Heaviest Snow In Four Years Buries Ground in Fifteen Inches
The heavy snow began Wednesday and continued to Thursday night, covering ground about 15 inches and crippling mail and rail service. Rural carriers struggled Sunday to complete deliveries as trains ran late and weather froze deeply. The event recalls historic snows from 1904 and 1867, with locals recalling church visits, sleighing, and a noted preacher A J Fuson tied to the era.
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Sullivan
Man
Crawford Sannty
Thisenwille
Merton Cox
Sullivan Bear Slaughter Spurs Local Hunter Feat
The Sullivan area reports a local bear killed by C. W. Welman near the town limits. The incident follows prior talk of busting blind tiger slayings and includes a note on a bear supper planned by a club. Also mentioned are county birth statistics with Marion and Warren leading figures and Whiteley County lowest rate.
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Scott
Sullivan
C. W. Welman
Fagles Club
Charley Riggs
Washington
Welman
Pheernie Winele
Marion
Ohio
Warren County
Whiteley County
Hinkle badly hurt in mine incident at Centralia
George Hinkle of this city employed in a Centralia Illinois coal mine was severely injured on February 1. He was caught between a motor and timbers injuring his spine. The injuries are dangerous and he will be in a hospital for some time.
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George Hinkle
Centralia
Ill
December Death Report From State Health Board
December death report from the state board of health shows Sullivan County recorded 38 deaths in the month. The county’s annual death rate is noted, with many deaths among elderly residents. the text highlights ages and causes, including pneumonia and other illnesses, based on the official count.
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State Board of Health
Sullivan County
Fragmentary report on county school activity amid heavy snow
A battered OCR item notes unusual events in a county, referencing weather and school matters. It mentions pupils and a county manager affected by snowfall. The readable bits imply disruptions to classes and activities due to bad weather.
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Sehacti
Managin Jisil
Woodchucks Sighted With Snow In Sullivan County
A humorous note parades through the Sullivan Times about woodchucks seen alone on highways early Wednesday in snow and ice. The Washington Herald muses that the creatures may have devised flying machines, amusing readers.
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Sullivan Times
Sulliven
Sullivan Wodchucks
Washington Herald
Postpone Telephone Meeting at Court House
The meeting planned for last Thursday at the court house to discuss a new telephone system was postponed due to bad weather. A new date will be announced later.
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Court House
Hinkle Case Before Indiana Supreme Court Granted Appeal
The supreme court on Thursday grants Sullivan C. Appellant an extension for Belle S. Hinkle versus State of Indiana. The petition for additional time is approved, extending 50 days from February 16, 1910.
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Hinkle
Supreme Court
Belle S. Hinkle
State of Indiana
Sullivan C. C. Appellant
Walsh Petition Circulated for Clemency in Leavenworth
A petition circulating in the county requests clemency for John R. Walsh who was recently sentenced to a federal prison in Leavenworth. The appeal is addressed to President Taft.
Bankrupt Action Ends in Sullivan County
Court finalizes the three year bankruptcy case with deeds filed in Sullivan circuit court. George W. and Antoinette D. Leach transfer property to Sullivan County Loan & Trust Company, which in turn transfers other assets back to the Leaches. The settlement includes 963 acres, a public square block, rental houses and store rooms valued around $85,000.
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Sullivan
George W
Antoinette D. Leach
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Company
George
Antoinette Leach
Sullivan County
Indiana
Terre Haute Star
George Leach
Golden Rule
Leach
City of
Sulliivan
Wilich
Merle
Sayeed
Henderson
O. B. Harris
M. C. Hamill
John T. Hays
William Douthitt
Public Square
Sharp curb on late curfew for students echoes in Sherlburn
In Stoallviena on February 22 officials announced a curfew plan requiring parents to accompany children home after school hours. The move follows complaints about late nights and disrupted studies as pupils said they were sleepy. If youths are found out after curfew eight strokes of the yell will be used and parents may face action.
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Bellevue
Carlisle
Scranton
Crete
Sherlburn Espurces Cumpew
Stoallviena
Heroeir
Damage suit filed over car explosion injury death
The 10 900 damage suit of Elizabeth Davis administratrix of Maude Young estate against Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company was moved for trial in Vigo county. Young was a passenger in a Terre Haute car last June when an explosion frightened her into leaping from a window breaking her neck leaving two dependent children.
Former resident ill in Riverside hospital improves
Dan Arbaugh, once a county resident, now of Riverside California, has been ill in a Riverside hospital for several months and is finally showing improvement.
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ITL
Dan Arbaugh
This County
Riverside
Cal
Woods Clothing Store Fire Threat Fails to Devastate Stock
A gas furnace explosion in the basement of W. F. Woods clothing store sparked a blaze that threatened the building but was extinguished by a garden hose. The smoke caused damage to stock and fixtures though none were burned. insurance adjustments followed and repairs were under way with reopening set for Friday.
