Primary tensions heat up as Democrats set dates
The Democratic central committee meets Saturday to choose a primary date. Past results show Kemp led in Gill and Howard in Jefferson, with Aydelotte favored previously. Candidates for treasurer, sheriff, and representative loom, including Welman, Bedwell, Taylor, and Curry township hopefuls, amid costly elections and new expenditure reporting rules.
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Democratic Central Committee
Charles T. Akin
Akin
James W. Kemp
Gill Township
W. W. Howard
Jefferson
John B. Ship- Man
W. EE
Aydelotte
Howard
Kemp
Pineral
Ward
Gus Howard
Hazilvigg
Gill
Charles Bedwell
Fred Bays
Bays
Bloomfield
Bedwell
Sherman
Richard Taylor
Farmersburg
Representative
Col
Bob Taylor
George Ade
Taylor
Local Social Notes From Robinson Area
Miss Bele Rheinel visits with parents south of Robinson over the weekend. Prof. Sanford and wife visit Mr. and Mrs. Dick Thompson Sunday. Mrs. Lima Price spends Thursday with Mrs. Bert Hubble. Daisy Foot goes to Palestine Monday. Miss Harrison, a college student, to stay with Mrs. Biesiegel this term. Rhea Cramer, ill with tonsillitis, back at school this week. Citizens in Sullivan Monday. Nickey, housebound during cold weather, back downtown. Letzer Bros. busy with ice work last week. Mrs. Baughman very ill. Mr. and Mrs. George Pinkston move to new home. Edith Wells to live with them this winter.
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Bele Rheinel
Robinson
Iran
Prof. Sanford and Wife
Dick Thompson
Lima Price
Bert Hubble
Daisy Foot
Palestine
Harrison
Beisiegel
Rhea Cramer
Sullivan
Nickey
Letzer Bros
Baughman
George Pinkston
Wells
Edith Wells
County farmers to host National Soil Fertility League speaker
Charles L. Pirtle chairman of the county farmers' institute announced Dudley G. Graves vice president of the National Soil Fertility League will speak to local farmers on February 1.
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Charles L. Pirtle
County Farmers’ Institute
Dudley G. Graves
National Soil Fertility League
Farmers’ Institute
William Simpson Lumber Co Buys Klemeyer Yard in Oak Town
The William Simpson Lumber Co. of Illinois has acquired the Klemeyer Lumber yard at Oak Town. M. R. Jones, formerly of this city, will be retained as manager by the new company.
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William Simpson Lumber Co
Illinois
Klemeyer Lumber
Oaktown
M. R. Jones
Morton Hulse Resigns IC Position for Springfield Business
Morton Hulse, a well known passenger conductor on the Illinois Central, has resigned his post and plans to enter business in Springfield, Illinois.
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Morton Hulse
Illinois Central
Springfield
Illinois
Carlisle Veterinarian Declares Hog Cholera Confirmed
Dr A G Cox of Carlisle Indiana argues in a letter to the Carlisle News that hog cholera is present in Sullivan county and challenges other veterinarians to a post mortem to prove otherwise He warns against transporting contagious hogs and cites legal penalties for false registration statements Archives include dates May 9 Sept 6 and Oct 7 for voter registration guidance.
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A. G. Cox
Carlisle
Carlisle News
Ind
Sullivan County
Craig
Purdue
The Registration Law Requires Voter Registration
The county commissioners appoint an inspector per precinct in April. Inspectors select two party opposite clerks five days before the May registration board session. Officials serve until the day after the election. Sessions are May 9, Sept 6, Oct 7. Applications must be in person with full details of residence birth age naturalization and prior residence. May session easiest for registration.
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Registration Board
Cold Weather Persists With Deep Freeze Report
The article notes ten days of zero or below temperatures with fifteen below zero readings on two consecutive days and four below on Sunday. A heavy snow cover and biting winds create harsh conditions while sleighing returns after years. Carrie Yeager, county weather observer, provides the weekly report.
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Carrie Yeager
Death of Hannah FB Osburn in Turman township
Hannah E. Osburn 74 wife of Hardy Osburn a Turman township farmer died at her home northwest of Graysville after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral at M E church York with Rev Brimlow sermon. Interment York cemetery. Survived by husband and two children Anna Badger and Fred Osburn. Born in York daughter of Amos Murphy pioneer. Sister of the late Perry Murphy of York.
