Turbulent Primary Rumors Tie Railsback to Taylor in County Clerk Race
In Sullivan county politics a melee swirls around Dick Railsback potential candidacy for county clerk and ties to Col. Taylor. Debates center on the installment plan for offices and the influence of the Taylor machine as candidates like DeBaun Denney Douthitt and Nowlin contend for clerk treasurer assessor and representative seats amid family ties and party maneuvering.
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Dick Railsback
Robert Taylor
Railsback
Sullivan
County Recorder
Arthur Ve Baun
Charles Denney
George E. Douthitt
Col. Taylor
Arthur
Deacon Taylor
Vaiun
Ed. Russell
Russell
Ed Ward
Taylor
Billy Aydelotte
Ward
Frate Liston
Bob Taylor
Frate
Arthur DeBaun
Li’l’ Ahthuh
DéBaun
Charley Denney
Charley
William Dennes
Phip Jenkins
Phip
Sullivan Machine
George Douthitt
Carlisle
Douthitt
Jefferson Township
W. W. Howard
Elza Douthitt
Tom Douthitt
Man Tunneth
Tom
Cickens
Jefferson
Ben Crowder
Bicknell
William KE. Ardelotte
Billy
Ardelotte
Frank Tuatt
Frank
Andy Curry
George Nowlin
Turman Township
C. DeCamp
Fairbanks
C. E. Montgomery
Turman
P. D. Over
Gill
Charley Brewer
Bailey
Shelburn Enterprise
James W. Hedrick
Cass Township
Hedrick
Dugger
West Indianapolis
Tom Taggart
Pluto Tom
West
Indianapolis
Henrick
Electrocution of murderer Rife in Ohio prison
Harry Rife, who killed librarian Miss Lida Griswold in Eaton on July 8, 1909, was executed at 12 12 AM in the Ohio penitentiary. Rev Daniel Ryan, uncle of Rife and GA R chaplain, pleaded with Gov Harmon to spare him, but the request failed.
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Columbus
Harry Rife
Lida Griswold
Eaton
Ohio
Rife
Daniel Ryan
Hymeia
Ind
Harmon
Washington
Methodist Church
Richards
John R. Walsh Begins Prison Term at Leavenworth
John R. Walsh, 72, sentenced to five years for violating federal banking laws, was taken to Leavenworth last week. Once a leading Indiana financier with railroad and other ventures, he faced opposition from powerful interests and now serves a sentence many deem unjust and tragic.
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John R. Walsh
Leavenworth
Kas
Walsh
Indiana
Wilson Acquitted in Murder Case After 10 Minute Verdict
In the circuit court the state versus John Wilson for the murder of Leonard Orr ended with a not guilty verdict after ten minutes of deliberation. Only two ballots were needed with eleven jurors voting for acquittal on the first ballot and the second ballot producing unanimous acquittal.
Miners Train Links Linton With Shirley Hill No. 3
Business leaders of Linton arrange a Vandalia railroad miners train to run daily to Shirley Hill No. 3 in Jefferson township. The service will transport workers from four mines and bring 300 families to Linton, with departures each morning and return trips in the afternoon.
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Linton
Vandalia
Shirley Hill No. 3
Jefferson Township
Death of Mrs Sarah E Rusher in Hazen Ark
Mrs Sarah B Rusher widow of Walker Rusher a Civil War veteran died a few days ago in Hazen Arkansas while visiting her children. The remains were buried there.
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Sarah EE. Rusher
Sarah B. Rusher
Walker Rusher
Hazen
Ark
Son of Ste phen Drake Killed While Hunting
The thirteen year old son of Stephen Drake, formerly of Fairbanks township and now residing eight miles north of Oblong, was instantly killed Saturday afternoon by a rifle bullet while hunting.
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Steve Drake
Stephen Drake
Fairbanks Township
Crawford County
Mr.Drake
Oblong
Death of Dr. Robert H. Crowder Prominent Sullivan County Physician
Dr. Robert H. Crowder, aged nearly seventy, longtime Sullivan County physician and Republican leader, died at 9:30 p.m. at his Eaton and Johnson streets home after a long illness and a final stroke. Born in 1840 in Indiana, he served as captain and later surgeon of the 11th Indiana Cavalry, practiced in Graysville, and helped build local business and waterworks advocacy. He influenced county politics and development, including Wabash river water supply support.
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Robert H. Crowder
Sullivan County
Eaton and
Johnson Streets
Crowder
Putnam County
Ind
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Graysville
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Nashville
Spring Hill
Franklin
Columbia
Jeafder
Nester
General Harrison
Sullivan
Harrison
Col. Young
Dr. Crowder
Wabash
Union
William McCammon
McCammon
Palestine Railroad
Obituary of Dr. Crowder Sullivan Physician and Community Leader
The Sullivan physician Dr. Crowder served as captain then surgeon of the Eleventh Regiment during the Civil War. After Rush Medical he practiced in Sullivan, headed the Sul livan lighting system, and held local offices as republican chairman and town board member. He married Juliet M. Reid in 1861 and had six children. He died after a long illness. funeral held at his residence with Odd Fellows in charge.
