Miners' Train Nears Backing With Subscriptions
Nearly ninety citizens have each subscribed five dollars a month to support a miners' train project. Listed supporters include R. W. Cadwell Turman & Riggs H. Schmidt J. H. Allen Co. W. N. Thompson Theodore Schabel John Chaney Sullivan Steam Laundry I. A. Nesbit Stratton Harness Company H. E. Dutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Cadwell
Turman & Riggs
H. Schmidt J. H. Allen Co
W. N. Thompson Theodore Schabel John
Chaney Sullivan Steam Laundry
I. A. Nesbit Stratton Harness Company
H. E. Dutton
Will Reach Eight Mines Train to Start with Miners
A report states a new rail project will commence with over one hundred miners aboard and many more expected to join in construction at the Geellie region.
Coal Miners End Strike with New Wage Scale
Operators and miners of district 11 sign a two year wage scale ending the strike. The agreement covers workers and management and sets pay terms for the next biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 11
Miners Train Subscriptions Bring Sullivan Venture Near
A business committee in Sullivan has raised nearly all funds for a proposed miners train. About ninety subscribers at 5 a month will cover 500 to 600 a month, with 116 Sullivan miners set to ride first day. The train will run to eight mines on the Southeastern and may extend to Road if demand exists. Riders pay 1.50 monthly or three cents per trip, and the project aims to be self sustaining within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Southeastern
Union
Glendora
Keller
Mammoth
Old Shelburn
Charles A. Beasley
Josh Beasley
E. S. Griggs
John J. Shuberth
Hoosier
Chaney & White Scott Hardware Co
Maxwell Cowles Shoe Co
Bradbury & Snyder Julius Harry Shoe Co
W. E. Woods
Paul Poynter
L. Friedman
H. H. Ruddell
F. M. Douthitt Crowder
Scott Wake Giles
A. A. Holmes
Fannie Hughes
T. B. Shaffer & Co
Springer & Carruthers
W. M. Draper
Joe K. Smock & Son
Paul Daugherty
Majestic Theatre
Per
Orville
Ham
HA. OR
Ford
Tucas, Russell & Co
Glidden & Douthitt
Giles Transfer Co. Co
J. Sherman
James M. Sinclair
Boston Bros
Ruddell Bros
Long & Warren
Donnelly & Steel
M. W
J. W. Wolfe
Ca Hunt & Gambill
Otto Krue
Indiana
Vincennes University
State House
Democratic House
Democratic State Organization
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Misses Vigus and Cooper Visit Colorado Trip Planned
Miss Edna Vigus of Merom Indiana and Nell Cooper of Indianapolis are visiting Miss O L Price formerly of Springville Indiana now residing in Grand Junction. They will depart Thursday by Marshall Pass for a mountain sightseeing tour stopping several days at Manitou Springs and Denver. Price will later accompany them to visit relatives in Indiana and they plan to return in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Edna Vigus
Nell Cooper
Merom
Indiana
Indianapolis
O. L. Price
Springville
Ind
Marshall Pass
Manitou Springs
Denver
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Report
Weekly weather report by Carrie Yeager co operative observer for the county covers June 2 to June 2. It lists daily highs and lows with sky conditions from June 28 to June 2, noting rainfall totals of 1.13 inches on the 28th 0.03 on the 29th and 0.14 on the 2d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
County Commissioners Convene Hearings on Claims and Licenses
The county commissioners met in regular session to approve claims. Hosea Keene of Jerico received permission to move his saloon to a new building. Thomas D Bowen’s liquor license in Cass township was found sufficient but continued due to the township reaching its saloon quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosea Keene
Jerico
Thomas D. Bowen
Cass Township
Schabel Divorce Case Declares Florence Schabel Free
Florence Kittie Schabel was granted a divorce Saturday morning in the circuit court from Theodore Schabel, a Sullivan meat dealer. She cited infidelity and cruel treatment. he did not appear. Her name to be Asher and she will live with her mother in Spencer. No alimony requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schabel
Florence Kittie Schabel
Theodore Schabel
Sullivan
Asher
Spencer
Marriage Licenses Issued In Several Indiana Towns
