Massie Nominated for Nevada Governor by Republicans
The Sullivan Union notes former editor Aleck Massie, longtime Merom resident and law partner of Judge Briggs, is nominated for Nevada governor on the Republican ticket. Massie, once on the Nevada Supreme Court, lived in Reno, practiced in Elko, and married Nelle Massey in Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
William Alexander Massie
Supreme Court of Nevada
Paris
Iil
Merom
Massie
Nelle
Robert Massey
Old State Road
John A. Ward
Tom Reid
Sam Jeter
Aleck
John C. Briggs
William Wagoner
Sullivan Union
Jim Cluggage
Union
Reno
Elko
Supreme Bench
Robbie
Hinkle
Edgar
Coles County
Tiinois
United States
Congress
McDaniels Bound Over in Clinton Robbery Case
William McDaniels charged with robbing Mrs. Anna Winterbottom of Clinton was bound over to the circuit court after failing to post 300 dollars bond. The alleged theft of forty two dollars occurred near the central school building with conductor Faust testifying the money was in the purse when she left the interurban car. Will Ray, arrested with McDaniels, was released and is the principal state witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDaniels
William McDaniels
Anna Winterbottom
Clinton
Circuit Court
Laurie Kirkham
Will Ray
Democratic Township Ticket Named for Hamilton Township
The Democrats of Hamilton Township nominated slate includes Justices of the Peace Robert Kirkham Austin Everhart and Andy Sinclair. Constables John Watson Cruze Brown and Will Walters. Advisory Board Irenus Burkheder Harry Ritchie and John Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Justices of the Peace
Robert Kirkham
Austin Everhart
Andy Sinclair
John Watson
Cruze Brown
Will Walters
Irenus Burkheder
Harry Ritchie
John Woodard
Catlin Visits Father After 1893 Reunion
William Catlin of Dwever visits his father William Catlin Sr. for the first time since 1893, marking a notable family reunion during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Catlin
Dwever
Saturday Fair Program for September 17 1910
The schedule lists horse classes including best general purpose gelding or mare and best heavy draft, plus harness categories. Poultry awards cover Leghorns Wyandottes and other varieties with ribbons and settings by Floyd Dillingham. Fruits vegetables entries include onions cucumbers turnips corn and various crafts. Public marriage ceremony offers free license and ceremony with Squire Robert Kirkham officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kirkham
Civil War veterans hold annual reunion in Illinois
Marshall Illinois reports the annual reunion of Company G Elev enth Indiana Cavalry held at Herman Hoenig's home. Attending were Captain T B Springer T W D Hutchison John T Watson Frank Houpt James Hunt Epietus Arnett and others with guests Captain Edward Harlan L G Archer and T W Clark. Secretary's report notes 25 survivors remain. 1911 reunion planned for Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall, Ill
Eleventh Indiana Cavalry
Herman Hoenig
T. B. Springer
New Lebanon
T. W. D. Hutchison
John T. Watson
Sullivan
Frank Houpt
Graysville
James Hunt
Merom
Epietus Arnett
St. Paul
Kas
Edward Harlan
L. G. Archer
Illinois
T. W. Clark
Indiana
Ind
Thief Bulldog Found After Bedding Theft
Mrs. Asa Stinnett reported bedding missing from her home. Sheriff Wible and Patrolman Knotts searched and found a neighbor's bulldog had entered through a rear door and dragged the bedding across the street. the dog was not captured or arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Stinnett
Wible
Knotts
Ernest Purcell Accidentally Shot in Pleasantville
In Pleasantville on Saturday evening Ernest Purcell was accidentally shot by Coy Page inside the Page home while they examined a revolver. The bullet struck the left breast, tore the left lung edge, and the wound is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Purcell
Pleasantville
Coy Page
Page
Visit Returns After 25 Years For Mullinsville Resident
P K McDonald of Mullinsville Kansas, a former Fairbanks township citizen, visits Sullivan after 25 years away. He meets sister Mrs Howard Campbell and brother J H McDonald in Curry township. He notes many changes since his departure and finds little familiar. Another brother Link McDonald resides in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. McDonald
Mullinsville
Kas
Fairbanks Township
Howard Campbell
J. H. McDonald
Curry Township
McDonald
Sullivan
Link McDonald
South Dakota
Successful Merchant Buys Terre Haute Clothing Store
J. N. Heap a former farmer now Jacksonville merchant purchased the Tiger Clothing and Shoe Company store at 713 Wabash avenue Terre Haute from Earl Alspaugh. Ed H. Reed formerly of Shelburn will manage the new store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Heap
Farmerspurg
Jasonville
Tiger Clothing and Shoe Company
Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute
Earl Alspaugh
