Roosevelt Speech Echoes in Party Unity Talk
The piece discusses Col Theodore Roosevelt’s Columbus speech and its alignment with Taft on major doctrines while noting differences on initiative referendum and recall. It argues Republican unity, counters Democratic criticism, and projects a Chicago nomination leading to a 1918 inauguration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mr. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Chicago
Groundhog Warns of Snow While Talking
A quirky report notes a groundhog speaking about upcoming snowfall causing community speculation. The article details the event as a local curiosity and mentions residents awaiting forecasts and potential impacts on plans.
Shank for Governor and Haniy for Lieutenant Governor
The ticket of Shank for governor and J Frank Haniy for lieutenant governor campaigns on a platform promising plenty to eat and nothing to drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
J. Frank Haniy
Improvements At Local Stores Highlight Rejuvenation
Woods the clothier is making extensive improvements on the second floor of his store with redecorated rear elevation and handsome new shelving. The old town hall room owned by Mrs. Sue Reed is receiving a concrete floor and will host Albert Hill's new automobile painting business. Maxwell Cowles Shoe Company adds two new show windows to improve its storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Fire Department
Sue Reed
Albert Hill
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Company
Harts duel for divorce custody and support
Dora Hart seeks divorce from Philip Hart with alimony and child custody and support. John E. Alsman sues George W. Leach and Antoinette Leach to foreclose a material lien. John A. Curry sues W. L. Slinkard Arilla Simms and Belle Hinkle for quiet title. Curtis Nicholson sues Consolidated Indiana Coal Co for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Hart
Philip Hart
John E. Alsman
George W. Leach
Antoinette Leach
John A. Curry
W. L. Slinkard
Arilla Simms
Belle Hinkle
Curtis Nicholson
Consolidated Indiana Coal Co
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
John Bruce and Mary Wilson receive a marriage license. William G. Smith and Fern 5 B. Clark are licensed. Pearl Downes and Salestie Ming er obtain a license. Guy M. Phillips and Agnes Cugh mian are licensed. David C. Carnahan and Margaret D. Briley are licensed. Orville Street and Sarah K. Haya are licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruce
Mary Wilson
William G. Smith
Fern
B. Clark
Pearl Downes
Salestie
Ming
Guy M. Phillips
Agnes Cughmian
David C. Carnahan
Margaret D. Briley
Orville Street
Sarah K. Haya
Wedding of Jénn Bruce and Mary Wilson in Dugger
Jénn Bruce and Miss Mary Wilson of Dugger united in marriage Monday afternoon February 26 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Z C Lisman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jénn Bruce
Mary Wilson
Dugger
Z. C. Lisman
Andersons Visit Isle of Vines for Property Inspection
Mr and Mrs Emil Anderson of Dugger travel to the Isle of Pines off Cuba for a long inspection of a newly purchased land tract. The couple plans an extended absence while they assess the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Pines
Emil Anderson
Dugger
Isle of Vines
Cuba
Anderson
Wabash College students chosen for Inter-Society debate
Local boys Hinkle C Hays Robert Carrithers and Louis L Roberts of Carlisle are Wabash College students from Crawfordsville selected to represent Wabash in the Inter-Society debate and in a debate against Indiana University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle C. Hays
Robert Carrithers
Louis L. Roberts O
Carlisle
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Wabash
Indiana University
Mrs Harrison French Improves After Illness at Home
Mrs Harrison French, who has been ill at her home on North Broad Street, is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison French
North Broad Street
Local News Briefs From Sullivan Area
Bruce Park son of Richard Park underwent surgery at Union Hospital Terre Haute and is improving. Vandalia Coal Co. shuts all mines for first time due to car shortage. Pearl Downes and Salestia Minger wed by Squire Kirkham. Fire damages home on North Olive Street. family loses personal effects. Mrs. Edgar Eaton gravely ill in Colorado. Mr. Drake travels there. Mrs. Carl Briggs to Florida for winter. Mrs. Harve Thompson to Union Hospital for second operation. Rollin A. Plunkett attending professional photography lectures in Indianapolis. W R Curtis to NA E A meeting in St Louis. J S Schroeder engaged to Edna Grim of Terre Haute. Schroeder a local businessman. Sullivan High School orchestra booked for State Teachers’ Association. Miss Fanny Hughes returns from Indianapolis millinery opening. Mrs. C H Buckley visiting Rev P C Lisman. Mrs. Fred Schroeder visits son Joe in Carlisle. Mrs. E J Fenton returns from Chicago. William Brock of Ambrook? visits and buys local building. plans move. Mrs Edward DeTroy of Evansville visiting parents. returns home. Edgar Dube of Evansville a Republican congress candidate for the 1st district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Park
