Means opening of mines
Miners at Consolidated Mines return to work after operators agree to allow holders to keep certificates under the new qualification law. State mine workers had previously shut many mines, notably in Sullivan county, amid disputes over certificate holdings. Secretary Penna issued guidance to allow continued certificate ownership to ease implementation and test the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Mines
Operators’ Association
Phil H. Penna
Indiana
Sullivan County
Shelburn
Vane McGuire Returns to New York City Work
Vane McGuire leaves Washington after visiting his parents the Rev and Mrs C M McGuire. He moves on to New York City to resume his advertising career, having started in publicity at Neal and Eskridge stores and rising to prominence in the eastern field. He leaves behind many friends who wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vane McGuire
C. M. McGuire
New York City
Mr. McGuire
Washington
Neal & Eskridge
Young McGuire
Washington Herald
Program of College Closing at Merom
The Merom college closes with a May 30 to June 9 lineup. Recitals on May 30 31 and June 1 2 feature piano and voice performances by students Porta Nerissa Whitaker Nellie SBurretta Lee Pearl Garris Alla Alma Thompson Bessie Plunkett Muldred Hoskins Edyth Hormell Ray Morton Thompson. June 5 6 present Haydns Creation and a Cantata. June 7 elocution by Ethel Werick. June 8 a lecture A Summer in Europe by Dr J J Summerbell. All shows start at 730 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Porta Nerissa Whitaker
Nellie Sburretta Lee
Pearl Garris
Alla Alma Thompson
Bessie Plunkett
Muldred Hoskins
Edyth Hormell
Ray Morton Thompson
Haydn
Dr. V. E. DeLashmutt Dies After Thirty Years Practice
Dr. V. E. DeLashmutt, longtime Shelburn physician who moved from Frederick Maryland in 1871, died at his home aged 79. He had retired years ago. Surviving children include John T. DeLashmutt of Bucyrus Ohio O L DeLashmutt of Shelburn Mrs Gertrude Jackson of Baltimore and Mrs Mayme Mills of Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. E. DeLashmutt
Shelburn
Frederick
Maryland
DeLashmutt
John T. DeLashmutt
Bucyrus
Ohio
O. L. del
Murder case of Daniel Neal in Bloomfield set for June trial
Daniel Neal charged with the murder of George Hutchison at Jackson Hill No 4. He was moved to Bloomfield by Sheriff Wible and has remained jailed. Neal’s circuit court trial is scheduled for June 26 in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Neal
Daniel Neal
George Hutchison
Jackson Hill No. 4
Bloomfield
Wible
Neal
Suit Settled In Circuit Court Over Bank Claim
The First National Bank of Terre Haute won a settlement in the circuit court last week against Lee Summitt and George Reisa. The plaintiff adopted a claim of 195.40, with the case venued here from Vigo county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Terre Haute
Lee Summitt
George Reisa
Vigo County
State v Ike Duckworth Assault Guilty Verdict Given
In the criminal docket Ike Duckworth faced assault and battery charges. The court conducted a trial by court and returned a verdict of guilty. He was fined one dollar plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Duckworth
Home Missions Hold Session at Sullivan
A Vincennes district convention of Home Missionary societies met Thursday at the M E Church in Sullivan with large crowds. The program included morning devotions, reports, solos, an address from Mrs. Sandefur, an evening devotion, and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Vincennes District
M. E. Church
Home Missionary Societies
Vincennes
Methodist Church
Mary Farley
F. H. Howell
N. B. Groff
Thomas Campbell
M. B. Hyde
William Farrell
Nina Stewart
Buffalo
N. Y
J. B. Allgire
Sandefur
Katherine Kirkham
John S. Ward
Frank Bolinger
Bessie Harcock
Commanderies Invite for Ascension Day Services Next Year
