Local Notables Attend Family Reunion and Visits
A. A. Holmes joined eight Newlin and Holmes descendants at a Sunday family reunion in Hutsonville hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Newlin. Local residents including J. B. Mullane of Indianapolis and Harold C. Bays to Culver Military Academy, with several relatives visiting or returning home. Mrs. Mary Wright of this city died after months of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Holmes
Hutsonville
Andrew Newlin
Mary Holmes
Allen Newlin
Ralph Eaton
Terre Haute
Mesha Hamilton
J. B. Mullane
Indianapolis
I. L. Thompson
Crawfordsville
Ed Williams
Boonville
W. H. Grim
H. E. Dutton
Mary Wright
James Wright
Harold C. Bays
Culver
Ind
Culver Military Academy
Charles Duffy
Milburn
Illinois
Kenneth W. Self
Jackson Township
Sam O. Self
Man Caught in Saw at Carlisle Mill
John Lynch a saw mill worker near Carlisle suffered serious injuries Friday when a stick he used to rake dust into a pile was pulled into a large revolving saw. Workers stopped the machine. Lynch lay unconscious, then was taken home and began to recover with medical care reported as encouraging on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Carlisle
Lynch
Death claims former Sullivan woman
Mrs Sol Goodman wife of Sol Goodman long active in Sullivan clothing trade died Tuesday night at her Norfolk Virginia home after a period of poor health and a surgical operation. She lived in Sullivan over thirty years and was known by many. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Gertrude Lowenberg Mrs Monroe Obendorfer Miss Clara Goodman and son Dave Goodman of Norfolk. Funeral and burial held at Norfolk on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Goodman
Norfolk
Goodman
Sullivan
Gus Goodman
Julius Harry
Gertrude Lowenberg
Monroe Obendorfer
Clara Goodman
Dave Goodman
Death of John M. Sweeney in Dugger
John M. Sweeney a well known Dugger businessman died at his home after a fall illness Saturday night. He was about 45, native of Washington Indiana and survived by a wife and five children. He belonged to the M W of A at Washington. The funeral was held in Washington yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Sweeney
Dugger
Circuit Court Notes Dismissals and Divorces Highlighted
The docket shows John Sloviskie versus Gregory Coal and Mining Company dismissed. Steve Kakuk versus John Smith granted continuance for replevin and damages. Minnie Paul and Myrtle Turner granted divorces with custody and name restoration in separate cases. Ethel M. Hamilton granted divorce. Lola Gadberry case moved on change of venue. Chester Alsman wins quiet title suit against Isaac Bruce et al. Viola Adams granted divorce. Stella Norris denied alimony. Mundy versus Mundy sale of real estate sanctioned with appraisers Thomas Smith and George Russell appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
John Sloviskie
Gregory Coal and Mining Company
Steve Kakuk
John Smith
Minnie Paul
Peter Paul
Myrtle Turner
Webb Turner
Myrtle Hamilton
Ethel M. Hamilton
Oram E. Hamilton
Mary J. Mundy
Raymond Mundy
Thomas O. Smith
George R. Russell
Moose candidates quit the ticket in Leach-Woodsmall county
Fred McClanahan of Hymera withdraws from sheriff nomination stating he is a Democrat and supports the Democratic candidate. Theodore Harper of Haddon township withdraws from treasurer nomination and remains a Republican. The Union will publish further withdrawals in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach-Woodsmall County
Fred McClanahan
Hymera
Union
Theodore Harper
Haddon Township
Moose
Death of Andrew Jackson at 83 in paralysis case
Andrew Jackson age 83 died Tuesday morning from paralysis while living with his daughter Mrs A R Black.
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Andrew Jackson
A. R. Black
Cass Township Schoolhouse Dispute Delays Opening
A dispute between Trustee Yung of Cass township and contractors prevents opening of Cass township's new schoolhouse. Arbitration has been appointed to settle the disagreement and determine acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yung
Cass Township
Cass
No Use
A fragment from a fiction column notes a girl's father often objects to her chosen partner, though he remains discreet and rarely voices direct opposition. The dialogue hints at parental concern versus tacit acceptance in a social romance.
