Farm ersburg Man Albert Deal Reported Missing
Farmersburg reports Albert Deal former citizen of Farmersburg is missing from his Tangier Ind home. W S Baldridge received messages directing him to Tangier, where Deal had managed Baldridge's Tangier store for 12 to 14 years. No reason for the absence or foul play indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Deal
Baldridge
Farmersburg
Tangier
Ind
W. S. Baldridge
Deal
Mr. Baldridge
Trout case against John Brewer assault case dismissed then refiled
Claude Trout faced assault with intent charges in Shelburn before Squire Kirkham. On prosecutor Wood’s motion the case was dismissed to await the grand jury. The prosecutor then refiled in Squire Goodwin’s court, Trout re-arrested and held on $1000 bond for a January 10 trial.
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Claude Trout
John Brewer
Shelburn
Squire Kirkham
Wood
Terre Haute
Sqquire
Funeral of Francis Walters Former county assessor dies in Brownsville
Francis Walters 51 former county assessor died in Brownsville Texas and was buried at his East Washington street home after a Monday service conducted by Rev P B May. Born and raised in the county he taught school for 16 years then farmed before serving a decade as assessor. He married Martha E Clayton in 1879 and leaves four children. Walters belonged to the Church of Christ Modern Woodmen and Sullivan Masonic lodge.
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Francis Walters
Brownsville
Texas
East Washigton Street
P. B. May
Walters
Sampson
Elizabeth Walters
Martha E. Clayton
Church of Christ
The
Modern Woodmen
Sullivan Masonic Lodge
Brakeman Dies After Wrench Attack on Terre Haute Car
John Smail a brakeman from Palestine Illinois died in Terre Haute hospital after an altercation on a Terre Haute and Sullivan Traction line car. Inspector Joseph Logue is jailed on a manslaughter charge for striking Smail with a wrench during the incident.
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John Smail
Indianapolis Southern
Palestine
Ill
Terre Haute
Joseph N. Logue
Eight or more seek Fairbanks township Democratic trustee nomination
In Fairbanks on January 7 campaign activity heats up as eight or nine candidates vie for the Democratic nomination for trustee. Incumbent John Bowen, who serves as trustee, states he will not seek re election. Other contenders include Andy Peacher Clarence Whitlock George Kersey Jim Scott Eph Johnson William Thomas.
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Fairbanks
Fairbanks Township
Andy Peacher
Clarence Whitlock
George Kersey
Jim Scott Eph Johnson
William Thomas
John Bowen
Howe and Gray Arrested for Disorderly Conduct New Year Eve
Shelburne January 7 Corby Howe and Mrs Zimri Gray were arrested New Year s Eve Howe on drunkenness and resisting an officer and Mrs Gray for disorderly conduct and using obscene language Both were fined and both stayed their fines.
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Shelburn
Corby Howe
Zimri Gray
Howe
Marriages Decline in Sullivan County Across Years
Record book trends show Sullivan County marriages shrinking from 3871 in 1905 to 360 in 1906 and 325 in 1907, with a hoped revival under new County Clerk Arthur DeBaun taking office in March.
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Sullivan County
Arthur DeBaun
Arthur
Thieves Loot Jackson Hill Saloon Blow Safe Open
Thieves raided J W Daugherty saloon at Jackson Hill No 4 Hamilton township taking 350 dollars. The safe was blown with nitroglycerine. Daugherty’s son and a friend woke but could not enter due to a sealed door. Miners aided in the effort while Sheriff Walters and Deputy Smith searched for clues. Local residents suspect local talent.
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J. W. Daugherty
Hamilton Township
Jackson Hill No. 4
Daugherty
Walters
Deputy Smith
Pioneer Subscriber Renews Sullivan Union in 1908 Letter
Trimble Illinois January 4 1908. R L Thompson writes to Editors Sullivan Union enclosing renewal for another year. He says he is in good health and enjoys reading the Sullivan Union as much as in the first year of publication.
