Vincennes Wife Murderer Sentenced to Life in Sullivan Case
Walter Greene, tried in Sullivan circuit court for the Vincennes boarding house murder of his wife and unborn child, was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life in prison. The jury, split on the death penalty, deliberated about an hour and a quarter before delivering the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Vincennes
Walter Green
Sullivan
Greene
Henderson
Oda D. Pitcher
Oliver M. Chambers
Jesse Turpin
James A. Rensford
Herman O. Drake
Robert Tarwater
John M. Springer
Sampson Walters
Henry Bedwell
Manning E. Drake
James C. Shields
John T. Dausnerty
Walter Greene
Green
Illinois
Kruse
National Rolling Mills
Wheatland
Knox
Busseron Continues to Rise Amid Homebound Travel
Rising waters on the Busseron threaten crossings and force residents to stay home. Railroads continue to haul new buggies as flood conditions persist and hamper mobility.
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Busseron
Short Turn Buggies Draw Carriage Buyers In
The ad touts six wheel buggies with short turning radius and high grade work. It promises safety as a frightened horse can wheel and go opposite direction without upsetting. Customers are urged to visit showroom and trade in old buggies.
Burglars Hit Cass Davis & Co Store Last Week
Cass was visited by burglars Wednesday night who removed a rear window to gain entry at the Davis & Co store. They took about one hundred dollars worth of clothing shoes and jewelry. No clues point to the culprits and authorities suggest local involvement. The Davis store, owned by Clover Leaf Coal Co and managed by Bloomfield people, had a stronger haul than a prior break in three weeks earlier at W W Smith’s store.
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Cass
Davis & Co
W. W. Smith
Davis
The
Clover Leaf Coal Company
Bloomfield People
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by Dallas Resident
Mr. E. W. Goodloe of 107 St Louis Street Dallas Texas says he has become acquainted with Dr King’s New Life Pills. He claims they effectively dispose of malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. The pills are priced at 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son’s drug store.
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E. W. Goodloe
St.Louis Street
Dallas
Tex
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Summer Weather and Local Happenings in Scott City
High water damaged corn crops prompting concern as Homer Pittman farms Jom Ransford land. Community members attended Douglass Chapel Sunday night with Rev Wooley presiding. Fairbanks commencement drew locals Wednesday night. Mrs L B Hamilton and Gail toured Terre Haute Friday. Lola Drake and Clarence Lester visited the chapel. Aaron Hayhurst and partner from Middletown appeared locally Sunday. Joe Hayden of Corinth visited Homer Hamilton’s family last Sunday.
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Homer Pittman
Jom Ransford
Douglass Chapel
Wooley
Fairbanks
L. B. Hamilton
Gail
Terre Haute
Lola Drake
Clarence Lester
Aaron Hayhurst
Middletown
Joe Hayden
Corinth
Homer Hamilton
Fenner and French Bride Quietly Wed in Merom Station
Dr. C P Fenner of Cincinnati and Mamie Myrtle French were married may 25 1907 at the brides home Merom Station Rev W E Hogan officiating. The groom is a Cincinnati dentist and the bride head saleslady at a large Cincinnati department store. They will reside at 1416 Freeman avenue after June 4 and will greet friends following a trip to the Jamestown exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Fenner
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mamie Myrtle French
Edward P. French
Merom Station
W. E. Hogan
Freeman Avenue
Jamestown
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Alfred Rush
Young Rush
Burmit
Bessie
King
Archie
Mitchell
Bertha
Robins
Rodie
Thomson
Ida
Bland
Walter
Basinger
J. R. Broyles
W. H. Burnett Henry
Dorr
James
Des Champs
Monsieur Leon
Dunbar, Archibald
Ford
Dan
Graham
Jack
Gratus
Springlers
Harrison
Jasper
McGuire
Jonathan
Nixon
John M. Riester
Bill. Vaughn
James C. Williams
Charles C
Arthur A. Holmes
P. M
Scott Bros
Sullivan Co
Scott City
Fenner
Wismoad Brood
el Oui Doos Tao of Thom
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
North Entrance
J. R. Riggs
C. H. Edwards
P. R. Jenkins
Sec’y and Treas
Cl. Davies Co. Howards
A. E. Hazelrigg
W. O. Jamison
Joe ’ Smock
Sam A. White
Trust Department
Royal Arch
Jerusalem
John McCloud
Ed Lewis
C. O. Thornberry
Daniel Gaffner
Olney
Otto Krug
Mart Farley
Ruth
Spencer
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