Arson Charge for Belle Hinkle and Irving Hopkins
Mrs Belle S Hinkle former hotel proprietress and Irving Hopkins former clerk were arrested on arson charges in connection with the McCammon House fire that destroyed the hotel on August 12 1908 causing heavy losses. Preliminary hearings and bond adjustments followed as witnesses testified to conversations and actions prior to the blaze amid circumstantial evidence and insurance details.
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Belle Hinkle
Irving Hopkins
McCammon
Belle S. Hinkle
Willis
Norton
Walter F. Wood
Hinkle
George Hinkle
Belle Simms
Daniel W. Simms
Lafayette
Hopkins
L. A. Stewart
Joe R. Crowder
Neville Crowder
C. H. Crowder
Indianapolis
Squire Kirkham
Circuit Court
Justice Kirkham
Squire Goodwin
John Martindale
Martindale
Mrs. Hinkle
Barn Fire Destroys Mitchell Barn in Pleasantville
In Pleasantville on Sept 15 a barn owned by Will Mitchell burned after midnight. Neighbor William Jackson awoke to the blaze and helped save the house though the barn contents of corn hay and feed were lost.
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Pleasantville
Will Mitchell
William Jackson
Mitchell
Two Residences Burn Near Farmersburg
The residence of William H. Brown, five miles southeast, was totally destroyed by fire on Monday with about $4,000 in losses and $2,000 insured. The Keaton home, six miles north, burned from a defective flue on Saturday, causing $200 in losses covered by insurance. the family saved most belongings.
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Farmersburg
William H. Brown
Here
John Keaton
Mrs James Polen Dies at 45 in Riverton
Riverton September 15 Mrs James Polen died Thursday at her home one mile south of here of consumption. She was 45 years old and leaves her husband and seven children. The funeral was held Saturday and interment was in the cemetery at Merom.
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Riverton
James Polen
Here
Merom
Mines resume. 500 workers back at Mammoth Vein sites
Shelburn Ind Sept 14 resumption at Mammoth Vein and Steel Tipple Coal mines bringing 500 workers back. District No 11 employment drops from 4 000 to about 3 000 as Vandalia Nos 1 and 2 and other mines restart. Hudson mine dispute left for now. leaders await National President Lewis moves.
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Shelburn
Ind
Mammoth Vein
Steel Tipple
Hudson Mine
Farmersburg
Mammoth
Hudson
District No. 11
Vandalia
Mammoth Vein and Steel Tipple Company
National
T. L. Lewis
Boys Start Dangerous Fire Near Shelburn Farm
Shelburn September 14. Boys set fire to grass on the farm of John Stark, one and a quarter miles northwest. The blaze swept five acres of stubble, destroyed one hay stack and several hundred rails, and threatened barn and dwellings until control was established. Water famine has reached alarming levels and fears are entertained that fires may go beyond control.
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Shelburn
John Stark
Democrats Battle Over County Local Option in Indiana Session
Indiana lawmakers prepare a special session to debate county local option. Democrats aim to oust Speaker Emmett Branch and place a Republican ally in chair to block Hanly’s agenda. Key battles shape in Delaware and Laporte counties with party splits and potential shifts on six elections.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Louis Ludlow
The
Star League
Emmett F. Branch
Speaker Branch
Hanly
House
Ward
Delaware County
Laporte County
Posey County
Crawford-Dubois-Perry
Clinton-Carroll
L. D. Boyd
Delphi
Carroll
Anti-Saloon League
Liquor License Appeals Reach Circuit Court in Curry Township
Fourteen Curry township applicants sought liquor licenses this month after the board denied licenses to all. Seven from Shelburn and one from Farmersburg appeal, including O M Sebring Barney Davey Noah Stevenson Fred W Jones Robert Bardsley Edward L McCrocklin Adam C Miller Ollie McCrocklin. Appeals claim hearings were not properly conducted and the board’s ruling was unsupported by evidence. The circuit court will hear the case with many witnesses, reflecting county interest.
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Curry Township
Circuit Court
Shelburn
Farmersburg
O. M. Sebring
Barney Davey
Noah Stevenson
Fred W. Jones
Robert Bardsley
Edward L. McCrocklin
Adam C. Miller
Ollie McCrocklin
Board of Commissioners
Death of Harvey W. Stevens at 59 in Fairbanks
Harvey W. Stevens of Fairbanks township died Sunday morning at age 59. The funeral was held at 9 o'clock today at the Methodist church with burial in Pope cemetery. He is survived by one daughter.
