Important India na Mining Law case to be heard in Sullivan
The Sullivan Circuit Court will hear a quash affidavit motion in the case involving Prosecuting Attorney Bays, Monon Coal Company, and Harry C Booth over wash house law compliance. Defendants claim the law violates the US and Indiana constitutions and infringes property due process. The article urges local citizens to attend and support the agricultural improvement initiative.
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Sullivan
Bays
Monon Coal Company
Harry C. Booth
Consolidated Indiana
Wash House
Bridwell
The
United States
Indiana
Crowder Tax Case Set for Trial
Thomas Edward county treasurer seeks about fifty thousand dollars in omitted taxes from William H. Crowder. The case has been scheduled for trial in the circuit court on Monday December 11. It was filed earlier, sent to Greene county, then returned by agreement.
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Thomas Edward County
William H. Crowder
Greene County
Monon Coal Co Sued for Personal Injury in 1911 Suit
Everett L. O’Haver sues Monon Coal Co in circuit court for $2000 damages claiming a Mammoth Vein Mine accident on November 8 1911 left his right hand crushed after being caught between two loaded coal cars when the lights went out.
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Monon Coal Company
Everet L. O’haver
O’ Haver
Mammoth Vein
Why Should I Attend the Farmers Short Course
Councilman Geo. F. Botts argues the Farmers Short Course serves the masses by improving local education and uplift efforts. He traces agricultural progress from fertile soil to modern needs and emphasizes the course as a tool to prepare individuals for future livelihood and community advancement.
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Geo. F. Botts
Httle
Indiana farmers urged to attend Sullivan short course
LaFayette Ind Dec 5 Prof G I Christie Purdue Extension urges farmers within twenty five miles of Sullivan to attend the three day Farmers Short Course in Sullivan December 6 to 8. The program covers animal husbandry horticulture soil and maintenance weeds poultry dairying domestic science and home economics with noted speakers expected to raise farm and home standards across Indiana.
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LaFayette
Ind
Sullivan
G. I. Christie
Purdue Agricultural Extension Department
Indiana
Miss McCheyne
Extension Department
Greg Zuoury
Crane
Lebanon
Windy shot fatal to Carlisle miner
Thomas Walker aged 48 a shot firer for Carlisle Coal and Clay Company was killed Thursday night when a windy shot exploded in the mine Clem Cable 45 was severely injured Both men were lowered to the surface and Walker died from a crushed skull and broken neck Cable's injuries are not expected to be fatal Walker leaves a widow and six unmarried children This is the second death in six years since the mine opened
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Carlisle
Thomas Walker
Carlisle Coal & Clay Company
Clem Cable
Walker
Cable
Farmers Short Course Directory Noted For Various Venues
The notice lists locations for the Farmers Short Course lectures and events including Lyric theater stock judging at Abell garage night lectures at Court House domestic science at Elks Home and the Dairying and Horticulture session at Majestic theater with Corn School near the Interurban Station.
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Lyric Theater
Abell Garage
Court House
Elks Home
Majestic Theater
Shelburn Boy Dies in Navy at 19
George W. Hauger of the torpedo boat Preston died after a brief illness following an operation for mastoiditis and pneumonia. He enlisted in the U S Navy about two and a half years ago and was raised in Shelburn after being cared for by A J Curry. Interment was in Indianapolis.
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Shelburn
Navy
George W. Hauger
U. S
Preston
Indianapolis
George
Uncle Sam
A. J. Curry
Shelburn Enterprise
Returns From Long Navy Service for Charles Kirkham
Charles Kirkham is discharged honorably after four years in government service. He left Mare Island California and served aboard the U S Montserrat? The Vermont sailing to Mexico, South Wales, Japan and the Philippines. He played football during his naval career and was welcomed at home in Dallas Fort Worth Texas.
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Charles Kirkham
Robert Kirkham
Naval Service
Navy
Mare Island
California
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
U.S
Vermont
Mexico
South Wales
Japan
Phillipines
Aged Couple Married in Simple Justice Ceremony
William Hamilton Gregory of Lawrence county and Mrs. Nancy Turpin of Dugger, formerly of Lawrence county, were wed last Wednesday by Justice Calvert. The groom is 70 and the bride 65. This marks the groom’s third marriage and the bride’s second.
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William Hamilton Gregory
Lawrence County
Nancy Turpin
Dugger
Justice Calvert
Sullivan High Loses in Patent Thanksgiving Day Game
Sullivan High football lost 43 0 to Wiley High at Terre Haute on Thanksgiving day. Sullivan fought hard though outclassed. Officials allowed Wiley two plays ruled forbidden, both touchdowns. Prof Snarr protested claiming Wiley used a five year man.
