Nick Carter Returned to Jail for Robbery Case
The preliminary hearing for Nick Carter found evidence sufficient to bind him over to Sullivan circuit court on a robbery charge. Witnesses Cahriel and Mrs Hagemier identified him. a hat linked to the robber was shown but deemed too small for Carter. He remains jailed and faces trial next Wednesday for the Orr murder. Ray Carter also faces related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick” Carter
Squire Kirkham
Sullivan Circuit Court
Carter
Charles Hagemier
Cahriel Hagemier
Lee
Fred Bays
John W. Lindley
Nick
Orr
James Carter
Carter Boys
Woman dies after surgery for intussusception
Carlisle report details the death of Miss Minnie Willis a 40 year old woman who died suddenly Wednesday after an operation for intussusception on Tuesday morning. She was in frail health since summer and had been bedfast two weeks. Daughter of Edward Willis she leaves her mother Mrs Permelia Willis and sister Mecie. She joined the Christian church years ago and lived a devout life. Burial will be at the I O O F cemetery Friday with services by Rev Edwards if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Minnie Willis
Thompson
Sullivan
Knapp
Vincennes
Pirtle
Miss Willis
Edward Willis
Permelia Willis
Mecie
Christian Church
Rev. Edwards
Walsh finalizes Chicago link for Walsh system in Indiana
Terre Haute Sept 25 The Chicago Southern connecting link for John R Walsh's railway to Chicago was completed near Danville Illinois. The project, long fought by Walsh against corporate rivals, promises freight gains and potential passenger service by December with Chicago Grand Central access and competition to the C E I line. Local towns along Southern Indiana expect economic benefits and public demonstrations when the first Chicago train runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Danville
Ill
Seymour Ind
Indiana
Jasonville
Linton
Bedford
Seymour
Southern Indiana Railroad
E. L. Wolford
United Fourth Vein
Linton Field
Walsh
Grand Central Station
Death of Ale Davis in Turman Township
Ale Davis son of Mr and Mrs Silas Davis of Turman township died September 18 1907 He leaves a father mother sister and four brothers and many relatives and friends The funeral was held at Providence church near his home on September 19 and the remains were laid to rest in Center Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Davis
Silas Davis
Turman Township
Providence Church
Center Ridge
Sullivan circuit court docket swells with historic October term
The October term civil docket lists 438 cases, the largest in court history, while the criminal docket shows 143 criminal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Hunters to observe closed season and late quail surge
The period from October 1 to November 10 marks a closed season when hunting any game is forbidden and even rabbits may incur fines to protect juvenile quail. From November 10 to December 31 all game including quail and squirrels may be hunted, with reports of unusually plentiful young quail in fields and woods.
Miner Hurt by Mine Car in Reliance Work
Shelburn notes Robert Orme sustained a badly bruised hip and arm after a mine car struck him at work in the Reliance mine on Monday. He received treatment on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Robert Orme
Reliance
Hoodlums damage rural mail boxes and Wortman school library
A liquor influenced group destroyed six rural mail boxes on routes two and seven near this city last Wednesday. They also damaged Wortman schoolhouse three miles west, breaking windows and desks, tearing out pages and stealing books. Authorities believe suspects are known and will be arrested. post office officials notified for federal action. Miss Ruby Hays teaches Wortman school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortman
Harry Bland
M. W. Shepherd
Jap Engle
Arthur Hunt
Sam Carrico
Tom Nash
Holmes
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Federal Penitentiary
Ruby Hays
Wortman School
Hough
Local Hamilton Gas & Oil Co Incorporation Formed
Local gas and oil men organize the Hamilton Gas and Oil Company with $40,000 capital. Incorporators include W C Jamison James R Riggs John Ersinger Sam A White R L Bailey John W Lindley Herschell W Benefield E R Riggs James H Willis Chas M Eaton and Ward Hawkins. Sam A White named secretary treasurer no president yet. Plan to lay pipes on West Washington Street and to supply the Davis hotel and nearby homes as an experiment. The Standard Oil Co to install a pipeline to the oil well. E R Riggs and Sam A White bought a pumping outfit after meeting in Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Gas & Oil Co
W. C. Jamison
James R. Riggs
John Ersinger
Sam A. White
R. L. Bailey
John W. Lindley
Herschell W. Benefield
E.R. Riggs
James H. Willis
Chas. M. Eaton
Ward Hawkins
West Washington Street
Davis Hotel
West Washington Streets
Standard Oil Company
E. R. Riggs
Robinson Monday
Shelburn Hymera Rivalry Set for Sebring Park Showdown
Shelburn and Hymera clash at Sebring Park on Sunday afternoon in a local baseball duel. A band concert precedes the game. Shelburn leads the season series two wins to Hymera’s one with scores 4 0, 7 0 for Shelburn and 3 0 for Hymera in the latest contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Hymera
Sebring Park
Redette the Stal Lion Dominates Terre Haute Races
Frank Wible of Terre Haute flaunts Redette the beautiful black stal lion who won more money than any two horses entered. A bid of $4,000 was offered after the races, which Wible refused, while he questions why Terre Haute papers did not mention his horse in their race articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redette
Frank Wible
Terre Haute
Wreck on Indianapolis Southern Wreck Near Farnsworth
A double header gravel train on the Indianapolis Southern derailed on the west side of Farnsworth hill Thursday afternoon. Fireman Harlywine fractured his right leg while Engineer Stewart suffered a fractured skull after jumping free. Both injured men, from Palestine, were treated and later taken home. Engineer Sisson and Conductor Bratton cleared with minor injuries as wrecking crews began repairs Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Big Hill
