Popular M E Lisman Dies After Illness in City
Reverend Peter C. Lisman longtime pastor of the M E church in this city died at 2:00 am from blood poisoning after a recent smallpox exposure. His wife Nora Barnhill and two daughters Ruth and Helen were with him at his passing. Survived by parents William and Martha Lisman and a large list of siblings. Funeral held at the M E church with Masonic lodge services and interment at Center Ridge.
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Peter C. Lisman
Methodist
Wellsville
Ohio
Rebecca Barnhill
Rev. Lisman
Martha Lisman
Ruth
Helen
Rev
P. C. Lisman
William F
Lisman
Carlisle
Peter Lisman
Tippecanoe
Hig
T. E. Hoover
M. A. Haddon
DePauw _ University
M. E. Church
M. E
Merom
Nora Barnhill
Indiana
Alfordsville
Newberry
Oakland City
Shoals
Poseyville
Booneville
Masonic Lodge
Hiram Lodge
Addie Lisman
Clara Buckley
Indianapolis
Theodore
Chas
Ivan Lisman
Haddon Township
Harry Lisman
Philadelphia
Albert Lisman
Frank Lisman
Cora
Richard Park
C. D. Hunt
Charles Walston
J. R. Brown
W. G. Scott
L. A. Stewart
James M. Sinclair
C. F. Batey
T. B. Springer, Jr
C. A. Beasley
W. P. Stratton
A. G
Tribute to Rev. P. C. Lisman from Sullivan Ministers
The Ministers Association of Sullivan Indiana mourns the loss of Rev. P. C. Lisman pastor of the First Methodist Church. Lisman served over three years in the association and as its president, earning high regard for his counsel and faithful service. A memorial tribute adopted April 16, 1914 notes his long membership and unassuming devotion.
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Lisman
P. C. Lisman
Ministers’ Association of
Sullivan
Ind
Indiana
First Methodist Church
Republican State Convention Officers for Indiana
Indianapolis April 21Howard Maxwell of Rockville named temporary chairman for the Republican state convention to be held at Tomlinson Hall on April 22 and 23. Harry G Hogan Fort Wayne city attorney will serve as sergeant at arms. James L Allen Covington chief usher was among Roosevelt supporters in Western Indiana in 1912.
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Indiapolis
Howard Maxwell
Rockville
Tomlinson Hall
Indiana
Maxwell
Harry G. Hogan
Fort Wayne
James L. Allen
Usher
Covington
Col. Roosevelt
Memorial tribute to deceased Brother in Methodist ministry
The accordance records reflect deep sorrow for the loss of a beloved Brother and faithful minister. The association extends sympathy to his widow and children and to the First Methodist shrechh congregation. A copy of the tribute will be preserved in permanent records and sent to Sullivan Daily Times and Sullivan Union for publication.
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Sullivan Daily Times
Sullivan Union
G. W. Titus
W. E. Gray
Real Estate Deals In Jackson Township Highlights
Roy Drennon, Democratic candidate for county recorder, buys J. R. Brown’s South Section Street residence and plans to move his family there. Claud Thompson, oil contractor, purchases a six room home on Section Street from C. J. Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Drennon
Jackson Township
J. R. Brown
George McNabb Ill With Erysipelas At Merom Station
George McNabb a well known Gill township farmer is seriously ill at his Merom Station home with erysipelas following a pneumonia attack. He is a brother of A G McNabb and was formerly Gill township trustee.
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George McNabb
Gill Township
Merom Station
Walters Settles in State Board Case Over Sheriff Fees
A circuit court Saturday settled a suit by the state on relation of the county board against former sheriff Marion F. Walters for $1200 in fees. A compromise reduced the payment to $500 after an investigation by the State Board of Accounts. The case is among many against former county and township officials.
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Walters
Board of County Commissioners
Marion F. Walters
State Board of Accounts
New Train Schedule On Southeastern Changes Arrival Times
Southeastern announces a new schedule effective Sunday. Northbound Train 7 now arrives at 7 07 instead of 7 05. Train 15 arrives at 2 45 p m instead of 11 50 a m. Northbound departures are 10 43 a m and 3 30 p m.