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W. FE. Woods
Woods
Official Snow Report From Farmersburg
Official report by Maurice Yeager, weather bureau observer, shows total weekly snowfall of 15.40 inches in Farmersburg. The week ending February 20 recorded snow on the 16th and 17th with additional flurries noted across several days and mixed cloud cover.
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Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager
Co-Operative
Weather Bureau
Gravel Road Petitions Move Forward in County
The supreme court decision on gravel road construction spurs county interest. Seventy eight petitions remain active with the county commissioners and only three will advance to elections. Names include E C Townsley in Jefferson Lansbery Riggs in Fairbanks and Elias Borders in Turman.
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Supreme Court
E. C. Townsley
Jefferson
Lansbery Riggs
Fairbanks
Elias Borders
Turman
Haddon Township
Gill
Curry
Hamilton
Duncan Hurt In Coal Fall At Selhern Mine
A miner named Duncan in the Steel Tippie mine at Selhern was seriously hurt by a coal fall after 7 in the morning. He was taken to a nearby interurban, then moved to a hospital. Shanklin notes many injuries and a shift in personnel at the Vindicator paper as Sexten leaves.
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Duncan
East Gray
Tippie
Selhern
Cin
Pups
Rural Carriers Meet at Kirkham's Hall
County rural mail carriers gathered at Kirkham's Hall to discuss matters of interest to their trade and to plan joining the national association of carriers.
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Kirkham’s Hall
National Association of Carriers
Government ends names on stamped envelopes
A Washington despatch reports the government will stop printing names and addresses on stamped envelopes when the current contract expires. This change will benefit the local printer by removing the listing of addresses.
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Washington
Must Have Mail Boxes For City Post Delivery
A Washington despatch says after June 20th patrons of the city mail delivery must place mail boxes at their homes or service will be discontinued.
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Washington
Mass meeting on telephone proposal in Sullivan area
A mass meeting of Sullivan and vicinity residents will be held at the court house tomorrow evening to discuss the telephone proposition.
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Sullivan and Vicinity
Court House
Snow depth debate on 1867 big storm dates in Pleasantville
In Pleasantville on February 22 1867 a reader challenges Terre Haute Stars dating of the 1867 blizzard. He recalls January 19 as the start with 27 to 30 inches in Pleasantville and notes he traveled to Sullivan for a marriage license while sleighing was good all winter.
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Pleasantville
Terre Haute
Union
Sullivan
Perry Empson
Buttermilk Creek
Cold Weather Triggers Assistance Calls and Jail Aid
Extreme cold last week spurred numerous assistance calls on Trustee Martin. Destitute people were housed in the county jail. A Peru man named Hugh Wimms asked for food and work at Charles Warren’s residence and lost the first finger of his right hand while working in a barn. He was referred to Dr Thinke and later died after spasms on the Saturday before. Mr Works, a Swiss native who moved to Illinois last fall, died near Newman after suffering convulsions. survived by his wife.
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Martin
Hugh Wimms
Peru
Charles Warren
Dr. Think
Ste
Voarks
Newman
Works
Switzerland County
Ilinois
Curry Township Porker Big Hog Brings Cash and Lard
Ellery Hayden, a west Shelburn farmer, killed a hog dressed 520 pounds, netting $52 in cash. He also received two gallons of lard from the market, adding about $3. Curry township shows its share of successful farmers.
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Curry Township
Ellery Hayden
Shelburn
Rooter
Bud
Death of Mrs Lizzie Cuppy in Farmersburg
Mrs Lizzie Cuppy died after a lingering illness at her Robinson Illinois home and burial plans were made in Wes Lawn. She leaves a husband two children and an adopted son. She was a sister of Sam Swift of Farmersburg and the funeral was set for Saturday at the M E Church.
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Lizzie Cuppy
Farmersburge
Robinson
Til
M. FE Shurch
Dbeverse
Sam Swift
Ste
Wes
Lawn
Mine sinking plans in Rock County outlined
In a terse note the Rock County project outlines sinking three new coal mines to align with broader interests. The plan targets flat Rock and adjacent areas, detailing mine placement and expected impact on local production and employment.
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Croc
Miner Injured in Gas Pocket Blast at Jackson Hill No. 4
Meir Pern Shin er was severely burned in a shaft entry at Jackson Hill No. 4 mine while drilling a new entry. Officials say the blast resulted from striking a pocket of gas, causing a serious face and band burn.
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Mion Pern Shiner
Shrelbur
Jackson Hill
Meir
Pittman Badly Burned In Mine Blast At Shelburn
William Pittman a shot firer in the Old Shelburn mine suffered severe burns to face and arms from a premature shot explosion. He was not burned internally and was rushed to Terre Haute hospital for treatment.
