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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
4
Graysville will add a one-story 28 by 68 foot extension on the north side of the school building. The second story will become a high school area once the new part is completed, with accreditation sought. Bids for construction close August 25 and work aims to finish by school opening.
Merom August 2. Thomas Carmen a machinist at the Palestine railroad shops fell from a barn loft onto a concrete floor fracturing his skull. He is said to be intoxicated and will die.
Cooperative Weather Observer Maurice Yeager records the week ending July 31 with mostly part cloudy days and two clear days. Rainfall totals include .48 inches on the 28th and 1.19 inches on the 29th.
David Price aged 35 died at three this morning when he fell from the top of the tipple to the shaft bottom at the Ellsworth mine. He resided in Farmersburg and is survived by his wife and two young children. He had left Farmersburg about 24 hours earlier. Every bone in his body was broken.
Irving M Eastman, graduate of the New England Conservatory, offers piano and organ tuning and repairs with prompt service and guaranteed work. Leave orders at Cadwell's Music House or call 450. 1-tf.
Governor Marshall certifies from the state board of accounts to the attorney general for collections on shortages by Curry township trustees Charlies S Welch P M Hayworth and R B Douglas the present incumbent. Examiners Marsh and Embr ee previously investigated. Litigation will follow. Welch case involves a 500 dollar note in the school fund with levies allegedly used for other purposes. Suit against Hayworth and Douglass concerns overpayment of advisory boards and incidental expenditures.
Greencastle Elks dominate Sullivan Elks 19 to 0 as Governor Marshall attends Cloverdale event and watches part of the game. Visitors commit 1 error and 6 hits while locals make 4 errors and 25 hits with Dale and Schroeder on the mound and Donnelly and Knotts strong in the field.
Emerson Criss suffered a severe hand injury when a frightened horse ran from a brush-heap south of Fairbanks onto an embankment and into a barbed wire fence while Elmer Holmes escaped uninjured. The buggy was wrecked but the horse remained secured.
Notice is given that sealed proposals will be received at the Turman township office until 2 o clock on August 25 1910 for building erec ting and furnishing all labor and material for a two room frame school house at Graysville Ind Plans and specifications may be seen at the office Bids must include an approved bond and affidavit as required by Indiana law The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
Farmersburg Aug. 2 The death of Mrs Martha Johnson aged 82 recalls that her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Curry were married at Fort Harrison where they sought refuge during an uprising before Indiana’s statehood. Mrs Johnson lived in the area all her life and had no children. She died with her adopted daughter Mrs William Flowers nearby southeast of Farmersburg.
Scott Yates married Grace Davidson last Tuesday and they visited Linton with Yates' brother Chas a respected Linton teacher. John Hinkle Jr reports a valuable horse died from blood poisoning after a Carlisle doctor could not help. Buddy Bedwell lost two cows to lightning while others under a tree remained unharmed.
Mr and Mrs Walter Wright residing north of the city are afflicted with typhoid fever and their three year old child is ill with complications of diseases.
Seed rye offered by J. Bruner of R. D. 1 New Lebanon. Inquiries invited for this agricultural listing.
Eugene Frakes leaves Washington to become state manager for Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company in Rochester New York. His father Dan A. Frakes reports the move.
Miss Electa Chriss living three miles west of Carlisle sustained painful injuries when her horse bolted after a dog and threw her from the buggy. The vehicle was demolished and her body suffered cuts and bruises. The accident occurred Thursday afternoon as she was returning home.
Shelburn announces a reorganization after a season with one defeat. Ten games were played last year as manager James A. Gowans seeks interest from teams to form a six or eight club soccer league for the coming season.
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama says he found a perfect health mine in Dr King's New Life Pills curing him of Liver and Kidney Trouble after 12 years of suffering. They claim to help Constipation Malaria Headache Dyspepsia Debility. 25c at Joe K Smock and Son's.
Miss Lelie Allen and Myrtle Phil lips attended Lola Pogue's funeral in Fairbanks Monday. The King's Heralds hosted an ice cream supper on the church lawn Saturday. Rev. G. F. McNaughton was in the area Wednesday. Margaret Coulson visited Terre Haute friends last week. Flossie Webb of Sullivan visited Cora Lee. Graysville youth attended the ice cream social Saturday. Mrs. Will Lee has been seriously ill for days. Mr. and Mrs. J. 3. McNaughton visited Rev. G. F. McNaughton last week. Hugh Bruner is visiting home folks. Frank Springer and family dined with J. W. Hunt’s family Sunday.
Field Examiners Brenton and Morris of the state board of accounts completed examination of trustees accounts in most townships. Remaining township Curry had not yet been reviewed.
Local notes keep readers informed of visits and travel. Lola Poston visits Rev and Mrs Terrell in Elnora and plans a Trinity Springs outing. numerous townspeople from Sullivan and nearby areas are listed with short visits or trips, including Be thany Park and Terre Haute.
Carlisle Aug 2 Ruth Rebekah lodge has installed officers: Mer rie Shepherd noble grand Rose Wilson vice grand Ora Risinger conductor Cordon Wiggs warden Sadie Hoover treasurer Lena Robbins secretary Sadie Hoover installing officer
William H. Zurheide a Jefferson township farmer filed for divorce from Rosa Zurheide in circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in 1895 and have recently separated.
Family and friends of John R Walsh plan a formal pardon application. They hope only the president can grant freedom for the aged financier.
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