Allegations of Fraud in Sullivan County Primary
Ross Campbell petitions for a recount of Democratic ballots for Commissioner of the first district in Sullivan County Indiana after a narrow loss to W H Poston with James E Martin. Petition alleges irregularities at 40 precincts and seeks court-ordered recount. Judge Bridwell to hear next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Campbell
Hamilton Township
W. H. Poston
Charles D. Hunt
Campbell
James E. Martin
Bridwell
Merom
Gill Township
Poston
State of Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
William H. Poston
Indiana
Sullivan
Martin
First District
First
James B. Martin
Board of Canvassers
The
Entity Board of Canvassers
Said
Mellott Named Chairman of Republican County Committee
Republican precinct leaders met Saturday to reorganize the county committee for the campaign. Edley W. Rogers acted as chair. William T. Mellott was named chairman with O. T. Calvin vice chair, R. P. White secretary, and Otha L. Springer treasurer. Will Hays and John C. Chaney spoke on past campaigns and future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Precinct
Republican County Committee
Edley W. Rogers
Carlisle
William T. Mellott
Mellott
Mellett
Fountain County
O. T. Calvin
Farmersburg
R. P. White
Otha L. Springer
John C. Chaney
Will H. Hays
Chaney
Hays
Maude McConnell
Dugger Boys Held on Charge of Theft
Grover Hendricks and Ollie Reeves of Dugger are held in Great Bend Kansas charged with stealing an automobile. Martin L. Pigg travels to Kansas to seek their release. The pair, with good hometown reputations, had traveled to Rocky Ford Colorado and Minneapolis Kansas before buying the auto in Great Bend from a man claiming illness and sacrifice to fund a return to Illinois. They were captured in Dodge City and returned to Great Bend on the theft charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Hendricks
Ollie Reeves
Dugger
Great Bend
Kansas
Martin L. Pigg
Rocky Ford
Colorado
James Gray
Cass Township
Minneapolis
Will Hendricks
Illinois
Hendricks
Reeves
Dodge City
Prominent Hymera Woman Melissa Stark Sanders Dies
Mrs. Melissa Stark Sanders, 76, mother of Rep Errett Sanders of Terre Haute, died Monday night at her Hymera home after an extended illness. Funeral held at Friendly Grove Church with burial in church cemetery. Born Clay County April 9, 1844, she married James Sanders in 1864 and moved to Hymera in 1903. Survived by Everett Sanders Jennie Love Maggie Carnahan Bert Earl and Earnest Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Stark Sanders
Hymera
Errett Sanders
Terre Haute
Congressman Sanders
Friendly Grove
Sanders
Clay County
James Sanders
Baptist Church
Jackson Township
Everett Sanders
Jennie Love
Maggie Carnahan
Bert
Earl
Earnest Sanders
Tragic Bicycle Accident Ends in Boy's Death
Paul Richmond ten years old fell from a bicycle and was run over by a car driven by Claude Daugherty seventeen. He died Friday morning after surgery at the county hospital. The incident occurred after a Powell field track meet as the boys rode on Washington street near Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Richmond
Harry Richmond
Claude Daugherty
Jesse Daugherty
Merom
Young Daugherty
Young Richmond
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Gray
O. H. Berry
Terre Haute
Center Ridge Cemetery
Collin Raines
Powell Field
Washington Street
Daugherty
Richmond
J. L. Bowman
Aged resident Hardy Osburn dies in Turman township
Hardy Osburn 85 native of the county and longtime farmer died Sunday at his son Fred Osburn’s home in Turman township near the Turman St Fairbanks line. He was born March 19 1885 and lived all his life in the area. He served as a U S marshal during the Civil War and hunted and trapped extensively. He is survived by three sons John Fred and Colonel Osburn and a daughter Mrs Frank Pogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Osburn
Turman Township
Fred Osburn
Turman
Fairbanks
George Fuson
York
Fairbanks Township
William
Martha Hill Osburn
Kingsley
Wabash Bottoms
Osburn
Hardy Hill
John
Fred
Colonel Osburn
Frank Pogue
Xenia
Park, Allen
George W
James T. Osburn
This County
Matilda Drake
Will Hays ordained Presbyterian elder in Sullivan church
Will Hays chairman of the Republican national committee was ordained an elder of the Presbyterian Church of Sullivan on Sunday. He has long served in the church, succeeding his late father John T. Hays who was an elder for 30 years. The ceremonies drew a full house. He previously opened a Republican National Committee meeting with a prayer and then left for Chicago to plan arrangements for the national convention. He will also attend the Indiana Republican state convention in Indianapolis this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Presbyterian Church of
Sullivan
Hays
John T. Hays
Washington
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indiana
Kendrick seeks divorce and alimony from Sullivan businessman
Anna L Kendrick filed for divorce and alimony from Dave Kendrick after their separation last August. She also alleges ten thousand dollars damages from relatives of his wife for influencing her to abandon him. defendants Lucelia Mills Pauline Curry and Orville Curry live near Shelburnang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Kendrick
Dave Kendrick
Sullivan
Kendrick
Shelburn- Ang
Luélia Mills
Pauline Curry
Mig
Orville Curry
Death of Dan l L Bonner veteran traveling salesman
