Swarthmore College Leader Named in Slander Suit
Prof. Frank Aydelotte president of Swarthmore College and head of the American College Association was sued in Chicago for $50,000 in slander by court reporter George W. Burgoyne. Burgoyne claimed Aydelotte made unfavorable comments about his transcription work to association members, a claim denied by Aydelotte who said he never heard of Burgoyne.
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Frank Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Massachusetts
William FE. Aydelotte
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
George W. Burgoyne
Aydelotte
American College Association
The
College Association
Burgoyne
Local man Harry Thompson dies at parental home
Harry Thompson age 40 died at his parents home on West Washington street after a period of illness. He had recently returned from California with his wife and two daughters. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the parents home conducted by Rev. W. E. Gray with burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by widow Mayme Scudder, two daughters Mary and Ethel, his parents Mr and Mrs John L Thompson, four brothers: Maurice California Bayard Bowling Green Ky Lawrence Thompson and Walter Thompson.
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Harry Thompson
California
John L. Thomason
West Washington Street
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Thompson
Masonic Lodge
Elkis
Mayme Scudder
Terre Haute
James Scudder
Los Angeles
Mary
Ethel Thompson
John L. Thompson
Maurice Thompson
This City
Bayard Thompson
Lawrence Thompson
Bowling Greene, Ky
Walter Thompson
Lawrenceville
Ils
Former Merom Woman Dies in Japan Missionary
Word came last week of the death of Miss Christine Penrod a former Merom resident in Tokio Japan She had served as a missionary in Japan for twenty five years and was buried in Tokio Her brother in law Dr Woodworth helped in the funeral service Also attending were Dr and Mrs Woodworth Miss Ida Penrod and Miss Susan G Frye both former Merom residents and UC College students now missionaries in Japan Miss Penrod visited her sister Mrs Mervin St Clair near the city a year ago
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Christine Penrod
Merom
Tokio
Japan
Woodworth
Ida Penrod
Susan G. Frye
Merdém
U. C. College
Miss Penrod
Mervin St. Clair
Hollywood in Mad Orgy and Hooded Threats Across America
New Year's Eve in Hollywood described as a bacchanal of drink and debauchery with youths, a blue car bearing a star’s initials, and libel laws cited for unnamed venues. The second item, Mer Rouge Louisiana, chronicles the Watt Daniels and Tom Richards killing by hooded men, warning that violence endangers civilization nationwide.
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Hollywood
Babylon
Nero
Mer-Rogue
Louisiana
Watt Daniels
Tom Richards
Lafourche Parish
France
Richards
Herron
Illinois
Gary
Sullivan County
California
Met Rouge
Indiana
Aged Nesbit dies at home in Shelburn
Mrs. Mary Matilda Nesbit 77, widow of Campbell Owens Nesbit, died Sunday at her Shelburn home from age related diseases. She was the last Nesbit of the Thomas and Elizabeth Nesbit line. Funeral conducted by Rev. Denbo at the Shelburn residence with burial at Little Flock cemetery. Survived by two sons Charles E. Nesbit of Shelburn and Rev. Baxter R. Nesbit of Monon Indiana, and six grandchildren.
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Shelburn
Mary Matilda Nesbit
Thomas
Elizabeth Nesbit
Campbell Owens Nesbit
Charles E. Nesbit
Baxter R. Nesbit
Monon, Ind
Dillingham Wins Again In Springfield Poultry Show
Clell Tillingham entered Buff Rock chickens at the Springfield Ohio show taking first in old pen young pen cock hen cockerel pullets and best display with a cockerel beating 17 rivals in a 3000 bird entry. Mrs Dillingham traveled from Urbana Illinois to attend the event.
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Dillingham
Clell Tillingham
Springfield
Ohio
Urbana
Ills
Robbery Case Continued In Circuit Court
The State charges Laurel Welch Harry Buckley Viola Ring and Kathryn Swartzlander with robbery of a Standard Oil station last spring. A defense affidavit citing a Florida based witness prompted a Monday continuance in the Circuit Court.
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Laurel Welch
Harry Buckley
Viola Ring
Kathryn Swartzlander
Standard Oil Co
Florida
Lightning Strikes 60 Year Old Sugar Tree Near Shelburn
A lightning bolt hit a large sugar tree on Ellery Hayden’s farm near Shelburn about four this Sunday morning. The 70 foot tree shattered, roots torn, fence wires broken and home windows damaged. The event spurs questions about safety and civilization in the era.
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Ellery Hayden
Shelburn
Eller
Hayden
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
William H. Hall age 25 farmer near Shelburn marries Shirley M. Gilbert age 22 of Shelburn. Walter B. Hunt 22 electrician of Clinton Indiana and Mary Elizabeth Dailey 19 of this city wed. Harold Owens 19 laborer of this city and Dorothy Brown 18 of nearby area marry. William H. Beller 36 drop forger and Eva Long 26 both of Terre Haute Indiana unite in marriage.
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William H. Hall
Shelburn
Shirley M. Gilbert
Walter B. Hunt
Clinton
Ind
Mary Elizabeth Dailey
Harold Owens
Dorothy Brown
William H. Beller
Eva Long
Terre Haute
New Suits Filed in Local Court Foreclosures and Claims
W. V. Jennings Lumber Co. sues Ollie C. Mason and Claude Mason for foreclosure of lien. Frank O. Gambill and others seek partition of property from John B. Hawkins et al. Charles Goins files claim against Estate Harriett E. Hart with G. W. Buff as executor. Rebecca M. White sues Zera C. Holston and Minnie M. Holston on note and foreclosure mortgage.
