Attempted arson foiled at Cass Odd Fellows hall
Allen Raines discovered a fire beneath the exterior stairs of the Cass Odd Fellows hall early Wednesday. Incendiaries placed oil near a ventilating wall opening, threatening explosion and destruction of the two story brick building housing a lodge and Frank Asrey’s general store. No suspects identified, suspected to be rejected applicants seeking retaliation. The hall valued at 3000 dollars with 2000 dollars insurance, Asrey insured for 2500 dollars.
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Oddfellows Hall
Cass
Allen Raines
Proposed Electric Road Connects Coal Regions to Indianapolis
A new 165 mile electric traction line, rooted in the Indianapolis and Plainfield Electric Railway, aims to secure soft coal for Indianapolis within a year or two. A $5 million mortgage to Indiana Trust Co funds expansion through Marion and neighboring counties, linking coal districts in Clay Greene Sullivan Vigo Parke and Owen counties with termini at Terre Haute Sullivan and Rockville. Indiana Coal Traction Co, successor to the I P Electric Railway, projects freight and passenger service with electric locomotives and coal cars, leveraging the Plainfield line and new routes. Officers named include President Albert Lieber and Vice President Franklin. J J Appel as secretary. The line reportedly aligns with Indiana Union Traction, with stockholders George F McCullough and Hugh J McGowen. Bud Scott, recently released after a robbery conviction, was arrested on a new charge by Deputy Sheriff Mills for stealing $54 from Ben Slosson about ten days ago. Scott remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Plainfield Electric Railway
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Clay
Greene, Sullivan
Vigo
Parke
Owen Counties
Terre Haute Sullivan
Rockville
Indiana Coal Traction Company
Indianapolis & Plainfield Electric Railway Company
Plainfield
Albert Lieber
Franklin
J. J. Appel
Indiana Union Traction Company
George F. McCullough
Hugh J. McGowen
Bud Scott
Cheriff Mills
Ben Slosson
Sjosson
Scott
Numerous Divorce and Property Actions Listed in Court Docket
A slate of civil cases includes multiple divorces such as Cora M. Pearson versus Wm B Pearson and Adelaide McAtee versus Benjamin McAtee. quiet title suits like Isaac H Kalley against Henrietta Horn. and actions on notes, malicious prosecutions, damages, and guardianship matters. also partition cases and petitions to sell coal and mineral lands among other docket items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora M. Pearson
Wm. B. Pearson
Isaac H. Kalley
Henrietta Horn
Horn
Adelaide McAtee
Benjamin McAtee
James A. Salee
Mary E. Salee
Zella Riggs
Stephen Riggs
Uriah Gilkerson
Mary E. Harbinson
James Hobbs
Wm. J. Ladson
Phoebe
G. R. Stivers
E. S. Crowder
Sullivan
Arina May
Ed Liston
Viola Taft
Lawrence Taft
Guy Taft
Anderson W. Driver
John Herndon
Street Fair Not Profitable for Town Law Suit Pending
A town faces a pending lawsuit over the street fair portion of events with $5000 claimed by Sarah J. Neal for a gunshot injury from a shooting gallery on the streets. The town may bear defense costs and potential damages as no street-use payment was made. A separate suit by Dave Dudley’s son alleges a bicycle accident caused by a rope across the street during Labor Day, highlighting the risks of diverting street use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Fair Association
W. H. Bridwell
Sarah J. Neal
Dave Dudley
State Criminal Docket Includes Sam Lee and Others
State versus Sam Lee guilty on assault and battery after court trial. Sam Lee not guilty on pointing a firearm following a court trial. Basil Smith pleads guilty to intoxication. Bert Pearson posts 500 dollar recognizance with Mary E Pearson as surety for next term. John W Lilly found not guilty of intimidating officers. Bert Pearson and Sam Lee appear in docket alongside Basil Smith and John Lilly in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lee
Bert Pearson
Mary E Pearson
John W. Lilly
Basil Smith
Marriage Licenses Listed For Local Couples
Riley C Alsman to Coroin Wilson. Joseph T Randolph to Ella M McGuire. John Bennett to Myrtle M Arnett. John W Wise to Mary A Barton. Albert W Trulock to Edith Cook. Daniel T James to Etta Wilks. W Bennett to Maude A Jungle. James R Cowden to Nellie Rovers. John L Home to Kate Mc Laughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley C. Alsman
Coroin Wilson
Joseph T. Randolph
Ella M. McGuire
John Bennett
Myrtle M. Arnett
John W. Wise
Mary A. Barton
Albert W. Trulock
Edith Cook
Daniel T. James
Etta Wilks
W. Bennett
Maude A. Jungle
James R. Cowden
Nellie Rovers
John L. Home
Kate McLaughlin
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Riley Drake
The Drake family extends gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of wife and mother Mrs. Riley Drake. Husband and children express appreciation.
