GAMBILL SHOWS STRENGTH IN VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Sullivan county politics heats as candidates report voluntary contributions to secure ballot spots. Bridwell and Bays stand unopposed for judge and prosecutor while contests shape up in representative, treasurer, sheriff, commissioners, surveyor, and coroner races. Gambill and Welman rival for treasurer amid shifting support. Botts and Kelley race tight in Jackson township. Mattix faces Curry in district one commissioner race.
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Sullivan County
Steve
J. W. Kemp
Orly
William H. Bidiwell
Ed Kelley
George McDounall
Charles A. Arnett
IL N
Newt) Botts
John A. Mattix
Joseph W. Curry
John Scott
Jacob H. Miller
Richard L. Bailey
William L. Sisson
C. E. Brewer
Claude A. Padgett
Wm. H. Bridwell
Fred Bays
Richard Taylor
Curry Township
Charles H. Bedwell
Taylor
Robert Gambill
W. W. Howard
Welman
Kemp
Gill
Fairbanks
George McDowall
Sheriff
Newt Botts
Kelley
Botts
Jackson Township
Mattix
Jake Miller
Scott
Jake
Shelburn
Claude Padgett
Charles Brewer
Brewer
Dick Bailey
Seven Thousand Dollar Fire Destroys Carlisle Structures
Carlisle Ind Jan 24 A fire early today wiped out a pool room barber shop and several office buildings between the Odd Fellows and post office. The two main Carlisle Telephone Company cables melted cutting town phone service. Loss estimated at 7000 with $1900 pool room and $300 telephone company.
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Carlisle
Ind
Odd Fellows
Carlisle Telephone Company
W B. Shepherd
Frank Warner
Lyman Whalen
James Latshaw
Tunis
John G. Frazee
Pinkney Hooper
Death in Shelburn Mine Claims Former Resident
A death occurred at the Shelburn mine ending the life of a former local resident. Officials filed the incident as a fatal work accident and continue investigations into the circumstances.
Mine Shot Firer Howden Dead In Shelburn Mine
Jesse Howden a 32 year old shot firer from Farmersburg was killed in a Shelburn mine when a windy shot caused suffocation from burning oxygen. His body was found face down in mud at the bottom of the room after smoke issued from the mine. He leaves a wife and daughter.
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Shelburn
Jesse Howden
Farmersburg
Howden
Reene
Botton
Sullivar
Union Mine
Whitlock Family of Fairbanks Township Portrait
The Whitlock family of Fairbanks township is among the county’s largest. In the photo the Whitlocks and related Martins and Riggs are arranged in three rows with Francis Whitlock and Martha Whitlock among the front.
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David Whitlock
Fairbanks Township
County
Luther Whitlock
Orval Taylor
Charles
Ence V. Riggs
Martha J. Whitlock
Hattie Martin
Carl Riggs
Francis Whitlock
Paul Taylor
Thomas Riggs
Luella Taylor
Robert Martin
Vera Martin
Blanche Whitlock
City finances and improvements report from Sullivan 1912
Mayor Hoover submits the annual city report detailing 1911 finances, bond payments, and unexpected expenses. It notes fire department consolidation and proposed removal of inactive volunteers, street work, sewer and walk costs, new city building, water-well tests, and pending water supply negotiations with B. M. Kerlin of Vincennes.
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Hoover
Common Council
Sullivan
Ind
City of
City Approves Sewer and Water Plans Before Paving
Mayor T Ed Hoover states no suits remain against Sullivan and urges delaying street paving until the new water supply and sewerage system are installed. He reports prior cases settled or dismissed, notes a 175 dollar settlement, and recommends proceeding with sewer and street improvements only after water and sewer projects are completed.
