Robbers Beat Sam Draper for $2000 in Bloomington Garage
Samuel Draper, longtime Indianapolis Southern railroad agent and Bloomington resident, was attacked by two men in his garage on a Saturday night. He fought them off, was robbed of about $2000 in cash and checks plus a gold watch and chain, and was hospitalized with head wounds and concussion. Bloodhounds tracked toward a train, but no arrests were reported as of Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layden
Rusell
Brown
Indianapolis
Mr. Draper
Bedford
City
Draper
College Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Lincoln
Grant Streets
Rex Forsyth
Hensley
Browning
Draper Hyes
Aaron Ace Ey
Rait
Medical Society Banquet Honors Greene County Physicians
The Sullivan County Medical Society hosted Greene County physicians at the Elks home for a scientific meeting. Dr. Crowder spoke on Pneumonia, Dr. Maple on Medical Citizenship, Dr. Keene on Six Hundred and Six, and Dr. Knoe fel on Medical Fraternity. A Davis hotel banquet followed with toasts, toastmaster Dr. W. N. Thompson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
Sullivan County Medical Society
Greene County
Elks Home
Joe R. Crowder
J. B. Maple
Shelburn
T. Victor Keene
Indianapolis
A. Knoefel
Linton
Davis Hotel
W. N. Thompson
Hymera Eastern Star Elects Officers for Year
Hymera Indiana January 10 Hymera East ern Star chapter elected officers including W M Mrs Kate McCoskey W P Will Faulds A M Mrs Mac Zenor conductress Mrs May Cummins A C Mrs Woodrow secretary Mrs Gilbert treasurer Mrs Lou Cummins chaplain Belle Gard Adah Mrs Dora Nelson Ruth Leah Allais Esther Eva Mc Caskey Martha Eva Allais Hleda Mrs Funkhouser warder Joe As bury sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera Eastern Star
Hymera
Eastern Star
Kate McCoskey
W. M
Will Faulds
W. P
Mac Zenor
A. M
Bessie Arnold
May Cummins
A. C
Woodrow
Gilbert
Lou Cummins
Belle Gard
Adah
Dora Nelson
Ruth
Leah Alla
Mrs. James H. Black Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Mrs. James H. Black of the Carlisle area died Saturday about 10 miles northeast of Carlisle after a brief pneumonia illness. Born April 19, 1840 near Uniontown Pennsylvania, she moved to Indiana twenty years ago. Survived by husband O. A. Black of Effingham Illinois and daughter Mrs. W F Nierste of Carlisle. Funeral at Carlisle Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Elliott H. Whittaker. burial in I O O F Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Black
Carlisle
Uniontown
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Norwood
Ohio
O. A. Black
Effingham
Ill
Stable Fire Tears Through Farm Barn Near City
Fire of unknown origin burned the stable on Mrs. Stella Stansil’s farm four miles northwest of the city Saturday night. The barn held a large amount of straw and was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Stansil
Returns After 15 Years From Ritzville Visitor Perry Kaufman
Perry Kaufman of Ritzville Washington visits relatives after a 15 year absence. He is the son of the late Samuel Kaufman and was raised in Gill township. The family of brothers and sisters lives in Ritzville, with one sister residing in Eugene Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Kaufman
Ritzville
Wash
Samuel Kaufman
Gill Township
Eugene, Ore
Levee Improvement Petition Filed Against Vester in Haddon Township
James Frank Alumbaugh and other Busseron landowners petition Nar cissus Vester to construct a dredge ditch and improve the west bank levee. The project would affect about 500 acres. A D Cutler represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Frank Alumbaugh
Haddon Township
Narcissus Vester
Busseron
A. D. Cutler
Infant Coffman Dies. Funeral Held for Newborn
Eugenia Coffman, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Coffman of west of the city, died Sunday afternoon. The child was only a few days old. The funeral was held at one o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Coffman