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Sullivan High
Sullivan
Wiley High
Terre Haute
Wiley
Snarr
Hymera youths arraigned on coal theft charges
Four Hymera residents Charles Atkinson Charles Southwood Isaac Southwood and Cuthbert Moses were arrested by a C I detective on a coal theft charge. They appeared before Judge Bridwell Saturday, were fined one dollar each, and on Prosecutor Bays recommendation received suspended one year sentences.
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Hymera
Charles Atkinson
Charles Southwood
Isaac Southwood
Cuthbert Moses
C and &.I
Bridwell
Bays
Death of Harry Lyons veteran of Civil War at Hymera
Hymera resident Harry Lyons died Sunday at a notable local figure and Civil War veteran. He was brother to Thomas Lyons and Mrs. Dorcas Wilgon of Sullivan.
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Harry Lyons
Hymera
Place
Thomas Lyons
Dorcas Wilgon
Sullivan
Stock for Short Course at Giles Barn on Sout Main
The fine stock for the farmers short course begins today at the Giles barn on Sout Main street. The shipment includes two Belgian mares, the prize winning steer from the Royal Stock Show Kansas City, an Angus feeder type steer, two record cows dairy cattle, one Holstein and one Jersey, two Duroc Jersey hogs, four sheep and poultry.
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Sout Main Street
Kansas City
Southwestern Indiana Teachers Gather in Evansville Meeting
The Southwestern Indiana Teachers Association met in Evansville over Friday and Saturday with eleven counties joining. Hymera officials Supt. W. L. Conner presided over the grammar and intermediate section and Miss Burnie Statesman played piano. County Supt. Richard Park spoke on Some Teachers to superintendents and trustees. A good number of teachers from this county attended.
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Southwestern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Evansville
W. L. Conner
Hymera
Miss Burnie Statesman
Richard Park
Change of Venue in Parsons Kidnapping Case
A change of venue was taken in the kidnapping case of Fred and Jacob Parsons moving from Justice Kirkham to Justice Calvert. All parties remained in court Friday.
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Fred
Jacob Parsons
Justice Kirkham
Calvert
Sullivan Council to Elect Officers Next Tuesday Night
Sullivan Council No. 73 R. and M. will hold its annual election of officers next Tuesday night.
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Sullivan Council
Tts
Mother's Testimony Decides Divorce Suit
In Vincennes a divorce case against Bert Whitehouse results in a judgment for Rose Whitehouse after the mother testifies that Bert was unfaithful and cruel. The trial occurred on a change of venue from Knox county with Judge Bridwell presiding.
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Bert Whitehouse
Vincennes
Bridwell
Rose Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Knox County
Auto Fire Damages Sinclair Vehicle and Barn
James Sinclair’s car and barn suffered minor damage on Friday evening when gas from a presto light tank in the auto ignited. As he tried to switch off lights, two lap robes inside the car caught fire, but he removed the vehicle from the barn to save the hay in the mow.
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James Sinclair
Pleasant Thanksgiving gathering at Allen home
A large Thanksgiving oyster supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Allen in Gill township drew 53 relatives. Their two living children Wm. F. Allen and Rev. Hayden H. Allen of Washington, Ind. attended with families, joining thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, most of whom were present.
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B. A. Allen
Gill Township
Mrs. Allen
Wm. F. Allen
Hayden H. Allen
Washington, Ind
Mabel McCray
Fithian
Ill
W. F. Allen
Dinwiddie Brokaw
Terre Haute
Allen Brokaw
Southern California
W. L. Brokaw
Tude Coulson
John F. Allen
Edgar T. Allen
Gertrude
Celebrations Honor Long Married Life At New Lebanon Home
A Thanksgiving gathering at the Allen and Eaton families near New Lebanon showcased generations of joy. Mr and Mrs Allen, aged about 54 and 62, with relatives including Mr and Mrs Courtney Eaton and others, shared recitations and warmth. The couple, married over 62 years, have lived on the same farm since 1871 and remain active in the Methodist church, trusting in their Blessed Master as they enter the evening of life.
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W. L. Brokaw
Courtney Eaton
John McNaughton
Maurice Eaton
Allen
Houskeeping
Methodist Church
New Lebanon
God
Tiger on Wheels Operator Fined and Case Settled
Sylvester Gorby of Coalmont faced arrest after his team and five sacks of beer were confiscated by Deputy Sheriff Kelly and Prosecutor Bays at Jackson Hill No. 4. Sheriff Wible sought a warrant, Gorby was arrested near town, arraigned before Judge Bridwell, fined fifty dollars plus costs totaling 61 dollars, and received a suspended six month jail term while his team was returned.
