Democrats Back McCray Budget Endorses Reforms
Indiana legislators move to approve Governor McCray's budget totaling about 7.15 million dollars for 1923 and 6.83 million for 1924 while Democrats, though critical, align with Republicans on nearly all appropriations. The reform school and highway funding shape the debate as chambers prepare a busy session.
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Indianapolis
McCray
Indiana
Senator Chambers
House
Rep Kitch
Plymouth
Reformatory
Chambers
Kitch
Senate
State Highway Commission
Pendleton
Potential Republican Candidates for Indiana Second District Congress
In Bloomington on January 23 observers name Oscar Bland not seeking renomination and Morgan county figures Emmet F. Branch and J. B. Sedwick as hopefuls. Monroe county names Robert Miller Austin East and J. W. Raub as possibilities, with James House Will K. Penrod and Thomas H. Adams also mentioned as likely contenders.
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Bloomington
Ind
Congress
Indiana
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Morgan County
Emmet F. Branch
J. B. Sedwick
Brand
Monroe County
Robert G. Miller
Austin East
J. W. Raub
James House
Vincennes
Bland
Will K. Penrod
Martin County
State Senate
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennes Commercial
Indiana University Glee Club Concert Feb 7 at Sullivan High
The Indiana University glee club of 24 selected musicians, with an orchestra and soloists, will perform at Sullivan high school on February 7 as part of the twelfth annual spring concert tour. Walter A Stiner's college orchestra accompanies, renowned for Midwest concerts and phonograph work. Zylophone saxophone violin and vocal solos highlight the program.
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Walter A. Stiner
Middle West
West Baden Springs
Jeannette Phonograph Company
Richmond
Petersburg Child Real Prodigy
Wayne Manuels, a Petersburg three year old, showed early genius by talking at nine months and naming the alphabet by 16 months. He could read Bible verses by letter, recite prayers, remember memory verses, and identify musical notes, with two hours daily from his mother for lessons amid illness that has led to bans on newspapers and books in the sick room.
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Petersburg
Wayne Manuels
Harley Manuels
New Suits and Divorces Filed in Local Courts
Macklin Howard and Jonas Lad son note cases. Noah Neal and James Alsop on note. Johnson Miller Miller against Frederick Stahe and Mary Stahe on contract. Enochs vs Bicknell Coal Damages. Hymera State Bank against Fay Wilson on note. Sherwood vs Buick Co replevin. Dell Everwine vs Henry Everwine divorce. Blumberg spouses vs Harris on note. Gosnell divorce custody and support case.
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Macklin Howard
Jonas M. Ladson
Noah F. Neal
James R. Alsop
Earl M. Alsop
Johnson, Miller & Miller
Frederick E. Stahe
Mary Louise Stahe
Marion Enochs
Ina Enochs
Bicknell Coal & Mining Co
Hymera State Bank of
Inmate Tries to Jump From Window at County Infirmary
Elias Kelly, an inmate at the county infirmary, caused trouble with insanity last week by breaking windows in his second floor room and attempting to jump out. He was moved to Woodmere asylum Monday by Sheriff Douthitt and deputy Carl Douthitt.
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Elias Kelly
Woodmere
Douthitt
Carl Douthitt
Shelburn Postmaster Exam Scheduled in Sullivan
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination in Sullivan on Saturday February 3 for the appointment of a postmaster at Shelburn. The notice specifies testing to fill the Shelburn postmaster position.
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Shelburn
Civil Service Commission
Sullivan
Farm Bureau to Center on Cooperative Marketing in 1923
Bradfute, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the 1923 program will stress cooperative marketing to boost farm prices and stabilize industry. A new marketing department will be led by Walton Peteet of Dallas, with support from organization, information, research, transportation, and legislation teams.
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Bradfute
Farm Bureau
Walter Peteet
Texas
Oo. E. Bradfute
American Farm Bureau Federation
America
Walton Peteet
Dallas
Tex
Former President of Union Christian College Dies
Announcement from Merom records the death of Rev. T. C. Smith former president of Union Christian College at Merom. He was a cousin of Mrs. R. A. Plunkett and brother of Miss Laura Smith both of Merom.
