Appeal Granted in Woodsmall Case. Hoopers Moved to Michigan City
Samuel W. Woodsmall, Shelburn attorney, jailed after a jury convicted him of conspiracy to commit a felony. He received 2 to 14 years and a $25 fine. appeal granted to the Supreme Court. Woodsmall and Frank Hooper, a Bicknell coal miner convicted of murder and sentenced to life, were taken to Michigan City Friday night and placed in prison Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Woodsmall
Shelburn
Circuit Court
W. R. Nesbit
Woodsmall
Kelley
Nesbit
Supreme Court
Frank Hooper
Bicknell
Michigan City
James H. Willis
List of Postoffices in the First Zone
A list details two hundred sixty eight post offices within fifty miles with a five cent rate for the first pound and three cents for each additional pound. The zones include many Indiana towns and a long enumeration of communities from Advance to York with scattered place names and spellings. The passage also covers court rulings on taxation of mineral lands and highways, noting the state legislature may tax undeveloped mineral deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Indiana
Advance
Alamo
Alfordsville
Amo
Ashboro
Atherton
Ayecs
Bainbridge
Bellmore
Bicknell
Blackhawk
Bloomfield
Bloomingdale
Bloomington
Bowling Green
Brazil
Bridgeton
Browns Vailey
Bruceville
Buenavista
Burnett
Burns City
Cannerburg
Carbon Carlisle
Cass
Cataract
Cates
Catlin
Cayuga
Centerpoint
Cincinnati
Jay City
Clayton
Clear Creek
Clinton
Cloverdale
Cloverland
Coal Bluff
Coal City
Coalmont
Coatsville
Cory
Daud
Danville
Decker
Diamond
Downs
Dresden
Dugger
Edwardsport
Ellettsville
Elnora
Elwren
Eminence
Emison
Eugene
Fairbanks
Farmer
Farmersburg
Farnsworth
Fillmore
Fontanet
Freedom
Freelandsville
Freeman
French Lick
Georgia
Gilmour
Gosport
Graysville
Greencastle
Guion
Guthrie
Hadley
Hall
Harmony
Harrodsburg
Hendricksville
Hillham
Hobbieville
Huron
Hymera
Indiana Springs
Jamestown
Jasonville
Jessup
Judson
Keller
Kingman
Knightsville
Oolitic
Owensburg
Paragon
Patricksburg
Paxton
Pecksburg
Peertess
Perth
Pimento
Plainville
Pleasantville
Plummer
Poland
Prairie Creek
Prairieton
Putnamville
Quaker
Quincy
Raccoon
Aogelsville
Rainstown
Redcross
Reed Station
Reelsville
Riley
Roachdale
Robison
Rockville
Ramona
Rosedale
Rusk
Russellville
St. Bern
West Baden Westphalia
West Terre Haute
West Union Wheatland
Whitaker
Whitesville
Williams
Worthington
Fairbanks H S Wins Close Hymera Basketball Clash
Fairbanks High School defeated Hymera High School 15 to 13 on Hymera’s court in a tightly contested game. Key players were Drake and Kersey for Fairbanks and Julian and Nead for Hymera, with Fairbanks overcoming two missing regulars despite a strong final rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Fairbanks H. S
Hymera
H. S
Harvey
Neal
Kersey
Pound
Julian
Fairbanks Boys
Drake
Hymera Julian
Nead
F. H
H. S. H. L. Thomas
F Harvey
F. Pound
Johnson F. Julian
F. Kersey
C. Nead
C. D. Thomas
G. . Rusher
G. Drake
G. Brunker
Johnson
H. H
Decision affirmed in Malone mine hoisting case
The Supreme Court affirms a lower court ruling in the Bate Malone matter appealed from Sullivan Circuit Court. Malone, serving as hoisting engineer at the Sunflower mine in Caledonia, was fined by Justice Robert Calvert and again by the circuit court, leading to the Supreme Court appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Bridwell
Bate Malone
Sullivan Circuit Court
Malone
Sunflower
Caledonia
Robert Calvert
Circuit Court
Supreme Court rules all mineral in Indiana taxable
The Indiana supreme court holds that all mineral lands in the state are taxable, reversing a lower court ruling that coal lands were non taxable. The decision, in the Lottis Creek Coal Co case, cites the statute that all property not expressly exempted is taxable and notes the owner may sell coal veins beneath the surface. The ruling aligns with the Bedwell bill’s aim to tax coal lands even if undeveloped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Indiana
Charles H. Bedwell
Lottis Creek Coal Company
Board of Commissioners of
Greene County
Appellate Court
Pioneer Farmer William T Murduck Dies at Home
William T Murduck, a prominent county farmer and pioneer resident born December 25 1832 in Morgan county Ohio, died last Wednesday after an extended illness four miles northwest of the city. He helped found the Republican party in the county and voted for John C Fremont in 1856. Survived by two children Clinton Murdock and Mrs Dave Dudley, funeral Friday at his residence with Rev George Fuson officiating. Burial at Little Flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Murduck
