Terre Haute approves $35000 electric railway franchise deal
After talks between the board of public works and Terre Haute and Indiana Southern Railway officials the city to grant a right to build and operate an electric line over south Eighth or south Ninth streets for 35000. Ten thousand payable June 1 with 500 yearly installments. bonds insure payments and performance. Construction led by W H Schott with most rights of way purchased. Line to Sullivan route discussed but abandoned.
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Terre Haute
Board of Public Works
Terre Haute and Indiana Southern Railway Company
South Eighth Or
South Ninth Streets
W. H. Schott
A. E. Hazelrigg
John O
Dorsey
Terre Haute Traction and Light Company
Seventh Street
Sullivan
Vandalia Railroad Files Largest Mortgage in County
The Vandalia railroad company filed a consolidated mortgage for 25 million dollars with the Sullivan county auditor last Thursday. It is the largest mortgage ever filed in the county and supports plans for extensive improvements and a new line from Brazil to Vincennes via Antioch Dugger and Pleasantville. The filing suggests the proposed railroad will be built through this county.
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Vandalia Railroad Company
Sullivan County
The
Union
Vandalia
Brazil
Vincennes
Antioch
Dugger
Pleasantville
Mrs Sinclair Wins 500 Judgment in Care Case
A jury found Mrs. Cora Sinclair owed 500 from the estate of Thomas Graham for services in caring for him and managing duties in his home. The contested suit drew strong interest with Buff Stratton and Hays firms for the plaintiff and Hunt Pigg Kalley for the defense.
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Cora Sinclair
Thomas Graham
Buff and Stratton
John T
Will H. Hays
Charles D. Hunt
Will H. Pigg
I. H. Kalley
Bank Statements Show Healthy Conditions In County
The Union published statements of Citizens' Trust Company of this city and Dugger State Bank. Dugger State Bank has $14,000 on deposits with $11,000 capital after three weeks. Citizens' Trust shows nearly $50,000 on deposit. Also noted are Sullivan State Bank and First National Bank of Shelburn with sizable deposits and strong capital stocks.
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Citizens’ Trust Company
Dugger State Bank
Dugger
Dugger Bank
Sullivan State Bank
Fist National Bank of Shelburn
State Bank
First National Bank of
Shelburn
Two Real Estate Deals Close In City Saturday
Paul Poynter sold his lot adjoining the Citizens' Trust Company building to Liston and Taylor for 2000 dollars. Poynter also bought a fifty foot lot from Dr E M Corbin at Jackson and State streets. Liston and Taylor will build a two or three story structure with a store on the lower floor and offices above.
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Paul Poynter
Citizens’ Trust Company
Liston & Taylor
Mr.Poynter
Dr. E. M. Corbin
Poynter
Dr. Corbin
Jackson
State Streets
Washington Streets
I C Will Build New Station Here
Plans for a new Illinois Central station in the area call for a stone and pressed brick depot costing about $10,000. The facility will support through trains between Effingham and Indianapolis and new work to straighten the line toward Linton begins soon. The route leaves the current right of way at the E T H junction, heads east south of Patten farm, along Buttermilk creek toward Dugger, passing near the Indiana and Chicago Coal mine.
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Illinois Central
Effingham
Indianapolis
Ilinois Central
Here
Linton
Patten Farm
Buttermilk Creek
Dugger
Indiana & Chicago Coal Company
Leach Appeals Liquor Case
The county commissioners refused George W. Leach a liquor license to run a saloon in his West Washington street building after a complaint by James R. Riggs Edwards alleging Leach was unfit. Leach appealed the decision to the circuit court.
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George W. Leach
Washington Street
Cota nInewers
James R. Riggs Edwards Ainst
Leach
Circuit Court
Fifteen Thousand Dollars Planned for Church Additions
Rev. David Francis proposed spending about 15000 on church additions at the Christian church. The plan, supported by a majority, envisions a north side extension 35 by 40 feet with a chancel, baptistry, choir gallery, four classrooms, galleries, and a 1000-seat main area when combined. A gymnasium would be built beneath the north extension, with future rooms under the auditorium.
