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The great celestial visitor Halley’s Comet is sighted again after a 75 year interval. Observers report a bright tail and early sightings across several cities, thrilling skywatchers and stargazers.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1910
Page
1
Great Comet Halley Discovery and Theorized Orbits
A 1910 letter from A A Ziglines discusses Halley’s comet discovered by Edmund Halley, its 1682 observations, predicted returns, and comparisons to Newton, Galileo, and the era’s astronomy. It notes the comet’s long orbit, speeds near Earth, and Neptune’s distant influence with figures on Neptune and the solar system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halley
Edmund Halley
London
Greenwich Observatory
Sir Isaac Newton
Newton
Galileo
Pisa
Columbus
Space
Neptune
Earth
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Aphelion
Solar System
Henderson Rules in Gill Ditch Case
Judge Henderson orders construction of a 4 mile Gill township drainage ditch in the Burroughs vs Jones case. W. L. Sisson is appointed engineer in charge and the $65 county assessment is shifted to the township on request. Contract award expected soon.
Judge Grants Inspection Of Books In Tax Case
Saturday Judge Henderson issued an order allowing County Assessor Hiatt to inspect the books and accounts of Champion Anderson of Shelburn. The assessor, through Attorney W H Bridwell, sought access to the United States Trust Company in Terre Haute alleging Anderson held unlawfully obtained funds from assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Hiatt
Champion Anderson
Shelburn
W. H. Bridwell
United States Trust Company
Terre Haute
Anderson
Tiger Operator Confesses Identity to Sheriff in Shelburn
Sheriff Wible had sought Onie Boyle on a blind tiger charge last week but failed to locate him until Boyle met the officer on the street in Shelburn and admitted he was the man. Boyle was arrested after bond was completed and charged with illegal sale of booze at Mammoth Vein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wible
Onie Boyle
Boyle
Shelburn
Mammoth Vein
Former Resident Matt Douthitt Dies in Oaktown
Former city resident Matt Douthitt died Tuesday night at his home in Oaktown likely from heart disease. He retired Tuesday evening in his usual health and was found dead in bed Wednesday morning. He was uncle to J. F. Douthitt J. E. Douthitt and Mrs. Lon Owens of this city. Clarence Sproatt of Oaktown and Mrs. Fay Murray of Muncie were grandson and granddaughter of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Douthitt
Oaktown
Mr. Douthitt
J. F. Douthitt
J. E. Douthitt
Lon Owens
Clarence Sproatt
Fay Murray
Muncie
Meeting of the Young Men's Club in Sullivan
The Young Men's Club of Sullivan will hold a special meeting at the high school Friday evening. The committee on the county hospital movement will report. Members include Drs James Billman and Joe R. Crowder and Will H. Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Club of
Sullivan
County Hospital
James Billman
Joe R. Crowder
Will H. Hays
Work in Council Degrees Planned by Sullivan Council
Sullivan Council No. 73 R and S M will hold a special convocation tomorrow evening to confer degrees on a class of candidates. A number of members from Linton are arranging to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Council
Linton
Marriage Announced in New Lebanon for Miss Irvine and Mr Bruner
The marriage of Miss Bessie Irvine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harve Clark of New Lebanon, to Frank Bruner of the same town is announced. They were wed several weeks ago and will reside in New Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Bessie Irvine
Harve Clark
Frank Bruner
Sullivan Knights Make First Public Appearance
Sullivan Commandery No. 54 Knights Templar made its first public appearance during Sunday morning services at the Presbyterian church. Members listed include Charles D. Hunt Chaney F E B Basler James H Crowder Joe T Akin Will H Hays E G J Fairbanks John H Wright Jim McConnell Sherman W H Hill Jr Edley W Hays Mark Lester F L Robbins Carlisle A V Munich John Ersinger Dirrelle M MacMorrow Joseph W Griffith John C Chaney C J Rogers Lee Jenkins Herman Smock James M Lang John T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jenkins
Carlisle
Herman Smock
James M. Lang
John T
Governor Marshall’s order ends Shelburn boxing show
A boxing card in Shelburn was canceled when Deputy Sheriff Ed Kelly arrived with gubernatorial orders to halt the event. Promoters and fighters, including Tommy James and Tommy Bedford in the main 126 pound bout, were left perplexed as a potential leak spurred the governor to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Ed. Kelly
Marshall
Kelly
Sheriff Wible
Tommy James
Tommy Bedford
Census Enumerators Receive Instructions in County
James A. Zaring district census supervisor led a Monday morning meeting with county enumerators and issued work instructions. Takers have commissions and supplies and begin rounds Friday as Zaring tours explaining census procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Zaring
Zaring
Annual G A R Encampment Plans in Terre Haute
The G A R Indiana encampment will be held May 25 26 and 27 in Terre Haute with a promised fine entertainment. A monument dedication to local soldiers by Vigo county will be a big feature. Col A B Crane of New York and former 85th Indiana colonel will give the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Terre Haute
Vige County
A. B. Crane
New York
85Th Indiana
Prize Fight at Shelburn Ends in Knockout