Daniel L Bonner 64 of Vincennes a veteran traveling salesman died Saturday at his daughter Mrs A H Begdge s home in St Louis from paralysis. Burial took place in Vincennes yesterday afternoon Bonner was well known across the county for years selling wholesale groceries in Terre Haute and Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan'l. L. Bonner
Daniel
L. Bonner
Vincennes
A. H. Begdge
St. Louis
Bonner
Big County
Terre Haute
Longs Return From Winter in Florida
Mr and Mrs French Long returned last week from New Smyrna Florida where they spent the winter. They drove the Hoke automobile through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. French Long
New Smyrna, Fla
Farmers Association Holds Meeting in Sullivan County
A special Sullivan County Farmers Association directors meeting in the county agent's office covered the wool pool setup with town committees for Carlisle and Farmersburg, planned a bigger county corn show, and discussed labor cost records and Home Demonstration agent matters. Attendance notes referenced 3 000 attendees from IL, KY, and IN and a postponed appearance by Farm Bureau vice president Strivings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Farmers’ Association
D. N. Curry
Bloomington
Raymond Roberts
Evansville
Illinois
Kentucky
Indiana
G. I. Christie
Purdue University
Strivings
Farm Bureau
Mr. Roberts
Carlisle
Frank Munich
G. W. Clayton
J. J. McCammon
Elmer Carrico
Sullivan
J. R. Riggs
Carl Downen
Ward Pigg
Farmersburg
William Riggs
Richard Taylor
Clair Thompson
Farmers’ Association
Sullivan County
Harry Ruff
Ross Campbell
Miss Williamson
Lewis Taylor
Indianapolis
Ther Farmers’ Association
Indiana Farmers’ Guide
Farmers of Indiana
Henry Davey Arrested on Robbery Charge
Henry Davey formerly of Shelburn was arrested last week at Clinton and jailed in Bloomfield awaiting trial for robbery. He may be tried in Greene county and is reportedly wanted on similar charges in several places. Davey and another man robbed a Lattas Creek mine paymaster of nearly ten thousand dollars four years ago. he served time at Michigan City prison and was released about a year ago.
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Henry Davey
Shelburn
Clinton
Bloomfield
Greene County
Davey
Lattas Creek
Michigan City
Democrats Name Chairmen in Vincennes District Meeting
Elijah McFarland of Vincennes was named chairman of the Democratic organization for the second district at a meeting and banquet last night. John W. Lindley of this city is expected to be named as a delegate from the district to the Frisco convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah McFarland
Vincennes
Democratic Organization For
Second District
John W. Lindley
County awards lightning rod contract to local firm
The Board of County Commissioners awarded the contract for lightning rods to C. E. Davis of this city. The price is thirty cents per foot for complete installation with fixtures and copper cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
C.E. Davis
Attendance officer named for county board of education
The county Board of Education named Nicholas Davis as attendance officer for the coming year. Davis previously served in the role and will succeed George Bensor, who resigned due to health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County ‘Board “of Education
Nicholas Davis
Davis
George Bensor
Springer Buys Interests in Sullivan Woolen Mills
O L Springer has purchased J W Lindley’s share making Springer sole owner of the Sullivan Woolen Mills. He will continue to operate the business and plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
L. Springer
J. W. Lindley
Sullivan Woolen Mills
Democrats name officers at county committeemen meeting
Martin L. Pigg was named chairman of the county committee succeeding Dr. George G. Billman. Roy Kaufman was named vice chairman Ben C. Crowder treasurer and John W. Lindley secretary at the Democratic precinct committeemen meeting held here Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Pigg
George G. Billman
Roy Kaufman
Ben C. Crowder
John W. Lindley
Bridwell Names Members to County Board of Review
Judge W H Bridwell announces William H Bennett of Curry Township and John L Griffiths of Dugger to the county board of review for a thirty day session starting Monday June 7. Bennett is a Democrat and Griffiths a Republican. remaining officers include William Williamson Frank M Daniels and Ed P Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. BridWell
William H. Bennett
Curry Township
John L. Griffiths
Dugger
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Griffiths
William Williamson
Frank M. Daniels
Ed P. Snow
Julius Harry
Will A. Thompson
Board of
Children’s Guardians
Charles McDaniels
Phillip Sajaka
Indiana Hocking Coal Company
James M. Fisher
Mattie Chapman
Indiana Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventists
General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
P. A. Reed
Edward Cow
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company
Ellis Bunch
Gladys Bunch
Walter W. Smith
Effie L. Smith
Savvand W. Sisk
Nancy Sisk
American Legion Fair Draws Big Crowds in Sullivan
Large crowds attend the American Legion Fair and Festival on South Section street with wholesome attractions for all ages. The event features a jazz band, dancing, and chaperons from the Sullivan War Mothers. Weekly prizes include Liberty Bonds, with a $700 cabinet, a $200 Diamond Disc, and a $10650 Ford sedan to be awarded on upcoming nights.
