Cyclone of 1907 Leaves Its Mark Across York and Sullivan
Four years after the cyclone swept southeast through York and Sullivan county, debris cleanup continues beyond 50 months. Farmers report millions of small sticks and splinters cleared by hand while iron, furniture and implements surface from plowed fields. The storm killed two and injured many, uprooting giant trees and leveling river bottoms. James Murphy and James Kelly farms suffered extensive damage as the funnel cloud passed near Graysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Wabash
Sullivan County
James Murphy
James Kelly
Turman Township
Graysville
Prepare for Sovereign Lodge meeting in Indianapolis
The Odd Fellows of the county arrange to attend the sovereign grand lodge session in Indianapolis starting September 18 for a week. A special train is being organized to carry many members from the twelve county lodges to participate in the parade on September 20.
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Sovereign Lodge
Odd Fellows
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Suits and Divorces Filed in Local Court
New suits listed include H. L. Steel Company against the estate of Davidce with Frank Barnhart as administrator, Rosa Ann Jones against John Jones for divorce, guardianship of Christiana Walters with John Booker as guardian, petition to sell real estate, Lettie Buell against Roy Buell for divorce, and estates matters involving Edward Price and William Higdon. Damages sought by Shirley Hill Coal Co. and Brazil Black Coal Co. listed against defendants, plus Emma L. Martin as administratrix on a claim and William W. Higdon estate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Steel Company
Davidce
Frank Barnhart
Rosa Ann Jones
John Jones
Christiana Walters
John Booker
Guardian
Lettie Buell
Roy Buell
John W. Lindley
Edward Price
Shirley Hill Coal Co
William Peterson
Brazil Black Coal Co
Emma L. Martin
William W
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Record
Crawford Riley weds Lillian Bero Rog ers Jas E Figg weds Harriet Miller Leroy Hardy weds Glenn Clark Frank Coleman weds Emma Romine James Grace weds Leona Wheeler Perry Deckard weds Alice Neal Homer Ellis weds Laura Wolfe Ira Higgins weds Martha Neiman Millard French weds Maude McMillen Harry Hutchings weds Katherine Baxter Hosea Black weds Mary Everett John Smith weds Lola Peeler Davie Bedwell weds Gertrude Booker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. E. Figg
Harriet HE. Miller
Leroy A. Hardy
Glenn Clark
Frank Coleman
Emma Romine
James R. Grace
Leona Wheel
Perry R. Deckard
Alice M. Neal
Homer Ellis
Laura M. Wolfe
Ira Higgins
Martha Neiman
Millard S. French
Maude E. McMillen
Harry Hutchings
Katherine Baxter
Hosea Black
Mary Everett
John Smith
Lola B. Peeler
Gertrude F. Booker
State Bank Reports
The Union prints the September 1 financial condition of Sullivan State Bank and Peoples State Bank of this city. The reports show the safety and strength of these financial institutions at close of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
The
Union Today
Sullivan State Bank
Peoples State Bank
Powder Burns Fateful Mine Accident Claims Young Woman
Miss Hazel Brown of Turman township died after a powder explosion at the Dodds bridge mine. She had brought dinner to her brother Zenas Brown and miner Elmer Parr when a can of powder between Parr’s legs ignited a drop of burning oil, burning her clothing and causing fatal injuries despite immediate aid and medical care. Myers and Zenas Brown escaped, being in a different entry away from the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Brown
Dodds Bridge
Turman Township
Miss Brown
Zenas
Elmer Parr
Parr
Miss Myers
Zenas Brown
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager, cooperative weather observer, reports the week ending Sept 3 shows varied days with highs around the 90s. Observations include clear and cloudy periods with lows near 50 to 66 and several days noted as cloudy or partly cloudy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Maurice Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Miner Sentenced to State Reformatory for Grand Larceny
Edward Shuley, a miner at Jackson Hill No. 4, pleaded guilty before Judge Bridwell and was sentenced to the state reformatory for one to fourteen years for taking money from a fellow miner while intoxicated on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shuley
Jackson Hill No. 4
Second District Medical Society Holds Spencer Meeting
The Second District Medical Society met in Spencer on Thursday. New officers were elected for the coming term: Dr. W. N. Thompson as president, Dr. Joe R. Crowder as vice-president, and Dr. C. F. Briggs as secretary. A future summer meeting date in this city will be announced.
