10 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
A local Hutsonville tale recalls a man known as a polite resident who led a secret life as a high roller. Neighbors react with disbelief as the mystery unfolds and questions linger about his true identity and activities.
The Indianapolis News recounts the sought abduction case of Jessie Lee Spear, daughter of Daniel and Maggie Spear, taken from Milwaukee years ago. The mother Mrs Maggie Spear fights for custody while Daniel Spear travels under aliases with the child, last seen in South Dakota, with a nationwide search ongoing.
Tony G Thixtun 23 son of Mrs Emma Thixtun died at his mother's home on North State Street Sunday evening from appendicitis after an operation in Indianapolis on July 16. He was a Sullivan High School graduate class of 1900 and worked in horse sales and shipping. He belonged to the Christian church the K P S and the Modern Woodmen with a $2000 policy to his mother. The funeral was held at the residence Tuesday morning with burial at Pogue graveyard.
Reinstatement hearings for Sheriff John S. Dudley begin before Gov. Durbin. Samuel H. Alkire dies, with reports hinting at an appeal if Dudley loses. Funeral set for Alkire at Fairbanks Township cemetery. his life marked by local prominence and a long career in Alkire & Martin contracting.
Reports say a syndicate led by Daniel G. Reid William Leeds Crawford Fairbanks and others plans a 25 million dollar combined Indiana coal empire including mines across Clay Vigo Vermillion and more. An expert audit and two analysts are to prepare reports before finalizing the deal with payment in cash and stock.
Dr. Edgar R. Riggs and Miss Charlotta Moss wed in Hotel Davis parlors at ten with Rev. Fry officiating. Only family present as Sullivan society circles and local figures attended the ceremony and reception amid a festive departure for Chicago.
Court docket shows multiple filings including Thompson Prather vs Grange on account, Douthitt divorce, Chrisman vs Mason mechanics lien, Riggs vs Lloyd to quiet title, McIntire vs Harrison slander damages, Dillinger vs Dillinger replevin, Brocksmith cases for damages against Bostock Ferari Amusement Co, Duncan vs Bostock damages, and Grabbes heirs of Waggoner to sell real estate. Special orders note ice cream sales for holiday parties at Davis Cafe.
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