Richard Park
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Vandalia Coal Co
Pearl Downes
Hamilton Township
Salestia Minger
Shelburn
Squire Kirkham
Samuel Pettis
North Olive Street
Rollin A. Plunkett
Indianapolis
W. R Curtis
St. Louis
National Educational Association
J. S. Schroeder
Edna Grim
Schroeder
Brown & Schroeder
Sullivan High School
State Teachers’ Association
Fanny Hughes
C. UH. Buckley
P. C. Lisman
Fred Schroeder
Carlisle
Joe Schroeder
E. J. Fenton
Chicago
John S. Bays
William Brock
Jackson Township
Union
Brock
Dale
Ogle
South State Street
Edward DeTroy
Evansville
Burrell Dubre
Edgar Dube
Clearing For Sale Sparks Anti-trust Concerns In Fairbanks
Walter De Baun Dan Johnson Conditt Gross and Herman Grindle held their annual clearing for sale Saturday to Dan Peake in Fairbanks. The event raises questions of restraint of trade and possible Sherman anti-trust law violation as the group appears to control local pride and market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Walter DeBaun
Dan Johnson
Conditt Gross
Herman Grindle
Sal
Dan Peake
Monologue Performer to Visit Hymera Opera House
Prof J Emerson Nye A M impersonator will present Joseph Jeffersons Rip Van Winkle as a monologue at the Hymera Opera House on March 8 at 7 30 p m under the Methodist Brotherhood. Tickets are 25 cents. The Methodist Brotherhood meeting was well attended last Tuesday. Quarterly conference is Monday morning at the M E church. Bro Biddle preached to a splendid congregation and is described as an able preacher. Williams and daughter Elizabeth visited Carlisle last Sunday. Born February 18 a daughter to Ezra Criss. W F Myers and wife left for Florida for the winter remainder. James Bader and family moved to Rosedale. Mrs M T Curley was in Terre Haute last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Emerson Nye A. M
Hymera Opera House
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Methodist Brotherhood
M. E
Bro
Biddle
W. J. Williams
Elizabeth
Carlisle
Ezra Criss
W. F. Myers
Florida
J. W. McGown
Danville
Ill
Rev
B. F. Julian
Ju-lan
James Bader
Rosedale
M. T. Curley
Terre ‘Haute
Graysville Recollects Historic Snowfalls in Community Memoir
Graysville residents recount notable snowstorms from 1867 1892 and 1896. The 1867 blizzard dropped over two feet with no casualties while 1892 wet snow snarled eggs marketing routes. 1896 sleigh ride memory recalls a piping sleigh breakdown and family visit to relatives.
Indorsement for Indiana Supreme Court Judge Candidate
The Sullivan County Bar Association unanimously endorsed Orion B. Harris for the Indiana Supreme Court. Resolutions praised his six years as Sullivan circuit court judge and urged his candidacy before the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Bar Association
Orion B. Harris
Supreme Court of Indiana
Harris
Indianapolis
Sullivan Circuit
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, reports for the week ending Feb 25: dates 19 to 25 show mainly cloudy and partly cloudy days with a mix of clear conditions. Snowfall totaled 12 inches on the 21st and rainfall reached .34 inches the same day with an additional .13 inches on the 25th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Shelburn Man Fined for Illegal Liquor Sale
William Hutchison of Shelburn pleaded guilty to illegal liquor selling before Judge Bridwell. He was fined $50 and costs and sentenced to six months in jail, suspended on the prosecutor’s recommendation. The case, filed in April 1910, was the oldest liquor case on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
William Hutchison
Bridwell
Hutchison
Reed Robbins suit ends after denied new trial
Special Judge A G McNabb oversaw Noah Robbins versus Ed H Reed to cancel a deed and quiet title. The court overruled the motion for a new trial last week, ending a lengthy series of lawsuits between Reed and Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McNabb
Noah Robbins
Ed H. Reed
Mr. McNabb
Reed
Robbins
Cox Case Friday in Circuit Court
Nathan Cox a restaurant keeper in this city is charged with assault with intent to kill Walker A Dooley. Cox shot Dooley last June with a revolver. The incident happened at Coxs restaurant.
