Destructive Hymera Fire Destroys Saloons and Stores
A disastrous fire in Hymera early Friday destroyed property valued at 20 000 to 25 000. J W Mahan and Hart saloons suffered major losses with limited insurance. Why Clothing stock 2000 to 3000 damaged and scattered. Brick Cummins building and hardware firm had damage. neighboring saloons suffered heat exposure.
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Hymera
J. W. Mahan
Manhattan
R. B. Hart
Mayhan
Why Clothing Company
Cummins
Indiana federal court reorganization urged by lawmakers
Louis Ludlow reports in Terre Haute Star that Congress may introduce one or two bills to restructure Indiana federal courts. Plans include splitting Indiana into three districts with two additional judges and requiring judges to hold court in multiple locations to improve access to justice.
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Indiana
Louis Ludlow
The
Terre Haute Star
Foster
Evansville
Congress
Chaney
Oster
Indianapolis
Money for College Almost Subscribed at Merom
Dr. C. J. Jones president of Union Christian College at Merom reported $13,400 of the $15,000 needed for needed improvements has been subscribed. He praised public response as he traveled from New York to Merom, then faced flooded roads in Buck Creek bottom and returned to Sullivan overnight before continuing by train.
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C. J Jones
Union Christian College
Merom
New York
Jones
Snake Killed Monday and Blue Birds Seen at Farmersburg
Warren Watson of Turman township killed a black snake Monday in January. Board Member Harry Moore of the Eleventh District of the U M W of A saw three blue birds at Farmersburg Monday, believed to be unusual for the cold month. Fred Rhoner, a miner, killed a common species snake while hunting Tuesday.
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Warren Watson
Turman Township
Harry Moore
Farmersburg
Fred Rhoner
Conductor Fights Off Train Robber at Vincennes
Conductor Harry McClanahan of Evansville aboard an E. T. H. freight train chased a would be robber who boarded the engine cab at Vincennes. The robber demanded money but was punched and escaped into darkness. Patrolman Cralle joined the pursuit but the suspect remained at large. A separate late night call reported burglars at the Ebner residence with no clues found.
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Harry McClanahan
Andy McClanahan
Vincennes
McClanahan
Evansville
Terre Haute
Union Station
Cralle
Ebner
Fifth
Vigo
Kruse
Former Resident John Mason Dies After Long Illness
John Mason, a former resident who died at his home west of Hutsonville Sunday night after a long illness, was born in Dearborn County Indiana in 1821. He lived near the Narrows and on the Pogue farm near Big Springs, later moving to Crawford County. Survived by son C D Mason and daughter Bessie Abel of Terre Haute. Funeral held Tuesday at his home conducted by Wm P Musgrave, burial at Mann Cemetery near Big Springs. One brother Jacob served in Stanley's African expedition.
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John Mason
Mr. Mason
Dearborn County
Indiana
Narrows
Pogue
Big Springs
Crawford County
C. D. Mason
Bessie Abel
Terre Haute
Wm. P. Musgrave
Mann Cemetery
Mason
Jacob
Stanley
Africa
Hutsonville Herald
Pocketbook Stolen From Local Shopper in Dugger
Mrs. John Lackey of Dugger reported a theft at the Index store Tuesday evening last week. A pocketbook containing $50 was taken from her in the shopping outing.
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John Lackey
Dugger
Index Store
Mayfield Acquitted in Sullivan Circuit Court
The state versus Curry Mayfield was tried in Sullivan circuit court on Wednesday and the defendant was acquitted on a technicality in the indictment.
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Curry Mayfield
Sullivan
Woman in Hymera Kills Herself After Family Troubles
Mrs. R. V. Railsback, about 35, shot herself twice at her Hymera Indiana home. She died Friday evening. A note lay on a table and morphine was sought for her the night before. She bought the revolver Thursday and spoke of not feeling well. Her husband, a traveling salesman, was away.
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Hymera
Ind
R. V. Railsback
Chas. Earnhardt
J. I. Holcomb Brush Factory
Merited Recognition for Sullivan Boy
Carl R. Hinkle a Sullivan native was elected secretary of the Federal Union Surety Company Indianapolis last week His rise began two years ago as superintendent of agencies then assistant secretary His friends in Sullivan celebrate his promotion to charge of the Indianapolis offices of the bond issuing firm that serves officials and trusted employees
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Carl R. Hinkle
Sullivan
Federal Union Surety Company
Indianapolis
Hinkle
Elmer Turpin Killed In Mine Accident Near Linton
Elmer Turpin, 27, a driver at the Atlas mine near Linton, fell from his car Thursday and was run over and killed. He was a son of Mrs. William Turpin who lives one mile west of Dugger. The funeral was held Saturday.
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Elmer Turpin
Atlas
Linton
William Turpin
Dugger
Fund Started to Aid Search for Little Richmond Byers
Frate C Liston James Sinclair and Paul L Reid started a subscription list yesterday to aid in the search for little Richmond Byers, kidnapped from Seelyville. The list was turned to the Union and funds will go to the Terre Haute Star as they come in. Total to last night was $138.80.
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Little Richmond Byers
Union
Terre Haute
Shelburn Gets Interurban Service to Terre Haute
Shelburn now has interurban service to Terre Haute. The initial hourly trip ran at 11 Sunday morning with officials and about twenty five passengers on the first Terre Haute to Shelburn round trip. The car reached Shelburn in 49 minutes. The company plans to complete the line to Shelburn by June first and to build a large power station here.
