Drowning Tragedy Among Robinson Boy Scouts at Wabash River
Two Robinson youths Lyle Foreman 13 and Eunice Judge 14 drowned Monday afternoon in the Wabash River near Riverton while on a weeklong Boy Scouts outing. Scout Master Geo L. Martin had warned against river swimming but the boys wandered off with two companions into swift current. A third boy, Raymond Watson, barely escaped drowning as divers prepare to search the river near Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Foreman
Eunice Judge
Robinson
Bright Light
Riverton
Terre Haute
George L. Martin
Raymond Watson
Foreman
James Foreman
Willian Sustin
Judge
Elmer Judge
Improvements On Dixie Bee Line Drive Detailed
State road project from Evansville to Cayuga progresses with 12 gravel trucks hauling material from Hazelton Evansville and other plants. Work overseen by supervisors with patrolmen and a system like railroads marks Indiana state roads with a black outline and “State Road” label plus direction indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Cayuga
Vincennes
Princeton
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Haubstadt
Kings
Gibson County
White River
Hazelton
Pruceville
Emison
Oaktown
Carlisle
Paxie
Shelburn
Indiana
Indiana Sees 8.5 Percent Population Gain in 1920 Census
The 1920 census lists Indiana’s population at 2,930,544, up 229,668 from 1910 and an 8.5 percent rise. Marion County totals 348,061 with Indianapolis at 314,194. Gary grows to 55,378. Quincy, Illinois records 35,978. Figures hint Indiana may pass 3 million soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States Census Bureau
Washington
Census Bureau
Marion County
Indianapolis
Gary
Quincy
Court actions list divorces and lease dispute filings
William H. Hoesman vs Van S Welch files to cancel oil and gas lease. Thos F Pugh vs Rhoda Pugh seeks divorce. Nancy S Clark vs Isaac Clark. Clara M Thompson vs Lyndus R Thompson seek divorce and alimony. Robert E Rhodes vs Edna d Rhodes files for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hoesman
van S. Welch
Thos. F. Pugh
Rhoda Pugh
Nancy S. Clark
Isaac Clark
Clara M. Thompson
Lyndus R. Thompson
Robert E. Rhodes
Ednad Rhodes
Miner Forsythe Dies After Mine Accident at Oak Grove
Robert Forsythe a 35 year old miner from Dugger was fatally injured at the Oak Grove mine when a tree on a car broke and the hook pierced his left side causing extensive intestinal injuries. He died at the county hospital after surgery. Forsythe a Scotch immigrant left four children and requested they be sent to Scotland with possible placement at the Odd Fellows home in Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Forsythe
Dugger
Oak Grove
Cass Township
Forsythe
Odd Fellows Lodge
Scotland
Odd Fellows Home
Greensburg
Heroic Rescue by 16YearOld Gilman at Hymera Well
Frank Gilman aged 16 son of Lige Gilman Hymera descended into a water filled well to save an infant who had fallen through a loose board in a dining room. The child was pulled to safety wrapped in a blanket and treated by Dr Yocum. Carnegie Hero Commission notified of the daring rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gilman
Lige Gilman
Hymera
Carnegie Hero Commission
Young Gilman
Clay City
Morris
Mr. Morris
Gilman
Yocum
Pittsburg
Merom Bluff Chautauqua Opens Soon With Noted Speakers
The Merom Bluff Chautauqua begins its ten day session tomorrow evening featuring lecture platform talent, musicians, and entertainers. Headliners include Billy Sunday Friday, Rev Charles A Tindley Saturday, and Senator Hitchcock Friday August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Bluff Chautauqua
A. J. Lewellyn
Chautauqua
M. W. Hollingsworth
Palestine
Billy Sunday
Merom
Sullivan
Charles A. Tindley
Eleanor Barker
Indianapolis
Mabel Quam Stevens
Strickland W. Gillilan
Ladd Thomas
Austin M. E. Church of
Chicago
Hitchcock
Nebraska
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Jams E. Watson
Indiana
Watson
M. H. Lichliter
Merom Chautaurua
Old Soldiers Reunion Three Days at Hymena
The twentieth annual old settlers reunion begins tomorrow in Hymera for a three day session with a full program. Ed Jackson Secretary of State and several candidates including Dr Carlton B McCullough and Norval K Harris will speak. Toastmaster Rev Dan Ryan hosts a camp fire Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Hymera
Ed Jackson
Carlton B. McCullough
Indiana
Norval K. Harris
Dan Ryan
John C. Chaney
H. A. Henderson
Terre Haute
United Mine Workers
William A. Dunlop
Vincennes
Congress
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Knights of Pythias
Robert A. Brown
Records
Seals
William Rainey
William Mitch
Ed Stewart
Hymera Now
James E. Watson
Stewart
Sullivan Woman Heads District Democratic Organization
Mrs. James R. Riggs of this city was named as the woman's chairman of the district democratic group at a Vincennes meeting Monday. She accepted the post and was described as eminently well qualified. Mrs. Roy Coffman and Mrs. Jane Jones attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Riggs
Vincennes
Democratic Women
Riggs
Roy Coffman
Democratic Women's Organization
Jane Jones
Templeton Coal Company Gets Consolidated Property
Oliver Steele reports that the Templeton Coal Company of Terre Haute bought about one thousand acres east of the Peerless mine and now operates mines including Glendora Peerless St. Clair Keller and the old Union. The deal covers ten thousand acres of mineral land in Hamilton Curry Jackson townships and over 1200 acres of surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Steele
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Union
Baker
Bakers
Vincennes
Peerless
John A. Templeton
Terre Haute
John A. Wilson
Templeton Coal Company
Phil A. Penna
Hamilton
Curry
Jackson Townships
Glendora
St. Clair
Keller
Old Union
Jackson Township
Hymera
Dr Shepherd Opens Pleasantville Dentistry Office
Dr D D Shepherd formerly at Elkhart has opened his late father Dr B F Shepherd’s office in Pleasantville and will practice there. He is now ready for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D.shepherd
Elkhart
B. F. Shepherd
Pleasantville
Shepherd
Business Houses Here Close Friday Afternoon
Sullivan merchants and banks will close at noon Friday so staff can attend the Billy Sunday Merom chautauqua gathering. Sunday’s sermon title is Safety First.
