Lisman Pioneer Dies at 54 in Haddon Township
William Frederick Lisman a native of Haddon township died at his home two miles east of Carlisle after a stroke. He helped found the Republican party in the county and was a son of Peter Cartwright Lisman. Survived by wife Martha Padgett Lisman and eight children. Funeral at Bethlehem Methodist Church with interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
William Frederick Lisman
Haddon Township
Here
Bethlehem Methodist Church
S. Reid
Carlisle M. E
Odd Fellows
Lisman
Peter Cartwright Lisman
Catherine Frederick Lisman
Methodist Church
Republican Party
Whig Party
Peter Lisman
Tippecanoe
Mr. Lisman
Martha Padgett Lisman
Theodore Lisman
Charles Lisman
Bert Lisman
Addie Lisman
Frank
Harry Lisman
Philadelphia
Claude Buckley
Indianapolis
Sam Rednor
Freedom
Ind
Ice and fuel firm contracts for large cold storage plant
The Merchants Ice and Fuel Company contracted with A. M. Getty to build a concrete and brick cold storage plant near the Illinois Central station on South Main street. The $8,000 structure, 34 by 54 feet, will hold about 6,000 barrels and include a railroad switch to connect with the ice plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Ice & Fuel Company
I. C. Station
A. M. Getty
Illinois Central Station
South Main Street
Sherman
Picture Theater
Smith & Ladson
Will H. Hays
Paul Daugherty
Off Duty Officer Confronts Drunk Pair at Station
Dewey Shepherd 18 of Glendora and Bevie Sluder 28 of Hymera were arrested at the inter urban station Saturday evening by Patrolman Willis on intoxication charges. Sluder struck the officer during removal. Willis struck Sluder with a police mace, knocking him down but not seriously injured. Both men jailed on intoxication charges. Sluder’s brother Jesse serves a life term for a Clay county murder in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Shepherd
Glendora
Bevie Sluder
Hymera
Willis
Sluder
Jesse Sluder
Michigan City
Clay County
Johnson Funeral Held for Harve Johnson
The funeral of Harve Johnson, who died by self destruction Sunday, was held yesterday afternoon at EH. Billman’s undertakers chapel. Rev. S. I. Long of the Baptist church officiated. Interment followed in Center Ridge cemetery.
Carlisle High School Basketball Schedule Ready
Coach K. A. Shanner releases Carlisle high school basketball schedule with key games against Washington Linton Princeton Bridgeport Terre Haute Rockville Princeton Washington Vincennes and a district tournament set for March 11-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle High School
K. A. Shanner
Carlisle
Washington
Linton
Princeton
Bridgeport, Ill
Terre Haute Normal High School
Terre Haute
Rockville
Vincennes
Bridgeport
Collins Moves to Georgia
Dudley O. Collins a well known farmer of Haddon township sells 76 acres to Finley QC and moves to Lumpkin Georgia where he has bought a 300 acre farm. The family will leave the last of this week for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Georgia
Dudley O. Collins
Haddon Township
Finley QC
Lumpkin
Public Sale at Dr. H. E. Bland Farm Detailed
Archie Grimes offers for sale on Dec. 16 at the old Eli Trueblood farm near Dodd's bridge several head of horses mules cattle and hogs along with farming implements and other articles Harrison and Drake to be the auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Grimes
Despondent Harve Johnson Ended Life This Sunday
Harve Johnson fired a pistol into his heart in a fit of despair this Sunday afternoon, ending his life. The incident occurred in his locale as authorities reported the fatal self-inflicted gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Johnson
Tragic Suicide of Harve Johnson Linked to Health and Family Strife
Harve Johnson, 37, employed by A. Goldberg, died Sunday after firing a .22 rifle into his heart at Edward Sallee’s State Street rooming house. Despondent over ill health and family troubles including his separation from wife, Johnson left no note. He had recently told Mrs. Hunt he felt there was no one to care for him. The weapon was a present from his mother, who had died months earlier. Johnson’s body was taken to the Billman morgue. coroner Dr. J. H. Neff attended. He left three children and had a brother and aunt in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Johnson
A. Goldberg
Johnson
Edward Sallee
State Street
Mack Hunt
East Harris Street
J. H. Neff
Billman
Jewell Johnson
Sullivan
Will Johnson
Farmersburg
Edward DeVol
Dock Johnson
Jeffersonville
A Christmas Subscription Offer
A Christmas present lasting until next Christmas offers Terre Haute Star and The Union mailed to friends for 2.50 for both papers. Include father mother brother or a neighbor as the recipient. Remittances should be sent to The Union by check or money order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Star
