Local Notes Record Licenses and Little News From Sullivan
A jumbled column lists births, visits, markets, and notices from Sullivan Indiana. Items include a newborn son for Mr and Mrs Floyd Lamb, visits by Miss Blanche Draper and Miss Selma Ingerzoll, shop ads and bargains at Sullivan Mercantile Co, lectures by Dr J H Doddridge, corn for sale, and upcoming exams and school events. Robert barner mentions bids and property, with several residents traveling to Springfield, Missouri, Chicago and Greencastle.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Gerhard Catlin and Lou Wilson
The notice records marriage licenses issued to Gerhard Catlin and Lou Wilson, and to Jacob F. Crawford and Myrtle Houpt, indicating all four individuals received licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard Catlin
Lou Wilson
Jacob F. Crawford
Myrtle Houpt
Pure food laws enforced in St Louis markets
St Louis papers report several grocers tried for selling baking powder containing alum in violation of the pure food law. Each is convicted and fined 100. Analysis shows powders named Clabber Band C Calumet Janon Clim ax and other varieties offered at ten to twenty cents per pound. Housekeepers urged to insist on cream of tartar powders for purity and health.
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St. Louis
Indiana Killers Marked by Death Sentences in Two County Cases
Princeton Indiana May 10 Louis Russell will forfeit his life for the killing of Perry Stout April 27 at a dance west of the city. The jury verdict of death follows premeditated murder with Stout shot in the dancing room. A new trial was requested but unlikely. This county’s second death verdict in a year, following Joseph Keith for Nora Wife murder.
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Princeton
Ind
Louis Russell
Perry Stout
Russell
Stout
Goth
Joseph Keith
Nora
Fractured Wrist After Street Accident
Mrs. B H Crowder sustained a fractured wrist last Wednesday evening while walking with her granddaughter Josephine Crowder. She moved to safety as a horse ran loose, tripping on an obstacle and injuring her wrist. swelling delayed medical attention and reduction was painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Crowder
Geo. Dutton
Josephine Crowder
George
Tragic Suicide After Family Tragedy at Asylum
In unhappy circumstances Miss Matilde Bislein age unknown was found drowned after a Sunday night death in an asylum district. Her father and a younger brother were held as suspects, with her mother accused of the deed. A note from Miss Bislein spoke of bearing her mother’s suffering and her own loss since her father and brother’s deaths.
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Ile
Ind
Matie Bislein
Vesterlay
Sue
Hislein
Dr J B Crowley Suffers Wrist Fracture in Fall
Dr J B Crowley fell a few days ago and fractured his right wrist. He received medical treatment and was reported in stable condition.
Niece of William Alkire Dies in Stuttgart Arkansas
Samuel Alkire was informed a week ago of the death in Stuttgart Arkansas of his niece Jessie Alkire aged 12. Jessie was the oldest child of the late William Alkire and died from neuralgia.
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Samuel Alkire
Stutgart
Ark
Jessie
William Alkire
Indiana Democratic Editorial association to meet in Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic Editorial association holds its annual meeting in Indianapolis at the Grand hotel on May 23 and 24. A joint session with the Democratic state committee at French Lick on May 22 to 28 was cancelled after T. Tarsart warned his hotel would not be ready. The Indianapolis program will proceed as planned.
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Indianapols
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Association
Democratic State Committee
French Lick
T. Tarsart
Storm Claims Lives in Clay County and Brazil
A severe storm in Clay County wrecked the Brosious dry goods store in Brazil and killed two men, Joe Staley and Wm. Martin, near Clay City by falling timbers. Lightning killed Clarence Sterling, 51, and Henry Hardy, 12, at Bowlidge Green.
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Clay County
Brosious Dry Goods
Brazil
Joe Staley
Wm. Martin
Clay City
Bowlidge Green
Clarence Sterling
Henry Hardy
Chinese man Chin Hee held in Indiana Avenue murder
Indianapolis May 9 detectives hold Chin Hee, a recent Chicago arrival, on murder charges in the Dae Lung case. Circumstantial evidence points to Hee who awaits further investigation and possible trial as officials pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dae Lung
Indiana Avenue
Chin Hee
Chicago
Hee
The Balanced Frame Dandy Cultivator Endorsed
A reader praises the Balanced Frame Dandy cultivator by John A. Mattix, calling it the best seen and the easiest to operate. The writer claims it lets him plow more corn with less effort than any walking cultivator.
