Restraining Order Bars Tree Cutting At Merom Bluff Park
Merom citizens object as Merom Bluff Chautauqua Association seeks to protect park trees. Judge Walter F. Wood grants a temporary injunction for the association against the town board and defendants to halt tree felling while the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Wood
Merom Bluff
Thomas Gray
Eugene Vigus
Clarence Setzer
Merom
John C. Chaney
Merom Cluit Chautanera .Association
Alloge
Farm Bureau Starts Year with Series of Meetings
The Sullivan County Farm Bureau concludes its monthly township meetings, praised as the most successful series yet. A special quartet performed, and County Agent H S Benson reported on the National Farm Bureau convention in Chicago covering finance organization and policy topics. Meetings occurred in Graysville Jackson Jackson at Barnett school Haddon Carlisle Curry Fairbanks Hamilton Gill with rising membership and energy for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Sullivan County Farm Bureau
Association
John McNaughton
Gill Township
Percy Lester
Fairbanks Township
Mary Mann
Josie Eno
Turman Township
Robert Springer
H. S. Benson
National Farm Bureau
Chicago
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Curry Township
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Fairbanks
Hamilton
Gill
Sullivan Legion Party a Big County Event
The American Legion post in Sherman building basement hosted a large Monday night party attracting veterans from across the county and nearby towns. A pig roast with trimming delighted attendees before acts by the Burk Brothers McGarry and Tombs and the Williams Brothers Quar folie provided entertainment. Membership drive proved successful with Nerval Harris as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Legion
American Legion
Sherman Building
Burk Brothers
Youresters
Dugger
McGarry
Tombs
Gill Short Course to be Held at New Lebanon
Gill township farmers short course under Purdue University extension will start at New Lebanon on January 18 for a two day session. Lecturers include J. W. Schwab hog and cattle specialist L. L. Jones poultry expert and Miss Flannighan home economics lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GILL
New Lebanon
Gill Township Farmers
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
J. W. Schwab
L. L. Jones
Miss Flannighan
Parents Arrested on Murder Charge in Newton
Mr and Mrs Silas Hatfield formerly of Riverton are jailed in Newton Illinois on murder charges for their infant child. Deputy Collins arrested them in Gill township and delivered them to Jasper county authorities. Investigators believe the crime occurred in Newton with the child born late October or early November and missing about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Hatfield
Riverton
Newton
Ills
Gill Township
Edgar Collins
Jasper County
Collins
Merom Veteran Dies After Automobile Rundown
Marcus A. Root, 77, Civil War veteran and Merom resident, died in a Tampa hospital from injuries after being struck by a car Saturday while wintering in Florida. Burial will be in Robinson, Wisconsin. He is survived by son Twain Root of Robinson and daughter Mrs. Mabel Thompson of Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus A. Root
Merom
Tampa
Fla
Root
Robinson, WI
Twain Root
Robinson, Ths
Mabel Thompson
Linton
Plunketts Sell Home Will Go To California
Mr and Mrs Rollin A Plunkett who ran a photo business in the county for twenty years sold their South Court Street residence and studio to Mr and Mrs Clell Dudley. They plan to move to southern California and will dispose of equipment and household goods before leaving. Mrs Plunkett hails from Merom and Mr Plunkett from Crawford County Illinois. Both graduates of Union Christian College at Merom they helped organize Merom Bluff Chautauqua and he serves as secretary of the lane. The couple came to town in 1902 from Lafayette to buy a small studio later expanding to a two story home at Court and Harris streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court and
Harris Streets
California
New Suits and Domestic Actions Listed in Court Docket
Mary W Kirkham sues Frederick M Kirkham and Charles M Kirkham to set aside and cancel deed. Merom Bluff Chautauqua Association directors Col Chaney et al sue Thomas Gray et al for injunction. Lizzie Robertson seeks divorce alimony and support from Alonzo Robertson. Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co sues Andrew Alsman for premium. Reynolds-Brooks Hdm Co sues D L Donovan for replevin. Audrey Shepard sues Neal Shepard for divorce alimony custody and support. Naomi Hollifield sues Duncan Keith and Floyd Keith for replevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary W. Kirkham
Frederick Milburn Kirkham
Charles Melvin Kirkham
Merom Bluff Chautauqua Association
John C. Chaney
Thomas Gray
Lizzie Robertson
