Mineral Water Debate Marks Saturday Homecoming
A large crowd gathered at Coffman’s Park to hear a joint talk by Congressman W A Cullop and Senator Oscar Bland, the two candidates for Congress. Bland attacked Cullop’s arguments on mineral water and clock costs, touted his Indiana Senate achievements, and criticized Cullop’s stance on economy and governance.
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Coffman’s Park
W. A. Cullop
Oscar Bland
Congress
Bland
Cullop
Crumpacker
Senator Bland
Champ Clark
John Morgan
Indiana Senate
Senate
Bridge Discontinuation Threat Over Little Turtle Creek Route
Postmaster Holmes warns Turman township trustee W B Jewell that rural route No 4 will be discontinued north of the road between Oscar Johnson and Jeff Tague corners near Mt Tabor church unless a new bridge over Little Turtle Creek is built. Carrier will cross at the old Kelly landing. Delay stems from dispute over who must construct the bridge.
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Holmes
W. B. Jewell
Turman Township
Little Turtle Creek
Oscar Johnson
Jeff Tague
Mt. Tabor Church
Kelly Landing
Hymera Miners Hit With Fines For Concealed Weapons And Intoxication
Henry Dalton, a Hymera miner, lies out a fine and costs of 36.50 after arrest by Marshal Stoops for carrying concealed weapons. Henry West, another Hymera miner, lies out a fine of 12.50 for intoxication.
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Henry Dalton
Hymera
Dalton
Marshal Stoops
Henry West
Undertaking Stock Sold to John H. Allen in Farmersburg
The late David Crawley’s undertaking establishment was sold at an administrator’s sale on Thursday to John H. Allen, a Farmersburg undertaker. T. P. McBride will operate the business locally.
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David Crawley
John H. Allen
Farmersburg
T. P. McBride
Man Dies After Interurban Skull Injury Mystery
Willis Walker, 24, of this city, who was found with a crushed skull at stop 18 on the interurban seven weeks ago, died Sunday morning. Investigators believe he was struck by a train on the E. T. H. tracks while walking, later crawling to a freight platform. Walker had earlier been in Indianapolis with a horse car and left no statement during his weeks of semi consciousness.
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Willis Walker
Belle Walker
Walker
Indianapolis
Prizes Awarded at Local Fair Saturday
Prizes listed for various categories including best general purpose gelding or mare Claude Boone best heavy draft Tom Springer best light harness John Rogers and several poultry and craft awards. Winners include J R Snyder for white and brown leghorns, Cor win Phillips and Floyd Dillingham for wyandottes, and many home goods prizes such as embroidered towels and cookies.
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Claude Boone
Tom Springer
John Rogers
J. R. Snyder
S. E. Coulson
Dorothy Coffman
Corwin Phillips
Floyd Dillingham
al Loudermilk
Fred Loudermilk
Wm. R. Willis
David Stewart
W. P. Book
Plea Entered in Gaming House Case. Fine Paid
John Smallwood of Caledonia pleaded guilty before Squire Kirkham to operating a gaming house and was fined 10 dollars plus 10.50 dollars costs, paid in full. Shirley Goodman waived preliminary hearing on illegal liquor sale and was bound over to circuit court in 250 dollars. she furnished the bond.
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John Smallwood
Caledonia
Squire Kirkham
Shirley Goodman
Hunting Trip to Fairbanks Led by Local Guides
R W Reid of Hay Springs Nebraska P L Reid and Warden Griffith L A Stewart and 8 P Poynter left on Monday for a hunting trip with Jim Osburn in Fairbanks township.
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R. W. Reid
Hay Springs, Neb
P. L. Reid
Griffith
L. A. Stewart
8. P. Poynter
Jim Osburn
Fairbanks Township
Ear of Popcorn Resembles a Left Hand In Sullivan County
A farmer reported an ear of corn found in Sullivan County that closely resembles a human left hand. Local observers compared the unusual ear to a hand silhouette, sparking curiosity about its origin and significance.
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Sullivan County
Farmer Presents Ear of Popcorn Resembling Hand
J. S and S. Story, a Cass township farmer near Gilmour, grew an ear of popcorn whose cob closely resembles a human hand with four fingers and a thumb.
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J. S&s. Story
Cass Township
Gilmour
Death of Mrs. Malinda Houpt Pioneer Resident
Mrs Malinda Houpt aged 85 died Sunday at her son Thomas Houpt’s home in Terre Haute from stomach cancer. Widow of Thomas Houpt she was a Christian church member. Survived by daughters Mrs Mary Burkhart and Clint Houpt of this city and son Thomas Houpt of Terre Haute. Funeral held at the Christian church Monday afternoon conducted by Rev J M Vawter. Interment at Center Ridge.
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Malinda Houpt
Thomas Houpt
Terre Haute
J. M. Vawter
Center Ridge
Two Shelburn Men Charged In Liquor Case Friday
Deputy Sheriff Kelly arrested Ira Patten and Lucian Armstrong of Shelburn on illegal liquor sale charges. Hach posted 250 bond for appearance. Shelburn woman supplied the information. A search warrant found their places locked with no one present.
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Kelly
Ira Patten
Lucian Armstrong
Shelburn
Hach
Charles Hawk Killed in Little Giant Mine Accident
Dagger Sept 20. Charles Hawk aged 52 died after a slate fall in the Little Giant mine while working in an entry Friday afternoon. He had long been a miner and lived in Linton for 25 years.
