Heirs Win Out After Long Missouri Court Battle
After eleven years in Missouri courts, the supreme court ruled in favor of the heirs of John Sifford over a one sixth share of 3600 acres in St Clair county. Mrs Delashmutt held life interest. upon her death heirs claim the remainder. Land value rose during litigation and similar Maryland land claims may follow.
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Missouri
Shelburn
de Lashmutt
Clinton
Supreme Court
John Sifford
DeLashmutt
St. Clair County
Os del Lasimutt
Maryland
County tax apportionment posted in June settlement
Aldepor calculates and distributes county funds after completing the annual June settlement. State totals show taxes collected since the last settlement and funds allocated to state, county, township, roads, education, libraries, and bond interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateuror Wit SS. Bicknell
Otis
State
Tuwan
Lincoln Chautauqua Closes After Week of Lectures
The Lincoln chautauqua closed last night after a six day program featuring the National Grand Opera Company and a lecture by former congressman Fred B. Jackson II. Attendance surpassed expectations, with many tickets sold as a guarantee for next year in Sullivan.
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Lincoln Chautatouta
National Grand Opera Company
Kansas
Fred 8. Jackson ii Kateus
Sullivan
Paxton Girl Weds Paxton Woman Marries University Professor
Miss Oma Venus Bailey of Paxton Sullivan county married Prof. Richie Troxell of Greencastle today after securing a marriage license. The DePauw graduate and university teacher Wed at 4 30 in Greencastle with Prof. H B Gough officiating. They will travel to Cincinnati then Madison where Troxell will join the newspaper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ind
Oma Venus Bailey
W. W. Bailey
Paxton
Sullivan County
Richie Troxell
H. B. Gough
Troxell
DePauw
Cincinnati
Madison
Local Bank Wins Bid on New School Bonds
The Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company topped bids of 32000 dollars for the city school bonds sold Saturday to fund the gymnasium. The winner pays a 540 dollar premium plus accrued interest. other bids came from local banks and foreign concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company
New City
Blind singer Mary Hodge loses voice in Indianapolis
John C. Dudley reports his daughter Mrs. Mary Hodge, a blind vocalist of note from Indianapolis, has lost her voice. She has appeared on the concert stage with her blind husband and is a graduate of the Indianapolis institute for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dudley
Mary Hodge
Indianapolis
Hodge
The
Institute For the Blind At
Mrs. Irvin Scott and Mrs. J P Stratton Return from Trinity Springs
Mrs. Irvin Scott and Mrs. J P Stratton have completed a trip to Trinity Springs and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Scott
J. P. Stratton
Trinity Springs
Local residents noted in July notices and visits
Be Bobble persons personals includes county agricultural agent A W Hayes traveling to Illinois for a month long vacation with office closed in July. Numerous visitors and travels across Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Ohio are listed along with local residents attending events and family travels.
99 Acre Wheat Harvest by Gas Engine and Binders
The Merom Herald reports a gas engine pulling four John Deere binders across 99 acres at W. H. Jones marsh land farm. Binders cut seven foot swaths with precise corner turns, promising 120 acres per day if conditions stay favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Jones
John Deere
Merom Herald
Marsh Land Farm
Indiana Democrats in Panic Over Republican Surge
Indianapolis June 30 The Indiana Democratic organization faces alarm as Republican activity surges across the state. Chairman Korbly convened the state committee and candidates June 18, warning they must press hard until election day. A July 1 session is planned as leaders worry over apathy and seek a vigorous speaking campaign to defend the tariff bill and state finances. President Wilson may be invited for speeches in defense of the Democratic tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Democratic Organization
Korbby
Democratic State Committee
Korbly
Heaven and Earth
Wilson
Evansville Clerk Arrested For Shelburn Mail Robbery
John W. York a railway mail clerk on the C and BE line between Chicago and Evansville was arrested on a charge of robbing United States mails. He was jailed in Indianapolis in default of bond. York allegedly took money from registered letters including one to Mrs George Fornear of Shelburn on July 15 1913 and another to E L West of Chicago on June 20 of the current year. He was caught using a decoy letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
John W. York
Evansville
Chicago
United States
Indianapolis
York
George Fornear
E. L. West
Independence Day Celebrations With Narrow Odds and Odd News
The itemized notes describe Fourth of July celebrations with a fireworks forecast, a patriotic oration by Constable Si Plum, Arminta Jones’s falsetto song, and Bill Blithers’s drum imitation of Fort Sumter. The column also recounts a haystack fire due to a red heifer, cholera morbus from green apples, bedbugs, mosquitos, and various village anecdotes about local residents, shops, and entertainments.
