Record-Setting Week of Fatal Sullivan County Accidents
A series of deadly incidents in Sullivan County spans mine disasters, a fatal train accident, lightning, poisoning, and a fatal mine fall. Victims include Jake Hare a former baseball player killed near Caledonia, Victor Johnson crushed under a mine car, D R Cowden killed by slate fall at Clover Leaf mine, Sam Hornbeck struck by lightning near Shelburn, and a four year old girl who died after ingesting carbolic acid near Carlisle.
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Jake Hare
Sullivan
Indianapolis Southern Freight
Victor Johnson
Reliance
Sam Hornbeck
Shelburn
Carlisle
Dock” Cowden
Clover Leaf
Sullivan County
Caledonia
Indianapolis Southern
Sheriff Wible
E. A. Billman
H. H. Shelton
Hare
Johnson
Rosealne
D. R. Cowden
Cass
Hornbeck
Mark Williams
Raids Arrest Leads in Jackson Hill Liquor Bust
Sheriff Wible and Deputy Kelly raided the Muskrat at Jackson Hill No 4 and arrested Jes se Cody keeper on illegal booze sale charges. Leon Pyronet at Star City was also arrested on a warrant after a search found no liquor. A barrel of beer was seized and bond set at 250 each for tomorrow’s Squire Kirkham appearance.
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Tiger Rad
Wible
Kelly
Jackson Hill No. 4
Morrison
Cody
Bond
Squire Kirkham
Sullivan County Primaries Spark Humorous Mail Mixup
The Sullivan post office received a paper addressed to D. Ryan, Primary, Sullivan County Indiana, likely for Rev Daniel Ryan of Hymera. The mix hints at local primary politics and the readers’ amused reaction to the peculiar address.
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Sullivan
D. Ryan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Daniel Ryan
Hymera
Former Mine Superintendent Shoots Self in Terre Haute
Simpson Newport a former Sullivan citizen and mining superintendent at Caledonia Mammoth Vein and Willfred shot himself at his Terre Haute home early Sunday after his wife failed to reach him. He had moved to Terre Haute about 30 days ago and recently retired to run a grocery business. His mind was thought unbalanced and burial plans were made for Linton where he formerly resided.
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Simpson Newport
Sullivan
Johnson Street
Terre Haute
Newport
Caledonia
Mammoth Vein
Willfred
Linton
Hays Again Heads State Republican Speakers Bureau
Will H. Hays of this city will lead the Republican state committee speakers bureau for the campaign. He will depart for Indianapolis early September to assume duties and has experience coordinating itineraries for Fairbanks Taft Watson Roosevelt and other figures.
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Will H. Hays
Fairbanks
Taft
James E. Watson
Hays
Roosevelt
Alsman Narrowly Escapes Drowning in Busser Flood
Alsman a well known farmer east of the city had a narrow escape when attempting to cross a submerged Busser road Saturday afternoon. His buggy and a fine horse were lost to the swollen water. He was rescued by John Fisk, engineer at the water works.
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Alsman
Busser
Saturda
Als Man
John Fisk
Burke Eaton and Edgar Thompson Move to Eugene Oregon
Burke Eaton and Edgar Thompson, two Sullivan brothers, have relocated to Eugene Oregon. Eaton will start a business and Thompson will practice law. Eugene is also home to William A Bell, a former Sullivan grocer, who operates a grocery there.
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Burke’ Eaton
Edgar Thompson
Sullivan Bos
Eugene
Ore
Eaton
Edgar
William A. Bell
Sullivan
Growing Mail Business Demands Large Force
The Sul llvan post office expands staffing as Arthur A. Holmes postmaster leads a list of carriers clerks and route workers including A W Lovelace Oli phant Hawkins Abe G Curtis A B Thurber W C Criss Levi Willis C B Stark Max Crowder C N Davis Virgil A Burks Fred Houpt Maurice L Thompson Henry D Keen James A Knotts David Stewart Albert Shake Edward P Reed and others Theodore Hutchinson and Omar Hammond are noted as additional personnel.
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Fred Houpt
Maurice L. Thompson
Henry D. Keen
James A. Knotts
David Stewart
Albert Shake
Edward P. Reed
Theodore Hutchinson
Omar Hammond
Regular Cloudburst Friday Night Hits Sullivan County Crops
A severe cloudburst on Friday night damaged crops in Sullivan County estimating losses around $500,000. The event disrupted farms and prompted initial assessments by local authorities. No injuries reported.
McKinley Flood Recalls Severe Damage in County
Farm report from Farmersburg by Co operative Observer Maurice Yeager for week ending July 17 notes heavy rains and rising waters on Turtle Creek and local creeks. Flood damaged wheat oats hay and low corn. Bob Patton suffered about 4000 dollars in losses when levee around his farm broke and flood destroyed 100 acres of corn 30 acres of oats and ruined clover hay.
