Land Drainage Petition Filed for Busseron Creek
A circuit court filing by A G McNabb John Taylor representing J K Coulson and 38 other petitioners seeks drainage of over 11000 acres along Busseron Creek in Jackson Cass Hamilton Haddon and Gill townships. Defendants include John Barnd and 101 others with Judges Bridwell to hear next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. McNabb
John
Taylor
J. K. Coulson
Busseron Creek
Jackson
Cass
Hamilton
Haddon
Gill
Johbn
Barnd
Bridwell
Comony
Circuit Court
Oil Drilling Planned Near Peerless Mine
H Marks & Co with local investors own 1000 acres northeast of Sullivan near the Peerless mine. R F Shirkliff of Robinson awarded the contract to drill a well on Cave Bedwell place south of the mine. rig on lease. A 41 foot vein of bearing sand found in the area spurs development prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Marks & Company
Sullivan
Peerless
R. F. Shirkliff
Robinson
Knights of Pythias Picnic Parade in County Park
A Knights of Pythias picnic is planned for this afternoon at the city park. A six o clock parade led by the city band and U A K P of Terre Haute will march from Central school to the park. Mayor Smith will welcome, Rev Kelly of Terre Haute will speak, Col George Russell will respond, and dinner will be served.
Heavy Storms Hit Turman Township and Graysville Areas
A Saturday afternoon cyclone struck west of Graysville, damaging Mrs. Thos. Mann’s home, tearing chimneys and windows, and Wabash bottoms escaped. Lindley farm saw chimneys fall and trees uprooted. A horse died from lightning on John Bottorff’s Turman farm. Sullivan felt strong winds with minimal damage, and north of Shelburn lightning disabled electric service and stopped traction cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Wabash
Turman Township
Thos. Mann
Lindley
John Bottorff
Sullivan
Shelburn
Circuit Court Notes: Marriages Divorces Partitions and Estates
Court notes list multiple actions including dismissals in replevin cases, divorces granted with child custody and support terms, a partition of real estate with commission appointed, and estate administration with conveyance petitions. Names include Scott, Hart, Miller, Bledsoe, Cummings, Mahan, Wallworth, Leach, Nesbit, Badders, and Lash with officers appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Cummings
Trene G. Cummings
May Mahan
Trace Mahan
Army D. Wallworth
Charles Wallworth
Marie Leach
Frank Leach
Lena P. Cummins
Artie O. Cummins
Ida Nesbit
Robert Nesbit
Marietta B
Clinton S. Badders
Martin E. Badders
John C. Badders
H. V. Stark
Sherman Stanley
F. M. Cunningham
John A. Curry
Jeander Wence
Isiah Russell
Harvey D. Leach
Fred
Lash
Daisey Wence
Pioneering farmer William F. Deiss dies at 81 in Carlisle
William F. Deiss of Haddon township died September 1 1920 at his Carlisle home after a life in farming from Ohio to Indiana. He moved to Carlisle in 1918 and attended church when able. He leaves ten children eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren with a large extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Deiss
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Carlisle News
Bethlehem M. E
W. F. Russell
Bicknell M. E
John F
Welimena Deiss
Whittenberg
Germany
America
Ohio
Noble County
Indiana
Sullivan County
Rome
Elizabeth Beights
Heaven
Hearing
Bethlehem
A. R. Deiss
Albert Deiss
Burke Burnette
Texas
Emma Robbins
Elizabeth Deiss
Corda Wiggs
Emanuel Deiss
Carrie Unger
Mary Saeger
Minnie Lake
Lizzie Hooper
Coal City
Ind
Josie Unger
Trustees and Teachers Take Up Park Salary Battle
Township trustees nine across the county join Sullivan county teachers to press against Richard Park salary increase before county commissioners on October 4. The petition by over six hundred residents supported the raise, while Park’s supporters cite economy and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Poston
John Scott
Board of County Commissioners
Richard Park
Sullivan County Teachers Institute
Messrs. Poston
Scott
Park
County Institute
Union
John Walters
Sullivan County Council
Board of Commissioners
Poston
C. Frank Springer
Mr. Poston
Willis Family Reunion Draws Regional Relatives
