Modern Rip Van Winkle Returns After 20 Years in Prison
Andrew Toth, pardoned by Gov. Tener, emerges from Western Penitentiary after 20 years for a murder conviction later deemed false. He greets four sons, seeks return to Hungary to see his wife, and asks for his name to be cleared. A bill may grant $10,000, with Andrew Carnegie pension fund investigators reviewing his case. He had worked at Carnegie mills in 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Andrew Toth
John K. Tener
Western Penitentiary
Uberty
Hungary
Walla
Toth
Michael Quinn
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Sterling Street
Edward 3. Goehring
Rip van Winkle
Rip
Fifth Avenue
Attorney Goehring
Frick
Mar
Andrew
Stephen
John
Michael
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Mills
Emma Karacen's Tragic School Incident in Johnstown
Emma Karacen ten years old, daughter of Henry Karacen of Johnstown, choked after trying a small whistle at school. The incident occurred quickly, leaving her in distress before help arrived.
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Johnstown
Emma Karacen
Henry Karacen
Graft From Dead To Living in Remarkable German Surgeries
German surgeons report successful grafts from dead bodies to living patients. Dr Kuttner replaced a ball and socket joint and part of the femur in a wounded man, with postmortem evidence that the dead tissue revived and articulated. Professor Lexer rebuilt a difficult esophagus using intestine and skin, enabling eating and drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berling
Doctor Kuttner
University of Breslau
Kuttner
Surgical Congress
Lexer
University of Jena
Penny Tip Earned by Union Depot Usher in Kansas City
Thomas Jansen an usher at the Union depot guided a woman to her train. She thanked him with a penny tip and moved to her coach. Jansen, noting the small amount, joked it was the first tip in a while and reflected that tipping may be ending. He joked about needing tobacco to spend the windfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas Jansen
Union Depot
Jansen
Seek ing a Stingless Bee Amherst Mass
The Massachusetts Agricultural College beekeping bureau aims to breed a stingless bee that is twice or thrice as industrious. Prof Burton N Gates reports import of Caucasus bees noted for gentleness as a first step toward cross breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Burton N. Gates
Russian
Caucasus
General Hamilton Cheers Women and Soft-Shell Crabs
In New York General Sir Ian Hamilton recounted admiring American women and soft-shell crabs before sailing to London. He, returning from West Indies forces inspection, enjoyed a week of social attention and a gift basket of crabs that fueled his crab fondness on the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ian Hamilton
South Africa
Hamilton
London
West Indies
Man sells body and soul to nurses in Chicago hospital
Charles Kittrick died at the National Maternity hospital after selling his body and soul to seven nurses. He suffered locomotor ataxia and the sale, recorded with the county recorder, specified his body would be used for clinical study. He sold himself for seven dollars to pay his room rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Kittrick
National Maternity Hospital
Kittrick
County Recorder
Overcrowded Medical Field Cited Against U S Figures
New York reports by the Medical Record show doctors in the United States facing shrinking incomes amid an apparent oversupply. France and England have far fewer physicians for their populations, while many American practitioners struggle to collect fees and endure higher living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
France
America
England
Canada
Ostrich Proud of Her Egg Causes Nervous Woes
W F Williams of Wildwood Bellingham complains to Chief Likins that a cackling ostrich egg layer has driven his family to nervous collapse. He tried rocks, the bird rammed sand, and authorities suggest issuing a warrant to bring the bird to court. The ostrich is part of a California herd recently brought to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
W. F. Williams
Wildwood
Likins
Williams
Paris Wedding Ties Old New York Families in Paris Society
The wedding unites Mrs. Olise Postley Curran of New York and Guernsey Curran of New York at the bride’s mother's home, Mrs. Clarence Postley. Elise Postley Curran, formerly married to Ross Ambley Curran, is now divorced. Ross wed Mrs. Sterling Postley, formerly Ethel Cook of San Francisco. Guernsey Curran’s first wife was Marie Harmon, related to the Havemeyers, who divorced in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Olise Postley Curran
New York
Guernsey
Clarence Postley
Curran
Marie Harmon
Frank P. Harmon
Havemeyers
Aaron Burr Mansion to be torn down for apartments
The 140 year old Aaron Burr mansion in New York is sold at auction to a builder and will be razed to make way for new apartment houses. James Madison, U S president, lived there from 1804 to 1806.
