Mayor Roberts Sues Over Terre Haute School Tax
The suit of Donn M. Roberts mayor of Terre Haute against the Terre Haute School City seeks to stop a twenty six cent school tax levy. The case is moved to Sullivan circuit court for trial with papers filed Saturday. Defendants argue the extra levy is needed to avoid school funding gaps. Trial cannot begin for ten days and the levy must appear on the duplicate books within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Sullivan Circuit Court
Railsback
Grand Jury Returns Murder Indictment In Hymera
Grand jury returns a first degree murder indictment against Joseph Jones of Hymera for the Aug 1 shooting of neighbor James Andrews. Jones has been jailed since the incident. Also indicted were James Peelman for assault with intent to kill after shooting Sherman Salyards, Ora Wright for brutal assault on Nancy Burton, and Burns McDaniels for assault with intent to kill after a saloon quarrel with Charles Alsman. All defendants remain jailed or out on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jones
Hymera
James Andrews
Jones
Andrews
James Peelman
Sherman Salyards
Salyards
Peelman
Ora Wright
Cass Township
Nancy A. Burton
Wright
Burns McDaniels
Charles Alsman
Caledonia
Personal notes from county residents across travels and visits
Miss Frankie Neff heads to Greencastle for DePauw University. Miss Bessie Knotts visits Springfield then Erie Kansas. Col R F Knotts travels to Chicago to see son Will with Bowles Livestock. J A Chowning visits Howard Campbell and plans Chowning reunion near Shelburn. Rex Benefield returns from Lake Wales Florida. Mrs Russell Roberts visits her parents in Watseka. Rev A M McGuire attends Baptist meeting in Crawfordsville. Mrs Sam Mason heads to Duluth Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Neff
Greencastle
DePauw University
Bessie Knotts
Sam Elinger
Springfield
Erie
Kansas
Col
R. F. Knotts
Chicago
Will Knotts
Bowles Livestock Company
J. A. Chowning
Washington
Howard Campbell
Shelburn
Chowning
Rex Benefield
Lake Wales
Fla
H. V. Benefield
Florida
Russell Roberts
Watseka, Ill
John Hunt
A. M. McGuire
The
Baptist Association
Crawfordsville
Sam Mason
Duluth
Minn
Guy Ross
Purcell Murder Case Continued to November Term
The state case against Claude Purcell a city barber charged with murdering Fred Curtis a local showman last April has been postponed to the November term. Circus representatives will attend then to assist in the prosecution.
Tie Plant Contract Awarded to Vincennes Bridge Co
Merom Station secures contract for large tie factory with Vincennes Bridge Co as nine bidders within 1000 of the limit and five within 500. Steel car due Sept 22 and steel work to be finished within four weeks. Supt. Claude Hubble leads 20 men to complete the foundation next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Station
Vincennes Bridge Co
Claude Hubble
Merom Herald
Paxton Miners Live Here Highlight City Ties
Harry C. Booth superintendent of the Woolley mines reports the mine has not missed a day and runs at full capacity. About one hundred men employed in the mine are residents of Sullivan and a large miners wagon shuttles from Sullivan to the mine each morning, aiding local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Harry C. Booth
Woolley
Booth
Sullivan
Strawn Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Circuit Court
Glenna B Strawn of Jackson township sues Walter W Strawn for divorce custody of children and 20000 alimony. She alleges abuse and his habitual drinking and gambling. claims his personal property 5000 real estate 16000 and a 20000 bequest from uncle Joseph Graham on his mother’s death, age 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna B. Strawn
Jackson Township
Walter W. Strawn
Joseph Graham
Dr J R Hinkle Slipping Toward Critical Condition
Dr J R Hinkle has been seriously ill for some time and remains in a precarious condition. Mrs C F Batey and Miss Pearl Burton returned home last week from St Louis where they have been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hinkle
Curry Republicans Name Township Ticket
Shelburn September 14 The Curry township Republican convention nominated candidates for township offices. Elza Woods chaired. L D Sink of Jackson township spoke as county commissioner candidate. Nominees include Trustee Taylor Gaskins Assessor Erastus R Price Justices Marion Mitchell Hartley Bennett John Wisener Constables Art Weaver Pearl Merschfield Frank Hauger Joseph Lamberts Advisory Board Thomas Kendall Thomas Sluder Charles Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Curry Township
Elza Woods
L. D. Sink
Jackson Township
Taylor Gaskins
Erastus R. Price
Marion Mitchell
Hartley Bennett
John Wisener
Art Weaver
Pearl Merschfield
Frank Hauger
Joseph Lamberts
Thomas Kendall
Thomas Sluder
Charles Turner
Freeman Wedding Today
The marriage of Miss Kate Freeman to Mr Paul Vernor of Marshall Michigan will take place at eleven this morning at the bride’s parents home on Thompson street. Miss Freeman is a city high school graduate and a well known young woman. Mr Vernor is a representative of a publishing concern and they will reside in Marshall Michigan.
