Gill township recount leads to bond for trial in circuit court
Emery Setzer Republican candidate for Gill township trustee filed a $500 bond with the county auditor to cover trial costs in circuit court. Setzer, defeated by 2 votes by Democrat Herbert V Lisman, sought a recount which showed Setzer ahead by six, but the county commissioners upheld Lisman’s election. The case likely moves before Judge Bridwell.
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Gill Township
Emery Setzer
Herbert V. Lisman
Circuit Court
Lisman
Setzer
Stewart Likely Elected UMW District President
Ed Stewart, a popular Hymera coal miner, is likely elected president of UMW District No 11. The vote will be canvassed in January and official results will follow then. Some mines in the district voted as follows.
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Hymera Miner
Ed Stewart
Hymera
United Mine Workers of America
Fol
Pioneer Resident Hunt Dies After Illness in Sullivan
Christian Hunt a longtime Sullivan county pioneer died last Wednesday night at his daughter's home in the city after an extended illness. Funeral held Friday at the Self residence with Rev. Toole and Rev. Gray officiating. Burial in Center Ridge cemetery. Survivors include sons John and Charles Hunt of Sullivan, Rush Hunt of Moffatt Colorado, and daughter Mrs Anna Cobb of Waterloo Iowa.
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Hristian
Hunt
Sam O. Self
Self
R. F. Toole
Methodist Church
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Andrew Sinclair
O. H. Crowder
Robert Knotts
James Eaton
Mesha Eaton
Dora Yaton
New Lehbanon
J. F. Hoke
Nebraska
Antelope Valley
Sullivan
Mr. Hunt
John Hunt
Charles Hunt
Rush Hunt
Moffatt, Colo
Anna Cobb
Waterloo
Iowa
Houston admits defeat in United Mine Workers election
President Houston of UMW District 11 said about half the election returns were in and more would arrive in days. He cautioned that only the official count would prove results and expressed near certainty he would not be re elected, blaming idle men for the district’s discontent. He added he had done his best to keep the union together.
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Houston Stewart
Little Giant
Vandalia
Houston
United Mine Workers of District 11
Repairing Pipe Line Below Hutsonville
The Ohio Oil Company repairs a river crossing leak two miles below Hutsonville. A New York City diver will work underwater after the line is raised from the river bed. The leak lies in deep water about three joints from the Indiana side. Repairs began after loading on the ferry boat and will take about a week with several men assisting.
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Ohio Oil Company
Hutsonville
New York City
Indiana
Sullivan man buys half interest in Squires pool room
T A Combs of Sullivan purchases a half interest in the pool room in the Squires building, previously owned by Joe Wallace and E E Dunbar, with Dunbar selling his stake. The deal closed last Thursday.
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T. A. Combs
Sullivan
Squires
Joe Wallace
E. E. Dunbar
Carlisle News
War and democracy undercut the South in 1914 letter
Cordele Georgia December 12 1914 Fred G Boatright former Sullivan County boy writes Sullivan Union Sullivan Ind asking how much his subscription costs He says he will pay himself rather than have estate settle the account and notes the war and democracy are hard on the section but locals are not as bad off as some claim He criticizes those who rely only on the democratic party
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Fred G. Boatright
Sullivan County
Georgia
Cordele
Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Ind
Democratic Party
War Tax Stamp Required on Marriage Certificates
Officials must affix a ten cent war tax stamp to all marriage certificates issued since December 1. The federal law imposes a $50 penalty for noncompliance, though marriages remain valid. only officiants may be held liable.
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Justice of the Peace
Death of Mrs Ella Allen at Walker's Chapel
Mrs Ella Allen aged 54 died Sunday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Ogle Morgan’s home near Walker's Chapel after a two week pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at Walker's Chapel with interment in Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Morgan two sisters Mrs J W Eaton and Mrs Hayden Allen of Aurora Ind and three brothers W A Ridgeway Levi Ridgeway and Fr D Ridgeway. Her husband died several years ago.
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Ella Allen
Ogle Morgan
Walker’s Chapel
Center Ridge Cemetery
Levi Ridgeway
Fr. D. Ridgeway
Johnson Sells Meat Business to New Partners
W. E. Johnson, active in the local meat trade for four years, sold his south side of the square business to Thomas Metcalf Virgil Starks of Lewis and Charles Shaw of near Farmersburg. The new firm has assumed control. Johnson moved to Farmersburg to pursue stock raising on his farm.
Moore Purchases Interest in Local Insurance and Real Estate Firm
John M. Moore, retiring county auditor on January 1, buys an interest in Walston and Greenlee’s insurance and real estate firm. He will oversee the American Express Company’s express line, while Walston and Greenlee remain local agents. The Wells Fargo merger with American will shift handling to Perry Carpenter, current Wells Fargo agent in town.