George W. Coffman
West of the City
Local Farmer Shan Medsker Dies in Graysville
Shan Medsker aged 38, a well known farmer from two miles west of Graysville, died suddenly Monday morning about nine. The death caused by heart trouble leaves his wife four daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Shan Medsker
Here
Hungarian partridges liberated for Hymera game preserve
F M Nead received twelve pairs of Hungarian partridges from Yardley Pennsylvania to be released on the south Jackson game preserve. The birds arrived in good condition and are described as fine specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
F. M. Nead
Yardley
South Jackson
Doctor to Locate New Hymera Practice
Dr. B Coulson, formerly of Jackson Hill and recently of Indianapolis, has decided to locate in Hymera. He has leased the front of the McCrocklin building for his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
B. Coulson
Jackson Hill
Indianapolis
McCrocklin
Merom Masonic Officers Elected
Merom Masonic lodge at Merom has elected officers: J. W. Daugherty W M John Pleasant W S T P Cooper J W Lewis Colvin secretary B Howard Maple treasurer F C Boone trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Merom Masonic Lodge
J. W. Daugherty
W. M
John Pleasant
T. P. Cooper
J. W
Lewis Colvin
Howard Maple
F. C. Boone
Hunt Family Plans Visit Amid Military Exam Route
Mr and Mrs C D Hunt traveled to Terre Haute on Saturday morning to meet their son Beeson who was en route from Highland Balls where he had been in school to St Louis to take examinations to enter West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Hunt
Terre Haute
Beeson
Highland Balls
St. Louis
Weat Point
Mrs Hannah Martin and Wil Biggs and Ruel clan item
Mrs Hannah Martin along with Mr and Mrs Wil Biggs and Ruel family members are referenced in a brief society notice. The fragment hints at a family gathering or event but no further details are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Martin
Wil Biggs
Eon’ Ruel
W r C Installs Officers in Sul livan
The Womans Relief Corps of Sullivan installed officers for the year led by Edith Asdell as president and Della Ridgeway as senior vice president. Other officers include Ella McGrew junior vice president Merida Hunt treasurer Sarah Kivett chaplain Emma Tyson conductor Frances Watson guard Emma Reed secretary Anna De Camp patriotic instructor Lizzie Stratton press correspondent Carrie Kivett musician Mrs Mary Mayfield assistant conductress Buena Dear guard Lucinda Lucas Ella Hunt Mariah Willis and Mary Crooks color bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Relief Corps of Sullivan
Edith Asdell
Della Ridgeway
Ella McGrew
Merida Hunt
Sarah Kivett
Emma Tyson
Frances Watson
Emma Reed
Anna de Camp
Lizzie Stratton
Carrie Kivett
Mary Mayfield
Buena Dear
Lucinda Lucas
Ella Hunt
Mariah Willis
Mary Crooks
Weather summary for Farmersburg week ending January 8
Maurice Yeager reports for the county a week of variable days with a mix of part cloudy and clear skies. Temperatures ranged from 14 to 47 degrees, with the coldest night at 6 and the warmest day at 47 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Graysville Eastern Star Installs Officers
Graysville Eastern Star chapter No. 108 installed officers led by Mrs. Ross Turman as W M and James J. Durham as W P. Also installed were Mrs. Julia T. Moore A M J K Cushman secretary Mary Manning conductress Estell Collier A C Martha Collier chaplain Av erilla Bosstick organist. An all day meeting and an oyster dinner followed for an enjoyable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Eastern Star
Eastern Star Chapter
Ross Turman
W. M
James J. Durham
W. P
Julia T. Moore
A. M
Hog cholera strikes county in winter outbreak
A large number of farmers report hog cholera ravaging hogs across the county. The disease, common in summer, now appears in winter for the first time, but farmers cannot explain its unusual timing.
