County Names Ridgeway Road Superintendent Amid Shakeup
Charles H. Ridgeway of Haddon township was named county superintendent of highways by the board of commissioners on Monday. The move prompted broad disappointment among about a dozen Democratic candidates and signals a major reorganization of county road supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ridgeway
Haddon Township
Charles H. Ridgeway
Board of Commissioners
Ridgeway
John Scott
Raymond Jennings
Curry Township
Percy Wolfe
Frank Cunningham
Frank
Felix Jones
Jennings
Cunningham
J. B. McCammon
Chris Widener
Ed Berry
Paul Higbee
James H. Neff
Higbee
S. F. Boor
Hamilton Township
Carter Phegley
Gill Township
Ota Sims
Thomas M. Strain
Turman Township
Homer Steele
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Ugger
Joint Masonic and O E S Install Officers in Fairbanks
A joint installation of Masonic Order officers and O E S members occurred at the Fairbanks Masonic hall on Saturday night. Masons installed Murray Drake as W M and a slate including Robert H Harmon S W Claud Pittman J W and others with Milton Drake as Secretary. O E S appointed Mrs Zelia Carrithers AM Carrithers W P and a slate led by Mrs May Drake AM and Mrs Ollie Peacher Secy with several Coners Treasurers and officers including Miss Lela Thomas Miss Verna Con and Miss Helen Bradks. Esther Martha and Eleanor among others were named in the lineup. Enduring a sumptous banquet followed the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order
O. E
Masonic Hall
Fairbanks
Murray Drake
W. M
Robert H. Harmon
S. W
Claud Pittman
J. W
Willis H. Bradbury
Milton Drake
Cecilson
S. D
Lynn Thomas
J. D
Riggs
S. S
Earl Pound
Frank Bales
Tyler
Zelia Carrithers
Frankfort Couple Guests Of Relatives During Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. Noble Berry of Frankfort were guests of relatives here during the holidays, sharing time with family members and enjoying seasonal visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Noble Berry
Frankfort
Purdue Farmers Short Course Opens at Carlisle
The Purdue Farmers Short Course in livestock poultry and home economics begins Thursday at Carlisle with a two day program. Sessions cover feeding for winter eggs hog judging meat canning poultry management and household conveniences with evening entertainment and lectures by L L Jones J W Schwab Florence Boston Moss Nash and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue Farmers
Carlisle
L. L. Jones
J. W. Schwab
Florence Boston
Moss Nash
Bensinger
G. M. Frier
Florence
Boston
Farmers’ Federation
Reading
Frederick
Bowen
G. Mayle
John Dver
Thompson elected county treasurer with daughters as deputies
J Harvey Thompson the first Republican elected treasurer in the county succeeds Democrat E P Snow who served four years. Thompson will appoint his daughter Ferny Thompson and Miss Katharine Milam as deputies. Milam previously served under Snow. Thompson, son of Caleb Thompson of Curry township near Shelburn, long worked as conductor for fifteen years on the Sullivan division of the T H L and E Traction Company, earning broad local support through courteous public service.
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J. Harvey Thompson
E. P. Snow
Thompson
Ferny Thompson
Katharine Milam
Miss Milam
Snow
Harve Thompson
Caleb Thompson
Curry Township
Shelburn
Birthday Watch Party for Mrs Wheat Draws Local Friends
A watch party honoring Mrs Frank Wheat was held Saturday evening at her home with friends and neighbors from the Wheat and Ring families in attendance. Games, oyster soup and a late departure marked a pleasant gathering with many listed participants.
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Frank Wheat
Sam Gaskins
Clifford Harding
Hosea Wheat
Ernest Wheat
Joe Wheat
Vesta
Beulah and
Joy
Clarence Riggen
Arlie Eileen
Forest Wheat
Bonnie Florence
John Richardson
Terre Haute
Roy Gaskins
Ernest Harding
Josie Harding
Yeggs wreck Index safe in theft at dawn
In the Index Company's office a safewas wrecked by yeggs early Sunday morning and about 200 dollars in cash was taken from the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YEGGS
Index Company
Miss Mahley Returns to Wellesley After Visit
Miss Helen Emily Mahley of Wellesley College Massachusetts spent her vacation with her mother Mrs Helen H Mahley. They were guests at a luncheon at the Filbeck hotel hosted by Mrs W H Sangster former resident of the city whose husband W H Sangster manages the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Emily Mahley
Welsley College
Wellsley
Mass
Helen H. Mahley
Mahley
Filbeck Hotel
W. H. Sangster
Hottest Day of 1921 Recorded in Indianapolis Weather Bureau Stats
The 1921 Indianapolis weather records show July 14 as the hottest day with a high of 98 degrees. The coldest day occurred January 17 at 10 degrees, while March saw the largest monthly temperature swing of 39 degrees. Other notes include annual rainfall of 49.99 inches and a peak wind of 50 mph on Sept 17.