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T. C. Smith
Union Christian College
Merom
R. A. Plunkett
Laura Smith
Sales expert to lecture on automobiles at gymnasium
P. E. Chamberlain, an automobile sales expert, will speak at the Gymnasium school building Friday evening at 7 45 under the Sullivan County Automotive Association. The public is invited.
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P. E. Chamberlain
Sullivan County Automotive Association
The Tax System and Cost of Living Crisis Examined
A critique contrasts rich and poor dissatisfaction over taxation and wages. It notes dramatic price increases since 1914, with current costs far above prewar levels, and argues middlemen and distribution woes drive up living expenses despite wage gains. Apples retail high, underscoring consumer strain.
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R. H. Dunn Co
New York
Argument on Carr murder case before habeas review
Prosecuting Attorney N. K. Harris and Charles D. Hunt argued a habeas corpus petition in the Henry Miller murder case in Bloomfield. Special Judge Hill of Vincennes heard the matter, took it under advisement, after Miller was convicted of Junie Carr's murder and sentenced to life in prison.
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N. K. Harris
Charles D. Hunt
Bloomfield
Henry Miller
Junie Carr
Jackson Township
Hill
Vincennes
Miller
New Postmaster Installed in Farmersburg
Wade Denney, son of E J Denney, received his commission last Thursday from the Government as the new postmaster for Farmersburg and began his duties Friday morning. Miss Wortha Correll, assistant for two years, will remain as his assistant. Retiring postmaster Otis Asbury, first appointed on expiring former postmaster James H Collins term, will leave to manage Charles A Lloyd clothing store.
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Wade Denney
E. J. Denney
Farmersburg
Bees In Porch Column At West Washington Residence
A large swarm of honey bees has inhabited a porch column at the home of Will H. Hays on West Washington street for four years. The bees have not been harmed but are now a nuisance and the family would like to remove the swarm.
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Will H. Hays
West Washington Street
Lloyd Gets Appointment as Indiana Revenue Tax Collector
Chas A Lloyd, a prominent Farmersburg businessman, was appointed by the Federal Government last week as revenue tax collector for Indiana. He previously served in civil service as store keeper and gauger in Terre Haute.
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Lloyd
Chas. A. Lloyd
Farmersburg
Indiana
Terre Haute
Farmersburg News
Free garden seeds shipment arrives for public distribution
Representative Bland reports a shipment of garden seeds for free distribution will arrive by month end. He prefers mailing the seeds to residents but deems distribution by this method the best for reach.
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Representative Bland
Funeral of Harry Thompson Held at Family Home
The funeral for Harry Thompson was held Thursday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson, with Rev. W. E. Gray of the Presbyterian church and the local Masonic lodge conducting the service. Burial followed at Center Ridge cemetery.
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Harry Thompson
John L. Thompson
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
Center Ridge Cemetery
Carlisle Postmaster Examination Set for February
The Civil Service Commission orders an examination at Sullivan on February 17 for the Carlisle postmaster appointment.
World War Veteran Melvin Saucerman Dies at 33
Melvin B. Saucerman world war veteran aged thirty three died at 2 PM Monday at his mother’s home near Morris Chapel Sullivan County cause tuberculosis after influenza in service. Survived by wife Elva daughter Esther June mother two twin brothers Elvin and others. Born January 23 1890 died January 22 1923. Funeral Wednesday at Morris Chapel with interment in Chapel Cemetery.
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Melvin B. Saucerman
Morris Chapel
Sullivan County
Elva Saucerman
E Sther June
Elvin J. Saucerman
Saucerman
Odd Fellows Lodge
Dugger
Chapel Cemetery
Linton
Templeton Residence Gutted By Fire
The two story frame home of Robert Templeton on North State Street burned Friday. Fire was discovered on the roof and firefighters found the blaze advanced, but most household belongings were saved. Aunt Jane Pirtle, Keith Reeves, James Sinclair, and the Lunds saved their possessions. The house, long tied to the Crawley family, was built by the late David Crawley.
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Templeton
Robert Templeton
North State Street
David Crawley
Crawley
Mr. Crawley
Prison Team Handoff After Guilty Plea at Michigan City
Sheriff Ed Douthitt escorted William Stewart to the state prison after Stewart admitted guilt to petit larceny. Stewart, formerly a Baker mine night engineer, received an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years from Judge Wood.