Alonzo Robertson
Massachusetts Bonding & Insurance Co
Andrew Alsman
Reynolds-Brooks Hdm. Co
D. L. Donovan
Audrey Shepard
Neal Shepard
Naomi Hollifield
Duncan Keith
Floyd Keith
Marriage Licenses Issued In Indiana Miner Couples
Paul Wilks 22 and Thelma Ruth Green 18 both of Indiana listed in marriage licenses. Floyd Edward Ward 27 and Beulah Bonnie Donaldson 23. Harold F. L. McFadden 22 and Millie Viola Laye 20. Chester Orville Johnson 27 and Rosa Bell McNeill 17, all couples from Shelburn and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wilks
Miner
Farmersburg
Ind
Thelma Ruth Greenwood
Tasonville
Floyd Edward Ward
Shelburn
Beulah Bonnie Donaldson
Bicknell
Harold FE. L. McFadden
This City
Millie Viola Laye
Chester Orville Johnson
Rosa Bell McNeill
Busseron Investment Company Elects Officers
The annual meeting of the Busseron Investment Company was held at the office of Hays and Hays. Elected for the ensuing year were President Dr. George G. Billman Vice President James M. Sinclair Secretary Hinkle C. Hays Treasurer Ransom W. Akin. Shareholders and directors include W. T. Mellett P. L. Reid John W. Lindley Paul Poynter Dr. C. F. Briggs and W. H. Hill Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busseron Company
Busseron Investment Company
Hays & Hays
George G. Billman
James M. Sinclair
Hinkle C. Hays
Ransom W. Akin
W. T. Mellett
P. L. Reid
John W. Lindley
Aul Poynter
C. F. Briggs
W. H. Hill Jr
Mrs Ella Howard Leaves for Chanute Kansas Visit
Mrs Ella Howard departed today for Chanute Kansas to spend an extended visit with her daughter Mrs Paul MecMurdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Howard
Chanute
Kansas
Paul MecMurdy
Sullivan Woman Killed in Automobile Accident
Myrtle Bays aged 27 daughter of Mrs. Herschel Godfrey of Glendora was killed when a taxi she rode in crashed into a freight train north of Terre Haute. Lottie Hancock of Terre Haute was fatally injured. driver Ralph Vanaldingham survived. Bays funeral held at Glendora home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Bays
Herschel Godfrey
Glendora
Lottie Hancock
Terre Haute
Bays
Myrtle Johnson
Ralph Vanaldingham
Frank Johns
Clinton
Vanaldingham
Johnson
Immense New Power Plant To Serve Southern Indiana Cities
A massive 100000 KW plant is under construction on the Wabash River six miles south of Terre Haute. It will power Sullivan Farmersburg Shelburn Hymera and Jasonville and connect with Clinton Vermillion county. The project costs 7 million dollars and aims for full operation within a year, with 49000 KW ready by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Farmersburg
Shelburn
Hymera
Jasonville
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Central Indiana Power Company
Joseph H. Brewer
Gill
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Merchants Light and Power Company
Kokomo Light and Power Company
West Terre Haute
Indiana
Wabash
Will Study Art of Music
Miss Zoe Wininger left for Rochester New York to spend ten weeks studying music. She aims to study the organ under Joseph Bennett and attend organ work lectures while coaching for dancing and screen work at the theatre. She will study various instruments and has served as organist at the First Congregational church and the Orpheum theatre. Her successors are Mrs Paul Wilkinson at the church and Mrs Jack Floyd at the Orpheum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Wininger
Rochester
N. Y
Miss Wininger
Joseph Bennett
First Congregational Church
Orpheum Theatre
Paul Wilkinson
Jack Floyd
Orpheum
Terre Haute
W R C Establishes Local Relief Corps Officers
The Woman's Relief Corps installs officers for the year with Mrs. Ella Wright as President, Mrs. Marion Willis as Senior Vice President, Mrs. Hawkins as Junior Vice President, Mrs. Pete McBride as Chaplain, Mrs. Geo W Lord as Treasurer, and Ella Hunt as Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Relief Corps of
City
Ella Wright
Marion Willis
Hawkins, Jr
Pete McBride
Geo. W. Lord
Ella Hunt
Mine Engineer Arrested In Petit Larceny Case
William Stewart night engineer at the Baker mine is held on charges of petit larceny and burglary. Deputies on a Sunday search warrant by N K Harris found items claimed stolen from the mine at Stewart's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Baker
N. K. Harris
Collins
Douthitt
Stewart
County Meeting of Camp Odd Fellows Encampment
A county meeting of the encampment degree of the Odd Fellows lodges will be held at the Odd Fellows hall this Saturday evening. The Patriarchial degree will be conferred by Cass lodge while Golden Rule by Carlisle lodge and Royal Purple by Sullivan lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodges
Odd Fellows Hall
Cass Lodge
Carlisle Lodge
Sullivan Lodge
Local Couple Wed in Paris Ills Marriage
