Eugene Mayor Weylfam Bell Seeks Second Term
Weylfam A. Bell currently serving as mayor of Eugene faces calls to run again. Community leaders urge continued leadership amid ongoing city projects and growth concerns in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
1
Bormand Reared in Sullivan Urges Term as Mayor
William A Bell of Sullivan, now in Eugene Oregon, is urged by 20 to 30 business and professional leaders to run for re election as mayor of Sullivan next April. Bell, who previously chaired the city council and oversaw the Pagena sewer project, says he wishes to retire after his term but may reconsider. The delegation argues his two year mayoral term and four year council service have improved city finances and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Beil
Sullivan
Eugene
Ore
No Ieader
Queene City
Morning Register
W. A. Bell
Itv
Thas
Gell
de Jevetion
Impor
Bell
Delegafaom
Sis No Qwonih
Alten Hampton
David Anid Ud Wyfl Gilstrep
Cardes
Haid
Te. Bell
Pagena
Mrs Bell Ties Knot to Local Family Background
Mrs Bell long connected to the city through Miss Mayme Parks, daughter of the late George Parks who ran a dry goods business here. The couple has three sons: Clarence in Sacramento with Clark and Henry Construction Company as assistant manager. Cecil with Pacific Coast Biscuit Company in Portland, traveling in southern and western Oregon. and Gilbert with United Railways of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Mayme Parks
George Parks
Clarence
Sacramento
Cal
Clark and Henry Construction Company
Cecil
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Gilbert
United Railways of
Detroit
Local Residents Planned Visit To Sullivan Next Year
In a letter Mr Bell and Mrs Bell express wishes to be remembered to friends in Sullivan. They mention one son receiving about $2,000 daily in cash at a station and note all three sons are unmarried. They plan a visit here next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Farmers Propose Sullivan County Fair Movement
A large gathering of county farmers and stockmen met at the courthouse to discuss forming a county fair for Sullivan. Indications point to success, with a preliminary organization planned at a forthcoming meeting with County Agent Wright. Previously fairs were driven by local business leaders in cooperation with farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ager Wright
Frank M Dale Jewelry Store Changes Hands
The Frank M Dale jewelry store on the south side of the square changed hands Saturday when Dale disposed of the larger part of his interest to L A Simon and Company. Lee Simon now manages the store after coming from Vincennes and a year’s association. Dale plans to focus on manufacturing a patented article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Dale Soll
L. A. Simon & Co
Frank M. Dale
Mr. Dale
Ll. A. Simon and Company
Lee Simon
Vincennes
Dale
Miss Grim 13 Dies After Terre Haute Auto Crash
Miss Helen Grim daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard J Grim of Terre Haute and sister of Mrs Joe Schroeder died at St Anthony's hospital Terre Haute Tuesday night after injuries from a Tuesday morning automobile collision with a heavy truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Grim
Richard J. Grim
Terre Haute
Joe Schroeder
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rumors of Trinity Springs Purchase Spread in County
The Martin County Tribune reports strong rumors that Trinity Springs park farm of 1100 acres has been bought by Crawford Fairbanks E K Murphy and J W Thompson. Improvements planned include a fence bath house pavilion and a 160 room hotel on the wooded hill east of the springs. An electric line from Cale to Trinity is also rumored under the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin County Tribune
Trinity Springs
Coubly
Crawford Fairbanks
E. KE. Murphy
J. W. Thompson
Old Southern Indiana Railroad
Terre Hente
Trinity Springs Park
Air Thompson
Trinity
Cale
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Shoals
French Lick
Sensational Carlisle Case on Trial
Chellis Whipps son of James Whipps of Haddon township faces circuit court jury on charges of criminal assault against Pearl Gains a Carlisle 13 year old girl attended by many Haddon residents. The girl is Frank Goins daughter formerly of this city now with Mr and Mrs Wm Wamke of Carlisle. Whipps is married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chellis Whipps
James Whipps
Haddon Township
Pearl Gains
Carlisle
Frank Goins
Robinson
Wm. Wamke
Whipps
Alphia E Forbes Dies At 32 In Farmersburg
Alphia E Forbes of Farmersburg died at his home Saturday from diabetes. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Nye's Chapel Church at 10 AM conducted by Rev. A. P. Asbury. Burial will be in Nye's Chapel Cemetery. Survived by widow, one son, two brothers Arlie and Clyde Forbes, three sisters Grace Forbes Seattle Lena Johnson and Mrs Glen McCammon, and father James Allen Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphia HE. Forbes
