Stabbings and brawl点 at Cass Township saloon injure brothers
In Cass Township Longs Chapel and Carlin saloon incidents left Travis Sisk dangerously stabbed above the heart and Robert Dunning seriously injured in Caledonia. Oba Rucker, 17, jailed. Ernest Wolfe and John Grenway sought by Sheriff Kelley. Dunning and Sisk injured during a drunken fight. multiple stitches and ambulance response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Silk
Oba Rucker
Longs Chapel
Cass Township
Carlin
Robert Dunning
Caledonia
Ernest Wolfe
John Grenway
Kelley
Travis Sisk
S. B. Sisk
Dunning
Burns McDaniel
Shorty Alsman
Sisk
James Sevier
James M. Billman
Billman
Rucker
Phillip Freis
Official Primary Vote in Minnesota Town
Estimated primary results show Republican 140277 votes Democrat 76413 Progressive 5359 in Minnesota town. Official totals report 332265 189554 46782 across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Minnensota
Unemployed Horde Overruns Missouri Wheat Harvest
Jefferson City June 18. Sections of Missouri face an influx of unemployed men after a state labor bulletin urged 30 000 harvest hands. Thousands from New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Ohio Indiana Illinois and other states converged on Missouri and Kansas prompting officials to redirect workers and shippers. The situation highlights widespread unemployment as mills shut down and toil shifts scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
State Bureau of Labor Statistics
St. Louis
Kansas City
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Post Office Department
United States
Fitzpatrick
Gary
Ind
O’brien
Ellis
Hays City
Labor Bureau
Street Paving Commences on Main and French Streets
Paving has begun on South Main and French streets with H. V. Bergen handling South Main and Mr. Miller French street. South Main will be brick and French street concrete with completion set for Sept. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main
French Streets
H. V. Bergen
Mr. Miller
French Street
Fitzpatrick Wins Winningham Tie in Dugger Ceremony
Crede Fitzpatrick of Dugger and Celia E Winningham of Brazil wed at 11 30 this morning in Brazil Indiana officiated by Justice George E Law. The couple will reside in Dugger Ontario?
Society Women Play Cards on City Corner
Society women of Columbus Indiana gathered yesterday afternoon on the balcony of the Hotel St Denis at Fifth and Washington streets. The card party was hosted by Mrs George Sangster to honor Mrs Mary Finch of Alton Illinois. The corner is noted as the city's busiest intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Fifth
Washington Streets
George Sangster
St. Denis
Woman breaks arm at church lawn social
Mrs Flora Plew wife of Dr G F Plew fell during a church lawn social hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church at her home Wednesday evening and sustained a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Flora Plew
G. F. Plew
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Secure Site for New Canning Plant in City
The Boosters Club secured property in the Y between the N C and the C and E railroads for a new canning plant to be built by Gonter and Hochstetler of Center Point. Groundwork starts soon, with operations planned by August 15 and about 125 acres of tomatoes contracted. Title remains in the club’s name until payroll contributions repay the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Boosters Club
New Books Prepared for Indiana Schools
County Superintendent Richard Park reports a five year contract with state book commissioners for new primers readers and arithmetics. Bobbs Merrill publishes are exchanged at nearly fifty percent off retail with price breaks for th eprimer upgrade. Where no exchange exists prices match old levels unless noted for specific readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Park
State Board of School Book Commissioners
George Alexander
Phillips & Anderson
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Second Haag Show Tragedy Strikes Springfield Ontario
A Haag circus performer was killed by a fellow worker after a quarrel in Springfield Ontario. Rev G W Titus, returning from Canada, delivered news to Sullivan. Previously Claude Purcell, a local baseball player, killed the show’s trainmaster here last month and remains jailed awaiting a $5000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haag
Springfield
Ontario
Sullivan
G. W. Titus
Canada
Claude Purcell
Purcell
Indiana Fire Marshal urges Fourth of July fire safety
The Indiana state fire marshal urges local departments to be vigilant during the Fourth. Last year more than fifty fires caused about $8,500 in damage, prompting new display firework ordinances. The rules permit displays but restrict sale and require mayor or fire chief permission to discharge fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Longley
