Shelburn Race Over Law and Order Splits Local Politics
In Shelburn Indiana a fierce power struggle pits lawmen Wright and Slover against the town’s drinking-gang influence. The fatal clash on an interurban platform followed a riot charge and a night of mob threats, shaping a volatile fight over primary laws and political alignments in Knox and Sullivan counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Shelburn
W. H. Blodgett
News
Lew McCrocklin
Jack McCrocklin
Terre Haute
McCrocklins
Slover
William Wright
Bud Wright
Sullivan
Jess McCracklin
John W. Lindley
Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed cure in all stages
The ad proclaims Mail's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds strength and offers 100 dollar reward for any failing case. Includes address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and urging purchase from druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Mail
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for coughs colds and chest irritation. It claims thousands have benefited and urges readers to ask for the 25e bottle at their dealer and start using it immediately.
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Dr. Bell
Farm worker sustains broken leg at Milligan farm
Farmersburg Aug. 31 Lewis Cutsinger while climbing from the separator of J W Milligan stepped on rotating pulleys and was caught. He suffered a broken leg and was sent to his sister Mrs Blanche Miller in Terre Haute for care.
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Farmersburg
Lewis Cutsinger
J. W. Milligan
Milligan
Blanche Miller
Terre Haute
Dr Kings New Life Pills Laxative Promotion
An easy pleasant laxative described as risk free with one or two pills at night followed by a morning bowel movement. Emphasizes no nauseating taste or belching and claims all day comfort. Sold by druggists 36 in a package for 25 cents. Get a bottle today.
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Dr. King
Ralston Proclaims Labor Day Holiday in Indiana
Governor Samuel M. Ralston issues a Labor Day proclamation designating September 6 1915 as a state holiday. He urges closing state and local offices and observing the day with fitting expression of appreciation for labor. The notice also mentions a Cass township Sunday school picnic with programs and speakers for Labor Day.
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Indianapolis
Samuel Ralston
Indiana
Samuel M. Ralston
State of
Cass Township
Cass
Clive McGuire
Hinkle Hays
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Dugger
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Promoted for Infections
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as a protective antiseptic for minor wounds infections and skin blemishes. It claims the 2 ounce box prevents complications and heals cuts scrapes and eczema urging readers to buy from their druggist.
Liquor License Refunds Sent to Farmersburg and Shelburn
Saloonists in Farmersburg and Shelburn received a total refund of 1183.28 from the county auditor for licenses. Individual refunds include James Lynman 55.55 in Farmersburg and Charles Daugherty 72.23 in Shelburn, with eight others from Shelburn and Farmersburg each at 105.55.
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Farmersburg
Shelburn
James Lynman
Charles Daugherty
Robert Bardsley
Geo. Wheeler
John E. McCrocklin
Ollie A. McCrocklin
O. M. Sebring
Harold Stevenson
William Gray
Thomas Watson
John F. Cramer
Nick Garjano
J. T. Jewell
Sloan's Liniment Eases Exhaustion Sore Muscles
A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment for stiff sore muscles from hard work. It claims fast relief, a clean counter irritant compared with mustard, and notes a grateful user quote. Available from all druggists for 25 cents with simple application.
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Sloan
Welman Plans Cleveland Factory Incorporation
Charles W. Welman, long time in town for the Welman Valve Company, returned to Indianapolis Friday to file articles of incorporation for his firm. The company’s factory is located at Cleveland. Sullivan stockholders include O. L. Springer, J. W. Lindley, Ben C. Crowder, W. T. Mellett, John S. Taylor, W. H. Crowder Jr., Max Crowder and Ward Hawkins.
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Charles W. Welman
Welman Valve Company
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Sullivan
O. L. Springer
J. W. Lindley
Ben C. Crowder
W. T. Mellett
John S. Taylor
W. H. Crowder, Jr
Max Crowder
Ward Hawkins
Miss Lottie Avery Visits Mrs Laura Maxwell
Chicago social scene note reports Miss Lottie Avery visiting Mrs Laura Maxwell.
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Miss Lottie Avery
Chicago
Mrs
Laura Maxwell
Robbers raid Hopkins Co. store in Monday night break in
Robbers entered W Hopkins Co store by forcing a window and ransacked the premises for money. They took two suitcases rose and other items, failed to open a side door, and fled rear exit. Detectives followed faint leads as two suspicious characters were seen on the streets and authorities were notified.