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Begins
Ed Douthitt
Michigan City
William Stewart
Steward
Baker
Wood
Girl Burned to Death at Grandparents Home
Miss Marjory Guth twelve, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George McConnell, died from burns at her grandparents Sullivan home where she was visiting. Her clothes caught fire from a gas flame as her paralyzed grandfather could not reach her and her grandmother was away.
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Marjory Guth
George McConnell
Sullivan
Los Angeles
Cal
Lewis Guth
Alberta
Canada
Nelle Hanchette
McConnell
C. & E. I. Railroad
Livestock Breeders Plan Program For The Year
Sullivan County Livestock Breeders Association directors set a year plan including a livestock tour banquet Hoosier Ton Litter Club tuberculosis testing sales club work fair and membership. Committees led by Cecil Drake Ross Campbell J J Durham and Emery Drake were named to organize each project and a special panel will develop county wide club work and fair plans.
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Sullivan County Livestock Breeders’ Association
Gill Township Farm Bureau
T. E. Medsker
Emery Drake
Ross Campbell
Mary Mann
J. J. Durham
Oral Riggs
Hoosier Ton Litter Club
Joe Hopewell
Carl Burton
Ara Johnson
D. D. Bradbury
William R. Mickey
Addison Drake
John McNaughton
E.R. Walters
Cecil Johnson
Walter Whitman
Barnett Jewell
Wm.r. Mickey
Wm. A. Wilkey
Pioneer coal operator Francis M. Dugger dies at 81
Francis Marion Dugger, 81, Greene county leader in coal development, church benefactor, and longtime Bloomfield banker and farmer, died at his home. A Civil War veteran and four-term Greene county sheriff, he helped found the town of Dugger and funded churches and education. Survived by widow, brother William R. Dugger, and three sisters. Funeral at his residence Wednesday afternoon with local clergymen.
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Francis Marion Dugger
Bloomfield
Ind
Greene County
Thomas and
Sabra Dugger
Jackson Township
18Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
General Grant
Vicksbarg
General Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Bloomfield Trust Company
Citizens State Bank of
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Building and Loan Association of
Cement Products Company of
Worthington
Greene
Sullivan Counties
Dugger
Litcon
Jasonville
Christian Church of
William R. Dugger
Hester J. Meredith
Martha E. Richeson
Nancy J. Lamb
T. A. Cox
John W. Moody
John W. Marshall
Orleans
Circuit Court Notes From Dugger With Divorces And Damages
The court appointed library board members Dr. E M Deputy Mrs Otto E Duncan and Mrs Esta McLin. Ora May Myers was granted a divorce from Harvey Myers and Ora Gaines name was restored. Noah F Neal was granted a divorce from Jeanette Neal. Audra M Stewart vs Verne Stewart was dismissed. John C Chaney vs Hiram C Sears possession and damages dismissed. Lola L Phipps vs Estate of Porta Lisman claim. Jury found for plaintiff 770.00. defendant moved for new trial. James B Beatty Ora M Beatty vs Robert H Ladd damages finding for defendant. First National Bank of Carlisle vs Estate of Joseph R McNabb ceased claim. finding for plaintiff 2166.74. R Fleece Logan vs Solomon Craig replevin. plaintiff owner awarded 10 damages. P Thomas Lloyd Clevy H Lloyd vs William J Stewart et al foreclosure of mechanic lien. cause dismissed. Walker V Jennings William D Bolinger vs C T H S E Ry Co damages. cause dismissed.
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Dugger
E. M
Otto E. Duncan
Esta McLin
Ora May Myers
Harvey Myers
Ora Gaines
Noah F. Neal
Jeanette Neal
Audra M. Stewart
Verne Stewart
John C. Chaney
Hiram C. Sears
Lola L. Phipps
Purta Lisman
James B. Beatty
Ora M. Beatty
Robert H. Ladd
First National Bank of Carlisle
Joseph R. McNabb
R. Fleece Logan
Solomon Craig
P. Thomas Lloyd
Clevy H. Lloyd
William J. Stewart
Walker
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Greenwood
Fido
Cipor
Chicago
U. C. College
Carlisle
Pioneer Coal Operator
Greene Counties
Duever
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