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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
1
Mandamus actions involving contractors Fiu and Suleevan challenge road work payments. The suits seek court orders directing payment of funds for completed segments and address authorities overseeing the project in the city. The outcomes and involved agencies remain to be resolved.
The Shelburn area reports rich coal veins discovered during drilling near the J. J. Rieges tract and Shelburn town. Officials note vast tonnage, high grade coal, and railway expansion plans that could link Sullivan County to Gary and Chicago via Wabash routes and a new canal.
Report of a snowy interurban accident near Shelburg where two men from an unidentified group were struck on a railroad track. Bodies scattered remains indicate the party carried supplies for Christus celebration. One man identified as Mike Sonuslo, another possibly a relative of a Cleveland resident.
Fragmentary notes reference general guidance from Postvnv Esper on administrative matters. Mention of offices, deficits, divisions, and advice for keeping civil matters orderly. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
William Shepherd aged 24 and Miss Ebbie Trarrenehs aged 25 were married beside the bride’s parents eight miles west of Carlisle Indiana. The ceremony last evening was officiated by Rev. WLR Crawford of Merom. Shepherd is a farmer, son of Mr and Mrs Solomon Shepherd.
William Harbinson and Fannie Dell Spencer of Jefferson township married Christmas morning at Rev. L R Edmonds home on Graysville street.
A discussion notes several coal indicators around Sullivan County, including Tivisera, Dugeer, Cass spd sullivan, and nearby areas. Estimates suggest over five indicators, with a 24 cent per ton saving claimed by one source. The remarks claim improved conditions and prudent projections, referencing national debt concerns.
A man named William Adams now in Michigan City prison had his will filed for probate in the county clerk’s office. The filing notes disputed points: the deceased died at Turman township leaving 3800 acres to sons Will and Harry Adams with the old home to Harry and 160 acres to Will. The estate’s third share goes to Pearl Foutech’s children. The convict Adams owned 240 acres in Till township at the time of killing William Eaves, later sold.
The circuit court selects petit jurors Fleming A Milburn Jefferson township Packer Haddon Abe Bower Curry John W Bowen Fairbanks Jacob Andis Jefferson Pearl Bolinger Curry William Wisner Gill William T Grant Cass Jordan P Moore Turman Frank Chambers Cass Melville G Creager Hamilton Joseph Ridgeway Gill Extras James Monk Turman William R Kirk Hamilton Samuel M Miller Curry Carl Gobin Waddon J W Daugherty Gill Daniel K E Prose Gill jurors to report today
Shelburn reporter says John Scott a miner in this town was badly hurt last Wednesday when a runaway team struck him He suffered a broken hip a broken arm and internal injuries Doctors expect he will recover after treatment and care in the hospital provided by local authorities
Hon James A Binzham Attorney General of Tr dienea will deliver an address on Practical Christianity under the Young Peoples Club of the Presbyterian Church at the church on Sunday evening January 9. A musical program will also be rendered.
A broken wheel on the Union’s press reduced this week’s issue size. The paper is being printed on the Sullivan Demecenes press. A new part was shipped yesterday from the factory where the press is built at Wes tery, HLF.
A thief returned most jewelry eight months after a burglary at the Gastins home, leaving behind a handkerchief wrapped package containing pieces valued at about 40 dollars. The knife and silver money were not returned, leaving questions about motive and accountability.
Stewart Barnes, a member of the board of jury commissioners, was severely injured Sunday by a kick to the right hip from a colt. The drawing of a jury for the coming term of court occurred Monday at Barnes home on West Washington street, with Commissioner Robert Taylor and Clerk DeBaun present.
The Wright-Buntington players from Terre Haute have been engaged by the Sullivan lodge of Ells to present A Bachelor's Honeymoon at the lodge home on Thursday evening January 13.
The Rev. Oliver Tilburne and Miss Mary Smith from Linton did not wed in Chicago as alleged. Chicago reports show no marriage license in Cook County and Tilburne’s claim of a divorce two months before the elopement is denied.
A court hears a case involving Jennines tied to a child desertion charge. Witnesses described chaos and the defense seeks to prove residence at questionable addresses. The trial, set for an early date, may reveal sensational evidence in the ongoing proceedings.
The Sullivan County Parmilers show the annual pasture fair's success with school children aiding the event. Purdue graduate Miss Denel Perry and A. P. Baten sides lead officers McCumminen as president Jerkins as secretary and Little as president. Prizes awarded for best ears of yellow white mixed corn with Morris Shake and others taking top awards.
Tilden Alsman of Cass township files a mandamus suit in circuit court against Mike Yune trustee of Cass township to compel acceptance of his bond as road supervisor. At the recent election Thomas Parks and Allan were candidates. Ismiann received 12 votes and Parks 64. Alsman argues Parks is not a qualified voter of the township and Parks has been serving as road supervisor.
The Indianapolis Star reports Samantha Belle Helms Bennett has been married and divorced eight times, a record cited alongside other Indiana individuals with long matrimony histories. Polly Shippert is noted as holding a ten-marriage record.
George Kaufman of Ritzville Washington arrived last Thursday to visit relatives in the county. He is the son of the late Samuel Kaufman and grew up in Gil township. Except for two, all his family now resides in Ritzville. His sister Miss Lida and brother Henry live on a nearby farm and in town respectively. Sister Mrs Lune Longford resides in Eugene Oregon where George often visits. He reports that former townsman W O Bell is doing well.
Merom December 28 reports Merom Eastern Star chapter has elected officers: Lulu Parker Cooper W M Edgar Maple W P Kathrine Cushman A M Hester Mahan secretary Pearl Thornton treasurer Bertha Boone conductor and Martha Shaw associate conductor.
A. Lave of this city received notice of his appointment as an examiner on the state board of accounts. Lacey, a Republican, was among 200 who recently wrote in a competitive examination. The new board reports for duty January 5, and Lacey's manuscript is said to be among the best.
Mary Gardner two years old from Attias dies from injuries after she pulled a pan of scalding water onto herself. She narrowly escaped a week earlier when her clothing caught fire and her father struggled to save her.
A Meeker figure attacks stage critics in a dispatch from the Illinois press. The item notes tensions in cultural circles and cites comments aimed at theatrical reviewers and public reception.
The article records a public controversy as actors and clergy argue whether drama can convey truth better than sermons. Pastor Hodge defends actors while Jacob Meeker notes the polemic draws wide attention and questions the influence of the stage on audiences.
Ernest Smith aged PY and Miss Oma McCammon aged 16 eloped to Sullivan but lacked parental consent. After a telephone plea, their fathers Charles Smith and William McCammon, both farmers near Carlisle, traveled to Sullivan and finally consented to the marriage.
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