The Willis family and near relatives gathered Sunday at M. F. Willis's home for a big dinner. Attendees included Ray Willis, Jack Blythe from Pittsburgh, Pa, Will Willis of Muskegon Mich, George Wyatt and Elmer Wyatt of Linton, Margaret Price of Linton, Hugh Giles and family, Carl Knotts and family, Charles Howard of Sullivan, and Rev T H Willis of Vincennes could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
AM. F. Willis
M. F. Willis
Ray Willis
Jack Blythe
Pittsburg
Will Willis
Muskegon
Mich
George Wyatt
Linton
Elmer Wyatt
Dugger
Whitman Wins State Fair Prize For Duroc Jerseys
Ralph Whitman son of Mr and Mrs William Whitman of Turman township won first prize at the Indianapolis state fair for Duroc Jerseys. He has been active in pig club work and already earned multiple prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Ralph Whitman
William Whitman
Turman Township
Indianapolis
Duroc
Carlisle surgeon to speak at railroad surgeons meeting
Dr. Geo W. Pirtle of Carlisle has been named a speaker at the American Association of Railroad Surgeons meeting to be held in Chicago in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirtle
Carlisle
Ind
Geo. W. Pirtle
American Association of Railroad Surgeons
Chicago
Scully Nephew Narrowly Escapes Death In Mine
Joe Scully 18 nephew of Mike Scully of this city had a narrow escape from death when a fall of rock trapped him in the Kettle Creek mine at Shelburn Thursday. He was rendered unconscious but suffered only minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Scully
Mike Scully
Kettle Creek
Shelburn
Death of Mrs. Ira Harris in Hymera
Mrs. Ira Harris aged 40 of Hymera died at the county hospital yesterday from tuberculosis. Survived by husband and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Harris
Hymera
Annual Co. G Indiana Cavalry reunion at Davis hotel
The Co. G Indiana Cavalry reunion was held at the Davis hotel yesterday. Attendees included Capt. T. B. Springer W. F. Knotts Henry Hines T. W. D. Hutchinson of Sullivan James Hunt of Merom Jas. M. Moore of Graysville Mrs. Thos. Mason Mrs. W. F. Knotts of this city and Rev. J. H. Carnes of Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G
Indiana Cavalry
Davis Hotel
T. B. Springer
W. F. Knotts
Henry Hines
T. W. D. Hutchinson
Sullivan
James Hunt
Merom
Jas. M. Moore
Graysville
Thos. Mason
J. H. Carnes
Brookville
Hinkle C Hays Hallmark Reunion Trip to Palestine Ohio
Mr and Mrs Hinkle C Hays left yesterday for Pittsburg Pa where Mr Hays will attend to business matters They will attend a Hays family reunion in Palestine Ohio and visit relatives along the way
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle C
Hays
Pittsburg
Palestine,o
Young Man Narrowly Escapes Electric Shock
Fred Engole son of M A Engole manager of the electric light plant at Jasonville. He was repairing wires at Hymera when he touched a live line and 1100 volts passed through his body. He was taken home to Jasonville and given medical aid. He was unconscious for a time but his condition improved and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Engole
M. A. Engole
Jasonville
Hymera
Engele
Linton
Deed Filed for Large Coal Company Transfer
A deed and transfer from Consolidated Indiana Coal Company to Templeton Coal Company of Terre Haute was filed Thursday with county officials. The transaction totaled $1,032,775 with revenue stamps totaling $1,033. Robert E. Lee, vice president, signed for Consolidated holdings comprising 213 mine and mineral descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Indiana Coal Company
Templeton Coal Company
Terre Haute
Roy Drennan
Frank M. Daniels
Robert E. Lee
Consolidated Holdings
Consolidated
Death of Civil War Veteran Abijah Richey Near Lewis
Abijah Richey aged 81 died Sunday morning at his home northwest of Lewis. He was a Civil War veteran and the father of Mrs. Henry Smith of this city and O Richey of Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abijah Richey
Lewis
Henry Smith
This City
O. Richey
Farmersburg
Draper Family Visits From Illinois and Terre Haute
Mr and Mrs Jack Draper of Chicago and Earl Draper of Terre Haute visited relatives over Sunday. Mr Draper was born and reared here and has served as an express messenger on the Illinois Central main line for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Draper
Chicago
Earl Draper
Terre Haute
Mr. Draper
Ilinois Central
Anderson couple returns from Sulphur Springs visit
