Looking Backward in Democratic Primaries Since 1900
Dr. James M. Billman of this city surveys Sullivan county Democratic primaries from 1900 to 1915, listing candidates and county machine backing. The piece notes repeated contests for sheriff, treasurer, recorder, and other offices, with several now-deceased figures and long-running candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Billman
Sullivan County
Tennyson
O. B. Harris
Sullivan
Greene
Albert E. Liszelvigg
W. W. Howard
Tioward
Primary Election History in the County Highlights Shifts
A historical review notes candidates and outcomes from 1902 and 1904 primaries. It covers trustees commissioners sheriffs treasurer recorder and other names such as John S. Rogers Carol for Wilmont, Warris Hunt Dudley and Munich, with recalls of heated campaigns and notable events surrounding the ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tloward
Hazelrigg
John S. Rogers
Wiimiltton Township
G. Warris
Charles D. Hunt
Trunt
Flamiston Township
Charles Pirtle
John Gravemier
W. HH. Posken
James R. Joseph
George Goodwin
Robert Kirkham
Hiram Prake
E. E B. Brake
John Tipton
John S. Dudley
F. N. French
James H. Ernest
Arthur R. Ladson
James H. Willis
Francis M. Walters
Oscar R. Rich
J. W. Cunningham
Lee R. Potts
John C. Briggs
John W. Lindley
W. H. Bridwell
Will H. Pigg
Noah Chambers
C. A. Snapp
A. V. Munich
Haddon Township
Dave Crawley
Steve Leach
W. L. Hunt
Wellman Lackey
Dugger
Court House
Hunt
Lackey
Sam Self
Lewis O. Turnbull
Adam Miller
Salathiel Boone
M. F. Gambill
Dave Curry
E. BE. Russell
W. P. Maxwell
D. H. Lovelace
John W. Canary
Short
Charles Welch
Trus
Indiana primary election history 1910 1914 figures
The record lists nominations and defeats in multiple Indiana county races across 1910 1912 and 1914 primaries. Key figures include tix first district commissoner Fred Bays prosecuting attorney Frank Wible coroner C E Brewer sheriff 3 L Johnson and many others with detailed district contests and renominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Johnson
A. C. Miller
Jor Rettich
Peter B. May
Win S. Bicknell
Ben C. Crowder
Frank Hiatt
J. M. Moore
A. J. Curry
Charles T. Akin
W. W. Howard
W. KE. Aydelotte
John B. Shipman
James W. Hedrick
Salathiel Boone
William M. Britton
Frank Wible
John Scott
John E. Driver
Charles R. Railsback
Arthur E. DeBaun
Herschel V. Benefield
George KE. Douthitt
Fred F. Bays
Charles H. Bedwell
S. C. DeCamp
George W. Nowlin
Charles B. Montgomery
Jas. W. Bishop
Peter D. Over. Cortney
R. Walters
E. BE. Robards
Charles E. Brewer
Ed. Kelley
George McDonnall
I. N. Betts
Hymera
Richard Taylor
Curry Township
Bedwell
John A. Mattix
Joseph W. Curry
William H. Bridwell
Greene-Sullivan
Claude Padgett
Jacob Miller
Robert Gambill
James W. Kemp
John L. Geitinger
Charles Arnett
Martin L. Pigg
John S. Taylor
Frank M. Daniels
George F. Botts
Alaska M. Carter
Obituary for 77 year old Methodist member Hughes
An elderly man, a lifelong Methodist, died at home after a period of illness at age 77. Survived by his wife, three children Jesse Hughes Edna Clark and Jennie Hughes, and a brother Thomas Slughes of near Shelburn.