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Office
United States Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Court notes reveal multiple judgements and settlements
The County Board of Charities report was approved. The Peoples State Bank of Sullivan obtained $834.93 against Chrissie Coyner Roy Coyner and Albert P Coyner. Real estate sale reports approved. Carlisle Lumber Company won $571.22 against Thomas B Wolfe and Charles M Wolfe. Others include auto lien foreclosure settled, and damages awarded to Lois Moon against the City of Sullivan totaling $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Charities
Peoples State Bank of Sullivan
Chrissie Coyner
Roy Coyner
Albert P. Coyner
Daniel Bedwell
Asher Bedwell
Neema Bedwell
Carlisle Lumber Company
Thomas B. Wolfe
Charles M. Wolfe
Weir Family Reunion Near Shelburn on New Year Day
The Weir family gathered at A. E. Weir home near Shelburn for their annual reunion on Sunday January 1. Attendees included Nate and Walter Weir and son Harold from near Graysville, Frank Weir from near New Lebanon, Win Wilkey and daughters Helen Hester Enid, Bruce Coppage and Frances, Robert Medsker west of Graysville, and hosts A. E. and wife. One brother Charlie Weir from Florida also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weir
A. E. Weir
Shelburn
Nate Weir
Walter Weir
Harold
Graysville
Frank Weir
New Lebanon
Win Wilkey
Helen
Hester
Enid
Bruce Coppage
Frances
Robert Medsker
Raymond Wardner
Charlie Weir
Florida
New Prosecutor Harris Takes Office in County
Norval K. Harris succeeds John S. Taylor as prosecuting attorney of the county. The issue prints an announcement from the new prosecutor outlining his office policies. Harris is well known locally and expected to uphold a fine record in the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval K. Harris
John S. Taylor
Harris
Former Sullivan Resident Dies in Terre Haute
Augustus Ritchie, 71, a former Sullivan resident, died yesterday in Terre Haute. The burial will be held here tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Ritchie
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Hays Back On Job Considers Movie Offer
Postmaster General Hays returned to Washington after three weeks of rest and said he would decide on leading a group of film producing and distributing firms at a January 14 conference. Reports say the offer is for a three year contract at 150000 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
New York
Washington
Fire guts two story Davis block barber shop
Early Saturday morning a blaze on the second floor of Jesse Clark's barber shop in the Davis block gutted the building. Firemen faced poor water pressure despite chemical apparatus. owners Mrs. S. H. Kalley and Mrs. Joe S. Reed carried no insurance. Clark's loss was about 600 dollars with 300 dollars insured.
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Jesse Clark
Davis Block
S. H. Kalley
Joe S. Reed
Clark
Turman and Riggs Sues Wilson in Promissory Note Case
Turman and Riggs, partners trading as Turman & Riggs, file a complaint on promissory note against Charles L. Wilson. Albert W. Youngblood and Katherine C. Youngblood sue Alexander Knoy et al for quiet title. Myrtle A. Morris sues Ralph D. Morris for divorce with alimony custody and support. Van Camp Hardware Co. sues Commodore Ransford on account. Van Camp Hardware Co. sues Bays Logan Coal Co on account. The Ohio Garment Co. sues Commodore Ransford on account. The Double Fabric Tire Co. sues Ernest E. Bledsoe on account. Levi W. Hall sues Ida M. Hall for divorce. Cecile A. Purcell sues Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Turman
William Riggs
Turman
the Ohio Garment Co
Commodore Ransford
The
Double Fabric Tire Co
Ernest E. Bledsoe
Levi W. Hall
Ida M. Hall
Cecile A. Purcell
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co
Private Homer D Daniels Home On Thirty Day Leave
Returned from Hawaii Private Homer D Daniels of the 55th U S Infantry stationed in Honolulu Hawaii is expected to arrive on a thirty day furlough to visit relatives in M er om Indiana.
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Hawaii
Homer D. Daniels
55Th
U. S. Infantry
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Merom
Indiana
Former Carlisle Man Charles B Willis Dies in California
Charles B Willis 71 native of Carlisle and longtime contractor died suddenly in Los Angeles California. He served as Carlisle postmaster during the Harrison administration and is survived by his widow Minnie O Willis a daughter Mrs Edward Kixmiller of Chicago and six sons Alvin French Clyde Frank Fred and Charles. Burial will be in Los Angeles per his wishes.
