Grave Charges In Road Case Heads Of Jackson Citizen Letter
A Jackson citizen letter from Jan 5 1907 argues a road construction contract in Sullivan County misled the public. He cites disputed quantities and materials, estimates a $3000 grade cost, and claims inspectors ignored evidence of substandard work. He names A G McNabb law office and notes Lewis Henry now with Rock Island Coal in Hartshorne Indian Territory.
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Jasonville
Ind
Editors Union
Rock Road
Riggs
Rock Road Ring
Ersinger
George Shepherd
S. R. Cole
Hame
Joe Asbury
A. G. McNabb
Sullivan
Lewis Henry
Hartshorne
Indian Territory
Mr. Henry
Rock Island Coal Company
Mine accident halts work after worker breaks finger
Burl Dubree suffers a broken finger on his left hand at the mine Friday, affecting operations and prompting a work halt while he receives treatment.
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Burl Dubree
Sullivan County Tax Notice for 1906 Delinquent and Installment Details
Sullivan County Indiana treasurer announces 1906 state and county taxes due January 1 1907 with payment options 1 full by May 6 1907 or halves by May 6 and November 4 1907. Notices urge accurate property descriptions and warn of penalties and sales of delinquent lands on the second Monday in February. Be E Russell auditor and A V Minich treasurer sign.
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Sullivan County
BE. E. Russell
Thompson Family Safe Amid Yaqui Uprising News
Mr and Mrs James Scudder of Terre Haute report a daughter Mrs Harry Thompson in Empaline Sonora Mexico says they were not harmed by the Yaqui uprising. The Union received a December thirty first letter from Mr Thompson about sending the paper but no outbreak details.
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James Scudder
Terre Haute
Harry Thompson
Empaline
Sonora
Mexico
the Union
Thompson
Sullivan Men Strike It Rich Oil Deal in Illinois Field
James R. Riggs Herschel V Bene field and Richard Bailey of this city disposed of oil interests in the Illinois field Thursday to James Crawford and David Watson of Terre Haute. The sale extends local oil activity and links several regional figures to a notable transaction.
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James R. Riggs
Herschel V. Benefield
Richard Bailey
Illinois
James Crawford
David Watson
Terre
Pioneer Resident Irene Pinkston Dies at 82 in Merom
Irene Pinkston wife of William O Pinkston of Merom died Thursday at age 82. The Pinkstons were noted pioneer residents as the obituary notes the couple’s long standing presence in the county and their status among early settlers.
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Irene Pinkston
William O. Pinkston
Merom
Pinkston Couple Married in 1847 Longtime County Residents
Mrs. Pinkston, daughter of Silas Osborne a county pioneer who moved from Kentucky in 1819, married on November 17 1847. Osborne represented the county in the legislature and was a gospel minister who delivered the first sermon in Sullivan.
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Pinkston
Silas Osborne
Kentucky
Sullivan
New Street Light Service Planned for Town
The town will be supplied with 12 street lights under a new enterprise run by Ed Stadley and his son Knowlton. A frame building, 18 by 30 feet, was erected at the corner of Main and Washington streets to render service at a lower rate.
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Ed Stadley
Knowlton
New Enterprise
Main
Washington Streets
Shelburn Nears First Electric Lights in Town
Shelburn will soon have electric lights as the building is complete and poles and wires are in place. A 50 cent flat rate will apply to service once conditions are ready. The piece mentions a former Sullivan resident returning home last Wednesday after visiting parents Mr and Mrs John Watson and Ed Watson of Clarksdale.
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Shelburn
Sullivan
John Watson
Ed Watson
Clarksdale
Ira Sproatt Resigns for New Post in Oaktown
Ira Sproatt resigns from Julius Harry and Co and moves to Oaktown after years of service in Sullivan. Friends regret his departure and wish him success in the new position.
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Ira Sproatt
Julius Harry and Co
Oaktown
Sullivan
Claims of sensational divorce and multiple court actions
Thomas Ladson files for divorce from Grace Ladson alleging cruel treatment and threats including a razor hidden in bed. He seeks custody of their son Oscar. The column lists numerous civil actions: claims against estates for services and nurse hire, damages suits against coal and traction companies, property damage claims, and several judgments and possessory actions across various defendants.
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Thomas Ladson
Paxton
Grace Ladson
Defendan
Ladson
Oscar
Miranda J. Catlin
Maggie Humphreys
Irma P. Creager
Ray Willis
Marshall Dillis
Superior Coal and Mining Company
Clarence Cross
Diamond Coal and Mining Company
Cross
Tressa Mullane
Terre Haute Traction and Light Company
William Curry
William Scott
Curry Township
John A. Curry
Surprise Party for Mrs. Dudley on New Year’s Eve
A group of ladies from the southwest section hosted a surprise party at Mrs. William Dudley’s home on New Year’s Eve. Tea wafers and fruit were served and attendees enjoyed the gathering.
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William Dudley
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