Corn Crops Reported Near Merom Station
Merom Jan 10. William H. Jones holds 60,000 bushels of corn in cribs on his land near Merom Station. Messrs Blue and Giles, large landowners in the area, marketed 16,000 bushels of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
William H. Jones
Merom Station
Messrs
Blue and
Giles
Fairbanks Bay Lands Assistant Clerk Named
Ray Scott, son of James H. Scott of Fairbanks township and grandson of County Commissioner Scott, has been appointed as an assistant clerk in the lower branch of the legislature. The appointment was made through Representative Hedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Ray Scott
James H. Scott
Scott
Hedrick
Death of Martha J. Elliott in New Lebanon
Miss Martha J. Elliott died Thursday morning at her home near New Lebanon after an extended illness with grip and heart trouble. The funeral was held Saturday and interment was in Camp Ground cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Martha J. Elliott
Here
Camp Ground Cemetery
Leonard Trades His Store and Will Convert to Ford Salesroom
John H. Leonard has traded his south side grocery stock for property in Terre Haute and will immediately convert his building into a Ford automobile salesroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Leonard
Terre Haute
Shanklin Insurance Payout to Alma Shanklin Widow
R A Plunkett notes a $1300 check paid to Mrs Alma C Shanklin widow of Dr Leslie M Shanklin, a local lodge member who paid into the benefit fund $44 over three and a half years. The notice reflects the Tribe of Ben Hur scribe’s record of the payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Plunkett
Ben Hur
Alma C. Shanklin
Leslie M. Shanklin
Funeral for Rev Ira Billman Held in Chicago Death Notice
The funeral of the Rev. Ira Billman who died last Wednesday in Chicago was held Friday afternoon from his brother Jacob Billman’s Croes Street residence. Rev. J. M. Vawter of the Christian church led services with interment at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Billman
Chicago
Jacob Billman
Croes Street
J. M. Vawter
The
Christian Church
Center Ridge
Electric Lights for Carlisle Move Nears Approval
The Sullivan County Electric Co. reports completion of a large power plant and is negotiating with Carlisle town board to light the streets. A petition from private consumers has circulated with a large list. Carlisle, Shelburn, and Farmersburg are to receive lights. Carlisle may soon have electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Sullivan County Electric Co
Beer
Fines Boost School Fund by 1006 in Clerk Office
The past year yielded a strong fund increase with fines paid into the county clerk’s office totaling 1006 dollars and 15 cents. Major cases involved intoxication and assault and battery, dominating the docket.
County Officers Quarterly Report Totals and Depository Approvals
County officials present quarterly fee tallies totaling 772.65 for Clerk and other offices including recorder and auditory transfers. Depository awards to banks and trust firms list multiple institutions and amounts ranging from 10 000 to 100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
Citizens’ State Bank
Farmersburg
Citizen’s Trust Co
Sullivan State Bank
People’s State Bank
Carlisle
Farmersburg State Bank
Sullivan
Fairbanks State Bank
National Bank
Dugger State Bank
Hymera State Bank
Carlisle First National Bank
Traveling Library No 210 at Sullivan Carnegie Library
The listing catalogs Tra veling Library No 210 volumes now housed at Sullivan Carnegie library. Contains Pink Fairy Book Princess of Thule Pierre and His People Gabriel and the Hour Book Hazard of New Fortunes Mr Jack Hamlin's Mediation Farm Management Snow Land Folk South America By the Christmas Fire Lords of High Decision Our Devoted Friend The Dog Felicia's Friends The Message Uncle Sam's Business A Child's Guide to Pictures Religion and Medicine The World I Live In The Pruning Hook Rural Hygiene Home Garden History of Contemporary Civilization Types and Breeds of Farm Animals Soils Home Furnishing The Queen's Company Marjorie's Busy Day Daniel Boone Backwoodsman Famous Cavalry Leaders Peeps at Many Lands Spain Man in the Iron Mask and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Carnegie Library
Lang
Tracy
Uncle Sam
Marriott
Ler
Retford
Pfletcher
Kellogg
The
Queen’s Company
Sterling
Marjorie
Dave—Wells
Daniel Boone
Lindsay
Johns
Death of Rev Ira Billman Former Indy minister
Rev Ira Billman of Indianapolis and former local resident died Wednesday in a Chicago hospital from complications of tie cases. He was brother to Jacob Billman and longtime Christian church minister. Survived by wife one son and daughter. Remains arrived Thursday for burial with service Friday at Jacob Billman’s home conducted by Rev J M Vawter. Burial followed at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Billman
Indianapolis
Chicago
Jacob Billman
Christian Church
J. M. Vawter
The
Center Ridge
Merom Camp M W A Officers Elected
Merom January 10 The Merom Camp M W of A has elected officers J F Burke clerk C G Sparks vice commander F L Rockenfield adviser Wm Saunders banker C F Vickery escort G P Morris watchman Carl Daniels sentry J J Parker physician J D Maple Jesse Cramer and F N Rockenfield camp managers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
M. W
J. F. Burke
C. G. Sparks
F. L. Rockenfield
Wm. Saunders
C. F. Vickery
G. P. Morris
Carl Daniels
J. J. Parker
J. D. Maple
Jesse Cramer
F. N. Rockenfield
Rev J B Sidebottom Traverses Sullivan Route
The report notes Reverend J B Sidebottom of Grayse ville passing through Sullivan, details unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sidebottom
Grayseville
Paseot
Sullivan
Community Social and Local Happenings Gathered
A collage of small town events includes a Y M C A stag social with speeches and music, new student receptions at U C C, Lincolia Society memberships, church revivals, and various visits and travel notes. Local families welcome births, illnesses improve, and merchants report changes in ownership and travel.
