Fairbanks Urged as 1916 Republican Presidential Candidate
Indianapolis native Charles Warren Fairbanks, former vice president and U S senator, is urged by Will R Wood as the likely Republican candidate for 1916. Wood notes Indiana’s pivotal role and Fairbanks’s business acceptability, with Fairbanks currently in California caring for his mother.
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Washington
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Fairbanks
Wood
California
James Mann
Illinois
House
Charles S. Whitman
New York
Frank Willis
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Miner fatally injured in Jackson Hill No 4 mine accident
John Boden a machine miner at Jackson Hill No. 4 was crushed by a rock fall Thursday afternoon. His back was broken and one leg severely mashed. Several other men in the area escaped uninjured.
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John Boden
Jackson Hill No. 4
Coroner Investigates Death Near Carlisle
Coroner J H Nef fielded his first case since taking office on January 1. He investigated the death of Joshua DeLong who died suddenly while seated in a chair, aged years, six galiés southeast of Carlisle.
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J.H. Nef
Joshua DeLong
Carlisle
DeLong
Van Allen Case Dismissed After Testimony and Pardon Push
Washington Ind January 18 The Martin circuit court suit against Aetna Fire Insurance Company over a fire linked to Van Allen is dismissed as Allen signs a clean breast. The verdict favoring the insurer was reheard. no contest, Judge Ogden grants dismissal. Rumors say petitions circulate to influence Governor Ralston on clemency as Perry Drake may seek talks with fire marshal officials.
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Washington, Ind
van Allen
Martin
Aetna Fire Insurance Company
Daviess Circuit
Martin County
Insurance Company
Wolfe
Allen
Drake
Perkins
Daviess County
Ogden
Shoals
Insurance
Michigan City
Ralston
Perry Drake
Dedication of Carlisle Masonic Hall Highlights Local Ceremony
Masons from Vincennes and Sullivan lodges attended the Carlisle event as the new Masonic hall was formally dedicated. The program featured a Master Mason degree, a banquet, music from the high school orchestra, and a dedicatory address by R W Grand Master Chas Orbison of Indianapolis.
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New Hall
Carlisle
Vincennes and Sullivan Lodges
Q. H. Greist
Carlisle Lodge
Paul P. Doddridge
Vincennes Lodge
Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan Lodge
R. W
Chas. Orbison
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Orbison
Genter Packing to Run Cannery Year Round
The Genter Packing Company will operate the cannery throughout the year to can tomatoes, green beans, and kidney beans. Kidney beans will be shipped from Michigan with a large supply on hand as plans for expanding tomato growing are arranged. The plant will employ about forty people and will enlarge the warehouse with further improvements. By November 1, 72,000 cans of tomatoes and green beans had been shipped.
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Genter Packing Company
Michigan
Publisher Poynter Buys Noblesville Times
Poynter publisher of the Sullivan Times and Democrat has purchased the Noblesville Times a weekly publication Norval K Harris of this city will be the managing editor of the paper.
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P. Poynter
Sullivan Times and Democrat
Noblesville Times
Norval K. Harris
Will of T. W. Simmons Probate Filed in County
The will of Thomas W. Simmons was filed for probate with County Clerk Railsback. I. H. Kalley named administrator of the estate. The widow receives the furniture and household goods and the two story brick building on Fast Washington Street. A house and lot in the east part of the city will be sold to pay debts, with the children Julia, Ida, Noah, Homer, Thomas, Roy, Henry, John and Mary Simmons listed among heirs.
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T. W. Simmons
Thomas W. Simmons
Railsback
I. H. Kalley
Henry
John
Mary
Simmond Mayflower
Davidson
Merchant Frightens Safe-Blowers From His Store
C A Price, a Dugger merchant, found burglars ready to blow his store safe at 3 30 Saturday morning. He frightened them away, they escaped through a rear door, leaving burglar tools and small items behind. No clue identifies the thieves.
