Horse Stealing Flourished in This County Fifty Years Ago
The Robinson Argus recalls a widespread horse stealing era along the Wabash river in Crawford County Illinois during the 1860s. It details Luke and Truitt’s alleged schemes, a jail break by a conspirator, staged horse thefts near Palestine, and a 1864 incident in Robinson leading to the capture of an outlaw identified as Frank Elam who was mortally wounded in Sullivan County Indiana.
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Robinson Argus
Crawford County
Illinois
Phelps
Rynerson
Devil's Neck
Wabash River
The
Argus
Thomas Luke
Devil’s Neck
James Truitt
Palestine
Luke
Ebenezer Condit
Truitt
Condit
William Johnson
James Lull
John C. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Grengle
John A. Walter
Old Town
Ste Neen
James Watts
L. E. Stephens
Porterville
Robinson
Watts
Frank Elam
Young
Johnson
Elam
Sullivan County
Ind
Sullivan
Figures Show Extravagance of Democratic State Administration
Indiana taxpayers see cost boosts in state offices from 1908 to 1913 as Democratic rule followed Republican leadership. The report compares department expenses, noting notable increases under the 1913 administration.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Republicans See Progressives Rejoin Indiana Party
In Indianapolis a Thursday conference at the Hotel Severin drew over one hundred former Progressive leaders to meet with State Chairman Hays and Secretary Henley. The session urged Progressives who voted for the 1912 ticket to rejoin the Republican ranks and support the coming campaign for Indiana tickets.
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Indiana
Hays
Henley
Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Hotel Severin
Will H. Hays
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Washington
Republic
Allen County
William L. Ballou
E. A. Crane
Homer Krick
Ft. Wayne
William L. Ballou Bartholomew
L. H. Wright
Mead Shumway
John M. Williams
Columbus
W. N. Bradley
Hope Clay
J. L. Wilson
John Finley
Ben Kester
Ray Rector
Oscar Pyrah
Brazil
Clinton
W. J B. Montgomery
Frankfort
Crawford
W. Ed Funk
Milltown
Daviess
E. T. Laughlin
Odon
Decatur
Egbert Cawthrop
W. W. Magee
Mr. Cox
Mr. McAlpine
Warsaw
Lagrange
F. M. Nelson
Lake
E. C. Davis
A. J. Umpleby
Crown Point
Lawrence
O. C. Bryant
Williams
Samuel Simpson
Lee Potter
Charles Dumbue
Bedford
William T. Embree
Mitchell
Marion
John Koimer
Albert C. Metcalf
John W. Bowles
Orison B. Hayes
J. F. Wild
Theodore Stein, Sr
Charles L. Dietz
Robert L. Dorsey
B. A. Brown
George A. Snider
J. S. Holliday
Orville Harrison
O. A. Newman
Ellsworth Heller
J. P. O’mahoney
Marshall Pugh
John V. Carter
Martin—Lloyd Boner
Loogootee
Marion Sargent
Burns City
Miami
Ralph V. Sollitt
Robert Sharp
George Tombaugh
Peru
Monroe
Jacob Young
Bloomington
Morgan
Benjamin F. Krigner
W. J. Smith
Martinsville
Harry Scearce
Mooresville
Noble
Vermont
Finley
Kendallville
Orange
Joe Mathers
O. P. M. Huffman
A. J. Rhodes
Orleans
Parke
John Hart
Bloomingdale
Pulaski
William Co. Myers
Francesville
Putnam
George W. Fianna
Greencastle
Randolph
Edwin M. Jaqua
Winchester
Ripley
Herman Bohlke
Milan
Scott—Dr. ©. M. Wells
Scottsburg
Shelby
C. W. Clendening
Wolfe Adler
David L. Wilson
Walter S. Montgomery
L. A. Helligoss
Shelbyville
Spencer
Benjamin F. Huffman
Rockport
Tippecanoe
Thomas Bauer
E. R. Sexton
Daniel P. Flannagan
Mr. Brelsford
Mr. Graves
Lafayette
Union
C. H. Burr
Liberty
Vanderburg
Newt Phillips
Evansville
Wabash
Ward Jones
Warren
E. E. Rogers
Jacob Trexell
Williamsport
John L. Hildenbrand
Otterbein
Joseph Swisher
West Lebanon
E. D. Bush
Salem
Wayne
John E. Gray
Cambridge City
Edgar L. Norris
Richmond
White
Ed C. Smith
Monticello
L. W. Henley
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Republican
Oil notes spark Hymera boom plans in Jamison pool
The Jamison pool shows include Arthur Hunt well about 40 barrels and Higdon No 3 at 40 barrels. Hamilton Oil and Gas drills Nesbit No 3. Hymera gears up with over 1000 acres under lease and plans for deep tests as Funkhouser leads nearby activity with many partners.
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Arthur Hunt
Jamison Pool
Higdon No. 3
Shelburn
J. R. Riggs and Company
Downes Pool
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company
E. H. Nesbit
Hymera
John Funkhouser
Jackson Township
Mr. Funkhouser
J. E. Walters
R. L. Ladd
W. M. Case
H. L. Payton
W. H. Patten
Litchfield, Huckleberry and Sullivan
William Denney
Huckleberry Pool
William T. Stratton
Jaminson
Chaney & Company
James South
Dodd
Curry Oil Company
Shelburn Capital
Kibbell and McArthur
Chattanooga
Jamison No. 4
Illinois parties test rig on Frakes lease west of Farmersburg
Illinois parties moved a drilling rig to the William Frakes lease located west of Farmersburg and plan to test the territory. The move indicates intent to commence exploration and potential production activity in the area.
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Illinois
William Frakes
Farmersburg
Dental cosmetic claim over fillings hides actual tooth work
An advertisement extols dental materials that save teeth and leave fillings invisible to the eye and mirror. It argues good taste in dentistry mirrors other refined tastes and highlights natural appearance.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Fast Worm Removal
A vintage style ad urges parents to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer in candy form. It claims coated tongue, bad breath, stomach pains, and other symptoms indicate infestation and promises the product kills worms and aids expulsion, available for 25 cents from Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Joe K. Smock & Son
Public sale of school property district No 11 Indiana
Public notice states I will offer for sale by public outcry on Friday August 14 1914 at 10 am on the premises the school property district No 11 at the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of section 27 township 8 north range 10 west Turman township Sullivan county Indiana W B Jewely Trustee Turman township First insertion July 29 1914 3t
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Township
Turman Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
W. B. Jewely
Jennetta Bosstick Frakes Obituary
Jennetta daughter of John R and Isabelle Bosstick was born October 20 1868 and died July 31 1914 at age 45 years 9 months 11 days. She married William V Frakes in 1892 and had one child Frederick Rhoades. She leaves a husband a son a father three sisters and one brother. Funeral at Union chapel conducted by Rev W H Thompson with interment in the nearby cemetery.
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Jennetta
John R
Isabelle (Rankin) Bosstick
William V. Frakes
Frederick Rhoades
Union Chapel
W. H. Thompson
Ice Cream Supper At Providence M E Church
An ice cream supper will be held at the Providence Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday evening to raise funds for the church. Proceeds go to church programs and maintenance.
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Providence M. E
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Eureka Oil Company
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Morris No. 1
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