Wesley Hughes Pioneer Died Last Thursday
Wesley Hughes a pioneer resident of the county and city died at his home near the C E I depot Thursday night from a complication of diseases of old age He was 86 years old and born on his father s farm west of Center Sullivan He married Nancy Davis in 1851 and lived in this city most of his life He was a longtime insurance agent and widely known in Sullivan and surrounding counties The funeral was held Saturday at his residence with Rev J H Carnes officiating Two young men admit burglary charge Jake Colvin 20 and Fred Eaton 22 were arrested for stealing pipes watches cigars tobacco a diamond ring and other items from Sam Merrill s South Main Street store Police found footprints and Colvin confessed Eaton also confessed
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Jake Colvin
Fred Eaton
Samuel Merrill
Wesley Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Center
Tee
Ile
Fred Briggs
John C. Briggs
Anna Farris
Hughes
Ff Csi
Hina
Sullivan
Sulivan
Evans
Nancy Davis
Joshua Davis
Carlisle
Thomas Davis
New Lebanon
John Miles
Methodist Church
M .E. Church
John C. Fremont
George F. Hughes
Crawfordsville
T. E. Hughes
St. Paul
Minn
Catherine Oliver
City
Olive M. van Buskirk
Rocky Ford
Col
Kelley
Rich
Sam Merrill
South Main Street
Colvin
Eaton
Arrests and Suspended Sentence Reported in Local Crime
A resident named Colvin received a suspended sentence for stealing a revolver. The same subject has previous arrests on minor charges. D. ce and vane ber ame o have been involved in the local incident sequence.
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D. Ce
Vane Berame
Colvin
Sentere
Oil pool results and litigation noted in Jamison pool
Ohio drillers report Coulson No 3 in Jamison field at 00 feet with light well. Dix No 18 in main pool at 73 barrels. McGrew No 3 in main pool at 75 barrels. Raley No 13 in Pinkston pool at 20 barrels. Alkire No 5 main pool light producer. Ohio drilling Patten No 1 in Huckelberry pool. Ohio Oil sues Barbara North for 300 dollars. Frate Nes bit No 2 in Jamison pool light producer. Illinois wildcat planned between Carlisle and New Lebanon. BE hk T Producing Co comprising Riggs, Riggs, Ersinger, Thompson, reports Jamison pool exhaustion. Norris No 5 Pinkston pool at 59 barrels.
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The
Ohio
Uriah Coulson
Jamison Field
Thomas Dix
Kennedy People
Jaze McGrew
Alex Raley
Pinkston
J. T. Alkire
Cyrus Patten
Ohio Oil Company
Barbara E. North
Jamison
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company
Illinois
Carlisle
New Lebanon
BE. Hk. T
E. R. Riggs
James i. Riggs
John Ersinger
Claude Thompson
Terre Haute Star and Union Offer One Year Deal
The Terre Haute Star and Union advertise a combined one year subscription for two dollars and fifty cents. The offer provides readers in the area with access to local news, politics, and community updates for an affordable annual rate.
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Terre Haute
THE
UNION
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Postoffice
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Sullivan Indiana Postoffice dated July 26 1414 and to be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called within two weeks Female names include Furgeson M Mary Miller Mrs W di Robertson Miss Florence Male names include Brown Mr David Killion Mr W S Newlin Mr Claude Nicholas Mr Samuel Owry TF Teeters Mr Calvin Thombs Mr Hershel Wolfe Clay S When calling please say advertised One cent due on each letter P M W E AYDELOTTE postmaster
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Sullivan
Ind
Postoffice
Former Sullivan Residents Lose Homes in Jasonville Fire
Three former Sullivan residents suffered losses in a Jasonville fire Friday afternoon. Mrs Leslie Shanklin lost a business room, C C Williams lost two business rooms, and Joe Rettich lost a saloon building. Williams is son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Adam Machine, formerly residents nearby. Indications point to little chance the yarned district will be rebuilt as much coal has been mined out.
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Sullivan
Jasonville
Leslie Shanklin
C. C. Williams
Joe Rettich
Williams
Mre
Adam Machine
Prohibition Rally Draws Indiana Leaders at Church
A large crowd heard J. Frank Hanly, former Indiana governor, speak Sunday afternoon at a Christian church in support of statewide prohibition. Mrs. Culla J. Wayhinger, state president of the WCTU, also spoke. Music was directed by Everett R. Nartzinger of Indianapolis.
