Well Known Thresherman Stricken in Merom
James H. Bogard, 56, a Gill township farmer and thresherman, collapsed on a Merom street Friday morning and died ten minutes later in Dr. John J. Parker’s office. A Ohio native who had lived in the township 21 years, he leaves a wife, four sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
James H. Bogard
Gill Township
John J. Parker
Bogard
Ohio
Baughman Hardware
Benjamin Wesner
Corn Theft Alarming Sullivan Undertaker Sets Trap
E A Billman well known local undertaker suspects corn theft from his Sullivan crib. He installs an electric bell and light to trap the thief, buys a shotgun, then learns Newt Botts the liveryman had actually hauled the corn. The joke lands when Botts admits taking the corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Billman
Billman
W. T. Mellett
Sullivan Telephone Company
Newt Botts
Botts
Charity Recital Tonight At Cadwell Hall Features Madam Heink
A charity piano recital will be held at 7:30 PM in Cadwell recital hall. Mrs R W Cadwell’s piano scholars perform with Madam Schumann Heink singing Silent Night and twenty two pianists presenting an entertaining program. John Philip Sousa’s band closes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwell Recital Hall
R. W. Cadwell
Madam Schumann Heink
John Philip Sousas
Parcels Post Rules Detailed for Food and Goods
The report lists parcels post rules effective December 17 detailing packaging and labeling for perishable items like butter and eggs, vegetables, meats, and powders. allowed items include bees and candies, with strict limits on fragile and prohibited materials such as liquor, poisons, explosives, and obscene items. It also notes special handling for seeds, pills, and manufactured proprietary goods and bans forwarding printed matter at parcels post rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Department of Agriculture
Meekin Sentenced for Assault with Intent to Kill
James Meekin of Shelburn was found guilty of assault with intent to kill Rolscoe Osborne in circuit court. Judge Bridwell sentenced him Wednesday to 2 to 14 years at Michigan City. Meekin did not seek a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meekin
Shelburn
Rolscoe Osborne
Bridwell
Michigan City
Meekin
Sullivan Officers Make Three Important Arrests In Robbery Case
Sullivan police capture Henry Davey of Shelburn and arrest Samuel Woodsmall of Shelburn and Glen C. Bedell of Mt. Carmel on robbery and conspiracy charges. Charles C. Riggs, a Carmi real estate dealer, was previously arrested after a Carmi raid. Officers say a wider gang has conducted multiple robberies across this region, with a $1000 band reward and $500 bounties surrounding the key arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Henry Davey
Shelburn
Sam Woodsmall
Glee Bedell
Chas. Riggs
Carmi
Illinois
Fred F. Bays
Charles C. Riggs
Enfield
Ilinois
Riggs
Samuel Woodsmall
Glne C. Bedell
Mt. Carmel
Davey
Woodsmall
Bedell
James H. Willis
Ed Kelley
Ed Douthitt
Henry Smith
George Webb
Kelley
Barney Davey
Woodsman
Glen C. Bedell
Prosecuting Attorneys Office
Indiana
McGlinsey Pleads Guilty to Union News Embezzlement
Michael McGlinsey former Union News Company manager pleaded guilty in circuit court to embezzling company funds. Judge Bridwell suspended a 2 to 14 year sentence on good behavior. He was jailed after bond issues, with initial $500 bond then raised to $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McGlinsey
Union News Company
Bridwell
McGlinsey
Death of Mrs Maggie Hall
Mrs Maggie Halli wife of Oscar Hall a clerk at the Index store died Friday night at her home in South Section street from a complication of diseases. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs David Crawford Palestine Ill a husband a month old son two brothers John and Dora Crawford and a sister Miss Ida Crawford Palestine. The body was taken to Palestine Sunday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Hall
Maggie Halli
Oscar Hall
Index
South Section Street
David Crawford
Palestine
Ill
John
Dora Crawford
Ida Crawford
Farmer Knees Dislocated After Horse Kick at Trueblood Sale
James Bates a farmer west of the city was kicked by a horse at Bass barn during the Trueblood sale Saturday afternoon and suffered a dislocated knee. Arthur Steward the local blacksmith was kicked but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bates
Bass’ Barn
Arthur Steward
Taken to Prison for Larceny and Assault
John Caress of Washington convicted of larceny and James Meekin convicted of assault with intent to commit murder were taken to Michigan City Sunday to serve sentences of one to eight years and two to fourteen years respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caress
Washington
James Meekin
Michigan City
Hurty Speaks on Public Health for High Schoolers
Dr. J. N. Hurty secretary of the state board of health speaks here today under the W C T U. He addresses high school students at 11 a m and later at the Presbyterian church on What Woman Can Do For the Public Health.