Mr. Murdock
Morgan County
Ohio
Nancy J. Monts
Amy Combs
Clinton Murdock
Dave Dudley
Murdock
Republican Party
John C. Fremont
The
Baptist Church
George Fuson
Little Flock
Burglar Arrested With Tools At I C Depot
Frank Reid of Bonegap Illinois was arrested Friday evening at the I C depot by Constable Rich as he boarded an eastbound train. A complete set of burglar tools and stolen copper wire were found on him. Reid, who claims to be married with a wife in Harrisburg Illinois, is jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reid
Bonegap
Ills
I. C
Rich
Reid
Telephone
Harrisburg
Indiana Attorney General Rules School Age Shift to Fifteen
In Indianapolis on February 1, the attorney general ruled that compulsory school attendance covers ages seven to fourteen inclusive and children may not leave school until turning 15, aligning with the child labor law. The ruling also affects work restrictions, delaying employment until age 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Honan
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Greathouse
Suspended sentence for local petit larceny plea
Jake Colvin age 20 admitted guilt in circuit court on petit larceny and received a suspended sentence of one to eight years from Judge Bridwell. He had earlier told Police Chief Smith he stole a revolver from James Marvel, with whom he boarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Colvin
Bridwell
Colvin
Smith
James Marvel
Mrs Dodd Sprains Arm After Fall At Dodd Grocery
Mrs James Dodd sustains a sprained arm when she falls down stairs at the Dodd grocery store on East Washington street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dodd
Dodd Grocery Store
East Washington Street
Disbarment Bid Filed for Samuel W Woodsmall
John W Lindley acting for the Sullivan County Bar Association filed a petition seeking the disbarment of Samuel W Woodsmall Shelburn attorney convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison. The case will be heard with court opening February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsmall
Bridwell
John W. Lindley
Sullivan County Bar Association
Samuel W. Woodsmall
Shelburn
Office Move Planned for Second Floor Over Watson Spot
Changes are underway on the building’s north square second floor where M A Had don will locate his office once alterations are finished. The Watson restaurant occupies the ground level, with work scheduled to complete soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
M. A. Haddon
Sewage System Is Urged In Sullivan Annual Report
Sullivan Indiana in 1913 seeks sewer and street improvements as city finances show bonds paid and capital work completed. Fire department needs relief and possible volunteer support. Walks, streets and water connections are planned with the Sullivan County Water Company and Sullivan County Electric Company funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
City of
Sullivan
North Court Street
Methodist Church
North Broad Street
East Jackson Street
Depot Street
Snow Street
Broad Street
Court Street
Public Square
West Washington Street
South Main Street
North State Street
Sullivan County Electric Company
Hoover Urges Sewer System and Asset Review for City
In 1912 the city collected 413.00 from licenses and shows and peddlers, with 102.00 in docket fees for city court cases. No suits were filed or pending. About 2000 feet of sanitary sewer was laid with pipes supplied by property owners. The mayor recommends immediate steps for a sewer system and considers selling 2809 worth of Stanford Water Light and Ice Company stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Water, Light and Ice Company
T. ED. Hoover
Haddon Township Farmers Institute Planned in Carlisle
Carlisle February 4 annual Haddon township farmers institute set for February 14 and 15 with emphasis on agriculture in schools. Prof William A McBeth of Terre Haute and Mrs Mabel Curry of Terre Haute to speak. Superintendent Greist Carlisle schools to address on Agriculture in the School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Haddon Township Farmers Institute
Association
Wm. A. McBeth
Mabel Curry
Terre Haute
Greist
McBeth
State Normal School
Tippecanoe County
Curry
