Personal notices from local residents across Indiana towns
A string of personal items records moves of residents and visitors. H. R. Ford is in Indianapolis on business. Mrs. Sarah Stiner returns to Linton after visiting her mother. Bayard Leng visits from Bloomington to his parents. Mrs. Fanny Crawford and Will A. Thompson travel in St. Louis for purchases. Ed Jenkins of St. Louis visits his parents here. Verne Chaney expected home from New Smyrna Florida. Rev. O. J. Fairfield visits family in Indiana and returns home. Miss Emma Brunger of Nashville, Indiana, spends Sunday with her parents. John McCloud of Warren, Ohio attends Frank Crooks’s funeral. Belle Howard of Linton dies after long illness. Hinkle C. Hays, Bash College student, visits home after completing degree. Mrs. Harve Thompson returns home after surgery in Terre Haute. Deputy Ed Kelly and Virgil Moore arrested after escape from asylum. James Colecraft of Terre Haute visits sister. A five room house east of the city destroyed by fire. Worley Johnson and Hassie Drake marry in town. Mrs. Richard Bailey travels to Vincennes for serious illness of aunt.
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H. R. Ford
Indianapolis
Sarah Stiner
Linton
S. N. Stevenson
Bayard Leng
Indiana University
Bloomington
James M. Lang
Fanny Crawford
Will A. Thompson
St. Louis
Ed Jenkins
P. R. Jenkins
California
Verne Chaney
New Smyrna
Florida
O. J. Fairfield
Littleton
Mass
Mary Fairfield
R. A. Plunkett
Emma Brunger
Nashville
Indiana
Stephen Brunger
John McCloud
Warren
Ohio
Sullivan
Frank Crooks
Belle Howard
W. W. Howard
Hinkle C. Hays
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
John T. Hays
Harve Thompson
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Irenus Burkholder
Ed Kelly
Evansville
Virgil Moore
Cass Township
James Colecraft
William Denney
James R. Riggs
Robert Taylor
Worley Johnson
Hassie Drake
Fairbanks Township
Robert Kirkham
Richard Bailey
Vincennes
Mary Jane Dudley
Well Known Citizen James Price Dies After Long Illness
James Price a well known county resident died Sunday night at his brother George Price's home after a long cancer illness. Born September 5 1834 in Merom he was 77. He worked in Sullivan in Price Brothers and later Price and McKnight, then a wholesale shoe house in Cincinnati. He lived in Rock Island Illinois for twenty years before returning with his wife to county. Survived by wife Zerilda Bridwell daughter of John Bridwell and brother George Price and half brother Gilbert Bond. He joined Sullivan Masonic order though not a church member.
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James Price
Long Ilness
George Price
Mr. Price
Merom
Sullivan
Price Brothers
Gilbert Bond
Anadarko
Oklahoma
Price
Sullivan Masonic Order
Republican Delegates Named by County Townships
Delegates chosen Saturday to the state convention at Indianapolis include John C. Chaney and Uriah Coulson of Hamilton and Leon P. Littlejohn with W. J. Williams of Jackson. Other townships list Wes Forbes, Robert Irwin, Rollie Myers, Ol Hendrickson, D. R. Newkirk, P. F. Hooper, Thos. B. Springer, and Ed Weir among others. Delegates to the district convention at Vincennes tomorrow include Ed Jewell, Hamet Boone, Joe R. Loudermilk, Jesse Reynolds, Jack Dunlap, Horace McNabb, Otto Hill, Walter Weir, and John W. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John C. Chaney
Uriah Coulson
Hamilton
Leon P. Littlejohn
W. J. Williams
Jackson
Wes Forbes
Robert Irwin
Curry
Rollie Myers
Turman
Ol Hendrickson
Cass
D. R. Newkirk
Jefferson
P. F. Hooper
Haddon
Thos. B. Springer
Gill
Vincennes
Card of Thanks for sympathy after death of wife and mother
George Morris and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and heartfelt sympathies during the illness and death of their wife and mother.
Death of John B Robbins at Evansville Hospital
John B Robbins aged 35 died last Tuesday morning of consumption after seven years as an inmate of the southern hospital at Evansville. He is survived by his wife a son and daughter and four brothers Oscar Fred James and R B Robbins. The funeral and burial were held Thursday at Mt Calvary conducted by Rev Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Robbins
Southern Hospital
Evansville
Oscar
Fred
James
R. B. Robbins
Mt. Calvary
Ray
Dog Fund Distributed to Townships and Schools
County Auditor Ben C. Crowder allocates the dog fund among multiple entities including Jackson, Curry, Fairbanks, Turman, Hamilton, Cass, Jefferson, Haddon, and Gill townships and Farmersburg, Shelburn, Sullivan, Dugger, Carlisle, and Merom schools with listed amounts for each. Amounts range from 21.63 to 1 565.43 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Crowder
Wm. H. O’brien
Jackson Township
Curry Township
Fairbanks Township
Turman Township
Hamilton Township
Cass Township
Jefferson Township
Haddon Township
Gill Township
Farmersburg
Shelburn
Sullivan
Dugger
Carlisle
Fairbanks High Graduation Postponed Amid Smallpox
County health officer Dr. J. H. Neff orders J. W. Chowning trustee to halt graduation exercises due to smallpox in Fairbanks township. Original Friday evening ceremony delayed to protect public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Neff
J. W. Chowning
Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks High School
County School Enumeration Starts April Tenth
The county will begin enumerating school children on April 10 and finish by April 30 under County Superintendent Park. The effort aims to secure a more complete record of statistics.
