Decisive Defeat for Subsidy Graft in Three Townships
Voters in Gill Turman and Fairbanks townships rejected a two percent subsidy proposal for Terre Haute and Merom Traction. The measure went down 853 to 635 overall, a decisive 413 vote majority against, with Merom narrowly carrying by 22 in that precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Turman
Fairbanks
Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company
Merom
Gill Township
Turman Township
Bell
Rose
Vigo
Prairieton
Prairie Creek
Lawyers Buff and Hunt File Claims in Green Murder Case
Judge George W. Buff and attorney Charles D. Hunt filed $400 claims in Vincennes for representing defendant and prosecution in the Green murder trial. The claims were approved by the court but funds were not available from the auditor, so payment is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Buff
Charles D. Hunt
Vincennes
Green
Buff
Mr. Hunt
Judge Henderson to Review Worth Land Dispute in Sullivan
Judge Henderson will come to Sullivan tomorrow to hear the remainder of the Worth land dispute case opened in the recent term of court and not yet completed. The case has been pending in the circuit court for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Sullivan
Worth
Circuit Court
Francis Walters Injured in Runaway on South Main
Francis Walters former county assessor and his nephew Lex were riding a young horse on South Main street when the animal bolted. They struggled to control it and the horse crashed into the sidewalk. Walters struck his head on a brick, creating a four inch gash, and lay unconscious before being taken home for treatment. Lex escaped with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Walters
Lex
South Main Street
Walters
Mr. Walters
Dr. Freeman
Carlisle Miners Paid in Currency Monday
Carlisle miners received their pay in cash Monday after a postponed payday due to lack of funds. Bellevue miners were paid Monday morning, Carlisle Co. men yesterday afternoon and this morning. The People's Bank has not dishonored checks, and Charles T. Akin advertised he would accept checks as readily as cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Bellevue
Carlisle Co
People’s Bank
Charles T. Akin
Akin
Harris Pump and Engine Company completes wells near city pump
The Harris Pump and Engine Company of Indianapolis reports two fine wells in Busseron bottoms near the pumping station. Water is found in about 17 feet of gravel and pumping will begin once compressors arrive, delayed by being too large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Harris Pump and Engine Company of
Indianapolis
Busseron Bottoms
Shelburn Man Charged With Criminal Assault
Shelburn Indiana November 9. George Barton was tried for criminal assault on 14 year old Edith Cobb. He was bound over to the circuit court in 500 dollars. Miss Cobb, a Fontanet resident, works as a domestic at the Shelburn hotel. Alleged crime said to have occurred last August. Barton is a miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Ind
Local figure shifts to Wisconsin zinc mining role
Carl R. Hinkle, formerly with the Federal Union Surety in Indianapolis, has resigned to enter zinc mining in Wisconsin. He now manages Fontanet mine at Benton and the company is erecting a large mill to begin operations soon. The mine is described as one of the finest in Wisconsin's zinc and lead fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Hinkle
Hinkle
Federal Union Surety Company
Indianapolis
Wisconsin
Fontanet
Benton
Real Estate and Divorce Petitions In Local Court
William R. Nesbit executor seeks sale of real estate of Sarah A. Whitman against Nancy J. Joyce and Thomas J. Whitman. Robert L. McCullough files divorce complaint against Sarah A. McCullough. Thomas J. Wolfe as estate administrator seeks sale of real estate to pay a lien and other claims involving Charlotte T. Engle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Nesbit
Sarah A. Whitman
Nancy J. Joyce
Thomas J. Whitman
Robert L. McCullough
Sarah A. McCullough
Thomas J. Wolfe
Samuel R. Engle
Charlotte T. Engle
Lowder Resigns from County Pension Board
Dr. C. M. Lowder of Dugger resigns from the county board of pension examiners after years of service Congressman Chaney recommends Dr. A Cushman of Graysville to take his place The board will then consist of Dr. J R Hinkle Dr. Joe Freeman and Dr. Cushman
Indian Prairie Church Baptizes Thirty in Revival
In Carlisle on Sunday the Indian Prairie church baptized thirty members under Pastor Rev. Mr. Baer. The ongoing revival has yielded about fifty converts in the surrounding community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Indian Prairie Church
Mr. Baer
Watterson May Seek U S Senate in 1909 Vote
Washington dispatch notes Democratic and Republican maneuvering over Kentucky's McCreary Senate vacancy. Rumors center on Henry Watterson pursuing the seat, with Beckham as Democratic front runner and factional divides shaping possible cross party support to elect a Louisville editor in 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
Senate
United States
Beckham
Watterson
Bradley
Louisville
Indiana births outpace deaths in 1900 report
The Indiana State Board of Health year 1900 report shows 45,300 births with 23,469 boys and 21,831 girls. White births total 23,469 male and 21,418 female. colored 456 each gender. October had 4,263 births, September 3,146 deaths, and the birth rate was 17.1 per 1,000 while deaths were 13.5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Board of Health
Millat Temple Plans Ceremonial Session in Indianapolis
Members of Millat Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Sullivan announce a ceremonial session to be held in Indianapolis on November 29. Dr Rush P Crawford named to the reception committee. Frank P Roundy Imperial Potentate for North America will attend. Sullivan Masons arrange initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millat Temple
Mystic Shrine
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Rush P. Crawford
Frank P. Roundy
Imperial
North America
Dry hole on Charles Scott farm oil well depth 840 feet
The second well drilled by J. J. Hoblitzell on the Charles Scott farm came in Saturday at 840 feet. It marks the second unsuccessful oil venture by the Hoblitzell party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scott
J. J. Hoblitzell
Hoblitzell
First Snow of the Season Falls Yesterday Afternoon
The first snow of the season fell yesterday afternoon around 4 o'clock. Residents noted light accumulation on rooftops and sidewalks as weather conditions shifted to colder air.
