Miners and Operators Agree to Arbitration in Indiana Trouble
In Sullivan county a conference with Governor McCray led to an agreement to refer all disputes between miners and mine operators to a committee for full and final settlement. The panel includes John Hessler and P. H. Penna, with unions to ratify within three days. A meeting plan to schedule arbitration will follow once ratified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCray
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Sullivan County
McCary
John Hessler
United Mine Workers of America
P. H. Penna
Terre Haute
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
Indiana
Troyotes
Itlendorea
Peerless
Star City Minss
Jesses
Jesses Eharies TB
Underhill
Shelburn
Fred Pinkston
Sullivan
Glendora
George Carty
Jess Anderson
Charles McGarvey
Claude Tressel
Star City
John A. Templeton
M. E. Lewish
John T. Reed
Glendora Mine
Dan R. McGarry
Walter Williams
Thomas Thomas
The
Sullivan County Woman Reclaims Liberty Bonds From Stock Peddlers
A Sullivan County farmer sues to recover Liberty bonds and stock she exchanged with a stock sales scheme. The piece criticizes stock peddlers and suggests Chamber of Commerce oversight to expose questionable ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Sullivan Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Terre Haute Tribune
Prominent County Farmer John Alkire Dies at 71
John Alkire, 71, longtime county farmer and last survivor of the Magill Alkire family, died Sunday night at the county hospital eight miles northwest of the city. He had been ill for a time and was brought to the hospital Saturday. Funeral services were held at the late residence conducted by Rev. Sam O Neal and the Masonite lodge. burial was at Center Ridge cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mary F. Brewer Alkire, married in 1882, and a nephew Clyde Alkire. He lived on the family farm his entire life, with roots tracing to Kentucky and Coshocton Ohio origins.
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John Alkire
George and
Mary Magill Alkire
Alkire
Sam O'Neal
Masonite Lodge
Center Ridge
Mary F. Brewer
Kentucky
Coshocton County
Ohio
Billmans, Magills, Goodwins
Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for September Term
Grand and petit juries for the September term of the circuit court were drawn by commissioners Smock and Conner. The grand jury meets September 11 at the circuit court with members Mesha Reynolds Gill Township Fred Hall Fairbanks Jesse P Wilson Hamilton Robert T Robertson Jefferson Claude Ehrenhardt Jackson A E Weir Curry. The petit jury reports September 5 at the same location and includes Ray Wyman Curry W C Nicholas Gill Washington FE Jewell Fairbanks John Webb Gill John C Page Jefferson Everett KR Norris Cass Leslie Holmes Fairbanks Clarence M Walters Turman Fred B Wargilder Curry Ernest A Willis Jefferson Eery Blackburn Hamilton Callie Pittman Curry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Messrs. Smock and Conner
Mesha Reynolds
Gill Township
Fred Hall
Fairbanks
Jesse P. Wilson
Hamilton
Robert T. Robertson
Jefferson
Claude Ehrenhardt
Jackson
A. E. Weir
Curry
Petit Jury
Ray Wyman
W. C. Nicholas
Gill
Washington FE
Jewell
John Webb
John C. Page
Jeferson
Everett KR. Norris
Cass
Leslie Holmes
Clarence M. Walters
Turman
Fred B. Wargilder
Ernest A. Willis
Tefferson
Eery Blackburn
Callie Pittman
Property Owners Endorse New White Way Lighting Plan
Property owners sign a petition to install modern lighting posts around the public square and along West Washington and South Main streets with city furnishing current and county funding court house posts. Individual property owners pay the installation cost. 75 percent signature required. Non signers face assessments. The Wabash Valley Electric Company exhibits sample posts for business and residence districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
West Washington
South Main Streets
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Local Happenings Across Town and Beyond