Sullivan Boy Visits From Old Mexico
Harry C. McClanahan, son of Mr and Mrs Andy McClanahan, formerly conductor on a Terre Haute to Evansville line, now superintendent of the Mexican North Western railroad in Tampico. He reports poor conditions in Mexico and that bridges along 175 miles of the Mexican Central railroad have been destroyed.
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Harry C. McClanahan
Andy McClanahan
Terre Haute
Evansville
Mexico
Mexican North Western Railroad
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Subside of Ground Damages Hymera Home
The Vanarsdall residence in Hymera was severely damaged when ground sank about six feet due to undermining from nearby mine No. 338 of Consolidated Indiana Coal Co. The four room cottage shifted, a piano slid to the center, and partitions were shattered. Mrs. Vanarsdall was away at the time.
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Mining Co
Vanarsdall
Indictments Stir Indiana Democratic Factional Strife
Indiana leaders fear public sentiment shifting after indictments of Lieutenant Governor O Neill and Homer Cook amid Crawford Fairbanks Tom Taggart control. Calls for grand jury review probe shadow a 1916 intra party fight between Taggart aligned and anti Taggart factions with potential bitter contests nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
O’neill
Homer L. Cook
Indiana General Assembly
Crawford Fairbanks-Tom Taggart
General Assembly
Marion County Grand Jury
O'Neill
Cook
Ralston
Homer
Taggart
Democratic Party
Bryan puts Eagle in the crow class Uncle Joe quotes
Washington dispatch notes quote from Speaker Cannon during a visit. He criticizes democratic economy, the president’s messages, and Secretary Bryan. He says words do not equal results and that Bryan’s foreign policy makes the American eagle resemble a crow across the Rio Grande.
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Bryan
Uncle Joe
Washington
Joe” Cannon
Washinton
Rio Grande
Dear Santa Letters From Children in 1914
A collection of Christmas requests from young readers. David from Claremont Illinois asks for a rubber ball horses wagon a horn and candy for himself and brother Floyd. Gwendolene Foutz two sisters Geneva request dolls doll buggy a doll trunk candy and nuts and asks Santa to send gifts to children in Europe.
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Santa
Floyd
David
Daniel
Claremont
Ill
Geneva
Europe
Engagement announced in Lafayette area
Miss Florence Hoffman of Murdock Flats to wed Leslie M. Carter of Hammond after a sewing party hosted by Miss Helen Troop at 123 Sheetz Street West Lafayette. Carter, connected with New York Central in Hammond, plans a late December wedding. Luncheon for ten featured a pink and white sweet pea bouquet centerpiece and rice-filled favors.
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Lafayette
Ind
Leslie M. Carter
Alaska Carter
Shelburn
Helen Troop
Sheetz Street
West Lafayette
Florence Hoffman
Murdock Flats
Hugh V. Hoffman
Hammond
Carter
New York Central
Mrs Cadwell Recital For Sullivan Charity Friday Evening
Mrs Ralph W Cadwell organizes a charity recital by her pupils at the Cadwell recital hall on Friday at 8 00 pm An admission of twenty five cents is charged proceeds go to charitable purposes The piano pupils will run the event for the needy of Sullivan.
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Cadwell
Ralph W. Cadwell
It Isn't Your Town It Is You Poem
A reflective verse argues towns improve when residents take personal responsibility. It contrasts indifference with collective effort and urges individuals to contribute so communities emerge stronger. The poem frames civic growth as a mirror of self and neighborly action.
New Gasoline Motor Car Exhibit At Local Railway Tracks
The Railway Motor Car Co of Marion Indiana showcased a new sixty mph gasoline railcar on the I C tracks in this city. The eighty foot car employs two 175 horsepower engines and a compressed air clutch system with a complete electrical outfit and storage lighting. Officials from the company and I C attended, including C L Hinkle president of the promoting firm and visitors John Allen and W MacClintice.
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Marion
Ind
Railway Motor Car Co
Sullivan
I. C
John Allen
W. MacClintice
Indianapolis
C. L. Hinkle
Railway & Engineering Company
Mayme Hinkle
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Report
Miss Carrie Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, records a cloudy week ending December 13 with temperatures ranging from 44 to 23 degrees. Snow amounts include 2 inches on the 9th, 1 inch on the 10th, 1/2 inch on the 11th, and 4 inches on the 13th.
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Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Traction Officials Tour Sullivan Division
Officials of the T. H., I. & KE. Traction Company inspected the Sullivan division last Wednesday. The group dined at the Davis hotel in this city and included T. F. Grover general manager Terre Haute M. M. Nash superintendent Terre Haute G. K. Jeffries general superintendent Indianapolis and W. Otis secretary to the general manager Terre Haute.
Urge Licenses Granted to Local Pairings
Rollie E. Smith of Paxton is matched with Zella M. Pope of Cass. Carl Carrico of Freelandville is linked to Sadie J. Lane of Carlisle. William J. Dudley of Cass is paired with Gladys H. Hurst of Dugger.
