Family dispute ends in compromise over 97 acre Henry French land
Edward P. French quits claim to be disinherited as part of compromise in a quiet title suit over 97 acres in Gill township tied to Henry French. Homer French and George McNabb were involved. land valued at about 80 dollars per acre, with equal division of the estate once closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry French
Gill Township
Homer French
Edward P. French
George McNabb
Circuit
Terre Haute
French
Ben
Edward
Sullivan
McNabb
Edward French
Left Family Destitute After Husband Abandons Them
In Shelburne on April 17, the George Moore family was left destitute by the husband and father who drank, gambled, and mortgaged possessions to fund his gaming. He reportedly went to Russellville Kentucky. His 18 year old son Charles left home a month earlier. the son later moved toward Evansville for work. Neighbors assisted until trustees and officials intervened, and the Children’s Guardians took the children to Vincennes for care in an orphan’s home until homes are found. the mother remains ill and is to be cared for locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
George Moore
Board of Charities
Moore
Russellville
Charles
Evansville
Perley Hayworth
4. B. Maple
Alex Roark
John Howard
Moores
Roark
Howard
Board of Children S Guardians
E. F. Walker
Subhivan
Vincennes
TRS
Doctors of Second District Meeting Set in Washington
The second annual gathering of the Second District Medical association will occur in Washington on Thursday May 2. The afternoon session features paper readings and discussions, followed by a smoker in the evening. Listed physicians include Dr. Joseph Freeman Dr. C F Briggs and Dr. J B Maple from Sullivan and Sullivan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second District
Second District Medical Association
Washington
Sullivan and
Sullivan County
Joseph Freeman
C. F. Briggs
J. B. Maple
Crosby Enlists in U S Cavalry From Shelburn
Reuben Crosby of Shelburn, age 20 and formerly a coal miner, has enlisted in the cavalry arm of the United States. He has been sent to Columbus barracks and will soon be ordered to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Reuben Crosby
Cavalry
United States
Crosby
Columbus Barracks
Phillippines
Thieves Loot Sunday Dinner. Horse Trade Weekend Notes
Thieves entered the home of J. K. McClain in Farmersburg while the family was away and consumed Sunday dinner items then left the kitchen in disarray. In other news, Ohio buyer Joseph Heimer purchased a car of horses, including a notable bid of 165 dollars to Wes Baldridge. Edward Ransford died at his son Luther's home in Farmersburg from heart trouble. funeral at Church of Christ with burial in Pogue cemetery. Ransford was over 73 and father to Luther Ransford and Mrs. Ben Punningan.
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Parmersburg
J. K. McClain
Joseph Heimer
Ohio
Buffalo
N. Y
Heimer
Wes Baldridge
D. C. Taylor
Edward Ransford
Luther
Farmersburg
Church of Christ
Pogue
Ransford
Fairbanks Township
Luther Ransford
Ben Punningan
Crawford County
Committees Named for Union Christian College Reunion
Merom Indiana April 17 committees chosen for the Union Christian College reunion to be held June 12. Invitation group is G R Hammond S E Hatten William M Martin R A Plunkett. Finance includes George C Enders C O Thornberry J W Wright and others. Program by Willis Wright Lu Emma Hess Logan Plunkett. Dinner team lists several names followed by general arrangement and reception volunteers. Advertising assigns Rollin A Plunkett and J A Branneman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Wright
Lu Emma Hess
Logan Plunkett
C. B. Hershey
Sanna Sutton
Gertie Plunkett
Nannie T. Ward
J. W. Wright
Warren Watson
Mattie Berry
Ella Cooper
Kathrine Loughead
Faculty Union Christian College
A. M. Ward
Rev. Hortan
Florence Wright
Orren Stoddard
Clayton
J. J. Parker
Wm. Daugherty
Ruby Sutton
Leola Newland
Ight
