Goldberg Sues to Block County Tax Duplicate Increase
Samuel H. Goldberg through attorneys sues to stop E. E. Russell from placing taxes on his tax duplicate after the county board of review raised his assessment from 388 to 4410 alleging receipts from fire insurance payments and missing disclosure by Goldberg and his father. The board ordered the higher assessment citing unknown disposition of insurance money and goods bought in Chicago. Goldberg claims the 4410 assessment is wrongful and that he owned none of the listed items on March 1, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Goldberg
Douthitt and
Haddon
Circuit
E. E. Russell
Goldberg
County Board of Review
Aaron Goldberg
Board of Review
Chicago
Sullivan County
Samuel Goldberg
Labor Day Celebration Plans With Vincennes Groups
The city labor organizations arrange a September third Labor Day celebration inviting nearby unions including Vincennes groups that have accepted and will send a large representation to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Organizations
Vincennes
Wallace Hislop Couple Sails for Glasgow Cruise
Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace Hislop, newly married here, sailed from New York on the Furnessia for Glasgow, expecting to arrive August 1. The party included Mrs. Hislop and Miss Ethel Hogompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace Hislop
New
Sullivan Gains 26 Daily Passenger Trains 18 Interurbans
The Indianapolis Southern will add two more passenger trains, boosting Sullivan service to 26 railroad passenger trains and 18 interurban trains daily, the largest level for a city its size in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Indianapolis Southern
Horse Thief and Bunco Man Operates Here
Authorities seek Martin G. Williams about thirty five, accused of horse stealing and running banco games. Williams, posing as North American Benefit Association solicitor, borrowed small sums, hired a horse and buggy, and fled with the rig. He opened insurance applications in Cass and Dugger, issued bad checks, and disappeared with funds. Dr. George Billman of Evansville says the firm will cover shortages. Williams claimed residence in Hopkins County Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin G. Williams
Banco
Williams
North American Benefit Association and Insurance Company of
Evansville
George Billman
Carl Knotts
Mr. Knotts
Willis
Knotts
Linton
Cass
Dugger
Banco Games
Hopkins County
Kentucky
County Assessors House Valuation Questioned in Sullivan
The county records note a $3 500 house on East Washington Street in Sullivan valued at 1200 by the County Assessor A V Munich and board members Nobe Chambers J P Wilkey and E E Russell. A Board of Equalization hearing could lower the valuation to 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Sullivan
Board of Equalization
A. V. Munich
Nobe Chambers
J. P. Wilkey
E. E. Russell
Board of Review
Sullivan Rages Produce Speed at Sullivan Horse Races
The Citizens' Driving Club of Sullivan hosted three days of clean racing with thousands of spectators. Races included 2:20 and 2:40 trot heats, pacing events, and a notable mule race, with Dan Spencer and Trilby among winners. Officials from Terre Haute and Vincennes oversaw starts, timers, and judging as the club, a member of the American Trotting Association, recorded times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Driving Club
Sullivan
American Trotting Association
Charles R. Duffin
Terre Haute
J. Bell Durham
George Alvey
E. A. Billman
C. J. Fleming
Jas. F. Crawford
Matt McDowell
Vincennes
E. A. Thixton
W. E. Woods
Linton
Dan Spencer
Ed Coffman
Maxie C
Frank Wible
Gray
Dan Patch
Aline W
Sam Fleming
Harris
Prince W
Redette
Albert M
Happy Dan
Jacob Riis
S. L. Taylor
Roan Dick
Dora
Trilby
Ned
Hilo
W. E. Parks
Dugger
Fred Medecke
Jack Gilmour
Bill McQuade
E. H. Hoseman
Du‘fin
A. D. Scott
Nation
Judge Tis
Illinois Central to add train through Sullivan
Traveling passenger agent for the Illinois Central stated a new train will run through Sullivan with westbound service at 7 AM and eastbound service at 7 PM, pending recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Indianapolis Southern Lines
Sullivan
Crowder and Brown to Wed Here in City Ceremony
Miss Ruth Crowder of this city will wed Walter Eugene Brown, a prominent young businessman of Gordon Nebraska, in a local ceremony. Crowder is active in Sullivan society and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Crowder
Walter Eugene Brown
Gordon, Neb
Miss Crowder
Sullivan Society
0. H. Crowder
Robinsons Edge Sullivan In Early Baseball Tilt
Robinson defeats Sullivan 6 to 5 at Highland Park as both pitchers struggle with poor field support. Key plays include Jones throwing to second, a Batey to Aydelotte double play, and a remarkable left handed grab by Kessler in right field. Final line shows Robinson 7 hits 5 errors to Sullivan 5 hits 7 errors. Batteries Walker and Jones for Robinson McMann and Stewart for Sullivan. Struck out ten by Walker and one by McMann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Ill
Sullivan
Highland Park
Jones
Batey
Aydelotte
Kessler
R. H. Ebinson
Walker
McMann
Stewart
Star Route Shortened to Delcarbo
The Star mail service from Shelburn to Jackson Hill will end at Delcarbo starting August 1, shortening the route by four miles and omitting Jackson Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Shelburn