Social Roundup from Stringtown Area
Sunday dinner gatherings include Mr and Mrs Everett Rhodes with John Shanks and wife at Antioch. Norris visit Clyde Asrey. Bert Miller home from Terre Haute business college. Grace Willoughby Ruth Walters with Grace Moore and Pitcher family. Lula Iva Miller visit cousin Gertie Miller. Will Brewer Jewel Hammack at Dugger. Gambill Antioch with Rhodes. Mebell Vivian Withers Dugger visit Blanche Dudley. Belknap Nebraska visit Dorsey Critchfield. Ira Griffiths Summerville boarding with Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Rhodes
John Shanks
Antioch
Everett Norris
Clyde Asrey’s
Bert Miller
Business
Terre Haute
Grace Willoughby
Ruth Walters
Grace Moore
Albert Pitcher
Dosha
Albertine
Tilghman Norris
Lula
Iva Miller
Gertie Miller
Will Brewer
Jewel
Ern Hammack
Dugger
Carl Gambill
Mebel
Vivian
Withers
Blanche Dudley
Mrs. Belknap
Nebraska
Dorsey Critchfield
Ira Griffiths
Summerville
Pneumonia Claims Mrs. Perry Harris at Mann Cemetery
The community records the death of Mrs. Perry Harris after weeks of illness from pneumonia. She was buried at Mann cemetery Friday afternoon with several local mourners in attendance. The illness has hit the area hard, and Dr. Parker’s family is among the most afflicted, while Luther Arnett of Terre Haute, employed by International Harvester Co., is visiting locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Harris
Mann Cemetery
Parker
Luther Arnett
Terre Haute
International Harvester Co
Auxiliary to Christian Women's Board of Missions Meets
The auxiliary meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Wibke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Frank Wibke
Hedrick Named Chair Of Mines Committee In Legislature
James Hedrick of Dugger Sullivan County is named chairman of the committee on mines and mining and serves on committees for manufactures and commerce and benevolent and scientific institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick
James Hedrick
Dugger
Sullivan County
Mines and Mining
Drilling for City Water Begins at Routt Farm
H. H. Adkins and his drillers started work on Routt farm west of the city to locate a sufficient supply of pure water for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Adkins
Death of Pet Fawn at County Jail Inclosure
One of two pet fawns kept with their mother in an enclosure at the county jail died. The incident leaves a remaining fawn and its mother in the jail enclosure. An investigation or official statement is not provided in the text.
Three Hymera druggists fined for liquor sales
Judge Henderson fined three Hymera druggists for liquor sales. Orion Foutz, Joe Atkinson, and Frank McCracklin pleaded guilty in separate cases, each receiving a $50 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Henderson
Orion Foutz
Joe Atkinson
Frank McCracklin
Hymera Teen James Barnett Arrested for Carrying Revolver
Hymera resident James Barnett a 16 year old was arrested in Bedford Sunday charged with carrying a revolver. He paid a $5 fine plus costs in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
James Barnett
Bedford
Gill Township Man Frank Springer In City Visit
Frank Springer of Gill township was seen in the city yesterday in a brief social or civic visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Springer
Gill Township
Lynn Taylor Visits Sullivan Friends During Tax Inquiry
Lynn Taylor, formerly of Sullivan and now involved in tax matters, spent several days this week visiting friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Taylor
Sullivan
Springfield visit of Dr Edgar Riggs and family
Dr and Mrs Edgar Riggs of Springfield Illinois visited Sunday with Dr Riggs mother Mrs Martha Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Riggs
Springfield, Ill
Dr. Riggs
Martha Riggs
Lydia Harbaugh Visits Carli ale Sunday with Deborah
Miss Lydia Harbaugh visited in Carliale Sunday with Mrs Deborah. The brief note records a social call involving local residents and a household guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Harbaugh
Carliale
Deborah
Grace Shaffer Returns Home After Visit
