Citizens' Trust Company Elects Sherman President
At its second annual meeting the Citizens' Trust Company elected C. J. Sherman as president replacing John C. Chaney who resigns to serve in Congress. W. H. Crowder becomes vice president and Lang remains secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Trust Company
John C. Chaney
C. J. Sherman
W. H. Crowder
J. M. Lang
Chaney & Chaney
Chaney
Congress
Silver Chaney
C. H. Stratton
J. B. Mullane
J. F. Hoke
L. A. Stewart
T. B. Springer, Jr
Masonic and Elks
Elks
James M. Lang
Citizens’ Trust Co
Brakeman Thomas Farrel Killed Instantly near Dugger
Thomas Farrel a brakeman on the Monon Dugger branch was run over by a freight train near Little Giant four miles south of Dugger. He was standing between cars and was fatally struck during a switch operation. Farrel resided at Switz City. Herman Smock shows improvement after being on the wick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Farrel
Dugger
Monon
Little Giant
Farrel
Switzity
Goosetown Becomes Abbott in Sullivan County Indiana
Residents of Goosetown in Sullivan County Indiana rename their village Abbott in a public revolt against the old name. The change is announced to authorities and the public with a vow to enforce the new designation.
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Goosetown
Sullivan County
Indiana
Jackson Hill
Vive
le Abbott
Damages Awarded In Suit Over Corpse Death At Saloon
Anna Roe won a judgment of 1750 dollars against Dudley a city saloon keeper after a Gibson county circuit court trial at Princeton. Roe claimed her husband Henry Roe died from exposure after drinking at Dudley’s saloon on a cold night. The jury found Dudley liable for selling liquor to a drunk man, with bondsmen United States Fidelity Company involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Roe
James 4
Dudley
Henry Roe
Gibson County
Princeton
Mrs. Roe
Sullivan
Greene County
Greene
Knox
Charles D. Hunt
John W. Lindley
Roe
United States Fidelity Company
Alrready
Carlisle Post Office Upgraded to Third Class Status
The Carlisle post office moves from fourth to third class as receipts rise. Postmaster A R Orr begins his third term with a salary increase to $1000 annually, assisted by Ed P Reed in arranging the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
A. R. Orr
Orr
Ed P. Reed
Pastor David Francis Resigns Effective January First
David Francis, pastor of the Christian church in the city, tendered his resignation at the end of services last Sunday. The move takes effect January 1. He did not state a reason, noting ongoing tensions within the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Francis
Christian Church
Franks
More Light on Campbell Story in Sullivan County
C. W. Welman disputes the claim that Campbell the boy captive was among the 38 Indians hanged at Mankato in 1863. He recalls his Mankato visit in 1898 and notes the Campbell connection is unlikely. the text recounts the New Ulm battles, a Lincoln pardon, and the 38 hangings with focus on a half breed leader named John Collins Campbell linked to a local Sullivan County figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Campbell
Mankato
Minnesota
C. W. Welman
Welman
Sullivan County
Carlisle
Campbell
Chapman
Harvard College
Blue Earth
Minnesota River
New Court House
Minnesota State Normal School
Mr. Chapman
Indiana
Shelby
Lone Wolfend
Abraham Lincoln
Saulsbaugh
John Collins
Court House
Grand and Petit Juries for the October Term 1995
Grand and Petit juries listed for the October term names William A. Taylor Jesse Stafford A Poorman Charles B E Wolfe E Turman E Trueblood Lee Strahle William A Wilkey J W Riddle Jardin Stewart LaFayette Thompson Perry M Tuely Werne Baxter Saucerman Wiggs William E Patten A Waddle Oc Walters and other jurors. Grand jury convenes Monday October 9 and Petit jury Wednesday October 11 1995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Taylor
Jefferson Township
Jesse Stafford
Gill Township
One
A. Poorman
Fairbanks Wnship
Charles BE. Wolfe
Cass Township
E. Turman
Turman
PETIT
Lee Strahle
Jackson Town
William A. Wilkey
J. W. Riddle
Jackson
Jardin Stewart
Curry Township
LaFayette Thompson
Fairbanks
Perry M. Tuely
We Werne
Baxter Saucerman
We Wiggs
Haddon
William E. Patten
Curry
A. Waddle
Oc Walters
More coal struck near Carlisle at 425 feet depth
Drillers for the Carlisle Coal and Clay Company found an eight foot vein of fine coal last Friday on Bailey McConnell's farm about three miles southwest of Carlisle. The discovery marks a significant shallow seam in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle Coal and Clay Company
Bailey McConnell
Carlisle
Change of Firm in Harness Trade Ends Otto Campbell Partnership
Manford Otto has purchased Howard Campbell's interest in the harness firm of Otto & Campbell and the style of the firm will now be Manford Otto &. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schmidt have Woe from an extended visit in the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manford Otto
Howard Campbell
Otto & Campbell
Herman Schmidt
Death by own hand cited for young Hymera barber
The Union reports Gus Taylor a 20 year old Hymera barber died Tuesday night from morphine, initially said accidental. Later evidence shows suicide due to marital troubles. A letter before death mentions marital issues and burial plans. He was divorced from Miss Freda Brewer and belonged to the Junior Order of American Mechanics and the Hymera barbers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Taylor
