Primary Entries Nearing the Close in County Politics
The county faces a busy finish to the filing period for the May primary. Clara Scott and John Shipman join early contenders for county recorder, while Henry Davis eyes the clerk nomination alongside Railsback and Chowning. Several incumbents seek renomination, with new challengers emerging in multiple townships across Hamilton, Turman, Jackson, and Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Scott
County Recorder
John Shipman
Cass Township
Scott
Henry Davis
Cass
W. L. Long
Jefferson Township
Pleasantville
Long
Lewis Chowning
Charles R. Railsback
Chowning
Railsback
William Williamson
Joe Branson
Curry Township
Joe
Bill
Ed Douthitt
Hosea Drake
George Higginson
John R. Alexander
Charley Coffman
George McDonnall
Coffman
George
H. V. Lisman
Gill
Carter
Percy Wolfe
Ward Engle
Joe Bragdon
Bragdon
Turman Township
Ed Eno
Joseph
Mervin C. Willis
L. R. Cun
Superintendent Reports County Road Conditions and Developments
GC H Ridgway, county highway superintendent, to the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Public Roads, details Sullivan county roads. It lists miles of improved and unimproved roads by township, notes 6.88 miles improved in 1921 and 18 bridges totaling 229.50 feet, and tallies a remaining 472.40 miles after deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. H. Ridgway
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
South Chicago Station
Chicago
Sullivan County
Fairbanks Township
Curry
Jackson
Turman
Hamilton
Cass
Jefferson
Haddon
Gill
Carlisle Woman Found Dead in Her Bed
Miss Bonnie Boone daughter of Mrs Anna Boone was found dead in her Carlisle home. The coroner ruled death by pneumonia after weeks of illness. She had long depended on a tube for nourishment and is survived by her mother a brother Rush Boone of Laconia Indiana and three sisters Mame Faye Boone a Gary Indiana teacher and Lola Neely. Funeral services were held at the home with burial in the I O O F cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Bonnie Boone
Anna Boone
Rush Boone
Laconia
Ind
Mame
Faye Boone
Gary
Lola Neely
Bland files renomination bid for Indiana 2nd District
Representative Oscar E. Bland of Linton filed last week at Indianapolis with the Secretary of State his declaration of candidacy for renomination on the Republican ticket for congress from Indiana's second district. Bland has won re election by increasing majorities in each election since first going to congress nearly six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Congress
Indianapolis
Bland
Postmaster Change at Sullivan Involves New Duties
R P White will assume duties as postmaster in Sullivan this Saturday succeeding William E Aydelotte who has served about nine years. White plans to maintain efficiency and courtesy while introducing motor parcel post delivery to improve city service. Initial steps to secure motor delivery have begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. White
William E. Aydelotte
Aydelotte
Sullivan
Farm Federation Leader Speaks On Co operation
A crowd gathered at the courthouse Friday night to hear Lewis Taylor state treasurer of the State Farmers Federation discuss cooperation and better organization. Addison Drake urged a united effort to boost farm bureau membership as the local bureau joins the Live Stock Producers Association and wool pooling is planned for next season. Martin of Terre Haute demonstrated a movie projector for use in farmers meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lewis Taylor
State Farmers’ Federation
Taylor
Addison Drake
Farmers’ Organization
Farm Bureau
Live Stock Producers’ Association
Martin
Terre Haute
Fire destroys Pax ton General Store and nearby properties
A big blaze early Tuesday at the Good Bros. general store in Pax ton damaged several thousand dollars, with insurance partial coverage. Four Nash storage rooms burned, one occupied. Howard Ferguson residence and telephone exchange burned, Carlisle fire units responded quickly. John Monroe and Pearly Angels residences also damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Bros
Paxton
J. R. Nash
Howard Ferguson
Carlisle
John Monroe
Pearly Angels
National Bank Installs Burglar Alarm System
The National Bank of this city added an up-to-date electric alarm system installed by Cannon Ball Alarm Company of Minneapolis. A metal box on the exterior guards the vault and connections extend to several potential entry points, signaling burglar alerts to deter intruders.
