Harmony meeting set for Indiana Republicans May 17
Indiana Republicans plan a May 17 gathering in Indianapolis to unify party factions and discuss reactions to the legislature and Governor Marshall’s proposed new state constitution. Senior leaders Will R. Wood and Jesse Eschbach selected the date to push harmony and outline plans for the next campaign. A fast freight service from Indianapolis to Sullivan was launched to speed shipments, enabling next‑day delivery for perishables.
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Indiana
Democratic- General Assembly
Indianapolis
Marshall
Democratic Party
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Senate
Jesse Eschbach
Warsaw
House
Old Army Letter Found In 1860 House Relic
Fred Lash uncovered a Civil War era letter dated December 29, 1861 from J. S. Gaskins to Mary DeVol, hidden between closet and fireplace while removing the Hinkle house built in 1860 by Dr. DeVol. The timber frame remains sturdy after more than a century.
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Hinkle
Fred Lash
J. S. Gaskins
Mary DeVol
Dr. DeVol
DeVol
Jackson Hinkle
Farmersburg Bee
Auto Club Trip Passes Through Sullivan En Route to Indianapolis
The Chicago Automobile Club, about 300 strong, travels from Chicago to Lafayette Terre Haute Vincennes Washington and Indianapolis. They plan to attend the Auto show and Speedway races in Indianapolis late April and early May. Most cars are sixty horsepower. They will spend the night April 27th in Terre Haute and pass through Sullivan the following morning.
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Auto Club
Chicago Automobile Club
Sullivan
Chicago
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Washington
Local Agents Sell Several Automobiles Recently
Recent automobile sales by local agents include C. D. Pounds Levi Drake and O. C. Brewer receiving E M F vehicles. Drake's is a demi tonneau while Pounds and Brewer also purchased touring cars. Forest Campbells bought an E M F fore door touring car and Dr Paul Higbee acquired an E M F roadster. Herman Smock purchased a Mitch ail touring car.
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C. D. Pounds
Levi Drake
O. C. Brewer
Drake
Forest Campbells
City
Paul Higbee
Herman Smock
Mitchail
Former resident praises Anacortes in Puget Sound poem
A Washington State letter from Mrs. B. R. Lemen, formerly of Haddon township, extols Anacortes for its ocean, salmon canneries, ships, mills, and community spirit. She recalls her Paxton roots and describes the town as the fairest city beneath Puget Sound, where sockeye salmon thrive and neighbors help one another.
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Washington State
Anacortes
Wales
B. R. Lemen
Haddon Township
Puget Sound
Death of Farmer Resident in Turman Township
Dr. Charles Cochran of Greenup Newfoundland died Saturday morning and was buried Monday. A former county resident, his family home was the Wider farm in Turman township near Dr. John L. Durham. He served four years in the army, later living at Hazel Dell New Jersey. Born in Ohio 71 years ago, he came to the county in 1857 and married Melissa Buff, sister of G. W. Buff. he leaves her a widow and one daughter.
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Charles Cochran
Greenup
Turman Township
John L. Durham
Hazel Dell
Ohio
Melissa Buff
G. W. Buff
Pirtle Granted License in Cass Township
County commissioners granted a liquor license to Dora Pirtle to run a saloon in Cass. All Hamilton township liquor license applicants are continued pending the local option election. Charles Carlin and Lewis Pearl were denied for failure to advertise in a general circulation paper in Cass. Homer Marlow’s application was rejected due to an individual remonstrance.
Hiatt Sentenced in Larceny Case In Indiana Prison
Hiatt pleaded guilty to larceny and was sentenced to a term of from one to eight years in Jeffersonville Indiana. He and William Fields were arrested December 4 for robbing Edward Jackson a driver for Miller Parrott Baking Co at Terre Haute of a gold watch a diamond pin and $20. Fields is wanted by Sullivan county for a freight car robbery and will be turned over to the sheriff. Hiatt was arrested here for robbing a box car on the E T H railroad and later moved to Terre Haute.