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South Section Street
Max Crowder
Sullivan
Murray
Harve Gordon
Gilbert Gambill
Margery Steele
Omer ‘Harris
Dugger
Charles Bradbury
C.’M. Henderson
Little Anna Stranahan
Hailstorm Devastates Shelburn Town 1876
The Shelburn Enterprise recalls a massive hailstorm that struck May 1876 in Sullivan County. Eyewitnesses say north and west window lights were shattered in most homes and clapboarding suffered severe pitting. Old timers note the event as the worst hail experience in memory.
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Sullivan
Shelburhn
Shelburn
Fourfold Grandparents for Sullivan County Girl
Dorothy Lucile Lowdermilk, four, of Sullivan, is said to have four living grandfathers and four grandmothers, spanning both her father's and mother's sides. Her paternal grandparents are James Lowdermilk of Sullivan and relatives, while maternal grandparents include Charles Wharton of Dugger. Great grandparents on both sides include Joe Brodie of Sullivan and Jerry Hutchison of Cass.
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Dorothy Lucile Lowdermilk
John Lowdermilk
James Lowdermilk
Sullivan
Charles Wharton
Dugger
Joe Brodie
Jerry Hutchison
Cass
Dorothy Lucile Lowder
Memorial Day Committee Formed for Local Exercises
A joint meeting of patriotic societies at the G A R hall set preliminary steps for the May 31 Decoration Day events. A public speaking program may occur in the court house park with Gettysburg Address read and a community singing before a parade of veterans, societies, and schoolchildren to Center Ridge cemetery for graveside services.
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G. A. R. Hall
Court House Park
Lincoln
Center Ridge Cemetery
Death of Catharine B. Lash at Farmersburg aged 73
Mrs Catharine Baker Lash died Sunday at her home in Farmersburg after living there since 1887 coming from Ohio. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with burial in West Lawn cemetery. Surviving husband William Lash and three sons Fred B Lash Frank C Lash of Farmersburg and Edward E Lash of Terre Haute.
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Catharine Baker
Lash
Farmersburg
Ohio
Methodist
West Lawn
William Lash
Fred B. Lash
Frank C. Lash
Edward E. Lash
Terre Haute
Mrs Martha Scott 74 Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Martha E Scott 74 widow of Hamilton farmer and ex county treasurer Jonathan Scott died Sunday night at the family home north of the city after a lingering illness. Funeral held yesterday at Little Flock church Shelburn conducted by S J Fuson. Burial at church cemetery. She was born October 28 1845 in Hamilton township and married July 29 1863. Survived by sons Noble H Riverside California Elmer Edgar William Anderson Simeon C and Howard all of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha HE. Scott
Jonathan Scott
Hamilton Township
Little Flock Church
Shelburn
S. J. Fuson
Mr. Scott
Martha
E. Marts
Noble H
Riverside
California
Elmer Edgar
William Anderson
Simeon C
Howard
Bensinger Family Attends Funeral in Princeton
Mrs. M. E. Bensinger and her daughter Mrs. Glessie Walters traveled to Princeton last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bensinger’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bensinger
Glessie Walters
Princeton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Girguit
W. H .Poston
Republican CO. Committee
Dugger Boys
Melissa Sanders
Representative Sanders
Sullivan Church
County Board OF Review
Mrs. Jno. Lowdermilk
Death OF Catharine B. Lash
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