Bastardy Case Settled in Circuit Court
The bastardy case of Ollie Norris of Cass township against Bert Miller was settled and dismissed in the circuit court on Monday after provision was made for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Norris
Cass Township
Bert Miller
Local Woman Reports Husband's Death After Surgical Operation
Mrs M E B Thurman of Minneapolis informs that her husband died there on the 213% alt due to a surgical operation. She was formerly Nellie Briggs of this city and is a daughter of the late Murray Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeuorge R. Dutton
M. EB. Thurman
Minneapolis
Guardians Take Minnie and Alfred Clark to Knox County Home
W A Thompson of the county board of children guardians went to Vincennes Saturday evening to remove Minnie Clark age 14 and Alfred Clark age 12 to the Knox county orphans home. They are the children of James J Clark of Jackson township and were recently taken in charge by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thompson
County Board of Children’ Guardians
Vincennes
Minnie Clark
Alfred Clark
Knox County Orphans Home
James J. Clark
Jackson Township
Merom Notes Busy Week Amid Snow Storm and Planting Plans
Perry Smith travels to Linton to visit his son while workers prepare for a corn and melon season. Mrs. Weir recovers from illness as Wake Giles cribs corn. John Hopper plans 40 acres and Melons are slated for planting. A near fatal snowbound close call befell section men west of Merom Station when the train struck a hand car, the engine damaging it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Merom
Linton
Marion Dudley
Farnsworth
Jack Frost
Frank Weir
Walker’s Chapel
Wake Giles
Herbert Adams
Illinos
Adams
John Hopper
Martha Shake
Sullivan
Visi
Opal Corder
Nichols
C. EB. Whitfield
Miss Hays
Mrs. Simpson
Bertha’ Free
Ridge
C. W. Nichols
Goldie French
Shirley Hill
W. C. Nichols
Merom Station
J. W. Lindley
Local News Briefs and Social Notes
Mrs Frances Eno was dug out after getting lost in a snow drift last Thursday. Some teachers wrote at the examination last Saturday. Ham Burton and wife dined with Guy Cushman last Sunday. Guy Phillips married Agnes Cushman at the bride’s home last Saturday evening with Rev T M Brinlow officiating. We wish the couple a prosperous life. T M Durham made a business visit here last Tuesday. Roy Ransford moved to the Emmy Hezelrod place last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Eno
Ham Burton
Guy Cushman
Guy Phillips
Agnes Cushman
T. M. Brinlow
T. M. Durham
Roy Ransford
Emory Hezelrod
Severe grip hits W A Allen and local illnesses noted
New Lebanon reports W A Allen suffering a severe grip over several days. Mrs Mary Hunt is on the sick list and Mrs Frank Weir improves after plans for surgery. Miss Cora Lee and Helen Wing er sought teacher licenses after last Saturday’s exam. heavy snowdrifts hindered travel and telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Allen
Sam Springer
J. W. Phillips
Mary Hunt
Frank Weir
Cora Lee
Helen Wininger
Shoes Draw Crowds At English Exhibit In Town
The Julius Harry Shoe Company displays a pair of English shoes in its show window attracting much attention. The shoes are rough leather with laces a wood sole and metal heel coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Julius Harry
W. B. Benson
Stratton Family Visits Indianapolis Friends
Mr and Mrs W P Stratton and their son Paul traveled to Indianapolis Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs Dave Nicoson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stratton
Paul
Indianapolis
Dave Nicoson
Marriage license issued to Rev. Charles Carnahan and Margaret Briley
The county clerk issued a marriage license on Saturday to Rev. Charles Carnahan of Raridan Illinois and Margaret D. Briley a Hymera school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carnahan
Raridan, Ill
Margaret D. Briley
Hymera
Livestock and Draft Horses for Sale
Horses include an eight year old brown heavy draft gelding a seven year old bay general purpose gelding and a light harness bay driving gelding. Cattle list Jersey cow fresh in March two two year old heifers with calf. Corn about three hundred bushels of corn not further described.
Fairbanks News Notes and Social Visits
Willis Drake and wife returned from Pensacola for Mrs. Drake’s health. Mr. and Mrs. Will Albee visited Hazel Clouse’s family. Victor Ransford has been ill but improving. Hayhurst take new switchboard duties. Neighbors gathered at Carl Lester’s. ladies quilted, men played games. attendees included Rufus DeHart, Claude Byers, Edgar Strain, Guy Dickerson, Wm. Lester, C. E. Thomas. Graysville visitors Ancil Woodard and Ray Barnes. Mrs. Lloyd Grubbs and Iowa visitors stayed with B. L. Welsh. Charley Bostick recovering from flu. Frakes family and Lois Jackson in town. James Osburn returned from Colorado settling a son’s estate. Jess Monk and John Badger back after Missouri trip. Homeward voyage amid snow storms tested but they reached West York safely. Charley Badger and Walter hauled apples to Sullivan. A girl born to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Pound. Levi J. Drake and Price Thomson visited Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Willis Drake
Pensacola
Florida
Carl Lester
Rufus DeHart
Claude Byers
Edgar Strain
Guy Dickerson
Wm. Lester
C. E. Thomas
Ancil Woodard
Ray Barnes
Graysville
Lloyd Grubbs
Iowa
B.L. Welsh
Charley Bostick
Chauncey Frakes
Lois Jackson
James Osburn
Colorado
Jess Monk
John Badger
Missouri
Illinois
West York
Mabel
Charley Badger
Walter
Sullivan
C. D. Pound
Levi J. Drake
Price Thomson
Real Estate Offers and Exchange Prospects Listing
Real estate ad lists multiple farms with acreage improvements location and prices from 1 600 to 21 400. Includes exchange offers near Sullivan Fairbanks and Bitter Root Valley Montana with inquiries for property within 4 to 10 miles and highlights the Hawkins Haddon Bailey firm as broker.
