Taxpayers Oppose Curry Township School Bond Plan
More than one hundred Curry township taxpayers sue in the circuit court seeking an injunction against Basil Thomas trustee and the advisory board over a proposed 175000 bond issue for new and improved school buildings. The suit alleges legal overreach, misrepresentation, and that taxables and bonds exceed statutory limits. It cites bids, plans, and a January meeting at Farmersburg proposing 165000 for repairs and new construction in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Township
Basil Thomas
Abraham L. Boyer
Joshua V. Thx
Ansy Hall
Clarence H. Moore
Trustes
Trustee
Farmersburg
Ateiburn
County Commissioners Order Road Election Actions
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners ordered an election for April 2 in the Jeff G. Jackson et al vs People of Jefferson Township road improvement case. Appointments were made for election commissioners and officers, jail repairs mandated, and bids advertised for multiple road projects across townships.
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Ker
Jackson
Jefferson
Cof
Jeff G. Jackson
Jefferson Township
Arthur E. DeBaun
Arthur McGuire
William Mitchell
Henry Miller
Jesse Bedwell
Elmer Jackson
Richard Shepler
John Buck
D. R. Newkirk
James Boone
W. T. Spencer
Lawson Smith
John G. Collins
W. J. Douthitt
Elmer Carrico
George Booker
Floyd Lamb
Jackson Township
Stephen R. Brown
William R. Willis
A. E. Steele
Cass Township
Elias Borders
Turman Township
Lansbury Riggs
Fairbanks Township
Robert Stewart Et al
Haddon Township
C. B. Willis
E. Sylvester Carrithers
W. F. Bledsoe
Unusual six legged hog found on farmer Lemon’s property
A south city area farmer, Mr Lemon, owns a rare six legged hog. The animal is described as a good specimen and one year old but is ill in Pi condition. Disposal plans are being considered for the unusual animal seeking proper care or sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon
Will Distribute Dog Fund for School Purposes
County auditor Frank M. Daniels announces next Monday's distribution of 5704.16 from the dog fund for school purposes across the county. Each township trustee retains 100, allocations based on the county school enumeration of 92038 with hydrophobia funds at five percent. Cass township 539.16, Curry 858, Fairbanks 477, Gill 416.50, Haddon 579, Hamilton 1016.50, Jackson 800, Jefferson 766, Turman 258.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Daniels
Cass Township
Curry
Fairbanks
Gill
Haddon
Hamilton
Jackson
Jefferson
Turman
Inauguration Day Reflections on Harding’s Victory
Washington reports on President Harding's inauguration marked by simplicity and broad crowd. The article notes the ceremony on the capitol east front, the presence of Congress members, judges, diplomats, veterans, and military bands. It cites critiques of prior administrations, calls for tariff restraint, and predicts delays in policy as Congress debates naval and tariff laws.
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Warren G. Harding
United States
Capitol
Senate
House
Congressional Library
Congress
Consular
Diplomatic Corps of the Nations
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Walter Reed Hospital
Marine Band
Marine Corps
Harding
Wilson League of Nations
Belgium
France
Treasury
Military Funeral Held for Harley Hart in Sullivan
Harley Hart, a World War veteran and former Sullivan boy killed in Englewood railroad yards, received a military funeral. Services were led by Rev. W. E. Gray at the Presbyterian church with burial at Center Ridge. Hart belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and local Legion Post fired a salute. widow May Hart, formerly May Schepper, plans to return to Terre Haute.
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Harley Hart
Sullivan
Englewood
Ills
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Gray
Center Ridge
Hart
Brotherhood of Railroad
Davis
Taylor
Legion Post
Fairbanks Post
May Hart
May Schepper
Terre Haute
Death of Benjamin O'Dell prominent Curry farmer
Benjamin J. O'Dell, well known Curry township farmer and fruit raiser, died suddenly at his home Thursday night after returning from Farmersburg. He had been active in county agricultural affairs and expired after his wife summoned a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin O'Dell
Benjamin J. O’dell
Curry Township
Farmersburg
Fifty Years of Marriage Celebrated by Lambeths
Mrs. and Mrs. A. J. Lambeth of near Shelburn marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on February 26. The celebration was quiet due to Mrs. Lambeth’s illness, spent with family members.
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A. J. Lambeth
Shelburn
Jackson and Jefferson Receive State Emergency Fund Aid
Jackson and Jefferson townships receive funds from the state emergency program due to short taxables. Jackson township gets 2303.17 dollars and Jefferson township 1981.61 dollars. County superintendent Richard Park issued the warrants on Monday.
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Jackson and
Jefferson
Jackson Township
Jackson
Richard Park
Pioneer Ill Veteran Uncle Ben Allan Honored 94th Birthday
Pioneer resident Uncle Ben Allan, aged 94, fell ill at the home of his daughter in law Mrs. Ollie Allan near New Lebanon. A native of the county and among its oldest residents, his birthday observance was noted on February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Allan
Ollie Allan
New Lebanon
Mr. Allan
County
John T Watson Returns Home After Florida Stay
John T. Watson spent several weeks in Florida at various locations and has now returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Watson
Florida
Haddon Township Considers New Consolidated School
The Carlisle News reports Haddon Township may issue 35000 dollars in bonds for a new consolidated school on Skinner Hill four miles southwest of Carlisle to replace Shepherd and Grass Burr schools. The plan followed a remonstrance and a public hearing with tax board involvement and a 34000 dollar construction proposal after bonding power returned to local officers.
