Neal Must Serve A Life Sentence In Murder Case
Bloomfield July 11 Judge Henderson of Greene circuit court overruled Neal's motion for a new trial in the murder case of George Hutchison. Neal was sentenced to life in Michigan City penitentiary after a four day trial with 75 witnesses. He hurled vituperative remarks at Prosecutor Bays before judgment. Neal's wife, paroled then revoked, is in Jasperville.
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Henderson
Hunt & Gambill
Sullivan
Neal
Hunt
George Hutchison
Jackson Hill Mine
Sullivan County
Jasonville
Old Landmark Passes as Oak Tree Falls in Shelburn
Shelburn on July 11 reports the felling of an ancient white oak near John D. Hill’s home. Known as No 3 Point Commerce on the Narrows trail, the tree marked Shelburn’s early history, with J P Siner recalling it as 150 to 200 years old and 1 to 4 inches thick in the hull.
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Shelburn
John D. Hill
Wabash
J. S. Buskirk
J P. Siner
Leach Sentenced to Three Months for Illegal Distillery
Judgment last week found George W. Leach guilty of operating a blind tiger. He received three months in jail and a $500 fine. An appeal to the supreme court was granted with a $1,000 bond posted, allowing him release until the higher court rules.
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Leach
George W. Leach
Supreme Court
Dawson and Everhart Tie July Wedding at Home
Thomas Dawson and Miss Lulu Everhart were married at the Everhart home on July 4 at 2 30 pm. Rev C M Bratain officiated. About thirty guests witnessed the ceremony as friends wished the couple happiness and prosperity.
Rich Appoints Constable and Ferry License Renewed
Oscar Rich is named constable for Hamilton township by the county commissioners. The county board renews D L Taylor’s ferry license at Riverton.
Hart in Bad Arrest for Wife Beating
Phil Hart once a local ice wagon driver was arrested Monday by Constable Linkenholker on a charge of wife beating. He will also be charged with wife desertion.
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Hart
Bad
Phil Hart
Linkenholker
Watson Under Indictments For Illicit Liquor Sales
Thomas Watson, who runs a saloon in Scott City, has furnished bond under six grand jury indictments charging illegal liquor sales, keeping open after hours, selling to minors, and related offenses.
Sullivan Boy Making Tour on Battleship
Walter Walters, brother of Charles Walters, attached to the medical department of the U S battleship De laware, attended King George coronation exercises in London and remains in England with his ship. He recently returned from Chile, South America, where he had been with the Delaware. He is a son of the late Francis Walters, former county assessor.
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Walter Walters
Charles Walters
U. S
Delaware
King George
London
England
Walters
Chile
South America
Francis Walters
Rural Route Money Orders Rise in Sullivan District
Postmaster Holmes reports for the year ending June 30 1911 rural route carriers at Sullivan processed 4085 money orders totaling 33067 51 up from 3884 orders 27529 last year. Route by route figures list carriers Keen Stewart Brattain Davis Willis Burks Houpt Thurber Curtis Shake Lovelace and Hutchison with Hammond and Archie Lovelace filling in during staff vacations.
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Holmes
Sullivan
Henry Keen
David E. Stewart
Lester Brattain
C. N. Davis
Levi Willis
Virgil Burks
Fred Houpt
A. E. Thurber
Abe Curtis
A. E. Shake
A. W. Lovelace
T. W. D. Hutchison
Omcar Hammond
Archie Lovelace
New Hymera Superintendent Named William Connor
William Connor, a recent state normal graduate, has been appointed superintendent of Hymera schools. Reared in Troy Indiana, he taught successfully for a year before returning to the normal for a summer college term, specializing in English. He edited the Normal Advance and serves as chairman of the grammar and intermediate section of the Southwestern Indiana Teachers Association, working on the annual meeting program.
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Hymera
William Connor
State Normal
Connor
Troy
Ind
The
Normal
Normal Advance
Southwestern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Damage Suits Settled In Sullivan County Mines
Two personal injury suits by miners against Sullivan County mining firms were settled. Joseph Souter, via Isaac Souter, vs Alliance Coal Company for a Mammoth Vein mine accident on May 4 1911 awarded 300 dollars after seeking 10 000. Herbert Jackson received 150 dollars against Shirley Hill Coal Company for a Little Giant mine incident on June 1 1911 after suing for 1 000.
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Sullivan County
Joseph Souter
Isaac Souter
Allance Coal Company
Mammoth
Souter
Herbert Jackson
Shirley Hill Coal Company
Little Giant
Record Wheat Load Arrives at Sullivan Mill and Elevator
John Clark delivered a record wheat load to Sullivan Mill and Elevator Company last week. The load weighed 7 400 pounds with sacks removed to reach the scales. John H Wright notes that in his 356 years in the business he has never seen grain so well formed and weighty with 569 to 63 pound kernels.
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John Clark
Sullivan Mill & Elevator Company
John H. Wright
The
Milling Company
Subsidy Election Set in Haddon Township for Interurban Line
Sullivan County plans a subsidy election in Haddon Township on Wednesday August 9 to fund an interurban line from Vincennes through Bruceville Freelandville Carlisle to Sullivan. The petition was filed by Wm Hamke and others seeking 17000 dollars.