Rev Titus Receives Calls From Illinois Indiana Churches
Rev George W Titus pastor of First Christian church here, who resigned earlier, has received calls to lead churches at Robinson Illinois and Rensselaer Indiana. He has not decided whether to accept a pastorate or pursue the Holy Grail work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus
George W. Titus
First Christian Church
Robinson
Ill
Rensselaer
Ind
Medley Shows Nerve At Sight Of Prison
Sheriff Ed Kelley returns Ira Medley to Michigan City for a life term after a murder conviction. He reports Medley displayed remarkable composure upon first sight of the prison. Medley, 24, vows to be a model prisoner and earn a good record. In Princeton, five year old Charles Ritchie fell from an attic window 35 feet onto brick, suffering a crushed skull and dying after an operation failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suils- Here
Ed Kelley
Michigan City
Ira Medley
Truston Isbell
Kelley
Medley
Charles Ritchie
Mel Ritchie
Princeton
Doris
Margery
Seannah Mosier
Charges Made Attorney General Honan Biased
Richmond Ind June 21 Robert L. Kelley retiring State Board of Education member accuses Attorney General Honan of prejudice against Bible study in Indiana schools. Kelley, originator of the plan, says credits could be earned for Bible study outside school hours and calls Honan political minded for ruling schools cannot grant credits outside regular sessions. He warns the issue will become political and disrupt Indiana education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Honan
Robert L. Kelley
State Board of Education
Kelley
Indiana
Funeral of Mrs U M McGuire at Baptist Church
The funeral for Mrs. U M McGuire wife of the city Baptist pastor was held at the Baptist church Thursday afternoon. Rev F M Huckelberry led the service, with pallbearers four sons Paul Clive Vane and Arthur McGuire. Music by a quartet and Miss Tressa Wolfe. interment at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. M. McGuire
Baptist Church
F. M. Huckelberry
Linton Baptist Church
Center Ridge
Chautauqua Opens Here With Six Day Session
The Lincoln Chautauqua opens tomorrow for a six day series. A large tent sits on the Charlies Eaton lot between Wall and Beech streets with good seats. Opening program includes a formal opening, a Prelude-Concert by University Players, a lecture The Heart of the Nation by Thomas McCleary, and a night program featuring University Players and a humorous lecture The Mission of Mirth by McCleary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Lincoln Chautauqua
Charlies Eaton
Wall
Beech Streets
University Players
Thomas McCleary
First Wheat Threshed In Gill Township County
The first wheat in the county was threshed Friday on the William Corder farm in Gill township near Merom Station. The threshing season is now in full force and expected to finish within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Corder
Gill Township
Merom Station
Hymera Band Shows Notable Improvement in Practice
Hymera news notes the town band has improved and is performing concerts each Wednesday evening. After a period of practice the group has shown marked progress in recent weeks.
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Hymera
Plan to Reopen Reliance Shaft Envisioned Soon
Reporter notes owner Mr. Alwert pledges reopening of the Reliance mine near No. 5 or No. 6 vein. A Tee-Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction official eyed full electrical gear for mine power. Chicago coal operators observed as three test holes to No. 5 vein were planned after site prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwert
Réliance Mine
Shelburn Enterprise
Tee Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Line
Mr. Alwert
Chicago
Agreement Reached in Hymera Saloon Case
The Hymera liquor license revocation case against Tilghman H. Mahan ended in compromise before the county commissioners. Mahan will operate until July 3 then close and transfer the license to another party, quitting saloon business in Jackson township permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilghman Mahan
John A. Ward
Tilghman H. Mahan
Hymera
Mahan
Jackson Township
Supt W V Payne Promoted to Hymera Schools Head
The Bloominton Courer reports W V Payne moves from Smithville to lead Hymera schools next year. A graduate of the State University he has served as county superintendent for four years and improved Smithville with new building and growth. The community regrets losing him but Hendry Hymera gains a strong educational leader.
