Gypsy Nation Elects New King Emil Mitchell as Leader
The Mt. Carmel Register notes caravans moving through Illinois toward Mexico Missouri for the coronation of Emil Mitchell as the new Mitchell tribe king. He follows King Tom Nicholas after thirty years in rule, backed by papers from Taft and Knox validating his chieftainship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel Register
Illinois
Mexico
Nicholas
Danville
Tom Nicholas
Taft
Knox
Mitchel
Solemmnly
United States
South America
Bil Mitchell
Montana
Plan Weekly Farm Letters
Secretary Houston announced that the Department of Agriculture will send a weekly letter to 35,000 township and county correspondents. The letters will cover crop conditions prices pests pure food decisions irrigated land and forest matters to inform farmers promptly, replacing the monthly Crop Reporter. The correspondents will disseminate the official weekly information in their communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Buckley threshing crew sets Cloud County wheat record
Dan O Gettinger of Gill township is part of Robert M Buckley’s threshing crew that broke Cloud County Kansas records for wheat threshed in a day on Medor Burgess farm July 11. Buckley’s eight day run averaged 1560 bushels with an 18 bushel per acre yield, aided by the crew including engineer Frank Madden and spike pitcher Dan O Gettinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O. Gettinger
Gill Township
Cloud County
Kansas
Clyde Republican
Clyde
Kas
Robert M. Buckley
Medor Burgess
Buckley
Frank Madden
Ralph Warne
R. C. Clark
Tom Chartier
Clair Kimpert
Ralph E. Bragdon
R. M. Buckley
County peace officers plan Terre Haute picnic outing
Justices of the peace and constables in the county arrange to attend the annual state group picnic at Terre Haute on Saturday with a river boat ride and activities described as not for sale here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Lack Evidence in Tiger Case at Shelburn
Emery Hart a Shelburn miner about 40 was arrested July 9 on a charge of running a blind tiger and arraigned Friday with the case dismissed for lack of evidence. Clint Lowery a 22 year old Shelburn miner waived his hearing on boot legging and will proceed to the circuit court. Hart was beaten during a July 4 brawl among four or five men as he denied knowledge of his assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Hart
Miner
Shelburn
Squire Calvert
Clint Lowery
Lowery
Hart
Vigo County Oil Boom Spurs Leases and Royalties
Terre Haute Ind July 29 The oil boom spreading from Sullivan county reaches Vigo county with Eastern oil men taking leases southwest of Terre Haute. Leases require a cash prepayment and a one sixth royalty plus 150 dollars annually per dry gas well. The new field lies on a line to the Robinson Illinois field where the 1889 jumbo well tapped a vast reserve sought by Standard Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Ind
Sullivan County
Robinson (Ill
Illinois
Standard
Miner injured by falling rock at Bald Ridge mine
Dan James a Bald Ridge blacksmith was struck on the head by a sulphur ball and slate from a rock chute. About 100 pounds of rock toppled from the chute as he returned from the box car loader to fetch an oil can. He was unconscious for hours, received three stitches over the right eye, and the skull injury was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan James
Baldridge
Sherburn Enterprise
James
Mr. James
Foreclosure Filed Over Mechanics Lien in Shelburn
Phillip T. Lloyd and others sue Walter and Bertha Holeb in Shelburn circuit court to foreclose a $113.52 mechanics lien on the house they built in the Riggs addition. P T Lloyd & Sons, lumber dealers, allege sale of goods created the lien and remains unpaid. Attorney A G McNabb represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip T. Lloyd
Clevy H. Lloyd
Albert G. Lloyd
Harry E. Allen
Walter Holeb
Bertha Holeb
Shelburn
P. T. Lloyd & Sons
Riggs
A. G. McNabb
Dugger Church Plans New Building With Prompt Excavation
The Church of Christ in Dugger plans to move its old church next Monday to clear the site for a larger, better structure. The current building has served for over 25 years and excavation will start as soon as the ground is cleared, with work pushed to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger Church
Dugger
Church of Christ
Pirtle Family Visits Relatives This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ed Pirtle and their young daughter and Mr and Mrs Luther Pirtle with children from Terre Haute spent Sunday with M A Pirtle and family.
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Ed. Pirtle
Luther Pirtle
Terre Haute
Pirtle Brothers
M. A. Pirtle
The Summer Woman Compared To The Summer Girl
The difference between the two is that the Summer Girl enjoys a good time while the Summer Woman is worn down with fatigue and aching back. Kidney trouble is cited as the cause and Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock & Son
Indiana Congressman Cullop Predicts Philippine Independence
Representative William A. Cullop of Indiana said independence for the Philippine islands will come when the upcoming regular session of Congress convenes in December. He discussed his bill to publish names of judicial candidates’ endorsers, and stated he will seek re election despite possible opposition. He also criticized cabinet members for coastal leisure while Bryan remains in Washington.