Hymera
Taylor
Freda Brewer
West Terre Haute
Order of American Mechanics
The
Barbers Union
Paschal Taylor
Shelburn
Vin cennes Presbytery to Install Sammis as Pastor
During the Vin cennes Presbytery session at Evansville last week officials arranged the formal installation of Reverend J. H. Sammis as pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city, set for October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Presbytery
Evansville
J. H. Sammis
Presbyterian Church
Presbytery Sets Up Shelburn Church and Hears Delegates
The Presbytery arranged the establishment of a new church at Shelburn on October 10 with local leaders owning land and plans to erect promptly. Rev. George E. Knox, Rev. W. McGaughey, and Rev. W. H. Hunter led ceremonies. Local delegate John C. Chaney, Mrs. J. H. Sammis, and Miss Abbie Hutchinson attended the Young Peoples Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Knox
W. McGaughey
Terre Haute
W. H. Hunter
Vincennes
Lammis
Presbyterian Church
Sullivan
Shelburn
John C. Chaney
J. H. Sammis
Abbie Hutchinson
Young Peoples Union
Will H. Hays
Sammis
Wash
Haddon Township Bred Immense Steer Replaces Jumbo Jim I
Haddon Township reports another massive steer. Jumbo Jim I, owned by Dr. Albert Lisman of Carlisle and deceased, has been succeeded by Jumbo Jim Is, a red steer weighing about 3,500 pounds and four years old next April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon Township
Jumbo Jim
Albert Lisman
Carlisle
Elmer Dunbar
Jim
Circuit Court Opens Monday in Murder Trial Case
The November term of Sullivan circuit court convenes Monday with grand and petit juries drawn. The most notable case is the state of Indiana versus Jesse Everhart for the murder of Ira Land in a Jackson saloon. Everhart, free on $5000 bail, is set for trial next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Grand and Petit Juries
Joshua Ernest
Stewart Barnes
Union
Greene County
Indiana
Jesse Everhart
Ira Land
Anna
Land
Everhart
Success Of Race Meeting Assured
The Sullivan races opened today and the meeting is assured to be a success. Management spared no pains or expense for three days of fine racing and excellent sport. All races are filled and favorable track and weather conditions expect larger crowds. The management secured a strong string of fast horses as this meets one of the last in the area.
Shelburn and Linton Tie Up In Narrow Standstill
Shelburn and Linton battled to a 2 2 tie in darkness at Shelburn after nine innings. Nunley kept Linton in check until the last inning when Morgan doubled. Whittley held Linton with good curves and Shelburn’s defense backed him up. The decisive game will be played in Linton next Sunday.
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Shelburn
Linton
Nunley
Big Mercy
Morgan
Whittley
Marshal Willis Lands Robber in Sullivan Night
The alert marshal known as Sunny Jim Willis in Sullivan apprehended a robber in the town. A night shift employee from the electric light plant spotted a man in the Meuhler drug store near the public square striking matches and pretending to shop. The capture added to Willis’s reputation as a vigilant crime catcher.
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Morton Ruby
Sunny Jim
Sunny Jim Willis
Sullivan
Electric Light Plant
K. E. Meuhler
Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Clothing Store Heist
Marshal Willis hunted a night break in at a town clothing store. Mort Ruby, found hiding in a bus with a headscarf disguise, confessed to the robbery and to visiting Shaffer's drug store. He implicated George Williams, who was released after lack of evidence. Ruby is an ex convict with prior burglary sentence.
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Marshal Willis
Willis
Mort Ruby
Ruby
John W. Wolfe & Son
Winfield
Wolfe
Shaffer
George Williams
Williams
Multiple court complaints list dam ages divorces and notes
A sequence of legal notices lists civil actions including damages for various plaintiffs such as Crowder Coffman and Haskett Scott, deaths involving Union Coal Company, divorce filings like Hiatt Morris, and foreclosure or note complaints from The Star and other firms. Local social notes mention Edward Joyce and his Princeton visit.
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Robert H. Crowder
Philena S. Coffman
George Goodwin
Samuel E. Shepherd
Union Coal Company
Ella Criss
Uriah J. Hopper
George Haskett
Albert D. Scott
Willia Hiatt
Hannah Mariah
Fanny Wa
Henry Ward
the Star
Failoring Company
John M.moore
The
Massillon Engine and Thresher Company
William F. Uffelman
David Baird
William J. Baird
Mattie Barbre
John V. Barbre
Ehrmann's&*Company
William B. Pigg
Willis French
Sarah EK
French
Bert Morris
Ethel Morris
Charles Carlin
Scott Morris
Agnes Morris
Nellie Nickless
Dte
Harley Nickless
Keystone Coal Co
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OF Citizens’ Trust Company
Carson Dugger
Herman Smock
Anna M. Roe
Carlisle Postoffice
Mankato, Minn
Grand Jury
Esbytery
Jesse Evernart
Shelburn and
Ness
Kane
Nunsley
Buckle
Sunny,jim Willis
Edward Joyce
City
Joyce
Nancy Joyce
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