Coal output and payroll figures dominate Vigo 1909 report
The 1080 report from state geologist W. oS. Blatchley shows Vigo County led coal production in 1909 with 38,460.49 tons and paid miners $2,870,418.91. Consolidated No. 33 produced the most and employed the most workers, with detailed figures for days worked and wages across multiple mines. The report records 2,781 miners statewide and nine mining deaths in Vigo County during 1909 along with various mine improvements and ownership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated No. 33
W. Os. Blatchley
Vigo County
Sullivan
Vigo
Breed
Gresse
James Eppersons
Little Giant
Consolidated No
Vandalia No
Clover Leaf
Clover Jaaft
Dering
Shirley Hill
Dering No
Jackson Hill No
Jackson Hill
Dering No. 14
Consolidated No. 25
Dering No. 1A
Little Gia.i
Vesuniaa Font Co
Anc
Indiana Coal Companies
Brazil Bleek Coal Co
Tiacea
Indiana Senthconsol
Greene
Sivan
Vige Cou
Daukeeg Wisides
Ie Aljance Coal Co
Kettle Creek Coal Company
Pearl
Sullivan County
Clem Richards
Sullivan Christmas Fund Committee Plans Child Outreach
A volunteer committee in Sullivan outlines a Christmas drive to ensure every child in Sullivan receives a gift. Members include Mrs. Jas M Lang and others with Union Office as headquarters. Donations and guidance will help distribute gifts to those most in need through Tri Kappa’s charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Santa Claus
Christhias
Wise
Heve. White
K. C. Snarr
Jas. M. Lang
Wm. C. Jamison
Pearl McMorrow
Charles Gilmour
Columitiee
Union Ouffice
T Tle
Tri Kappa
Cillasus
Sulsivail
Pleasantville Mourns Death Of Juda Sisson
Juda Sisson daughter of Benjamin and Mrs Sisson, early Pleasantville pioneers, died December 12 at age 74 years 4 months and 11 days. Born August 24 1840 she joined Mt Moriah E church at 16 and remained a steadfast member under Rev Woodry. Her life reflected patience and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Juda Sisson
Benjamin Sisson
M. EK
Bite Tisie
Fo. E
Mt. Moriah
Woodry
Suu Lud
Funeral for Wingrove Bennett at Bethany Church
Wingrove Bennett, 64, was laid to rest at Bethany Church after a Sunday morning funeral. He was married twice, first to Martha Dunbar, producing three sons and a daughter, with Frank in Nebraska and Rosa Pirtle of Pleasantville. Four children predeceased him. Twenty years ago he married Mrs. Jane Booker, adding four stepchildren. Bennett was lifelong Bethany church member, known as a good neighbor and devoted husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingrove Bennett
Bethany
Bennett
Mariha Dunbar
Albert
Frank
Nebraska
Rosa Pirtle
Pleasantville
Jane Booker
James Boone
Lou Walls
John
Frank Booker
Bethany Church
Reunion of Co G 11th Indiana Cavalry marks Nashville anniversary
The survivors of Co. G, 11th Indiana Cavalry, held a reunion in the city to honor the 46th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville. Capt. T. B. Springer hosted a dinner at the Davis hotel. Attendees included John Dodd Willow Hill Illinois Sam McCoy Yale Illinois James Hunt Merom Hulman Manning Marshall NL Joe Watson Carlisle Frank Houpt Graysville and others from Sullivan and Sullican area.
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Nashville
Co. G
11Th Indiana Cavalry
T. B. Springer
Davis Hotel
John Dodd
Willow Hill
Ill
Sam McCoy
Yale
James Hunt
Merom
Hulman Manning
Marshall, NL
Joe Watson
Carlisle
Frank Houpt
Graysville
Robert F. Knotts
John T. Watson
T. W. D. Hutchison
Henry Heines
Sullivan
Poultry Sale Nets Cass Township Farmer $110
D E Everhart of Cass township sold a mixed load of poultry last Wednesday. He sold 21 turkeys averaging 21 pounds at 17 cents per pound, tallying $110 for the poultry. The remaining birds were chickens, completing the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Everhart
Cass Township
Chaney Dies On Way Home In Silver City
The body of Silver Chaney is expected to reach this city this morning after a fatal incident on the return trip. Police investigations continue as authorities confirm the death occurrence and identity.