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Aaron Burr
New York
James Madison
United States
Buttoning Up Wife Nearly Costs $1000 in Court
In St. Louis the case of Jacob Belly of Walnut Park ends with a guilty verdict for attempting to extort $1,000 from merchant Exsselbrugge using Black Hand threats. Belly’s bond forfeiture was set aside after a delay caused by his wife’s dressing, as Judge Dyer pardoned the lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belly
Dyer
Hix Davis sells Sullivan Planing Mill to Dix family
Hixon W. Davis owner of the Sullivan Planing Mills sells the business and plant to William T. and his son Hezekiah Dix. Dix is a Curry township farmer. his son previously worked in grain and hay. Final closing date unclear. Davis plans to wind down in this city and relocate to St. Petersburg Florida to pursue lumber contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixon W. Davis
Sullivan Planing Mills
William T
Hezekiah Dix
St. Petersburg
Fla
Stites Sues Pirtle in Trespass. Jury Awards $5
A circuit court jury yesterday afternoon found for the plaintiff Zora Stites in the amount of five dollars against Jacob A. Pirtle of Haddon township in a trespass case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora Stites
Jacob A. Pirtle
Haddon Township
Chambers v Monon Coal Company Venued in Greene County
The damage suit of Stella B. Chambers against Monon Coal Company has been venued in Greene County on motion by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella B. Chambers
The
Monon Coal Company
Greene County
Local social notes from Cincinnati and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Herbert Steel visit Cincinnati. Mrs Edair Allen and children and Maggie Hardy depart for Waverly Indiana to visit Rev and Mrs J E Allen. Mrs George McCardy returning from Hobart Indiana after visiting Mr and Mrs John H Ford. Mr and Mrs John T Hays to Crawfordsville for Wabash College commencement where son Hinkle Hays graduates.
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Herbert Steel
Cincinnati
Edair Allen
Maggie Hardy
New Lebanon
Waverly
Ind
J. E. Allen
George McCardy
Hobart
John H. Ford
John T. Hays
Crawfordsville
Wabash College
Hinkle Hays
Armadillo Hat Replaces Ding a Ling Bonnets In Chicago
The Armadillo is the latest women’s bonnet style in Chicago replacing the Ding a Ling bonnet. It comes in several coarse straw shapes and is likely named from its tough, shell like form.
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Chicago
Hat Styles Echo Straw Weaving Like Peaks and Pagodas
The straw hats mimic woven animal hide with a stepped mountain look, though the new hats lack mountain peak fare and resemble eaves of a Japanese pagoda. Many shapes still obscure eyes, making it hard to identify a female companion on the street.
Hearing on discharge petition in Hosea Lovelace bankruptcy
The district court of Indiana orders a July 16 1912 hearing on Hosea Lovelace petition for discharge in bankruptcy No 3344. Known creditors will receive notice by mail and may appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Judge Albert B Anderson presides. clerk Noble C Butler issues the order.
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Hosea Lovelace
District OF
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sullivan Union
Albert B. Anderson
A. D
Noble C. Butler
John H. Gill
Hosea H. Hill and Hill & Son
District OF Indiana
Reliance Coal Products & Mining Company
Joseph F. Kokes
Joe T. Akin
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan County
Ewrin Earlywine
Reliance Coal Products & Mining Company, Et al
Charles R. Railsback
Bankruptcy notice in Gill matter district of Indiana
On May 31, 1912, Hosea H. Hill and Hill & Son, Bankrupts, seek discharge in the district of Indiana in case No. 3352. The order lists their residences and is witnessed by the Honorable Albert B.
