Nathan Hinkle Monument Unveiled at Hymera
A marble bannered unveiling in Hymera honors Revolutionary soldier Nathan Hinkle. Speakers include John Mitchell UMWA president and local candidates. parade from Shelburn and Hymera bands, miners locals, schoolchildren, and horse riders. The Bedford stone monument shows Hinkle in 76 era attire with 1776 1782 Liberty and Honor inscriptions.
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Nathan Hinkle
Hymera
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Congress
Second
Sullivan
Greene
Clay
Vigo
Shelburn
St. Clair and
Lewis
Jackson Township
James S. Barcus
Terre Haute
Myrtle Loudermilk
Mayme Asbury
Zink’s Grove
Alex P. Asbury
Prohibition
Robert W. Miers
John C. Chaney
United Mine
Mitchell
Europe
America
J. S. Hinkle
Worthington
Marion Willis
Hymera-Shelburn Road
Revolutionary soldier remembered near coal vein discovery
Inscription details a Lancaster County origin in 1776 and battles at Suffs Island Brandywine and Paoli. Carlisle Coal Co to be formed with 150000 capital led by Deeble Evans Kelloch McGuffy Thomas of Avoca and Pitson. Solomon Deeble to oversee mine construction and operation with cutting edge mining equipment.
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Lancaster Co
Penn
Henry Crisp
Miles
Suffes Island
Brandywine
Paoli
Carlisle Coal Company
Solomon Deeble
T. J. Deeble
William Evans
Avoca
Enoch Evans
E. C. Kelloch
John McGuffy
Thomas Thomas
Pitson
Capitalists Explore Sullivan County Coal Fields in Pa Visit
Capitalists from Pennsylvania have been in Sullivan County Carlisle area for several days examining coal deposits and potential mining prospects. They tour local fields, review geological samples, and discuss investment opportunities with regional prospectors and engineers.
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Carlisle
Ind
Pennsylvania
Pioneer Business Man Visits Sullivan
Charles Harnish, a pioneer Sullivan business man who left 22 years ago, arrives with his daughter Mrs. John Hunt. He lived in Cincinnati since leaving Sullivan in 1882 and once ran the local bakery. He notes Sullivan’s growth and recalls the old muddy streets without graded roads or macadamized surfaces.
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Charles Harnish
Sullivan
John Hunt
Harnish
Cincinnati
Grand and Petit Jurors Chosen for Sullivan October Term
The Sullivan Circuit Court drawn grand and petit jurors for October term. Grand jurors include Benjamin Cleveland, William F. Ingersoll, Lee N. Curry, William W. Barcus, Henry A. Butler, Henry C. Jewell. Petit jurors include Conner, Lars Bennett, James Gaskins, James W. Adams, Rolland Collins, Otha Collier, Lee Brodie, Levi Jewell, H Alsman, Benjamin Figg, John Milligan. Jurors convene October 10 for grand and October 17 for petit term.
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Benjamin Cleveland
Jefferson Township
William F. Ingersoll
Turman Township
Lee N. Curry
Curry Township
William W. Barcus
Jackson Township
Henry A. Butler
Cass Township
Henry C. Jewell
Fairbanks Township
No Conner
Turmen
Lars A. Bennett
E. Brokaw
Gill Township
James E. Gaskins
James W. Adams
Haddon Township
Rolland A. Collins
Otha . Collier
Turman
Lee T. Brodie
Levi S. Jewell
H.alsman
Cass
Benjamin O. Figg
Jefferson
John J. Milligan
Fairbanks
Resolutions of Elizabeth Dawson's Death by Lodge
The Sarah Ellen Rebekah Lodge No 315 I O O F notes the passing of Elizabeth Dawson a devout Christian wife and mother. It extends sorrow to her husband and family and resolves to record her virtues with deepest sympathy and present a copy signed by leaders and sealed to the bereaved husband.
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Sarah Ellen Rebekah
Elizabeth Dawson
J Frank Hanlys Truisms Hear Here Thursday
A selection of J Frank Hanlys statements delivered on Thursday criticizes Cleveland era spending and party shifts. He accuses John W Kern of selling the Indiana Democratic Party to Wall Street and urges support for his preferred fiscal stance and unity across parties.
