Thousands cheer departing soldiers in Indiana county
A parade in Vincennes honors 91 selectmen led by Roy Metcalf heading to Camp Taylor Louisville with aid from county officials. Crowds cheer as meals and boxes of provisions are prepared by local women and delivered to soldiers. Clarence Johnson filmed the event for a Red Cross benefit. Guards named include Eugene B. Marlow Irving SM. Eastman Hugh Watts Joseph Engie and Rex Benefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Asbury
Farmersburg
Indiana
County Council of Defense
Roy Metcalf
Louisville
Court House Park
Clarence Johnson
Vincennes
Red Cross
Metcalf
Eugene B. Marlow
Irving SM. Eastman
Hugh Watts
Joseph Engie
Rex Benefield
Hodges v City of Linton damages awarded in bridge accident
Frances Hodges sued the City of Linton for injuries from a bridge defect last February. She was awarded 250 dollars. Other cases include Lisher v Illinois Central Railroad dismissed at plaintiff's cost and Hibben Hollweg Co. awarded 291.79 for Commodore Ransford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hodges
Linton
Greene County
Lewis M. Lisher
Illinois Central Railroad
Hibben. Hollweg Co
Commodore Ransford
Clyde E. Schaffer Seather
Ernest HE. Bledsoe
Effie M. Bledsoe
Dugger State Bank
Carl BE. Smith
Anthony Munich
Lillian Farnham
Blanche Marie Farnham
Indiana
George H. Ingalls
Millard H. Ingalls
Ingails Brothers
Chicezo Bonding and Surety Co
Enlists in Navy from local youth Rolland Brown
Rolland Brown, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brown, enlisted in the U S Navy at Terre Haute two weeks ago and reported to Indianapolis Monday. He is an apprentice seaman and will likely be stationed at the Great Lakes station near Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Brown
J. 8. Brown
U. S. Navy
Ferre Haute
Indianapolis
Great Lakes
Chicago
Sherman Theatre Issues Passes to County Select Men
Henry H. Wilson, manager of the Sherman theatre, presented each of the county's 91 select men with special passes for Saturday afternoon and night. The passes bore a flag image and read To Sullivan County's Second Increment to Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., September 23, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Wilson
Sherman Theatre
Sullivan County
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Local Man Joins Aviation Service Preparatory Study
Omar Nichol of Columbus has passed the army aviation entrance exam and is now stationed there. He writes he is studying wireless telegraphy in preparation for aviation duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Nichol
Aviation Service of
Army
Columbus
Ohio
New Suits Filed including Quiet Title and Foreclosure Actions
The record lists multiple civil cases: James M. Sinclair against Mary Chase et al for quiet title. Central Rubber and Supply Co. against Ernest E. Bledsoe on account. John Scott, William Riggs, William H. Thomas, Charles M. Welch, James Scott against Fairbanks Coal Co. on note and foreclosure. John Scott against Fairbanks Coal Co. on note and foreclosure. Dave Kendrick against Sadie Kendrick for divorce. Town of Dugger against David Squires for violation of ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Sinclair
Mary Chase
Central Rubber and Supply Co
Ernest E. Bledsoe
John Scott
William Riggs
William H. Thomas
Charles M. Welch
James Scott
Fairbanks Coal Co
Dave Kendrick
Sadie Kendrick
Town of
Dugger
David Squires
Marriage Licenses List From Fairbanks Turman Dugger
Cleve Drake 20 farmer and Elsie Carter 20 of Fairbanks. Versey Ransford 18 farmer and Roolik Sims 18 of Turman township. Eimer Rooksberry 24 miner and Hallie Bercaw 17 of Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Drake
Farmer
Elsie Carter
Fairbanks
Versey Ransford
Roolik Sims
Turman Township
Eimer Rooksberry
Miner
Hallie Bercaw
Dugger
Man Seeks Draft Induction After Exemption Withdrawn
Fay H. Wilson of Hymera, exempted for wife support, has withdrawn his exemption and requested to join the next Sullivan county group likely October 3. He and his wife had separated, and he appears eager to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay H. Wilson
Hymera
Sullivan County
Wilson
County funds and war effort updates across Indiana state