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Farmersburg
Co-operative
Maurice Yeager
Eaton
Abe
Carrier Thurber
Jackson Hill
Abe Barnes
Turtle Creek
Merom-New Lebanon
Busseron
Bob Patton
Bob
Sullivan county floods swamp crops and property
A severe rainstorm in Sullivan Friday night caused estimated half a million dollars in flood damage to crops and property. Widespread flooding on Wabash at Riverton rose eight feet. rural routes failed and carriers abandoned equipment to reach safety.
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Sullivan
McKinley
Sullivan County
White River
Hazleton
George Sears
Bowman
Riverton
Busseron
C. B. Stark
A. G. Curtis
John Banks
Floods surpass McKinley flood in Sullivan history
Friday night rain and the Busseron flood the next morning swelled from Sinclair lane to distant views with Oliver Story’s house appearing island like. Word spread fear for a boat party near Hamilton bridge but Wesley Lowdermilk’s presence eased concerns. The torrent forced early business closings and left homes vacant and wakeful all night.
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McKinley
Sullivan
Sinclair Lane
Oliver Story
Hamilton Bridge
Wesley Lowdermilk
M. E. Conference Opens in Dugger
The Methodist churches of the Vincennes district held their conference in Dugger starting yesterday with Rev. C. E. Asbury presiding elder in charge. Rev. J. H. Furry delivered the opening sermon.
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M. E
Dugger
Methodist Churches
Vincennes District
C. E. Asbury
J. H. Furry
Dynamite Fire Aimed at Mrs Barbre Home. Two Women Escape
Early last Wednesday a dynamite blast shattered kitchen windows of Mrs. Bessie Barbre and Maggie Kendall at 521 North Railroad street. Two men were seen fleeing. fuse fragment found. Barbre had filed for divorce from William Barbre in circuit court.
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Bessie Barbre
North Railroad Street
Prince Mahomet Zullmvan to Speak on Mohammedanism in Christain India
Native high caste Hindu Prince Mahomet Zullmvan, the only Mohammedan known to convert to Christianity, will deliver a free lecture at Sullivan Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening on Mohammedanism People and Customs of India. He will soon return to India to preach Christianity and has drawn immense Terre Haute crowds, delivering in his native costume.
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Prince Mahomet Zullmvan
Sullivan Presbyterian Church
India
Terre Haute
Child Drinks Carbolic Acid and Dies
Carlisle July 16 report: during play a four year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mag Williams, found a bottle of carbolic acid, drank it and died within minutes.
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Carlisle
Magi Williams
Poynter on County Option in Campaign
Sullivan Democrat reports that the county option law faces repeal as temperance questions dominate this year’s campaign. The Democratic platform commits candidates for the legislature to support repeal of the law.
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Sullivan
Plan to reorganize the 8 I Railroad
Southern Indiana railroad to reorganize with Myron J. Carpenter likely to become president of the new company. The annual report shows gross earnings of 1 536 746 dollars and net earnings of 556 540 dollars, up from last year’s 1 189 456 and 420 437 respectively.
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Southern Indiana Railroad
Myron J. Carpenter
Indiana Veteran Leader Praises Bland on Soldiers Homes
State Commander Asbury notes early support from Senator Wood in Lafayette and Knightstown affairs. Letter lauds Oscar Bland of Linton for backing Soldiers Home funding and preservation of battle flags and per capita aid, to keep institutions under local G A R oversight.
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Alexander Asbury
Indiana
Lafayette
State Board of Charities
Grand Army of the Republic
Asbury
Will R. Wood
Ind
A. P. Asbury
Department
Farmersburg
Knightstown
Oscar H&e. Bland
Linton
Bland
Battle of Antietam
Senate Finance Committee
Carlisle County Garden Spot Carlisle's County Garden Spdy
Carlisle was the garden spot of Sullivan county with a new Christian church dedication following a recent disaster. A local narrator rides with Joe Akin and Ransom to Carlisle farm, noting auto travel and community vitality. Rufus Willard’s recovery and California trip plans are mentioned.
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Carlisle
Sullivan County
Joe Akin
Ransom
Rock Roads
Iron Bridge
Joe
Rufus Willard
California
Mrs. Willard
Seattle
Carlisle’s historical oddities and rural charm noted
The piece recalls Carlisle as the county seat from 1815 to 1820 with a 45 degree French style survey. It mentions a bystander’s drive past neat farms and residences toward the Odd Fellows cemetery and an interest in an Italian angel statue.
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Carlisle
Merom
Vincennes
Ransom
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Italy
Carlisle Women Feed Visiting Guests At Church Event
A Carlisle church gathering drew many locals to host and serve guests for a patriotic occasion. About 300 diners were cared for at a dining hall run by the town’s ladies while a storm kept some Sullivan residents away.
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Carlisle
Sullivan
A. A. Holmes
Miss Bertha Patrick Visiting Cousin in Spencer
Miss Bertha Patrick of Spencer is the guest of her cousin Mrs. M. A. Haddon.
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Bertha Patrick
Spencer
M. A. Haddon
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Speakers Bureau
Oregon
Photo
By Plunkett
Kitchen
Poynter
Senator Bland
State Assembly
Will Wood
FIRST
New Christian Church
L. V. Barbie
J. M. Vawter
S. D. Dutcher
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