Shooting affair at Shelburn ends with arrest and bond
Clint Lowry shot in Bolinger garage Sunday night after remarks about the Horse Thief Association. William Carroll of Shelburn charged with assault with intent and held on a $5,000 bond posted with about 25 suretors. Lowry hospitalized with a bullet wound. witnesses dispute presence of a gun.
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Shotting
Bolinger Garage
Horse Thief Association
Carroll
Vincennes
William Carroll
Shelburn
Clint Lowry
Bolinger
Walter F. Wood
Lowry
G. D. Scott
Carrol
Knox County
N. K. Harris
Guy
Richardson
Herschel Wence
Douthitt
Joe Mitchell
Whcch
Former Sullivan Woman Killed in Auto Accident
Mrs. W. R. Curtis wife of a former city school superintendent was killed at Pershow South Dakota when a train struck her auto. Son Vernon Curtis was dangerously injured and in a Per show hospital while Mr Curtis and daughter Margaret Ann escaped. The family from Alden Illinois were en route to Yellowstone National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Curtis
South Dakota
Pershow
Vernon Curtis
Curtis
Margaret Ann
Alden
Ilinois
Yellowstone National Park
Young Miner Paul Houpt Dies From Mine Injuries
Paul E. Houpt aged 19 son of Mr and Mrs Claude Houpt of Hymera was fatally injured at the West Side mine near Hymera Saturday morning and died at the county hospital Saturday afternoon from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Houpt
Claude Houpt
Hymera
West Side
Wash Osborn Hospitalized After Illness in Hamilton
Wash Osborn a well known Hamilton township farmer who had been ill was brought to the county hospital Friday for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Osborn
Hamilton Township
Aged Civil War Vet William Knotts Dies at 85
William Finley Knotts, 85, a Civil War veteran and longtime county resident, died Wednesday at his home on South State Street. Born June 14, 1838, in Sullivan County, he served in the 126th Indiana and lived on a farm near New Lebanon before retiring. He was a Republican, a M E church member, and survived by two children, Lucian Knotts and Mrs. Otis Eslinger, plus a second wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Finley Knotts
New Lebanon
Mr. Knotts
Mary A. Cartwright
Lucian Knotts
Otis Eslinger
Everett
Washington
Former I. and I. S. Emploes Hold Reunion at Palestine
Former Indiana and Illinois Southern railroad workers, now Illinois Central, held a reunion in Palestine Illinois. More than sixty attendees included Terre Haute men Charles P. Walker and George N. Merrick and Lon M. Shepherd of San Bernardino. A dinner at the Methodist church preceded a reminiscence program. A similar reunion is planned for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Old
Indiana and
Ilinois Southern Railroad
Ilinois Central
Palestine, Ill
Old Road
Effingham
Switz City
Methodist Church
Charles P. Walker
George N. Merrick
Terre Haute
Neetral
Sullivan
W. R. Bottenfield
Rockport
Ind
Mr. Leath
Portland
Oregon
Lon M. Shepherd
San Bernadino
Calif
Dan Nichols
Byrus Hale
Ed. Hale
Charles Courtner
Died Suddenly at Home Frank McClellan 64
Frank McClellan 64 assistant superintendent for She Me Oil died suddenly at his home on South Section Street early Wednesday. He had been ill for days and returned from Terre Haute with his son-in-law Myron Hummell. Survived by wife Elizabeth and two daughters, funeral Friday at 3 p.m. at the residence, burial Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McClellan
She- Me Oil Company
South Section Street
Forgery Charge Arrest in Fairbanks Township
Gerland Johnson of Fairbanks township was arrested Friday afternoon by Chief of Police Willis on a charge of forgery. He allegedly presented a twenty five dollar note to the People State Bank, bearing the name of his father William Johnson, which is claimed to be forged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerland Johnson
Fairbanks Township
Willis
Peoples State Bank
William Johnson
Attorney General Letter on Sullivan Detective Associations