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C. A. Price
Dugger
County Commissioners Close Out Yearly Expenses
The county commissioners finalize December costs with January allowances totaling 12 442 37. Gravel road payrolls for December amount to 2 447 71 and gravel road construction received 3 027 46. Office expenses include Clerk 13 55 Auditor 15 85 Treasurer 10 00 Recorder 21 55 Sheriff 7 50 County Superintendent 92 10 Surveyor 38 4 Assessor 3 50 Attendance Officer 14 20 Other items include Board of Health 300, Jail 100 91, Infirmary 519 40, Burial soldiers 100 00, Public advertising 29 85, Auditor salary 762 50, Recorder salary 449 59, Sheriff fees and salary 1 020 85, County Superintendent salary 121 50, Assessor salary 250 00, County Attorney salary 50 00, Clerk salary 550 00, Treasurer salary 675 00, Bridge repair 60 50, Election expense 554 68, Charity 1 803 31.
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Dailey
C.siits Halen
Oes
Board of Health
Court House
Council votes again to dismiss patrolman Willis
The city council last week again voted to relieve James H. Willis from the police force. Councilman Walters moved to discontinue Willis as a patrolman and stop his salary, with Greenlee Walters Giles in favor and Richey against. Stewart was absent. Willis demanded charges be filed and a hearing before discharge as required by law.
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James H. Willis
Walters
Willis
Greenlee
Giles
Richey
Stewart
Silver Relief Corps Holds Annual Dinner and Installation
New Lebanon January 14 Silver Relief Corps No 234 held its annual dinner and a public installation of officers at the M W A hall. The event featured baskets, entertainment for veterans and wives, and the installation of officers led by Mrs Belle Phillips.
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New Lebanon
Silvers Relief Corps No. 234
M. W. A. Hall
Belle Phillips
Clara Dudley
S. V
Margaret Gullett
J. V
Laura Willis
Tina Lee
Mabel Hopewell
Elizabeth Lisman
Mattie Poston
Violy Morris
Ida Spring
Sullivan Associated Charities Elects Leaders and Proposes City Plan
The Associated Charities of Sullivan Indiana elected Dirrelle Chaney as president and EB F Walker as vice president at their annual meeting. Paul McGuire was re elected secretary treasurer but resigned. C N Vance was elected in his place. The group presented resolutions urging city officials to organize charity work with proper oversight and support, and to curb beggars and tramps by arresting and employing them or removing them from the city.
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Associated Charities of
City of
Sullivan
Dirrelle Chaney
EB. F. Walker
Paul McGuire
C. N. Vance
Associated Charities
Indiana
Common Council
Hamilton Township
Dirrelle Chanbey
B. P. O. Ellis
E. F. Walker
F. & A. Masons
Paul R. McGuire
Sec
Sec.-Treas Representing the Y. M. C. A
J. Sprigler
J. Schuberth
Catholic Church
A. J. Hadden
John C. Chaney
Presbyterian Church
Zoe Chaney Bays
Tri’ Kappas
Maude Lester
Epworth League
John F. Douthitt
Baptist Church
City Bank Elects Officers and Directors for Ensuing Year
The National Bank of this city elected Charles L. Davis as president and Joe K. Smock as vice president. Hixon W. Davis was named cashier with Ernest D. Davis as assistant cashier. Directors include G. D. Scott GC. J. Sherman William C. Jamison Joe K. Smock Hixon W. Davis and Benjamin Davis who was chosen chairman of the board.
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the National Bank of
Charles L. Davis
Joe K. Smock
Hixon W
Former Sullivan Woman Loses Valuable Diamonds
Miss Emily D Crawley of Kansas City Missouri secretary of Central Boarding and Supply Company was robbed of diamonds worth one thousand dollars Monday night. The jewels were taken from the safe in Miss Crawley’s apartments in Rockhill Mayor.
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Kansas City, Mo
Emily D. Crawley
Central Boarding and Supply Company
Nitroglycerin Magazine Blows Up at Stoy Plant
The Independent Torpedo Company plant in Stoy Illinois exploded at about 6 20 this morning. About 700 quarts of fluid were in the building. Unknown cause as no one has been there since Saturday. Earlier thefts prompted lock changes and a possible attempted burglary. The blast rattled nearby towns and recalled a prior fatal explosion at the same plant.
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Terre Haute
Death of Mrs. W. I. Williams at 45 in East Washington home
Mrs. W I Williams aged 45 died Sunday at her East Washington street residence after a two month illness. A native of New London Kentucky she belonged to the Christian church there. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev J H Toole and Rev Albert Nichols with burial at Center Ridge cemetery. She is survived by husband and children Gertrude Huntley West Terre Haute Emmett Chester Cassie Ethel Estil and Vivian Williams all of this city. four brothers two sisters and an array of extended kin including Richard Black Albert Black James Black R J White Mrs Justin Lukinbilk Mrs Maggie Filbrook and uncle John Black.
