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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
1
The new Proctor Liquor Law treats city and town as the unit, allowing wholesale licenses for liquor and beer in any incorporated Sullivan county town. Wholesale privilege requires a $200 annual fee and a single gallon sale limit, with remonstrances possible to challenge bona fide wholesale dealers.
In the divorce of George Risinger versus Mattie Risinger Judge Bridwell ordered the four year old boy to live with the father and summoned the mother to court. The child refused to leave his mother and the judge urged the couple to settle the matter themselves. The plaintiff contended the mother unfit for custody. she had previously refused the father custody.
Dr B F Shepherd of Pleasantville a practicing dentist for over a quarter century heads a family of dentists with three sons also in the profession. He is 66, born in Ohio, and a Civil War veteran who served in three regiments and was wounded at Petersburg. He taught in Iowa and Illinois before settling near Greene County and celebrated his 46th wedding anniversary with Rebecca Powell. He studied for the ministry and was ordained in 1896 and attended the 1904 Methodist Episcopal conference in Los Angeles.
John Mundy and Dollie Runyan of Shelburn were married at the county jail by Squire Kirkham in the presence of the grand jury and Prosecuting Attorney Bays. Both had recently been divorced and lived together. Bays aided to avoid indictment, and the marriage followed shortly before noon.
Mrs May Watson of Indianapolis was summoned here following the death of a relative. The notice notes her arrival in connection with the bereavement and indicates a forthcoming service.
A weekend crackdown by Chief Smith and Sheriff Wible's team netted multiple arrests for liquor violations. Beef Brown was seized with five gallons of liquor on an interurban ride. others, including Rufus Hatcher and John Nesbit, faced tiger or booze charges after raids on a pool room, homes, and local taverns. Bottles, beer, and whiskey were confiscated at several sites, with bonds posted and suspects ordered to leave town where noted.
Night Officer Webb arrested Chester Tows ey son of Spence and George Guirl and another youngster at a crap game near the E T H station. The case involved white and black youths and they will likely be sent to reform school.
Robert Alumbaugh, a Jackson township resident and Civil War veteran aged 70, died Friday in St. Louis while returning home from a winter spent in Missouri. His wife survives.
Merom April 11 President O B Whitaker of Union Christian College has tendered his resignation effective at year end. Prof G C Maders, former faculty member, and Pot Otis Hoskinson have been mentioned as successors.
The Jefferson township schools hold annual commencement in the M. E. church April 28 at 8 pm with Sullivan high school orchestra performing. Baccalaureate sermon to be delivered by Rev Nickerson at the M. E. church the following Sunday. Class members include Jacob A. Adams Elva R. Bedwell William R. Booker Letty Mae Daugherty Sarah A. Hinkle Ruth A. Hunley Zylpha J. Jackson and Lettie Mae Spencer.
Addie J Hamby widow of Riley Hamby sues T H I EB Traction Company in circuit court for 10000 damages over her husband's death. Hamby was struck and killed by a traction car north of the city last November. He was said to be intoxicated.
The death of 21 year old William D. Henderson, swallowed by a shark in the Indian Ocean last December, is recalled in a suit for 2000 dollars against Travelers Insurance. Henderson, en route from Rangoon after illness, jumped from a vessel deck. a boat was lowered but he was eaten by a shark. His father, C. W. Henderson of Sullivan, sues to recover policy proceeds despite a clause limiting liability to paid premiums in death by own action.
The complete census shows Sullivan city at 4115 residents, Carlisle 850, Dugger 1226, Farmersburg 1115, Hymera 1515, Shelburn 2055, Merom 521. Growth figures compare 1900 to present, with Shelburn posting the largest 1632 gain and Merom smallest 43.
Seth Clark a Vigo county pioneer and Civil War veteran died suddenly Saturday afternoon while working in his Middletown garden. Born July 25 1831 he served in the 35th Indiana Infantry and lived as a longtime resident of the county.
The Jackson township schools will hold their annual commencement in Hymera on May 24. Senator Frank C. Tilden of Greencastle has been chosen by Trustee Nead as the orator for the event.
Mrs. Ernest Jorman wife of a miner at Atlas died from injuries after her clothing caught fire from her husband's lamp Sunday. The incident left her fatally burned and occurred in Atlas as authorities reported last night.
Shelburnes town board approves an ordinance mandating dog muzzles on all dogs under threat of death for noncompliance. April 11 report notes enforcement to begin immediately.
