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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1907

Page

14

Sullivan Man in Custer’s Old Regiment Featured

The Union will publish in July a serial story Bob Hampton of Placer by Randall Parish about Seventh Cavalry exploits. Local interest centers on Captain William H. Lucas who served five years in the regiment and took part in Indian campaigns after Custer’s death at Little Bighorn.

Bob Hampton Placer Custer Seventh Cavalry Randall Parish William H. Lucas Mr. Lucas General Miles Captain Benteen

Indian Campaign Tales Highlight Perilous Front Lines

Captain Lucas recalls scouts guiding a regiment and 760 horses to water at sunset. Water turned out to be alkali, horses and men suffered, yet water was found next day. He notes higher hazards for Indian fighters facing capture or death and recounts ruses by warlike tribes and government aid failures with farming tools and oxen misused on the plains.

Lucas Far West Captain Ly

Local court actions include guilty pleas and fines

Fred Clark pled guilty to assault and battery Wednesday and was fined $5. Elmer Herbert, arrested for surety of the peace, was released on his own recognizance and ordered to stay away from Sullivan county until the next term. Mort Crooks pled guilty in circuit court to selling without a license, fined $10 and costs in 22 cases. He also pled guilty to selling to minors and was fined $25. Norris Wilson vs John L Wilson case involves a note and venders lien with Bays & Bays and Wood & Edmonds representing parties.

Elmer Herbert Sullivan County Mort Crooks Norris Wilson John L. Wilson William S. Wilson Bays & Bays Wood & Edmonds

Local court notes multiple civil actions and divorces

George W. Lloyd against South Linton Coal Company for damages settled. Lovelace versus Eyler continued. Andy Mason against Indiana Southern Coal Company for damages with trial by court. verdict for plaintiff $250. Della Nelson (divorce) against Frank Nelson by court finding allegations true. Belle Hughes and Herman Hughes divorce. Knox county venue. custody granted. Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company versus Alfred P. Gibbs et al. foreclosure of notes. trial by court. plaintiff funded. Nettie Herrick administrator v Illinois Central Railroad. case dismissed for nonappearance. James McConnell v Thomas Willis et al. foreclose mechanic’s lien. compromised.

George W. Lloyd South Linton Coal Company Charles W. Lovelace John Eyler Phoebe Eyler Andy Mason Indiana Southern Coal Company Della Nelson Frank Nelson Belle Hughes Herman Hughes Knox County Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company Alfred P. Gibbs Elizabeth C. Gibbs Nettie Herrick Alfred Herrick Illinois Central Railroad Company James McConnell Thomas Willis Mabel C. Willis

Estate and Guardianship Actions in the Rogers and Ransford Cases

Estate of Mary E. Rogers and executor Robert W. Rogers. Estas E. Rogers appointed successor with bond set at 1600. Guardianships include Alma J. Ransford with James A. Ransford as guardian and Minnie L. and Emma J. Ransford wards. Mary Ann Weeks guardian John F. Yeager. Ollie W. Perry guardian Ellen Perry. Harold C. Trueblood estate administrator report approved. Goldie Rogers guardianship Estus H B Rogers with bond filed and letters issued.

Mary E. Rogers Robert W. Rogers Estas E. Rogers Alma J. Ransford James A. Ransford Guardian Minnie L Emma J. Ransford Emma J Mary Ann Weeks John F. Yeager Ollie W. Perry Ellen Perry Harold C. Trueblood Aaron T. Trueblood Aaron D. Trueblood Goldie Rogers

Bucklen Arnica Salve Endears North Mills Man

John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica salve for healing a 40 year sore after every treatment failed. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son druggists at 25 cents with guarantees for piles burns and similar ailments.

John Garrett North Mills N. C Joe K. Smock

Paxton Farm Accident Injures 14 Year Old Elza Anderson

Elza Anderson, 14, son of farmer Frank Anderson, living 2 1/2 miles east of Paxton, was run over by a heavy land roller Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors freed him with a crowbar lift, and he suffered severe bruises plus multiple broken bones. Doctors fear his condition is alarming.

Elza Anderson Frank Anderson Paxton

Hazelrigg Reelected to City School Board Seat

Albert Hagelrigg, a member of the city school board for the past year, was reelected Thursday evening to continue his post on the board.

Hazelrigg Albert Hagelrigg

Boy Rescued From Pool After Fall at Coffman Park

During a Wednesday afternoon ball game at Coffman Park a young boy fell into a 10 foot deep pool near home plate. Ozro Dale dove in despite heavy clothing and brought the boy to shore safely after the lad sank twice.