Ed. H. Reed
Shelburn
Township Gravel Road Tax Rates Set by County Board
County commissioners fix gravel road tax rates for towns and townships. Jackson Hymera 38 cents. Curry Shelburn Farmersburg 47 cents. Fairbanks 50. Turman 36. Hamilton Sullivan 39. Cass Dugger 36. Jefferson 38. Haddon Carlisle 37. Gill Merom 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Hymera
Curry
Shelburn
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Turman
Hamilton and Sullivan
Cass
Dugger
Jefferson
Haddon
Carlisle
Gill
Merom
First Saturday Fair Draws Large Crowd in City
The first of a series of Saturday fairs drew a large attendance with strong displays in livestock, crops, quilts, and fine crafts. The event, held at the courthouse park and public square, featured a doll cab parade with fifteen decorated cabs and Helen Emily Mahley winning the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Park
Helen Emily Mahley
Helen Mahley
Echo of Hymera Hickory Club Promoter Pleads Fine
Father of Walker Wilson paid 67 dollars to county clerk to settle fine and costs for illegal sale of liquor. Wilson, jailed for a sentence by Judge Henderson, escaped from the Hymera jail and has not been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Hickory Club
Walker Wilson
Wilson
Young Wilson
Henderson
Big Texas Corn Shocks From Sulphur Springs Farmer
Fort Worth Star prints a photo of a large Texas corn shock raised by J. C. Higdon of Sulphur Springs. Higdon, son of Uncle Billy Higdon of Shelburn, owns three acres and expects about 100 bushels per acre. He also grows 50 acres of large strawberry corn yielding about 50 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
J. C. Higdon
Sulphur Springs
Higdon
Billy Higdon
Shelburn
Mine operators offer help to stamp out bootleggers
Management of numerous county coal mines announces cooperation with authorities to curb blind tigers and bootleggers near mine sites. It says intoxicated workers harm mining and seeks to improve safety and efficiency by removing illegal liquor influence.
Reid Family Visits From Hay Springs Neb With Paul Reid
Former Sullivan resident Mr. R. W. Reid and wife Mrs. Reid visit Paul L. Reid and family along with Mrs. Sue M. Reid. Mr Reid is brother of the late Thomas Reid. He left Sullivan 24 years ago and this is his second visit in that period, the prior visit occurring about seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Reid
Hay Springs
Neb
Paul L. Reid
Sue M. Reid
Reid
Thomas Reid
Sullivan
Hymera to Host Two Big Games During Old Soldiers Reunion
Hymera plans two baseball games at the Old Soldiers reunion with Hymera and Bedford teams. The contests are expected to be top quality and attract large crowds, with play scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Old Soldiers
Bedford
Vawter Receives Letter From Son About Maricopa Move
Rev. J. M. Vawter has received a letter from his son Fred stating he has gone to Maricopa California where he will probably locate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Vawter
Fred
Maricopa, Cal
Trade Boomer Delegation To Visit Sullivan
About 100 Indianapolis wholesale heads of manufacturing and finance will travel by special train to Sullivan the week of September 26. The Indianapolis Newsboys band will perform in the court house park. The visit aims to foster acquaintance between wholesale merchants and local retailers rather than trade solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Trade Association
Illinois
Indianapolis News Newsboys
Court House Park
Sullivan
Gromer’s Place Raided by City Officers
City officers led by Har ry Crane conducted a Wednesday raid on the hotel near the EK and T station occupied by Geo Gromer. Nine pints of liquor and several empty jugs were seized. Gromer was arrested on illegal sale of liquor and signed bond for $250 after waiving preliminary before Squire Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Crane
Smith and Botts
Geo. Gromer
Gromer
Squire Price
Farmersburg Band Wins Prize At Fair Music Contest
The Me rom band could not perform at the fair last Saturday due to a shortage of players. The Farmersburg band won the prize and will provide music for the remaining fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg Band
Merom
Farmersburg
Fairbanks Community Notes and Local Visits
Fairbanks residents report visitors and social events including Mr. and Mrs. Charley Reynolds stopping by his parents, families from nearby towns traveling to Henderson and Shelburn, and a Baptist preaching event with a basket dinner. York beat Fairbanks 10 to 9 at Lincoln Park. The Democratic convention met at the school with E. G. Carrithers Ira A. Drake and Lyman Pounds nominated for advisory board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Charley Reynolds
James Holmes
Rollie
Henderson
Irvin Wright
Elmer Holmes
Shelburn
Lem Frakes
Gladys Criss
Fairbanks Township
Curt Decamp
Farmersburg
