Graysville News Highlights From The Week
The corn is being shocked as school starts last Monday with happy children. Rev. Russell attends Greensburg conference. Rev. Moore preached at Presbyterian church. Wid Thomas to convey Thorn berry school here. Elmer Thomas Big Springs and Frank Parsons Con cord. J D Ransford returned from Illinois. Mas Thorne buys York addition lot and plans a dwelling. Bishop and Newlin Hutsonville visited Sunday. Myrtle Scott Sullivan guest of Yager sisters. Clarence Whitlock and family visited. Rev. Middleton preached. L A Yager returned from Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Greensburg
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Wid Thomas
Thornberry School
Elmer Thomas
Big Springs
Frank Parsons
Concord
Mas. Thorne
York
Messrs. Bishop and Newlin
Hutsonville
Myrtle Scott
Sullivan
Jessie
Luella Yager
Sullivan Area Social News Highlights
Benson Ghape and Ray Shields noted sick list while George Liston and visitors checked near Fairbanks Thursday. Anna Hopewell died at home, burial at Poplar cemetery. Willie Wyman and Mina Anders wed in Sullivan Thursday afternoon. Several families visited James Hall and family after Sunday gatherings. Calvin Campbell and wife returned from Ohio visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Shields
George Liston
Fairbanks
Sam Allison
Fred Osburn
Anna Hopewell
Poplar
Park Osburn
W. A. Hughes
Clint Murdock
James Hall
Calvin Campbell
Ohio
Willie Wyman
Mina Anders
Sullivan
Well Worth Trying Doctor’s New Life Pills
W H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for keeping his family in splendid health. Quick relief for headaches biliousness and upset stomach. Guaranteed at Joe H Smock’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Brown
P Pular
Pittsfield
Dr. King
Zoo
Joe NK. Smock
Caledonia Community Moves and Local Visits
Ted Lewis and family left Caledonia for Sullivan while Roscoe White from Star City moved in. Ray City of Gilmour works in the company store here. Emma Ceattie visited Star City friends. Walter Phillips returned to Star City for a visit. Pearl Eager and Cindy Hale from Little Giant stayed with Mrs. Tom Chambers. John Donald visited Brazil friends. Thomas Davis of Sullivan visited his son Cyrus here. Rose Salyards and John McClure suffered injuries in the mine last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Lewis
Sullivan
Roscoe White
Star City
Ray City
Gilmour
Emma Ceattie
Walter Phillips
Pearl Eager
Cindy Hale
Little Giant
Tom Chambers
John Donald
Brazil
Thomas Davis
Cyrus
Rose Salyards
John McClure
East Chapel Services With McNaughton
Rev McNaughton filled his appointment here Sunday night accompanied by Mrs McNaughton and their young daughter. Several local residents attended church including George Beck and wife Stella Flemming and their siblings. Julia Gorby departed for Columbus for a month while others visited relatives across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beck
Stella Flemming
Brother
Vigo County Fair and Local Gatherings Highlight Week
Names of residents including Dave Graham G T Wilson and Ransom Brodie attended the Vigo county fair. Clarence Spencer was in Evansville. Mrs Steele of Youngstown visits her daughter Mrs C F Spencer. George Wilson and Charles Fifer joined a Deckard's grave picnic. Edgar T Wilson had a public sale of personal property. Wilson plans to move to Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Graham
G. T. Wilson
Ransom Brodie
Vigo County
Clarence Spencer
Evansville
Edgar T. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Terre Haute
Local gathering reports from Shiloh area
Charley Shake and wife were guests of George Bennett and wife. John Driver and family attended the meeting at Dugger Sunday night. Courtney Walters and wife visited relatives here Sunday. Martin Pirtle attended the meeting at Linton Sunday. Elmer Wyatt and wife of Linton visited relatives here Sunday. A large crowd attended the Sunday school picnic at Hickory Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Shake
George Bennett
Sunday
John Driver
Dugger
Coutney Walters
Martin Pirtle
Linton
Elmer Wyatt
Hickory
To Cure a Felon Sam Kendall Endorses Arnica Salve
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick healing of burns boils sores scalds wounds piles eczema salt rheum chapped hands sore feet and sore eyes. The product is sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store with a guaranteed result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kendall
Phillipsburg
Ken
Bucklen
Joe K. Smock
Wagon breaks down buyers seek Stu Debaker
Local dealers Mattix Turman and Riggs advertise the old reliable Stu Debaker wagon repair option. They note new arrivals and urge customers to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattix, Turman & Riggs
Studebaker
Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel
Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel praised as the best salve for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, tetter, chapped hands and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents at E. E. Muebler's Cleveland Ohio.