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Dagger
Charles Hawk
Little Giant
Hawk
Linton
New City Hall Nears Completion With Two Stories
The new city hall, 55 by 75 feet, two stories, is rapidly nearing completion. The east first floor houses city clerk and treasurer offices with a fire proof vault, while the mayor’s office and commissioner quarters lie to the rear. The second floor holds the council chamber and firemen quarters with sleeping rooms, bath, and living space.
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Council
William Murdock Sues for Divorce Over Ante Nuptial Pact
William T. Murdock 77 of Hamilton township files for divorce from Rcay H. Murdock in circuit court alleging breach of an ante-nuptial agreement that joint revenue from her property be used for their maintenance and that Sunday night carers hosted by her niece disturbed his rest. He notes she moved to the city in March year, leaving him feeble at their home north west of the city. Married since 1905 Mrs. Murdock was the widow of Charles Combes and lived near New Lebanon.
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William T. Murduck
Hamilton Township
Rcay H. Murduck
Ais
Hey
Murdock
Charles Combes
New Lebanon
Scott Crowder Wedding Quietly Ties Two Families
Dr Garland Scott and Miss Hes ter Crowder surprised friends by a quiet wedding in Terre Haute last Tuesday. The couple will live in Chicago where Scott teaches anatomy at Northwestern University. He is Rush Medical College graduate and noted for hospital and surgical work. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Scott. the bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Or H Crowder of the city with broad local connections.
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Garland Scott
Hester Crowder
Terre Haute
Scott
Chicago
Northwestern University
Rush Medical College
Irvin Scott
Or. H. Crowder
Sullivan Home Coming Opens With Crowd In Attendance
The Sullivan county home coming began Wednesday afternoon with a fair sized crowd. Hon. John C. Chaney delivered the welcome address as visitors enjoyed attractions during the week including the high dive.
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Sullivan
Sullivan County
John C. Chaney
World tour talk highlights local gathering remarks
Thursday afternoon Hon. John T. Beasley of Terre Haute, a former Sullivan resident, spoke on his recent trip around the world. His address was well received. Friday afternoon Hon. J. Frank Hall, lieutenant governor, spoke and Saturday featured a joint discussion between Congressman Cullop and Senator Bland as the big event.
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John T. Beasley
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Beasley
J. Frank Hall
Cullop
Bland
McKee Divorce Granted After Trial in Broomfield
Daniel L. McKee wins a divorce from Mary C. McKee on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple resided in Sullivan and the case was moved to Broomfield due to alleged prejudice in their county. The ruling was issued Saturday morning.
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McKee
Broomfield
Mary C. McKee
Daniel L. McKee
Sullivan
Southern Indiana to Indianapolis Rail Extension Launched
Banks control the property and expect higher sale value with the Blackhawk to Indianapolis line extension. Much work was done before the Walsh failure, including right of way purchase grading and bridge placement. Indianapolis terminal properties were acquired prior to the Walsh collapse. Local business leaders expect start of construction soon.
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Southern Indiana
Indianapolis
Blackhawk
Young Buffalos Wild West Show Invades Town Tuesday
The Young Buffalo show arrives Tuesday morning with 300 performers and 150 horses from six states. Parade through downtown at 10 a.m. rain or shine followed by wrestling a Texas longhorn and pony express feats. Two main tent acts plus side shows promise rapid, laughter filled entertainment with Cowgirl Cowboy Band.
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Montana
Wyoming
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Dugger Tri bune to publish first issue on the 29th
The Dugger Tri bune plans its first issue on the 29th published by Rector and Chowning.
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Dugger Tribune
Rector and Chowning
Nine Miners Injured in VanDalia No 10 Mine Blast
An explosion of gas in a northwest entry of the VanDalia No 10 mine near Dugger killed Andrew Baxter and injured nine other miners. The injured include James Baxter and Bert Reece with fractured skulls, Clarence Evewart with an air blast and burns, and Ora Parks Dan Ferguson William Batey Chas Young and others. Several were taken to Terre Haute hospital as rescue crews worked to evacuate all workers within an hour. The blast was caused by slate fall in abandoned entries where gas had accumulated and was ignited by lamps. Andrew Baxter, a Scotsman, was killed. more than 250 men were at work at the time.
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William ¢. Batey
Chas. Young
Ora Parks
Bert Reece
Dan Ferguson
Batey
Reece
Parks
Stewart
Terre Haute
William Stacher
Andrew Baxter
Scotland
No. 2
Main East
Lecture at Presbyterian Church by Sam A White
Sam A White will deliver an illustrated talk at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening about points of interest from his recent western trip. Admission will be free. The event is under the direction of the Young People's Society of the church.
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Presbyterian Church
Sam A. White
The
Young Peope’s Society of the Church
Mayor Discovers Trash Fire on State Street
Mayor Hoover found a trash pile on State street Friday night burning near hay and straw. The fire was quickly extinguished preventing a larger blaze and potential damage.
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Hoover
State Street
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William McKinley
Crawley Undertaking
John Allen
Antoinette D. Leach
John W. Kern
Bert Walters
J. M. Billman
Helen Mahley
W. T. Mellett
Fannie Hughes
W. B. Ridgeway
John S. Bays
J. A. Mattix
Helen Mahiley
J. L. Goodwin
Fairbanks
William Murduck
Scott—Crowder
Young Buffalo
Dugger
Superior
Terre Haute Hospital
Heport
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