Gilmour Murderer Captured After Hiding in Illinois Hills
Henry Miller 88, accused of fatally shooting Junie Carr 51 in Gilmour, was captured twenty-two miles northeast of Vandalia Illinois after a pursuit by Sheriff Douthitt and deputies. Miller resisted, fired twice, and was halted and jailed in Sullivan. The arrest followed swift actions by Sullivan and Fayette county officers and prosecutors, with Dickerson providing key information. Miller faces trial as the grand jury convenes. attorney Charles Hunt has been retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Junie Carr
Gilmour
Fred Spines
Henderson
Miller
Collins
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Douthitt
Vandalia
Pennsylvania
Terre Haute
John Wees
Wees- Wilson Company
N. K. Haris
Wees
Tom Dickerson
Fayette County
Illinois
Dickerson
Douth
Tennessee
Charles D. Hunt
Returns Here for Short Visit After Forty Years
Warren Ackline of Paris Illinois returned to Sullivan for a brief visit with old friends after nearly forty years. He recalled early Sullivan life including Grocer Tom Reid and the first delivery wagon, and spoke of a past community production of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the old opera house with Ackline as Topsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Acklin
Sullivan
Tom Reid
Topsy
Warren Ackline
Paris
Ill
Andy McClanahan
Ackline
Mr. McClanahan
Reid
Andy
Old Opera House
Ed Lacey
Simon Legree
Mr. Lacey
Dad Murphy
Phineas Greene
J. S. Murphy
Flora Cavins
Indianapolis
C. J. Sherman
Alvin P. Hovey
Albert J. Beveridge
Tom
Curt Shattuck
Nebraska
Gordon
Neb
Mr. Hays
the Union
Kansas City
Marriage License for Roosevelt Johnson and Helen Duesenberg
Theodore Roosevelt Johnson aged 20 a baker and Helen Elizabeth Duesenberg aged 19, both of Vincennes Indiana, were issued a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt Johnson
Baker
Helen Elizabeth Duesenberg
Vincennes
Ind
Paoli Woman Visited Area With Friends Last Week
Mrs. Harry Mayfield of Paoli Indiana visited the area last week with friends, sharing time and paying a social call in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mayfield
Paoli
Ind
Breeders Association Plans Annual Livestock Banquet
The Live Stock Breeders Association finalizes plans for its annual banquet in Sullivan on April 25 at 7 PM. Principal speaker Prof. G I Christie will deliver an entertaining lecture. local residents will perform readings and songs. McKinley and Brodie Electrical Co. to donate a radio concert. Open to progressive farmers and spouses. tickets sold through township committees or at the county agent's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breeders’ Association
Death of Mrs W A Shields
Graysville mourns the death of Mrs Wm A Shields a Vigo county native who lived much of her life near Graysville She is survived by her husband two children Clyde H and Mrs Ham Burton and a half sister Mrs Sarah Strain of Fairbanks Funeral services were held at the Graysville Methodist church with burial at Johnson cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Shields
Wm. A. Shields
Graysville
Vigo County
John Cowen
Evansville
Clyde H
Ham Burton
Sarah Strain
Fairbanks
Graysville Methodist Church
Johnson Cemetery
Thompson Employees Enjoy Radio Concert
Mr and Mrs Russell Thompson hosted a unique party for Thompson store employees on Friday evening. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra performed a full program from a city theater and received hearty applause from guests including Lola Lisman Ruth Powell and other local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Mary Stranahan
L. A. Stranahan
W. A. Thompson
Keith Macey
Wendell Cox
Beveridge speaks at Sullivan on U S Senate bid
Former Indiana senator Albert J Beveridge urged Republican unity in his Sullivan appearance while touring for the Senate nomination against Harry S New. He argued against bloc politics, praised farmers and workers, and defended American institutions and the national creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
Senate
Harry S. New
Beveridge
Sullivan
Arthur Robinson
Robinson
Beveride
Robinson Son
Mr. Beveridge
Hymera Man Pleads Guilty to Liquor Charge and Is Penalized
Hugh Evans of Hymera pleaded guilty to illegal liquor possession and drunken driving before Mayor Walters. He is fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months at the penal farm. Evans, his wife, Bert Evans, and two Evans daughters were found marooned in a motor tar near Hymera, with a wrecked machine and undamaged jugs of mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Evans
Hymera
Walters
Evans
Bert Evans
Harris
Collins and
Douthitt
Severe storms flood Wabash bottoms. Riverton hits 21.4 feet
Merom endured two severe storms on Monday followed by a heavy hail. The Wabash River rose and flooded the bottomlands reaching 21.4 feet at Riverton. Report says the Wabash levee in Haddon township has broken, causing damage to small structures and vegetation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Riverton
Haddon Township
Dan Case Killed By Pennsylvania Train Near Terre Haute
Dan Case of Terre Haute who built a transfer and draying business was instantly killed by a Pennsylvania train east of Terre Haute Sunday night. He was the father of Effie Case of Hymera and Mrs. Nellie Worth of near Jasonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Case
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania
Effie Case
Hymera
Nellie Worth
Jasonville
Wabash Valley Aberdeen Angus Sale Opens Amid Crowd
The annual Aberdeen Angus sale by the Wabash Valley association began this afternoon on North Main Street. A large crowd gathered from surrounding counties while Hon. Seymour Riddle of Bloomfield gave the opening address. A fine selection of animals was slated for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley
Aberdeen Angus Association
North Main Street
Seymour Riddle
Bloomfield
Library Board Elects Officers at City Meeting