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Fairbanks
Harvey W. Stevens
Pope
Stevens
Double Wedding Planned for Riverside and Home in Cal
Miss Delpha Bennett, of Farmersburg, will wed Guy Grizzle, formerly of Farmersburg, in Riverside California next Tuesday. Simultaneously Leota Grizzle and C. H. Willis, formerly of Carlisle, will marry at the Grizzle home, where Guy Grizzle serves as station agent at Corona California.
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Farmersburg
Delpha Bennett
Riverside
Cal
Guy Grizzle
Miss Bennett
John Bennett
Mr. Grizzle
Leota
C. H. Willis
Carlisle
Charles Grizzle
Corona
Tidewater pipeline work delayed by river level
Merom September 15 The Tidewater pipe line crossing above Merom is delayed as the pump boat at Vincennes cannot move up the river until water rises. The Wabash is only 10 inches above low water and nearly stationary.
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Merom
Vincennes
Shelburn SCHOOLS Strained by Overcrowding and Funds
Shelburn's schools opened with 375 students and rapid growth. The John D. Hill building houses grades five and six with 53 pupils, while ten teachers manage the rest. Overcrowding may force use of the Baptist church as a classroom and the new school project stalls due to exhausted funds.
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Shelburn
John D. Hill
Baptist Church
Weather report notes uniform temperatures all week
The weekly summary from Farmersburg dated Sept 15 reports Cooperative Weather Observer Mau rice Yeager observed remarkably similar weather daily. Each day was clear with constant temperatures throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Cooperative Weather
Maurice Yeager
Sunflower Coal Co Gets Greene County Contract
Dugger September 15 announces the Sunflower Coal Company of Dugger has been awarded the contract to supply coal to the Greene County courthouse and jail.
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Dugger
Greene County
Sunflower Coal Company
Clarence Beal Hurt in Dagger Incident
Four year old Clarence Beal, son of Mr and Mrs Beal, sustained injuries in a dagger incident reported on September 15, with details continuing in the article.
Douthitt Severely Injured by City Cab
Earl Douthitt son of William T. Douthitt of Terre Haute formerly of this city was dangerously injured Monday afternoon about 56 o clock when a cab ran over him near the curb. He was thrown under the horses and the front wheel crossed his body while the rear wheel passed over his neck. The injuries are serious but recovery is expected. observers called it a miraculous escape from death.
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Earl Douthitt
William T. Douthitt
Terre Haute
Forecast Signals Rainfall to Ease Drought in North Central States
The weather bureau issued a special forecast noting a disturbance nearing the North Pacific coast and a West Indian storm moving toward the southeastern coast. The combination should bring abundant rains to drought stricken districts of the north central states before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
North Pacific Coast
North Central States
Marshall to Speak at Courthouse Park and Shelburn
Democratic candidate for Indiana governor Thomas R. Marshall will address crowds at the courthouse park this city on October 1 afternoon and speak at Shelburn that night outlining campaign aims and policy positions.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Mr. Marshall
Shelburn
Knotts Surprise Birthday Dinner Hosts Gifts
Mrs. Carl Knotts hosted a 6 o'clock birthday dinner for her husband. Guests included Walter G. Scott, Dr. C. T. Howard, Ed Billman, John Simpson, Hugh Giles, James Sinclair, and Dr. S. B. Lindley. Mr. Knotts received a handsome chair.
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Carl Knotts
Walter G. Ccott
C. T. Howard
Ed Billman
John Simpson
Hugh Giles
James Sinclair
S. B. Lindley
Knotts
Charles D Hunt Elected Town Attorney
Sullivan town board chose Charles D Hunt as town attorney to replace Wm T Douthitt who resigned after moving to Terre Haute. A rival lawyer was discussed but Hunt prevailed. He will likely earn part of his salary if he helps resolve the water question.
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Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan
Wm.t. Douthitt
Terre Haute
Hunt
Infant Nash Died At North State Street
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Nash of North State Street died at seven o clock Thursday evening. Interment was...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Para. Lee
Charles Nash
North State Atrest
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Belle Ankle
J. W. Lindley
Lindley
Salém
John Ersinger
Ersinger
Claude Trout
Floyd Chowning
George W. Smith
McCammon House
No. 34
Smith
Jesse Bicknell
Trust Building
Scott Bros
Lottie Robinson
Washington Street
J. R. Crowder
O. K
Eva Carruthers
Grace Wolfe
Florence Gambill
Cochran, Hunt ,and Haton
Bill
Clarence
Beal
Hurt
Marshall
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