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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
5
Roger Park son of Mr and Mrs Richard Park of this city has been promoted to traveling auditor for Wells Fargo Express Company. His headquarters remain in Chicago and he assumed duties April 1. He previously worked in the claim department and rises with a handsome salary.
Mrs Elizabeth Maschino widow of Adam Maschino longtime Sullivan resident died last Wednesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs C Williams in Washington from general debility. Returns to Sullivan for burial with services at St Simon's in Washington and interment at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Williams and brother William M Williams of Fultonville NY.
Robin Orme of Shelburn pled guilty in the circuit court to seven liquor law violations. Judge Bridwell delayed sentence until April 14 with six co defendants to be sentenced on the same date. Six indictments were returned by the grand jury. Orlie McCrocklin also faced ballot law charges.
Clay county venue set for liquor bond suit Daisy Ladson et al versus Otho M Sebring and U S Fidelity. Trials ordered or dismissed in several cases including Lamont vs Lamont, Dugger vs Oliver et al, Sylvester v Marts, McCammon vs Jones, Patterson v Rogers sent to Knox, Kalley vs Hunt dismissed, guardianship for Alice Pinkston granted, multiple divorces granted or dismissed, judgments against Illinois Construction Co. and others, dividends to Sullivan county and Terre Haute Daily Star noted.
Obituary details the birthApril 2 1838 death April 2 1916 and marriage to Joseph O Neal with seven children five living. Funeral conducted by Rev Everett Stivers at Liberty with floral tributes and pallbearers listed. Note of faith and birthday coincidence ends with thanks from the family and local community notices.
Rev S I Long pastor of the Baptist church will deliver the Sul livan Knights Templar annual sermon at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon April 23 in full uniform. He will also give the Ayiven high school class of 1916 baccalaureate sermon at Siy May 1 at Ayiven.
William Pyles traveled to Colfax Indiana last Wednesday following the death of his uncle Joseph Pyles. Joseph Pyles, 91, possessed a large estate.
Union Christian College notes recount visits and social happenings in Big Springs Sullivan and New Lebanon. Events include funerals, plays The Battle Cry of Peace Back to the Farm and senior activities. Local residents attend theatre, receptions and school events while several students and staff are mentioned by name.
A two day session of the County Institute of Christian churches closed with a county map showing 26 churches and 3 500 members. A strong county organization was formed with help from C W Cauble and G I Hoover. Officers elected: President Robert Taylor Sullivan Vice President T W Pittman Farmersburg Secretary Treasurer C H E Curtis Paxton Superintendent Harry Rumbaugh Carlisle Y P C E Supt Thomas Gambill Dugger Educational Supt O H Greist Carlisle Co W E M Supt Mrs Cleste Willis Carlisle.
Hosea McKinley aged 21 of Gill township pleaded guilty to petit larceny in circuit court on Tuesday morning and was sentenced to the state reformatory by Judge Bridwell for an indeterminate term of one to eight years. He is single with no immediate relatives in the area.
Mrs. Ed Hancock received a home party on West Thompson street Saturday afternoon for her 66th birthday. She received many pretty and useful gifts, and refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs. Arthur Ladson, Mrs. W. H. Conker, Mrs. Bert Smith, Mrs. Max Crowder, Mrs. Amelia Goodwin, Miss Grace Cland, and Mrs. Lora Nose.
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