Frank Steen Killed By a Fast Train
Frank C. Steen formerly an E T H agent at Sullivan was killed when a C H D passenger train struck his automobile in Indianapolis on Monday. Contractor Seth Burnett riding with Steen was injured but will likely recover. Steen, 43, amassed wealth as a coal operator and had offices in the Newton Claypool building. His brother Al J. Steen once worked as an E T H agent in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Steen
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Steen
Seth Burnett
al J. Steen
Terre Haute
Hymera Coal Co
Newton Clay
Welman Buys Out Cunningham in Local Firm Change
Charles W. Welman purchases Frank M. Cunningham's share in the Welman and Cunningham real estate firm. Cunningham shifts to cement block manufacturing with Cumberland and Mandelclck. Welman leases two front rooms in the Sullivan County Loan and Trust building and plans to practice law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Welman
Frank M. Cunningham
Welman
Building Levee Along the Wabash River
An expert engineer and appraisers study the Wabash river span from Prairie Creek Sullivan county to Darwin Illinois to plan a levee project. A seven mile old levee failed in spring floods, prompting a new corporation of farmers to repair the old levee and extend it seven feet. Property owners will receive credit for prior expenditures as appraisals determine gains. Work will start after appraisals and the engineer’s report.
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Wabash
Prairie Creek
Sullivan County
Darwin
Ill
Greenfield Bayou
Graysville to Organize New Modern Woodmen Camp
Arrangements near completion for a new Modern Woodmen of America camp at Graysville with a log rolling event planned for Tuesday evening August 30. The New Lebanon team will be in charge as members from other county camps are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Graysville
Lebanon
Sullivan Young Man Earns Rapid Preferment
About six months ago 18 year old Hervey Simmons son of Thomas Simmons of this city was hired as an errand boy at the E and T H depot He was soon promoted to freight clerk The other day Edward Hoover train despatcher at the E and T H was impressed when Simmons at another desk produced an exact copy of a train message Simmons who mastered the Morse alphabet has become a proficient telegraph operator He was made E and T H agent at Paoka last week and has begun his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Simmons
Thomas Simmons
Young Simmons
Edward Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Paoka
Fourth Rural Route Out of Carlisle
Fourth Rural Route No. 4 out of Carlisle ordered established on September 15. An exam will pick the carrier. The 24 mile route covers 21 square miles with 114 houses and a 518 population. salary is 720 dollars yearly.
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Carlisle
The
Carlisle News
Oaktown Road
Peyton Corner
Ridgeway Corner
Oaktown
Harbor Corner
Walker Corner
Deiss Corner
Cleveland Corner
Howard Corner
Bowen Corner
Hoke Corner
Bruceville Road
Carlisle Post Office
Local Social Events Highlight Summer Gatherings in Sullivan
The Woman's club met at Mrs. C B Harris with a yearlong program planned by Mrs. Nesbit Poynter and Miss Crawford. A Garden Party hosted by Mesdames Basler Russell and Hutchison featured a national color theme with guests from Norfolk Terre Haute and Tucson. Other gatherings included porch parties, receptions for Mrs. Goodman, euchre clubs, and a church welcome for Mrs Francis and daughter Florence. A wedding occurred in Oaktown and another planned for Huntington with local families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
C. B. Harris
W. R. Nesbit
S. Paul Poynter
Mary Crawford
F. E. Basler
J. E. Russell
T. W. D. Hutchison
Basler
Sol Goodman
Norfolk
D. W. Henry
Terre Haute
Capitola Basler
David R. Francis
Florence
Bessie Ridge
Kansas
St. Louis
Francis
Ridge
Artful Dodger Walters Loses County Tax Plea on Banks
Sullivan county assessor Francis Everlasting Walters failed in a bid to raise taxes on banks and trust companies. The state tax board reduced the county’s assessment by 35 000 dollars, costing the county nearly 900 dollars in tax revenue and prompting Walton's continued appeals and a possible subsequent loss for taxpayers.
