Meron Cantalooupes Prized by Epicures
Rocky Ford seed is used for Merom cantaloupes shipped daily from Merom Station to Chicago Indianapolis and other markets. The crop is handled scientifically with Rocky Ford seed famed for flavor. Melons reach Duluth St Paul Cleveland Memphis and more, via express.
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Ilinois Central
Chicago
Indianapolis
Rocky Ford, Col
Rocky Fords
Duluth
Minn
St. Paul
Cleveland
Ohio
Memphis
Tenn
Express
Order and Commission Department
Trial exacts heavy cost of Mrs Lucy Maynard
The trial over a Sylvan Dell brawl ended with Mrs Lucy Maynard found guilty of assault and battery on Helen Metcalf. She was fined one dollar and costs totaling 44.85 dollars, which she had stayed. Witnesses from the southwest part of the city attended as the case drew wide attention.
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Sylvan Dell
Lucy Maynard
Metcalf Famly
Court of Justice
Robert Calvert
Maynard
Helen Metcalf
Miners Claim Wages Against Three Firms in Dugger Mine
Seven labor liens filed in the circuit court seek wage payments for work at the old Keel ey mine near Dugger. Plaintiffs Hunt & Gamblin list defendants C W Hahl Coal Mining Co Sullivan County Coal Co and Granite Improvement Co. Amounts claimed include Hut chison 147.88 Hiatt 20 Wilkes 2.54 Taylor 2.84 Bedwell 7.10 and Bridges Wilkes 122.60.
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C. W. Hahl Coal Mining Company
Sullivan County Coal Company
Granite Improvement Company
Old Keeley
Dugger
Hunt & Gambill
Henry Hutchison
Elmer Hiatt
Samuel J. Wilkes
Nick Taylor
Curt Bedwell
Levi J. Bridges
George Wilkes
Arrest in Bicknell Ends in Sullivan Transfer
City marshal of Bicknell arrested Ray Puckett a young man wanted on a charge in Farmersburg squire's court. Puckett was taken from Bicknell where he worked in the mines and brought to Sullivan by train, then moved the rest of the way by hired livery.
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Bicknell
Ray Puckett
Farmersburg
Young Puckett
Sullivan
Grover Allen Visits Relatives Before Returning Home
Grover Allen of Terre Haute spent several days with his brother Theodore Allen and family. He traveled to Linton Friday night to visit relatives, before returning.
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Grover Allen
Terre Haute
Theodore Allen
Linton
Democratic State Management Costs Narrated
The piece compares costs under Democratic versus Republican control in 1910 1911 and 1908 for Indiana state operations. It notes higher general fund spending by Democrats, larger building and institutional costs, and debt sinking fund usage since 1909 with specific dollar differentials. It ends with the line Paste these figures in your hat.
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Indiana
State Accounting Board
State House
Record Breaking Crowd at Old Settlers Picnic
The seventeenth annual Old Settlers picnic in Farmersburg drew an estimated eight to nine thousand people. Absent principal speaker Felix Blankenkamer, the program featured A. P. Asbury, Rev. Condiff, Rev. Hogan, Rev. Denney, Major Crawford, and Hon. Chaney. George W. Allen, age ninety four, was the oldest attendee. A baby show awarded prizes to Hall Fox and Elmer Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Felix Blankenbaker
A. P. Asbury
Mr. Condiff
A. F. Hogan
Sherburn
E. G. Denney
William T. Crawford
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
George W. Allen
Hall Fox
Bruce Fox
Elmer - Bennett
Shelburn Slugger George Wheeler Notches Three Hits
In Terre Haute on Sunday George Wheeler of Shelburn posted three hits in seven at bats. Dugger Grays edged Linton Pirates 3 to 2 in fourteen innings at Linton as Dugger had nine safeties to five for Linton. Keene pitched for Dugger and Woodville for Linton. Farnsworth blanked West Terre Haute 4 to 0 at Farnsworth, while Reisinger limited the visitors to two singles. Hymera beat Robinson 5 to 4 in eleven innings at Hymera, the second meeting after a 1 to 0 eleven inning win by Hymera. Ebdon pitched for Hymera and Walker for the visitors, with 13 hits for each side. Shelburn defeated Sullivan 4 to 0 at Shelburn as Dickey held Sullivan to three hits and Cody contributed nine safeties.
