YEGGS BLOW LEWIS POST OFFICE SAFE
A Sunday night yegg robbery blew open the Lewis post office safe with nitro and two drill holes. About $500 in cash and $800 in checks and Liberty bonds stolen, stamps left scattered, burglars fled in a waiting auto. Postmaster C W Boston and firm Boston & Boston run the store where the safe was kept. Terre Haute police alerted, no tracks or machine recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
The
Terre Haute Tribune
C. W. Boston
Benjamin Boston
Orly
Ben Boston
Boston & Boston
Post Office
Terre Haute
Asbury Family Make Business Visit to Sullivan
E. K. Asbury of near Farmersburg and his daughter Mrs. John Nirk visited Sullivan on Tuesday for a business matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Asbury
Farmersburg
John Nikirk
Sullivan
Prominent agriculturist addresses Sullivan county meeting
Nearly one hundred farmers and breeders from most Sullivan county townships attended a dinner at the Presbyterian church basement. Dean J. H. Skinner of Pur due University urged business farming, learning from others, and keeping pure bred stock amid improving market conditions. A committee outlined future county tours, and officers were elected as the Live Stock Breeders organization planned member outreach and a family inclusive next banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Cass
Jefferson
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Skiner
Agricultural Department
Purdue University
Indiana
Ross Campbell
Calf Club
Addison Drake
R. W. Akin
William Jamison
Cecil Johnson
William Wilkey
Cecil Drake
Ed Walters
Robert Gouchenour
Wiliam Watson
Jersey
John McNaughton
Lynn Thomas
J. KK. Coulson
Duroes
Emery Drake
Lew Burress Bound Over For Liquor Possession Sale
Lew Burress of Jackson township was bound over to circuit court by Justice Scherb after being charged with illegal possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. He furnished bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Burress
Jackson Township
Scherb
United States Rejects League Covenant and Aims for Peace
The President declares the United States will not join the League of Nations or adopt its covenant. He calls for disarmament with allied cooperation, plans to build a strong merchant marine, and to address war debt and tax burdens by cutting expenditures while protecting American industry. He urges Congress to support veterans and promote orderly funding of debt.
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Congress
United States
America
Republic
Guns and Holsters for P. O. Employees
The Sullivan post office will issue Colt automatics and holsters to essential staff including mail messengers. The War Department will supply the munitions under Postmaster-General Hings order to curb mail thefts, enabling a defensive response to robbers with bullets if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Post Office
W. E. Aydelotte
War Department
Hings
Business Women Honor Ida Anderson of Indianapolis in City Dinner
A Monday night dinner of the Business Women's Association of this city was held in the basement of the Christian church. Miss Ida M Anderson of Indianapolis, vice president of the national association, gave the address. Miss Nina Bridwell welcomed guests and introduced speaker Miss Tesla Haines. Discussion centered on establishing a community club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Business Women’s Association
Ida M. Anderson
Indianapolis
National Association
Nina Bridwell
Tesla Haines
Stockmen Attend Hartford City Polled Herefords Sale
Charles L. Davis W A Wilkey J R Riggs J K Coulson Frank Wible and other stockmen traveled to Hartford City for a large Polled Hereford sale at Reserve Stock Farm. Wilkey and Company offered 39 head and four calves from the National Bank Calf Club. The sale price averaged about fifty cents on the dollar versus the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ll. Davis
W. A. Wilkey
J. R. Riggs
J. K. Coulson
Frank Wible
Hartford City
Reserve Stock Farm
W. A. Wilkey & Company
National Bank
Free garden seed distribution by the Union
The Union received a shipment of garden and flower seed from Congressman Oscar E. Bland for free distribution to residents of Sullivan Indiana. Seed packages will be mailed free to anyone requesting them, except seeds will not be given to children. Send address to Sullivan Union Sullivan Ind.
