Dugger Boy Dies in Mine Accident Near Dugger
Ray Lehman eighteen son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lehman was killed at the Sunflower mine near Dugger on Friday after noon. He was crushed between the cage and timbers as the cage rose. Will Lehman his brother was the mine engineer at the time. Funeral and burial were held in Dugger Sunday afternoon.
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Ray Lehman
Thomas Lehman
Sunflower
Dugger
Lehman
Marion Dugger
Dagger
Will Lehman
Dugger Miner's Narrow Escape Recalled in 1904 Tale
The 1904 Sunflower mine accident near Dugger, Ind. is recalled after Ray Lehman’s death. Arthur Cox fell into the 106 foot shaft, was saved from drowning in three feet of water, revived on surface, and eight days later played baseball. Cox won a damage judgment of $85.
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Dugger
Ind
Ray Lehman
Arthur Cox
Sunflower
Cox
Shelter boat on Ohio ice floe seeks sale or trade
James A. Medaris receives word from Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Knotts that the Palace show boat and moving picture outfit are sheltering from Ohio River ice on a tributary at Blackford Kentucky with two experienced river men aboard. They plan to avoid the Ohio until ice melts and then may head up the Cumberland or Tennessee rivers.
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James A. Medaris
W. F. Knotts
Palace
Ohio
Blackford
Kentucky
Cumberland
Tennessee
Hettie McClanahan Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Hettie McClanahan of Shelburne aged wife of Hardy McClanahan of Burchard died Tuesday after a prolonged paralysis. Funeral services were conducted at the Farmersburg Methodist church with burial at West Lawn cemetery.
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Hettie McClanahan
Shelburn
Ind
Hardy McClanahan
Burchard
Methodist Church
Farmersburg
West Lawn Cemetery
Anti-Saloon Fight and Web of Election in Farmersburg
Anti saloon faction in Farmersburg tested wills by drinking beverages labeled as intoxicating amid warnings of legal action against sellers. The Democratic primary produced machine-backed wins across multiple offices including prosecuting attorney and treasurer, with close races in several townships and county positions.
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Stem
Stern
Rose
Jackson Hill
Washington District Republicans Aim for March Convention
The Republican congressional convention to nominate a candidate will likely meet in Washington on March 25th or 26th. Congressman Chaney will deliver an address to the convention while Mrs. Jack Horn of Newton is noted as the daughter.
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Washington
Chaney
Jack Horn
Newton
Stage of the Wabash River Reading Report
Report from the Wabash River at Riverton shows 16.8 feet above low water mark with a high water mark of 26.10 feet. The river is behaving very nicely at present.
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Wabash River
Riverton
Harmony Eagles Aerie Plans Annual Banquet Program
The Harmon Aerie of Eagles holds its annual banquet Friday evening with a fine menu and an excellent program. Speakers and detailed arrangements were not finalized at press time. The committee promises a good time for all attendees.
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Harmon Aerie of Eagles
Republican Conventions Set for March and May
The notice calls Republican conventions in township meetings on March 7 to select delegates for state judicial and congressional events. The state convention to nominate governor and state ticket takes place in Indianapolis on April 1 and 2. County conventions likely in late May and the congressional gathering in April with a yet undecided venue.
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Indianapolis
Miner Survives Train Wheel Incident at Caledonia
Charles Norman a Caledonia coal miner escaped injury when knocked near the wheels of the 7 o clock passenger train Sunday evening. He was rescued by bystanders before the wheels passed over him. Norman and assailant McQuillen were separated after a scuffle. No arrests reported.
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Caledonia
Ind
Charles Norman
McQuillen
McCammon Hotel Leased to Belle Hinkle
Mrs. Belle Hinkle leases the McCammon Hotel in this city and opens under her management yesterday. Messrs Springer and Botts, former operators, ended their lease at month’s start but did not close the hotel. They had run a first class establishment and the new manager is expected to maintain the high standard.
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McCammon
Belle Hinkle
Democrats Hope Primary Ends Soon Referenced by Daily Times
The Daily Times quotes a remark on the primary noting that almost all Democrats will be glad when it is over. The line underscores fatigue and desire for closure amid party activity.
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the Daily Times
Death by Own Action Ends Martin Lucas Life in Indiana
A dispatch reports Martin V. Lucas, once a fruit tree agent, killed himself at Frankfort Indiana about two weeks ago. He previously lived at Dugger area, was twice married to Lizzie Harris, and faced severe financial distress leading to the rash act.
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Martin V. Lucas
Frankfort
Indiana
Lucas
Dugger
Lizzie Harris
Staffordshire
Calvin Patton
Ben
Joel Harris
Superintendent Park Addresses Merom College Students
Merom Indiana February 18 Superintendent Park a non resident lecturer in pedagogy of Union Christian college spoke to Merom College students February 5 on Education. He praised teachers and cited success stories from former Union Christian college students. He promised additional lectures next term to aid teachers preparing to teach nationwide.
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Merom
Ind
Park
Union Christian College
Old Fiddlers Contest Next Tuesday Night
The Sullivan expert fire department will host an old time fiddler's contest at Bass auditorium Tuesday night to raise funds. Prizes include best looking fiddler, best solo, duets, trios, and various specialty categories. Admission 25 and 35 cents. prizes on display at Woods' store.
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Sullivan Expert Fire Department
Bass Auditorium
Woods’ Store
Pool Room Man Pinched In Shelburn Case
Shelburn Ind February 18 Hugh Struble arrested Thursday by Marshal Dave Dawson on the charge of allowing minors to frequent his pool room Later the case against Struble was dismissed Struble has purchased a pool room in Terre Haute between eighth and Ninth streets on Main
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Shelburn
Ind
Hugh Struble
Dave Dawson
Struble
Terre Haute
Eighth and
Ninth Streets
Main
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James Dudley
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Jacob Fleming
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Ee Islands
Sullivan East Ween Fennel
Sullivan West
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