Farnsworth
Harlywine
Stewart
Palestine
Thompson
Scott
Briggs
Sisson
Bratton
Seelyville Defeats Shelburn In One-Run Thriller
Seelyville edged Shelburn 1 to 0 in a tight baseball game at Seelyville. Sowers and Williams pitched for Seelyville with Hofman and Glenn behind the plate. Huffman issued two walks. Umpire Adams oversaw a 1 hour 14 minute contest before about 300 fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seelyville
Shelburn
Shhlburn
Ind
R.H.E. Seelyville
Sowers
Williams
Hofman
Glenn
Huffman
Adams
Colts Triumph in Hymera City Championship
Hymera Indiana September 29 The Hymera Grays and Colts met to decide the city baseball title with the Colts winning 5 to 4. Pitchers Batting Sink and Julain led the Colts while Britton starred for the Grays amid a tight late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COLTS
Hymera
Ind
Hymera Grays
Death Resulted From Excitement in Cass Township
Mrs Susan Cochran widow of James B Cochran died at 84 after the house fire in Cass township excited her heart. She lived six miles east of Sullivan with her sister Mrs Johnson and Will Marshall. Survived by four daughters Commodore Smith Farnsworth Lisman Oak town Marshall Ring. Maiden name Wilson sister of Uncle Harvey Wilson. Funeral details noted among Cass township obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Cochran
Cass Township
James B. Cochran
Lower Claiborne
Sullivan-Worthington Road
Jimmy Cochran
Susan
Jimmy
Cass
Former Resident Here Shot in Back Near Memphis
E. L. Singley, formerly of Sullivan and a commissary clerk for an Indianapolis Southern right of way crew, was killed by a ambushed shooter near Memphis Tennessee last Wednesday. He was about 26, well liked, and a member of the B P O Elks. His home was in Eastern Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Singley
Sullivan
Memphis
Tenn
Singley
Indianapolis
Here
Linton
Pullivan
B. P. O. Elks
Alabama
Miner Bert Manwaring Escapes Gas Blast At Steel Tipple
Shelburn Oct 1 Bert Manwaring and five other miners survived a gas explosion at the steel tipple. All escaped unharmed except Manwaring who suffered head and back burns. The injuries are painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Bert Manwarring
Manwarring
Bays Purchases One Third Interest in Sullivan Transfer Co
Harold C Bays buys one third of Noah M Dren non in the Sullivan Transfer Co He will remain at Culver where he serves as an instructor in military work Drevinon with poor health plans a long southern trip through the period
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Bays
Noah M. Drennon
Sullivan Transfer Co
Bays
Sullivan
Delegates Pack District Church Convention in Farmersburg
More than 100 delegates attended the district convention of Church of Christ auxiliary orders in Farmersburg with Sullivan chosen as next year’s site. The joint meeting heard sermons and addresses on Christian Endeavor unity, youth, missions, and Bible teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Church of Christ
Sullivan
The
Missionary Society the Sunday Schools
Christian Endeavor
Vina Hollingsworth
Freelandville
Christian Endeavors
J. H. Mavity
H. A. Turney
Odon
T. J. Legg
State Department
Melnette Miller
Worthington
J. O. Rose
Mr. Davidson
Indiana
M. C. Hughes
William Oeschger
Vincennes
Dema Aeschger
S. K. Jones
Frank Wells
Melvin Putnam
Bedford
Bicknell
Will Barbie
Griest
Local youth arrested in mail box vandalism case
Thomas Shepherd son of Matt Shepherd, resident west of town, was arrested Monday evening by Policeman James Norton on a charge of destroying rural mail boxes west of the city last Saturday evening. He was brought before Post Office Inspector Bla and was released on recommendation as no incriminating evidence could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shepherd
Matt VY. Shepherd
James Norton
Shepherd
Post Office
Bla
Watch Stolen From Farmersburg Hotel Room
William McTavish reported a theft Saturday in Farmersburg when his Dueberg watch valued at 15 dollars was taken from his hotel room. The incident is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
William McTavish
Dueberg
Farmersburg Hotel
Wallace seeks perjury charges in 14 year age marriage case
Lawrenceville area news reports former Terre Haute resident James Wallace plans to prosecute his wife and the Dugger Journal editor over a marriage license for his stepdaughter Luellen Brent to Robert Morris Shirey. He disputes the 16 year age listed, claims the girl is 14, and says he will pursue perjury with grand jury involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Terre Haute
Wallace
Linton
Terre Haute Tribune
Albert Wallace
Luellen Brent
Robert Morris Shirey
Dugger Journal
Sarah N. Wallace
County May Get New Railroad Connection
Plans for a Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville railroad proposal could bring another line through the county. If built the route would run north and south between Evansville and Terre Haute, touch Vincennes, pass through Pleasantville, and head toward Black Hawk. Backed by John Walsh, owner of the Southern Indiana, the project hinges on feasibility and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Indianapolis
Evansville
Pleasantville
Indiana
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Townsend
Evansville & Indianapolis
Vincennes
Black Hawk
Joh Walsh
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Hagemiers
the Circuit Court
Miss Minnie Wills
Chicago Southern
Workman School House
Logal Gas Company
Hamilton Gas and Oil Company Incorporated
Earlywine
Cary Baugh
Willfred
Baugh
White Sox
Linton Grays
Grays
Sox
R. H. E. Linton
Miner
Richardson
Butta
Robinson
Kaher
McFerrian
Kujelontaay
F. Shepherd
Dobson
Wheeler
Walters
R.H.E. Comb
Sink
Jen Julian
Britton
Auxiliary Societies of Christian
B. E. Davidson
Washington
John Hammack
Dugger
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