The
Union
Associated Charities Holds Meeting To Aid Needy This Christmas
A Sunday meeting at Chaney Kinman offices drew about two thirds of member groups of the Associated Charities. They will skip a Christmas tree this year and focus on direct relief for the city’s poor, with Tri Kappa volunteers handling clothing groceries and presents. Teachers will help identify families. donations of food and clothing are urged. grocery and meat wagon drivers will collect items for city hall distribution. An estimated $150 is needed and to be raised by subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Chaney & Kinman
Citizens Trust
Tri Kappa Sorority
Lee Bays
Mrs Cadwell Charity Recital Draws Broad Support
Mrs Ralph Warren Cadwell hosted the annual charity recital at Cadwell recital hall Friday evening. About $40 was raised for relief of the city's deserving poor with strong attendance and notable talent from local and out of town performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Warren Cadwell
Cadwell
Wence and Timbs Released After Statutory Rape Charge
Ira Wence and Houston Timbs of Shelburn were released Saturday on good behavior following charges of statutory rape. Prosecuting Attorney Bays recommended the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wence and
TIMES
Ira Wence
Houston Timbs
Shelburn
Bays
Miller Withdraws From U S Senator Race
Hugh Th. Miller of Columbus Republican candidate for U S senator announces withdrawal due to illness. He cites a severe cold and lung trouble after consulting Indianapolis doctors and a move to Saranac Lake for treatment, thanking supporters for their loyalty and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Th. Miller
Columbus
United States
Indiana
Indianapolis
Saranac Lake
Scott Joins Race for Second District Commissioner Nomination
John Scott a Fairbanks township farmer and former county commissioner enters the race for the Democratic nomination in the second district. Incumbent Jacob Miller of Gill township seeks renomination after defeating Scott two years ago. Campaign activity is light with no other county office candidates yet, though Matt Cooper may seek treasurer and Matt Lane leads sheriff nomination efforts with early campaign cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
John Scott
Fairbanks
Jacob Miller
Gill Township
Miller
John
Matt Cooper
Merom
Cooper
Matt Lane
Oscar R. Rich
Lane
County Refuses Tax Refund for Wheaton Case
County commissioners last week heard Mary B. Wheaton's request for a tax refund and refused it. The decision was appealed to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Wheaton
Circuit Court
Former Sullivan Resident James Burks Dies in Indianapolis
James Burks, 71, a native of Sullivan County and former shoe businessman, died last Wednesday in Indianapolis after a long illness. He had deep ties here, led the local Masonic lodge, and was survived by his wife, two daughters, and siblings. Burial was at Center Ridge cemetery after services at his brother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burks
Sullivan County
Sullivan Masonic Lodge
Indianapolis
Masonic Lodge
John T. Hays
Burks
Center Ridge Cemetery
Frank Shepherd
Edna Burks
W. H. Burks
C. P. Burks
Iowa
Mollie Griffith
Douglass, Ariz
Porter
Troll
Crowder-Cooper Shoe Company
C. H. Crowder
Neville Crowder
Jerusalem
R. A. Masons
Sullivan Council
Sullivan
Order of the Eastern Star
Death comes suddenly to J. W. McDonald
James W. McDonald, 71, a Curry township farmer living east of Shelburn, died Sunday morning after a brief lung congestion illness. Funeral at his residence this afternoon conducted by Rev. Mr. Matthews and Rev. Thomas Lloyd. Interment in Little Flock cemetery. He came from Coshocton County to this county in 1880 and leaves a wife, six children, two brothers, a sister, all in Ohio or nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McDonald
Curry Township
Shelburn
Mr. Matthews
Liberty Church of Christ
McDonald
Thomas Lloyd
Little Flock Cemetery
Coshocton County
Ohio
D. J. Bailey
Winter Haven
Fla
Stewart McDonald
Colorado
William Wayne
St. Louis
Edward Coffman
This City
Clarence McDonald
Pittsburgh
Jessie Staley
John McDonald
Frank McDonald
Nancy McDonald
Stark Named Justice Of The Peace In Jackson Township
Hymera resident H James Stark was appointed justice of the peace for Jackson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
H. James Stark
Hymera
Jackson Township
Niblack denies Cullop promises in district race
Mason J. Niblack of Vincennes, a Democratic figure and Cullop campaign manager, told the Indiana Polis Star in Indianapolis that Cullop made no promises to Hunt. He predicts a tough fight, says Cullop will aggressively seek renomination, and denies any promise linked to W. H. Vollmer. State Senator Culbertson supports Cullop's renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