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District Medical Society
Second District Medical Society
Spencer
W. N. Thompson
Joe R. Crowder
C. F. Briggs
Four Divorces Granted by Circuit Court on Saturday
Judge Bridwell granted four divorces in the circuit court Saturday. Della Purcell was granted a divorce from her husband on a charge of cruel and inhuman treatment, Martha Neiman from Adolphus Neiman, Saml. Followell from Bessie Followell, Janet Reynolds from Christopher C. Reynolds.
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Judge Bridwell
Circuit Court
Della Purcell
Martha Neiman
Adolphus Neiman
Saml
Followell
Bessie Folowell
Janet Reynolds
Christopher C. Reynolds
O Haver Habes Corpus Release By Judge Bridwell
William H O Haver living east of the city was released Monday by Judge Bridwell after habeas corpus proceedings against Sheriff Wible. The case was not contested by the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Haver
William H. O’haver
Bridwell
O’haver
Wible
Martin Miller in Cass Faces Liquor Law Violations
Martin Miller who runs a Jerico saloon in Cass township is jailed on seven liquor law charges including selling to minors and selling at illegal hours. License revocation appears likely.
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Martin Miller
Jerico
Cass Township
Miller
Stewart Resigns to Lead Gregory Coal Mines
Shelburn Sept. 12 Herbert H. Stewart deputy state mine inspector resigns to become superintendent of the Gregory Coal Company's mines in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Shelburn
Herbert
Gregory Coal
Gravel Road Tax Fixed by County Commissioners
The county commissioners fixed the gravel road bond tax interest for several townships. Jackson 35 Curry 42 Fairbanks 44 Turman 49 Hamilton 43 Cass 43 Jefferson 37 Haddon 43 Gill 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Curry
Fairbanks
Turman
Hamilton
Cass
Jefferson
Haddon
Gill
William E Mills Ill With Heart Trouble In Shelburn
William E Mills former county sheriff and prominent businessman is seriously ill at his Shelburn home after a heart trouble attack.
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William E. Mills
Very
Shelburn
Transfers of Licenses in County Courthouse Records
Frank Zib of Cass gains permission to sell his saloon license to William Thompson. Curry resident Isaac Cooper is authorized to transfer his license to Jesse O. McCrocklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zib
Cass
William Thompson
Isaac Cooper
Curry
Jesse O. McCrocklin
District Schools Open Countywide This Week
The district schools across the county opened Monday. Superintendent Park plans to visit every school in the county between now and January 1 to inspect facilities and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent Park
County Council Spars Over Small Phone Budget
A county council denies thirty dollar annual phone for the surveyor’s office while granting similar allowances to other offices. The article blames political motives and criticizes past patronage as officials, relatives, and supporters secure various road and office gigs, hinting at favoritism ahead of the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Charley Denney
Col. Taylor
Hank Poston
Gill
Zimri Payne
James W. Bishop
John W. Whipps
Ditto
Bob Kirkham
Sullivan
Justice of the Peace
Tom Walls
Curry
Secured Divorce and Quick Marry in Same Hour
Martha Neiman of Farmersburg was granted a divorce from Augustus Neiman on Saturday and within one hour wed Ira Higgins of Illinois. Squire Kirkham officiated in the county clerk office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Neiman
Farmersburg
Augustus Neiman
Ira Higgins
Illinois
Squire Kirkham
Bridge contracts awarded to Vincennes firm in six bids
The Vincennes Bridge Company won all six bridge erection contracts. Competitors were Sullivan Bridge and Supply Company and Charles Lloyd. Bids ranged from 391 to 999 dollars with Dixbridge No 1 at 548 dollars and Bragdon No 2 at 391 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Bridge Company
Sullivan Bridge and Supply Company
Charles Lloyd
Dixbridge
Dix
Bragdon
Dudley
Wolfe