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John A. Mattix
Wille
Quiet title and related suits listed in docket
Case notes include Benoni Trueblood versus John Reed and partners, Reed versus Annie Owens, Benj F Meteeva, Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn on policy, and James Wilkey against Elizabeth Wilkey with note and vendor's lien foreclosure.
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Benoni Trueblood
John Reed
Uiet
Webster
Reed
Annie Owens
Nitet
Benj. F. Meteeva
Phenix Ins. Co
Brooklyn
James Wilkey
Elizabeth Wilkey
Rockville Woman Kills Self in Bryan County District
Rockville Indiana May 9 Mrs Payne over 50 living with her son Len Payne near Bryan county killed herself by cutting her throat with a razor. She was found behind a smokehouse with the razor in her hand. Ill health had led to threats of self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Ind
Noble Gosby Ended Life in Orchard Shooting
Madison Indiana May 12 Noble Gosby a 50 year old Graham township farmer borrowed a revolver from a neighbor to kill a dog. While his family was away he went into his orchard and shot himself through the right temple.
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Madison
Ind
Child of Albert Kennedy Drowns in Creek
In North Manchester Indiana on May 10 a 17 month old child wandered from the yard. The body was recovered hours later from a small creek near the home.
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North
Manchester
Ind
Albert Kennedy
Excursion to Princeton Fare Set for Red Men Convention
The FE and T H will sell tickets at 11 for an excursion to Princeton on May 21 and 22 with return on May 23. The trip supports the district convention of the Red Men to be held there May 22.
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Princeton
Insanity Question in Forgery Case for LeRoy Land
LeRoy Land jailed weeks ago on forgery charges shows signs of insanity. An inquest is likely to determine the mental state and the fact of insanity.
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LeRoy Land
Nashville Soldier Loses Hand at Fort Logan
Nashville Indiana soldier Alva Lane, while operating a hash machine in camp at Fort Logan Colorado, lost a hand a few days ago when the device severed it and the hand fell at his feet.
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Nashville
Ind
Alva Lane
Fort Logan
Col
Carlisle man moved home after serious courthouse basement injury
Tom Shepperd, who fell into the courthouse basement a week ago and was seriously injured, has been moved to his home in Carlisle. The injury has affected his mind and he is badly off.
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Tom Shepperd
Court House
Carlisle
Gambill Granted Guardianship of Dennan and Charles Gambill
Probate records show Juda Gambill was appointed guardian of Dennan and Charles Gambill yesterday. Bond set at $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juda Gambill
Dennan
Charles Gambill
Watkins Sentenced in Perjury Case at Monticello
Monticello Indiana May 10 William Watkins charged with perjury was sentenced to state prison. He admitted making statements to secure a divorce and later could not prove them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ind
William Watkins
Worthless Gift Proves Rich Stock For Pastor
In Kokomo Indiana three years ago a mining stock gift from an Elk brother to Rev. R G Roscamp was deemed worthless. An offer of 100000 came later and a visit to Denver confirmed the shares could be worth 500000, prompting a decision to hold.
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Kokomo
Ind
R. G. Roscamp
First Presbyterian Church
Denver
Col
Order of Elks
Roscamp
Train strike kills Mrs. Sellers in Kokomo accident
In Kokomo Indiana on May 9 a carriage crossing the Clover Leaf railroad was struck by a train. Mrs. Reuben Sellers was killed and Mr. Sellers sustained serious injuries likely to prove fatal.
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Kokomo
Ind
Clover Leaf
Reuben Sellers
Widow of 86 Hangs Self in Vienna Area
In Scottsburg Indiana on May 12 Mrs Mickelson aged 86 living two miles southeast of Vienna died by hanging herself to a bedpost. She was blind and her death is attributed to her own actions.
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Scottsburg
Ind
Mickelson
Vienna
Boy Shot Himself in Eyerton Incident
Guerney Benninger aged 11 of Eyerton near Connersville Indiana shot and killed himself with a Flobert rifle on May 12. Authorities reported no one else involved in the tragedy.
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Connersville
Ind
Guerney Benninger
Eyerton
Here
Queen Regent Bids Farewell as Son’s Coronation Looms
The queen regent of Spain on May 12 formally left her ministers and passed custody of royal duties to her son. His coronation is set for Saturday, ending her 1614 year tenure’s solemn charge.
