Robbery at Standard Oil Station Leads to Arrests
Fred Houpt reports two gunmen robbed the Standard Oil station at Section and Wall streets. eighty dollars taken, a check wanders. Laurel Welch and Harry Buckley of Shelburn jailed here on robbery charges after being traced from a fishing trip. A hat bearing Mrs Ai Welch’s name tied to the suspect offers a key clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Houpt
Standard Oil Company
Section
Wall Streets
Laurel Welch
Harry “Spooney” Buckley
Shelburn
Welch
Marshal Wence
Buckley
Collins
Douthitt
Houpt
Davis Hotel
Beech Street
Presbyterian Church
Central School
Ai. Welch
Buck- Tex
Many Sullivan County boys to Camp Knox for training
A large group of Sullivan county youths depart July 29 for Camp Knox Kentucky where a thirty day citizen training camp conducted by the War Department offers free military training with exercise games and soldierly routines. Read as a local roster of names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Camp Knox
War Department
Uncle Dick Thompson Dies in Gill Township
Uncle Dick Thompson died here Friday at the home of his son Wid Thompson in this city. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Rose Chapel in Gill township and he was buried at Web Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Thompson
Wid Thompson
Rose Chapel
Gill Township
Web Cemetery
Child hurt after fall from binder in Gill township
Evelyn Creed three years old daughter of Mrs Lyman Creed of Gill township was seriously injured Tuesday when her clothing caught in binder machinery dragged her for some distance. She suffered bruises and scratches but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Creed
Lyman Creed
Gill Township
Public Sale of Cattle by Ransford and Durham
Announcement of a public sale of Scotch and Scotch Top ped Shorthorn cattle by Wm. T. Ransford and James J. Durham on August 2 starting at 10 o'clock A M. at the home farm of William T. Ransford located 21 miles northeast of Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Ransford
James J. Durham
William T. Ransford
Fairbanks
Local Marriage Licenses Reported in Indiana Slate
Charles Baker and Lydia Puckett in Clinton and Jasonville, David Hopewell and Alexandria Umsted near Hymera, Joseph Brown and Ada Crowder of Bicknell all listed for marriage license issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baker
Miner
Clinton
Ind
Lydia Puckett
Jasonville
David R. Hopewell
Farmer
Sullivan
Alexandria May Umsted
Hymera
Joseph R. Brown
Ada May Crowder
Bickell
Dinner Party Honoring Miss Helms Birthday
A dinner at Dan Helms and his daughter near Carlisle celebrated Miss Helms birthday anniversary. Attending were Arthur Snavely and daughter Wilmarene, Juanita Bond, Rebecca White, Fred Martin of Sullivan, Gene Bond of Annapolis, Hannah Wolfe of Pearce, and Vina Hollingsworth of Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Helms
Carlisle
Helms
Arthur Snavely
Wilmarene
Juanita Bond
Rebecca White
Fred Martin
Sullivan
Gene Bond
Annapolis
Hannah Wolfe
Pearce, Ariz
Vina Hollingsworth
Jacksonville
Fla
Storms Ravage Hymera County Farm Damaging Barn
A barn on Homer Davis’s farm near Hymera was struck by Vishuning Saturday night and burned down. The loft filled with hay and tools ignited, a cow died, and a nearby cement silo sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Davis
Hymera
Lightning destroys mule barn at Jackson Hill Coal No 4
The mule barn of the Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company at No 4 was struck by lightning on Sunday and totally destroyed. Ten tons of hay harness and other equipment were burned. The mules were out on pasture at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company
No. 4
Fire destroys barn on James Hutt farm
A barn on James Hutt’s farm west of the city was struck by lightning Sunday and burned to the ground along with about eleven tons of recently stored hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hutt
Lightning Hits Fairbanks Farm Barn Destroying Hay and Equipment
A lightning strike struck a large barn on Claire Merrill's farm in Fairbanks township this Sunday, destroying the barn along with several tons of newly stored hay and extensive farming implements and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Merrill
Fairbanks Township
Program announced for weekly band concert in court house park
