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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
1
Local report notes Dr. Hunt of this city will again seek nomination as a candidate for Congress. The piece highlights a push by the Dewolkets to send ten representatives to the federal body in upcoming elections.
A crowded field of five candidates forms in Indiana's second congressional district as Charles D. Hunt and W A Cullop lead a diverse slate. Local figures Fred F Bays and Lee F Bays gain positions while political machines and state legislators back various allies amid upcoming May primaries.
Sullivan swears in new mayor Henry Smith and council after election changes. W A Murray named chief of police with eight years on force. Herman Heien as fire chief. John Are Singer city engineer. several health and street roles assigned. Salary boosts include police chief 65 to 75, night patrolman 60 to 65, street commissioner 45 to 65 per month.
Mrs Almaira Asbury widow of Col A P Asbury longtime county resident died Sunday at her Farmersburg home at age 68. Funeral Thursday 10 AM at Farmersburg Methodist Church with Rev A M Couchman officiating. Burial Fletcher Chapel cemetery. Survived by husband five daughters five sons two sisters and several brothers.
Earl Gaston returned home Sunday on a five day furlough. Sarl enlisted in the navy on August 1 and moved through Newport Portsmouth Philadelphia and Norfolk before serving as a fireman aboard the Illinois with two cruises. Mr. Gaston and Miss Florence Welsh of Fairbanks married in Philadelphia on November 14. The Gaston and Holmes families report two sons each in the regular army, all four volunteering for Uncle Sam, including Lyle Gaston in the Philippines for three years.
Martin Merry Thrasher, 71, longtime county resident, died Saturday at his home in Gill township. He is survived by two sons, Charles Thrasher of this city and A L Thrasher of near New Lebanon.
Galdert and two Johns backed Dailey for road superintendent in a tense election. The opposition was overwhelmed as Dailey secured the appointment despite fierce contention.
Gilbert W Gambill was renamed county attorney and Neff was appointed county health officer. Newton Boots named successor as coroner, replacing Neff who resigns to take health post. Ed Dailey reappointed road superintendent and Albert Watson, Andrew Rich retained in offices. Miners board reorganized with Keene and Bays appointments. Old York ferry license granted to Henry Clark and Mary Jackson for five years. Viewers named for highway petition in Gill township.
Dr. James M. Miles aged 51 native of Gill township Merom physician since 1898 died at Merom after pneumonia. Funeral at his late residence with Rev McKinney and Rev Hershey officiating. Burial at Center Ridge Sullivan. Survived by widow Josie Miles, mother Mrs Dick Miles two sisters Flora and Ethel Miles and brother J W Miles of Hale Mo.
Thomas Edward Hoover age 62, longtime railroad agent and Sullivan’s first mayor, died at his residence 418 North State street after paralytic strokes. Born 1856 in Carlisle, he worked for E. & T. H. and C. & E. I. railways, served as train dispatcher, Republican leader, mayor elected 1909, later state oil inspector, with survivors including his wife Cora Hoover, stepdaughter Elise Pierson, his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover and sister Mrs. Jennie Root.
Citizens invited to a patriotic mass meeting at the court house tomorrow night at 7 30 to organize the Home Guard for state service. Able bodied men 18 to 45 eligible. Judge A W Bridwell to chair. speakers will explain details.
The Sullivan County Corn Growers Association elected officers led by president Charles L. Pirtle treasurer Walter Routt and secretary Perry Hochstetter. The executive committee includes Hamilton township William Mickey Haddon Lewis Storey Gill George Creager Fairbanks Cecil Johnson Turman W. W. Watson Curry Ed Gaston Jackson W. R. Willis Cass Ed Snow and Jefferson Frank Long.
Mrs. T. B. Springer suffered facial and arm burns after a natural gas explosion in the basement Saturday night. The blast occurred when she tried to light a furnace after a gas supply failure. The explosion shook the house.
Marion A. Fait a 45 year old Jackson Hill No 2 miner is jailed awaiting federal inquiry on disloyal conduct charges. He allegedly wished Germany victory in the war and mutilated a Red Cross poster. Of German descent he was born in the United States. married with four dependents. He was arrested Thursday evening in mine clothes. The charges were filed by a list of miners including Henry Binkling Paul Rusher and others.
Funeral services for the late T Ed Hoover will take place Thursday afternoon at 1 30 o clock at the Presbyterian church. The pastor Rev W E Gray will conduct. Sullivan Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges are asked to attend in a body. no lodge ceremonies. Ridge cemetery.
Representatives of the Vandalia Coal Company seek 50 men for labor in two large mines seven miles east of Sullivan. The chamber of commerce is asked to assist, and autos may be used to transport miners from Sullivan to the mines.
Three Sullivan County boys pass for Officers Training Camp at Camp Zac Taylor. Fred M Loudermilk Jesse Bedwell and Byron Hoover named among successful candidates. Letters from Sgt Harold Shields describe camp life and future assignments while noting weather and inspections.
Last week Cecil Pugh held on petit larceny charges decided to enlist in the army. He passed the local board examination and now waits in jail to be called for service.
James Meissenhelder in France era learns his son Lieutenant Paul Meissenhelder of the Engineer Corps sent a letter yesterday just as he sailed. Government authorities released the letter after delays.
Mrs. Ward Hawkins reports her son Fred Hawkins has passed the examination at Jefferson Barracks Mo confirming his enlistment in the Aviation Corps and successful completion of the test tests.
Mrs Harris reports her son Norval K Harris has passed the physical examination for admission to the Signal Corps at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
The last questionnaires were sent out today by the local exemption board. Anyone not receiving theirs within a reasonable time should report to the board.
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