Cozart Placed in Capital Jail in Removal Case
M W Cozart of Sullivan is jailed in Indianapolis awaiting removal to Aberdeen Miss for trial on a federal charge. Federal agents hunted him for days across Sullivan Knox Vigo counties after indictments allege mail fraud in stock sales tied to the Tishomingo Tie and Stone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Cozart
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Knox
Vigo
J. Rankin
Thomas Martty
United States
Indiana
Ind
Terre Haute
Aberdeen
Miss
Mississippi
Cozart
Tishimingo Tie and Stone Company
Orph M. Hall
Republicans Elect Jefferson Trustee
Frank Spencer former trustee of Jefferson township was re elected by a majority of six over Winfred Creager Democrat Creager carried Lucy Chapel precinct by twenty seven In Pleasantville precinct Spencer 97 to 78 Creager and in the lower precinct 59 to 45 Creager The Democratic candidate for assessor and the balance of the Democratic nominees were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Frank Spencer
Jefferson Township
Winfred Creager
Creager
Lucy Chapel
Pleasantville
Spencer
Subscription favors from C B Badger in Piedmont Mo
A note states that C B Badger, once a prominent farmer of Fairbanks town, provided subscription favors to the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Badger
Piedmont, Mo
Fairbanks ‘Town
Diversity of Crops in the South and Investment Upside
Glennville Georgia October 28 1914 Dear Readers and Editors Union argues the South overdepends on cotton and shows potential in diversifying crops. Notes Sea Island cotton values hay oats and corn with good land for varied crops and promising returns 15 to 26 percent on land investments. Mentions Glennville bank finances and Peoples Bank loans and deposits and rail seaport proximity. C E Weir endorses settlement and multiple crops while warning dependence on cotton risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennville
Union
Peoples Bank
South
Virginia
Georgia
Sea Island
Washington
San Francisco
Glennville Bank
Coal activity near Hymera shows hope of new veins and oil
Hymera laborers enjoy steady pay as mines 33 and 32 run daily under superintendent J. R. Sharp of the Consolidated Indiana Coal Company. Prospecting for No. 5 and No. 3 coal veins continues east of Hymera, while oil exploration by Wilson Asbury and John Funkhouser proceeds with drilling near Ring and Ladd farms reaching about 200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Allen Gouchenour
Jacob Tennis
J. R. Sharp
Sullivan
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Wilson Asbury
John Funkhouser
Frank Williams
H. K. Ring
Lee Ladd
Hunters Get Advice on Shotgun Use and Shot Sizes
The November Outing column explains how small-bore guns react to hot powders and why choice of shot varies by game. It notes that velocity is less critical for small shot, with goose patterns at 50 yards using No 1 shot, quail needing four hits, and sage hens dealt with by sixes, depending on target size and toughness.
Neighbors Kidnap Doctor For Unwanted Visit Party
Ten West Washington Street neighbors forcibly entered Dr G D Scott s home after he moved in without permission. He was taken to the interurban station and boarded to Terre Haute for a prepaid supper at the New Deming hotel. The party visited a five and ten cent store creating a loud racket before ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Scott
G. D. Scott
West Washington Street
H. C. Hays
Terre Haute
Deming Hotel
P. L. Reid and Company
Neighbors Grant Life Residence to Dr Scott on West Washington
Early Sunday morn ing neighbors on West Washington street thanked Dr Scott for his unintentional hospitality and granted him permission to reside there. Present were Dr J R Crowder Dr L A Stewart Dr BE A Billman H C Hays James M St Clair R W Akin P L Reid W H Hill Jr Cc F Batey and C H Stratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
West Washington Street
J. R. Crowder
L. A. Stewart
BE. A. Billman
H. C. Hays
James M. St.Clair
R. W. Akin
P. L. Reid
W. H. Hill, Jr
Cc. F. Batey
C. H. Stratton
Drowsy Dropsy Claims 79 Year Old Sullivan County Resident
Miss Nancy McBride, 79, died early Friday at her Terre Haute relative’s home after months of illness. Cause of death was dropsy. She was the last of ten McBride children from Sullivan County pioneers and longtime Christian church member. Her body was brought to Sullivan Sunday on the 1:25 interurban, then to the Christian church for a 2 PM funeral conducted by Rev. Albert Nichols. Interment followed at Cenier Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy McBride
Dan Olenslager
Terre Haute
William McBride
Sullivan County
Christian Church
Sullivan
Albert Nichols
Cenier Ridge
Robert Kirkham Dies After Extended Illness
Robert McCrea Kirkham longtime county resident and former justice of the peace in Hamilton township died at his home at age 60 after a lengthy illness. He spent last winter in Florida hoping for improvement before returning home. He was born in Curry township, educated locally, married in 1875 to Mary Gaskins, and lived on a Curry township farm before moving to this city. He served as justice of the peace about ten years and was a member of Liberty Christian church and Ben Hur lodge. Survived by wife four sons and one daughter, with numerous siblings and relatives across the region.