W. A. Cullop
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Cullop-Hunt
Niblack
Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan
Cullop
Hunt
Nivlack
W. H. Vollmer
Frank £. Culbertson
Washington
Gill Township Farmers Institute Planned at New Lebanon
Gill township to hold annual institute at M. W. of A. hall New Lebanon on Wednesday Dec 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Music by an orchestra. S. B. O'Dell chairs county association. Walter C. Brewer chairs Gill township group. Claude B. Lisman secretary. Speakers include W. H. Senour on soil fertility and wastes Mrs. Morton W. Fordice on living science and home care and S. B. O'Dell on silage as stock feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
Morton W. Fordice
Russellville
S. B. O’dell
Curry Township
Big Sullivan County Corn and Poultry Show Opens Tomorrow
The Sullivan county corn and poultry shows start tomorrow at nine in the Leach building West Washington street second floor. Judges include J. P. Clipp Saltillo Ind for poultry and Russell East Worthington president of Indiana Corn Growers Association for corn. The event runs until next Thursday with many exhibits and prize lists on page nine. Boys ages ten to eighteen may enter the county's boys corn exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Leach Building
West Washington Street
Union
J. P. Clipp
Saltillo
Ind
Russell East
Worthington
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Thief Believed Insane Escaped From Illinois Asylum
Prosecutor Bays filed in the circuit court that Ollie Vester is an escaped inmate of the Illinois insane asylum. Vester will be sent to Michigan City prison and placed in the insane ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosecutor Bays
Circuit
Ollie Vester
Illinois Insane Asylum
Vester
Michigan City
Jacob F. Hoke Stricken With Erysipelas Illness Delays Florida Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Hoke Miss Jennie Thornhill and others planning to depart Saturday for New Smyrna Florida could not leave as Mr. Hoke was taken ill with a severe erysipelas attack delaying their travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob F. Hoke
Jennie Thornhill
New Smyrna, Fla
Hoke
Did Dailey's Boys Break All Records
A terse public note records that the motion passed with all in favor. The assembly declared the ayes have it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey
Wesley Carrico Leads Decembers County Claims Surge
The December county commissioners session records show Ed Dailey's group filing and receiving 5 861 25, up from 4 979 30 in November, with Wesley Carrico leading all claimants at 747 90 from road district 15. Total December outlays exceed 40 000, including 25 450 54 for road work, 4 802 for bridges, and operating costs for the courthouse and jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Dailey
Wesley Carrico
Abou Ben Adhem
Dailey’s Boys
Dear Reader
Hays Returns After Birth Of His Son
Indianapolis records show Hays, chairman of the Republican state committee, reappearing at 6 am after a day of disappearance to announce the birth of a son at Robert W. Long hospital. He avoided political talk and noted wagering on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Will H. Hays
Republican State Committee
Republican State Organization
Hugh Th. Miller
Hays
Kern
Republican State
Robert W. Long
Hays Faces Question Of Shively Succession Candidacy
Mr Hays had earlier said he would not seek Senator Kern's seat and ignored friends urges. Supporters insist he will run for the Shively succession despite prior statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Kern
Shively
Carlisle Druggist Guilty Of Illegal Liquor Sales
Elbert Anderson a Carlisle druggist was found guilty by Judge Bridwell of selling a half pint of liquor to Roscoe Bewley and fined 50 dollars plus costs. Six charges had been brought by the recent grand jury. the other cases were continued to the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Elbert Anderson
Bridwell
Roscoe Bewley
Brown Ankle Broken In Sullivan High Game
Sullivan high guard Tom Brown broke his ankle during a Friday evening contest at Terre Haute against Indiana State Normal. He played the final period with the injury as Sullivan fell 40 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Indiana State Normal
Tom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pronger
Haddon
Battle of
William F. Lisman
Emily
Mrs. Cadwell
U. S
Indianpolis
Martin Troll
William H. Burks, Sr
J. W. McDonald
Vollmer
Gill Township Farmers
Institute
M. W. of A. Hall
New Lebanon
Gill Township Farmers Institute
Wesley Carpigo
Brown
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!