Mercer Acquitted of Murder Charge in Bloomfield Trial
In Bloomfield Indiana Jos Mercer a French coal miner from Atlas was found not guilty of the murder of David Jones of Dugger. The verdict came at 11 39 pm after a quick deliberation and Mercer was removed as a free man. Prosecutors faced a tough case contending Jones sought Mercer’s dog with a shotgun in hand. defense argued Jones planned harm Mercer. The trial featured lengthy speeches with Moore and Bland for the defense and Wood and Jeffers for the state. Also noted are county commission actions on gravel roads and drainage petitions.
Old Fairbanks Pioneer Wilson Thompson Dies
Wilson Thompson, a pioneer resident of Fairbanks township born in 1827, died last Wednesday afternoon from a stroke. He lived his life in Fairbanks and was laid to rest Saturday at the old Baptist church in Fairbanks.
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Fairbanks man travels to Tennessee to view timber land
C. E. Harrison of Fairbanks township passed through Sullivan yesterday en route to Tullahoma Tennessee to inspect timber property.
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Grief Over Son's Death Fells Dugger Woman
Grandma Mitchell aged 78 and longtime Dugger resident died after twenty years of residing there. Authorities say her death followed from prolonged grief after her son Walter Alytchell died at 19 in Arkansas a dozen years earlier when she mistakenly gave carbolic acid instead of medicine.
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Ninety third birthday of Uncle Jackson Hinkle celebrated
Farmersburg honors Jackson Hinkle on his 93rd birthday with a home celebration. Born in Kentucky February 28 1815, he moved to Indiana with his parents in 1817 and has lived in the state most of his life. The event was delayed to Saturday though the anniversary fell on Friday.
Boy Receives Dog Bone Transplant in Arm Case
Evansville dispatch reports 14 year old Verne Wolfe of Oaktown had a bone from his arm removed by Dr. W H Gilbert. A large bone from his St Bernard dog was substituted and the operation proved successful on both boy and pet. The dog will be only slightly crippled.
Sullivan trio marks first leap day birthday celebrate four years
A trio from Sullivan observes their first birthday anniversary since birth on February 29. They explain the phenomenon due to being born on leap day, leading to a rare quarterly celebration.
Two Illinois youths charged with robbing a shoe store
Dee Yocum and Jank Miller of Oblong Illinois were arrested at the E and T H depot while boarding a northbound train to enlist in the U S Army. They faced charges of robbing a local Oblong shoe store and were returned to Crawford county custody.
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Long-serving government employee Hinkle celebrated in obituary note
The article recalls Phillip Hinkle, father of Jackson Hinkle, who served as postmaster at Black Creek and held government positions from Van Buren through Lincoln and the Civil War era into Grover Cleveland’s early years. It lists his children and notes his health as fair, framing his long life as a notable public service record.
Closing Saloons Cut Boy's Income in Shelburn
In Shelburn, the closing of local saloons reduced the earnings of Clarence Siner, son of James P. Siner, who worked as the town’s official battle gatherer. He once collected up to 200 beer bottles daily, earning about $2 at one cent per bottle, and now travels to Mammoth to gather bottles, risking total unemployment if that saloon closes.
Mrs. Mary Holmes dies in Fairbanks at 87
Mrs. Mary Holmes died Friday in Fairbanks from heart trouble at age 87. Her body was taken to Catlin, Indiana, for interment. She was mother to Mrs. Charter Fourds, Charles Holmes, James Folmes, and the late Mrs. Charles Welch.
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Masked Ball Delights Sullivan Guests List
A Sullivan masked ball featured beautiful disguises and merriment at unmasking. Attendees included Mary Crowder Myrtle Scott Cornelia Ogle Reed Griffin Paul Higbee Clyde Hunt Ran som Akin Charles McMorrow Burns Beasley of Linton. Grand march at 8 pm with Harry Almbaugh and Carl Willis providing music. ball deemed a success.
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Sullivan Elks Banquet Confers Eleven Degrees
Sullivan Lodge of Elks hosted 200 members for a Monday banquet and conferred the degree on eleven candidates. The Terre Haute degree staff, 68 members strong, arrived by special car and heard speeches by Harry Lowenthal of Evansville, Grandpa Watson of Terre Haute, and Fred F. Bays of Sullivan. Visitors came from Linton Hymera Shelburn Vincennes and nearby towns.
Sunny Jim Gets Reward for Deserted Soldier Capture
City Marshal James H. Willis received a fifty dollar reward from Uncle Sam for the capture of Bert McBride a deserter from the United States army. McBride had been a deserter for nearly two years and would have been immune from arrest two months after his arrest.
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New Officers Bonds Approved for County Officials
County commissioners approved bonds for county clerk elect Arthur Debaun and county auditor elect Ben Crowder. Crowder bonds total ten thousand dollars with several signers listed. Debaun bonds signed by a lengthy list of local officials. Debaun to succeed Tilghman Ogle on Saturday March 28. Crowder’s term start date unsettled and likely headed to the supreme court.
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Petition Circulated to Oust Carlisle Constable
Carlisle Indiana March 2 T Ed Johnson constable complains that an unknown enemy circulates a petition to remove him from office on an old charge he thought had been resolved by corrections. He says if the party would mind their own business he would have more time to attend to his own duties.
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Brilliant masquerade ball at Haddon's Capital
Carlisle Indiana March 2. A masquerade ball given by married and single ladies of the city delighted guests at home and abroad. Visitors from Sullivan contributed to the eclat with handsome costumes and lively display.
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Chicken Picker Victim Of Serious Accident
Otto Dieckman, son of Herman Dieckman, a Carlisle farmer, drove a township school wagon and worked at C. T. Akins Sons poultry in the afternoon. While attempting to bleed a chicken, he pierced the lower palm with a knife, causing a deep gash that required several stitches and will halt his bleeding of chickens and himself.
Local Couple Weds Unseen by Friends in St Louis
Perry Botts and Miss Cora Gilbert surprised her hometown by marrying Saturday morning at the Hotel Milton in St Louis. They will reside in Colorado Springs, Colo. Botts has sold most holdings here and plans no immediate business, while Mrs. Botts has similarly disposed of property.
Sullivan Infant Buried After Premature Birth
Shelburn March 3 Lucile Pearl Sullivan two weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sanford Sullivan of Jackson filled died Sunday morning and was buried Sunday afternoon at Palmer's Prairie. Death resulted from premature birth.
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Renewed Activity in Sullivan Oil Fields
Oil field activity increases as three new wells are planned immediately. Hamilton Oil and Gas plans a Barnard farm well south west of town using a former Scott farm rig. Thompson and Knox hold the contract. J J Hoblitzer’s rig shifts to the Barnard site while another rig operates near Paxton on the Blakeman farm. Crawford continues drilling with a 1300 foot well depth goal. Queen and Craig also target a Nesbit farm well west of the city near existing producers.
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