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Hiatt
Indiana
Jeffersonville
William Fields
Edward Jackson
Miller-Parrott Baking Company
Terre Haute
Fields
Sullivan County
Wible Hiatt
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
Harry C. Sanders to Hattie M. Wright William L. Phipps to Goldie G. Arthur William H. Drake to Pauline C. Lester Perry Hudson to Bertha M. Wilkes George W. Cox to Ruth Anderson Fred Cox to Nellie Whitlock George D. Shipman to Mary J. Lumsdon
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Harry C. Sanders
Hattie M. Wright
William L. Phipps
Goldie G. Arthur
William H. Drake
Pauline C. Lester
Perry Hudson
Bertha M. Wilkes
George W. Cox
Ruth Ander
Fred Cox
Nellie Whitlock
George D. Shipman
Mary J. Lumsdon
Legal action docket items for multiple cases listed
Replevin between Lee Mitchell and Lucilla B. Burnett. Notes and mortgage for Riley Dodd versus Clarence W. Smith. Personal injuries claim by Harry F. Dobbs against Carlisle Coal and Clay Co. Divorce between Susan Smith and Robert Smith. On contract case Miles F. Bixler versus Charles G. French and James French.
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Lee Mitchell
Lucilla B. Burnett
Riley Dodd
Clarence W. Smith
Harry F. Dobbs
Carlisle Coal and Clay Co
Susan Smith
Robert Smith
Miles F. Bixler
Charles G. French
James French
Poultry Show Planned by Sullivan County Group
The Sullivan County Poultry Association met Friday afternoon and voted to stage a poultry show in the city during the first week of January 1912. Judge L J Demberger of Stewartville, secretary treasurer of the White Wyandotte Association, will supervise the event.
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Sullivan County Poultry Association
L. J. Demberger
Stewartville
White Wyandotte Association
Oddfellows to Celebrate 92nd Anniversary Meeting
Sullivan lodge of Oddfellows plans a county gathering Friday evening April 28 to mark the 92nd anniversary. Lodges from across the county will be invited to attend.
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Oddfellows
Sullivan Lodge of Oddfellows
Paxton Area Petition Seeks New Busseron Bridge
Landowners near Paxton present a petition to the county commissioners requesting construction of a bridge over Busseron River two miles west of Paxton. The proposal will be discussed at the next term.
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Paxton
Busseron
Henderson Tries Case in Bloomfield Court
Judge Charles E. Henderson of Bloomfield presides over the case of Charles McCammon against Austin Sinclair seeking damages and injunction over a pig pen alleged to have been maintained by Sinclair.
Bridwell Installed Exalted Ruler of Sullivan Lodge Elks
Judge William H. Bridwell was installed as exalted ruler of the Sullivan lodge of Elks on Monday evening. He announced the following appointments: James H. Draper esquire J. W. Lindley chaplain Ed. J. Turman inner guard.
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William H. Bridwell
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
James H. Draper
J. W. Lindley
J. Turman
Clerk James Knotts Resigns Post Office Job
James Knotts, longtime Sullivan post office clerk, resigns to join a Chicago hat and cap company on the road. Maurice Thompson, a deputy in the office, will succeed him.
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James Knotts
Sullivan Post Office
Chicago
Maurice Thompson
Lumsdon Plans Departure After Court Term
Joseph Lumsdon was arraigned on illegal sale of alcohol charges before Judge Bridwell. He was fined $60 and given 30 days in jail, suspended on condition he leaves the city by Saturday.
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Lumsdon
Joseph Lumsdon
Bridwell
Mrs. Hannah Neal Faces Four Alcohol Crimes Charge
Mrs. Hannah Neal wife of Daniel Neal now in jail on four counts of illegal liquor sales. She was arrested Friday and remains jailed in default of bond as authorities pursue the case connected to the murder inquiry involving George Hutchison.
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Hannah Neal
Daniel Neal
George Hutchison
Gill Township Local Option Vote Declares Dry
Gill Township held a local option election on Thursday and approved dry status by 167 votes with turnout under half the total. Precinct results show New Lebanon 75 dry 14 wet, Merom 102 dry 27 wet, and Rose 35 dry 4 wet.
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Gill’ Township
Gill Township
New Lebanon
Merom
Rose
McGuire Resigns Baptist Pastor Charge
Rev. A M McGuire former pastor of the Baptist church here has resigned his charge at Washington where he has been pastor. He has not decided where he will locate.
