Powers Pardoned Caleb Powers and James Howard by Kentucky Governor
Governor Augustus Willson granted unconditional pardons to Caleb Powers and James B. Howard, citing innocence and the need to end political strife after eight years of tumult over Governor Goebel’s assassination. Powers plans to resume law in Barbourville, Kentucky, health permitting.
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Goebel
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
James Howard
Willson
Ken
Tucky
Powers
Howard
Taylor
Goevel
Goebel Democrats
Frankfort
Kentucky Court of Appeal
James B. Howard
Commonwealth
Youtsey
Scott County
Georgetown
Augustus Willson
Henry Youtsey
Senator Goebel
Indianapolis
Ind
William S. Taylor
Barbourville
Martin Farley Encounters Reptile Tale Near Hiatt's Ferry
Equine foot fitter Martin Farley recounted to a Union representative a perilous journey near Hiatts Ferry to verify a fair count after survivors of the Mary Pri reportedly moved toward the Rose precinct. He claimed a den of ferocious reptiles awaited him and pressed on despite the danger.
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Martin Farley
Martin Hardin Farley
Union
Mart
Hiatt’s Ferry
Rose Precinct
Matt
Hop Giles
Hoosierdom
Hop
Mart in a vaudeville dream of reptiles and diplomacy
A dream sequence follows Mart as he battles giant reptiles on a corduroy road made from torpedoes. He negotiates with two snake leaders, learns of a foraging expedition from Stoy, and remembers Sullivan county before waking to a vaudeville show in the end.
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Arkansas
Cummins
Hop
Matt
Snake
Martin
Stoy
Sullivan County
Snakes
Mart
Linton
Farmer's Dream Produces Patent Churn Breakthrough
Willis Pratt of Farmersburg dreamed an improved circular churn with a new double geared mechanism and cypress construction. He built a prototype, secured a U S patent, and Buckeye Churn Co of Chicago offered to buy the idea, aiming to close the deal this week after initial high pricing.
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Farmersburg
Willis Pratt
Here
Pratt
United States Patent Office
Buckeye Churn Company
Chicago
Buckeye Company
Wheat Harvest Underway in Lowland Areas
Wheat harvest has begun in the bottom land while highland grain is not yet ready. Indications point to a good Sullivan county crop this year with typical acreage and yield.
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Sullivan County
Adjudged Bankrupt in Hymera Business Clash
Hymera June 16 Wolf Berman a principal merchant of the town was adjudged a bankrupt by Referee in Bankruptcy Minor F Pate Saturday A meeting of creditors has been called for June 25 at the office.
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Hymera
Wolf Berman
Nomination Day for Republican Presidential Ticket
The Republican convention in Chicago begins with Taft poised to be nominated for president and Roosevelt to be named by the Roosevelt Third Term League. Fairbanks is favored for vice president as delegates form Indiana's delegation and rules are set for four at large delegates per state.
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United States
Chicago
William Menard Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Taft
Fairbanks
Harry S. New
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
New
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
J. Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
James A. Hemenway
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
James Wade Emison
Vincennes
George Ade
G. Will Wilson
Palestine Alabama town reels from drunken shooting incident
In Palestine, Alabama, Earl and Roll Simpson allegedly drank heavily and attempted a town shooting spree. Harry Moulder of Robinson grabbed a shotgun and pursued them, resulting in Moulder's arrest on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill. A governor's action is suggested to address the incident.
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Earl
Roll Simpson
Harry Moulder
Robinson
Moulder
Brightlight-on-the
Point
Palestine
Cass Couple Married in Cass Ceremony
Joseph Luther Steele of Cass married his partner in a Cass ceremony. The brief notice confirms the union and lists no additional details beyond the couple and location.
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Cass
Joseph Luther Steele
Ot Cass
Shelburn selects teaching staff for coming school year
Shelburn town board has chosen the teaching staff for Shelburn schools. John W. Parker is principal, Mrs John Maxwell is assistant principal, W C Criss handles seventh and eighth grades, Oliphant Hawkins fifth and sixth, Guthrie Wisener fourth and fifth, Miss Ora Bedwell and Miss Lucy Burnett third grade, Miss Zora Wisener second grade, Miss Joy Muchmore first grade, and Miss Lavade Walls primary. Miss Wortha Boyer likely to be named substitute. two to three additional teachers may be appointed for the new building.