Knights Templar from Olney Vincennes and Washington were invited to Ascension Day services here next year. Local attendees at Robinson Thursday included Mr and Mrs Charles Welsh Fairbanks Mr and Mrs Walker Jennings Farmersburg Mr and Mrs Ed Carrithers Mr and Mrs John H Wright Mr and Mrs Harve Crowder Herman Smock and Miss Gladys Smock Mr and Mrs Charles D Hunt Jacob F Hoke M McMorrow Will Hays Dirrelle Chaney and John Er singer. The Knights and ladies were entertained at the Baptist church with an evening banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Olney
Vincennes
Washington
Robinson
Charles Welsh
Fairbanks
Walker Jennings
Farmersburg
Ed Carrithers
John H.wright
Harve Crowder
Herman Smock
Gladys Smock
Charles D. Hunt
Jacob F. Hoke
M. McMorrow
Will H. Hays
Dirrelle Chaney
John Ersinger
Knights
Baptist Church
Nathan Hinkle Camp No 260 Installed at Hymera
Hymera May 25 officers of the Terre Haute camp of the Sons of Veterans conducted the installation of the new camp here. The Nathan Hinkle Camp No 260 was named in honor of the revolutionary veteran buried in Hymera. George Krietenstein of Terre Haute congratulated Hymera on a large charter membership, with 37 candidates receiving initiatory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. of V
Honored by Friends on Uriah Coulson Birthday
A birthday surprise honored Uriah Coulson at his daughter Mrs. W R Nesbit’s residence for his seventy fifth birthday. Veterans and relatives attended including O H Crowder J F Hoke Bryce Ridgeway J P Stratton W H Bland Dr W Eaton Hutsonville Ill Simon Smith Bloomfield and local clergy Rev J M Vawter and Rev G H Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Coulson
W. R. Nesbit
O. H.crowder
J. F. Hoke
Bryce Ridgeway
J. P. Stratton
W. H. Bland
Dr. W. Eaton
Hutsonville, Ill
Simeon Smith
Bloomfield
J. K. Coulson
J. M. Vawter
G. H. Murphy
Sullivan High School Holds Largest Commencement Ever
The Sullivan high school annual commencement at the Orpheum theatre drew a packed house. J Frank Hanly delivered the address as 42 graduates received diplomas. Music by the high school orchestra and the Mensinger male quartette. Superintendent J W Holton presented the diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan High School
Orpheum Theatre
J. Frank Hanly
Mensinger
J. W. Holton
Lowrey Seeks Prize Ring Matches in Indiana
Shelburn May 30 Charles Lowrey recently discharged from the regular army has returned home and plans to enter the prize ring seeking 150 pound Indiana fighters He looks to box with Three Round Hoosier of Vincennes or Willie Richie of Indianapolis Joe Davey manages Lowrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery
Shelburn
Charles Lowrey
Lowrey
Indiana
Vincennes
Willie Richie
Indianapolis
Joe Davey
Sam Marsee Launches Bicknell Monitor Newspaper
Sam Marsee, veteran editor and publisher of the Sandborn Herald, is starting a new paper at Bicknell to be known as the Bicknell Monitor. The move marks his return to publishing after years with the Sandborn Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Marsee
Sandborn Herald
Sandborn
Bicknell
Bicknell Monitor
Isaac Bryant Funeral Held Here After Terre Haute Death
Isaac Bryant died at his daughter Mrs Clyde Kendall's home in Terre Haute Tuesday of last week. His funeral was conducted here Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Bryant
Dagger
Clyde Kendall
Terre Haute
Governor Commutes Jail Sentence for Mrs Neal
Gov commutes jail term and fine of Mrs Dan Neal of Jackson Hill No 4. Convicted of illegal liquor sale, she faces release in a few days after a petition arguing poor health. Her husband Daniel Neal is charged with a murder at the same location, with Greene county trial to occur soon in Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Dan Neal
Jackson Hill No. 4
Neal
Bridwell
Walter F. Wood
Monon Coal Company Files $3 Million Mortgage
The Monon Coal Company in Vigo county, recently formed with $1,000,000 capital and taking over the Alliance Coal Company properties, filed a $3,000,000 first mortgage sinking fund bond issue with Bankers Trust Company of New York. The issue finances coal land acquisitions and mine equipment, with bonds of $1,000 each, interest semi annual on June 1 and December 1. The mortgage covers the Alliance purchase, transferred from Perley H. Noyes to Monon Coal, for $1 and other values, and the document comprises 139 pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Coal Company
