Rescue station backed by miners as life-saving gear eyed
President G W Lackey of Dipseeer advocates a Terre Haute fire rescue station using a metal helmet air bag system to save miners. Urbana Illinois witnessed a demonstration. supporters say government drills and shared costs make it worthwhile given dust explosions and toxic atmospheres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Lackey
Dipseeer
Yerre Flante
Teiso Oriis Sistiet
Lack- ByooMeooonto
Tae x
Urbana
Ill
Mini Tiedlser Bs
Uomuas Gregory
Boriean
Duiepecoy
Terre Haute
Mir
Laehkes
Ur- Nona
Weir-Williams Divorce Suit Filed in Florida Courts
Mrs Mabel Weir-Williams of Terre Haute and Sullivan has filed for divorce from her husband in Florida. He works as a Pensacola bank cashier and met her there during a winter with her mother. She is a violinist who has performed in vaudeville on Florida's east coast this past winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Weir-Williams
D. Weir
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Florida
Williams
Pensacola
A Man's Foolish Ways Weathered In Verse
A quip contrasts a man's wishes with changing weather from dry to wet and high to low. The verse notes contradictions across rain, sun, heat, and mood. It ends with a playful misquote about an ovule.
Fence Sale By Long and Warren
American Field Fence offered in 6 and 12 inch stays with all heights. Prices reduced by the dealer Long and Warren, catalog number 7-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long & Warren
Triplets Named Lily Lillian and Lillias by Bennett Family
Mr and Mrs Monroe Bennett of 9291 North Section street announce the birth of triplet girls last week and have named them Lily, Lillian and Lillias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Bennett
North Section Street
Lily
Lillian
Lillias
Julius Goldberg Opens Ladies Outfit Store in Brazil
Julius Goldberg long affiliated with the Peoples Store locally has opened a new ladies outfitting shop in Brazil. He will manage the business while continuing ties with his former employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Julius Goldberg
Commandery Meeting Notice for Sullivan No 54
Sullivan Commandery No 54 Knights Templar will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow night. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Commandery
K. T
Work in Council at Sullivan Council No 73 R and S M
Sullivan Council No 73 R and S M will confer degrees on several candidates tonight. After the work, refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Council
Howe Asked Change Venue In Assault Case
James Howe of Shelburn charged with assault and battery on Mrs Mort Ruby. The case was removed from Squire Kirkham's Sullivan court to Shelburn, a venue change approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
James Howe
Shelburn
Mort Ruby
Squire Kirkham’ Court
Sullivan
Sudden Death of Romie Howe on North Main Street
Romie Howe son of Mr and Mrs Zibe Howe of 854 North Main Street died suddenly Thursday evening about ten o clock after a brief illness of congestion of the stomach and bowels He was born February 4 1905 and was employed in brick manufacturing The funeral service was conducted by Rex Dedshears of Greensburg and interment followed at Center Ridge Survivors include his parents and two sisters Ethel Hobertsson Pollyen Pand and Virginia with the family noting a sad blow to relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romie Howe
Zibe Howe
North Mainreet
PSSA
Wastm
Ethel Hobertsson
Virginia
Joe Fanevar
Afernoon
Rex. Dedshears
Greensburg
Center Ridge
Lightning Strikes Homes Causing Major Damage Near Farmersburg
A severe storm Thursday near Bartnersburg causes a heavy lightning strike at the Jonah Hopewell residence and another hit on Perley Johnson Priday’s home. Damage includes roof tearing, weatherboarding, door casing, plastering, and fire to curtains and carpet. Clouds of debris and damaged walls described with significant structural harm. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartnersburg
Jonah Hopewell
Perley Johnson Priday
Big Duster Gas Well on Pelmer Farm Disappoints Area
The Pilmer farm test well near Carlisle, drilled to the contracted depth, yielded no oil or gas. Oil sand veins were found at various depths. Since Friday, meetings have debated whether to abandon the well or drill deeper, with a decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelmer Farm
Carlisle
Pilmer Farm
Meo Company
Small cyclone damages Dr. Durhams property in Graysville
A small cyclone struck Dr. J. T. Durham's property near Graysville last Tuesday causing notable damage. Twisters ripped across the lawn, snapped trees including several large ones, and killed ten of fifteen chickens sheltered beneath a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