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Cleveland
Lincoln
Bryan
United States
Grover Cleveland
John W. Kern
Indiana
Taggart
Wall Street
Hanly Draws Large Indiana Campaign Audience
Indiana governor candidate J Frank Hanly spoke at Court House Park with a big audience including many Democrats. He was escorted to a reception at the McCammon hotel and introduced by John C Chaney as the Eclipse band played and Orge Ammerman attended with relatives in the county.
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J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Court House Park
Mr. Hanly
Eclipse Band
Hanly
McCammon
Al Isbell Dies After Nightclub Shooting
Al Isbell died Monday afternoon from gunshot injuries sustained in a confrontation with Lon Shaw at the B and N saloon last week. Shaw surrendered, posted $1000 bond, and awaits a self defense plea. funeral held in Dugger.
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al Isbell
Lon Shaw
Dugger
Shaw
Welman Plans Lot Auction After Purchases
Charles W. Welman and local buyers who recently bought 48 acres from Byron Frakes are dividing the tract into building lots. The new addition is a desirable, beautiful tract east of town with plans for a major land sale to follow.
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Charles W. Welman
Byron Frakes
Insalla
Sale planned for month with large scale advertising
The big sale will probably be held this month with extensive advertising preparations underway. It will follow the same format as the recent South Sullivan addition sale, where the lots were sold.
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South Sullivan Addition
Electric Line From Terre Haute to Sullivan Assured
William C. Dorsey and Terre Haute promoters have secured eastern capital for a Terre Haute to Sullivan electric line. A surveying corps will begin final survey work this week, with construction starting early next spring. The route passes Farmersburg Shelburn and the coal district, entering Sullivan on Main Street. The company will not seek a franchise until construction begins.
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Terre Haute
Sullivan
William C. Dorsey
Dorsey
Farmersburg
Shelburn
Main Street
Sullivan County Sunday School Convention Invites Workers
The Sullivan County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention at the M. and church in Sullivan On Wednesday October 10 with sessions day and night Featured speakers include Rev E W Halpenny Indiana and Mrs Anna R Black Terre Haute Mrs Black to give a ninety view stereoptical lecture on the Jerusalem Holy Land There is no admission and all county teachers workers and officers are urged to attend Delegates should be appointed by local churches Campbell president Beasley county secretary.
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Sullivan County Sunday School Association
Sullivan
Wednesay
E. W. Halpenny
Indianapolis
Anna R. Black
Terre Haute
Eclipse Band Farewell Concert
The Eclipse band presents its last concert of the season on Friday evening October 7. Merchants and professionals funded the ensemble, enabling the popular entertainment. Large crowds at each performance show its popularity.
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Eclipse Band
Unveiling of Nathan Hinkle statue draws Sullivan crowd
Attendees from Sullivan who joined the Hymera ceremony included Ed Hoke Mrs Ike Snow Pearl Snow Marion Willis Jess Bicknell Crawford Dan Yadon Ed Hancock Cal Nicholson J W Lindley Miss Elsie Denney William Denney Mr and Mrs George Goodwin Jim Riggs Mrs Margaret Littlejohn Mrs Anna Wilkey W H Lucas Ron Stivers Mr and Mrs John Chaney D E Zoe Chaney Mr and Mrs Noah Drennon John Ersinger and Jacob Mahley.
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Nathan Hinkle
Hymera
Sullivan
Ed Hoke
Ike Snow
Pearl Snow
Marion Willis
Jess Bicknell
Asangae
Crawford
Dan Yadon
Ed Hancock
Cal. Nicholson
J. W. Lindley
Elsie Denney
William Denney
George Goodwin
Jim Riggs
Margaret Littlejohn
Anna B. Wilkey
W. H. Lucas
Ron Stivers
John C. Chaney
D. E
Zoe Chaney
Noah Drennon
John Ersinger
Jacob Mahley
Lee Fenton Bays Joins National Casualty as Indiana Legal Manager
Lee Fenton Bays of Boys & Bays offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute has accepted a role with the National Casualty Company as Indiana legal department manager. He is expected to receive a good salary and reside in Indianapolis.
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Lee Fenton Bays
Boys & Bays
Terre Haute
National Casualty Company
Indiana
Indianapolis
Allen sells 80 acre Gill township farm to Waddell
John D. Allen transfers an 80 acre Gill township farm to James A. Waddell for 6200 dollars in a transaction handled by Albert Hazelrige. This record notes the sale and the involved parties.
