Corn Thief Caught in the Crib
John Monroe a city teamster was arrested by a watchman for stealing corn from Sullivan Mill and Elevator Company bins near New Lebanon. He confessed and awaits sentencing on petit larceny with potential two to eight years in the penitentiary. Monroe, 55, previously faced a cow peas theft, and recently returned to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Mill and Elevator Company
New Lebanon
Smith
John Monroe
Monroe
Cor
Lyric Theatre Manager Sought for Grand Larceny
W S Pickett former Lyric theatre manager for about three weeks is wanted on grand larceny charges. Anthony E Eberlie of Hamilton Canada, one of several theatrical men he "stung," reported the crime after Pickett vanished with a two hundred dollar cash bond following his brief management stint at the Grand theatre in Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Pickett
Lyric Theatre
Anthony E. Eberlie
Hamilton
Canada
Eberlie
Grand Theatre
Linton
Pickett
Thompson Bound Over After Preliminary Hearing
Emer son Thompson son of A V Thompson of Fairbanks township faced a criminal charge by Octavia McClanahan of Middletown. The preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon before Squire Calvert resulted in Thompson bound over to the circuit court for action.
Mrs Speake Returns Home From Visit
Miss Margaret Speake of San Francisco has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Joe T. Akin. Mr. and Mrs. Akin accompanied her to Chicago and are traveling in the northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Speake
San Francisco
Joe T. Akin
Mrs. Akin
Chicago
Fire in Rainbow Mine Gains Control at Caledonia
Fire detected on the south side of the Rainbow mine at Caledonia is now under control. The shaft section will stay idle for several days while deputy inspectors Stewart and Collins assess for black damp. No gas was found, but operations in that area remain prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Mine
Rainbow
Caledonia
Stewart
Collins
Hill Sues for Divorce in Curry Township
David Hill, a well known farmer of Curry township, has filed a suit in the circuit court for a divorce from Nancy J. Hill. He alleges that she refused to attend him when he was sick and in other ways treated him in a cruel and inhuman manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hill
Curry Township
Circuit Court
Nancy J. Hill
Struck by Train in Illinois Central Crossing
Friday morning Jeff Harrie a traveling man tried to cross the Illinois Central track in front of an approaching train. He was struck by the engine pilot and hurled from the track and painfully injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagger
Jeff Harrie
Ilinois Central Track
Wabash River Survey Progress Near Terre Haute
The Wabash river survey fleet of the corps of engineers lies about thirty miles south of Terre Haute. The corps comprises two bodies, with one following a few miles behind the other, as they make steady headway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River Survey
Corps of Government Engineers
Terre Haute
Pioneer Resident Sarah Benefield Ill at Home
Mrs. Sarah Benefield an eighty year old pioneer resident of the county is dangerously ill at her Court Street home with Brights disease. She is the widow of the late John Benefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Benefield
County
Court Street
McCoskey Appointed Marshal in Shelburn
Shelburn records show William Gray resignation as marshal. Town board appoints Curt McCoskey marshal and Artie Weaver deputy on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoskey
Shelburn
Gray
Curt McCoskey
Artie Weaver
Baptist Church Service by Rev. F A Sherman Tonight
Rev. F A Sherman of Connorsville will preach at the Baptist church this evening at 7 30. The public is cordially invited to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
F. A. Sherman
Connersville
Former Erie City Engineer Faces Appendicitis Operation
Word reaches here that Benjamin Briggs, a longtime Erie Pa city engineer and former citizen, must undergo an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Briggs
Erie
Curbstone Real Estate Dealers and Local Hopes Examined
A fragmented local column poses questions about Sullivan and a range of topics from white mans hope to a hospital movement's fate. It ponders Rip Van Winkle breaking records, Billy Sunday in an air ship, and the number of candidates before the next democratic primary. It also cites local figures like Constable Link and Dr Cooks in Merom.