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Hannah FB
Osburn
Hannah E. Osburn
Hardy Osburn
Turman Township
Graysville
M. E. Church
York
Perry Murphy
Anna Badger
Fred Osburn
Eleanor Combes Sullivan County’s Oldest Person Ill
Mrs. Eleanor Combes, 102, county’s oldest resident, is very ill at her son Wiley Gambill’s home south of the city under a physician’s care. She is believed to be the state's oldest person and has rarely fallen ill despite extreme age.
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Eleanor Combes
Wiley Gambill
Combes
Terre Haute Couple Visits Barnes in Local Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Carrico of Terre Haute visited Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Barnes here last week. Mrs. Carrico is the sister of Mrs. Barnes.
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Eldon Carrico
Terre Haute
Theodore Barnes
Mrs. Carrico
Barnes
Carty Furnishes Bond On Larceny Charge
Edward Carty of this city bound over to circuit court after escaping patrolman during transport. Bond supplied by father in law Albert Shake and others. Carty accused of stealing articles from Sullivan Transfer Company barn. he admitted theft to Prosecutor Bays and later surrendered after returning to the city.
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Edward Carty
Watson
Bays
Albert Shake
Carty
Sullivan Transfer Company
River Survey Near Ohio Wabash Project Update
R V Buckner of the U S survey corps visited family in Hutsonville as the Wabash river survey nears completion. Precise levels were run from the Ohio to Shawneetown and up to Uniontown with two parties advancing thirty miles, boats at New Harmony. Winter quarters at Vincennes proved impossible. six parties will map the overflowed land to the bluffs, surveying in eight months.
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R. V. Buckner
U. S. Survey Corps
Ed Buckner
Ohio
Shawneetown
Uniontown
New Harmony
Vincennes
Hutsonville Herald
New Suits and Legal Actions Across Several Parties
The docket lists multiple filings including Josephine Dubois versus Ulysses Dubois for divorce and William L. Phipps against Goldie G. Phipps for divorce. Also petitions to sell the estate of Aden Robbins and related parties, damages sought by Srl O Dudley against Monon Coal Co, foreclosure and lien issues for Hix W Davis against Theron L Collier, and a petition to vacate a street by Commodore Butts et al.
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Josephine Dubois
Ulysses Dubois
Wiliam L. Phipps
Goldie G. Phipps
Aden Robbins
Melia Robbins
Srl O. Dudley
Monon Coal Co
Hix W. Davis
Theron L. Collier
Commodore Butts
Fire destroys restaurant in Shelburn area
Fire early yesterday morning destroyed a one story brick restaurant east of the interurban station in Shelburn. Owned by O. M. Sebring, the loss is estimated at 1500 for the building and 500 for stock. Insurance totals 1100 on the building and stock combined.
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Shelburn
O. M. Sebring
Insurance Case Venued in Knox County Trial
The suit by Charles Henderson against Travelers Insurance seeks $2,000 on a policy held by his son George Henderson. The case is venued in Knox county for trial. George Henderson drowned in the Indian Ocean while traveling from Burma to this country where he was employed.
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Charles Henderson
The
Travelers Insurance Co
George Henderson
Knox County
Young Henderson
Indian Ocean
Burma
India
Miles Couple Head to Florida Winter Retreat
Dr and Mrs James Miles of Merom travel to DeLand Florida for the remainder of the winter, leaving Monday for the sunny retreat.
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James Miles
Merom
DeLand, Fla
Circuit Court Notes Report of Jury and Divorces
The petit jury excused earlier by Judge Bridwell must report today. Judgments were given in favor of Charles F. Bales against Jackson Hill Coal and Mining Company and three others on mechanic's liens against Klondyke Coal and Mining Company. Several divorce actions were dismissed or granted, including Ida M. Brewster from John Brewster and Cora Beck from Homer Beck. The paternity case Octavia McClanahan vs Emerson Thomson was sent to Clay county for trial. other divorces were dismissed or granted as specified.