Judgment Awarded Against Estate for Services Rendered
Cressie Dailey obtained a jury verdict in the circuit court for $432.50 against the estate of Epinetus Arnett, deceased, on a claim for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cressie Dailey
Epinetus Arnett
Sullivan County Teacher Wins Damage Suit
The alienation suit of Fred Parsons against John and Laura Ray concluded in the Vigo Circuit Court with a verdict granting $2,500 in favor of Parsons. The case involved claims of alienation of his wife’s affections valued at $10,000. Attorneys Hunt Gambill for the plaintiff and Wesley Forbes with Harris Crane Miller for the defense appeared. all parties reside near Farmersburg. A pending divorce case between Abbie Parsons and Fred Parsons is in the same circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parsons
John
Laura Ray
Vigo
Hunt & Gambill
Wesley Forbes
Farmersburg
Harris, Crane & Miller
Parmersburg
Abbie Parsons
Death of Mrs W A Drake after long illness
Martha Ann Drake wife of William A Drake died Thursday night at home on South Main after extended cancer treatment. Born 1858 in Fairbanks township she lived on a farm before moving to the city. Survived by husband son and four daughters, two sisters and parents. Funeral Monday at Fairbanks Baptist church with Rev Clive McGuire. interment Pogue cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Drake
Martha Ann Drake
William A. Drake
South Main Street
Indianapolis
Drake
Fairbanks Township
Henry Johnson
John Drake
Vincenes
Ed Eaton
Hartman
Colorado
Joy Drake
Belle Johnson
Mary Drake
Malinda Milligan
Fairbanks
Nancy Drake
Nebraska
Fairbanks Baptist Church
Clive McGuire
Pogue
Haddon Murder Case Still Remains Mystery
The John W. McGatha murder at his cabin near Carlisle by the Wabash river on November 8 remains unsolved. Coroner Padgett has filed no verdict in the case and no clues have been found to identify the responsible party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon
John W. McGatha
Carlisle
Wabash River
Padgett
Birth announced for Wil lian B. Neff II in Los Angeles
A son named William B. Neff II was born December 10 to Mr and Mrs William B Neff of Los Angeles Mrs Neff formerly Miss Bertha Crawford of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian B. Neff, II
William B. Neff
Los Angeles
Shelburn Lawyer Bonds Out On Larceny Charge
Sam W. Woodsmall Shelburn attorney and former Lions Lodge secretary faced a larceny charge for allegedly misappropriating 39.80 of lodge funds. He was released on Friday afternoon after a bond signed by several Shelburn residents. Lodge president James Dix pushed the case, while Woodsmall, a local bar member and Bull Moose candidate, said the lodge will hear his explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Willis
Bays
Kelley
Barney Davey
Samuel Woodsmall
Shelburn
Lions Lodge
o@ Davey
Illinois
Sam W. Woodsmall
Shelburn Lodge of Lions
James Dix
Woodsmall
Bull Moose
Lodge
Graysville O E S Elects 1913 Officers
Graysville chapter No 308 O E S lists elected and appointed officers for 1913 including W M Mrs Esther Woner W P James J Durham A M Mrs Allanah Ransford Secretary Miss Mary Manning Treasurer Commodore Ransford Conductress Miss Martha Dur ham A C Mrs Estella Collier Marshal Chauncey Evans Organist Mrs Averilla Bosstick Adah Mrs Nellie Durham Ruth Mrs Martha Walters Esther Miss Hazel Phillips Martha Mrs Jane Ransford Electa Mrs Lou Phillips Warder Mrs Olive Bragdon Sentinel Ollie Lester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
O. EH. S
W. M
Esther Woner
W. P
James J. Durham
A. M
Allanah Ransford
Mary Manning
Commodore Ransford
Martha Durham
A. C
Estella Collier
Marshal—Chauncey Evans
Averilla Bosstick
Adah
Nellie Durham
Ruth
Martha Walters
Esther
Hazel Phillips
Martha
Jane Ransford
Electa
Lou Phillips
Warder
Olive Bragdon
Sentinel
Ollie Lester
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Sullivan and Surrounding Towns
A list of marriage licenses issued for pairs including Joseph C. Morris and Margaret H. Whitfield in Sullivan, Jesse Shepherd and Lucy Risinger in Farmersburg, Joseph A. Gilman and Iva G. Wambaugh in Hymera, Oran W. Young and Katie Reynolds in Dugger, Elmer R. McGhee and Pearl A. Buck in Dugger, Orville Taylor and Elsie Stuck in Farmersburg, William E. Wells and Lina E. Shepherd in Dugger, Charles C. Spencer and Hazel Hummel in Sullivan, Alexander F. Osborne and Kate Parkinson in Shelburn, John Mullins and Jennie Stewart in Hymera, and Hughey Greyson and Bertha A. Ridge in Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Morris
Sullivan
Margaret H. Whitfield
Jesse Shepherd
Farmersburg
Lucy Risinger
Joseph A. Gilman
Hymera
Iva G. Wambaugh