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Pioneer
Trimble
Ill
Sullivan Union
R. L. Thompson
Echoes of Merom Farm Pioneers Remembered by Union
An obituary style reminiscence notes ex Ohio farmers who settled near Merom to educate their children. David Harber and his wife lived on a farm near town before her death, after which he lived with daughter Mrs. John Trimble. Three Ohio men John Buff Henry Gettinger and Mr Thompson farmed along Merom road. Mrs Trimble remains the last of the family. Mr Thompson, now in his eighties, is praised for health and longevity.
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Union
Ohio
Merom
David Harber
Uncle Dick
John Trimble
Wabash
Merom Road
John Buff
Henry Gettinger
Mr. Thompson
Mrs Shanks Dies After Long Illness In City
Mrs Sarah Jane Shanks wife of John Shanks of this city died yesterday morning at her home after an extended illness. She was daughter of William C McBride a county pioneer and was twice married first to John Dermingan and later to John Shanks. Surviving are a son Harry Shanks of Evansville and another son in law Dan Olenslager of Terre Haute. She was a Christian church member. Funeral at home this afternoon.
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Sarah Jane Shanks
John Shanks
William C. McBride
John Dermingan
Dan Olenslager
Terre Haute
Harry Shanks
Evansville
Meeting to Organize Holiness Church at Shelt on School
A meeting is set for Saturday January 11 at 7 p m at the Shelt on school house in Haddon township to organize a Holiness Christian church and elect a board of trustees for terms of one, two, and three years. Rev W S Jewell of this city will lead the organization.
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Shelton School
Haddon Township
Jewell
Destruction of Mrs Brown Home by Dynamite Blast
A dynamite explosion damaged the home of Mrs. Mattie Brown near the BE and T depot, injuring Mrs Brown and Mrs Wash Deckard and blowing out a porch. The infant Alva Borders and others escaped unharmed as investigators seek the culprit. The blast shattered walls, windows, and furniture across the house and a nearby Orr residence. City officers, including Sheriff Walters and deputies, continue the probe without a suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Brown
Brown
Wash Deckard
Alva Borders
James Clippinger
Elam Orr
Walter F Wood New Prosecuting Attorney for Sullivan Greene
Walter F Wood assumed duties as prosecuting attorney for Sullivan and Greene counties replacing James B Filbert. He named Will B Edmonds as his deputy and appointed John Jefferies Cary Harold and Allan Pate as Greene county deputies. Wood, son of Jesse Wood, has practiced in Sullivan and taught in Jefferson township.
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Walter F. Wood
Sullivan
Greene Counties
James B. Filbert
Linton
W. P. Stratton
Buff and Strattoon
Wood
Will B. Edmonds
Ing
Greene County
John Jefferies
Cary Harold
Jasonville
Allan Pate
Bloomfield
Jesse Wood
Jefferson Township
Wabash River Brings Early Flooding to Low Ground
The Wabash river starts the year with an unprecedented high stage near 15 feet and rising. Low ground along the river in the county is already flooded as the water continues to climb.
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Wabash
Democratic slate stirs Shelburn township race
Coroner Charles B. Brewer seeks re nomination as the Democratic ticket forms. Dr. R. P. Douglass J. C. Annis and Wallace Reed run for township trustee while Dan Frakes campaigns for the assessor nomination.
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Shelburn
Curry Township
Charles B. Brewer
R. P. Douglass
J. C. Annis
Wallace Reed
Dan Frakes
Four Murder Cases Set for Trial in Sullivan Circuit Court
The Sullivan circuit court opens with four murder cases on the docket. Frank Landers faces murder charges in a Dugger saloon killing. Fred Clark is charged in a Dunnville dance death. Joe Quackenbush and Len Patrick face murder counts from a Gilmour poker killing. The calendar lists numerous other cases through February 3.
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Sullivan Circuit
Indiana
Frank Landers
Dugger
Fred Clark
Taylor Smith
Dunnville
Joe Quackenbush
Len Patrick
Will Allen
Gilmour
State
Prospects Rise for Terre Haute and Merom Interurban Line
The Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company moves toward building an interurban line from Terre Haute through Prairie Ton, Middletown, Fairbanks to Merom without a public subsidy. A $750,000 mortgage to Fairbanks Trust and William H. Roberts finances 500 gold bonds and 500 larger bonds. Construction, backed by United States Construction Company, starts with 50 men and 50 teams planned for next week to grade the route.
