Bohannon Sought for Selling Belonged Horse in Fairbanks Case
Harry Bohannon long known in the area is wanted on charges he sold a horse belonging to Jesse Douglass of Fairbanks township to John Brown of this city. Bohannon, 55, formerly farmed in Fairbanks, worked for the International Harvester Co. and allegedly took the horse as payment on notes. Brown paid Bohannon 80 dollars then learned the horse was Douglass’s property and returned it to Douglass, prompting police involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bohannon
Fairbanks
John Brown
Jesse Douglass
Bohannon
Douglas
Sullivan
Brown
Jesse Douglas
International Harvester Company
Terre Haute
Mr. Brown
Fairbanks Township
Harvester Company
Railroad route lines through Sullivan county by proposed Indiana railroad
A mortgage and deed filed in Knox county outlines the proposed Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville railroad route. The line would pass through Vanderburg Warrick Gibson Pike Daviess Martin Lawrence Monroe Morgan Johnson and Marion counties to Indianapolis then Boone Hamilton Clinton Howard Cass to Logansport then White Pulaski Starke Porter and Lake to Indiana Harbor and on to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Indianapolis and
Evansville
Sullivan County
the Recorder of
Knox County
Vanderburg, Warrick
Gibson, Pike, Daviess, Martin, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Johnson and Marion
Indianapolis
Boone, Hamilton, Clinton, Howard and
Cass
Logansport
White, Pulaski, Starke, Porter and
Lake
Indiana Harbor
Chicago
Trouble at Mammoth May Be Settled
Shelburne October 22 The Mammoth mine dispute centers on the discharge of James Dix and Isaac Pryor after they asked for two hours extra pay for slip work. The miners and company planned a Terre Haute meeting tonight to resolve the issue with James Bledsoe Sam Bradshaw Jas Dix William Taylor and Charles Hughes attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Mammoth
Swords
James Dix
Isaac Pryor
Terre Haute
Phil Penna
Farmersburg Rejects Saloon Clamor Amid Temperance Fight
In Vigo county Farmersburg residents refute claims that the town rests on a dead end without saloons. A circulated note by business owners praising booted outlets is denied by townsfolk. Banks report higher deposits since saloons left, and locals plan to attend a West Terre Haute meeting led by Rev. A. M. Couchman with Rev. J. H. Wade observing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
West Terre Haute
Sugar Creek Township
Vigo County
Shelburn
J. H. Wade
Anti-Saloon League
A. M. Couchman
Alex. P. Asbury
Visitor from California Returns to Sullivan After 1886
Professor William B. Creager of Los Angeles, a former Sullivan superintendent who retired years ago, arrived last week for a three weeks visit with relatives and friends. This is his first visit back since leaving Sullivan for California in 1886 and he is pleased with California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Creager
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Creager
Sullivan
Local Liquor Licenses and Pleas in Court
Charles Herzel was fined $5 in four liquor license cases, four others dismissed. Axel Oleson pleaded guilty to liquor license sales with punishment deferred. Mamie Myers guilty of disturbing a religious meeting and fined $5. W A White not guilty on liquor license charge. Milton Keene Sunday liquor case dismissed for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herzel
Axel Oleson
Mamie Myers
W. A. White
Milton Keene
Tragic Death of 3-Year-Old Geogie Reager
In Farmersburg on October 22 Georgie Goldie Reager, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reager, died Monday from membranous croup. Funeral services will be held tomorrow conducted by Mary B McCampbell, evangelist of the Holiness denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Georgie Goldie Reager
Samuel Reager
Mary B McCampbell
Trainman meets an awful death in gasoline blast
Louis Parker a 22 year old watchman for the Indianapolis Southern died in Dugger Indiana after an explosion in the Keeley switch tank house. He had tried to refill a lamp from a five gallon can of gasoline believing it to be coal oil. He ran from the blast engulfed in flames and died shortly after with an inquest to be held by Coroner Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Ind
Louis Parker
Linton
Indianapolis Southern
Keeley
Parker
Brewer
Indian Springs
Balloon passes over Farmersburg in international race
A large crowd in Farmersburg at about 11 tonight watched a balloon from the international race that began in St. Louis yesterday afternoon. The gas bag was first sighted southwest of Farmersburg and moved northward, with observers able to discern its outlines from the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
St. Louis
Motorman Arrested For Exceeding Eight Mile Limit
Farmersburg reports Motorman Jones of the interurban line was arrested for violating the eight mile speed limit. He claimed to be new to the route and promised not to repeat the offense after being excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Shepherd
Jones
Big ditch to be built in drainage case
The case of Eli Marquett et al versus Nancy J. Black, petition for drainage, was called for trial before master commissioner William H. Bridwell. The case settled before completion. benefits assessment confirmed and Richard L. Bailey appointed superintendent of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Marquett
Sullivan basketball team reorganized for new season
The Sullivan team began practice with a lineup including Dana Johnson at center, Joe La ce y and Roy Boone at forwards, Len Johnson and Aud Masons as guards, with Hugh Giles as substitute. David Giles will manage the team and they seek games with independent teams in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Dana Johnson
Joe Lacey
Roy Boone
Len Johnson
Aud Masons
Hugh Giles
David Giles
Pleasantville Case Against Newkirk and Payne Defeated
In Pleasantville last week the case of James A. Wellington versus David N. Newkirk James A Payne and others for an accounting was tried. The court found for the defendants and against the plaintiff for costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
James A. Wellington
David N. Newkirk
James A. Payne
Former Curry Township Resident Visits Local Relatives
Philip Conkle, once of Curry township, who moved to California about 18 years ago, spent last week visiting relatives in this city and county. He is Noah Conkle’s brother, who also now lives in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Conkle
Curry Township
California
Mr. Conkle
Noah Conkle
Balloon passes over Shelburn during international race
Residents in Shelburn reported seeing a balloon from the international race drift overhead around 10 30 p m heading northward last night.