Tommy James defeated Tommy Bedford in the fourth round at the Colisseum Shelburn last night in a hard fought bout. The match drew little official interference despite sheriff orders to prevent the event and Governor’s directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Tommy James
Tommy Bedford
Colisseum
Wible
City Council Buys Reed Building for City Offices
The city council sold Sue M. Reed the old city hall for 4000 dollars and bought from her a brick building at State and Washington for 4500 dollars. The building will be remodeled to house the fire department mayor's court council chamber and city offices. An arriving fire wagon and horses will be stationed there once ready. The city plans to bid on lighting rights after the current contract expires January 1 1911 with potential 25000 in improvements if the current contractor retains the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue M. Reed
Cty Hall
Mine Barn Burns in Caledonia Fire
A large mine barn in Caledonia was totally destroyed by fire last night. Six mules and two horses perished in the blaze. Authorities believe the fire was set by incendiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Local names visit neighbors and pass through area
Mrs. Clara Darty and Mrs. Mar ratta called on Miss Martha Wood ard Friday. Miss Lola Clark spent last Saturday night and Sunday with her grandfather, George McCammon. Mrs. Wm. T. Murdock and Miss Amy Mashino called on Mrs. Oscar McMahon Thursday. Merida Route of Bedford has come to work for John Clark this summer. Pete Moore and sons passed through this vicinity Thursday. Howe McCammon passed through this vicinity Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Darty
Marratta
Martha Woodard
Lola Clark
George McCammon
Wm. T. Murdock
Amy Mashino
Oscar McMahon
Merida
Bedford
John Clark
Pete Moore and Sons
Howe McCammon
Ministers to discuss tuberculosis on April 20
Dr. E. M. Corbin city health officer plans a Sunday talk on tuberculosis with ministers from various churches. The session will cover prevention and cures and is set for April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Corbin
Train Strikes Frank Mnabb in Fatal Saturday Crash
A train struck Frank Mnabb near Buck Creek on a Saturday, resulting in his death. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the victim, with no further details released about the train or circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mnabb
Buck Creek
Death After Freight Train Strike Near Buck Creek Trestle
Frank McNabb 21 died from an internal hemorrhage after an east bound freight hit him while seated on the Indianapolis Southern railroad near the Buck Creek trestle. Dr Crowder ruled the cause a head blow, with two small bruises observed. Funeral held at Merom’s M B E church and burial at Webb cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McNabb
Harvey McNabb
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Buck Creek
Joe R. Crowder
Billman’s Undertaking Establishment
Crowder
Young McNabb
Enos Bean
John Houpt
Bean
M. BE
Merom
Webb Cemetery
Former resident killed in sawmill accident at Eubank
William McLaughlin, once active in the local sawmill trade, was accidentally killed at a sawmill in Eubank when his coat sleeve became caught in machinery, crushing him to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McLaughlin
Eubank
State Reaches Seal Shortage After Auto Registration Law
The Stat H runs out of official seals for placards as officials face a $200 annual appropriation limit under the act requiring all automobile owners to register with the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Plac
Governor asked to fund voter registration seats this year
The governor may use contingent funds to buy seats for the rest of the fiscal year ending September 30. Secretary of State Fred A. Sims assigns an extra clerk to handle registration tasks as the state officials expand staff. Registrations in the last ten days average eighty per day, thirty more than last year’s automotive season average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. A. Sims
Contract Closed for Fairbanks School Project
The Fairbanks project awarded to S. W. Woodsmall of Shelburn for 16339. Other bids were James H. Muchmore 22087.50 C. D. Pierson 23132 and Harry Bannister 18410. Viewers named Edgar Strain George N. Fuller Ira L. Drake. Heating contract went to American Warming & Ventilating Co for 1950. Other bids Long Warren Co 1978 O’Herron Hartman Co 2140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
S. W. Woodsmall
Shelburn
James H. Muchmore
Sullivan
C. D. Pierson
Coalmont
Harry Bannister
Judge Henderson
Edgar Strain
George N. Fuller
Ira L. Drake
American Warming & Ventilating Company
Long, Warren & Company
O’herron-Hartman Co
Terre Haute
Divorce Suit Seeks Support After Desertion
Mary Fairherbe sues Valentine Fairherbe in circuit court for divorce and $10 weekly support for herself and three children. She claims abandonment without cause and alleges threats to kill her and the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fairherbe
Valentine Fairherbe
Dugger
School Teacher Weds Local Farmer in New Lebanon
Miss Nora L. Gorby, a leading New Lebanon teacher, married Henry A. Dodds, a Gill township farmer, at the bride’s parents home last Wednesday evening. Rev. J. H. Furry officiated. The couple will reside on a Gill township farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Nora L. Gorby
Henry A. Dodds
Gill Township
J. H. Furry
Wm. F. Dodds
Leonard Case Continued In Sullivan Circuit Court
The case against James Leonardion on a charge of attempting to bribe a juror will not be tried this term. The court sustained the defense motion to quash the indictment and the case will be continued indefinitely.
