Mrs Kate Woods Dies After Illness in Sullivan
Mrs Kate Eaton Woods wife of W E Woods prominent Sullivan merchant died at her home on north Section street Wednesday morning at 7 25 o clock after several weeks illness She was born October 27 1869 attended Sullivan public schools graduated 1887 taught locally until her 1891 marriage She leaves her husband a daughter Marie her mother Mary Eaton and three brothers Rollin Eaton Paxton Arthur Eaton Erie Kansas and Chas Eaton Sullivan Funeral was held at M E church Friday at 1 pm with Rev W H Grim and Rev George H Murphy officiating Pallbearers included local merchants and Eastern Star members served as honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Woods
Kate Eaton Woods
Sullivan
North Section Street
Woods
Lewis and
Mary Eaton
Marie
St. Mary-of-the-Woods
Rollin Eaton
Paxton
Arthur Eaton
Erie Kansas
Chas. Eaton
Methodist Church
Methodist Sunday School
M. E. Church
W. Fl. Grim
George H. Murphy
Wight Sullivan Merchants
O. M. Patton
E.S. Carruthers
H. E. Dutton
L. A. Stewart
Joe Reed
C. J. Sherman
Ira Glidden
WR. Nesbit
The Saintly Life of Kate Eaton Woods
A Whittier poem praising Kate Eaton Woods for her upright life. The text extols her quiet piety, kindness, and domestic virtue, noting how grace and rectitude shaped her daily round. It emphasizes humble deeds over doctrine, suggesting holy influence in everyday acts.
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John Greenleaf Whittier
Kate Eaton Woods
Guilty of Manslaughter in Dugger Murder Case
The State vs. Sanders verdict found the defendant guilty of manslaughter in the Dugger murder of Charles Stewart after a 20 hour jury deliberation. Sentencing ranges from 2 to 21 years. Landers testified he ordered Stewart out. Stewart reached for a hip gun. a slab blow killed him. Bail set at $2,000. defense notes lack of corroboration and prior testimony.
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State
Sanders
Charles Stewart
Dugger
Landers
Tiger
Wood
Henderson
Lindley
Arson Trial Set In State versus Belle Hinkle and Thomas Shepherd
The case of the State against Belle Hinkle and Thomas Shepherd on arson charges from the Mc Cammon hotel fire of August 12 is scheduled for January 6 at the next court term. It is unclear if they will be tried separately or together. Hinkle has hired J W Lindley C W Welman and Bays Bays, with possible Lafayette relative Daniel Sims as defense support. Shepherd has not yet chosen an attorney, and prosecutor Wood may assist. Rumors say Henry Spaan of Indianapolis might join the defense or prosecution, but nothing is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hinkle
Thomas Shepherd
Mc Cammon
Hinkle
J. W. Lindley
C. W. Welman
Bays & Bays
Daniel Sims
Lafayette
Shephard
Wood
Henry Spaan
Indianapolis
Silver Chaney Farm Loans at 5 Percent
Silver Chaney offers farm loans of any amount at 5 percent interest with the privilege of making partial payments.
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Silver Chaney
Farmersburg Drain Tile and Brick Works Opens Kiln
The Farmersburg clay plant owned by Ideoma Armstrong fired its first kiln of burned tile last Friday. Superior quality tiles, a red color and flaw-free finish were noted by Jas F. Smith of Marion, with plans to operate through winter and add a second kiln soon. The facility covers 42 by 76 feet with four thousand square feet of drying floors and uses ten local workers.
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Farmersburg
Ideoma Armstrong
Jas. F. Smith
Marion
Ind
Constable Watson Injured in Jail Altercation
Constable John Watson while arresting Ed Brown at the jail injured his hand when Brown pulled the steel door and grabbed the officer's throat. Watson knocked Brown down after a struggle. Brown then pulled the door, tearing skin on Watson's hand.
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Watson
John Watson
Ed Brown
Brown
Carlisle items mention travel and local moves
Wm H Arnett returned to Carlisle after a week in Ohio on Bellevue Coal Co business. Miss Currie Kivett visited Sullivan with her sisters Ada and Mercy. Elliot Helms and Osra Pi re returned from Chicago after automobile school. Heber Stevens went to Owensville to work as agent for KH T H in Mr Gilliland's absence. Jack Latshaw visited Sullivan. Father Bolin of Sullivan stayed with Mrs J N Roberts. D McConnell bought a ranch near Delta Colorado and will move his family there soon.