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The
Christian Church
David Francis
Charen
Francis
Narrow Escape For Mayfield And Barr In Merom Buggy Incident
Harry Mayfield of this city and Miss Martha Barr of Bruceville narrowly escaped serious injury Sunday at Merom when a loose hold back strap broke, the buggy collided with the horse and went over the bluff. Mayfield was unconscious for an hour with severe bruises. Barr, visiting Mrs. Ogle Morgan near New Lebanon, was frightened and later saved from the river by the horse being restrained. The buggy suffered heavy damage.
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Harry Mayfield
Martha Barr
Bruceville
Merom
Mayfield
Miss Barr
Mr. Mayfield
Ogle Morgan
New Lebanon
Merorn
Vandalia railroad eyeing Linton to Brazil line
Terre Haute April 8. The Vandalia railroad may seek approval for a new line from near Brazil to Linton to access Linton coal fields and speed coal traffic to Indianapolis and allied routes. Survey work has progressed but no construction date is set. board decision pending.
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Terre Haute
Vandalia Railroad
Brazil
Linton
Linton Field
Vandalia
Indianapolis
Death of Samuel D Akers Saintly Sullivan resident passes after stroke
Samuel D Akers a longtime Sullivan County resident died at home after a stroke. Born June 26 1849 in Sullivan County he held church and fraternal memberships including the Christian church Sullivan Odd Fellows Knights of the Maccabees and the Sullivan fire department He married Litha Ann Engle on February 22 1877 and leaves three children Mrs Bill Macy Mrs Walter Asdell and Dora Akers Funeral services were at the Christian church led by Rev David Francis under Odd Fellows auspices with burial at Center Ridge cemetery.
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Samuel D Akers
Mr. Akers
Sullivan County
Christian Church
Sullivan Lodge of Odd Fellows
The
Knights of the Maccabees
Sullivan Fire Department
Sullivan Teamsters Union
Taylor Resigns and Crowder Appointed Deputy Auditor
Robert Taylor resigns as deputy county auditor to form Liston & Taylor with Frate C Liston in real estate and insurance. Ren Crowder, previously assistant cashier at Sullivan State Bank, is named deputy auditor and will begin duties immediately.
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Robert Taylor
Frate C. Liston
Liston & Taylor
Ren.c. Crowder
Sullivan State Bank
Benson's Sawmill Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed George Benson's sawmill seven miles northwest of Sullivan on Friday morning. A spark settled in lumber and caused the blaze.
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George Benson
Sullivan
Walsh Private Car Runs on Southern Indiana Lines
John R. Walsh traveled in his private car over Southern Indiana lines this county Sunday. On board were his two sons and a party of Chicago visitors.
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John R. Walsh
Indiana
Mr. Walsh
District Meeting of Knights of Pythias Scheduled in Bedford
The Pythian Knights in districts including Martin Daviess Knox Sullivan Greene and Lawrence counties will convene in Bedford on Friday April 14. Grand officers and uniformed companies join lodges from the district with events at Krenke hall Parade Stone City opera house bank at Castle hall secret session Odd Fellows hall and a banquet at Krenke's hall with Elks band and Rathbone Sisters meals.
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Pythian Knights
Martin, Daviess
Knox
Sullivan
Greene
Lawrence
Palestine Lodge
Bedford
Bedford Mail
Elks Band
Rathbone Sisters
Krenke Hall
Stone City Opera House
Knights
Grand Lodge Bank
Castle Hall
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall, After Which A Big Banquet Will Be Given At Krenke
Knights Templar in Terre Haute Celebrate 37th Anniversary
Terre Haute commandery No. 16 Knights Templar celebrated its thirty-seventh anniversary with the Malta degree as the principal event. About 280 Sir Knights attended from Sullivan Clinton Bedford Vincennes Paris Danville Greencastle and beyond. Prominent visitors included Congressman-elect John C. Chaney and other officials.
