Wholesale arrests hit Game Law violations in Sullivan County
Fifteen Sullivan County men were arrested and fined by Justice Lester for wholesale game law violations as four wardens led a sustained crackdown. The suspects faced penalties for possessing fur bearing animals out of season and illegal hunting, with notable cases including Sam Trump of Hymera who had thirty opossum skins, six skunks and six coon, and Walter Thompson and William Snyder caught with a 300 foot seine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thompson
William Snyder
Shelburn
Thompson
Snyder
Sam Trump
Hymera
Trump
Squire Lester
George McQueary
Champ Brooks
Clarence Rusher
Curry Township
George Scott
William O. Engle
Isreal Howard
Jefferson Township
Charles Furry
Lewis
Jesse Boston
Eugene Boston
Fred Rhemel
Rhemel
Welman asks receiver for Fidelity Oil and Drilling
Charles W. Welman seeks the appointment of a receiver for the Fidelity Oil and Drilling Company in circuit court claiming $1050 for superintendent services. The firm allegedly insolvent and unable to pay debts. Operations near Merom yielded a light oil show then were abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Welman
Fidelity Oil and Drilling Company
Sullivan
Merom
Joshua Beasley
Circuit
Haden
Charles H. Sparks
Beasley
Roy
John Lund
Mr. Beasley
John Eikleman
Charles W
Myr Nicholson
Sears Roebuck & Company
Joseph Martin
Vigo County
Don W. Whalen
Charlotte Marie Whalen
C. A. Dunham Co
Denny
Bolinger
Bolinger Heating and Plumbing Company
State of Indiana
Jennie Yergar
Ray Harris
Greene County
Estie Lynam
James Lynam
Basil Hayes
Charles Hayes
Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company
James M. South
Stella M. Alsman
John H. Alsman
Hazel Fern South
Edith G. Hinton
Otto S. Hinton
Auto Thief Apprehended at Home in Kentucky
Chief of Police Arthur Murray returned from Madisonville with Charles F. E. Hamilton, a coachman auto company worker accused of stealing Orlando Thornberry’s automobile and borrowing money with the car as security. Hamilton, arrested in Madisonville, faces charges in Justice John T. Watson's court and a separate board bill claim. arraignment set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Murray
Madisonville
Charles FE
Hamilton
Coachman Auto Company
East Washington Street
Orlando Thornberry
Court of Justice of the Peace
John T. Watson
Song artists perform with Edison records at Sherman Theatre
Under the R W Cadwell Music Co Sullivan Collins and Harlan star on Edison records in a unique concert at Sherman Theatre Friday night. The audience heard a seamless blend of live voices and Edison playback with lights on and off causing confusion over who was singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Cadwell Music Co
Sullivan, Collings
Harlan
Edison Records
Sherman Theatre
Edison
Field
Songsters
Collins
Carlisle Boy Returns to France in Army Duty
Lieut. James J. Pirtle son of Dr and Mrs G W Pirtle of Carlisle has returned to France after visiting his parents on furlough He landed at Brest on Oct 30 and proceeded to Silesia to oversee elections that would determine if the country joins Poland He served overseas for many months and was wounded in the leg in active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Pirtle
G. W. Pirtle
Carlisle
France
Jas. J. Pirtle
Brest
Silesia
Poland
Lieut
Pirtle
Court Opens Monday for November Term of Circuit Court
Judge W H Bridwell will open the November term by calling the docket and hearing the Kelly inheritance tax case. Monday includes the docket action. Tuesday features Woods vs Woods Hart vs Hart Dix vs Robertson Price vs Engle et al. Wednesday schedules four coal company cases and Thanksgiving Day brings Frank Kimberlain divorce trial and three other suits against coal firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bridwell
Circuit Court
Kelly
Woods
Hart
Marriage License for Prose and McCoy Near New Lebanon
Valentine G. Prose 24 a farmer and Lois M. McCoy 19 a telephone operator both of near New Lebanon obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine G. Prose
Lois M. McCoy
Near
New Lebanon
Old verse on LaGrippe and county jury list
A quirky note recalls a 30 year old LaGrippe poem found by James Collins of Farmersburg. It also lists the November circuit court petit jury with names Lawson Smith Sylvester Hill Ira Slader William A Steadman Levi Pierce Ancel Woodard Charles F Springer Albert Pitcher James I Farley Edward Neal Wolfe William R Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawson Smith
Jefferson
Sylvester Hill
Curry
Ira O. Slader
Haddon
William A. Steadman
Gill
Levi Pierce
Fairbanks
Ancel Woodard
Turman
Charles F. Springer
Hamilton
Albert Pitcher
Cags
James I. Farley
Jackson
Edward Neal
Cass
Jewett
Wolfe
William R. Osborne
Sullivan Beats Rockville in Narrow High School Basketball Win
Sullivan defeated Rockville 17 to 11 to avenge earlier losses to Farmersburg. The first half ended 7 to 3 as Sullivan showed depth with Crowder Stambaugh Piers on Hughes and Jindley Bedwell in strong roles. Senior girls beat Junior 2 to 0 to claim the girls high school basketball championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Rockville
