One Man Killed In Automobile Crash Near City
A Monday evening crash at Bays crossing north of the city killed Joe Norman 5 years, and fatally injured Petel Norman 15 and Eugene Norman 6, as Wille Norman drove at high speed toward the crossing. Ernie Trueblood and his family escaped serious harm. all others sustained minor injuries.
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Bays Crossing
Joe Norman
Jackson Township
Petel Norman
Eugene Norman
Willie Norman
Hattie Norman
Norman
Vandalia No. 28
Wille Norman
Trueblood
Billman Moreue
Former Merom Woman Recalls Great Japanese Quake
Minnie Penrod St Clair of Merom relays a sister Ida Penrod Woodworth's Japan earthquake letter from Karaizawa on Sept 5 1925. The message describes mass destruction in Tokyo area with fires waterworks failures ruined buildings and a tidal wave while survivors fearfully await word and plan to reach loved ones and protect their homes.
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Ida Penrod Woodworth
Merom
Minnie Penrod St. Clair
Japan
A. D. Woodworth
Union Christian College
Woodworth
Former Resident Stricken in Los Angeles Stroke
Former city resident Mrs. Will Neff of Los Angeles California suffered a stroke of paralysis. The nature of the stroke is not known. Mrs. Neff formerly Miss Bertha Crawford of the city and is a daughter of the late Carl William Crawford. She is a sister of Mrs. Neville Crowder of Indianapolis.
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Will Neff
Los Angeles
California
Neff
Bertha Crawford
Carl William T. Crawford
Wunister
Neville Crowder
Indianapolis
Greene County Tree Is Largest Of Its Class In Nation
A sycamore in Greene County near Worthington is the largest deciduous tree in the United States. It stands 130 feet tall with a 16 foot base circumference and splits into two branches about 15 feet up. A cavity runs across the base and may allow passage through it. An expert estimates the tree's age at 500 years, though decay may obscure exact rings.
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American Genetic Association
United States
White River
Worthington
Greene County
Sieu
Tag
Hutte
California
May Lose Right Hand After Hunting Accident
Wilburn Lane, a World War veteran, suffered a hunting accident Monday when a shotgun discharged and mangled his right hand. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
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Wilburn Lane
Miner Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Shelburn
Frank Wilkinson 26 of Bicknell Ind shot his wife Margaret Wilkin son and then killed himself at a Shelburn home. He had been separated from the woman for eight months and returned to talk before firing a final shot to himself. The wife’s wound is believed fatal.
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Shelburn
Ind
Frank Wilkinson
Bicknell
Margaret Wilkinson
Arthur Beck
Wilkinson
Beck
Death of Mrs Mary A Crawford 82 in Carlisle
Mrs Mary A Crawford 82 lifelong Carlisle resident died Monday afternoon at her North Main home after an extended illness. Widow of Robert Crawford she leaves two sons Charles and John, three sisters Eliza Wells Amanda Wilson and Mrs Simson Yocum, and two brothers Will Hale and Sivantser Hale. Funeral at her home Thursday. She was a Methodist for many years.
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Mary A. Crawford
North Main Street
Crawford
Robert Crawford
Clark
Anna Hale
Jefferson Township
Methodist Church
Charles Crawford
Carlisle Woman Dies After Leaves Fire Burns Out of Control
Mrs. Sarah Sideway, 87, dies after clothing catches fire while burning leaves at her Carlisle home. Sister Rose Bond is dying from burns. daughter Ida Clark of Gary, Indiana, warned not to burn leaves. Fire department saved nearby outbuildings. family had lived together since mother's death at age 100. Fourth violent death in Carlisle this month.
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Carlisle
Ind
Sarah Sideway
Oelock
Rose Bond
Ida Clark
Gary
Abigail Pharte
Trazelton
Quake Strikes Yokohama Amid Chaos and Sinking Dock
Eyewitness notes thousands stranded at stations as banks suspend operations. The quake disrupts Yokohama with a steamer leaving for Frisco jolted, a dust cloud rising, and a sinking dock crowd bidding farewell. rescues reported for many on the dock.
