New Exemption Board Named for Sullivan County
The Indiana State Board of Defense recommended James M Lang Dr J B Maple and James J Durham for appointment to Sullivan County exemption board. New officers were chosen James J Durham secretary James Lang chairman and Dr J B Maple examining surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 3. Lang
Sullivan
J. B. Maple
Shelbuimm and Gas
Durham
Turman
Jesse Aschbach
State Board of Defense
Indianapolis
Dave Giles
Sullivan County
Washington
James M. Lang
Shelburn
James J. Durham
Turman Township
Court House
State Board
Orville Hale
C. F. Briggs
Hale
Giles
Briggs
Washington Disputch
Donnelly Purchases Interest In Clothing Store
Tom Donnelly buys the interest of partner Hix W. Davis in the north Side clothing business at the old W. J. Woods location. Donnelly will continue to run the store with the same high quality merchandise and modern facilities. Roy E. Weir of Turman township marries Hazel G. Verrue in Dinuba California with ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Donnelly
W. J. Woods
Hix W. Davis
Mr. Davis
Donnelly
Turman Township
California
Roy E. Weir
Nate Weir
Dinuba
Hazel G. Verrue
All Saints Episcopal Church
Pasadena
Leslie Learned
Weir
Orange Cove
Burum
Amendment to Food Bill Sparks Prohibition Debate
Congress considers an amendment to halt whiskey and beer production during the war while the President opposes it. Proponents argue beer revenue funds weapons and supplies for troops, while critics warn it distracts from winning the war and civil liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Germany
Europe
Lincoln
Grant
Stars and Stripes
Former Sullivan Woman Dies Near Versailles
Announcement from here Saturday reports the death of Mrs Phoebe Gordon at her home near Versailles in Ripley county. Cause not learned. She was once married to John Fordyce, a former county recorder. Surviving children include Tromer Fordyce of Linton and Josephine Fordyce of Coldwater, Michigan, plus Mrs William Dubendorff of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is also a sister of Dr George Higbee of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Phoebe Gordon
Versailles
Ripley County
Gordon
George Higbee
Enlistment in Navy Draws Trio from Indiana Towns
Eerl McCracklin of Farmersburg Jacob Welch and Thomas J Bran non of Shelburn enlisted in the S S Navy at Terre Haute on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Eerl McCracklin
Farmersburg
Jacob Welch
Thomas J. Brannon
Shelburn
S. S. Navy
Terre Haute
Pittsburg Man Luther Stewart Visits Relatives
Luther Stewart of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, is visiting relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Stewart
Pittsburg, Pa
Baldridge Family Plans July Return After Midwest Trip
Dr and Mrs Ezra Baldridge of Bement Flats and Dr and Mrs R A Baldridge of Farmersburg travel by car to visit the father’s boyhood home in McConnellsville Ohio. Dr Ezra Baldridge, aged 52, says the trip is a vacation choice and will return July 9 according to the Terre Haute Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Baldridge
Bement Flats
Dr. Baldridge
R. A. Baldridge
Farmersburg
McConnellsville
Baldridge
Terre Haute
Stewart Maynard Wedding in Milwaukee
Luther Stewart of Chicago married Miss Francis Maynard of Milwaukee yesterday at noon at the home of Miss Billa Stewart and Mrs. W. E. Burton. Rev J T Scull officiated. They will reside in Chicago after the ceremony. Stewart, a Purdue engineer graduate, works as a draughtsman for United States Steel in Gary. Stewart Burton of Cleveland attended as a nephew guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Stewart Burton
Cleveland
Ohio
Stewart
Eight New Concrete Bridges Planned by County Board
The county board approves plans for eight concrete bridges and will open bids on Saturday July 28. Bridges listed include Hamilton Johnson Hill Ed Burton F M Nead in Jackson township Abe Sloop in Haddon Kelley in Turman Link Norris in Fairbanks and County Line in Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Hamilton
Johnson Hill
Ed Burton
F. M. Nead
Jackson Township
Abe Sloop
Haddon Township
Kelley
Turman Township
Norris
Fairbanks Township
County Line
Jefferson Township
Board of Review Adjourns After Thirty Day Session