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W. I. Williams
East Washington Street
New London
Christian Church
J. H. Toole
Albert Nichols
Center Ridge Cemetery
Gertrude Huntley
West Terre Haute
Emmett
Chester
Cassie
Ethel Estil
Vivian Williams
Richard Black
Lexington
Oklahoma
Albert Black
Evansville
James Black
Hutsonville
Ill
R. J. White
Merom
Ind
Jestin Lukinbilk
Okla
Maggie Filbrook
Ely
Nevada
John Black
Sullivan Couple Wed in Terre Haute Ceremony
A marriage license was issued in Terre Haute on Monday to Louis B. Hultz, 23, a bookkeeper, and Martha Shake, 24, a stenographer. Hultz is son of Nathan Hultz of Sullivan. Shake is daughter of Albert Shake, a rural mail carrier. The bride previously worked as a stenographer.
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Terre Haute
Louis
Hultz
Martha Shake
Nathan Hultz
Albert Shake
Sullivan
John W. Lindley
Arpa
Editors Set for Indiana Republican Meeting in Indianapolis
Indiana GOP editors will attend the Marion Club event in Indianapolis January 28 29 with Col George B Lockwood noting a public Sherman talk by Senator Lawrence Y Sherman. The January 28 banquet at Hotel Severin features George W Hinman and Will Hays. Harrison Club Gary arranged a special train for members to attend.
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George B. Lockwood
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Marion Club
Indianapolis
Col. Lockwood
United States
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Hotel Severin
George W. Hinman
Marietta (O) College
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Sherman
Republican State Committee
Gary
Harrison Club
Sullivan county youths tour Purdue for Farm Short Course
Eleven Sullivan County boys and girls aged 10 to 18 joined a weeklong Purdue University Farmers Short Course aided by county funds. County Agent A W Hayes accompanied them as instructors praised Purdue staff and the program.
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Sullivan
Purdue Universe
A. W. Hayes
Purdue
Fowler
Sullivan County
Alfreda Hughes
Annie Johnson
Shelburn
Oscar Williams
Clarence Riggen
Hymera
Raymond Cooksey
Pleasantville
Floyd Yeager
Fairbanks
Marlow Arnett
Graysville
Harold Pirtle
Harold Boone
Rexford Ballard
Dugger
New School Building Nears Completion on North Court
The new gymnasium on North Court Street nears completion after wiring and ventilation delays. It should be ready for occupancy by early February and will feature nitrogen lighting. a maple gym floor will be added in the spring after drying. The dedication date follows.
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North Court Street
Murderous Linton Husband Sentenced for Life in 1st Degree
Edward Duncan of Linton pleaded guilty to first degree murder for killing his wife in Linton last spring. Judge Robert W. Miers sentenced him to life in Michigan City prison after a venue change from Greene to Monroe County. Duncan’s family showed strong emotion as he was led away, with his mother and mother‑in‑law supporting him.
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Edward Duncan
Linton
Sullivan and
Hymera
Bloomington
Robert W. Miers
Michigan City
Miers
Duncan
W. L. Slinkard
Bloomfield
Jasonville
Greene County
Death Claims Aged Sullivan Woman
Mrs. Dorcas Wilson 83 widow of James Harvey Wilson died at her South Main Street home yesterday afternoon. A native of West Carlisle Ohio she married Patten of Ohio at 22 and later James Harvey Wilson no children. Survived by sisters brothers nieces and nephews including William Tichenor Indianapolis and Jennie Branstetter Blotfield. Presbyterian church member.
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Dorcas Wilson
James Harvey Wilson
South Main Street
Jackson Township
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Carlisle Masons
Ed Dailey
Council
Myrtle Booker
Hattie Haton
Nancy Hamrick
Blanche Spring
Sullivan County Poultry Show
Sullivan County Poultry Association
Louis J. Demberger
Stewartsville
Griggs
National Bank
Sullivan Council RB. & SM
Miss Crawley
David Crawley
Sullivan and Hymera
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