The notice announces that starting May 5, 1911, the union newspaper will be mailed only to subscribers who have prepaid. The date next to a subscriber’s name indicates the paid subscription status.
Mrs. John Ross travels from Ayrshire to Cass township to join her husband, a miner, but he is away in Terre Haute and possibly New York. She rode via Vinenenes Big Four route and survived a train hold up near Muncie, later being misrouted on arrival. Her husband, who moved here four years ago, is expected back.
The body found floating in the Wabash River near the Narrows is identified as Cornelius Haskett, a former Terre Haute waiter. A coroner's verdict ruled death by self act. He had few close friends and his mother is dead. his father reportedly moved from near Greencastle and may have farmed there.
The jury in the case John H. McGowan vs. Sullivan City returned a verdict for the city after evaluating a dispute over an $82 heating plant bought for the water works in 1904. The town board had refused payment, claiming the heater was not as represented, with testimony from former board member William McCloud of Greencastle.
Announcement from Sullivan indicates the marriage of Georg Leach Jr. to Miss Geralline White in Utica New York on April 3. Leach is the son of Mr and Mrs George Leach of this city and a prominent figure in the theatrical business as a member of Joe Hart’s Headliners company.
County commissioners appoint the mine examining board Frank Harmon William Babit and Otto Dugger to inspect applicants for county mine positions for competency under the recent legislative act.
Farmersburg Indiana April 11 Mrs P M Hayworth who had a severe stroke two weeks ago at her home west of this place is getting along nicely and will recover. Her vocal organs affected have become normal and she has regained control of her speech.
Selection of Carneg ie library board officers announced with Mrs John C Chaney as president and Joe K Spreeade as secretary for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Hannah Neal wife of Dan Neal pled guilty to five charges of violating the liquor laws at Jackson Hill No. 4 hotel. Judge Bridwell fined her two hundred dollars and sentenced her to ninety days in jail the heaviest liquor offense sentence for a woman here.
Martin Wortman sues to recover half of his deceased brother David Wortman's estate. Judge Henderson rules in Wortman's favor, ordering administrator Ed W. Akin to pay Wortman 1500 dollars. The case involves sixty acres of land in Haddon township and a claimed one half share of real estate plus a one sixth interest in other property.
Election officials for Hamilton township election on April 25 named. Commissioners Robert Kirkham and Frate Liston. Precinct one inspectors Joseph Wyman and John Trueblood. clerks Frank Liston Dave Plew Enoch Atkinson. judges James Busher Edward McCall. sheriffs. Precinct two inspector Charles Paugherty. clerks George Downes William Scott Calvin Campbell Lon Hunter. judges Dave Bushell James Nesbit. sheriffs. Precinct three inspector Lemale H Willis. clerks John Lund W A Drake. judges Richard Sinclair Charles McCammon. sheriffs.
The court granted a tax refund of 55.49 to Peabody Alwert Coal Co and ordered auditor credit. Exemption granted for poll tax to William T. Pitser. Oscar M. Anderson appointed justice of the peace in Cass township. Liquor license applications for Curry and Hamilton townships continued or withdrawn as noted. Road view report in Curry township accepted and road widened. other rock road petitions continued to May term.
Maurice Yeager, cooperative weather observer for the county, reports for week ending April 9 with daily highs and lows. Conditions ranged from part cloudy to clear, and rainfall totaled 1.69 inches on the 3rd, .85 on the 4th, and .23 on the 5th.
Following a time honored custom Sullivan anariaciggas Ae No 54 seeks attendance at Easter services honoring a longstanding local tradition.
Rev. A M McGuire, former First Baptist pastor, urges Washington Indiana to unite churches to build a large open all hours assembly and social service complex. He warns against isolated building and calls for a federal council to plan one central facility for evangelistic meetings Sunday schools and allied services.
The county appoints a three member miners examining board to inspect all men seeking mine work. It will meet ten days in April and May, then three days each month thereafter, on the first Wednesday of every month. The first meeting notice appears elsewhere in this issue.
The grand jury convened here on Monday and has summoned more than 100 people to testify about lawlessness across the county as part of its session.
In Shelburn on April 11, St. Clair services were partly shut down due to ongoing repairs. Local officials reported limited operation as crews addressed equipment issues, affecting nearby routes and schedules for the day.
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