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Rollie E. Smith
Paxton
Zella M. Pope
Cass
Carl Carrico
Freelandville
Sadie J. Lane
Carlisle
William J. Dudley
Gladys H. Hurst
Dugger
Divorce Granted for Morris and Phillips Couples
Court notes show William H. Morris, a Hymera saloonkeeper, awarded a divorce from Anna Morris. Maude Phillips of Graysville also granted a divorce from Fred Phillips.
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William H. Morris
Hymera
Anna Morris
Maude Phillips
Graysville
Fred Phillips
Farmer John A. Wilson Hurt In Gate Post Wagon Accident
John A. Wilson a well known farmer near Glendora was badly injured Monday afternoon when caught between a gate post and a loaded wagon His arm broke below the shoulder and his body was crushed.
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Wilson
John A. Wilson
Glendora
Second District Doctors to Meet in Linton Event
The ninth annual meeting of the Second District Medical Association will be held at Linton tomorrow with Greene County Medical Association morning session and a district dinner and business meeting in the afternoon and evening. Dr. J. B. Young of Worthington presides and Dr. T. R. Cook of Bloomfield is secretary treasurer.PROGRAM includes Eccentric Business Methods by Dr. W. E. Kessinger and talks on sexual hygiene, nephritis, and surgical shoulder anatomy with multiple discussions, banquet at six, and Why a District Medical Meeting by Dr. John Jones.
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Second District Medical Association
Linton
Greene County Medical Association
District Society
Sullivan
J. B. Young
Worthington
Second District
T. R. Cook
Bloomfield
W. E. Kessinger
Bicknell
Frank Holland
Bloomington
J. W. Strange
Loogootee
Allen Pierson
Spencer
Maude Arthur
Washington
J. D. McDowell
Vincennes
G. D. Scott
C. E .Harris
A. C. Kimberland
Indianapolis
John Jones
Political shifts ripple through Indiana counties
Montgomery county hosts a large Republican banquet where three prominent former Democrats declare party breaks. Vanderburgh County Progressives face socialist gains while Wabash faces a pardon split in its Democratic camp. Franklin County trends toward Republican control of schools as trustees plan to import teachers next year.
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Montgomery County
Crawfordsville
Progressive Club
Vanderburgh County
Wabash County
Ralston
Morgan County
Judge Williams
Tipton County
Tipton Opera House
Franklin County
Indiana
Texas
Good well in Dodd pool boosts outlook on Brown lease
No 3 in the Dodd pool on the C Brown lease was drilled last week by Ohio and Bays Brothers. The well finished at 715 feet and is likely good for 100 barrels. Its discovery excites oil men who foresee increased activity when weather permits and compare the outlook to the Shelburn pool.
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Dodd Pool
C. Brown
Ohio and Bays Brothers
Dodd
Shelburn
Charity Workers Set To Meet On Tree Arrangements
Charity workers hold a meeting to complete arrangements for the municipal Christmas tree. Community volunteers coordinate trees and decorations for the public display.
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Charity Workers
Citizens Asked to Assist Sullivan Charity Drive
Citizens urged to donate to Sullivan Associated Charities. A meeting at the Elks home will organize the municipal Christmas tree, fund distribution, and district charity efforts. Donations have come from Tri Kappas, Mayor Calvert, Father Sprigler, the Catholic church, and the Elks, with needs rising due to cold weather and destitution cases daily.
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Associated Charities
Sullivan
Elks Home
Tri Kappas
Robert Calvert
Catholic Church
The
Elks Lodge
Union
Christian Church
Court House Park
Coldest Weather in Seven Years Hits Local Area
The vicinity endures its coldest spell in seven years as thermometers register eight below zero yesterday morning. The cold wave began Saturday night with a rapid temperature drop.
Beveridge Plans European Trip for Book on The World's War
Indianapolis reports Albert J. Beveridge, the progressive Indiana senatorial nominee, will sail for Europe to gather material for a forthcoming book titled The World's War. He aims to study global conflict themes and publish insights after travel.
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Indianapolis
New York
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Europe
Hicks Sells Business Hotel Jefferson Stake
Hugh N. Hicks, formerly of this city, has disposed of his interest in the Hotel Jefferson at Washington Indiana. He will devote his attention to managing his galoon in that city.
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Hicks
Hugh N. Hicks
Jefferson
Washington
Ind
Tishimingo Company Sued Again Over Mechanic’s Lien
Jesse Herrington filed a circuit court suit against Tishimingo Tie & Stone Company Morgan W. Cozart John J. Parker Joe Long and others for 1500 dollars on a mechanic's lien. He erected the steel work on the Merom Station building owned by the company.
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Tishimingo Company
Jesse Herrington
Tishimingo Tie & Stone Company
Morgan W. Cozart
John J. Parker
Joe Long
Herrington
Merom Station
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Stewart
Solid South
Yours Very Truly, K. G. Boatright
Sullivan Boy
Old Mexico
Harry McClanahan
Sam
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Gwendolene Foutz
Garland D. Scott
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