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Sylvester Gorby
Coalmont
Kelly
Bays
Jackson Hill No. 4
Wible
Bridwell
Sheriff Hosts Commissioners at Quail Dinner
County commissioners met in regular session and dined with Sheriff Wi ble at the sheriff's home. Morning work covered claim approvals and saloon license transfers. Ulysses S. Barley of Shelburn sold to J. F. Cramer. Cramer bought. James E. Shipman of Dugger licensed to operate a saloon at his home town. William P. Hirschfield of Shelburn sold to George Anderson and George Wheeler as partners. Wheeler granted purchase rights. Wheeler is noted as a former Terre Haute Central league player and recent Eastern league participant.
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Wible
Ulysses S. Barley
Shelburn
J. F. Cramer
Cramer
James E. Shipman
Dugger
William P. Hirschfield
George Anderson
George Wheeler
Wheeler
Terre Haute
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of Heineys Observed
Mr and Mrs S B Heiney celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Friday at their East Washington home. A good dinner and many presents were received. Horace Heiney could not attend. Attending were Elmer Heiney Springfield Illinois Mrs Alice Ford Mrs Henry Rost Summerdale Alabama and Ray Heiney Jasonville. Mr Heiney is seventy Mrs Heiney sixty seven. They have lived in the city for years. He is night engineer at the water works for ten years.
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S.B. Heiney
East Washington Street
Horace Heiney
Oral Center
Cal
Elmer Heiney
Springfield
Ill
Alice Ford
This City
Henry Rost
Summerdale
Ala
Ray Heiney
Jasonville
Record broken for November hunting licenses issued
November set a county record with 809 hunter licenses issued surpassing the 666 issued in the prior month. The county clerk reported the surge in licenses for the month.
New Superintendent Arrives With Family for City Schools
W R Curtis new superintendent arrives Thursday with his family to assume duties and will occupy the Goodman property at 241 South Section Street.
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W.R. Curtis
Goodman
South Section Street
Foreigner Henry Banka Arrested on Serious Charge in Shelburn
Shelburn reports Henry Banka a foreign resident was dragged from a friend's home by Town Marshals McCoskey and Weaver and taken to Sullivan for jail on a statutory offense that could send him to the penitentiary. He was found in bed at the arrest scene and later bundled in his trousers socks and coat for the trip. Banka previously paid a fine for public indecency.
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Shelburn
Henry Banka
McCoskey
Weaver
Sullivan
Banka
Miner Wesley Sanders Arrested for Wife Desertion
Wesley Sanders a 32 year old miner at Glendora was arrested Saturday morning by Sheriff Wible on a charge of wife desertion. He left his wife three months ago in destitute health and she later bore twins who died. She was aided by the township trustee. Sanders returned Friday and is jailed awaiting possible penitentiary sentence if he pleads guilty.
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Wesley Sanders
Glendora
Wible
Sanders
Miner Charged With Criminal Incident Involving Stepson
George Reeves, a Mammoth miner, is jailed on a charge of criminal incident with intent to commit involving his nine year old stepdaughter. He faces additional charges of incident and battery on his wife and a surety of the peace action. Bail was not furnished at $500. The wife filed the charges.
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George Reeves
No Money in Elections Reported for County Officials
Trustees and town officers elected in November file certified statements showing no expenditures by any candidate. Under the new law primary candidates must file a certified list of expenses, promising potentially interesting reading.
Farmer Dickerson Reveals Odd Two-Footed Porker
John H. Dickerson, a well known farmer north of town, butchered a 250 pound hog with two fully formed feet on one leg. The second foot and toes grew inside the right front leg, and both feet were used when the animal walked.
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John H. Dickerson
Infant Brackney Burial Sent To Wayneville
The body of one month old James Wm Brackney son of Mr and Mrs John Brackney East Beech street was taken Friday to Wayneville Ohio for burial.
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Brackney
James Wm. Brackeney
John Brackney
East Beech Street
Wayneville, O
Eastern Star Election At Sullivan Chapter No 188
The annual election of officers of Sullivan Chapter No 188, O E S, will be held next Monday night.
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Sullivan Chapter No
Doctors to Banquet for Greene County Medical Society
The Greene County Medical Society will hold its annual banquet at Linton on Thursday evening December 14. It will entertain the Sullivan County Society as guests.
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Greene County Medical Society
Linton
Sullivan County Society
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Purdue Experiment Station
Crowder
Monon Coal CO
Sullivan High School
E. C. Snarr
Harold Henderson
Guy Wible
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Chester Young
Cecil Grayson
Homer Tate
Frank Curtis
R. E
Springer Coulson
F. B
Emil McCoy
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Bement Hunt
Arnett
R. H
Orion Self
R. T
Wallace Springer
R. G
Robert Springer
Windy
Miner
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