Coffman Park Ozro Dale Dale

Mrs Bosstick Dies From Cyclone Injuries

Mrs. John Bosstick, badly hurt when the cyclone wrecked the Bosstick home on June 7, died last Wednesday from her injuries. Funeral services were held Thursday at Union Chapel with interment in Chapel Cemetery.

John Bosstick Bosstick Union Chapel Chapel Cemetery

Commissioners Allowances Summary From County Ledger

A detailed list of allowances and payments to county officials and workers including M A Jennings Albert Lane G W Benson Byron Frakes and many others. Items cover burial poor relief jail work coring truancy and assitant salaries along with commissions and audits. Total figures appear for numerous departments and roles across Fairbanks and related jurisdictions.

M. A. Jennings Brdg Albert Lane G. W. Benson Byron Frakes Mark Lester Billman-McBride Furn Co Old Soldier N. S. Worley W. H. Eppert & Son Poor Jackson A. J. Zink & Son Same A. C. Rennick Poor Curry Julius Harry Burton Bros J. S. Draper O. M. Patton F. Briggs R. L. Bailey M. F. Walters Leonard Bailey R. Park Ex Co Salary Co W. H. Bridwell Co. Atty James Franklin, Inc. Insane W. L. Wilkey Infirmary D. Crawley W. L. Nash W. W. Bailey P. D. Over C. E. Brown Cor Reed Douglass Kirt McCoskey Cc. E. Brown Fred Kester Ed Chambers Dep A. J. Haddon Cruza Brown S. G. Mahan Ass. Jackson Cc. E. Mahan Poor Hamilton W. H. Bennett T. W. Glenn J. G. Barnett A. Barnett Ass Jack M. B. Jewell Curry O. T. Criss Ass. Fairbanks Leona Criss Ass. Fair Cc. H. Bicknell Turman T. K. Houpt J. W. Wees Nellie Gray Joe Gray Cc, A. Eaton Ham Robert Conner W. H. McGrew W. R. Frakes J. H. Fleming Thomas Goodman Cass W. M. Pope P. G. Wood N. W. Ringo W.B. Pigg Wm. M. Miller R. D. Henderson Geo. Pirtle Ass. Haddon G. G Een Ee Billman-McBride Co E. E. Russell J. S. Duret Wm. B. Burford Treas Minnie Skinner Help Inf Incters Knotts & Parks W. B. Aydelotte EE. E. Russell Rex Benefield Wm. Smith Sal Florence Higbee Long & Warren M. Patton Ww. Chowning Op Ass. Fairbanks Coocseee

Manufacturing plant eyes Sullivan for relocation

A northern Indiana firm employing 50 to 100 workers at good wages is seeking a new site. The company is impressed with Sullivan and would move there if suitable inducements are offered, potentially bringing the plant to the city.

Indiana Sullivan

Hog cholera control bulletin from Purdue investigator

R A Craig from the Purdue agricultural experiment station warns about scattered hog cholera outbreaks and the spread from infected yards. He urges strict quarantine, disinfection, proper disposal of dead hogs, and separation from other farm animals. A hog cholera vaccine trial is described as promising for field testing next season.

R. A. Craig Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station Veterinary Department

Truth over fiction in Fedora tale of quick recovery

C V Pepper of Fedora Tennessee recounts a dramatic illness with hemorrhage of the lungs and throat. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with instant relief and rapid healing, saying he was back at work in three weeks after doctors gave him little hope. Trial bottle offered free by Joe K Smock & Son.

Fedora Tenn C. V. Pepper Dr. King Joe K. Smock & Son

Local News Briefs: Injured Woman's Return and Lightning Incident

Mrs. Ike Maxwell, badly hurt leaving an interurban car, has returned to a Terre Haute sanitarium where another operation may be needed. Mrs. Edna Luding of Kansas City visits Mrs. I. L. Thompson. Everett Beasley, 16, escaped injury when lightning struck near him at Schuberth's grocery on East Washington street, tearing a telephone pole but causing no harm.

Ike Maxwell Terre Haute Edna Luding Kansas City I. L. Thompson Everett Beasley Joshua Beasley Schuberth East Washington Street

Wanted second hand furniture and stores in Terre Haute

The Sullivan Union and the Terre Haute Daily Star offer a one year subscription for 2.75 dollars. Wanted ad seeks all kinds of second hand furniture and stores. Index Furniture Store Department. 30-tf.