Vigo County
Alliance Coal Company
Moore
Bankers’ Trust Company of New York
First Mortgage
Perley H. Noyes
Arbitration Sought Over Track Bumper Position
A petition circulated to move a bumper on the E. and T. H. line from Mill Street to 50 feet back near John Cummings' saloon was endorsed by the Commercial club and sent to Supt. Bell at Evansville. The company completed track work and now offers arbitration with a compromise: trains may pass through town at 30 to 35 mph if the town board accepts the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & T. H. Company
John Cummings
Mill Street
Supt. Bell
Evansville
Commercial Club
Shelburn Enterprise
Rural Carriers to Receive $1000 Salary Increase
Rural mail carriers will start July with a salary of $1000 a year, up from $900, an increase of $100. The raise, added as an amendment to the appropriation bill, marks the third raise since the rural department began in 1903. Original pay was $600, raised to $750 then $900. Eligible carriers with full length routes and prescribed piece counts will receive the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
House
Senate
Stark Sues Over Death of Dr Stark for Large Damages
Hershel V. Stark the Shelburn druggist filed suit for twenty thousand dollars against the T H I E traction company and the Vandalia railroad for his brother Dr Stark's death at Terre Haute last summer. The defendants offered ten thousand dollars each to settle, which he refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershel V. Stark
Shelburn Druggist
T. H. I. & E. Traction Company
Vandalia Railroad
Dr. Stark
Terre Haute
Mr. Stark
Will Pigg Likely Democratic Candidate for Morgan County Judge
Will H. Pigg of Martinaville, county attorney for Morgan County, is regarded by the Martinaville Republican as a likely candidate for Morgan County judge in the November 1912 election on the Democratic ticket. The Republican notes Pigg is a receptive candidate after previously running in Democratic primaries and not securing the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pigg
Martinaville
Will H. Pigg
Morgan County
Pigg
Dr Whitaker Delivers Commencement Address at Effingham
Dr O B Whitaker, president of Union Christian College Merom Ind delivered the 1911 Effingham High School commencement address before a large crowd at the Austin Opera House. He spoke on Success and Its Foundation noting true success rests on noble principles and benefiting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effingham
Austin Opera House
O. B. Whitaker
Union Christian College
Merom
Ind
Effingham High School
Kansas Christian College
Former Sullivan Girl On Editorial Staff
Bloomington Ind May 25 The junior class elected Don Herold Russell Brown Carrie Ong Clifford Moore Jeanne Crowder to form the 1912 Arbutus editorial board. Wilbur Pell was secretary to the board of managers with 119 82 vote. Anton Wegener treasurer Joseph Cassell third member. Earl Keyes peace pipe orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Don Herold
Russell Brown
Carrie Ong
Clifford Moore
Jeanne Crowder
Wilbur Pell
Ashed Cunningham
Anton Wegener
Joseph Cassell
Earl Keyes
Peace Pipe
Board of
Robert Hamilton
Ben Hitz
Chester LeRoy
Phillip Graves
Board of Editors
The
Arbutus
Eastern Star Officers Scheduled to Visit Sullivan
Miss Sarah Cain secretary of Chapter 188 reports that Grand Matron Mrs. Carrie Halbrudge and Grand Adah May Reeves will visit Sullivan Chapter Monday June 12 to install Zee Bays as Grand Warden. Invitations will go to other Sullivan county chapters and Grand officers are expected for a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Cain
Order of the Eastern Star
Carrie V. Halbrudge
Order of the Eastern Star of
Indiana
Rockport
May Reeves
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Gill Township Commencement at New Lebanon