The annual city library board meeting named Mrs. John C. Chaney president and Richard Park as vice president. Mrs. Richard Bailey became secretary and J B Maple was chairman of the book committee. Librarian Mrs. Alice Burns was re elected. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
City Library Board
City Library
John C. Chaney
Richard Park
Richard Bailey
J. B. Maple
Alice Burns
Veterinarian John W Hunt Marries Louisa H Drake at Terre Haute
John W Hunt a well known local veterinarian married Mrs Louisa H Drake of Pimento at Terre Haute last week. They will live at Pimento where Hunt had recently bought a general store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
John W. Hunt
Louisa H. Drake
Pimento
Hunt
Odd Fellows County Meeting In Local Hall
A county meeting of the Odd Fellows lodges will be held at the Odd Fellows hall Friday evening at 7 30. All county lodges will attend and a large crowd is expected. Lunch and a musical program are planned. G M Harschman of Crown Point Grand Master of Indiana will give the principal address. The initiatory degree will be conferred by Dugger lodge and Cass lodge will confer the first degree. David N Curry of Haddon township is Deputy Grand Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
G. M. Harschman
Crown Point
Indiana
Dugger Lodge
Cass Lodge
David N. Curry
Haddon Township
Judge Buff to Speak at Farmers Meeting
Judge Buff will speak at a farmers meeting at 2:00 P M Saturday. The gathering takes place at the Ladd school house one and a half miles east of Hy mera. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Buff
Buff
Ladd School House
Hymera
Shelburn Men Indicted on Transporting Stolen Cars
A federal grand jury in Indianapolis indicted Hank Moore and Ed Stanifer of Shelburn for transporting stolen automobiles. The charges stem from alleged involvement with stolen vehicle trafficking. Both defendants face potential federal penalties if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Hank Moore
Ed Stanifer
Youngbloods Spend Easter With Attica Relatives
Mr and Mrs A W Youngblood are spending the Easter vacation with relatives in Attica Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. W. Youngblood
Attica
Ind
Well Known Woman Claimed by Death
Mrs. Kittie Springer died Saturday at her South Main street home after illness. She born near New Lebanon, widow of J. F. Springer, survived by son Wallace and daughter Ruth a DePauw University student, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday at New Lebanon Methodist Church with burial at Camp Ground cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Springer
J. F. Springer
South Main Street
Methodist Church
New Lebanon
Theodore Willis
Vincennes
Camp Ground Cemetery
Abbie Bland
Portland
Oregon
Ray Bland
Mt. Carmel
Sullivan Plans First Car Show Opening Tomorrow
Sullivan hosts its first three day automobile show at the Dixie Bee Line Garage run by the Sullivan County Automotive Association. A ten cent admission funds show expenses, with Crimson and White colors, Sharp's orchestra, and county dealers presenting new high class cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Dixie Bee Line
Sullivan County Automotive Association
Sharp
Dixie Garage
Harry Ross
J. R. Hinkle
Crowder
Sam A. White
Terre Haute Auto Dealers’ Association
New Suits and Legal Actions Listed in County Docket
A batch of civil cases including possession and damages in favor of Oscar W Allen against Leonard Arbaugh, replevin involving A L Greenberg Iron Co and Sam Baumgartner, Claus Ring against Sarah Ring et al for land recovery, foreclosure on a mechanic's lien by Philip Herbert against Victor Manning, and judgments and notes among others. Also includes divorce and alimony case Mabel Eddington versus Paul Eddington and estate sale petition by Isiah Russell administrator to pay debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Allen
Leonard Arbaugh
A. L. Greenberg Iron Co
Sam’ Baumgartner
Harrison Two
Clay Co
Charles B. Ring
Sarah C. Ring
Philip Herbert
Victor S. Manning
Philip Martin
Herman Albright
Bicknell Trust & Savings Co
Alonzo J. Purcell
Martha Purcell
Sullivan High School Hosts Preliminary Current Events Bee
Last Friday evening the Sullivan High School auditorium hosted the local con test preliminaries for the Wabash Valley Annual Current Events Bee and Musical Contest. Judges selected Pauline McCoy as the vocal winner and Elizabeth Zahneiser as the piano winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Valley
Kathryn Kirkham
Lee Bays
John 8. Taylor
Pauline McCoy
T. B. Shaffer
Paul Stratton
John Kester
Elizabeth Zahneiser
McCoy
Zahneiser
Sullivan High School
Terre Haute
dJadies
Mrs Theodore Barnes and Children Return from Pasadena Visit
Mrs. Theodore Barnes and her children have returned from an extended visit with relatives in Pasadena California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Barnes
Pasadena
Calif
Indecisive Voters Signal Faint Primary Interest Here
In this county the forthcoming Democratic primary draws little enthusiasm. Candidates for county treasurer, auditor, and recorder vie for traction as Mrs. Clara Scott appears likely to win the recorder nomination. Charley Coffman and George McDonnall mount a tight treasurer contest, while Lac Carter influences the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen Cullop
William Allen
Cullop
Will Pigg
Martinsville
Arthur Greenwood
Washington
Charley C. Coffman
Charley
George McDonnall
George
Coffman
McDonnall
Wibles
Lac Carter
Union
Clara Scott
Henry M. Davis
John M. Shipman
Cass
Road land condemnation case heard in Knox circuit court
The State Highway Commission filed a condemnation suit to acquire 40 acres owned by Hardy McClanahan for a Dixie Highway crossing. Judge Coulter presided in Vincennes Knox circuit court last week and a decision is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Highway
State Highway Commission
Hardy McClanahan
Coulter
Knox
Vincennes
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Little Willie
U. S
Farmer
Manufacturers Bloc
Congress
Ing
America
Sale
Pigg
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