Sullivan Union The Terre Haute Daily Star Tge Sullivan Union

Notice to Non-Residents in Vigo County Levee Case

Legal notice in Vigo Superior Court informs non residents of the Levee construction petition filed April 24 1907. The hearing date is July 31 with attorneys Higgins Cavins Stimson Condit and others representing the petitioners. Names listed include Jane Collins Robert Collins Jesse Watson Olah McHugh Rebecca Reynolds George Fortune and many others.

Vigo Superior Court Jane Collins Robert Collins Jesse G. Watson Olah McHugh Rebecca Fortune Reynolds George Fortune William Fortune Lethe Green Samuel DeBaun Herman Drake Hiram Drake Charles Scott Benjamin F. Watson Wiley Wilson James McHugh Mary Farrand Vangilder Elizabeth Pickens Delilah Finton Edward Watson, Jr Edward Watson, Sr William Weir Grace Underwood Grace Reedy Albert Reed Ida Drake Superior Court Vigo County General Assembly State of Indiana Vigo Sullivan Counties Sullivan County Wabash River Te County Wiliam Riggs James Bohn Emanuel Clark Cornelia Prevo Minnie O. Whalen

Excursion Rail Rates For Southern Indiana Territory

Excursion rates announced for Southern Indiana Railroad excursions to the west and southwest with round trip fares plus $3. Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays monthly to listed territories with varying return limits and stop overs. One way colonist rates to California and Pacific Coast points. dates March 1 to April 30 1907 and Sept 1 to Oct 31 with specific city fares. Reduced one way rates via Southern Indiana with connections. contact H P Radldy Chicago and W W Casto Sullivan Indiana for details.

Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Mexico New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Colorado Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska Utah Wyoming Virginia California North Pacific Coast Idaho San Francisco Cal Los Angeles Phoenix Ariz Guaymas Mex Portland, Ore Eescer Seattle, Wash Tacoma, Wash Ogden, Utah Salt Lake City Wenatchee Wash Spokane Indiana Indianapolis Ind Louisville, Ky Cincinnati Ohio Chicago, Ill Weeee H. P. Radldy Chicago

Dr Crowley Cures Piles and Rectal Diseases

Piles signal systemic disease including dropsy constipation and organ illnesses. Dr Crowley reports remarkable success treating piles and rectal conditions where ligature injection and cautery failed.

Crowley

Liquor License Request for Hymera Storefront Room

A white male resident of Jackson township Sullivan county Indiana applies to the Sullivan county Board of Commissioners for a one year retail liquor license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. The described premises occupy the lower room of a two story brick building on the north half of lot 4 Plews subdivision in Hymera with a Main street front and glass doors. First insertion June 5 1907.

Application for liquor license in Sullivan County Indiana

William Humphreys, a white male 21 plus, resident of Hamilton Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, will apply to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the first July 1907 session for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor at retail in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The described premises are a front room on the ground floor of a two story building on parts of lots 48 and 53 in top Sullivan Township. The room fronts Washington Street Sullivan and is visible from the street through glass windows and doors. First insertion June 5.

Jackson Township Sullivan County Indiana Board of County Commissioners Plew Hymera Main Street J. E. Wilson Hamilton Township Sullivan Hamilton County of Ning Washington Street Sai William Humphreys

Commissioners Sale of Real Estate in Sullivan Indiana

Notice of commissioners sale by Mollie Leach to sell at private gate at the courthouse door in Sullivan Indiana the lot No 1 of A M Murphys addition and adjoining lot based on the recorded plat to Elizabeth Morgan. First insertion June 5.

A. M. Murphy Sullivan Recorder’s Office Said Elizabeth Morgan Sullivan County Indiana

Notice of Final Settlement in Sullivan Estate

W Paul Stratton administrator of Sarah Sills deceased has filed final report of estate in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for June 28 1907 the 29th judicial day of May term all creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why report should not be approved. Tilghman Ogle clerk.

W. Paul Stratton Sarah Sills Sullivan Circuit Court Tilghman Ogle Isaac Kalley William E. Catlin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. ii. Lucas Union the Little Big Horn Sitting Bull Fred Clark O. B. Harris Citi Sens Caledonia Steele Lane’ Family Ay Bauer Hess I Vegas Riggs Dental Parlors A. M. Timmis Mgr Davis Hotel State of Indiana Southern Indiana Rail’y W. W. Casto Sou Ry. Sullivan Chicago, Illinois D. H. Hillman G. P T. A T. E. Hoover Ealiens van, Ind W. H. Hill, JR San, x “In Ana Edward A. Hoskins Louise Hoskins Mildred Hoskins Lawrence Mills Sase Mollie Leach Stephen A. D. Hoskins Isaac H. Kalley Sullivan ‘Court
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