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Si Plum
Hardshell
Dick Bledsoe
Ed Bascombe
The
Missionary Society
Jim Spivins
Zeke Perkins
John W. Kern
Zeb Hawkins
Johnny Spruceby
Kentucky
Steve Stebbins
Deacon Hartsock
Holmes Drake Wedding In This City
Miss Joy Drake daughter of Willian A Drake and Elmer Holmes formerly of Fairbanks were wed at the home of Mr and Mrs John Knotts Sunday night at 8 oclock Rev M M McGuire officiating Attendants were Walter Scott and Miss Tressy Ward The bride a Sullivan high school graduate and county school teacher last year Mr Holmes works for Ward Russell and is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes of Fairbanks They will reside in this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hayes
Illinois
Sam O'Neal
Shelburn
Samiria Stewart
Hymera
Martha Cuppy
Columbia
Cuppy
Indiana
Matry
Harry H. Adkins
B. W. Burkett
Columbus
Ohio
Adkins
Terre Haute
Stewart Barnes
Tom Reid
Ernest Thixton
Culver
Harold Booth
Nelle Huanehette
Tate Mason
Martinsiie
Ind
FL Tlagemier
Linton
T. EE
W. E. Gray
Clive McGuire
New Smyrna
Fla
Seourdas
Indian Prairie Church
Mr. McGuire
G. W. Pitus
St. Thomas
Uni
Rebecca Robbins
Rocky Ford
Col
Roy Maxwell
Archie Lovelace
Crowder Hospital
Helen Emily Mahley
Benton
Wisconsin
Carl R.ffinkie
Holmes
Ward & Russell
Charles Holmes
Fairbanks
Cleanse with Dr. King’s New Life Pills Tonight
Advertises a 25c bottle of Dr King’s New Life Pills to clean the stomach and bowels of fermenting foods and waste. Claims a full bowel movement brings a satisfied feeling and relief from indigestion, with mild, effective action and no gripe. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is offered for burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Joe K. Smock & Son
Shelburn Doctor and Teacher Wed at Terre Haute
A marriage license was granted Saturday at Terre Haute to Dr. James B. Maple of Shelburn and Miss Josephine Rettich. Dr. Maple was born and raised in Shelburn and has practiced there for several years. Mrs. Maple has taught in the Shelburn schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
James B. Maple
Shelburn
Josephine Rettich
Maple
Rev George W Titus Accepts Call to Rensselaer Ind Church
Rev George W Titus former pastor of the Christian church here for two years has accepted a call to the Christian church at Rensselaer Indiana and will move to his new charge shortly He came from Canada where he was born and partly educated and proved a popular minister during his stay here He chose Rensselaer for its proximity to Canada after receiving other calls.
