Republicans of Sullivan Name Ticket and Officers
The Sullivan Republicans held a town convention at the courthouse on Friday electing candidates for May 4. W R Nesbit was named permanent chair and C H Stratton permanent secretary. Trustees and council members were chosen across wards, with Ed Hoover re-nominated for fifth ward trustee and Charles Heck elected marshal. Sam O Self selected as town clerk and treasurer, and the eagle adopted as town emblem.
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Sullivan
Court House
Thomas Freeman
W. R. Nesbit
C. H. Stratton
G. R. Stivers
Charles Cain
Don Cochran
Robert Stratton
Hoover
Charles Heck
Wm. Beck
Marshal
Heck
Sam O. Self
Clayton A. Price
Mr. Self
Candidates for local offices in Sullivan
The list names Charles Heck for marshal, Sam O Self for clerk and treasurer, Robert Stratton for councilman from the 1st ward, Albert Hill for trustee from the 2nd ward, Charles Batey for trustee from the 8th ward, and T B Springer Jr for trustee from the 4th ward. Each entry notes occupations and union affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heck
Sam O. Self
Robert S. Stratton
Albert Hill
Charles Batey
T. B. Springer, Jr
Edward Hoover
Sullivan
Wm. Heck
Green Hill
United Mine Workers
Mr. Self
Painters’ and Paper Hangers’ Union
Robert Stratton
J. P. Stratton
Hill
Reed & Batey
Clerks’ Union
Death of Hud Beard in Rockyford Colombe
News arrives that Hud Beard, son of John T. Beard, died at Rockyford Colorado on the 20th of the month. He was raised about seven miles northwest of Sullivan and suffered from a lung ailment. He sought western trips for relief but his disease proved too deep seated. A young man of good habits, his death will be deeply mourned by friends and relatives. Remains to be brought here for interment.
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Beard
Rockyford
Col
John T. Beard
Sullivan
Edward Pollard Sues for Damages Over Alleged Alienation
Edward Pollard sues Mrs. Sarah A Power for 5000 damages claiming she wrongfully alienated his wife Della Raines Pollard. The couple married in 1899 and separated March 23 1902. Pollard and Power reside in Sullivan with other involved parties.
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Edward Pollard
Sarah A. Power
Della
Crawley and Farber Wed in St. Louis Ceremony
Ford Basler Crawley married Miss Adell Farber of St. Louis last Saturday afternoon at St. Louis. Attending were Miss Tressa Crawley and Miss Emma Crawley of Texarkana and Harry Basler of Springfield, Illinois. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Crawley and works as an operator for the Postal Telegraph Company. They will reside in St. Louis.
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Ford Basler Crawley
St. Louis
Adell Farber
Tressa Crawley
Emma Crawley
Texarkana
Harry Basler
Springfield
Crawley
Chas. Crawley
Postal Telegraph Company
New Automobile Arrives in County
Sam A. White purchases four fine Olds Mobile cars that arrived last Saturday. The latest pattern cars feature a gasoline motor capable of 30 miles per hour on roads. The county records note it as the only gasoline motor machine. Dr. J. R. Hinkle owns a steam machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. White
Olds Mobile
J. R. Hinkle
No Lumpy Jawed Cattle Sold Here Deflates Report
Last week an article claimed lumpy jawed cattle were sold in this market. The seller had the steer examined by a recognized veterinary expert, finding no pus fever or disease. The enlarged head was due to a bone fracture and precautionary measures were taken.
Cub Reception for Woman's Club guests at Bell home
The Friday Afternoon Club hosted a April 17 reception for the Woman's Club at Mrs. W. A. Bell's house. Rev. A M Maguire spoke on Christian Socialism with wit and clarity, after a piano duet, solos, and readings. Luncheon featured three courses with cheese straws almonds and coffee. An Emerson Self Reliance edition was presented to Rev. Maguire by Dr. Anna Sheridan. Decor included green white lilies fern and smilax. violets served as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bell
Woman’s Club
A. M. Maguire
McGuire
Mesdames Ladd and Shade
Harry Kirkham
W. E. Burton
Anna Sheridan
Court House News Guardianships and Estates Reported
Court records list guardianships including Thos Brunger Ray Anderson Zouriah Jenkins and Ora Carter with reports approved and trusts continued. Will Gohn and other guardians appointed. final guardianship reports discharge some wards while others remain under care. Estate actions cover deeds adm discharges quiet title judgments and private sale appraisals across multiple cases.