Sullivan man dies on the way home to see children
Silver Chaney of Sullivan died on a Chicago to Sullivan train near Centra lia Ill while en route to visit his children before death. Born Sept 14 1858 in Allen County Ind he built a law practice and served as a director of local banks. He left El Paso Texas with his wife after a tuberculosis diagnosis and was expected to die within hours. His body was sent to Sullivan for burial arriving on the Indianapolis Southern at 10:42. He leaves four children two brothers and several sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Chaney
el Paso
Toxas
Centralia
Ill
Beath
Irving Huta
Iis
John C
Mr. Chaney
Effingham
John C. Chaney
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Allen County
Indiana
Farmersburg
Clevelland
Clay County
Wabash College
Crawfonsville
Washington and Jefferson College
Wells
Alen
Zanesville
Chaney
University of Michigan
Citizens Trust Co
German- American Trust Co
Terre Haul
Sullivan Lodge No
Jerusalem
Sullivan Council
Minnie Mclneney
Patrick McEueny
Dean
Verne
Frank
Harold
Tillie Weaver
Ft. Wayne
Mary Simmons
Huntington
Belle Lopshire
Nancy Chaney
Sullivan lodge No. 263 elects officers for 3 years
Sullivan lodge No. 263 F. and A. M. elected new officers last night with Dirrelle Chaney as W M and W S Bicknell as S W. Dom Cochran J W James M Lang treasurer Mynford Otto secretary C J Sherman trustee for three years Paul Higbee 8 D W L Sisson J D Ed P Hill tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Sullivan Lodge
St. John's Day Banquet for Masons and Families
The annual St. John's Day banquet for Masons and their families will be held at the Masonic hall at 6 o'clock next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Against Gourty Treasurer Delinquency in Sullivan County
The suit, filed by A G McNabb Buff Stratten and Crowder, seeks to bar the Sullivan County Treasurer from collecting about 520,000 in delinquent taxes and a 5,000 penalty, asserting a 20th century assessment dispute over property totals and tax obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McNabb
Buff & Stratten
William H. Crowder
Sullivan
Thomas l. Ward
Sullivan County
Farmers Set Rabbit Hunt Record In Gill Township
In New Lebanon on December 20 Harlan Allen and Ogle Morgan, two young Gill township farmers, killed 101 rabbits in under five hours on a game preserve. Later Paul Phillips and Walter Morgan added 36 more in the same day. Landowner J. W. Phillips plans use of the land as rabbits were collected and sold at seven cents each by Mrs. J. W. Phillips and Mrs. Morgan to A. B. Gray.
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New Lebanon
Harlan Allen
Ogle Morgan
Gill Township
Paul Phillips
Walter Morgan
J. W. Phillips
J. W. Philips
Morgan
Reba
A. B. Gray
New Suits and Legal Actions Listed
Mary I McCarter administrator of John McCarter estate sues for partition with Thomas McCarter and others. State vs John Banks George Banks and Robert H Patton on bond. Ida Marratta sues Herbert Marratta for divorce custody. Mary R W Thompson administrator of Herbert Clark estate sues Consolidated Indiana Coal Co damages. John Kimberlin sues Dora Shipman and Alfred Shipman for ejectment and to quiet title. Henry H Wilson sues William Willis on note and mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary I. McCarter
John McCarter
Thomas McCarter
John Banks
George Banks
Robert H. Patton
Ida W. Marratta
Herbert G. Marratta
Mary R. W Thompson
Herbert Clark
Consolidated Indiana Coal Co
John Kimberlin
Dora M. Shipman
Alfred S. Shipman
Local Couples Listing Assembled For Community Directory
A series of paired names including Wade Ridgeway with Lillian M. Lindy, Herbert A. Slinkard with Roxie L. Combs, Mart Palmer with Grace M. Rogers, Roscoe R. Corbin with Ollie P. Cleveland, Robert R. Bolmert with Mary Burris, Tennis Ashcraft with Lizzie M. Conley, Homer H. Jackson with Sarah H. Alsop, and LeRoy Eslinger with Anna LB. Mc Kinney appears in a community directory roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Ridgeway
Lillian M. Lindy
Herbert A. Slinkard
Roxie L. Combs
Mart Palmer
Grace M. Rogers
Roscoe R. Corbin
Ollie P. Cleveland
Robert R. Bolmert
Mary
Burris
Tennis Ashcraft
Lizzie M. Conley
Homer H. Jackson
Sarah H. Alsop
LeRoy Eslinger
Anna LB. McKinney
Ander son sues Vandalia Coal for land damage in Vigo court
The damage suit of Emil Anderson of Dugger for 5000 dollars against Vandalia Coal Co arising from a mine caving in his land was argued Thursday in Vigo circuit court at Terre Haute. Attorney Charles Bedwell and Judge Harris represented the plaintiff. the case, moved from Sullivan county on change of venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Anderson
