28 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
1
Private Harris documents Flyen and another soldier in a wartime diary entry. He notes a third quarantine since January, highlighting ongoing health and movement restrictions affecting unit operations.
Private Harris and fellow soldiers describe gas mask drills, barrages, and daily routines on a French training range. The letter details inspections, mess duty, guard duty, a quarantine, boxing matches at the YMCA, and poker games among G-4 troops, with Pa Hatten emerging as a noted figure.
The Sullivan County Hospital, built at over thirty thousand dollars on North Section Street, will open early next week with 25 cots. Kennerley and Stegmier represented the project, Frank Nicholas was construction superintendent, and Ella McGrew leads the nursing staff. The modern facility includes a large basement laundry, steam heating, a water motor elevator, and an extensive operating suite. The Indiana Coal Operators Association funds part of the second floor, while first floor rooms honor several local groups and individuals including the Sullican lodge of Elks and Mrs. Fred Hoke of Indianapolis.
Second lieutenant Eugene A. Riggs of Terre Haute is shown among officers in France. A former Shelburn boy, Riggs is in the U S Aviation Corps, has flown over Italy and England, and helped design aeroplanes before serving. Caproni, Italian inventor, appears foreground with his brother, building machines to carry a hundred men.
In incomplete returns from Michigan counties Henry Ford leads in the Republican senatorial race with Newberry and Osborn close behind. Ford also shows a Democratic lead over Helme for the senatorial nomination. Washington issues partial gasoline curbs banning Sunday auto use except certain services and essential transportation.
The school board met in regular session and filled several posts. James M. Leffler was appointed high school janitor and Robt. McElroy Elm Park janitor. Central and gymnasium janitors remain unappointed. Lena Van Arsdall McKinney resigned. Fayette McKinley granted a year leave to Washington for government work. Sarah Freeman Tate elected primary teacher. Unfilled high school vacancy from Horace Powers resignation. Powers at Great Lakes Training School. Ruth Burkit and A. E. Steele resignations also unsettled.
Mrs Bessie Cochran 35 died Sunday after an extended illness. Funeral at her mother Mary McCammon's East city home conducted by Rev W E Gray. Burial at Center Ridge. Survived by mother and three children Kenneth Audrey and Gladys and two brothers Harry McCammon and Dudley McCammon.
R. W. Akin cashier of the Peoples State Bank in this city has been named chairman of the First Indiana District Liberty Loan organization. He has prior Liberty Loan experience as field organizer county chairman and district chairman in three previous campaigns.
A total of 53 young men registered at the local exemption board headquarters. They all turned 21 years old between June 5 and August 24, marking eligibility for military and civic duties.
Mrs Minnie Chaney has three sons serving in the U S Army and Navy. Harold and Robert Phillips enlisted in the Navy at St Louis. Dean Chaney trains at Camp Taylor with a scalp wound in hospital. Frank Chaney is at Fort Thomas Ky and has been passed for overseas service.
Hon. Nathan C. Shaffer of Pennsylvania and Hon. F. B. Pearson of Ohio will headline the annual county teachers institute to be held at the Gymnasium, school building next week.
Elizabeth Whalen former Carlisle girl and matron of the Woman's Prison at St Quentin California has resigned her position and is now in France serving as a nurse. She is a niece of George Love of this city.
Public sale notice announces C. T. and T. H. Willis will hold a sale on Tuesday September 3 at the old John T. Whitmire farm located 212 miles southeast of Paxton. Items include farm implements horses cattle wagons buggies and many other articles. Dinner will be served on the grounds by the Red Cross.
The letter from 2d Lieutenant Eugene A. Riggs of the Aviation Corps, stationed with American forces in France, describes Romorantin, weather, local crops, and daily life. He notes friends, inquiries about Sullivan County residents, and mentions Tom Ridgeway and Norval Harris.
Government order requires 15 percent circulation cut and removal of unpaid names. Postage and paper costs rise but the paper keeps a $1 yearly price. Check the number after your name to see if your subscription is delinquent and pay before September 15 to avoid removal.
Charles Cutsinger of Jackson Hill No. 4 was arrested Friday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Brodie on illegal liquor sale charges. He remains in jail awaiting trial.
Fred Smith a city bricklayer and Elwood Borders clashed on East Jackson street after Smith accused Borders of intimate relations with his wife. Smith stabbed Borders in the left side with a knife. both men were involved in a violent exchange as police arrived. Borders aged 22, son of John Borders, received medical care and is recovering. Smith was arrested, charged with assault and battery with intent, and released on $1000 bond. preliminary hearing set for September 4 in Justice Watson's court.
The Springer Gouckenour Co completes a 35 by 50 foot new section on the second floor rear of the main store. It connects via a courtyard over the alley and will house the millinery department infants and children wear and ladies white waists. Finishing includes golden oak and white furniture.
County Auditor Frank M. Daniels reports a state tax board notice showing a large countywide assessment rise this year, justifying lower tax levies across Sullivan County townships and municipalities.
Earl Hayes of Shelburn was arrested as he left an eastbound Illinois Central train. Four quarts and one pint of liquor were found on him. He was arraigned before Mayor Smith, fined one hundred dollars, and sentenced to the penal farm for thirty days.
Tony Phillips of Jackson Hill No 9 was fined one hundred dollars and costs after illegal liquor sale charges. He received a suspended sentence of thirty days in the penal form by Mayor Smith.
Two county contingents depart Sunday for mechanical training. George Hoke and Lee Collins of Carlisle travel to Lafayette while Lee Cox Gilbert Parsons Willie Charles Alva Bledsoe and Ray Easter proceed to Indianapolis for the program.
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