Waggoner’s Secret Dies With Him Closes Trials Across Counties
The article recounts the murder case of William A. Waggoner, serving life in Michigan City for his wife’s death found in a cistern. It covers indictments in Green Monroe and Sullivan counties, his mother-in-law Mary Ann Anderson as key witness, and a related trial of her accomplice George A. Watson. Waggoner maintained innocence until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Waggoner
Michigan City
Waggoner
Mary Ann Anderson
Greene County
Monroe County
Green County
Owen County
George A. Watson
Missouri
Anderson
Watson
Sullivan County
John S. Bays
Durbin
Party at Miss Nash Residence Honors Miss Stump
An enjoyable gathering at Miss Cora Nash's North Court street home honored Miss Murrell Stump of Terre Haute visiting Mrs. A. M. Getty. Guests included Miss Stella Bell who won a sugar bowl in a guessing contest. refreshments were ice cream cake and bananas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Nash
North Court Street
Murrell Stump
Terre Haute
A. M. Getty
Bessie Taylor
Bessie Dooley
Mary Watson
Zula Ogle
Stella Bell
Alice Pearson
Pearl Snow
Della Beachamp
Messers
Milton Crowder
Ralph Edwards
Scott Dickerson
Osea Poston
John Taylor
Edwin Devoe
New Suits and Quiet Title Petitions Listed
Court filings include Lafayette Overton against Martha A Byland et al seeking quiet title along with Evan Bedwell and Martha A Byland in a similar action. George G Wilkins and Sarah Wilkins sue John T McDonald et al for quiet title. Frank M Liston sues Willoughby Pugh et al for quiet title. James B Mayfield sues Emily A Mayfield for divorce. Hattie G Myers sues Jacob H Myers for divorce. Guardianship petition in Elden Bedell case and a sale of real estate under guardianship. Willfred Coal Company No 2 seeks name change to Indiana Hocking Coal Company. Charles F Spencer sues James Kelly et al for quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Overton
Martha A. Byland
Evan Bedwell
George G. Wilkins
Sarah Wilkins
John T. McDonald
Frank M. Liston
Willoughby Pugh
James B. Mayfield
Emily A. Mayfield
Hattie G. Myers
Jacob H. Myers
Elden Bedell
Willfred Coal Company No. 2
Indiana Hocking Coal Company
Charles F. Spencer
James Kelly
False Report About Dugger Man Leads to Surprise
A local notice clears Thomas Shepherd of earlier rumors that he caused a death in Dugger. Reports from Mr. Shepherd direct contradict the story, and he is not at home to see the confusion.
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Thomas Shepherd
Dugger
Former Sullivan Girl Married
Miss Ethel Ireland daughter of Rev Gilbert E Ireland former pastor of the Christian church in Sullivan married Harvey H Kring last Thursday evening at the bride's home in St Louis The ceremony was performed by the bride's father The couple will reside in St Louis
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Ethel Ireland
Gilbert E. Ireland
Christian ‘Church
St. Louis
Harvey H. .Kring
Coal drilling on Turman township farms reports multiple coal veins
Drillers at work on the W. P. Bailey farm 14 miles north of Graysville have bored through three coal veins 6 inches 18 inches and 36 inches. The large vein named No. 7 is the main target. Amine was located on F. M. Browns farm over 20 years ago but never exploited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bailey
Graysville
Turman Township
F. M. Brown
Personal Transfers List Among Several Local Residents
A brief record lists multiple individual property or name changes including Thomas M. Monk to Mary Chickadanz Charley E. Woodsmall to Edith Douglass Martin L. Pirtle to Mabel E. Walrige Frederick H. Griffith to Maude Latshaw Jacob Z. Gray to Rosa Lee William M. Draper to Viola R. Sliger Claude Moore to Ruth Bunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Monk
Mary Chickadanz
Charley E. Woodsmall
Edith Douglass
Martin L. Pirtle
Mabel E. Walrige
Frederick H. Griffith
Maude Latshaw
Jacob Z. Gray
Rosa Lee
William M. Draper
Viola R. Sliger
Claude Moore
Ruth Bunch
Pastor Hosts Evening Series With Stereoptic Illustrations
Next Sunday the pastor will begin a series of nightly meetings with sermons illustrated each evening by stereopticon pictures from negatives of original Masters of Christian Art. Extra chairs will be added and a cordial welcome extended to all. David Francis, pastor.
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David Francis
Not Guilty Verdict in 1902 Ferry Killing Case
Sherman Plunkett, accused of fatally shooting Everett Light during an altercation at the ferry opposite Merom on July 4 1902, was found not guilty by the Crawford County Circuit Court at Robinson last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Plunkett
Everett Light
Merom
Crawford County
Robinson
James Wright
Ed. Hoke
Citizens Loan Trust Company approves capital stock increase
The Citizens Loan Trust Company met Monday night and voted to raise its capital stock from 100000 to 250000 dollars, expanding its financial base and lending capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Loan Trust Company
Celebrated Golden Wedding Henry and Lucy French in Gill Township
Mr and Mrs Henry French of Gill Township marked fifty years of marriage on Tuesday September 22 at their Merom area home with a grand dinner for 200 friends and relatives. Both began life in Sullivan County and married in Terre Haute in 1853 before settling on the family farm now noted for pioneer stock raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry French
Gill Township
Merom Station
Henry
Lucy
Sullivan County
Lucy Raley
George Raley
Mr. French
General French
French
Merom
Liston Family Reunion Held in Fairbanks Township
The third annual Liston family reunion gathered last Sunday at Lewis Chowning's residence in Fairbanks township. Nearly 60 relatives enjoyed a sumptuous dinner prepared for the occasion and plan to repeat the event each year. Attendees included Mrs. Sam Curry and children, Fanny Burgett, Mrs. Sue Beal of Terre Haute, W. D. Liston and family, Roy and Herman, Myrtle Sherry, Kate Johnson, Myrtle Liston of Vincennes, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McClanahan with children of Farmersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Liston
Lewis Chowning
Fairbanks Township
Sam Curry
Fanny Burgett
Sue Beal
Terre Haute
W. D
Stough Murder Trial Kept Open By Illness
The Stough murder case in Greene county circuit court was continued from last Wednesday at Bloomfield to the next term due to illness of a principal witness. Mrs. Wm. Ingersoll of Graysville was in the city Friday.