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Thos. Brunger
Stephen Brunger
Ray Anderson
W. P. Stratton
Zouriah B.jenkins
J. F. Alumbaugh
Will A. Gohn
Ora Carter Et al
Margaret A. Carter
Grace E. Border
Mary E. Broader Guard
Ruby P. Nash
Wm. Boone
Clara HE. Pigg
Sarah E. Pigg
Clara E. Pigg
Richard Lewellyn
R. T. Lewellyn
Louis V. Lewellyn
Jennie Bevis
David Erbelding
Columbus
B. Gannon
Robert O. Lisman
Guar
Sarah Boatman
Wm Boatman
Lucinda
Civil docket items and judgments with property sales
Docket lists several cases with defaults and dismissals. John A Alsman vs Christian Sinclair ends in dismissal at plaintiff costs. The Dugger B L Association vs Joseph S Taylor et al notes and mortgage. Guardian W H Bridwell appointed for Berry and Fannie Taylor. Finding for plaintiff $99.65. sale of property to satisfy judgment. Wm Gaskins as administrator of Fieldon Jeffries estate petitions to sell real estate against Elizabeth Jeffries with judgment for plaintiff $1,064.64. Frank M Nead as administrator of Hosea Payne estate petitions against Sarah A Payne et al for partition and sale of real estate. deeds approved and sale confirmed.
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Caroline Magill
Jane Payne
Eliza Daugherty
E & TH Railroad Co
Fannie M Pigg
Evansville Furniture Co
Charles E Brown
Wm Bonham
Chase Mallet
Mononey Co
Edward Hancock
Wm H Crowder, Sr
Washington Fuel Co
Wm H_ Bridwel
James P Woods
John Fry
Serena Walls
Thes Wolfe
Samuel R “Oleguard
Alfred Pitts
Chase Daugherty
Mary A Steele
John A Alsman
Christian Sinclair
Wm Sinclair
Dugger B. & L. Association
Joseph S Taylor
W H Bridwell
Guardian Atletem
Berry
Fannie Taylor
Wm Gaskins Adm
Fieldon Jeffries
Elizabeth Jeffries
Frank M Nead
Hosea Payne
Sarah A Payne
Petition to Sell Real Estate Amid Heirs and Guardians
New suits involve the ship of Helen M Jenkins and minor heirs of George L Jenkins with Jesse Haddon as guardian seeking sale of real estate. Also includes cases J B McFarland Carriage Co versus Hugh V Caton on note. Turman versus Heisen to enforce conveyance. Burks guardianship. Caroline Magill v Jane Payne. and Briley v Briley divorce proceedings.
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Helen M. Jenkins
Mabel C Jenkins
George L Jenkins
Jesse Haddon
J B
Local Docket Fines Several Plea Guilty Assault Cases
Claude Keene fined 25 dollars on guilty plea for assault and battery. Edgar Riggs fined 2 dollars for assault and battery. Peter Stevenson fined 3 dollars for drunkenness. Wm McClure fined 2 dollars in each of two cases for drunkenness. Silas Hammond fined 2 dollars for intoxication. Woodson Moss fined 2 dollars for guilty plea to assault and (unfinished).
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Claude Keene
Edgar Riggs
Peter Stevenson
Wm McClure
Silas Hammond
Woodson Moss
Easter Rain Adage Verified For One Sunday
It rained on Easter and the old saying that rain on Easter predicts seven consecutive Sundays is being watched. This year’s rain occurred last Sunday and observers confirm at least one Sunday followed the Easter rain.
Morris Typhoid Death Reaches Henderson Family
Jacob Evans and Mrs. Mary Crooks were summoned to Henderson on Sunday to be beside their cousin Frank Morris who died of typhoid fever.
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Jacob Evans
Mary Crooks
Henderson
Frank Morris
Democrats Nominate Town Ticket for Sullivan Election
The Sullivan Democrats met at the court house on Saturday night and nominated a ticket for the May 4 town election. James Willis and David Crawley head the slate with ward councilmen Nick Davis W H Crowder Jr O M Patton W E Aydelotte and Dan J Yaden named for the 5th Ward.
