Indiana Finances Show Strain as State Reports Deficit
Indiana auditors reveal the 1911 fiscal year ended with a $45,495.63 shortfall against receipts of $11.33 million and expenditures of $11.37 million. Transfers to the general fund and county advances left the treasury with a $220,676.90 balance on Sept 30, 1911, after itemized fund receipts and disbursements across multiple state funds and departments.
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Indianapolis
General Fund
W. H. O’brien
Commonwealth
Treasury
Benevolent Institution Fund
Educational Institution Fund
College Fund
State Board of Finance
Adjutant General's Office
State Treasury
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
Attorney General
Supreme Court
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
State Library
Public Library Commission
State Board of Health
Board of State Charities
Board of Forestry
Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Board of Pharmacy
Board of Embalmers
Board of Registration and Examination of Nurses
Board of Optometry
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board of Accounts
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
Commissioner of Fisheries and Zame
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
State Labor Commission
Department of Inspection
Bureau of Inspection
State Horticultural Society
State Board of Agriculture
Bureau of Statistics
State Board of Pardons
State Corn Growers Association
State Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Indiana Centennial Commission
State Historical Society
Tippecanoe Battleground
Convict Labor Commission
Indiana Batte Flag Commission
Vicksburg National Park Commission
Antietam Monument Commission
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Legislative Visiting Commission
Tuberculosis Hospital Commission
State House
Purdue University
Indiana State Normal
Indiana University
Central Hospital For the
Indiana Reformatory
Forgotten Sullivan citizen recalled in quiet title suit
A large quiet title case in Sullivan Circuit Court references Alexander Knoyes, a once prominent Sullivan figure, now forgotten, who died in poverty after moving to Arkansas and back. The report notes a large defendant list compiled by lawyers Barrett and Haddon and reflects on oblivion and memory.
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Flora
Illinois
Union
Monon Coal Company
Sullivan
Charles E. Barrett
Indianapolis
Milton A. Haddon
W. H. Crowder
Alexander Knoyes
Knoyes
Arkansas
Captain Crawford
Mr. Crowder
Charley Barrett Recalled by Post Office Officials
The text notes Charley Barrett was identified by the postmaster on a case before a clerk delivered a registered letter. Barrett lived in the area for many years and had once partnered with Captain John C. Briggs amid business shifts and a growing population.
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Charley Barrett
Charley
John C. Briggs
Divorce Granted to Lelia Steadman in New Lebanon
Judge Bridwell granted a divorce on Saturday to Lelia G. Steadman of New Lebanon from William A. Steadman.
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Bridwell
Lelia G. Steadman
New Lebanon
William A. Steadman
Veteran recalling Buena Vista a half century later
Captain Josiah Stanley of Cass township a Mexican and Civil War veteran spoke in the city about Buena Vista. He recalled that fifty years ago that day he was at Camp Dick Thompson Terre Haute and spoke of Solomon Loudermilk’s words to his son James J. Loudermilk at the Battle of Buena Vista urging them not to disgrace their mother.
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Buena Vista
Josiah Stanley
Cass Township
Camp
Dick Thompson
Terre Haute
James J. Loudermilk
Stanley
Solomon Loudermilk
Jas. J
Jim
Two Miners Injured in Separate Mine Accidents
In Shelburn on October 31Tom Cole a Reliance mine driver was crushed between two coal cars suffering several broken ribs and a lung injury. He was moved to a Terre Haute hospital. John Taylor at the Mammoth mine endured a severe fall injuring his back knee and ankle.
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Shelburn
Tom Cole
Reliance
Terre Haute
John Taylor
Mammoth
Sentenced on suspended term for watch theft case
Bert Munden was released on a suspended sentence by Judge Bridwell after being charged with stealing a watch from Mack Sin clair near Merom. An application for his admission to the school for feeble minded youth was noted as favorable.
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Bert Munden
Mack Sinclair
Merom
Bridwell
Wharton Sues Traction Company for 500 Damages
George Wharton files in circuit court against the T H I E traction company seeking 500 dollars. He alleges a conductor ejected him from a car between Shelburn and the city for refusing to remove his arm from a seat in front.
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Sues Traction Company
George Wharton
T. H. I. & E. Traction Company
Shelburn
Bedwell Exonerated in Bastardy Case
The jury acquitted Melvin Bedwell of the bastardy charge in the Jefferson township case against Bessie Memmerton. The trial lasted nearly a week with many witnesses called to the stand.
Final Tax Week Announced By County Offices
Tax season ends as the law requires payment before the first Monday in November. The upcoming Monday marks the deadline and the county treasurer’s office reports a rush of payments and inquiries.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Three Couples
Lee Goodman and Edith P. Lindsey wed. John W. Racy and Lillie M. Kennedy marry. Rollie F. Eelinger and Flossie M. McPherson unite in marriage.
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Lee Goodman
Edith P. Lind
Spencer Sues for Divorce in Sensational Jefferson Suit
Archie L. Spencer of Jefferson township files divorce in circuit court against wife Thressa M. Spencer alleging cruel treatment abandonment neglect of duties and adultery with A. F. Hindman a Pleasantville merchant who allegedly visits the home.
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Archie L. Spencer
Frank Spencer
Jefferson Township
Thressa M. Spencer
A. F. Hindman
Hindman
Pleasantville
Tile and Brick Plant Under Way in Shelburn
J. R. Riggs has begun a tile and brick plant in Shelburn using locally mined high quality clay tested by experts. The modern facility will be steam heated with improved machinery and will operate year round.
