Sheriff Dudley Refuses to Quit as County Focuses on Succession
Deposed Sullivan County Sheriff Dudley stands pat amid reports he will not resign and plans to fight to the Supreme Court. County commissioners consider naming a successor at the January meeting while grand jury threats of arrest for kidnapping and possible mandamus actions loom over the disputed office. Local citizens seek stability as officials weigh the legal path forward and potential candidates step forward.
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Suneivay, Inc
John B. Dudisy
Sullivan County
Pat
Rptire
Couty
Supreme Court
Pba
Dudley
Feles
Dudley County
William H. Bidwell
Eerie County
Iil
Dillard
Hlinovis
Riddle
Indiana's Narrow Win Sparks Debate Over Thre
A terse report notes Indiana ekes out a narrow victory in a gating game with a defensive struggle. The piece highlights late plays and coaching decisions shaping the final score.
Tunnel construction feats in Indiana described
Fragmentary account recalls a tunnel project through hills west of Evansville. It mentions five or six tunnels, shafts for ventilation, rock faces, and a long route estimated at about 3. to 5 miles with stone portals and a cost around fifty thousand dollars, noting the work's enduring scale and age.
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Indiana
Evansyi
Risii
Two Gans collide in morning crash at West Main
News text reports a head on collision on West Main Street with two Gans injured, passengers shaken but none severely hurt. The incident sparked public concern as local officials review traffic safety and imminent courtroom activity related to an assault and kidnapping case nearby.
Local Visitors Catch Up Over Holidays in Bloomington Area
Residents and friends from Evansville Terre Haute Indianapolis and nearby towns gathered in Bloomington over the holidays. Notable arrivals include Albert Wampler Mr Head of Washington and Mrs James Bowman visiting relatives and attending family events through midweek.
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James Bowman
Terre Haute
Sand Gathes
Evansville
Apa
Odon Holiday News and Local Visits Report
Northern Daviess notes reveal Leman Copper visiting in a lively Illinois town, Misses Horence Scamp and Madge Alleston enjoying Christmas in Odon, Athy Andersen from Elnora visiting Petersburg, Bert Crogke and others in town, and Odon residents attending events. A revival at Rock Roads Church and a near ready W J Danner store signal active community life with teachers at the State Teachers Association and local families hosting relatives.
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Leman
Ilinois
Odon
Horence
Madge Alleston
Oakland City
Athy Andersen
Elnora
Petersburg
Bert Crogke
Oelinton
State Univers
Elnora K
Charles Shaffer
Bedford
Qdon
sRock Roads
Oded
W. J. Danner
Ea Bennett
Mary Har‘stan
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Harbert's
Callahan
Samuel Callahan
Ee “ Hilbert i Burrell
Wilmer, Abraham
Third Annual Reunion Noted for High School Class
The third annual reunion of the high school class of 200 was held at Miss Sara Nealon’s home on East Walnut Street Monday night. Thirteen members attended, with seventeen present including four out of town. Activities included ping pong crokinole and music by Sara Neal and John Ogdon. Refreshments followed in the dining room and a business meeting announced officers: President Fred B. Bryan Vice President Sara L. Neal Secretary Anna D. Hert.
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Sara Nealon
East Walnut Street
Owith Oinsi
Ntisora Sara
Llosa
Neal
John ‘Ogdon Tang
Fred. B. Bryan
Sara L. Neal
Anoa
D. Hert
Scribbled Dispute Ends With No Injuries Reported
In a chaotic scene involving grandparents and several locals, a pistol was drawn but not fired. A bystander was burned by a spark, and an officer detained Ritters after the incident. Hastings court later charged Dunn with neglect and kept the others under scrutiny.
Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Election Support
The text records residents like ot yacken visiting from Indianapolis and Mrs Hernan Ablushmire of Linton during holidays. It notes preacher W Davis at Bethany and mentions several locals including Mrs Wmorter and Isaac Fedgans. It concludes with Burr township Democrats backing Bastings for Representative, praising his honesty and commitment to free schools ahead of next Saturday’s election.
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Ot Yacken
Indianapolis
Hernan ‘Ablushmire
Epsom Notes Include Local Social and Political Happenings
A busy Saturday and Sunday scene with church attendance, holiday visits, and social events. Mrs T C Myers hosted a party for her sister Maggie Slimp of Elnora. Postmaster Dickinson recovers from illness as residents plan for a strong Republican showing in upcoming elections.
Forest Hill Social Notes Include Visits and Holidays
Mrs Gideon Isenogle attends to a sickroom while Ralearh Canon visits his brother in Martin County. James Carroll conducts business at Hyatt. Mrs M J Tomey and daughter Iva visit Mrs Rose. Robert Cannon and wife from Bedford visit his parents at Christmas. Chattip holidaying in Martin County. Gideon Isenogle travels to the county seat on business. Joe Alexander and kin visit his mother at Christmas. Arthur Garret Homer Fleener and Keara Payten attend the box supper at Arnellsville Christmas Ave. John Canon returns home from Greene County where he worked. R A Lester visits Washington on Monday.