Zettick Piety
Prairie Creek
Albert Reed
York
Lincoln Park
The
Baptist Church
Warren Dickerson
Alpha DeHart
Harlan Riggs
Marion Riggs
Carl Lester
William Lester
Noble Badger
Ancil Badger
Fred Williams
Jim Drake
Lyman Pounds
Sullivan
Otto Parks
Illinois
E. G. Carrithers
Ira A. Drake
George Fuson
Death of Mrs. Jas Ridge at 37 after long illness
Mrs. James Ridge died Sunday at 321 East Beech street after a long illness with consumption. She was 37 and a member of the Christian church. Survived by her husband and one daughter. Funeral held at the Christian church yesterday conducted by Rev. J. M. Vawter. Interment in Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Ridge
James Ridge
East Beech Street
The
Christian Church
J. M. Vawter
Center Ridge
Death of a Pioneer Mrs Sarah A Rose
Mrs Sarah A Rose a pioneer of the county died Sunday at her residence in Gill township aged 86. She was the widow of the late Alexander Rose. Interment in Center Ridge cemetery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Rose
Gill Township
Alexander Rose
Center Ridge
County approves three new bridges and repairs one
County commissioners awarded contracts for three iron and concrete bridges and repairs to a fourth. Vincennes Bridge Co. bid 2934 dollars, Sullivan Bridge Co. bid 3010 dollars. Bridges include Vorheis Creager three miles southeast of Sullivan Hymera Parker near the Narrows and repairs on Shields bridge east of Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Bridge Co
Sullivan Bridge Co
Vorheis Creager
Hymera
Parker
Shields Bridge
Graysville
Narrows
James A. Miller
John L. Shake
Jefferson
Isaac Arnett
Jonas Ladson
Charles Dailey
W. J. Cooper
N. D. Martin
John T. Moore
Cass Township
James S. Gray
Hosea Steele
William Sisson
Isaac Douthitt
C. Q O. Alsman
Two Miners Die in Slate Fall at Shirley Hill
Pleasantville reports Frank Miller a miner at Shirley Hill No 1 was killed instantly when slate fell from timbered area near the cage. Assistant Superintendent William Stevenson died later at home in Linton from injuries including a crushed skull and broken legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Frank Miller
Shirley Hill No. 1
William Stevenson
Miller
Stevenson
Linton
Death of Aged Resident Near Bethel Chapel
James Smith aged 81 father of Mrs J P Whalen died at his Greene county home near Bethel Chapel Tuesday night after years of invalidism. Survived by wife and children Mrs Horace Polk Oaktown Mrs Isaac Douthitt Jefferson Township Mrs Joe Stivers Terre Haute Mrs A J Whipkey Colorado Tex and John V Smith who lived with him. Funeral at Bethel Chapel held yesterday morning attended by Dr J R Whalen Marguerite Whalen and Miss May Starner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
James Smith
J. P. Whalen
Bethel Chapel
Greene County
Whalen
Horace Polk
Oaktown
Isaac Douthitt
Jefferson Township
Joe Stivers
Terre Dtlaute
A. J. Whipkey
Colorado
Tex
John V. Smith
J. R. Whalen
Marguerite
May Starner
Popular couple plans September wedding
Merom Sept 13 invitations are out for the Sept 21 wedding of Rev J J Beiseigle and Miss Florence McCoy daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac McCoy of Newton Illinois Beiseigle a 1909 Union Christian College graduate has many friends here John L Pleasant will lead Graysville High School this year a Merom native formerly Palestine High School principal praised locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
J. J. Beiseigle
Florence McCoy
Isaac McCoy
Newton, III
Beiseigle
Union Christian College
John L. Pleasant
Graysville High School
Pleasant
Palestine High School
Sunday School Attendance and Local Visits Note
Sunday school is open at three o'clock each Sunday afternoon. Local residents visited, moved, or feasted with relatives, including Gambills, Wrights, Dalsons, Millers, Burges, Neal, and Steeles. New Dugger senior class entrant Luia Miller, and Monday school start with Miss Orlena Burge as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Gambill
Ethel Wright
Sullivan
Albert Gambill
Dalson
Linton
Levi Gambill
Everett
Rhodes
Jesse Burge
Dugger
Ed Neal
Homer Steele
Berea
Ed. Llewellyn
al Llewellyn
Cass
Luia Miller
Dugger High School
Orlena Burge
G. W. Miller
Near
W. C. Miller
Finn Miller
Fern Brewer
Weather Of A Week In Farmersburg
Weekly weather report by Maurice Yeager for the period ending September 11 notes a mix of cloudy and clear days. Temperatures ranged from 47 to 87 degrees with total rainfall totaling 2. - Correction: .05 on the 5th, .15 on the 6th, 1.45 on the 7th, and .33 on the 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Cooperative Weather
Maurice Yeager
Fireman to Recover From Riverton Engine Fall
Gilbert Ward, a fireman on the Indianapolis Southern, fell from his engine at Riverton last week and sustained injuries described as alarming. He resides in Linton and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Ward
Indianapolis Southern
