Sullivan News Roundup Highlights Local Personalities
W. E. Woods returns from Cincinnati and visits relatives at Zionsville. Drs. Thixton and Corbin attend the Indiana state medical meeting in Indianapolis. Uncle Nick Yeager, 81, visits and is noted as a pioneer subscriber. Eugene Crawley, ex Sullivan boy, now Tulsa executive, tours homeward from New York. Linton Record sold to J. B. Morgan for the third time. Navy trainees Maurice McGrew and Richard Haddon depart for Great Lakes ship training. New pastor Rev. G. W. Porter arrives from Lone Wolf. Court appeals on Hamilton township road petition. Weather damages corn across the county. Other items include students, teachers, and community notices plus various visits and transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Yeager
Fairbanks Township
Union
Nick
Eugene Crawley
Sullivan
New York
Tulsa
Okla
Gulf Coast Pipe Line Company
Linton Record
G. W. Porter
Lone Wolf
Baptist Church
Mary D. Hawkins
Hamilton Township
Schuyler Douthitt
Frank Douthitt
St. Joseph College
Renssalaer
T. C. Hughes
Houston
Tex
Greencastle
Solon Pinkston
Riverside
Cal
City School Water Samples Sent for Analysis
The city school board sent water samples from three school wells to the state chemist for analysis as a precaution against germs. The water is in excellent condition and the action is preventive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
Local School Openings Mark Start of Year
The new term opens with larger enrollment and strong teaching staff. Mrs Pleasant and children visit Terre Haute. Rev Sidebottom and family move to Shelbyville for a Bloomington conference assignment. Will Huff receives a Blooming ton charge in Fayette county and relocates goods. Rev Coppage and Eisner depart for Alfordsville and Lewis. Mrs James Monk passes away after tuberculosis. funeral at Big Springs with internment at Union. W H Pounds residence nears completion. Mrs Mary Medsker moves to Jasper Huff property with two schoolgoing children and daughter Sylvia as grade principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
Terre Haute
Sidebottom
Shelbyville
Bloomington
Will Huff
Fayette County
Will Gorham
Ralph Coppage
Harry Eisner
Alfordsville
Daviess County
Lewis
Vigo County
James Monk
Big Springs
Hammond
Merom
Union
W. H. Pound
Mary Medsker
Jasper Huff
Sylvia
Atlas Mine Barn Destroyed by Fire East of City
A mine barn at the Atlas mine east of this city burned Sunday night destroying feed and harness. A foreign miner saved fifteen head of mules after the blaze. the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
Deaf mutes wed at county clerk office in Indiana
James C. Hummell of Indianapolis and Essie May Wall of Dugger were married yesterday by Squire Kirkham. Both are deaf mutes. Hummell, a brush maker, is the son of Joe Hummell of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Hummell
Indianapolis
Essie May Wall
Dugger
County Cleek
Squire Kirkham
Hummell
Joe Hummell
Death of Mrs. Crow at Graysville farm
Mrs. Maude Crow wife of R C. Crow a farmer four miles northwest of Graysville died Monday night after lingering illness with consumption. She was 35 years old and is survived by her husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. CC. Crow
Maude Crow
Graysville
Miller Case Dismissed in Greene County Suit
The case of Adam Miller against Charles Harding and Med Lofton for conversion of property in Greene County is dismissed with both parties paying their share of costs.