Miners Narrow Escape as Sewed Shoe Saves Life
James Stuck of Shelburn, employed at the Tipple mine, dangled head down from a hoisted cage when his foot became caught. His well sewed shoe held, preventing a plunge 300 feet to the sump below, and rescuers pulled him to safety at the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stuck
Shelburn
Car repairers strike ends in Farmersburg yard disruption
Twenty car repairers at E. & T. H. raids in Farmersburg walked out after wage talks. They had earned 17 to 21 cents per hour for 16 hours daily, then got 19 to 22 cents and a nine hour day. Some returned. others were replaced and the strike ended after days of halted repair work.
Librarian Report on October High School Library Use
The October report notes heavy use by high school students with evenings crowded at the library and calls for more chairs and tables. It records 1029 total loans a drop from last October in fiction, but increases in travel English literature and history titles, plus 121 new books added in September and October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabard Inn
Hull
McClurg
Bay View
Woman’s Club
Beall Sheridan
Mason
Indiana Library Association
Lindsay
Indiana
Kansas
Peabody-Alwert Coal Strikes Gas at Reliance Mine
The Peabody-Alwert Coal company reports a gas flow at the Reliance mine from about 500 feet depth. The well shows good pressure and will be tested. if satisfactory it will supply local consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody-Alwert Coal Company
Reliance
Oil field development advances with new 40 barrel well
Development continues in the county oil fields. The Coulson farm well, drilled by Queen and Company, has become a 40 barrel producer. Hamilton Gas and Oil plans to extend mains to Sullivan and add wells. Crawford’s Paxton area wells progress toward paying sands, with Jamison Nos. 4–6 pumping over 40 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulson
Queen and Company
Hamilton Gas and Oil Company
Sullivan
Jim Crawford
Paxton
Crawford
Springer Farm
Custer
Hayden and Hoblitzer
Jamison
Bloody street fight between two local farmers ends in gashes
Murray Chambers and John Peter Houck, both farmers from east of the city, fought in Dudley's saloon after a dispute over hay stack burnings. Chambers suffered several wounds. Houck was cut on the cheek. Both men were separated and taken to Dr. Crowder for treatment. arrest planned once recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Chambers
John Peter Houck
Noth
Dudley
Houck
Chambers
Joe Crowder
Sullivan
Funeral services for Mrs Rosa Billman held at home
The funeral of Mrs Rosa Billman wife of Edward Billman of this city took place Thursday afternoon at the family residence. Rev J H Carnes of New Albany former Methodist pastor conducted the services. Pallbearers were J R Crowder Paul L Reid Charles Batey W H Hill Jr Frank Douthitt Ernest Cowles and Clint Bicknell with wives as escorts. Floral offerings came from the Merchants' association Rathbone Sisters Daughters of Rebekah the Thimbz Club and Springer Carrithers clerks. friends gave many offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Billman
Edward Billman
J. H. Carnes
New Albany
Methodist Church
Sere
J. R. Crowder
Paul L. Reid
Charles Batey
W. H. Hill, Jr
Frank Douthitt
Ernest Cowles
Clint Bicknell
Interurban Plans Temporary Waiting Room Near Shelburn Station
The Shelburn interurban company wires a south of site house owned by Ruby Harder for electric lights and will use it as a temporary waiting room until next spring when a new station is erected. Cars will stop there once heating is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Interurban Company
Ruby Harder
Boy Bert Starks Injured in Livery Horse Accident
Shelburn news notes Bert Starks of Turner livery barn was struck and knocked down by a horse Saturday night and sustained severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Bert Starks
Turner
Chloe Hamilton Granted Divorce From Bert Hamilton
Chloe E. Hamilton of Hymera was granted a divorce Saturday in the circuit court from Bert Hamilton. He worked in a Chicago coal office and vanished last December while planning a Hymera visit amid Chicago murder suspicions. A separate Higbee divorce case was continued to the next term and Judge Hengerson left for Bloomfield, then planned to return to try a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloe Hamilton
Bert Hamilton
Chloe E. Hamilton
Hymera
Hamilton
Chicago
George W. Higbee
Florence Higbee
Hengerson
Bloomfield