Farmersburg High School
Crowder
Stambaugh
Pierson
Jindley
Bedwell
Hughes
Tri Kappa Charity Show Stars Maxwell and Brown in Oh Oh Cindy
Miss Mary Francis Maxwell and Darrell Brown will star opposite each other in the Tri Kappa charity production Oh Oh Cindy. The show, directed by a producing company, will be held Nov 24 at the gymnasium school building with proceeds for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRI Kappas
Mary Francis Maxwell
Isaac Maxwell
Darrell Brown
J. R. Brown
Tri Kappa
W. D. Brown
Walter Fields
Miss Maxwell
Linton
Former Kokomo Resident Visits by Airplane Route
James C Patten of Kokomo and president of Kokomo Aviation Company visited Sul livan last Wednesday traveling 145 miles by air in one hour forty five minutes. The plane was piloted by W A Fagley secretary of the company and former army aviator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Kokomo Aviation Company
James B. Patten
Sullivan
W. A. Fagley
Gas Overcomes Roomer at McArthur Home
Gas escaping from a stove in a bathroom at the Ora McArthur residence on South Main street Saturday afternoon overpowered Robert Williams a roomer employed by Vandalia Coal Company. Mrs Eliza Williams heard groans and forced open the door finding him unconscious. Williams has nearly recovered from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Ora McArthur
South Main Street
Robert Williams
Vandalia Coal Company
Eliza Williams
Williams
Deaths of Jacob H. Miller and Louis O. Turnbull in Sullivan County
Jacob H. Miller former county commissioner and gravel road contractor died of heart disease after a two year decline. He stalled his car near his Sullivan County farm and died. funeral at Center Ridge cemetery. Louis O. Turnbull aged 65 died of paralysis after three strokes, linked to Miller’s death. He left a wife and siblings. funeral at his residence with Masonic burial honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob H. Miller
Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Miller
Louis O. Turnbull
Johnson Street
Mr. Turnbull
Turnbull
S. K. Fusen
Rockville
Parke County
Masonic Lodge of
Center Ridge Cemetery
Minnesota
Virginia
Eugene Turnbull
Terre Haute
Ed Turnbull
Roanoke
Mrs Conrad Brust dies after two months illness
Mrs Conrad Brust died Thursday morning at her home three miles north of Sullivan at 76 after two months illness. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from the late residence conducted by Rev J Cross of the local M E church. Burial in Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by husband and children Lorenz and Fred Brust of Sullivan Jacob Brust of Shelburn Mrs Jonathan Webb of Sullivan and Mrs J E Prose of Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Brust
Akper
Sullivan
J. Cross
M. E. Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Lorenz
Fred Brust
Jacob Brust
Shelburn
Jonathan Webb
J. E. Prose
Denver
Col
J Frank Hanly to Speak in Carlisle and Sullivan
Ex governor J Frank Hanly will speak at a Sullivan union service Sunday evening at the M E church on America, The Torchbearer. He plans to include wartime experiences and will also address Carlisle at 2 00 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Carlisle
Sullivan
M. E. Church
Indiana
America
Mr. Hanly
Seas
Akin Mercantile Chief Buys 180 Acre Ellis Farm
Miss Helen S. Akin proprietor of Akin Mercantile Company buys the T. C. Ellis farm of 180 acres for 45 000 dollars total 250 dollars per acre. The property lies one mile east of Carlisle on the Carlisle Pleasantville road in Haddon township praised as among the best land in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Ellis
Helen S. Akin
Akin Mercantile Company
Chas. T. Akin
Carlisle
Carlisle-Pleasantvilla
Haddon Township
Carlisle News
Dudley Visits Mother Here From Chicago
Frank B. Dudley of Chicago visited his mother Mrs. Eliza Dudley for a short time here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Dudley
Chicago
Eliza Dudley
Will Aydelotte Returns Home After Ten Year Gap
Will Aydelotte son of the Sullivan postmaster is visiting his parents after two and a half years in the army. He served in France with the 18th Engineers later joining the 307th Engineers of the 82nd Division and the First Engineers of the First Division. He saw action at St Mihiel and in the Argonne Meuse offensive and was slightly gassed. He was discharged at Camp Dodge Iowa and joined the First Division welcome home parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seas
Will Aydelotte
W. E. Aydelotte
Sullivan
San Francisco
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Colorado
Aydelotte
France
18Th Engineers
307Th Engineers
First Engineers
St. Mihiel
Argonne-Meuse
Camp Dodge
United States
Sullivan lodge Elks plan Thanksgiving evening entertainment