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Haddon Township
Woodward
Carlisle News
Skinner Hill
Carlisle
Shepherd
Grass Burr
Tax Board
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Caling
Former Postmaster Sentenced to Two Years in Atlanta
James W. Payne former post master at Shelburn was sentenced to two years in the federal prison at Atlanta Ga by Judge A B Anderson of Indianapolis. The charge claimed Payne embezzled over three thousand dollars admitting to taking half while denying the rest.
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James W. Payne
Shelburn
Federal
Atlanta
A. B. Anderson
Indianapolis
Payne
New Suits and Divorces File in District Court
A string of cases includes George F. Smith versus Thomas M. Staley for conspiracy, Emma Ault et al against Lizzie McKain and Elva Melthain for partition of real estate, Callie McDaniel against Charles McDaniel and Farmersburg Coal Co for divorce and support, and multiple other actions. Additional matters include guardianship petitions, divorces with alimony, and a foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien involving Black Diamond Coal Co.
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George F. Smith
Thomas M. Staley
Emma Ault
Cecil Bass
Albert Bass
Fred H. Griffith
John Griffith
Marieus Shewmaker
James O. Shewmaker
Paul Woodrow
Imo G. Anderson
Laurence Anderson
Chester M. Plew
Clara B. Plew
Chas. Burger
I. W. Parson
Thos. Bridwell
Trustees of
Chicopee
Order of Red Men
Joe Tipton
Leone Sharpe
Fred Sharpe
John H. Allsman
Kinneth L. Ogle
Black Diamond Coal Co
Roscoe Duncan
Iva M. Duncan
Pioneer Minister Benjamin F. Julian Celebrates 85th Birthday
Rev. Benjamin F. Julian, pioneer local minister, marked his 85th birthday at his North Court Street home. A Civil War veteran, he arrived from Warrick County in 1851, was licensed in 1862, and served as Hymera postmaster. Attendees included family from Hymera, Palestine, Carlisle, Coalmont and Terre Haute.
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Benjamin F. Julian
North Court Street
Julian
Warrick County
Methodist Church
Hymera
Belle Pirfle
Carlisle
Belle Julian
Palestine
Austin
Coalmont
Robert Beckett
Ed Julian
Terre Haute
Walter Julian
Tom Dugger
Maude McConnell
New Law Boosts Judge Bridwell's Salary
A law passed by the legislature and signed by the governor increases salaries for circuit, superior, criminal and probate judges. Sullivan circuit Judge W H Bridwell will receive seven hundred dollars more per year, rising from 3500 to 4200. It is expected he will accept.
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Bridwell
W. H. Bridwell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Carrier Examination for Rural Route Carrier
An examination will be held at Sullivan on April 9 for the appointment of a rural route carrier at Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Dugger
Aydelotte Elected Swarthmore President. Soon to Assume Post
Frank Aydelotte, longtime English professor at MIT and Rhodes secretary, has been chosen president of Swarthmore College. Born in Sullivan Indiana in 1880, he will take up duties this fall succeeding Dr Joseph Swain. Aydelotte has taught in Indiana Harvard and Louisville and held national roles in education and the Rhodes trust.
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Frank Aydelotte
Lullivan
William E. Aydelotte
Swarthmore College
Ardelotte
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sullivan High School
Philadelphia
Aydelottte
Franks Aydelotte
Rhodes Scholars
Massachusetts Institute of T Chhnol- O.V
Joseph Swain
Indana University
Rhodes
Arydelotte
Sullivan
Ind
Mass
Boys’ High School
Louisville
University of Indiana
Indiana
Harvard
Committee On Education and Special Training
War Department
Aydelotte
The
New England Association of Teachers of English
Marriage Licenses Sung in Local District
The register lists several marriages: Sandie E. Williams 20, miner of Shelburn, wed Beulah Pinkston 18 near Fairbanks. Richard Johns 86, miner, married Lillian McCullough 35 of Dagger. Charles O. Goodmen 23 operator tied to Clara M. Sisk 29 of Sullivan. Silas Booker 25 farmer wed Hester M. Long 21 of Jefferson township. Coy Williams 24 farmer near Mareo wed Sarah F. Spencer 23 near Pleasantville.
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Sandie E. Williams
Miner
Shelburn
Beulah Pinkston
Fairbanks
Richard Johns
Lillian McCullough
Dagger Charles O. Goodmen
Operator
Clara M. Sisk
Sullivan
Silas Booker
Farmer
Hester M. Long
Jefferson Towship
Coy Williams
Mareo
Sarah F. Spencer
Pleasantville
County Superintendents Receive Higher Indiana Salaries
A new Indiana law signed by Governor McCray increases county superintendent salaries effective March 1. Richard Park, county superintendent, will earn at least 1500 dollars annually plus 300 dollars for expenses, with possible further increases by county trustees with commissioner approval.
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Indiana
McCray
Richard Park
Merom Chautauqua likely to receive war tax refund
Officers of the Merom Chautauqua Association announced word from John C. Chaney in Washington that the U S Treasury revenue department will likely authorize a refund of war taxes totaling 836 70 for the Merom Bluff Chautauqua during 1918 and 1919. The association did not pay in 1919, arguing religious and educational bodies should be exempt from parts of the revenue act.
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Chautauqua
Merom Chautauqua Association
John C. Chaney
Washington
Revenue Department of
The
U. S. Treasury
Merom Bluff
Mrs. Bement Hunt Visits Relatives Here
Mrs. Bement Hunt and her young daughter from Round Up Montana are visiting relatives in town for a brief stay and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bement Hunt
Round Up, Montana
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