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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1920
Page
1
William Allen Cullop crafts a comeback bid as he plans a bold staging stunt for the upcoming primary. Local observers note the maneuver could reshape the race with key supporters lining up behind the veteran candidate.
Filing day closed with few candidates as Sullivan County Democrats prepare for nominating contests. William Allen Cullop filed for Congress in the Second District, aided by petition support, while Walter Wakefield also seeks the nomination. Local races see Harper Davis, Percy Wolfe, and Rush McCammon entering for commissioner, with Hank Poston widely challenged. George McDonald and Charley Coffman contenders for treasurer and other offices, as party strategists anticipate a busier two weeks.
Charles Johnson 47 long active in feed and grain trade and Hamilton township trustee died last night at 801 East Washington after a prolonged illness with influenza complications. Funeral at 7:30 this evening at his home. body to be shipped Thursday to Orleans, Orange County. Survived by widow, son Lowell 13, daughter Izora 18. Johnson was a Republican, Church of Christ member, and former resident of Orange County and California.
Court listings show suits including Ruth Johnson v Noel Cox and multiple actions against Brown Coal Co for foreclosures and mechanic liens. Other cases include Ida Nesbit v Nesbit divorce custody and support Heathers and insurances against Farmers' & Merchants' and Palatine Insurance plus various lien and creditor actions.
Under a legal interpretation the board will not appoint a trustee to replace Charles Johnson until after his funeral. Frank M. Daniels will name the successor, likely Friday or Saturday, as aspirants circulated petitions and engaged in wire pulling before the auditor’s office opening. The auditor will wait for the funeral before acting, a decision met with broad approval.
The State Highway Commission designated a 3,200 mile Indiana highway system to be improved with state and federal funds. Sullivan County lies on Route No 10 from Evansville to Warren County via Princeton Vincennes Sullivan Terre Haute Newport. Governor Goodrich approved forty seven of the forty nine routes.
A social session and large gathering marked the installation of a new corps of officers for the Sullivan lodge of Ki ks Monday evening. Will J. Hendricks of Terre Haute lodge No. 5 installed Exalted Ruler Homer Wiltse and other officers. Wiltse also announced appointments to several posts and committees for the coming year.
The will of James Kelly who died last week in Turman township was filed for probate in the circuit court. Executor named is Arthur E. DeBaun. Legacies include stocks and cash to grandchildren and relatives, with substantial real estate awarded to Augustus and Otis Kelly and the residue to be divided equally between them.
Warren T. McCray of Nentland will address the Community Club at the Christian church tomorrow night. On April 22 Carlton B. McCullough, the Democratic candidate for governor, will speak before the club.
Carlisle resident LEE JENKINS died in Johnson City Tennessee after a health trip for consumption. He was a Spanish American War veteran and former regular army member who served 15 years. The funeral was held in Carlisle with Sullivan Commandery K T and Masonic bodies attending. Survived by his widow Pearl Lanham and his mother Permelia Jenkins.
A mass meeting is scheduled for Monday afternoon at the county court house to discuss highway improvements. Principal speaker will be L. H. Wright of Indianapolis, director of the State Highway Commission.
William C Jamison, a well known county resident and former cashier of the National Bank, lies in a precarious condition at his West Washington Street home. Paralysis has affected his entire right side, developing after an illness at the bank ten days ago.
Mrs. Sarah Story, a former Sullivan resident, died last week at her daughter’s home in Indianapolis. She was sister to Mrs. Tom Stanfield and Mrs. J. N. Bilgew. Widow of Capt Story, remembered by older residents. Mrs. Bayard Lang and her children returned from St Petersburg after an extended visit.
The regular monthly session approved several road and bridge contracts totaling over a hundred thousand dollars while noting bond sales delays may slow summer construction. Appointments included Charles Dungan as justice of the peace and public works upgrades at the county infirmary.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds county unit road law in favor of George C. Forrey Jr. against Madison county commissioners. The suit challenged sale of road bonds. circuit court ruling affirmed. Supreme Court rejects the challenge and sustains the law.
The district oratorical contest will be held at the high school building on Friday night. The question is How Shall We Solve Our Railroad Problem. Speakers are Clarence Morgan of Linton Charles Judah of Vincennes and Burl Springer of the local high school. The judges will be residents from other counties. Mr Springer will go to the state meet at Bloomington on April 23.
The State Board of Pardons recommended parole for David E. Cummins of Shelburn who is serving two to fourteen years at the state reformatory. Cummins was sentenced from this county on December 17, 1918, for burglary.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful James W. Fesler spoke in Sullivan on Saturday noon. He urged efficient economical government, a budget system, better teacher pay, and women’s suffrage. He supported modest tax reform and local control of bond issues with county tax equalization.
Merchants of Sullivan Monday staged the first Community Sale with windows filled and a large turnout despite bad weather. A public auction on the square drew local men and women, with Col. Henry of Vigo County as auctioneer. monthly sales are planned and Bloomfield merchants analyzed the event.
William H. Presser was arraigned before Judge Bridwell on the charge of child desertion. He was ordered to pay two dollars weekly for child support and released on his own recognizance. The court also handled civil actions including replevin cases, a loan and trust company receiv er appointment, and a divorce and remarriage plaintiff.
Mrs. Martha Curry McKee widow of James C. McKee and former Fairbanks township resident died Friday at her brother Andy Curry’s home in Coffeyville Kansas. She was 72. Burial followed at Fairview cemetery in Coffeyville.
A suit by the Church of Christ of Hymera against James Schumacher opened this morning before a jury in the circuit court. The trial drew a large turnout of witnesses.
Former Sheriff Ed Kelly purchased the property of George Price near the public library and will occupy the site soon.
James R. Riggs of Sullivan resigns as assistant secretary of agriculture after six months in Washington. He cites deadened routines and lack of duties, urging decentralization to empower field offices and better serve taxpayers and agricultural needs. He warns centralized control harms 20,000 employees and national progress.
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