Five injured in Dugger grove shooting tragedy
A midnight gun battle near Dugger at Levi Gam pills grove following a street fist fight left William Shepherd dead and Walter Allman Thomas Shepherd and others wounded. Arista Turpin was struck and James Butler and Alsman involved, with authorities pursuing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shepherd
Walter Alsman
Thomas Shepherd
Code Burch
Arista Turpin
Dugger
Levi Gampill
Walter Allman
Shepherd
William
Alsman
Fugger
James Butler
Butler
Burger
Turpin
Burch
Clell Turpin
Arista
Allman
Wible
Ed Kelley
James Willis
Fred Bays
Record of Thomas Shepherd a noted Sulivan figure
Thomas Shepherd, fatally wounded near Dugger, has a long criminal history. In 1876 he was convicted of murder in Sullivan Circuit Court and sentenced to life at Jeffersonville Prison, later pardoned. He was indicted for arson in 1908 in Sullivan related to the McCammon Hotel fire. He is said to have escaped prison via a self made rope ladder and studied the law during confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shepherd
Dugger
Sullivan
Macey Engle
Jeffersonville
Durbin
Shepherd
McCammon
Belle Hinkle
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
James Patten
Patten
Shelburn Defeats Linton 6 to 0 in Slow Contest
Shelburn defeated Linton 6 to 0 in Shelburn on July 28. The game was slow with Shelburn not pressed by an absent Linton. Battery for Shelburn was Stewart and Armstrong. for Linton Silvy and Perkins. Lawhorn umpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn Blanks
Linton
Shelburn
Silvy
Perkins
Stewart
Armstrong
Lawhorn
Fight at Vincennes pits Kelley vs McHenry in 10 rounds
Battling Kelley of New York will meet Jack McHenry of Lima Ohio in a ten round bout at Vincennes next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Battling Kelley
New York
Jack McHenry
Lima
Republican County Convention Saturday plans announced
The Republican county convention will be held at the court house in this city Saturday afternoon with township meetings Friday to select delegates for the county district and state conventions. Nominations will include judge prosecuting attorney representative treasurer sheriff first and second district commissioners surveyor and coroner. large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis
Thaw Loses Bid for Freedom in Insanity Case
White Plains N Y July 26 Harry K Thaw remains insane in the eyes of the law and must stay in the Matteawan asylum after Justice Martin J Keough denied his habeas corpus plea for freedom The court ruled that release would be dangerous to public safety and ordered Thaw returned to the asylum custody The ruling cites Thaws history of attempts to obtain discharge and testimony from Dr J W Russell that he might commit another murder if freed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Martin J. Keough
Supreme Court
Thaw
Keough
Justice Mills
Harry K
Matteawan State Hospital
Hains
Death of Tabitha Burnett Turman County School Teacher
Miss Tabitha Burnett daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Burnett of Turman township died after an appendicitis operation at Union hospital Terre Haute at age 24. A longtime county teacher she taught in Turman township and left Hayden school last winter for DePauw University. Survived by parents five sisters four brothers funeral held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Burnett
W. H. Burnett
Turman Township
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Miss Burnett
Hayden
DePauw University
New Musical Instructor Engaged by Carlisle School
Miss Lillie M Kolb of Cleveland Ohio has been engaged by the school board as an instructor in music and drawing. She is a graduate of Oberlin College and the Boston Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Lillie M. Kolb
Cleveland, C
Oberlin College
Boston Conservatory of Music
Jerusalem Chapter to Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow Night
Jerusalem Chapter No. 81 Royal Arch Masons announces its regular monthly meeting for tomorrow night, inviting all members and interested parties to attend at the chapter lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
State Tax Board Hearing Hears Sullivan County Assessments
Win S. Bicknell and Frank Hiatt told the state tax board in Indianapolis that Sullivan County’s assessments are satisfactory with no change requested. They noted 80 percent valuation for notes, bank stock, undivided profits and surplus, higher than Marion county. The Hamilton Oil & Gas appeal was discussed as sustained by the board though no official notice issued. Nationwide property values outside Marion fell by 5,373,805. Sullivan County figures show 1912 5,711,495 and 1911 5,751,005.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win S. Bicknell
Frank Hiatt
State Tax Board
Indianapolis
Hiatt
Hamilton Oil & Gas Company
State Board
Marion County
Sullivan County
Prohibitionists Nominate Overman for Congress
Worthington July 26 At the second district prohibition meeting Rev I C Overman of Linton was nominated for congress The meeting drew a small turnout with four counties represented T M Lough of Indianapolis urged the cause Ran som Pope of Elnora chaired the gathering and Woodson Murphy of Plainville served as secretary The Clarions a male quartet performed several songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
I. C. Overman
Linton
T. M. Lough
Indianapolis
Ransom Pope
Elnora
Woodson Murphy
Plainville
Clarions
Bright Light homestead case opens in Gill township
Judge George W. Buff hears W A White bid to homestead eleven acres in Bright Light Gill township with John Kimberlain as defendant and numerous witnesses subpoenaed. The action follows Judge A G McNabb ruling that the land belongs to the government defeating Kimberlain's claim against Al Shipman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Buff
United States Land Commission
W. A. White
Gill Township
Court House
White
John Kimberlain
A. G. McNabb
Kimberlain
al Shipman
Lucas Seeks Divorce After Separation In 1910
Charles E. Lucas files in circuit court for divorce from Carolyn A. Lucas citing cruel and inhuman treatment and continual nagging since their marriage on Oct 16 1909 with separation on July 28 1910. He alleges abandonment during illness and failure to answer letters.