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W. V. Payne
Hymera
Smithville
Sullivan County
Supt. Payne
Board of Education
State University
Indiana
Supt
Payne
Bloomington
Boy Taken to Indianapolis for Bite Incident
Hymera June 19 Jack Beckett 38 son of Mr and Mrs Verner Beckett was bitten by a dog owned by Harry Schnell and was taken to the Pasteur Institute in Indianapolis. The incident also involved bites to the little son of Robert Snyder and Frank Crim's child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hymera
Jack Beckett
Verner Beckett
Harry Schnell
Pasteur Institute
Robert Snyder
Frank Crim
Local Option Election Petition Circulated Again
A petition for a local option election in Hamilton township is circulating once more. The township remains dry after years of prohibition and the county commissioners previously found a recent petition insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Republicans Outline Aggressive Indiana Campaign Plan
Indiana Republican leaders met at Hotel Severin in Indianapolis with over fifty members and candidates. Chairman Hays announced a new plan requiring each state committee member to spend a week at headquarters to strengthen district campaigns and ensure a comprehensive statewide organization for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Republican State Committee
Hotel Severin
Morehan
State Committee
Congress
Hays
Henley
Indiana
Republican Party
Mackey and Boles Couple wed at Christian church
John N. Mackey a West Lafayette barber married Hazel Boles of this city in a Monday afternoon ceremony at the Christian church parsonage conducted by Rev. George W. Titus. Mrs. Mackey a noted county schoolteacher and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Boles.
Sullivan Wins Trophy at State Sunday School Meet
At Indianapolis last week, 92 counties attended the state Sunday school convention. Sullivan county led with 46 delegates and 55 Sunday school workers, winning a beautiful silk flag as the largest delegation outside Marion county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Marion County
Temple degree to be conferred by Sulivan Commandery No 54
A special meeting of Sulivan Commandery No 54 Knights Templar is held this evening to confer the order of the Temple. Members from Terre Haute Commandery will attend and participate. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulivan Commandery No. 54
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Terre Haute Commandery
Marriage of Clergyman Clive McGuire and Ruby Hays at New Smyrna
Reverend Clive McGuire of Indian Prairie Baptist and Miss Ruby Hays of the area wed today in New Smyrna Florida. They plan to reside near the Indian Prairie church in Jefferson township. Miss Hays is related to local residents John T. Hays and Joe S. Reed and J. H. Reed of Paris Illinois. She is Sullivan high school alumna and has taught near New Smyrna at Sea Breeze for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive McGuire
Indian Prairie Baptist Church
Ruby Hays
New Smyrna
Fla
McGuire
Indian Prairie Church
Jefferson Township
Miss Hays
John T. Hays
Joe S. Reed
J. H. Reed
Paris
Ill
Sullivan High School
Sea Breeze
Annual Fish Fry of Eagle Island Club Planned
The Eagle Island Club of this city will hold its annual fish fry on Eagle Island near Riverton on Thursday, July 2d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Island Club
Eagle Island
Riverton
Veteran Stewart Barnes Dies in Sullivan After Illness
Stewart Barnes a Sullivan pioneer railroad man and Civil War veteran died Sunday at his West Washington street home after two years of stomach and liver trouble. He served in Company I, 17th Indiana, later became road master and bridge superintendent for the E T H railroad, and is survived by his widow and several children. funeral today at 2 o clock conducted by Rev. William E Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Barnes
Sullivan
West Washington Street
Barnes
William E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
H. H. Scott
California
Maurice F. Carroll
Bucyrus
William R. Barnes
Terre Haute
Charles R. Hartfelter
Kitty Barnes
Theodore Barnes
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
William Greenlee
James Greenlee
C. H. Stratton
Vance
Indianapolis
17Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Staunton
War Department
Helena Marilla Hutchison
Samuel Taggert
Frances Rockwell
Ed Price
E. & T. H. Railroad Company
D. J. Mackey
Coronado Beach
E & R. Railroad
Evansville
BE. & LU
C. & BE. I. Railroad
Mr. Barnes
Masonic and
Knights of Pythias
Two Shelburn men arraigned on larceny charge
Lloyd Little and Arthur Steele were arraigned before Judge Bridwell on larceny charges after being arrested about a month ago for stealing a suitcase from Russell LaFollette a state normal student. Each received an indeterminate prison term of one to fourteen years but the sentence was suspended on prosecutor recommended conditions pending good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Little
Arthur Steele
Shelburn
Bridwell
Russell LaFollette
State Normal
Fairbanks Postmaster Recommended by Congressman
Levi J. Drake is recommended by Congressman Cullop for postmaster of Fairbanks where he has served for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Levi J. Drake
Congressman Cullop
Mr. Drake
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Bobt. Dunning
Ole Ots
I. C. and Co
E. I. Railroads
Employe
Bible
Reliance
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