Dates Set for Conventions in Bloomington and Linton
The Republicans in the second congressional district schedule a May 17 convention in Bloomington to choose a congressional candidate. A judicial convention follows May 24 in Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Congressional District
Bloomington
Linton
Court notes on local civil rulings in Terre Haute
Judge Henderson awards Margaret J Stover $1500 against the city of Terre Haute for personal injuries. Thomas B Wheeler v Carlisle Coal & Clay Company dismissed at defendant costs. Julia Brown v Alonzo White dismissed at plaintiff costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Henderson
Margaret J.stover
Terre Haute
Thomas B. Wheeler
Carlisle Coal & Clay Company
Julia Brown
Alonzo White
Terre Haute Engineer and Miss McGrew Wed at Home
N A Powell of Terre Haute connected with the Vandalia railroad and Miss Odessa McGrew were married at 8 pm Saturday at the bride’s parents home near the city. Elder S E Hill of Marshall officiated. They will reside at 201 Poplar Street Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Powell
Terre Haute
Vandalia Railroad
Odessa McGrew
W. H. Mee
S. E. Hill
Marshall, Kr
Poplar Street
Notable Marriages Listed in Local Social Notes
The notice lists pairs including Charles T. Gochran with Maggie E. Truitt, Merrill F. Vanarsdall with Selma R. Mahan, Wm. Screen with Belle Robinson, Alvin L. Jewell with Stella M. Cottrell, Neville A. Powell with Odessa Mc Grew, Wm. A. Whitmier with Sarah J. Merrill, Dennis H. Mason with Elizabeth Schlichter, Orval A. Pinkston with Ida M. Engle, Harry O. Holdson with Pansy M. Story, and Henry A. Dodds with Nora L. Gor by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Gochran
Maggie E. Truitt
Merrill F. Vanarsdall
Selma R. Mahan
Wm. Screen
Belle Robinson
Alvin L. Jewell
Stella M. Cottrell
Neville A. Powell
Odessa Mc
Grew
Wm. A. Whitmier
Sarah J. Merrill
Dennis H. Mason
Elizabeth Schlichter
Orval A. Pinkston
Ida M. Engle
Harry O. Holdson
Pansy M. Story
Henry A. Dodds
Nora L. Gorby
Longtime Indiana Doctor Dr. John B. Crowley Dies at 127 South Section
Dr. John B. Crowley who began practicing medicine in Sullivan in 1865 died Thursday at his residence 127 South Section Street after a long career in the city. Born July 24 1865 in Rutherford County North Carolina he studied at Philadelphia College of Medicine graduating in 1858. He leaves a widow Miss Nannie Nolan and two children Elizabeth McClellan of St Louis and T N Crowley of St Louis. Funeral was held at his home Saturday at ten conducted by Rev. Geo H Murphy with interment at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Crowley
South Section
Crowley
Rutherford County
N. C
Philadelphia College of Medicine
Nannie Nolan
Philadelphia
Elizabeth McClellan
St Louis
T. N. Crowley
St. Louis
Geo. H. Murphy
Methodist Church
Center Ridge
New Lyric Theater Opens With Fine Bill in Sullivan
The new Lyric theater in Sullivan opened Monday night with two performances to packed houses. Manager M C Stewart promises first class vaudeville and the opening program features the Cox family of musical specialty acts including Cox the magician who was hindered by late baggage. Pfeill sisters perform a song and dance number and Dan A Lewis leads as musical director with a strong start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theater
M. C. Stewart
Sullivan
Cox
Pfeill Sisters
Dan A. Lewis
Township Graduate List For Diploma Recipients
Trustee Martin of Hamilton Township announces 23 diploma applicants from the common schools of the new Ship. Names include Stella Browz Hersiel Wilson Paul Wright Danne Chas Wright Paul Pirtle Myron Hummel Jesse Alsop Velma Thomas Rex Ford Mary Nash Claude Johnson Zoe Hendricks Goldie Hendricks Arthur Woodard Ruby Caughey Cecil Mason Rex Robbins Ted Smith Walter Smith Ella Daniel and Audrey Brodie. Commencement date not fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Hamilton Township
Stella Browz
Hersiel Wilson
Paul Wright
Danne
Chas. Wright
Paul Pirtle
Myron Hummel
Jesse Alsop
Velma Thomas
Rex Ford
Mary Nash
Claude Johnson
Zoe Hendricks
Goldie Hendricks
Arthur Woodard
Ruby Caughey
Cecil Mason
Rex Robbins
Ted Smith
Walter Smith
Ella Daniel
Audrey Brodie
New G. A. R. Post Authorized at Hymera
Hymera April 12 a new Grand Army of the Republic post to be numbered 518 will be organized here soon. Alexander Asbury of Farmersburg has been appointed special installing officer for the formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hymera
Noah Ring
Alexander Asbury
Farmersburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. A. Ziglines
Sullivan Knights
Ly Plunkett
City Council
Old City Hall
SKY
Powell—Mcgrew
Pisician
NEW Lyric Theater
Bond
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