Indiana Wheat Harvest Seen As One Of Largest Ever
The Indianapolis News reports crop conditions in Indiana are the best in years. Grain man H. E. Kinney predicts wheat yields around forty five million bushels and corn near ideal. oats suffer in the south but fare better in the north. Harvesting begins in the south as the state awaits a bumper season with higher grain throughput in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
H. E. Kinney
Hendricks County
Oaix
Marriage Licenses Granted in Sullivan Area
Ozro Bruce Badger of Graysville weds Bessie Hancock of Sullivan. Ralph Shields and Carrie Brattain, both of Sullivan, obtain licenses. Delmer Tucker of Indianapolis weds Marjorie Hardin of Shelburn. Joy Van Fleet of Indianapolis weds Anna Reed of Carlisle. Ralph Rk Willis and Chloa Rusher, both of Sullivan, secure licenses. Charles Adams of Turman township weds Julu Sturgeon of Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozro Bruce Badger
Graysville
Bessie Hancock
Sullivan
Ralph «. Shields
Carrie A. Brattain
Delmer Tucker
Indianapolis
Marjorie Hardin
Shelburn
Joy M. van Fleet
Anna E. Reed
Carlisle
Ralph Rk. Willis
Chloa Rusher
Charles Adams
Turman Township
Julu Sturgeon
Sullivan Socials Highlight Graham Guests and Denver Visitor
Mr and Mrs Philip Graham of near Carlisle visited Sullivan on Thursday. Miss Nelle McClellan of Denver was the guest of Mr and Mrs Wm McKinley and Mr and Mrs Dave Giles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Graham
Carlisle
Sullivan
Nelle McClellan
Denver
Wm. McKinley
Dave Giles
Checkers Said to Drive Merom Youth to Attempted Suicide
Dr O O Stoddard testified in an insanity inquest that heavy study of checkers unbalanced Hal Stoddard of Merom leading to his crisis. The youth is critical and hospitalized in Indianapolis awaiting admission papers to Southern Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Stoddard
Merom
Hal Stoddard
Indianapolis
Southern Hospital
Favor New Site for State Normal
A Terre Haute based board of inspectors chaired by Richard Park urges relocating the Indiana State Normal to a 40 acre plus site on the city outskirts to provide an adequate campus and new buildings. The report commends faculty but cites overcrowding and ventilation issues and proximity to the red light district. It recommends submitting the trustees’ decision to build a vocational building to Governor Ralston for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal
Terre Haute
Ralston
Richard Park
Harry Andrews Knight
Moores Hill College
J. R. Houston
Aurora
Ind
Park
State Normal
Normal
Red Light
NEW SUITS AND DIVORCE ACTIONS FILED IN CIRCUIT COURT
Dismissals listed include Ista Pirtle versus James D Pirtle for divorce and custody. Several partition actions involve Mary Medsker versus Sylvia Medsker and Pauline Medsker versus. Other filings include personal injury suit Elam Magill against Floyd Deckard Ina Creager and others. Noted is a judgment action against Monon Coal Co. by Irl O Dudley. Damages sought from Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Co. and a foreclosure mechanics lien case by Dix Lumber Co. against William E Catlin et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ista Pirtle
James D. Pirtle
Mary
Medsker
Robert Medsker
Pauline Medsker
Sylvia Medsker
Fern Nowlin
Irl O. Dudley
Monon Coal Co
Elam Magill
Floyd Deckard
Ina Creager
William H. Eaton
Ed P. Reed
James Greenlee
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Dix Lumber Co
William E. Catlin
JUDGMENT FOR 600 DOLLARS IN MINE DEATH CASE
The Knox Circuit Court jury awarded 600 dollars to Nathan W. Ringo administrator of James Cross estate in a damage suit against Vandalia Railway Company. The case from Greene county stemmed from Cross death in a mine explosion at the Superior mine near Dugger. Lawyer Oscar Bland, Republican candidate for congress, represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Nathan W. Ringo
James Cross
Vandalia Railway Company
Knox Circuit Court
Greene County
Indiana
Cross
Oscar Bland
Congress
Te Superior
Dugger
Curry Divorce Granted in Vigo Circuit Court
Mrs Flora Curry is awarded divorce from Miles K Curry on cross complaint. She gains custody of Kemp and Florine with Miles ordered to pay four dollars weekly child support. Attorney A D Cutler represents Mrs Curry. Miller and Kelley of Terre Haute represent Miles. Carlisle News.