J. T. Durham
Here
Burglars Strike Post Office and Store in Panton
Paxton June 15. Thieves broke into the J. M. Barcus post office and general store in Panton at an early hour last Wednesday. They took about $10 worth of shoes and other merchandise from the store, while the post office yielded nothing. Authorities believe tramps committed the burglary and expect few if any arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
J. M. Barcus
Dr King’s New Life Pills Restore Appetite And vigor
Readable text shows a sufferer with stomach trouble finding relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The gains include a strong appetite, improved nerves, vigor, and better functioning stomach liver and kidneys. Sold at Joe K Smock & Son’s for 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Dr Crowley Claims Cure for Chronic Constipation
The notice warns that chronic constipation causes numerous anorectal and systemic diseases and promotes Dr Crowley as offering a distinct method that cures constipation without side effects, contrasting with other medicines which can form a drug habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Jail Inspected by County Board Praises Condition
The county board of charities inspected the jail last week and reported it in fine condition. They were pleased with its general appearance and noted interior painting in white to brighten the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Charities
Draper Sells Insurance Interest. Liston Continues Firm
James H. Draper sells his share of the insurance business to partner Frate C. Liston, who will operate at the Citizens' Trust building. Draper also buys an interest in the Interurban restaurant from G. R. Stivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Draper
Frate C. Liston
Citizens’ Trust
Mr. Draper
G. R. Stivers
Jail Breaker Caught After Three Years
Frank Dwyer, one of six men who escaped Sullivan Jail in September 1906, was arrested last Wednesday in Brazil where he had been hiding. He had spent much of the time in Colorado after the escape and returned to Brazil recently. The 1906 breakout was linked to Florence Clark, a kitchen worker, and Marion Hatfield who aided the escape from Bloomfield jail. Other fugitives included Elmer Johnson, Martin Williams, Chas Philipmb, Marion Tratfield, and Ray Wilkes. Williams remains at large.
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Frank Dwyer
Sullivan
Brazil
Sherimt Wible
Dwyer
Bya
Colorado
Florence Clark
Marion Hatfield
Tinton
Bloomfield
Clark
Suullivan
Mysty
Shellburn men fined for selling without stamps in federal court
Proservator Wood reports Newt Lane and George Anderson of Shellburn pleaded guilty to selling without government stamps in a federal court in Indianapolis. Earlier reports suggested the cases were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proservator Wood
Newt Lane
George Anderson
Shellburn
Indianapolis
Patton Residence Sold for Land Trade
The Patton residence on West Washington Street sold to Dr Walter N. Thompson. Thompson traded 107 acres of land west of Sullivan valued at 10 700 dollars for the house. Patton plans to move to South Bend to start a new business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. M. Patton
Washington Street
Walter N. Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Patton
Sullivan
Patton
South Bend
Notice to tax payers in Sullivan County Ind 1908 delinquent taxes
Notice to persons owing delinquent taxes for 1908 and prior years. Payable at the Sullivan County treasurer's office. Treasurers will enforce collection with no option to avoid. Call and settle at once to save additional costs. Signed T. E. Ward Treasurer Sullivan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Ind
T. E. Ward
Ralph Edwards Dies After Long Illness at 25
Ralph Edwards son of Dr and Mrs C H Edwards of Terre Haute formerly Sullivan died early Thursday after an extended typhoid illness and complications. A Sullivan High School 1906 graduate he entered Indiana University in 1907 and spent a year there before attending medical college in Indianapolis. He was 25 and a grandson of Rev and Mrs L R Edmonds. Funeral at two o'clock Sunday at home. burial in Highland Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Edwards
C. Hl. Edwards
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Sullivan High School
Indiana University
Medical College
Indianapolis
Padgett Succeeds Bailey as County Coroner
County commissioners appoint Clauge A. Padgett of Shelburn as coroner to succeed Dr. W. A. Bailey of Sullivan who resigned due to ill health. Padgett is an undertaker from Shelburn.