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Wim, Pittman
Shelhorn
Ind
William Pittman
Shelburn
Pittman
Terre Haute
Miners Shut Down By Snow Causing Rail Car Delays
Railroads failed to deliver cars due to heavy snow and inclement weather last week. A number of mines in the county were shut down, marking the first notable layoff in weeks for miners.
Hines Buys Farm Near City Limits
Henry Hines purchases 4 acres of land southwest of the city from Mike Kirkham for 3000 dollars. A. B. Thurber has been living on the place.
Police Chief Launches Drive Against Bootleggers
Chief of Police Henry Smith leads a city crackdown on illegal liquor sales with officers watching for violators. Aware parties are suspected of distributing bootleg liquor as the campaign intensifies.
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Henry Smith
Iron Worker Heir to Fortune of 50000 in Scranton
James Rolland of Brooklyn seeks a crew in Brazil to locate James Murphy, longtime iron worker, who reportedly inherited more than 50000 from his father’s relatives in Scranton. Murphy left Brazil weeks ago. a letter from Dugger Sullivan County is the only trace. His mother in Scranton cannot claim the fortune due to the inheritance rules.
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Brazil
James Rolland
Punam Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
James Murphy
Scranton
Murphy
Dugger
Sullivan County
Cass Citizen Killed by Train in Latta Accident
Arley Mitchell of Cass was killed by a Southern Indiana train at Latta Tuesday of last week. A barber by trade, he had been working in Indianapolis and was visiting his uncle George Mitchell in Jaseville. The deaf mute, once warned not to walk on tracks, died with severe injuries. Funeral held in Cass Wednesday.
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Arley Mitchell
Cass
Latta
Indiana
Elbert Mitchell
Indianapolis
Jaseville
George Mitchell
Dugsershori
Local education panel names members and accredited schools
The commission members are Sullivan Cartisie and Farmersburg. Accredited schools listed include Fairbanks Graysville New Lebanon and Jieas antville.
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Sullivan, Cartisie
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Graysville
New Lebanon
Jieasantville
Scott Purchases Large Hog Shipment In Snow
Charles Scott, a noted meat dealer, bought 86 fine porkers last week from farmer William Wilkey two and one half miles north of town. Despite heavy snow on Thursday the drove was driven to Sullivan, aided by straw bales for drags. Scott paid nine cents per pound totaling 1541.70.
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Scott
Charles Scott
William Wilkey
Sullivan
Mr. Scott
Suit Filed Against Mammoth Vein Coal Company
Edward C. Smith and John W. Leve sue Mammoth Vein Coal Company in circuit court claiming 1800 for unpaid rentals on multiple houses. The action asserts the company failed to pay rents for housing provided to workers over a specified period.
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Mammoth Vein Company
Edward C. Smith
John W. Leve
Mammoth Vein Coal Company
Cori
Tilburn Indicted for Church Fund Embezzlement in California
The grand jury returned a new indictment against Edward Tilburn, former pastor at a church in Pleasanton, for embezzling 55 dollars collected from George Porter and Mrs. John L Cravens to aid building a new church. The old indictment claimed 200 dollars.
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George Porter
John L. Cravens
Wnat Sth
Robbins and Goodman wed at Baptist parsonage
Miss Ora Robbins and Clell Goodman were married last Wednesday evening by Rev. J. W. Neyman at the Baptist parsonage. The bride is daughter of the late Green A. Robbins and the groom son of George Goodman. They will reside in this city.
Man sues coal firm over land damage from mine holes
Charles F. Bales files two suits for 500 dollars each against Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company alleging his land was damaged by holes and reservoirs caused by improper mine supports on the property.
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Charles F. Bales
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company
Mystery of the Morgue Told on Salt River Trip
A chaotic recounting of a political gathering aboard the Mary Pin on Salt River voyage to elect officers. Names such as Kemp, Curt Scott De camp, George Nowlin and John Banks appear as crew and officers. The Mary Pri prepared for the trip amid election turmoil and disembarked with an orchestra playing When Shall We Run Again.
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Salt River
Mary Pin
Arifer
Enoen Massenge Aero
Prisgae Rote Ce
Beto
Perry Coy
Pee Wits
Curt Scott Decamp
George Nowlin
John Banks
Charley Montgomery
Kirkham
Mary Pri
Jefferson
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A. J. Fason
Adoniram Judson
Stephen Fuson
Fuson
Nebo
Pine
Grand Army
Methodist Church
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Buff
John Knotts
Rose
Rose School
Mr. Rose
Webb Graveyard
Bear
Diab As
Oe UY Gerths
Sexten
Lucky Jim” Murphy
Rupe Scholt
MGV Rede
Brant Delang
Aloctiie
A. PD. Torr
The
Mary Fe
Chai l Same
Tae Teeering
Pete
Jefferson Isis
G.pla
Fo Pont
Thuck
Alsmun
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