Russell Will Insist On Qualifying Democrat Claims
A Sullivan County political contest over Russell’s qualification as auditor continues as Democrats dispute the county commissioners refusal. The piece notes legal maneuvering, multiple lawyers, arrests for intoxication, and jail time for several individuals after marshal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Messrs
Wm. H. Pigg
Clayton Price
Wm. H. Brianell
John W. Lindley
John 8. Bays
Lee F. Bays
Wm. T. Douthitt
Chas. D. Hunt
Lang
Democratic Counts Central Committee
Indiana
Sullivan County
Ned Crowder
Lake Col. Taylor
Col
Cummins Seeks Divorce Over Allege Domestic Debauchery
John I Cummins files for divorce from May D Cummins in the circuit court alleging repeated insults to him and children and a pattern of drunken behavior including a night in a Hymera saloon with George Halberstadt. He says she traveled to Terre Haute for the fair and was found drunk with a claim she was robbed of 89.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess VT Ootes
Teno
D. David Cummins
Circuit Court
John T
Will H. Hays
May D. Cummins
Hymera
George Halberstadt
Cummins
Terre Haute
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
Joe Southwood weds Daisy Down. William E. Harvey marries Alice Dunbar. Jerry M. Richardson joins Estella E. Mundeth. William Deckard allies with Nancy J. Marts. John Wilson weds Ollie M. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Southwood
Daisy Down
William E. Harvey
Alice Dunbar
Jerry M. Richardson
Estella E. Mundeth
William Deckard
Nancy J. Marts
John Wilson
Ollie M. Powell
Cases Postponed in State v Pearson and v Bazil Smith
The cases State versus W. B. Pearson and State versus Bazil and Ed Smith for assault and battery with intent to kill were postponed until the January term of court. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Holcomb spent Tuesday in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Pearson
Bazil
Ed Smith
Mrs. J. I. Holcomb
Terre Haute
County Officials In Contentious Local Races
Fragmentary OCR notes show county figures including Lang Col Robert T Aylor and Ed R Assell amid a contentious race with Wiley Ramble Joseph Rasberry and supporters of The William Beenit other Democrats referenced. Names J Lilly Windley John B Aisy Little Willie Pigg appear among figures. Similar mentions of legal matters within the Democratic party.
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Lang
Robert T. Aylor
R. Assell
Wiley Ramble County
Joseph Rasberry
Friends of the
William Beenit
J. Lilly Windley
John B.aisy
Little Willie Pigg
Democratic Legal
Ripper Threats and Bonds in Interim Court Scene
The synopsis shows Act I in a February court setting where Ark furnishes a key and the Seal breaks. Ripper and his cohorts stage a break in while extorting promises. Act III moves to the County Commissioner's room where Ogle's bond is accepted and Russell's bond rejected as the County Chairman sings a love ballad upon request.
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Court House
R. P. Ark
Ripper
Lackey
Ogle
Russell
Reques
Sullivan Power Company Raises Price for Incandescent Lights
The Sullivan Heat Light and Power Company mails a notice to patrons raising 16 candle power incandescent light charges from 30 to 50 cents per month after November 1. It cites higher coal and labor costs and urges meters to keep costs near or below 30 cents. The town contract of 1902 required steady lighting and sets lamp prices. the company also holds a $10,000 bond for contract fidelity.
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Sullivan Heat, Light and Power Company
Sullivan
Hard questions on contract and franchise obligations
The speaker argues the increase is not unreasonable compared with others but questions enforcing it. If repudiation is chosen, the town should surrender rights and let another firm run utilities, with damages borne by the losing party. Corporations are accused of acting like Shylock when advantageous, while consumers may similarly demand strict adherence to contracts.
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Consumers of
Light
Matrimonial Muddle Drives Suit Over Widow's Share
Mrs Maria Dalton sues for one third of lands claiming widow rights of William Wilkey a Civil War veteran The case arose after Wilkey allegedly secured a divorce decree years ago but no divorce existed The pension office relied on the decree and paid to Wilkey's first wife before discovering the error
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Maria Dalton
Death of Mrs. Riley Drake at Sec tion Street residence
Mrs. Sarah E. Drake wife of Riley Drake of this city died Thursday morning after an extended illness. Born in Fairbanks township in 1834 she was past 69. Celebrated golden wedding with Riley Drake. Survived by husband two sons Henry and Fred a daughter Miss Mary Drake. Funeral at Baptist church Saturday conducted by Rev. A. M. McGuire. Interment Drake cemetery Fairbanks township.
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Sarah E. Drake
Riley Drake
Section Street
Drake
Fairbanks Township
Baptist Church
Alexander McKee
James McKee
Staffordshire
Craven McClanahan
Sullivan
Greenberry Riggs
Lansberry Riggs
Henry
Fred
Mary Drake
A. M. McGuire
Drake Cemetery
Fairbanks
Hollenbeck Loses Case Over Sullivan County Land
David Hollenbeck, aged over 75 and once a forty niner, lost his suit to renew a judgment and quiet title against Merom Gravel Company and others in circuit court. The ruling upholds the demurrer. Hollenbeck plans to appeal to the supreme court.
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Hollenbeck
Harris
David Hollenbeck
Merom Gravel Company
W. H. Poston
Golden Gate
Australia
Eldorado
Sullivan County
Sullivan Man Warned of Quickening Illness
Charles L. Davis of the National Bank received a telegram Sunday from Odon Illinois announcing that Robert Gilkerson was dangerously ill there and death was only a matter of a short time. Gilkerson formerly lived in Sullivan County and farmed west of the city. his son Uriah resides in Terre Haute.
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Charles L. Davis
The
National Bank
Odon
Ills
Robert Gilkerson
Mr. Gilkerson
Sullivan County
Uriah
Terre Haute
Linton New M. E. Church to Lay Corner Stone
The corner stone of the new M. E. Church at Linton will be laid next Wednesday October 28. Halstead will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Linton
Halstead
A Remarkable 78 Year Old Reads Fine Print Without Glasses
Susan Parigo of Charlottsville Indiana visiting Mrs. Nancy Crawford on East Jackson Street is 78 yet reads fine print without glasses. She is cutting a third set of teeth and her hair is darkening after years of silvery white, while she enjoys good health and strong vitality.
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Susan Parigo
Charlottsville
Ind
Nancy Crawford
East Jackson Street
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Marhsal Willis
James Willis
Jack Fore
Squire Burnett
Sue
Tom Lawson
Eli Frisby
Jack Salvards
Elijah Stevenson
Salvards
Ed Brown
Marshal Willis
Brown
Watson
Willis
Dover
George Brown
Jim
Marshall Willis
George
John i. Cummins
May BD. Cummins
Aylor
Leass
James Ripper
Sullivan Heat, Light & Power Co
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