Southerland Appeals to Supreme Court in Murder Case
Jesse Southerland, captured after a six year absence, appeals his 2 to 14 year Michigan City prison sentence for attempted murder of Mel Webster. He argues the circuit court erred in removing and re docketing the case, though he does not challenge the verdict or fairness of trial. The appeal, filed by attorney Walter F. Wood, asserts legal error in docket handling and return from fugitive status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Southerland
Mel Webster
Michigan City
Henderson
Walter F. Wood
Supreme Court
Southerland
Abner Bose
Star City
West
Wible
Terre Haute
J. B. Filbert
Linton
Walter Wood
Wood
Whitaker to retire as president of U. C. College Merom
At the close of the college year Dr. O. B. Whitaker will retire from the presidency of U. C. college at Merom and may move to Springfield Missouri to oversee his land and fruit interests. Under his four year tenure the college saw two new buildings and extensive improvements valued around twenty five thousand dollars. He raised thirty three thousand dollars in cash and real estate gifts for the college plus sizable pledges and the enrollment doubled. He attended numerous Christian conferences and delivered many addresses while logging about forty thousand miles in travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Whitaker
U. C. College
Merom
Springfield
Dick Haley
Paved Street for Dugger Main Street Bid Advertised
Dugger town board met and ordered the clerk to advertise for bids to pave Main Street. The improvement has been debated for months and was stalled by a property owners protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Main Street
Paul Poynter Appointed Indiana Woman's Prison Trustee
Governor Marshall appoints Paul Poynter to the Indiana Woman's Prison board of trustees for a four year term. The appointment expands the Prison Board with a new member noted in state government records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Paul Poynter
Marshall
Indiana Woman's Prison
Old West Washington street barn torn down marking city’s early homes
The demolition of A. A. Holmes’s rear barn on West Washington Street ends one of the city’s oldest structures. The building, likely linked to Abner Smith around 60 years ago, housed residents including Neff and Howard family members. Ezra Martin salvaged timber and found hidden grape wine in the loft. Holmes plans to sell the property with a garage space in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Holmes
Washington Street
W. H. Crowder
Abner Smith
Abner
Sullivan
Ohio
Jacob Mahley
Willie Neff
J. H. Neff
Crowder
John S. Howard
Neff
Howard
Joseph W. Wolfe
Lou Howard
Moses Wilkey
Col
W. G. Young
Co. J. Sherman
Ed. W. Kelly
John S. Neal
Ezra Martin
Mr. Holmes
Nathan Cox Bonds Out After Grand Jury Indictments
The grand jury, after a three day session, reported to court and was dismissed by Judge Bridwell until July 6. Nathan Cox, jailed since the Walker Dooly shooting, was released on $500 bond after being indicted for assault with intent to commit murder. His bond was signed by W. M. Draper and J. W. Wolfe. Dooley nears full recovery while staying at the county infirmary. The jury also charged Wm. A. Gummere with contempt for failing to appear in the Daniel Neal murder case and held him in jail. Antonie Bucksha, a Hungarian miner jailed after stabbing his wife and brother-in-law, was indicted for murder and remains confined. Sheriff Wible holds warrants for remaining indictments as the grand jury closes a busy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Cox
Grand Jury
Daniel Neal
Wm. A. Gummere
Jackson Hill
Antonie Bucksha
Bays
Wible
Irwin and Matthews Tie The Knot In Coalmont
Robert R. Irwin son of J. H. Irwin of Shelburn and Mary Matthews of Coalmont wed at noon Saturday in Coalmont. The groom, a practicing lawyer, serves as deputy prosecuting attorney in Jasonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn Bay
Shelburn
Robert R. Irwin
J. H. Irwin
Mary Matthews
Coalmont
Jasonville
Army Doctor Si Taylor Home On Fur Loaf From Fort Apache
Si Taylor. a medical corps member stationed at Fort Apache Arizona, is at home in Shelburn on furlough. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harrison H Taylor of Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Taylor
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
Fort Apache
Ariz
Shelburn
Harrison H. Taylor
Old Cass School Building Condemned
On the advice of Dr J N Hurty the state board of health secretary and county health officer Dr J H Neff ordered the old Cass school closed. Conditions are bad with narrow stairs poor ventilation and bad flues. Patrons sent a petition to the secretary of the board of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
J. H. Neff
Cass
Board of Health
Township Apportionment Totals by County Auditor Crowder
County Auditor Ben Crowder releases June settlement figures listing apportionments for townships and towns across funds. Items include Jackson, Hymrea, Curry, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Fairbanks, Turman, Hamilton, Sullivan, Cass, Dugger, Jefferson, Haddon, Carlisle, Gill, Merom and Park with amounts for town fund, tuition, special school, added road tax, road tax, corporation tax and miscellaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Crowder
Jackson
Hymrea
Curry
Shelburn
Farmersburg
Fairbanks
Turman
Hamilton
Sullivan
Cass
Dugger
Jefferson
Haddon
Carlisle
Gill
Merom
Beasley Quits the Law After July First