Rollin A. Plunkett
J. 4
Branneman
Prominent Speakers to Attend Merom Meeting April 23
A large mass meeting is set for Merom on the evening of April 23 to promote the Union Christian college, interurban lines, and the Merom Chautauqua. Claude G. Bowers will make the principal address, with leaders from Terre Haute and Sullivan area anticipated, plus local citizens. The program features music by Mrs. W. P. Stratton, the Sullivan quartette, and Miss Florence Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Union Christian College
Merom Chautauqua
Claude G. Bowers
Board of Public Works of
Terre Haute
Sullivan
W. P. Stratton
Sullivan Quartette
Florence Wright
College
A. G. McNabb
Charles D. Hunt
J. J. Parker
H. C. Pugh
Crawford County
Jib
Oil field activity grows in Sullivan County with test wells
Intensive oil exploration continues as several companies assemble crews in Sullivan County. Wells on Gill and Jamison farms near Hoseman are set to reach productive sand today, with additional test wells planned on Mason and Minter properties as operators study promising prospects and bring in drilling equipment for multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist
Jamison Farm
Hamilton Township
Township 8
Thomas Mason
A. E. Hazelrigg
H. H. Wilson
C. H. Stratten
M. Fritz
Robinson Field
Russell Minter
Gill Township
J. J. Hoblitzell
Casey
Ill
Hoblitzell
Lowery Petition Seeks Increased Child Support
Mary C. Lowery files in circuit court to compel ex husband Michael C. Lowery to appear and show cause for nonpayment of $3.50 weekly child maintenance for ten children, seeking increase to $5.00 per week after divorce three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Lowery
Circuit Court
Michael C. Lowery
Stark and Littlejohn Tie The Knot In Shelburn
Bassa Stark of Shelburn married Miss Etta Littlejohn of Jasonville at the bride’s home on Saturday evening. Rev. Jacob Littlejohn, the bride’s uncle, performed the ceremony. Mrs. Stark is a popular Jasonville figure and the groom is a leading Shelburn businessman in the drug trade with his father Herschel V. Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Bassa Stark
Etta Littlejohn
Jasonville
Jacob Littlejohn
Jamison well yields large gas strike near Sullivan
At about 10 PM the Jamison well west of town blew gas and oil rock all night with strong pressure. Diggers hope it signals a future gusher and expect important developments today as experts are summoned. The Jamison hole sits around 709 feet deep with oil sand four feet in, while the Gill well seven miles west reached 695 feet and may enter sand soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Robinson Field
Sullivan
Jemison
Gill
J. H. Gi
Appointments to Board of Review Named by Circuit Court
Judge Henderson appointed John W. Cooper of Carlisle and William M Denney of this city as members of the board of review. The county auditor, assessor and treasurer, by virtue of their offices, are the other members. Jacob Lillie, formerly a student at Union Christian College, traveled with his brother John Lillie to Texas Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Circuit Court
John W. Cooper
Carlisle
William M Denney
Board of Review
Jacob Lillie
The
Union Christian College
John Lillie
Texas
Narrow escape as Pleasantville residence burns down
The Jacob Rookesberry home one mile south of Pleasantville Indiana was destroyed by fire early Friday. Mrs Rooksberry saved a bureau drawer of valuable papers but dropped them as the family fled. The house was nearly new and the origin is unknown though blamed on a closet near a flue. Loss partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Ind
Jacob Rookesberry
Fatal injuries at Shirley Hill No 1 mine
A French miner named Tsoute, about 30, was fatally injured when slate fell from the roof at Shirley Hill No 1 in Dagger Ind. He was wed six months to the widow of Alvin Roberts, who died in Vandal ia mine No 5 about a year and a half ago.