Smith and Cummins are married in Terre Haute
Ted Smith of Farmersburg and Hazel Cummins of Terre Haute were granted a marriage license in Terre Haute on Thursday. Cummins, a former Sullivan High School student, lived with her grandfather W D Cummins on East Washington Street. Smith is well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ted Smith
Farmersburg
Hazel Cummins
Speedboys Defeat Clinton Push In Poor Game
Sullivan Speedboys beat Clinton Push 15 to 9 on Sunday in a listless contest. Cooley pitched a complete game as the Speedboys offense produced a few runs early and late. Umpire Garvey handled the plate. batteries were Marion and King for Clinton and Evengross and Roberts with Cooley and Stewart for the Speedboys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedboys
Sullivan Speedboys
Clinton
Cooley
R. H. E. Clinton
Marion and
King
Evengross
Roberts
Stewart
Garvey
Mrs Goldberg and daughter depart for New York visit
Mrs. A. Goldberg and her daughter Miss Ethel left Sunday for New York City for a two month stay with Mrs. Goldberg's mother Mrs. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Goldberg
Miss Ethel
New York City
Mrs. Goldberg
Harris
Large crowd attends state Sunday school convention in Indianapolis
A special car on the T H L and E line carried over fifty residents to the state Sunday school convention in Indianapolis. Delegates from Sullivan, Carlisle, Fairbanks, Graysville, Merom, Hymera and others traveled for the event. Blanche Dickey was granted a divorce from Raleigh Dickey for desertion and non support, with custody of the child and $3 weekly support. Austin White and Martha Southwood wed at the courthouse Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. L. & E. Traction
Indianapolis
Harve Thompson
Sullivan
Presbyterian
W. B. Gray
W. E. Gray
Dale Billman
Harold Booth
Clive McGuire
Josh Beasley
J. F. Douthitt
Joe Lacey
R. Brown
Ike Spence
Charles Walston
Miss Freeman
Christian Sunday School
Gladys Hiatt
Zelma Harbaugh
Carlisle
M. E
Lewis Mier
Christian
R. C. Cauble
Pleasantville
Dagger
Maggie Batey
Jones
Rosie Cooper
E. M
J. W. Grimes
Cass
Wilfred Raines
Emma Alumbaugh
Fairbanks
Wm. Ker
Blanche Dickey
Raleigh Dickey
Austin White
Martha Southwood
Willfred
Fred Southwood
Jackson Hill No. 4
Shelburn Items Report Brawl, Burn, Death and Marriage
Rex Boles and Tommy Sterling fought on East Mill Street with teeth biting injuries until officers separated them. Old Shelburn worker E E Chambers burned mildly when a water column burst Sunday night. Raymond Banister Jr. died at age 2 years 2 months after measles and meningitis, funeral at Benson Chapel. Hazel Morris and John Kimmell wed at Sullivan with Squire Kirkham officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Boles
Tommy Sterling
East Mill Street
Sterling
Boles
E. E. Chambers
Old Shelburn
Raymond
Roy Banister
Benson Chapel
Hazel Morris
John Kimmel
Shelburn
Squire Kirkham
Sullivan
Flower Mission Day Sent Flowers in Sullivan
The local W C T U observed Flower Mission Day sending over seventy-five bouquets from the Presbyterian church basement to Sullivan infirmaries hospitals and city districts. Miss Jennie Cassidy inspired the custom and Mrs T P McBride led about ten to twelve members in packing uplifting gifts with scripture quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan's
Jennie Cassidy
Louisville
Sullivan
Flower Mission Committee
T. P. McBride
Presbyterian Church
Drollinger Fined for Joyriding in Mishawaka
Winnie Drollinger of Indianapolis was fined 15 dollars and costs in Mishawaka City Court for joy riding. He must also pay towing costs after refusing to drive his auto at an officer prospect. He and a woman allegedly drove on a sidewalk narrowly missing two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drollinger
South Bend
Ind
Winnie Drollinger
Indianapolis
Mishawaka
Winnie Drollinger Now Appearing At Lyric Theatre
Winnie Drollinger, son of Mrs. Ollie Drollinger, has performed at the Lyric Theatre in Sullivan multiple times, drawing attention for his stage appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Drollinger
Ollie Drollinger
Lyric Theatre
Sullivan
Lad Has Narrow Escape From Wagon Accident
Donald Breech five year old son of Frank Breech an oil man of the city narrowly escaped death after falling from a Nesbit flour mills delivery wagon on North Court street. His face head were badly cut and bruised and his body bruised but no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Breech
Frank Breech
Nesbit Flour Mills
North Court Street
Miner Rescued After Drowning at Atlas Mine Pond
Albert Kendall a miner at Atlas mine near Dugger nearly drowned while swimming with companions in a pond near the mine. He was seized by cramps and went under three times before rescue by Dave McAfee Edward Redmond son and Sam Herrold. They worked several minutes to resuscitate him and bring him to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kendall
