Walter Greene Addresses Court After Life Sentence
Walter Greene, convicted of first degree murder in Sullivan circuit court, was sentenced to life in prison Monday by Judge Henderson. Greene delivered an eloquent address insisting his actions resulted from irresponsibility, asking for reform and executive clemency, while denying malice or premeditation toward his wife. The report notes his good oratorical ability and mentions Sheriff Walters’ plan to transfer him to Michigan City this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Greene
Vincennes
Sullivan
Henderson
Greene
Walters
Michigan City
Winfred Reed
Merom
Farmersburg Community News and Elections Briefs
Farmersburg notes election results with Walker V. Jennings joining the school board to replace George Heap. Local events include Decoration Day visits, church outings, and residents traveling to Sullivan, Terre Haute, Noblesville, and Stoy Ill. Road tax levy trimmed from 20 to 15 cents per $100. several residents move houses and farms. Mrs. Crawford recovering from illness. poultry theft reported. multiple visits between Farmersburg, Sullivan, Terre Haute, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker V. Jennings
George Heap
Noah T. Jones
Shirkie
Mt. Olive
Curry Township
Pleasantville News Highlights and Local Credits
Jeff Jackson received an artificial eye replacement after losing an eye. Uncle Franklin Newkirk returns home from Dr George Knapps sanitarium in Vincennes with improved vision. Memorial services on the 80th featured Rev Henry Hudson. Mt Moriah address by Rev Johnson Brewer praised for truth and experience. Telephone operators Fanny, Anna and Flossie Spencer lauded for courteous service. I O O F members attended Indianapolis grand lodge. Mrs Tom Buck was a Rebekah delegate. T N MecChing installed boilers at Belle Vue mine near Oaktown. Commencement for 30 graduates with motto I will try and A G McNabb address inspiring nobler aims. Linton orchestra provided music for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Jackson
Franklin Newkirk
George Knapp
Vincennes
Henry Hudson
Mt. Moriah
Johnson Brewer
Brewer
Fanny
Anna
Flossie Spencer
Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Tom Buck
Rebekahs
T. N. MecChing
Bellevue
Oaktown
A. G. McNabb
Linton
Visiting relatives share Lewis area time
Miss Marie Smith of Lewis visits her grandmother Mrs. E Young Sr and Mr and Mrs John Buchanan, who have been visiting near Lewis for a week, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Smith
Lewis
E. Young Sr
John Buchanan
Local Social News From Shelburn and Nearby
Mrs Emma Shoman and mother visited Mrs Joel Rusher last week. Newton Crawford was guest of Edward Crawford Saturday night. Jackson Rich boards with Will Cunningham. Miss Sylvia Hill hosted the N J C club at dinner Sunday with Eva Metcalf Olive Pittman and Lillie Reed present. Medford Pittman Roy Metcalf Joe Rich and Edward Reed attended. Ollie Robbins Grover Robbins visited Aud Price and family Sunday evening. Miss Gladys French is sick. Fred Hendrick and wife Jas Fry and families dined with Joel and Mrs Rusher Sunday. George Crawford attended prayer meeting at Shelburn Sunday night. Weather expectation: fair weather this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Shoman
Joel Rusher
Newton Crawford
Edward Crawford
Jackson Rich
Will Cunningham
Sylvia Hill
N. J. C. Club
Eva Metcalf
Olive Pittman
Lillie Reed
Medford Pittman
Roy Metcalf
Joe Rich
Edward Reed
Ollie Robbins
Grover Robbins
Aud Price
Family
Gladys French
Fred Hendrick
Jas
Fry
Price
John Thomas
John Shipman
George Wa Crdartfor Amsothi
George Crawford
Shelburn
Local notes from Sullivan county and surrounding areas
Dr Cushman visited Indianapolis last week. John Walters returned from Kansas and praises Sullivan county. Mrs Nancy Turman visited S H Silvers. Silvers in poor health. George Bicknell spent time in Indianapolis. A nitroglycerine wagon passed en route to Riley field. BE Bugh and daughter Lettie from Washington were here for decoration. Asbury Harris of Palestine Ills visiting daughter Mrs W R Ransford. They visited Middletown last week. The annual township Sunday school convention was held at the Presbyterian church with large attendance despite weather. addresses by Revs Hogan, C L Griffiths, and Joshe Bailey. James Woner and wife were in Indianapolis last week. Mrs Leach and daughter visited Nancy Turman last Sunday. Heavy rains caused rivers to overflow and corn must be replanted. Rev C L Griffith pastor of Richland Ind will preach in the local Methodist church Sunday evening June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Whitney
Sullivan
Whitney
Lucinda Pennet