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg March report
Week ending March 24 reported by Miss Carrie Yeager shows daily highs and lows with rainfall totaling 0.99 inches and 3 inches of snowfall on March 24. Precipitation occurred on multiple days with a mix of clear and cloudy conditions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Pushmataha Eagle of the Choctaws dies in Washington
The article recounts Pushmataha, famed Choctaw leader and warrior. It details his rise from boastful youth to sub-chief with the title Eagle after eluding, killing, and burning foes. He advised the Choctaws during Tecumseh era and served under Andrew Jackson in twenty four fights. He died in Washington on December 24, 1824, after a triumphal visit, and was buried with full military honors in Congressional Cemetery before a large procession.
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Mississippi
Pushmataha
Push- Mataha
Tonaqua
United States
Tecumseh
England
Pushmataha Rose Aml
Washington
Tuscaloosa
Andrew Jackson
Gen. Jackson
President Monroe
Lafayette
Congressional
Congress
John Randolph
Roanoke
Virginia
Senate
Sullivan Union newspaper subscription advertises rates
The Sullivan Union lists its status as a Republican paper in the county with prices: one year five dollars? One dollar fifty cents, twenty four cents, six months, three months, all strictly in advance. Publishers D Chaney and R P White.
Ralston and Reform as Marshall Constitution Tonic
The Marshall constitution was proposed as a tonic but turned out to be an emetic for reform minded advocates. Ralston figures prominently in debates over its effects and the path to political renewal.
Democratic platform frames corrupt practices as objectionable
The platform states corruption is especially objected to while noting it was not essential to the convention. The report contrasts formal stance with the convention's practical independence from such practices.
Indiana Democrats Chase GOP Votes With Platform Blame
The convention’s platform urges dissenting Republicans to back the Democrats in November. Indiana Democrats describe 1908 as a failed four year record of mismanagement extravagance wasteful laws and spoils system in state affairs.
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Indiana
Indiana Democracy and the Indianapolis Convention
The Indianapolis Democratic Convention showcased Thomas Taggart and allied interests controlling Indiana politics. Delegates served as figureheads while Samuel B. Ralston was nominated under ring methods with brewery ties. Frank Hall withdrew to avoid Taggart influence as the ticket and platform faced widespread local Democrat apathy.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Crawford Fairbanks
Samuel B. Ralston
Taggart
Frank Hall
Ralston
Marshall
Graduation Date Set for Sullivan High School
The Sullivan high school commencement will be held at the Christian church on Friday evening May 17. Dr I W Howorth of the University of Chicago will deliver the address. The graduating class numbers thirty one. City schools will be dismissed tomorrow to allow teachers to attend the Southern Indiana Teachers Association in Indianapolis.
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Sullivan High School
The
Christian Church
I. W. Howorth
University of Chicago
Southern Indiana Teachers Association
Indianapolis
Sullivan County Leads in Coal Production in Indiana 1911
Indiana 1911 coal output drops to 13.82 million tons from 18.13 million in 1910. Sullivan County contributes 3.22 million tons, with Clay and Greene counties also record notable production. Total workers 20,766. 1,263 accidents, 45 fatal. James R. Riggs named national delegate. J W McCarty also listed.
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Sullivan County
Indiana
Frank I. Pearce
Pearce
Clay County
Daviess County
Gibson County
Greene County
Knox County
Parke County
Pike Conty
Vanderburg
Vermillion County
Vigo County
Warrick County
Parke
Vigo
New Suits and Legal Actions Listed in Docket
The docket lists multiple cases including Charles B. McClure administrator for John Lockard deceased versus Emeline Lockard and others seeking partition and sale of real estate. John A. Lemon seeks sale of real estate without a foothold from his insane wife Emma E. Lemon. Ernest France sues Consolidated Indiana Coal Co for damages. John McDonald trustee in bankruptcy of More-Branchi Granite Co versus Manning BE Drake and Perry Drake for account and attachment. John R. Watson sues Shirley Hill Coal Co for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. McClure
John Lockard
Emeline Lockard
John A. Lemon
Emma E. Lemon
Ernest France
Consolidated Indiana Coal Co
John McDonald
More-Branchi Granite Co
Manning BE. Drake
Perry Drake
John R. Watson
Shirley Hill Coal Co
Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples
Four marriage licenses appear in the notice listing Ralph Reeves and Fissie L Nixon John W Johnson and Elsie Drake Orville B Collins and Sheila Wellington Clyde A Gowin and Ada J Hook reflecting valid filings in the local registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Reeves
Fissie L. Nixon
John W. Johnson
Elsie Drake
Orville B. Collins
Sheila Wellington
Clyde A. Gowin
Ada J. Hook
Eighth grade pupils honor teacher Dave Giles with farewell surprises
Dave Giles receives two farewell surprises as he leaves teaching to become deputy county clerk. Miss Williamson and Mr. Stanley’s rooms host an afternoon program with music readings and recitations. The students present a silver brush and later toast him at home with games, music, and a K. Co. souvenir. Ice cream and cake accompany the refreshments.
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Dave Giles
Giles
Miss Williamson
Stanley
K. Co. F
Definition of naturalization debated by teacher and team captain
The high school teacher asks what naturalization means while the baseball team captain offers a slow, layman explanation about a person born elsewhere becoming a native of their country. The dialogue blends with snippets from legal offices and a letter from Fritz, hinting at unclear figures.
Maeneys Gay Kae Clasey-Did Mainey confrontation
A courtroom exchange questions whether Mainey has given a black eye or if the eye had always been black. The judge remarks on the unspecified injury and the dialogue centers on the injury's timing.
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Maeneys
Clasey
Mainey
Murphy
Stubborn Willie Defies Methods Amid Family Frustration
A visiting mother laments failing to reform Willie despite whipping, rewards, and coaxing. A nearby boy suggests letting him eat, while slyly snatching bites of cake, highlighting a tense kitchen scene and family dynamics.
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Willie
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