Foot Mash Mined Injury at Mammoth Mine
Shelburn October 22 Newt Lana suffered a badly mashed foot at work in the Mammoth mine on Saturday after a machinery mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Newt Lana
Mammoth
Charles Davis Drives Massive Sullivan County Hay Shipment
Charles L. Davis of this city harvested 842% tons of hay from a 400 acre Tarwater farm four miles NW. sold entire crop to a Louisville firm at $12 per ton for $10,110. He sent 45 cars of baled hay to Louisville last week totaling 567% tons and says pasture paid harvesting and baling costs. He also profited about $2,500 from a 50 acre wheat crop and recently harvested clover at $12 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
Sullivan County
Charles L. Davis
Louisville
Davis
Witness Brock Sentenced for Contempt in Liquor Case
James Brock a Hymera resident about 60 was fined 1 and jailed 10 days by Judge Henderson for contempt while testifying in the Indiana State against Harve Gibson on a Sunday liquor sale charge. Brock repeatedly answered with “I was here at 9 o clock this morning” after drinking and defied the court. The judge ordered 10 days and the fine, and Sheriff Walters took him to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brock
Hymera
Henderson
Brock
Indiana
Harve Gibson
Walters
Bastile
Wires Cause Panic in Court House Fire Alarm
The crossing of the local light and traction company wires sparked a panic in the courtroom on Monday morning. The electric meter was destroyed and large flames and smoke filled the chamber as lawyers and Judge Henderson hurried to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Henderson
Farnsworth Mine to be Abandoned and Dismantled
The Farnsworth mine will be closed and its machinery removed for relocation to Caledonia. The owners decided to abandon the site and are tearing out all equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnsworth
Caledonia
Boonees Divorce and License Seal New Union Plans
Arthur George Boone obtained a divorce from Anna M. Boone in circuit court on Friday and the following day he secured a marriage license from County Clerk Ogle to wed Oma L. Wilkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur George Boone
Anna M. Boone
Ogle
Oma L. Wilkey
Names Connected in Gifted Transfers Across Pairs
The list shows multiple transfer or assignment style names including William C. Robertson Giora L Falk William T Reed Lulu M Lambert Jesse O Reed Stella James Ford Asrey Mary Crawford Robert Smith Susan Coker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse O. Reed
Stella James
Ford Asrey
Mary Crawford
Robert Smith
Susan Coker
Adrian Howes Guilty Of Criminal Assault
The jury found Adrian Howes guilty of criminal assault on Christina Marangas after 26 hours of deliberation. He was sentenced to Michigan City prison for two to 21 years by Judge Henderson. Howes, 28, formerly a coal miner, escaped twice during arrest and with a file from a cultivator removed handcuffs before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Howes
Christina Marang
Howes
Michigan City
Henderson
Walter
Willfred
Ilinois
Marshal Fox
Shelburn
Sullivan
Vincennes
Fox
Princeton
Evansville
Howell Station
Carlisle
Obituary of Mahala Earnest Grant of Merom Indiana
Mahala Grant born May 29 1810 died Oct 6 1907 at 97 4 8. She joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 14, converted at Mem camp meeting under Rev MecCord, remained faithful praying for home with Heavenly Father. She sang old hymns and later joined M E Church at Graysville. Maiden Earnest married Daniel Davis in 1824 producing 11 children, two of whom died in service and nine others predeceased. Later married Geo K Grant producing seven more children. only son Wm Grant of Kansas and Mrs Geo Dudley of Merom survived along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral at Merom ME Church conducted by Rev N B Hogan with Acts 20 24 as text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Grant
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mem
MecCord
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
Graysville
Earnest
Daniel Davis
Geo. K. Grant
Wm. Grant
Kansas
Geo. Dudley
Merom
M. BE. Church Merem
Ind
N. BB. Hogan
New Suits and Legal Actions Listed in Court Docket
Richard Gregson sues Vandalia Coal for damages. Charley Neal sues Robert E. Lee on note. Estate matter for Claude F Lisman and Edward Lisman by guardian W P Stratton. Petition to sell real estate. Vernor Cox vs Carlisle Coal. William Bradbury vs Caren Barnwell et al. Complaint to quiet title. Hssie M Huff vs John H Huff. Divorce alimony custody and support requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gregson