Dugger
Vandalia Coal Co
Vigo
Terre Haute
Charles Bedwell
Harris
Sullivan
Vigo County
Railroad theft suspect admits guilt in Terre Haute case
After a sweating process by three railroad detectives Chief Henry Smith and Deputy Pro secuting Attorney Beawell and William Fields charged with Spence Hiatt in robbing E. T. cars here admitted his guilt last week. He will probably plead guilty at the January term. Terre Haute authorities believe they have sufficient evidence to convict Hiatt and he was turned over to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smith
Beawell
William Fields
Spence Hiatt
Terre Haute
Hiatt
Pleasantville Woodmen Officers Elected in December
Pleasantville Camp No. 4929 M W of A elected officers for the coming term James Timmerman venerable counsel Aden Jackson worthy advisor John D Rowe banker W L Long clerk Ray Booker escort Jess Shepherd sentry Willie Wagner watchman Dr S S Alsman camp physician James H Sbo manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
M. W. of A
James Timmerman
Aden Jackson
John D. Rowe
W. L. Long
Ray Booker
Jess Shepherd
Willie Wagner
J. Alsman
James H. 8Bo
Carlisle
Carlisle Camp
M. W
J. Wesley Smith
V. C
John Gibbs
W. A
F. W. Schroeder
J. S. Mavity
Bert Booker
Hosea Faust
Jim Abrame
N. C. Hoover
Leola Phillips Dies in Shanghai Missionary Work and Family Ties
Leola Phillips a former Sullivan county girl and missionary in China died November 6 in Shanghai at 2 20 p m of smallpox in an isolation hospital. She was born December 24 1879 and left Sullivan county for Frankfort in 1895 with her father the late Rev J T Phillips. She taught Chinese students through Holiness Christian church work and supported herself with student fees. She leaves brothers Claude Clint Phillips and sisters Mrs W H Moore Mrs W H Pound and Mrs Kirk Phillips and others in Sullivan county and Pensacola Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeOla Phillips
Sullivan County
J. T. Phillips
Frankfort
Shanghai
China
Miss. Phillis
Seymour
L. C. Phillis
Pensacola
Fla
Kirk Phillips
George Higbee
Sullivan
Miss Phillips
Phillips
Annette Moomaw
Holiness Christian Church
Jesus
South Main Street
Corbin-Cleveland Nuptials Tie Jefferson Township Couple
Roscoe Corbin and Miss Ollie P. Cleveland were married at the bride’s home in Jefferson township. Rev. J. B. Bair officiated. The couple, children of George W. Corbin and Ben Cleveland, will farm in Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Roscoe Corbin
Ollie P. Cleveland
Jefferson Township
J. B. Bair
Sandborn Baptist Church
George W. Corbin
Ben Cleveland
Sullivan Commandery elects officers for No 54 Knights Templar
Commandery officers were elected Thursday night in Sullivan Commandery No 54 Knights Templar. Emeritus director relle Chaney was named eminent commander with W H Hill Jr as generalissimo and Will H Hays captain-general. Charles D Hunt senior warden, John Kisrsinger junior warden, John C Chaney prelate, Joe T D Akin treasurer, G Carrithers reordered, J I Crowder standard bearer, Herman Smock sword bearer, J W Holton warder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Commandery
Knights Templar
Dirrelle Chaney
W. H. Hill, Jr
Will H. Hays
Charles D Hunt
John Kisrsinger
John C. Chaney
Joe TD. Akin
G. Carrithers
J. I. Crowder
Herman Smock
J. W. Holton
Carlisle Masonic Lodge Elects Officers
Carlisle lodge No. 3 F. and A. M. elects officers Ivan J. Lester W M Owe Collins S W J H Alsman J W Frank Starner treasurer Edley W. Rogers secretary Mark Lester trustee George G Arnold Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Lodge No. 3
Ivan J. Lester
W. M
Owe Collins
J. H. Alsman
J. W
Frank Starner
Edley W. Rogers
Mark Lester
George G. Arnold Tyler
Carlisle Odd Fellows elect officers in lodge meeting
Carlisle lodge No. 50 I. O. O. F. elected A. R. Deiss as N. G. P. FP. Hooper as W. G. C. W. Lisman as recording secretary Roy McCormick as financial secretary Joseph Shepherd as treasurer N. C. Hoover as trustee and J. Frank Sproatt as installing officer on December 20 in Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Odd Fellows Lodge
Carlisle
Carlisle Lodge
A. R. Deiss
N. G
P. FP. Hooper
W. G
C. W. Lisman
Roy McCormick
Joseph Shepherd
N. C. Hoover
J. Frank Sproatt
Forfeit Stinger Bond in Greene Circuit Court
In Greene circuit court Friday morning the bond of Byron Stinger for assault and battery and attempt to commit a felony was forfeited as he failed to appear for the trial set that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinger
