Indiana county statistics show liquor licenses and farm outputs
The twelfth biennial report of the Indiana Bureau of statistics by Mary A Stubbs Moore details Sullivan county figures for 1907 1908 including liquor licenses 21 in 1907 with 12 bonded by surety and seven by breweries. farm yields corn oats potatoes and fruit trees. livestock counts. butter cheese eggs milk and property valuations. town and bond data. and notes on local factory needs such as brick and tile plants at several towns.
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Bureau of Statistics
Mary A. Stubbs Moore
Sullivan County
Indiana
Regular Baptists
Roman Catholic
Church of Christ
The
Christian Church
Methodist Episcopal
Presbyterian
United Brethren
Sullivan Town
Shelburn
Hymera
Farmershoro
Dagger
Carlisle
Merom
Ios
Thinshy
Sullivan
Counties in fight over court division in Indiana
Indianapolis Jan 9 Those interested in new court facilities for Greene and Sullivan counties clash over how to provide them. Linton supporters back a two county superior court district with courts at Linton and Sullivan while Bloomfield and Sullivan back separate circuits for Greene and Sullivan with courts at Bloomfield and Sullivan. State lawmakers and local leaders push bills. figures show Greene and Sullivan need more court capacity, with debates over transportation, titles, and divorce cases shaping the dispute.
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Indianapolis
Greene
Sullivan
Linton
Sullivan and
Bloomfield
Sullivan County
Greene County
Crus E B. Davis
W. J. Slinkard
Bloonfield
Fayy
Yaver
Oscar J. Bland
Senate
MoeLowell
Knox
Sullivan Counties
Durham
Moss
Vigo
Marion
Marion County
Pyyroll
Cheene County
Jasonville
Wright Township
Tinton
Davis
Indianapolis Southern
Monon
Southern
Continuance Granted in Hinkle Arson Case
The State of Indiana versus Belle Hinkle for arson in the McCammon House destruction was moved to the March term after Judge Henderson granted a defense request citing absent witnesses Irving Hopkins and others. Hopkins was arrested in Terre Haute, later released on recognizance with a pledge to be present on March 22 for trial.
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Indiana
Belle Hinkle
McCammon
Circuit Court
Henderson
Irving Hopkins
Wood
Hopkins
Marshal Willis
Terre Haute
Marshal Norton
Man Hit by Interurban Car Near Farmersburg
Pearl Forman, 35, pump man at the Rood mine, was struck by a northbound interurban car one mile north of Farmersburg water tank in the early hours of Sunday. He lost a leg and suffered head injuries, was taken to St. Anthony's Hospital, and his condition remained serious though he survived amid earlier death reports. He lives at Rood with his wife and three children and is brother to Dick Forman.
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Farmersburg
Pearl Forman
Here
Forman
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rood
Dick Forman
Keene Suit Over Powder Explosion in Farnsworth
The James L. Keene and Indiana Southern Coal Co suit seeks $10000 damages in circuit court. It stems from the death of eight year old Paul Keene and two other children in a powder house explosion at Farnsworth on May 27 1907 caused by children playing with matches near an entrance.
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James L. Keene
Indiana Southern Coal Company
Keenes
Paul
Farnsworth
Commodore Buttz Pleads Guilty to Unlicensed Liquor Sale
Commodore G Buttz, former proprietor of Bright Light on the Wabash river, appeared in district court Friday morning and pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license. He was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Henderson.
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Commodore G Buttz
Bright Light
Wabash River
Gironit Court
Hendersoni
Presbyterian Pastor Resigns His Charge
Rev. J. H. Sammis will resign as pastor of the Presbyterian church to join the Los Angeles Bible Institute faculty. He led the church since 1905 and contributed to the new building. Sammis and family plan to move to California in early February.
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J. H. Sammis
Los Angeles Bible Institute
Presbyterian Church
Sammis
Los Angeles
California Bible Institute
Bible
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
California
Samis
Isis Famil
Ammis
Sullivan
Snake in Mrs Sears Well Stops Water Supply
After Mrs John Sears of South Main Street failed to draw water from a yard pump she reported to the owner. A mechanic found a snake coiled around the pump chain causing the failure. The two foot reptile drew crowds when the tale spread in January.