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Philippine Islands
Congress
William A. Cullop
Indiana
Indianapolis
Cullop
Illinois
Washington
Bryan Chautauqua
Bryan
House
Senate
Mr. Cullop
Boots Loses Left Eye In Carbide Generator Explosion
A. P. Boots former Sullivan linotype operator, now with an Indianapolis firm, lost sight in his left eye after an automobile lighting system exploded when gas from a carbide generator ignited near a blaze. The right eye may still function. Dr. R. B. Ramsey, a Sullivan regular, is Boots’ brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Boots
Sullivan
Indianapolis Linotype Company
Minich Heads List of Bumper Wheat Yields
The Carlisle News reports exceptional wheat harvests in Haddon township with A. V. Munich producing 1,431 bushels from 27 acres for an estimated 53 bushels per acre. Wheat sold at the Ben F. Evans elevator tested 61 pounds per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon Township
A. V. Munich
Ben F. Evans
Carlisle News
Barnhart pleads guilty in Farmersburg intoxication case
Henry Barnhart appeared in Squire Calvert's court Friday and pled guilty to intoxication. He was fined 10 dollars with costs totaling 22 dollars to be paid while awaiting trial. The charge stems from a June 6 spree in Farmersburg and his intoxication trial is set for July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barnhart
Squire Calvert
Barnhart
Farmersburg
Mahan
Miner Loses Hand in Mine Accident Lawsuit
James Coglan by his next friend William Coglan sues Monon Coal Co. in circuit court for 5000 dollars. He was employed at Mammoth Vein mine when his left hand was crushed between a switch target and a thumb, crippling him and harming his earning ability. J W Lindley represents Coglan. Hays and Hays defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Coglan
William Coglan
Monon Coal c Co
Coglan
Mammoth Vein
J. W. Lindley
Hays & Hays
Jasonville Holds August 20 Option Election Over Saloons
The city of Jasonville will hold an option election August 20 to decide on saloons. Ten saloons exist and proponents of prohibition have pressed for the vote, though earlier legal actions by supporters of drinking rights blocked the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Man Fined For Assault on Ruth Watson in City Court
Dolph Soloman faced assault and battery charges for attacking Ruth Watson. He was fined $50 in city court last Wednesday and ordered to depart the town by 6 pm that day, though he failed to use the allotted time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Watson
Dolph Soloman
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Hay Fever Relief
Hay fever and asthma symptoms can be eased by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes the mucus membranes and relieves throat and bronchial irritation. For sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Sullivan County Teachers Institute Opens September First
Sullivan County Superintendent Richard Park announces the annual County Institute to be held at the city high school from September 1 to 5. Noted instructors include Dr. Henry G Williams of Ohio and Prof Edwin Barlow Evans of Illinois Normal University, with Prof E C Starbuck directing music and daily sessions for beginning teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Teachers’ Institute
Richard Park
Henry G. Williams
State Normal College
Athens
Ohio
United States
Williams
Edwin Barlow Evans
Illinois State Normal University
University of Wooster
Harvard University
Ohio State University
University of Chicago
S. H. Clark
University of Oklahoma
Central University of Kentucky
Otterbein University
Evans
Supt
Park
E. C. Starbuck
Sullivan
Reading Circle
Labor Day Plans Formed By Local Committees
Local committees met Monday night to craft plans for a Labor Day celebration. James Watson opened the meeting, with talks by several members. James Clyne elected chairman C E Shephard secretary and treasurer. Theodore Plew secured the contract to sink the Freeman mine north of town and two coal veins will be mined with two tipples. Three crews are at work on the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson
James Clyne
C. E. Shepherd
Sec’y
Treas
Theodore Plew
Ob Freeman
Alma Josephine Stanley
Roy Stanley
Hickory
Rev. Snodgrass
Hickory Cemetery
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Post Office July 30 1918
Unclaimed letters remaining in Sullivan Indiana post office listed as advertised. Ladies list includes Lizzie Beater Mary Engle Mary McDaniel Farnsworth Indiana Mary McDowell Francis Ritts Oma Sevier Susie Smith Caledonia Indiana. Gents list Burt Summers. Callers must say advertised. one cent due per letter. letters to be sent to Dead Letter Office after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Lizzie Beater
Mary Engle
Mary McDaniel
Farnsworth
Indiana
Mary McDowell
Francis Ritts
Oma Sevier
Susie Smith
Caledonia
Burt Summers
W. E. Aydelotte
P. M
Assault on Wife Leads to Arrest in Jackson Township
Harvey Hutchinson a 30 year old farmer was arrested at his home by Constable Rich on two charges assault and battery on his wife Roxie and intoxication. He posted $75 bond before Squire Calvert and a trial set for August 8 at 10 am. Hutchinson reportedly intoxicated on July 19 in Shelburn and assaulted his wife that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hutchinson
Jackson Township
Rich
Roxie
Squire Calvert
Hutchinson
Shelburn
Appointment of Laura A. Lucas Executrix of Lucas Estate
Notice names Laura A. Lucas as executrix of the estate of Benjamin F. Lucas of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is reported to be solvent. First insertion July 30, 1913.