Spencer's Son Steals Horse After Town Warning
Zollie Spencer, son of Roe Spencer, steals a horse and buggy from William Munroe after being released for drunkenness. The horse is found at Carl Spencer's farm south of Sullivan, with the buggy left at Jim Collins' place. Sheriff Walters searches for the 22 or 23 year old suspect, linked to Roe Spencer who is in prison for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
William Munroe
Munroe
Carl Spencer
Andy Sinclair
Sullivan
Jim Collins
Walters
Young Spencer
Zollie Spencer
Roe Spencer
Shelburn Miners Paid Half in Checks on Pay Day
Shelburn article reports Mammoth St Clair Reliance and Willfred miners received half pay in checks and half in cash on Saturday November 12. Despite grumbling the men accepted the checks while pay at Kettle Creek and the Steel Tipple was issued entirely in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Mammoth St. Clair
Reliance
Willfred
Kettle Creek
Mine driver badly injured in Shelburn accident
Clarence Alden, a driver at the St. Clair mine near Shelburn, was crushed about the hips when the mule sheered toward a wall and toppled him from a loaded car. He fell against the mine wall, was cared for at his boarding house, and will likely be confined for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Ind
Clarence Alden
St. Clair
Alden
Gas Explosion Injures Dr E R Riggs at Jamison Wells
Dr E R Riggs was injured in a gas explosion at the Jamison wells west of the city yesterday morning. He entered the engine room, struck a match, and was blown into the open as escaping gas ignited. He was scorched on the face but not severely hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Riggs
Jamison
Accident at Farmersburg injures Fox youth
Ray Fox son of Theophilus Foy was shot in the foot while repairing a misfired gun during a hunting trip with Wesley Crawford. The bullet caused a painful but not serious wound and he received care from Dr. Pearl Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Ray Fox
Theophilus Foy
Wesley Crawford
Young Fox
Pearl Bennett
Infant Deaths Mentioned in Shelburn and Mammoth Notices
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Ford of Shelburn died at birth and funeral held at Little Flock. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Stewart of Mammoth died shortly after birth and was buried at Palmer's Prairie cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Wade Ford
Little Flock
Elza Stewart
Mammoth
Palmer’s Prairie
Marine recruiting visit noted in Sullivan
Sergeant J. C. Peters of the United States Marine Recruiting Service inspected recruiting efforts by Private Field in Sullivan on Monday assessing the progress and methods used to enlist new personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Peters
United States Marine Recruiting Service
Sullivan
Sullivan’s Indebtedness Reported by Statistics Bureau
The district notes the town of Sullivan owes $31,004.15 according to the statistics bureau report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Thes Diana Bureau’ of Statistics
Sull
Steam road proposal to Merom and Robinson explored
Terre Haute leaders report a proposed steam railroad from Terre Haute to Merom and Robinson Illinois with plans to connect to Mississippi river lines and extend toward the Southwest. Capitalists from Boston and St Louis expect to start operations soon and consider an hourly interurban service. The route would pass Vigo and Sullivan counties tapping coal, iron, lead and timber resources. The project positions Terre Haute as its headquarters while denying ties to an electric line seeking subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Terre Haute
Merom
U S Investigates Wabash River Freshwater Clams
Dr W B Everman of the U S fish commission visited the Wabash river and planned a mussel investigation next year by Indiana Normal faculty members to renew and conserve the supply. Button makers and Maiden Lane jewelers urge government action to stop depletion and to propagate beds, noting mussels spread via fish and carp as a parasite on the fin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Everman
U.S. Fish Commission
Wabash River
Indiana Normal Faculty
Maiden Lane
New York
Wabash
Fish. Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Lebanon
Graysville
Island
Fairbanks Township
U. S. Senate
Beckam
Marse Henri
Asburg
Librarian’s Report
Ed Eslinger
Riggs
Merom and Robinson
the Terre Haute Star
Merom and Robinson, Inl
Southwest
Bos
U. S
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