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W. V. Jennings Lbr. Co
Ollie C. Mason
Claude Mason
Frank O. Gambill
John B. Hawkins
Charles Goins
Harriett E. Hart
G. W. Buff
Rebecca M. White
Zera C. Holston
Minnie M. Holston
The Part We Play and The Call for Diligent Effort
A reflective piece compares stage and screen actors with everyday life. It praises discipline, resilience, and humility, arguing true credit comes from work done well rather than applause. The essay urges embracing difficult roles, self reliance, and enduring effort over seeking limelight.
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Ehold
Ileadlong
Brutus
Anthony
Merchant
Shylock
Marshal
Henry Irving
Robespierre
Red School House
Linton-Sullivan Road To Be Improved Soon
The Linton-Sullivan road, a state highway link between Linton and Sullivan, is expected to receive major work soon. County officials say a large state crew will move in to upgrade the main traffic route, benefiting both cities and regional travelers. Citizens urge the state highway commission to press ahead and keep the project in view.
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Linton-Sullivan Road
David Squire
Williams
Sullivan
Sullivan-Linton
State Highway Commission
Linton
Former resident dies in Dinuba California
Sue Moore Weir aged 70 a native of the county and wife of William Weir died December 27 at her Dinuba home after a long illness Funeral and burial were on December 28 She was reared in Curry township daughter of Valentine Moore Her surviving husband and brothers and sisters are listed including Dr J A Moore Mrs M E George Mrs Laura Kercheval Mrs Belle Cliff and Mrs Mary J Cutsinger This obituary notes ties to Turan and Curry townships and Los Angeles location for a sister.
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Sue Moore Weir
William Weir
Dinuba
California
M. E. George
Laura Kercheval
Los Angeles
Belle Cliff
State
Mary J. Cutsinger
Curry Township
Democratic Lawyers Vie for Sullivan Circuit Judge Seat
The Sullivan county political scene heads toward the Democratic nomination for judge of the Sullivan circuit court within a year. Arthur E. DeBaun, Martin J. Pigg, and John W. Lindley are named as hopefuls, with past contests cited and Republican interest in the outcome.
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Sullivan
Walter F. Wood
William H. Bridwell
Bridwell
O. B. Harris
Arthur E. DeBaun
Greene
14Th Judicial Circuit
John Riddle
Linton
Harris
Riddle
Charles E. Henderson
Bloomfield
Greene County
Matt Pice
Iis
Mart
Arthur DeBaun
John W. Lindley
Charles D. Hunt
Hunt
Circuit Court notes from Sullivan district list multiple judgments and injunctions
American Elevator and Machine Company v J Frank Willis et al affirms Judgment. Merom Blum Chautauqua Association v Thomas Gray et al grants temporary injunction against defendants cutting trees on bluff. Several divorces granted. Various judgments recorded including Miller Rubber Company against Elza Groves for 123.75, Sullivan State Bank against Commodore Ransford for 1236.50, Builders Savings and Loan foreclosure 1882.96, Citizens Trust Co against John Alsman et al for 2744.10 plus 200 attorney fees. Replevin in James Jackson vs Perry Drake yields possession of a Ford car with $1 damages. Suit on note John P Allen vs Otto C Hoesman dismissed.
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American Elevator and Machine Company
J. Frank Willis
Merom Blum Chautauqua Association
Thomas Gray
Bluff
Nora Ellen Willford
Dewey S. Willford
Miller Rubber Company
Elza Groves
Jessie Pirtle
Charles A. Atkinson
Citizens Trust Co
John E. Alsman
Ona Alsman
James Jackson
Robert L. Jackson
Perry Drake
Replevin
John P. Allen
Otto C. Hoesman
Miss Eva Stewart Birthday Luncheon Honored
Mrs H M Stewart entertained a group of girls at a one o clock luncheon Sunday in honor of Miss Eva Stewart. A three course luncheon was served at a dainty table with named intimate friends and additional guests joining in the pleasant afternoon.
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Eva Stewart
H. M. Stewart
Miss Eva Stewart
Margaret Maple
Margaret Henderson
Opal Price
Theresa Steele
Frances Walston
Ruth Ruddell
Bernice Drennan
Beecie Bland
Farmers Short Course At New Lebanon Jan 18 19
The Gill township farmers short course under Purdue University extension will be held at New Lebanon on Thursday and Friday. Lecturers include J. W. Schwab hog and cattle specialist L. L. Jones poultry expert and Miss Flannighan home economics lecturer. An interesting program is planned for farmers and their wives with good attendance expected.
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New Lebanon
Gill Township
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
J. W. Schwab
L. L. Jones
Miss Flannighan
Veteran Ballard Dies at County Hospital
Rexford Ballard 25 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ballard of Dugger dies at county hospital Friday from complications of diseases. A World War veteran he was buried or died in a county facility with no further details given.
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Rexford Ballard
Henry Ballard
Dugger
Death of Opal Hilderbrand at Cass township home
Opal Nettie Hilderbrand aged 14 died Monday night at the residence of foster parents Mr and Mrs Charles MacDaniels in Cass township. The body was taken to Palestine Illinois for burial this morning.
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Opal Hilderbrand
Opal Nettie Hilderbrand
Charles MacDaniels
Cass Township
Palestine, Llls
County Receives School Funds Totalling Over $20K
State Superintendent apportions to the county a total of 20 463.61 in state school funds with 15 366.08 from state school tax and 3 580.75 from common school interest. The county’s school enumeration stands at 9 417.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bedwells Welcome Daughter Sarah Isabell
A daughter was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Charles H Bedwell of this city. She has been named Sarah Isabell.
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Charles H. Bedwell
Sarah Isabell
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Sullivan Boy
Los Angeles Times
Daniels
U.S
Church of Jesus Christ
Dinuba, California
Martin J. Pigg
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