Will H. Burks Jr. and Miss Naoma Hughes, both of this city, married in Paris Illinois Saturday afternoon. Burks serves as deputy county auditor. Hughes is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hud Hughes and has been connected with the military department of the Springer Gouchenour Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Burks Jr
Naoma Hughes
Paris
Ills
Burks
Hays and Stratton Travel to Washington for Legal Business
Hickle C. Hays and W. P. Stratton departed Sunday for Washington D C on legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickle C. Hays
W. P. Stratton
Washington, D. C
Go To Church Next Sunday In Our Town
A persuasive editorial urges residents to attend church next Sunday highlighting the refining influence of services. It praises local churches, ministers, choirs, and music while stressing personal welfare and freedom of worship in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messige
America
Woman killed as train hits stalled car at crossing
Mrs. Sarah Connour of Sumner Iowa died when a southbound train struck a stalled auto at a crossing near Paxton. Her husband Peter Connour, two sons and daughter-in-law survived the crash as the car and passengers were wrecked. body sent to Risinger morgue and home to Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Connour
Sumner
Peter Connour
Paxton
Robbers Take Merchandise From Graysville Store
Thieves raided Ross J. Turman's Graysville shop Sunday night and carried away about three hundred dollars in merchandise including automobile tires and accessories. A car was used and tracks show their route. the robbers removed the front door lock by boring around it. No trace of the suspects has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross J. Turman
Graysville
Burr Coal Mining Company Formed to Operate Black Comet Mine
Articles of incorporation filed by Hays and Hays for Burr Coal Mining Company with the secretary of state. The organization capitalized at $50,000 and purchased the Black Comet mine east of Sullivan. Incorporators include Heber Stevens Frank Bolt and Harry C Boothe. Offices to be in Sullivan with plans to enlarge and improve the mine to first class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Former Sullivan Resident Dies in Terre Haute
John T. Shanks aged 75 formerly lived in Sullivan where he worked as a stationary engineer at the Sullivan Woolen Mills. He died Sunday at his daughter Mrs Dan Olenschlager's Terre Haute home. Surviving are Mrs Olenschlager and son Harry M Shanks of Iowa. Burial was at Center Ridge cemetery with a brief service Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
John T. Shanks
Sullivan
Dan Olenschlager
Shanks
Sullivan Woolen Mills
Olenschlager
Harry M. Shanks
Iowa
Center Ridge Cemetery
United Revival Plan Joins Five Dugger Churches
Five Protestant churches in Dugger announce concurrent revival meetings starting January 14 each church hosting independently with home and outside talent. Church of Christ marks January 14 as home-coming and membership day with J. L. Johnson of Louisville, Kentucky, arriving January 15 to lead singing and preaching assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Church of Christ
J. L. Johnson
Louisville
Arrie
Jury Awards Lola Phipps $770 in Lisman Estate Case
A circuit court jury returned a verdict in favor of Lola Phipps in her case against W. P. Stratton as administrator of Purilla Lisman estate for seven hundred seventy dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Phipps
W. P. Stratton
Purilla Lisman
Historical Society to Meet at Sullivan Library
The Historical Society will meet at the Library in Sullivan Friday evening January 12, 1923 at 7 30. Interesting papers on Airbanks and Gill township history will be read.
State Legislature Opens Its Session With Conservative Plan
The state legislature begins its new session with a cautious agenda aiming for slow progress through conservative measures. Lawmakers emphasize fiscal restraint and traditional policy priorities as they set the early pace.
Indiana Legislature Shifts Toward Economy and Cooperation
Governor McCray urges economy and broad cooperation as Indiana opens its General Assembly. Leader picks include Raymond Morgan as speaker and Emmett Branch as lieutenant governor, with Penrod pushing repeal of the primary law and Elliott spotlighting legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
McCray
Raymond C. Morgan
Knightstown
Rand
Oscar A. Ahleren
Lake County
Senate
Emmett F. Branch
James J. Nedil
Leake County
Joseph M. Cravens
Jeferson County
House
Thurman A. Gottsmark
Adams
Wells
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
State Highway Commission
Will K. Penrod
Martin County Tribune
Penred
George Elliott
Newcastle Courier
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Tampa, Fla
Myrtle Bays Meats
Sumner Ts
Henrey
Werner c
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