Road Superintendents Named in Hamilton Township
County commissioners named road superintendents: John A. Wilson for Ferree road in Hamilton township, John Harlow for John W. Harlow road in Hamilton, and William Story for John T. Moore road in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wilson
George Ferree
Hamilton Township
John Harlow
John W. Harlow
Hamilton
William Story
John T. Moore
New Paxton Postmaster Named at Walters Store
Dr. G C Walters appointed postmaster at Paxton succeeding George M Barcus who resigned. The office will be housed in Walters Brothers store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paxton
GC. R. Walters
Paxton
George M. Barcus
Walters Brothers
Saturday Fair Exhibits and Prizes Across Poultry Fruits and More
The listing details prizes for horses poultry and produce at the Saturday fair with categories for geldings in multiple disciplines, White and Brown Leghorns Wyandottes and other varieties, tallest corn stalk largest watermelon and tubers, plus crafts and foods. A public marriage ceremony offers a free license and ceremony for couples presenting by noon with Squire Kirkham officiating. Local homes listed include West Side of Square and families Beasley Cowles Daugherty Springer and Pourter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Kirkham
Square
C. A. Beasley
Roy Cowles
Paul Daugherty
T. B. Springer
Paul Pourter
Indiana Synod to Meet in Sullivan in October
The Indiana Synod of the Presbyterian Church will hold its annual session in Sullivan during the second week of October. About 175 delegates from Presbytery districts will attend, with local churches invited to assist in entertaining. Rev. J. H. McArthur leads arrangements for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Synod
Indiana Synod
Presbyterian Church
Sullivan
J. H. McArthur
Boy Drowns In Mill Pond And Habeas Corpus Case
A two year old son of Newton Steele drowns after wandering from his home into a shallow sawdust pit filled with water near a mill. In a separate matter Thomas Gallagher seeks habeas corpus in circuit court against Sheriff Wible over parole time affecting his liquor sale sentence. The case questions whether parole time should count toward total penalty. The boy was buried at Palmer's Prairie cemetery. the hearing outcome awaits.
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Newton
Steele
Hymrea
Palmer’s Prairie
Thomas Gallagher
John W. Lindley
Iank Wible
Atorney
Gallagher
Marshall Sem
Shreiff
O Haver challenges mental status in circuit court
William H. O Haver a miner from Cass township adjudged insane and jailed for commitment to a southern insane hospital has filed mandamus proceedings against Sheriff Frank Wible claiming he was drunk not insane when taken into custody and that he did not threaten public safety The document notes threats to kill himself and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. O’haver
Cass Township
Southern Insane Hospital
Frank Wible
Demented Man Creates Sensation At Hymera
Hymera Indiana sept 12 Joseph Ellington 25 vanished leaving a note saying he would end his life. A search party scoured woods and ponds while Billsinton's hat was found on a stake near a pond. Ellington was found Monday at Chauncey Bush's home near Lewis and an insanity inquest will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Joseph Ellington
W Billinton
William Case
Ellington
Chauncey Bush
Lewis
County Council Cuts Tax Rate and Allocations
The county council reduced the tax rate by six cents per hundred dollars to 35.15. Gravel road funding was trimmed from 26,000 to 23,000 and a thousand dollars was cut from assessing revenue requests. An appropriation of 200 for a deputy county assessor and 30 for 48 office telephones were rejected.
Cass Township Pioneer Claimed by Death
Uncle John Lockard a Cass township pioneer and Civil War veteran died Sunday at his home five miles east of town after a two week illness. Born 1831 in Steubenville Ohio he moved to this county in 1859 and never left Gass township. Survived by wife Emmeline Foote and daughter Flora Smallwood. Funeral at Antioch Church conducted by Rev Mundell with interment at Antioch.
