Chaney Proposes Radical Overhaul of Civil War Pensions
Indiana Representative John C. Chaney introduces a bill to end the present pension system on July 1 1908 and replace it with a service pension plan funded by savings in administrative costs. The bill would grant pensions for Civil War service while limiting disability awards and include a $12 monthly widow pension for marriages before July 1 1865. General W Dudley supports the measure, and Chaney seeks rapid Indiana support and federal aid for a Lawton monument.
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Washington
John C. Chaney
Indiana
Tanner
W. Dudley
Dudley
Chaney
Pension Bureau
Taft
House Committee On Library
Henry W. Lawton
Arlington Cemetery
Two Notorious Offenders Remain in Sullivan Jail for Safekeeping
Florence Clark an old offender and Marion Hatfield a persistent Greene county criminal are confined in Sullivan jail for safekeeping. Clark escaped Bloomfield jail last summer with Spencer Hiatt who is now in the penitentiary for robbery. Hatfield often faces minor offenses and attempted to release Clark from Linton jail last Tuesday. Bloomfield and Linton jails were deemed unsafe for them and they were moved Wednesday.
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Florence Clark
Marion Hatfield
Greene County
Sullivan
Clark
Bloomfield
Spencer Hiatt
Hatfield
Hiatt
Linton
Sullivan County Men Sentenced for Embezzlement and Robbery
Two Sullivan county men are to be housed in state penal institutions. William S. Wright, guilty of embezzling 1100 dollars from local No. 2089 UMW of A., Wilfred, receives 2 to 14 years. Jefferson Draper, caught in the act at Ed Leach's saloon near the S I station, is sentenced 1 to 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
William S. Wright
Wilfred
Jefferson Draper
Ed Leach
S. I
Paris Colts Too Much for Hymera in Seven Inning Tilt
Paris Colts defeated Hymera Ind 4 to 3 at Melw park. Three seventh inning runs followed Poulter three base hit, Williams scored, then Turner and Shepherd added hits. Flemming earned the win with 8 strikeouts against Weisenberger's 5. Attendance 450.
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Paris
Ill
Paris Colts
Hymera
Ind
Melw Park
Weisenberger
Flemming
Colts
Poulter
Williams
Turner
Shepherd
Veach
B. Parrish
Christy
Lyons
Wiltermood
Weaver
O’brien
Hamilton Township Commencement at Sullivan High School
The Hamilton township commencement will be held at the Sullivan high school building at 8 o'clock Friday evening. Demarchus C. Brown acting president of Butler College will deliver the address.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan
Demarchus C. Brown
Actin
Butler College
Paxton School House Burned Loss to Brazil in Extras
Sullivan fell 2 to 1 to Brazil at Coffman's Park Sunday as pitching and defense faltered after early runs. E Stewart led Sullivan with two triples and a single in four at bats while Cummins and Warrick contributed key hits before Brazil walked off in the ninth inning.
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Glidewell
Sullivan
Brazil
Coffman’s Park
Dale
Cummins
Stewart
B. Anderson
Warrick
Anderson
D. Anderson
Bamberger
Purcell
McShaney
Alumbaugh
E. Stewart
Aes
AEE
Eonene Durkin
Shinn
Er i
Sullivan Ab.r.h.po.a
Paxton School Building Destroyed by Fire During Commencement
The Paxton school building, a brick and wood two story structure built 25 years ago, was totally destroyed last night. Fire started about 9 20 with authorities unsure of the cause. No one was inside. a bucket brigade fought the blaze though fire fighting equipment was minimal. The structure housed a library worth 400 to 500 dollars and was near the Haddon township commencement exercises at the Paxton church. Some Sullivan residents speculated arson to clear way for a new school. the fire occurred during nearby events.
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Paxton
Anl
Haddon Township
Paxton Church
Sullivan
Merom College Commencement And A Union Christian Wedding
Merom College in Merom Indiana wrapped its commencement week with a elocution recital on June 7. The program featured graduates Miss Ruby Sutton Miss Besse Jones Miss Lara Hoskinson and Mr William West plus a scarf drill and a parody on The Ol Oaken Bucket. The highlights included the marriage of Miss Wright to Rev Harry G Rowe and a two piano wedding march followed by a reception in the Elocution room. The week continued with Y M C A oratorical contest musical entertainment a baccalaureate sermon missionary meeting final exams and graduations in multiple departments. The evening class day featured speeches by Mr W C Pearce of Chicago who received BA and MA degrees dating to 1889 and the college announced remodeling funds were raised with plans for a modern slate roof floors heating lighting and paint. Attending visitors and trustees from several states were noted along with a long list of residents and officials.
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Union Christian College
Merom
Pearl Wright
Palestine
Ruby Sutton
Besse Jones
Lara Hoskinson
William West
Miss Wright
Harry G. Rowe
Garrett
Iil
Verda Bishop
Freeman
Stoddard
Lilly
C. J. Jones
Patten
Wright
Brokaw and
Clayton
C. B. Hershe
O. D. Stoddard
Miss Ollie
W. C. Pearce
Chicago
Ortha Logan Plunkett
William Harvey Martin
Mary Harmell
Wilbur Randolph Hurst
Ollie Wilson
William Smith
Ruby Jucinda Sutton
Besse Marion Jones
Pearce
Sual
E. O. James
Pacific Grove
Cal
Willis Wright
Indianapolis
J. A. Carmean
Newton
Ill
Robert R. Massey
Bloomington
George Bicknell
Sullivan
R. R. Shoemaker
Centerbury
W. H. McKee
Hymera
W. V. Hathaway
Trimble
W. H. Hoskinson
Headley
Lois Stewart
A. H. Bennett
Danville
Ethel Pittman
Battle Creek
Mich
Will Copeland
St. Paul
Minn
C. E. Thornberry
R. A. Plunkett
Harry Green
Robinson
Barbara Randolph
Kibbie
Arthur
Velma Harmon
Casey
J. W. Wright
John D. Trimble
Dr. Hammond
Marion
N. Y
Baker
Meeker
Burnett
Phillips
Lawrence
Whitelock
Plunkett
Bowers
Buff
Crane
Newman
Courtner
Defur
Love
Hess
Suit to secure custody of Frances Telly
The board of Children's Guardians sues for possession of Frances Telly a 9 year old girl. She has been living with Daniel Neal and family in Dugger after fleeing severe whippings. Charles Hale trustee of Cass township placed her with the Guardians who will care for her until the trial date June 28.