First Baptist Church to Convene Called Meeting At 7 30
Notice states a called church meeting at 7 30 this evening at the First Baptist Church to choose a pastor. The pulpit committee will report its recommendations in full. R A Plunkett Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. A. Plunkett
Satinet Fraud Returns in Modern Clothing Rush
A 19th century clerk recalls satinet fabrics as wool cotton blends that deceived buyers. He notes wool prices rose and revived satinet trends in a modern form. He endorses Hart Schaffner & Marx as offering only all wool goods with guaranteed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Union to mail rural route edition on Thursdays
The Union previously printed the rural route edition on Tuesdays to mail for Wednesday delivery on rural routes. The post office has issued an order deeming this method contrary to postal regulations. Publishers are investigating the basis of the department’s position and may pursue clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Union
United States
Sullivan
Progressive Merchants Advertise Fall Goods Throughout Town
Reed and Batey stage a piano giveaway contest in their musical department amid broad publicity. Miss Fannie Hughes and Springer & Carruthers announce millinery openings. W. E. Woods expands fall and winter stock. Julius Harry & Co. invites inspection of new footwear. Scott Brothers promote heating stoves and cookware exhibit next week. Cowles Maxwell showcases fall footwear. Mullane & Co. display Famous Hot Blast stoves. Otto Krug adds a newly built lighted basement for better display. Glidden & Douthitt unveil large clothing stock. Mattix Turman & Riggs advertise cookware exhibit. James Sinclair and J H Leonard highlight low grocery prices and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed and Batey
Fannie Hughes
Otto Krug
Krug
Walk Causes Strain's Death Near Greencastle
William R. Strain of near Graysville died Saturday evening at his brother John Strain's home near Greencastle from a stroke of paralysis. He left five children and is survived by three brothers Levi John and Thomas and a sister Mrs Morris. The funeral was held at the late residence with interment in Johnson cemetery. Coroner King reported death due to heart trouble from exhaustion after a long walk from Harmony to the brother's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Strain
Graysville
John Strain
Greencastle
Levi
John
Thomas
Morris
Sullivan
Johnson Cemetery
Strain
King
Harmony
William Strain
Famous church case headed for Sullivan circuit term
A suit arising from dissensions in the Shelburn Christian church to quiet title to the church property and prevent defendants from using the church name. James A. Harper as trustee sues Ira S. Wence Claude Raines E L Dix Charles W Lovelace and David Scott described as pretended trustees. Proceedings trace back to 1879 over doctrinal disputes and member withdrawals. Buff and Stratton represent the plaintiff Bays and Bays the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Christian Church
Shelburn
James A. Harper
Ira S. Wence
Claude Raines
E. L. Dix
Charles W. Lovelace
David Scott
Buff & Stratton
Bays & Bays
Lucases Return From Culver Visit
Mr and Mrs William H Lucas have returned from a visit with their daughter Mrs Harold Bays at Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lucas
Harold Bays
Culver
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan County Court
In the Sullivan circuit court October term 1906 Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company vs Patten et al notices to appear and show cause why land including the north half of the southwest quarter of section 36 township 8 north range 9 west should not be condemned as right of way for railroad alterations. Defendants to appear at Sullivan court house before Judge Harris. failure to appear may lead to judgment in their absence. Clerk Tilghman Ogle seals the notice dated September 24, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Patten
Robert H. Patten
Glenn A. Patten
Sullivan
Court House
Said County
Orson B. Harris
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
James C. Patten
Sullivan County
Indiana
Towit
Township 8
Sullivan Circuit
Tilghman Ogle
Sullivan Circuit Court
John T
Will H. Hays
Puss Hughes Skips After Assault Attempt
The Duger Journal reports Hughes, a young man who tried to assault the sixteen year old daughter of James Woods of Superior, evaded arrest by skipping town and was found skulking nearby before departing to avoid capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
James Woods
Superior
Woods
Dugger Journal
Dr George Knapp to Visit Vincennes Facility
Dr George Knapp specialist of Vincennes will present at the McCammon House on Friday October 5 from 9 to 2. He will discuss medical topics and answer questions from attendees at the community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon House
Correction of a Civil War veteran’s service claim
Captain Roland Smythe requests a correction to a prior article stating his Virginia service during John Brown’s raid. He clarifies roles and ranks in the Richmond Grays and other units, noting honorary and actual titles earned on the battlefield and disputing the Virginia claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Roland Smythe
Virginia
John Brown
R. Milton Carey
Virginia Volunteers
Richmond Grays
Wyatt M. Elliott
Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Notices
The column lists multiple marriage licenses including Jacob Wilson and Pearl Lemon, Charles A. Griffin and Juanita Bruce, Thomas Thomas and May Chapman, Daniel N. Bedwell and Janie Pickett, William E. Wyman and Mina Andrews, Henry Gardiner and Effie Wilson, Jasper N. Dudley and Margie Vickery, Audie C. Mason and Dorothy Alsman, Alonzo C. Owens and Lucy Douthitt, William L. Laurent and Sadie Stadley. Also noted, Louis G. Mason has moved to Indianapolis for a position with B. F. Avery & Sons in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wilson
Pearl Lemon
Charles A. Griffin
Juanita Bruce
Thomas Thomas
May Chapman
Daniel N. Bedwell
Janie Pickett
William E. Wyman
Mina Mabel Andrews
Henry Gardiner
Effie Wilson
Jasper N. Dudley
Margie M. Vickery
Audie C. Mason
Dorothy Alsman
Alonzo C. Owens
Lucy E. Douthitt
William L. Laurent
Sadie Mary Stadley
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. D. Ransford
Illinois
Clarence Whitlock
Rev. Middleton
L. A. Yager
Benson Ghape
Murray Shields
Caledonia
Jake Miller
Mary Eaton
Tom Morgan
Mrs. Turnbull
Wash St. Clair
Julia Gorby
Columbus
Mabel Oldham
New Lebanon
Nora Gorby
L. M. and
Otto Gorby
Walker’s Chapel
Springer & Carrithers
van Burren
Index Bargain Store
Mt, Calvary
Shiloh
William
Hatry
W. E. Woods
Julius Harry & Co
North Side
Scott Brothers
Cowles Maxwell
J. B. Mullane &Co
Glidden & Douthitt
Northside
Mattix
Turman & Riggs
J. H. Leonard
Mr. Leonard
James Sinclair
Index
Springer & Carruthers
State of
Sullivan+Circuit Court
Puss” Hughes
Louis G. Mason
Indianapolis
B. F. Avery & Sons
Louisville
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