The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 December 1980 — Page 10

THE MAILJOURNAL — Wed., December 3,1980

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North Webster News By MARY LEE WILLMAN

Indianapolis was named by Jeremiah Sullivan

By MARY LEE WILLMAN (EDITOR'S NOTE Fifth in a series about vacation trip to Madison and surrounding area and Shakertovvn, Ky) Jeremiah Sullivan named the city of Indianapolis. He also had much influence in the formation of Indiana state government. Sullivan was born July 21,1794, in Rockingham County Va. He was educated at William and Mary College and served as an Army captain in the War of 1812. He and a young friend (Dr. Robert Cravens) started west on horseback and by flatboat in 1817. Sullivan planned to open a law office in Louisville, Ky. When the 23-year-old Sullivan arrived in Cincinnati he was told of the great opportunities available at Madison, Ind. The town was located at an easy crossing point on the Ohio River much used by travelers on the old Indian path known as the Michigan Trail. Settlers coming from the east were leaving the river at Madison to enter the Northwest Territory. This meant the services of merchants, craftsmen and lawyers were in demand. Governor Jennings appointed Sullivan as prosecuting attorney in Madison. In" 1820 he was elected to the state legislature. He served as judge of the Indiana Supreme frpm 1836 to 1846. He also served as judge of the first Jefferson County Criminal Court. Sullivan was an active Freemason. In 1818 he helped to form the Grand Lodge of Indiana at Madison. On July 23, 1818, Sullivan married Charlotte R. Cuttier. They were the parents of six children. Their son Algernon founded the New York law firm of Sullivan and Cromwell. It is still one of the largest and most important law firms in the United States. Jeremiah, Jr., served as a colonel of the 13th Indiana Volunteers and later as a

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SULLIVAN HOME — Built at Madison in 1818 by a young Virginia born lawyer, Jeremiah Sullivan, the Sullivan Home is yet another of the interesting places in .Madison. Sullivan had much influence in organizing the government of the state of Indiana.

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BASEMENT KITCHEN — Shown is the basement kitchen where food was prepared in the home of Judge Jeremiah Sullivan, Madison. Malls and ceiling were plastered with mud and white washed. The brick hearth is original.

brigadier general. Another son, Thomas, also practiced law and in 1889 was elected as the mayor of Indianapolis. Reginald H. Sullivan, Thomas’ grandson, served two terms as mayor of Indianapolis. Daughters born to Jeremiah and Charlotte were Mary, Charlotte and Margaret. Judge Sullivan once ran for congress but was defeated by Governor W. Hendricks. The Sullivan home was a gathering place for men of national prominence whenever they had reason to journey to the frontier. The large brick house was built only 12 years after the first log cabin was built in the vicinity of Madison. There were few stone quarries in operation but the foundation and garden walls of the Sullivan house are made from rough dressed stones. Furniture was brought from Virginia. Heat was supplied by wood burning fireplaces and light by tallow or beeswax candles. Water for the household came from a large cistern located just outside the kitchen door. Food was prepared ‘in a \kitchen the basement. It was brought upstairs to a serving

kitchen where it was taken from the cooking utensils and put into fine china and porcelain dishes for serving. Walls on the inside of the house were whitewashed. Spring house cleaning consisted of applying a fresh coat of whitewash to the walls and ceilings. The stairway to the basement, thought to be original, has spindles mortised into the handrail at an angle. No nails were used. Inside doors of the house have small brass knobs characteristic of the 1818 period. Outside doors were built with heavy, massive hardware. A school room was located on the third floor where Mrs. Sullivan instructed her children in the, “3R’s”. Country Neighbors meet in home of Mrs. Jack Camden Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurers report were read by Mary L. Camden during the November 26 meeting of Country Neighbors Club. It was held at the home of Mrs. Jack Camden. Julia Frush was in charge of the business session. Problems caused by drinking alcoholic beverages were discussed by Amy Stump. Roll call response was, “Favorite Sounds and Smells of Childhood.” Doris Slaymaker noted the Poinsettia plant originated in Mexico. The

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DURING THE Holiday Season a needy family is to be remembered by North Webster Boy Scouts. Food items will be brought to the Scout Christmas party at Camelot Hall on December 11. The food will then be taken to a needy family. —o— VIRGINIA OSBURN will be hostess for the December 10 meeting of Esther Circle. -o— MRS. FRED Beyers has just returned home from a trip to Wyoming. —o— YOU CAN now find The MailJournal at Kern’s Dairy Queen on State Rdad 13 north of North Webster/ —oA CANDLELIGHT Service is planned for 11 p.m., Christmas Eve, at North Webster United Methodist Church. Cookies and punch will be served. —o— IN THE hospital - Robert Hunt and Paul Purdy, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne and Linda Haney, Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City. —o— THERE WILL be an “All Church Carol Sing” on December 21 at North Webster Church of God.