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Terre Haute
George Wheeler
Shelburn
Dugger Grays
Linton Pirates
Linton
Dugger
Keene
Woodville
West Terre Haute
Farnsworth
McFarland
Reisinger
Robinson
Hymera
Ebdon
Walker
Sullivan
Dickey
Cody
Chaney Declines Bid Then Accepts Late Nomination
Former Congressman John G. C. Chaney left Indianapolis honored in defeat as his supporters pushed him for a late hour nomination. The Terre Haute Saturday Spectator notes the Sullivan man drew balance in a final bid, a tribute his friends proudly called a signal achievement.
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John GC. Chaney
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Lost Tools in Mine Suit Against Monon Coal
Lee Shepherd sues Monon Coal Company in circuit court for 100 dollars alleging poisonous water from the old Niggertown shaft flooded the Farnsworth mine where he worked and destroyed mining tools. A. McNabb represents the plaintiff.
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Niggertown
Farnsworth
Lee Shepherd
Monon Coal Company
McNabb
Riddle on the Railcar Joke from Curious Carrie
Curious Carrie recalls a Saturday night ride from Terre Haute where a conductor posed a riddle about the Rocky Mountains. The punch line claimed the mountains are jagged, while the car holds crabbed jags, delivering a light humor moment on the trip.
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Terre Haute
Carrie
Rocky Mountains
Bridges Contract Awarded to Sullivan Bridge and Supply
The Sullivan Bridge and Supply Company won a $3,079 contract to build seven steel bridges with concrete abutments, named G. W. Hallett Ren Booker Dan Pigg Devers Calvary church and Van Vleck bridges, over other bids. The board also set road and highway petitions, and appointed replacements including a new justice of the peace and two Sullivan County students to Purdue University.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan Bridge and Supply Company
G. W. Hallett
Ren” Booker
Dan Pigg
Devers
Calvary Church
van Vleck
Malachy C. Lloyd
Vigo County
Vincennes Bridge Company
Keegan Bros
Brazil
Attica Bridge Company
Samuel A. Creager
Cass Township
James H. Mason
Haddon
Cass
Jefferson
J. T. Brodie
Jeffersson
Carl F. Hughes
Rock Road
Hamilton Township
Ed W. Thompson
Curry Township
George French
Willis Plew
Austin Sinclair
Willis South
Sullivan
Greene Counties
Greene County
Thomas B. O’haver
Jefferson Township
John L. Phillips
Chester Rose
Springer Cou 800
Sullivan County
Purdue University
Sullivan High School
New Water Company Granted Franchise In Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Water Company wins a franchise to lay pipes and mains along county highways with restoration of conditions. City appraisers Akin Ogle and Dr Durham report on the old water system. The council passes an ordinance for sale of the old plant and system.
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NEW Water Company
Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan County Water Company
Charles T. Akin
Tilghman Ogle
Carlisle
J. B. Durham
Turman Township
Infant son of local couple found dead in bed
An two month old infant to Mr. and Mrs. William Driver was found dead in bed Wednesday morning at the home of County Commissioner and Mrs. John Driver in Jefferson township. Authorities say the child was healthy and appears to have suffocated under bed clothing.
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William Driver
John Driver
Jefferson Township
Sullivan Woman Killed by Husband Then Kills Self
Mrs Hazel Bushell Collier, about 23, was shot four times by her divorced husband Byron F Collier in Akron Ohio while visiting to collect alimony for their two year old daughter. Collier fired a final shot into his brain and died instantly. The child remains with the Bushell family as authorities investigate the case.