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Carlisle
Ind
Wm. H. Arnett
Youngstown
Canton
Dayton
Ohio
Bellevue Coal Co
Currie Kivett
Sullivan
Ada
Iercie Kivete
Elliot Helms
Osra Pi
Chicago
Heber Stevens
Owensville
Tie
Gilliland
Jack Latshaw
Father Bolin
J. N. Roberts
D. McConnell
Delta
Colorado
Reunion of J. M. Barcus Family in Shelburn
Sunday October 25 Hymera family of Joel M. Barcus gathered at Wallace Reed home in Shelburn for a four generation photograph after a noon meal prepared by the ladies. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joel M. Barcus and children Daisy Harold Ray and wife, Mr. and Mrs. James Barcus with Lottie and Art, Mr. and Mrs. Pink Stanton with Ollie and Raleigh, L. A. Barcus of Merom with Floy Opal Garnet Lillie, Bert Barcus with Emory, John May with Martha of Terre Haute, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Reed with Clarence Charles and Alice Elizabeth. birthday of Master Charles observed.
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J. M. Barcus
Joel M. Barcus
Hymera
Wallace Reed
Shelburn
Bennett
John Barcus
Daisy
Harold
Ray
James Barcus
Lottie
Arthur
Pink Stanton
Ollie
Raleigh
L. A. Barcus
Merom
Floy
Opal
Garnet
Lillie
Bert Barcus
Emory
John May
Martha
Terre Haute
Clarence
Charles
Alice Elizabeth
Little Charlie
Miner Couples Wed at Court House Ceremony
Married by Kirkham. Sherman Riddle a Carlisle miner wed Malola Willis at the Court House by Squire Robt Kirkham on Wednesday morning. Immediately after the first ceremony he joined Carlisle miner Sirens Waddell and Elfreda Dezemper a Carlisle native.
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Sherman Riddle
Carlisle
Malola Willis
Squire Robt. Kirkham
Court House
Sirens Waddell
Elfreda Dezemper
Dr Crowley Offers Free Kidney and Bladder Health Check
Warning on dangers of bladder and kidney diseases and the need for early detection. The notice notes that symptoms may be subtle or absent until late, and promotes a free examination by Dr Crowley using an ophthalmoscope to determine true conditions before it is too late.
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Crowley
Fire damages residence on State Street. contents saved
A Friday noon fire at Charlie Colvin’s south State Street home damaged the house and its contents. The blaze started from a defective flue in the kitchen and spread before the fire department arrived. All household goods were removed except a grand piano. The Alf Nichols estate owns the property and insurance covers the loss. lyin also has personal property insurance.
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Charlie Colvin
South State Street
Alf Nichols
Lyin
Hig
Hanly meeting advertised in automobile tour
A four person party visited Friday evening after a two day countywide auto campaign for Hanly. The group included Ned Crowder driver and Leslie Mason helper Floyd B. McBride candidate for coroner and Dugger Holmes Davis hotel clerk. They toured the county first day south of a Graysville to Gilmour east west line and second day north of that line.
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Hanly
Ned Crowder
Leslie Mason
Floyd B. McBride
Dugger Holmes
Davis Hotel
Graysville
Gilmour
Dr Crowley Offers Free Eye Examinations For Sight Correction
The notice promotes Dr Crowley's eye services noting that the first sign of failing eyesight should be corrected with spectacles. He will examine eyes free of charge to ensure proper adjustment. It emphasizes the oculist’s skill and optics knowledge and highlights Dr Crowley’s long experience and reputation.
Ganderbone's November Forecast and Election Satire
A playful astrological and political forecast for November details Roman calendar shifts, Thanksgiving, elections, and weather lore. It spoofs Teddy Roosevelt Taft Bryan and Rockefeller with humorous predictions, including a mid month proclamation and a Panama earthwork note.