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Gideon Ienozle
Ralearh Canon
Martin County
James Carroll
Hyatt
M. J. Tomey
Iva
M. Rose
Robert Cannon
Bedford
Chattip
Gideon Isenogle
Joe Alexander
Wits
Arthur Garret Homer Fleener
Keara Payten
Arnellsville Christmtas Ave
John Canon
Greene County
A R. A. Lester
Washington Mor AY
iNEW SUITS Laura Ray vs Gardiner Ray divorce
Faith & Faith attorneys for the plaintiff. Martha Williams et al, partition, Hastings, Allen and Billheimer, attorneys for the plaintiff. During the year ending June 30, 1902, there were 14 993 persons appointed to positions to the U S Classified Civil Service, which was 4 652 more than were ever appointed before in a style year. If you wish information about positions of this kind you can obtain it free by writing for the Civil Service announcement of the Columbian Correspondence College Washington D C. The Civil Service Commission will hold examinations to secure young men and women for these places during March and April at Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis and Terre Haute. From 31046 appointments during the first year of Mr McKinley s administrations they have increased to nearly five times that number. President Roosevelt is firm believer in the merit system. and as long as the is president these appointments will continue to increase. Last night At the home of Mr. and Mrs Edward Abernathy of St Louis street a number of invited guests gathered to spend the evening. The impression was spent in social conversation and light refreshments were served. Those are vera Mrs Mary as Stringer Mrs Li Harrod of Washington, Mrs M D Johns of Washington, Mr and Mrs John Wise of Eldorado, Mrs A T Bushford of Washington, Missx erat and Ellen Stringer, Mrs Joh Case, Misses Oilie and Bertha Johnson, Mrs Gle tlea Johnson, Mr and Mrs Frank Birdsall, Mrs E M Fuller wp Salaeit Hontra and Ida Wise. Vil
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U.S. Classified Civil Service
Civil Service
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington, D
Civil Service Commission
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ies
Edward Abernathy
State schedule fragment with multiple matchups
The readable lines show a sports slate with State versus Kao and State versus Jerri across eighth and ninth days. It hints at a broader tournament schedule with teams Houetten Hatfield and Sco involved in early rounds.
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Houetten
Kao
Jerri
Jer
Sco
Community Notes From ALFG Grd Ville Area
Local social and church events highlighted with visits by Rev and ministers. Mentions of Saturday celebrations, festival gatherings, a Washington trip for a county meeting, and mail route assistance by a worker for several days. Confusion and garbled names mark the OCR, but references to community figures and church activities remain.
Local Lodge Officers Elected Amid Stated Proceedings
Fragments show a listing of officers elected for a lodge 475 with roles including treasurer and trustees. Names such as Geo Wy, A. Chandler, W. Camp, Arvid, Swickard and Gilley appear among the reported slate. The text reflects a fraternal organization meeting with ritualized titles and post holders.
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Edgar Hite
Austin Allen
Josepht
A. Chandler
Local families spend holidays visiting friends and relatives
Big Windy Mr and Mrs James Edwards spend holidays at French Li. Mr and Mrs George Hill and daughter visit Perry Singleton and family Sunday. Mrs M L Arthur of Patoka and Mrs Grant Hisgham and Mrs Gasper Klingensmith were guests of Joseph Willey and family Sunday. Rev W T Salmon conducts a series of meetings at Mt Dlive church assisted by Revs W E Spoonts. Mr and Mrs James Sidgtoton and daughter spend holidays at Greenfield. Mr and Mrs Melvin Ragsdale are guests Sunday to the MBS Singleton.
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Church
W. E. Spoonts
James
Sidgtoton
Ata
Greenfield
Melvin
Ragsdale
Irs
MBS
Singleton
CORNETTSVILLE NOTES ON SUNDAY VISITS AND PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Fragmented local notes list residents and visitors such as Homer Osmon of Epsom and John Lovell with J L Criteblowswerer at Pininville, plus numerous property transfers and financial entries mentioning Washington, Liverpool, Bonham, and other places. Also notes on college debating groups addressing tariff questions and congressional action.
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Owen Mot
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Kollak Hicks
Hedda Bot
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Omer
Cao
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Anaya
Abd Allsn
Fal
Carter
Jato
Charles Dunn ‘ - Elnora
Giecuit Court
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Ilaora
Steinaville
John W. Ritter
Amp
Fiteter
William E. Ritter
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J. G. Leming
Duon
Ian E Tip Ri
William
Elmore Township
Ritters
Wit
Center Association
Tha
Sh Ries
Shér
Indianapolis News
Tena Wikster Gorsage
Eeington
Ximnue
Albert ‘Wampler
Bioko Hi Ri
Head
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Grace Murphy
Mary Osborne
Aridhnisas
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Daviess
Dunn
Virland Ralbugey
Markbil Vers
Ripotu
Siyge Ritters
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Fidd
Epsom
Commodore Rogers
Cornetteville
A‘ R. Carter
Plainville
Toosay
T. C.myers
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Earl
Elnora Thurday
Charles Doane
Madison Township
George Wade
Juli Hanna
She Nixon
Linton
Wm. T. Dickinson
Nora Osman
Delphia Wilson
Corneltsville
Osborn
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Laura Ray
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Faith & Faith Attorneys
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Jabez Soth
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Gebdcil
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K Sitims
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Eherd
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Epsom Wvan
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Pininville
Samuel Osmon
Vermillion Crusty
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Washingtons Wis
Teilisof
Washington
Charlie
Ross
Minora Friddl
J.D. Berson
Washineton
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Po Morahamutay
Igoni
Moore
Charles
Critchlow
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Eseshun Soar &H
Prioces Cour
Washington Hélpbinsting
Ai Mary Cochran
Alonzo
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Ybursey
Bamnonson
Sarahi
Montgomery
Jonathan Allen
Delneky
Cosby
Mioeryn
Hixon
Micheel Jo Lidges
Sarah A
Wasbiny Pauls
Thomas A. Norris
Allo Ji Norris
Martin L Bopham
Adn
Bonham &W
Ashi
Liverpool
Bonham
Margaret
George W Hastings
Atlie
Ann McDonald
Thomas Mcdonald
George W
Porter &W
Ellen Clinton
Allioth
Allison
Isaac Alliot
Mary Ballow
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South
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John D
Gels
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Je Rin
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