The official program for the regular weekly band concert at court house park begins at 7 30 pm Thursday. The Washington Grays Grafulta Overture Criterion of Miller Mister Moon Hildreth Entre act from The Midnight Sons Hubbell Suite Fox Trot Smile Through Your Tears Main Street DeVoll Descriptive Military Festival Grunfelder American Fantasia Gens of Stephen FOSCOD c e e c e s s e s n s s e e n e n s e n estet neces Tobani Serenade Organ Echoes Hayes Waltzes Georgid ounevesencees recenen Pettee Finale Floating Down to Cotton Town Kalielmann Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Park
Washington Grays
Criterion of Miller Selection
Mister Moon
Hildreth
Midnight Sons
Main Street
DeVoll
Stephen Foscod
New Suits Listed Including Minnick Traction Co. Case
Civil docket entries show damages sought in the Finley E. Minnick versus T H I E Traction Co matter and a petition by Samuel B. Lutz as administrator of Sarah A. Lutz deceased against Otto Lutz and others to sell real estate for debts. Additional actions include Keystone Consolidated Publishing Co Inc versus Sullivan Mfg Co on account and J Wesley Hunt versus Ivey Hunt for divorce with possession and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley E. Minnick
T. H. I. & E. Traction Co
Samuel B. Lutz
Sarah A. Lutz
Otto Lutz
Keystone Consolidated Publishing Co., Inc
Sullivan Mfg. Co
J. Wesley Hunt
Ivey Hunt
Mary Cosand
Harry Johnson
Miners Plan Commissary Endorsed by Local Leaders
Local miners held a meeting at the Eagles home and adopted a plan for a miners commissary to aid needy workers. The initiative is backed by Ad dison Drake, president of the Sullivan County Farmers Organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Addison Drake
Sullivan County Farmers’ Organization
Republican Organization Meeting Here Next Wednesday Afternoon
A Republican organization meeting will be held at the courthouse next Wednesday at 2 o'clock. All precinct committeemen county and township candidates and Republicans of the county are urged to attend for discussions on poll registration and party matters led by district and state leaders including Oscar E. Bland, Mrs. Beryl Holland, Emmett F. Branch, M. Bert Thurman, David R. Scott, and Homer Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Congressman Bland
Bery Holland
Governor Branch
Oscar E. Bland
Beryl Holland
Emmett F. Branch
M. Bert Thurman
Indianapolis
Internal Revenue
Indiana
David R. Scott
Homer Hart
Representative Bland
Barn and Residence Destroyed by Fire
A fire destroyed the residence and large barn on William H. McGrew’s farm one mile west of town. Loss estimated at $5,000 with $2,400 insured. Sparks from a kitchen flue started the blaze. seven tons of hay and outbuildings burned as wind fed the flames. The McGrews now occupy a temporary dwelling after removing household items and a horse from the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McGrew
McGrew
John C. Briggs
Contracts Approved for Carlisle and Oaktown Lighting
Indianapolis July 24 contracts between Knox and Sullivan County Light and Power and the towns of Carlisle and Oaktown for electric street lighting were approved by the public service commission today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Oaktown
Indianapolis
Knox and
Sullivan County Light and Power Company
Public Service Commission
Old Mill Near Jasonville a Greene County Landmark
The Carter mill east of Jasonville near Buena Vista was built in 1842 by William Carter. The water powered mill featured a carding machine, flour bolting, and a twenty four by eight foot water tank. Still standing at the bluff, it evokes the era with its logs, absence of veneer, and a nearby miller’s cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Jasonville
Greene County
Buena Vista
Monroe County
William Carter
Andrew Jackson
Carter’s Mill
Indianapolist News
Interesting figures on county taxables
County real estate value for 1922 is 16 171 24 with personal property at 7 931 844. Real estate assessments show a countywide 14 percent net loss from 1921. Sullivan city lists 427 automobiles and 104 diamonds. county totals include thousands of farm implements, cattle, hogs and noted securities. Tax reform rumors say next year’s taxes will rise, fueling voter dissatisfaction ahead of campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Wm. Williamson
Sullivan
Jefferson Township
Haddon
Indianapolis
Twins Born Friday Morning to Local Couple
