Prominent Citizen John Walker Dies After Paralysis
John Walker, a leading figure in Haddon township, died at his Carlisle home after four years of paralysis. Twin brother of Martin Walker, he and Martin once swapped identities during the Civil War, with Martin impersonating John to serve in the army while John recovered.
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John Walker
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Walker
Mr. Walker
Martin Walker
Walkers
Union
Martin
George Walker
Kentucky
John
Elks Elect Officers for Sullivan Lodge 911
Sullivan Lodge No. 911 B P O E elected officers for the year ending March 31, 1906. Milton A. Haddon was chosen Exalted Ruler with Ed J. Hoke, Win S. Wolfe and Fred F. Bays in key posts. Other selections include Dr. P A Baren as Secretary and Ben C Crowder as Treasurer.
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Sullivan Lodge No
Milton A. Haddon
Ed J. Hoke
Win S. Wolfe
Fred F. Bays
P. A. Baren
Ben CC. Crowder
William H. Lucas
E. E. Moore
Haddon
Harve Crowder
J. J. McKinley
M. R. Jones
Virgil Burks
James R. Riggs
Mine Mule The Cause Of Trouble
Terre Haute police woke to find a white mule tied at a livery stable after a coal company refused to return it. The mule had been on ten day approval from Clay Hanna. after 27 days it was led away by a company employee. Police tied the unruly animal to a post and took it to the city pound, where it remained as a guest.
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Terre Haute
Clay Hanna
North Fourth Street
Jackson Hill Coal Co
Hanna
Sullivan business change sells to Roy Cowles
W H Eaton who ran a queensware and grocery store on the west side of the square has sold the business to Roy Cowles and he takes charge tomorrow. Cowles is a long time county businessman having worked for Shermans and then the successors. He will run a first class grocery and quinrate store. Eaton has not stated his future plans.
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W. H. Eaton
Queensware
Roy Cowles
Mr. Cowles
Shermans
Sherman
Cowles
Mr. Eaton
Mammoth Power Plant Proposed in Indiana Coal Field
Sullivan county is named as the site for a giant electric power plant to serve Indiana traction lines. The plan envisions a $1,000,000 facility generating 10,000 horsepower with future growth to 20,000 or more, formed to mine nearby coal and wire power directly to providers, promising cheaper electricity than local production and optional commercial lighting contracts. No specifics on promoters or backers are provided.
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Sullivan County
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Dianapolis
Indianapolis
Greene
New Suits and Legal Actions Listed in Docket
A bundle of civil filings includes Sarah A Napier as administrator for Calvin Norman estate seeking sale of real estate against Griffin Norman and others. Standard Oil Company sues Caledonia Supply Co on account. Claude Norris seeks partition of Dora Norris et al. Nellie Ross faces a divorce complaint in Ohn Boe versus Nellie Ross. Jasper Huff and William H Auf as executors petition to sell David Huff estate real estate. Elizabeth Shake and W Lician Shake sue Maggie S Daily for partition. William H Crowder sues Stlmer Cramer et al on note and mortgages.
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Sarah A. Napier
Calvin Norman
Griffin Norman
Standard Oil Company
Caledonia Supply Co
Claude Norris
Dora Norris
Ohn Boe
Nellie Ross
David Huff
Jasper N. Huff
William H. Auf
Elizabeth Shake
W. Lician Shake
Maggie S. Daily
William H. Crowder
Stlmer Cramer
Interurban Dispute Spurs Terre Haute Rail Plan
Terre Haute linked to Indianapolis Southern Railway proposes pay 25000 to enter city using Eighth or Ninth street as part of a Sullivan to Terre Haute line. Bakeman sues Schott alleging unpaid expenses and broken promises worth about 8600 and 16100 in claims, with Schott in town during city offer discussions.
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Terre Haute
Frank K. Bakeman
Bakeman
Schott
Jasonville
Linton
Dugger
Vincennes, Washington & Eastern Railway Company
Stimson and Condit
Terre Haute House
Child Dies After Ingesting Strychnine Pills
The three year old daughter of Thomas Murphy a Cass township farmer died Saturday afternoon after eating several strychnine pills before medical help could arrive.