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National Bank
Cannon Ball Alarm Company
Minneapolis
Minn
Miner killed and two injured in two Indiana mine incidents
Vernor Durmer of Linton died instantly from a slate fall at the Ayrdale mine north of Dugger. Coroner Botts ruled accidental death. Durmer, 32, leaves a wife and three children. Nearby, shot firers Russell Bledsoe and John New were burned when a gas pocket exploded at the Baker mine near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernor Durmer
Linton
Ayrdale
Dugger
Botts
Durmer
Russell Bledsoe
John New
Baker Mine
Miners to Hold County First Aid Meet Here Saturday
A county meeting of miners first aid teams will be held in the court house park Saturday starting at 1 o clock. The event serves as a preliminary to a state meet with many county teams, prizes from local businesses, and judges drawn from county physicians. Dr A H Knoefel of Terre Haute from the first aid bureau will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Park
A. H. Knoefel
Terre Haute
Circuit Court notes on probation officer appointment and divorces
Judge Bridwell notes the county must appoint a probation officer under a new law with compensation for time spent. Elizabeth Smith vs Basil Smith divorce suit dismissed. Dave Everhart named guardian of James B. Gaskill. Several divorces granted including Noma Sanders from Earl, Violet L Engle from William R Engle, Isabel Jarman from Daniel, Irene L Wilson from Amos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Bridwell
Elizabeth Smith
Basil Smith
Dave Everhart
James B. Gaskill
Oscar Ashcrft
Alice B. Ashcroft
Noma Sanders
Earl Sanders
Violet L. Engle
William Robert Engle
Isabel Jarman
Daniel Jarman
Irene L. Wilson
Amos Wilson
Marriages Reported for Indiana Couples
marriage licenses list several pairs with ages and hometowns including Edward H. Scott and Gracie Ethel Hiatt of Shelburn. William H. Goodman and Tressa Mae Brewer of Linton and Pleasantville. William Campbell and Margaret Elizabeth Reed of Jasonville. Leonard Gore and Daisy Anderson of Carlisle. Georgie Page and Mary Brown near Sanborn and Pleasantville. Thomas R. Moore of Evansville and Dillie May Emerly near Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Scott
Gracie Ethel Hiatt
Shelburn
William H. Goodman
Miner
Linton
Tressa Mae Brewer
Pleasantville
William Campbell
Margaret Elizabeth Reed
Jasonville
Leonard Gore
Farmer
Daisy Anderson
Carlisle
Georgie Page
Sanborn
Ind
Mary Brown
Dilley Proposes County Volunteer Road Work Plan
Harry Dilley promotes county wide volunteer road work to repair rough and impassable sections. He is contacting communities to dedicate a day for locals with horses and tools to donate labor on the highways. The Community Club discussion supports the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilley
Community Club
Harry Dilley
Resigns Bank Position in Dugger
Charles Mason resigns as secretary and treasurer of Citizens Bank and Trust Company effective April 1. W. W. Smith of Cass to succeed him with his son taking charge of Cass business. Mason to run his Dugger drug business while his brother Paul Mason remains in charge there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mason
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Dugger
W. W. Smith
Cass
Smith
Mr. Mason
Paul Mason
Aged Woman Injured in Dugger Home Accident
Mrs. Amanda Smith, 82, mother of Mrs. E. H. Dugger of this city, slipped on a rug Friday at the Dugger home and sustained a serious hip injury. An X-ray by Dr. Joe R. Crowder showed the bone in place but a fracture may be inside the hip socket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Smith
E. H. Dugger
Dugger
Joe R. Crowder
Traction Cuts Rates On Local Line Trips
A sharp reduction reduces fares on U H I E traction lines. The new round trip rate is valid for tickets purchased that day. Between Sullivan and Terre Haute the price drops to 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Teatre Haute
Community Club Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The Community Club of this city elected officers last Thursday night. President A. D. Cutler, vice president Robert K. Gouchenour, secretary A. G. McGuire, treasurer D. M. Routt, Sergeant at Arms G. D. Scott, civics chair A. A. Cohn, social chair H. D. Wiltse, commercial Walter Dixon, industrial John A. Kester, agricultural Ross Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club
A. D. Cutler
Robert K. Gouchenour
A. G. McGuire
D. M. Routt
G. D. Scott
A. A. Cohn
H. D. Wiltse
Walter Dixon
John A. Kester
Ross Campbell
Stolen Buick Recovered In Shelbyville Illinois
A new Buick from the Wees Wilson Company was stolen last week from the salesroom and recovered at Shelbyville Illinois on Thursday. The car was found stuck in mud and abandoned. John Wees went to Shelbyville to bring the car back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wees- Wilson Company
Shelbyville
John Wees
Prosecutor Grants Leniency to Dagger Boy in Court