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Okyo
Yokohama
Frisco
Ida
Well Known Farmer Dies After Paralysis Sunday
George W. Benson aged 59 a well known farmer near Benson Chapel died Sunday morning from paralysis after three strokes Funeral services were held at Benson Chapel Tuesday with burial in Pleasant Greene cemetery Surviving are his widow four daughters Mrs Braxton Nash of Sullivan Mrs Clarence Liston of Dugger Sophrona and Bessie Benson at home four sons Joe Benson of Kismet Kansas Ross Benson and Robert and James Benson all at home his mother Mrs Shields of Curry township and brothers Frank and Alph Benson
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George W. Benson
Benson Chapel
Benson
Pleasant Greene Cemetery
Braxton Nash
Sullivan
Clarence Liston
Dugger
Sophrona
Bessie Benson
Joe Benson
Kismet
Kansas
Ross Benson
This City
Robert
James Benson
Mrs. Shields
Curry Township
Frank and
Alph Benson
Former Sullivan Wouan Passes in Churdan Iowa
Announcement from Churdan Iowa reports the death of Mrs Almira Shaler Gilkerson 76 a former Sullivan County resident. She came to Iowa in 1857 with her parents and was married to Robert Gilkerson. Surviving children include John Uriah and Leroy Gilkerson. Funeral occurred at Ottumwa. She was a lifelong Methodist.
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Churdan
Iowa
Almira Shaler Gilkerson
Ottumwa
Gilkerson
Ohio
Myr
Sampson Shalter
Robert Gilkerson
John Gilkerson
Local Pairings Listed in Sullivan and Nearby Areas
A circulated list names multiple couples from Sullivan Jasonville Carlisle Sullivan Annapolis and Merom. Names include John A Kellams 28 an insurance agent and Carrie Conkin 19 a waitress both of Sullivan. Warry H Harmon 30 mining and Flossie Harmon 24 of Jasonville. William Benton Adams 17 farming and Phena Tucker 17 near Carlisle. Ienest Alexander Olson 21 mining and Nellie Lucile Chastain 19 near Sullivan. Eugene Amstot 22 farming and Annie Mae Boyles 18 near Annapolis Til. William M Coppage 64 farming near Graysville and Helen Ward 45 Merom.
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John A. Kellams
Carrie Conkin
Sullivan
Warry H. Harmon
Flossie Harmon
Jasonville
William Benton Adams
Phena Tucker
Carlisle
Ienest Alexander Olson
Nellie Lucile Chastain
Eugene Amstot
Annie Mae Boyles
Annapolis
Til
William M. Coppage
Graysville
Helen Ward
Merom
Refused Clemency for Roy Pinkston in Graysville Robbery Case
The State Board of Pardons refused clemency to Roy Pinkston sentenced from this county for robbing the Ross Turman store at Graysville. The decision leaves the original sentence intact.
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State Board of Pardons
Roy Pinkston
Ross Turman
Graysville
New Suits in State Circuit Court
Mary Ellen Burch sues Lewis Albert Burch for divorce and alimony. Hazel Pace seeks divorce from Vivian Pace. William C. Stoughton files against Jennie McConnell on note. Charles D. Hunt sues James Donald Willis for attorney fees. Dennise Livingston seeks divorce from Audrey Livingston. Chas R. Bradbury sues Herman R. Taylor on account. Martha A. Daugherty seeks divorce from Merideth Daugherty. John W. Beight sues estate of Jonathan Beight and Louise Meier as administrator with will annexed.
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Mary Ellen Burch
Lewis Albert Burch
Hazel Pace
Vivian Pace
William C. Stoughton
Jennie McConnell
Charles D. Hunt
James Donald Willis
Dennise Livingston
Audrey Livingston
Chas. R. Bradbury
Herman R. Taylor
Martha A. Daugherty
Merideth Daugherty
John W. Beight
Jonathan Beight
Louise Meier
Admr
Daughter Born at County Hospital to Richmonds
A daughter was born Monday at the county hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Richmond of this city.
