Rise of the Indiana Republican movement 1854 to 1860
The piece surveys Indiana political realignment from 1854 to 1860, detailing the fusion of Free Soil, Maine Law, Know Nothing, and anti Nebraska factions into a new party. It notes platform planks on temperance and anti slavery, key figures like George W. Julian, and the contentious mass meeting in Indianapolis amid accusations of abolitionism and Know Nothing influence. It ends noting resignations from the Democratic party and pending continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Soilers
Maine
George W. Julian
Caleb Mills
J. P. Chapman
Temperante Ptank
Pettit
The
Sentinel
the Sentinel
Washington
Giddings
Chase
Sewart
Know Nothings
Masonic Hall
Indianapolis
People’s Convention
David Turpie
People’s Party
Order of Native Americans
iKnow Nothings
Phares
Whisqvist
Gordon Tanner
Statehouse
Tanner
Indiana
State Sentinel
Nebraska
Greensboro Press
Whig
J. J. Robinson
Rushville
New Party
Democratic Party
Kansas
South
W. J. Peaslee
Shelby County
James Ritchey
Johnson County
Why the War Department Keeps Troop Locations Secret
A reader questions the War Department’s policy of withholding American troop locations in France. Citing Frank H. Simonds, he notes Germans publicize troop positions, with Lorraine and Parroy near Nancy’s region cited as likely sites. The article recalls Lieut Perrigord’s claim that American troops train in Lorraine, prompting disappointment at the lack of an official explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
France
Frank H. Simonds
Review Ofeviews
America
Rhine-Marne Canal
Lorraine
Parroy
Rhine- Marne
Nancy
Luneville
Germany
Metz
Strassburg
Marrange
Lieut
Perrigord
The
Christian Church
Joann of Arc
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for James B Hunt
The undersigned has been duly appointed the administrator of the estate of James B Hunt, late of Sullivan County Indiana, deceased. The estate is described as probably solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Hunt
Sullivan County
Indiana
Notice to Emma Coppage in Sullivan divorce case 1918
In Sullivan Circuit Court Indiana a divorce action is filed against Emma Coppage in January 1918. The defendant is alleged not to reside in Indiana and is summoned to appear by March 11, 1918, or the case will proceed in her absence. Clerk David Giles records the notice. Attorney A G McNabb represents plaintiff. First insertion January 16, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Coppage
A. G. McNabb
Sullivan Circuit Court
Indiana
Sullivan County
Shid Court
Appointment of James Miles Estate Administratrix Atlas
Josephine Atlas appointed administratrix of the estate of James Miles late of Sullivan county Indiana deceased. The administration is to be conducted by Bube & Stratton with attorney First insertion January 23, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Atlas
Bube & Stratton
Juan
Appointment of Administrator for Martin Thrasher Estate
Charles Thrasher named administrator of the estate of Martin Merry Thrasher of Sullivan county Indiana. Estate declared solvent. First insertion January 23, 1918.
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union Offer One-Year Rate
The Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union price a one-year subscription at three dollars for both papers, signaling a combined regional offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Partition Suit
Indiana Sullivan County notices a partition action in 1918 against Eva Nesbit Garnet Osburn Jesse Gerard and Mary Garard non residents. Complaint No 175838 seeks partition of eighty acres the north half of the northeast quarter section 5 township 8 north range 9 west. Court sets March 16 1918 response deadline. Witness DAVID GILES Clerk Sullivan Circuit Court with I H Kalley attorney. First insertion Jan 23 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
John
Coppage
Elia Osburn
Sarah F. Ridgeway
JT ST. Kalley
Sullivan Circuit
Eva Nesbit
Garnet Osburn
Jesse Gerard
Mary Garard
Towit
Township
Thomas Osburn
David Giles
I. H. Kalley
Quiet Title Complaint No 17566 filed December 19 1917
The case lists Philip Hoover and multiple unknown heirs and spouses as defendants in a quiet title action. Attorneys Schroeder and Price filed the complaint and affidavit of a competent person with authorities in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hoover
Schroeder & Price
Sullivan Circuit
Philp Hoover
Tioover
Arnold Potter
Potter
John Simpson
Simpson
John Osborn
Osborn
George Boon
Quiet title action in Sullivan County Indiana heirs list
The case aims to quiet title to 265.64 acres in Sullivan County Indiana including the east half of the northwest quarter and other parcels in section 28 township 7 north range 9 west. The plaintiffs claim unknown heirs and non residents, incl John T McKinney Emaline Fisher Levi Booker Elizabeth Weekley James Harper Elizabeth Maxwell and others. Respondents must answer by March 20, 1918 or default will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emaline Fisher
Fisher
Saline Fisher
Josephus Anderson
John W. Woodward
Levi A. Woodward
William FE. Woodward
Francis M. Booker
John Booker
Lowry Weekley
Levi Booker
Mary Booker
Maary Booker
John Pooker
Elizabeth Weekley
Charles Keekley
Elizahbeth Weekley
Elingabeth Weekley
Charles Weekley
Kagabeth Weekley
Pooler
Friend
Lemon
Briend Robemoan
Abhuensy
Priend Dk
Letmion
John Andrew J. Mason
John Andrew A. Maeson
John Andrew Jd. Mason
Mate Son
John Andrew J. Masen
Busseron Saw Mill Controliny
Richard J. Harper
Richard EF. Tharper
Richard EK. Harper
Harper
Richard Fh. Harper
L Mihiaabeth Maxwell Samuel Maxwell
Elizabeth Maxwell
James Harper
Maregaret Harper
Marshet Harper
Kheirs
Margaret Flarper
Margaret
Phaarper
Richard Ih. Harper
Busseron Saw Mill Company
Shepherd
John A. Shepherd
Elizabeth Fele
Helizabeth Jule
Elizabeth Ingle
Ingle
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Epenetus Webb
Webb
James Poston
Jane Poston
Bertha Thompson
Charles Poston
Viola Evans
Minnie Browning
George Davis
Margaret Davis
Nancy Hughes
William T. Davis
George Register
John Register
William Register
William Gaton
Anna Whipps
Clara Malone
Ed Jenkins
William Jenkins
H. Jenkins
Jacob J. Zeller
Catherine Zeller
Densed
Sanford Peck
Lizzie G. Peck
Sullivan County
Indiana
David -Giles
WD Oe & Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican Party
Aotich
James Miles
NORCE
Martin Merry Thrasher
Charles Thrasher
State of
Sullivan
Charles Cassell
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