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Terre Haute
Terre Haute Commandery
Knights Templar
Indiana
Ccommandery
Vincennes
Paris
III
Danville
Greencastle
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
Robert McKinlay
Illinois
John H. Leeson
Clinton
Elis
Brooks
Bedford
Vincennes Presbytery Meets At Terre Haute
The twenty ninth annual meet ing of the Vincennes Presbytery and the Woman s Missionary Societies convened at the Central Presbyterian church in Terre Haute at eight o clock last night and will close tomorrow night. Attendees from the county include Mrs John Hays Mrs Walter Thompson Mrs Wilkey Herbert Rev J H Sammis John C Chaney of Sullivan Elder Smith and Rev and Mrs Engler of Farmersburg.
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Vincennes
M. R. Jones Named National Candidate by Local Woodmen
At the county Modern Woodmen meeting held here last week the candidacy of M. R. Jones of this city for treasurer of the national organization was announced. Jones has strong support and a good chance to win. Levi L. Beers and M. R. Jones were chosen delegates to the state Woodmen meeting in South Bend on May 3.
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Woodmen
M. R. Jones
Jones
Woodman
Levi L. Beers
The
South Bend
Walsh Buys Another Coal Mine Near Linton
John R. Walsh acquired the Linton Semi-Block Coal Mine for about 250000 dollars. The purchase adds to five mines he already owns and signals plans to invest millions to control coal lands across Southern Indiana, with several mines already under Walsh's management.
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Linton
John R. Walsh
Nat A. Hill
David Sherrick
W. Hamilton
E. i Wolford
Mr. Walsh
Tower Hill
Midland
Lattas Creek
Mammoth Vein
Walsh
Indiana
Dering Trust
Dering
Ramsen Barn North of Fairbanks Destroyed by Lightning
Charles Ramsen’s stock barn suffered total loss after a lightning strike Monday night. No livestock were harmed in the fire.
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Charles Ramsen
Fairbanks
Sullivan Commercial Club Meets Tonight on Water Issue
The Sullivan Commercial Club will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:30 in the G A R hall. Key matters include the water question and decisive action is expected. All members are urged to attend.
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Sullivan Commercial Club
G. A. R. Hall
Man Injured In Wagon Fall In Cass Township
David A. Bedwell of Cass township sustained a broken leg Monday morning when he fell from his wagon in front of Emory Brodie's house while rearranging a load of shingles. The break occurred above the knee.
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David A. Bedwell
Cass Township
Emory Brodie
Mr. Bedwell
Woodson Moss to Manage New Shelbyville Hotel
Woodson Moss, who sold his restaurant to Chas Hagamier and C W Howard, has accepted a manager position at a new hotel opening near July 1 in Shelbyville Tennessee. Moss is an experienced hotel man and was formerly manager of the Davis hotel.
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Woodson Moss
Chas. Hagamier
C. W. Howard
Shelbyville
Tenn
Mr. Moss
Davis
Cunningham Purchases Stitzel News Stand
Elmer Cunningham buys the E. A. Stitzel news stand and will operate it at the same location. Stitzel accepts a position as agent for the Terre Haute Star in Brazil and will start duties there around June.
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Elmer Cunningham
E. A.stitzel
Stitzel
Terre Haute Star
Brazil
Dairyman Horton Leaves with Collected Sum
Charles Horton a dairy wagon driver for Silver Chaney left town with a $60 collection he did not remit to Chaney. Chaney reports Horton traveled to parts unknown after taking the money.
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Charles Horton
Silver Chaney
Parts
Mr. Chaney
Horton
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Terre Haute-Sullivan Line
Jan. Island
I. C
Samuel D. Akers
Taylor
Crowder
District Meeting
Knights of Pythias
Vincennes Presbytery
Southern Indiana Railroad
Commercial Club
Dairyman
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