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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
1
U S Department of Agriculture reports show total value of key farm crops at 9.15 billion dollars for 1920, down nearly 5 billion from 1919 amid reduced acreage. Corn grain yields set records but average price drops to 67.7 cents per bushel, while wheat and oats also post gains in volume.
Circuit Court notes show The First National Bank of Farmersburg appointed guardian for Maggie Handy. Multiple divorce suits were dismissed for lack of prosecution, including Louisa D Stull vs Bernice Stull Meredith Kester vs Henry Kester and Pearl Ridgley vs Harry Ridgley. Amanda J Draper granted divorce from Charles E Draper. Damage suit Henry W Kinskin vs Wiley Gambill dismissed for failure to prosecute.
The American Legion smoker at Moose hall drew a large countywide crowd with Pierce Lamb orchestra and Williams Brothers quartet providing music. A boxing bout and a five-man battle royal entertained as officers were elected, naming Dr. Paul Higbee commander succeeding Omar Nichol, with Adjutant Percy Denham and others. Executive committee named: Fred Dugger, John Cain, Charles Lucas, Leslie Williams, Frank Nitterhouse, Dugger, Paul Luzader, and B. Johnson.
Ransom Bailey about sixty, native of Sullivan and son of Leonard Bailey pioneer of the county, died suddenly Thursday in Colorado Springs of heart trouble. A son Pat Bailey of Terre Haute left for Colorado Springs for the funeral. A daughter Lettie Bailey lives there and another daughter Jee Bailey died there three years ago.
The city churches finish a lengthy attendance contest with a hard push and unprecedented turnout. Sunday will end the event, promising an interesting wind up. Last Sunday officials ranked Baptist first, Presbyterian second, and Methodist third.
A Turman township Parent-Teachers Club meeting is set for Thursday evening at the school building in Graysville. The program features orchestra music, an address by president Miss Sylvia Medsker on lunch programs elsewhere, Supt. Lacey discussing local lunch implementation, round table led by H. H. Arnett, high school music, officer elections, and payment of dues.
Sullivan Council No. 73 R and S M has elected officers for the ensuing year. Illustrious Master William E. Aydelotte Sr Deputy Master Ed P. Reed Prince Conductor of Work James R. Brown Treasurer Ernest D. Davis Secretary Theo W. D. Hutchinson Captain of the Guard John Ersinger Conductor of Council H L Stratton Stewart Ferry Hochstettler George H. Higginson Sent.
The Indiana Appellate Court affirms Judge Bridwell of Sullivan Circuit Court ruling in favor of Leven Arnett on a cross-claim in the Ballou v Arnett dispute. Ballou sought lease cancellation and damages. Ballou and Arnett reside in Haddon Township.
The Sullivan Chapter Eastern Star elected officers for the year. Worthy Matron Kitty Barnes Worthy Patron Dr. Harry Stratton Associate Matron Miss Clara Pittman Secretary Mrs. Phoebe Cochran Treasurer Mrs. Carrie Reed. The new leaders treated the lodge after the session.
Local fraternal and civic groups list newly elected officers for 1921. Modern Woodmen of America at Carlisle Camp No. 3332 name V C Fernie Meng W A Albert Niewald Banker Greeley Risher Clerk Chas A Atkinson Sentry J D Lanham Watchman Elmer Meng Escort J Frank Sproatt Manager M D Asdell. Eastern Star Carlisle Chapter No 185 elects W M Carrie Keys W P Albert S Wiggs A M Georgia Snyder Lec y Grace Wiggs Treas Edley W Rogers Conductress Leora Schu A C Laura Wickline Adah Helen Helms Ruth Mabel Minich Esther Vesta Davidson Martha Maggie Colvin Electa Abbie Connaughton Warder Fannie Latshaw Sentinel Carl Smith Pianist Julia Curry Marshall Harriett Mickle Chaplain Laura Anderson. American Legion Carlisle Post No 236 elects Commander Chas V Sproatt Vice Commander Roy A Duffer Treas Charles Johnson Adj Byron V Hoover, Executive Committee Rush Ridgway Harry Batchelor Howard Batchelor Marvel Walters T J Anthony. J N Walters named delegate to state convention Osborn Hoke alternates. Carlisle News reports.
