Traction Merger Formed by Indiana Syndicate
The Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Railway and related lines form a new holding company with a $25 million stock and $10 million bond issue. The Indiana group plans through service, lease six Terre Haute properties, and operate 862 miles of traction lines, including planned Toledo through-service within a year. McGowan is expected as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se Oe Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Hailway Company
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Hugh J. McGowen
Mario “Wa
Terre Gaute
Indianapolis & Fastern
Indiana Syndicate Lines
Indianapolis & Northwestern
Indianapolis & Western
Indianapolis Coal Traction
Plainfield
Indianapolis & Martinsville
Indianapolis & Eastern
Richmond Street & Interurban Company
Indiana Union Traction Company
Ht. Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Evansville
South Bend
Terre Haute Traction & Light Company
Terre Haute
Clinton
Brazil
Sullivan
Stone & Webster Syndicate
Toledoo
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern
Indiana
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern Railway Company
Ohio
Indiana Company
McGowan
Sullivan County Boys Killed in California
Andy Sinclair of Sullivan County received a telegram Tuesday morning announcing that Lawrence Nash, a former Sullivan County boy, was killed at his Otis California home near Riverside. Nash, son of John M. Nash of Riverside, was a telegraph operator married about a year. The death is believed to result from an accident that occurred Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sinclair
Sullivan
Lawrence Nash
Sullivan County
Otis
California
Riverside
Nash
John M. Nash
Paxton
Elks Lodge 911 Elects New Officers
Sullivan lodge 911 B P O Elks elected Edward J. Hoke E R Winfield Wolfe E L K Her schel V Benefield E L K John Ersinger E L K P A Barco secretary James R Riggs treasurer Charles Gilmore tyler Milton A Haddon trustee The new officers will be installed at the first meeting night in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELKS
Sullivan Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Edward J. Hoke
E. R. Winfield S. Wolfe
Herschel V. Benefield
E.L. K
John Ersinger
P. A. Barco
James R. Riggs
Charles Gilmore
Tyler
Milton A. Haddon
Walsh Sues Chicago News for Libel Over Missing Treasury Funds
John R. Walsh former president of the Southern Indiana railroad sues the Chicago News and publisher Victor F Lawson for 1 550 000 dollars alleging libel from an article suggesting he knew the fate of 173 000 dollars disappeared from the Chicago sub treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Chicago News
Victor F. Lawson
News
Walsh
Chicago
Dot the Miner's Daughter at Parker opera house
Merom March 27. The Miner's Daughter or One Glass of Wine played at Parker opera house before a large audience. New Lebanon people produced it for the Methodist church benefit and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. P S Hill of Curry township visited on business and paid a subscription. Mrs Cora Gilbert and son Pierce Woods returned from a winter trip in Colorado and California with a delightful report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Dot
Parker Opera House
New Lebanon
P. S. Hill
Curry Township
Cora Gilbert
Pierce ‘Woods
Colorado
California
Judge Appoints Butler to Hear Drug Trust Case
Noble C. Butler is named special master by Judge A. B. Anderson to hear evidence in the United States v National Association of Retail Druggists and others known as the drug trust. Testimony may begin May 7 in Indianapolis with ninety days allotted, extendable if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Noble C. Butler
A. B. Anderson
Federal Court
United States
National Association of Retail Druggists
Drug Trust
Butler
F.H. Fredericks
Cincinnati
William D. Freeman
James W. Noel
Searle & Hereth
St. Louis
United States District Attorney
Home Merchants Promote Town Goods and Civic Spirit
A local feature highlights merchants who lead by example in strengthening the town economy and community life. Their efforts boost shopping districts, fund improvements, and encourage residents to invest in local services.
Trial opens in case of Hecht soliciting bribe in pharmacy board
In Winchester Indiana trial begins in circuit court for David Hecht former state board of pharmacy member charged with soliciting a $120 bribe from druggist F B Porter of Parker City. Testimony from A F Sala and C B Woodworth expected. defense argues letters aimed to trap Porter. The piece also warns about home merchants vs catalogue houses and calls for supporting local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ind
David Hecht
State Board of Pharmacy
F. B. Porter
Parker City
Hecht
Evansville
Porter
A. F. Sala
C. B. Woodworth
Fort Wayne
Thn
Porter i
Sala
Shelburn Horse Team Throws Rider at Sale
Shelburn reports a runaway horse driven by Charles Hughes threw him during Leander Wence's sale. Hughes suffered bruises but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Charles Hughes
Hughes
Modern fittings arrive for W C Vsrev marriage parlors
New furniture for Squire W. C. Vsrev's marriage parlors has arrived and the setup near completion. The knot tying area is described as modern in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire W. C. Vsrev
Guilty Plea in Assault Case and Local Notices
Jacob Ridge pleads guilty to assault and battery on Josephus Anderson and pays a total of 11.56 in fines and costs. Mrs. A R Baker of Westfield Ind will speak on Temperance at the Presbyterian church Friday evening with recitations. An organ piece and a vocal solo are planned and admission is free with a building fund collection. Joseph Lester of Pleasantville and Miss Gertrude Fisk wed Tuesday afternoon by Squire Kirkham and will live in Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ridge
Josephus Anderson
A. R. Baker
Westfield
Ind
Presbyterian Church
Squire Kirkham
Pleasantville
Scraper Accident Breaks Collar Bone at Shelburn
E C Benefield was thrown from his seat when a scraper blade fell while he operated it in Shelburn on Saturday afternoon. He sustained a fractured collar bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
E. C. Benefield
Marriages Licenses Issued for Three Couples