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Sullivan
Dan
John Servs
South Main Street
Sears
Clergyman Plans Move to Terre Haute to Practice Law
Elder P. G. May of the Church of Christ in Terre Haute contemplates moving to Terre Haute in the spring to practice law. He is attorney in a $10,000 damage suit against the Big Four railroad for injuries to a woman in Sandford from an explosion two years ago.
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P. G. May
Church of Christ
Terre A Reute
Big Four
Sandford
Hutsonville
Ironton Pastor Arrest in Maternity Case Causes Sensation
The Union reprints from the Party Register of Ironton Ohio a sensational arrest of Rev. David Francis former pastor of the Christian church on a maternity charge. Francis appeared in Squire Neal's court, posted bond, and was released pending further action.
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Ohio
David Francis
Sullivan
the Union
Party Register
Ironton
Christian Church
Register
Davis Po Freecis
Central Christian Chure
Dursey Lambert
Francis
Squire Neal
Chaney Pushes Pension Plan for Civil War Ex-Prisoners
Washington efforts led by Representative Chaney aim to recognize Union soldiers held in Southern penitentiaries with a lump sum of two dollars for each day imprisoned. The proposal, supported by Indiana ex-prisoners, seeks to supplement existing pensions, while jurisdiction fights over whether it belongs with pensions or claims. Chaney, active in pension legislation, argues for House consideration and notes his record of introducing numerous veteran bills.
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Washington
Representative Chaney
Indiana
Stockades
Army of
South
Committee On Claims
Chaney
House
Congress
Hiuse
Mr. Chaney
Jacob Hauger
Hezekiah Axsom
Samuel Bond
William A. Cowan
Benjamin F. Stover
Far
Goodman Case Delayed Again in Larceny Charge
Judge Henderson granted a second continuance for Shirley Goodman who faces larceny charges. Goodman, now living in Fransville, remains under bond and must appear January 22 for trial after a physician’s certificate extended the prior delay. The case involves an alleged robbery of Martin Norris at Coffman Park following an intoxicated condition.
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Henderson
Shirley Goodman
Goodman
Fransville
Hlenderson
Gooman
Martin Norris
Coffman Park
Indiana case of Owlloo Wiley charged with assault
The Indiana case of Wiley Owlloo charged with assault and battery was heard by Squire Kirkham yesterday after noon in this city. The proceedings are part of a state case brought by the state of Indiana against the defendant.
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Wiley
Owlloo
Squire Kirkham
Dispute Over Four Thousand Dollar Loan Ends in Suit
May and Gambill clashed over a loan of four thousand dollars on May’s house. Gambill alleges May pressed for a note on interest not paid and May offered an option on the property. A confrontation at May’s law office followed with Gambill claiming May threatened him with a notary seal. May defended himself denying the allegations as the case goes under advisement.
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May
Gambill
Former Kansas resident dies in Minnesota
Jesse Pinkston of Independence Kansas formerly of Graysville died Tuesday January 5 in Rochester Minnesota after a survival operation. Burial was at Liberty Kansas with many relatives in the county and memories among older west side residents.
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Jesse Pinkston
Independence
Kansas
Graysville
Rochester
Minnesota
Liberty
Pinkston
Celebrated Their Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Durham celebrated their first wedding anniversary Friday with a family dinner at their new home seven miles west of the city. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse and Mrs. Arthur Widder of Terre Haute, and several local relatives and friends.
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Thomas Durham
John Rouse
Arthur Widder
Terre Haute
Laura D. Rue
James B. Mann
Dr. Durham
J. B. Durham
Edizabeth Manning
Mary Manning
Fenrietta Mann
John Ridgeway
Laura Langston
Meeting to Discuss Local Option Election
Temperance workers from Hamilton and Curry townships met at A. G. McNabb's office to consider a local option election in the county. Under local option law 20 percent of voters are needed, about 1,700 signatures, but no steps were taken yet. A definitive statement is expected soon.