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Tsoute
Alvin Roberts
Vandalia
Shelburn Schools Put Under Curry Township Trustee Control
The Shelburn school corporation was dissolved at a town board meeting on Thursday April 4. Two trustees voted for the change and two against, creating a tie decided by the town clerk Earl Patten under an emergency act. The transfer places Shelburn schools under Curry township trustee who plans a township high school. Property valued at about 5000 dollars. Proponents cite financial constraints and tax considerations while opponents favor local management east of the railroad. Trustee P F Hayworth is expected to oversee construction to open by fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Curry Township
John C. Annis
John D. Hill
W. H. Taylor
I. KR. Nicoson
Earl Patten
Shelmurn
Shelburnu
J. T. Gaskins
Care McCoskey
W. A. Bailey
P. 4. Hayworth
Terre Haute Eyes Regular Wabash River Line
A group in Terre Haute Indiana plans to form a company to operate daily freight and passenger trips on the Wabash River from Terre Haute to below, possibly Merom or Vincennes. Capitalization is 10000 dollars with 4000 dollars required before subscriptions are valid, and stockholders will later elect officials. The project, supported by river men, aims to attract business and argue the river remains navigable despite the War Department's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Wabash
Merom
Vincennes
Wabash River
Terre Daute
War Department
Inland Waterways Plan Promoted for Wabash River Line
Terre Haute promoters urge development of a regular freight and passenger boat service on the Wabash River with licensed officers and annual operation, backed by merchants and citizens. They cite Roosevelt's Inland Waterways Commission and aim for weekly trips, barring freezing conditions, to boost town growth and regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Roosevelt
Inland Water Ways Commission
United States
Victor Brush Plant to Move to Springfield Ill Expansion Planned
The Victor Brush company will relocate its Sullivan plant to Springfield Illinois with a $5100 local bonus and strong local financial backing. Charles Seigmund becomes secretary treasurer, P D Lowe transfers stock to Max H Hommes who will be general sales agent. The move marks the second such departure in two years with no effort to keep the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Brush Company
Springfield
Ill
Charles Seigmund
P. D. Lowe
Max H. Hommes
Sullivan
Fairbanks Youth Dies After Illness
Pearhe Booth, a 22 year old resident of Fairbanks Indiana, died at his mother's home after several weeks of tuberculosis. The funeral was held at Drake Cemetery at 1 PM yesterday following his death at 2 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Ind
Property values rise in Sullivan County 1900 to 1904
The United States census bulletin shows Sullivan County property valuation increasing from 12 096 110 in 1900 to 15 076 605 in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Census Bureau
Sullivan County
Jefferson Township Developer Seeks Union Business Visit
Dave Newkirk of Jefferson township visited the city on Monday to conduct business with the Union. He reports residents are busy and prosperous and that the township remains active economically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Newkirk
Jefferson Township
Union
Newkirk
Sullivan Eagles Attend Princeton Home Coming Celebration
The Sullivan lodge of Eagles will join the Princeton lodge for a two day Home Coming on April 23 and 24 in honor of the Princeton aerie anniversary. Seventy five candidates will be initiated on April 24 with a banquet to follow in the old opera house. Dr Reasen of Dreamland Theatre will show complimentary moving pictures before the banquet and the Eagles club room will be open to visiting members on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Lodge of Eagles
Princeton Lodge
Princeton Aerie
Opera House
de. Reasen
Dreamland Theatre
Eagles Club
County Guardians Board Reorganizes With New Officers
The county board of children's guardians met at Will H. Thompsons home to reorganize for the year. They report a successful year with many homes secured for children. Judge Henderson appointed Will H Thompson and Mrs Louise Gilmour to three year terms. Officers elected include President Will H Thompson Vice President B F F Walker and Secretary Mrs Ann Sheridan. Other board members are Mrs Alice Poynter and J F Douthitt. The board will meet the second Friday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Children’s Guardians
Will H. Thompson
Judge Henderson
Louise Gilmour
W. H. Thompson
B. F F. Walker
Ann Sheridan
Alice Poynter
J. F. Douthitt
Popular couple married in Shelburn
Emmett Nash and Miss Essie Underhill were married Monday evening at Frank Nicholas's home in Sullivan. Nash, a popular Shelburn businessman and former telegraph operator, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Nash. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Underhill, is noted for charm and social standing in Shelburn society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Emmett Nash
Essie Underhill
Frank Nicholas
Sullivan
Model
R. D. Nash
William Underhill
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GASE
U. 6
Reunion
G. R. Hammond
S. E. Hatten
William M. Martin
R. A. Plunkett
Finance
George C. Enders
C. O. Thornberry
W. R. Hurst
H. T. Green
C. E. Setzer
J. F. Burke
Frank Daniels, Jr
Coppege Boom Meetu
Gontie
J. H. Gill
Township
North Range
Mike
Jacob Rooksberry
Shirley Hill NO 1
Thomas Tsoute
Dagger
Thomas Ied
Ray Drk
Patten
Curry
Navigate
Vigo County
Sullivan Lodge of Masons
Princeton
Board Reorganizaes
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