Graysville Teen Dies After Appended Operation
Miss Zelda Thomas, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas of Graysville, died early yesterday after an operation for appendicitis performed Monday. A Graysville high school pupil, she would have graduated next spring. She was sister to Elmer and Clyde Thomas of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelda Thomas
Charles Thomas
Graysville
Miss Thomas
Elmer and
Clyde Thomas
Vacation ends as school opens in Graysville
Bert Mundon, who drowned at Turmans creek last Wednesday, was buried Friday at Johnson cemetery with relatives from Kansas City and South Dakota in attendance. Rev. W. H. Thompson closed the conference year's work, and will join Indiana conference sessions at New Albany this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Bert Mundon
Turmans Creek
Johnson Cemetery
Kansas City
South Dakota
W. H. Thompson
Indiana
New Albany
Local School Openings and Community News Summary
Miss Ruth Wells entered Brown's business school in Terre Haute after traveling there last Saturday. The town school opened last Monday and several new students registered with more expected. Rev. Pope gave his farewell sermon and will attend the annual conference this week. Mrs. Frank Bulis visited Carlisle friends, and Don McKenzie also went to Terre Haute recently. Ross Lamb to teach at Farnsworth this year, John Setzer and Maud Burk noted in local staff lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wells
Terre Haute
Brown’s Business School
Read Cramer
Hunt City
Ill
Rev. Pope
Frank Bulis
Carlisle
Don McKenzie
Ross Lamb
Farnsworth
John Setzer
Maud Burk
Pull Backs referenced by Kansas speaker at Warren County GOP meeting
Lucien Lamb of Kansas former Williamsport resident told Warren County Republicans that Kansas has returned to the Republican column after a small Progressive vote showing. He said Indiana calls Progressive agitators helping Democrats Bull Moosers while Kanege uses term Pull Backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Ind
Warren County Republican Organization
Lucien Lamb
Kansas
Bootlegging Stunt Ends With Men Held In County Jail
In a county incident, Jimmy Brown and Joe Barclay were jailed on illegal liquor sale charges at Gilmour. Barclay, paralyzed since a mining accident, rode in on a chair. both men face the law amid a tale of poverty and bootlegging amid Terre Haute administration pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Brown
Old Erin
Joe Barclay
Gilmouroo
Jimmy
Joe
Barcley
Union
Barclay
Gilmour
Jimmy Jones
Evansville
Roberts
Terre Haute
Jimmy Jones & Company
Bays
Jones
Kelley
Will of Dr John L Phillips Filed for Probate in Pleasantville
The will of the late Dr John L Phillips filed in circuit court probate. He leaves dwelling and all personal property to wife Mary Phillips. The will dated August 26 1914 is witnessed by T B OHaver A B Corbin and Winifred Creager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Phillips
John L. Phillips
Pleasantville
Circuit Court
Mary Phillips
T. B. O’haver
A. B. Corbin
Winifred Creager
Local residents return from visits and a newborn joins Mayfield family
Mr and Mrs Sam Denney of Chicago have returned home after visiting William Denney and family. Jack Lester, formerly of Carlisle and now of San Bernardino California, has returned home after visiting Carlisle. Mr and Mrs Taylor Jewell visited Indianapolis and attended the state fair. A son named John Wesley Mayfield was born Thursday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Don Mayfield of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Denney
Chicago
William Denney
Jack Lester
Carlisle
San Bardino
California
Taylor Jewell
Indianapolis
Don Mayfield
John Wesley Mayfield
The Dentist of Sullivan Dr Lindley Promotes Modern Care
I have practiced dentistry in Sullivan for ten years with modern equipment. I strive to work quickly and first class, and I am very busy. Come in and get acquainted, for the small cavity today may become a painful tooth tomorrow. South of Interurban Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
DR. Lindley
Interurben Station
Local Residents Move and Visit in Community
Mr and Mrs William Steele of Robinson have moved here to reside. Mr Steele is a brother of Herb Steele of this city. Mrs John Dickerson of Marshall Ind who formerly resided here is visiting Mr and Mrs Will Armstrong north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steele
Robinson
Mr. Steele
Herb Steele
City
John Dickerson
Marshall, Ind
Will Armstrong
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Wiegal
Coffman’s Park
of Tilbres Shoe
Julius Harry Shoe Co
Toray
Perry Pony
F. M. Douthitt
Clothier
Majestic Theatre Movies
Maxwell-Cowles
Foot-Fitters
Walters & Robbins Drug & Piano House
LEE Ellis Harness
the Peoples State Bank
Roy Cowles
W. E. Johnson & CO. Meats
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Bennett’s Pharmacy
West Side Square
Retura
Sam Goodman
Cor
Wabash Ave
Pioneer Clothing
Sxuppenheimer
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