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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1921

Page

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Sullivan Banks Form Consolidation in County Bank Merger

Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co merges with The Peoples State Bank of Sullivan City forming a combined institution with over 1.5 million in assets. Charles F. Batey becomes an executive. merger approved by state bank commissioner Charles W. Camp. The new bank will occupy the Peoples space at the southwest public square and aims to strengthen safety and service for Sullivan and Sullivan County.

Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company Peoples State Bank The Peoples Charles F. Batey Trust Company Sullivan County Bank W. H. Crowder Farmers State Bank Sullivan State Bank J. F. Hoke Wake Giles Giles George R. Dutton Charles W. Camp State Bank William T. Mellott Marion Shade C. F. Bater R. P. White W. T. Mellott S. E. Lindley J. W. Lindley J. H. Neff Ward Hawkins E. D. Davis Sullivan Sullivan County Peoples State Bank of Sullivan Charles Bradbury

W R Hash Ends Life in Bicknell Multiple Details Revealed

Despondency from ill health led to the death of W R Hash a 62 year old grocer in Bicknell Ind. He shot himself in the temple with a 32 calibre revolver at his home soon after telling his son Roy Hash he felt worse. Survived by a wife and several children including J A Hash and Roy Hash the family story blends a local tragedy with a feature on The Peoples State Bank detailing its vault security and services.

Bicknell Ind W. R. Hash Robinson Roy Hash W. P. Stephens Hutsonville J. A. Hash Sullivan Thomas Hash Ed. Lafman Coulterville Ills Robert Price Spart

Bland Says He Desires to Continue His Service in Congress

A letter from Representative Oscar E. Bland to the Sullivan Union denies a Washington dispatch claiming he seeks a Federal judge appointment and will retire. Bland states his intention to serve his term, seek renomination in 1922, and continue active in Congress despite public speculation.

Bland Congress the Union Oscar E. Bland Washington Hoss Mr. Bland Indiana

Trust Company Organized Seventeen Years Ago

The Swilivan County Loan and Trust Company, a leading local institution, voluntarily dissolved and merged into Peoples State Bank. Founded in fall 1903, James R. Riggs led the group until 1918, with changes in presidents and secretaries through 1917, including Hix W. Davis and Fred F. Bays among key officers.

Swilivan County Loan & Trust Company Peoples State Bank James R. Riggs John S. Bays Charles L. Davis William C. Jamison C. H. Edwards Albert E. Hazelrigg C. J. Sherman Sam A. White Joe K. Smock Robert Taylor Charles T. Akin National Bank Charles H. Edwards William H. Burks Burks P. R. Jenkins Isaac N. Snow L. R. Burr Mr. Snow Frank J. First the National Bank Shelburn Riggs Hix W. Davis Fred F. Bays H. W. Davis W. T. Mellett C. F. Briggs R. P. White S. E B. Lindley T. E. Hoover Mr. Bays Charles F. Batey

Freezing Frost Sparks Heavy Damage to Local Fruit Crops

A 38 degree drop from Sunday to Monday caused a blighting frost hitting peach, cherry and plum crops heavily. Apples also injured while grapes escaped. Some claim wheat damage as well. nationwide cold wave may erase millions in losses in the fruit belt.

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in Illinois Towns

A list of marriage licenses shows Herbert W. Ashcraft 19 and Audry P. Linn 18 of Pax ton. Wayne W. Mitchell 20 of Sullivan and Hazel M. Purcell of Carlisle. Charles W. Good 19 near Pleasantville and Ruby E. Lacey 16 of Carlisle. Clarence Alumbaugh 20 near Dugger and Goldie Booker 22 near Paxton. Charles Wright 26 and Naomi Willis 19 near Sullivan. Elmer L. Rhine 36 oil man of Oblong and Hazel B. Knapp 20 of Robinson. Clyde A. Brown 25 farmer and Cleo L. Corbin 16 near Graysville.

Wayne W. Mitchell Miner Sullivan Hazel M. Purcell Carlisle Charles W. Good Farmer Pleasantville Ruby E. Lacey Clarence Alumbaugh Dugger Goldie Booker Paxton Charles Wright Noami Willis Elmer L. Rhine Oblong Hazel B. Knapp Robinson Clyde A. Brown Cleo L. Corbin Graysville

Death of Mrs Harry Pennington Former City Resident

Mrs Harry Pennington former city resident died Saturday at her home in Anderson. Her husband a driller in local oil fields previously was in Oklahoma when she passed away. Neighbors Mr Frank Hiatt and Mrs Hiatt attended the funeral in Anderson. The husband and five children survive.

Harry Pennington Anderson Pennington Oklahoma Frank Hiatt

Easter Service Postponed at Kingsley

Rainy weather caused the Easter service planned for Kingsley last Sunday morning to be postponed. It will be held at the close of the Sunday school session next Sunday morning. Everyone is invited.