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Dave Bushell
Hazel Bushell Collier
Collier
Chautauqua Booster Song Promotes Merom Bluff
A song urging Hoosterdom Illinois visitors and strangers to boost Merom Bluff Chautauqua. It extols Merom bluffs grassy parks tents and camping, praising the program as a rare treat and welcoming attendees to the event in Sheldon Illinois.
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Chautauqua
Georgia
Merom Bluff Chautauqua
Merom Bluffs
Carlisle Man Seeks Wife Through Mayor Shank’s Bureau
Tok W Case a former Carlisle resident now in Indianapolis asks Mayor Lew Shank to pick a suitable wife for him. In a letter he describes himself as a sober coal miner aged about fifty five and requests return mail with his address for a potential matchmaking. The mayor had forwarded the inquiry while forgetting the woman’s name and address.
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Tok W. Case
Carlisle
Bickdell
Lew Shank
Indianapolis
Aid
Cases
Case
Harley
Hughes Visit Parents Stated in Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs George Hughes and their son from Crawfordsville are visiting Mr and Mrs Homies parents as part of a family trip. The fragment mentions multiple generations and locations but lacks complete details.
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George Hughes
Crawfordsville
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Homies
McNabb Nominated for Second District Commissioner
George McNabb of Gill township is nominated by Republicans in the county for commissioner from the Second District. A farmer and former Gill trustee, he serves as a Merom Chautauqua director and plans an aggressive campaign against Democrat Jake Miller, who is his opponent.
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George McNabb
Gill Township
McNabb
Merom Chautauqua
Jake Miller
Wife tears husband’s clothes as divorce sought
Mrs Isaac Heady caused a scene at Dr E A Billman’s West Washington residence tearing trousers from her husband’s clothes. She cursed him in jealous rage. Heady filed for divorce in circuit court. she pleaded guilty to provoking in Calvert court, paid fine and costs.
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Isaac Heady
E. A. Billman
Dr. Billman
West Washington Street
Heady
Squire Calvert
Billman
Advertising Is The Key To Success In Retail
J E Chasnoff of the University of Missouri urges continuous newspaper advertising for retailers. He argues stores run year round, maintain display windows, and hire staff while advertising sustains business in dull seasons, clears stock, and keeps sales staff busy, noting advertising preserves public communication.
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J. E. Chasnoff
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Mr. Chasnoff
Big Tile Plant to Open at Shelburn Site
The Riggs Clay Product Company led by James R. Riggs will formally open its large clay tile plant at Shelburn with a county wide day of pleasure and instruction. Visitors will be served lunch and lectures by drainage experts, possibly from Purdue University, highlighting tile drainage benefits. The plant is currently operating with kilns fired and tiles on the market.
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Riggs Clay Product Company
James R. Riggs
Shelburn
Share T
Purdue University
Macon County Treasurer Murray Sandusky Re‑Nominated
The Macon Missouri Times Democrat reports Murray Sandusky was re nominated for a second four year term as Macon County treasurer by a 382 majority. He faced a strong opponent who finished second for recorder in a six candidate race. The piece notes Sandusky’s solid four year record and support from friends and relatives for a renomination.
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Sandusky
Macon
Times-Democrat
Murray Sandusky
Treaster
Macon County
Recorder
Secare
Treas Sans
Easurer
Warra
Evansville family hosts Frid ay gathering for Mr and Mrs Bastain
A fragmentary note shows Mrs Vernon Bastain and Hazel of Evansville hosting a Friday afternoon visit for several days. Guests include Mrs William Bastain and Mr Scott Fewell.
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Vernon Bastain
Hazel of
Evansville
William Bastain
Scott. Fewell
Voter Registration Deadlines and Absentee Rules
The notice outlines registration dates in September and October and states the election will be held in November. It warns that failure to register on time will result in loss of voting rights and mentions absentee or home registration options.
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Miles
Trouble Ahead for Bridegroom Elopement in Indiana Amid Threats
Vincennes Indiana August 11 Sheriff Wibie of Sullivan county searched for 16 year old Emma Willis and her lover August Zurhide after they eloped from Lawrenceville to Carlisle area. The couple reportedly married at Lawrenceville and faced a bond and statutory charge related to relations with another woman.
