Miner Conditions at Jackson Hill No. 2 Quietly Highlighted
Terre Haute reports William Houston of district No. 11 United Mine Workers cites dire housing and health conditions in Jackson Hill No. 2 mine area. Eighteen miners suffered explosion burns. families live in crowded huts with no screens or proper fans as labor seeks rights to organize and better welfare.
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Terre Haute
William Houston
United Mine Workers of America
Central Christian Church
Jackson Hill No. 2
Indiana
Jackson Hill
Ind
Caesar
Aged Man Narrowly Escapes Death After Train Collision
Hugh Brown 81, a farmer two miles east of Pimento, was struck by a northbound train while driving a buggy across the Southeastern tracks north of Kellar. The buggy was demolished and the horse killed, Brown jumping to safety. He suffered painful bruises and was taken to a Terre Haute hospital and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Brown
Pimento
Kellar
Brown
Terre Haute
Sullivan County Teachers Institute Opens Annual Session
The Sullivan County Teachers Institute opens at the local high school with sessions through Friday. Foreign instructors include Henry G. Williams of Ohio State Normal College, Edwin Barlow Evans of Normal University, and Dr. G. E. Hunt of Indiana State Dental College. Prof. Starbuck and Superintendent Park are on the daily program, with a highlight lecture by Hunt at the Lyric theatre Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Sullivan County Teachers Institute
Henry G. Williams
State Normal College
Athens
Ohio
Edwin Barlow Evans
State Normal University of Normal
G. E. Hunt
Indiana State Dental College
Indianapolis
Starbuck
Lyric Theatre
New Pastor Assigned to First Presbyterian Church
Rev. William E. Gray of Aurora Indiana accepts call to pastorate of the First Presbyterian Church in this city and will arrive in September. He fills the vacancy caused by Rev J H McArthur who resigned after five years in Sullivan to lead in Morris Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Gray
Aurora
Ind
First Presbyterian Church
Gray
J. H. McArthur
Morris, Ill
Sullivan
Carpenter Loses Finger In Buzz Saw Accident
Al Griffith, a carpenter, suffered the loss of a finger in a buzz saw incident at the Dix lumber yard. A second finger was badly cut and will probably have to be amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Griffith
Dix
Lost traveling bag found in Sullivan area notice
The letter from John Hewitt General Manager Vandalia Coal Company reports that a Lost notice placed in the paper brought results as a traveling bag was found and returned this morning. He asks to cancel the notice and send the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
the Union
Sullivan
John Hewitt
Vandalia Coal Company
Sullivan's blind man will hobo to coast
Theodore Dode Chambers, Sullivan’s well known blind man, left Sullivan on a hobo trip toward the Pacific Coast. He recently stopped at Manitou Colorado where he visited Russell Draper Perry Botts and others. He claims to travel without stopovers or cushions and plans to continue toward the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athough
Theodore
Dode) Chambers
Sullivan
Pacific Coast
Manitou
Colo
Russell Draper
Perry Botts
Chambers
Odd Fellows Meeting Draws 3000 at Coffman's Park
The county Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah meeting at Coffman's Park attracted about 3,000 attendees. The Farmersburg Band performed in the morning, with Rev. O L Markman and Ida S Vandorin delivering addresses, followed by a lodge parade and afternoon ball game between Sullivan and Shelburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Rebekah
Coffman’s Park
Farmersburg Band
Court House Park
O. L. Markman
Illinois
Ida_ S. Vandorin
Rev. Markman
Sullivan
Shelburn
John Wheeler
Carlisle
J. D. Howard
Carlisle Lodge
Will Armstrong
O. H. Hendricks
Clay Jewell
Daughters of Rebekah
Claude Lisman
A. B. Thurber
Lisman
Odd Fellows Hall
Blind traveler braves long journey through Sullican streets
Dode Chambers, a highly hearing blind broommaker, undertakes his longest trip yet in Sullivan. He navigates the city without aid, moving with speed and confidence, entering stores by voice and preferring travel on freight trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
Sullivan
Loose coins trouble rural carriers prompt post office order
Washington September 2 The post office warns patrons to stop leaving loose coins on rural routes and to wrap or envelope all coin deposits. Patrons must include coins in envelopes or coin holders so carriers can collect them with mail and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office
Pre Cancelled Stamps Authorized For Public Sale
Postmaster General Burleson announced an order allowing public sale of pre cancelled postage stamps starting September 6. The stamps bear the issuing post office name and cover second through fourth class mail, newspapers, magazines, books, and parcel post. Government savings in cancellation labor are estimated at 250000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Warning Issued Over Counterfeit $20 Gold Certificate
Treasury warns of a new counterfeit $20 gold certificate found by secret service agents. The bill matches the earlier issue except for a changed check letter from D to C and number from 40 to 132, suggesting the same counterfeiters at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Road Contract Awarded For Sullivan To Midland Route
Shelburn Sept. 2 The contract for improving the old gravel highway from the Sullivan and Terre Haute line to Midland was awarded to Liston and Piety contractors of Prairie Creek Ind Work is to be begun at once and probably will be completed by the middle of November.
