Service Pension Bill and County Clerk's 1904 Report
The text outlines a proposed service pension bill for Civil War veterans with detailed monthly pensions by years of service and age, plus a fiscal note. It also presents Tilghman Ogle’s 1904 County Clerk report to the Indiana State Bureau of Statistics, including counts of cases, administrations, guardianships, foreclosures, marriages, citizenship declarations, divorces by cause, and a breakdown of criminal cases and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan CC. Chaney
Congressmaire
Congress
Bey
United States
Ion Rel
Tilghman Ogle
Indiana State Bureau of Statistics
Dering Coal Co takes charge of fourteen mines today
The Terre Haute Star reports that the Dering Coal Company of Chicago will take charge today of fourteen mines, twelve in Indiana along the Frisco lines. R. R. Hammond will be general manager, with Carpenter succeeding him. the deal is seen as a pivotal step in Indiana coalfield power struggles.
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Dering Coal Company of
Chicago
Indiana
Frisco
Terre Haute Star
R. R. Hammond
C. & FE L Railroad
Carpenter
Black Diamond of
Hammond
Dering
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Hugh Shirkie
Terre Haute
Shirkie
Indiana Illuminious Coal Operators’ Association
Dering Company
Charles Long
Coal Bluff
Job Freeman
Linton
Will Organize Sullivan Commercial Club Tonight
Sullivan business men plan a meeting to form a Commercial Club with a five member committee. Officers, including a salaried secretary, will be elected to oversee town improvements, starting with securing a reliable water supply to attract factories.
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Sullivan
Retail Merchants’ Association
Commercial Club
Pennsylvania coal firm to begin shaft near Carlisle
The company that leased Joe T. Akin's Tutacre tract north of Carlisle last summer plans immediate shaft sinking. Representatives visited Carlisle on Monday and Tuesday to finalize preparations for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Joe T. Akin
Carlisle
Jesse Everhart Released on Bond in Saloon Killing Case
Jesse Everhart, charged with the killing of Ira A. Land in a saloon fight at Jackson Hill, was released on bond Monday following a judge’s recommendation. The scene included Everhart reflecting amid a desk photo, with reports noting a prior claim of a “second-story sneak thief” and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Everhart
Ira A. Land
Jackson Hill
Union Christian College Beaten in Rough Normal Gym Battle
Terre Haute January 28 Merom Union Christian College fell 31 to 24 to Indiana State Normal in the Normal gym. The game was fast and rough with Merom relying on football like tactics. Clayton starred for Merom and Metzinger guarded well for Normal as the Normals pulled away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Merom Union Christian College
Indiana State Normal
Normal Gymnasium
Merom
Clayton
Metzinger
Beecher
Local Markets Report With Fragmented Goods Listings
Fragmented local market notes describe various commodities including beef hides feathers and leather in a faded OCR passage. The text mentions sellers and prices like 50¢ and references to months and quarters without clear context or complete items.
Former Merom Boy Killed in Terre Haute Boiler Blast
Horace Colvin, formerly of Merom, died in a boiler explosion in Terre Haute on Thursday. Born in Evan, he spent his youth in Merom until age sixteen. his brother Lewis Colvin, of Merom, is mentioned as a relative.
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Terre Haute
Horace Colvin
Merom
Colvin
Evan
Eee
Lewis Colvin
Leg Broken by Falling Tree Near Merom
Merom Indiana January 27 William Daniels suffered a broken leg and serious internal injuries when a tree fell on him while cutting saw legs near Merom. He was injured severely at the scene.
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Merom
Ind
Wm. Daniels
New Hose For Sullivan Town Purchases 600 Feet
Sullivan town bought 600 feet of rubber hose last week to replace worn lines. The purchase expands municipal utility stock and supports firefighting readiness in the community.
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Sullivan
Miner Killed by Falling Slate Near Shelburn
Andrew Trueblood a miner at Willfred coal mine No 9 three miles southeast of Shelburn was killed last Wednesday when slate fell in his room while he worked alone. His body was found after miners heard the collapse, suffered severe injuries including a torn skull and crushed lungs, and died that afternoon. Funeral held Friday at Hymera with burial south of Fairbanks. He leaves a wife and ten month old daughter. He was born April 25 188? and married Mabel Rhine in 1902. Mrs Trueblood will live with her father in Terre Haute.