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Stough
Greene County
Bloomfield
Greene Circuit Court
Wm. Ingersoll of
Graysville
City
Death of a Pioneer Robert McClung
Robert McClung pioneer of the county dies at his son’s home near Pleasantville age 98. Born in Rockingham Virginia February 20 1810 he moved to Indiana in 1832 then Sullivan and Jefferson townships. A brick mason he helped build the Ohio and Erie Canal and lived seven decades at his Pleasantville farm. He was a lifelong Methodist and Republican, survived by six generations and five sons and three daughters. Funeral Thursday at Pleasantville M E church with interment Mt. Moriah cemetery.
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Robert McClung
S. Y. MceClung
Pleasantville
Mr. McClung
Rockingham County
Indiana
Johnson County
Sullivan County
Jefferson Township
Ohio and Erie Canal
Methodist Church
McClung
T. N. Mce- Clung
Hud McClung
T. N. Mc
Local Notes Busy with Visits and Events
Mrs. Mattie Troll visits Sullivan from Indianapolis while Mrs. Cliff Wilson comes from Palestine Illinois. Friends travel, weddings planned, and a Co G 11th Indiana cavalry reunion is set near New Lebanon. A viper sighting near the square adds local surprise as a firemen strike disrupts light service briefly. Roycroft styled oak table and cabinet by George Bicknell showcase craftsmanship.
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Mattie Troll
Indianapolis
City
Cliff Wilson
Palestine, Ill
Sullivan
Jas. Miesenhelder
Petoskey, Mich
George Bicknell
Bicknell
Roycroft
Automobile Party Narrowly Escapes Freight Train
Mr and Mrs Ed Hilderbrand and Mr and Mrs Frank Hilderbrand of this city escaped serious injury when their new automobile stalled on East Washington street as a southbound E T H freight train approached. Frank drove, misjudged timing, the car hit embankment, battery cut, and the party jumped clear as Ira Glidden and others helped push the car free moments before collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Hilderbrand
Frank Hilderbrand
East Washington Street
Frank
Ira Glidden
Hilderbrands
Opening of the Sullivan Schools Enrollment Up at Start
Sullivan schools opened Monday with 710 students, beating Superintendent McCullough’s 700 estimate. Enrollment by grade ranges from 98 in Grade 1 to 92 in Grade 3 and 86 in the high school, while two rooms remain split between morning and afternoon sessions due to delayed seating arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
McCullough
Case Compromised in Land Dispute over 160 Acres
Sherman Dare sues William M. Abbot and wife for division of 160 acres in Jackson township. Case compromised with defendant paying $2,400 to plaintiff and sharing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Dare
Wm. M. Abbot
Horse Falls Through Bridge on Merom Road Last Night
About 8 o clock Sam A. Brokaw trustee of Gill township was riding home from Sullivan when his horse fell through a wooden bridge two miles west of town on the Merom road. The horse suffered severe injuries to the front legs and is practically ruined. Brokaw was thrown over the dashboard, injuring his right leg and feeling shaken. Dr J W Hunt attended and dressed the horse’s wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Brokaw
Gill Township
Sullivan
Merom Road
Brokaw
J. W. Hunt
Fractured Thumb Follows Auto Jack Incident
Ed Hilderbrand suffered a fractured left thumb when a block slipped while using a jack screw to lift a new auto. The axle pinned his hand, requiring removal, causing severe lacerations and extreme pain. He fainted en route to Dr. Kennedy and faces a lasting impairment.
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Ed Hilderbrand
Mr. Hilderbrand
Hilderbrand
Dr. Kennedy
Newton Burton Transacts Business in Graysville
Newton Burton of Graysville transacted business here Saturday in a concise community commerce note highlighting local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Burton
Graysville
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Liston Family Reunion
Floyd McBride
Indiana Medical College
Edna Calvert
Bloomington
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Fred
Harold Bays
Davis
Abbie Vance
Cincinnati
Anna Sheridan
Gilbert Bond
Co. G
11Th Indiana Cavalry
T. B. Springer
New Lebanon
Woods
Chicago
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Farmersburg
E. K. Pugh
John W. Hunt
Chas. Harnish
Cincinnati, O
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Xenia Ohio
Grace Burks
Frank Rufus Shephard
Miss Burks
James Burks
Indianapollis
James QC
Johnson
Luther Johnson
James
el Paso
Tex
Jim
Texas
Sallie Stevenson
Farmers’ State Bank
Miss Stevenson
Kelly’s
R. N. Buchanan
T. B. Shaffer
Amelia Crowder
Will H. Hays
Helen Mahley
M. Shepler
Rom Road
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