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Southeastern
ABE MARTIN on BULL MOOSE and Progressives
ABE MARTIN quips the toughest part of being a Progressive is staying off the ticket. He pokes fun at the Bull Moose era and the political fray surrounding third party movements.
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Abe Martin
Bull Moose
Municipal poker clash fuels city politics and law raid
City hall turmoil erupts as Chief Rich executes a search warrant on Councilman Everett Stewart’s North Broad street home and arrests several on gambling charges. The incident, part of a bitter two faction council feud, coincides with a regional building boom including a new Higbee gymnasium and multiple residences along Court Washington and French streets.
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Oscar Rich
John Taylor
Everett Stewart
Rich
Stewart
North Broad Street
Squire Kennedy
Murray
Douthitt
Richey
Calvert
Citya
Higbee
Central School
Court Street
Frank J. Nicholas
Nicholas
E. Lindley
West
West Washington Streets
Charles R. Railsback
C. J. Sherman
Wall
Section
Wes Barnard
Thompson Street
Lawrence Ford
East Washington Street
D. M. Routt
French Street
Gilbert Gambill
French and
Washington Streets
Joe Black
Charles Cain
Frate C. Liston
South Court Street
W. H. Crowder
Oddfellows
Cummins
W. T. Dix
City Council Advances Paving Plans For Main and Adjacent Streets
The city council passed final resolutions to pave South Main French Snow and Depot streets and requires sewage and water works before paving. Sidewalks are ordered along Wall Street and Court Street and along Duane Street east side to improve pedestrian access.
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South Main
Court Street
Wall Street
Main
Wall
Broad
Court
Broad Streets
Duane As Street
Johnson Still Constable Amid Haddon Township Shakeup
Ed Johnson of Carlisle remains viewed as constable in Haddon township despite reports that William Hampke was appointed. Johnson still wears his star while the change is unsettled.
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Johnson
William Hampke
Haddon Township
Ed Johnson
Carlisle
Largest inheritance tax paid in county history
The estate of the late James K. Springer of New Lebanon paid the county the largest inheritance tax on record, totaling $426.00 after exemptions. The estate value is listed at $60,000.
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James K. Springer
New Lebanon
Oil field in Sullivan County shows infancy of west county drilling
In Sullivan County the west part remains in infancy as warmer weather renews drilling activity. A wildcat by Huckelberry on the Chas. Denney farm in Turman township yields about fifty barrels from twenty feet of fine sand two miles from any producer, with implications of Pinkston field linking to the northwest. Major deals include Hawkins & Bailey selling a half interest in the Shepherd lease to Ohio Oil Co. for a substantial sum. Dr. J. A. Waterhouse and associates selling the Gambill lease to J. L. Hinshaw and others of Indianapolis for about ten thousand dollars. Other wells: Brokaw lease producing 25 bbls/day. Geo. Dutton No.5 good for 50. Denney wildcat estimated 75. Boyer No.8 good for 100. Pittman and Pinkston area show strong production. gas discovery at 330 feet. numerous locations and shootings continue across Turman, Hamilton, Gill, and Fairbanks townships with various producers yielding 15–250 barrels. An accident injured H. V. Stanfield due to gas ignition. The region heads toward further development as rigs move and more leases are tested.
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Sullivan County
Huckelberry
Denney
Turman Township
Pinkston
J. A. Waterhouse
Charles Denney
Wildcat
Boyer
Kennedy & Co
Bryce Ridgeway
Bays & Akin
Ed Thompson
Shelburn
Sam Ridgeway
S. F. Merrill
The
Ohio
Hayhurst
Claire Merrill
Josephine Dix
H. V. Stanfield
Ella
Brazil
Terre Haute
Gill Township
W. W. Harris
Wernz
Riggs & Oliphant
Hayden
Dodd
E. Brown
Pinkston Pool
Melissa J. Beard
Beard
Frank Parsons
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M. E. Cruagh
Republican State Convention
Howard Pleener
Serlige
King Oscar
Harry
Oscar
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