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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
7
Teachers of 57 rural Sullivan county schools answer questionnaires from County Superintendent Richard Park. State official L N Hines directed distribution to aid arguments for rural school conditions and potential salary increases.
Walter Whitlock of Paxton will teach the rural school at Scott City replacing Miss Anna Davis who resigns due to illness and remains homebound.
State High School Inspector E B Wetherow of Indianapolis is expected in Sullivan county for a day per a letter to County Superintendent Park. Graysville High School may be visited as authorities pursue designating it a commissioned high school rather than a certified school.
County Superintendent Park prepares eighth grade exams for March 20 in Sullivan county. Governor Goodrich mails a letter urging the week of March 7 14 as teachers week to rally Parent Teachers Associations ministers and other groups to address a growing teacher shortage crisis. The note cites shrinking morale and rising costs as factors drawing teachers away.
The passage discusses the term free economy and the general rule of policy favoring minimal government interference. It notes that France first used the term to describe unrestricted industry and commerce, with limits only as required by public peace and order, and traces its extension to protecting individual liberty from unwarranted state control.
The Mur family of Scotland is said to be the oldest British line with a pedigree to 1093. Campbell of Argyll traces to 1190 while the Grosvenor family begins in 1066. Hapsburg founders date to 852 and Bourbon origins to 864.
Notice to non residents in Sullivan County Indiana. In two 1920 complaints No. 18451 and 18452, George Ridgway and Sanders Howard sue to quiet title on multiple described tracts in Sullivan townships including lots 58 and 67 in the city of Sullivan. The suits name numerous defendants and unknown heirs estates, seeking to quiet title against all persons.
The notice states a 17.25 acre parcel measured from a starting point 626.50 feet east to the place of beginning to quiet title against all parties. The plaintiffs require appearance or demurrer by April 5, 1920, at the Sullivan County Court, with this 10 February 1920 date witnessing. Attorney Schroeder & Price represents the plaintiff. First insertion Feb. 11, 1929, 3t.
The notice states that absent appearance at the Sullivan Circuit Court on April 9, 1920 a complaint and related matters will be heard. The document is dated February 10 1946 and signed by Clerk David Gliuit with attorneys for the plaintiff. First insertion February 11 1920.
Sullivan county Indiana Board of County Commissioners will open sealed bids by 12 noon on Tuesday March 2 1920 for the construction of a rock road in Jefferson townsnap sections 2 3 and 4 per plans and specifications on file with the County Auditor. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Attest F M Daniels Auditor. First insertion Feb 11 1920.
County commissioners of Sullivan Indiana accept sealed bids by noon on Tuesday March 2 1920 for 14786 feet of rock road in Haddon township per Latshaw et al plans on file in the county auditor’s office. Board may reject any or all bids. Commissioners John Walters and John Scott. First insertion Feb 11 1920 32.
The Sullivan County Commissioners Indiana will receive sealed bids up to noon on Monday March 1 1920 for furnishing supplies to the county infirmary for the ensuing quarter per requisitions on file in the county auditor W H Poston office. John Scoty Commissioners. First insertion Feb 11 1920 8t
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