Vandalia Coal Company
Charley Neal
Robert E. Lee
Claude F. Lisman
Edward M. Lisman
W. P. Stratton
Guardian
Vernor Cox
The
Carlisle Coal Company
William Bradbury
Caren Barnwell
Hssie M. Huff
John H. Huff
Gilmour Released After 180 Day Jail Sentence
Albert Gilmour of Pleasantville jailed for illegal liquor sale has served 180 days at Sullivan jail and paid a $90 fine. He formerly ran a booze joint in Pleasantville and is not expected to return to selling liquor there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gilmour
Pleasantville
Sullivan
Gilmour
Divorce and custody petitions in multiple filings
Nora Shields versus William Shields seeks divorce. John A. Bunch versus Anna J. Bunch. Yeager as administrator of William H. Power’s estate sues Homer Power and Albert Power petition to sell real estate. George Turner versus Mary A. Turner. Edward Clements versus Shirley Hill Coal Company for damages. Percy Phillips versus Mertie Phillips seeks divorce and child custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Shields
William Shields
John A. Bunch
Anna J. Bunch
John F. Yeager
William H. Power
Homer Power
Albert Power
George Turner
Mary A. Turner
Edward Clements
Shirley Hill Coal Company
Percy Phillips
Mertie Phillips
High School Lecture Course Planned at Public Library
A meeting is planned Friday evening at 7 45 at the public library to form a club to arrange a university extension lecture series in Terre Haute. Courses would span six to twelve weeks with printed outlines, readings, and certificates. Tickets at 1.00 for six lectures and 25 cents for single talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
University Extension Division
Chicago University
Terre Haute
Arthur Eugene Bestor
J. G. Carter Troop
Boynton
Herbert Lockwood Willett
Chautauqua
Jamison No 6 Proves Fair Oiler in County Oil Boom
The Jamison six oil well drilled last week was shot Friday and yielded 25 to 30 barrels per day. The modest production revived county hopes, and the crew will move to a site three miles west of Paxton for a first test well. Hayden and Hoblitzer wells were dry at 832 feet, while plans call for deeper drilling to 1500 feet to test the trend. Jim Crawford resumes work on the John Springer farm as the field eyes further development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison Six
Paxton
Hayden
Joe Hayden
Robinson Oil
Hoblitzer
Charles Scott
Jim Crawford
John Springer
Mrs Sarah A Whitman Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs Sarah A Whitman long time county resident died at her North Broad street home following a three week illness a stroke left her paralyzed before death She was born February 1824 married John Whitman in 1848 and leaves nine children three brothers two living J T Whitman and Mrs Nancy J Joyce Mrs Whitman joined the Christian church before marriage and remained active in its work Funeral at the Christian church at 2 this afternoon conducted by Rev Melnette Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Whitman
North Broad Street
Christian Church
Melnette Miller
Grandma Whitman
Whitman
This County
John Whitman
J.T. Whitman
Nancy J. Joyce
Robert Eaton
This City
William Eaton
Hutsonville
C. M. Eaton
Robinson
Chuch
Local ads highlight business moves and accidents in Sullivan
Frank M. Douthitt denies a location change and remains at the Burton block on Sullivan's south square. G Carlton Guy plans an airdome at Leach lot on Section and Washington. Miners James Robinson and Tom Gleeson suffered burns in a Union mine incident. James F. Nicholas heads to Greenville to run a moving picture show, while remaining in Sullivan and planning a home. Robert Milter will move to Newman to farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Douthitt
South Side Clothier
The
Union
Brazil
Linton
Princeton
Mt. Carmel
Ill
James Robinson
Tom Gleeson
James F. Nicholas
Greenville
Nicholas
Sullivan
Giles Addition
Robert
Milter
Newman
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P. Supper
Shelin Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Farmersburg Kot
Georgie Reager
Trainman
Joy Water
Judge Henderson
William C. Robertson
Giora
L. Falk
William T. Reed
Lulu M. Lam
Bert
Heavenly Father
Judge Brown
Juvenile Court
D.L. Smock
Mr. Smock
Jamison
Scott
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