Citywide vote settles saloon question in Sullivan
In Sullivan the wets carried only the first ward by four votes while the drys won the second by nine and the third by fifty four. Overall 969 ballots were cast in rough weather, about 1 200 expected. The vote ends saloon efforts for two years. remonstrances likely easier in wards one and three.
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Sullivan
Woman's Club Elects New Officers for Year
The Woman's club of this city elected officers for the year. President is Mrs Walter N Thompson, vice president Mrs Will H Hays, secretary Miss Joy Davis, treasurer Mrs James Russell, and member at large Mrs J R Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Woman’s Club
Walter N. Thompson
Will H. Hays
Joy Davis
James Russell
J. R. Crowder
Hicks Arrested Again in Fraud Charge
Jay Hicks son of H N Hicks of this city faces new trouble after an arrest in Carmi Illinois on a similar fraudulent check charge following an earlier arrest in Indianapolis.
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Hicks
Jay Hicks
H. N. Hicks
Indianapolis
Carmi
Illinois
Durham Takes Position at Sullivan State Bank
James Durham son of Mr and Mrs J B Durham of Turman Jp has accepted a post at Sullivan State Bank succeeding C B Wilkey who resigned due to ill health. Wilkey will move to his farm west of the city.
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Durham
James Durham
J. B. Durham
Turman Jp
Sullivan State Bank
C. B. Wilkey
Wilkey
County Clerk Reports Record Fees For Quarter
County Clerk DeBaun releases a quarterly report showing total fees collected of 1100 dollars, the largest in county history, while the salary expense for the period is 500 dollars.
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DeBaun
Death of Frank McKinney in Sylvan Dell Street home
Frank McKinney a well known resident of the city died Saturday afternoon at his home on Sylvan Dell street after an extended illness.
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Frank McKinney
City
Sylvan Dell Street
Township Trustees Begin School Enumeration
Township trustees will start the school enumeration on April 10 and must finish by April, initiating a formal census of pupils and homes for district planning.
Fined for Gaming at Arcade Gambling Resort
Percy Vincent operating a gambling resort in the old Arcade building was fined $10 and costs in two cases in the mayor's court after pleading guilty.
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Percy Vincent
Damage Case Settled In Alliance Coal Injury Suit
Dave Coop rider sued Alliance Coal Co for injuries and the case was settled for 200 dollars.
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Dave Cooprider
Alliance Coal Co
City approves Main Street concrete pavement project
The city council orders a 16 foot wide concrete pavement on the east side of Main street from Washington to Jackson, extending along the thoroughfare to improve sidewalk access and safety.
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Main Street
Washington
Jackson Streets
Subscription notice for paid advance readers after May 5 1911
The union will be sent to paid in advance subscribers only after May 5 1911. The date after your name on your paper indicates the date to which your subscription is paid.
Death of Mary J. Pierson at 75 in Vigo county
Mary J. Pierson aged 75 died quietly Sunday at 2:30 am at her daughter Ithamer Thompsons residence on State street. Widow of Abel C. Pierson a landowner near Lewis Vigo county. She belonged to the Baptist church and had 15 children ten survive. Funeral held at the daughter’s home and burial at Friendly Grove cemetery Clay county.
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Mary J. Pierson
Ithamer Thompson
Sout State Street
Abel C. Pierson
Lewis
Vigo County
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Church. Mrs. Pierson
Thompson
Friendly Grove
Clay County
Bond Filed In Test Case On Power Of Attorney
The case concerns whether power of attorney in a remonstrance remains valid after the grantor moves within the township. Theo filed his bond for appeal in Sullivan circuit court, signed by Mr. Mc Cracklin. The case is not on the docket this term and may go to next term. Only case appealed was Mr. Thompson's, as three Jackson township license applicants let the matter become a test case.
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Sullivan
McCracklin
Thompson
Jackson Township
Hymera Vindicator
Local social notes from Sullivan area residents
The column records visits and calls among Hiram Alsop Oscar Rob bins Otha Brodie Marie Evah Dal ley Aden Melora Robbins and others. It mentions Burns at home chores new buggy births and travel among families in Sullivan Paxton Terre Haute and nearby towns.