Daniel V. Arnett of Carlisle married Sarah E. Orndorff of Carlisle. Raymon B. Jennings of Farmersburg wed Gertrude M. Sluder of Shelburn. James A. Livingston of Linton tied with Blanche B. Whitman of Sullivan. Maximilian Crowder wed Ruth Conker of Sullivan. William A. Nusbaum of Caledonia to Jessie D. Powell of Farnsworth. James A. Bradbury of Hymera to Tressa E. Nelson of Sheiburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel V. Arnett
Carlisle
Sarah E. Orndorff
Raymon BE. Jennings
Farmersburg
Gertrude M. Sluder
Shelburn
James A. Livingston
Linton
Blanche B. Whitman
Sullivan
Maximilian Crowder
Ruth Conker
William A. Nusbaum
Caledonia
Jessie D. Powell
Farnsworth
James A. Bradbury
Hymera
Tressa BE. Nelson
Sheiburn
Woodmen Pay Policy for Son in City
Mrs. William C. Alsman received a $2,000 check Saturday from the Modern Woodmen to honor a policy on her son Dovie Alsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
William C. Alsman
Dovie Alsman
Holton Breaks Hand Cranking Car
Prof. J. W. Holton of Shelbyville former Sullivan schools superintendent broke his hand last week while cranking an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
J. W. Holton
Shelbyville
Sullivan Schools
Hymera Liquor License Appeal Moves to Vigo County
The case of William Britton of Hymera on a liquor license appeal from the county commissioners has been moved to Vigo county for trial. Britton sought a Hymera license last month but was refused due to a remonstrance in Jackson township. Judge Bridwell granted the transfer to Vigo county for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Britton
Hymera
Board of County Commissioners
Vigo County
Britton
Jackson Township
Bridwell
New Pensions to Indiana's Benefit From Congress
Washington reports Indiana will gain over 2 million dollars annually from the new pension law. An estimated 33 800 Indiana veterans are eligible for increases with an average boost of 61 dollars per year, totaling about 2 061 800 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Congress
Victim of Coal Oil Explosion Dies in Terre Haute
Clarence C. Jennings a meat dealer of this city died Thursday night at St Anthony’s hospital Terre Haute from burns suffered while starting a fire with coal oil at his home on East Washington street. He was born in Marshall Illinois and buried there. Surviving: widow mother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Clarence C. Jennings
Washington Street
St. Anthonys Hospital
Jennings
Marshall, Ill
Death of Mrs Sue Coulson widow of Kent Coulson
Mrs Sue Coulson 55 widow of Kent Coulson and former Sullivan resident died Friday at her Indianapolis home after an extended consumption illness. She was born in Haddon township, daughter of the late David Briggs, and a niece of Capt Jesse Haddon. Her daughter Elizabeth Coulson died two weeks earlier. Survived by Miss Isabelle Coulson of Indianapolis and Dr Sewell B Coulson of Hymera. Funeral and burial held in Indianapolis Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Coulson
Kent Coulson
Sullivan
Indianapolis
West Washington Street to gain asphalt paving proposal
Property owners on West Washington street plan improvements next year including asphalt paving and concrete gutters and curbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Street
Drill on Jamison Farm by Hamilton Oil and Gas
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company plans another well on Jamison farm three miles west of the city. Claude Thompson, the contractor, moves his rig from Simpson Edwards farm in Gill township and will commence drilling within a few days. Edwards farm wells will be pumped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Hamilton Oil and Gas Company
Claude Thompson
Simpson Edwards
Gill Township
Edwards Farm
Hymera Vindicator Suspends Publication After Years Reach
The Hymera Vindicator, published at Hymera by EB O Gildart, has suspended publication. The paper has long operated in Hymera, originally started by Fred Finney of Martinsville as the Hymera Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
EB. O. Gildart
Fred Finney
Martinsville
Brotherhood Holds Meeting With Sermon Themes