Joe Lester to Gertrude Fisk. John W Case to Lizzie E Case. Charles J Hoggatt to Mandy Whorton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lester
Gertrude Fisk
John W. Case
Lizzie E. Case
Charles J. Hoggatt
Mandy Whorton
William Hough and wife Plan Wagon Drive to Tennessee
William Hough of near Stafford shire and his wife will begin a wagon trip to their new Tennessee home. They expect a roughly three week journey if weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hough
Staffordshire
Tennessee
Guardianship and Divorce Petitions in Tarwater and Phipps matters
In the guardianship of Charlies Tarwater unsound mind Robert Tarwater guardian petitions to sell real estate Ivy B Phipps vs William L Phipps. complaint for divorce. in the matter of John H McClellan unsound mind petition to declare sanity restored and terminate guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Tarwater
Robert Tarwater
Guardian
Ivy B. Phipps
William L. Phipps
John 8
McClellan
Notice to Non-Residents Divorce Suit in Sullivan Court
State of Indiana Sullivan County notices a divorce action in Sullivan circuit court May term 1907 between Idonia Arnold and Harry W Arnold. Plaintiff’s attorneys Buff and Stratton filed March 25 1907 and an affidavit March 26 1907 states Arnold is not a resident of Indiana. He is required to appear and answer at the court house in Sullivan County Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idonia
Arnold
Harry W. Arnold
Buff and Stratton
Sullivan Circuit
Harry W. Arnold Is Not A Resident of the State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of
Parent Sentenced in Terre Haute Education Case
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 26 Isaac Middleton was fined five dollars and costs for failing to send his child to school. Unable to pay the fine he was jailed for seventeen days to cover fine and costs totaling seventeen dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Isaac Middleton
Paupers Must Work or Leave Farm Rule Shocks Infirmary
In Valparaiso Indiana twelve county infirmary residents left after the superintendent ordered winter residents to labor on the farm in summer to qualify for continued care. The rule was stated to apply to all who received winter care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Court notice cites Sullivan Circuit Court case hearing in absentia
On May 27 1907 the complaint and related matters will be heard in absentia. Witness the clerk and seal on March 26 1907. TILGHMAN OGLE Clerk of Sullivan Circuit Court Buff and Stratton attorneys for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilghman Ogle
Sullivan Circuit Court
Two Fatally Burned in Decker Household Fire
In Decker Indiana yesterday afternoon Mrs William Moore and her daughter Emma aged sixteen were fatally burned while washing clothes in their back yard. Emma's clothes caught fire and she ran inside where her mother’s garments also ignited.
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Decker
Ind
William Moore
Emma
Ex Trustee on Trial in Huntington Court
Huntington Ind March 26 Frank B Fults former trustee of Dallas township Huntington county faces trial in the effectual court on charges of misappropriation of township funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Frank B. Fults
Dallas Township
Huntington County
Effault
Origin of Helpmeet in Biblical Language and Usage
The article traces the term helpmeet from the Bible where God says it is not good for man to be alone and that a suitable helper will be provided. It notes how the two words merged into helpmeet and later into help-mate, with Macaulay describing a waiting woman deemed suitable for a parson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaulay
Prairie Creek Residents and Local Trade Listings
Local notices report residents visiting and traveling between Prairie Creek Farmersburg and Terre Haute with names such as Lewis Brown Mary Johnson and the Gross family. A church appointment at the Baptist church is noted and a general goods catalog lists prices for farm produce meats and supplies from Turman & Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brown
Prairie Creek
Mary Johnson
Farmersburg
John C. Gross
Pensacola
Florida
Nellie Johnson
Rev
Oliphant
Baptist Church
Harvey Woodard
Mat Pittman
Graysville
Jefferson Johnson
Terre Haute
Harry Welsh
Elza Jennings
Elsie Champ
Sunday School Reorganizes at Big Springs
Community members plan to reorganize the Sunday school at Big Springs next Sunday with a call for all interested attendees. The notice lists local names and mentions berry plants at Robbins berry farm Paxton Indiana with a price write in. Dr R H Crowder returns from Indianapolis for a short visit while Mrs Crowder shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Durham
Crawfordsville
Jacob Lillie
Merom
Emerson, Watson
Dan Chisler
C. E. Medsker
Nora Milligan
A. G. Cushman
Thomas Pogue
Sylvia Medsker
Glenn Ene
Big Springs
Robbins Berry Farm
Paxton, Ind
T. D. Robbins
R. R
R. H. Crowder
Indianapolis
Notice of newspaper subscription rates and local injuries
Notice lists subscription options for the Indianapolis News with Union office drop and agent R F D J B Morgan. Pete McBride fractured his ankle Saturday afternoon after stepping in a hole. Thomas Conway, salesman at Billman McBride Furniture, stepped on a nail piercing the ball of his foot Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
J. B. Morgan
Pete McBride
Mr. McBride
Thomas Conway
Billman-McBride Furniture Store
Union and Terre Haute Daily Star Offer One Year for Three Dollars
The Union and the Terre Haute Daily Star announce a special one year subscription price of three dollars. Readers may save by subscribing for a full year to receive steady news coverage from both publications. This offer highlights local reporting from Terre Haute and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
The
Terre Haute Daily Star
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Hugh Gowan
Walsh Anges Libel
Court
Anderson
Noble
C. Butler
Druggists’ Association
Home Merchants
Alfred C. Clark
Hst
Catalogue
Buff & Stratton, Attys
the Rubber Tire Man
General
North Side
Ridds & Wolfe
Fairbanks
Turman & Riggs
Hess Gig Acta Kay
Abels Ets
N. O
Grace Moore
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