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John Lockard
Cass Township
Gass Township
Steubenville
Ohio
Emmeline Foote
Flora Smallwood
Antioch Church
Mundell
Antioch
Court rules in Haddon levee and drainage cases
The circuit court declared petitions by James Phegley and others against Joseph Emberry sufficient for a drainage ditch in Haddon township and assigned survey work to engineer W. L. Sisson Boone drainage commissioner and freeholder J. F. Arumbaugh. A second case, George W Unger versus Hamet D Hin kle, for a levee was also deemed sufficient with survey preparation by the same engineer and a freeholder, W. H. Jones Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Phegley
Joseph Emberry
Haddon Township
Circuit Cour
Bridwell
W. L. Sisson
Boone
J. F. Arumbaugh
George W. Unger
Hamet D. Hinkle
W. H. Jones
Sjr
Tiger Operator Sting Case Plea Guilty in County Court
Charles McDaniels an older offender arrested at Merom during a hhautauqua on illegal sale of booze pleaded guilty before Judge Bridwell and received forty days in jail and a sixty dollar fine. Alfred Jacobson charged with illegal sale of booze at the Hamilton mine in Jackson township also pled guilty and was fined fifty dollars and sentenced for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDaniels
Merom
Bridwell
Alfred Jacobson
Hamilton
Jackson Township
Food Inspector Actions Lead to Fines in Sullivan Caledonia
State pure food inspector John Owens visited Sullivan last week resulting in W. E. Johnson fined $25 and costs for keeping an unsanitary slaughter house. Chas Worth of Monon Coal Co Store at Caledonia fined $10 and costs for unsanitary store conditions and lack of screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owens
Sullivan
W. E. Johnson
Chas Worth
Monon Coal Co
Caledonia
Man ill with typhoid in city home
Charles Walters of this city is ill with typhoid fever at the home of his father in law located southwest of the city.
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Charles Walters
Mrs Hopkins and Miss Hopkins Visit Mrs Will Thompson
Mrs Francis Hopkins and Miss Gertrude Hopkins of Renssalaer are the guests of Mrs Will Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hopkins
Gertrude Hopkins of
Renssalaer
Will Thompson
Prisoner Refuses Food in Elvaneville Jail Cell
William Stallings of Haddon Township sits in jail awaiting admission to the Southern Hospital for the Insane at Elvaneville after threatening to kill his wife and child. He remains in a precarious condition and refuses to eat, pacing his cell continually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stallings
Haddon Township
Southern Hospital For the Insane
Elvaneville
County Hospital Project Gains Strong Support across County
Physicians and citizens press for a county hospital with an estimated $25,000 appropriation. A petition of 1800 voters circulates countywide as councils plan legal steps and form a hospital association to push the project forward.
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County Council
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Terre Haute
Board of County Comemissioners
Board of
County Commisssioners
W. H. Poston
Dugger
Hamilton Township School Teachers Listed Names
Hamilton township schools convened Monday with the following teachers: District No. 1 Mamie Poe No. 2 Mary Wright No. 8 Faye Conner No. 4 Hazel Murdock No. 5 Beulah Raines No. 7 Conza Dudley No. 8 Ethel Ford No. 9 Goldie Botts No. 10 Maude Arnett No. 12 Minnie Henderson No. 18 Kate Ford No. 15 Carrie Brattain No. 16 Lucian Flemming No. 17 J H Anderson No. 18 Lucy Burnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Mamie Poe
Mary Wright
Faye Conner
Hazel Murdock
Beulah Raines
Conza Dudley
Ethel Ford
Goldie Botts
Maude Arnett
Minnie Henderson
Kate Ford
Carrie Brattain
Lucian Flemming
J. H. Anderson
Lucy Burenett
Work in Chapter Jerusalem Chapter No 81 Ri A M
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 Ri A M invites all members to the Mark Master degree work tomorrow night. Members are urged to attend and support the degree ceremonies in a timely session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Ri A. M
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Crawford Riley
Lillian BE
Ers
Rey McIllyar
Hamilton Lichliter
O’havr
Hat
Pond
Haddon Levee
Phegley
Sullivan May Cet County Hospital
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