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Charles B. Willis
Carlisle
Los Angeles
Cal
French Willis
Chicago
Haddon Township
Harrison
Minnie O. Willis
Edward Kixmiller
Alvin
French
Clyde
Frank
Fred
Charles
Marriage Licenses Listed for Six Couples
Charles William Reep, 57, miner from Shelburn, weds Mary Frances True, 48, grocer from Sullivan. Clarence Homer Miller, 27, miner of Dugger, marries Ula May Moore, 17, also of Dugger. Jess Earl Greenwood, 22, miner of Linton, weds Hazel Helen Miller, 21, of Pleasantville. George John Johnson, 26, tailor of Indianapolis, weds Freda Fern Blake, 17, of Paxton. Hallie Edwin Underwood, 31, miner of Linton, weds Nellie May Story, 25, music teacher of Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William
Reep
Miner
Shelburn
Mary Frances True
Sullivan
Clarence Homer
Miller
Dugger
Ula May Moore
Jess
Earl Greenwood
Linton
Hazel Helen Miller
Pleasantville
George
John. Johnson
Indianapolis
Freda Fern
Blakeman
Paxton
Hallie Edwin Underwood
Past Masters Name Officers for New Year
The Sullivan County Association of Actual Past Masters held its annual meeting at the Masonic hall on Thursday. Officers for the year were named: Harry Dilley R. W. M., Harry Stratton G. W. M., Nolan C. Hoover G. J. W., Joe T. Akin treasurer, Earie H. Eldridge secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Association
Masonic Hall
Harry Dilley
Harry Stratton
Nolan C. Hoover
Joe T. Akin
Earie H. Eldridge
Carlisle Miners To Cash Their Checks
About 300 coal miners from the Chicago Carlisle Coal Company in Shelburn and Carlisle were told the firm will settle debts within three days and resume mining next week. Checks totaling $17,000 for two weeks before Christmas were out on hold after bankruptcy news. A related suit by A Z McMurtie and Venegut Hardware is in Marioni county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago-Carlisle Coal Company
Shelburn and Carlisle
Marioni
A. Z. McMurtie
Venegut Hardware Company
Coal Company
Mrs Nancy Williamson Died At 77 In Turman Township
Mrs Nancy Williamson aged 77 died Monday at her Donaldson street home after a brief illness. Funeral was held at the late residence conducted by Rev J A Sumwalt, with burial at Center Ridge cemetery. She was a Turman township native, widow of William H Williamson, active Methodist. three daughters survive Mary L Duncan Eva L Houpt and Lulu Williamson.
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Nancy Williamson
Donaldson Street
J. A. Sumwalt
Methodist Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Williamson
Turman Township
Woodson
Nancy Burks
William H. Williamson
Mary L. Duncan
Linton
Eva L. Houpt
Lulu Williamson
Former Sullivan Farmer Robbed of 700 Cash by highwaymen
John Ross a 45 year old engineer and former Sullivan resident was slugged at Fourth and Eagle streets early Sunday evening in Terre Haute and relieved of about 700 in cash. He was knocked unconscious, his wallet taken, and reported the robbery to the hotel manager who alerted police. Officers Shumard and Jones found no clues. The police attributed the crime to west-end hooligans near the red light district. The assault was not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Frank Walters
Shumard
Jones
Ross
Red Light District
New Sullivan County Prosecutor Promises Honest Office Conduct
Norval K. Harris, newly sworn prosecutor for Sullivan County, pledges open, fair enforcement of laws focusing on bootlegging minors gambling and DUI. He vows to accept public-spirited suggestions, reject anonymous tips, and remain accessible while upholding honest, above-board conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Norval K. Harris
Injury to Dag g er Tribune publisher in highway crash
Fred Moore publisher of the Dag g er Tribune was badly cut and treated after a tire blew out on a Ford car and it struck a telephone pole near Terre Haute. He and companion Walter Scofield returned home after Moore received five stitches.
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Fred Moore
The
Dagger Tribune
Terre Haute
Moore
Walter Scofield
Dugger
South Section Street
Helen E. Mahley
Martha Bayard
Vincennes
Louise Adkins
Mary F. Maple
Elizabeth Beasley
Joe Stratton
Nelson Poynter
Lafe Stewart
Burl Springer
John Neff
William Burks
V. A. Burks
Louisville
Maude Mayfield
Sullivan installs new city administration and commissions
Sullivan swears in new officials led by Mayor Walter Walters and City Clerk Myrtle Macey. New council organizes appointing Dr. Bery Billman as health commissioner and naming committees on claims, streets, fire, parks, finance and purchasing with ward and at large members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Myrtle Macey
John Gravemier
Walter Walters
Laurence Ford
J. F. Douthitt
Ray Kauffman
T. R. Black
W. D. Brown
Bery Billman
Walters
Tom Black
Roy Kauffman
Vater Ard
John F. Douthitt
John F. Dowbhitt
Weather of a Week Observed by Miss Yeager
The report from Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, covers the week ending January 1. It records daily conditions including cloudy, partly cloudy, clear, and associated temperatures with dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmershare
Glenn Yeager
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