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Union
Oscar E. Bland
Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Ind
Old Resident Thomas Douthitt Succumbs to Illness
Thomas M. Douthitt 75 of Jefferson township lies in critical condition after a paralytic stroke. His sons Frank Douthitt, a city merchant, and William T. Douthitt, a Terre Haute attorney, have been summoned to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Douthitt
Jefferson Township
Mr. Douthitt
Frank Douthitt
William T. Douthitt
Terre Haute
Reverend Nesbit Transferred to Clinton Church Post
The Reverend Baxter R Nesbit former Sullivan county resident and son of Mrs Mary Nesbit near Shelburn has been reassigned from Terre Haute Trinity Methodist to the Clinton Methodist church which has a large membership. Mrs Nesbit is sister of Elza Osburn near Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter R. Nesbit
Sullivan County
Mary Nesbit
Shelburn
Trinity Methodist Church
Terre Haute
Methodist Church
Clinton
Nesbit
Elza Osburn
Joe Gray
Turman Township
Frank Turman
Tampa
Fla
Mr. Gray
John Clark
Jesse
Charles Clark
W. D. Bolinger
Farmersburs
Walker V. Jennings
Carlisle centenarian Abigail Tharpe suffers stroke after birthday
Mrs Abigail Tharpe of Carlisle who just turned 100 rests at home in precarious condition after a stroke on Sunday following a birthday reception. A governor's message and gifts marked the day as W H Hill Jr plans new offices on the north side of the square, moving from Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Tharpe
Carlisle
Oaktown
Warren T. McCray
W. H. Hill, Jr
Sullivan
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Company
Trust Company
Hill
Crowder
Death of Helen Shore reported in Hutsonville area
Mrs James A Hash receives word of her sister Miss Helen Shore 21 died in Phoenix Arizona from lung trouble The Shore family from Hutsonville had gone to Phoenix last November for Helen health Her body is en route for burial and funeral plans will be set upon the families arrival home The survivor list includes Mrs James A Hash Sullivan and several other sisters and relatives from Indiana and Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hash
Phoenix
Arizona
Helen Shore
Will Springer
West
John Hash
Bicknell
R. E. Duncan
Flat Rock
Ills
Frank Wilson
Lawrenceville
Edsil Bostick
J. T. Shore
Mr. Hasn
Sullivan circuit court notes summarize February term actions
The February term closed with May term set to begin May 2. Hazel Springer was awarded $5 weekly support and $100 attorney fees due by June 10. Andrew J. Hayes granted a divorce from Elizabeth Hayes. Several suits were dismissed for various reasons including Frank M Cunningham and Pearl Ridgley cases. Capital Cap Company awarded $42.50 against R Emmet Nash. James R Riggs suit against Sullivan County commissioners overruled for new trial. appeal bond set at $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit
Hazel Springer
Jesse W. Springer
Andrew J. Hayes
Elizabeth Hayes
Roscoe Carpenter
James Deckard
James Lewis
Frank M. Cunningham
Elizabeth Alta Timmons
James William Timmons
Pearl Ridgley
Harry Ridgley
Capital Cap Company
R. Emmet Nash
James R. Riggs
Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan County
Masonic Initiation Draws Large Sullivan Lodge Crowd
More than a hundred Masons attended the Sullivan Masonic lodge session last night as William T. Mellett and O. C. Marley received the Master Masons degree. Special degree staff Dirrelle Chaney of Indianapolis officiated at the Master's station along with lodge officers and attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Masonic Lodge
William T. Mellett
O. C. Marley
Dirrelle Chaney
Indianapolis
S. W
T. S. Barnes
J. W
Jesse Daugherty
Mercm Lodge
S. D
M. A. Haddon
J. D
Dick Stewart
Hymera Lodge
S. S
W. H. Aydelotte
J. S
Addison Drake
Fairbanks Lodge
Tyler
John Ersinger
H. L. Stratton
W. R. Riley
Cam Hall
Fred Graham
E. A. Billman
Harry Dilley
Chas. Pollard
G. D. Scott
S. E. Lindley
Harold Campbell
R. W. Akin
Local Marriage Licenses Listed in Indiana Registrations
Francis M Shoptow and Inez A Jamison from Newberry and Bloomfield wed. Claude F Stroud and Vivian Reynolds from Hymera marry. Harry W Willis and Nellie L Hixon from Terre Haute wed. Frank Black and Matilda R Stoops from Coalmont wed. Roy B Lewis and Juanita G Mills from Shelburn wed. Jasper A Huff and Agnes A Bradley from Cassio wed. Alva M Irving and Flossie R Handley from New Lebanon wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Shoptow
Newberry
Ind
Inez A. Jamison
Bloomfield
Claude F. Stroud
Miner
Vivian Reynolds
Hymera
Harry W. Willis
Nellie L. Hixon
Nurse
Terre Haute
Frank Black
Matilda R. Stoops
Coalmont
Roy B. Lewis
Juanita G. Mills
Shelburn
Jasper A. Huff
Farmer
Sullivan
Agnes A. Bradley
Cassio
Alva M. Irving
Flossie R. Handley
New Lebanon
Miss Lou Chranicki Dead in Sullivan County
Miss Lou Chranicki a well known Sullivan woman died at the county hospital Sunday evening after a short illness following surgery The funeral was held at her late residence on South Main Street conducted by Rev S J Cross of the Methodist church where she held membership Burial took place at Center Ridge cemetery She is survived by a sister Mrs Anna Surrells of Sullivan a brother Richard Chranicki of Terre Haute and a half brother living at Washington Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Chranicki