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Shelburn Shelburn
Shelburn
John W. Parker
John Maxwell
W. C. Criss
Oliphant Hawkins
Guthrie Wisener
Ora Bedwell
Lucy Burnett
Zora Wisener
Joy Muchmore
Lavade Walls
Wortha Boyer
Stolen Rig Sparks Cross-State Search and Fight Over Reward
A man using the name J. C. Nealey stole a horse and buggy from a Hardinsville livery barn and drove it into this state where he sold it to Jesse Powell of Clay County for 40 dollars. Powell alerted Clay City marshal McKinney who claimed the 25 dollar reward, and an ensuing dispute involved Sheriff Coulter, Padgett, Powell, and Lindley as Hunt Gambill represented Powell.
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J. C. Nealey
Hardinsville
Ill
Jesse Powell
Clay County
Powell
Clay City
Coulter
Crawford County
Padgett
Marshal McKinney
McKinney
Liston, Early Farmersburg Figure, Laid To Rest
Ed Liston, who died in Washington DC, was brought to Sullivan for burial after living in Farmersburg. He built the Liston street house once owned by J. K. McClain and later by A. O. Reynolds. The town’s main east west street was named for him. Funeral attendees included several Farmersburg residents.
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Farmersburg
Ed Liston
Washington, D. C
Sullivan
Liston Street
J. K. McClain
A. O. Reynolds
Liston
Will Start Work On New School In Shelburn
Shelburn plans to begin construction of a new schoolhouse after bids are opened on July 1. The NW town lot bought from James R. Riggs of Sullivan will host the building, estimated to cost 12 000 to 13 000 dollars, with work set to start July 2.
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Shelburn
Shelburn Beach
James R. Riggs
Sullivan
Evansville & Terre Haute Refuses Gravel On Rail Street
Shelburn June 16. The Evansville and Terre Haute railroad refuses graveling on its 80 foot right of way along Railroad street. The east side strip to be graveled will be about 10 feet wide and telephone posts currently in the street must be moved back.
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Shelburn
Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad
U C College Commencement At Merom Today
Commencement exercises are scheduled to begin at 10 o clock at Merom with large attendance expected. The year has been one of the most successful in the college’s history financially and in attendance.
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Merom
Willson Kin Ties Spark Pardon Controversy in Kentucky
Hiram Willson, former Jackson Hill mine superintendent and brother of Kentucky Governor Willson, figures in the Powers pardon case. The governor's 1907 election pledge hinged on fair treatment for Caleb Powers, amid a pardon vote tied to a 240,000 population claim and political pressures within the state Republican ranks.
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Hiram Willson
Jackson Hill
Willson
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
Strong
Powers
Howard
Caleb
Epworth League Convention in Vincennes District
The Epworth League met at the Methodist church in Vincennes for a three day district convention with many visitors and delegates attending. The program lists sunrise prayer, services, sermons, dues, lectures, reports, and district officer installations across morning and afternoon sessions with several speakers and choirs.
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Epworth League
Vincennes
Improvements Underway At Court House Park Under Mayfield
Work to fill and level Court House Park progresses rapidly under Charles Mayfield county supervision. Crews begin 16 foot concrete sidewalks in front of business houses, promising Sullivan a handsome square among county seats in the state.
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Charles Mayfield
Sullivan
Weeklong Weather Report by Maurice Yeager
The article records local meteorological observations by Maurice Yeager for the week ending June 14. It notes temperatures and related conditions across the period.
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Maurice Yeager
Photographer I N Cashner Falls from Cherry Tree
I N Cashner prominent local photographer suffered a fractured right wrist after falling from a cherry tree at his South Court street home on Monday afternoon.
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I. N. Cashner
South Court Street
Stratton and Basler Buy 16-Foot Motor Boat
Dr. Harry L. Stratton and Donald F. Basler purchased a 16 foot motor boat from J. W. Woner of Turman township and will keep the craft at Riverton.
