County Option Knell Sounded Substituted
Louis Ludlow reports Democratic editors favoring ward and township local option to replace county option in liquor law. State chairman says party must heed voters verdict and push local option. A list of prominent editors from Indiana towns attends the Denison hotel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ludlow
Democratic Party
Democratic State Editorial Association
Denison Hotel
Stokes Jackson
Democratic State Committee
Jackson
A. L D. Moffett
Elwood
Lew M. O'Bannon
Corydon
W. M. Moss
Linton
Isaac R. Strouse
Rockville
Frank D. Haimbaugh
Muncie
J. O. Behymer
Tipton
W. S. Chambers
Newcastle
A. N. Crecraft
Franklin
W. B. Westlake
Marion
S. Paul Poynter
Sullivan
Clay Metsker
Plymouth
Simons
Monticello
Jury Awards $3000 to Mrs Yandell in Coal Mine Death Case
A Greene County jury found in favor of Mrs Eva Yandell against Peabody Alwert Coal Co awarding $3000 for the death of her husband Bayless Yandell killed in the Reliance mine near Shelburn on March 2 1906 due to a fall of ore. The suit claimed the entry at his worksite was not properly prepped and was moved from Greene County Court to circuit court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Socialist Reading Room Planned in Shelburn
Shelburn socialists announce the creation of a public reading room with magazines newspapers and standard reference works plus games. The group will continue the regular lecture series and seek nationally renowned speakers. A committee will secure a room and the library is to open within two weeks with a welcoming stance toward all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Socialist Party
Hunter injured in accidental shotgun discharge
John Crynes of Star City was badly injured Wednesday afternoon when a shotgun discharged accidentally while hunting in Jackson township. He suffered severe hand lacerations and powder burns and was taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Terre Haute. Crynes works as a coal miner at the Willfred mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crynes
Star City
Jackson Township
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Terre Haute
Willfred
New County Bridges Contract Awarded
County commissioners awarded a contract to Wixgennes Bridge Company for construction of several bridges in Hamilton township and Cass township at a cost of 2,698 dollars. The projects include Crawford and Quaker bridges and the Good bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixgennes Bridge Company
Hamilton Township
Cass Township
Sullivan forms all star fast basketball team for season
Sullivan high school boasts its fastest basketball team yet with former Rose Polytechnic center Dollie Gray at center and Carlisle veteran Grover Clayton among players. Harve Woodard Roy Boone and Charles Lovelace join a strong lineup as local games, likely in Bass Auditorium, are set against Paris state guard team Terre Haute Y M C A Vincennes University Brazil Clinton Rockville and other clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollie Gray
Crack Rose Polytechnic Center
Sullivan
Gray
Shelburn
Grover Clayton
Carlisle
Harve Woodard
Graysville
Roy Boone
Charles Lovelace
State Normal
H. L. Stratton
Paris
Terre Haute Y. M
Central Union Telephone Company
Sullivan Teachers to Meet After Thanksgiving
Announcements issued for the annual session of Sullivan County Teachers association to be held at the high school Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Principal speakers include Prof. J M Tyler of Hanover College and Prof. George M Enders of Union Christian college Merom. County Superintendent Richard Park also on the program for two talks. All 207 county teachers belong to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Teachers’ Association
J. M. Tyler
Hanover College
George M. Enders
Union Christian College
Merom
Richard Park
Kell and Wilkey Tie Sturdy Cross Street Marriage
William Kell and Miss Hope Wilkey wed at the bride’s mother Belle Wilkey’s Cross street home. Rev. George Murphy officiated the ring ceremony before relatives and close friends. The bride is active in church life and Kell works for the Scott Hardware company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kell
Hope Wilkey
Belle Wilkey
Cross Street
George Murphy
M. E. Church
Kell
Scott Hardware Company
Superior Mine Reopens After Repairs
Dugger, November 17. The Superior mine resumed operations after weeks idle for extensive repairs. The company must haul water to feed the boilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Superior
Jackson Sunday School Institute Meets in Hymera