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Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Haddon Township
Sullivan
Vincennes
Bruceville
Freelandville
Carlisle
Washington
Widner
Vigo
Knox County
Wm. Hamke
Daylight jail escape attempt foiled by sheriff and constable
A daylight jail delivery was nipped in the bud just after noon on Thursday when Constable Linkenholker spotted a heavy screen fall from a window at the east side of the jail. Prisoners fled the window on detection, while Sheriff Willble, who was dining, later found inmates lounging and denying involvement. A preexisting bar removal had enabled the attempted escape by those responsible.
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John Linkenholker
Linkenholker
Wiible
County to Paint All Iron Bridges Across the County
County commissioners order painting of every iron bridge with district supervision. Two Dix bridges on Hamilton and Fairbanks lines and two Bragdon bridges in Turman are ordered. Plans for the Sullivan Greene county line bridge accepted. Poor asylum painting contract let to Marion Shade and Dave Cries for 165 dollars with 115 outside and 60 inside.
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Dix
Hamilton
Fairbanks
Bragdon
Turman
Sullivan
Greene
Marion Shade
Dave Cries
Bad Eggs Disappear Under Egg Trade Rules
The article notes that under food law for egg handling, bad eggs in the market have greatly declined. Local merchants once faced losses from incubator eggs and other varieties sold by unscrupulous sellers. Now baskets are marked with the seller's name and losses on bad eggs fall on the original dealer after candling.
Eagle Island Club Announces Annual Fish Fry Meeting
The Eagle Island club will hold its annual meeting and fish fry at the club house on Eagle Island near Riverton. The event starts at noon tomorrow.
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Eagle Island Club
Eagle Island
Riverton
Center of Population Is Headed This Way
The population of the United States in 1910 reached 101 179 400 with Alaska Hawaii and territories included. Indiana ranks ninth with 2 700 876. center lies in Monroe county Indiana about 15 miles southeast of Bloomington.
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The
Union
United States
Henry Gannett
U. S. Geological Survey
American Book Company
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Phillippines
Tutuila
Guam
Panama Canal Zone
Indiana
Monroe County
Ind
Bloomington
Bartholomew County
Sullivan
Carlisle
Sullivan County
Chip Towsey Sentenced For Incorrigibility In Court
Chester Towsey a 16 year old color ed boy was arraigned before Judge Bridwell on incorrigibility. He admitted smoking 25 to 30 cigarettes daily for years and having three prior arrests. He was sentenced to the reformatory until age 21. Co defendants Clyde Gromer Harley Grizle both nine were placed on advisement after a behavior lecture.
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Chip” Towsey
Chester “Chip’’ Towsey
W. H. Bridwell
Bridwell
Reformatory
Clyde Gromer
Harley Grizle
Towsey
Leach Grove
Smith
Grizzle
Gromer
Sullivan
Road Superintendents Named for Sullivan County Highways
Sullivan county commissioners named nine construction superintendents for proposed new highways. E R Leach heads the Hamilton road. J S Leach and James S Gray on Cass roads. Jas Butler and John Daniels on Cass. Cary A Geiger and O Carry on Cass. John L Robbins and C W Welman on Hamilton. Oliver Pittman on Curry. John M Branson oversees Curry roads 7 and 8 with William Parsons. BE Dix road in Fairbanks with Willard Herrington. John Branson reads 2 and 5 in Curry with Samuel Douglass and Samuel Bolinger.
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Sullivan County
E. R. Leach
Hamilton
J. S. Leach
James S. Gray
Cass
Jas. Butler
John Daniels
Cary A. Geiger
O. Carry
John L. Robbins
C. W. Welman
Oliver Pittman
John M. Branson
Curry
William Parsons
License Revocation Case Filed Against Scott City Saloon
Vardiman Jewell of Fairbanks township petitions county commissioners to revoke Thomas J. Watson’s liquor license at Scott City. Allegations include Sunday sales, after hours selling, and sales to minors. Case set to be heard tomorrow. first such filing since the new temperance measure.
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Vardiman Jewell
Fairbanks Township
Thomas J. Watson
Scott City
Watson
Vincennes Aviation Meet Set for July 22 23
Vincennes plans an aviation meet on July 22 and 23 under Vincennes Commercial auspices. A Curtiss bi plane will be exhibited.
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Vincennes Aviation
Vincennes
Vincennes Commercial
President hosts Marion club luncheon in Indianapolis
Fred Hoke formerly of Sullivan attended the luncheon at the Marion club with the president seated at the head table. The event took place in Indianapolis on the fourth, featuring the chief executive and notable attendees from local circles.
Donn Roberts Case to Be Tried Here
Terre Haute injunction suit against Donn Roberts to challenge removal as city engineer by Mayor Gerhart will be heard by Judge Bridwell in the circuit court here October 5. A prior motion by County Clerk Joyce to send the transcript back for correction was sustained, but Roberts lost the bid to move the case to Vigo.