Kingsley

Missing Dugger Girl Found in Chicago

Pearl Hiendlmayr aged 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiendlmayr of Dugger Indiana, who vanished two weeks ago, has been located at her uncle’s home in Chicago. Sheriffs and police across three states aided the search. She said she walked to New Lebanon in the rain and rode a train to Indianapolis, intending to become a movie actress. she will return home.

Ohio Chicago New Lebanon Indianapolis

Court Notices Of Multiple Civil Actions And Leases

A list of civil suits and notices includes Watts vs Taylor and Taylor guardians Hor Whalen vs Showmaker to set aside deed and execute judgment, damages claims against Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co, and several matters on notes leases and mechanics liens across multiple parties including Dix Dix, Heien Alsman, and the Church of Christ Hymera.

Hugh D. Watts Harlen L. Taylor Dana L. Taylor James Y. Brown Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co Flora A. Haddon Floraa. Haddon Jessie H. Haddon Striley Frank B. Striley Gus L. Striley Mattie M. Lowe Michael D. Lowe Parintha B. Dix Thomas Everhart Kitsil Everhart Robert M. Bledsoe Herman Heien Stewart C. Alsman Addie V. Alsman Owings Brothers Addie Alsman Hezikah L. Dix Jesse Hughes Church of Christ of Church of Christ of Hymera, Ind., By Its Trustees, Albert P. Davis. Thos. Whalen James H. Hamilton James QC Fay M. Showmaker

Elks Lodge Plans Improvements to Basement

The Elks lodge at North Court Street outlined plans with Frank J. Nicholas for basement renovations. White porcelain brick walls a new ceiling marble staircase basement baths and extended furnishing are proposed with work starting once materials arrive.

Lodge of Elks Frank J. Nicholas North Court Street

Lillie Family Reunites After 14 Years At Terre Haute Meet

A reunion of the Lillie family was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lillie east of Terre Haute. Out-of-town members included John W. Lillie from southern Texas and Jacob S. Lillie from Detroit. It was the first gathering of the three brothers in 14 years. The Lillie family has long been active in the city after arriving from Sullivan County. John Lillie has lived in southern Texas for 12 years and Jacob S. Lillie works in Detroit. They are sons of the late Samuel McClure Lillie.

Lillie Charles Lillie John W. Lillie Texas Jacob Detroit Mich Terre Haute Sullivan County John Lillie Jacob S. Lillie Samuel McClure Lillie Terre Haute Tribune

Hearing dates set for Dome Gas and Wabash Valley Electric requests

The Public Service Commission will hear the Dome Gas Company petition for rate adjustment at the courthouse Wednesday morning April 20. The Wabash Valley Electric Company petition for increased light and power rates in Sullivan Shelburn Farmersburg Jasonville Hymera Clay City and Cealmont will be heard at the courthouse Wednesday afternoon April 20.

Public Service Commission Dome Gas Company Court House The Wabash Valley Electric Company Sullivan Shelburn Farmersburg Jasonville Hymera Clay City Cealmont

Rabbit Breeders Plan Meeting for Wabash Valley Association

A preliminary meeting was held Monday night to organize the Wabash Valley Breeders Association for those engaged in breeding rabbits for edible purposes. Attendees included C. E. Larabee of Graysville T. V. Pittman H. R. Taylor Dale Billman Wayne Billman John Wible Frank Douthitt Schuyler Douthitt and Paul Taylor all of Sullivan.

Wabash Valley Breeders Association C. EB. Larabee Graysville T. V. Pittman H. R. Taylor Dale Billman Wayne Billman John Wible Frank and Schuyler Douthitt Paul Taylor Sullivan

Farmersburg Woman Kills Husband in Early Morning Incident

Mrs. Clara Moore is reported to have shot her husband in Farmersburg and fled with their children. Police seek the suspect and urge any witnesses to come forward as investigators review the circumstances of the fatal outcome.

Clara Moore

Woman. Clara Moore Pleads Guilty in Husband's Death

Clara Moore 42 pleads guilty to murder in the death of her husband Laurence Moore at Miner City near Farmersburg claiming self defense after alleged long abuse. She is sentenced to the Indiana Woman's State Prison for 2 to 21 years and to be taken to Indianapolis tomorrow.

Woman’s Prison Indianapolis Ed Douthitt Clara Moore Laurence Moore Miner City Farmersburg Charles McDaniels Moore Clinton Criss Terre Haute

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sullivan Banks Sullivan County Loan and Trust CO Bicknell Merchant Merchant J. T. Akin G. R. Dutton William H. Crowder Jacob F. Hoke R. W.akin Cornell University Indiana Bankers’ Association American Bankers’ Association W. N. Thompson Maron the Sullivan Union Sullivan, Indiana Terre Haute Daily Star Sullivan Union Terre Haute Star Postoffice Herbert W. Ashcraft Audry P. Linn ELKN Husband Johns Pos
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