Jackson township Sunday school institute convened at the Baptist church in Hymera with addresses by R A Plunkett of Sullivan and Prof Brunie of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Jackson Township
Sunday School Institute
Baptist Church
R. A. Plunkett
Sullivan
Prof. Brunie
Indianapolis
Colored boy ill after world cruise
Elmer Whitfield, a colored boy from Haddon township, who sailed with U. S. S. Hopkins on the world cruise, fell ill in Honolulu and has been transported to Mare Island hospital, San Francisco, for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Elmer Whitfield
Haddon Township
U. S. S. Hopkins
Honolulu
Mare Island Hospital
San Francisco
Freemasons and Knights Templar Schedule Meetings
Jerusalem Chapter No. 81 R A M to perform Mark Master's degree tonight Sullivan Commandery No 64 K T to meet in regular session tomorrow night About 15 members of Sullivan Council No 73 R and S M to travel to Terre Haute Friday night for work and a banquet by Terre Haute Council No 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Sullivan Commandery No
K. T
Sullivan Council No
Terre Haute
Old County Residents Miss Vote For First Time Since 1856
Uncle Miles McMahan resided west of the city remains ill. William Murdock, recently operated on, improves slowly. Both stalwart Republicans who have voted since the party was founded in 1856. unable to cast their ballots in the recent election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles McMahan
McMahan
William Murdock
Lewis Wolfe Weds Miss Ramsey in Wednesday Morning
Lewis Wolfe and Miss Mary Ramsey united in marriage at home of W. W. Harbaugh. Rev. J. H. Sammis officiated. Ramsey niece of hosts, a former Independent exchange operator. They departed for Madison where Wolfe has a Western Union position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wolfe
Miss Mary Ramsey
W. W. Harbaugh
J. H. Sammis
Miss Ramsey
Independent Exchange
Madison
Wolfer
Western Union Company
Mr and Mrs Murray Sandusky Visit Missouri Kin
Mr and Mrs Murray Sandusky of Missouri are visiting relatives in the city and county, sharing time with family and local connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Sandusky
Missouri
Carlisle social notes feature local and visiting visitors
Carlisle this week sees Elbert Anderson buying holiday goods in Chicago and many residents and guests visiting towns like Vincennes Terre Haute Sullivan and Terre Haute. The item lists trips for business leisure family attending games and lodge events with several names and small movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Paxton
Vincennes
Poplar Bluffs
Elliott Roberts
Crawfordsville
Wabash
Notre Dame
Raymond Roberts
Elliott
James M. Roberts
Mesdames I. J. Keys
W. H. E. Smith
Hannah Jerauld
Terre Haute
Mary Lambeth
Farmersburg
David Pearce
Long Beach
Cal
Harry Shaefer
Chas. D. Hunt
Anna
Sullivan
A. D. Cutler
John McConnell
W. F. Lisman
Theo. Lisman
J. F. Sproatt
Corydon
Iowa
Joseph Shepherd
Charles Shepherd
Sarah Gobin
John Skidmore
J. Floyd Curtner
Ledgerwood
Oaktown
John
Shepherd
Anna Wixmiller
Bailey McConnell
William C. Hackney
Parsons
Steve Hackney
Hackney
Claude Eis
Lee Jenkins
Lodge
Sullivan Council No
Circuit Court Allowances Grand Jury and Petit Jury Items
Court records show numerous allowances for grand and petit jurors, bailiffs, reporters, clerks, and suppliers. Included are payments to Sullivan Telephone and Lighting Co, Callahan Co, and various individuals for fees, expenses, and meals during grand and petit jury service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaene
Griggs
Charles Ransom
C. E. Crawley
Ella Yakey
G. W. Ferree
O. B. Harris
G. R. Stivers
Sullivan Telephone Co
Sullivan Lighting Co
J. K. Smock
Henry Heineman
Petit Juror
Sullivan Transfer Co
J. I. Holcomb Mfg. Co
Callahan & Co
Leonard Bailey
Stewart Barnes
Burke Eaton
Wees
Hosea Crowder
Same
Avon Same
Arthur H. DeBaun
Geo
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Kell-Wilkey
Jackson Sunday School
Grand Jury
George A. Hopewell
Dan Goins
John V. Lester
Alfred J. Hale
John C. Chambers
Hugh McCammon
Charles W. Enochs
Harrison Barnhart
Robert E. Evans
E. S. Griggs
Burt A. Barcus
Henry C. Grabbe
Petit Jury
James P. Burk
Charlie Goss
Henry Campbell
Calvin S. Bedwell
Frank Curry
Charles F. Hagemier
Charles Mayfield
Eeee Bee G. W. Ferree
D. W. Boone
Eli Clayton
James W. Brown
Wm. C. Banther
Daniel W. Giles
Samuel Bedwell
Wm. P. Maxwell
Teee
Beeeereane
Central Union Telephone Co
Merchants Association
Walter Ge Scott
Prese Merchants
Ass'ne
Sullivan, Ind
Sir
Frank Wampler
J. C. Frush
F. M. Douthitt
South Side Public Sq
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