Gill township commencement exercises were held Thursday night at New Lebanon with a large crowd in attendance. Senator Frank C. Tilden of Greencastle delivered the address. Music was provided by the Menaingers of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Gill Township
New Lebanon
Frank C. Tilden
Greencastle
Menaingers
Dugger Man Dies From Heat While At Work
Reuben Headley a Dugger resident employed by the Vandalia as a section man collapsed and died from heat Saturday afternoon. He worked alongside companions who were present at the moment of collapse and immediately assisted him but death was instantaneous. The incident is the only fatality reported in the area due to the heat with many others suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Reuben Headley
Dugger
Headley
Dugeger
Miner Jesse Greenwood Killed in Shirley Hill Mine
Jesse Greenwood aged 22, known as Pete, died at Shirley Hill mine No 1 near Dugger after a motor jumped the track and coal cars crushed him. He left a wife in Princeton Indiana less than two months married, his parents and a large family. The accident also involved his brothers Robert and Frank as witnesses. The body was taken to Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hill
Dugger
Robert
Frank
Jesse Greenwood
Greenwood
Princeton
Ind
Robert Greenwood
Linton
Kentucky
Pete
Golden Wedding of Lisman Couple Observed in Haddon Township
Mr and Mrs Wm P Lisman of Haddon township east of town celebrated their golden wedding May 22 with 116 friends and relatives at their home. The couple received many gifts including a gold cup inscribed Golden Anniversary May 22 1861 1911 from their children. Most children attended along with grandchildren and relatives. Carlisle News reports the event and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Lisman
Haddon Township
Theo
Addie Lisman
Ted Buckley
Indianapolis
P. C. Lisman
Boonville
Ivan
Bert
Chas. Lisman
Carlisle
Harry
Frank
Philadelphia
Carlisle News
Flag Day Observance Urged by American Flag Association
The American Flag Association reminds governors and mayors that Flag Day falls on June 14, the 134th anniversary of adopting the flag. It urges patriotic societies teachers school officers and citizens to launch a campaign to strengthen observance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flag Association
United States
McCammon Transferred After Life Sentence For Assault
Don McCammon once given a life term for assault on school girls at Mildred and Jackson Hill has been moved from Jeffersonville to Michigan City. He is said to be 265 years old and a pardon bid is under way claiming he was mentally unbalanced at the time of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCammon
Don McCammon
Mildred
Jackson Hill
Jeffersonville
Michigan City
McKinley Heads to Portland Cement Contract Venture
H. O. McKinley departed Thursday for Portland Oregon to form a cement contracting partnership with Oscar Patten. Patten already holds a contract for several miles of sidewalk work and the new venture aims to take on additional sidewalk projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
H. O. McKinley
Portland, Ore
Oscar Patten
Mr. Patten
Cannon Attacks Democrats Over Civil War Pensions
In a dramatic House speech Former Speaker Cannon accuses Indiana Democrats and others of past stunts claiming they blocked a civil war veterans' pension bill. He vows action now with a strong Republican majority and questions the party's current promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cannon
Congress
Indiana
Cox
Republican House of Representatives
Central Normal School Debates Railroads Resolution
The first intercollegiate debate for Central Normal school Danville took place Saturday evening in Danville. The normal team argued the affirmative to the resolution that the United States should own and control the railroads, while DePauw University took the negative. Claude T. Smith, Sullivan county teacher and son of H. T. Smith of Jackson township, was on the normal team.
