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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1910
Page
1
The county clerk contest dominates the political week as Kemp stock rises and Aydelotte gains machine backing. Incumbent Arthur De Baun shows strength though voters hesitate to grant a four-year term. Benefield joins the field while Akin faces no opposition for joint senator. Candidates for other offices include Hedrick and Boone for representative, Bays favored for prosecutor, Kemp seen challenging, and W R Howard praised for past bid.
Cuthbert Plew a farmer seven miles west of the city was arrested by Constable Watson on a charge of drawing an ax on his father in law Charles Nash. Nash is charged with assault. The alleged assault arose from a quarrel between the two men.
A petition is circulated in Greene County asking Governor Marshall to grant a pardon for John Cox who was convicted in Greene Circuit Court of murder of John Brazelle and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Farmers and business leaders plan a $10,000 loan backed extension toward Prairieton with subscriptions from about 100 individuals. The meeting at City Engineer Donn M. Roberts Office outlined progress on grades and bridges and aims to extend to Merom by May to support a larger chautauqua attendance and regional growth.
Report by Maurice Yeager for the county covers February 1 through 6 with daily conditions. Clear days dominate, there was a .22 inch rainfall on February 3.
Will offer a public sale of livestock and farming implements on February 23. W C Banther, who lives three miles northwest of Carlisle, has accumulated more stock than he needs and invites prospective buyers to attend.
Last primary results show Bays 2123 and May 1091 for prosecuting attorney, Ward 1730 and Crawley 1469 for treasurer, Brewer 1487 and Bailey 1491 for coroner, Wible 1411 and Miller 195 Dudley 861 Rettich 188 Bennett 441 Johnson 154 for sheriff. 1906 figures list Crowder 1742 and Jennings 1281 for treasurer, DeBaun 1715 Bene field 1314 for clerk, Asdell 322 Curry 1473 Davis 519 Chowning 476 for recorder.
Carlisle Indiana February 8. President W W Parsons of the Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute has inspected the Carlisle high school and the new commission has been received. Friday afternoon February 25 is parents day at the school with visits to every department and a special recess program alongside regular work in all grades.
The article itemizes ballot positions announced yesterday for the coming primary. Listings include Joint Senator Chas T Akin. Prosecuting Attorney Fred F Bays Charles Bedwell. Representative Salathiel Boone James W Hedrick William M Britton. Clerk of Circuit Court Herschel V Benefield Charles W Denney George E Douthitt Charles R Railsback Arthur E Debaun. Auditor Win S Bicknell Ben C Crowder. Treasurer William W Howard James W Kemp William E Aydelotte John B Shipman. Recorder John M Moore A J Curry. Sheriff John Banks Frank Wible. Coroner Dr Cortney R Walters Dr E Be Robards Claud A Padgett Charles E Brewer. Assessor Frank Hiatt. Surveyor William L Sisson. Commissioner 2d District John Scott S C Decamp P D Over Geo Nowlin C E Montgomery. Commissioner 3d District James W Bishop John Eb Driver.
A Salem farmer brought two hogs to a local butcher. After weight and parts were handed over the farmer owed the butcher $2.85 because the butcher charged retail for the reserved hams and shoulders while buying the hogs wholesale. The incident highlights the wholesale retail price difference.
John Bell aged 70 was declared of unsound mind after an insanity inquest conducted Monday in Justice Kirkham’s court. The examiners were Drs. Kennedy and Shanklin.
Mrs. I H Kalley of this city announces a ten dollar gold reward for the student in the high school with the highest general average for scholarship for the rest of the school year.
Arthur Willis son of Marion F. Willis of this city died yesterday in Hot Springs Arkansas after a long illness with a complication of diseases. He was 33 years old and never married. The remains will be brought here for burial.
James Ferree and Albert McKee of Jackson Hill were arrested by Constable John Watson on assault and battery charges against William Litteral. They pleaded guilty last week and were fined $1 plus costs each.
Ann Payne brings a complaint for injunction against Thomas Ed Ward treasurer of Sullivan County seeking court relief to prevent alleged improper acts or failures in financial administration. The filing outlines the parties, the jurisdiction, and the requested remedy.
George W. Reeves and Jenettie Everett appear for a marriage license while Maurice DeBaun and Rosie I Cur are listed for a license as recorded in the marriage notices.
Special to the Union reports John A. Curry of the Boston Globe acted in a somnambulistic episode, murmuring of papers and Munich. He explained dreaming of Ginger Ridge to Dan Sims and returning with election returns, recalling his Indiana ties and 1902 campaign activity with Col. Taylor.
Republican district chairmen gathered in Indianapolis to select a state chairman. A strong Hays boom arose for Will H. Hays of this city, but he declined to run. Edwin M. Lee was elected chairman with Henry W. Bennett as vice chairman. John F. Hayes became secretary and Frank Stalnaker was chosen treasurer.
Shelburn Feb. 8 Democrats organized with precinct committeemen named as George Barnhart Farmersburg No. 1 Dr R B Douglas Shelburn No. 2 Oscar Calvert Shelburn No. 8 James Curry Farmersburg No. 4 T A Miller Shelburn No. 5 William Wallace Farmersburg No. 6.
