The Eagle Tail mining scheme unmasked and plotted
A hardened conspirator describes a century old copper lead near Fortuna and a plan to relocate the claim after faking a title using Aragon and Morales. He details dynamiting the mine, a border escape, and instructs partners to stay silent while locating the Eagle Tail with the help of trusted locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Eagle Tail
Aragon
Francisco Madero
Old Aragon
Bud
Cipriano Aragon
Old Fortuna
Morales
Hooker
Mr. de Lancey
Kruger
Mescal
Fortuna
Moctezuma
Hermosillo
City of Mexico
de Lancey
Blazes
Bud Hooker
de Lacey
Henry K Kruger
Heavily Tinned Milk Pails For Cleaner Dairy Work
The article urges dairymen to use heavily tinned, seam free milk pails and cans to minimize dirt. It warns wooden pans absorb milk particles and should be avoided. Materials should be cleaned by cold rinse, brushed warm water, then steam or boil, with no wiping cloths and sunlight as a disinfectant where possible.
Hamilton township Sunday school elects officers
The Hamilton township Sunday school convention met at the Presbyterian church Friday and elected officers for the coming year. President Malcolm Campbell. vice president Chas Snaveley. secretary and treasurer Blanchard Davis. Department superintendents include Walter G. Scott. Arthur DeBaun. Mrs Will Thompson. Effie Douthitt. Mrs W H Eaton. Mrs Charles Walston. Dr Joe Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Hamilton Township
Presbyterian Church
Malcolm Campbell
Chas. Snaveley
Blanchard Davis
Walter G. Scott
Arthur DeBaun
Will Thompson
Effie Douthitt
W. H. Eaton
Charles Walston
Joe Freeman
Dog bites child near Fairbanks. dog killed
The 6 year old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Whitlock was bitten by a dog on Monday and is in serious condition. The dog sic was playing then attacked. the dog was killed and its head sent to the State Board of Health in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Whitlock
Fairbanks
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Lincoln Chautauqua Association seeks Sullivan program
Representatives of the Lincoln Chautauqua Association discuss a Sullivan Chautauqua to be held June 25 to 30. The event aims to bring cultural and educational programs to the area with community involvement.
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Lincoln Chautauqua Association
Sullivan
Mrs. Nancy Miles Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Nancy Miles, 67, died at home on East Washington Street after months of illness. Funeral at her residence led by Rev. William E. Gray, Presbyterian pastor. interment in Camp Ground cemetery. She moved to the city in 1868 and was survived by her sister Cynthia Thomas, two nieces Abe Cuppy and Emma Scott, and two nephews E G Carrithers and G T Carrithers.
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Nancy Miles
East Washington Street
William E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
Miles
Camp Ground Cemetery
Cynthia Thomas
George
Jane Carruthers
John Miles
Hopewell
Graysville
Abe Cuppy
Arcola
Emma Scott
E. G. Carrithers
G. T. Carrithers
Mrs. Nancy E. Miles 1847 1914 Obituary
Nancy E. Miles born Graysville Indiana November 18 1847 died May 17 1914 at sulivan age 66 5 29. Wife of Dr John Miles mother of three infants. A devout Presbyterian who served as a nurse in the Civil War era and cared for the sick. Survived by sister Cynthia Thomas nieces Emma Scott and Mrs Abe Cuppy and nephews Carrithers and Carrithers. Her steadfast Christian life and charity left a lasting influence on family church and community.
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Nancy E. Miles
Graysville
Indiana
George
Jane Carruthers
John Miles
Miles
Christ
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Hopewell
Presbyterian Church
Sullivan
First Presbyterian Church
Cynthia Thomas
Emma Scott
Abe Cuppy
Arcola
Lll
E. G. Carrithers
Thomas G. Carrithers
Israel
Local Society and Town News Highlights
Mrs Rockenback of New Albany visited for the annual local sorority inspection and banquet at the Davis hotel. H H Davis escaped injury after a street accident involving a delivery wagon and a car driven by Stanley Brown. Linton high school held commencement exercises with Prof Frank Aydelotte speaking. George Wheeler, known as The Demon Slugger, retires from baseball to run a Shelburn saloon. Rev Philip Freis spoke at the Prairie Creek township Sunday school convention in Middletown.
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Rockenback
New Albany
Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority
Davis Hotel
H. H. Davis
Sullivan County Water Company
Jackson Street
Sullivan Laundry Company
Davis
Stanley Brown
Linton High School
Frank Aydelotte
Indiana University
Aydelotte
George Wheeler
Shelburn
Philip Freis
Prairie Creek Township
Middletown
County Sunday School Convention Prominent Speaker Set
Sullivan County Sunday School Convention gathers at the Baptist church tomorrow beginning at 10 o clock. Charles D Meigs of Indianapolis a noted Sunday school authority will present three addresses morning afternoon and evening with Rev Philip Freis and local speakers contributing in a full program of devotion reports and songs.
