Old Time Mill Will Pass as Filling Station Erected
James Miesenhelder leases 50 by 57 feet to Roxana Petroleum Corporation for ten years, with possession on April 20 1924. Roxana plans a large oil filling station at the site in Sullivan, investing about forty thousand dollars. The old mill, erected circa 1866 by John Whitman, is to be razed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miesenhelder
Roxana Petroleum Corporation
West Jackson
Section Streets
Sullivan
Royal Dutch Corporation
Miesenhelders
Illinois Central Railroad
Miesenhelder
Palestine
Miinois
John Whitman
J. T. Whitman
Jetson Whitman
Whitman
James M. Lang
Nelson Wilkey
Lang
Ben Stice
Fred Eaton
Thomas Eaton
Thomas B. Eaton
Mike Ambrose
Oliver J. Dudley
Wynes Poultry House
Dudley
Super power plant on Wabash near completion
The Central Indiana Power company plant at Dresser seven miles south of Terre Haute is rapidly nearing operation. Dozens of miles of conduit and river water intakes are being installed. two 20,000 kW turbo generators will start with two units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Indiana Power Company
Dresser
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Tribune
Induapenolis
Wabash
Ford
Miner Josh Conger Hit by Car on East Side Square
Josh Conger, a miner from the city, was struck and dragged several feet on Tuesday afternoon by an automobile driven by Ruel Pigg on the east side of the square. He had just left Dr. E. M. Corbin’s office where a hand wound was treated. injuries to his head and face were dressed by the same physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Conger
Ruel Pigg
Conger
E. M. Corbin
Nearly Ninety Per Cent of Taxes In Local Control
Indianapolis October 23 Sixty cents of every tax dollar is spent for schools and roads per the State Tax Board analysis of 1923 levies. The report breaks down state, county and local use showing 12.69 cents under state control and 87.31 cents under local control. Schools receive about 40 cents and roads about 20 cents with road funds largely paying bonds and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Tax Board
Well Known Turman Township Farmer Dead
William H. Burnett aged 71 a native of the county and a well known Turman township farmer died Thursday afternoon at his home near Mt Tabor church after an extended illness. Funeral was held at Mt Yale s BK church Saturday afternoon with burial in the church cemetery. His wife died years ago. Survived by children Mrs Mayme Dix Colorado Margaret Lucy Burnett a teacher in Momence Wisconsin Ruth Burnett Evansville Clarice Burnett this city Virgil Burnett William A Charles E and Lee Burnett all of Turman township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Burnett
Turman Township
Mt. Tabor Church
Terman Townent
Mt. Yales BK
Opi
Avery
M. E
Graysville
Mayme Dix
Colorado
Margaret Lucy Burnett
Momence
Ruth Burnett
Evansville
Clarice Burnett
Virgil Burnett
William A
Charles E
Lee Burnett
Hod Snes
Death Claims Well Known Dugger Woman
Mrs. Jane Griffiths 75 widow of John Griffiths of Dugger died at home Thursday after an extended illness. A native of Wales she had lived in Dugger many years. Funeral Saturday at the Methodist church with Rev. Reynolds officiating burial in Dugger cemetery. Survived by husband three sons Edward Reece Daniel all of Dugger two daughters Mrs Jesse Haddon Dana Indiana and Mrs Jacob Yung Dugger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Jane Griffiths
John Griffiths
Edward
Reece
Daniel Griffiths
Jesse Haddon
Dana, Ind
Jacob Yung
Circuit Court Notes On Estate Sale and Divorce Actions
Enos Wood as administrator of Ina Belle Sexton estate petitions to sell real estate. Appraisers W C Warrick and C Badders filed their appraisal. Sale ordered by private sale with parcels for cash. Celia McCammon granted divorce from Robert McCammon. Barbra Ellen Morris sues Merom State Bank. petition to dismiss guardian, dismissed on plaintiff’s motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Wood
Ina Belle Sexton
James H. Sexton
W. C. Warrick
Badders
Celia McCammon
Robert McCammon
Barbra Ellen’ Morris
Merom State Bank
Guardian
California Man Samuel Hunt Visits Relatives After 14 Years
Samuel Hunt of California, who left here fourteen years ago, is the guest of relatives in town. He traveled back to reconnect with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hunt
California