Luther Duncan aged 16 son of Mack Duncan was charged with forging checks on relatives. He pleaded guilty and received a 2 to 14 year sentence that Judge Bridwell suspended on good behavior, upon recommendation by Prosecuting Attorney N K Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Duncan
Mack Duncan
Bridwell
N. K. Harris
Young Duncan
Knights of Pythias band organized in city
Ed Pollard leads a drive to form a city Knights of Pythias band with local musicians ready to join and supply instruments. Former Eclipse band members join, with Russell Boles as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Pollard
Knights of Pythias
Eclipse Band
Russell Boles
Mr. Pollard
Sullivan Merchants Victimized by Flim Flammer
A stranger posed as a film advertising rep and swindled about fifteen Sullivan merchants out of fifteen dollars each, totaling 150 dollars. He spent over ten days in town, signed ten to fifteen contracts with Henry Wilson of the Sherman, then vanished. Merchants later learned the Chicago address listed for the company did not exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flim
Sullivan
Henry Wilson
The
Sherman
Flim Flam Company
Chicago
County board bill arrests rattle region arrest spree
Constable Brodie arrested Clarence Colvin near Clinton for beating a board bill of 98 dollars against Mrs. Spinks of Jackson Hill No 4. Colvin bonded and was fined. Also charged were Isaac Colvin Glenn Price and Frank Price in bootlegging and other board bill offenses. bonds posted. Jean Lowe, mine worker, arrested at Fairbanks for a 47 dollar board bill and fine, bonded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie
Clinton
Clarence Colvin
Colvin
Jean Lowe
Jackson Hill No. 4
Divorces and Related Actions Listed in Court Docket
Josephine Moore versus George W Moore divorce Bettie Sterling versus John T Sterling divorce custody alimony and support Ida Nesbit versus Robert Nesbit divorce and custody Samuel P Kelley versus Clarence Houpt and Robert Houpt on account Margaret Heffner versus Samuel A Prather damages Mary A Wright versus Cooper Taylor and others statutory penalty Mary A Wright versus Calora Coal Co statutory penalty
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N2w
Josephine Moore
George W. Moore
Bettie A. Sterling
John T. Sterling
Ida A. Nesbit
Robert Nesbit
Samuel P. Kelley
Clarence Houpt
Robert A. Houpt
Margaret Heffner
Samuel A. Prather
Mary A. Wright
Cooper Taylor
Calora Coal Co
Rural Carrier Examination Set for Carlisle May 18
A Civil Service examination will be held here on May 18 for the appointment of a rural carrier at Carlisle. Application blanks may be obtained from the postmaster at Carlisle or Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Sullivan
Dugger School Bonds Sold to Repair Frame Building
Dugger Indiana March 23. The Dugger State Bank won bids to raise twelve thousand dollars to remodel the old frame school building condemned by the state health board. Bonds sold for 12,005 dollars and accrued interest, first time Sullivan county bonds funded for a town building. Remodeling contract awarded to J M Goldman of Dugger for 8591.85 and heating plumbing bid to Victor Knauth of Vincennes for 3053.
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Dugger
Ind
Dugger State Bank
State Board of Health
Sullivan County
J. M. Goldman
Victor Knauth
Vincennes
Lineman Severely Shocked By 110-Volt Wire
Joseph Kibbs, a lineman for the Wabash Valley Electric Company, was severely shocked Friday morning when a 110-volt wire carried current through his body after contact with wet trees. He was cutting wires in the city, rushed to county hospital and is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kibbs
Wabash Valley Electric Company
High Sierras Very Interesting Visit Across Western States
A traveler writes from Colorado Springs detailing a sightseeing journey to California. They praise California scenery while critiquing private exploitation of natural sites and note stops in Denver, San Francisco, Modesto, Berkeley, Mills College, and visits with Ed Coffman and the Ward family in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Bob
Pike’s Peak
Denver
San Francisco
Colorado
California
Reno
Great Salt Lake
Nevada
Utah
Arkansas River
Royal George
Pueblo
D. & R. G. Railroad
San Joaquin
Central
Ed Coffman
Frisco
Seattle
Golden Gate
Sutro Parks
Cliff House
Seal Rocks
Central California
Modesto
M. H. McHenry
Beatrice Carey
Studebaker
McHenry
Berkeley
Arthur M. Ward
E. Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newt Botts
Recorder
Jim Durham
Lon T Davis
Harry Brown
William O. Corbin
Claude Thompson
Jackson Township
W. L. Self
Thomas S. Brunker
Ed Sinclair
William H. Cooper
Web Milam
Gill Township
William J. Hux
James Wyman
Ira Fuller
Alpha DeHart
William Reynolds
Morris Unger
Frank Sproatt
Haddon Township
Everett Shake
Bishop Walters
Maclin H. Howard
Old Jefferson
Chester Allsman
Lawrence Land
Lawson Smith
Union
Elmer AK
Easter
Elmer
Farm Federation
Big Blaze
Dugger School
Dugger and
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Mrs
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