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Sullivan County
Baptist Church
Charlies D. Meigs
Indianapolis
Charles D. Meigs
State Association
Philip Freis
This City
Freis
W. E. Gray
Philip Frets
C. D. Meigs
A. M. McGuire
Good light for dairy barns spreads even illumination
Experts say cows need four square feet of light each and windows arranged for uniform distribution. Cost to install in a 30 to 40 foot barn is about 20 to 25 dollars. Ventilation uses two flue sets with fresh air intakes near the roof every ten feet and outlets placed for rapid foul air escape.
Daipy Notes on Dairy Herd Quality and Management
Advice on raising and selecting dairy cattle emphasizes keeping heifer calves from top cows, avoiding dirty milk, treating cows kindly, alfalfa feeding, soil benefits of dairying, and the sire’s dominant role in herd traits. It warns against new churns and stresses personal knowledge of herd stock.
Is Fabe Gwin Indicted in Civil Service Probe
Rumor from Shoals indicates Fabe Gwin a prominent second district Democrat may be indicted for violating civil service laws by aiding illegal examinations for government job applicants. The report cites no official confirmation.
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Fabe Gwin
Fabe Gwin of
Shoals
Second District
Couple Wed at St Mary's Parish in Terre Haute
John Weimar and Anna Karcz eska were married yesterday morning at St Marys Catholic church officiated by Father Giles Block. The couple resided on Jackson Hill and the groom works in the mines.
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John Weimar
Anna Karczeska
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Giles Block
Terre Haute
Jackson Hill
Traction Line Boost Meeting Draws Regional Officials
A large crowd gathered last week in Freelandville to promote a proposed new traction line from Linton to Vincennes. Attendees included representatives from Freelandville Vincennes Bicknell and Pleasantsville who discussed the project and its regional benefits.
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Linton
Vincennes
Freelandville
Bicknell
Pleasantsville
Weather of a Week: May 11-17 in Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager reports a cooperative weather week ending May 17 in Farmersburg. Highs ranged from 58 to 83 and lows from 39 to 65 with mostly cloudy days on the 11th to 14th and clear skies on the 15th to 17th. Trace amounts of rain occurred on the 12th 13th and 14th.
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Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
New Suits and Injunctions Filed in Sullivan County
Edgar F. Allen sues William F. Allen estate. Hubert Davidson sue Monon Coal Co. for damages. Mark T. Daugherty sues Peabody Alwart Coal Co. for damages. Bement Rea & Co. sue James E. King on account. George Truett sues Ed Kelley, sheriff. Lash vs Kelley seeks injunction. Catherine Lash also against Ed Kelley.
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Edgar F. Allen
William F. Allen
Hubert Davidson
Edward Davidson
Monon Coal Co
Mark T. Daugherty
Peabody- Alwart Coal Co
Bement Rea & Co
James E. King
George Truett
Ed Kelley
Sullivan County
Fred B. Lash
Catherine Lash
Ohio oil notes drill dry wells in Pinkston and Taylor Jewell
Ohio oil crews reported two dry holes Monday. One well on Silas Davis No. 3 in the Pinkston pool produced no oil, and another on Taylor Jewell near Scott also failed to find oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio People
Silas Davis
Pinkston
Mrs. Lou Eslinger Visits Springfield Kin
Mrs. Lou Eslinger of Springfield Missouri is visiting her father Col. R. F. Knotts and other relatives here for a family gathering.
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Mrs
Lou Eslinger
Springfield, Mo
Col
R. F. Knotts
Newspaper Bundle Offer at Two Papers for 2.50
The Terre Haute Star and The Union advertise a special combined subscription rate of one year for two dollars and fifty cents. The offer targets readers seeking a bundled deal for local news.
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Terre Haute
THE
UNION
Clean-Up Judge Quips Over Family Wordplay
A humorous courtroom exchange features a judge joking about terms for parents. The defendant asks why he cannot call his mother mop if he calls his father pop. The judge delivers a light remark about floor cleaning.
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Pa ‘Pop
Death of George E Surrells at 51
George B Surrells 51 died Saturday night at his father in law D Chranicki s South Main home after an extended illness. He worked for years as a track supervisor for the Illinois Central railroad. He leaves a wife and one son. Mrs Surrells is a daughter of Mr and Mrs D Chranicki. Funeral was held yesterday at the Chranicki home, conducted by Rev G W Titus of the Christian church. Interment in Center Ridge cemetery.
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Geo. E. Surrells
George B. Surrells
D. Chranicki
South Main Street
Illinois Central Railroad
G. W. Titus
The
Christian Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Attorney Admits Chapman to Sullivan Circuit Bar
On motion Monday Judge Bridwell admitted Ernest A. Chapman of Dugger to practice in the Sullivan circuit court. It is said Chapman is a prospective candidate for prosecuting attorney on the Bull Moose ticket in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bedwell
Bridwell
Ernest A. Chapman
Dugger
Sullivan
Chapman
Bull Moose
Mrs. Carr Visits Dayton for Relatives’ Visit
Mrs. C. C. Carr travels to Dayton Ohio to spend time with relatives as part of a social visit. No further details are given in the fragment.
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C. C. Carr
Dayton, O
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