Samantha Bennett Fined For Assault In Divorce Court
Samantha Belle Bennett was fined $1 and costs in Squire Calvert's court last week on an assault and battery charge against her husband Charles Bennett. The filing says the action aimed to teach her a few lessons in domestic discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha
Samantha Belle Bennett
Squire Calvert
Charles Bennett
Bennett
Clinton businessmen keep Saturday horse shows
Local businessmen who sent a committee to study replacing Saturday fairs with horse shows have decided to retain the existing horse shows in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Council Re-Elects Crowder To School Board
The city council re elected Dr. Joe R Crowder to continue as a member of the city school board succeeding the late F B Basler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Joe R. Crowder
Dr. Crowder
F. BE. Basler
Library Closes Two Weeks for New Librarian Takeover
The Carnegie library will remain closed for two weeks starting last Sunday while a new librarian Mrs. Alice Burns prepares to assume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Alice Burns
Prosecutor Captures Movable Blind Tiger Near Hamilton Mine
Prosecutor Fred Bays stopped a movable blind tiger operator known as Fatty Harris near the Hamilton mine in Sullivan County. Harris was captured after a pursuit that involved a mule wagon and two men selling beer. Harris was jailed to await circuit court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatty” Harris
Jackson Township
Hamilton
Fred Bays
Bays
Lee Bays
John Mattix
Hamilton Mine
Sullivan
Greene Counties
Harris
Lee
Tonneau
Knights of Pythias to Meet in Denver in 1912 Session
Indiana knights prepare for the 1912 supreme lodge opening in Denver August 6. Indiana will cast six votes, with five regular representatives and past supreme chancellor Charles E. Shively. Justice George M. Hanson of Maine will preside. Thomas J. Carling of Georgia to succeed him. Debate includes reducing age limit from 21 to 18 and planning the golden anniversary of the order from its 1864 Washington founding. Ohio leads in lodge numbers, followed by Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Chicago anchors as banner city with 21,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Denver
Charles E. Shively
The
George M. Hanson
Calais
Supreme Court of the United States
Thomas J. Carling
Macon
Hanson
Washington
Ohio
New Superintendent Assigned to Consolidated Indiana Coal Mines
Barry Evans will assume general management of Consolidated Indiana Coal mines including St. Clair Union Glendora and the Hymera pits on August 1 replacing Robert Picket who will move to St. Clair. Evans brings long service and deep knowledge of Sullivan county mines and is regarded as highly qualified for the new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
St. Clair
Union
Glendora
Hymera
Barry Evans
Robert Picket
Evans
Harry
Sullivan County
Shelburn Enterprise
Boost Old Settlers Reunion Plans In Farmersburg
Forty business men from Farmersburg led by Foster's band arrived by car Friday to promote the old settlers reunion set for August 8 at Bennett's grove near Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Foster
Bennett’s Grove
Longtime Sullivan Resident Emily Colvin Dies at 81
Emily A Osborne Colvin, aged 81, died last Thursday at her Chase Street home after a nine month illness. Born February 4 1831 in Kentucky, she moved from Merom to Sullivan in 1872 and was a devoted Methodist. She leaves three living children Samuel Gilbert and Ulysses and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral service was held Friday at her home with Rev. P C Lisman, burial in Center Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily A. Osborne
Kentucky
Henry Colvin
Merom
Sullivan
Colvin
Samuel
Gilbert
Ulysses
Methodist Church
P. C. Lisman
Center Ridge Cemetery
City Council Orders McCammons Street Improvement
The city council has ordered the macadamizing of McCammons Street from Washington to Jackson. Sidewalks previously ordered will be constructed by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCammons Street
Washington
Jackson Street
B&O Railroad Expected to Take Over Walsh Road