Farmersburg
Alphia E. Forbes
Here
Nye’s Chapel Church
A. P. Asbury
Nye’s Chapel
Forbes
Arlie
Clyde Forbes
Grace Forbes
Seattle
Wash
Former Aymera Postmaster Dean Cary McAnally Dies
Former Aymera postmaster Dean Cary McAnally died after a short illness on R1 day morning. He served in Aymera and was recognized by local officials for his years of service. The community mourns his passing and plans a tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
McAnnally
Civil War Veteran McAnally 67 Dies in Hymera Home
Cary J. McAnally a Hymera resident and former postmaster who served in the Civil War died Friday after a brief illness. Born March 23 1847 in Brookville Indiana he moved to the county at age ten and enlisted 1864 in Indiana Infantry. He married Narcissa Payne in 1873 and six children survived with his widow. He long served Bethel M E Church and was a G A R member active in community service. Funeral Sunday at Bethel M E Church Hymera led by Rev W B Niles with other ministers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary J. McAnally
Hymera
Mr. McAnally
Brookville
Indiana
85Th Regiment
Indiana Infantry
Narcissa Payne
Daisy
Hallie McAnally
Floy Smith
Essex
P. R. McAnally
C. B. McAnally
Indianapolis
Bethel M. E. Church
John A. Ward
B.F. Julian
A. P. Asbury
C. Besstich
Draper and MceCammon wed in Terre Haute ceremony
James H. Draper cashier of J Woolley Coal Company Mil dred and Miss Helen MceCammon popular local couple married at the Central Christian church in Terre Haute on Wednesday afternoon by Rev J Boyd Jones. They will reside on Graysville Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper -McEcammon
James H. Jdraper
J. Woolley Coal Company
Mildred
Helen MceCammon
Terre Haute
J. Boyd Jones
Central Christian Church
Graysville Street
Carlisle-Haddon Top Poultry Show Opens Next Week
The annual Carlisle Haddon Top poultry show will begin next Tuesday at Carlisle and run until Thursday. A large exhibit is expected with many prizes offered. W. T. Alsop serves as president and Elmer G. Hoover as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Miners Union Proposes Old Age Pension Plan
The United Mine Workers of America drafts a pension plan to relieve about 400000 workers in the U S and Canada from old age fear. It recommends a 15 cent monthly tax for five years and a 20 dollar monthly pension after age 65, with eligibility after ten years of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
United Mire Workers of America
John P. Whit
William Mitchell
Iowa
John Biotehnson
Indiana
Evan Evans
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Yesnonth Iv
Wold
Death of Delbert Daniels
Three year old Delbert Daniels son of Mr and Mrs Frank M Daniels died early Thursday from complications following scarlet fever. Quarantine prevented public service and private burial was held at Merom cemetery. Survived by parents two sisters Ona and Rath and brother Cereltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Daniels
Frank M. Daniels
Merom
Ona
Rath
Cereltd
Eastern Star Elected Officers in Sullivan Chapter
Sullivan Chapter No. 188 of the Eastern Star elected officers Monday night naming Mrs. Robert Calvert as W M Alonzo C Owens as W P Mrs EB Jones as A M R L Bailey as treasurer D A Cochren as secretary Lola Poston as conductress and Fay Loudermilk as associate conductress in the O E S unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Sullivan
Robert Calvert
W. M
Alonzo C. Owens
W. P
EB. J. Jones
A. M
R. L. Bailey
D. A. Cochren
Lola Poston
Fay Loudermilk
Commissioners in Session Regular Monthly Meeting
County commissioners met in a regular session to approve the routine claims. A special session is scheduled for December 30 to close the year’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Treasury Deficit Figures Swell to Over One Hundred Million
The weekly treasury statement shows a closing balance deficit of 101 million 705 thousand 866 dollars. The figure reflects a continuing shortfall in the federal treasury as of the latest business day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States Treasury
Heath to Face Trial For Grand Larceny In Car Theft
Duby Heath of Mattoon Illinois under bond of one thousand dollars must appear today in circuit court for trial on a grand larceny charge relating to the theft of the E A Billman touring car last spring. Bond forfeiture applies if he fails to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duby Heath
Mattoon
Til
E. A. Billman
Heath
Harry Ramsey
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Geo. Elliott