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Cozart
Terre Haute
J. J. Parker
Merom
Ind
Sullivan County
Parker
Sullivan
Isnex
Vigo
J. L. Robertson
United States
Mississippi
Tishimingo
Miss
Robertson
Chicago
Indiana Company
Robert McCrea Kirkham
Hamilton Township
Mr. Wickham
Florida
Mr. Kirkham
Curry Township
Seburn Kirkham
Sullivan High School
Franklin College
Franklin
Mary Gaskins
William Gaskins
Farmersburg
Kirkham
Liberty Christian Church
Ben Hur Lodge
Ed P. Lacey
Will Kirkham
Danville
Ill
Clem Kirkham
Arb Kirkham
Chas. Kirkham
Monmouth
Margaret Branson
Joe Branson
Louisa Melton
Laconia
O. B. Harris
M. P. Kirkham
J. B. McCall
Denver
Col
W. S. Kirkham
Memphis
Tenn
Wife of Paxton Miner Dies After Crowder Hospital Operation
Florence Edna Dilly died Thursday at Crowder hospital following an operation. She was 22, wife of miner E Berry Dilly of Paxton. Survived by husband two sons and her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Jones of Tower Hill Illinois. Burial train shipment from Crowder to Tower Hill accompanied by relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorence Edna Dilly
Florence Edna Dilly
Emery Dilly
Paxton
Crowder Hospital
B. I
Tower Hill
O. T. Jones
Tower Hill, All
Infant Melvin Pittman Dies of Cholera Infantum
Melvin, infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pittman of McCammon Street, died Thursday night around ten o clock from cholera infantum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin
Albert Pittman
McCammon Street
Haddon Township Trustee Race in Doubt
Theo Lisman was defeated by T. C. Woodard for trustee of Haddon Township by about 93 votes. Lisman carried Carlisle precinct by 6 votes but lost Paxton precinct by 99.
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Haddon Township
Theo
Lisman
T. C. Woodard
Carlisle
Paxton
Indiana Farmers Complete Hay Mowing in 1914
Indiana farmers produced 1,764,000 tons of cultivated hay in 1914, per USDA preliminary estimates. The 1913 yield was 1,800,000 tons. Average price rose to 14.70 dollars per ton from 12.40. Yield per acre stood at one ton.
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Indiana
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
November Weather Outlook by Hick forecasts varied storm periods
Hick predicts a mild November with multiple storm periods. Warmer conditions give way to a sharp cold wave, with frost possible in the south from the 2nd to the 5th. Regular storms affect the 7th, 13th, 17th to 22nd, and 28th into December, ending in colder, clearer spell.
Widow of Murder Victim Sues for Insurance Payout
Mrs. Ella Smith of Terre Haute sues the Travelers' Protective Association for 5000 dollars claiming the policy paid to the wife on her husband Elroy Smith owner of the Orpheum Theatre. She says premiums were paid until his death when he was shot by Myrtle Gibbons and alleges officers refused death proof blanks and the payout.