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Madrid
Spain
Woman's death in Wabash by self administered poison
Mrs Carrie Hudnall aged 25 died in Wabash Indiana after taking a vial of rough on rats the death is ruled a suicide authorities have not determined a motive for the act.
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Wabash, Ind
Carrie Hudnall
Struck By Trolley Car Injures Miss Schlutt
Fort Wayne reports Miss Mary A. Schlutt was struck by an interurban car and probably fatally injured.
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Fort Wayne
Mary A. Schlutt
Brief Dispatches From The Week In Brief
Street car workers gain shorter hours and higher pay in San Francisco. Lord Kitchener reports ten killed and 123 prisoners taken in the past week. Ket Harte, American writer, dies suddenly at his English home near London. Chiefs of Police convention sits in Louisville. Queen Wilhelmina’s condition is satisfactory with cautious care. Volcanic eruption at St Thomas destroys Guerin factories. some people missing. Brother of Santo Domingo revolutionary proposes U S protectorate for Salmon in Fourth New Jersey district. Morristown resident dies suddenly of apoplexy. Judge Jen Purvis, U S circuit judge, dies of Bright’s disease. Cincinnati court grants ex-Banker in Louisville a new trial. Comptroller of the Currency issues directive on national bank conditions as of Wednesday, April.
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San Francisco
Lord Kitchener
Ket Harte
London
Chiefs of Police
United States
Canada
Louisville
St. Thomas
Guerin
New Jersey
Morristown
Jen Purvis
Unitedites Court of
Bright
United States District Court of Apports
Cincinnati
Meinricht
Rail wreck in Kansas leaves two dead seven hurt
A Kansas railroad collision caused two fatalities and seven injuries. Reports note a severe wreck disrupts service and emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene.
Train derailment in May leaves one officer and ten dead
Report says Boers derailed a train on May 7 resulting in the death of a British officer and ten soldiers. The incidents form part of a wider pattern of violence and turmoil across regions including Spain and the United States.
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Spain
Salt Lake City
Jeffries
Bitzsimmons
New York
Hetty Green
Asuncion Esquivel
Costa Rica
Chinese Rebels Bombard Nan-Ning Fu and Causes Devastation
The report states Chinese rebels bombarded Nan-Ning-Fu with 300 natives killed. Other items note An and N freight ditched at Shepherdsville Kentucky with two tramps killed, a weak US business week, Senate approval of HM Clay Evans as consul general in London, House passage of the Statehood omnibus for Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico, and a fatal fire at the Iowa school for the deaf near Council Bluffs. The Louisville murder case against James Hicks was dismissed after the lone eyewitness died in the Pittsburg disaster. Senator Beveridge plans a lengthy Philippine bill speech near debate end. The body of Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan was laid to rest in St Patrick's crypt. Admiral Sampson's funeral drew large military and naval attendance with national government representatives present.
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Nan-Ning-Fu
Shepherdsville
United States
Senate
HM. Clay Evans
London
House
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Iowa State School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
James Hicks
Louisville
Pittsburg
Beveridge
Michael Augustine Corrigan
D. D
New York
St. Patricks Cathedral
Admiral Sampson
Five Concerts Begin Fifteenth May Festival in Cincinnati
Town Ames Kansas suffers major fire destroying principal portions. Charlemagne Tower arrives home from Russia on extended visit. Tom Linton sets one hour cycle record in Paris. Senate approves 100000 relief for Martinique volcano victims. Manila cholera toll 913 cases 786 deaths. provinces 2710 cases 1970 deaths. Queen Victoria improving. Moody orders Cincinnati cruiser to assist Martinique. Beef trust case filed in U S Circuit Court Chicago.
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Ames
Kas
Gov. Stone
Wisconsin
Watertown
Cincinnati
Charlemagne Tower
United States
Russia
Tom Linton
Paris
Senate
Martinique
Manila
Wilhelmina
Moody
San Domingo
Beef Trust
Knox
Circuit Court of the United States
Chicago
Martinique relief urged as senate backs $200000 aid
President Roosevelt asks Congress for $500000 for Martinique sufferers while the senate approves a House amendment for the relief fund. Hayti faces civil war with three factions preparing for conflict. British registry kept for White Star steamers bought by Morgan.