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Circuit Court
Bridwell
Charles F. Bales
Jackson Hill Coal and Mining Company
George Gromer
Everett Hackett
Frank Ratsavah
Klondyke Coal and Mining Company
Jessie M
Irvin Godfrey
Ida M. Brewster
John Brewster
Octavia McClanahan
Emerson Thomson
Clay County
Fairbanks Township
Nancy I. Kisner
Thomas Kisner
Minne Merrill
John W. Merrill
Cora Beck
Homer Beck
Opal
Ink
Francis M. Able
Paxton
Mary Able
Weaver Appeals Bond Forfeiture Case In County Court
The county clerk records show the suit against Frank Weaver for fond forfeiture with the court finding Weaver liable on the bond for 250 dollars and rendering judgment. Weaver appeals to the supreme court through attorneys Hun and Gambill after his brother Andy Weaver is linked to a running a blind tiger. At trial a venue change occurs, Weaver claims no new bond was needed and exits the justice court, while Andy Weaver misses a subsequent appearance triggering further bond forfeiture actions.
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Weaver
Frank Weaver
Hun & Gambill
Supreme Court
Andy Weaver
Justice of the Peace Court
Revival meetings draw large attendance at church
The Christian church led by Pastor Jaynes reports strong crowds for revival meetings. He captivates listeners with his unique methods and sermon sketches, aided by a fine baritone singer. He has invited city fraternities to hear a special sermon on Passwords at 2 oclock next Sunday afternoon.
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Christian Church
Jaynes
Gambill Announces Candidacy for Treasurer Nomination
Robert Gambill of Cass County declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for treasurer. He previously served as deputy sheriff under the late John S. Dudley and has wide countywide acquaintances.
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Star City
Bob Kirkham
Jacob Miller
Gill Township
Jno
Scott
Fairbanks
Jake
Robert Gambill
Cass
Charley Beawell
Joseph W. Curry
Curry Township
John A. Mattix
Charley Pirtle
Hamilton Township
Taylor
Bedwell
Charley
Dick Taylor
Frank
G. Frank Borts
John L. Gettinger
Gill
John Parker
Col. Sellers
Merom
John
Shelburn
Claude Padgett
Gambill
John S. Dudley
Bank President Resigns at Merom Bank
Dr. Frank C. Boone resigns as president of Merom State Bank and sells his stock to John and Fred Hallett. Vice president W. V. Bragdon will serve as president until directors meet.
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Merom
Frank C. Boone
Merom State Bank
John
Fred Hallett
W. V. Bragdon
Gill Paternity Case Settled In Circuit Court
Rosa Willis versus Jean Vigus of Gill township reached a settlement in circuit court on Monday. The intendant must pay five dollars a month for three years to support the child.
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Gill
Rosa Willis
Jean Vigus
Gill Township
Crowder Tax Case Resumes in Circuit Court
The tax collection case against William H. Crowder, tried before Special Judge Willoughby of Vincennes, was resumed yesterday and is expected to occupy several more weeks.
Funeral and visiting notes from Stringtown area
STRINGTOWN. Residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell at Antioch Tuesday. Charles Pigg and family visited his mother Mrs. Sarah Pigg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herald Headley and daughter Dorothy Hazel of Antioch visited friends and relatives Thursday through Sunday. Everett Rhodes and family visited Hezzie Gambill Sunday. Miss Ethel Steele visits her brother Luther and family near Hymera. Mrs. Herald Headley and daughter Dorothy Hazel and Misses Gertie Iva and Lula Miller had dinner with Mrs. Clara Rhodes Saturday.
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Elizabeth Mitchell
Antioch
Charles Pigg
Sarah Pigg
Herald Headley
Dorothy Hazel
Everett Rhodes
Hezzie Gambill
Ethel Steele
Luther
Hymera
Gertie
Iva
Lula Miller
Clara Rhodes
Crowder Tax Case Settled for Six Thousand Dollars
Thomas Edward sued William H. Crowder in Vincennes circuit court over 52000 in alleged omitted taxes. After three weeks of trial before Special Judge Willoughby, the case was compromised late yesterday afternoon for 6000.
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Crowder
Thomas Edward
William H. Crowder
Willoughby
Vincennes
Chaneys to Visit Washington On Business
Mr and Mrs John C Chaney will leave at week end for Washington DC where Mr Chaney has business. Mrs Chaney will stay with Mrs G Knowles and other friends.