A boy and a girl were born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Tom C. Brown of this city, welcoming twins into the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom C. Brown
Mrs John T Kester Visits Decatur Illinois
Mrs John T Kester is visiting friends and relatives at Decatur Illinois likely for a social or family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Kester
Decatur, Ils
Graysville Boy Reports Gettysburg Trip Adventures
Marine Leo S. Phillips of Quantico writes to his Graysville parents about a June 19 to July 4 trip to Gettysburg. He recounts marching through Washington with Harding’s visit, lodging in Gaithersburg and Frederick, and observing two plane crashes, rain, and a modern reenactment of Pickett’s Charge with humorous incidents and fishing for bass back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Great Battle Ground
Leo S. Phillips
Quantico, Va
Fred Phillips
Graysville
Gettysburg
Quantico
Washington, D. C
Harding
White House
Rockville
Washington
Gaithersboro
Ridgeville
Frederick
Blue Ridge Mountains
Thurmont
Pickett
Leo
Prominent Farmer Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty Near New Lebanon
J Wesley Hunt a well known farmer living near New Lebanon files in circuit court for divorce from wife Ivey Hunt alleging cruel and inhuman treatment since their July 12 1920 marriage and July 19 192? separation. Complaint says she struck him plus called vile names and abused two children from his former marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Hunt
New Lebanon
Ivey Hunt
Dugger-Martin Coal Company Incorporation Filed
The Dugger Martin Coal Company of this city filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State in Indianapolis for 250000 to conduct any kind of mining business. Incorporators are O. H. Martin Oliver Steele and M E Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger-Martin Coal Company
Indianapolis
O. H. Martin
Oliver Steele
M. E. Dugger
Jefferson Farmer Dies After Wagon Accident
Columbus C. Arnett a Jefferson township farmer, 70, died from injuries after a wagon loaded with logs ran over him when one horse lost its bridle. He had re hitched the team and started downhill on a steep grade, the wagon passing over him before he could regain control. He is survived by a widow and ten children. Funeral and burial were at Indian Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus C. Arnett
Jefferson Township
Mr. Arnett
Indian Prairie
Carl Lambeth
Murray Cole
Mary Arnett
Rachael Arnett
Susie Arnett
Elmer
Thomas
Edward
William
Jessie
Springer Arnett
Newton W Haines Turman farmer claimed by death
Newton W Haines, a five year old Turman township farmer, died Friday afternoon from a complication of diseases following strokes. He was assaulted by overheating while plowing and later suffered another stroke. funeral was held at Main cemetery Sunday. Survived by Mrs Josie Arnett and others in Turman township plus relatives in Sullivan, Oblong Illinois and Covington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton W. Haines
Turman Township
Haines
Josie Arnett
Bartha Corder
Ocie Haines
George Haines
Sullivan
Charles Haines
Aged Sulphur Springs Widow Dies After Porch Fall
Mrs. Cynthia A. Thomas, S1, longtime Turman township native and widow of Cyrus F. Thomas, died Sunday afternoon at her East Washington street residence after injuries from a porch fall. Funeral Tuesday at her home. burial in Johnson cemetery. She was born September 3, 1841, in Turman township to George and Mrs. Carruthers. Surviving relatives include nephews Ed G. Carrithers and Thomas Carrithers and nieces Miss Emma Scott and Mrs. Abe Cuppy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia A. Thomas
Cyrus F. Thomas
East Washington Street
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Johnson
Turman Township
Thomas
George Carruthers
Sullivan
Cyrus Thomas
Ed G. Carrithers
City
Thomas Carrithers
Merom
Emma Scott
This Cry
Abe Cuppy
Arcola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Buckley
Frank Alexander
Harry L. Arnold
Daniel S. Barnes
Noel Baughman
Emerson J. Boroughs
Harvey
Bragson
R. R
Buster Brown
S&s. Crowder
Earl F. Carty
W. Graysville Street
C. Carty
Wendall A. Cox
Hubert H. Hill
Raymond A. Hoopengarner
Ted McNabb
Herbert KK. Macy
S. Jackson Street
Hubert E. Morley
John D. Neff
S. Main Street
Elton L. Newton
James E. Pittman
S. Court Street
Grunfelder
Republican Organization
W. H. McGrew
Jefferson Farmer
C. C. Arnett
Turman Farmer
Fellowing
County
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