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Senate
House
Martinique
Hayti
Morgan
C. K. Williams Paint Co
Easton
Roosevelt
Congress
Sullivan State Bank Ledger Notice 1902
Balance sheet summary from Sullivan State Bank shows assets including cash items 12 007 14 458 56, due from banks 71 441 27, securities 1 000 000, and real estate 381 173 88. Liabilities include capital stock and undivided profits 9 0 and deposits on demand and time totaling amounts shown. sworn by Cashier I G R Dutton before I H Kallery, May 9 1902.
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Ot Sureine Fund
State of
Indiana
County of
Sullivan
I. G. R. Dutton
Sullivan State Bank
GR. Dutton
I. H. Kallery
Plan Now For Colorado Excursions From The Burlington Route
The Burlington Route offers summer excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Manitou with fares from multiple cities and periods. Special round trips and through sleeper options are advertised with low seasonal pricing and scenic routes. Contact a ticket agent or write for Colorado California or Yellowstone guides. publication requests sent to F M Rugg and L W Wakeley in St Louis.
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Burlington
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
St. Louisa
Kansas City
Chicago
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Missouri River
Frisco
Fortland
Colorady
Salt Lake
Minnesota
Yellowstone Park
California
F. M. Rugg
L. W. Wakeley
T.P A
Celery Nerve Compound Advertised By EB E Muehler
An advertised health remedy claims to cure ailments arising from impure blood. Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound is presented as an invaluable specific and is offered for sale by EB E Muehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. E. Muehler
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Fostesh Sfestsefecteofastoate
P. A. Barco
Sullivan, Ind
Springer
Floyd Lamb
Springer’s
Lola Land
Posey County
Sullivan Mercantile Co
Miss Blanche Draper
Jobin Newland
Terre Haute
W.R. Nesbit
Montezuma
W.H. Crowder, Jr
Mers Union
Josh Earnest
Geo. Merrick
Ray Ford
Muehler’s
Selma Ingerzoll
Graysville
Aaron Wilkey
Turman Township
Clyde
Redlands
Cal
W.H. Hill Jr
P. Poynter
Hercules Wilkey
Tom Allen
Springfield
Broad St
Joan Adams
J. W. Lindley
Queensware
J. H. Doddridge
Merom
College
G. W. Gladwell
Central
Dick Suess
Bedford
Merom Road
John L. Thompson
Harry Bland
Will Hummel
Washington, D. C
Harry
Wife
Barnett Saucerman
Mr. Saucerman
Hymera
Fairbanks
Pleasantville
Dugger
Ctor James
John Terwillager
Dick Bailey
Greencastle
Flora Walters
Isaac Shoffer
Will
Crawfordsville
Rebt Shoffer
Greensburg
Sherman Pencon
J. Brian Maple
Rush Medical College
Brian
Indiana State News
Marie Mistein
Arkansas
Democratic Editors
Chinaman
Child
Kansas
Havana
Woor
Church South
Dallas
Pex
McDonald
Bishen Parley
Corrina Witchever
Wokiep
Prageis I Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Peley
Chafee
Minato
Mares
Gli Li
Mont Hatfield
King Akers
Cow Pan Creek
Pike County
Germany
Paul Leicester Ford
Malcolm
George W. Herget
Dayton
American Tobacco Factory
Albany
N. Y
Dimies T
Denison
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Sarah Plate-Decker
American Bible Society
Carupano
Venezuela
Henry Stone
Linnell Bradley
Hindman
Japan
Post Office
Sullivaniinvd Union
Vane
Matt
The
International Art CO
St Charles
Illinois
Canton
Ibson
Gibson
Tactics’ Wear
Hooster Bargain Store
Eense
Circuit Court
Sullivan County
John Nesbit
John T. McKinney
George W. McKinney
Enoch A. McKinney
F. Alexander McKinney
Mary F. Taylor
Sarah E. Martz
Reed Grigsby
William F. Grigbsy
John Grigsby
Charles Grigsby
Sarah Anderson
Margaret Griffe
Mary J. Ward
W. R. Nesbit
William F. Grigsby
Sullivan Circuit Court
Ecourt
Eame
Robert TaxLor
J. F. Hoke
I. H. Kalley
G. R. Dutton
Dyantirora
ST. Louis, MO
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