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Board of Children’s Guardians
Frances Telly
Dugger
Daniel Neal
England
Neal
Charles Hale
Cass Township
Trolley Line Nears Completion Between Shelburn and Sullivan
Terre Haute Sullivan interurban line reaches completion as overhead work finishes and crews ballast tracks. Large force at work. cars expected to run by early July.
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Terre Haute-Sullivan
Shelburn and
Sullivan
Compromised Suit In Clover Leaf Mine Case
After 21 witnesses for the plaintiff including expert medical experts, a $3,000 compromise was reached in the circuit court yesterday evening in the $25,000 damage suit by Jefferson V. Alumbaugh against the Clover Leaf mining company. Alumbaugh was injured in the back by a bucket fall at the Cass mine. Attorneys: John E. Lamb, Bays and Bays, Buff and Stratton for defense. Cyrus E. Davis, Bloomfield Democrat, part owner assisted for Clover Leaf.
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Jefferson V. Alumbaugh
Clover Leaf Mining Company
Alumbaugh
Cass
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
Hays & Hays
Bays
Buff and Stratton
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Palestine Secures Illinois Central Shops
Sullivan group failed to land the Illinois Central shops as Palestine won the bid for the Effingham Indianapolis division location. A Sullivan committee had traveled to Chicago to plead the case, while I S Draper returned with notice that the choice had been made. Palestine had previously sent a committee and was said to be favorably considered.
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Sullivan
Palestine
Illinois Central
Sullivan Commercial Club and Merchants Association
C. J. Sherman
Wake Giles
Wm. T. Douthitt
Chicago
Effingham-Indianapolis
I. S. Draper
S. C
Trolley Lineman Babcock Severely Injured In Accident
While stringing a wire on the new interurban line at Court and Graysville streets Sunday, B. L. Babcock, a lineman, was injured when the pole broke and fell on him. He suffered a concussion and was attended by Dr. B. E. Thixton and taken to St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute.
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Court and
Graysville
B. L. Babcock
Babcock
BE. D. Thixtun
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Terre Haute
Sullivan Names New School Board Member
The Sullivan town board at its regular meeting Thursday evening named Dr. James M. Billman to succeed O. H. Crow der on the school board. The board now includes Albert E Hazelrigg James M. Lang and Dr. Billman.
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Sullivan Town
James M. Billman
O. H. Crowder
Albert E Hazelrigg
James M. Lang
Billman
Sullivan Merchants Offer Gifts for July Fourth Wedding
A Sullivan Illinois promotion invites couples married at Coffman's Park on July 4 at 8 PM to claim gifts from local merchants. James Sinclair at the Index store will select the first couple. donors include Glidden & Douthitt, Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co, Dale's Jewelry, Reed and Batey, and others providing clothing, household items, and appliances.
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Sullivan
Coffman’s Park
James Sinclair
Index
Eel Glidden & Douthitt
Mattix, Turman & Riggs
Joe K. Smock
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Company
Bride
L. Reid
Goldberg & Co
Mrs. Stansil
Roy Cowles
Donald Basler
Oon M. W. Asrey
Ruddell Bros
Reed and Batey
Dale’s
S. P. Poynter
Democrat
T. Ogle
Robert Kirkham
F. M. Douthitt
J. A. McClanahan & Son
W. E. Woods
Sullivan Union
J. P. Stratton & Son
Thompson & Crawford
Ed Kelly
Scott Bros
T. B. Shaffer
Doug Smith
Springer and Carruthers
H. Schmidt & Co
McKinley & McBride
J. B. Mullane Co
Gus Goodman
Julius Harry
E. E. Muehler
Prohibitionists Open Campaign Address by Rev Crim
A large crowd attended the initial prohibition party meeting in the county courthouse. Rev A Crim, a Christian minister and candidate for secretary of state, spoke on the liquor problem and urged voters to back prohibition.
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Prohibition Party
County
A. Crim
Crim
New Suits and Custody Petitions Filed
New civil actions filed include Hicks and Shepherd vs Emmett Brent linger for possession and damages. Crawford vs Mahan et al for partition and sale of real estate. Alumbaugh vs Curtis on a note. Custody petition for Francis Telley by Board of children's guardians. Pugh et al v Linton Semi-Black Coal Co for damages. Pattens v Paragon Coal Co for complaint.
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Hugh N. Hicks
William B. Shepherd
Emmett Brentlinger
Estella Crawford
Bessie Mahan
James Frank Alumbaugh
Elmer Curtis
Francis Telley
Board of Children’s Guardians
Ida Pugh
The
Linton Semi-Black Coal Co
William E. Patten
Lizzie M. Patten
Paragon Coal Co
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Rhe Humera
Glidwell
Ridgeway
Merom College
U. C. College
U. C
I. G
Sullivan Merchants
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