Mr. and Mrs. Ira S. Anderson of Shelburn have returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Sulphur Springs Texas. Walter N. Thompson, located at Casey, visited home folks here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira S., Anderson
Sulphur Springs
Tex
Shelburn
Walter N. ‘Thompson
Casey
Travel party plans three week Washington hunting trip
W. T. Mellott left Monday for Indianapolis and will join Dr. G. D. Scott in Chicago tonight. They will travel to Seattle where they will be joined by Don, Horning and French Long for an extended hunting trip in Washington state. They also plan to visit Canada before returning, about three weeks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Mellott
Indianapolis
G. D. Scott
Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Don, Horning
French Long
Washington State
Dr. Scott
Mr. Mellott
Canada
King George
Marriage Announcement for Bula M. Sinclair and Laurence C. Cooper
Cards announce the September 4 wedding of Bula M. Sinclair daughter of Richard Sinclair of this city and Laurence C. Cooper of Pueblo. The bride and her brother Dick Sinclair have spent time in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sinclair
Pueblo
Coke
Dick Sinclair
Colorado
Guardianship and multiple divorce actions listed
NEW SUITS In the matter of the guardianship of Lolita Goble minor heir Ida M. Goble Petition to sell real estate Louisa D. Stull vs Bernice H. Stull Divorce Pearl W. Vanmeter vs Maude M. Vanmeter Divorce William H. Cushman vs Rosiana Cushman Divorce Sarah A. McKee vs Daniel L. Mc Kee Divorce Maria Wooten vs Abe Wooten Divorce Levi Sutherman vs Rose Hill Coal Co Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad Co Injunction and damages Gustave Thal Robert Thal vs William Spinks Charles Lowry On account Elsie M. Neal vs Winfield R. Neal Divorce and alimtony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolita Goble
Ida M. Goble
Louisa D. Stull
Bernice H. Stull
Pearl W. Vanmeter
Maude M. Vanmeter
William H. Cushman
Rosiana Cushman
Sarah A. McKee
Daniel L. McKee
Maria Wooten
Abe Wooten
Levi Sutherman
Jury Empaneled For Present Term Of Court
The petit jury for the current term was empaneled yesterday by Judge Bridwell. Members include Bert Myles Fairbanks Hamilton Burton Turman John R Ring Curry Raymond Gibbs Ben Figg Jefferson Courtney Eaton Gill John H Alsman Cass R L Hood Jackson John W Phillips Gorge Goodman Walter Wible Hamilton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridwell
Bert Myles
Fairbanks
Township
Hamilton Burton
Turman
John R. Ring
Curry
Raymond Gibbs
Ben Figg
Jefferson
Courtney Eaton
Gill
John H. Alsman
Cass
R. L. Hood
Jackson
John W. Phillips
Gorge Goodman
Walter Wible
Hamilton Township
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg Report
Miss Glenn Yeager reports for Farmersburg for the week ending September 12 with daily temperatures from 77 to 85 and partly cloudy or clear days. Rainfall totaled 4.1 inches on the 8th 0.7 inches on the 11th and 0.5 inches on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Glenn ‘Yeager
Sullivan County Registration Totals Revealed at September 4
The Sullivan county registration shows 5741 men and 4100 women, totaling 9841 across 40 precincts. Two years ago the male vote was about 5800. Township totals follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Fatal Slate Fall Claims Miner At Jackson Hill
William Peterson aged 50 a Star City resident died after a slate fall at Jackson Hill No 4. He died soon after reaching the county hospital. He leaves a wife and four children. Separately Harvey Burk 38 Caledonia miner suffered a severe back sprain and scalp wounds from slate fall and is under hospital care. Mrs Cassius G Padgett 58 Carlisle died at the county hospital after an extended illness. Her husband and three daughters survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peterson
Star City
Jackson Hill
Harvey Burk
Caledonia
Black Comet
Flo
Cassius G. Padgett
Carlisle
County Hospital
Paul Watson
Scott Trimble
Effie Douthill
Marriages Recorded Across Several Indiana Towns
The list shows marriages between young couples from Hymera Sullivan Terre Haute Indianapolis Lawrenceville and surrounding areas with ages from 16 to 48. Notable pairs include Leonard Arbaugh and Dorothy Duckworth Carl Daniels and Bernice Burke and several workers such as miners bakers and switchmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard R. Arbaugh