Levi Springer Dies After Ill Health at 64
Levi Springer 64 native of the county and son of Capt. Thomas B. Springer died after a period of ill health at the Winnnger home on West Graysville street. He lived with Mrs. Springer and had returned from Mississippi six weeks earlier. Funeral was Monday at his brother Sam Springer’s home near New Lebanon with burial at Mt. Zion cemetery. Survived by widow, two daughters Ethel Hume and Sarah Lilly of Detroit, three sons Jesse Butch and Guy, father Capt. Thomas B. Springer, two sisters Mrs. Frank Mason and Mrs. John Allen, and three brothers Edward B. Springer, John, and Sam Springer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Springer
Thomas B. Springer
Winninger
West Graysville Street
Mrs. Springer
Mississippi
Mr. Springer
Sam Springer
New Lebanon
Mt. Zion
Frank Mason
This City
John Allen
Sullivan
Edwardb. Springer
Garden City
Kansas
John and
This County
Farm Bureau Leader Added to St. Lawrence Plan
Addison Drake of Fairbanks township named by Governor McCray as state representative on the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes waterways project. Drake serves as district president of the Farm Bureau and will join other officials to coordinate the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Addison Drake
Fairbanks Township
Farm Bureau
McCray
St. Lawrence
Pie Supper at Brodie School House
A pie supper is scheduled for Thursday evening October 25 at the Brodie school house and everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie School
Curtis Family Observes Birthday Anniversary with Reunion
Saturday marked Mrs. J. R. Curtis birthday anniversary with a family dinner and reunion at the Curtis homestead seven miles southwest of Sullivan. Attendees included Abe Curtis of Sullivan Charles Curtis of Paxton A M Lane of Shelburn W A Bailey of Vincennes and the hosts Mr. and Mrs. J R Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Curtis
Shelburn
W. A. Bailey
Vincennes
Illness Keeps J. F. Hoke Homebound on North Court Street
J. F. Hoke has been quite ill for several days at his home on North Court street. The report notes his condition without detailing treatment or prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hoke
North Court Street
Two Self Confessed Murderers on Trial in Terre Haute
Clarence and Floyd Shepherd of Terre Haute stand trial for the brutal murder of Otto Lieferman, a garage employee. Floyd Shepherd admits shooting Sieferman during a robbery at S and S S oil station. Lieferman died at St Anthony's hospital after being forced from a car during a failed escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence and
Floyd Shepherd
Terre Haute
Clarence
Otto Lieferman
Walter F. Wood
William Goings
Clarence Shepherd
Sieferman
S&s
Lieferman
Leiferman
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Knights of Pythias Present Damon and Pythias Play
Newton Beers presents a dramatization of Damon and Pythias at the Gymnasium auditorium Thursday evening November 1. The entertainment is under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias lodge of this city.
Night operator wounded in attempted robbery at C I station
A masked man entered the C and E I station ticket office shortly after 1 am and ordered night operator J C Hicks to surrender. Hicks resisted with a poker, was shot in the right wrist, and the robber fled. Station staff notified authorities but no suspect found. Dr J B Maple treated Hicks and he remained on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hicks
Hicks
Walters
Willis
J. B. Maple
Mr. Tlicks
Distrust Among Americans Warned by Speaker
A speaker warns that only a few men seek to incite one segment of Americans against another, warning against unrest and division and urging unity among all citizens.
Definition of a Good Christian Husband
A man is not a good Christian if his domestic conduct causes his wife and children to feel uneasy upon his returning home. This brief reflects a moral standard linking personal behavior to religious virtue within the family setting.
Faiths Inspire No Grudge in Prison Debate
The speaker says he quarrels with no man over religion. He argues Catholics Protestants Jews and others are right in seeking guidance from their leaders. The RC is jailed for breaking away not for faith, while the Jew and Protestant face prison over estrangement and spiritual decay.