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Hamilton
Curry
A. G. McNabb
Pittman Sues Over Christmas Day Pool Room Assault
William Pittman of this city sues Otho Springer and Stewart Thompson in circuit court for five thousand dollars damages claiming Thompson struck him with a hammer at the Springer pool room on Christmas day. Pittman alleges unprovoked assault, permanent disability, and disfigurement.
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Pittman
William Pittman
Stewart Thompson
Springer Pool
Otho Springer
Thompson
New Democratic Governor Takes Oath in Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall succeeded J Frank as Indiana governor on Monday. The oath was delivered at noon making Marshall the first Democrat in the office in twelve years since Claude Matthews. Sullivan Democrats attended the inauguration.
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Thomas R. Marshall
J. Frank
Indiana
Mr. Marshall
Claude Matthews
Bachelor John O Haver in Dangerous Condition After Tent Fire
John O Haver, a well known bachelor of the northern county, is in critical condition at St Anthony's Hospital in Terre Haute due to burns from a tent fire. The blaze started in the Webash Bre shelter where he lived, catching to the tent and causing the injuries.
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John O’ Haver
St. Anthny’s Hospital
Terre Haute
O’haver
Man Pleads Guilty in Poker Game Case at Springer's
Robert Ladson pleaded guilty to operating a ticker team in a poker game at Springer's billiard par. He faced a $19.60 fine and $20.50 in costs, paid as required after the Thursday morning hearing before Seauire Kirkham.
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Robert Ladson
Springer
Seauire Kirkham
Four Rooms of Fairbanks Schools Closed by Health Officer
Dr J H Neff acting under Dr J N Hurty ordered the primary intermediate and grammar rooms closed for failing to meet state air space lighting ventilation and sanitary standards. Pupils will be moved to district schools to relieve crowding while additional rooms are arranged.
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Fairbanks
Hurry
Ind
J. H. Neff
Board of Health
State Board of Health
County Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
Glenn Nesbit
Glenn
Shelburn
Jewett
Neff
Barber Shop Changes Hands in Carlisle Indiana
Rush Trimble sold his local barber shop and fixtures to Jord McCammon of near Paxton. The shop on the second door west of W J Curtner’s drug store was previously run by Minor Howard, who will remain in charge. McCammon’s son, currently at barber school, will replace William Brown soon.
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Carlisle
Ind
Rush Trimble
Jord McCammon
Paxton
W. J. Curtner
Minor Howard
Kinley and Strilinger Wed At Carlisle Home
Roy Mec Kinley and Miss Bess Strilinger of near Bellevue coal mine were married Sunday at 1 pm at the groom's mother's home in Carlisle Indiana. Rev H Irving Parrott officiated. A dinner followed. The couple will live with the groom's mother briefly before moving.
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Carlisle
Ind
Roy MecKinley
Bess Strilinger
Bellevue
Robert Tuell
H. Irving Parrott
Carlisle Presbyterian Church
Oaktown
Times and Democrat Split Complete at Two Locations
The Weekly Democrat and the Daily Times, previously run by S Paul Poynter on West Jackson Street, have separated. The Daily Times stays at the old stand under Dale J Crittenberger as editor, while the Democrat moves to the Coloniale Theatre Building on Court Street with Mr Poynter as editor and Arthur McGuire as news editor and business manager.
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Weekly Democrat
The
Daily Times
S. Paul Poynter
West Jackson Street
Dale J. Crittenberger
Democrat
Coloniale Theatre
Court Street
Poynter
Arthur McGuire
Business
Marpi er at Indianapolis wedding ties two locals
Harvey Hays of Indianapolis formerly of this city and Migs Sophia were married last week in Indianapolis. The couple lists both residences, with a note that the ceremony connected two city residents.
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Harvey Hays
Indianapolis
Migs Sophia
Bothciketie
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