from Sullivan County learned he was from Hymera and Jasonville Captain Lewis Puckett who lived at Hymera died near Siloam Springs Arkansas Jim Ballard of Buffalo Indiana urged a visit Jim once postmaster at Buffalo under Cleveland now in groceries The writer awaits advise ment on the matter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Springs
Ark
Union
Martin Hail
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan
Clay County
Hymeria
Jasonville
Nathan Doke
Doke
Lewis Puckett
Hymera
Siloam Springs Ark
Mr. Doke
Garfield
In Memoriam for Chas Ballard of Chicopee Tribe 319
The Chicopee Tribe 319 Imps Okak records deep sorrow at the death of brother Chas Ballard. The resolution notes his faithful service as husband father and friend, pledges mourning draping the wigwam for one Moon and memorializing the loss in tribe records.
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Thimself
Chas
Ballard
Chicopee
Chicopee Tribe
Davis Planing Mill Promotes Building Materials and Wagons
Davis planing mill proprietor Hix W Davis highlights a complete line of building materials and the Studebaker wagon for which he is sole agent. He offers estimates on all jobs and urges improvements. James R Riggs, owner of Famous Clothing Store, advertises a new fall clothing line with a large children's department and cash-only savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hix. W. Davis
Davis Planing Mill
Studebaker
Davis
James R Riggs
Appointment of Executrix for Henry Gettiner Estate
Notice states Mary E. Gettinger is appointed Executrix of the estate of Henry Gettiner deceased of Sullivan County Indiana. Burr Straton attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Gettinger
Executrix
Are You Attending A Merry Chase Event
The message asks if you will attend a performance titled A Merry Chase, inviting participation or viewing. It mentions no date or venue, focusing on interest in the show.
Tragedy in Terre Haute Aims at Burke Household
In Terre Haute Indiana Thomas Burke lies dead at his home on Mulberry Street with his head nearly severed. His wife is critically wounded after an overnight attack by Matthew Alexander a Black handyman employed at the house for five years. The motive remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Thomas Burke
Mulberry Street
Matthew Alexander
Alexander
Murderer Captured in Terre Haute Barn
Mathew Alexander the man who killed Thomas Burke on Sunday night was captured in a northern Terre Haute barn. Public feelin g runs high and officers have moved to protect the prisoner.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Mathew Alexander
Thomas Burke
Whitecaps punish Bloomington man and warn neighbor
A band of whitecaps visited Mat Sturgeon’s farm near Bloomington and severely whipped him with switches and lightly spanked his wife. Notices warned Rolla Sturgeon to leave within a week to avoid further consequences. Silas Hedges, blamed for neglecting his wife, was absent and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Mat Sturgeon
Andrew Wycoff
Sturgeon
Rolla Sturgeon
William Hamilton
Silas Hedges
Hedges
Whitecaps
Colorado City Letters Describe Rocky Ford Irrigation
A Colorado City reader from August 19, 1902 outlines Rocky Ford in the Arkansas Valley. He notes a 3,500 population, its location 52 miles east of Pueblo, and the river valley with three large irrigation ditches. The letter discusses irrigation challenges and the region’s potential versus Indiana.
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Rocky Ford
Health and water quality in Colorado valleys described
A Hoosier writes from the Arkansas valley noting weak snowfall, drought in parts of the state, and strong alfalfa crops in Rocky Ford. He criticizes artesian well water, river irrigation, and typhoid cases, but praises mountain air for bronchial health and forecasts Colorado Springs area growth as a future health resort. He plans to stay a while and reports his wife’s improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Ford
Arkansas Valley
Arkansas
Canyon City
Pueblo
Range Country
Colorado Springs
Colorado City
Manitou
United States
Ib Hasshaw
Indiana veterans seek free quarters for Washington encampment
Indianapolis Sept 5 Six hundred fifty three civil war veterans from Indiana notified Adjutant General Smock that they want free lodging at the national G A R encampment in Washington next month. Smock says attendance will be large and urges early advance writing to secure quarters to avoid annoyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
R. M. Smoek
Washington
Mr. Smock
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife in Indianapolis Home
Delia Copenhaver, 20, was shot three times by her husband Ora H Copenhaver at their home 508 North Davidson Street yesterday and died a half hour later at city hospital. Jealousy caused the shooting. After killing his wife, Copenhaver called police from a telephone and surrendered when officers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Delia Copenhaver
Ora H. Copenhaver
Neth
Davidson Street
Copenhaver
Simons Returned in Kidnapping Case From Hammond
Theodore Simons of Hammond eloped with 13 year old Faye Bricket to Valparaiso and has been returned to Crown Point on a kidnapping charge. His brother remains jailed in Crown Point on perjury charges.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Theodore Simons
Hammond
Faye Bricket
Crownpoint
Jailbreak at Columbia City Prison Blockade of Sheriff
Charles Flora Theodore Dillon and Samuel Rice escaped by slipping out and locking the sheriff in his cell as he checked on nights safety. They were being moved to the penitentiary when the breakout occurred in Columbia City Indiana on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Ind
Charles Flora
Theodore Dillon
Samuel Rice
Shocking death at Hartford paper mill rotary
Ora Harker died at the Para gon paper mill in Hartford City after being entrapped and cooked alive in a lime treated rotary used to process straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Ora Harker
Paragon
Gas rates rise in Alexandria as supply assured
Alexandria Ind Sept 6 Beginning Oct 1 the old meter gas rate of 14 cents will be replaced by 18 cents It promises to be ample supply noted in the report
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Alexandria
Ind
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NEW Lebanon Notes
Jess Eaton
Tress Andrews
John Bruner
Mrs. Overlander
Raymond and
Louis Roberts
Pleasantville
Mrs
John Wilsons
Graysville Gleanings
David Gambill
Martinsville
Ill
E.G. Carruthers
Usele Charney Turman
Charles Ens
Curtis Gilbert
Jas Amy Hi Combs
Jas Smith
Scott Jewell
R. Riggs
Princeton
Clung
Mont
Nagoya
Ajor Collins
Aldo Hindman
Louisvile
Tke Yates
John Glark
Tom Bedwell
Mast Purcel
Yates
Evert Padgett
Tressa Bough
Tom Alsup
George Wards
WY. Leach
Sam Ridgeway
Frank Pitser
Middletown
Harl Aldrich
W. I. Christian
Odds and End Club
Jonathan Bragdon
Opha Pierson
J. H. Mahan
Bessie
Will McGrew
Pennsylvania
Grady’s McClanahan
W. F. F. Smith
Jessie McDonald
Gettalia James
Jackson Hill
Dave Baldridge
Willis Benefield
Bill McGrew
Saunderson
Nellie Copeland
Mr. Manifold
Hutsonville
Sugar Creek
Armers
Carlisle Notes
Mary Cullom
Neoga, NL
Harry Cullom
Maud Markee
Boise City
Idaho
J. F. Alumbaugh
Palmers Prairie
Merom Musings
Davy J. Griffiths
Jim Ballard
Buffalo
Jim
Timrutowdate
Dara
William Surdock
Cleveland
Burr & Stratton, Attorneys
Tercely
Hoosiers
Monroe County
Colorado
James B. Latshaw
Colo
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