Beers and Breeches: Blizzy Tiger on Wheels Captured at Jackson Hill No 2
Deputy Sheriff Ed Kelly and Prosecutor Fred Bays captured a mobile illegal booze outfit at Jackson Hill No 2 on a Saturday afternoon. A wagon with two white ponies and a camp fire were found. operators fled before arrest. The beer was stored at the county jail basement. ownership tied to Sylvester Gorby. Local officers have noted surges in alcohol sales on payday weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kelly
Fred Bays
Jackson Hill No. 2
Knotts & Park
Charles Gorby
Coalmont
Sylvester Gorby
Gorby
Bays
Kelly
Harold Bays
Sullivan
Court Opens for November Term With Batch of Criminal Cases
The November term of court opens Monday with first criminal cases scheduled for Tuesday December 5. The docket includes State v Malone for mining law violation, State v Sharp for incest, State v Richardson for petit larceny, and State v Scantland for blind tiger. Additional filings include Rosetta Brown for perjury, Bourne and Gilman for running blind tiger, Thos Taylor for assault with intent, Nathan Cox for assault with intent, William Evans for mining violations, and Jesque Fain for assault with intent to commit Tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate Malone
John Sharp
William Richardson
Scantland
Blind Tiger
Rosetta Brown
Joe Neal
Hymera
Bourne and Gilman
Jesque Fain
Returns After 25 Years William T Brown Visits Sullivan
William T Brown a former resident of the township visited Sunday and Monday marking his first return in 25 years. He left near the old fair grounds and is related to Perry Brown and James Brown. Brown plans to resettle in Springfield Missouri after a career in Bonneyville Kentucky hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Brown
Mr. Brown
Old Fair Grounds
Perry Brown
James Brown
Sullivan
Bonneyville
Springfield
Sullivan Plays Wiley at Terre Haute in Thursday Football Clash
Sullivan high school football team meets Wiley high at Terre Haute Thursday afternoon. Two special interurban cars will carry Sullivan rooters to the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan High
Wiley High
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Botts Buys Partner Interest in Feed Mill
George F. Botts purchases his partner’s share in the feed and mill business and will continue operations at the old stand.
Shop Early Boosts Christmas Trade In Sullivan
Merchants in Sullivan prepare holiday stock and promote shop early incentives as Christmas approaches. Stores rearrange shelves for gifts and novelties, with candies and toys arriving for December sales. The article also notes a court decision upholding a $1,500 bank judgment against Charles H. Goldsmith in a Redlands lemon purchase case, with legal actions proceeding in Vigo and Sullivan counties.
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Sullivan
Charles E. Henderson
First National Bank of
Terre Haute
Redlands
Vigo
Sullivan County
Hays
Spencer Divorce Case Withdrawn in Pleasantville
Archie S. Spencer has withdrawn his divorce suit against Tressa May Spencer as their difficulties are resolved and they will live together. They plan to move away. Mrs. Spencer has stayed at her father James Timmerman’s home since the filing, along with a damage suit against Aldo F. Hindman named as co respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
Archie S. Spencer
Tressa May Spencer
Thanksgiving Dance and Troubador Concert by Sullivan Elks
The Sullivan lodge of Elks hosts its annual Thanksgiving dance and Troubador concert tomorrow evening. The Troubador company has appeared here for five years and is described as a fine musical organization. Miss Helen Harkness will give several readings.
