Thomas B Eaton dies in county at sixty
Thomas B Eaton, Civil War veteran and longtime county resident, died Thursday afternoon at his daughter’s home north of town after months of illness. He served in Company B of the thirtieth Indiana, worked in the pension department in Washington, and moved here last summer. Survived by a wife and several children, his funeral was held Saturday at the M E church with Odd Fellows and G A R services, burial at Center Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Eaton
Will Hummell
Mr. Eaton
Pension Department
Washington City
Indiana
New Lebanon
Sullivan
Washington
Sullivan Lodge of Odd Fellows
Eaton
Cory Eaton
Mesha Eaton
James Eaton
The
Odd Fellows
J. H. Carnes
W. H. Grim
Center Ridge Cemetery
Will of Peter Hopewell Probated
The will of Peter Hopewell has been filed for probate. The widow Sarah F Hopewell is named executrix. Catherine Fisk and George Hopewell receive 600 dollars each. Glenn Burbank Edward Ines Anna Cavins and Mamie Brown receive 100 dollars each. 600 goes to the children of Nancy Vickery Elizabeth Scott Sarah J Thompson and John B Hopewell. The remainder to the widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hopewell
Sarah F. Hopewell
Catherine Fisk
George Hopewell
Glenn
Burbank
Edward Ines
Anna Cavins
Mamie Rown
Nancy Vickery
Elizabeth Scott
Sarah J. Thompson
John B. Hopewell
Narrow Escape From Poisoning Strikes Reed Family
Mrs. Sallie Reed and her daughter Merom narrowly survived arsenic poisoning after a meal. They became violently ill and the physician found arsenic in the food. Their condition was serious but they have now recovered. The culprit is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Reed
Merom
Old Citizen Magill Found Dead in Lewis Home
John H. Magill a former county resident was found dead in bed at his Lewis home Friday morning around six after retiring Thursday night in good health. He lived with sisters Mrs. Margaret Boston and Miss Mary Magill and was a brother of Mrs. IW. N. Patton. Aged 65, he had long resided in the county, moved to Lewis ten years ago, and never married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Magill
Lewis
Margaret Boston
Mary Magill
Magill
IW. N. Patton
Jackson Township
Sullivan heirs named in will of William Schaffer
Residents of Sullivan county are named beneficiaries of the estate of William Schaffer. The will was lost, found in a Sandborn store vault, and probated Friday. Executors include his son George of New Lebanon and Joe Schaffer, guardian of Cora Cauble, with provisions for grandchildren and a codicil adding $2000 to Cora and $100 to Robbins grandchildren. The estate is valued around $25,000 in money, notes, bonds, and bank stock.
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Sullivan County
Wiliam Schaffer
Jacobeileten Commission
Knox County
William Schaffer
Schaffer
George Schaffer
New Lebanon
Joe Schaffer
Cora Cecil Cauble
Joseph W. Schaffer
George W. Scha
William E. Schaefer
Nora Hilderbrand
Lee T. Schaefer
Emily Robbins
Alexander Robbins
Joe Schaefer
D. O. Killion
W. H. Killion
William S. Robbins
Ida Robbins
Nora Robbins
Ray Robbins
Carlisle Lodge No. 3
A. M
Edwardsport
Carlisle
Jefferson Township
Squire Schaefer
Billy Schaefer
Sulivan County
Death of Pete Cummings A Carbon Man at 32
Pete Cummings of Carbon brother of John Cummings of Shelburn died at noon New Year day. He formerly lived in Shelburn. He was 32 and survived by his wife and one child. Funeral held at Terre Haute Thursday with interment in Highland Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Cummings
Carbon
John Cummings
Shelburn
Terre Haute
Highland Lawn Cemetery
Mrs Dickey Suffers Broken Arm After Fall
Mrs. R. B. Dickey of Dugger broke her arm when she fell on the steps at her home on Christmas Eve. Dr. C. M. Lowder attended to her injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Dickey
Dugger
C. M. Lowder
Subscriptio favors noted for Sam McKee of Hazelton
Sam McKee of Hazelton Kansas formerly resided in this county and is brother to Elmer McKee of this city. The item records a personal connection within local affairs.