California Trees for Egypt Initiative Expands Fruit Planting
An English county has secured a large land tract in Egypt to grow fruit trees imported from California. The plan targets extensive orchard development and a new fruit-growing industry in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Egypt
Couny
Privilege of the Mighty
A short Washington Star reflection notes how some men rise to prominence such that even their fish stories are received with respectful attention.
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Washington Star
Mrs Lou Emerson Visits Sister in Lincoln Illinois
Mrs Louis Emerson of Lincoln Illinois is visiting her sister Mrs Otto Krug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lou Emerson
Lincoln, Ills
Mrs
Otto Krug
Ladies Visit Hartling Family in New Lebanon Area
Mrs Margaret Herod and Mrs Wilda Walters of Franklin with Mrs Maude Kersey of Linton and Mrs Sarah Hudisburg of Eldorado Kans with Mrs Carrie McCaslin of Kansas City Kan spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Henry Hartling near New Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Herod
Wilda Walters
Franklin
Maude Kersey
Linton
Sarah Hudisburg
Eldorado
Kans
Carrie McCaslin
Kansas City
Kan
Henry Hartling
New Lebanon
Dr Lindley the Dentist Across Street From Devie House
A brief note locating Dr Lindley the dentist across the street from the Devie House, south of the Interurban Station as part of a street directory item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentist
Devie
Interurban
Union Christian College Announces Fall Term and New Faculty
The fall term begins September 30 1912. Trustees students and friends learn that Professors Hatten Weimar Goernandt Sanford and Wallace return from last year. New professors A Marion Sawyer and Lena A Welsh join. Sawyer from Yale and Chicago trained. Welsh from Drake University with state certs and College of Education diploma.
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Hatten
Weimar
Goernandt
Sanford
Lena A. Welsh
Iowa
Drake University
College of Education and
Daniel Albright Long
U. C. College
Popular Lyceum Lecturer Promises Entertaining Instructive Talk
October 16 lecture by Mr. Long praised as better than Mr. Adams last season. Engaging but not dry, a popular Lyceum event that will entertain as well as inform. Single admission 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Long
Adams
Eight-musician ensemble praised as superior to Sousa band
An eight member orchestra with a reader is hailed as one of the oldest and finest concert ensembles. They deliver popular music at its best and are noted for entertainment quality. A caller says they play to beat the band. Admission 50 cents.
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Sousa
Orphean Musical Club Performs A Lyceum Show
December 2 program features a male quartet ranked among the four best in Lyceum. Includes solos horn quartet readings illustrated songs impersonations and a broad range of classic humorous and comic numbers. Ensemble singing praised for tone and voice blending. Single admission 365c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Day Presents Art of Making Up at Colt Lyceum
December 20 program features Mr. Day originator and perfector of the Art of making up. He is an author and entertainer with sketches from his own brain. His costume changes are a novelty. Day is the Colt Lyceum Bureau art critic and teacher of Sidney Landon whose impersonations pleased us last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Day
Colt Lyceum Bureau
Sidney Landon
Benjamin Chapin Plays Lincoln In White House Portrait
Benjamin Chapin presents a dramatic solo portrayal of Honest Abe at the White House venue. The performer, praised as a leading dramatic soloist, resembles Lincoln and offers a full and exact character study. Single admission priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
Lincoln
White House
Mr. Chapin
Abe
Benjamin Chapin
Beulah Buck Quartet Shines In Lyceum Concert
The Beulah Buck Quartet, a company of eminent vocal soloists, delivers harmonious ensemble singing with rich tone and strong volume. Mrs Buck is noted as an exceptional reader, and the group has found success this season in Lyceum and Chautauqua programs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sol’ Goodman
Harper
Millinery
Southside Millinery
Sullivan Ind
Ora H. McArthur
Ruth Nash
Union Christian College
Belle Coulson
Christian Church In
Sylvester A. Long
Chicago Ladies Orchestra
Orphean Musical Club
Elias Day
Beulah Buck Quartet
Citizens Committee
Richard Park
Dave Giles
S. M. Gambill
W. R. Curtis
E. G. Carruthers
Joseph Lacey
G. F. Botts
Gilbert Gambill
E.C. Snarr
Will Thompson
W.R. Nesbit
R. A. Plunkett
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