Mine Disaster Claims Frank Crooks in Oklahoma
Frank Crooks son of Mrs. Jonathan Crooks of this city died in a mine disaster near McCurtain Oklahoma. Seventy miners perished and Crooks' remains were recovered Thursday and sent here for interment. He left a wife and five children and was a brother to several relatives in local area.
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Frank Crooks
Jonathan Crooks
McCurtain
Oklahoma
San Bois
Crooks
Mr. Crooks
Clyde Crooks
Oat Brodie
Sullivan
John McCloud
Chicago
Mort. Golden and Foster Crooks
Six Cases of Smallpox in Fairbanks Township
Dr J H Neff orders vaccination for all unvaccinated residents in the west part of the county and restricts gatherings as smallpox spreads. The first case is Charles Bosstick with several exposed. others named include C D Pound Isaac Kennett Oscar Kennett James Norris Chas Bosstick and Milton Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Neff
Fairbanks Township
Charles Bosstick
C. D. Pound
Isaac Kennett
Oscar Kennett
James Norris
Chas Bosstick
Milton Drake
Handsome Bequests From Kansas Estate Highlight Local Heirs
Mrs. John Watson of this city and other local people will receive seven thousand each as next October bequests from Burless Adkins estate. Adkins a Kansas City landholder left nearly a million dollars to churches and institutions with heirs to share a designated portion after his wife’s death. Seven heirs listed include J B Corbin, A B Corbin, Walter Corbin, Diana Hoveditz, Sallie Wilson, Alex Corbin, and Mrs. John T. Watson.
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John T. Watson
Burless Adkins
Kansas
Adkins
J. B. Corbin
Elnora
A. B. Corbin
Pleasantville
Walter Corbin
Terre Haute
Diana Hoveditz
Dugger
Sallie Wilson
Alex Corbin
Linton
Wabash Flood Reaches Bottoms. Fairbanks Sees Levee Risk
James Osburn of Fairbanks said the Wabash River flooded the bottoms by eight inches on Monday and Monday night. He warned the Wernz levee in Fairbanks township faced great danger from the crowden river and that workers narrowly prevented a break. Osburn expects another rise this spring.
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James Osburn
Fairbanks
Osborn
New County Officers Named for County Auditor and Clerk
W I Bicknell will replace Ben C Crowder as county auditor tomorrow and Charles R Railsback will replace Arthur E DeBaun as county clerk. Bicknell appoints his brother Jesse Bicknell as deputy. Dave Giles becomes deputy county clerk under Railsback and Migs Gladys Hiatt serves as a clerk. Mr and Mrs Dick Shepler of Paxton were in the city Monday and visited the Union.
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Bicknell
Ben C. Crowder
Charles R. Railsback
Arthur E. DeBaun
Jesse Bicknell
Dave Giles
Mr. Railsback
Migs Gladys Hiatt
Dick Shepler
R. RB. No. 1
Paxton
City
Union
Sullivan County Water Co Incorporates and Plans System
The Sullivan County Water Company Incorporates with $75,000 capital filed in Indiana. E M Kerlin J L Ebner and T Morrisey are incorporators acting as council trustee and potential ice plant partner. Wells near Riverton and mains will be drilled when weather allows. bond filing with city expected soon.
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Sullivan County Water Company
Sullivan
Indianapolis
E. M. Kerlin
J. L. Ebner
T. Morrisey
Kerlin
Ebner
Vincennes
Wind storm damages silo at Jim McConnell dairy farm
A severe wind storm near Carlisle caused extensive damage one and a half miles south of town. A newly erected silo at the Jim McConnell dairy farm was destroyed, and telephone and telegraph poles were blown down. The loss is fully insured.
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Carlisle
Jim McConnell
PP Served as Justice of the Peace for Thirty First Year
The notice records PP acting in the role of Justice of the Peace for the thirty first year. It notes continued service and public duties in the office. The brief item highlights longevity and ongoing judicial responsibilities.
Jett Wins Insurance Suit in Greene County Court
John R. Jett, Greene county farmer, won a $610 verdict plus interest against Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Greene county. The 1909 case, filed after a house fire, sought $700 for residence, barn, household effects and provisions. Jury deliberated overnight before ruling in favor of Jett last Thursday morning.