Greene Circuit
Byron Stinger
Stinger Accused in Feb crime at Jasonville
The offense occurred February 11 in Jasonville against 14 year old Della Allen. Stinger’s attorney cited sickness to avoid court. Judge Henderson ruled the default could be set aside if Stinger appears before the term ends this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinger
Jasonville
Della Allen
Henderson
Local W R C Elects Officers in Farmersburg
The local Woman's Relief Corps at Farmersburg elected Amanda Davidson as president and Alma Asbury as senior vice president. Other officers include Emily Johnson junior vice president Carrie Wisener treasurer Nele Lloyd conductor Sarah Misher guard press correspondent Mary Anshun assistant conductor Pricey Heck assistant guard Gera Wiscer secretary Clare Lloyd musician Sara n d Krausen collar bearers Sarah Branson Autha Carpenter Laura Heck and May Thomerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmersburg
W. R. CL
Farmersburg
Amanda Davidson
Almira Asbury
Emily Johnson
Jumilar View
Martha Smith
Carrie Wisener
Nele Llyod
Sarah Misher
Sarah J. Grenson
Mary Anshun
Pricey Heck
Gera Wiscer
Clary Lloyd
Patriotic Instuctor
Saran d. Krausen
Sarah Branson
Autha Carpenter
Laura Heck
May Thomeson
Winter Trip Out Of town Party Leaves January Third
Mr. Sam A. White and Mrs. M CG Carr with daughter Mrs. Maat Goldsmith plan to depart January 3 for Newsmyrna Florida to spend the winter. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Bud Greist of Uniontown Mrs Mollie Ewer of Newcastle and Mrs Meda Thompson with daughter Mrs John Brugger of Johnstown all cousins of Mr White. Twenty one Linton residents will travel in a special car.
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and Stirs
Sam A. White
M. CG. Carr
Maat Goldsmith
Newsmyrna, Fla
Bud Greist
Uniontown
Mollie Ewer
Newcastle
Meda Thompson
John Brugger
Johnstown
Mr. White
Linton
County Officers to Change in January List
John M. Moore of Cass township will replace A J Curry as recorder in January. John Scott of Fairbanks will take Louis O Turnbull’s place as commissioner from the second district. Frank Hiatt and Frank Wible will continue as assessor and sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Moore
Cass Township
A. J. Curry
John Scott
Fairbanks Township
Louis O. Turnbull
Moore
Frank Hiatt
Frank Wible
Assault case moves from Carlisle school to circuit court
The assault and battery case by 12 year old William Fritzlau against Carlisle school teachers Ernest Childers and HK. E. Heit was tried before Judge Gee Wheeler. After jury selection, attorney Arthur Cutler secured a venue change to Justice Cowle. Deputy Prosecutor Bedwell said the case would be refiled in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
William Fritzlau
Buy
Ernest Childers
HK. E. Heit
Gee
Wheeler
Arthur Cutler
Justice Cowle
Bedwell
Officers Named for Maccabees Ladies Group
The Lady Maccabees announce their officers including John Kirkham as commander and Ransom Dudley as liquidant commander with Clem Kirkham promoter and Elia Martin record keeper along with chaplain Mack Hut past commander H O McKinley and guards Henry Staith Joe Orr Ollie Boles A Goldberg in sentinel roles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Lady Maccabees
John Kirkham
Ransom Dudley
Clem Kirkham
Elia Martin
Mack Hut
H. O. McKinley
Henry Staith
Joe Orr
Ollie Boles Picket
A. Goldberg
Sentinel
Gaskins Post to Install 8 Officers at G A R Group
Farmersburg December 20. Gaskins Post No. 614 G A R elected eight officers who will be installed at 7 p m. Ki R Asbury is named commander Boni Bridwell senior vice commander D N Jones Tailor vice commander W H Johnson chaplain Forbes quartermaster M A Jennings officer of the day John Denney officer of the guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaskins
Farmersburg
Eaton Named Door Keeper in Indiana Legislature
W. D. Eaton a former local citizen and Terre Haute printer who has been active in the Central Labor Union has secured the door keeper post in the Indiana legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
W. D. Eaton
Terre Haute
Central Labor Union
Indiana
Three Hunters Return From Black River Trip
Ed P. Hill Murray Bledsoe and Wm Woodard returned from a two months hunting and fishing trip on Black River Missouri. Hill brought home a mounted head and neck of a fine 200 pound buck he killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed P. Hill
Murray Bledsoe
Wm. Woodard
Black River
Missouri
Mr. Hill
Graysville Lodge Elects Officers for December Installation