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Walters
Francis Everlasting Walters
Sullivan County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Heounty Board of Review
Sullivan
Indianapolis
State Tax Board
Trust Companies
Banks and Trust Companies
County Board of Review
Captain Canary Solves Money Question
Captain Joan W. Canary of Gilltownship spoke at the Democratic convention urging concern over the Parker ticket and the party overall. He delivered a cautious address and claimed Democrats are as good as Republicans on the money question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W. Canary
Gilltownship
Canary
Parker
County tales of romance and social gatherings noted
The article highlights a former Sullivan High School teacher and current Tucson superintendent Prof. Walker and his bride to be, plus numerous social events. It lists engagements at Carlisle relatives, a World’s Fair trip, and several gatherings hosted by local families with dancing, refreshments, music, and dinners.
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Sullivan High School
Walker
Tuscon
Arizona
Carlisle
Joy
Luna Muchmore
Ruth Muchmore
Kansas City
The
Baptist Church
Josh Beasley
Railroad Becomes Owner of Coal Mine
Dugger Indiana August 13 according to information leak the Illinois Central railroad company has become the owner of the Sunflower mine east of town. The line already holds coal mines in Illinois and likely took this step to fuel its Indianapolis Effingham division. The Sunflower employs about 150 men and yields excellent coal.
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Dugger
Ind
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Sunflower
Illinois
Indianapolis
Effingham
Death in the Bogle mine leaves worker injured
A mining accident at the Bogle mine leads to severe injuries when an unidentified man sustains crushing injuries to the right arm. Rescue and medical teams respond as the incident is investigated for cause and safety compliance.
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Bogle
Louderoe
Stan
Old Settlers Meet In Bennett's Grove
Farmersburg Indiana hosts the ninth annual old settlers meeting in Bennett's Grove August 18 and 19 with speakers including McWhirter Chaney Miers Asbury Hays Crawford and other guests. Music by Farmersburg Junior Order Cornet band, special rail rates, and a full program of races contests baby show and balloon ascensions.
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Farmersburg
Old Settlers
Bennett’s Grove
Retail Merchants’ Association
Felix T. M. McWhirter
John C. Chaney
Congress
Robert W. Miers
A. P. Asbury
Will H. Hays
Capt. W. T. Crawford
Sullivan
Indiana
W. T. Crawford
R. W. Miers
M. C
Felix T. McWhirter
Indiana Cavalry Company I 6th Ind annual reunion planned
Company I 6th Indiana Cavalry announces its annual reunion at the home of T. K. Cushman in Graysville on September 17, 1904. The invitation extends to all comrades and families. Attendees should bring well filled baskets for a day of enjoyment. Barnett Jewell serves as president and W. S. Jewell as secretary.
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Ind
Cav
T. K. Cushman
Graysville
Barnett Jewell
W. S. Jewell
Evangelist Series at Providence Church Opens Aug 22
Rev. Eugene Martin begins meetings at Providence church near Paxton on August 22 assisted by singing evangelist Miss Abbie Harris from Richmond. A basket dinner in the grove near the church will be held Sunday August 28. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Martin
Providence Church
Paxton
Abbie Harris
Richmond
Morin Breaks Arm After Runaway Horse At Turtle Creek
Turtle Creek August 16. Walter Steele and Charley Morin were riding when their horse bolt caused them to be thrown. Charley Morin suffered a broken arm and Walter Steele sprained ankle.
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Turtle Creek
Walter Steele
Charley Morin
Charley
Walter
Sunday School Gathering at Little Flock Church
Plans are made for a large attendance of Sunday Schools at the Little Flock church Bailey’s School in Higdon’s grove, one fourth mile south of the church, on Saturday August 27.
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Little Flock Church
Baaiay
Wm. Higdon’s Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Steen
C. W. Welman
Frank Cunningham
S Society
Silver Circle of the Christian Church
O. B. Harris
Judge Henry
P. H. Blue
William E. Neff
John T. Beasley
Wes Beasley
Will DeVol
William Jamison
O. M. Patton
Patton
William Willis
Samuel Mason
C. H. Stratton
Euchre Club
Jess Mahley
E. M. Club
Euchre
C. F. Batey
Charles Robbins
Mamie Bastain
William Bastain
Claude Bond
Charles Asher
Wayne Bigwood
Margaret Rippetoe
Sds
Huntington
Albion
Mic
New York Telegram
Captain Canary
Jean Crowder
Clara and
Adda Goodman
Neville Crowder
Laura May
Wm. E. Neff
Los Angeles
Cal
Roderick Mumford
Princeton
R. P. Crawford
Grace Crowder
Co. I
Cavalry
Providence
Chas. Morin
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