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Hanly
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Christian Church
Culla J. Wayhinger
Indianapolis
Everett R. Nartzinger
Grafters Top City Hall Four Flashers In Big 14–10 Win
The County Grafters beat the City Hall Four Flashers 14 to 10 at Coffman Park on a Thursday afternoon. A large crowd attended and business paused in the city for the event. Mayor Don Roberts of Terre Haute umpired the game, with proceeds funding a proposed poor childrens picnic.
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Grafters
Coffman Park
County Grafters
City Hall
Don Roberts
Terre Haute
Terry Hut
Republicans Nominate S W Cook with Sure Winner for Congress
The Republicans of the first district and their nominee S W Cook adopt the campaign slogan S W C Sure Winner for Congress signaling their bid for election.
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Ss. W. C
S. W. Cook
Congress
Gallam Cleaves and Beautifies Hair Color Restore
Sree offers Gray Eve rs Restore Hair to its youthful color and prevents thinning. Prices: 50c and 1.00 at Druggista.
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Evers
Druggista
Reading and Conversation Build a Superior Mind
A philosopher urges constant study and dialogue with challenging people. Easy reading dulls intellect, while sustained effort strengthens comprehension and reasoning.
Sullivan Circuit Court Divorce Notice for Martha Ware
Martha Ware not a resident of Indiana is notified of a filed divorce complaint by J W Lindley, attorney, in Sullivan County Court. The case requires her appearance by September 14, 1914, or the matters will be heard in her absence. Clerk Charles R. Ralfsback signs the notice dated July 15, 1914.
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Crise
Aerien Adtivater
Jobo Wo
Lindies
Sullivan Circuit
Martha Ware
Fidiana
Sullivan County
State of Indiana
Tee
Charles RR. Ratlsbacis
Sullivan Circuit Court
John W. Lindley
Public sale notice for district No 11 school property
Notice is given that I will offer for sale at public entry on Friday August 1st at 10 a m on the premises the school property known as district No 11 at the northwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 27 township 8 north range 10 west in Turman township Sullivan county Indiana W B Jewel Trustee Turman township First insertion July 29 1914 3t
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Suthwest
Rater
Township
Turman Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Court
In Sullivan County Indiana Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1914 OSA Reynolds v Ed North et al Complaint No 16062 action account and attachment filed July 2 1914 by Hays Hays attorneys for plaintiffs notifying Ed North George Northrup Barbara H North that they are non residents of Indiana and must answer by September 21 1914 or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clerk Charles R Railsback.
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ED North
Hays
Sullivan County
State of
Indiana
Illness Keeps Mrs. Leach at Home
Mrs. Steve Leach remains ill at her home in the city. Health condition not specified but at home care is noted.
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Steve Leach
Sullivan Circuit Court Notice of Final Account Hearing
Sullivan Circuit Court invites creditors heirs and legatees of the decedent to appear on Monday September 7 1914 the first judicial day of the September term to show cause why the final report of the estate should not be approved. Attorney information included.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Targets Children
Newspaper ad urges parents to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer. Claims coated tongue and restless sleep signal infestation and promotes 25 cent candy form as a laxative aid sold by Joe K Smock & Son and druggists.
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Joe K. Smock & Son
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Miu Celmicley
Lois
Canada
Permelia Hughes
Emma
Ceene Gubsley Dette
Lin
William H. Huff
Aaron Morris
Jacob F. Haunt Tin
Margaret J. Norris
Pinkston Pool
Microm
Sioff Chautauque
Senator Gore
Puelid
Clalis
Red Men
St. Maud Bullineten
Tia Schiusmann
J. 1. Pleasant
Pres J. Dd. Parner
Lothine
M. Douthitt
South Side
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
Sullivan City
J. R. Riggs
F. J
Treas
Neyetce
Thoienu
W. B. Jewel
Osa Reynolds
Charles R. Railsback
DR. Trey
Tali
DR. Lindley
Interurban Station
Fiays& Fiays
Oxfords
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