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Benjamin F. Lucas
Sullivan County
Indiana
Laura A. Lucas
Dugger Becomes Postal Savings Depository Site
The postal savings depository system will expand to all presidential post offices by September 2. In Indiana the offices Notre Dame Dugger Mentone and Petersburg will join the system in the final extension of the service.
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Washington
United States
Burleson
Indiana
Notre Dame
Dugger
Mentone
Petersburg
Railroad Picnic At Bloomfield Draws Rail Workers
The Illinois Central Railroad will bring 590 to 60600 employees from Effingham to Indianapolis for a free day at Bloomfield’s Emery grove on the east bank of White River. A band and amusements will entertain railroad families with extra morning trains and a 7:52 p.m. departure. Agent Clements of the S C railroad invites volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Illinois Central Railroad
Effingham
Indianapolis
Major Emery
White River
Emery Grove
Clements
S. C. Railroad
Bloomfield News
Miner Henry Gadille Burned in Mine Blast Accident
In Hymera on July 29 Henry Gadille a French eighteen year old single worker at the Hamilton mine was severely burned by an exploding keg of blasting powder. A spark from testing fuse ignited the charge and he suffered burns to the lower limbs back side and face with his right hand and arm especially affected. Dr Ward treated him and though recovery seemed unlikely he is expected to survive but through great injury and permanent disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Henry Gadille
Hamilton
Ward
Weather of 3A Week in Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager reports for the county weekly weather ending July 27. The period saw mainly part cloudy days with one clear day and scattered showers totaling .32 inches: .09 on the 23rd, .01 on the 24th, and .20 on the 27th. Highs reached 93 on the 23rd and 95 on the 27th, with lows from 51 to 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Shelburn Maroons Defeat Hymera for $100 Purse
Shelburn's 2 to 0 victory over Hymera drew about 2,000 fans at Shelburn. DeBaun struck out 10 and Arm strong drove in two runs as Shelburn won the purse of $100. Hymera pitcher Britton fanned 11 and allowed four hits in the game. Batteries Hymera Britton Mullen Shelburn DeBaun Armstrong. Time 1 15. Umpire Scanlon.
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Shelburn
Shelburn Maroons
Hymera
DeBaun
Britton
RHE Hymera
Mullen
Armstrong
Scanlon
Farmersburg Trims Walkovers 12 to 1 in Baseball Clash
Farmersburg defeats Walkovers of Terre Haute 12 to 1 on July 27. Kendall pitched a three hit game for Farmersburg, with sharp defense and rapid base running by Denny. Final line shows Farmersburg 000342 983 and Walkovers 01000000 134.
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Farmersburg
Terre Haute
Kendall
Denny
R. H. E. Farmersburg
Sidell
Lovell
Hillion
Two Men Burned In Gas Explosion At Peerless Mine
A gas explosion at the Peerless mine north of town injured Theodore Thompson pit boss and D. H. Higgins on Monday morning. Both were severely burned but expected to recover after walking to the surface and returning home with medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thompson
D. H. Higgins
Librarian Miss Julia Mason Visits Family Here
Miss Julia Mason a librarian at Princeton Indiana is spending her vacation here as guest of her mother Mrs Sam Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Mason
Princeton
Ind
Sam Mason
New Migratory Bird Law Set To Take Effect October First
Congress enacts the Weeks McLean migratory bird law dividing the nation into northern and southern zones to protect birds a season framework. Northern states including Indiana may hunt waterfowl Sept 1 to Dec 15 and other birds on fixed dates. southern zone runs Oct 1 to Jan 15 for waterfowl with restrictions on cranes doves and pigeons. Robins and smaller shore birds remain protected year round. Great rivers hunting restricted in November and December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
McLean
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
Mississippi
Obituary for Alma Josephine Stanley
Infant Alma Josephine Stanley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Stanley, died Tuesday July 22 1913 after a 22 day illness at age 1 year 9 months. The family mourns with faith amid sorrow, praising her bright gentle spirit and memory as loved ones bid farewell to the child.
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Alma Josephine
Roy Stanley
Alma
Spirit Land
Last Band Concerts End Season Early
The final band concert of the season will be held in Court House Park tomorrow night. Merom chautauqua pulls band boys for ten days, so September plans include Saturday Fairs. If fairs start, Thursday night concerts will not be resumed.
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Court House Park
Alvy Coffman Earns Fourth Money at Terre Haute Trot
Three year old trotter Alvy Coffman owned by Ed Coffman finished fourth in the 2:26 trot at Terre Haute on Thursday. He placed third in heat one at 2:20 1 4 and fifth in the other two heats at 2:16 1 4 and 2:16 3 4. Ben Gregor won the race in three straight heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvy Coffman
Ed Coffman
Terre Haute
Ben Gregor
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Justice Calvert
Windy Bill
County Institute
Dugger Tribune
Postal Savings Bank
Low
Prie
Davis Hotel
Lindley
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