Micah Verse Inspires Simple Yet Deep Faith
The speaker reflects on Micah's line to do justly love mercy and walk humbly with God as the essence of religion. He emphasizes justice mercy mystery and the calm acceptance of death, calling this creed simple yet profound beyond rituals and creeds.
Corn Crop Boosts Indiana Farm Income With 25 Cent Rise
Indiana farmers expect a 25 cent per bushel increase in corn prices as harvest nears. The 190 million bushels crop supports a gain of about 17.5 million dollars in cash income, with corn accounting for over half of farmers' earnings. Wheat prices rise 10 to 15 cents per bushel for unsold stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Listed Across Indiana and Illinois
A list of marriage licenses shows couples including Lyman Hilderbrand and Mary Martin near Carlisle Indiana, Tod Melain and Mary Parks in Dugger Indiana, and Benjamin Jaccksen with Elen Hughes in Terre Haute Indiana. Other pairs include Orvel Garrard and Bessie Wolfe near Palestine Illinois and Carlisle Indiana, along with Harold Ingram and Edna Kelly from Pudach Kentucky and New Haute Indiana. Additional licenses cover Harvey Griffith and Vady Ovalson near Carlisle, Clarence Livingston and Leona Bolinger in Columbus Ohio and Shelburn Indiana, Glenn Thompson and Mayme Walters near Cass Indiana, John Sharr and Olive Rodgers in Hymera Indiana, George Boone and Doris Neal near Pleasantville Ohio, and Darrel Brown with Mary Maxwell in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Everett Hilderbrand
Miner
Mary Viola Martin
Bath
Carlisle
Tod
Prank Melain
Mary Jane Parks
Dugger
Ind
Benjamin Pranklin Jaccksen
Farmer
Terre Haute
Mary
Elen Hughes
Orvel Otis Garrard
Palestine
Bessie Maude Wolfe
Harold Ingram
Pudach
Edna Kelly
Nen Haute
Harvey Earl Griffith
Vady Ovalson
Clarence Phillips Livingston
Columbus
Ohio
Leona May Bolinger
Shelburn
Glenn Ray Thompson
Cass
Mayme Walters
John Wesley Sharr
Olive Rodgers
Hymera
George Franklin Boone
Rainer
Pleasantville
Tho
Doris Pauline Neal
Clerk
Paxton
Darrel H. Brown
Mary Frances Maxwell
New Suits and Divorces in Local Court Docket
A list of civil actions including damages on notes and promissory notes. Parties include Samuel Wilson against T H L and E L Tr Co and Powell Auto Co against Leo C Matthews. Also cases for divorce Elizabeth Dennis vs William Dennis and Harold Nash vs Helen Nash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wilson
T. HL & EL Tr. Co
Powell Auto Co
Leo C. Matthews
Leno May
Cary A. Geiger
Rosella Grasick
Elmer D. Harris
Miesenhelder Bros
Farmers’ Co-Operative Co
Paul Raper
Ed. Walker
Laura Walker
Washington Discount Corporation
Raymond Deis
Elizabeth Dennis
Stephen Dennis
Harold Nash
Helen Nash
Doctors Crowder and Neff Return From Sullivan Party Trip
Dr. Joe R. Crowder and Dr. J. H. Neff returned Sunday after a brief visit with the Sullivan hunting and fishing party on Black River in Missouri. They traveled by automobile and report the Sullivan group is enjoying a fine trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Crowder
J. H. Neff
Sullivan
Black River
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Large Oil Corporation
OLD Sullivan Landmark
Townsin County
Purdue, Ind. & St. Normal
World War Memorial
County
Wood
Whhen
James J. Durham
James Wood
George Shepherd
Alonzo Davis
Floyd Wright
Hinkle Graham
George W. Jones
Walter Latshaw
John Dillingham
Frank McClanahan
John Warner
Noble Johnson
Vigo County
Norval K. Harris
C. F. Wade
Charles D. Hunt
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Roosevelt
Hoosier
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