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Banks of
Sullivan
Billy
Douthitt Family Visit Noted in Batesville Lineage
Carl H. Douthitt of Batesville Arkansas visited his father Ed Douthitt and his sister Miss Arlie Douthitt here last week for a family gathering and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Douthitt
Batesville, Ark
Ed Douthitt
Miss
Arlie Douthitt
Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples
William D Branning 26 a mechanic and Geneva Bradbury 21 from Vincennes Indiana. Ernest Rose 19 a miner and Mabel C Stewart 19 near Hymera. Edward May 53 a miner and Eliza beth Rouse 62 from Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Branning
Mechanic
Geneva Bradbury
Vincennes
Ind
Ernest Rose
Miner
Mabel C. Stewart
Hymera
Edward May
Elizabeth Rouse
Sullivan
Mrs. Benson Sets Visit to England From Carlisle
Mrs. William Benson formerly of this city now of Carlisle plans a trip to England visiting Wigan. She will sail from New York on August 28 aboard the Celtic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Benson
Carlisle
Wigan
England
New York
Palestine Man Buys Sullivan Laundry
Edgar Chambers has sold the Sullivan Steam Laundry to George O. Miller of Palestine Illinois. Miller, brother of J B Miller of the Sullivan Brush Company, has taken charge and moved his family to reside in town. Chambers opened the plant eight years ago and expanded equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Chambers
Sullivan Steam
George O. Miller
Palestine, Ill
J. B. Miller
Sullivan Brush Company
Miller
Chambers
HE. F. Walker
Davis Hotel
East Washington Street
Thrilling Ferry Escape Near Riverton
Ward Liston Pat Riggs and Harry French encountered a dramatic ferry incident on the Riverton crossing while en route home from Robinson. Unable to wake the ferryman they walked the bridge pulled the ferry to the Illinois side then the cable snapped sending the boat between piers. Ferryman Dave Taylor rescued them with a motor boat and returned the party to the Indiana side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Liston
Pat Riggs
Harry French
Gill Township
Riverton
Robinson
Illinois
I. C. Bridge
Ilinois
Dave Taylor
Indiana
Turman township boy O B Badger to supervise Wichita high school
O B Badger son of O P Badger of Graysville has left Pittsburg Kansas state normal school where he taught to take a supervisor position at a Wichita high school. Mr and Mrs Tom Springer of west of the city are spending a few days at Trinity Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Badger
Turman Township
O. P. Badger
Graysville
State Normal School
Pittsburg
Kansas
Wichita
Tom Springer
Trinity Springs
Former County Agent Wins High Honors
A. W. Hayes of Sullivan County earns the Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison after seven years of study and independent research. He founded Sullivan County Better Farming Association and organized local 4 H clubs. Hayes will join Tulane University and the Gulf Division of the American Red Cross in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hayes
Sullivan County
University of Wisconsin At
Doctor Hayes
Sullivan County Better Farming Association
John T. Hays
Sullivan County Corn Show Association
Martha F. Durham
J. L. Durham
Turman Township
Tulane University
Gulf Division
American Red Cross
New Orleans
Creagers and Gastling Visit Merom Kin Near Merom
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Creager and Mrs. Josephine Gastling of San Antonio Texas visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Creager near Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Creager
Josephine Gastling
San Antonio
Texas
John Creager
Merom
Mayfield Visit Describes Paoli Couple's Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Mayfield of Paoli are visiting relatives and friends here, sharing a familial travel note in the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mayfield
Paoli
Former Sullivan Girl’s California Trip Described in Letter
Mrs. Claude Bostick of Sullivan reveals a sister Miss Golda Thomas now in Phoenix with Edsil Bostick details a California journey with stops at Paradena, Venice, Catalina Island, and Riverside. They toured movie studios and stars homes, including Chaplin and Theda Bara, visited the Glenwood Mission Inn, and viewed the Bevereit Hills from Rubideux Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bostick
Golda Thomas
Phoenix
Arizona
Edsil Bostick
Sullivan
Miss Thomas
Frisco
Eva Bostick
California
Paesedens
Myrtie
Paradena
Dawson Ostrich Farm
Eva
Mr. Taft
Venice
Doug
Smiary
Riverside
Calif
Glenwood Mission Inn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eunice Jedge
Geo. L. Martin
DIXIE
Indesna
Fellows
William Morris
Merom Bluff
University of Wisconsin
Grand Canyon
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