George Cottrell
John Barbie
Shelburn
Central Christian Church
Louie and
Ada Whitney
Alpha Thomas
Terre Haute
Sylvia Walls
Mavity
Frank
Noblesville
Ind
Robert VanHorn
Joel Overholser
Matt Cotten
Sarah Young
Wesley Forbes
James F. Crawford
Mary H. Ewing
Mary Borders
Albert Stoner
Peter Goff
Hollenbeck
Ella Bastain
Lucy Mahan
Ed Young ,Jr
Alva
Ola McCracklin
Washington
State
Farmersburg
Fred Jones Sr
Linton
George Anderson
Jones
James Fergerson
Nashville
Brown County
Dr. Cushman
Indianapolis
John Walters
Kansas
Sullivan County
Nancy Turman
S. H
Asbury Harris
Palestine, Ills
W. R. Ransford
Middletown
Presbyterian Church
A. F. Hogan
Prairie Creek
Wm. Hogan
Merom
C. L. Griffiths
Richland
Joshe Bailey
C. L. Griffith
Rubber tires and district style phrasing
Fragmentary line notes using rubber tires and good rubber. Mentions Tur man and Riggs out of the high read district with unclear context and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman
Riggs
High Read
Local notes from Mt Calvary and surroundings
Lem Willis returns from California. John Fifer visits Sullivan Sun. several residents listed as ill or in feeble health. Visitors include T J Spencer in Greene county and A E Shake with family from Sullivan. Cemetery and Decoration Day activities noted with Marvel Shake and wife from Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Willis
California
John Fifer
Sullivan
Hiram Alsop
Will Marlow
Washington Robbins, Sr
T. J. Spencer
Greene County
Samuel Blakeman
Marvel Shake
Terre Haute
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Pete Alsman
Eliza Wheat
Bereaved Remembrance After Farnsworth Powder House Blast
Grandmother Rusher dies at 91 after a sudden heart condition and age. Funeral at Farnsworth cemetery. Notice honors Paul Keene Claude Davis and Charley Davis who perished in the Farnsworth powder house explosion. Community ties noted with visits between Miss Lizzie Donald, Miss Cinda Hale and neighbors. Poem expresses sorrow and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Donald
Reelesville
Grandma Rusher
Farnsworth Cemetery
Mary Davis
Mervin
Ollie Smith
Cinda Hale
Ethel Smith
Paul Keene
Claude
Charley Davis
Farnsworth
Decoration Day services set for Little Flock
Eutaw Tribe No. 218 T. O. Red Men will hold Decoration Day services at Little Flock at one o clock next Sunday afternoon. Other items note D J Bailey and Dan Douglass visiting Serre Haute and Sullivan for business, Botton Thornberry leaving Shelburn hotel to Laire Banfield, Ras Taylor and Bert Rossiter in Sullivan and Terre Haute respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Clinton
Barney McCoy
Sullivan
Weather and social notes from a rainy Sunday
The region endures heavy rain with mention of visitors Jacob Evans and wife to A W Morris and wife. Local people attend Graysville Sunday school convention in Turman township. Other social checks include Carnes of Oaktown visiting Abby Parson, Burnett and Clifford church members visiting Carlisle, and Lucy Smith of Sullivan calling on Mr and Mrs Thomas Webb. Corn planting expected to rise in June due to wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Evans
A. W. Morris
Turman Township
Graysville
Carnes
Oaktown
Abby Parson
Wabash
John Burnett
Clfford
Carlsle
Lucy Smth
Sullivan
Thomas Webb
Dr Crowley Treats Female Diseases At Local Clinic
A medical notice promotes Dr Crowley with long experience in treating female diseases. It urges persons suffering from female ailments to consult Dr Crowley for care and cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Index Furniture Store Department Secondhand Furniture
Wanted all kinds of second hand furniture for sale and stock at Index Furniture Store Department. Advertisement notes 320-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Index Furniture Store
Studebaker Wagon Ad Promotes Buggies and Farm Loans
Turman and Riggs of North Main street offer Studebaker wagons and buggies with 50 years of reliability. Silver Chaney advertises farm loans from two thousand dollars at four and one third percent, under that amount five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Turman and Riggs
North Main Street
Sliver Chaney
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Pigg & Pigg
Ideenia L. Arnold
Harry W. Arnold
Buff and Stratton
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Daisy J. Hagerman
Wood and Edmonds
J. W. Lindles
Henry Shakers
Burchard Lucas
Caroline Lucas
Sarah C. Rich
Homer G. Rich
Geo. W. Phillipps
Bert Brown
John Jeter
T. Crary
Pleasantville
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James Woner
Leach
MT. Calvary
Caledonia
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