County Hospital Petition Presented By Local Citizens
Will H. Hays representing hundreds of county residents and the Sullivan County Medical Association urged the board of commissioners to place a county hospital proposal on the docket. He argued the people want it, citing a widely signed petition, while John Scott questioned the plan’s need for ongoing taxation and self support, noting some hospitals remain tax funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Hays
Sullivan County Medical Association
Board of Commissioners
Hays
Lash family moves to Terre Haute leave Farmersburg
Farmersburg notes report Frank Lash and family have moved to Terre Haute where Lash runs a busy grocery business. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives, traveling to Indianapolis, and attending local events. John Sparks of Beverly, Kansas visits son W. F. Sparks after two decades apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lash
Terre Haute
Lash
James Huntwork
Pimento
Ernest C. Bement
Brazil
Bement
T. H. I. & E. Traction Co
J. E. Mason
Rosedale
Hervie Berlien
Dora Pullen
Near Pimento
Wm. Ring
Belle Heck
Mable
Cadwell Piano Recital Set by Mrs Cadwell
Mrs Ralph Cadwell hosts a piano recital Saturday afternoon June 8 at the Cadwell studio. The program features a diverse array of pieces including works by Reinecke Moszkowski Holst and Chopin with performances by Etta Lovelace Kate Wallace Bernice Monette Blann Mabel Fern Riggs Jessie Irene Parsons Opal Campbell Inez Case Marie Walters Margaret Park and Frances Riggs. Mrs Cadwell will play the second piano parts in the duos and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadwell
Ralph Cadwell
Reinecke
Etta Lovelace
Powell Imo Neath Thompson
Moszkowski
Kate Wallace Whither
Mabel Fern Riggs
Bernice Monette Blann
Eva Ray Blann
Holst Frances
Riggs
Opal Campbell
Nevin
Inez Case
Liebling
Chopin
Margaret Park
Petitions Declared Sufficient by County Board
Five gravel road petitions were found sufficient by the Board of County Commissioners and continued until affected townships have funds. Notable filings include W. F. Allen for a Gill road, John M. Springer for a Gil road, and Mart Goodman for a Cass township road. Bid dates set for F. M. Nead road. J. E. Purcell petition in Haddon assigns W L. Sisson as engineer and W. S. Douthitt and C. O. Alsman as viewers.
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Board of County Commissioners
W. F. Allen
Gill
John M. Springer
Gil
Mart Goodman
Cass Township
William F. Marshall
Cass
Harry Hawkins
F. M. Nead
Jackson Township
J. E. M. Purcell
Haddon Township
W L. Sisson
W. S. Douthitt
C. O. Alsman
Miss Beulah Mellett Joins Sullivan Telephone Company
Miss Beulah Mellett has accepted a position as collector and assistant bookkeeper with the Sullivan Telephone Company.
New Superintendent Named After Smith Resigns
County commissioners accepted the resignation of William M. Smith as superintendent of the county infirmary and appointed John Dillingham of Hamilton township as successor. Smith served nine years. resignation effective September 1. salary for the position is $600 annually.
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William M. Smith
John Dillingham
Hamilton Township
Smith
Walters and Robbins Plan Florida Visit next week
Charles Walters and his father in law John Robbins left last night for a trip in Florida. They will visit St. Petersburg New Smyrna and other points in the state. Walters has already purchased lots in the Davis Reed addition to St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walters
Inlaw
John Robbins
Florida
St. Petersburg
New Smyrna
Mr. Walters
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Exconvict
Usher
Sir Ian Hamilton
Lees
ST. Louisan
HIX Davis
Sullivan Planing Mill
W. T. and
Armadillo
Farmersburg
Sullivan
Lindley
Dentist
Davis House
Interurban
C. H. Stratton Loan Co
Crowder Ridg
East Side Square
Sulliven
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