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Terre Haute
Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company
Fairbanks Trust Company
Indianapolis
William H. Roberts
United States Construction Company
Merom
Mrs. Caroline McCoy Dies After Church Illness
During revival services at the Methodist church in Shelburn, Mrs. Caroline McCoy suffocated and died near the church door while being helped home. Born in Virginia on December 12, 1852, she was a widow and had recently served as house-keeper for Frank Ksiner.
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Door Shelburn
Caroline McCoy
Divorce granted to prominent local couple in circuit court
Curtis Gilbert living just north of the city was granted a divorce from his wife Cora M. Gilbert by Judge Henderson in the circuit court on Monday afternoon. The divorce was mutual. Mrs Gilbert is in Colorado Springs where her son Pearce Woods attends school.
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Curtis Gilbert
City
Cora M. Gilbert
Henderson
Circuit Court
New Cemetery Planned Near Little Flock Site
Shelburn report states Edward Thompson lays out a new cemetery east of Little Flock with 20 feet square lots. The existing Little Flock cemetery is near capacity, prompting the creation of space for burials born in 1384.
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Shelburn
Edward Thompson
Little Flock
Commissioners In Session Approve Claims And Elections
County commissioners met for their regular session, approving numerous claims and preparing for the year ahead. They unanimously elected William H. Bridwell as county attorney to proceed himself. The county council also met to make appropriations for last year and the coming year.
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Wiliam H
Uncle Geo Allen Reaches Ninetieth Birthday in Farmersburg
Farmersburg reports Uncle Geo Allen celebrated his ninety years with a family dinner at his home. Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren gathered with baskets for a festive feast. Neighbors later visited to honor his longevity, with veterans like Uncle Jackson Hinkle, Uncle Jacob Heck, and Uncle Jock Overholser among the well wishes.
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Farmersburg
Geo. Allen
Uncle George
Jackson Hinkle
Jacob Heck
Jock Overholser
Miner injured by slate fall at Union mine
John Winterbottom a 60 year old miner at the Union mine north of the city was dangerously injured Monday by a heavy slate fall. He was in an entry when the accident occurred and was buried by debris with bruised and mashed limbs. He resides at Glendora and has spent his life in mining.
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John Winterbottom
Union
Winterbottom
Glendora
Dave Dawson Named Shelburn Marshal
Dave Dawson appointed Shelburn marshal to fill the vacancy from George Fox resignation. He will begin duties Monday and work to eliminate law violations at the urging of the Law and Order League.
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Shelbrn
Dave Dawson
Shelburn
George Fox
Dawson
Law and Order League
Gaskins Post 564 Holds 1908 Officer Installation
Farmersburg readers report Gaskins Post No. 564 G A R installed its 1908 officers on Saturday afternoon with Major W T Crawford of Sullivan serving as installing officer The post decided to attend Sullivan post installation ceremonies next Saturday.
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Farmersburg
Plasterer Charles P. Linscott Declared Insane
Charles P. Linscott, a city plasterer, was ruled insane by an insanity board of Drs Thixton Kennedy and Billman. He will be taken to the Southern Insane Asylum.
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Charles P. Linscott
Thixton, Kennedy and
Billman
Southern Insane Asylum
Lease Transfer to Walt Wible at North Main Livery
Noah Drennon leases his Ford and livery barn on North Main Street to Walt Wible recently former hotel and livery stable proprietor in Merom.
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Noah Drennon
North Main Street
Walt Wible
Merom
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Cashner
Henry Smith
Marshal Willis
Merom Island
Wabash River
Washington
EH. M. White
Land Office
John C. Billheimer
Land Department
A. G. McNabb
John C. Chaney
Government Land Office
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Northwest Territory
Illinois
Indiana Line
Congressman Chaney
Chaney
Wabash High
Curry’s
Pleasantville
Purcell
Shoulders
Ed Leach
Bohannon
Hirschfield
Gibson
Shepherd
Dudley
True
Clark
Scully
McCrocklin
Seeman
Oliver J. Steffy
Leonard Patrick
Merom Interurban
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Linscott
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