Deer Hunt Tale Ends With Lost Julius Near Camp In Florida
In New Smyrna Florida January 17 1908 Julius Hoseman and party hunted deer in cypress swamps near town We lost sight of Hoseman for a time while dogs chased a deer and the group searched tents and trails He eventually was found after his solo search near the camp with the others returning to pack up the camp and launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Smyrna
Fla
Union
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Julius Hoseman
John Chambers
Linton
Hoseman
Joe
Julius
Mr. Hoke
Van dalia Coal plans two new shafts near here
Local reports say the Vandal ia Coal company will sink two shafts on holdings near Dugger. One shaft to start next spring on the George W Lash farm three miles north, the other on the Shipman farm in Jefferson Township about a mile and a half from the Superior mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Coal Company
George W. Lash
Here
Shipman
Jefferson Township
Superior
R. M. Shirey
Dugger Journal
W. O. Shirey
Denver
Mike Ambs
Father Bolin
Sullivan
Dugger
Ambs
White Rose Rebekah Lodge
Bohannon Pleads Temporary Insanity in Horse Theft Case
Harry Bohannon formerly of Fairbanks township entered a plea of temporary insanity for the petit larceny charge. His attorney secured a continuance. trial set for March 31. Bohannon allegedly stole a horse from Jesse Douglas, sold it to John Brown, and traveled to parts unknown before surrendering in Chattanooga. He was returned to jail in this city and no bond was requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
Fairbanks Township
O. B. Tarris
Bohannon
Jesse Douglas
John Brown
Chattanooga
Tenn
Marshal Willis
Aged Miner Hurt in Mine Fall at Keeley
William Robinson known as Uncle Billy, 68, was injured Saturday morning when slate fell in Keeley mine striking his leg. The bone broke and flesh torn. He was taken home to rest and colleagues fear full recovery may not occur due to his age. He has worked in the mines for over 20 years and had no prior serious accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robinson
Billy
Keeley
Perry Apple Dies After Surgery in Trimble Ill
Perry Apple of Trimble Illinois died January 19 at his home following a surgical operation for stomach trouble. He was a brother of John Apple of Merom Station. The death occurred at Trimble where he had resided.
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Merom, Station
Perry Apple
Trimble
John Apple
Merom Station
McDaniel Opens Fulling Mine Near Palestine Illinois
Charles McDaniel long engaged in county coal mining opens the Fulling mine near Palestine Illinois. The move marks a fresh mining effort in the region as local industry eyes potential output and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDaniel
Palestine Il
No agreement in Quackenbush case verdicts delay long trial
The jury in the Joseph Quackenbush murder case failed to reach a verdict after 69 hours of deliberation. Initially eight favored acquittal and four conviction, later 10 to two after a second instruction, marking the longest jury deliberation in the court's history and ending with the jurors being excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Quackenbush
Will Alen
Gilmour
Henderson
Bloomfield
William T. Douthitt
State Supt Praises Anderson in Indiana School Bulletin
The Indiana Department of Public Instruction under State Supt. F A Cotton highlights the Hamilton township school taught by J Hosea Anderson. A Sullivan county rural school with 57 pupils, praised for its modern one room design, clear boards, and strong reading and geography work. The visiting staff notes the teacher is devoted, community connected, and well valued at $90 per month.
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Department of Public Instruction
F. A. Cotton
A. R. Charman
F. M. Stalker
State Normal School
Gertrude Robinson
The
State Normal
J. W. Holton
B. R. Nesbit
OO. T. Collier
Grace Lester
Edna Vigus
Louise Hoskins
J. P. Duffy and Co
Richard Park
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Hdéi
Dga
Record Enrollment At Union Christian College Then 150
Merom January 21 union Christian college enrollment reaches 150 a record. President Whitaker leads a strong canvassing campaign drawing many new students nationwide. Dormitories are crowded and a new building is needed to accommodate the growing attendance.
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Merom
Union Christian College
Whitaker
Brother seeks missing Pierson in Holbrook county
Isham Pierson of Holbrook Nebraska hunts for his brother Taylor Pierson or Taylor Funk who was adopted by John Funk and wife years ago. County Funk family members are asked to communicate any information to Mr Pierson.
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Isham Pierson
Holbrook, Neb
Taylor Pierson
Taylor Funk
John Funk
Funk
Mr. Pierson
Land and Sargent enlist at Terre Haute recruiting office
Oda D. Land 23 from this county enlists at the Terre Haute army recruiting office after working in the Jackson a Hills mine. George H. Sargent also from this county enlists for service in the Philippine infantry after mining in Shelburn.
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Army
Terre Haute
Oda D. Land
George H. Sargent
County
Land
Jackson A Hills
Sargent
Shelburn
Philippine Infantry
Vice President Curry Tours Local Troubleshot Sites
Vice President Curry visited Mildred and Jackson Hill No.2 on Thursday to investigate troubles. The team and Board Member Ramage also toured the Steel Tipple on a related mission seeking solutions.
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Shelburn
Curry
Mildred
Jackson Hill No.2
Ramage
Explosion at Clover Leaf Mine Burns Three Miners
A gas explosion Sunday morning near Cass at the Clover Leaf mine severely burned Roy Richardson and William Thompson of Cass, with William Mayfield fatally burned. Fire from the blast was fought for hours and the rescue party saved the remaining miners.
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Bog” Richardson
Wm. Thompson
Clover Leaf
Cass
Roy Richardson
William Thompson
William Mayfield
Richardson
Mayfield
Thompson
Globe Vaudeville Theatre Opens With Crowded Houses
Messrs. Batey and Abel opened their Globe theatre in the city Monday night to packed shows with standing room scarce. The bill features Conkey the comical juggler Perrin and Crosby as singers and dancers and new pictures and illustrated songs nightly. The theatre joins the Varieties and Lyric circuit at Terre Haute with more acts to follow. A Saturday matinee is planned and the program will rotate twice weekly soon. It boasts a neat stage, new scenery and electrical effects.