Terre Haute lawyer John T. Beasley announces retirement from practice on July 1. He is a member of Lamb Beasley Douthitt Crawford and will serve in advisory capacity while focusing on interests of the United States Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley
John T. Beasley
Terre Haute
Lamb, Beasley, Douthitt & Crawford
United States Trust Company
Mrs Mary H Robbins Dies in Terre Haute Home
Mrs Mary H Robbins wife of Thomas J Robbins of Sullivan died Friday night at her daughter Mrs H L Blocksom 521 South Fourth Street Terre Haute She is survived by her husband a daughter and a son Funeral services were held at the residence 521 South 4th Street at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon Burial at Hall Cemetery south of Terre Haute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Robbins
Thomas J. Robbins
Sullivan
H. L. Blocksom
South Fourth Street
Terre Haute
Thomas Robbins
Fred Martin
South 4Th Street
Hall Cemetery
Local bank becomes depository for postal savings
The Peoples State Bank is the only local bank to qualify as a depository for the new postal savings bank. It submitted the required application to the postal savings system board of trustees and deposited the required bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples State Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Board of Trustees of the
Postal Savings System
Grand jury defers indictment in Hymera shooting case
The grand jury failed to indict Joe Neal of Hymera after a shooting incident involving Joe Brown. Neal was released on his own recognizance and the case will be revisited by the next grand jury for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Neal
Hymera
Joe Brown
Neal
Local crop conditions in Sullivan county show poor prospects
Reports indicate drought and uneven rainfall have reduced yields from 1910 levels. Corn and oats will be below last year, hay is one third to one half, and a dry belt stretches across multiple townships. Fruit crops show some resilience with good cherry and improving apple prospects, while melons depend entirely on future weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Fairbanks
Curry Township
Hamilton
Cass
Haddon
Gill
Stale Eggs Alert Sparks Dealer Vigilance
Local dealers crack down on stale eggs under strict law and candle each lot before shipping. Harlan Ruddell buys a patent egg candler a small tin box with an electric light to inspect two eggs at a time, aiding speedy detection of spoiled stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Ruddell
South Side
Railroad Valuations Fixed By State Board
The state board of tax commissioners reports railroad valuations for this year at 203,919,419 dollars, up 6,978,044 from last year. County appraisements in this district include Sullivan 1,740,315. Daviess 1,181,940. Knox 2,075,325. Martin 724,555. Monroe 1,253,558. Owen 94,739. Greene 1,930,475. Morgan 2,124,912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Sullivan
Daviess
Knox
Martin
Monroe
Owen
Greene
Morgan
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Maurice Yager, co operative weather observer for the county, reports for the week ending June 11. Days were mostly part cloudy with one clear day. Temperatures ranged from 56 to 66 degrees. Rainfall totaled 0.53 inches with 0.43 inches on the 5th and 0.10 inches on the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Maurice Yager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Walker Resigns from Board of Childrens Guardians
E F Walker resigns after four years as secretary on the board. Judge Bridwell appoints Richard Park to succeed him. Other board members are J W Lindley and Will Thompson.
Burks Injured by Fall at Washington Street Home
William H. Burks assistant cashier of the National Bank was severely injured Thursday morning at his West Washington street home by falling from a cherry tree. Two ribs were fractured and he was badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks
William H. Burks
the National Bank
West Washington Street
Parole Possibility For Mrs. Belle Hinkle
Mrs. Belle Hinkle of this city, convicted in circuit court of arson in the McCammon hotel fire of August 1908, may be paroled by Governor Marshall. She received an indeterminate sentence from two to fourteen years and has served the minimum term. parole actions may occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hinkle
McCammon
Marshall
Death Takes Aged Woman in Fairbanks Pioneering Family
Mary Frances Lee 82, longtime Fairbanks township resident for 52 years, was buried in Pogue cemetery after her body was shipped from Lawrence County. She faced pioneer hardships, raised several children including Nancy Rusk, Nathaniel B. Lee, and Harriet Williams, and belonged to the old Baptist church at Fairbanks. She died at her daughter’s home in Heltonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Township
Mary Frances Lee
Pogue
Lawrence County
Nathaniel B. Lee
Aurora, Ill
Harriet Williams
Heltonville
Ind
Old Baptist Church
Death of Mrs Nelson Bicknell in Sullivan area
Mrs. Margaret Bicknell wife of Nelson Bicknell a farmer north of Sullivan died last Wednesday evening from consumption. She was 51 and survived by husband son Ray Bicknell and daughter Mrs Howard Scott. Her son died two years ago. funeral and burial were held at Union Chapel on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bicknell
Margaret Bicknell
Sullivan
Union Chapel
Weather Log for Farmersburg June 18
The county weather observer reports for week ending June 18 with six days of varying cloudiness. Temperatures ranged from 49 to 91 degrees, with 1.04 inches of rainfall recorded on the 18th.