Sullivan
County Hospital
South Main Street
S. J. Cross
Methodist Church
Center Ridge Cometry
Anna Surrells
Richard Chranicki
Terre Haute
Washington, Ind
New Suits and Damages Filed in Carlisle and Chicago Courts
Isabelle Cain sues Charles Davidson over real estate possession and damages. First National Bank of Carlisle sues Fred McCoy on a note. Austin Stanbaugh sues Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern Ry Co for damages. Albert and Thurman Benson petition as infants under 21. James Johnson sues Western Indiana Coal Co for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Cain
Charles Davidson
First National Bank of Carlisle
Fred McCoy
Austin Stanbaugh
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Ry Co
Albert Benson
Thurman Benson
James Johnson
Western Indiana Coal Co
Death of Mrs Allen Behem After Lingering Illness
Permelia Behem 57 wife of Allen Behem longtime farmer died Saturday evening at home of her daughter Mrs Glen Morgan in this city after a lingering illness. Funeral was at the daughter’s residence three miles south of New Lebanon with burial in Carlisle Odd Fellows cemetery. Survived by husband and six children Mrs Fred Hallett Miss Marie Behem Glen Morgan James Floyd Ralph and Ray Behem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Behem
Permelia Behem
Glen Morgan
New Lebanon
Odd Fellows
Carlisle
Fred Hallett
Marie Behem
Haddon Township
This City
James and
Floyd Behem
Terre Haute
Ralph and
Ray Belem
Gas Petition Postponed By Public Service Commission
The Dome Gas Company petition for a rate increase, scheduled for hearing tomorrow, has been postponed by the petitioners' counsel. Hays and Hays represent the petitioners, Bedwell aids Sullivan, and Hunt and Nesbit oppose. The PSC approved Sullivan Telephone Company’s leased line contract with Hamilton Coal Mining Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dome Gas Company
Public Service Commission
Hays
Charles H. Bedwell
City of
Sullivan
D. Hunt
W. R. Nesbit
Sullivan Telephone Company
Hamilton Coal Mining Company
Legion opposition to Debs release voiced by Sullivan Post
The Sullivan Post of the American Legion condemned Debs freedom action and adopted a resolution opposing the release of Eugene V. Debs who is held in the federal prison at Atlanta for espionage law violation. A telegram protesting the action was sent to President Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Sullivan Post
American Legion
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Harding
Kennedy Residence Purchased by Kendrick Siblings
Dave Kendrick and his sister Sadie Engle have bought the residence and office of Dr T W Kennedy at Section and West Washington. The Kennedys plan to move to Florida and take possession about June 1.
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Kennedy
Dave Kendrick
Sadie Engle
T. W. Kennedy
Section
West Washington Street
Liquor Arrests Made In Farmersburg Case
Sheriff Ed Douthitt and Deputy Edgar Collins arrested Conney Shephard, William McCracklin and Vick Marts in Farmersburg on a charge of illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. They are jailed in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Douthitt
Edgar Collins
Farmersburg
Conney Shepherd
William McCracklin
Vick Marts
New Theater Erection Underway in Carlisle Indiana
H C Hale began building a new theatre on the lot next to Risinger hardware store in Carlisle Indiana. The theater will be owned and operated by Jacob Rooksberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ind
H. C. Hale
Risinger
Jacob Rooksberry
City Manager Idea Discussed At Sullivan Mass Meeting
A large crowd debated adopting a city manager government in Sullivan with roughly equal sides for and against. Petition drives were begun to place the issue on a special election agenda, with talks on costs and powers by Arthur Cutler A G McNabb and City Attorney Charles Bedwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
City of
Sullivan
Charles H. Bedwell
McNabb
Former Carlisle Man Dies in Virginia Burial
John A. Johnson a former Carlisle resident died last week at his home in Birningham Virginia. The remains were returned to Carlisle for burial with a funeral at the Methodist church. He was born near Carlisle. son of the late Bede Johnson and Minnie Stains of Carlisle. Surviving widow, two brothers Ed and Elmer Johnson of Carlisle, one son Hagmon Johnson of Oklahoma, and three daughters Mrs Will McRea of San Gabriel California and Ella J. and Lucile Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Vlvbama
John A. Johnson
Birningharm
Vic
Bede Johnson
Minnie
Caliste
Sarah Land
Elmer Johnson
Hagmon Johnson
Oklahoma
Will McRea
San Gabriel
Cal
Ella J. and
Lucile Johnsen
Evansville Couple Visits Davis Family
Mr and Mrs Maurice Huffman of Evansville are visiting Mr and Mrs C L Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Huffman
Evansville
Mrs. C. L. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yeggs Blow
Jochns
Dean J. H. Skinner
P. O
North Side
Circuit Court
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