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Thomas Murphy
Cass Township
Receiver Appointed For Caledonia Mine
In the circuit court last Wednesday a receiver was appointed for the Caledonia mine following a suit brought by Alexander C. Campbell, Samuel M. McGregor, and Belle F. McGregor against The Rainbow Coal Company and related defendants.
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Caledonia
Alexander C. Compet
Ate Campbell
Samuel M. McGregor
Belle F. McGregor
The
Rainbow Coal
Court Appoints Receiver in Whitsett Mining Case
The court found the defendants William P. Whitsett Sarah H. Whitsett Ralph B. Whitsett Lindey P. Hostler and Edwin F. Cook indebted to the plaintiffs for 1734.92 and named Eugene F. Wager as receiver. Wager posted a 6000 bond and was authorized to borrow 2500 from McGregor and Campbell to meet payrolls.
Hungarians Testify in Jugila Weapon Case at Circuit Court
The Circuit Court heard testimony from Hungarians about Anton Jugila charged with carrying concealed weapons. Jugila was acquitted. Cases of Guy Lowery, Taft C. Woodard, Severn Sampson, Claud Laffoon, and Zan Zick were continued, discharged, or set for trial or stricken from the docket amid various charges and events.
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Anton Jugila
Jugila
John Thomas
Adam Martin
Taft C. Woodard
Severn Sampson
Claud Laffoon
Laffoon
Kentucky
Zan Zick
W. H. Dobbins
Awful Accident Kills Shelburn Boy Caught in Wagon Wheel
Redith Headley, six, of Shelburn, was killed Tuesday morning after his foot caught in the rear wheel of an ice wagon driven by Richard Wharton of Sullivan Bottling Works. The wagon was stopped after the boy's body acted as a brake. no blame attached to Wharton.
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Redith Headley
Mark Headley
Shelburn
Richard Wharton
Sullivan Bottling Works
Whorton
Reed Displays Flying Fish From Southern Trip
Reed & Batey show a flying fish caught by Mr Reed in the south. The specimen has wings five to six inches long and can fly several distances. Reed and party witnessed porpoise racing while down south, where fish weigh 1000 to 1200 pounds and leap from the water at intervals.
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Reed & Batey
Virgil Thomas Struck by Train in Sullivan
Virgil Thomas, an 88 year old coal miner living in Sullivan, was intoxicated when he lay on the Evansville Terre Haute tracks near Jackson street. A southbound freight and a later train led to his death. his feet were amputated and he died at St Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute. Burial followed at Coffman cemetery.
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Virgil Thomas
Bogle
Evansville & Terre Haute
Jackson Street
Thomas
Sullivan
Robert Martin
Martin
Vincennes
Dade Chambers
Washington Street
Bud Wright
Crawley
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Terre Haute
Coffman
Jury Disagreed In Dudley Case
Anna Roe sued James A. Dudley proprietor of the Fountain saloon for two thousand dollars damages claiming her husband died while intoxicated from liquor purchased at Dudley. The Knox county court tried the case last week and the jury failed to agree. The case was moved to Knox county from another county.
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Anna Roe
James A. Dudley
Fountain
Knox County
Dudley
Special Meeting Led by Baptist Men's Club
A special meeting at the Baptist church was led by the Baptist Men's club last Sunday night. Hon John Beasley of Terre Haute spoke on Christian Citizenship. A 25 voice male chorus performed and gospel hymns were sung. Rev McGuire and R A Plunkett sang a duet. The program was by men and the house was filled. The club plans a program for the last Sunday night in April.
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Baptist Church
Baptist Men’s Club
John T. Beasley
Terre Haute
Pants the Hart
Rev. McGuire
R. A. Plunkett
Also Mentioned on This Page
ELKS
M. A. Haddon
Mammoth
Electric Generating Enterprise
Frank Bakeman
Sues
Terre Haute and Southern Railway Company
Caledonia Mine
Joe
Reed
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