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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
1
Charles T. Akin died at his Carlisle home last Thursday morning. He was a respected local figure and community participant. Funeral arrangements were pending this report.
Charles T. Akin of Carlisle, a 67 year old mercantile leader and long time Democrat figure, died at his home after a career spanning over fifty years in the county. Akin served in the Indiana House and Senate, ran for Congress, and chaired local Masonic and Ben Hur lodges. He was born in Carlisle in 1848 and left a sizable family and business legacy.
Isaac N. Snow aged 59 a Sullivan resident died Wednesday night after a four year paralysis illness. He was a longtime bank and loan firm official, with service at Sullivan lodge of Odd Fellows and as a church member. Funeral at the Christian church followed by burial at Center Ridge cemetery. He leaves a daughter and siblings.
Merom Royal Neighbors elected Laura French as oracle Maude Burke as vice oracle Emma Ward as past oracle Cora Daugherty as chancellor W C Parker as recorder Mary Burke as receiver Nannie Hopewell as marshal Sarah Reid as inner sentinel Anna Elliott as outer sentinel Nannie Hopewell as manager for one year Maud Burke as manager for two years Emma Ward as manager for three years.
Dusty Graham and Henry Davey, held for weeks in Terre Haute jail on a cashier hold up at the Lattas Creek mine, were moved to Michigan City Monday night by Sheriff Kreitenstein for safe keeping.
The Vincennes Commercial notes the death of William F. Lisman of Haddon township. It mentions his son Frank Lisman, a Vincennes University graduate who formerly worked for the Commercial and now contributes as a special writer for the Philadelphia Ledger.
At the Knox County Medical Society annual banquet in Vincennes last Wednesday night physicians present included J. T. Oliphant and H. C. O'Dell from Farmersburg and J. B. Maple from Shelburn.
Mrs. R. H. Crowder of Indianapolis formerly of this city has been very ill in a hospital there and remains in a precarious condition. No hope is entertained for her recovery.
Joe Draper, a dental college student in Chicago, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Draper.
A marriage license issued in Terre Haute names Simeon Yager 71 an undertaker of Graysville and Mary Jarvis 54 of Terre Haute.
Fred F Bays sold a one half interest in the Brown lease in Turman township for 27000 dollars. John Oliphant of Vincennes and Dr E R Riggs of this city bought the lease which covers thirty nine acres from Bays and the Ohio Oil Company. Ohio retains its half. Land owned by Charles and Anna Brown. Several wells already produce and further development is expected.
A meeting of prominent county corn growers at the Chamber of Commerce formed the Sullivan County Corn Growers Association. Aims include a December annual corn show and coordination with farmers groups. Officers named: President Cecil Johnson, Vice President L Ray Blann, Secretary George F Botts, Treasurer Thad Brewer. A Jan 8 session will finalize rules and the show plans.
A surprise wedding was held last Wednesday night at Rev Albert Nichols residence. The couple Paul F Wade and Flossie A Fales were married by Mr Nichols with attendants Zelma Harbaugh and Gladys Hiatt. Mrs Wade, active in church fairs and choir, will live with her husband’s parents while he works for E A Billman undertaker.
Weeks, a former Sullivan resident and son of Rev. J. L. Weeks of Terre Haute, returned Friday for the first time in twenty years. Once a baker for the late James Demaree, he now lives on a large farm near Lovington, Illinois, and has farmed for twelve years.
Fairbanks Indiana December 25 1915 Fairbanks Camp No 11256 M W A will hold a class adoption on Thursday night December 30 State Deputy W A McGath of Indianapolis and District Deputy Geo E Hopkins of Washington will attend All camps in Sullivan county invited to attend ANCIL BADGER Consul CARL LESTER Clerk
Thomas Shepherd, claiming residence here, was arrested in Terre Haute last week and fined for creating a disturbance at the Union station.
The Turman Township Better Farming Club will hold a meeting at Graysville tonight. Members are urged to attend to discuss local farming practices and community projects.
A Christmas gift idea offers a combined subscription to the Terre Haute Star and The Union for $2.50, shipped to a friend or neighbor. Remittances should be sent to The Union by check or money order.
Heavy loss struck the Index Nation Company and Stevenson Dry Goods Company in Rockville Friday when a 14 inch brick fire wall collapsed, bringing first floors into the basement. Shoppers escaped with no injuries as doors opened and employees aided customers to safety. Owner Paul L. Reid drove to Rockville Saturday morning.
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce contest closed at noon Saturday with Miss Edna M. Pound of Graysville as the winner for the reason sustaining home industry creates a local market. More than 100 responses were received. judges were Joe Lacey W. P. Stratton and Clyde Burkholder. Second place went to Mrs. J. H. Neff for permanency of Sullivan's Superior Service. Third went to Miss Bertha Ruston for Spown your money where you make it Sullivan's Service Satisfies.
The Tri Kappa sorority will host a free motion picture event for Sullivan children at the Star theater on Christmas morning. Edgar Allen, theater manager, secured the film Cinderella with Mary Pickford in the title role. The show begins at nine o'clock Saturday morning and invites all local boys and girls.
Bethuel Johnson Dix died last Wednesday night at his brother M H Dix's home west of the city after an extended illness with cancer of the stomach. He was 69 years old. The funeral was held Saturday at the Baptist church in Middletown and burial followed in Middletown cemetery. Born near Middletown he joined the Baptist church at eighteen. He lived in Terre Haute for years working in the Terre Haute Express circulation department, then in Omaha as a hotel clerk before moving to Sullivan county to live with his brother following his wife’s death and declining health.
