Democrats Set February Primary Date In Sullivan County
The Sullivan County Democratic precinct meeting announces February 18 as the primary day. A nine-member committee from each township will oversee the process, with pledges required to support Bryan. Proceedings hint at lower turnout and potential affidavit work by the notary publics.
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Bill Jamison
the Times
John Canary
Ginger Ridge
Court House Park
Dick Park
G. W. Nowlin
Turman Township
Sullivan
Bryan
John W. Lindley
Congress
Celebrated Golden Wedding Anniversary in Gill Township
Captain and Mrs Thomas Springer of near New Lebanon mark 38 years of marriage with a family dinner. They wed December 25 1807 in Merom. he a farmer and county landowner, a Civil War veteran and local leader. They have seven children living in the county and belong to the New Lebanon Methodist church.
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Ayr
Springer
New Lebanon
Syrigerr
de Courthier
Mie
Martin Mercy Ong
Pioneers
Methodist Church
Levi Springer
This County
Edward B. Springer
Garden City
Kansas
John M. Springer
Lacey Mason
Charles F. Springer
Samuel M. Springer
Catharine Allen
This
Thomas B. Springer
Sullivan County
David Crawley
Springers
Crawley
Terre Haute Merom interurban line gains push from local business men
Terre Haute today sees renewed progress for the Terre Haute and Merom interurban rail line with the United States Construction Company filing for $10,000 capital and securing a $750,000 first mortgage bond issue. Contracts note the line will run through Prairie Ton, Middleton, Fairbanks, Sett City and Staffordshire to Merom with aims to extend to Robinson.
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Terre Haute
Merom
United States Construction Company of
D. E. Schmidt
D. M. Roberts
J. S. Sweeney
Terre Haute & Merom
Coomercial Club
Prairieton
Middleton
Fairbanks
Sett City
Staffordshire
Robinson
Dunn M. Roberts
Vigo
Sulivan
T. H., 3. & E. Traction Company
Election to be held in every county in district
The committee favors a uniform election date across all counties with Charles W. Welman mentioned in relation to the proceedings.
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Charles W. Welman
Pleasantville appoints new mail carrier and substitute
Pleasantville announces Jesse E. Shepherd named carrier No. 1 for Pleasantville routes with Lawson Smith serving as substitute.
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Pleasantville
Jesse E. Shepherd
Lawson Smith
Boxing tragedy in Shelburn as Lowery fires on Britton
In Shelburn Indiana a friendly boxing match at Floyd Lowery's shop ended when Lowery drew a revolver and fired four shots at Ted Britton. Three shots hit Britton in the left arm and one near the heart but Britton is expected to recover. Lowery was arrested and jailed after being charged with assault with intent. Witnesses say the bout was cordial until Lowery became enraged as Britton gained the better of him.
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Shelburn
Ind
Floyd Lowery
Bewren Lowery
Ted Britten
Lowery
Britten
Britton
Sullian
Lowry
Nqne
Beuttner & Shelburne
Sullivan
St. Clair
New Marshal at Farmersburg
A reader recalls York's historic role on the Wabash river trade before the war, noting York as an old, wealthy grain market hub with a large pork packing operation run by the Richard sons and others, and discusses its early 19th century founding around 1821 to 1828.
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Wabash
York
Hutsonville
Richardsons
Jackson
Heck Will Bequeaths Funds to Union Christian College
The late Justus Heck of Farmersburg bequeaths part of a several hundred dollar estate to the Union Christian college at Merom for endowment. His widow Pricey receives 300 dollars annually in four installments of 100 dollars. 36 acres in Sullivan county go to Lulu May Lambert. the remaining real estate after debts goes to the college. Executor named is George W. Buff.
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Lydia Davis
John B. Mullane
Thomas J. Wolfe
W. Ed Shepherd
Martha J. Davis
Charles L. Davis
Mary Scott
Martha Davis
Emma Reed
Julia Kalley
Farmersburg
U. C. College
Merom
Justus Heck
Union Christian College
Pricey Heck
Sullivan County
Lulu May Lambert
Joe K. Smock
W.N. Patton
George W. Buff
Sullivan Post Office Sees Rush Day Before Christmas
The Sullivan post office reported its busiest day, selling stamps totaling 73.30 and processing over 80 registers, with 51 from this office. Two clerks worked all day, aided by a temporary clerk, handling third and fourth class mail weighing nearly 200 pounds, showing no panic impact and indicating locals preferred home presence.
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Sullivan
Notable early figures in county politics and legal circle
The text recalls two men, James B. Patten and John T. Hays, who later rose to prominence as prosecuting attorney candidates. The narrator notes Patten’s first meeting, their long friendship, and Patten's respected character as described by Beasley at a bar banquet. One friend has since passed away.
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James B. Patten
John T. Hays
Mr. Patten
Mr. Beasley
First Hartford Visit Sheds Light on Senator Voorhees Speech
An 1878 Hartford encounter recalls meeting David Crawley and hearing Senator Voorhees speak at a sultry noon gathering. A crowd from Sullivan converged, the bays drew up, and the Tall Sycamore witnessed a modest start but a memorable finish as townsfolk filled a grove west of town.
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David Crawley
Remark on Wabash River traffic decline over decades
Mr Crawley notes the Wabash river traffic has greatly fallen off in 70 years, contrasting current levels with his boyhood days when York was a great old hub of river commerce.
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Mr. Crawley
Thomas B. Springer
Sullivan County
York, Ill
Anderson Crawley
Whitlock
York
Prestons of Hutsonville: Merchants and Pork Packers
The Prestons rose to fame as Hutsonville’s merchant princes and pork packers. They arrived in Hutsonville in the 1840s and became the Wabash region’s first millionaires, aided by government contracts during the war and their vast credit.
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Hutsonville
Forties
Veteran recalls birth date and marriage location in town reminiscence
Arthur A. Holmes writes of being born October 20 1831 and married near Fairbanks. He recalls leaving York at about age ten to apprentice with an undertaker and notes both he and Mrs Crawley enjoy reasonable health for age, with friends hoping for many years more.
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Fairbanks
York
Fire set at Citizen's mine tipple near Sullivan
An attempt to set fire to the Citizen's mine tipple east of Sullivan occurred Friday afternoon. Kindling in the weigh room saturated with oil was ignited but quickly extinguished by men in the engine room. No suspect or motive identified. The Citizen's mine is owned by the Indiana Southern Coal Co with John R. Walsh holding a controlling stake in the Southern Indiana railroad.
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Sullivan
Indiana Southern Coal Co
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Two Men Clash in Farmersburg Fight
Clyde Kendall and Emmett Moore fought Thursday in Farmersburg. Moore had Kendall arrested for assault and battery. Kendall was fined one dollar and costs.
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Farmersburg
Clyde Kendall
Emmett Moore
Moore
Kendall
Kendll
Mine Mine Fatalities Rise in Coal Fields
Washington reports 22 840 miners died in US coal mines over the past 17 years and injuries surged, with 1906 fatal and nonfatal accidents linked to explosions, gas and dust. Government experts urge stricter mine regulations and safer explosive handling.
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Garfield
Interior Department
Joseph A. Holmes
Clarence Hall
Geological Survey
Indian Territory
Hall
Walter O. Snelling
Holmes
Mr. Holmes
United States
Large Force of Men Out at Farmersburg
Farmersburg December 24. The BE. & T. H. railroad plans layoffs in the switching yards north of town. About 20 men were employed. five or six will remain. Several have already been dismissed and others will follow. The company expects to rehire around January fifth.
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Farmersburg
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