Shelburn Man Swindled In Motorcycle Deal
A Shelburn man lost fifty dollars to a mail order firm claiming to sell motorcycles at cut rates. George James sent the payment but received nothing. He sought help from postal authorities as the firm failed to ship or refund. The case links to a fraud ring with other arrests and involves Paris and Rue de la Huchette details. The item also notes local commentary on political endorsements later.
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Shelburn Enterprise
George James
Detroit
Mich
Uncle Sam
Secret Service
Indiana
Illinois
Trenton
Georgie
D. W. Wolfe
William
Alexander Massey
Wolfe
Political Pickings in Democratic Congressional Race
Charles D. Hunt of this city pursues the democratic nomination against William A. Cullop with strong district-wide support. Cullop's organization, led by William H. Vollmer, leverages post office appointments to mobilize, while Hunt is expected to win local support in this county by a large margin at the April 8 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idge Massey
Indianapolis Star
Cullop
Davis
Taggart
John A. Riddle
Linton
Hunt
Charles D. Hunt
William A. Cullop
Mr. Cullop
William H. Vollmer
Vincennes
William
Vollmer
Congress
Mr. Akin
Charles T. Akin
Cui Ud
Dean Cummins Suffering Stroke While Visiting Hymera
Dean Cummins of this city who is visiting Hymera suffered a stroke of paralysis Monday. His condition is not regarded as critical.
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Dean Cummins
Hymera
Personal notes on residents visiting Sullivan and area
The item lists many local movements including E E Y Thomas of Hymera transacting business in Sullivan, J H Stuck from north of Shelbyville and W W Harvey of Jackson Township, with remarks on streetcar service and a five-candidate trustee race. It also mentions Mrs J H Drake’s operation in Chicago, Hinkle C Hays’s return, Ed DeVol and others from Pensacola, and J H Ladd renewing subscription to The Union since 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Y Thomas
Hymera
Sullivan
James H. Stuck
North
Shelburn
Mr. Stuck
W. W. Harvey
Jackson Township
Harvey
Jackson
J. H. Drake
Farmersburg
Chicago
Hinkle C. Hays
Ed DeVol
Irvin Scott
W. T. Douthitt
Terre Haute
Obituary for Sarah Jane Burton of Graysville 1850 1914
Sarah Jane Burton daughter of Sherrod and Aletha Burton was born March 1 1850 and died March 5 1914 at age 64. She married James Moore on March 15 1871 and had three children Amy Willie and Grace. She joined Graysville Methodist Church at 15 and lived a faithful life. Funeral at Graysville Methodist Church conducted by Rev W H Thompson. burial at Merom.
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Sarah Jane Burton
Sherrod
Aletha Burton
James Moore
Amy
Willie
Grace
Graysville Methodist Church
Graysville
W. H. Thompson
Merom
Attorney General Denies Duck and Goose Exemption
A letter to County Clerk Charles R. Rails confirms Attorney General Thomas M. Honan denies that the new federal migratory birds law excludes ducks and geese. The AG states the statute explicitly covers these birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Honan
Charles R. Railsback
Honan
Sullivan Elks Win $50 Prize at Terre Haute Fair
The Sullivan lodge of Elks won a $50 gold prize offered by the Terre Haute lodge for the lodge with the largest attendance at the Elks fair held last month. Sullivan local lodge achieved 54 percent attendance in the fair.
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Sullivan Eleks
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Terre Haute
Sullivan County Democrats Headed to State Convention
A large Sullivan county delegation traveled to Indianapolis to attend the Democratic state convention with more members expected to depart in the morning.
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Sullivan County
Indianapolis
Local visits noted around Sullivan and Atlas
Ralph Nash of Sullivan visited Sunday at Wiley Millers. Edith Burge visited at Albert Gambills Friday and was driven home by cousin Luella Gambill who stayed until Sunday. Virge Willoughby and Harrisville family visited Wm. Brewer's group. Mr. and Mrs. McKinney and Mrs. Mary E. Asrey visited Wm. Wees Sunday. Zelpha Luzadei of Sullivan stayed with cousin Gertie Miller. Frank Deneve and family visited friends in Atlas Sunday. Robert McCullough moved to a Greene county farm Saturday. Robert Mitchell of Prairieton visited relatives here part of last week. Mrs. John Terhune and Wilma spent last Thursday with Mrs. Wiley Miller. Mrs. Isaac Scott and Catherine visited Saturday night and Sunday with Mrs. Claud Phegiey of Merom.