Graysville Masonic lodge elected officers Thursday night who will be installed December 27. Leonard Bosstick is W M with Tom Durham S W Bell Durham J W W A Shields treasurer and T K Cushman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Operators Arrested for Blind Tiger Ring in Two Towns
With the Tiger Operators Andy Weaver of Hymera and John Scantland of Dagger arrested on charges of operating blind tigers in their respective communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Weaver
Hymera
John Scantland
Dagger
Escape from Taos County Jail Leaves Offender At Large
An inmate named Wim Fields, 22, escaped from Taos County jail Sunday morning after doors opened during a Saturday evening incident. Turnkey Crowder released custody around four pm, and Sheriff Wible only learned of the escape Sunday at nine am. Fields faces robbery charges tied to a Freight car theft. his wife in Terre Haute sought information but was informed visitors are limited to Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Fields
Taos
Crowder
Wible
Biddy
Fields
Ccircuit
Terre Haute
Hudson Seeks Forfeiture of Bond in Berating Case
Prosecutor James Hudson files suit in circuit court to forfeit John Banks bond of 250 dollars over failure to appear at October term. Bond signed by George Banks, Chas Banks, and Robert H Patton. Banks allegedly fled to Illinois and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hudson
John Banks
George Banks
Chas. Banks
Robert H. Patton
Banks
Ilinois
Mine Rescue Car Tour Planned for Indiana Towns
Evansville dispatch reports a tour visa mine rescue car and instructors are set to visit Sullivan Shelburn Palm ersburg and Jasonville early in January. The program will tour through multiple towns to demonstrate rescue techniques and safety practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Sullivan, Shelburn
Palmersburg
Jasonville
Burglars Loot Home of Mrs Shelburn in Farmersburg
Burglars entered the home of Mrs. Eien Shelburn in Farmersburg late Saturday night and took all the money she had, a little more than four dollars. The burglars left no other property disturbed and no one was harmed. Mrs Shelburn lives with her elderly mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Eien Shelburn
Fire Threatens Old Bass Barn on North Main Street
An old barn behind the Bass livery stable on North Main street caught fire around 6 yesterday morning. The building stored baled straw and was saved by the fire department. Owned by Jethro Bass, the barn had been condemned by the city council. Had it started a few hours later, the fire could have caused serious loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass
North Main Street
Jethro Dvass
Sheriff Executes Warrants in Illicit Liquor Case
Sheriff Wible served warrants on Al Shipman and W A White on grand jury indictments charging illegal liquor sales at Bright Light. They gave bond for their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wible
al Shipman
W. A. White
Will Probably Recover From Horse Kick Injury
Frank Dudley son of Mr and Mrs Newton Dudley is improving after a head injury from a horse on Wednesday afternoon. Indications suggest the wound will not be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dudley
Newton Dudley
Mrs Ogle Undergoes Operation in Chicago Hospital
Carlisle December 20 Mrs Tilghman Ogle who was seriously ill at her home underwent an operation in a Chicago hospital last week and is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Christmas Dance at Pilmer & Ridgway Hall
The Carlisle dancing club holds its annual Christmas dance at Pilmer and Ridgway's hall on Thursday night with music by the Starke Offutt orchestra of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Dancing Club
Pilmer & Ridgway
Starke- Offutt Orchestra
Terre Haute
Chaney Returns Home After Sanatorium Treatment
Mr and Mrs Silver Chaney arrived home last night from Hi Pa 90 Tex where Mr Chaney has been taking treatment in a sanitarium. He remains unimproved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Silver Chaney
Hi Pa‘90
Tex
Mr. Chaney
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William ‘Phillipe
Fall of
Slate
Bert Riggles
Fall of Slate
Alex L. Rogers
Rainbow
Romaine Saude
Cage
Edward Price
Reliace
Thomas Rigers
Mammoth
John F. Eldridge
John Watt
Vandalia
Joe Bartlett
LauGn
Gasept
James Peckalaski
Shilesy
Richard Railsbrack
AM Sullivan Childrens
11Th Indiana
Gentralia Ili
Kirfort
Gourty
Ward
Henry H. Wilson
William
Willis
Woodmen
Corbin
Cleveland
Ed Hill
Buck
Turnkey
Hosea Crowder
Hudson
Mrs. Ogle
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