Mayfield murder case reversed for new trial in Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court reviews the 1886 Mayfield murder case from Greene County, overturning a first degree verdict to remand for a new trial. The decision questions admissibility and interpretation of witness evidence including Spencer and Litton testimonies, and notes the appellant Elias W. Mayfield faced a ten year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Indiana
D. W.voorhees
J. C. Briggs
J. T. Hays
W. C. Hultz
J. W. Shelton
J. S. Bays
H. J. Hays
J. W. Gordon
Fef’ Gordon
Axtell
C. E. Barrett
Niblack
Elias W. Mayfield
George D. Litton
Greene
Sullivan Circuit
Sarah E. Mayfield
Wassell
Thomas C. Litton
William Spencer
Spencer
Appellant
Charles
George
Litton
Wharton
F W.W. Mayfield
Jefferson Township
Louisville
Indianapolis
War Council in Indiana Seeks Max War Production
State Council of Defense in Indianapolis reports urgent push to boost pork and wheat production, central states aid, and nationwide education for war effort. Hoover Administration notes Germany likewise stressed. December war conference planned with national speakers and state meetings to mobilize retailers and public support.
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Indianapolis
Central States
Indiana
Washington
H. E. Barnard
America
United States
Food Administration
States Council of Defense
Italy
France
Germany
Hoover Food Administration
Barnard
State Council of Defense
Commonwealth
Wilson
Tomlinson Hall
State Council
Will J. Freeman
Charles P. Emerson
Frank Wampler
A. B. Storms
Chas. Fox
A. W. Brady
James L. Keach
Will H. Hays
Chicago
Hays
Evans Woollen
Finance Committee
Committee On Public Policy
National Committee On Public Information
William Green
Ohio
Green
Liberty Loan
Council of National Defense
Merchants’ Economy
Fred M. Ayres
Daisy Faye Meyer obituary from Dodd Bridge church
Daisy Faye Meyer aged 15 years 7 months 9 days died November 17 1917 after illness from a presumed tumor. She united with the Dodd Bridge church in 1914 under Rev Joseph Adams and was active in services. She leaves father A O Meyer three brothers Edward Thomas C Otto in service at Camp Taylor and three sisters Mrs Ruth Morris Mrs Pearl Clark Mrs Grace Hornbeck with many relatives. Funeral at Dodd Bridge church with Rev Minter officiating. pallbearers Misses Vera Hayden Essie Parnes Gertrude Warris Adna Ransford Mary Hayden and Mrs Kersey Ransford. interment Mt Tabor cemetery.
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Daisy Faye
A. O
Laura Bell Meyer
Faye
Dodd Bridge
Joseph Adams
Edward
Thomas
C. Otto
Camp Taylor
Ruth Morris
South Dakota
Pearl Clark
Scott City
Grace Hornbeck
West Union
Ill
Fay
Darling
Dodd Bridge Church
Minter
Prairie Creek
Vera Hayden
Essie Parnes
Gertrude Warris Adna Ransford
Mary Hayden
Kersey Ransford
Mt. Tabor Cemetery
Newspaper Bundle Offer For One Year
The Terre Waute Star and Sullivan Union together sell a one year subscription for five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Waute Star and Sullivan Union
Terre Haute
Star and Sullivan Union
Protracted Paxton Meeting Ends Amid Social Visits
A Paxton protracted meeting closed Wednesday night as families fellowshipped. Visitors included Mrs. Eva Dunbar of Terre Haute with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Benefiel and family, and Mr. John Wall who visited Terre Haute friends. Other guests were Mrs. Hagerman and daughter with Mrs. Mullet, Mrs. Lillie Boone, Mrs. Ella Cox and Mrs. Wilson of Carlisle, and Mrs. Betsy Trimble with Mrs. Line Trimble. Mrs. Sarah Fads returned home after a two week visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Near
Susan Carrico
Sarah Eads
Kate Walters
Iva
Lena Whitlock
Clyde Shake
Eva Dunbar
Terre Haute
Hiram Benefiel
John Wall
Hagerman
Mullet
Lillie Boone
Paxton
Ella Cox
Wilson
Carlisle
Betsy Trimble
Line Trimble
Sarah Fads
Graysville Red Cross Progress Attracts Wide Support
The Graysville Red Cross sees rapid work progress with a Friday meeting attended by fifty four women. Many articles were completed and sent to Sullivan while children aided by cutting scraps for soldiers pillows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville Red Cross
Sullivan
Mildred Marvin
Gracie Joseph
Jessie York
Bernetta Stewart
Goldie Bicknell
Romaine Riggs
Carl Joseph
Ethel Mae Hayden
Juanita Adams
Harold Metheny
Robert Crowe
Lula Hix
Vesta Yager
Lucile Yager
Harry Burton
Carl Medsker
Maurice Durham
Athneil Riggs
Marie Harris
Dennis Nash
Kenneth Cushman
Carl Wilson
Clyde Street
Hazel Osburn
Lester Ransford
Hazel Joseph
Helen McKinley
Alta Monk
Mildred Adams
Mary and
Anna Parker
Lois Bruner
Weather report from Miss Glenn Yeager for Farmersburg week
The cooperative observer for Farmersburg notes weather in the week ending November 25 with days from clear to cloudy and a trace of rain on the 22nd. Highs ranged from 60 to 23 degrees, with lows from 36 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Postoffice 1917
List of unclaimed letters dated November 26 1917 for Sullivan Indiana postoffice. Two weeks to claim before sending to Dead Letter Office. Ladies list includes Miss Myrtle Smith Barbra Gentlemen Beryford Isrel Booker Charley Mason John Miller and C W. When calling please say advertised, date advertised WM E B Ay delotte P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Erven
Myrtle Smith
Barbra
Beryford
Isrel Booker
Charley Mason
John Miller
C. W
WM. EB. Aydelotte
P. M
Brightening Flower Pots With Red Ochre Paint
Instructions explain brightening dingy brick red flower pots by mixing ordinary red ochre with water to a paint-like thickness and applying it to the pot. The absorbed color should remain on the pot, restoring its bright appearance.
Notice of Final Settlement in Roy E. Ladd Estate
James W. Ladd, administrator of the estate of absentee Roy E. Ladd, files his final account with Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Thursday December 21 1917, during the November term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. First insertion Nov 28 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ladd
Roy E. Ladd
Sullivan Circuit Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sullivan County
Supreme Court
M.A. Haddon
Choy
Andrew Carnecie
Andrew Carnegie
the National Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
W.H. Hill, Jr. Farm ‘Loan Co
Crowder
East Side Square
FE. A. Billman
M. A. Haddon
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