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Padgett
Bailey
Clauge A. Padgett
Shelburn
W. A. Bailey
Sullivan
Mr. Padgett
Grizzle and Robbins to Marry in Carlisle Home
Miss Lena M. Grizzle daughter of Thomas Grizzle of Carlisle will wed Dr. Frank I. Robbins a Carlisle physician tomorrow evening at the bride’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Lena MM. Grizzle
Thomas Grizzle
Frank I. Robbins
Ridgeway Elected to School Board for Third Term
Carlisle June 15 George Ridgeway was elected a member of the school board to succeed himself. He was chosen for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
George Ridgeway
Quail carrier overcome by heat on rural route
Joseph Floyd on a rural route one mile south of here was overcome by heat while riding a bicycle. Floyd, who operates a route out of Linton, became overheated while on the job last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugser
Joseph Floyd
Here
Floyd
Linton
Card of Thanks for Scott Bond
The Bond family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of their son Scott Bond. Mr. and Mrs. Gwen Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Bond
Gwen Bond
Weston Foot-Ease Promotes Walking Relief Says Walker
Weston citizens urged walking as mood lifter. Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder praised for comfort in shoes, with Walker asserting it has real merit. The ad-like message invites readers to walk off bad thoughts and feel rosier after a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Allen
Terre Haute to Found New Shrine Temple in Louisville Conclave
At the Mystic Shriners annual conclave in Louisville Terre Haute secured a dispensation for a shrine. About twelve local Shriners will transfer their membership from the Murat Temple in Indianapolis to the new Zorah Temple in Terre Haute. The new shrine begins with roughly 150 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Senior Class Banquet at University Home Featured Toasters and Music
An Athens Ohio Daily Register item describes a six o'clock dinner for the university senior class hosted by Prof and Mrs Evans with Mesdames Palmer Foster Chappelean and Evans in attendance. Miss Berenice Klarper of Ameron Indiana, Oberlin alumna, was guest of honor. Speeches, impromptu toasts, and songs followed dessert. Performances included a duet by Miss Palmer and Miss Chappelear and vocal selections by Miss Eaton and Mrs Alderman. The room displayed college colors and pennants. Roses adorned the tables and favors carried college color ribbons.
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D. J. Evans
Mesdames Palmer
Foster
Chappelean and Evans
Berenice Klarper
Amerom
Ind
Oberlin College
Malcolm Douglass
Astern
Messrs
Adams
White
Curran
Tildebrand
Wilda
Krout
Mayer
McCorkle
Tough
Haddon Estate Divided by Knox County Court
Commissioners appointed to partition the estate of the late Capt. Jesse Haddon completed their work. The Camp Ground farm of 159 acres was awarded to Frank Crawford. The Carlisle home place of 137 acres along with 27 acres Curry farm were allotted to Flora Haddon and her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County Court
Capt
Jesse Haddon
Haddon Township
Frank Crawford
Carlisle
Flora Haddon
Curry
Botts Named New Sullivan School Board Member
George F. Botts of Sullivan was chosen to replace James M. Billawn on the Sullivan school board at a town board meeting. The board approved paying 4,376.71 for bonds and interest related to paving North Main and North Court streets. Botts is familiar with schooling from years in teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Botts
Sullivan
Botts
James M. Billawn
Bots
Sears
North Main
North Coure Street
Miners Case Continued To June 28 Trial
The preliminary hearing of the Hine divamera miners charged with vicious conspiracy in Squire Kirkhall's court was continued to June 28 due to the absence of Prosecutor Wood. Al Was was tied up with the Patrick murder trial in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine Divamera Minners
Squire Kirkhall
Sattiistas
Wood
Patrick
Terre Haute
Brewer Visits Indianapolis Law Partner in Congress Circle
The Washington dispatch states Samuel Brewer of Indianapolis is visiting his law partner Congressman Worbley of Indianapolis. Brewer is the son of J. E. Brewer of Indianapolis and formerly lived in New Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatches
Samuel Brewer
Indianapolis
Congressman Worbley
Ar. Brewer
J. E. Brewer
New Lebanon
Rattler Den Found Near Brocks. One Killed
Mort Turner near Pirmeryshire discovered a den of rattlesnakes near the Brocks. He killed one five foot snake and secured eight rattles. The serpent measured five feet long and seven inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirmeryshire
Mort Turner
Near Here
Brocks
Robbins Divorce Granted Without Contest
Bluford Robbins a farmer southeast of Sullivan was granted a divorce from Byrell Marie Robbins last Wednesday by Judge Henderson without a contest. Robbins had suspected infidelity when away from home she traveled to Indianapolis with Elmer Brown. police raided the rooms and found them together. Mrs Robbins had a police record unknown to Robbins before the marriage. Alimony was not awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluford Robbins
Sullivan
Byrell Marie Robbins
Henderson
Robbins
Indianapolis
Elmer Brown
William Steele Pleads Guilty in Two Provocation Charges
Coal miner William Steele appeared before Squire Wirkedim and pled guilty to two provocation charges filed by Squire Everhart. Costs totaled about $48.50 in each case. The dispute stemmed from an account suit. Steele reportedly visited Everhart's office and presented a nursing. Steele had previously testified against Everhart in a slander case heard in Jackson Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steele
Jackson Till
Squire Wirkedim
Squire Everhar
Steele
Squire Everhart
Seeverhart
Vina Sanders
Jackson Township
Oldest Triplets Celebrate Birthday in Wisconsin
The Windecker triplets Sidney Sylvester and Sedate, reputedly the oldest living triplets, marked their birthday anniversary in Byron Wisconsin last Thursday. The two boys and one girl shared in the celebration as the trio ages together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windecker
Byron
Wis
Sidney
Sylvester
Sedate
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