Receivers Named for Vandalia Coal Co
Judges appoint J. B. Orr and Oren M. Ragsdale as receivers for Vandalia Coal Co with bond set at 25000. Assets include several Sullivan area mines valued around 5 million. Suit filed by Alfred M. Ogie and Harold T. Dyer claim solvency but inability to operate and meet obligations. Rumor says mine 16 plans cleanup and possible reopening, workers may return if operation resumes.
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J. B. Orr
Oren M. Ragsdale
Vandalia Coal Company
Mahlon E. Bush
Sullivan
Alfred M. Ogie
Harold T. Dyer
Clears Complexion Clears Complexion
A playful line praises a dear for a clear and beautiful complexion, noting compliments amid a cheerful exchange. The brief remark centers on beauty and personal appearance in a lighthearted tone.
James W Staker Dead in Jasonville Area
James W Staker aged 69 died at Union hospital Terre Haute Sunday after an operation. He leaves two daughters Mrs Ella Hart Jasonville and Mrs Florence Boston Lewis a grandson James W Hart two sisters Mrs Mary Gadbury and Mrs Margaret House one brother Nelson Stoker and an uncle David Worth The funeral will be at the home one mile north of Jasonville Wednesday at 1 50 pm Burial will be at Lewis cemetery.
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Jasonville
Ind
James W. Staker
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Ella Hart
Florence Boston
Lewis
James W. Hart
Mary Gadbury
Margaret House
Nelson Stoker
David Worth
Lewis Cemetery
Indianapolis Coal Buying Surges as Prices Low
Indianapolis in June reports a large number of coal users stockpiling for winter taking advantage of unusually low summer prices. W Scott Smith, secretary of the Indianapolis Coal company, says orders for Pocahontas and other eastern coals have kept spring business heavy. He notes prices have been at multi year lows, and the market is stiffening as high grade eastern coal prices rise to normal after an unusual downturn.
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Indianapolis
W. Scott Smith
Indianapolis Coal Company
Terre Haute City Loses Big Damage Case
Sullivan Ind June 23 A jury awarded Margaret Jaques $2000 against the city of Terre Haute for injuries suffered January 13 when a car hit deep holes on North Thirteenth street near Buckeye and overturned. Jaques, riding with William Hurst, claimed city negligence in allowing the pavement defects.
Tribute to Thomas Riley Marshall Memorial Service
Indianapolis June 23 A public tribute to Thomas Riley Marshall former vice president and Indiana governor will be held next Sunday at 4 30 PM in First Presbyterian church Sixteenth and North Delaware Streets Marshall a church member will be honored with three addresses by Rev George L McIntosh Wabash College president and alumnus Meredith Nicholson author will speak on His Public Service Dr William Miles Wishard another Wabash College alumnus and lifelong friend will eulogize His Personal Qualities
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Indianapolis
Thomas Riley Marshall
United States
Indiana
First Presbyterian Church
Sixteenth
North
Delaware
Marshall
George L. McIntosh
Wabash’ College
Meredith Nicholson
William Miles Wishard
Wabash College
Mr. Marshall
Post Office Class Changes for Indiana Towns
Washington Indiana post office advances from second to first class. Andrews Cambridge City Hobart and Orleans promoted from third to second class. Argos Indiana changes from second to third class.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Ind
Indiana
Andrews
Cambridge City
Hobart
Orleans
Argos
Indiana News United Briefs From June 23
Short dispatches report Kenny Reed, 8, injuring a shoulder after a fall from a playground fly at Oakland City. James Rusher, 57, Sullivan County farmer, died fishing at Sullivan. Jacob Fulwider, 75, Crawfordsville farmer, buried in a casket he ordered nine years ago made from a native cherry tree. Mrs Kate Miller gravely injured. no more tornado victims in Princeton hospitals. Forty ex servicemen took free fishing licenses in Bloomington. First piling for the bridge over White River near Washington, replacing a ferry on State Road 6. Mrs Julia Stewart caught a four pound bass while fishing at Goose Prairie. she stepped on it to secure the catch.
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Crawfordsville
Jacob Fulwider
Princeton
Kate Miller
Washington
East Fork
White River
Atwood
Northcentral
Indiana
Jiylia Stewart
Tate i
Stewart
Telephone Bills Due at New Home Telephone Co
Bills are due at the New Home Telephone Co office on the first of each month. Service may be discontinued if unpaid by the 10th. Restoration after nonpayment costs 60 cents.
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The
New Home Telephone Co
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Indiana Industrial Lenders Association
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E. J. Ecker & Son
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Rhodenbeck Bros
N. Main Street
TBC
Vandalia Coal CO
Linton
J. W. Staker
Union Hos
Pital
Virginia Coal
Thos. R. Marshall
Hoosier In
Indiana Post
Indiana News
United Press Dispatch
Oakland City
Kenneth Reed
James Rusher
Sullivan County
Bloomington
Wm. Coleman & Sons
Ford
TUDOR
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Vincennes Street
Lynch & Liston
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