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citizenship report was given by Mary L. Camden. The lesson, “Be A Better Shopper,” was given by Mrs. Slaymaker. She also displayed Christmas art and craft items. A report on membership was presented by Mary Beth Camden. The Christmas dinner party at a local restaurant and a gift exchange are scheduled for December 10. Guests present were Brenda Frush, Dorothy Maners and Bernadene Camden. Mary L. Camden x will be hostess for the January meeting. Quilting Club displays projects Projects from the last lesson were displayed when members of Lakeland Quilting Club met November 24 at the home of Meriam Mason. Patterns were worked on and Christmas items shown. Ideas were shared and plans made for upcoming lessons. Piece pot holders will be made at the next meeting. Members are asked to bring their own material scraps. lvalue Turner will teach a lesson in Trapunto at the January meeting. There is only one meeting scheduled for December. It will be held December 8 at the home of Norma Moser. Anyone interested in more information about the Quilting Club should call Mrs. Herbert Dunker. Pythian Sisters nominate officers There were 15 members present when North Webster Pythian Sisters met on November 24. The meeting was called to order by Thelma McCorkle, Most Excellent Chief. Reports were given of the recent card party and members who are on the sick list. An application for membership was read. Nomination, of officers was held. Those nominated are Mrs. McCorkle, past chief; Joan Moore, most excellent chief; Jeanette Bockman, excellent senior; Romayne Shock, excellent junior; Pat Kuhn, manager; Alice Kissinger, secretary; Ethel Engle, treasurer; Effie Vanator, protector; Lucille White, guard; Imogene Menzie, installing officer; Georgia Cormican, trustee number three; Catherine Bause, staff captain; Mrs. McCorkle, temple represen-

ONLY 21 shopping days left till Christmas. -o— YOUTH AGES sixth grade through Senior High are planning a Christmas pizza supper at North Webster United Methodist Church on December 14. —o— MRS. LEON Keister, North Manchester, will present the program, “Bells” on December 16 at the UMW general meeting. It will be held in the fellowship room at North Webster United Methodist Church. Mildred Wilson and Rebecca Hardwick are co-chairmen. UMW officers will serve as hostesses. Others participating are: Carol Ritchie and Norma Roose, reception; Elizabeth Walker and Barbara Hunt, refreshments; and Betty McNair and Peggy Mattix, decorations. —o— MR. AND Mrs. Paul Thornburg spent Thanksgiving day visiting in Kokomo. —o— THE NORTH Webster Church of God Christmas Candlelight Service will be held at 7 p.m., December 24. —o— KAREN PARR and Marian Breyer are in charge of the North Webster United Methodist Church Christmas program.

tative; Mrs. Kissinger, alternate; Mrs. Moore, delegate to the district convention; and Mrs. Bockman, alternate. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kissinger and Elsie Elsenrath. Election of officers is scheduled for December 8. There will only be one meeting in December, t Thanksgiving Supper for church of the Brethren North Webster Church of the Brethren Annual Thanksgiving Supper was served November 23 in the church social room. There were 50 persons present. Devotions were given by Rev. Paul Shreider. He read a poem, “Little Girl Praying.” Prayer was led by Ralph Kiser. D’Maris Miller gave two readings impersonating John Turnipseed and Jay Gould. Sharon Richcreek and Annette Mock sang, “Thanks Be To Him.” Bounso and Thetsamone sang a- - in their native Laotion language. There was group singing by the congregation. Joe Barrett led the closing prayer. Members of the dinner committee were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kiser and Eva Lock. Golden April Club holds holiday party A combination ChristmasThanksgiving party was held on November 25 at the home of Gloria Brubaker by members of Golden April Club. Gail Martin assisted the hostess. The meeting opened with everyone repeating the Home Demonstration Club Creed and Pledge to the American Flag in unison. Kaylon Brown conducted roll call. Devotions were given by Mrs. Martin. It was announced that a bake sale will be held December 13 at the Pierceton Bank. funds raised will be donated to Jan Rager. A card shower is also planned. The group voted to change the club meeting date from the fourth to the third Tuesday of each 1 month, starting in January. Mrs. Martin explained how to

