Sullivan Business Outlook Predicts Record Growth Ahead
Sullivan braces for a busy season as major projects roll out. Carnegie Library at 10000, two new schools costing 26000 to 28000 and 6000, a large business block by Citizens Trust near Main and Jackson, and Wake Giles plans to lay out town lots with streets and gravel. Population may top 5000 as growth continues, with lasting improvements and rising demand for labor and services. Proposed rural carrier salaries rise to at least 800 annually, pending congressional action.
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Sullivan
Carnegie Library
Citizens Trust Company
C. H. Edwards
Main
Jackson Streets
Wake Giles
Giles
Corporation
Rural Carriers Salary Debate Highlights House Action
Congress debates rural route pay as current $600 proves inadequate for farmers and carriers. A committee approved bill would raise to $720 but bars package and newspaper delivery for hire, risking loss of express service farmers rely on.
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Congress
House
Death of James A. Catlin
James A. Catlin died Thursday at his South Court Street home after a period of declining health. Born April 13, 1841, he was nearing age 63 and survived by his widow and his father Irvin Catlin, a Sullivan merchant emeritus. A former jeweler and longtime church and civic figure, Catlin led the local band and was active in the Christian church. The funeral, led by Rev. David Francis, was held Sunday at 2 PM from the residence with interment at Center Ridge cemetery.
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James A. Catlin
South Court Street
Catlin
Irvin Catlin
Sullivan
Christian Church
David Francis
Center Ridge Cemetery
Stabbing at Bloomfield Leaves William Martin Near Death
Wm. Martin was fatally wounded in a night assault by Levi Stanford, who fled after the stabbing. Stanford, a minor, has been missing since the quarrel over whiskey. Martin, treated for six facial wounds and lung injuries, remains gravely ill.
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Martin
Bloomfield
Levi Stanford
Stanford
Young Stanford
George L. Stanford
The New School Houses Controversy and Bond Proposal
The Supreme Court invalidates a 1903 town bond act for school houses. The School Board plans to sell bonds under a 1908 act, not the one ruled unconstitutional. A legal brief by Hays & Hays argues bonds are safe and sale will proceed without trouble.
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Supreme Court
Messrs
Hays & Hays
Terre Haute Star baby show crowns James Harvey Crowder Jr
The Terre Haute Star reports a successful baby show in Bindley Hall with many entrants from Western Indiana and Eastern Illinois. Four age classes awarded prizes from 10 to 20 in gold, judges praised the children’s features and character, and James Harvey Crowder Jr., 11 months, won class one for Sullivan.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
Bindley Hall
Irene Webb
Indiana Children’s Home Finding Society
John Byers
St. Ann’s Church
C. W. Tinsley
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
James Harvey Crowder, JR
Sullivan
Harvey Crowder
Ramona Romines
Marttinsville
Ill
Sullivan County
Harvey, Jr
Charles T Bass Injured In Icy Fall
Chas T Bass, a west side barber, slipped on an ice slick while returning home from the theater and fell, breaking his collar bone after striking his head. Dr Joe R Crowder treated the fracture and he is laid up for several days with friends expressing sympathy.
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Chas T. Bass
Joe R. Crowder
Charley
DeHart Couple Return Home From Winter Visit
Mr and Mrs W J DeHart of Stockwell Indiana return to their home after spending the winter with their daughter Mrs W C McCollough.
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W. J. DeHart
Stockwell
Ind
W. C. McCollough
Sullivan trustees curb nine month school term due to funds
The Sullivan Board of School Trustees reports they cannot fund a full nine months this year because town growth outpaced last year’s levy and teaching staff costs rose. They will cut the term to eight months while maintaining next year’s nine month plan and a spring one week vacation. Dr. Edwin Hughes will give the May 18 commencement address. The DePauw president and family will relocate to Indianapolis at 2616 North Illinois Street.
