Howard Nicholas Murdered Actress in Sullivan Hotel
Howard Nicholas a former circulation agent for Collier's Weekly confessed to murdering actress Margaret Leslie in Sullivan. He was linked to earlier hotel thefts at the McCammon where cash drawers were pried with a chisel and diamonds valued highly were stolen. Nicholas and an accomplice choked Leslie in her room then divided the loot.
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Howard Nicholas
Collier’s Weekly
Margaret Leslie
Nicholas
Sullivan
McCammon
Jule Klein Opens His Training Camp
Jule Klein the St. Louis welterweight arrives in Terre Haute with manager Will A. Klein to train for his November 12 ten round bout with Ted Britton at Shelburn. Klein weighs 145 pounds and predicts an easy win while training at Eddie Gosnell's Twelve Points camp with local boxer Greek Jimmy Ryan assisting for two weeks.
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Terre Haute
Jule Klein
St. Louis
Ted Britton
Shelburn
Will A. Klein
Husky Miner
Eddie Gosnell
Klein
Britton
Jimmy’’ Ryan
Troubles of a mail carrier in Carlisle route mishap
Pleasantville reports Greeley Risher a mail carrier on Carlisle route No 2 had his mail wagon overturned while delivering mail last week. His horse became entangled in the wheel and the wheel had to be removed to straighten the mix-up.
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Pleasantville
Greeley Risher
Carlisle
Carlisle Sportsmen To Trek Indian Territory For Big Game
A Carlisle party plans to leave on election day for Albion Ind Territory to spend three or four weeks in the forest. Members include Ed W. Akin Jr Mushy Wilson Frank P. Trigg Carl Sproatt Lee Jenkins and George Arnold. They expect to hunt deer bear panthers and wild cats with bear steak and venison as chief fare.
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Carlisle
Indian Territory
Ed W. Akin, Jr
Mushy Wilson
Frank P. Trigg
Carl Sproatt
Lee Jenkins
George Arnold
Albion
Ind
Man Seriously Injured After Horse Incident Near Fairbanks
Carl Mattox is in a serious condition at his home near Fairbanks after being thrown from a horse while returning from town last night. Three ribs are broken and internal injuries are suspected. doctors fear he may die.
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Fairbanks
Carl Mattox
Here
Jenkins Sells Third Interest in 175 Acre Farm Near Carlisle
Lee Jenkins sold his third interest in the Jenkins farm of 175 acres located two miles west of Carlisle to Bert Ean. The deal value and terms were not disclosed in the available report.
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Lee Jenkins
Jenkins
Carlisle
No New Trial for Trombley in 1904 Murder Conviction
The Indiana Supreme Court denied Frank Trombley a new trial for the 1904 killing of Sherman Ingram near the Narrows in Fairbanks township. Judges ruled misconduct by a juror did not warrant reversal, noting Trombley witnessed a juror shake a fist playfully at the deputy prosecutor and had no remedy after verdict.
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Frank Trombley
Sherman Ingram
O. H. Montgomery
Supreme Court of Indiana
Trombley
Sherman B. Hilbert
Narrows
Fairbanks Township
Michigan City
Austin Sinclair
Sullivan C. C
Montgmery
Real Estate Transfers Center on Haddon Gill and Cass Lands
A list of real estate transfers including Josephine Howard to Dering Coal in Haddon, John H. Shelton to Thomas Meek for 2 acres in Gill, and many other deeds across Cass Gill Hamilton and related additions with prices from $35 to $8000. Named recipients include Osborn Arnett Leach Ring and Ridgeway among others with lots and acres specified.
