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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
7
During an early Saturday storm the Elmer Woodward residence in the north part of town was hit by lightning. Gables shattered and fire burned bedding. Woodward’s hand was burned fighting the blaze before it was contained. a visiting Glenn Neal slept elsewhere on a floor pallet.
At a Baptist church gathering Monday night a Y M C A was organized with 41 charter members. Officers elected include Claude Teasley president Hosea Keene secretary Ebert Hammack treasurer Rev G E Floyd chaplain and Lex Quillen and Harry Abram as physical directors. Plans include renting a building and equipping it for games plus a reading room with books papers and magazines.
A J Conley of Cass died at home Sunday night after years of illness. He was about 76, survived by his wife two daughters and a son. A Church of Christ at Antioch member and Civil War veteran, he was buried in Antioch Cemetery after services held Tuesday afternoon.
A revival will begin at Antioch on the Saturday night before the first Sunday in September with Bro Williams leading. The basket dinner shifts to the second Sunday in September due to the revival. Bro J A Chowning of Washington Indiana, visiting Antioch for nearly 50 years, will be present. Everyone is invited.
Taylor Jewell brought two Red Astrakhan apples from his Fairbanks township orchard to the office. One apple weighs one and a quarter pounds. Cc. H. Stratton returned Thursday from Leland Michigan where he had been visiting. Mrs. Stratton and son Joe will stay longer.
Sullivan County Indiana council will meet September 7 1915 at the Auditor’s Office to approve funds for current year expenses ending December 31 1916. Estimates list many line items including burial of soldiers, bridges, county health, jail, poor farm, schools, and miscellaneous totaling 100380.00 dollars.
Seventeenth century style study links Elijah to the Church, portraying the prophet as God’s mouthpiece to Ahab and illustrating a 1260 day famine. It ties biblical prophecy to reform movements and a future Kingdom, arguing the time of trouble precedes Messiah’s reign.
The Farmersburg Bee lists the coming year’s teachers in Farmersburg schools led by Superintendent Edgar A. O’Dell and Principal Amos L. Taylor. Edith M. Walker handles English and music. Zora Wisener teaches primary. the board sets Monday September 18 as the start date for school.
Standard Oil Company plans a supply station south of the stock pens on the east side of the railroad tracks in Farmersburg. The new plant stems from rising local demand as Farmersburg now relies on Sullivan for oil deliveries, with the wagon making three weekly trips. The town uses about 1,650 gallons weekly.
Jitney drivers operating between town and the grounds were detained after a Dugger driver was cited for lacking a chauffeur license. The suspension extended to all jitneys but charges were found insufficient and all were released with traffic resuming.
The county road superintendent promises to send the county steam roller to operate on highways in the vicinity within a few days, signaling planned maintenance work and paving activity for the area.
The piece argues for protectionism as essential for prosperity with lines praising its past impact on employment and industry. It notes Richard Park, county superintendent of schools, spent a week inWashington as an instructor at the Daviess county teachers institute.
Sullivan Circuit Court appoin ted commissioner will sell at public sale on September 9 1915 in Sullivan Indiana two described lots. First lot fronts North Section Street with a five room house barn and outbuildings. Second lot on East Washington Street with a neat cottage and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in nine months with notes bearing six percent interest and mortgage security. Sale begins at 2 P M. I H Kalley Commissioner. First insertion August 11 1915 4t.
Interurban service between Sullivan and Terre Haute listed for weekdays with multiple departure times from Sullivan to Terre Haute and return runs from Terre Haute. Operations noted as Daily except Sunday with limited trains.
Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 12 noon on September 7 1915 for supplying county infirmary needs for three months. Requisitions are on file in the Auditor's office. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. John A. Mattix Jacob H. Miller James W. Bishop commissioners.
The guardian of Elizabeth A. Chambers unsound mind offers at public sale in Cass township Sullivan County Indiana on Thursday September 2 1915 at 2 p m. Fifteen acres with house and barn on the west side of the northeast quarter of section six township seven north range eight west. One third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with notes bearing 6 percent interest and secured by mortgage. Privilege rejecting all bids reserved. I H Kalley guardian. First insertion Aug 4 1915 4t.
A pamphlet argues that Spiritist communications are demonic, tracing fallen angels in scripture to claim demons possess and control the living, sometimes driving victims to insanity. It cites scriptural proofs and illustrations and offers the tract for ten cents via the Bible and Tract Society in Brooklyn.
Emma M. Kelly executrix of Edward W. Kelly deceased has filed the final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Friday September 10 1915 the fifth judicial day of the September term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. EMMA M. KELLY Executrix. HAYS & HAYS Attorneys. First insertion August 18 1915-31.
In Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1915 Robert F. Smith vs Marguerite A. Smith Complaint No 16567 for divorce. Defendant not resident of Indiana. She must answer by October 12 1915 or default will be entered. Clerk Charles R Railsback. Buff & Stratton Attorneys. First insertion August 18 1915.
Veterinary surgeon graduate of Indiana Veterinary College with office at Park and Wible Livery Barn Sullivan Indiana.
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