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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
4
The text details draft horse height and weight targets, emphasizing 16 to 17.2 hands, 1,600 pounds or more, and a solid, blocky body. It covers gait, motion, conformation of shoulders, withers, forearm, knees, chests, hocks, and overall vigor, outlining faults to avoid and signs of strong breeding.
George Koritsko an Austrian, found on the South fork near the Glenburn mine with severe injuries, died at St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute after being struck by a freight train while intoxicated. He was 26, survived by a widow, with funeral held in Atlas.
County commissioners on Monday approved liquor licenses for William R. Phillips and George Stein of Dugger and Emmett Shipman of Gilmour.
Elizabeth Reed widow of Milburn Reed dies at her McKey Oklahoma home. I N Snow in poor health shows improvement after stroke. Mr and Mrs Robert Weltner visit relatives in Uniontown. Murray Mason of Farmersburg visits Union, ships eggs nationwide. Dr and Mrs Crowder visit relatives in Indianapolis. Interurban station upgrades include new furniture lunch counter and phone booth. Miss Myrtle Freeman and Miss Kate Freeman return to teaching in Indianapolis and Union City. QO L Plunkett of Robinson runs for Crawford County Illinois state attorney on republican ticket.
Advertised letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office April 3 1912. If not called for within two weeks they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies list includes Miss Nora Adams and Lizzie Wall. Gents list.
James Ransford reports a two weeks old Percheron colt with five natural legs. The fifth leg, attached mid body, functions as a hind leg and steps alongside the right hind leg. The colt is a large healthy full blood Percheron and doing nicely.
John Adams a coal miner from the Lattas blocks northeast of Hymera was shot by Wesley Sexton another miner after a late Monday quarrel. Adams fled and is missing. Sexton was taken to a Terre Haute hospital and is believed to die. Both men about 25 and married.
Ida Freeman widow of William Freeman killed in the Lash mine near Farmersburg last December sues Fred erick and William Lash in circuit court for $10 000 in damages.
Mrs Harve Thompson who has been seriously ill at her parents home Mr and Mrs I J Burkholder is greatly improved and it is believed she will recover J H Crowder left Sunday night on a business trip to Mississippi.
Lee Driver visits Elmer Rockberry this week. Mrs. Maiala Conner visits her daughter Mrs. Flo Woodard. Oscar Mi Staten and family spend Wednesday with David Dix and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Murduck called on his parents. Garland Conner, the school teacher, visits John Woodard family. Mae and Vatherine McMahan visit the school on Friday. Miss Annis Richart has the small pox. Mrs. Minuit McMahan visits Flo Woodard Friday. Ella Rooksberry visits sister Tressa Clouse Friday. Leland and Darling Conner buy a Shetland pony. Locals attend Roy Frakes sale.
For sale an Emerson typewriter featuring two color ribbon movement and back spacer and tabulating device. Priced at 40 dollars and available by paid application to this office.
Public auction on May 4 1912 in Sullivan Indiana for rents and profits from two acre lot described by metes and bounds. If rents fail to cover decree 554.33 plus costs the fee simple may be sold to satisfy the judgment. Frank Wible Sheriff and John C Chaney attorney note first insertion April 8 1912.
Claude H Halberstadt born July 13 1878 died March 29 1912 age 33 years 8 months 16 days. He married Susie Rayher September 21 1909 and they had a daughter. Funeral by Rev Shake at Oak Grove Cemetery interment at Oak Grove. He leaves wife baby daughter father one brother and four sisters. He joined M B B church eighteen years ago and lived a faithful Christian life.
Postmaster Holmes received a telegram Friday announcing the death of Peter D Lowe formerly of Sullivan at his Argos Indiana home. He died at eighty after residing in Sullivan from 1888 to 1907. Burial followed in Center Ridge. His daughter is Mrs Carrie Holmes of Argos.
The suit of Harry McClure against Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company for damages was dismissed at the plaintiff's cost. The court found for the plaintiff in J Hurley Drake against Orion Manwarring to quiet title to real estate. It also ruled for Catherine BE Walters against unknown heirs of Luke Walters deceased to quiet title to real estate.
The county coal mines employing union miners suspended operations Saturday afternoon and will likely stay idle for about thirty days pending a referendum vote on the wage scale.
George W. Nowlin of Turman township files a remonstrance against the David B E Everhart road project in Turman township, citing local roadway concerns.
William Henry Anderson a farmer from Haddon township has been adjudged insane and is in jail awaiting admission to the southern insane asylum. He is 45 years old and unmarried.
Edward McCammon of Paxton Indiana advertises Percheron stock and jacks for breeding. He lists breeding stock names, heights, and prices and invites buyers to visit his farm southeast of Paxton near Providence Church. He emphasizes fairness, customer service, and shared risk.
Prof. W. A. Jessup of Indiana University and state board of education member inspected Sullivan high school. Superintendent Curtie has been notified the school has been commissioned again following the review.
Seventeen premiums were won by Mason’s Buff Orpingtons at Sullivan and Terre Haute shows. They excel in weight, eggs, and overall performance with eggs for hatching priced at $1.50 for 15. M B Mason of Farmersburg, Indiana announces free mating NST. Mrs Louisa Bordera visits her daughter Mrs Charles Ackerman in Effingham Illinois.
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