Franklin College
Indictments For Attempted Murder In Two Cases
A grand jury returned indictments charging Dan Gallager of Jackson Hill No 4 and Lee Vandergriff of Caledonia with assault and battery with intent to kill. Vandergriff linked to the Homer Sheperd shooting. Gallager accused of knifing William Nicholson. Both men remain in jail. Gallager's trial is set for March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Gallager
Jackson Hill No. 4
Lee Vandergriff
Caledonia
Vandergriff
Homer Sheperd
Gallager
William Nicholson
Grand jury adjourns after meeting two days in Sullivan County
The Sullivan county grand jury that convened Wednesday remained in session two days last week. A number of high school students were summoned to testify about the illegal sale of liquor to students. It is reported that during a Carlisle basketball trip some students were alleged to have become intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Carlisle
Hadd on option vote results in Haddon Township
Precinct results show Dry majorities in all four precincts. Totals: Precinct 1 dry 115 wets 50. precinct 2 dry 91 wets 65. precinct 3 dry 144 wets 32. precinct 4 dry 114 wets 83. Overall Dry majority 234.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon
Haddon Township
Indiana Officials and Salaries in Early 1900s Notices
Carlisle salary 1500 with Archer R. Orr dated January 20 1914. Dugger salary 1000 with L H E Chowning civil service appointment. Farmersburg advanced to presidential class salary 1200 James F. Crawford April 6 1914. Hymera salary 1300 Cary J. Mc Anally February 16 1915. Shelburn salary 1500 W A Fordyce April 21 1915. Sullivan salary 2300 Dirrelle E. Chaney recess appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Dirrelle E. Chaney
Cousins Attend Kenneth Kerr Funeral in Crawfordsville
Mrs A G McNabb and Mrs W R Nesbit attended the funeral of their cousin Kenneth Kerr at Crawfordsville last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McNabb
W. R. Nesbit
Kenneth Kerr
Crawfordsville
Indicted Robber Riggs Separated From Davey In Illinois
Carmi Illinois February 1 Charles C Riggs of Sullivan Indiana is moved to Mount Vernon jail to separate him from Henry Davey as investigators press a probe into alleged misdeeds in Illinois. Officials expect a heavier charge may follow and Pinkerton detectives are involved. The inquiry dates back to 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
Ill
Charles C. Riggs
Sullivan
Ind
Mount Vernon
Henry Davey
Illinois
Riggs
Pinkerton
Honor to John Sevier and Andrew Jackson for statues
A dispatch from Senterle Tennessee reports the selection of two Tennesseans for statues in Washington. John Sevier the Indiana fighter and first Tennessee governor and Andrew Jackson, victor at New Orleans and later president, are chosen to be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevter
Senterle
Tenn
John Sevier
Indiana
Tennessee
Samuel E. Sevier
Albert Lofton Shot Wound In Accidental Discharge
Albert Lofton living east of Shelburn is confined at home after a revolver in his coat pocket discharged, the bullet entering his leg for a about a 12 inch path. The wound is described as a severe flesh wound with no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lofton
Fire scare at Sambo theatre reels ignite
A reel of a costly feature film at the Sambo theatre caught fire on a Wednesday scare. The operator tossed the reel into the street preventing further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambo
Eph Downs suffers injuries at Old Shelburn mine
Eph Downs suffered a broken shoulder and broken ribs when he was caught between a car and the rib at the Old Shelburn mine. The spray failed to catch the wheels of the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eph Downs
Old Shelburn
Revival Interest Grows At Local Christian Church
Revival meetings at the Christian church attract growing attendance with four conversions reported. Pastor Jarvis expresses elation and invites the public to attend any or all services, which will continue indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Jarvis
Wabash River Erodes Illinois Bank West of Town
The Hutsonville Herald reports the Wabash River cut away a large part of the Illinois bank, with current near warehouses and twenty five feet of bank washed in. McNutt and Musgrave Bros. moved their red warehouse as high waters threaten the west bank. The river has shifted west over a hundred feet in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Illinois