Oran W. Young
Dugger
Katie Reynolds
Elmer R. McGhee
Pearl A. Buck
Orville Taylor
Elsie Stuck
William E. Wells
Pleasantville
Lina E. Shepherd
Lavina Crawford Visited Sullivan Relatives
Miss Lavina Crawford of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday with relatives and friends in Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Crawford
Chicago
Sullivan
New Florida Town on the Boom in Lynn Haven
D. J. Bailey, former Shelburn store manager now in Lynn Haven, reports rapid growth from one house in 1911 to 500 600 homes today. A 5000 population is expected by 1918 end. Residents must live a year to vote. 300 voted at the recent election crossing the bay since the town lacks incorporation. Plans are under way to incorporate as a city under a special charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bailey
Shelburn
Lynn Haven
Fla
Bay
Parcels Post Law Sets Rates and Zones
A new parcels post system takes effect January 1, expanding mail to items not in first three classes up to eleven pounds with a 72 inch length girth limit. Rates vary by zone from five to twelve cents per first pound plus additions, with eight zones plus special international rules and a required return address on parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Sullivan
Philippine Islands
United States
Sullivan Bridge Company to Expand Its Plant
The Sullivan Bridge Company formed just over a year ago by Robert Taylor expands its plant near the Illinois Central depot to meet higher demand. It has built thirty iron bridges in the county and serves neighboring areas, producing steel and iron bridges, concrete bridges, road drags, and structural iron work. Officers are Robert Taylor president Mahlon Gustin vice president and T J Walls secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Bridge Company
Robert Taylor
Mahlon Gustin
T. J .Walls
Farmersburg
Illinois Central Depot
T. J. Walle
Riggs Denied Bond in Sullivan Real Estate Case
Riggs cannot post bond and will stay jailed awaiting trial as Sullivan real estate dealings are pursued.
May Turn State Evidence In Enfield Robbery Case
Charles C. Riggs a Sullivan real estate dealer jailed in Carmi Illinois on charges of robbing a hardware store at Enfield may become a state’s witness if his accomplice is captured. Bond set at 2500. Grand jury in White county meets January 6 with trial likely in late January. Riggs’ arm wound is healing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Riggs
Sullivan
Carmi
Illinois
Enfield
Ills
Carmin
Riggs
White County
Ilinois
Swarthmore Debating Team Chooses Pole as Representative
Swarthmore College selects Will Represent Swarthmore to join the college debating team. The choice marks a milestone for the campus debate program and reflects the school's emphasis on rhetoric and public speaking.
Swarthmore Debating Team Wins Preliminary Honor
Claude T. Smith of Jackson township former Sullivan County teacher and son of H T Smith wins the preliminary contest to join Swarthmore College's debating team for a triangular debate with the State University of Pennsylvania. Smith graduated from Danville normal school Illinois and taught at Hymera High School last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude T. Smith
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
H. T. Smith
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
State University of Pennsylvania
Smith
Normal School
Danville
Als
Hymera
Masonic Lodge Dedicates Hall in Shelburn
Shelburn's Masonic Lodge No. 369 dedicated its new hall in an event led by James K. Allen of Terre Haute. The day featured third degree work by Fairbanks and Sullivan lodges, a dinner at the K of P hall, and speeches by visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Shelburn Lodge
James K. Allen
Terre Haute
Fairbanks and Sullivan
K. of P. Hall
New Suits in County Court Ranking and Guardianship
Linton Investment Core and Hellen Smith file note and chattel mortgage claims against Ora H Robbins. William T Goodman sues Orry L Collins et al on account with Robert Collins and Lois Collins. Howard J King and Michael Yung sue Orseneth R Stanley on account. Thomas A Plew petitions for guardian for Alexander Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Investment Core
Hellen Smith
William T. Goodman
Ora H. Robbins
Robert Collins
Lois Collins
Orry L. Collins
Howard J. King
Michael Yung
Orseneth R. Stanley
Thomas A. Plew
Alexander Buchanan
Guardian
Also Mentioned on This Page
News Company
Sullivan Commandery No
Knights Templar
Bond
Graysville O. E. S
New
Florida
Sullivan Concern
Masonic Lodge
Fairbanks and Sullivan Lodges
Shelburn Brethren
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