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Hiram Alsop
Oscar Robbins
Otha Brodie
Marie
Evah Dalley
Aden
Melora Robbins
George Brodie
G. J. Spencer
Paxton
Ed Clark
Dan Purcell
Bernice
Ed Dailey
Charley Stewart
Terre Haute
Laura Beck
Jim Blevins
Sullivan
Audrey Brodie
Ernie Mannis
C. M. Robbins
R. B. Robbins
Homer Creager
David Graham
Hosea Hammonds
Alex. Oveton
Steve Millman
Jim Burch
L. H. Willis
E. Dailey
Fred Robbins
Eddie Padgett
Voris Creager
Grover Hillman
Walter Robbins
Harry Harry Smith
Ora Ragsdale
B. C. Mayfield
Starwood
Mack
Ralph Moore
Clay Harlow
Bill Asrey
Susan Robbins
Pearline Willis
T. J. Robbins
Hulah
Cora Bedwell
Elizabeth Alsop
John Eaton
Jack Rich
C. Reed
Clarence Reed
Indianapolis
Jim Thorn
Graysville
Aden Robbins
Pearline
W. A. Driver
Ola Isbell
Nelson Robbins
Hosea Hammond
Jerry Mcdade
Melvin Creager
Sullivan Theatre Hosts Lyman Twins in Prize Winners
Sullivan Theatre announces a one night only show Tuesday April 11 featuring the Lyman Twins in The Prize Winners after Kidd Theatre fire in Princeton. The twins rise from Burton Opera House era to one of the strongest musical road shows with seats available at Lobby News Lands and post office.
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Sullivan Theatre
Kidd
Princeton
Indiana
Grand Theatre
Lyman
Sullivan
Lyman Twins
Sulliva
Burton Opera House
Post Ofice
Luncheon Honors Mrs. Harry Crawford of Terre Haute
Mrs. C. F. Briggs invites guests to a one o'clock Friday luncheon honoring Mrs. Harry Crawford of Terre Haute.
Death of James H. Wallis in South State Street Home
James H. Wallis a longtime city resident died shortly before noon yesterday after a prolonged illness with pneumonia. Born May 23, 1840 in Jefferson township he served four years as fourth sergeant in Company C 59th Ind Vol during the Civil War. He worked as a miller for E. S. Crowder and belonged to the M E church and Sullivan lodge Oddfellows. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs May Watson of Indianapolis and a grandson Fred Watson. Funeral at M E church Thursday at 1 PM under Oddfellows auspices with Rev George H Murphy and Rev Neyman. Burial at Center Ridge.
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James H. Wallis
South State Street
Mr. Wallis
Jefferson Township
Wallis
E. S. Crowder
M. E. Church
Sullivan Lodge of Oddfellows
May Watson
Indianapolis
Fred Watson
The
Oddfellows
George H. Murphy
Neyman
Center Ridg
New Lebanon Social Roundup
A village update of New Lebanon and nearby, listing visits, trips, and happenings. Mrs. Henry Allan spent Tuesday night with Mrs. Osborn Irvine while Mrs. George Webb visits her parents in the week. Several locals travel to Terre Haute and Sullivan for business and shopping.
Reverend Sidebottom Improves but Not Yet Restored
Rev J E Sidebottom is somewhat better but still too ill to resume work. Mrs Virgil Penny and her son from Terre Haute are visiting relatives in the area. Mrs Orville Taylor and children visited kin near Kingsley. F G Phillips attended the funeral of cousin Lex Herndon near Dugger. Herndon died in a mine last Wednesday night. Bruce Badger of Columbus is home for vacation. Misses Gladys Pennington and Lou Bicknell are home for vacation from the State Normal. They returned last week. Mrs Nancy Turman and son Thomas dined with O P Badger Friday. Both Sunday schools will present an Easter program. Mrs Lon Pennington and children visited Mrs Levi Hunt Sunday. Wm Gorham is improving in health.