Sullivan county reports six months motor vehicle license proceeds of 11134.75 as part of state wartime finance. State Defense Council plans county visits and drives to support food production and mobilization with educators, business leaders, and volunteers, including fund drives and school outreach for war measures and seed corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Indianapolis
Indiana
Germany
State House
Chambers of Commerce
John Northway
Columbus
Secretaries’ State Association
State Council of Defense
Ir. Northway
United States
Asa J. Smith
Wabash
United States Boys’ Working Reserve
Mr. Smith
Isaac D. Straus
G. I. Christie
Committee On Food Production and Conservation
United States Department of Agriculture
Christie
Better Five Stock Clubs
W. S. Bittner
Indiana University
Frank Stockton
Prof. Bittner
Department of Economics
State Council
Food Production and Conservation Committee
Indiana Council of Defense
Reserve Corps
Charles Fox
Hoover Food Organization
Harry J. Barnard
Hoover
Barnard
Indiana State Board of Education
For Sale Fence Posts and Lumber by Anthony Alsman
Fence posts from Mulberry Sassafras Walnut and second growth White Oak offered with lumber. Anthony Alsman R R 5 Sullivan Paxton phone 8 on 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Alsman
R. R
Sullivan
Paxton
For Sale House in Merom by Owner Carlisle Lawhead
Merom residence offered by owner Carlisle B Lawhead for sale. Contact details appear as Merom phone in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Carlisle B. Lawhead
Chiropractic ad urging analysis for kidney trouble
An advertisement by H. L. Ramsey D C promotes consulting a chiropractor for kidney troubles and claims adjustments will address the cause of the problem. The copy emphasizes an analysis of the case and chiropractic care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Ramsey
D. C
Notice to Miners Examining Board Session Schedule
The Sullivan County Miners Examining Board will be in session the first Wednesday Thursday and Friday of each month. Frank Harmon, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Miners’ Examining Board
Frank Harmon
Notice of Final Settlement for Elizabeth Wells
Administrator W. E. Maple files final account for Elizabeth Wells of Sullivan County Indiana. The Sullivan Circuit Court will hear October 12, 1917 on the 35th judicial day of the September term to approve or disallow the final report. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause if any. I. H. Kalley is attorney. First insertion Sept. 19, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Kalley
Isaac H. Kalley
Notice of Appointments for Martha J. Davis Estate
The undersigned are appointed executors of Martha J. Davis late of Sullivan County Indiana deceased. The estate is expected to be solvent. Executors are Joe S. Reed Charles Davis and Isaac H. Kalley is attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Davis
Sullivan County
Indiana
Joe S. Reed
Charles &. Davis
Notice of A P Asbury as administrator in Sullivan Indiana
A P Asbury administrator of the estate of Joseph T Asbury late of Sullivan County Indiana has Sullivan Circuit Court his final report on Friday October 12 1917 the 35th judicial day of the September term 1917 creditors heirs and legatees of the decedent must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. First insertion Sept 26 1917 3t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wells
Sullivan County
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
A. P. Asbury
Joseph T. Asbury
Sullivan Circuit
Ladd Family Thankful for Kindness During Illness and Death
The Ladd family extends thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and passing of their husband and father. They specifically thank Bro. McKinney and Dr. Hershey for comforting words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. McKinney
Dr. Hershey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nathan W. Ringo
William Stuart
NAVY
Sprigler
New Albany
Sullivan Boys
Styleplus
America
Tom Donnelly
Men’s and Boys Outfitters
Lus
W. E. Maple
Buff & Stratton
Attys
J. H Ladd
Chas. Ladd and Family
West Side
Griggs Cash Grocery the Quality Store
Lindley
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