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Shelburn
Terre Haute
Roller skating rink opens in Dix building in city
The rink owned by G. R. Stivers and James H. Draper opened on the second floor of the Dix building opposite the Davis house. Large crowds attended both Monday and Tuesday evenings, and the venture shows promise of success.
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G. R. Stivers
James H. Draper
Dix
Davis House
Fire destroys road house near Shelburn
A road house one mile west of Shelburn owned by William White was totally destroyed by fire about ten o'clock Sunday evening. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Shelburn
William White
Joe S. Reed Writes From New Smyrna Florida
Joe S. Reed of this city, who makes a living composing drugs and writes poetry, is spending the winter under southern skies at New Smyrna, Florida. He and Charles L. Davis have bought a fine residence in New Smyrna and plan to spend most winters in the Everglades state.
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Joe S. Reed
Mr. Reed
New Smyrna
Fla
Charles L. Davis
Everglade
Peculiar Leg Injury After Sleep At Home
While asleep at his rural Sun day night home Lee Thornberry turned and threw his leg out of place. Jesse Ransford tried to straighten the injured member but failed. Dr Yager of Graysville was summoned to treat him.
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Lee Thornberry
Jesse Ransford
Dr. Yager
Graysville
Sullivan Men Buy Property in Florida
Joe Reed and Charles L. Davis of this city secured a large two and a half story house with about twenty rooms in New Smyrna Florida. The former owner, Robert White of Massachusetts, had wintered there and died recently. Reed and Davis paid five thousand dollars for the house and furnishings plus a valued launch of three thousand five hundred dollars. The boat is noted as the fastest launch on the Indian River. The buyers expect to move in immediately as the deal closed this week.
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Joe
Reed
Charles L. Davis
New Smyrna
Florida
Robert White
Massachusetts
Messrs
Davis
Indian River
Mr. Davis
Road supervisors empowered to requisition aid and material
The supreme court notes road supervisors may demand needed assistance and teams for road work and may use dirt or material from private property when not readily available on the highway. Just compensation from the road fund is allowed. The law aims to prevent obstruction by unwilling property owners during urgent road maintenance.
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Supreme Court of
Electric Transmission Company Incorporation Authorized
Articles of incorporation filed in Indiana for the Indiana Electric Transmission Company to operate an electric plant supplying Hymera, Jasonville and Coalmont. Capital stock $250,000. Directors are Howard L. Hyatt William H. Hornberger and Thomas Duncan all of Lafayette.
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Indiana Electric Transmission Company
Secretary of State
Hymera
Jasonville
Coalmont
Howard L. Hyatt
William H. Hornberger
Thomas Duncan
Lafayette
Fire damages bakery and meat department at Rich store
Fire discovered yesterday morning in the bake shop at the rear of O. R. Rich's grocery on East Washington street gutted the shop and spread to the meat department. Stock was damaged by smoke and water. Rich had insurance on the stock and the building, owned by Mrs. Sue Reid, was insured.
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O. R. Rich
East Washington Street
Rich
Sue Reid
Pigg Suit Withdrawn in Disbarment Proceedings
Disbarment actions against attorney Will H. Pigg, brought by former law yer Clayton A. Price, have been withdrawn.
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Will H. Pigg
Clayton A. Price
Sixteen Years Record Warmth Sparks Flooding Delays
The region saw its warmest day in sixteen years with a Sunday thermometer around seventy and heavy rains that raised streams, delaying traffic and mail. Rail lines and rural routes faced closures as floods spread, while fruit crops faced possible damage from the warm spell. The winter trend suggests a milder season ahead with higher than average January to March temperatures.
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Busseron
Illinois Central Railroad
Central States
Howard Sexton Granted Patent on Mining Machines
Howard Sexton former Citizens' mine owner now farming near Worthington has been granted a patent for mining machines featuring a roller bearing arrangement on the coal facing part. The device reduces friction and aims to operate with less power. Sexton was involved in a lawsuit that Saturday.
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Howard Sexton
Citizens
Ond
Worthington
Sexton
Hymera Man Choked to Death at Dinner
Cornelius Myers of Hymera, 29, died Sunday after being choked while dining with family. He died before help could reach him. Survived by wife and several children. He was brother to Andy Myers of Linton, a barber well known in the city.
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Cornelius Myers
Hymera
Myers
Andy Myers
Linton
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J. M. Lang
J.r.brown
J. M. Billman
H. Schmidt & Co
Chas. Beasley
J. A. McClann
H. A. Hicks
Han & Son
Claude Hughes
Ed W. Kelly
G. W. Goodman
J.R. Crowder Om
W. E. Woods
A. E. Hazelrigg
Will G. Riggs
Carl Briggs
Avis
Julius Harry
T.M. Ridgeway
Zibe Howe
H. E. Dutton
Roy Burnett
J. K. Smock
P. A. Barco
U. S. Gordon
Sam A. White
John Ersinger
W.C. Jamison
J.L. Thompson
Jiggs
E. D. Thixton
Benj. Davis
C. E. Walston
W. F
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New Smyrna, Fla
Plunket
Hymera Man
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