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Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Troubador Company
Helen Harkness
Odd Fellows
Indiana
Martinsville
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Indiana Grand Lodge
D. M. Robins
Loogootee
Martin County
A. D. McKee
Spencer
J. W. Rinker
Brooklyn
J. M. Stipp
J. L. Harman
Hastings
W. H. Leedy
BE. E. Pryor
Lulu B. Kean
Indiana Rebekah Assembly
E. E. Hastings
Washington
Harry B. Carpenter
Petersburg
Martinsville Lodge
Morgan, Martin, Daviess
Monroe
Knox
Owen, Greene
Sullivan
Rebekahs
Fairbanks Trustee Weds Edith Glenn
J Webb Chowning trustee of Fairbanks township married last week to Edith Glenn of Terre Haute. Mrs Chowning is daughter of Thomas Glenn of Shelburn and was high school principal at Fairbanks last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
J. Webb Chowning
Fairbanks Township
Edith Glenn
Terre Haute
Chowning
Thomas Glenn
Shelburn
Youth Loses Three Fingers in Hunting Accident
Will McClain seventeen son of Mr and Mrs Wm McClain of Newbanan was shot in the hand while hunting Saturday afternoon. Three fingers were torn off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McClain
Wm. McClain
Newbanan
Fairbanks School House Suit Targets Contractor
Sam Woodsmall, contractor for the Fairbanks school house, is defendant in a new suit for supplies furnished to the project. Charles M. Welsh, hardware dealer, seeks judgment of 201.05 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks Row
Sam Woodsmall
Fairbanks School House
Charles M. Welsh
Miner killed on trestle near Dugger
Paul Juice, a 45 year old Hungarian miner living in Atlas, was run over by an Illinois Central freight train east of Dugger Thursday night. He had spent the day in Linton and apparently lay down on the trestle where the accident occurred. Juice was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Juice
Atlas
Illinois Central
Dugger
Juice
Linton
Dubre Detroy Couple Wed At M E Parsonage
Miss Myrtle Dubre daughter of City Treasurer Burrel Dubre and Edward C Detroy a traveling salesman of Evansville were married Friday afternoon at the M E parsonage by Rev P C Lisman They left for Evansville to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubre
Detroy
Myrtle Dubre
Burrel Dubre
Edward C. Detroy
Evansville
M. E. Parsonage
P. C. Lisman
Henderson's Decision Affirmed in Lemon Traincase
A trainload of lemons from Red lands California caused extensive legal trouble in local courts but was resolved Thursday when a final decision affirmed the outcome and closed the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Redlands
Cal
Don’t Be a Hog Thursday Warns State Health Chief
Indiana health commissioner Dr. J N Hurty warns against Thanksgiving overeat ing urging the public to curb gluttony on the holiday. He lists dyspepsia rheumatism and headaches as harms from over eating and equates intemperance in food with intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
Indiana
Harry
Dr. Hurty
Petit Jury Named for November Term
The petit jury for the November term reports next Monday. Members include John R. Kennett Turman township Fred J. Mail Ozro Nelson Curry James H. Bates Gill Geo. D. Heck Jacob N Crist Jackson Frank B. Sanders Edward McClellan Leach Hamilton Wm. A. Deiss Haddon August hum baugh Jefferson Charles Deckard Cass Walter S. DeBaun Fairbanks Extras are Thomas B. Benjamin Cass William J. Huff S. P. Osborn Turman R. W. Hoke Haddon James M. Bennett Jackson H A Pittman Curry.
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Petit Jury
John R. Kennett
Turman Township
Fred J. Mail
Ozro Nelson
Curry
James H. Bates
Gill
Geo. D. Heck
Jacob N Crist
Jackson
Frank B. Sanders
Edward McClellan Leach
Hamilton
Wm. A. Deiss
Haddon
August Humbaugh
Jefferson
Charles Deckard
Cass
Walter S. DeBaun
Fairbanks
Thomas B. Benjamin
William J. Huff
S. P. Osborn
Turman
R. W. Hoke
James M. Bennett
H. A. Pittman
County Sunday School Meet At Sullivan County
A Sullivan county Sunday school convention convened Friday at the Presbyterian church with a good crowd. Rev J H McArthur and George N Burnie led devotional exercises and Burnie spoke on How to Count Right. Miss Mabel Lewis discussed Missions in the Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Presbyterian Church
J. H. McArthur
George N. Burnie
Sunday School Association
New Suits and Guardianship Petition in County Court
Charles M. Welsh sues Samuel W. Woodsmall Thomas W. Glenn and others on bond. William Atkinson sues Alliance Coal Co for damages. Joseph T. Brodie sues Alliance John C. Chaney administrator of Ida E. Crawford estate and William T. Crawford to sell real estate for debts. Guardianship of Emma V. Humble Jefferson Blackburn guardian petitions to sell real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Welsh
Samuel W. Woodsmall
Thomas W. Glenn
William Atkinson
Alliance Coal Co
Joseph T. Brodie
John C. Chaney
Ida E. Crawford
William T. Crawford
Emma V. Humble
Jefferson Blackburn Guardian
Married Fifty Years Celebrated by Local Couple
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ruddell observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a dinner for about 100 relatives and friends at their South Court street home. He, a Kentucky native now 78, and she, a county native aged 67, have spent their married life in Sullivan. he long worked as a shoe cobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ruddell
South Court Street
Ruddell
Sullivan
Kentucky
Hays Declines State Chairman Candidacy
