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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
8
John Cowan a 40 year old Scotch coal miner living in Dugger was killed early Sunday when a west bound Illinois Central freight struck him as he slept on the tracks. The body was ground to pieces above the waist. He worked as a leader at Vandalia No 10 and leaves a wife and four children.
Walter Walters of the U S battleship Delaware’s medical department is visiting on a ten day furlough. He is Charles Walters’ brother and enlisted two years ago. He marched in the Delaware’s coronation parade near the royal carriage and later toured Santiago Chile. He will rejoin the ship for a cruise to the Mediterranean.
Miss Ida Wilson, 15, who ran away from Pineville Kentucky with $65 belonging to her father F O Wilson, was found Monday by Chief of Police Smith within thirty minutes of a letter from the father. She was found at the home of the Lee family in the northern part of town.
The Sullivan County Soldiers' Association holds its annual reunion at the court house park on Thursday and Friday, Sept 21 and 22. A program with speakers and music will be announced later, promising a good time for veterans.
Oliver Paxton and farmer John Smith were arrested in Paxton on charges stemming from a borrowed horse and buggy. Paxton faces grand larceny in jail on bail terms, while Smith is jailed for cruelty to animals after the horse was driven from Merom with a badly cut animal.
Charles A. Beasley secretary of the Sullivan County Poultry Association announces L. J. Denberger of Stinesville the National Wyandotte Association secretary will judge the city fair poultry show on October 14. Denberger will also judge the county show this winter.
County Treasurer Ed Ward and his daughter Tressa moved to Rocky Ford Colorado where Tressa will attend school. Ward has purchased a farm nearby and plans to reside there after his term ends on January 1.
The Chicago Motor Club announces its fifth annual five state reliability contest will start October 6 passing through Terre Haute and Vincennes with cars expected to traverse Sullivan en route.
Merom and Hymera report close of a prosperous Merom chautauqua session. Governor Hadley of Missouri criticized the Standard Oil decision and urged court reform. He urged tax changes and criticized political corruption while praising efforts to restore justice and efficiency.
Residents from Stringtown attended services at Ellis Sunday night. Dinner guests at William Miller's included Mrs Herald Headley and her daughters Iva Lula Miller Edith Smallwood and Gladys Nash and Paul Luzader. Several other local visits are recorded including at Gambill Pope Usrey and Asrey houses with multiple family members noted.
Miss Joy Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Davis returned home Sunday after a three month Europe tour She visited several countries and attended the coronation festivities in London She sailed from Hamburg and arrived in New York Saturday
Mary and Earl Johnson of New ark have returned home Saturday after visiting relatives here. Miss McClain of Terre Haute was also mentioned in the brief item, indicating social or local notice context.
Emma L. Martin named administratrix of the estate of William W. Higdon deceased. Estate declared solvent. Attorney I. H. Kalley represents the estate. First insertion August 36, 1911.
List of unclaimed letters dated Aug 30 1911 for Sullivan Illinois with two week deadline before Dead Letter Office. Ladies Chowning Gilliland Pinkston. Gentlemen Foulis Gallagher Gaylor Jenkins Kirby Rodger Sloan Stone Taylor Georgian Young. One cent due per letter. Advertised letters reference.
Allen T. Osburn, a noted farmer from the northwest Hamilton township, was in the city Saturday to conduct business with the Union. He has been in poor health for some time but is now somewhat improved.
Judge W H Bridwell who has been visiting at Trinity Springs returned home Monday Claude B Burr is seriously ill at his Anderson home and remains in precarious condition
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