Indiana Attorney General A S Lesh writes to Mayor W B Walters of Sullivan detailing two statutes from 1865 and 1907 governing detective associations or Horse Thief Detective Associations. The letter explains how members may be designated as constables with authority to pursue and arrest horse thieves and other criminals, and to serve papers. It notes steps for filing articles and approvals by county commissioners or secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Lesh
W. B. Walters
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Indiana
Burns
Secretary of State
County Recorder
Board of Commissioners
Ancient Relic Found Linked to Fairbanks Massacre
Seth Hunt, a Fairbanks township farmer, unearthed a metal button while plowing that appears to be a relic from the Fairbanks massacre. The button reads Indiana Territory and ties to the September 15, 1812 ambush of Col. Fairbanks and militiamen en route to Fort Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Hunt
Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks
Mr. Hunt
Indiana Territory
Col. Fairbanks
Indiana
Fort Harrison
Terre Haute
Fort Knox
Vincennes
Attorney General Opinion on Bond Requirement and Officer Jurisdiction
The opinion notes no statute requires a bond for officer appointment but may permit it as a discretionary condition. It states the officers’ jurisdiction extends to all criminal offenses, not only felonies, and that the association bears responsibility for acts beyond an officer’s authority. It advises consultation with the prosecuting attorney in doubtful cases and is offered for local officers’ guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiher
U. S. Lesh
Atty.General
Dooley Sentenced in Circuit Court for Obtaining Money
In circuit court Judge Walter F. Wood sentenced W. D. Dooley to the state reformatory for an indeterminate term of 1 to 7 years after a jury conviction for obtaining money under false pretenses. Dooley, released yesterday, has appealed with bond set at two thousand dollars. John Flynn of this city had urged sentence and also charges Dooley with petit larceny for allegedly stealing an armature from an automobile owned by Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Walter F. Wood
W. D. Dooley
John Flynn
Dooley
State Reformatory
C M and St Paul to Extend Rail Line Toward Louisville
Louisville dispatch reports plans by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad to extend the Terre Haute division toward Louisville and Cincinnati. The project includes double tracking from Chicago Heights to Seymour, with 5 000 to 6 000 workers needed and prospects for through trains and improved passenger service from Louisville to Chicago via Terre Haute. Bedford shops move to Terre Haute with enlarged facilities and hundreds of new jobs.
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Louisville
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railroad
Chicago Heights
Seymour
Ind
Cincinnati
Atlantic Coast
Terre Haute
Middle West
St. Paul
Chicago
Dempsy Retains Title in Shelby Montana Tilt
Jack Dempsy, the world's heavyweight champion, defeats Tommy Gibbons in a fifteen round fight at Shelby Montana by referee's decision. Dempsy proves the pace and ring control in the decisive bout held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsy
Jack Dempsy
Tommy Gibbons
Shelby
Montana
Special Delivery Letters Require Signature On Delivery
Future rules require signing by recipient or agent for special delivery letters. If not signed, letters are returned to the post office. The ruling takes effect now.
McCammon Sentenced to State Penal Farm for Liquor Charge
Harry McCammon pleaded guilty to illegal liquor sale before Mayor Walters. He received ninety days at the state penal farm a $100 fine and court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penal Farm
Harry McCammon
Walters
State Farm
Sullivan Girl Weds Leonard Spears in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs L N Willis announce the marriage of their daughter Chloe to Leonard S Spears of Indianapolis. The ceremony occurred June 20 in Indianapolis and the couple will reside there.