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Riley Drake
Explosion at Citizens coal mine injures six miners
An explosion of gas and powder at the Citizens coal mine east of Sullivan injured six miners Saturday morning while they were firing shots. James Hanson Charles McKee John Bunch Nobe Burton Mit Ford and Tom Walker suffered burns, Ford and Walker the most severe, none fatally.
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Citizens Coal
Sullivan
James Hanson
Charles McKee
John Bunch
Nobe Burton
Mit Ford
Tom Walker
Ford
Walker
Sunday School Convention at Sullivan Presbyterian Church
The Sullivan County Sunday School Convention gathers at the Sullivan Presbyterian Church on Thursday November 5 1903. The program includes morning praise and addresses on child training international work and primary work with various officers reports and committee appointments, followed by afternoon devotional services management topics and officer installation, and an evening session with a home and teachers talk by Rev E W Halpenny and others.
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Presbyterian Church
E. W. Halpenny
J. H. Carnes
Civil docket actions and outcomes in multiple cases
Docket items include Pogue versus Welsh quiet title with judgment for defendants and appeal to supreme court, venue change in Young versus McCammon, Ferran divorce granted, Staley versus Wallace damages dismissed at plaintiff costs, Indianapolis and Louisville R R Co versus Wyatt appropriation with Wyatt filing exceptions, Pearson divorce granted with child custody, and Valmore Parker admitted to Sullivan County Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Pogue
Emmet P. Welsh
Emma Saulman
Supreme Court
Marshall Young
Jesse McCammon
Edward McCammon
Greene County
Zena M. Ferran
James H. Ferran
Wm L. Staley
Anna Wallace
Francis R. Wallace
Indianapolis
Louisville
Geo. Wyatt
Margaret J. Wyatt
Wyatt
Cora M. Pearson
Wm. B.pearson
Valmore Parker
Crawford Co
Ill
Sullivan Co
Woman Defends Home in Cass Township Attempted Robbery
Mrs Lammey, alone at home in Cass township, faced two men who demanded money. She barricaded the door and fired a Winchester rifle when they tried to break in, but the recoil knocked her down and the assailants fled, their identities unknown.
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William Lammy
Cass Township
Martin’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Presented by Al W Martins Company
A large company of sixty performs in a lavish production with extensive scenery. The show includes Specialty acts by a colored contingent such as buck and wing dancing and Georgia Jubilee Shouters camp meeting songs. A grand street parade features three bands and various parade elements.
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al. W. Martin
Buck
Wing
Hobbs Seek Damages for False Prosecution in Circuit Court
James and Sarah Hobbs of Vincennes file suits in the circuit court seeking 10000 damages from Phoebe Brown of Haddon township for false prosecution. They were arrested last June on a fraud charge raised by Brown over a real estate sale with alleged encumbrances. case quashed last week and damages suits filed Saturday. Local social notes include a ladies reception for Mrs J H Drake of Canton and wedding plans for Myrtle Harris to Charles Worden of Syracuse Kansas.
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James
Sarah Hobbs
Vincennes
Phoebe Brown
Haddon Township
Hobbs
Myrtle Harris
Kansas City
Chas. Worden
Syracuse
Kan
Harris
Young Ladies Card Club
Farmer Lansberry Riggs Boosts Shelburn Route Convenience
Lansberry Riggs, a prominent Fairbanks township farmer, visited the city on Tuesday to discuss business and express satisfaction with the new Shelburn mail route and its convenience.