Riverton
Linton
Young Peoples Club Opens Regular Meetings
The Presbyterian church group began its regular meetings with an address by Prof. Rollo Brown of Wabash College on Education for Unselfish Living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Rollo Brown
Wabash College
Survivors of Thirty-first Indiana hold Terre Haute reunion
Survivors of the Thirty-first Indiana met at Terre Haute last week with Sullivan county veterans in attendance. James Bilgew and J. P. Stratton and W. B. Ridgeway of Sullivan were present, joined by David Chambers of Bloomington who is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-first Indiana
Terre Haute
Sullivan County
James Bilgew
J. P. Stratton
W. B. Ridgeway
Sullivan
David Chambers
Bloomington
Justice grants new trial in Corbin versus Manard case
Justice Kirkham awarded a new trial in the rent dispute E M Corbin versus Lucy Manard after ruling the jury verdict for the defendant was against the law and the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Kirkham
E. M. Corbin
Lucy Manard
Harbaughs Visit Daughter in Shelburn
Mr and Mrs W W Harbaugh visited their daughter Mrs Lowell Dix in Shelburn last week. Mrs Dix contracted typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Harbaugh
Lowell Dix
Shelburn
Fair Weather Lifts Local Spirits In Sullivan Area
A spell of pleasant weather boosts farmers and families in the Sullivan vicinity. Visitors include John Huff and family from near Sullivan, and Russell Huff with wife from Illinois. The Shields bridge work east of Graysville progresses, with roads set to reopen soon. Schools reopen, and the new school building advances rapidly. Local clergy and residents attend services and visits, with postmaster Cushman and family hosting Arba at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huff
Sullivan
Shields Bridge
Graysville
Harvey Bell
Russell Huff
Illinois
Turman
E. R. Leach
Gladys Pennington
Lou Bicknell
Terre Haute
State Normal
Kern Medsker
West Terre Haute
Floyd Burton
Hymera
Will Yager
Vesta
Daviess County
George Huff
J. W. Burnett
Miss Filise Krug Returns Home From Olney Visit
Miss Filise Krug has returned home from visiting her grandmother Mrs. Gaff ner in Olney IW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filise Krug
Mrs. Gaffner
Olney
Mrs Gustin Visits Indianapolis to See Son Rex Joseph
Mrs. Mahlon Gustin travels to Indianapolis to visit her son Rex Joseph and spend time together in the city. The visit highlights family reunion activities and travel plans for the coming days.
Murderer Still At Large In Shelburn Shooting
Roy E. Orr, 31, a Sullivan native and Union printer, was shot once above the heart near a Cook Brewing Co. cold storage in Shelburn Sunday afternoon. A tramp suspect fled. a posse failed to locate him as authorities nationwide were notified. Orr leaves a widow mother and two brothers. funeral at the Christian church followed by burial at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Roy E. Orr
Joe B. Orr
Sullivan
Orr
Cook Brewing Co
Newton Irvin
Irvin
Orrand
Jesse Brown
Brown
Pleasantville social notes recall visits and events
Reverend and Mrs Niel of Indian Prairie welcome a new boy. Miss Rhoda Shepherd returns from Indianapolis and plans a millinery store in the Johnson Brewer home. Several locals recover from illness, and families visit relatives in Indiana. The Rose brothers bought the old parsonage. schools opened with strong attendance. a rally and ice cream supper at the K P hall are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantvelle
Niel
Indian Prairie
Rhoda Shepherd
Indianapolis
Johnson Brewer Home
Jennie Andis
L. R. Edmonds
Terre Haute
Wes Enochs
Lucy Shake
Sullivan
Lem
Rose Brothers
Hugh
Lis
Charles Sage
Gertrude Ogg
Gary
Ind
J. S. Anderson
Clay County
Frank Pinkstaff
Brazil
Charley
Winninger
Iris Newkirk
Russell
Carlisle
M. E. Church
K. of P. Hall
Shiloh Pastor to Preach on September Third Sunday
Martin Pirtle and Abner Richard visited Linton, James Pirtle traveled to Linton on Monday, George Bennett went to Dugger on Saturday, John Driver stayed in Sullivan last week, Henry Bedwell spent Sunday with relatives. Bro Miller will preach at Shiloh the third Sunday in September. all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Pirtle
Linton
James Pirtle
George Bennett
Dugger
Abner Richard
Bro. Miller
Shiloh
John Driver
Sullivan
Henry Bedwell
New Domestic Science Room Opens at City Schools
A new room for the domestic science and manual training departments has been completed. The domestic science department will be in charge of Miss Edith Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Lang
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aleck Massie
Nevada State
Briggs
Floyd Dillingham
Fruits and Vegetables
Gromer’s Place
Shirley Hill
Stringtown
Stranger Murders
Roy Orr
Big Posse
the Union
William L
Joe
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