The monthly gathering of the Brotherhood of Churches met Sunday evening at the Baptist church. The program featured the Mensingers in the opening song and sermons on The Sabbath with topics including As a Spiritual Necessity by Rev. Frank E. Jaynes As a Physical Necessity by Joshua Beasley As a Political Necessity by Will H. Hays and Recapitulation by S. P. Poynter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of Churches
Baptist Church
Mensingers
Frank E. Jaynes
Joshua Beasley
Will H. Hays
S. P. Poynter
County Board of Review Convenes for 30 Day Session
The county board of review met on Monday to begin a thirty day session. Officials expect to review assessments and address appeals during the period. County administrators stated the session will focus on property valuations and tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Cummins Case Nears Trial in Hymera
W D Cummins of Hymera faced a malicious prosecution charge by Cecil Scott Chant Scott and Arthur Harvey. The circuit court session was postponed due to illness of Miss Golden Eagle of Spencer, a key witness. The case stems from Cummins being accused of throwing a beer bottle into his own car, injuring Miss Ragle, daughter of Rev. John Ragle. Charles Veach, also charged, pleaded guilty and paid a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
W. D. Cummins
Hymera
Cecil Scott
Chant Scott
Arthur Harvey
Circuit
Golden Eagle
Spencer
Miss Ragle
John Ragle
M. E
Charles Veach
Pope named Prohibition candidate in Indiana district
At the Prohibitionist state convention in Indianapolis last week Ransom Pope of Elnora was selected as the candidate for congress in this district. W. R. Bottenfield of Milltown, formerly of the city, was chosen as chairman of the third district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohis
Indianapolis
Ransom Pope
Elnora
W. R. Bottenfield
Milltown
Walker Takes Partial Interest in Sullivan Laundry
E F Walker proprietor of the Sullivan laundry has led a half interest in the business to Hd Chambers of this city. Extensive improvements will be made on the plant.
Shelburn Man Appointed Editor Moves to Indianapolis
Edgar Wallace of Shelburn named editor of the Mina Workers Journal at Indianapolis and has moved there to take charge of the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Edgar Wallace
Mina Workers Journal
Indianapolis
Largest Durham bull shipped from Farmersburg weighs 2010 pounds
Matt Lloyd of Linton township Vigo County delivered a four year old Durham bull weighing 2010 pounds at Farmersburg stock yards. Patton and Heap purchased the animal for 100 dollars and 50 cents, marking the largest cattle shipment from the point in many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Ind
Matt Lloyd
Linton Township
Vigo County
Patton & Heap
Jackson farmer sues over alleged bad horse trade
Andrew E. Curry of Jackson township sues James Worth in circuit court for 125 dollars claiming breach of warranty. He says Worth represented the horse as sound and suitable for farm work, but it is older, afflicted, and worth far less than the 175 dollars paid, not over 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew E. Curry
Jackson Township
Circuit Court
James Worth
Curry
Worth
Henry H. Smith Declares Sheriff Candidacy
Henry H. Smith former county deputy sheriff and current Sullivan police chief announces his run for county sheriff under the Republican banner. He emphasizes long county roots eighteen years residence and mining experience in Jackson Hamilton and other local mines as part of his background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion F. Walters
Mr. Smith
Walters
Smith
Henry H. Smith
Sullivan
The
Union
Republican County Convention
Jackson
Hamilton
Never Redeemed University Bonds Roiled by Retirement Claim
Lawful financial notice states a report of a $120 548 retirement of university bonds is false as published in the Democratic Press. The item questions the authenticity of the bond retirement claim and clarifies the official status.
Large Sinking Funds Used to Pay Bills
The article notes that a sizable sinking fund was utilized to cover expenses while redemption funds were previously available. It outlines financial actions showing funds redirected from sinking to meet current obligations.