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MR. Titus
George W. Titus
Christian Church
Rennselear
Ind
Titus
Canada
Rensselaur
Walters Mo ores wed in Terre Haute and plan Vigo residence
Walter B Walters and Miss Christine Moore married in Terre Haute last Wednesday and will reside there where Walters is employed. Walters is brother to Charles Walters of this city and recently retired after five years in the navy. Mrs Walters lived in Farmersburg and taught in this county, most recently teaching in Vigo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Walters
Christine Moore
Terre Haute
Walters
Mr. Walters
Charles Walters
Farmersburg
Vigo
Progressives Fall Short in North Dakota Ballot Test
In Grand Forks North Dakota on June 28 the Progressive party failed to reach the 25 percent vote threshold for its gubernatorial candidate, registering only 2 430 votes and thus missing ballot qualification. The party says the qualification law will be tested in the state Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Progressive Party of
North Dakota
Progressives
Supreme Court
Windfall Republicans Name Dean and Day At Convention
Windfall Windfall Ind June 30. At the recent republican township convention W O Dean presided and John C Day editor of the Windfall Herald was secretary Both men were prominent Progressives in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windfall
Ind
W. O. Dean
John C. Day
Windfall Herald
Two Men Released in Caledonia Case
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Taylor asked for Bartley Spencer to be released on a $50 bond on an assault charge after investigation showed he was not one of the knife wielders. Erna Wolfe, accused in the stabbing incident, was freed on a $250.09 bond on an assault with intent charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Taylor
Bartley Spencer
Erna Wolfe
Rain Ends Six Week Drought With Thunderstorms
The first rain in Sullivan for six weeks began Friday afternoon and continued for a time with considerable lightning that crippled telephone lines. In Carlisle and nearby areas another rain fell Thursday and again Friday afternoon. Friday's storm struck tanks at the National Refining Company near Shelburn, sparking a fire that was put out by the Shelburn fire department before reaching the oil inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Carlisle
National Refining Company
Shelburn
Poisoned by Ice Cream Campers Sent to Fairbanks
A Shelburn party including Mr and Mrs Emmett Nash Mrs Mayme Robbins Mrs Gertrude Gaskins and Miss Inez Taylor were poisoned by ice cream purchased at Fairbanks while camping on the river. Dr Bland of Fairbanks attended them. All recovered sufficiently to return home.
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Shelburn
Emmett Nash
Mayme Robbins
Gertrude Gaskins
Inez Taylor
Fairbanks
Dr. Bland
Big Pump Stops Flooding Lands of Funk and Partners
George W. Funk James Hallett Nellie Hallett and Samuel Phegley sue in circuit court to halt a large 500 000 gallon per hour pump and levee project contend it diverts water onto their lands destroying crops and causing damage through forced overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Funk
James Hallett
Nellie Hallett
Samuel Phegley
Wm. H
Humphrey Jones
Stratton Family Heads to Leland Michigan for Outing
C H Stratton and family departed yesterday for Leland Michigan where they will spend several weeks on a leisure outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton
Leland, Mich
Appointment of Executor for Nancy Alice Trueblood Estate
Notice names Robert K. Houpt as executor of Nancy Alice Trueblood of Sullivan County Indiana. Estate declared solvent. Arthur E. DeBaun attorney. First insertion July 1 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Alice Trueblood
Sullivan County
Indiana
Robert K. Houpt
Arthur E. Debaun
Resolutions of New Lebanon lodge D of R No 632
Resolutions honor Sister Gertrude Mason who died June 6 1911 in a fire. The lodge expresses deepest sympathy to the Mason family, votes to publish the resolutions, post the charter for thirty days, and have the minutes record the event. Committee: Rachel Silvers Mabel Hopewell Florence Dodds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon Lodge
Gertrude Mason
Mason
Rachel Silvers
Mabel Hopewell
Florence Dodds
Ice Cream Supper Draws Crowd at Local Farm
Mr. Adams preached at Pouglas Chapel Sunday night to a large crowd. An ice cream supper at Jim Lynch’s Saturday night drew many. A rain fell Friday and a new gravel road is under way. Orval Wilson visited Miss Inez Douglas Sunday. Mrs. C. R. Douglas was in Terre Haute last week. Eugene Ransford is joining Albert Lane’s threshing crew.