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Methodist Church
Jesse Hughes
Edna Clark
Jennie Hughes
Thomas Slughes
Shelburn
William A Hughes Dies After Short Illness
William A Hughes a well known Cary township farmer died last Wednesday at his Shelburn area home after a brief heart illness. Funeral held at his residence Friday morning conducted by Rev A F Hogan Shelburn with vocal selections by the Christian church quartet. Interment plans follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hughes
Cary Township
Shelburn
A. F. Hogan
Christian Church Quartette
The Elopers Curious Pursuer
Jim recalls how he ran away to marry Mandy in the Rocky Mountains pursued by an unseen nonliving thing that rolled after them in an automobile. The curious man drives the tale with a cigar and a small payoff for the story.
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Jim
Mandy
Rocky Mountains
Attorneys Move Offices to New Sherman Building
A number of Sullivan lawyers relocate to the Sherman building on the square. Hays & Ways occupy a second floor suite Bays & Bays take rooms on the third floor. Price & Burk W. Nesbit J. Woolley Coal Co and architect Frank J. Nicholas also have third floor offices.
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New Sherman
Sullivan
Hays & Ways
Bays & Bays
Price & Burkholder
W. R. Nesbit
J. Woolley Coal .Company
Frank J. Nicholas
Sullivan Bar Association Banquet at Hotel Deming Terre Haute
The Sullivan Bar Association annual banquet was held at the Hotel Deming in Terre Haute with a six course dinner. Attendees included G W Gambill and spouse, John T Hays and spouse, A C Owens and spouse, J W Lindley and spouse, Charles H Bedwell and spouse, W P Stratton and spouse, A G McNabb and spouse, Robert Calvert and spouse, John Taylor, Katharyn Goodwin, Elmer De Baun and Bessie Ridge, Clyde Burkholder and Edna Wolfe.
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Sullivan Bar Association
Hotel Deming
Terre Haute
May Irwin
Washington Square
G. W. Gambill
John T. Hays
A. C. Owens
J. W. Lindley
Charles H. Bedwell
W. P. Stratton
A. G. McNabb
Robert Calvert
John Taylor
Katharyn Goodwin
Elmer DeBaun
Bessie Ridge
Clyde Burkholder
Edna Wolfe
Farmers Hear State Leader At County Meeting
A joint meeting of the County Board of Education and county farmers met Friday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce HQ. County Agent A. W. Hayes presided and introduced T. A. Coleman, Assistant State Leader of Indiana County Agents. Coleman spoke on agricultural improvement and farming betterment. A Q and A session followed by townships.
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County Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Hayes
T. A. Coleman
Indiana
Caleman
New Suits in Indiana Courts Against Multiple Defendants
List of civil actions including Bert Ladson versus Francis. receivers for C. & E. I. railroad properties. Bierhaus and Crooks sue Stivers on account. Dethier sues Gran dame on note. Whithers forecloses mortgage. Bryant files mechanics lien. Owings versus Modglin bastard claim. Burke sues Patterson on note. Asbury group sues for partition. Harve Myers sues French for labor.
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Bert Ladson
Francis
Peabody
Jackson K. Duning
Jabez Woolley
C. & EH. I. Railroad Company
William C. Bierhaus
John W. Crooks
George R. Stivers
Camil Dethier
Adolph Grandame
Rebecca M. Whithers
Charles T. Bass
Meta Bass
Ed P. Reed
Lawrence Bryant
Joseph M. A. White
State of Indiana
Tressa Owings
Roy Modglin
O. H. Burke
Alf C. Patterson
Lizzie G. Asbury
Lena Dale
Jesse L. Asbury
Harve Myers
Michael P. French
Isabelle H. French
Runaway Lovers Escape Devastating Canyon Flood
A couple fleeing Mandy's stern father drive through Devil's Canyon as a cloudburst floods the pass. A torrent chases them, high water and flying logs threaten the auto, but they reach the break just ahead and escape the surge. The tale ends with the narrator recounting the peril and a cigarette offer.
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Denver
Mandy
Devil's Canyon
Graysville Notes Touch on Weather and Local Events
Local items report Prof. Cade’s cold wave reversal, exams in Sullivan, and a highway law notice lacking scales. Residents hear about hogs, mules, school moves, Sabbath attendance, and rain. Union Christian College notes cover sermons, lectures, and mid term exams amid river watch.