The County Board of Review in session for thirty days adjourned yesterday after working on tax assessment equalization. Members listed include Robert Gambill county treasurer Frank M Daniels county auditor Frank Hiatt county assessor Walter Cooper of Merom and Jacob Billman of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Review
County Board of Review
Robert Gambill
Frank M. Daniels
Frank Hiatt
Walter Cooper
Merom
Jacob Billman
Electric firms seek 30 percent rate hike in state
Thirty five electric light and power companies petitioned the public service commission for permission to raise rates by 30 percent. They cite the exorbitant price of coal as the reason for the increase. The Wabash Valley Electric Company and the Terre Haute Indianapolis Traction Company are among the filers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Terre Haute, Indianapolis Traction Company
Raleigh Albrey Guilty Of Larceny In Circuit Court
Raleigh Albrey aged 27 was found guilty by a jury in circuit court for larceny. Judge Bridwell sentenced him to the reformatory for an indefinite term of one to seven years for stealing a watch from Leon Brady of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Albrey
Reformatory
Bridwell
Albrey
Leon Brady
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Partition Suit
A jury in the partition suit of Arthur R. Hunt versus Charles C. Russell was discharged after an all night deliberation. Judge Bridwell released the panel after it failed to agree on partitioning 20 acres of land in Fairbanks Township, conveyed to the defendant by his mother before her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Hunt
Charles C. Russell
Bridwell
Fairbanks
Damage suit settled in coal company case
Laura Solomon widow of Charles Solomon who died in the Mildred mine filed a damages suit against J Woolley Coal Company. The case was compromised when the company paid the plaintiff $1150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Solomon
Charles Solomon
Mildred
J. Woolley Coal Company
Vance Attends Summer Term at Columbia University
C N Vance of the city schools left for New York to attend the summer term of Columbia University. He will study for several weeks and then return to his duties in the local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Vance
New York
Columbia University
President Wilson Grants Draft Exemption Regulations
President Wilson issued a proclamation outlining exemption rules from selective draft. It names general classes of men exempt, establishes exemption boards and defines their duties. Only a small number of men are exempt. the lottery method will be set in a later proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Exemption Criteria in United States Civilian Draft
The draft list exempts key groups including indispensable military workers and dependents. It also cites religious sects forbidding arms, theology students, officers, active service members, certain aliens, arsenals workers, mail transmitters, mariners, and felon criminals. The burden of proof rests on the defendant with an appeal process available. Quotas will be announced per state and apportioned to counties and cities with draws in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
States
Navy
Washington
Sullivan Circuit Court Adjourns Pending September Term
The May term of the Sullivan circuit court closed with no session until September 3. Judge Bridwell overruled a new trial motion in Raleigh Aubrey’s larceny case and Aubrey was sent to the state reformatory for one to seven years. Various judgments and settlements were recorded, including actions involving Vandalia Coal, John Deere Plow, Miller Brewing, and others. The injunction suit of James R. Riggs versus Sullivan Telephone was overruled, and Adam V. Munich’s case was sent to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit
Bridwell
Raleigh Aubrey
State Reformatory
Ed Douthitt
Sullivan Circuit Court
Hugh Houston
Vandalia Coal Company
John Deere Plow Company
Yula Jackson
Daniel J. Vaughn
Jacob Baughman
Albert Wright
Ida M. Geiger
Braxton Walters
Elizabeth Ann Wilkey
Adam V. Munich
Had@on
Tarlton C. Woodard
Haddon Township
William Deiss
Supreme Court
Eagle Island club picnic on Riverton Island
The Eagle Island club and families plan a picnic on Eagle Island near Riverton this afternoon and tonight. Lis Colvin will cook a big chicken and fish supper. Fireworks will be displayed on the island tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Island Club
Eagle Island
Riverton
Lis Colvin