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Donn Roberts
Terre Haute
Gerhart
Bridwell
Joyce
Roberts
Will Hays Boomed For State Chairman
After a Taft rally in Indianapolis, Indiana Republicans discuss a state chairman candidate Will H Hays of this city is the most mentioned choice. Party leaders across the state recognize his fitness for the duties.
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Indianapolis
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Sullivan County Teachers Institute Set For August
The Sullivan County Teachers Institute will convene in this city from August 28 to September 2. Superintendent Park oversees arrangements as Dr. T H Betts of Cornell College teaches pedagogy and Miss Myrtle Freeman directs music with additional instructors to be added.
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Sullivan County Teachers’ Institute
Park
T. H. Betts
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Cornell College
Myrtle Freeman
Asbury Receives Badge at M. E. Church Ceremony
Alexander P. Asbury former state G A R commander was presented a $100 badge of honor at a local M E church. Rev Shake Maj Crawford Dr Bennett Judge Waugh Col Fisher Capt Alexander delivered remarks praising his service as commander and citizen. Asbury accepted the badge in the afternoon program at Farmersburg on July 11.
Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against County on Road Contract
Judge Bridwell granted a temporary restraining order blocking the county commissioners from awarding the contract to build an extension of South Section street from its intersection with Donaldson street. The injunction was sought by Richard L. Balley, a taxpayer.
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Bridwell
South Section
Donaldson Street
Richard L. Balley
Sisson Opposes Bennett Road Acceptance in Curry Township
County surveyor Sisson appeared before county commissioners last week to object to the acceptance of the Bennett road in Curry township. He says the road was not built according to specifications and was constructed by Curry and Wood, contractors.
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Sisson
Curry Township
Curry & Wood
Reed Robbins interjection suit eyed for new trial
Attorneys O B Harris of Terre Haute and Charles D Hunt of this city argued a motion for a new trial before Special Judge A G Mc Nabb in the circuit court Friday morning. The Reed Robbins case concerns title to business property in Shelburn. a verdict favored Robbins and the court took the case under advisement.
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Atorneys O. B. Harris
Terre Haute
Charles D. Hunt
A. G. McNabb
Circuit
Reed-Robbins
Shelburn
Robbins
Alienation suit filed over wife's affection in Vigo county
Fred Parsons former Dodds bridge school teacher in Fairbanks township sues John and Laura Ray for 20000 damages in Terre Haute circuit court alleging they enticed his wife Abbie Ray away from him. Parsons states they were married in 1910 and that the Rays influenced his wife to leave, breaking up the marriage and restricting access to their child.
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Fred Parsons
Fairbanks Township
Terre Haute
John
Laura Ray
Abbie Ray
Jefferson Township
Rays
Vigo County
Parsons
Miss Ray
Sullivan
Rural Carriers to Receive Salary Increases Across Indiana
Indiana rural letter carriers and postoffice clerks will see sizable pay raises soon. The exact amounts and names await approval from the postmaster general. The new scale, effective July 1, comes as part of a congressional provision capping rural carrier salaries at $1,000 and aims to raise pay nationwide.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Indiana
Congress
Cifhiers Three Ab
Hitchcock
Steel Tipple Mine to Resume with 90 Men
Shelburn news reports the Steel Tipple mine, idle since April, will resume Monday with a double shift of 90 men. The mine revival marks a restart of operations and return to full staffing.
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Shelburn
Snuffers Raid Bright Light Oasis Nabs Liquor and Gear
Prosecutor Bays and three deputies raided Bright Light on the Bash, three miles south of Riverton, Gill township, near Palestine Landing. They seized bottled whiskey and beer, gambling paraphernalia, cash, and the cash book, arresting Tom White and Red Woodrum who face liquor sale charges.
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Palestine Landing
Riverton
Gill Township
al Shipman
W. A. White
Illinois
Bright Light
Indiana
Tom White
Red” Woodrum
Prosecutor Bays
Lee Bays
James H. Willis
Mr. Bays
Merom
Harold Bays
Palestine
Norman Cox
Crawford County
Oasis
White
Woodruff
W. A. Or
Ab White
Woodrum
Oklahoma
Craneford
Sullivan
Jolnnt
Mad Dog Scare Hits Farmersburg in July
A rabies scare gripped Farmersburg as five suspected canines died after bites from a rabid-appearing dog. J. H. Allen’s undertaker dog was bitten and killed. head sent to Indianapolis for test, which showed no rabies but signs remained. Four other dogs were killed after further bites.
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Farmersburg
J. H. Allen
Indianapolis
Mr. Allen
Propose New Church Erection in Hymera
A movement led by Rev. M. O. Robbins of the Methodist church aims to build a new church edifice in Hymera costing $10,000. The project proceeds with community support and planning discussions.
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Hymera
M. O. Robbins
Methodist Church
Grand Jury Session Allocates Week to Illegal Cale Case
The county grand jury met for a week with the illegal cale of Minor occupying the entire session. Many witnesses were examined.
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Cale
Mqnor
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Sullivan Boy
Sullivan Banker
Europe
Cuthbert J. Sherman
Citizens Trust Company
Knox
Reid
Will Hays
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