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Ella Smith
Terre Haute
Travelers’ Protective Association
Elroy Smith
Orpheum Theatre
Smith
Myrtle Gibbons
Dugger
Memorial Service Honors College Trustee Meeker
An impressive memorial service for T. E. Meeker was held in the college chapel with Dr. Orren Stoddard presiding. Judge Buff delivered resolutions and remarks joined by Dr. Long. Music included Nearer My God to Thee and Safe in the Arms of Jesus sung by Mrs. M. H. Berry. Meeker, a late 60s alumnus and longtime supporter, is praised for vision, judgment and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
T. E. Meeker
Orren Stoddard
Buff
Judge Buff
Long
Jesus
M. H. Berry
Meeker
James L Berry Former Sullivan Sheriff Dies Near Pensacola
James L Berry, ex sheriff of Sullivan County and former Carlisle drug businessman, died recently at his Pensacola home. After leaving office he worked in insurance and real estate with the late Commodore Riggs.
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James L. Berry
Sullivan
Pensacola
Fla
Carlisle
Commodore Riggs
Local Farmer Exhibits Large Potatoes From James Shields Farm
O. P. Badger of Graysville area presented potatoes at the office this Friday. Weighing from one to one and a half pounds and a single 1 pound 14 ounce specimen, the crop’s average size was about half a pound. The variety remains unknown.
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O. P. Badger
Graysville
James Shields
Kemp Elected Trustee on Democratic Township Ticket
James W. Kemp won a comfortable majority to become trustee of Hamilton township. The entire democratic ticket captured victories in Fairbanks Turman Curry and Cass as well.
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Jim Kemp
Hamilton
James W. Kemp
Hamilton Township
Fairbanks
Turman, Curry
Cass
Republicans Make Notable Gains Across States
Republicans report significant gains as many states swing back toward the party. The Indiana race remains tight and uncertain with a close contest outcome in doubt.
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Indiana
Bland Edges Bland in District Race as Democrats Lose Ground
Division across Knox and Daviess shows Bland carryages while Cullop leads over Bland in Owen and Sullivan seats. statewide totals hint at Republican surge though district results vary. Voters scratched many ballots, boosting uncertainty as Benjamin F. Shiveley appears re elected senator and Ed Jackson strengthens Republican state ticket prospects. Provincial counts from Indiana counties point to a mixed outcome with Republicans winning Marion and several congressional seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Shiveley
United States
Homer L. Cook
Ed. Jackson
Progressive Party
Indiana
William A. Cullop
Oscar E. Bland
Sullivan County
Vincennes
Knox County
Cullop
Bland
Daviess
Greene
Morgan
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Illinois
Marion County
Merrill Moores
Congress
Bernard Korbly
Joe Cannon
Danville
William McKinley
Champaign
Williams Wins Majority With 84 Votes Aboard
Total Williams secures a majority of 84 votes. The socialist candidate earned 12 votes in precinct 1, 40 in precinct 4, and 44 in precinct 5. No report available for socialist votes in precincts 2 and 3. ace eane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Ace Eane
Setzer Likely Wins Trustee Race by One Vote
Early returns indicate Emory Setzer, Republican candidate for trustee, may have won by one vote. He carried Merom by 40 and Rose by 11 but lost New Lebanon by 50. A. L. Thrasher appears elected assessor.
Local Visitors Return Home After Visits
Mrs. Mary Miles returns Monday from several weeks with daughter Mrs. Henry Wisenbach of Columbus Ohio. J F Mason of Lovejoy Montana, visiting sister W B Barco and relatives, plans to leave soon for home.
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Mary Miles
Henry Wisenbach
Columbus
Ohio
J. F. Mason
Lovejoy
Montana
W. B. Barco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Suss
U. S
C. E. Weir
Robert
Justice of the Peace
Miner
Hick
Monroe
Owen
Martin
Jackson
William J. Williams
Jackson Township
Prather Williams
Halo
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