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John R. Jett
Greene County
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Jett
Greene
Snow Covers Ground Five Inches Amid Weekend Storm
Heavy snow Sunday blanketed the area with five inches on the ground as the storm raged through the day. By Monday morning the sun's warmth melted nearly all of the snow.
Funeral of James Price Held at George Price Residence
Funeral services for the late James Price will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock by Rev. John Montgomery at the residence of his brother George Price. Burial follows at Center Ridge Cemetery.
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James Price
George Price
John Montgomery
Center Ridge
High School Plans Repeat Entertainment at Woodmen Hall
New Lebanon report says the high school will repeat their entertainment program at Woodmen hall on Friday evening with additional numbers to be announced.
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New Lebanon
Woodmen Hall
Seville and Gibraltar Visit by Mrs Kalley on S S Arabic
Julia D Kalley writes from Seville describing orange groves and Seville landmarks including the Cathedral and Columbus tomb. She notes Moorish Alcazar and Roman remains, and a voyage to Gibraltar with its Rock fortifications, diverse visitors, and panoramic views before continuing the cruise.
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S. S
Seville
Spain
Europe
Venus
Justa
Rufina
Murillo
Velasquez
Mozart
Figaro
Rossini
Bizet
Carmen
St. Peter’s
Rome
Christopher Columbus
Havana
America
Columbus
Christ
Alcazara
Charles V
Isabella of
Portugal
Alcazar
Pontius Pilate
Gibraltar
Malta
Cyprus
Egypt
City Officials Ban High School Fraternal Clubs
The city school board and Superintendent Curtis ban two clubs at the high school under a state law prohibiting fraternities. Students were told to sign withdrawal or face expulsion. several refused and left. club membership includes nonstudents and leaders contest the clubs as school fraternities. Parents say children joined with consent and view the groups as not secret orders.
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City School Board
Curtis
Campaign Songs and Washington’s Resolve in Early Politics
The article notes Champ Clark adopting the Missouri houn' dog song as his candidacy anthem and requests information on early campaign songs. It quotes Robert Treat Paine’s verse praising Washington’s steadfast defense of liberty and leadership against war’s tempests.
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Champ Clark
Washington
Sons of Columbia
Nock Alsman and Sog Boone Sullivan Seek South America
Two boys named Nock Alsman and Sog Boone Sullivan, who departed about two months ago for Los Angeles, have since left there for South America. The report follows their travel from California to the continent.
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South America
Nock” Alsman
Sog
Boone Sullivan
Los Angeles
Oldest Mexican War veteran Henry Pierson celebrated
The Sullivan county veteran Henry T. Pierson, 86, who served in the Highty-fifth Indiana and fought at Thompson's Station, marked his 90th birthday with family and friends. He recalls service at peace’s end and the Appomattox parade, and the local Sons of Veterans named a camp in his honor.
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Billy” McGrew
Lewis, Ind
Henry T. Pierson
Sullivan County
Marion
Ind
Pierson
Indiana
William T. Crawford
Sullivan
Thompson’s Station
Mexico
Appomattox
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Mr. Pierson
Sallie Bastain
Sons of Veterans
John
Pierson’s
Busseron
Jackson Township
Henry
von Humboldt
Sierra Madres
Republic
Diaz
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Terre Haute Star
S. H. Kalley
England
Union Gallery
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Nelson
Julia D. Kalley
Are
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Pioneer
New Orleans
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Mr. McGrew
McGrew
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Wabash
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New Albany
Joseph Briggs
Louisville
Buena Vista
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Merom
Sarah Benefield
Terra Haute
Margaret
Hymera
Prairie
Little Flock Church
G. F. Plew
J. C. Woodrow
Wm. McGrew
James R. Henry
State of Jalisco
John C. Chaney
Gosport
Owen County Journal
Camp San Miguel Gold Mining Company
Hjutla
Gen. A. L. New
San Miguel Mining Co
Otis Herring
Greenfield
Vandalia
Ilinois
Missouri
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