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John D. Allen
Gill Township
James A. Waddell
Albert Hazelrige
Garland Scott Heads To Chicago Medical Courses
Garland Scott left Thursday night for Chicago to begin his second year in the medical course at the University of Chicago and Rush Medical College.
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Garland Scott
Chicago
University of Chicago
Rush Medical College
Mrs James Russell and Miss Marie Attend Terre Haute Event
Mrs James Russell and her daughter Miss Marie travel to Terre Haute to attend the engagement of Miss Eloise White and Scott Hanna, which occurs today.
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James Russell
Marie
Terre Haute
Eloise White
Scott’ Hanna
Mrs Lib Eaton Leaves Washington Visit
Mrs Lib Eaton of Washington DC, who has been visiting her parents Mr and Liston, departed yesterday after a brief stay with family.
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Lib. Eaton
Washington, D. C
Liston
Fay Koko
Sullivan Circuit Court Convenes Monday
The October term of the Sullivan circuit court opens next Monday morning with 207 civil cases for trial including 42 divorces, 84 criminal cases plus a probable grand jury addition, and 200 probate matters. New suits include several damages and divorce actions. marriages license and liquor licenses are listed. road petitions and local gatherings noted.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
Local residents visit Merom and St Louis Fair
Misses Dulu Barnard Gert Herbert Abbie Lucas Lulu Knotts Rache Barnard and Flossie Willis spent Sunday at Merom. Mrs Fannie Crawford and daughter Miss Mary Mrs John Thompson and son and Miss Hercules Wilkey left yesterday for the St Louis Fair.
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J. L. Goodwin
Mattie
Hazel Murdock
Will Scott
St. Louis Fair
St. Louis Exposition
John A. Mattix
Minnie Mattix
Edna and Teresa Wolfe
Grace Harper
Shelburn
Dulu Barnard
Gert Herbert Abbie Lucas
Lulu Knotts
Rache Barnard
Flossie Willis
Merom
Fannie Crawford
Mary
John Thompson
Hercules Wilkey
Gouchenour and Crowders Leave for World’s Fair
Bob Gouchenour and Mr and Mrs Harve Crowder departed yesterday for the World’s Fair, traveling together to attend the event and see exhibits.
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Bob Gouchenour
Mrs. Harve Crowder
Fox and Loveall Tie the Knot in Farmersburg Ceremony
George E. Fox and Grace Loveall of Farmersburg were married Saturday afternoon by Equire Kirkham in a simple local ceremony.
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Charles Perkins
Edna May Walker
Debearbo
Squire Kirkam
George E. Fox
Grace Loveall
Farmersburg
Equire Kirkham
Eastern Star Chapter to Organize in Sullivan at Grayson
Members of the Eastern Star of Sullivan plan to organize the 8th chapter at Grayson. The event details are compact but indicate a formal initiation or founding gathering will occur locally.
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Eastern Star of Sullivan
Grayson
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Grand Jury
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Alaska
Carter, Gratia
Sorners
sRis
Welman
County Sunday School Convention
Josh Beasley
Wilkey R. Herbert
Charles Denny
State of Indiana
Lillie Thomas
John Carrie
Robert Pollock
Black Creek Semi-Black Coal Co
Alexander L. Bedwell
Victoria Coal Mining Co
Elijah H. Bedwell
Town of
Bedwell
South Main Street
George W. Kirk
Luther Pigg
John Shanks
William L. Hunt
John W. Hunt
Claude H. Buckley
Laura Thomas
Virgil Thomas
Nora Watson
Edward Watson
Sarah J. Neal
William H. Lucas
G. R. Stivers
Crowder
James Cummins
Mary B. Johns
Hermin Jenkins
Joseph Jenkins
David A. News
Cora Bailey
Charles Parkes
Joe V. Ford
Clara Criss
Grace E. Loveall
William H. Treat
Elva I. Houldson
Charles Brashear
Bertha Padgett
John C. Wilson
Jesse McCrocklin
John E. Wimsey
John H. Nesbit
Hamilton Township
Charles Carlin
Moses Wicklene
Stone Road
James N. Roberts
John S. Mason
Gill
John S. Bays
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