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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
1
Ira Pope, 30, a Cass miner, died early Monday from burns after pouring coal oil on a stove fire. He ignited his clothing, rushed outside, saved his infant, but the flames overwhelmed him as neighbors battled the blaze. his death was attributed to inhaling flames. Pope left a wife and child.
Sheriff Wible and deputy Kelly raided the Jericho establishment run by Martin Miller in Cass township. They found several patrons and confiscated a jug of whiskey and beer. Miller was arrested for illegal liquor selling and his wife posted a cash bond of 250. He was arraigned before Squire Robert Kirkham and left the bond with the justice.
The second district spelling con test will be held at Bloomington on next Saturday. The first half hour will be devoted to spelling from spelling books, followed by a written test using county contest words. Then an oral contest of dictionary words will be held.
John Wells, colored, was arrested at Vincennes on a charge of stealing merchandise from the Springer & Carruthers store. He was brought back Friday by Sheriff Wible and is in jail awaiting trial. The goods were identified by Andy McClanahan.
Otis Bedwell son of Dewitt Bedwell of Ft. Cobb Okla formerly of this county died February 5 from Brights disease after long illness. He was born near Sullivan in 1892.
Beginning last Wednesday the Indianapolis Southern assigned collectors to passenger trains to gather all tickets and fares while conductors supervise the train. The change clarifies roles between fare collection and train operation.
PF B Ridgeway of near Carlisle and A V Minich of this city announce a large stock sale on Minichs farm south of Carlisle next Wednesday. Advertisement appears on page six of this issue.
Allen Deckard, a well known farmer from Cass township six miles east of the city, died Friday night after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was 44, son of the late Adam Deckard. Survived by wife and family. Burial Sunday at Dattie Deckard Cemetery.
Indiana counties move to fund a new cottage at the Lafayette state soldiers' home to house about sixteen to twenty veterans. Sullivan County plans to seek $5,000 for a building to provide four hundred more than current capacity and accommodate smaller rooms.
Beeson Hunt son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Hunt of Sullivan County received notice Saturday that he passed the West Point entrance exam and will enter June 14 for a four year course. At nineteen he will graduate as a second lieutenant after four years. He studied at Highland Falls Academy after selection by Congressman Cullop and passed the Jefferson Barracks exam in St Louis from January 11 to 15. He will attend Indiana University until June.
Indiana lawmakers clash over the Proctor high license bill as the house weighs licenses of 700 in cities and 500 in towns plus one saloon per 500 of population. Senate compromise faces opposition from anti restriction factions and could die before adjournment. Senator Akin favored the measure. Representative Hedrick opposes saloon limits.
Judge James C. Allen of Olney Illinois, Sullivan's first practicing lawyer, celebrated his ninety birthday on January 29. He became county prosecuting attorney in 1843 for two years, moved to Palestine in 1847, and served in the Illinois legislature in 1850 and 1852. He ran against S B Archer in 1854, won by 3000, was a governor candidate in 1860 losing to Richard Yates, served on the Illinois appellate court, and later held posts as Olney postmaster under Cleveland and a United States commissioner.
Mrs. James Skinner was found guilty of intoxication by Mayor Hoover yesterday morning and fined one dollar plus costs. The sentence was suspended on the condition she leave the city within 24 hours. Jesse Bolin was found guilty of assault and battery with usual trimmings. his fine was stayed. Os McCammon faces trial on a similar charge.
Summary of legal notices including Carrie A Peters versus Charles E Peters divorce action and multiple partition and quiet title complaints by Ida Whalen Ed W Akin Sr William S Baldridge John L Wilson against various defendants.
Walter W. Beck wed Lona M. Hines. Harry Burns tied to Maxie B. Cody. Thomas Purcell and Della Nelson. Ernest D. Taylor and Hazel RR. Anderson. Samuel Fallowell and Besse M. Conklin. Arthur W. Hiatt and Gertrude M. French.
The report recalls a February snow event with nine inches of accumulation observed in the area, noting it as the heaviest storm of the previous winter and recalling the same date one year ago.
Herbert Stewart of Shelburn and Robert Collings of Cass were appointed deputy mine inspectors by State Mine Inspector Pierce of Brazil.
Thomas Halberstadt a well known farmer four miles southeast of Farmersburg in Curry township died at his home aged 71. He came to the county at age five with his parents and was married to Namecy A Goodwin 46 years ago. He served three years in the Civil War in the 85th Indiana volunteers and was a longtime Methodist before joining the United Brethren at Nye's Chapel a year ago and remained active.
Saturday in mayor's court Tom Doe pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid one dollar and costs. Gilbert Colvin faced the same charge and paid the same fine and served jail time. Monday Milo Vermillion pleaded guilty to assault and battery and paid one dollar and costs. Carl Erenhart Lon Doe and Chas Doe also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid the same fines.
James Moore sells a ninety acre Graysville farm to Geo P Haynes of Waveland for 9000. Moore buys a residence property and three acres adjoining Graysville from Charles Thomas and will reside there. Charles Thomas buys the Medsker property in Graysville and Medsker is building a residence on the old Medsker farm near Big Springs.
Oliver Steele won the damage suit over a real estate deal against Lee Jenkins. Judge Henderson awarded Steele 185 dollars plus costs of 102.10 dollars after a 195 dollar claim. The ruling confirms Steele as the prevailing party with damages and legal costs.
Merom Feb 14 Union Christian college reopened Monday after a two week shutdown due to diphtheria.