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Sullivan
L. N. Willis
Chloe
Leonard S. Spears
Indianapolis
Spears
Mr and Mrs Gray visit Graysville relatives
Mr and Mrs Frank T. Gray of Indianapolis traveled Saturday and Sunday with the Gray family in Graysville. They spent Monday visiting Mr and Mrs Ed G. Carrithers and were hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Gray
Indianapolis
Graysville
Joe Gray
Ed G. Carrithers
Redpath Chautauqua promises a week of varies acts
The Redpath Chautauqua opens July 18 featuring the Macfarren Symphony Quartet with Herbert Macfarren, Elsie Baker, Russian Cathedral Choir, Betty Booth Concert Company, Dr Hilton Ira Jones and Dr Charles S Medbury among headline lecturers. Guests include Sydney Greenbie, J Smith Damron, S Belino, Mata's Blue and White Marimba Band and four children's programs led by Kathleen Scott Catherine Denny Edgar Bergen Hughie Fitzpatrick and S Bellino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Baker
Mata
Great
Laurant and Company
Hilton Ira Jones
Charles S.medbury
Russian Cathedral Choir
Betty Booth
Macfarren Symphony Quartet
Redpath
Sydney Greenbie
Pacific Triangle
Elsie Baker Company
America
Miss Baker
Victor
Charles S. Medbury
Middle West
J. Smith Damron
S. Bellino
New York City
Redpath Bureau
T. Dinsmore Upton
E. T. Hagerman
New York Hippodrome
Kathleen Scott
Catherine Denny
Edgar Bergen
Hughie Fitzpatrick
Dorothy Dyer
City Mayor Assault Case Ends in Guilty Plea
Claude Carter pleaded guilty in circuit court to assault and battery on Mayor Walters. Judge Wood fined Carter $25 and costs, which were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Carter
Mayor Walters
Wood
Miners First Aid Meet Plans High Profile Parade
Plans for a state wide miners first aid meeting feature a monster parade with first aid teams miners civic groups bands scouts and veterans groups. Prizes include 50 for best parade lady 20 for best turnout 35 for best floats 25 for best decorated car and 25 for largest miner turnout. Events run from 9:00 a.m. parade to 9:09 p.m. boxing exhibitions with speeches by labor leaders and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wyman Brothers
Overland
Broad Street
Christian Church
Washington Street
Washington
Main
Jackson
Court
W. B. Walters
John Lewis
United Mine Workers
John W. Davis
Labor
D. C
Wife of Former County Auditor Dies in Florida
Mrs. Anna M. Bicknell, 60, wife of Win S. Bicknell former county auditor, died suddenly of heart trouble Sunday in St. Petersburg Florida. Her remains returned to the city and were taken to sister Mrs. Charles D. Hunt’s home with funeral services planned at the Hunt residence. Burial will be in Center Ridge cemetery. She is survived by her husband and three sisters Mrs. John S. Coffman Mrs. Charles D. Hunt and Miss Emma Scott.
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Anna M. Bicknell
Win S. Bicknell
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bicknell
Charles D. Hunt
West Washington Street
Hunt
J. A. Sumwalt
Methodist Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
L. A. Stewart
Herman Smock
P. L. Reid
Joe R. Crowder
Ed P. Reed
John A. Mattix
Chas. Scott
John S. Coffman
Emma Scott
Dugger Men File Clemency Petitions in Burglary Case
Roy Richardson Ralph Wise and Herbert Gleason convicted in circuit court September 4 last year on burglary charges have filed petitions for clemency with the State Board of Pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Roy Richardson
Ralph Wise
Herbert Gleason
State Reformatory
State Board of Pardons
Death of Charlotte T. Rusher widow of William Rusher
Charlotte T. Rusher aged 74 died Tuesday at her son Ed Rushers home northeast of the city. Survived by her son Ed Rusher the funeral will be Thursday afternoon at Palmers Prairie church with burial at the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte T. Rusher
William Rusher
Ed Rusher
Palmer’s Prairie Church
Church
Funeral of W. F. Knotts to be held Sunday
The funeral for W. F. Knotts will take place Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock in the Methodist church with Rev. J. A. Sumwalt conducting. Interment will be at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Knotts
Methodist Church
J. A. Sumwalt
Center Ridge
Alfred Mankedick Resigns to Enter Cement Contracting
Alfred Mankedick resigns from Wilkinson Lumber Co. to start work in the cement contracting field. He leaves his position to focus on building material and construction projects in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mankedick
Wilkinson Lumber Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
WM. Carroll
Barney
Sullivan Man
C. M. & ST. Paul
Old Southern Indiana
Redpath Chautauqua
Florida
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