The Sullivan lodge of Elks hosts a large Thanksgiving Eve event at the home on Thursday night. Past Exalted Ruler William T. Mellett, recently named district deputy for Indiana, is honored. A big crowd and notable entertainment are planned with invitations to nearby lodges and many visitors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
William T. Mellett
Indiana
Old Band Man Boles Returns to Sullivan After 19 Years
Russell Cotton Boles of Bisbee Arizona returns for a visit to Sullivan after nineteen years. Born and raised here he left in 1890 to work as a wood turner and play trombone in the Eclipse band. He later directed bands in Bisbee while former Sullivan members DeVol Burton Miles remain nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Cotton” Boles
Crack
DeVol
Eclipse
Boles
Bisbee
Arizona
Sullivan
Carl R. Hinkle
St. Joe, Mich
Ed DeVol
Eclinse
W. E. Burton
Will Miles
Body of Carlisle Boy Killed in Russia Arrives
Remains of Otis Dial, slain in Archangel during service, arrive in New York en route to Carlisle Indiana for burial. Dial, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Dial, formerly of Boonville, was killed near war’s end while riding in a sled with gloves when enemy fire struck the escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Otis Dial
Archangel
Russia
New York
F. E. Dial
Carlisle
Ind
Dial
Judge Bridwell Weds Miss Elsie Denny in Henderson
Judge W H Bridwell and Miss Elsie Denny were married yesterday afternoon in Henderson Kentucky by a local Methodist minister. The couple left for their home after the ceremony. Bridwell is a well known local figure and the bride, daughter of Mrs William Denny, taught in local and Bloomington schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bridwell
Elsie Denny
Henderson
Kentucky
Judge Bridwell
William Denny
Bloomington
Mutual Begins Production of Eighty Trucks by February
The Mutual Truck Company started production at its plant. Five trucks are under construction and President Robert B. Petrie says about eighty trucks should be completed by February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual
The
Mutual Truck Company
Robert B. Petrie
Boxing Bout Planned for League Smokers Night
Former servicemen in Sullivan county plan an exhibition boxing match on November 28 at the Elks Home in Sullivan during the Sullivan County Post American Legion meeting. Battling Toms and Dutch Hostettler of Shelburn will fight before a few hundred attendees as a recruiting officer issues Victory buttons to discharged men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Elks
Sullivan
American Legion
Battling Toms
Dutch Hostettler
Shelburn
New Parent-Teachers Association Forms in Fairbanks
The new Fairbanks Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting at the high school with a music and readings program. County Demonstration Agent Miss D Williamson attended, helping organize the group. Officers named earlier include Addison Drake president Dana Johnson vice president Mrs Jesse Bland secretary and Miss Edith Cox treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers Association, of
Fairbanks
D. D. Williamson
Mae Strain
Helen Bradbury
Edith Fox
Addison Drake
Dana Johnson
Jesse Bland
Edith Cox
Creager and Graham Visit Hamilton On Business Mission
Lex Creager and Dave Graham of southeast Hamilton were in the city Monday on a business mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex Creager
Dave Graham
South East
Hamilton
State practices rigid economies despite danger of burdens
Goodrich exercised caution to prevent heavy costs as state practices tightens budgets. Officials emphasize disciplined spending to avoid public debt and protect essential services amid economic strain.
Record praises thrift in state government and tax policy
Indianapolis reports that the success of the new tax law depends on economy in state government. Costs rose from 1916 to 1918 mainly due to prison bills and coal prices, but net costs show modest increases and the 1919 balance exceeds 1918 by about $275,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Commandery Inspection in Sullivan With Degree Conferral
Sullivan Commandery No. 54 Knights Templar held two inspection sessions led by Inspector General Olin E. Holloway. Mr Albun of Jasonville received the degree, and a turkey supper was served at 6 30 by the Order of Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Commandery No
Knights Templar
Olin E. Holloway
Grand Commandery
Mr. Albun
Jasonville
Order of Eastern Star
Fish Supper Thrills One Hundred Men at Church Meet
One hundred men of the Christian church gathered for a fish supper in the church basement during their semi annual meeting. Toastmaster W. R. Nesbit presided as Arthur E. DeBaun gave the traditional fish story. A hundred pounds of fish were purchased for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
W. R. Nesbit
Arthur E. DeBaun
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Welman
Fidelity Odl Company
Charles E. Hamilton
Bill
James Collins
Farmersburg
Union
J. Thomas
Petit Jury
Board of County
Argonne
HLS
Goodrich
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