It’s planned for 9:30 a.m., December 14, at the church. -o- f THE ACTS, group from North Webster Church of God is planning to go Christmas caroling following dinner on December 13. —o—, NORTH WEBSTER Church of God annual business meeting will be held December 3, at 7 p.m. —o— ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS were presented to North Webster Boy Scouts at a carry-in Thanksgiving dinner held recently at Camelot Hall. * A Thanksgiving skit was presented by the Scouts. Approximately 130 persons attended the event. —o— SENIOR CITIZENS will meet December 10 at North Webster Church of God. —o— A CHILDREN’S Christmas program is scheduled for 7 p.m., December 17, at,North Webster Church of God. —o— TILL NEXT week...

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care for Poinsettia plants. The health and safety lesson concerned “Christmas Tree Safety.” It was given by Carol Robbins. There was group singing of “White Christmas.” Following the business session, a carry-in supper and gift exchange were enjoyed. Deb Scott and Pam Meyers were welcomed as new members. Many help with Fall Missions Convention Those assisting with plans for the Fall Missions Convention held recently at North Webster Church of God were Sherry Crane, convention director; Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Black, brochure committee; Edna Peebles, Vera Zurcher and Pauline White, advertising and mailing; Betty Greider, Tag Huffman, Doug Bowser, Mary Ellen Haney, Elizabeth Leach, Cheryl Leedy, Norma Boyer and Marge Hickman, arts and mechanics; Irene Ferverda, chairman; Mrs. Greider, Donna Robbins, Kim Owen, Lori Sliger, Sue Miller, Deb Minear, Pearl Baugher, Marian Signorelli, Mrs. Peebles, Wanda Mickley, Hiram Ferverda and Mr. and Mrs. Led White, hospitality; the Sliger family, the Black family, the Mickley family, the Signorelli family, Lynn Black and the Tran family, banquet; Mrs. ■ Signorelli, chairman; Dorothy Snoke, Norma Sliger, Mrs. White. Mrs. Robbins and Lura Black, captains of the prayer chain. Country Neighbors discuss No Smoking Day Devotions were given by Sherri Bleilie at the recent meeting of Country Neighbors Club. The ladies met at the home of Kathy Rogers. Bobbi Gregory discussed the “No Smoking Day” being sponsored by the Cancer Society. The Jesson, “Be A Better Shopper,” was given by Beth Lamb. The group voted to support the County Mental Health Christmas project. A Christmas party and gift exchange for club members and invited guests is planned for December 5. Following dinner at a local restaurant, the group will adjourn to the home of Jori Webster. New secret pal names for the coming year were drawn. . CathiStookey was a guest. -NWPractice bird count on Saturday A practice bird count will be the main emphasis of a Sunday, Dec. 7, field trip planned by the Tippecanoe Audubon Society. All interested persons are welcome to participate. The beginning time is 1:45 p.m. at the Counting House Bank mall parking lot on the north side of Warsaw. This field trip will provide a practice session for bird count techniques which are required in the Christmas Bird Count conducted annually by the National Audubon Society. Such skills as spotting, identifying species, and quickly counting birds in a flock will all be discussed. The field trip will be conducted in portions of a 15-mile circle which defines the area covered by the Tippecanoe Audubon Chapter during the annual Christmas count. Some country roads, some wooded areas and also open water will be visited so that a variety of species may be observed. The field trip will go as scheduled regardless of the weather. Participants should plan to dress to be warm and dry while outside during the afternoon. Binoculars and field guides are helpful items to have along.

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KIWANIS TRAVELOGUE - The third of the Travel and Adventure Series sponsored by the Kiwanis Club will be presented Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School auditorium. “New England Sampler” is the travelogue title presented by the popular Robert Brouwer. Season tickets will be honored and single admissions may be purchased at the door. Brouwer is a Grand Rapids, Mich., resident, where he was in electrical contracting for several years. Many years ago he embarked on a photography hobby and his first slides won national contests and received acclaim from all who saw them. The encouragement of friends and experts prompted him to produce a finished slide program. The first one he produced used one screen and one projector. Later he used two screens and two projectors. Now he has developed a revolutionary and unique presentation in which he uses three screens and six projectors. He also incorporated hi-fidelity stereophonic; and equipment, music and sound effects recorded on the spot.

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