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Sam McKee
Hazelton
Kansas
County
Mr. McKee
Elmer McKee
City
Washington Farm Dept Building Work Progress Reveals Birdseye View
The Washington Post notes the new Department of Agriculture building rising on the Mall at Thirteenth street with two 256 by 60 foot wings and a 750 foot overall plan. Leonard F. Eaton, formerly of Sullivan, heads cement inspection for the project, now nearing occupancy in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F. Eaton
Sullivan
Washington, D. C
The
Washington Post
Mr. Eaton
Washington
Departra of Agriculture
Thirteenth Street
Department of Agriculture
Park Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
Commission
B. T. Galloway
Gifford Pinchot
A. C. True
John S. Sewell
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
JL. F. Raton
H. W. Saunders
R. L. Wallach
R. Barnard Talcott
Ss. Franklin Gardner
H. L. Gilbert
J. C. Palmer
Bulding
Rankin, Kellogg & Crane
Philadelphia
Bert Stanley and Sarah Burl Gilmour wed in Sullivan
Terre Haute barber Bert Stanley and Mrs. Sarah Burl Gilmour of Pleasantville were married by Justice Kirkham in Sullivan Friday afternoon. They will reside in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stanley
Terre Haute
Sarah Burl Gilmour
Pleasantvile
Justice Kirkham
Sullivan
Patton Levee Breached Near Sullivan After Deluge
The Patton Levee in the Busseron bottoms east of Sullivan broke Friday morning, flooding hundreds of acres and halting travel on roads and a railroad until water receded by Saturday. The Union reports subscription favors from Louis Mason now in Louisville with Avery Plow Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Busseron Bottoms
Louis Mason
Louisville
Kentucky
Louie
Avery Plow Company
Mr and Mrs Will Arnett Visit Relatives in Cleveland
Mr Will Arnett and Mrs Arnett of Cleveland Ohio visited relatives here last week The article notes Mr Ire manages the Cocg Cela company branch at Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Arnett
Cleveland
Ohio
Ire
Cocg Cela
Clevelnn
Stop Illegal Liquor Traffic In The County
Deputy Prosecutor W P Stratton orders Sheriff Walters to aggressively pursue prosecutions of illegal liquor joints once sufficient evidence is supplied. The effort relies on residents to furnish evidence, with law enforcement acting on tips to close the county booze operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Walters
W. P. Stratton
Liquor Club for Farmersburg Opens Under Question
George Anderson of Farmersburg Indiana announces the opening of The Pastime Club promising retail liquor sales to members in club rooms with a 50 cent membership fee and no further dues. The Anti-Saloon League eyes the project as authorities weigh how to respond. In other news Dr Pearl Bennett’s team wreck caused a dislocated wrist when the driver was ejected over the dashboard.
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Farmersburg
Ind
George Anderson
Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Cub
Pearl Bennett
Dr. Bennett
Berger Appeal Transferred to Vigo County Trial
The case of June Berger charged with rape is moved to Vigo County for trial. Berger faces assault with intent to rape three girls around fourteen at Shelburn. He was previously released on a cash bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Berger
Vigo County
Berger
Shelburn
Washouts Tie Up Indianapolis Southern Traffic Between Towns
The Indianapolis Southern between Bloomfield and Indianapolis remains blocked for several days due to washouts on the new division, causing delays and detours for travelers.
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Indianapolis
Bloomfield
Mysterious Disappearance of Hymera Young Man Bert Hamilton
Friends and relatives of Bert Hamilton of Hymera report his sudden disappearance after leaving Chicago December 24 to visit home. He carried two hundred dollars, wore a watch and rings, and had told family of a holiday return. police and employer's foreman search, finding his grips intact but no sign of him. Hamilton was a temperate, churchgoing Royal Arch Mason and Knights of Pythias member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hamilton
Hymera
Thomas Hamilton
Young Hamilton
Chicago
Harder & Hafer
Joe Barnett
Jackson Township
Hamilton
Harder & Hafer Company
William Friedley
Friedley
Royal Arch Chapter
Masons
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch Chapter of Masons
Hymera Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Elks Host Monday Evening Entertainment by Troubadors
Sullivan lodge of Elks to present a musical entertainment and dance next Monday evening. The program by the Troubadors features a five piece Italian orchestra and an elocutionist reader. The company previously performed for the Elks last year.
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Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Troubadors
The
Elks
Liquor License Denied for Sullivan Applicant
Thomas J. Davis who sought a license to sell liquor in Sullivan for the coming year was refused by the county commissioners after a remonstrance by John W. Lindley alleging immorality. George Price Jr. of Rock Island is visiting his parents in the city. A proposed law to check county officials is attracting much attention.
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Thomas J. Davis
Sullivan
John W. Lindley
George Price, Jr
Rock Island, Til
George Price
This City
Change of venue in Orr murder case to Knox county
Elmis Carter now in jail faces murder charges for the October killing of Joseph B. Orr. Bays & Bays represent him and request a Knox county venue. James and Ray Carter seek separate trials. Trial set for Wednesday in Knox circuit court. Orr died after a head blow near Lucian Armstrong's Saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmis Carter
Joseph B. Orr
Bays & Bays
Knox County
James
Ray Carter
Joe Orr
Carters
Lucian Armstrong
Elmis
Orr
Vincennes i
Knox Circuit Court
Bridwell Reappointed County Attorney in January Session
The county board appointed William H. Bridwell to succeed himself as county attorney at the January meeting. David H. Lovelace was seated as commissioner for the second district, succeeding Joseph Asbury. Licenses to sell liquor at retail were granted to several applicants including Joe Atkinson and Edward McCann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm H. Bridwell
Board of County Commissioners
William H. Bridwell
Bridwell
David H. Lovelace
Joseph Asbury
Hymera
Asbury
Leonard Bailey
Court House
Joe Atkinson
W. H Morris
I. Duckworth
Jackson Township
Edward McCann
Haddon Township
Sullivan Colony Heads to Florida for Winter
Mr and Mrs Irvin Scott and daughter Bertha travel to New Smyrna Florida for the winter. Mr and Mrs Joe S Reed and Mr and Mrs C L Davis left for the same destination to remain all season. Other Sul livan colony members joining there include Mr and Mrs Pat McEneny and daughter Mr and Mrs Ed Maxwell and Mr and Mrs J F Hoke.
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Irvin Scott
Bertha
New Smyrna
Florida
Joe S. Reed
C. L. Davis
Pat McEneny
Ed Maxwell
J. F. Hoke
Sullivan Colony
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Car Museum
National
Union Station
Marbie
Vermont
Mit
Amnard
New York
Stanley-Gilmour
Patton Levee
Secretary of State
Knox
Slayers
Vincennes
Ray
WM. H. Bridwell
Hilla Lovelace
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