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Vincennes
Wibie
Sullivan County
Emma Willis
John Willis
Carlisle
August Zurbide
Lawrenceville
Willis
Zurhide
Miss Willis
Sullivan
Oaktown
Public Rest Place Proposed for Court House Park
County commissioners consider opening Court House Park to the public. If approved, concrete pavements and six foot walks with benches would be installed to ease pedestrian wear and provide a pleasant rest area for visitors to eat lunch and enjoy the park.
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Court House Park
County School Statistics Report From Park Unit
County data show 546 high school enrolment across Sullivan Carlisle Farmersburg Shelburn and Hymera plus 2381 in Sullivan and 75 in Carlisle. Total nonteaching maintenance costs 121 758 01 with teachers paid 15 590 60 across five high schools and townships totals 55 819 72 for wages. Transportation served 574 pupils with 8 467 48 cost. bonded indebtedness and institute expenses noted with countywide totals.
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Sullivan
Carlisle
Farmersburg
Shelburn
Hymera
Sullivan High School
Cass
Curry
Fairbanks
Gill
Haddon
Hamilton
Jackson
Jefferson
Turman
Dugger
Merom
Sullivan City
Gass
Will Build Residence for Charles Wible Near Sullivan
H A Griffith plans to start in September a ten room dwelling for Charles Wible on his Heiles farm northwest of Sullivan. The new house will be modern and is expected to be completed by early spring.
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H. A. Griffith
Septemar
Charles Wible
Heiles
Sullivan
Fragmentary notes on lectures and travel from University visit
Fragmented OCR notes mention lectures yesterday morning and travel to a farm area with references to Sullivan Pax Farmbrebur and Carliste. Eleven forty minute stops are cited in a scattered sequence. The wording is unclear but suggests a travel or lecture itinerary with unnamed locations and participants.
Visit Planned by Mia and Gordon Monday
Note shows Mia to visit with Gordon on Monday. Hi-B ring of Hymes appears in the message. Possible scheduling of a visit.
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Mia
Ring of Hymes
Gordon
Hoosiers in Colorado Meet at Stratton’s Park in Colorado Springs
Indiana Society of the Pike’s Peak region hosted Hoosier visitors at Stratton’s Park Colorado Springs on Saturday August 3. Women’s refreshment committee included Mrs Sol T Wolfe and Mrs Perry Botts. Society directors include Sol T Wolfe and Perry Botts. Guests listed include Lib T Wolfe Cora M Botts Mrs Wm Kell Mrs A B Wilkey Mrs A Wilkey John Rector formerly of Dugger.
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Colorado
Indiana Society of the
Pike's Peak
Stratton’s Park
Colorado Springs
Sol T. Wolfe
Perry Botts
Lib T. Wolfe
Cora M. Botts
Wm. C. Kell
A. B. Wilkey
A. Wilkey
John Rector
Dugger
Death of Mrs. Allen Brodie
Mrs. Allen Brodie a well known county woman died at her Paxton home on Thursday. Her husband the late Allen Brodie died about three years ago. She leaves children Jno Brodie Ada Brodie Rocky Ford Colo George Brodie James Brodie Stonewall Brodie and Mrs Sarah Boone. Funeral services were held Saturday at ten from the residence. Interment in Purcell cemetery.
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Allen Brodie
Paxton
Jno. Brodie
Ada Brodie
Rocky Ford
Colo
George Brodie
James Brodie
Stonewall Brodie
Sarah Boone
Purcell Cemetery
Lewis Saucerman to Move Family to Escandido Cal
Lewis Saucerman and his Cass township family plan to leave next week for Escandido California where they will reside.
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Lewis Saucerman
Cass
Escandido
Cal
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Epicures
Hahl Coal Company
Old Settlers
Farmersburg Meeting
Baseball News
Sullivan Company
Seven Bridges Road
Akron
Pinty
Sheldon, Ill
Shank
Indiaiapolis
Park
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