The Terre Haute Star reports Will H. Hays of Terre Haute saying no politics now and he is not a candidate for state chairman. He notes 30 days grace and that the open season for politics will start in 1912. He adds he is too busy to run and does not understand the word candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Hays
The
Star
The Man from Sullivan Politician Draws Attention
The Terre Haute Star editorial discusses Will Hays and a Sullivan area interview. Republicans see the remarks as firm, noting Hays never hunts during the season and hinting at future leadership in Indiana politics amid cautious reaction from rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Star
Man
Hays Said To Seek State Chairmanship After Season Ends
In Vigo County and across Indiana, Republicans speculate that Hays will pursue the state party chairmanship next year after the close season ends. Politicians note his public statement, though not explicit, as signaling active candidacy and gauge his proven political skill from The Star interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Will Hays
The
Star
Sullivan
Hays
Indiana
Republican
Indiana Republican Organization
Republican Party
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Residents
Virgil Bledsoe and Clara Morgan wed in an announced license. Angle B Gadberry and Lucille J Hutchison apply. Hosea Carlisle and Cynthia Mas on recorded. Edward C Detroy and France M Dubre. Charles T Wallworth and Amy D Taylor. Delbert D Harris and Lora Harris. Herschel Padgett and Ora Ridge. Carl Walker and Mary Calaway. Ellis H Hollingsworth and Mary W Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Bledsoe
Clara Morgan
Angle B. Gadberry
Lucille J. Hutchison
Hosea Carlisle
Cynthia Mas
Edward C. Detroy
France M. Dubre
Charles T. Wallworth
Amy D. Taylor
Delbert D. Harris
Lora Har
Herschel Padgett
Ora Ridge
Carl Walker
Mary Calaway
Ellis H. Hollingsworth
Mary W. Burnett
Democrats Fail On Economy in Indiana State Finances
Indianapolis reports show Indiana Democrats accused Republicans of extravagance but in 1910 and 1911 their administration spent far more. Planned 1912 items include university bonds and state payroll costs, with a $50,000 deficit and counties’ advance-pay demands amid rising spending. The piece notes voters will see results before the 1912 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Seconomy
State House
Vincennes University
Indiana University
Supreme CourtAffirms Bridwell Ruling in Southerland Assault Case
The Indiana supreme court affirmed Judge William H. Bridwell’s ruling in the state versus Jesse Southerland for assault with intent to murder Melvin Webster. Southerland, tried in Sullivan circuit court last May, was convicted and sentenced to 2 to 21 years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridwell
William H. Bridwell
Supreme Court
Jesse Southerland
Melvin Webster
Sullivan
Walter F. Wood
Star City
Webster
Southerland
Wible
Fire chief hosts Thanksgiving dinner for Sullivan Co workers
Martin Farley chief of the fire department will give a Thanksgiving dinner to nineteen girls employed by the Sullivan Telephone Co. The event will be held at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Farley
Fire Department
Sullivan Telephone Co
Christian Church
Postmaster Holmes On Public Highways
Rural routes suffer from deteriorating highways as postmaster Holmes notes the need for repairs on county roads. The brief highlights infrastructure strain impacting mail delivery and rural communities.
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Holmes
Bad Road Conditions Prompt Call To Township Officials
Postmaster A A Holmes urges Sullivan county road officials to repair multiple rural routes. Carriers report routes 3 1 5 7 and 10 and areas near Busseron bottom Greene Sullivan line Pigg Jim Dodd hill and other segments are in bad condition needing attention. Officials named include trustees and supervisors from Shelburn Linton Dugger Sullivan and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Holmes
Sullivan County
Sseron
Dover Place
N. D. Martin
J. F. Akers
Shelburn
Greene-Sullivan
Thomas Sorters
W. B. Neal
Linton
M. Yung
Dugger
Pigg
Homer Cox
Hazelrod Hill
W. A. Shields
Dodd Bridge
Willam Jewell
Charles Brown
Jim Dodd
Shiloh Church
J. L. Willis
B. O. Smith
Nicn Figg
Nancy Hunt
William Jewell
Levi Ridgeway
Sullivan
Charles Cochran
Trunt Station
Nimrod Lister
Walter Cooper
Bill “’Inkston
Ogle School
Gill
Tur- Man
Pigg Schoolhouse Destroyed by Fire in Cass Township
The Pigg schoolhouse eight miles north of Dugger Cass township burned at five Friday morning. Brick building once among the township's best country schools. Cause unknown though stove fire was banked. suspicion falls on possible tramp entry. Books and equipment burned. township held a $500 policy on the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pigg
Dugger
Cass Township
Kicking Mule Causes Suit In Circuit Court
Joseph Penman sues the Valdalia Coal Company in circuit court for 25000 damages alleging a mine mule named Queen kicked him in mine No 10 causing a fractured skull and four broken ribs. He says medical costs reached 500 and he was left permanently crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Penman
Vandalia Coal Company
Penman
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Jackson Township
Archie Spencer
Sullivan City Schools
W. R. Curtis
Crown Point
J. W. Holton
Shelbyville
Booms Hays
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