Daring Holdups Hit City Streets Saturday Night
William Coulter was robbed of about 12 dollars and his watch on Broad Street near Thomas Robbins' smith shop. Charles Hagamier and wife reported a second holdup on East Jackson Street with a revolver, a struggle, a hat taken, and no mask worn. Police are pursuing leads and suspect an accomplice who fled east.
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William Coulter
Broad Street
Thomas Robbins
East Jackson Street
Charles Hagamier
Hagamier
Indianapolis
New Officers Elected at Center Ridge Cemetery Association
Center Ridge Cemetery Association held a meeting electing C. J. Sherman as president and George C. Goodwin as secretary. William Powell becomes director, succeeding Carl R. Hinkle. Remaining officers include W. H. Crowder treasurer and several directors. Plans discussed include a concrete bridge at the north entrance, purchasing a 10 acre tract west of the cemetery, and building a receiving vault and superintendent's office. The proposed cemetery walk was dropped.
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Center Ridge
Joe S. Reed
Tigers Upset Carlisle 1–0 Behind Purdue's Pitching
Oaktown Tigers shocked Carlisle with a 1 to 0 victory as Purdue of the Nashville Southern League hurled a strong game. Wolfe of Bicknell caught, while Jackson of Carlisle pitched well allowing three hits. The brief contest showcased tight defense and clutch pitching.
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Carlisle
Oaktown Tigers
Purdue
Nashville
Oaktown
Wolfe
Bicknell
Sox
Jackson
Oaktowm
Large Bridge Demolished After Traction Engine Crash
A large 18 ton traction engine fell through the bridge east of Willfred Indiana on Friday causing the structure to collapse. The engine was loaded with school children who managed to escape without injuries.
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Willfred
Ind
Fairbanks People Oppose Air Line Traction
A mass meeting in Fairbanks Indiana with about two dozen residents from Prairie Creek Graysville and Fairbanks discussed the Terre Haute Merom interurban line. Attorney Brown of Terre Haute outlined the potential loss to Fairbanks farmers from lacking a railroad and argued the route is ideal noting a $150 000 annual loss and that rails for the first 16 miles could be obtained. He urged action pledging to raise funds and begin construction to prove the project serious.
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Fairbanks
Ind
Prairie Creek
Graysville
Terre Haute
Merom
John Scott
Attorney Brown
Fairbanks Township
Chicago
United States
Brown
Man Shot At Interurban Car In Currysville
A south bound interurban car near Currysville was fired upon on Monday morning as two shots went through a vestibule window. A Shelburn man was arrested by the traction company detective but released after no evidence emerged.
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Currysville
The
Traction Company
Shelburn
Golden wedding celebrated for Dr and Mrs Grim
Dr and Mrs W H Grim of this city marked their golden wedding with a Tuesday reception at their Cross street home. The couple have five children and Dr Grim, active in the Methodist ministry for 46 of 59 years, has served 20 charges across southwestern Indiana.
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Ruth Farley
Charles Batey
Guy Ross
Katharyn Kirkham
Ruth Boyd
W. B. Burton
Grim
M. E
Kate Pattison
Evansville
Virgil Bozeman
Poseyville
Pattison
James Kelrey
Richard Endicott
Dr. Grim
Methodist Church
Indiana
H. E. Dutton
Bert Crawley
This City
Harry Grim
Portland
Oregon
Leadville
Col
October Term Opens Busy Sullivan Circuit Court
The October term of the Sullivan circuit court opens October 7 with many important cases to be heard including two murder trials. The State v Elmus Carter for the Orr murder is set for October 9, followed by the Frank Landers murder trial on November 4.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
State of
Indiana
Elmis Carter
Joseph B. Orr
Frank Landers
Carter held on robbery charge in city
Elviis Carter known as Nick Carter was arrested yesterday afternoon on a robbery charge filed by Charles Hagamier after Hagamier and his wife identified him as the assailant in a Saturday night holdup. Carter faces a murder case in October with preliminary hearing Friday before Squire Usrey. Ray Carter, his brother, is charged with Orr murder and rape, and both brothers remain jailed.
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Elviis Carter
Nick
Carter
Charles Hagemier
Joseph B. Orr
Ray Carter
Nick Carter
Orr
Carters
State tax board to assist counties in collecting delinquent taxes
The state board of tax commissioners will support county treasurers across the state in collecting delinquent taxes. Attorneys general opinions affirm the board’s duty to ensure tax collection and a list of delinquents from each county will be used to coordinate enforcement.
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State Board
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Tax Board
John McCardle
Parks Martin
Burns
McCardle
Martin
Death of Herman Ray Johnson in Lewis
Nine year old Herman Ray Johnson of Lewis died Friday from spinal meningitis. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Olive on Saturday for the son of Mr and Mrs George Johnson.
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Herman Ray Johnson
George Johnson
Lewis
Mt. Olive
Uncle Jim McKee A Sullivan Pioneer Turns 77
Uncle Jim McKee a native of Fairbanks township and longtime Sullivan resident recently celebrated his 77th birthday. He has spent his life in Sullivan County and is regarded as a pioneer local resident.
