Seed corn selection drive set for Sullivan county fall
County agents announce an October seed corn selection program with meetings at multiple farms from October 4 to October 9. Farmers are urged to harvest ears from the best plants, store them properly, and discuss disease and fertilization under A W Hayes supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arona
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Sullivan County
Irdin
A. W. Hayes
Trains Removed From Rails Amid Mementos and Revival Gatherings
A letter recounts rail accidents near Danville and Ey Miner with trains taken off road, a lumber wagon incident, and a vivid account of a revival meeting for Black attendees led by Bro Higgins. It notes colorful expressions, community responses, and a tip about Uncle Alex Raley singing, ending with a signing by C C. E. WEIR.
Prize Winners Highlight City Fair Saturday
The Saturday fair drew large attendance with top prizes awarded for livestock produce poultry and crafts. Notable winners include J W Walters for largest pumpkin J H Botts largest squash Viola Cleveland largest apple and Millard Modglin best Irish potato among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Trust Company
J. W. Walters
J. H. Botts
H. H. Arnett
Viola Cleveland
Millard Modglin
Joel Rusher
C. C. Schlichter
C. F. Agnew
Floyd Dillingham
John Eaton
Gurthel Catlin
Frank Springer
Will Wilkey
Amos Goodwin
Jesse Goodman
L. N. Willis
Mattie Shake
Loretta Bullock
CC. C. Carr
CC. C. Spencer
Weather Of A Week In Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager, cooperative weather observer, reports for the county the week ending September 27. The sequence shows varied days with clear and cloudy conditions and temperatures from 44 to 69 degrees. Rainfall totals include .12 inches on the 22nd and .68 inches on the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Prominent Oil Man W. C. Kennedy Dies in Bradford
W C Kennedy oil company president and county major figure died last week at his Bradford home aged 72. A New York native, he was widely known in the local oil industry and community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kennedy
Two Early Trains Taken Off On Old E T H Road
The report says two of the first trains on the old E T H line will be pulled from service around October 1 causing some veteran trainmen to be reassigned. Local agent Glessie Walters was out of town, so the main office report could not be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Weir
Georgia
Glennville
Editors Union and Readers
Register
Mammy
Mistah
Higgins
Bro. H
Caap
Jesus
Jesus Lovah
Ehuarch
Alex Raley
Cc. E. Weir
Forst
Glessie Walters
Hugh Th Miller Impresses Voters in Campaign Swing
Indianapolis Sept 24 Hugh Th Miller of Columbus Republican nominee for US senator is drawing favorable notices as he campaigns across Indiana. Reports from cities including South Bend Tribune praise his clean image and strong reception at a luncheon and reception in the Oliver hotel honoring the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hugh Th. Miller
Columbus
United States
South Bend Tribune
Miller
Oliver Hotel
Ind
Richardson Bond Granted After Serious Charge
William Richardson was released on bond after arrest on a serious charge carrying potential penitentiary time. The charge stemmed from allegations involving Nathan Cox s nine year old son of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
William Richardson
Nathan Cox
Mrs Coffman and Bonnie to Visit Glidden Family this Week
Mrs. Richard Coffman and her daughter Bonnie are expected this week for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Glidden and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Coffman
Bonnie
Ira Glidden
Petition for Discharge in Frank L. Ferguson Bankruptcy
The Indiana district court orders a hearing on Frank L. Ferguson's petition for discharge in bankruptcy No 3890. The hearing is set for Sunday November 1914 in Indianapolis at 9 AM with notice to creditors by mail and publication in Sullivan Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Ferguson
District of Indiana
Indianapolis
Sullivan Union
Albert B. Anderson
Noble C. Butler
The Dentist of Sullivan Dr Lindley Seeks Patients
I have practiced dentistry in Sullivan for ten years using modern equipment to deliver quick first class work. I invite new patients to get acquainted, noting that today’s small cavity may become tomorrow’s aching tooth. South of Interurban Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
DR. Lindley
Interurben Station
Four Foreaea Peak Event Draws Crowds
A garbled report notes a notable event involving several parties and a venue with witnesses. Specific names and details are unreadable, but the core activity is described as a 4 Foreae area gathering drawing local interest and attention from attendees and officials.
County Board Takes Custody Of Colvin Children
The County Board of Charities has taken charge of the children of Mrs. Rinda Colvin. Ce cil aged 1 year John aged 12 and Lilly aged 14 will be sent to the Knox County Orphans Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Charities
Rinda Colvin
Cecil
John
Lilly
Knox ‘County Orphans Home
Oil wells drilled on west city farms show light production
A well drilled by Richard Wernec ke and others on the W. T. Stratton farm west of the city was shot Thursday and is a light producer. A light well was shot Friday on the Frank Sanders farm west of the city by The Hamilton Oil and Gas Company. A well being drilled by Hinshaw and Company on the M. E. Gambill farm is due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wernecke
W. T. Stratton
Frank Sanders
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company
Hinshaw and Company
M. E. Gam Bill
Riggs Family Leaves for Tarrytown Mission
James Riggs and his daughter Miss Francis Riggs departed Monday for Tarrytown New York where Miss Francis will attend a female college located there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Riggs
Francis Riggs
Tarrytown
N. Y
Francis
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Purdue
Jack Riggen
Miles Hee
Hymera
H. A. McClanahan
Addison Drake
Fairbanks
Bluford Arnett
Graysville
Kerr Coulson
New Lebanon
John Cooper
Carlisle
H. S. Brewer
Pleasantville
J. W. Waggoner
Cass
A. m
W. OO. Fessler
Chicago
Deacon
Sexton
Batanet Idee
Harvey Cooper
G. Reitzel
A. Pigg
Hessie Johnson
Alfredia Hughes
Annie Johnson
Anne Duffy
Wabash River
Vincennes
Hugh Miller
Globe Amusement Company
Bradbury Family
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