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Board of School Trustees
Sullivan
Southern Indiana Teachers Association
Indianapolis
Edwin Hughes
DePauw University
Must Divide Pensions in Washington Bill
A Crumpacker bill to amend pension law would require pensioners who desert their wife or dependent children for six months to surrender half their pension to the wife and children. If a pensioner enters a soldier's home half his pension would go to the wife or child. Senate bills seek higher pensions for serious disability and Mexican War survivors.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Washington, D. C
Crumpacker
Indiana
Commissioner of Pensions
Senate
Burrows
Galliger
Mr. Fred Hoke Moves to Indianapolis for Box Ball Alley Business
Mr. Fred Hoke and his family have moved to Indianapolis where he is engaged in manufacturing box ball alleys. Sullivan loses a good citizen and Cross street loses an excellent neighbor. He is doing a nice business in the capital city with a bright outlook. He is a gentleman of integrity.
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Fred Hoke
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Cross Street
Hoke
Washington Birthday Party Ends With Prize Bust
Mrs Geo R Dutton and Miss Sarah Stevenson hosted a Monday Washington birthday party on Eaton street. Four guests answered all twenty questions about George Washington, Della Raines won the bust after draws. A two course luncheon followed and guests lingered for flunch. A Junior Christian Endeavor program at the Christian church impressed attendees with a musical lullaby theme for orphans abroad, inviting public support. A Terre Haute murder case saw Duggins arrested after killing Mrs Sarah Ramsey and two children Burle and Marie. a jail lynch mob dispersed as Sheriff Fasig mobilized twenty officers. Indictments for inciting riot are expected. The killer claims to have acted from love.
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Geo. R. Dutton
Sarah Stevenson
Mrs. Dutton
Eaton Street
Washington
George Washington
Bertha Ruston
Jessie Crowder
Della Raines
Kathryn Kirkham
Christian Endeavor
The
Christian Church
C. E. Society
Duggins
Sarah Rameey
Burle
Marie
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Fasig
Ramsey
Health rumor refuted about Mrs Rev J E Fry
A false report claimed Mrs. Rev. Jno. E. Fry faced tuberculosis and her husband traveled to Texas for her. It now appears she has only a throat condition improving with treatment. She is expected to return soon with her husband to Sullivan to resume their labors once fully restored.
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Jno. E. Fry
Texas
Sullivan
Woman's Club to Entertain at Thompson Residence
On Tuesday evening the Woman's club will entertain 75 husbands and invited guests at the home of Dr and Mrs W N Thompson. Mrs Seebecher of Terre Haute will attend and deliver an address.
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W. N. Thompson
Seebecher
Terre Haute
State Treasurer Nat A Hill Suffered Sneeze Related Injury
Indianapolis February 20. Indiana State Treasurer Nat A Hill at Bloomington home diagnosed as caused by a hard sneeze tearing back muscles. Physicians urge complete rest. Hill improving but will be away from office for an extended period.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Nat A. Hill
Bloomington
Hill
Terre I Haute
Woman's Relief Corps Hails Washington Birthday Social
The Woman's Relief Corps held a Washington birthday social on February 22. Mother Kivett appeared as Lady Washington in a brown silk outfit aided by a 70 year old kerchief. A copper kettle warming pan spinning wheel and antique brass candlesticks decorated the room as Mrs. Margaret Allen and Mrs. T. B. Springer were honored during an engaging program. Popcorn topped off the evening as guests departed satisfied.
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Woman’s Relief Corps
Washington
Mother Kivett
Lady Washington
Margaret Allen
T. B. Springer
Serious Accident Near Paxton Leaves Wake Nash Injured
Wake Nash of Paxton suffered a serious accident Thursday while driving stock to Sullivan. Ice from sleet caused a fall near H. H. Zike’s home one mile south of town. He struck the back of his head and was unconscious briefly, then taken to his sister Mrs. Mae Chambers with Dr. Corbin attending. Doctors expect no serious results.
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Wake Nash
Paxton
Sullivan
H. H. Zike
Mae Chambers
Zike
Corbin
Iti
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James Harvey Crowder
Charles T. Bass
Ort
North
Illinois Street
Fred
Busseron
Woman’s Club
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