Atlas Mine
Dugger
Mr. Kendall
Dave McAfee
Edward Redmondson
Sam Herrold
Shelburn Plans Large July 4 Celebration
Shelburn Eagles finalize plans for a big Fourth of July event in Pierce's Grove with balloon ascension, contests and races and anticipated speakers after a successful carnival week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Shelburn Eagles
Eagles
Pierce’s Grove
Riley Field Reopened At Terre Haute With Four Companies
The old Riley oil field near Terre Haute reopened today with four companies active. Wesley Wilkey and A. H. Drake have leased about one thousand acres. Other investors include Charles T. Creal D. A. Wilkey William A. Howard Bruce Bement C. J. Root and several eastern capitalists. One well near completion and another begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Riley
Wesley Wilkey
A. H. Drake
Charles T. Creal
D. A. Wilkey
Willam A. Howard
Bruce Bement
C. J. Root
Miner Sues Coal Co. for 5000 Damages
James Grayson a miner sues Old Shelburn Coal Co. for 5000 damages alleging injuries from a falling stone in the company's mine near Shelburn. Accident occurred in December 1912. Jordan and Pulliam are his attorneys.
Damage Suit Continued in Bryant v Consolidated Indiana Coal
The damage suit of Samuel B. Bryant against Consolidated Indiana Coal Company, venued from Sullivan county, was continued at plaintiff’s request. Trial reset to September 16, as reported by the Vincennes Commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Bryant
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Sullivan County
Vincennes Commercial
Man Struck by Interurban Car Near Shelburn
Shelburn reports a man who identified himself as Huggins was hit by the 6:30 southbound interurban Wednesday morning while walking the track. He suffered broken ribs and severe back injuries and was taken to a Terre Haute hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Huggins
Terre Haute
Woman Sent to Sanitarium for Treatment
Miss Nelle Kirkham, previously adjudged of unsound mind, was moved from the Southern Insane Hospital at Evansville to Indianapolis where she will be placed in Eastman’s sanitarium for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Kirkham
Southern Insane Hospital
Evansville
Indianapolis
Eastman
Mrs. Alice Tannehill Visits Ill Mother in Linton
Mrs. Alice Tannehill of Linton visited Friday to see her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson, who is reported to be very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Tannehill
Linton
Elizabeth Stevenson
Flag Day Service at Presbyterian Church Features Bland Talk
A Sunday evening flag day service held at the Presbyterian church by the Young People's Society offered a delightful program. Senator Oscar B. Bland of Linton spoke on Patriots, introduced by John C. Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society of the Church
Oscar B. Bland
Linton
John C. Chaney
Bland
Poston Finishes Dental Course in Indiana
Hurley Poston son of Mr and Mrs W H Poston and Sullivan High School graduate completes dentistry course and earns degree with Indiana Dental College class of 1914. Commencement held June 9 at K P hall Indianapolis. He plans to relocate soon to Clydesdale Mississippi for practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley Poston
W. H. Poston
Sullivan High School
Indiana Dental School
Indianapolis
K. of P. Hall
Poston
Clydesdale
Mississippi
Oil Drilling Planned Near Chrisney by E R Riggs
Sullivan man E R Riggs has arranged to drill several wells for oil in the Chrisney area within a short time. The project centers on exploration in the surrounding territory, signaling potential oil activity in this Indiana region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisney
Evansville
E. R. Riggs
Sullivan
Ind
Melon Growers Hear Lecture on Handling and Cooling
A Vincennes meeting of cantaloupe growers with H G Ramsey of the U S Department of Agriculture drew over sixty growers from Carlisle to Decker representing about 3000 acres. Ramsey stressed careful handling to prevent skin breaks and decay, noting losses drop from 40–50 to under 1 percent with proper techniques and lantern-slide demonstrations. attendees urged preliminary local studies on pre cooling fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
H. G. Ramsey
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Carlisle
Decker
Ramsey
Department of Agriculture
Bicknell Wet or Dry Election Becomes Local Focus
Vincennes residents study the upcoming Bicknell vote on wet or dry status amid strong dry odds. Observers note potential interurban links to Vincennes, business shifts from nearby dry towns, and possible miner traffic tied to coal operations and a new miners' train from Vincennes to the American Coal Company mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Bicknell
Washington
Sullivan
Shelburn
Princeton
Evansville
Here
American Coal Company