Miner
Farmersburg
Dorothy Duckworth
Hymera
Carl L. Daniels
Transfer
Bernice R. Burke
Meron
Dewey House
Ethel M. Moody
Coalmont
John C. Hamilton
Moulder
Indianapolis
Letty M. Borders
Carlisle
Ind
Walter T. Wilson
Anchor E. Smedley
Jefferson Township
Floyd French
Mary A. Benefield
James S. Talbott
Flint
Mich
Blanche A. Dugger
Dugger
Basel Smith
Elizabeth White
Nurse
Sullivan
Harvey H. Harter
Baker
Hazel E. Dawn
Palestine
Hiram N. Brodie
Electrician
Trella M. Hill
Herbert A. Case
Terre Haute
Commission
Ruby Wyman
Hamilton Township
Dewey Christian
Chicago
Switchman
Alta I. Thurman
Lawrenceville
Ill
Albert L. Slinker
Farmer
Ludlow
Ills
Opal G. Morrison
Married at Terre Haute Bride and groom wed at bride’s son’s home
Mrs. Anna J. Bryant of Terre Haute and I N Springer of California Pa were married last Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s son C O Bryant in Terre Haute Rev Benjamin Reid of the Methodist church performed the ring ceremony with little Miss Virginia Kendall as ring bearer After a short wedding trip they will reside in California Pa where Mr Springer is employed in the Penna Ry Co M C A department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Anna J. Bryant
I. N. Springer
California
C. O. Bryant
Benjamin Reid
Methodist Church
Virginia Kendall
Springer
Penna Ry. Co
Rexall store conducts straw vote on presidential candidates
Chas. F. Walters of the Rexall drug store begins a nationwide straw vote at the south side of the square. Separate ballots are provided for men and women and a registrar checks voters to prevent repeats. The voting is being staged across Rexall stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Walters
Rexall Drug
Rexall
Sullivan Corporation Incorporates to Build Silos
The Monolithic Silo and Construction Company of this city files articles of incorporation for 50,000 dollars. Directors are L A Stewart Owens Hinkle C Hays. The officers will manufacture silos and other concrete work.
Mrs Zoe Deming Visiting Indianapolis Sister
Mrs Zoe Deming of Indianapolis is visiting her sister Mrs Josh Beasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoe Deming
Indianapolis
Josh Beasley
Route of Dixie Bee Line Declared Public Utility
After long litigation in Sullivan and Clay courts and the state supreme court, Riggs vs Sullivan County was returned for trial over taxes paid on land later sold to a coal company. The Dixie Bee Line highway north of Farmersburg to Vigo County line is declared a public utility, with viewers named on damages. Other actions include highway matters, resignations, and county contracts for ballot boxes and infirmary supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Clay Circuit Court
Appellate
Supreme Courts
James R. Riggs
Board of Commissioners of
Sullivan County
Riggs
Fie
Circuit Court
Cuaries
J. F Henderson
Plaintif
Henderson
Supreme Court
Bridwell
W. P. Stratton
Clay County
Rawhey
Gilbert W. Gambill
John W. Liniler
E. W. Jennings
Curry Township
Dixie Bee Line
Farmersburg
Vigo County
Hardy McClanahan
J. P. Wilkey
J. G. Wilson
Jacob Billman
Albert Watson
William Hummel
Hamilton Township
Thomas Thomas
I. 8
Draper
Floyd Lamb
Hurley Anderson
City Clerks Adopt Early Closing Plan
A number of city business houses have agreed to close at 6 P.M. on all days except Saturday when closing is 9 P.M. Pay days adjust to 8 P.M. The signing stores are listed elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordr
Lola R Burr Visits Kokomo Kinfolk
Mrs Lola R Burr of Kokomo visits her mother Mrs Sue Reed and other relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Sue. Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson, Cass
Hamilton, Haddon
Efort
Walter F. Wood
Republican County
Congress
Oscar E. Bland
Martin H. Myles
Francis M. Dukes
John Erlinger
Frank Springer
James McConnell
J. Harvey Thompson
14Th Judicial Circuit
Chas. W. Thompson
Vernor Johnson
H. Marks & Co
Traction
Uncle Sam
Scott and Hart Stove and Furniture Company
James H. Miller
Maury Miller
Wayne
Dick Park Case
Templeton Coal Co
Fairbanks Messes
Padgett
J. R. Riggs
Kenderson
Dixie Bee
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