Names and nicknames line up in quizzing couplets
A quirky reader suggests puns and wordplay linking names to phrases. The list pairs Curt Wants to Know with humorous or rhyming lines about people such as Tom Moore Dutch Baldy French and others, ending with a cue to share any new information with Harve Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt
Tom Moore
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Post Office 1911
List of unclaimed letters dated August 9 1911 at Sullivan Indiana post office two weeks to claim before Dead Letter Office. Ladies list includes Mrs Berd Cummins Miss Mildred Ferguson Mrs Velia Frye Miss Faye Rich Miss Dave Smith Mrs Ethel. Gents list includes Cates Edd Kennedy Frank Wilson Jesse Ware Frank. One cent due on each letter. A Holmes Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Death of Mrs. Cynthia Underhill in Shelburn
Mrs. Cynthia Underhill age 63 died yesterday evening in Shelburn. Survived by four sons Charles Logan James and Guy Underhill and four daughters Essie Nash Fannie Ford Edna Hirschfield and Mrs. Frank Nicholas. Funeral at home tomorrow at unspecified time. Burial at Little Flock Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Underhill
Shelburn
Charles
Logan
James
Guy Unhill
Essie Nash
Fannie Ford
Edna Hirschfield
Frank Nicholas
Little Flock Cemetery
Dispute Turns Violent at Local Pool Hall
Herman French and Claude Purcell were involved in a fisth encounter after a pool dispute outside Springer's pool room on the north side. They face charges of assault and battery in the mayor's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman French
Claude Purcell
Springer
Greiner and O Dell wed at clerk office yesterday
Roy H Greiner of Terre Haute and Miss Ina O Dell of Hymera married today at the clerk's office by Squire Kirkham in a simple ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greiner
O'Dell
Roy H. Greiner
Terre Haute
Ina O’dell
Hymera
Squire Kirkham
Well Known Clothier Undergoes Operation
W. E B. Woods a noted clothier underwent an operation for rupture yesterday morning. The procedure was performed by Dr. Garland Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E B. Woods
Garland Scott
Stratton Family Returns From Trinity Springs Visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stratton and their son Joe came back Saturday after spending time at Trinity Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton
Joe
Trinity Springs
Woods Half Price Sale Offers Deep Discounts
Gooda products promoted as far below manufacturers' cost at Woods' sale. Shoppers encouraged to act quickly to snag deals on items priced well under suggested retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooda
Dry Weather Hurts County Corn and Hogs
The dry weather drags on as farmers statewide report severe corn damage and drying pastures. Fairbanks township suffers most with little rain since April and hog losses from cholera, while Sullivan and nearby areas see some relief with a fair shower Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Sullivan
Progressive Republicanism and Naturalization Letter
A foreigner visited the county clerk's office to obtain final naturalization papers. He showed a letter from Illinois lawyers congratulating him on his success and urging him to study the Republican principles to vote intelligently on national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Local Licenses and Community Notes Across Sky Light
Licenses listed for Criss Dailey and Bessie Monroe, Robert Woodruff and Carrie Gillett, Francis Lucas and Silva Snider, Charles Clarkson and Tressie Ridge, Robert Redstone and Helen Jeffery, John Kinsey and Amanda Everett, Quincy Hayworth and Lola Trueblood, Fred Black and Grace Houser, Harold Marts and Grace Anders, Charles Thompson and Ida Hayden, Oscar Geiger and Sallie Roark. Sky Light itemizing names and local couples. Community notes include visits, improvements, picnics, church events, and residents like Nellie Belle, Vern Moore, Jane Miller, Maha la Conner, Amos Metcalf, Elmer Rooksberry, Sarah Wilson, Ola Wible, Pansy Driver, May McMahan, Lora Raley, Anna Nash, and others. Mentions of rain, travel through here, and a chautauqua promotion. Ends with annual subscription rates for The Sullivan Union and Farmers Guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Clarkson
Tressie M. Ridge
Robert Redstone
Helen Jeffrey
John H. Kinsey
Amanda P. Everett
Quincy L. Hayworth
Lola F. Trueblood
Fred Black
Grace B. Houser
Harold Marts
Grace M. An
Nellie Belle
Vern Moore
Beulah
Flossie Raines
Jane Miller
Mahala Conner
Amos Metcalf
Elmer Rooksberry
Farmersburg
Sarah Wilson
Ola Wible
Pansy Driver
Corinth
May McMahan
Lora Raley
Anna Nash
Sarah Moore
Maneala Conner
Flo Woodard
Hugh McCammon
Raymond McClanahan
Sarah and
Mandella Moore
Ella Rooksberry
Pleasantville
Howe Richart
Girl Placed in Jail for Running Away
Mary Marlow of Shelburn was jailed by Chief Henry Smith Saturday night after her mother complained the thirteen year old would not return home. She was released Sunday. Austin McCammon was arrested last week on a charge of criminal assault based on her mother's complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marlow
Shelburn
Henry Smith
Austin McCammon
Heat Reaches 100 Degrees As Breeze Offers Small Relief
The intense heat peaked Thursday with thermometers at one hundred, while Friday brought some relief from the scorching conditions as a light breeze persisted through the day.
Uncle John Burton Makes Union Business Call
Uncle John Burton of Cass township formerly resided in the city, was here Saturday and made a business call to the Union. Mr Burton lives on a farm near Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
Cass Township
Mr Burton
Dugger
Sullivan County Bridge Bids Sought for Six Steel Crossings
The Sullivan County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for six named steel bridges Dudley Wolfe Dix No 1 Dix No 2 Bragdon No 1 and Bragdon No 2. Bids due noon September 5 1911. Plans on file in the Auditor’s office. The board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Dudley
Wolfe
Sullivan
John Driver
John A. Mattix
John Scott
Ben C. Crowder
Petition for Discharge in Otto F Joiner Bankruptcy
In the District of Indiana on August 8 1911 the court orders a hearing on Otto F Joiner bankruptcy discharge for September 26 1911 at Indianapolis. Creditors will be mailed copies of the petition and order. notice published twice in the Sullivan Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto F. Joiner
District OF
Indiana
Burt
Indianapolis
Sullivan Union
Albert B. Anderson
Noble C. Butler
Old Settlers Reunion Visits and Local News Makers
Carlisle visitors attend the old settlers reunion while relatives tour nearby. Howell and Reed farewells, home visits in Shelburn Sullivan Terre Haute and Hymera noted along with straw hat sales and local social rounds.