Clell Spinks age 55 a former Shelburn marshal was found dead in his bed at home yesterday morning. He had retired late Monday night and was in his usual health. A daughter Mrs Otha Hall died a week ago. Spinks ran a pool hall and cigar store and was a member of the Eagles lodge.
The Associated Charities asks residents to donate clothing vegetables canned fruit and other goods for the poor during Christmas. Bring items to city hall by Thursday noon. grocery deliv ery wagons will collect and deliver free. Monetary gifts go to Supt. Vance of the city schools. Tri Kappa sorority will organize and distribute all items.
Mrs Lucretia Agnes Baker Watson wife of David Watson longtime farmer near Merom died Wednesday after more than a year with diabetes. She was 64 born July 10 1851 taught 16 years in Sullivan Carlisle Merom and Washington and married April 22 1885. Interment in Mann cemetery. funeral at her residence conducted by Rev C B Hershey.
Sullivan Council No 73 R S M has elected officers including William E Aydelotte illustrious master Alonzo C Owens deputy master Chreale Chaney principal conductor of the work Ernest D L Davis treasurer Milton A Haddon recorder John Ersinger captain of the guard Win S Bicknell conductor of council Ed P Reed steward.
Sul livan lodge of Elks social committee has sent over 100 invitations for the annual New Year's dance at the home on Friday evening December 31. Many out of town guests and students home for vacations are expected to attend.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Pittman, 78, wife of Harrison D. Pittman, a Hamilton township pioneer, died Monday night at her north city home after a long stomach and heart illness. Born in Kentucky on Sept 27, 1837, she moved with her parents to Vigo County and later Curry township. Married January 3, 1856, she and Harrison would have celebrated their fiftieth anniversary next month. She was a Baptist member for life, survived by her husband and son Henry A. Pittman of Curry township.
Theodore Pittman of Farmersburg and Miss Clara Pittman, along with three sons Oliver Charles and Harry Pittman, died after reaching maturity. Funeral planned at Little Flock Baptist Church conducted by Rev. George Fuson of Fairbanks, time not fixed at press.
The Sullivan County Association of Actual Past Masters will meet at the Masonic Hall next Thursday. The day opens at 11 a.m. with business, followed by dinner and a program led by toastmaster John C. Chaney. Speakers include John T. Hays Prof RE A O’Dell and Rev R H Toole. The Past Master degree is conferred at 2 p.m. Officers for 1915 are listed.
The Sullivan Methodist church dedicated new Sunday school rooms on Sunday to serve the large men’s class taught by J. R. Brown. Dr. W. R. Halstead of Terre Haute led services and preached both morning and evening, with a special musical service directed by Prof. R. A. Weilatz.
Fairbanks O E S unit will hold a Wednesday evening meeting for officer installation. Newly elected officers include Mrs Anna Drake worthy matron Harry Dilley worthy patron Mrs Anna Pound associate matron Mrs Josie Welsh secretary Mrs Sadie Fuller treasurer Mrs Mabel Drake conductress Mrs Anna Talley associate conductress.
Mrs. Mary Angell of Sullivan Bay calls Monday to send The Union to her son Lee Angell in the Philippine Islands. He serves in the 23d Coast Artillery at Fort Mills on Corregidor Island and writes he is well pleased with military life though the weather is very hot.
Miss Glenn Yager reports the county week ending December 19 as mostly cloudy with one half inch snow on the 15th and rainfall totals of 1.04 inches on the 16th and .38 inches on the 17th. Daytime highs range from 28 to 50 and lows from 15 to 37 with several clear or partly cloudy days.
Walter S Greene of Knox county has had his life sentence for murdering his wife commuted to manslaughter by Governor Ruston. Convicted in Sullivan circuit court, the case was venued from Knox county, opening the path to a possible pardon.
A southbound C. and E. I. freight derailed at the Reliance switch in Shelburn early Sunday. Nine cars left the track but no injuries were reported. Officials cite a broken rail as the likely cause and traffic remained halted for hours.
Prize winners in the Big Corn and Poultry Shows have been announced at the county event. Officials reported top entries across corn and poultry divisions with several exhibitors earning ribbons and honors.
The Sullivan County corn and poultry show opened Thursday drawing many visitors despite bad weather. A. W. Hayes directed the corn exhibit and Er. S. Griggs led poultry efforts. The event recorded 65 corn and 300 poultry entries with many prize winners named, and plans for a larger next year are already under way.
Aaron Wesley Morris a well known farmer residing in New Lebanon was acquitted Friday in Squire Watsons court of killing a squirrel out of season. The charge was filed by Clifton Dixon deputy game warden in the case heard in local court.
On petition by Sarah E. Bryant the circuit court declared Luella May Eaton of Haddon township feeble minded and ordered her commitment to the Home for Feeble Minded.
The Standard Oil Company will build a supply station in Farmersburg at once. A site has been purchased from Fred B. Lash, just north of the Farmersburg Brick and Tile plant on the east side of the C. and E. I. tracks.
A marriage license was issued at Terre Haute on Thursday to Chauncey Tague, 23, a farmer from Vigo county, and Lydia Johnson, 20, of Fairbanks.
The Turman Township Sunday school institute scheduled for Graysville last week is postponed to December 28 29 and 30. The program will be announced later.
Merom State Bank sues Hud CG Hughes on note. A B E Boyce Company sues Sullivan County Water Co on account. Stella Rouse seeks divorce custody and support from Robert Rouse.
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