McNutt and Musgrave Bros
West Bank
Main Street
Hutsonville Herald
Weather of a Week from Farmersburg Report
The weekly weather summary by Miss Carrie Yeager, cooperative observer for the county, covers February 2. It records daily highs and lows with general cloudy to partly cloudy conditions. A rainfall of .07 inches on January 28 and .42 inches on February 31 plus 1 inch of snow on January 28 are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Public sales announced for George W Pleasant and Wilkey mule lot
Notices list public sales near Merom and Giles barn in this city. George W Pleasant retires and offers sixty to seventy five head of mules, young and well broke, at Giles barn on February 18. Pleasant also schedules a farm sale near Merom on February 11 with hogs cattle farming implements corn and hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W.pleasant
Merom
W. A. Wilkey & Co
Giles
Mr. Pleasant
Supreme court upholds coal mine wash house law in Indiana
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Judge Bridwell's ruling and upheld the wash house requirement for mines employing twenty or more men. Prosecutor Fred F. Bays led the miners’ case. the law, passed March 8, 1907, requires wash houses upon written requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Supreme Court
W. H. Bridwell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Fred F. Bays
Sullivan
Harry C. Booth
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Sullivan County
Bridwell
Wash House
Oscar Bland
Linton
State Senate
Death of William Williamson in Donaldson Street home
William Williamson 72, longtime local resident, died Friday from paralysis after multiple strokes. He retired from farming ten years ago and moved to the city. Survived by a wife, three daughters Mrs. Virgil Duncan of Linton, Mrs. Effie Houpt, and Lou Williamson, plus a sister Mrs. Ellis of Columbus, Mo., and brothers Jackson Williamson of Turman township and another brother in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Williamson
William Williamson
Donaldson Street
Williamson
Virgil Duncan
Linton
Effie Houpt
Lou Williamson
Ellis
Columbus
Jackson Williamson
Turman Township
Missouri
Carlisle plans new high school building in town and Haddon township
The Carlisle school board and Haddon township advisory board announced a new high school to serve Carlisle and Haddon township. The structure, costing about 30000 dollars, will likely occupy the lot with the current building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Haddon Township
Carlisle School Board
William M. Denney Suffers Stroke at Home
William M. Denney a prominent Sullivan resident and former county clerk sustained a slight stroke on Tuesday of last week. The paralysis affected his right side but he is improving and regaining use of his arm and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Denney
Sullivan
Carlisle Youth Attempts Suicide at Home
Lester Burris twenty one is in serious condition after attempting to cut his throat with a razor at his residence in Carlisle this morning. Domestic troubles are said to have prompted the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Lester Burris
Bile Seeks Tax Relief Legislation in State Senate
Senator Akin has introduced a bill in the state senate to relieve W. A. Lisman and other Haddon township residents from taxes on property where the state holds part title. The measure targets properties with shared ownership and aims to reduce tax burdens for affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile
Akin
State Senate
W. A. Lisman
Haddon Township
Woods Returns from Florida Visit With Sullivan Friends
W E Woods came back from Coronado Florida where he visited his daughter Mrs Ed Roach. He says all Sullivan people there and at New Smyrna are enjoying themselves and having a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Woods
Coronado
Florida
Ed Roach
Sullivan
New Smyrna
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St. Francisville
Scotland
Sidell
Stoy
Sumner
Trimble
Vermilion
Vermillion Grove
Walnut Prairie
West Union
West York
Willow Hill York
Wayor Hoover
Sullivan County Water Company
Riverton
Institute
Riggs and
Davey
Mt. Vernon
Ils
the Enterprise
Bridwells
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