Jackson Hill
Delcarbo
Infant Harlow Dies After Brief Illness
The infant child of John Har low of Cass township died Monday at 2 p.m. after a brief illness. The child aged one year and three months was buried at Long's chapel yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harlow
Cass Township
Long’s Chapel
Infant Chambers Die After Lingering Illness Near Sullivan
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Chambers near Sullivan died Tuesday night after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Chambers home with interment at Deckard Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Chambers
Sullivan
Deckard
Lon Owens Killed by Freight Train at SI Depot
Lon Owens thirty a coal miner living at Oaktown was run over and killed by a Southern Indiana freight train at the S I depot just before seven this morning. His body was severed at the waist and taken to Crawleys undertaking establishment for an inquest. He had arrived on an E and T H freight train and, after alighting, stepped onto the S S tracks unaware of the approaching freight. He was unmarried, recently divorced, with a brother in Shelburn and formerly worked in local mines and recently Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Owens
Oaktown
Southern Indiana
S. I
Crawley
Owens
S. S
Shelburn
Carlisle
Hottest Day of the Season Marked Sunday Heat
Last Sunday proved the warmest day of the season in the city with 70 degrees at 7 AM and 93 degrees around 2 PM. The heat eased on Monday with a high near 89 degrees as a cool breeze provided relief. Despite the heat the local lid on Sullivan remained intact and the thirsty stayed prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Farmerburg Suspect Asa Hall Escapes Then Is Captured
Asa Hall charged with an attempt to abduct a 12 year old girl in Farmersburg disappears during a manhunt on July 20. He is later found and bonds out for August 1 court but leaves town again. A wild pursuit from the Narrows to Robinson ends with Hall captured at Sam Liston’s home. excitement remains high and precautions prevent mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Asa Hall
Cary Bennett
Hardy Bennett
Squire Gaskins
Hall
Marshal Shepherd
Emory Jennings
Cecil Jennings
Wesley Forbes
Narrows
Merom
Robinson
Sullivan Girl Married in Montana Surprise Union in Missoula
Lot Duncan Howard son of Dr. and Mrs. J W Howard and Rose Louise Osburn of Sullivan Ind were secretly wed on June 12 at the Presbyterian church in Missoula by Rev Ernest W Wright. The couple kept the ceremony quiet until tonight and planned a brief honeymoon before returning to Missoula. A seven pound daughter was born to Will B Miles Jr and his wife last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Duncan Howard
J. W. Howard
Howard- Spa
Rose Louise Osburn
Sullivan
Ind
L. L. Howard
Spokane
Mr. Howard
Howard
South Missoula
L. D. Howard
Standard
Presbyterian Church
Ernest W. Wright
Walter Beck
Dr. Randall
Bozeman
Butte
Mrs. Howard
Jackson Hill Wins Slow Game at Terre Haute
Jackson Hill defeated the Terre Haute Independents 11 to 8 in a low scoring afternoon game. Batter ies were Brown and Bedwell for Jackson Hill and Ruple and Pugh for the Independents. Score by innings shows a tight early contest before Hill pulled away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hill
Terre Haute Independents
Jankaon Hill
Brown
Bedwell
Ruple
Pugh
Two Marriages Saturday Reported in Local Scene
Edward A. Smith of Plainfield in Daviess County wed Armind a Hash of Pleasantville while Theodore Robinson of Clay City married Emma B. Stevers of Hymera, the ceremonies conducted by Squire Kirkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Smith
Plainfield
Daviess County
Arminda Hash
Pleasantville
Theodore Robinson
Clay City
Emma B. Stevers
Hymera
Squire Kirkham
P. D. Clerks Receive Salary Increase at Sullivan Post Office
Miss Florence Patrick and Elba Hays clerks at Sullivan post office have been notified by the postoffice department of a raise from 500 to 600 dollars per year effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Patrick
Elba Hays
Sullivan Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Van Amburg Show Set for August Exhibition in City
Don McKenzie, press agent for the Van Amburg shows, is in the city arranging advertising for the exhibition to be held Monday, August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McKenzie
van Amburg
Widow Eliza Pike Granted Civil War Pension
Mrs Eliza Pike of Carlisle widow of Civil War veteran John D Pike has been notified she receives a pension of eight dollars per month dating from January 9 1904. She is entitled to back pay totaling 246 67 dollars up to August 4. The pension was secured through attorney Captain W T Crawford and Representative Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Pike
Carlisle
John D. Pike
Pension Department
W. T. Crawford
Chaney
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Judge Harris
Niles
Foeps
Coffman
Fleming
Dan
McFadden
Elite
Taylor
Beverly
Mahan
Guy Wilson
Wilson
Junius A
Alexander
Talor
Beled Access
Dora S
Pritchard
Trillo
Ned i
Echo Sparx
Rhodes Patch
Bible
I. C
Harlow
S. 1
Daughter of
Hartley
Montana
Rose Osburn
Will B. Miles, Jr
P. D
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