Reports from Terre Haute and nearby towns indicate the Baltimore and Ohio is poised to gain active control of the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern line known as the John R Walsh road. Officials deny knowledge of a deal while construction work on a cut off toward Elnora proceeds and 200 freight cars plus five locomotives are ordered. Sheriff Walsh notes B&O has long sought a link to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Tribune
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railroad
John R. Walsh
Peter M .Fagan
Southeastern Line
H. P. Radley
Washington
Ind
Elnora
Chicago
John Walsh
Southern Indiana
Paroled Prisoner Arrested Here
Chief of Police Smith and Patrolman George Webb arrested James Pierce here Sunday afternoon. Pierce, a paroled prisoner from Jeffersonville, was sentenced in this county in June 1897 for stealing a horse owned by George W. Leach. He was paroled April 10, 1899 and became delinquent in July that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
George Webb
James Pierce
Pierce
Jeffersonville
George W. Leach
Sullivan Speed Boys Fall In Close Sullivan Battery
In Lawrenceville Illinois on July 28 the Sullivan Speed Boys lost 8 to 7 to the local team. Sullivan had 7 hits while the locals made 11 off pitcher Siner. Both teams committed 5 errors. Battery: Siner and Hunt for Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speed Boys
Lawrenceville
Ill
Sullivan Speed Boys
Siner
Hunt
Sullivan Battery
Recital By Miss Mae Wilson Pupils At Snyders Home
Shelburn July 30 Miss Mae Wilson and her pupils gave a recital at the home of Mr and Mrs Hol Snyder Friday evening. A large audience appreciated every number and praised both pupil and teacher for creditable performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Mae Wilson
Hol. Snyder
Sullivan County Corn Production Prospects Outlook
Farmers in Sullivan County report 65 000 acres planted despite a late start. With favorable weather the county is expected to maintain its status as a leading corn producer. Timothy and clover are good, alfalfa is heavy, oats yield well, wheat is a small crop, and watermelons and cantaloupes are delayed but near average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Haddon
Gill
Pleasantville Minister Nickerson Dies After Illness
Rev. David S. Nickerson pastor of the M. E. church in Pleasantville died Sunday morning after a short illness. Funeral at the church followed by burial in Columbus Indiana. He was 40, survived by his wife and five children. He served three years at Dugger and was in his second year in Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
David S. Nickerson
M. E
Columbus
Ind
Nickerson
Dugger
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, reports the past week ending July 28 showed mostly partly cloudy days with two clear periods. Temperatures ranged from a low of 57 to a high of 90 degrees with a trace rainfall on the 22nd and 0.29 inches on the 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Merom Graduates Wedding in Bremen Ind
Miss Ruby Lucinda Sutton daughter of Mrs Hannah H Sutton and Prof Clyde C Sims principal of Dugger high school married at the bride's mother's home in Bremen Ind about 50 relatives attended. Both graduates of Union Christian college they attended school together. Wedding Wednesday July 24 and plan to live in Dugger after October first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEROM
Ruby Lucinda Sutton
Hannah H. Sutton
Union Christian College
Clyde C. Sims
Dugger High School
Bremen
Ind
Dugger
School Suit Filed Over North End School Plans
J G Vrydagh an Terre Haute architect files suit against the Terre Haute school board on change of venue from Vigo circuit court. He claims six thousand dollars is due him for the plans of the North End school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Vrydagh
Terre Haute
Vigo
Vrydagh
North End
Mrs Sarah Kivett Improves After Illness at South Court
Mrs Sarah Kivett has been seriously ill with heart trouble at her home on South Court Street but is now reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kivett
South Court Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Man
Republican County Convention
Buff
Three Haute Star
Emily A. Colvin
Silas Osborne
City
Chase Street
Cork
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!