Walters finishes sea duties visits brother in town
Walter B. Walters of the U S Navy ends sea service and stays at Norfolk Virginia hospital. He has traveled Europe including England and France, spent time in Chile, and visited his brother Charles Walters. He carries an English campaign circular critical of a candidate and holds Neptune Order initiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Walters
United States Navy
Charles Walters
Navy
Norfolk
Marine Hospital
Walters
Europe
France
Chile
England
Equator
Order of Neptune
Crowder Conkel Wedding In Sullivan At Methodist Parsonage
Maximilian Crowder and Ruth Conkel wed at 8 30 PM Saturday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev P C Lisman officiating. The couple will reside in Sullivan. Crowder is a city mail carrier, and Conkel is a Sullivan High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder-Conkel
Maximilian Crowder
Ruth Conkel
Methodist
P. C. Lisman
Sherman Buys Building From Wolfe in Public Square
J Sherman has purchased the Maxwell Cowles Company building on the north side of the public square from John W Wolfe, expanding his holdings in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Buys Building
J. Sherman
John W. Wolfe
Maxwell-Cowles Co
Curry Makes Good Exposes Local Attorney Fees
John A. Curry former Sullivan man and city editor of the Great Falls Montana Tribune sparked a major city investigation by publishing a story on excessive attorneys fees. The probe confirmed Curry's charges and upheld the Tribune’s essential details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Curry
Sullivan
Great Falls, Montana
Tribune
Curry
First cluster light placed on public square
The north side public square now features the first cluster light erected by O. L. Springer and Glidden & Douthitt. The handsome post and lamps are expected to spur further lighting, as local merchants previously discussed surrounding the square with cluster lights funded by city and county. Nearby towns already use cluster lighting in commercial districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
O. L. Springer
Glidden & Douthitt
Bloomington
Brazil
Woodmen Decorate at Memorial Exercises
Sullivan Camp of Modern Woodmen held its annual Memorial Exercises Sunday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Porter of the Baptist church delivered the address as the High School Band led a march to Center Ridge to decorate the graves of deceased members. The roll includes Homer Ferree, Thomas Reed, Elmer Hill, Frances Walters, Bill Macey, Davie Alsman, Harry Scott, Jesse Creager, J. T. Whitman, Tony Thix tun, Charles Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Camp
G. W. Porter
The
Baptist Church
Center Ridge
Homer Ferree
Thomas Reed
Elmer Hill
Frances Walters
Bill Macey
Davie Alsman
Harry Scott
Jesse Creager
J. T. Whitman
Tony Thixtun
Charles Case
Cooper Charged in Suit Over Replevin Claim in Shelburn
Isaac Cooper once in wholesale liquor at Shelburn is defendant in a circuit court suit filed by Fecker Brewing Company appealing from Squire Boyd's Shelburn court. The brewing firm seeks to replevy an ice box, wagon and other articles valued at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Cooper
Shelburn
Fecker Brewing Company
Squire Boyd
Brewing Company
Brookville and Blackhawk Commencement Addresses Set
County Superintendent Park delivered the commencement address at Brookville last night and will speak again Friday evening at Blackhawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Suprintendent Park
Brookville
Blackhawk
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Edward Bakrett
State Geologistma Ete Tone
Charles F. Batey
Joe S. Reed
E. Lindley Citizens Trust Co
Drs. Billman & Neff
Peppies State Bank
P. A. Barco
F. Briggs Sullivan State Bank
John T
E. A. Billman Co
L. Springer
Bradbury & Davidson Brown & Schroeder
Sullivan Fruit Co
Bays & Bays
W. L. Hunt& Co
Couty
State Falls
William Britton Liquor
Jackson Remonstrance
Vin- More Sons
Busseron
Shelburn Enterprise
President Harrison
Monon Railroad
Wm. Taylor
Monon Coal Company
L. H. Woolsey
Matt Keefers
Matt Keefer
Coal Company
Illinois
Sullivan County
Monon Company
Walsh
John R
Keefer
Monon Railroad Company
Wabash Valley
Andrew Curry
Union and
Terre Haute Star
Cooper
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