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Pouglas Chapel
Lev
Adams
Jim Lynch
Eugene Ransford
Albert Lane
Orval Wilson
Inez Douglas
C. R. Douglas
Terre Haute
Funeral of Stewart Barnes Held at Washington Street Home
The funeral for Stewart Barnes was conducted Wednesday afternoon at his West Washington Street residence by Rev. W. E. Gray of the Presbyterian church where Barnes was a lifelong member. A quartet sang and pallbearers included Theodore Barnes, Will Barnes, L. W. Barnes, Robert Hutchison, Maurice Carrol, and Charles Hartfelter. the service drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Barnes
West Washington Street
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Barnes
Jee Bays
W. A. Thompson
Charles Snaveley
Arthur McGuire
Theodore
Will Barnes
L. W. Barnes
Robert Hutchison
Maurice Carrol
Charles Hartfelter
New Suits Involving Emma J Tennis and Others
Emma J Tennis sues Thomas J Tennis for divorce alimony and child custody. William M Lash sues Ida Freeman admx of William Freeman estate to set aside an execution. Anna Creager sues James R Creager for divorce and alimony.
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Emma J
Thomas J. Tennis
William M. Lash
Ida Freeman
Admx
William Freeman
Anna Creager
James R. Creager
Mrs George Miers of Greensburg Visits Friends Here
Mrs George Miers from Greensburg is visiting friends in town, seen at local gatherings and sharing updates with acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miers
Greensburg
Lloyd Little Sent to Prison for Larceny
Lloyd Little, on suspended sentence for larceny in Shelburn, was arrested in Terre Haute for stealing a crate of cabbage. He is sent to Michigan City prison to serve one to eight years. Executor's Notice: I H Kalley named executor of James Lh Johnson of Sullivan County, Indiana, deceased. estate solvent. First insertion July 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Little
Shelburn
Terre Haute
Little
Michigan City
James Lh. Johnson
Sullivan County
Indiana
I. H. Kalley
May Term Circuit Court Ale Lists Jurors and Court Expenses
An 1914 court ledger itemizes jurors and staff for the May term. Names include Es. lm A Scott bailiffs stenographers and many petit jurors with per diems and service charges. Also lists Bobbs Merril Co. and Sul Co Electric Co. charges among miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lm. A. Scott
Corwin S. Phillips
Abner Richards
Merven C. Willis
Georgie Halberstadt
Homer Sturgeon
Ransford Bailey
Rachel Barnard
Stenagr
Leonard Bailey
J. F. Asrey
Fred Prather
W. M. Wesner
Thomas Stuck
Wim. Roseberry
J. C. McCoskey
D .A. Thompson
Daniel W. Williams
Willis Sluder
Daniel E. Prose
Henry Whitman
Jesse Medsker
Same
John W. Woodard
Ooty Chas. N, Wise
Ulysses Wellington
Petn Joseph I. Steele
Callie Pittman
R. H. Woodrow
Otis Kelley
M. McGranahan
Hosea Snow
Thomas J. Wheaton
Edward P. Lacey
Chas. R. Railsback
Frank M. Young
Ora Pool
Joe KE. Woods
J. G. Furry
George T. Wilson
G. G. Wilkins
R. H. Woodroe
Sul. Co. Elec Co
Service
Howard Severance
Diet
J. W. Wolfe & Co
Tak
John J. Davis
Lou Purcell
G. Mattix
Sam Bridwell
Stewart Barnes
Ed. Kelley
Notice of School House Setting in Turman Township
Advisory Board of Turman Township Sullivan County Indiana will receive sealed bids by July 24 1914 at 2 pm for erection of a frame school house in District No 4 Island in Salt Township Bonds and affidavits as required by law must accompany bids and bids may be rejected Building to be erected per plans and specifications on file in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman Township
Sullivan County
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
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Bicknell
Claude Howard
St. Petersbarg
Fire
Elmer Howard
K. A. Lawson
W. J. Lawson
North Cross Street
Air
Lawson
Illinois University
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Democratic
Bloomington
Ver
Julius Harry Shoe Co
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DR. Trey
DR. Lindley
Interurban Station
W. B. Jewell
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