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W. Hopkins Co
Lintoun
Stiner Troy Banedware
J. C. Railroad
Assistant Chemistry Professor Appointed at Indiana University
George Hale has been appointed assistant chemistry teacher at Indiana University for the coming year. He is a 1910 graduate of Sullivan High School and studied at Danville Normal Summer School in 1910. Hale earned his A B at Christmas of 1914 and his A M this summer. He is listed on the university booster club roster and belongs to Alpha Chi Sigma. Last year he held a fellowship in chemistry and was elected assistant for next season.
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Hie
George W. Lott
Vollmer
Mr. Lott
Knox Circuit
Knox
Taggart
Mason J. Niblack
Knox = circuit court
Squire Ebbersole
Bill Blithers
Zeb Hawkins
Zeb
Mira
Jina Suivins
Anos
Zeke Billings
Doc Machadden
MD Bivins
George Hale
Indiana University
Hale
Sullivan High School
Danville Normal
Cass
I. A
Alpha Chi Sigma
Dugger Citizens Meet to Discuss School Levy
Notice to citizens of Dugger calls a meeting with the town board on Saturday night September 4 to discuss the proposal to levy funds for school purposes.
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Dugger
Hopkins Co Moves Store to Cass with Moody as Manager
W P Hopkins Co shifts general merchandise store from Antioch to Cass. D M Moody of Cass named manager and will run the new location.
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Cass
W. P. Hopkins Co
Antioch
D. M. Moody
Miss Joy Muchmore Tours Northwest With Edith Lang
Miss Joy Muchmore travels to Gardner Montana to meet Miss Edith Lang after her San Francisco exposition visit. They plan a Yellowstone National Park tour together and share travel plans with local acquaintances.
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Joy Muchmore
Gardner, Mont
Edith Lang
San Francisco
Yellowstone National Park
A. L. Goodwin
Terre Haute
Harry Richmond
Union
Jean C. Wilson
Electra
Texas
Illinois Torpedo Co
George W. Reitzel
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Detroit
St. Paul Real Estate Company
Indiana Sees Historic Largest Apple Crop Yet
Indiana expects a record apple harvest with seven and a half million bushels, up from six and a half. The U S crop report shows Indiana leading the rise, while Ohio New York and Pennsylvania decline. Indiana Illinois show strong gains ahead of November show.
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Indiana
State Horticultural Society of
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
U.S
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Officers raid Merom Drug Store over liquor sale
Chief Rich led a raid on Dr. J. J. Parker’s Merom drug store on a warrant charging illegal liquor sales. The affidavit by Union Christian college student Claude Bowman was sworn in Farmersburg court. Assisting were Dan O. Gettinger and local attorney Hinkle C. Hays, with confiscated bottled goods sent to Squire Pittman’s court.
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J. J. Parker
Merom
Rich
Dr. Parker
Claude Bowman
Union Christian College
Squire Pittman
Farmersburg
Dan OQ. Gettinger
Armstrong, Ill
Bartlett Quartette Member Visits Jackson Township
Jesse L. Scott of Detroit visiting his old home in Jackson township on Friday. Scott, now in the insurance business, was part of the Bartlett Quartette formed about twenty five years ago with Grant Sink C O Self and James Brown. The group sang at union services in Farmersburg Sunday.
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Jesse L. Scott
Detroit
Jackson Township
Scott
Hymera
Bartlett Quartette
Grant Sink
Fort Wayne
C. O. Self
Terre Haute
James Brown
Farmersburg
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Calien
Uhiint
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Tagenri
Volver
Kuos County
Hame
Hang
Smnociis
Vellmer
Tuniui
Oase Dow
Terre Tlanute
Reed
Spelburn
Sam Hardin
Law and Order
Everett Foster
Lew McCracklin
Ollie
Cook Brewing Company
Evansville
William Shelburn
George Anderson
Fred F. Bays
Lewis McCracklin
George Wheeler
John Brewer
Joe Davey
Mr. Bays
Ben Whittington
Frank Phillips
Albert Drake
Plac
MecCroachlin
Wright
Art Weaver
Weaver
Charles Irwin
Irwin
Bee
Church
Clayton Slover
Marshal Wright
Ike Crawford
Crawford
Charles Godfrey
Wesley Godfrey
Jack MecCrocklin
Lew MeCroesity
Calabouose
Ife
Ollie McCrocklin
Bau
Jack
Fkfarmer
Ralston
State
Welman
Merom Drug Store
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