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John H. McGowan Co
City of
Sullivan and
Win. McCloud
Circuit Court
Chalmers R. McGaughey
Michael McMorrow
Sullivan Et al
T. ED
Hoover
William E Mills Dies After Illness in Shelburn
Former county sheriff William E Mills died Monday morning at his Shelburn home after a long illness. Born 1862 in Greene County, he served as deputy sheriff, sheriff from 1902 to 1906, and later on the Sullivan town board. Survived by wife, daughter Juanita 14, and son William Jr 8. He was active in W E Mills & Co and in several fraternal orders.
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William E. Mills
Shelburn
Mr. Mills
W. E. Mills & Co
Greene Co
Cass Township
Sarah Holloway
Hosea Hawkins
Sullivan Town Board
Mills
Redmen
Woodmen
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Juanita
William, Jr
Palace Boat Sunk on Ohio River Near Weston Kentucky
The Palace a large moving picture boat owned by Mr and Mrs Finley Knotts of this city sank in the Ohio River near Weston Kentucky last week The motor and engine were saved The incident occurred about thirty one miles south of Shawneetown Illinois The boat lay moored in a creek but ice floes broke it free pushing it into the river where it sank before assistance arrived Built at Riverton four years ago by Knotts and James A Medaris it carried several hundred passengers The Knotts have long worked in the moving picture business sailing the river routes for years
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Finley Knotts
Ohio
Weston
Shawneetown
Ill
Palace
Riverton
Mr. Knotts
James A. Medaris
Farm Purchase Near City Sees $22500 Deal
John A. Frakes of Shelburn buys the Rose Meade farm of 340 acres about three miles northwest of the city from Mrs. Cora M. Botts of Colorado Springs Colorado. The purchase price is $22,500.
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John A. Frakes
Shelburn
Rose Meade
Cora M. Botts
Colorado Springs
Colo
Dr J H Dennis Sells 80 Acres in Gil Township Farm
Dr J H Dennis of Washington D H C conducted business here last week and reported the sale of 80 acres from his 500 acre Gil township farm. The deal reflects ongoing land transactions involving local farming interests and regional real estate.
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J. H. Dennis
Washington D. H
Dennis
Gil Township
Callups Troubles in District in To Boehne Ralston Fight
District highlights report tension as Boehne and Ralston clash over Windy Bill. Key figures remain unnamed as the scuffle disrupts proceedings and draws attention to eligibility and timing concerns.
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Boehne
Ralston
Windy Bill
Cullop's Gov Race Dilemma Splits Indiana Democrats
Indianapolis dispatch reports Representative W A Cullop of Vincennes faces a tight choice in the governor nomination as Indiana Democrats fracture. With anti Taggart forces, Bodine supporters, and Ralston factions vying, Cullop courts scrutiny over his stance while facing opposition from John A Riddle and looming anti Cullop campaigns.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Loehne
Cullop
National House
Ralston
John A. Riddle
Linton
Cullope
Riddle
Socialist Party
Mr. Cullop
Marriage Announced for Henry Wantland and Edna Bain
Announcement states Henry Wantland of Terre Haute and Edna Bain of Sullivan wed on Sunday January 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B M Headley in Clinton. Wantland is head bookkeeper for Peoples Breeing Co. in Terre Haute and they will reside in Terre Haute.
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Henry Wantland
Terre Haute
Edna Bain
Sullivan
B. M. Headley
Clinton
Wantland
The
Peoples Breeing Co
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Gambill
William H. Bridwell
Fred F. Bays
Charles L. Pirtle
Charles W. Welman
James W. Kemp
J. L. Gettinger
Union and
Terre Haute Star
New Union
Whitlock
Riggs
Free Martin
Clarence Whitlock
Vernas Martin
Rena Martin
Zola Martin
Verna Martin
Boyd Martin
Will Whitlock
Grace Whitlock
Jennie Taylor
Flor
B. M. Kerlin
Vincennes
Wabash River
Kerlin
Opton
Sullivan County H Electric Company
Ener Felee
City Treas
James H. Willis
Sullivan County Electric Company
Ohio River
Statesman
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