Minister Tilburn Denies Embezzlement in Jail Visit
The Rev. E R Tilburn, former pastor of the First Christian Church at Linton, jailed in Sullivan after Pasadena arrest on embezzlement charges, denies funds took and says he never married Mary Smith though press reports claimed so. He asserts his departure was due to church hasty action and expects a court hearing soon. Mary Smith remains at home as her mother’s condition worsens.
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Christian Church At
Linton
ER. O. Tilburn
Pasadena
Cal
First Christian Church
Mary Smith
Tilburn
Sullivan
Los Angeles
Miss Smith
Mr. Tilburn
Branstedter
Indianapolis
Wible
Bloomfield
Greene County
Mary
Butte
Montana
Rev. Miller
Effingham
She Kelley
Mrs. Smith
Miss. Smith
Mine shot fireman Harry Botts killed in Shelburn Indiana
Shelburn Indiana January 10 Harry Botts 34 shot firer at the old Shelburn mine was killed by a windy shot or gas explosion about 5 30 Saturday evening. Fire Boss John Nicholson led a rescue party and recovered Botts body in an adjoining room. He was married and father of four children.
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Shelburn
Ind
Harry Botts
John Nicholson
Botts
Herbert Stewart
James Farley
M. Hayveny
John Campbell
Joseph Armstrong
Bott
McEwen Undertaking Establishment
Mrs Walters dies after long illness in town
Mrs Martha E Walters widow of F E B Walters aged 50 died after a year of illness at her East Washington street home. She had been bed bound four months and is survived by three children Stella Simmons Charles F and Walter B Walker. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Berea. Funeral Sunday at 1 pm at the home with interment at Center Ridge.
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Martha E. Walters
F. E B. Walters
East Washington Street
Anderson Jailed Again After Release in Critical Condition
George Anderson, released from jail a month ago, is back in jail from Shelburn due to serious illness. Deputy Ed Kelley brought him back Friday night. doctors say he remains in precarious health and has lost 76 pounds. He expects to stay under care of a Terre Haute physician as his term continues.
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Anderson
George Anderson
Shelburn
Ed Kelley
Wible
Marshall
Kelley
Terre Haute
Elks Hold Annual Christmas Tree Celebration
The Elks lodge distributed their annual Christmas tree and party on Thursday evening. Attor ney Fred Bays acted as toastmaster as Elks from Robinson, Terre Haute, Linton, Shelburn, Carlisle and Palestine attended. The event provided a full evening of fun with gifts for many. others received lemons.
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Elks Lodge
Elks
Robinson
Terre Haute
Linton
Shelburn
Carlisle
Palestine
Fred Bays
Married by Squire officiates two unions in one ceremony
Justice Robert Kirkham presided Thursday at a double marriage ceremony uniting George Deterts a farmer of Hartsburg Indiana with Fannie H Crawford of Jackson Hill and William Webb a Shelburn miner with Dan Catherine Pryor of Shelburn.
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Robert Kirkham
George Deterts
Hartsburg
Inl
Fannie H. Crawford
Jackson Hill
William Webb
Shelburn
Dan Catherine Pryor
Contested County Offices as Democrats Enter Primary Race
The Democratic drive for county nominations intensifies with four year terms in play. Key races include auditor Crowder versus deputy Bicknell, treasurer contenders Aydelotte and Howard, clerk candidate DeBaun and challengers Denney Douthitt Kemp. Sheriff Wible seeks renomination amid limited opposition. coroner, assessor, prosecuting attorney, representative, and commissioner seats all draw activity as February politics heat up.
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County Court House
Ben C. Crowder
Win
William E. Aydelotte
Thomas Ed Ward
W. W. Howard
Jefferson Township
Arthur E. DeBaun
DeBaun
Elza
J. W. Kemp
Gill Township
George McNabb
Frank Wible
Wible
Cass Township
Claude Padgett
W. A. Bailey
Charles Brewer
Shelburn
Bailey
Frank Hiatt
Frank
Francis E. Walters
Hiatt
Sullivan County
James E. Hudson
Greene County
Fred F. Bays
Bays
J. L. Durham
Charley Pirtle
Durham
P. D. Over
Pete
Over
Montgomery
Decamp
Nowlin
Dave Crawley
Vince Munich
Union Promises Real News On Democratic Primary
The Union pledges to provide real live news on the democratic primary campaign through its wireless telegraphy system. It will report week by week on the hopeful situation and keep in close touch as the contest promises to be lively. Announcement column to be printed shortly.