Curry Township Commencement Exercises Held at Methodist Church
Shelburne June 1 The Curry township commencement exercises were held Thursday evening at the Methodist church. The program included invocation by Rev E G Denney music by Brown's orchestra address by Rev C L Griffith song by Arbelle Chambers and ten graduates: Harry Douglas Melvin Bennett Glenn Liston Jordan Easter Flossie McDonald Effie Jewell Audra Snyder Mary Ann Sutch William J Bullock and Ross Marts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Curry Township
Methodist Church
E. G. Denney
Brown
C. L. Griffith
Arbelle Chambers
Harry Douglas
Melvin Bennett
Glenn Liston
Jordan Easter
Flossie McDonald
Effie Jewell
Audra Snyder
Mary Ann Sutch
William J. Bullock
Ross Marts
Chaney Dislocates Knee After Embankment Incident
John C. Chaney slipped into a hole while guiding a colt down an embankment last Wednesday and dislocated his knee. He stayed home several days but has since recovered enough to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Chaney
Cloin Sent to Evansville Asylum
George Cloin, a one legged county charge declared sane, was taken into custody Saturday and transported to the Evansville asylum Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloin
George Cloin
Evansville
L. and N. to Buy C. and E. I. Railroad Planned
A deal for Louisville and Nashville to purchase the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad is expected to close around July 1. If approved, railroad men anticipate a large tie treating plant to be built at Evansville as part of the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Evansville
Barnes Very Low After Prolonged Illness
Stewart Barnes a prominent local resident remains in precarious condition after a lengthy illness due to heart trouble. The community follows his health status as his condition remains serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Stewart Barnes
Psychology Ridicule in House Sparks Voters Backlash
Washington reports Rep. Humphrey of Washington denounces President Wilson over Panama Canal Mexican policy and veteran matters calling it psychological manipulation. He cites war scares and Gettysburg day dispute as examples and predicts voters will react at the polls to the so called psychological moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Humphrey
Wilson
Panama Canal
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Congress
Huerta
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Arlington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Profitable pitch for thrilling war stories offered
Advertisement by J. B. Morgan of Linton Indiana offering a 320 page sensational war story package. Promises 100 percent profit and includes a free year with Farm paper or Ladies Magazine. Samples and outfit available for half a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Morgan
Linton, Ind
Sale of Season Tickets for Chautauqua Opens Soon
The Chautauqua opens in Sullivan in one week and season tickets go on sale now. A season ticket covers twelve entertainments and allows the holder to admit one person per show or up to eleven friends in a single event. Officials urge at least 800 tickets sold and every home to buy one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Sullivan
Straton suffers severe sprain from car backfire
C H Stratton sustained a severely sprained right arm after his automobile backfired while he cranked the engine. An initial belief of a broken arm proved incorrect by X ray examination, confirming only a severe sprain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton
Cannon Donation Bill Aims at New Lebanon Decor
A Washington dispatch reports Congressman Cullop introduced a bill directing the war department to ship two obsolete brass cannons and a supply of cannon balls to New Lebanon for decorative purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Washington Dispatch
Cullop
War Department
Local Weathered Health Notes Record Ills and Travel
Harry Adkins is ill with typhoid fever. H E Bolinger has gone to Hot Springs for rheumatism treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Adkins
H. E. Bolinger
Hot Springs
Notice to Non residents in Sullivan Court 1914
In Sullivan Circuit Court of Indiana 1914 ESTA PIRTLE sues JAMES D. PIRTLE for divorce and custody. Defendant is nonresident. appearance required by September 7, 1914 or default will be entered. Clerk CHARLES R. RAILSBACK. Attorney WALTER F. WOOD. First insertion June 17 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
James D. Pirtle
Walter F. Wood
Sullivan Circuit
State of Indiana
Charles R. Railsback
Plaintiff
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DR. Trey
DR. Lindley
S. S
Gle. Tabor
F. M. Correll
Philip Freis
Shelburn Enterprise
Riley Field
Melon Growers
Knox County
Julius Hlatry Shoe Co
Sullivan Lincoln
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