Unusual Damage Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Oscar McDaniels a former C H I railroad section hand sues for 15000 damages in circuit court claiming permanent injury when struck on the head by a beer bottle hurled from a passenger train between Shelburn and Farmersburg. He alleges the company allowed drunken riders and their carelessness caused his eye injury and other damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar McDaniels
C. &H. I. Railroad
MecDaniels
Shelburn
Farmersburg
McDaniels
Astonishing Red Cross Seals Campaign of 1916
The Red Cross Xmas Seal Campaign of 1916 has printed 325,600,000 seals and distributed most of them across the United States and territories. Millions of advertising materials and over 1,000,000 personal letters accompany the drive, with about 590,000 volunteers selling seals to fund anti tuberculosis work and supporting over 1,500 associations nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ananars
Union
Alaska
Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Phillippines
United States
Mrs Edward Brokaw Dies After Prolonged Illness
Cera May Brokaw aged 46 wife of Edward Brokaw a Gill township farmer died Monday night at the family home three miles east of Merom after an extended illness with nephrites She leaves her husband a sister Mrs Elmira Giles of this city and a daughter Mrs Pearl Hudson of Terre Haute The funeral will be at the M E church in Merom this afternoon with burial in Merom Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cera May Brokaw
Edward Brokaw
Gill Township
Merom
Elmira Giles
Pearl Hudson
Terre Haute
M. EH
Paralysis Strokes Mrs. Zerelda Price in City Home
Mrs. Zerelda Price, widow of James Price, suffered a severe paralytic stroke Saturday night at 104 South Crowder Street. Her condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerelda Price
South Crowder Street
New Auto Licenses Planned for 1917 Plates
The 1917 auto license plates will use a black background with figures and letters in gold.
Mining Town First Aid Teams Organized in Sullivan County
A plan to form miners first aid teams in Sullivan County includes weekly county meetings with a rotating schedule in Shelburn Dugger Carlisle and the city. Dr A F Knoefel of Terre Haute will lead lectures as Sullivan County physicians judge the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
City of
Sullivan
George Wilson
James McNair
Albert Mullikin
Paxton
Shelburn
Dugger
Carlisle
A. F. Knoefel
Terre Haute
National Association
Court House Park
Low subscriptions offered as news print costs rise
The Union urges immediate action to lock in a $2.50 yearly rate for The Union and Terre Haute Star before an anticipated price increase. The long standing low price may end soon due to higher print costs, with deadlines and special club offers printed in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Terre Haute Star
Terre Haute Star Daily
the Star
G A R Men Elect Officers in Farmersburg
Gaskins Post No. 564 of the G. A. R. held its annual election on Saturday afternoon. Officers chosen for the next year include Commander A. P. Asbury, senior vice commander Daniel Jones, junior vice commander Byron Dolson, adjutant J. W. Tamsey, quartermaster Jas. Forbes, sergeant Joseph McGlone, chaplain William Johnson, officer of the day M. A. Jennings, officer of the guard Abraham Wence, sergeant-major David Fisher, quarter master John Denney, and patriotic instructor John Wisener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Abraham Wence
David Fisher
John Denney
John Wisener
Former U C Matron III Mrs Wallar Ill at Daughter’s Home
Former Union Christian College matron Mrs. B. M. Wallar, who served at Merom from 1871 to 1884, is very ill at the Indianapolis home of her daughter Mrs. Adda Cunningham. She remains in touch with many former students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. C
B. M. Wallar
Union Christian College
Merom
Adda Cunningham
Indianapolis
Wife Beater Placed in Jail Over Unpaid Fine
John Riling of Jackson Hill No 4 was jailed after pleading guilty to wife beating before Squire Scherb. He was fined fifteen dollars and sixty five cents, which he could not pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wife Beater
Jae
John Riling
Jackson Hill No. 4
Squire Scherb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Natl Cartoon Service Corp
Forrer Chizer
Weylfam A. Bell
Bormand
Walter Asbury
Wooley Coal Company
4. Wooder Coal Company
PAN Divi
Carl JS. Wilde
Evansville Lodge
Sullivan Lodge of Elks
Order
Worth Court Street
Carl J. Wilde
Alberta Nichols
M. E. Sunday School
Arthur CG. McGuire
Sullivan Methodist Church
Inder
John S. Bays
Jesse W. Mahley
Joseph H. Loughery
Robert §. Stratton
Perley M. Hayworth
William FE. Mills
Arthur A. Holmes
Claude A. Ellis
W. E. Bledsoe
Hiarry Koppler
William H. Lucas
Springs
Aymera
The
Pension
Billman
Oscar MecDaniels
Edward Brok
Elmira
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