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Ralph Nash of
Sullivan
Wiley Miller’s
Edith Burge
Albert Gambill
Luella Gambill
Virge Willoughby
Harrisville
Wm. Brewer
McKinney
Mary .E. Asrey
John Terhune
Wilma
Wiley Miller
Isaac Scott
Catherine
Scott
Claud Phegiey
Merom
Damage suit over fenced strip in Knox Circuit Court
Martha Stewart sues Mary A. Chambers in Knox Circuit Court over a two foot wide fence strip on a half acre of her land. Change of venue from Sullivan County granted. Plaintiff seeks $300. Hays & Hays represent plaintiff. W R Nesbit defense attorney.
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Sullivan
Martha Stewart
Mary
A. Chambers
Knox
Sullivan County
Hays & Hays
W. R. Nesbit
Vincennes Commercial
Marriages Granted in County Licenses List
Marriage licenses issued include Coy Eslinger of Bicknell to Myrtle Griggs of Hymera. Andrew Forbes of Shelburn to Cora McDaniel. Paul Pierson of Merc, to Eva Minter of Sullivan. Thomas Knight of Graysville to Lottie Clark of Fairbanks. George Burris to Ruth Hamilton of Carlisle. Harvey Myers to Ora Gaines of Merom.
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Coy Eslinger
Bicknell
Myrtle Griggs
Hymera
Andrew D. Forbes
Cora E. McDaniel
Shelburn
Paul J. Pierson
Mercm
Eva G. Minter
Sullivan
Thomas B. Knight
Graysville
Lottie Clark
Fairbanks
George R. Burris
Ruth Hamilton
Carlisle
Harvey Myers
Ora M. Gaines
Merom
Mr and Mrs Abram Sloop Visit Sullivan Saturday
Mr and Mrs Abram Sloop of Paxton were visitors in Sullivan Saturday, staying for a visit with local friends and enjoying a day in the city.
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Mrs
Abram
Sloop of
Paxton
Sullivan
Local Notes From Fairbanks Township Community Gatherings
Charles Morris Albert Scotten and Charles Bostick traveled to Sullivan on business. The farmers club meeting at Strain school house is planned with a good program. The day named Decision Day saw three converts at Kingsley during special services led by Rev Freis.
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R. BR
Fairbanks
Charles Morris
Albert Scotten
Charles Bostick
Sullivan
Will
Loren Thomas
Farmersburg
G. A. Fuson
Willow Hill
Albin Bicknell
Will Harrison
Terre Haute
Edna
Essie Fuson
Carl Lester
Frank Pringle
Edgar Strain
Big Springs
Farmers Club
Airbanks Township
Strain
George Kersey
Sarah Chandler
Kingsley
Hosea Drake
Bro. Thompson
Graysville
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Post Office 1914
List of unclaimed letters dated March 18 1914 in Sullivan Indiana including Miss Dawson Miss Hargis Miss Kinmundy Miss Kate and Mr Black Clark Collins Crysel Levin Scott Voyid and others. Two weeks remain before transfer to the Dead Letter Office. Advised callers to say adve One cent due ae cath letter. W B Ayedlot S P M.
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Sullivan, Ind
Dawson
Margaret Hargis
Clara Kinmundy
Kate Gents
Athy
Samuel Black
Cora E. Clark
John Collins
Hugh Crysel
Willie Levin
Wm. Scott
W. Vo
Lin ton Attorney Oscar Bland Keeps Weekend Business
Oscar Bland, the well known Lin ton attorney, transacted business in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George McCrady and baby and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ford, east of Sullivan.
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Oscar Bland
Linton
George McCrady
Baby
Frank Foster
John H. Ford
Sullivan
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Julie
Madame
Paris
Georges Drouet
Rue de la Huchette
Rue St. Jacques
Godfrey
Philip Vantine
Rogers
Oefen
W. H. Hill, Jr
Nobie A. Scott
T. B. Springer
Murphy’s
Eliz. Gritton
Wm. T. Ring
Wm. S. Bennett
Hiram Alsop
Bennett’s
Paul L. Reid
Peoples State Bank
Thos. W. Glenn
Harry Glenn
Josh Beasley
Walter Anderson
Fairview Park
Jno
BE. M. Purcell
T. C. Woodward
Haddon
EM. Purcell
Nancy
Willfred
William Ring
Jen Cullop
Congress and Field
Ollie A. McCrocklin
Lilly B. McCrocklin
Curry
Eliz Gritton
Keen’s
Jas. S. Gray
Honey Vaught
Cass
Jas. N. Hale
Levi Saucerman
Wm. M. Patten
E. R. Price
Jac. K. Seifert
Jao. E. McCrocklin
Jas. D. Anderson
Stephen G. Anderson
Henry D. Keen
E. Beech St. Sullivan
Ind
Mattix
Foster
State Bank
Stringtown
Classical
Com
High School
Normal
Union Christian College
W. S. Sanford
DR. Lindley
Interurban
Freis
Christ
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