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Josephine Howard
Dering Coal Company
Haddon
John H. Shelton
Thomas Meek
Gill
John Gambill
Daniel Nusbaun
Cass
Joe T. Akin
Geo. W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Robt
C. Osborn
Jas. B. Arnett
Hughes
Merom
Mary E. Osborn
Jas S. Leach
Walter H. Leach
Hamilton
Chas. O. Ring
Rosa B. Ring
Farmersburg
Jesse Turpen
Albert Pitcher
Diana Tennis
Jacob H. Tennis
Jackson
Josiah Stanley
W. H. Stanley
Eli Wesner
W. M. Wesner
O. H. Crowder
Chris. Hunt
Sullivan
Effie M. Stinnett
Sadie E. Marlow
Curry
Frank Chambers
Columbus McCammon
Nettie A. Sims
Claud Norris
Thos. W. Glenn
Com A. Crow
Glens
Shelburn
Thursa S. Marshall
Rosa A. Stevenson
John W. Cox
Owen J. Ridgeway
Alice F. Basler
Donald F. Basler
Sarah O’neal
Wm. M. O’neal
Martha A. McCammon
Dora H. Bedwell
James Bennett
Jonas M. Ladson
Janet. Sargent
S. W. Williams
J. O. McCracklin
Benj. F. Enochs
Elmer R. Booker
Laura V. Eaton
McBride & McBride
Alumbaugh
Indianapolis
R. R
Beck
N. M
Dugger
A. H. Boyd
Ct. C. Co
Nora M
So. R. R
Boy Finds Over 100 Pounds Honey On Farm Wood
A boy named Williams living with Ira Abram on a northern town farm found bees entering a hollow log during a hunting trip. They returned, opened the log, and recovered over 100 pounds of honey including eight gallons of strained honey plus a large amount left in the comb. Dugger Journal.
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Williams
Ira Abram
Child Breaks Arm At Shelburn School
In Shelburn October 25 a pupil named Althia Chambers in Miss Grace McClure's room fell while running down a hill during recess, breaking an arm. She was taken to a physician and had the bone set. She will be absent from school for some time.
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Shelburn
Althia Chambers
Grace McClure
Young Mother Reclaims Health After Dyspepsia
W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Me reports his mother aged about seventy recovered from twenty years of severe dyspepsia after six months on Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a global restorative improving stomach liver kidneys blood and curing malaria biliousness and weakness. Sold 50c guaranteed at Joe K Smock's drug store.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Joe. K. Smock
Knights Attend Degree Work and Smoker at Farmersburg
Knights of Pythians Geo. Alvy Charles Lucas Manford Otto Ed Hoover and Mr. Martin attended the degree work and smoker in Farmersburg Thursday night. Local Knights will entertain the Farmersburg lodge tonight.
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Knights of Pythians
Farmersburg
Geo. Alvy
Charles Lucas
Manford Otto
Ed. Hoover
Mr. Martin
Farmersburg Lodge
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Injuries
Tekonsha resident G. J. Welch endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts sores and skin injuries claiming rapid pain relief and perfect healing. The ad touts it as the quickest pile cure and the best healing salve, priced 25 cents at Joe K Smock’s drug store.
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G. J. Welch
Tekonsha
Joe. K. Smock
Florence Hot Blast Stove Promoted by Mullane Co
In local promotion J B Mullane Co urges buyers to inspect the Florence Hot Blast heating stove. Neighbors’ opinions are highlighted to sway purchase interest.
Jefferson Township Teachers Visit Terre Haute Model School
Jefferson township school teachers with trustee Frank Spencer toured the model school at Terre Haute on Friday to observe facilities and teaching methods.
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Jefferson Township
Frank Spencer
Terre Haute
Walter F Wood Republican candidate for Sullivan Greene prosecutor
Walter F Wood, Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney of Sullivan and Greene counties, is described as a Sullivan county native qualified for the position. He advocates strict law enforcement and this stance is presented as sufficient reason for his election.
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Walter F. Wood
Sullivan
Greene Counties
Sullivan County
Wood
Eye Glasses Help for Children by Dr Crowley Oculist
The article urges timely eye exams for children, notes neglect risks blindness, and recommends Dr Crowley as a skilled oculist who offers proper glasses at no charge for proper selection and guarantees proper fit.
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Crowley
William's Kidney Pills advertisement and local note
An advertisement touts William's Kidney Pills with claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and urges mail order for 50 cents. The piece also notes James Dodd of rural route four Sullivan was in the city Friday.
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William
Williams M’f’g. CO
Props
Cleveland
James Dodd
Sulivan
Florence Hot Blast Heating Stove Ad
The Florence Hot Blast stove is promoted as a top heater with absolute guarantee by J. B. Mullane Co. It is advertised as a fuel saver and heat producer used by many in Sullivan County and offered with local pickup on the south side. Bale ties for 85 cents per bale are also advertised by Mattix Turman and Riggs while supplies last.
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Mattix
Turman
Riggs
Florence
J. B. Mullane Co
South Side
Sullivan County
J. B. Mullane
Hamilton Township
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Township
Jacobebaeer
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