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Lansberry Riggs
Fairbanks Township
Marriage of Dr John N Burton and Elizabeth Dool ey at Rockville
The couple plan a church wedding in Rockville on Thursday evening followed by a reception at Kirkwood, the bride’s home. Miss Pearl Burton, sister of the groom, serves as maid of honor with several Sullivan attendees including Mr and Mrs Thos Burton, Mr and Mrs C F Batey, Mrs W E Burton, Miss Pearl Burton, and Clint Bicknell attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Burton
Elizabeth Dooley
Rockville
Kirkwood
Pearl Burton
Sullivan
Thos Burton
C. F. Batey
W. E. Burton
Miss Pearl Burton
Clint Bicknell
Ophelia
Edith Park
Terre Haute
Osa Graham
Glendora
Olie Drake
John Burton
L. B. Hale
Fairbanks Township
J. W. Adams
Scott Bros
Cass Township Marriage Delayed After Bride Faints
During the Daniel Newsham and Bessie Goodman wedding in Cass township the bride fainted at the ceremony and the proceedings were halted until she was revived.
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Cass Township
Daniel Newsham
Bessie Goodman
The Gold Brick Cases In Court Vincennes Swindle
A Vincennes case centers on alleged swindle involving gold bricks. Prosecutors present evidence of a scheme tied to multiple parties and a public figure, with defense challenging asset valuations and chain of custody. The trial proceeds with witness testimonies and exhibits.
Bond forfeiture adjourned in Vincennes gold brick case
Adjournment granted Monday in bond forfeiture trials arising from the Vincennes gold brick scheme. Defendants Jerome and Roberts failed to appear. Kentucky canceled the requisition, prompting defense to seek deposition delays from Governors Beckham and Durbin. The Sullivan venue change follows.
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Vincennes
Beckham
Kentucky
Durbin
Indiana
William Roberts
Charles Jerome
William H. de Wolfe
Knox County
Jerome
Roberts
Samuel M. Emison
Sullivan Circuit Court
James S. Pritchett
G. W. Shaw
Jas. P. Haughton
S. M. Emison
Phillip W. Frey
Evansville
Island Levee Association Wins Suit in Fairbanks Township
Judge O B Harris ruled for the Island Levee Association on a demurer to the complaint filed by 15 parties opposing the proposed levee across two states. Plaintiffs argued the law forbids building the levee in two states. An appeal will go to the Supreme Court.
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O. B. Harris
Island Levee Association
Fairbanks
Harris
Supreme Court
Rabid Dog Causes Illness and Death of Local Youth
A stray dog near Andrew Sinclair's residence bit Ed Ryan who was visiting. The dog later died, suspected rabies. Ryan received treatment at Ed Gregory's mad stone for 34 hours. Also noted is Clarkesville based staffing changes with Lewis Ludlow joining the Indianapolis Star for Star League coverage.
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Andrew Sinclair
Ed Ryan
Local residents visit pecan grove on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bland, Destine and Isie Denny, Hud Bland and W. H. Bridwell spent Sunday at the pecan grove enjoying a family outing.
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Harry Bland
Destine
Isie Denny
Hud Bland
W. H. Bridwell
Pecan Grove
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Sulli
van County
Citizens Mine
Sullivan County Sun
S. R. Engle
Richard Park
Christian Service
Song
J. E. Fry
Obly Eli Fe
Josh Beasley
Civil Docket
William Lammey
Winchester
Martin
Uncle Tom
James and
John T
Will H. Hays
Sarah Cain
Mattie Hays
J. H. Drake
Canton
Miss
Knowles
Washington, D. C
Joe Akin
Ellis Greenfield
Carlisle
Margarite Shaffer
Hester Dorothy
Eloise Krug
Grace Shaffer
Vincennes Swindle
M. S. Shepler
Joe Whalen
John Dickerson
George E. Osborne
Allen Osborne
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Henry Keene
Sullivan Mercantile Company
H. A. Edwards
Jefferson Township
Edwards
R. C. Viskniskki
Viskniskki
Womans Club
W. R. Nesbit
Longfellow
John C. Chaney
Maud Harris
Ida Thompson
T.W. Hutchison
James Russell
George C. Youngman
New Lebanon
Greencastle
Youngman
Brough
Lewis Ludlow
Washington
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis Star
Star League
Terre Haute Star
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