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Messrs
Batey and Abel
The
Globe
Conkey
Perrin
Crosby
Terre Haute
Death of Mrs. T. J. Humphreys in Sullivan
Mrs. Thomas J. Humphreys died Sunday at her Sullivan home after a long stomach and lung illness. Born in Greene County, she wed Thomas Humphreys in 1858. Survived by husband and five children. funeral at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Miller, with burial at Center Ridge.
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T. J. Humphreys
Thomas J. Humphreys
Greene County
Thomas Humphreys
Bloomfield
Sullivan
Fred
James
Fred Mounts
Terre Haute
A. B. Thurber
Mollie Humphreys
Christian Church
Miller
Center Ridge
Davis Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons at Baldridge Mine
Farmersburg report says George J. Davis Baldridge mine boss was arrested this morning on a concealed weapons charge. Marshal Lloyd made the arrest and Davis posted bond to appear in court next Monday amid ongoing complaints about his gun carrying.
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Farmersburg
George J. Davis
Baldridge
Lloyd
Davis
Bond
Engine collision on E. and T. H. line at No. 2
An engine on the E. and T. H. switch at No. 2 struck a string of cars on Friday and turned over. Engineer Watson and Conductor Baldwin attended a court of inquiry held here this morning.
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Farmersburg
Watson
Baldwin
Missing Son Located Prompting Attorney Action
In Haddon Township a Mary Lyrd filed a petition in the county court yesterday seeking aid to locate her missing son, Silver Chaney, with an attorney listed on the filing. The action requests court assistance for recovery and related legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Chaney
Mary
Haddon Township
Petitio
Efecuit
Sullivan Post Office to Install Canceling Machine
The Sullivan post office will receive a canceling machine replacing hand stamping and backstamping to speed mail handling. Postmaster Holmes notes this aims to boost efficiency and support free delivery eligibility if quarterly revenue remains strong. Mr. Chaney advocated for the upgrade and assisted with the application to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
New York
Holmes
Pastor Dr. Francis Led Debt Free Central Christian Church
The Trentonian notes the Central Christian Church in Trenton is debt free, crediting Dr. David R. Francis for its completion. It praises his leadership in fund solicitation and hands on construction work, with Mrs. Francis also lauded for support.
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Tronton
Trontonian
Francis
David R. Francis
Sullivan Council Announces Evening Class Candidate Potentials
Fragmentary note indicates Sullivan council plans for a large class of candidates to pursue coursework toward both degrees, details about timing or procedures not provided in the readable text.
Dugger Miner Killed by Train Near Tracks
Patrick McNichols a 30 year old miner from Dugger was found near the Indianapolis Southern tracks at Clover Leaf mine. Coroner's inquest ruled death by being struck by a train. he may have dozed near the tracks. Parents live in Brazil.
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Dugger
Brewer
Indianapolis Southern
Brazil
Fairbanks Trust plans banking start in Fairbanks
The Fairbanks Trust Company filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state in Indianapolis for a 25000 capital stock fully paid in. It will operate as a bank and serve as trustee for the Terre Haute and Merom Traction company with bonds deposited there. Founders include Orlando Brewer John Scott and Don M Roberts. Brewer serves as president. An office opened in Terre Haute to handle interurban line business.
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Fairbanks Trust Company
Fairbanks
Tidianapolis
Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company
Orlando Brewer
John Scott
Don M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Brewer
Clark Murder Case Opens in Dunnville Circuit Court
Fred Clark pleaded not guilty as trial on the murder of Taylor Smith began in the Dunnville circuit court. The May brawl at a saloon dance led to a free for all pistol fight, Smith fatally shot and others injured, with Charles D. Hunt for the defense and Walter Wood for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Clark
Taylor Smith
Dunnville
Clark
Smith
Charles D. Hunt
Walter Wood
Will Edmunds
Grandma Schofield of Dugger Dies After Illness
Grandma Schofield a longtime Sullivan county resident known to all died Friday night after several days of illness. She slept for most of the final days, awakening briefly before death. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Dugger church. She leaves three sons George Schofield James Schofield and Thomas Lehman.
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Dugger
Grandma Schofield
Dugger Church
Schofield
Sullivan County
George
James Schofield
Thomas Lehman
Shelburn Bank Reelects Officers for 1908
The First National Bank of Shelburn reelects C. B. Bolinger as president H Stack as vice president Frank J. First as cashier and Herchel V. Bolinger as assistant cashier. All former directors were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
First National Bank
C. B. Bolinger
H.' . Stack
Frank J
Herchel V. Bolinger
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Florida
Perry Apple Dead
Quackenbush
John Stitt
Charles Thrasher
Sullivan Robert Conner
Frank Cummins
Jackson
Joe T. Brodie
Edgar S. Greggs
William Cartwright
Sullivan John Stultz
Carl Bedwell
Jacob Booker, Jr
Haddon
Charles Gadberry
Lewis V. Creager
Anderson
Fassett A. Cotton
Mammoth
Hosea J. Anderson
J. Hosea Anderson
Hamilton Township
Mammoth Vein Coal Mine
Hunts HS Brother
Glover Leaf
WM. Mayfield
John B. Booker
Land’s
Booker
Ber
Sullivan Post Office
Department
Chaney
Thitchcock
David Francis
Trentonian
Counch
Patrick McNichols
Dianapolis
Banking
Instipulion
NEW Bank
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