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Andrew Trueblood
Willfred
Shelburn
Truebloud
Trueploud
Hymera
Fairbanks
Trueblood
Wilson Trueblood
Mabel Rhine
Democrats Said To Be Working On Redistrict Plan
Indianapolis correspondent reports Democratic senators and representatives resist proposed redrawing of congressional districts to favor John C. Chaney. They threaten court action if passed. Senator Milburn of Dubois county is upset, fearing a solid Republican second district. Chaney argues districting would uniform voting populations. Orange county’s transfer from Third to Second could dampen Democratic prospects. Potential moves involve Jonce Monahan, Nat Hill, and Chaney considering governor run scenarios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Chaney
Bob’’ Miers
Orange County
Jonce Monahan
John C. Chaney
Congress
Toe
Nat Hill
Wreck at Grade Crossing and Oil Find near Merom Station
A buggy was struck by a box car north of Carlisle station injuring Mrs Page while Jesse escaped. At the same time a new oil discovery was reported south of the station on Julius Hoseman land, with drilling expected to reach two hundred feet tonight. The find spurs talk Sullivan county may become Indiana's new Eldorado as oil prospects rise.
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Mel We Dara
Carlisle
Julius Hoseman
Sullivan County
Eldorado
Indiana
Damages Sought In Greene Circuit Coal Suits
Bloomfield Ind Jan 30 damage suits totaling 46500 filed in the clerk’s office and set for trial at the February term. Cases arise from coal mine accidents including William Stevenson seeking 25000 for a January 1904 fall, Oscar MacDaniel asking 10000 for a November 1904 collapse, Arthur Cox’s death related claim by his father, and Walter Kemp’s administrator seeking 10000 for a fatal sump incident.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Greene Circuit Court
Sullivan County
Y. William Stevenson
J. Wooley Coal Company
Oscar MacDaniel
Wilfred Coa Company
Samuel M. Cox
Arthur Cox
Sunflower Coal Company
Charles H. Kemp
Walter Kemp
Hymera Coal Company
Fire destroys Walker home on East Beech Street
The residence of John W. Walker on East Beech Street was totally destroyed by fire early Saturday morning. Owned by Albert P. Hill, the insured goods totaled $800 with Welman and Welman. Walker, a mining engineer, was away when Mrs. Walker awoke to flames.
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John W. Walker
East Beech Street
Albert P. Hill
Welman
Walker
Mine Explosion Burns Dugger Brothers Near Clinton
In a dust explosion at a Clinton area mine Friday night James and John Dugger, miners formerly from this county, sustained severe burns.
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Clinton
James
John Dugger
This County
Southern Indiana railroad builds depot at Glendora
The Southern Indiana railroad is constructing a depot at Glendora with cement blocks, fifty feet long, to be completed by March 1. The Sullivan contract covers the work, and the stone and glazed brick building, costing $16,000, will be a handsome structure. W. S. Bogle Coal and Mining offices will move from Terre Haute, with more firms expected to follow.
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Southern Indiana Railroad
Glendora
Sullivan
W. S. Bogle Coal and Mining Company
Terre Haute
Heap Divorce Case Tried In Circuit Court
Charles Heap of Curry township seeks a divorce from Anna Heap alleging neglect of duties and lack of interest in home affairs. He requests custody of two of their three children. The trial drew many witnesses from Farmersburg and the case is taken under advisement. Rebecca M White vs Virginia M Price guardian application was venued to Greene county for trial.
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Charles Heap
Curry Township
Anna Heap
Heap
Farmersburg
Rebecca M. White
Virginia M. Price
Greene County
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Clerk’s Annual Report
Russia
Cicuit Court
Austria
England
Germany
Italy
Scotland
Wales
New South Wales
Sweden
Indiana State Prison
Indiana Reformatory
Industrial School For Girls
Indiana Boys’ School
Dering Coal CO
R. Hammond
The
C. & E. J. Railroad
the Company
Beld
Union Christian College
State Normal School
U. CC
N, McRea
Westhaver Rowe
Beecher Clayton
Montgomery Correll
Cumins Mchenry
Ae Christian
Union Christian
Lota
Ane Wereen
Burton Bros
Alent
Connie Tendance
Deka Andere
Crowder
Bury
Chamberlain
Dugger
Paxton
Terre Haute-Olney
Olney
Olney, Robinson and Terre Haute Electric
Milburn
Davis
Weil
Sullivan Oil and Gascom- 1 Ab
Hall
Catlhe
Gill Township
Greene
Circuit Court
Bogle
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