Indictments Dropped in Haddon Trustee Case
O J Steffy trustee of Haddon township had two indictments quashed by Judge Henderson after motions to quash were sustained. One charge accuses perjury in an affidavit sworn May 7 1906 to County Superintendent Park. the other alleges falsely enumerating school age persons in the 1906 Haddon township census. Enumerators Snyder Mickle and Davis copied names twice into the county file. Steffy signed the copy as correct.
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Steffy
O. J. Steky
Haddon Township
Sullivan
C. D. Hunt
Arthur D. Cutler
Henderson
Richard Park
Amanda Snyder
Walter Mickle
Rice J. Davis
Park
Death in Mine Slates Fall Kills Polish Worker at Jackson Hill
Michael Gill, a Polish national, died after slate fell at Jackson Hill mine No 4 on Friday at 4 p.m. He and his brother Joe Gill were working nearby when the slate toppled, trapping both men. Mike Gill died about two hours later from internal injuries, leaving a wife and a four weeks old child. he had only been in the country three months and could not speak English.
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Michael Gill
Jackson Hill
Joe Gill
Mike Gill
First Issue of Purple and Gold School Paper
The local high school publishes its first issue of the Purple and Gold on Thursday. Dan Mullane leads the staff and has improved the publication, expanding to 24 pages with extensive illustrations by Stewart Burton.
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Dan Mullane
Stewart Burton
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Eastern Star
John C. Chaney
Ford Basler
C. L. Davis
Jess Mahiey
Joe Crowder
Hume Cowen
Anna Sheridan
Christian Wetanleod
Ford
Castonia
Farmersburg Drain Tile and Brick Works
Kirkham
Hanly Meeting
Ganderbone
Numa
Teddy
T. R
Trusts
Bryan
Taft
Lincoln
Cincinnati
Rockefeller
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Turkey
Panama
Sagitarius
Japan
and Eastern Traction
Arker
Fallin
Druggista E
Southern
Indiana
R. R
Terre Haut
Peoria
Louis
Beehunter
Vandalia
Vincennes
Bedford
Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Westport
Greensbury
Central Passenger Association
H. P. Radley
G. P
T. A
Grand Central Station
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Attorneys At Law
Sullivan State Bank
Chaney & Chaney
Attorneys-at-Law
South Side
Dale's Jewelry
Paris
Clinton
Brazil
Greencastle
J. H. Crall
G.P
Indianapolis, Ind
Cc. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Knotts
A. &. McNabb
Citizens’ Trust Co
Brown & Schroeder
Jas
R. Brown
S. Schroeder
Sullivan County
Coffman
East Side Public Square
C. A. Price
A. C. Owens
Price & Owens Attorneys-at
O. B. Harris
Attorney-At-Law
Citizens Trust Building
H. L. Stratton
A. Stewart
West Washington
Walter F. Wood
Law
D. Hunt
Gilbert W. Gambill
Hunt & Gambill
Goodman’s Clothing Store
Sullivan, Ind
F. B. McBride
Wi. H. Bridwell
Over Peoples State Bank
Kirenten Base
Sullivan, Indiana
Northsid Public Square
C. F. Briggs
Office Briggs Building
Walter N. Thompson, M. D
Fratec
Liston
James H. Draper
Liston & Draper
Insurance, Loans and Real Estate
Notary Public
Dr. Shanklin
Coffman Block
East Side
Thornberry
B. Walston
Thornberry & Walston
Southside Square
H. Edwards
North Eighth Street
Ohio Street
Joseph M. Webb
George Knapp
Golden Rule
A. M. Timmis
Bays Block
Sulevan, Ind
Buff & Stratton
Public Square
Undertakers
North Side
Upetaira
David Crawle
Saac H. Kalley
ttormey-at-Law
Leanl Bnateas
L. J. Pyles
McKinley & McBride
D. Crawley
the Undertaker
Southern R
W. L. Laurent
Real Estate and Insurance
Notary Publis
Amanda G. Pitcher
James J. Pitcher
Sullivan Circuit Court
Executris
Ruff & Stratton
Attys
Charles EB. Pinkston
Bloomer Pinkston
Charles E. Pinkston
Buff & Stratton, Attys
Samuel O'Neal
Johonathan Jewell
Samuel O’neal
Isaac H. Kalley
Lizzie M. Kisner
Archa L. Kisner
Illanois
Aueditio
Nticannel
Mattix & Drennon, Agts
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