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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
6
The Sullivan teachers institute opened at the high school with instructors from DeKalb State Normal School and Indianapolis, plus local leaders. The program adds sectional meetings for grade and district teachers to better address rural and city needs.
Joseph Burnett of Chicago, a former Sullivan county resident born in Gill township, returned for a family visit after leaving in 1859. He served in a Illinois regiment during the Civil War, lived near Ashland, retired to Chicago, and found the county almost unrecognizable since his 1864 visit. He recalls old neighbors and notes dramatic local changes and new courthouse additions.
For sale in Sullivan Indiana a batch of extra well made tables suitable for dry goods or clothing use. Very cheap offered by Woods the Clothier located at 5-21.
Sullivan schools will offer agriculture in the high school for the first time. Principal Snarr has gathered data and completed university work to launch the course. A large agriculture library is installed and experiments will be conducted. Excur sions to farms will provide practical instruction and livestock scoring will be part of the curriculum.
The Sullivan school board selected three new instructors for city schools. Miss Clara Self will succeed Mrs. Homer Arnett in high school grade instruction. Fred L. Fordyce will replace Prof Evan J. Jones as history instructor. Edna Hackett, a Wabash native and Earlham graduate, becomes assistant English instructor. Domestic science facilities prepared for the new school year.
A team of horses belonging to John McCammon ran away when frightened by automobiles east of the city on Wednesday afternoon. The animals were hitched to a road roller and one horse was fatally injured, its leg broken and had to be killed.
In June Sullivan County recorded 26 deaths, yielding a 9.6 per 1,000 population annual rate. Age breakdown shows 5 under 1 year, 2 ages 1–4, 5 at 65 or older. Causes include pulmonary tuberculosis 4, diarrheal diseases under 5 2, cancer 2, and violence 2.
At the next regular meeting the city council will issue another order for concrete sidewalks. Most recently ordered sidewalks have been built by property owners, and about two more miles will be ordered in various city areas. Sealed bids for concrete crossings will be received on September 13.
A local dentist urges prevention over cure noting that many people need dental work only after toothache. He states bad teeth cause numerous disorders and offers free examination plus cleaning to maintain oral health. Dr Lindley promotes preventive care.
Prof. G R Christie of Purdue University reports wheat tests in southern Indiana showing local soils lack phosphorus. He urges farmers to use fertilizers, select large plump seed, and rotate crops to improve yields based on soil and climate conditions.
The Sullivan County Soldiers Association begins a two day session at the Christian Tabernacle. A fine musical program will accompany the event with speakers William A. Cullop and Oscar B. Bland scheduled. State Commander Asbury will attend both days.
Mrs James Beavers wife of a Reliance miner held on an attempted murder charge lives in destitution with her child. Trustee Martin provides $2.60 weekly support under the law as James and John Beavers, charged after a shooting spree, cannot post bond for the upcoming court term.
Attorney Arthur D. Cutler returned Saturday from Indianapolis after several days there in the interest of Frank Crawford in the Haddon versus Crawford case.
Attorney Cutler assisted by Sam W Williams of Vincennes works on appellate brief for the Knox circuit court case headed to the Indiana Supreme Court. Former congressman John C Chaney and Silver Chaney of Sullivan also brief the plaintiff. Carlisle News.
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