New Drug Store Opens in Town at B. & N. Stand
T. A. Combs relocates his drug store from Linton to the old B. and N. stand on the square’s north side, occupying the former shop space and serving the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Combs
Linton
Licenses Listed For Local Pairs
A compilation of paired names appears as licenses issued or listed: Marion J. Gambill with Mamie A. Raines, Robert A. Mize with Dora Boone, Charlie C. Smith with Velva B. Ridge, Orval B. Hughbanks with Eliza beth F. Criss, Claude Ford with Nellie M. Cleveland, Gilbert H. Simmers with Maude E. Ford, James E. Shipman with Cynthia M. Ashcraft, Edward W. Richardson with Stella Harding, Ottie Padgett with Elva Story, Clevey H. Lloyd with Nellie Wright, John MecCrocklin with Opal Wence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion J. Gambill
Mamie A. Raines
Robert A. Mize
Dora Boone
Charlie C. Smith
Velva
B. Ridge
Orval B. Hughbanks
Elizabeth F. Criss
Claude Ford
Nellie M. Cleveland
Gilbert H. Simmers
Maude E. Ford
James E. Shipman
Cynthia M. Ashcraft
Edward W. Richardson
Stella Harding
Ottie Padgett
Elva Story
Clevey H. Lloyd
Nellie Wright
John MecCrocklin
Opal Wence
Thirty fifth anniversary of Coffman Park rally
Ed P. Reed recalls a large republican rally at Coffman Park on Monday marking its 35th anniversary. Oliver P. Morton spoke from a chair due to paralysis. Morton was then Indiana war governor. Candidates Hays and Wheeler headed the ticket. Benjamin Harrison ran for governor and lost to Blue Jeans Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed P. Reed
Coffman Park
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Morton
Hays
Wheeler
Benj. Harrison
Williams
Rumors of Democratic Primary Trials in Star City
Prospective county candidates give little stir as the Democratic primary looms. Incumbent Jas W Hedrick plans retirement while Charles W Welman eyes a treasurer bid. Talk recalls W Howard’s last renomination defeat amid alleged crooked activity in Star City precinct with Joe Asbury named among key figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Hedrick
Charles W. Welman
W. W. Howard
Welman
Howard
Star City
Joe Asbury
Widow and pension case ends with political hint
A Sullivan man recalls a tale of a widow with a feeble minded son. A lawyer asks the boy about his mother’s pension and mentions visiting his office to pursue it. The boy reveals his father was on the democratic side.
Sullivan Man Trades Bear Skin For Coon Skins
A Sullivan resident working on an Arkansas railroad received a large bear skin as pay after a week. Unable to carry it home he entered a saloon, where the bartender exchanged the pelt for 74 coon skins and five rabbit skins in change after counting under the bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Arkansas
S. A
Obituary Jacob A Prose Civil War veteran dies at 72
Jacob A Prose of Gallia county Ohio born May 27 1839 died aged 72 years 3 months and 24 days married to Martha F Tanner July 25 1861 two union produced nine children Laura Elizabeth Martha I Ochre deceased William F Alexander D Charles N Daniel E and John A He served in Company K 14th Ohio in the Civil War was a member of Silvers Post G A R His family laments a life well lived and a Christian citizen rest in Heaven
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. Prose
Gallia County
Ohio
Martha F. Tanner
Laura
Elizabeth
Martha I
Ochre
William F
Alexander D
Charles N
Daniel E
John A
Jacob
Company K
Silvers Post
Two Women Injured In Separate Incidents
Mrs. Charles Scott was found unconscious with a deep gash on her head at the foot of basement stairs in her home after an Sunday morning fall while rising from the basement. Her injuries were not serious. Mrs. Cynthia Thomas was struck by a bicycle while crossing near the public square Saturday afternoon. she was dazed but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scott
Scott
Cynthia Thomas
Stephens Sail For Europe On Marian From New York
Mr and Mrs Roland Stephens sail from New York on the steamer Marian for a year abroad Mrs Stephens formerly Miss Marian Sammis of this city accompanies him seeking an extended European stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Roland Stephens
New York
Marian
Stephens
Marian Sammis
Local Happenings and Public Notices in Sullivan Area