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Harry L. Stratton
Donald F. Basler
J. W. Woner
Turman Township
Riverton
Transfers of Property Names in Local Deeds Listing
A sequence of recorded transfers shows Joseph Luther Steel to Bessie L. Bryant and Joseph Patrick Duffy to Elizabeth Lacey among others. Additional conveyances include Herman Cox to Ora Borders, Tommy D Haynes to Grace Mc Clanahan, George W Pinkston to Minnie M Wells, Luther M Gates to Ethel L Rans ford, and Jacob A Pirtle to Rosa A Piffith.
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Joseph Luther Steel
Bessie L. Bryant
Joseph Patrick Duffy
Elizabeth Lacey
Herman Cox
Ora Borders
Tommy D. Haynes
Grace McClanahan
George W. Pinkston
Minnie M. Wells
Luther M. Gates
Ethel L. Ransford
Jacob A. Pirtle
Rosa A.piffith
Mattix Improves After Surreal Hospital Operation
John Mattix of the city underwent a surreal operation in a hospital in Terre Haute a few days ago and is improving.
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John
AL Mattix
Teré Haute
Forbes seeks guardianship release in Vigo county case
W Calvin Forbes 50 formerly of Farmersburg now living with daughter in Sullivan claims sobriety and seeks to discharge guardian William Forbes in Terre Haute probate court. Three children back him and three oppose. about 50 witnesses attend as farm holdings and other property in Vigo county are noted.
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William Johnson
Sullivan
William Forbes
Mgr. Forbes
Vigo County
Farmersburg
Guardianship case heats Terre Haute court tense day
In Terre Haute on June 17 the W. Calvin Forbes guardianship dispute triggered high tension as deputies separated fighting family members on courthouse steps. The jury heard all day with a sealed verdict expected if no agreement by night.
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Terre Haute
W. Calvin Forbes
Basket Meeting at Good Hope Church to Begin Friday
Rev. B. L. Nay of Richfield will fill his regular appointment at Good Hope church on the fourth Sunday in June with meetings starting the preceding Friday night. An all day basket meeting is planned on the Sunday.
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B. L. Nay
Richfield
Good Hope Church
Ozborn Loses Watch At Courthouse Case In Jim Willis’ Hands
Frank M. Ozborn misplaced a watch at the courthouse yesterday. Authorities believe the timepiece was stolen and the case remains with Jim Willis.
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Frank M. Ozborn
Jim Willis
Purdue Graduate Ode AicClure Earns Electrical Engineering Degree
Ode AicClure of Turman township graduated last week from Purdue University with a degree in electrical engineering.
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Ode AicClure
Turman Township
Purdue University
Divorce Filing After Farm Fight Echoes
In Sullivan circuit court on Monday, Mrs. Dora Borders sued for a divorce from Michael Borders alleging infidelity and failure to provide. The case echoes a prior fight between Mrs. Borders and Charles Cushman reported in last week's Union.
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Famersburg
Dora Borders
Charles Cushman
Sullivan
New Suits Include Divorces and Mortgage Actions
Civil docket lists Dora Borders versus Michael Borders for divorce custody and alimony. James S. Leach sues James J. Pierson Virginia Pierson and Edgar S. Crowder on note and mortgage. Margaret Van Hoop petitions against Charles Van Hoop for divorce. Edna Gambill sues Frank O. Gambill for support of wife and children. Citizens Trust Company sues Emma A. Colvin and Oscar M. Patton on note and mortgage.
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Dora Borders
Michael Borders
James S. Leach
James J. Pierson
Virginia F. Pierson
Edgar S. Crowder
Margaret van Hoop
Charles van Hoop
Edna Gambill
Frank O. Gambill
Citizens’ Trust Company
Emma A. Colvin
Oscar M. Patton
Max H Holmes moves from Rawhide toward Seattle
Max H Holmes, long at Rawhide Nevada since early spring, has moved to San Francisco and plans to head to Seattle soon. He worked at Rawhide during the summer months and is now en route.
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Max H. Holmes
Rawhide
Nevada
San Francisco
Seattle
Sumer
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E. L. Hutchens
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Sullivan Choir
Wm. Wirt King
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J. R. Brown
Hper
D. M. Robbins
Eva Milburn
Maude Yeager
Ethel Fowce
Epworth League Institutes
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W. W. King
Emery Asbury
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