Case Dismissed in Malicious Prosecution Suit
In circuit court Friday Judge Bridwell dismissed the case of Vinson Lucas against William D. and Frank Rehmel for malicious prosecution. Neither Lucas nor his attorney Adrian A. Beecher of Terre Haute appeared. The parties reside in Jackson township and about thirty witnesses were present.
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Vinson Lucas
William D
Frank Rehmel
Bridwell
Lucas
Adrian A. Beecher
Terre Haute
Jackson Township
Divorces Granted in Circuit Court
Several divorces were granted in the circuit court including Sallie Herbert from Elmer Herbert Blanche House from Wyatt House Maude Horn from Andrew J Horn Josephine Arthur from James Arthur Sylvia M Roberts from Bur dell Roberts and Samuel E Bishop from Lydia Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Herbert
Elmer Herbert
Blanche House
Wyatt House
Maude Horn
Andrew J. Horn
Josephine Arthur
James Arthur
Sylvia M. Roberts
Burdell Roberts
Samuel E. Bishop
Lydia Bishop
Fourth of July Celebration Planned Here
Sullivan hosts a July Fourth event with a high school band orchestra and chorus providing music. Speakers will be secured and other features arranged. Herman McKinley chairs the arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Herman McKinley
Driver Robertson vow at Christian parsonage
Edna Driver daughter of Dan Driver of Jefferson Township wed Ernest Robertson a miner in a ceremony Saturday at the Christian parsonage conducted by Rev. J. M. Vawter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driver—Robertson
Edna Driver
Ernest Robertson
Christian Parsonage
J. M. Vawter
Dan Driver
Jefferson Township
Reaches England Safely on President Grant
A Plymouth cable message reports the safe arrival of Miss Joy Davis and Miss McComb's party aboard the steamer President Grant. The voyage reached England without incident in this city’s records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Plymouth
President Grant
Cherokee Signs Shelburn Players Walker and Snapp
The Cherokee Indians signed Shelburn players Charles Walker and James Snapp who left with the team after their game here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn Boys
Shelburn
Cherokee Indians
Charles Walker
James Snapp
Epperson Named Superintendent of Evansville Mines
James Epperson, former state mine inspector, has been selected to supervise three large coal mines near Evansville and has begun his duties as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epperson
James Epperson
Evansville
Survey boat begins to show her lines on Wabash river
Seven carpenters and two fitters build a government survey boat for the Wabash deepening project in Terre Haute. The craft rises from the cribbing with yellow pine sidings, heavy oak props, and a dry dock trench waiting to launch the 120 foot vessel. Ventilation and screened bunk windows are included for survey staff comfort as material deliveries lag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Wasbash
Roberts
E. S. Miller
Commencement at Merom Ends With Diplomas Presented
Commencement exercises at Union Christian College Merom were held last week with diplomas awarded by President O B Whitaker. Graduates include Alta Thompson Mildred Hoskins Pearl Garris Edythe Hornell Portia Whittaker Bessie Plunkett Ethel Weirich Nellie Barrett Clyde Sims Clarence Bennett W S Alexander Ray Thompson Simon Bennett. The gold job presented to President Whitaker was presented with a speech by W S Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Union Christian College
O. B. Whitaker
Alta Thompson
Mildred Hoskins
Pearl Garris
Edythe Hornell
Portia Whittaker
Bessie Plunkett
Ethel Weirich
Nellie Barrett
Lee
Messrs
Clyde Sims
Clarence Bennett
W.S. Alexander
Ray Thompson
Simon Bennett
Sunday Schools Convene in Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks township held a Sunday school convention at Drake church with all local schools present. The program featured recitations and songs and highlighted Misa Glenn Riggs's recital. Rev. J. M. Vawter of Sullivan delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Township
Drake Church
Misa Glenn Riggs
J. M. Vawter
Sullivan
Hoffman sues Dugger over sidewalk damage claim
Henry A. Hoffman of Dugger sues the town of Dugger for $275 alleging the town appropriated part of his lot for a sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Henry A. Hoffman
Dugger, Ha
Merom Bank Opens Doors With New Equipment