Letter from Afo Sullivan County Man
A short letter from G. W. Padgett of Pleasant Plains Arkansas, formerly of Sullivan County, recalls his boyhood days here and his fondness for hearing news from Sullivan County. He notes his Arkansas region resembles the land he left behind.
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Sullivan County
Union
G. W. Padgett
Pleasant Plains
Ark
Mr. Padgett
Arkansas
Trials Advancing in State Case and Others
The State versus James Leonard for attempting to bribe a juror is continued after Bays & Bays moved to quash the indictment. John Wilson faces murder charges for the death of Leonard Orr with many witnesses expected. Cecil Jennings child desertion moves from Justice Court to Circuit Court and likely won’t be tried this term.
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James Leonard
Bays & Bays
Leonard
William Beck
George Anderson
John Wilson
Wilson
Leonard Orr
Cecil Jennings
Justice Kirkham
Governor Appeal Sought in Major Pheasant Fine Case
RE W Dix Curry township farmer asks Governor Marshall to remit a $165 fine plus costs for selling pheasants state wide. Dix claims inability to pay and argues the penalty is too heavy for the alleged offense. He says he has paid $50 and denies guilt, alleging a try to trouble him. The matter was referred to Justice Kirkham after game commission review.
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Marshall
RE. W. Dix
Curry Township
Dix
State Game Commission
Justice Kirkham
Sunday School Officers Elected by Central Christian Church
Central Christian Church official board at Farmersburg has chosen 1910 Sunday school officers led by T. V. Pittman as superintendent and W. V. Jennings as assistant. Other posts include Mary Herr secretary Verda McGrath assistant secretary Louie Jennings treasurer Bonnie Scott organist Hal Cowen assistant organist Emma Pittman cracie roll Emma Pittman and Zora Wisener superintendent primary and junior department J. T. Scott chorister and George Cottrell assistant chorister.
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Farmersburg
The
Central Christian Church
T. V. Pittman
W. V. Jennings
Mary Herr
Verda McGrath
Louie Jennings
Bonnie Scott
Hal Cowen
Charles Ross
Home Department
Emma Pittman
Cracie Roll
Zora Wisener
J. T. Scott
George Cottrell
Commissioners reorganize county board with new president
At last week’s session the county commissioners reorganized the board electing L O Turnbull president to succeed Hilla Lovelace. Lovelace was replaced on the board by John A Mattix of this city.
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Board of County Commisioners
L. O. Turnbull
Hilla Lovelace
Lovelace
John A. Mattix
Ordained Priest Cristopher Murray Veiled in Carlisle Ties
Rev Cristopher Murray brother of Mrs Thomas Williams of Carlisle was ordained to the priesthood at the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in December at Loretto Pennsylvania authorities announced the ceremony and family connection in Carlisle.
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Carlisle
Cristopher Murray
Thomas Williams
Loretto
Wilsons Bond Fixed in Shelburn Murder Case
Judge Henderson of the circuit court fixed John Wilson of Shelburn's bond at 5000 dollars for the murder of Leonard Orr. Wilson remains in jail awaiting trial.
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Wilson
Henderson
Circuit Cour
John Wilson
Shelburn
Leonard Orr
Mark Master Degree Work Tonight at Jerusalem Chapter
Jerusalem chapter No. 81 R. A. M. will conduct work in the Mark Master degree tonight.
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Jerusalem
Physicians Boost Hospital Movement Here
Physicians describe strong benefits of establishing a new hospital in the area, highlighting improved care access, modern facilities, and community health advantages.
Sullivan County Medical Society Pushes County Hospital Plan
The Sullivan County Medical Society hosted a banquet and session with county commissioners and council members at the Davis hotel to advocate a county hospital. Speakers urged funding via tax levy, described board governance, and cited mine injuries and deaths to stress need.
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Sullivan County Medical Society
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Diana
Indiana
Davis Hotel
Elks Home
E. M. Corbin
Joe R. Crowder
Circuit Court
W. H. Davenport
Vincennes
Knox County Hospital
Firebaugh
Will H. Hays
Tescord
A. W. Sonne
Presbyterian Church
BE. M. Corbin
J. H. Wrork
J. H. Neff
B. M
Dugger
State Medical Society
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