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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
5
Turman township Republicans announce a mass convention in Graysville on September 5 1914 at 2 00 p m to nominate a Republican ticket for Turman township. County Chairman Dirlle Chaney and Secretary Walter F Wood preside with Needhammer Jackson Township announcing candidacy for Sheriff subject to the convention.
Richard Shepler of Cass Township announces candidacy for the sheriff nomination on August 22.
Carl N. Shaver of Hamilton Township seeks the Republican county convention nomination for treasurer with the decision set for Saturday August 22, 1914.
Oliver Steel of Hamilton Township seeks the Republican county convention endorsement for the assessor nomination. The decision rests with the convention.
Robert F. Knotts announces his candidacy for commissioner of the first district, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Samuel Cummings of Gill Township seeks the Republican nomination for representative subject to the county convention decision.
L. J. Link seeks party backing as the Republican county convention weighs the 1st district nomination. The article notes the commissioner race and the formal party process shaping the candidacy.
The Sunday school picnic at Manns Grove drew large attendance with twelve schools, including Big Springs Christian and Merom Methodist. Rev. Philip Freis and Prof. Morton Lamb gave principal addresses as James J. Durham was elected president, with John M. Moore vice president and O. H. Burke secretary.
The Hymera event from August 26 to 28 will feature noted speakers including W A Cullop G W Frier Judge Buskirk and Dan Ryan along with Rev A P Asbury and others. Activities include a camp fire bean dinner sham battle educational parade with 500 school children and daily ball games.
Merom August 18 Ray Redifer formerly of Terre Haute installs a dynamo and gasoline engine in a purpose built building to furnish electric lights for the chautauqua. He plans to expand the plant to provide electricity for the entire town.
Bro. McBride will fill his appointment at Bethany next Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night, August 22 and 23. Everybody is invited. A large crowd attended the baptizing at the Boone bridge Sunday evening. John Wall spent last week with his uncle, George Carrico.
The week ended with three rains breaking a dry spell. Vernor Chambers barn burned last fall at his mother's home. The community noted visits, family gatherings, and church notices. Water scarcity prompts ongoing well digging near Big Springs and Sullivan.
Inez Bond, a 13 year old girl tied to sensational criminal charges against her father James Bond an oil worker from Shelburn, was committed to the Girls Industrial School at Indianapolis by Judge Bridwell. She was taken to the school Friday by Deputy Sheriff Orville Hale. The commitment lasts until she is 21 unless released earlier for behavior.
Police on alert for alleged fake agent from the Pictorial Review Pattern company who defrauded Marshall Rector of 5 dollars. Suspect described as dark complexioned, about 180 pounds, five feet ten inches. A representative of Pictorial Review and Collier's Weekly was detained but released after Rector did not identify him.
Max Cushman an 18 month old of Mr and Mrs Guy Cushman Graysville died suddenly last Wednesday afternoon from spinal meningitis. He was in good health at noon and ate a hearty dinner. A seizure followed and he never regained consciousness. Funeral held Thursday at the residence Pastor Thompson of the M E church officiated. Burial was in Mann cemetery.
Raymond Slager aged 20 son of Mrs. William M. Draper died early Thursday at home after a short illness with stomach and bowel trouble. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon with burial at Center Ridge cemetery.
The September term of the circuit court opens Monday September 27. A special grand jury session will convene beforehand to investigate the shooting of James Andrews by Joseph Jones at Hymera.
Charles W. Miller, named by Bull Moose leaders as DeKalb County recorder candidate, withdraws from the ticket amid ongoing campaigns and party realignments.
John Farrand and family visited John Douglas. Old settlers picnic attended at Farmersburg. Eugene Ransford in Terre Haute. Mrs. John Holland visiting relatives near Farmersburg. Mrs. Chas Woodsmail and children with John Douglas family. Sarah O Neal and daughter Lina visited Steve Clark. Chas Stoody and daughter Hester of Terre Haute visiting Mrs. Stoody’s sister Mrs. Wm O Neal. Joe O Neal to North Dakota for harvest. Mrs. John Ring improving.
Mr Dorey of Robinson traveled to Merom on Friday and J C Long visited Indianapolis on Saturday. A plant is being installed to furnish electric light for the bluff during chautauqua. Don McKenzie attended Robinson and a quarterly meeting was held at the M E church Sunday night. Rev Harbinson former M B pastor preached last week. Lois Kelly had an auto accident last Saturday causing some damage to the car. Harry Finly was at home Sunday. Mr Johnson of Brazil who studied here last year visited Merom friends Saturday and Sunday. Much of the principal street has been oiled. Mrs O B Harris visited Mrs E McKenzie Monday while campaigning for woman suffrage.
Indianapolis August 18 news reports Frank Klee of Indianapolis has publicly joined the Republican party after previously speaking for the Progressive State Committee in 1912. He declares support for the Republican ticket and explains his shift, while correspondence with Progressive Chairman Clarence Martin is cited. Local notes include a large turnout at a Tippecanoe township convention and various community updates from Oak Woods.
Several farmers attended the Wes Ransford sale on Wednesday. Church building moved at Kingatey. Plans announced for a new building. Surveyor Sisson visited on business. Mrs M A Rose stayed with Tom Durham’s near Merom. Various locals listed for business in Sullivan and Graysville areas. Pastor W H Thompson completes a successful year at Graysville charge.
Mrs. Nannie Arnett Worthy wife of D B Worthy of Terre Haute died at her home Wednesday from cancer She was daughter of Levi and Tabitha Arnett of the county Survived by daughter Il leen age 21 son Leo 19 and sister Mrs George Boyd of Garden City Kansas Funeral Friday at Arnettary near Paxton
A Bull Moose gathering in Sullivan County drew 28 attendees. The speaker’s surname appears garbled in the report, showing Fertig, Pothiphy, Fetish, Fatima or similar variants, with no clear identification.
Several residents attended events and visits around Sullivan on Saturday and Sunday. Paul Hancock traveled to Vincennes for a few days while Miss Rhoda Lemons and Carl Rogers visited in town. A church wedding occurred led by Rev. Elias Brewer, and a picnic at Mann grove drew Gladys Hancock and Chloe Nichols. The conteloupe season nears its end.
Miss Gladys Nash of Sullivan visits relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leveque spent Sunday at Vicksburg. Mrs. Hezzie Gambill and children and Mrs. Osa Gambill and Miss Ruth Walters spent Monday at Albert Gambill's. Lemuel Miller visited Sylvia Dudley Sunday. Everett Rhodes family were Sunday visitors at Carl Alumbaugh's. Samuel Gambill of Cass moved last week into Mr. Clark's property. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dudley and daughters visited John Critchfield's at Harrisville. Hezzie Gambill and son Eugene left for Rocky Ford Colorado. Mrs. Wright and sons of Jasonville moved into Mr. Lippeat's property.
The text notes that the farmer's own actions precede the full development of the ground he tills, highlighting how cultivation timing impacts crop growth and maturation.
In the U S District Court for Indiana the matter of Woodford E Woods bankrupt. On August 10 1914 Woods was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of creditors is set for August 28 1914 at 3 pm in M A Haddon's office Sullivan Indiana. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Claims must be filed in the form required by law.
In Terre Haute the Star and the Union list one year subscriptions at two dollars and fifty cents each. Both newspapers offer the same annual rate for readers.
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