A five year old girl Wilhelmina Kisner writes from Fairbanks Indiana on December 14 1920 to Santa Claus asking for a sled a Kiddie bar a big train a small piano oranges nuts and candy signed Your little girl Wilhelmina Kisner.
Sullivan Ind December 13 1920 Dear Santa Claus I want to tell you what I want for Christmas I am a little boy 6 years old today I want you to bring me an airplane a fire engine with horses hitched to it Dont forget to bring plenty of candy oranges bananas and nuts Dont forget my little sisters and bring them something too Wayne Bedwell
The Vincennes case ended with Judge Bridwell awarding Anna M. Bruner one hundred thousand dollars alimony and ten thousand dollars in attorneys fees from Andrew M. Bruner a wealthy oil operator. Evidence showed Bruner worth three hundred thousand dollars and a son and daughter testified against him. The trial spanned fourteen days with sensational testimony and extensive legal talent on both sides.
Mrs. Harry Ritchie aged 54 dies after a brief illness at her East Depot street home. Typhoid fever and pneumonia attributed as the cause. The widow of coal miner Harry Ritchie, she passed away early yesterday morning.
Sheriff-elect Ed Douthitt names Edgar Collins of Fairbanks as deputy after taking office next January first. Collins, a World War veteran, is well known to Sullivan boys who served with him and is the son of John Collins.
The U S Department of Agriculture crop estimates service helps farmers gauge national market trends, not just local conditions. It notes reports are based on thousands of field details, with high accuracy as shown in rice yield comparisons, and emphasizes the value for farmers, buyers, and wholesalers alike.
A Star advertiser urges Indiana Polis readers to observe Christmas night for a rare full moon in perigee. The moon at closest approach will appear large, spanning over half a degree, with dramatic tides expected on eastern coasts.
Miss Minnie Canady of Hutsonville is the guest of Mrs. M A Haddon, sharing time and hospitality.
Mrs Mary Elkins of Carlisle, about 75, long cared for by township funds, was brought to the county hospital in exposure and starvation after neighbors forced her locked door. She had refused provisions provided by township trustee T C Woodward for nearly a week.
Abstract of taxes by county auditor Frank M. Daniels shows Sullivan County taxables totaling 43,508,925 with detailed splits across state and local levies including state tax benevolent institutions highways schools vocational and educational funds, road and township taxes, and hospital and park allocations totaling 982,143.00.
R W Akin cashier of the People State Bank and a member of the American Bankers Association executive committee has been appointed to the ABA federal legislation committee. The post oversees banking legislation affecting the nation.
Sullivan class in Psychology records appreciation for intellectual instructor Dr Moulton. They praise the lectures laws and fellowship, promise memories of the occasions, and resolve to share copies with Dr G H Moulton Sullivan Union and Sullivan Daily Times.
Announcement last week named Hays & Hays of Sullivan as general attorneys for the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company in Indiana. The firm, led by Will Hays and colleagues, will handle all legal matters statewide while maintaining Sullivan offices.
Clarence F. McQuary 20 miner Jasonville wed Elsie B. Dutton 16 Hymera. George Hargis Jr. 28 farmer Yale Ills married Elsie Curtis 28. Winfield O. Harris 40 oil worker near Sullivan wed Letitia Moan 43 Linton. William A. Moss 24 Jasonville wed Doris E. Tally 27 Worthington. James A. Taggart 35 traveling salesman wed Nannie B. Kramer 35 Terre Haute. Pete Kurzon 25 miner wed Emily G. Packer 19 Dugger. Fred A. Monk 22 farmer near Fairbanks wed Oka Sanders 16 near Merom. James QO. Moyer 36 miner Jasonville wed Grace BE Burris 31 near Cass.
The piece argues advertising drives growth by attracting new customers, noting that 84 percent of business failures occur among firms that do not advertise. It questions whether a business can survive or progress without advertising and emphasizes the necessity of sustaining advertising to win and grow.
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