Lester H Brattain has been appointed cruier on route three out of Sullivan with Cassine M Brattain as substitute.
County Treasurer Ed Ward conducted a Monday sale of unpaid tax property. All items sold by noon. recovery timelines vary with redemption: six months ten percent, one year fifteen percent, two years twenty five percent. after two years the owner loses the property. The Wichitster Coal Company paid $782.18 to cover delinquent mineral land tax in Cass township.
A large county poultrymen meeting gathered at the court house to organize a big poultry show in the city with another session set for next Friday. Officers elected include W. W. Watson president, George Fason vice president, Charles A. Beasley secretary treasurer, with directors Floyd Dillingham Hosea Steele Murray Mason William Johnson Ellery Hayden and J R Snyder.
The Hymera Vindicator reports the marriage of Jesse C Curry and Bessa L Crist in Oklahoma during January. Crist long served as a Sullivan County Schools teacher at No 1 Jackson township and recently resigned before holidays. Curry, a Jackson township native, now farms and dairies in Washington state.
Fred F. Bays will give the dedicatory address at the Robinson Elks home dedication scheduled for Thursday of next week. A large number of Sullivan Elks are expected to attend.
Sam Sandusky a farmer near New Lebanon owns a drama rooster famed for appetite. In a single setting the bird ate 1350 grains nearly three ears of corn, illustrating an unusually large capacity for feed.
A county commission adjourned meeting heard A G McNabb's petition with 289 signatures seeking a local option election in Sullivan. County Attorney Bridwell urged filing before term start. petition withdrawn. Eight liquor license applicants await March 6 decisions. if Prohibition regulation bill passes, max four saloons. otherwise no cap. If April 1 election yields a dry majority, saloons must close within ninety days.
A report claiming Joe Rettich applied for a liquor license in R. W. Cadwell's room opposite the Davis hotel is incorrect. Cadwell remains at his location. Rettich's license request targets the room currently used by Rich's bowling alley.
Alex Morris, a colored barber from this city, suffered a head wound and a broken arm when attacked by highwaymen on a Vincennes street Tuesday night last week. He was relieved of considerable change and was visiting his mother in Vincennes.
John C Higdon of Sulphur Springs Texas, formerly Shelburn, son of Uncle Billy Higdon, is a contestant in the Texas industrial congress for top production on ten acres. First prize is 2500 dollars.
Superintendent Holton of the city schools received 15 from an unknown patron for the senior class oratory contest. A similar amount was given last year by another patron.
Paxton Feb 14. Mrs Ed Wall of Sullivan sustained a fracture to her right ankle after leaping from a buggy when the horse she was driving became frightened by an BE T H train.
W. E. Barco of this city displays a large hen's egg laid by a Partridge and Buff Cochin hen. The egg weighs four ounces and measures seven inches in circumference.
Lucinda Harris 78 wife of Daniel Harris died Friday from cancer at the Thomas Carrithere farm near Graysville. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.
The annual Sulli van county farmers institute met at the courthouse, drew large attendance, and featured a corn show with awards by R. L. Johnson. Winners included Johnson county white corn and Reed's yellow dent, with best ears crowned to Charles Pirtle and Paul Pirtle. Officers elected: Charles Pirtle president, Dave Graham treasurer. Township vice presidents named for Fairbanks, Jackson, Turman, Hamilton, Cass, Gill, Haddon, and Jefferson.
Miss Ida E. Crawford, eldest child of Captain W. T. Crawford, died in Los Angeles at her sister Bertha Neff's home after a lung illness. Born July 2 1861 in Farmersburg she taught in Sullivan schools, worked in government land offices in Washington and Denver, and later moved to California seeking health. She leaves five siblings including sisters Mrs Neff and Mrs Holway and brothers Webster Crawford and Rush P. Crawford. burial plans are not known.
Sheriff Wible and deputies arrested Andy Weaver and Sam Trump at their Hymera homes Sunday night on illegal liquor selling charges. Charles Johnson, the third member, escaped. Weaver and Trump are jailed here.
Members of Frank Neff Post cG A BR and the Woman's Relief Corps attended Sunday evening service to hear Rev. J. H. McArthur deliver an address on Lincoln the Man of the Hour.
Winners were announced for bread making at the local farmers institute held last week. Best loaf wheat bread first went to Effie G Shepherd, second to Mrs A Ss Dodds. Best yeast bread by girls went to 11 year old Faye Benson. Sullivan Milling Company prizes were awarded to Mrs Anna Vanarsdall and Mrs A S Dodds.
New Lebanon February 14 Leland Hamilton selected to fill the teaching vacancy caused by J W Kemp resignation and move to Texas.
The Curry township liquor battle pits dry backers led by J. O. McCracklin against wet opposition. A March 7 township election date was set with representatives Hopewell and Sebring to join County Auditor Crowder. Shelburn advocates push city incorporation on February 28, complicating licensing and future votes.
Perry Kaufman left Friday for Ritzville Washington after visiting since Christmas. He grew up in Gill township son of the late Samuel Kaufman and built a large 800 acre Ritzville ranch with his brothers Ed and George and sister Miss Lida. Their brother Henry owns a rival 800 acre ranch in Ritzville. Cousin Wesley Kaufman operates a 960 acre ranch nearby. Perry has twice returned from Ritzville and notes winter conditions resemble the 1899 cold snap, predicting more cold weather before spring roses.
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