Local Social News and Weekend Visits Highlight Town
Miss Ethel Steele stays with her brother Hosea in Center. Everett Rhodes and family visited George Kirk’s home on Sunday. The threshing machine operated nearby last week. Charley Asrey went to Harrisville Sunday afternoon. Residents attended services at Dugger Sunday night. Albert Pitcher and family from Gambill visited Tillman Norris' home last week. Gladys Nash from Sullivan spent the past week at Wiley Miller's. Half price sale on summer suits at Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hopewell
Faye
Carlisle
Old Settlers
Ruth Rice
Near Riley
Otto Jewell
George McDonald
Near Shelburn
Joe Mitchell
Shelburn
Curt Hopewell
J. M. Hopewell
Coral
Iva
Trinity
Lillie Robinson
Sullivan
George Cottrell
Viola Aple
Gladys Hopewell
T. V
Cash Bennett
Wheatland
Mr. Bennett
Anna Ray
Burt Jones
Terre Haute
Myrtle Young
Sam O'Neal
Hymera
Ethel Steele
Hosea
Center
Everett Rhodes
George Kirk’s
Charley Asrey
Harrisville
Dugger
Albert Pitcher
Gambill
Tillman Norris
Gladys Nash
Wiley Miller’s
Preaching Events At Long's Chapel And Local Visits
Preaching at Long's Chapel Saturday night drew a large crowd and another service is set for Saturday night the 26th. Local residents including Mrs Bessie Harlow Mrs Nora Phillips and Miss Iva Smith were seen in Sullivan Farnsworth Caledonia and nearby towns with several social calls and visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long’s Chapel
Bessie Harlow
Nora Phillips
Sullivan
Russell Raines
Cass
Farnsworth
Caledonia
Iva Smith
Lizzie Chambers
Fred Tennis
Melissa Smith
Buena Smallwood
Bill Rettich
Floyd Shipman
Grace Cochran
Social calls and visits in Sullivan Farnsworth and surrounding area
Miss Pansy Davis works in Sullivan. Tony Carter called on Buena Smallwood Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Andy Alsman visited Mr and Mrs Ed Alumbaugh Sunday evening. Walter McCammon made his regular call at Charley Carlin's Sunday evening. Lula Powell visits Farnsworth briefly. Bynum Marlow and Iva Smith were seen driving Sunday. John Ranking passed through Farnsworth Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Davis
Sullivan
Tony Carter
Buena Smallwood
Andy Alsman
Ed Alumbaugh
Walter McCammon
Charley Carlin
Lula Powell
Farnsworth
Bynum Marlow
Iva Smith
Laurent Attorney at Law in Shelburn Indiana
W L Laurent is identified as an attorney at law based in Shelburn Indiana with an old phone listing 75 03. The fragment notes professional services likely for legal matters in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Side
W. L. Laurent
Shelburn
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jimmy
White Mans
Curbstone
Rip van Winkle
Billy Sunday
Henry O
Fred
Constable Link
Curt Bridwell
Merom
Frank Abell
John Ersinger
Jim Knotts
Pork
Bob Kirkham
Bill Bridwell
Bunker Eaton
Joe S. Reed
Jim Russell
John Wright
W. E. Wood
Herschel Ford
Manford Otto
Charley
Ransom Akin
Harve Gordon
Criss Dailey
Bessie B. Mon
Roe
Robert Woodruff
Carrie E. Gillett
Francis P. Lucas
Silva B. Snider
Ders
Charles J. Thompson
Ida Hayden
Oscar Geiger
Sallie M. Roark
The
Farmers Guide
Merom Bluff
Chautauqua
Geo. McNabb
L. A. Stewart
Art Dentistry
S&s West Washington St
OC. F. Briggs
Briggs
Walter N. Thompson
George Knapp
Vincennes
DR. Thomasson
Citisens Trust
J. W. Lindley
Isaac H. Kalley
Sullivan State Bank
J. W. Phillips
Wyoming
Sherman Welton
Arvado, Wyoming
J. P. Polk
Oaktown
Frank Mason, Sullivan
Stringtown
Woods
Sullivan Union and Farmers Guide
Sullivan Union and
Terre Haute Star
Terre Haute Tribune
the Sullivan Union and
St. Louis Globe
Indianapolis News
Sullivan, Indiana
John Ranking
Charles Bradberry
H. R. Ford
McClanahan
Peppies Bank
John T
Will H. Hays
Attorneys-At-Law
Sullivan State Basak
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust
G. McNabb
Citiens Trust Co
Cc. A. Price
Hunt
West Side
Jas. R. Brown J
Schroeder, Brown & Schroeder
Bullivan
Dr. Crowdersburg
Sid
Walter F. Wood
Goodman's
Chas. D. Hunt Gilbert W. Gambill
Hunt & Gambill Attorneys-At-Law
National Bk. Cor
Washington and
Malin Streets
Ser F. Bayb
North Side Square
Z Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Livery Barn
Bridee-Worte
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