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Medical Corps
Rush Medical
Sullivan
Crowder
Sullivan Lighting System
Republican
Juliet M. Reid
Claude H. and
Neville
Indianapolis
L. A. Stewart
Tom R
Chicago
Joe R
Grace
William H. Crowder
O. H. Crowder
M. H. Crowder
John Crowder
Gordon
Neb
James H. Crowder
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Biloxi
Miss
John H. Crowder
William Crowder
Hannah Crowder
Sullivan County
George H. Murphy
Methodist Church
Sullivan Lodge of Odd Fellows
Death of Dr. Robert H. Crow Prominent County Physician
The passing of Dr. Robert H. Crow marks the loss of a leading county figure and longtime physician. Though never robust in health, he was renowned as a tireless and dedicated worker throughout his career.
Burial of Dr Crowder at Center Ridge Cemetery
The burial was held yesterday afternoon at Center Ridge cemetery as a private family ceremony. Dr. Tom Crowder, a son of the deceased, arrived shortly before the burial from Albuquerque New Mexico where the death occurred.
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R. H. Crowder
Center Ridge Cemetery
Tom Crowder
Albuquerque
N. M
Old Possum Trot Delivers Satirical Primary Musings
Merom Station, Jan 25. The piece lampoons democratic primary politics with selfless statesmen eager to serve the public for a single term, while critics and schemers mix in the street, warning of calamities unless votes grant governance.
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Merom Station
Local fair underway with oddities and fund-raisers
A rambling notice describes a coming carnival with merchants toting lists of goods, a saltier packet Mary Pri plan to solicit subscriptions for a work titled How to be a Good Democrat, and west calf-buyers amid fox drives and ground hog hunts. Sullivan county plans half sales and farm show vibes like Missouri events.
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Avoirdupois
Mary Pri
Sxon
Verity, Veriy
Sullivan County
eWay
Missouri
Local political feuds shadow Shelburne primary race
In a Shelburne Enterprise report readers see campaign turbulence around county clerk candidates Cel Tayler and DeBaun era while rivals like Dowthitt and Aydelette are noted for treasurer posts and town board decisions. The piece critiques church support shifts and local governance woes amid talk of re elections and reform.
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Shelburn Enterprise
Clert
Cel
Tayler Las
Mick Ralishack
Dowthitt
Laden
Col. Tavine
Bro. Delawn
DeBaun
Good Brethren
Ben Crowder
Bicknell
Wible
Times
Sullivan
Aydelette
Sullivan Town Board
McClain Will Filed For Probate In Farmersburg
The will of Mrs. Maggie McClain who died Thursday in Farmersburg was filed in county court. One third goes to husband Rice McClain and $200 remains on deposit for cemetery upkeep. Residue passes to mother Maranda McClanahan and then to brothers Hardy and Edgar McClanahan, who are named executors. Witnesses include Dr. Leslie Shanklin W H Miller and W P Stratton.
Benefield Adjudged Insane and Sent to Hospital
Albert Benefield once a noted county farmer and long time Terre Haute resident has been declared insane and will be transported to the Southern Hospital for the Insane. He has suffered poor health for some time.
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Albert Benefield
Terre Haute
Southern Hospital
Mr. Benefield
Masonic Lodge Work Tonight and Tomorrow
Sullivan lodge No. 263 F. and A. M. will perform third degree work tonight and second degree work tomorrow night.
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Masonic Lodge
Sullivan Lodge
Attracts Pas Bedwell Wiki Groot For Phe Nouts
No coherent readable facts found. Unable to extract a meaningful news item or identify names, places, or events from the fragment.
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Bedwell Wiki Groot
Phe Noups
Rik
Bays and Pedwell Enter Prosecution Attorney Race
The two-city contest for prosecuting attorney heats up as Fred Bays, longtime party figure, faces Charley Bedwell who recently announced his candidacy. Bays, once favored, has faced betrayal in prior races and now Navitates a fresh bid with hopes of securing the nomination amid party infighting.
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J. L. Durham
Fred F. Bays
Fred
Frank Wichie
Shelburn
Frank Stench
Charley Pedwell
Fred Dave
Min Tle
John Parker
John
Bavs
Peter Buncombe May
Greene County
James M. Hudson
Hudson
Bays
Charley
Sullivan Democrat
Primary features without Tom Dout hitt in Jefferson unit
A primary advances without Tom Dout hitt on the election board in Jefferson township. Managers will meet Saturday to fix the date for the carnival of conduciveness, a key community event.
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Tom Douthitt
Jefferson Township
Warmer primary canvassing in progress with key candidates
General indications point to a notably warm early primary with candidates Rose oprecine Ginger Ridge and Charley VMunis active in canvassing. The campaign includes beard aine casina efforts and broader outreach as volunteers move to organize voters.
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Charleyv
Aine Casina
Pete Plans Visit Saturday With Ten Dollar Bet
The note indicates Pete will be over on Saturday and brings a ten dollar stake. No additional names or places are provided.
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Pete
Notable Figures Stir in Public Interest Decline
The report notes growing public indifference to Col. Taylor and Irate Liston, with several other figures showing similar signs of waning attention. The piece hints at underlying political or social factors driving the shift.
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Col. Taylor
Liston
Farmersburg Woman Maggie McClain Dies After Illness
Mrs Maggie McClain 49 of Farmersburg died after several months illness. She is survived by her husband Rice McClain and her aged mother. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev H Irving Parrott with burial in Friendship cemetery.
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Farmersburg
Maggie McClain
Rice McClain
Presbyterian Church
H. Irving Parrott
Friendship Cemetery
Funeral for local farmer Preston H Mitchell held
The funeral of Preston H Mitchell a farmer from this township was held Thursday morning from his late residence three miles east of Sullivan Interment followed at Samaria Cemetery
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Preston H. Mitchell
Sullivan
Samaria Cemetery
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