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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1904
Page
1
Public Schools of Sullivan displayed pupil work for St Louis Fair on a Friday afternoon. Visitors saw wall displays of exams letters drawings and more, noting improved hands on ability and a shift toward practical education while stressing lasting mental training and mastery of core subjects.
Special meetings led by Rev. H. A. Faulconer are under way at the Presbyterian church. The young preacher draws praise for his ability and gospel fervor. Daily services at 2 30 p m for Christians and 7 30 p m for preaching continue for two weeks, inviting all to attend.
Ogg Isbell an engineer at the Little Giant coal mine near Pleasantville was attacked by Claude Land. Land returned to the engine room and struck Isbell with a spade injuring him severely. A warrant was issued for Land on assault with intent to commit murder.
January mail figures from Sullivan rural routes reveal substantial upticks. Ralph A. Dodds on route one delivered 682 letters and 3523 newspapers with 45 packages, totaling 5471 pieces. Alonzo B. Thurber on route two handled 6331 pieces with 826 in collections, while all routes sum 7157 delivered and collected, up 456 from December. Stamps canceled total $15.82. New routes 3 4 5 and 6 began January 15.
Petitions signed by over fifty freeholders in Haddon Township seek a stone road called Shake school house road from the Shake school house to station 4450, across Shake land to station 7, then along public highways to the Carlisle and Pleasantville gravel road. Jefferson Township requests include the Center school house road about two miles and the Indian Prairie church road about one mile. Charles M. Robbins and Grace McCloud were married at nine in the morning in this city, Rev. J. H. Carnes officiating, with the couple departing for Indianapolis afterward.
A 1904 report from Guthrie notes Oklahoma Territory’s rapid growth since the opening. It highlights Oklahoma City as the leading city with Henry Overholser as a prominent figure, describes land values for wheat corn cotton and potatoes, and lists several Cheyenne and Arapaho names encountered. The writer praises the climate, soil, and potential of Indian allotments and frontier lands.
Rev. N. H. Faulconer will conduct a men’s meeting at the Presbyterian church next Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Mr Faulconer is described as a man with a message and all men are urged to hear him. Mr and Mrs T F Kennedy depart tomorrow for New Smyrna Florida to spend the winter there.
A broken steam line at Sullivan Light and Heat plant Monday caused widespread heat loss citywide. Repairs completed Tuesday evening restoring steam. circuit court and county offices operated with temporary arrangements. County allocated 1000 for circuit court room improvements. stair redesign planned. Contract awarded for steel files and book cases to J B and J M Connel Co. of New York for 379.50.
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