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John C. Chaney
Washington, D. C
Mr. Chaney
Jefferson Farmer Dies by Own Action in Early Morning Tragedy
Francis Smith a 47 year old Jefferson township farmer near Pleasantville died after taking carbolic acid at his home. He had faced financial reverses and a foreclosure suit. He was found after starting chores and consuming poison with family distressed. survived briefly before death despite medical aid. He leaves a wife and five children plus relatives in the area.
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Francis Smith
Jefferson Township
Pleasantville
Smith
Merritt Beck
Rena Creager
Sullivan
Fyd Smith
Lincoln
Carl
Dave Smit
Maitha Smith
Royal Neighbors to Install Officers in New Lebanon
R N A Entertainment New Lebanon camp No 3154 will hold a public installation next Tuesday evening at the M W of A hall followed by a fish pond social. All are invited. New officers include Jennie Youngman oracle Kate Pugh vice oracle Maggie Bolenbaugh chancellor Clara Dudley recorder Clara Clerk receiver Cora Lee marshal Doll Lisman inner sentinel Jessie Dodds outer sentinel Stella Cochran manager Jessie Hartling installing officer Lelia Steadman cer marshal.
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R. N. A. Entertainment
New Lebanon
Royal Neighbors
M. W. of A. Hall
Jennie Youngman
Oracle
Kate Pugh
Maggie Bolenbaugh
Clara Dudley
Clara Clerk
Cora Lee
Doll Lisman
Inner Sentinel
Jessie Dodds
Outer Sentinel
Stella Cochran
Jessie Hartling
Lelia Steadman
Sullivan County Farmers Institute Seeks Bigger Corn Show
Sullivan merchants plan to stage a corn show in connection with the Sullivan County farmers institute to be held in Sullivan in January. The event drew a large crowd last year and organizers expect an even bigger turnout this time.
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Farmers’ Institute
Sullivan County
Sullivan Jan
Sullivan Business Men Elect Officers at Davis Hotel
The Sullivan Business Men's Association met at the Davis hotel on Thursday and elected the following officers Will A Thompson president John J Schuberth vice president I L Thomson secretary Joe I Sureck treasurer Excellent attendance and official business concluded with new leadership in place for the coming term.
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Sullivan Business Men’s Association
Davis Hotel
Will A. Thompson
John J. Schuberth
I. L. Thomson
Joe I. Sureck
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Homer O Bowman and Marie I Pierson appear in the marriage licenses list joined with Claude Borders and Mary G Wiley William H Zaager and Maude H White Otis O Shounk and Bessie R Oskins observed among other couples in the notice.
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Homer O. Bowman
Marie I. Pierson
Claude Borders
Mary G. Wi
Vic Kappa Banquet Honors Bloomfield Visitors
The Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority hosted a banquet at the Davis hotel Saturday to honor Miss Faye Marshall district deputy from Bloomfield. Miss Ella Yakey of Bloomfield attended the event.
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Faye Marshall
Bloomfield
Kappa Kappa Kappa
Davis Hotel
Ella Yakey
Rabbit Killing Record in New Lebanon Farm Drive
Five winter residents killed 169 rabbits on the J. W. Phillips farm in under three and a half hours as part of a community effort.
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New Lebanon
J. W. Phillips
Woods Visit Ties Cincinnati Trip to Florida Winter
W. E. Woods traveled to Cincinnati on Friday to visit his daughter Mrs. Marie Roach. Mr. and Mrs. Roach and their young daughter will spend the rest of the winter at Coronado Beach Florida.
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W. E. Woods
Cincinnati
Marie Roach
Hoke Re-elected President of Indiana Democratic Club
Fred Hoke of Indianapolis was elected president of the Indiana Democratic Club at Indianapolis last week. This marks his third term in the office.
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Fred Hoke
Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Club
Mrs Hattie Harper and Bernice Wintering in Florida
Mrs Hattie Harper and her daughter Bernice of Merom will spend the winter in Deland Florida.
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Hattie Harper
Bernice
Merom
Deland, Florida
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Wellman
Chas. W. Welman
Welman
Fairbanks High School
Leslie A. Childress
Glenn Nesbit
C. F. Shields
M. D. Shields
Olive Riggs
Florence M. Bowen
Blanche Denton
Meom
Stringtown
Jefferson Farmer
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