Fairbanks Township Holds Commencement Exercises
The Fairbanks township schools held their annual commencement Friday night. Four high school graduates received diplomas: Florence M. Bowen, Everett Shake, Willie Kersey, and Ira Johnson. Senator F. C. Tilden of Greencastle delivered the address with music by the Mensingers of Sullivan. Leslie A. Childress serves as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Schools
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Township
F. C. Tilden
Greencastle
Mensingers
Sullivan
Leslie A. Childress
Florence M. Bowen
Everet Shake
Willie Kersey
Ira Johnson
Promoter Looks Over Local Coal Mines
A Chicago promoter, associated with a western railroad, visited Shelburn on Friday to inspect 29 local coal mines. He planned to tour the Hamilton mine near Hymera and the Carlisle mine before leaving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Chicago
Western Railroads
Hamilton
Hymera
Carlisle
Locusts Make Appearance in Sullivan County
Seventeen year locusts have appeared in Sullivan county with groups arising on a seventeen and a thirteen year cycle. The pests mainly damage young trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Sullivan Schools Close as June Commencements Begin
Countywide shutdown ends as May teachers examination concluded with County Superintendent Park presiding. Most township and town commencements have already taken place with remaining ceremonies due in the first two weeks of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Park
Boy Survives Grass Hook Injury in Hymera
In Hymera on May 25 the six year old son of Will Stout nearly bled to death after a grass hook blade snagged in a plank walk crack. He stepped over it, slipped, and cut his foot to the bone. several neighbor women acted quickly to stop the bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Sorrest
Will Stout
Alvin Padgett Elected Elks President at Ft Wayne Meeting
At the state gathering of the Elks in Ft Wayne last week Alvin Padgett of Washington was elected president. Jose Scott of Linton was chosen as a key official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Padgett
Elks
the Elks
Ft. Wayne
Alvin Padseb
Washington
Jose Scott
Linton
Three Dugger youths plead guilty to store robbery
In a swift verdict Friday night in the circuit court Judge Bridwell sentenced Ora Hatfield Ed Malone and Harry Cushman to 2 to 14 years in the southern reformatory. Each was fined 10 and dis franchised for two years. Ages 21 to 24. Cushman is brother of a recently captured suspect from Brightlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nichols
Dugger
Ora Hatefield
Kelly
Hatfield
Ed Malone
Harry Cushman
Southern Reformatory
Cushman
Brightlight
Linton
Henderson
Bloomfield
Elks Lodge To Initiate Ten Members Next Monday
Sullivan lodge of Elks will initiate a class of ten members next Monday evening. The degree will be conferred under the inspection of Peter R. McCarthy district deputy from Vincennes. A large number of visitors are invited and a special entertainment will follow the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Peter R. McCarthy
Vincennes
Police crack down on speeders on Sullivan streets
City police sharpened focus on automobilists who exceed speed limits on Sullivan streets after a wave of citizen complaints. Chief of Police Smith urges drivers to slow down and stop the reckless speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Streets
Smith
Local Lumber Firm Manager Buys Draft Horses
Joe Black of Greer Wilkinson Lumber Co returns from Linton with a fine draft team bought from G W Dixon for 500 dollars. Each horse weighs 1450 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Black
Greer-Wilkinson Lumber Company
Linton
G. W. Dixon
Miners Examinations Conclude After Two Weeks in Sullivan
The county miners examining board adjourns after a two weeks session in Sullivan county. Board members Frank Harmon William Babbitt and Otis Dugger prepare their report to the county auditor. The board examined 3831 miners during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Miners’ Examining Board
Sullivan County
Frank Harmon
William Babbitt
Otis Dugger
Store Robbery at Nichols General Store
In Dugger on May 30 report says J. B. Nichols store was robbed last week. Thieves took six suits of clothing shoes shirts socks and other wearing apparel. No cash was stolen and suspects remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
J. B. Nichols
Carlisle Authorized to Build Acetylene Gas Plant
Carlisle bonds town for a $4,000 acetylene gas plant to supply town and private consumers with light. The plant is to be in operation by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Bays Entertain Ex Gov J Frank Hanly at Commencement
Mr and Mrs Fred F Bays hosted Ex Gov J Frank Hanly who delivered the commencement address on Wednesday evening during his visit to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Fred F. Bays
J. Frank Hanly
City
Whorton Wins City Hauling Contract for Dead Animals
Geo Whorton has been awarded the contract to haul dead animals out of the city, replacing prior service and ensuring removal duties are covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whorton
Geo
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Whitaker
Sullivan Girl
Eastern Star
Zoe E. Bays
Grand Chapter
Man
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