Mr and Mrs Billman Move into West Washington Home
Mr and Mrs E A Billman have moved into their West Washington street residence which has undergone extensive improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Billman
West Washington Street
Pioneer Harrison Pittman Dies After Brief Illness
Obituary notes Harrison Pittman passed away Friday afternoon at age 86 in his home town. The longtime resident was known for community service and a thoughtful leadership role. He is survived by his spouse and several relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Longtime county official Harrison Pittman dies at home
Harrison Pittman a native of Curry township and former county commissioner died Friday at his farm north of the city after a long cancer illness. He was 86, married Elizabeth Williams in 1856, and had seven children. Funeral services were held at Little Flock led by Rev. Geo Fuson with Masonic rites. Burial followed at Little Flock cemetery. Henry D. Pittman and Clarissa Pittman survive, along with his brother H. D. Pittman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Pittman
Allen
Eleanor Pittman
Kentucky
Curry Township
Elizabeth Williams
Pittman
Board of County Commissioners
Trio From Hymera Must Serve Time
Floyd Weaver 19 pleaded guilty in circuit court after appealing a statutory charge in Hymera. He received 35 days at the state penal farm and a $10 fine. Eliza Gilmour of Hymera drew 40 days in Indianapolis Woman's Prison for a statutory offense. Ode Land of Hymera also sentenced to 60 days at the penal farm for habitual drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Land
Floyd Weaver
Penal Farm
Eliza Gilmour
Womans Prison
Hymera
Floyd
Bridwell
Indianapolis
Calvert
Former Hymera Man in European War Recalled
W J Williams of Hymera received a letter from William Harrison, a Hymera resident for five years, now with Canadian forces in France. Harrison expects to visit Hymera next year and warns safety is uncertain amid ongoing battles, sending regards to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Williams
Hymera
William Harrison
France
Harrison
Uncle Sam
Fritz
Yvou
Appoints Four Conscription Appeal Boards in State
Governor Goodrich yesterday named Conscription Appeal Boards for four districts. Wm. W. Jones Jr of Gill township is named an Agriculture from the Fourth District of Sullivan county. Sullivan county has 37,135 population and 3,156 total registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Wm. W. Jones, Jr
Gill Township
Sullivan County
J B Mullane of Indianapolis Arrives on Business
J B Mullane of Indianapolis visits on business, seen in town for meetings and related engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Mullane
Indianapolis
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State Boar OF Defense
Nrranitation
J. R. Riggs
I. H. Kailey
H Kall
Fred F. Bays
R. W. Akin
T. B. Springer
L. A
Edith Marks
C. H. Stratton
R. Riggs
J. W. Lindley
R. L Turman
W. J. Cooper G. G. Billman
F. M. Douthitt
David TL. Kaplan
Richard Park
Will A. Thompson
Indian Refining Co
Frank H. Abell
H. R. Taylor
Julius Harry Shoe Co
Herman Smock
Ty Bo Ward
Robert Gouekenour
W. C. Alsman
F. J. Nicholas
Robert Calvert Ow
A. Goldberg
Charles E. Clark Oo
H. V. Bennett
Theodore Powell
H. H. Kelly Cece
T. B. Wayne Woes
Reed & Bridwell
Walston & Greenlee
W. P. Stratton
Com. L. Boles
Ben C. Crowder
Tne
RF. A. Burnham
Merchants Ice & Coal Co
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E. C. Beasley
Max Crowder
CLT. Crawford Cess
E. R. Miller
Clarence Wright
John A. Mattix
Meisenhelder Bros
Pearl Burton Ccca
Mi Va Pag
J. H. Neff
J. B. Black
G. G. Walters Wee
L. H. Brust
J. Harve Thompson
Jocq Carrico Oes
Ectrie Co
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Union
John CC. Chaney
Wim. H. Burks, Jr
Charlies Railsback
John J Schuberth
John Lund
J P. Wilkey
Joe Fusco
Harry Olson Bach S Iiia Sohn Reigeg
BGS
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Roy Drennan
Ed P. Reed
Maurice L. Thompson
Omar Hammond
Cc. Borders
John S. Taylor
Ww. Cc
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W. Hawkins
A. J. Hadden
Tosa Self Myprreryeesbeee
Abe G. Curtis
Pene Sarhion
George F. Botts
Lovelace
N. Davis
M. Corbin
RED Cross
City OF
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H. Marks
Ig R Dutton
Peaserine
G Carrithers
H Crowder
Sullivan Cirsucit
Circuit Court
City
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