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County Hospital
Harry Richmond
Dugger Miner Hurt in Fall at Vandalia No 6
William Dutton a Dugger miner was caught in a fall at Vandalia No 6 yesterday afternoon. He is at the county hospital with a crushed back and fractured leg.
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William Dutton
Vandalia No. 6
Thousands Attend Community Day Sale and Draw
The Community Day Sale attracted thousands in the city with busy merchants. A similar sale is planned for December 10 offering another machine and 100 poultry prizes. Mrs. Lloyd Lang won the Chevrolet sedan and $200 in cash prizes went to county residents.
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Lloyd Lang
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Coolidge 1923
President Calvin Coolidge proclaims November 29 as Thanksgiving Day urging nationwide observance in homes churches and public gatherings. He reflects on national trials including the death of a beloved President and Japan’s disasters fostering humanitarian action and world peace. The proclamation calls for gratitude generosity and service as guidance for the future.
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Japan
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Two Carlisle Men Drown At Hazelton Ferry
Two Carlisle miners Dial and Cassidy lose lives when a car plunges from the Hazelton ferry into the White River en route to Evansville for a miners convention. Another miner, Orion Dudley, escaped after leaping from the car as the ferry tipped. Bodies recovered later. inquest to be held in Carlisle.
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Ind
Dial
Rachael Cassidy
Ste Carlisle Daine
Hazelton Ferry
White Ricor
Tocal
Princeton
Orion Dudley
Carlisle
Dudley
Cassiday
J. N. Betts
Sullivan
Rinsineer
Boonville
Lucindas Axon
AL J. Dial
Airs
George Il
Funeral services for Mi Dial held at Carliste church
Funeral services for Mi Dial were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church in Carliste. Burial followed at the Odd Fellows cemetery. The Caesaly funeral was held yesterday at St. Marys Catholic church at nine o clock with burial at Center Lodge cemetery.
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Mi Dial
Christian Church
Carliste
Odd Fellows
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Center Lidge Cemetery
Pastor Stewart L. Long Accepts Richmond Baptist Pastorate
Rev. Stewart L. Long of this city has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist Church at Richmond after a lengthy call. He will share duties with co pastor Rev. Leseo, a veteran of prior conflicts and former pastor here. Long is a World War I chaplain and has spoken at chautauquas across the counties.
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Stewart L. Long
First Baptist Church
Richmond
Intestires
Uhere Samneos
Leseo
Baptistehurcn
Cad Waeld
Amercan Legion
Stree
Wabusa Waltey Funeral Directors Meet Holds Session
The third quarterly meeting of the Wabusa Waltey Funeral Directors' Association convened at Chrdsie with a banquet at 5:80 in the highse? building. President Th Ki William of the state association and Prof. Askins of the Askins Banbahuing School spoke.
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Golg Menting
Careiste
Wabusa Waltey Funeral Directors’ Association
Chrdsie
T. S
Hiehsehest
Risinger Undertaking
Th. Ki. William
State Association
Prof
Askins
Askins Banbahuing School
Indianapolis
Cunningham-Moore Tie The Knot At Robinson Illinois
Frank M. Cunningham aged 62 a prominent city surveyor wed Minnie Moore 50 of Merom at Robinson Illinois Friday in a ceremony performed by Justice D M Rundle The couple will winter in the South and reside in this city after the trip
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Rouginson
Frank M. Cunningham
Minnie Moore
Merom
Robinson, Jll
D. ML. Rundle
Cunningham
Adams Tucker Nuptials Bless Carlisle Couple
William B. Adams and Phena Tucker, both well known near Carlisle, were married Friday evening November 9 at Horace Hinds home near New Lebanon. Friends wish them happiness and success.
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Adams-Tucker
Wm. B. Adams
Phena Tucker
Carlisle
Horace Hinds
New Lebanon
Merom Boy Injured In Accident At Courthouse Park
Jack Stanley of Merom, son of Olney Stanley, fell from a cannon in courthouse park Monday and suffered a fractured arm.
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Merom
Jack Stanley
Olney Stanley
Court House Park
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Fowa
Almira Shaler Gilkerscn
Robert Gilkinson
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