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Democrats
Sullivan
Court House
James Willis
David Crawley
Nick Davis
W. H. Crowder, Jr
O. M. Patton
W. E. Aydelotte
Dan J. Yaden
Preparations For Second Old Ascension Seminary Reunion
Elaborate preparations are under way for the second reunion of Old Ascension Seminary students to be held at Farmersburg on Tuesday June 20. The seminary closed at Farmersburg 381 years ago and the first reunion last summer was a success. Notices go to former students, and Hartley Bennett, secretary, asks attendees to notify so the program can be arranged. Captain Crawford notes the event will proceed if conditions allow and hopes for a day of joy and pleasure.
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Ascension Seminary
Farmersburg
Hartley Bennett
Crawford
Hog bitten by dog dies of rabies in Cass Township
A dog bite on several hogs owned by Martin Norris in Cass Township led to one hog contracting a violent rabies form and dying Monday.
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Martin Norris
Cass Township
Martin Nephew Lyman Taylor Dies of Diphtheria
Robert Taylor attended the burial of his nephew Lyman Martin at Liberty Friday. The eight year old was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin of Terre Haute. He was ill only three days from diphtheria and Mrs. Martin was a sister of Mr. Taylor.
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Robert Taylor
Lyman Martin
Liberty
J. W. Martin
Terre Haute
Sullivan's streets crowd as fair weather draws shoppers
Saturday's pleasant weather attracted many people to Sullivan. The crowded streets boosted foot traffic and left local merchants with healthy business as shoppers filled shops and stalls.
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Sullivan
Federal Court Holds Sheriff Bonded in Dillard Lynching Case
Fannie Bush of Tennessee files a $5,000 damage suit in the Federal Court at Indianapolis against Sheriff John S. Dudley Sullivan County and bondsmen over the lynching of James Dillard last November. The complaint alleges failure to protect Dillard and notify authorities, leading to his death after a mob seized him in Sullivan and carried him to Oaktown. Bush, administratrix of Dillard’s estate, seeks damages tied to the sheriff’s bond and the alleged negligence.
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Indianapolis
John S. Dudley
Sullivan County
Fannie Bush
Tennessee
James Dillard
Indiana
Charles L. Davis
Wm. C. Jamison
Cuthbert J. Sherman
Pat McEneney
James R. Riggs
Noah Crawford
William E. Henderson
Dudley
A. B. Houston
Crawford County
Ill
Dillard
Sullivan
Ind
Wabash River
Durbin
Malitia
Oaktown
Special Sermon on the Lord's Supper Invitation
U. M. McGuire announces a special sermon next Sunday morning April 26 addressing who should be invited to the Lord's Supper. The preacher notes prior requests from nonmembers and will discuss points of doctrine in a public notice through the papers.
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U. M. McGuire
Pupils Stage Recital At Mrs Cavins Home
Mrs Flora Cavins presented a pupil recital at her residence on Saturday afternoon. A large number of parents and friends attended to witness the class’s performance, which reflected credit on both teacher and pupils.
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Christian Church
Francis
Mattie Pounds
Christian Endeavor Society
United States
Flora Cavins
Marriage Licenses Issued To Four Couples
John I. Alsman weds Ethel A. Neal George Truitt weds Jettie Hogan Antony Alsman weds Emma Bradford.
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John I. Alsman
Ethel A. Neal
George Truitt
Jettie Hogan
Antony Alsman
Emma Bradford
Mrs. Parks Visits Colorado Family Relatives in Town
Mrs. M. O. Parks and her son Hubert of Colorado Springs are visiting her father A. B. Stansil and other relatives. She plans to stay several weeks and enjoy the visit.
Pleasantville Resident Recovers in Town Visit
Dave Newkirk of Pleasantville visited town Tuesday amid illness, now convalescent after weeks of sickness. Taylor Edwards spent Sunday at his Vincennes home, adding to the day's local movements.
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Dave Newkirk
Pleasantville
Mr. Newkirk
Taylor Edwards
Vincennes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republicans
Mr. Hoover
E. & T. H. Railroad
Telegraphers’ Union
Hud
Court House News
Sullivan Circuit Court
R H Wolfenburger
W C Wolfenburger
Elias W McClanahan
T H Kendall
Eli Trueblood
Laura Trueblood
Martin H Bonham
Mary E. Bonham
Admx
Norris Renan
John A West
Charles Case
Thomas Case
Civil Docket
Allen Pence
Hillsboro
Ohio
Chariies
Gale AG
Federal Court
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