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Graysville
Cade
Oma Monk
Seymour Monk
Zylpha Jackson
Carl Medsker
C. R. Piety
Will Wilkey
Ina
Mattie Bounds
Will Coppage
Union Chapel
Local Notes Highlight Community News and Visits
The column lists visits and events from residents including Mrs. Sally O Neal and Milo Flesher attending a funeral for Wim Hughes. It notes improvements for Mrs. Janie Clark and visits by Chas Woodsmall with his brother near Black Hawk. Chicken pox reported in the area. Farrands and Sluders relocated to farms in Farmersburg and near Benefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Clark
Chas. Woodsmall
Wm. Woodsmall
Near
Black Hawk
New Lebanon and Linton visits noted this week
NEW LEBANON, R. R. Curt and George Dungan went to Linton Sunday. Joe Vester and family shopped in Sullivan Thursday and called on friends. A judgment of 67.54 against Charley Huff is on file. Burl Stivers visited Shelburn Wednesday. C. R. Dungan looked after his farm in Qodon last Tuesday. Mrs. Laura Camplain is not improving. Will Camplain went to Terre Haute last week.
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New Lebanon
R. R. J. Curt
George Dungan
Linton
Joe Vester
Sullivan
Dudley Visits Daughter Before Her Move to Nashville
John C. Dudley traveled to Terre Haute Sunday to see his daughter Mrs. Mary Hodge who departs this week for Nashville Tennessee to establish her future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dudley
Terre Haute
Mary Hodge
Nashville
Tenn
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Toe
James J. Orr
A. J. Rich
B. W. Luzader
Eli Padgett
John 8. Dudley
Hilla Lovelace
John J. Parker
Parker
Capt
Thomas B. Springer
Dudley
M. F. Walters
Walters
John F. Curry A
Springer
O. R. Rich
M. G. Roberts
A. J. Walters
George Hubble
WW. V. Benefield
J. C. Campbell
David Crawley
John F. Sedwick
Elopers
Douglas Chapel
Sally O'Neal
Walter Douglas
Jeannette
Aliie Pittman
Union Christian College Notes
Hershey
W. G. Sando
Dr. Hershey
Danville, Ill
Mr. Sando
Gault Pleasant
Iowa
E. C. Geeding
Bible Department
Sanford
O. D. Stoddard
Edna Stivers
Harvey Finley
Murray Bragdon
Jane Allen
Millie Sparks
M. A
Petit
Orville B. Collins
John Hazelrigg
Albert Campbell
John A. Frakes
Dick Dorothy
Same
Elvis McKinsey
W. B. Jewell
Jesse Medsker
James T. Mayfield
W. H. Crawford
Philip Mood
John Simpson
Charles Thrasher
John E. Barrow
Steve Mattix
Edward McCammon
The
W. H. Anderson Co
Leonard Bailey
Samuel Helen Mahley
Bridwell
Rachel Barnard
Kel
Kellay
Orville B. Cotling
Syere John dl
Velvier
Albert Crampbell
John A. Dick Dorothy
Jesse M James T. Mayfield
W.H. Philip Mood
W. C. Thornberry
William Thecedoredsker
Crawford
J. P. Burdge
Rachel Etta Jewell
Sam Br Leonard Joe K
Francis J. A. Knotts
Mops Sul
H. V. B Butler
Bailey
Elec. Co
J. W. Wolfe & Co
West Pub. Co
N. W
R. Conner
Ennett
T. W
O. Vester
Geo. Wheeler
Saime
Barnard
Idwell
Railsback
Edo Sd
iSvad
Terre Haute Star
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Botty
Milo Flesher
Wim. Hughes
John Farrand
Farmersburg
Charles Sluder
Albert Benefield
Pocket Savings Bank
the Peoples State Bank
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