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Shelburn
Sullivan and
Terre Haute
Midland
Liston & Piety
Prairie Creek
Ind
September Morn Must Wear a Gown in the Navy
Indianapolis report states that tattooed recruits cannot enlist in the U S Navy unless their bodies are covered with proper clothing. A recent test case involved a man with a tattoo of a maid on his chest who was refused enlistment until properly garbed. Navy officials confirm that tattooed bodies require suitable attire before eligibility.
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NAVY
Indianapolis
Leygt
United States Navy
Naval Recruiting Office
Wells Found West of the Big Boyer Site
Producers report new wells drilled west of the Big Boyer field, described as the best yet found on Eien land. The discovery signals improved yields and potential expansion for regional drilling operations and investor confidence.
One Pumps Four Hundred Barrels In Oil Boom Rebound
The Ohio Oil Company drilled No 1 and No 2 on the Herman M Heien farm in Fairbanks township. No 1 west of Boyer No 2 and No 2 west of Boyer No 3 both wells were shot Sunday. No 1 produces over 200 barrels daily and No 2 over 400 barrels. The find revived activity after a recent dry spell. Two more wells are planned on the Heien land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil Company
Herman Mheien
Fairbanks Township
Boyer No. 2
Boyer No. 3
No. 2
Heien
Farmers urged to hoist prices across markets
The Orange Judd Farmer urges farmers to hold and distribute wheat corn and potatoes to sustain fair prices. It predicts a record wheat crop yet high wheat values and a 20 percent drop in corn yield this year. Potatoes face shortages prompting a $1 per bushel wholesale price goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd
America
Europe
Chicago
Captain John Canary Injured From Plum Tree Fall
Captain John Canary of New Lebanon sustained three broken ribs after falling from a plum tree at his home. He serves as a clerk in the document room in Washington D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Canary
New Lebanon
Captain Canary
Washington, D. C
County Commissioner Mattix Named VP of State Association
County official John A. Mattix is appointed vice president for the fifth district of the State Association of County Commissioners. The move elevates his leadership role within the organization and signals continued collaboration among county leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronored
John A. Mattix
State ‘Association of County Commissioners
Saint Marys Alumnae Invite Dedicatory Reunion Attendees
A letter to Sullivan alumni of Saint Mary of the Woods College and Academy announces an alumnae reunion aligned with the college dedicatory celebration. It notes Archbishop Bonzano will preside with other dignitaries and requests modest dress for the event. A tentative reunion program is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Academy
J. Bonzano
Ste. Clement
Indiana to Observe Fire Prevention Day
Indiana plans Fire Prevention Day Friday October 9 with Governor Ralston endorsing a proclamation. Fire marshal assistants and citizens will promote school programs on fire safety and furnace inspections to prevent losses. Experts estimate annual state fire losses up to 12 million dollars, with up to sixty percent preventable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ralston
Annual Baptist Union Meeting Opens Across Counties
The annual meeting of the Baptist Union for Sullivan Knox Daviess and Pike counties began at the Baptist church in this city on Monday for a two day session. Delegates are present with speakers including E A Hanley Franklin College W T Klyer Frankfort C R Parker Terre Haute and Harry Potts Vincennes. Dr Hayworth of Washington serves as moderator and Hamlet Allen of that city is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Union
The
Baptists Union
Sullivan
Knox, Daviess and
Pike
Baptist Church
E. A. Hanley
Franklin College
W. T. Klyer
Frankfort
First Baptist Church
City
C. R. Parker
First Baptist Church of
Terre Haute
W. C Johnson
Harry Potts
Vincennes
Dr. Hayworth
Washington
Hamlet Allen
That City
Six Saturdays Good Program For City Fairs
Charles Batey elected secretary treasurer succeeding Ransom Akin. First of six Saturday fairs to be held September 13 features premiums and rules unchanged. Event includes mule, poultry, fruit and vegetable, and crafts contests with cash prizes and listed committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Batey
Ransom Akin
Rhode Island
South Side
J. M. Sinclair
Tilghman
Boston
Frank Dale
James Greenlee
A. G. McNabb
Local Fair Catalog Highlights Poultry and Produce Awards
A fragmented entry lists awards for a county fair including best pen Wyandottes best Irish potatoes largest watermelon best butter beans and top corn stalks with multiple prizes valued up to 5.50. Other items include cottage cheese cookies hand painted cup and saucer and a prettiest corset cover by a girl under 16. Various named evaluators and committees are noted.
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BNC Fe
Ccceeers Caee
Charles Beasley
T. B. Springer
W. G. Scott
Ira Ruddell
Roy Cowles
Ryan Otthats
Wicks
West Side
Paul Daugherty
Charles L. Pirtle
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ODD Fellows Meeting
Eien Land
ST. Mary’s
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