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J. E. Sidebottom
Virgil Penny
Terre Haute
Orville Taylor
Kingsley
F. G. Phillips
Lex Herndon
Dugger
Herndon
Bruce Badger
Columbus
Ind
Gladys Pennington
Lou Bicknell
Nomal
Nancy Turman
Thomas
O. P. Badger
Lon Pennington
Levi Hunt
Wm. Gorham
Hamilton Township Local Option Election Date Set
A local option election will be held in Hamilton township on Tuesday April 25. A petition with 260 voter signatures was presented to the county commissioners, though only 106 signatures were required.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Township
Board of County Commissioners
Poultry dealer visits city. yields profit and family enlistment
Mrs. 8. C. Hammond of Glendora came to the city on Friday consulting Union business. She sells poultry and recently marketed two bunches of chickens worth 66 dollars and 78 cents. Her son Harry Brummett, raised by her, has joined the regular army and is stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
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8. C. Hammond
Glendora
Union
Harry Brummett
Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Verdict of Not Guilty in Miller Tombstone Defacing Case
The jury acquitted Adam C. Miller of Curry township, former county sheriff, on a charge of defacing and removing tombstones at Cummins cemetery. The case stemmed from Civil War veteran visitors placing flowers on Memorial Day and alleging hogpen construction and stone damage. Prosecution Bays faced the defense John W. Lindley. witnesses noted long decay and no recent burials.
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Adam C. Miller
Curry Township
Cummins
Miller
Cummings
Bays
John W. Lindley
Jasper county pupil wins state spelling contest in Indianapolis
The state spelling contest in Indianapolis saw thirty eight contestants. Ardella Salle of Jasper county won the title by spelling every word correctly while Ruth Latshaw of Carlisle was fifth to be eliminated after missing the word eligible.
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Indianapolis
Ruth Latshaw
Carlisle
Branson family returns. Shelburn jeweler to open branch
Farmersburg notes list residents traveling and visiting relatives. James Branson and family returned from Pensacola Florida. Tom Scott plans a Shelburn jewelry store branch. Several locals attend events and visits in Terre Haute Vincennes and Sullivan including Mrs Hoagland Mrs Bilby and Miss Bennett with others tied to community life.
Weather of a Week Report for Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager, cooperative observer, records the week ending April 2 with daily highs and lows from 27 to 56 degrees. Conditions were part cloudy on most days with measurable rainfall totaling .35 inches on the 29th and 2d.
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Farmersburg
Maurice Yeageer
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Sweetest Girl from Paris at the Grand in Terre Haute
Mrs Charles Warren Mrs Paul Stratton Mrs H K Ross and Miss Gladys Smock attended the Grand in Terre Haute Monday to see the Sweetest Girl from Paris stage show.
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Charles Warren
Paul Stratton
H. K. Ross
Gladys Smock
Paris
the Grand
Terre Haute
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P. Chiefs Call Harmony Meeting
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First Ward
Wets
Henry Allan
Osborn Irvine
George Webb
Ike Brown
Jake Holt
Colorado
Clyde Schaffer
Edna Bubanzer
Reading Circle
Kate Dudley
Osborne Irvine
Mervin Station
Parker
Floss Stewart
Mervin St. Clair
Claude Lisman
Charley Arnett
Shelburn
Tom Hopewell
Elizabeth
Sam Springer
J. D. Dudley
Misses Laughead
Ruth Jones
Bace Gray
Jesse Andrews
Arthur Pinkston
Will Lee
Kate Schaffer
Edwin Arnett
Terre Haut
James Springer
Ruth
Riverside
Cal
Ed Arnett
Bluford Arnett’s
Bessie Burroughs
Sam Lee
Osborn
Irvine
Arthur Irvine
Matt Sims
James Branson
Pensacola
Fla
Tom Scott
L. V. Pittman
Bedford
Anna Hoagland
Vancouver Wash
Mat Bilby
Bilby
Burt Wood
Wes Baldridg
Lillian Russell
John Allen
Murray Mason
Oliva Bennett
Sam O’neal
Myrtle Akers
Sarah Runkle
Hartley Bennett
Laurel Bennett
Mary Lloyd
Alva Campbell
Sam O'Neal
Squire Gaskins
Joe McClain
Squire Gasking
P. M. Hayworth
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