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Sullivan
Fairbanks
Missouri
Arkansas
Sullivan County
Bitter Root
Montana
Hawkins Haddon & Bailey
Jury to report. Du Bois assault trial set Thursday
The petit jury excused earlier this week will report for duty tomorrow. The case against Ulyses DuBois a French man of Hymera for assault with intent to murder his wife will be tried Thursday. He is charged with shooting into the home of his father in law in an attempt to kill his wife. None of the bullets took effect. Du Bois has been jailed here for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Ulyses DuBois
Hymera
du Bois
Patten Levee Breaks After Floodwaters
Heavy snow and rains caused the Patten farm levee east of the city to break at four spots on Monday. Muskrat holes are blamed for the breach. About two hundred acres of land were inundated before repairs could be completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten Levee
Patten
Ice Firm Formed By Willis and Handford in Bloomfield
Mervin Willis, a baggage agent at the IC depot for three years, resigns to enter the ice and coal business with George Handford. The new firm will handle ice produced at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ice Company
Mervin Willis
I. C
George Handford
Bloomfield
Hymera School Dedication Planned for May or June
Hymera prepares a dedication ceremony for the new school building with Trustee Nead announcing Charles Greathouse of Indianapolis, state superintendent of public instruction, will deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Nead
Charles Greathouse
Indianapolis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Glasses Fitted by Dr Jackson at Davis Hotel
The note states glasses were properly fitted by Dr. Jackson at the Davis hotel on March 12 with no drugs used.
James A. Miller Visits Union Ambassadors on Saturday
James A. Miller of Pleasantville came to the city on Saturday and made a business call at the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Miller
Pleasantville
Union
Merom Community Notices and Local Events
Merom residents note a Y M C A special meeting at No 11 and union services with the Y W C A at the college. Local visits include Clyde Sims from Dugger and Jerry Wilson recovering from illness. A new daughterом born to Mr and Mrs Chas Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Sims
Dugger High School
Mérom
Jerry Wilson
Delia Wilson
Defiance College
Manifold
Daisy Foot
Chas. Boone
Berry
Jessie
Linconia Literary Society
Washington
Noll
Merom
G. Sano
Sumner
Vandyke
Rev. Gruber
Revival Carries On In Fairbanks With New Charter
In Fairbanks on February 27 Rev. Bulgin leads revival meetings at Pogue's hall with large crowds despite bad weather. Services likely end by Thursday night. Mrs. Bulgin preached Saturday and Sunday, proving her evangelist gifts. A charter to establish a permanent church was received Friday with required signatures. Few additions occurred during the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Pogue’s Hall
Bulgin
Prairie Creek and Hymera Rivalry Sparks Doubleheader Win
In Fairbanks on February 27 Prairie Creek swept a doubleheader at Pound's hall defeating Hymera. The first contest ended 36 to 15 and the independent game closed 91 to 9 as Hymera was outclassed despite its larger size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Prairie Creek
Hymera
Pound’s Hall
Bank Resource Totals Shown In Historical Ledger
A ledger page lists bank resources including loans and discounts, overdrafts, bonds and securities, real estate, due from banks and trust companies, cash on hand, cash items, current expenses, interest paid, and cash short. The total resources amount to 78,762,2518,168,391,074,591,742,695,28622 35.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secur
Liabilities and Capital of the Bank Statement
The document lists capital stock paid in 100000.00, surplus 25000.60, undivided profits 10000.00, exchange discounts 14564.81, demand deposits and time certificates 513.48, due to banks and trust companies 4857.76, and reserved for taxes bringing total liabilities to 558802.87.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Drake
Town
Edgar Eaton
Towner, Col
Drake
Carl Briggs
New Smyrna
Harve Thompson
Ed Carruthers
Burtons
Fred Hoke
Kittie Cushman
Fred
Miss Kittie
French Long
Indorse
Supreme Judge
Local
Par Association
New Lebanon
Many Farm
Ogle School House
Jersey
Col
Bob Knotts
M. H. DIX
J. F. Hoke
W. H L. Crowder, JR
J. H. Kalley
W. H. Burks, Jr
Ass’t Cashier
Sullivan State Bank
Indiana
Total Resources
State OF
County OF
W. H. Crowder, Jr
Bertha Ruston
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