Hymera report states Dirrelle Lyons, who had been in Kansas since his regular army enlistment ended, has come back to his home two miles north of town. He served in the Philippines during his army tenure.
At the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association annual meeting in Indianapolis last week S. Paul Poynter editor of the Sullivan Democrat was chosen first vice president. The group voted against Governor Marshall for president but did not address the liquor issue.
The notice surveys candidates in various races led by Railshack for clerk and S. Boone for representative. It notes family ties, campaign taunts, and new political ax ions amid contested township posts in Gil and Jefferson townships.
The late report notes Ben Crowder’s stock rising as supporters push for his renomination to a four year auditor term. It cites extensive prior legal costs and litigation as a potent factor in his favor.
Hinkle Hays of this city represented Wabash College at Indianapolis Friday night and finished fifth among seven entries. Earlham won first with an 88 year old pastor, while Notre Dame and Wabash were praised for delivery. The standings list Earlham Notre Dame DePauw Butler Wabash Franklin Hanover.
Cass February 8 Arthur Batey a young blacksmith here met a painful accident while shoeing a horse last week He had just clinched a nail when the horse jumped and the nail tore the end of his finger off
Mrs J R Hinman received a telegram announcing the death of her father D J W Stader at home in Indianapolis. She attended the funeral there on Sunday.
Tobe Williams of Farmersburg married Lettie Lewis of Terre Haute in Robinson last week in a simple ceremony.
Fred Vawter attending school in Danville Indiana and Dick Vawter touring with the Redpath Chautauqua Association visited here last week with their parents Reverend and Mrs. J M Vawter.
Frank Abell and Tom Moore of the Citizens garage left today to travel to Chicago for the automobile show.
In Greene county the liberal Republicans aided Democrats last election by tipping the joint judicial convention. Sullivan and Greene each had seventeen votes at the last convention. this year Greene is listed at twenty one and Sullivan at twenty two, eliminating Greene from contention and paving the way for Bays or Bedwell to be nominated.
Terre Haute businessmen consider forming a stock company to buy a new $10,000 boat for a weekly two round trip packet line from Terre Haute to Vincennes. The venture would haul freight and passengers and aim to improve river facilities free from outside influence.
William Powell of Sullivan and Miss Maria A Gilchrist of a farm south of Terre Haute were married in Terre Haute last Wednesday afternoon by Rev. C B Hemans. Mrs Powell active in local Baptist church. Powell a longtime Sullivan citizen and bank director. They will reside in Sullivan.
Riverton reports a Crawford county project will reclaim a large pond one mile northwest of town this spring. A dredged ditch will run from the river at White's Ferry through the pond toward Bright Light, likely cutting off fishing in the pond and affecting Sullivan fishermen.
Riverton reports the Wabash river is within its banks and the water level is good for navigation. The Mohawk makes regular trips between Vincennes and Terre Haute while several motor boats suffer minor ice damage. Belief grows that no more ice will form this winter.
Edgar C Hughes general superintendent of Swenson Land Company delivers a free lecture at the Haddon opera house. A large crowd already plans to attend the trip to Bovina Palmer county Texas on February 15. Stereopticon views of Texas to be shown Saturday night. Show starts promptly at seven. Bring your family.
The circuit court notes cover guardianship actions for Osa Glenn Bedwell and Earl M Benefield with private sales approved and appraisers named. Dismissed note suit People’s State Bank versus Carrithers. Divorces granted for Carrie Nestlehut and Rosa Schoonover and William J Schoonover. William E Simpson divorce from Mary B Simpson.
Maurice DeBaun and Roxie Ivy Curry, both of Fairbanks township, were married last Wednesday evening by Squire Kirkham in his parlor.
Mr and Mrs R S Stratton departed last night for Chicago to attend the automobile show.
A local report notes Taylor devises a campaign strategy to influence voter choice in the Arthur de Baun vote. It describes the effort as a calculated move aimed at swaying support for a candidate.
Col. Taylor supports Herschel Benefield for county clerk in a move seen as weakening DeBaun. Benefield's entry shifts Hamilton township strength, with Railsback also a factor. Railsback aims for Curry and Jackson votes while DeBaun loses share. Benefield may gain in Sullivan and Hamilton.
Sullivan hosts a rich network of women’s clubs with at least 23 organizations. The roster includes literary, sewing, cooking, and card clubs such as Red White and Blue Woman’s, Priscilla Embroidery, J J Chatter and Stitch, Five Hundred and various Euchre and Bridge groups.
Hymera February 8 Republicans of Jackson township pick precinct committeemen. Names listed include John Barcus William T Hammond Charles Zenor Nathan Phenis and Lee Gritton.
The Christian Volunteer Warriors purchased the Reid building located at the northeast corner of State and Washington streets.
Urie Decker was arrested in Robitu con last week on bootlegging charges and committed to jail. The case notes a police action taken against Decker and a formal detention following the arrest.
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