A roundup of visitors and residents returning from travels in Michigan Colorado Canada Iowa and Texas. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Stratton and son Joe along with Miss Grace Fehon of Orange New Jersey. Mrs. Barnes injured. Bridwell family visiting Pasadena. Dr. H L Ramsey at Palmer School events. Harold Daugherty in Washington Star ad dept. Pringle family visits old friends. and local leaders like Richard Park attending institutes while Lewis Merrell joins city high as manual training instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton
Joe
Grace Fehon
Orange
N. J
Leland
Mich
Fehon
Stratton
Jessie Harrison
Fairbanks Township
Ralph and
Emmett
Sadie Shenley
Rufus DelHart
Dick Conker
Penn
Tris
W. T. Conkle
John Burns
Theodore Barnes
Pasadena
Cal
Barnes
Greene Country
Katharine Bridwell
Bridwell
John T. Watson
Great Bend
Iowa
James Watson
Paul Wade
Elmer Holmes
Michigan
Jane Jones
Canada
M. B. McDonald
Kansas
H. L. Ramsey
Davenport
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Peoria
Harold Daugherty
Washington, D. C
Jesse Daugherty
Gill Township
The
Washington Star
Rebecca Mayfield
Bloomfield
Cyrus Vanmeter
A. J. Pringle
Cushing
Okla
G. D. Rich
City
Nancy Hayden
Dodds Bridge
Peninah Hill
Farmersburg
Pringle
Mr. Pringle
Holt Parks
F. W. Kelsey
Hantington
Ind
John €. Chaney
Keiser
Mr. Chaney
Allen County
Lewis Merrell
Crawfordsville
Franklin College
James Miesenhelder
Walters
Palestine
Wis
Henry Hi. Pope
City Park
Richard Taylor
Taylor
Byron E. Lundblad
Indianapolis
Harry Conker
Vandalia Mine No. 14
Kate Reeves
Pulaski
Tenn
Etta Jamison
Richard Park
Winchester
Julius Harry
Drownings victim at Wabash River picnic near Riverton
A Black man drowned Sunday afternoon in the Wabash River south of Riverton during a picnic near Washington. A poor swimmer, he swam to the Lincoln side, rested, then tried to return across as the current ran strong. He vanished two-thirds across. body recovered Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Washington
Riverton
Linvis
Charles Padgett Dies From Mine Injury
Charles Padgett age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Simpson Padgett died at the county hospital from injuries suffered last week at the Black Comet mine. The remains were sent to Burns City for burial on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Padgett
Simpson Padgett
Black Comet
Burns City
Automobiles Hit Pedestrians and Swerved Drivers Injured
Mr and Mrs Bert Gison were knocked down and badly bruised Saturday night on the south side of the public square when struck by a car driven by Miss Marvy White of Shelburn employed at the Wyman garage Mrs Riley Sanders suffered a broken right arm when her husband Rily Sanders Ford overturned on South Main Street Sunday He was blinded by lights from another car and swerved too far from the road
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Bert Gison
Bediy
Marvy White
Shelburn
Wyman
Riley Sanders
South Main Street
County Teachers Institute Opens Five Day Session at Gym
The Sullivan county teachers institute opened for a five day session in the gymnasium school building. County Superintendent Park reports a letter from L N Hines of Indianapolis saying he will visit. Instructors listed include P E Mc Clenehan state superintendent of Iowa, Frank Hilderbrand of Washington PA, and C W Harlan of Warsaw Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers' Institute
Sullivan County Teachers’ Institute
Park
L. N. Hines
Indianapolis
Indiana State Normal
Terre Haute
P. E. McClenehan
Iowa
Frank Hilderbrand
Washington
Penn
C. W. Harlan
Warsaw
Ind
WANTS LARGE ALIMONY IN CIRCUIT COURT DIVORCE SUIT
Cora V Sinclair files in circuit court for divorce from Austin Sinclair a well known retired farmer. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and asks alimony totaling 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora V. Sinclair
Austin Sinclair
Local Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses
Henry D. Vaughn a 26 year old mechanic of Oaktown wed Goldin G. Morris 26 near Carlisle. Lelon Juncas 21 of Shelburn a miner and Wathel Sluder 20 of Hymera also sought licenses.