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Jim McNee
Jim
Fairbanks Township
Sullivan
Death of John L Beard in Vigo County At 82
John L Beard of Farmersburg Vigo county died Thursday at his Pierson township home He was 82 and related to Felix and Will Beard His funeral Sunday was conducted by Rev Jesse Wilson and the interment followed at the old Union cemetery
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Farmersburg
John L. Beard
Pierson Township
Vigo County
Jesse Wilson
Old Union Cemetery
Beard
Felix
Will Beard
Sullivan Oil Field Drilling Set to Begin Soon
Drilling will start across Sullivan County as Jamison No. 5 remains a costly but progressing effort to stop sand caving. A Jade Hayden farm well near the city will begin late this week, Hobitzell's rig arrives from Illinois to drill five miles west on the Charles Scott farm, and James Crawford has contracted a test well on John M. Springer’s property with drilling to start soon.
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Jamison No. 5
John M. Springer
Kissner Commits Suicide in Terre Haute After Oil Losses
Archie Kissner 87 of Fairbanks killed himself at his brother in law Willis Ryan's home in Terre Haute. He had brood over oil speculation losses for weeks and earlier attempted poison by drinking a bottle. Survived by widow and six children. body to be shipped to Fairbanks for burial.
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Terre Haute
Archie Kissner
Fairbanks
Willis Ryan
South Second Street
Kissner
Ryan
Jir
Methodist lay conference attendees named from Farmersburg area
Rev A M Couchman J H Brown and Murray Mason will attend the annual lay conference of the Methodist church in Columbus Indiana on Friday Brown is a lay delegate Mason represents the Epworth League Among the prominent lay delegates are Vice President Charles W Fairbanks and Governor J Frank Hanly Fairbanks may be chosen as a lay delegate to the national conference in Baltimore
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Farmersburg
A M. Couchman
J. H. Brown
Murray Mason
The
Methodist Church
Columbus
Ind
Mr. Brown
Mr. Mason
Epworth League
Charles W. Fairbanks
J. Frank Hanly
Fairbanks
Baltimore
Youngman Narrowly Missed by Freight Train
Everett Youngman, grandson of George C. Youngman from near New Lebanon, escaped serious injury after missing his footing while attempting to jump a fast Indianapolis Southern freight near New Lebanon on Thursday afternoon. He was bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Youngman
Incendiary Suspected In Bedwell Barn Blaze
A large Bedwell barn near Cass township seven miles east of the city was destroyed by fire Saturday night. Investigators suspect arson, aided by bloodhounds that traced from the scene to a nearby residence. The replacement barn previously burned under similar circumstances. The loss includes hay, meat, implements, a carriage and harnesses, with insurance covering the value. The case may be referred to the Sullivan county grand jury for further action.
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David M. Bedwell
Cass Township
Bedwell
Westfall
Vincennes
Sullivan County Grand Jury
Hymera Defeats Shelburn Amid Loose Play In Local Game
In Shelburn on September 23 Hymera beat Shelburn 3 to 0 as Hutchinson and Mullen formed the Hymera batteries while Shelburn’s pitchers were Smith and Carrico. In the East Versus West contest West Side Business Men won 9 to 8 with Nicholson hitting a decisive homer.
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Shelburn
Hymera
East Side
West Side
Hutchinson and Mullen
Smith and
Carrico
Nicholson
White Sox fall to Linton Grays in Carlisle defeat
Carlisle loses 2 to 7 as Linton Grays bash hits and fielding errors. Purdue struggles behind the mound while Sullivan, Brouillett and McFerran hold the Sox to scattered offense. Struck out counts show Purdue with seven Ks and Sullivan two.
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Carlisle
White Sox
Linton Grays
Purdue
Sox
Linton
R. H. E. Carlisle
Roseberry
Sullivan
Brouillett
McFerran
Reverend Merriman Leaves Mitchell for Martinsville Church
Carlisle September 24 Rev C C Ja Merriman former pastor of Indian Prairie Baptist south of Carlisle resigns from Mitchell charges and accepts call to Martinsville Baptist Church moving to a new post in Martinsville.
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Carlisle
CC. Ja Merriman
Indian Prairie Baptist Church
Mitchell
Martinsville Baptist Church
Porter McDaniel Fined for Ice Cream Supper Disturbance
Constable McCoskey and Marshal Fox arrested Porter McDaniel on a charge of disturbing an ice cream supper at Douglass Chapel. He pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Shelburn
McCoskey
Marshal Fox
Porter McDaniel
Douglass Chapel
McDaniel
Alfred Robertson Dies in Shelburn Funeral Held
Alfred Robertson died Monday morning from stomach trouble in Shelburn. The funeral was held at 1 o clock this afternoon at Little Mock, conducted by Rev. A. M. Couchman.
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Shelburn
Alfred Robertson
A. M. Couchman
Injured in Mine Accident at Mammoth Mine
Shelburne September 24 B H Jewell was struck by a car while at work in the Mammoth mine and suffered hip injuries. Doctor Wrork attended him.
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Shelburn
B. H. Jewell
Mammoth
Dr. Wrork
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Interurban
W. H. Grim
Cross
Joe Freeman
W. H Grim
Carter and Landers
Elmus Carter
Charles G. Jerauld
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James A. Wellington
Ab White
Jas Norton
Henry F. Hart
Bud Coleman
Adram Howes
Ed True
Fred Lane
William A. Trigg
Flora Haddon
Mel’ Weathers
Mel Weathers
Milton Keene
Jesse O. McCrocklin
Axel Oleson
Harvey W. Gibson
Hardy Stinnett
Donnie Crosby
Thomas Dunn
David A. Bedwell
William P. Hershfield
William &. Shepherd
Charles Herz
Ora Hatfield
Crusade
Herman Johnson
Sullivan County
Cywoup
Jim McKee
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Everett
Dianapolis
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