Miss Grace Shaffer of Faribault Minnesota has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T B Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Shaffer
Faribault, Minn
Mrs. T. B. Shaffer
Truetes Web Chowning of Fairbanks
A fragment mentions Truetes Web Chowning associated with Fairbanks in a township business context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Township
Prominent Sullivan County Farmer Expires in Farmersburg
Perley M. Hayworth a leading farmer and Republican figure in Sullivan county dies at his home three miles west of Farmersburg after months with Bright's disease. Born Vigo county 1863 he headed 125 acre farm since 1900 and was the largest man in the county. Survived by widow Media Hess and three children Dudley Albert W and Audrey G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Perley M. Hayworth
Bright
S. J. Shake
Farmersburg M. EB
West Lawn
Mr. Hayworth
Vigo County
Prairieton
Albert
Julia Hayworth
Sanford Hayworth
South Carolina
Media Hess
Washington Hess
Prairietom
Terre Haute
Hayworth
Sullivan County
Curry Township
Funeral service for Robert Ernest Kennedy held in Farmersburg
Robert Ernest Kennedy died at Seifert Indiana aged forty five. He was born in Gibson county and lived in Indiana all his life. He worked with the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad as a freight agent at his death. He leaves a widow and three sons Frank Robert and George as well as three brothers Michael David and Dan and two sisters Mrs R S Mason of Oakland Indiana and Mrs John Gudgel of Gudgel Station Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Robert Ernest Kennedy
Seifert
Ind
Kennedy
Gibson County
Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad
Frank
Robert
George
Michael
David
Dan
R. S. Mason
Oakland
John Gudgel
Gudgel Station
Tragic Death Of 2 Year Old Emma Huff
After a brief illness Emma L Huff aged 2 died Sunday afternoon at her parents home 1727 North Sixth street Terre Haute. Cause tuberculosis of the brain funeral held at Mt Tabor church Turman township led by Rev J H Sidebottom. Mr William Huff employed in the stamping mill Terre Haute formerly resided in Turman township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Huff
William Huff
North Sixth Street
Terre Haute
Sullivam
Mt. Tabor
Turman Township
J. HE. Sidebottom
Huff
William Catlin Dies at 75 in Sullivan County
William Catlin a widely known citizen of Sullivan county died Sunday at the home of William Ridge near East Chapel where he had lived for several years He was 75 years old and death resulted from diseases incident to old age His wife had died years ago He leaves three children William Catlin of Denver Colo Mrs Wm Curtis of Enid Okla and Mrs Henry Brawan of West Terre Haute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro
Cuppy
Illinois
Church of Christ
Ira MecGlone
Perley Hayworth
Ora
Goldie MecGlone
Ruth Miller
Celina Bennett
Pinchum School
Bob Colling
Middletown
Mollie and
Lavade Walls
Stella Sparks
Terre Haute
Forest Foote
Cal Brown
McGrew
Jacksonville
Fla
Eli Dix
Lara
James Branson
Jonah Hopewell
Flossie Brownlee
Oklahoma
William Catlin
Sullivan County
William Ridge
East Chapel
Denver
Colo
Sullivan
Wm. Curtis
Enid
Okla
Henry Brawan
West Terre Haute
Funeral for Mrs Perry Harris Held at Mann Cemetery
Mrs Perry Harris died after a long illness with pneumonia at about 60. The funeral was held at Mann cemetery on Friday. She was sister of Reuben Raneford and survived by her husband Arthua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Harris
Mann Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam Draper
Bloomington
Infant Coffman
Merom Masonic
Fairbanks Bay Lands
Leonard
Shanklin Insurance
Fin
Worcester
Helen Kel
Spain
Man In the Iron Mask
Dumas
Merom M. W
A. Officers
Y. M
Lincolia Society
Franklin
Roosevelt
Dr. Stoddard
Nebraskas
Florence Penrod
S. H. Larr
Little Rock
Ark
Hattie Harper
Masons
Larr
Jacob Meeker
Rowlen
Watseka
Gladys Buff
Oblong
Rev
Gruber
Rose Chapel
Stringtown
Robert Evans Kennedy
Mrs. Perry Harris
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