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Henry D. Vaughn
Mechanic
Oaktown
Goldin G. Morris
Carlisle
Lelon Juncas
Shelburn
Miner
Wathel Sluder
Hymera
Burnett Family Reunion at Merom Bluff
The Burnett family gathers for an annual reunion on Sunday September 4 at Merom Bluff. Relatives and friends are invited and urged to bring well filled baskets for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Labor Secretary Davis Declines Chorus Offer
Secretary Davis declined a chorus invitation extended during a theatre visit by Chairman Lasker and Postmaster General Hays at the Shipping Board. Though a former bandman and capable singer, Davis preferred to remain Secretary of Labor despite the offer, as reported by the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Davis
Hays
Lasker
Shipping Board
Indiana
Washington Star
Merom Chautauqua closes most successful session
Merom Bluff Chautauqua ends its 17th annual session on August 28 with 1921 marked as the best season on the bluffs. Notable lecturers included Mrs. Owen and Dr. Cadman while top acts featured the Shake Family and Pamahasika's Pets. Directors were reelected and new officers named as plans began for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Bluff Chautauqua
Bluffs
Owen
Stevens
Brougher
Cadman
Willett
Shake Family
Leiter Company
Sharpe
Merom
al Sweet
Pamahasika
G. W. Pleasant
J. C. Chaney
C. L. Dry
C. E. Watson
W. S. Alexander
U. C. College
QO. D. Stoddard
Seattle
Washington
C. B. Hershey
Swansea
Mass
J. L. Gettinger
J. J. Parker
J. W. Daugherty
C. E F. Watson
R. O. Headley
R.A. Plunkett
J. W. Watson
C. F. Setzer
J. S. Daugherty
G. R. Hammond
Atmone
Mehel Quamn Stevens
Lichister
Houston
Shalfe
Plantation Troubadours
Zichler
Mallory Players
Wissochi Trin
Former Sullivan County Man Dies in California
William Henry Wilson, 75, a native of Sullivan County and former orchardist, died recently in Long Beach California. He lived 17 years in Riverside before his death and is survived by his widow Hattie A. Wilson an adopted son Walter A. Wilson and a foster daughter Mrs David Ashley of Oaktown. Burial was in Riverside beside his first wife Mary F. Purcell who lived near Paxton.
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Dan Arbaugh
Riverside
California
Union
William Henry Wilson
Long Beach
Mr. Wilson
Hattie A. Wilson
Walter A. Wilson
David Ashley
Oaktown
Mary F. Purcell
Paxton
Sullivan County Folks at Riverside Find California Home
Mr Arbaugh notes many Sullivan county residents at Riverside are thriving in California. He recalls fond ties to Sullivan county and friends there, but states they are content in California and have no wish to return to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbaugh
Sullivan County
Riverside
California
Elevator in Carlisle Freezes Operations for Sale
Farmers Union elevator at Carlisle suspends business and will be offered for sale. George McNabb, former Gill township resident, has served as superintendent for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Carlisle
George McNabb
Gill Township
Dooley Arrested Over Magnetic Salvage Stock Deal
William D. Dooley, 28, of Sullivan, was arrested in Terre Haute on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from Nellie Shepherd and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Shepherd of Jackson township. He posted $2000 bond and denied ownership of the Magnetic Salvage Company, claiming disputes with another stock salesman led to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Dosley
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Magnetic Salvage Company
Nellie Sepherd
Elizabeth Shepherd
Jackson Township
Dooley
Barry and Baker
William M. Draper
Shepherd
Miss Shepherd
Hymera State Bank
Wall
Bhulas
Fuventien
Peetus
TS Lowley
Jack Dewuies Y
Geauree Wo Dooley
Ebeck
Willingy Treek
Pooley
Geos
Ti Vo
Putten
Texas
Greene County
New Suits Filed in Various Civil Actions
The docket lists fresh suits including Charles E Curtis versus Davidson Hunter for quiet title and David J Kendrick against Carl Shaver on account. Cora V Sinclair seeks divorce and alimony from Austin Sinclair. Scott Hart Stove & Furniture Co faces Emery C Lewis on a check. Margaret Nesbit sues Matthew McCammion et al for quiet title. Elizabeth Robbins sues Nancy Mac Daniel and Charlie McDaniel in a foreclosure action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Curtis
Davidson Hunter
David J. Kendrick
Carl Shaver
Cora V. Sinclair
Austin Sinclair
Scott & Hart Stove & Furniture Co
Emery C. Lewis
Margaret
Nesbit
Matthew McCammion
Elizabeth Robbins
Nancy MacDaniel
Charlies McDaniel
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Leaves Matter
Public Square
Jehus Vos
Merom Chautauqua
Calipornes
Liberty
William D. Dooley
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