Walsh's Old Engine 13 to Undergo Overhaul for First South Southern Trip
Master Mechanic Gallagher of the Southern Indiana railroad orders engine 13 for immediate overhaul and turbine-assisted headlight upgrade. No. 15 is also in back shops for needed repairs. President John R. Walsh funds the work and a crossing agreement between Walsh Chicago Southern and C and E I is discussed. telegraph system upgrades accompany the project.
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Gallagher
Southern Indiana Railroad
Bedford
Chicago Southern
Antutoreu
Iain Af
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Walsh
Southern
Indiana
No. 13
Landis
Beveridge
Otooperidge
M. W. Wells
Outrage Ends Bandit Group After River Robberies
Shelburn's minister and his brother die in an enraged purge. A search found barrels of pork and molasses and farming supplies buried on the island after Lindsay's gang raided along the river from Terre Haute to Vincennes. Lindsay was a solidly built fighter and skilled with a skift. Farmersburg plant and Shelburn service promised within 60 days. Mrs. Silas W. Davis dies after a long illness near six miles west of the city.
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Lindsay
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Silas W. Davis
Pick ups Around Town and Local Inquiries
A collection of questions and notes from Sullivan items asking about local services votes and events. Mentions include Arnold Getty lemon market, C D Hunt Carl isle October, electric lights reliability, water supply drilling, paving cleanliness, Poynter candidacy, Shelburn dry status, All water route for Sullivan interurban, Loom End sale by Cuppy Stratton, Fred Bays auto location, high school building at night, next primary candidates, interurban thermometers, pure food inspector visit, Nick Davis new sinecure, and county treasurer and county council appropriations. Also references Sullivan Merchants Association and a Dr Shoop Health Coffee imitation ad with free sample at T B Shaffer’s store.
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Poynter
Shelburn
Cuppy Stratton
Fred Bays
Sullivan Interurban
Sullivan
Nick Davis
TJ Sullivan
Island of Merom Owner Lindsay Threatened Victims
An old Union subscriber recalls Paul Lindsay former island owner at Merom who planned to shoot several locals including Sam French and Charles Cooper. Lindsay hid behind a church bluff with a muzzle loader but failed to fire. public anger led to his capture and drowning in the river. The island was originally owned by William Bowseman and later sold to Lindsay.
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Union
Paul Lindsay
Merom
William Bowseman
Lindsay
Indiana
Sam French
Charles Cooper
Charles Pritchard
James O’boyle
Shelburn Contracts for Electric Light Power from Torr
Shelburn signs a twenty year contract with A. D. Torr of Farmersburg to supply electric light and power. Wires are being strung to connect Shelburn with the new service as the town adopts the modern utility.
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Shelburn
A. D. Torr
Farmersburg
Deaths Alvin M. Davis Laid to Rest
Alvin M. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davis, passed away recently. Funeral arrangements and surviving relatives are listed in the obituary notice.
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Alvin M. Davis
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Hur
Mr. Torr
R. A. Plunkett
Fairfield
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Thomas Manwarricg
R. E. Fox
James E Wiley
E. P. Partridge
Shelburn M. E
Charles Ramsden
Arnold Getty
C. D. Hunt
Carl
Isle
Jim Lang
Ed Wooden
Dick Park
Bob Taylor
Sullivan Merchants Association
Dr. Shoop
T. B. Shaffer
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Joe K. Smock and Son
L. B. Hays
New York
Washington
Guaymas
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Portland
Ore
U.S
Acker Range
Sullivan County
Acker
United States
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