The Merom state bank recently organized opened its doors for business on Monday. The bank features a fine equipment and a strong vault, signaling a solid start for local finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Merom State Bank
Sullivan Council to Confer Degrees Next Tuesday Night
Sullivan Council No. 73, R. and S. M., will confer degrees on several candidates next Tuesday night. After the work, refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Council
War on Delinquents Targets Tax Defaulters
County Treasurer Ward declares war on delinquent taxpayers and transfers 140 cases to Prosecutor Bays for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Runaway Wagon Fatality at Shelburn Claims Peak
Otis Peak 30, a Reliance Coal teamster, was killed Friday afternoon in Shelburn when his mule team ran wild. Peak fell from the wagon and broke his neck as Irvin, who rode with him, managed to halt the runaway. Peak left a wife and four young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Otis Peak
Reliance Coal Company
Peak
Newt Irvin
Reliance
Irvin
Swartz Suffers Stroke At Ice Cream Stand
Frank Swartz, the city's well known cobbler, who runs an ice cream stand at the square, suffered a paralysis stroke on his left side Monday morning while at work. He was taken home by ambulance and remains in precarious condition following two prior strokes months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz
Frank Swartz
Death of Mrs Dan Goins in this city
Mrs Dan Goins wife of Dan Goins of this city died Monday morning at her home after an extended illness with consumption. She was 32 years old and survived by her husband and two children Harold 12 and Katharyn 7. She was the daughter of Mrs Elias Moore of Merom and sister of C H Burke of Curry township and Frank Burke of Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Goins
Harold
Katharyn
Elias Moore
Merom
C. H. Burke
Curry Township
Frank Burke
Hamilton Township Graduation Exercises
Graduation exercises were held Saturday evening at the Hamilton Township high school. Rev. Edgar F. Daugherty of Vincennes delivered the address. Diplomas were presented by County Superintendent Richard Park to graduates including James Wyman Ruth Bunch Geo Scott Ray Woodard Anna Johnson Emma Harlow Deliah Rusher Paul Robbins John V Ford Ethel Willis Goldie Pierson Edward Willis Horace Hamby Royle Thomas Clara Hargis and Joe Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Edgar F. Daugherty
Vincennes
Richard Park
James Wyman
Ruth Bunch
Geo. Scott
Ray Woodard
Anna Johnson
Emma Harlow
Deliah Rusher
Paul Robbins
John V. Ford
Ethel Willis
Goldie Pierson
Edward Willis
Horace Hamby
Royle Thomas
Clara Hargis
Joe Benson
Foote Appeals Divorce Case To Supreme Court
Winthrop A Foote of Farmersburg appeals Supreme Court over Judge Bridwell’s $175 allowance for expenses in the suit filed by Gertrude Foote. The circuit court denied a divorce to both parties in the contested action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
Winthrop A. Foote
Farmersburg
Gertrude Foote
Supreme Court
Bridwell
Tiger Operator Captured In Liquor Charge
Harry Hout of Hymera was arrested in Jasonville by Sheriff Wiple and Deputy Ed Kelly on a charge of illegal sale of liquor. He pleaded guilty before Judge Bridwell and was fined $50 and sentenced to thirty days in jail. This was his first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hout
Hymera
Jasonville
Wiple
Ed. Kelly
Houpt
Bridwell
David Giles Admitted to Sullivan County Bar
On motion of Charles Bedwell, David Giles of this city was admitted as a member of the Sullivan county bar. He will teach this year in the city high school and will practice law next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bedwell
David Giles
Sullivan County
Giles
City
Repair Bluff Road Move Shifts Local Leadership
Merom town board orders Bluff Road repair after heavy rain damage. The board accepts W. P. Sparks resignation from the school board and elects Charles Boone to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff Road
Merom
W. P. Sparks
Charles Boone
Damage Case Appealed to Supreme Court
The damage case of Charles F. Bales and Elizabeth Bales v. the Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Bales
Elizabeth Bales
Jackson Hill Coal & Coke Company
Supreme Court
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OLD Cass
McCammon Hotel
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