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Shelburn
J. R. Riggs
Death of Alva Frakes in Fairbanks Indiana
Alva Frakes aged 17, son of Chauncey Frakes, died suddenly in Fairbanks Indiana after a drive to Middletown for gravel. He suffered severe pains, was treated by Dr H E Bland, and died about one o clock Wednesday morning.
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Fairbanks
Ind
Alva Frakes
Chauncey Frakes
Middletown
H. E. Bland
Woman Hurt After Fall Through Trap Door at Home
Mrs. Dill McGlone of Farmersburg suffered a painful injury when she fell six feet into a cellar through an unseen trap door. She broke her ankle but is improving at home in the house once inhabited by Charles Seeman.
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Farmersburg
Dill McGlone
McGlone
Charles Seeman
Serious operation for Otto LeBaun and update on Bert Combs
Otto LeBaun of Fairbanks township, cousin of County Clerk A E DeBaun, underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday morning and remains in precarious condition. Dr Ied Thixtun with four other surgeons assisted. Bert Combs of Famersburg, a former deputy county auditor, also had appendicitis surgery and is gradually improving after a difficult recovery.
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Otto LeBaun
Fairbanks Township
A. E. DeBaun
DeBaun
Ied Thixtun
Bert Combs
Famersburg
Bert
Fain Furnishes Bond After Accusation In Mine Case
Jesse Fain, jailed on a charge of criminal assault involving his 14 year old wife Hazel Fain, posted a $600 bond and was released pending further court appearance. At arrest, he was a mime boss at the St. Clair mine near Farmersburg.
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Fain
Jesse Fain
Hazel Fain
St. Clair
Farmersburg
Steadman Sues Morrie Over Wheat Money
William Steadman files suit in circuit court against Aaron W. Morrie Jr. for one hundred dollars alleging Morrie sold Steadman’s wheat and refused to surrender the proceeds.
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William Steadman
Aaron W. Morrie, Jr
Morris
Purdue exhibit to highlight animal husbandry at Sullivan course
Lafayette reports the Purdue experiment station animal husbandry department will exhibit the steel benefactor at the Sullivan Farmers Short Course December 6 7 and 8. D O Thompson will drive prize animals including a champion steer from the American Royal to attract farmers within 25 miles.
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Lafayette
Sullivan
Purdue Experiment Station
D. O. Thompson
Purdue
Thompson Brothers
Kansas City
Thompson
Indiana
Black River Nimrods End Voyage With Good By Boat Name
The Black River expedition off Butler County Missouri christened the boat Good-By and camped at Lake Slough. Fish catches included 100 grinnell weighing two to ten pounds, plus buffalo, catfish, bass and crappies. Hunters from Poplar Bluff swarmed the woods as squirrels were taken daily. trappers Melcott, Crowder and Hill spotted coon tracks, while a misread star caused a scare about an airship. The crew planned to camp at the mouth of Dan River as they continued seven miles of slow water.
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Butler County
Cairo
Lake Slough
Grinnell
Poplar Bluff
Mellett
Joe Crowder
Dude” Hill
Melcott
Batey
Mellott
Nicholas
Dan River
Dr. C
Death of Mrs Frank Black in Local City
Mrs Frank Black of this city died early Monday at her home after an extended illness with Brights disease. She was fifty years old and survived by her husband and several children.
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Frank Black
Brights
NOW LOCATED IN THE SOUTH Letter From Missing Son Reunites Parents
Washington Ind Oct 30 A son believed dead in a yellow fever plague is found alive. The Rev and Mrs Johnson of Oak town visiting report their son in Mississippi now a prosperous timber buyer. Past sorrow ends with a hopeful reunion and a clarified absence.
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Washington
Ind
L. B. Johnson
Oaktown
Johnson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Maysville
Harry John- So
John- Son
South
Mississippi
Rev Lucian B Johnson Remembrance Among City Residents
The dispatch recalls Reverend Lucian B Johnson once led the M E church in New Lebanon and remains well remembered by many in the city and by his former congregation members.
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Rev. L. B. Johnson
New Lebanon
Boy
Lucian B. Johnson
M. E. Church
Carlisle Town Ticket Candidates for Upcoming Election
Carlisle lists probable ballot choices with two trustees for ward two John Gibbs Charles Wheeler J B Latshaw. Ward three candidate Jos McPherson. Clerk treasurer Daniel V Angel marshal Sherman Riddell Edward Eslinger.
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Carlisle
John Gibbs
Charles Wheeler
J. B. Latshaw
Jos. McPher
Daniel V. Angel
Death of Eldon Bedell in Terre Haute at 27
Eldon Bedell age 27 a former city resident was found dead in his Terre Haute home early Wednesday morning. The death was from heart disease he is survived by a wife and infant son. He was reared at Paxton and was the son of the late James Bedell.
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Eldon Bedell
Terre Haute
Paxton
James Bedell
Polish Catholic church dedication date delayed
Dedication of Shelburn's new Polish Catholic church is postponed from November 19. The date will be set when feasible for the bishop to attend and a new schedule will be announced.
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Shelburn
Judge draws contempt attachment in Memmert Bedwell suit
Friday morning Judge Bridwell issued an attachment for Charles Bedwell of Jefferson township as a witness in the Memmert Bedwell suit and he was brought here in an auto by Sheriff Wible. He claims he was not served as a witness.
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Bridwell
Charles Bedwell
Jefferson Township
Hymera merchant makes Union business call in city
J. H. Gilman a well known Hymera businessman was in the city on business Thursday and called at the Union to handle affairs.
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J. H. Gilman
Hymera
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Alexander Knoy
Princeton
Missouri
J. M. Vawter
Windsor
Vawters
Jefferson
Archie Spencer
Bloomfield Methodist Church
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