Mrs Melissa Smith on the sick list and visiting relatives. Residents shopped in Sullivan Saturday and churchgoers attended Longs Chapel. Guardianship petition to sell real estate and foreclosure suit listed among legal notices. several divorces also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robbins
Sullivan Loan & Trust Company Guardian
George W. Homann
Bessie J. Homann
Ida Tuell
Robert S. Tuell
Perry Loudermilk
Joe
Loudermilk Guardian
Guardian
Joseph EK
Higbee
Hugh N. Hicks
Charles C. Baker
Myrtle Williams
John Wesley Williams
Janie Moore
Charlie Moore
Indiana Presbytery in session at Worthington
The Indiana Presbytery is in session at Worthington with ministers and lay delegates from across the state in attendance. John C. Chaney presides at the elders' meeting and Rev. J. H. McArthur is listed on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Indiana
State
John C. Chaney
Rev
J. H. McArthur
Alma Holmes visits Porterville guest of Miss Jennie Page
Merom notes Alma Holmes of Porterville Illinois visiting for a week as guest of Miss Jennie Page. Mr Foss of Sumner Illinois is visiting his daughter Mrs Will San Presidents wife and son arrived Friday and will occupy the home vacated by President Whitaker as Mr and Mrs A P Coyner departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEROM
Alma Holmes
Porterville
Ill
Jennie Page
Mr. Foss
Sumner, Il
Will Sanford
Long
Whitaker
A. P. Coyner
Merom and Palestine Social Notes and Local Moves
Friday visits to Missouri mark a string of local trips. Merom and Palestine residents, including Mrs. Catterton and Miss Eddington, visited Friday afternoon. An 80 year old, Mrs. Larr, remains slowly recovering after a fall. Mary Wilson went to Fontanet Indiana to visit her daughter Mrs. McKee. Hester Mahan returned from Terre Haute. Merom sent delegates to the I C O F gathering in Indianapolis. Marguerite Hubble and Mayme Daniels visited Sullivan over the weekend. Laura Smith attended her aunt Mrs. Fairfield’s birthday in Sullivan. Luther Pifer and wife returned from Terre Haute. Ann Barker spent the week with Ed Ward and family. Dr. Hammond preached the funeral of Mrs. Monk at Big Springs church last Sunday. Maude Burke and children visited friends near Fairbanks Sunday. Prof. Hatten spent time in Palestine and attended the Bishop wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Sloane
Joe T. Akin
State University
Norval Harris
Terre_Haute
Sullivan
Delta Tau Delta
Lois Stewart
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Edna Baine
Terre Haute
Lottie Duncan
Martinsville
Ill
Duly
Rachel Barnard
George N. Downes
Chicago
George C. Downes
Curry Township
Will H. Hays
John T. Hays
A. D. Thomas
Crawfordsville
Hays
Farnsworth
Melissa Smith
Russell Raines
Ethel Keneday
Darwin
Joseph Raines
Pansyavis
Dave Smith
Maggie Thomas
Iva Smith
Homer Walters
l'Hoois
Stella Clough
Long’s Chapel
Emma Davis
Mary
Jennie Rusher
Henry Marshall
Ella Marshall
Tony Carter
Pansy Davis
Anna Adams
Will Smith
Isaac Snow
Joe Raines
Cass
Buck Harlow
Andy Alsman
Anna .Adams
Ethel McCammon
Catterton
Eddington
Palestine
Merom
Larr
Mary Wilson
Fontanet
Ind
Mrs. McKee
Hester Mahan
Indianapolis
Marguerite Hubble
Mayme Daniels
Laura Smith
Fairfield
Luther Pifer
Ann Barker
Ed Ward
Dr. Hammond
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Herbert
W. E. Woods
Cincinnati
Zionsville
E. D. Thixtun
E. M. Corbin
State Medical Society
John Kerr
Curtis Bridwell
Southeastern
Kerr
Henderson
Newport
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Austin McCammon
Mary Marlow
Thurman Christ
Kelly
George Webb
Letitia Robbins
W. B. Chambers
West Washington Street
Ralph W. Cadwell
Cadwell
Marie Buckley
Inez Case
Ray Ford
Evansville Press
Robert Gouchenour
Springer & Carruthers
Sheridan
Wyo
Bert Beasley
Kalispell
Mont
James Fergerson
Glenn Lackey
Superior
Terre Haute Hospital
Ben Collins
Akron
Collins
Dave Bushell
French Long
Louisville
Martha Stone
Joe S. Reed
Dubuque
Iowa
Grace Crowder
Duluth
Minn
Guy Ross
Minneapolis
Indiana University
William Wyatt
Winslow
Wyatt
Sullivan High School
Oddfellows
Hugh Giles
Harris and
South Main Street
Carter
Hayworth Farm
Farmersburg
MEDIA
M. Hayworth
Chas C. Riggs Auctioner
Jack Harrison
Missouri
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Barn
Bullivan
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