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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
1
Carlisle Indiana reports a late night fire at Harry D. White’s mill and elevator, ruled likely incendiary, causing total damages estimated from 35 000 to 40 000 dollars. Five thousand bushels of wheat destroyed. plant insured for 13 500 dollars. No suspects identified.
Diley Drake once of Sullivan died Thursday at his daughter Mary Aspy's home in Indianapolis from pneumonia and heart disease. He lived near Fairbanks township for years before moving to Sullivan and was known in the county and city. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at Drake church with burial in Drake Cemetery. Surviving are two children Mary Aspy of Indianapolis and Fred Drake of Lake City Florida.
The Sullivan Community Club heard an invitation to the Indiana State Commerce convention at Terre Haute January 20 and 21 to view Neosho retail exhibits. Prof. G. J. Christie of Purdue will be invited to speak. livestock men will be invited to attend. J. W. Gordon and E. J. Hoffman joined the club. Robert E. Petrie became industrial committee chair. John Taylor was authorized to join the State Association of Commercial Secretaries.
James J. Denny aged 36 died Monday at his home in West Terre Haute. Funeral and burial were at Farmersburg yesterday. Survived by widow and son Ruthledge, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elias Denny of Farmersburg, two brothers Wade Denny of Farmersburg and Baxter Denny of Washington DC, and two sisters Mrs. Gertrude Sharpe of Terre Haute and Mrs. Grace Bennett of Farmersburg.
Inclement weather causes postponement of the Parent Teachers Association meeting at Graysville. No new date set for the rescheduled Thursday night session.
Almost 100 Sullivan County Medical Society members and guests gathered at the Christian church basement for the annual banquet. Attendees from Terre Haute Robinson Palestine Evansville Bloomfield and Bicknell heard a burlesque titled Black Person's Bungalow directed by Miss Cornelia Ogle, featuring doctors in principal roles and a wide list of local physicians and spouses in attendance.
The article lists Ch Che Briggs ATs and several doctors including C F Briggs Paul Higbee H S Leach L A Stewart and Maude McConnell along with Louise Mason Miss Bertha Mahan Miss Cornelia Ogle in a regional medical roundup.
Ernest Cowles, founder of Cowles Quality Shoe Store on the west side of the square, sells a one half interest to Alba Parkhurst. Parkhurst, son in law of Thomas B. Springer, formerly a shoe salesman, will join the business today.
Wack Brothers move from the Davis building on North Court Street to a new Section Street location enlarged and remodeled by them. The former Black Brothers store, bought by the Index Company earlier, will be remodeled with a new front. Workmen are on site. The Index Company will move there, and the Schloot Gordon Company will occupy the former Index space. The Davis building dates to 1877 built by John Davis and Sons.
Chief Arthur Murray ordered a city ban on dice games punch boards pull boards and similar devices. Prosecuting Attorney John Taylor who took office January 1 urged the action. Pool rooms cigar stands and news stands were notified and local police and county officials will cooperate to end the practices.
W A Foote former proprietor of the Farmersburg News died January 1 at his Flat Rock home where he ran the Flat Rock Journal for two years. The funeral was from John Denney’s residence in Farmersburg. He leaves a widow two children and one sister.
Estimates show Sullivan county last year: corn 61700 acres, oats 11400, wheat 44800, tame hay 61900, total 129800. Ten year earlier county totals were 125100. State totals: corn 4750000, oats 1825000, wheat 2862000, tame hay 2200000, total 11637000. ten years ago total 10640000.
Mrs Caroline Siteut aged 90 died at her Paris home after a five month illness. Funeral was held Saturday at 3 06 from the family residence with burial in Edgar cemetery. Survived by two daughters in Paris Mrs David and Mrs Mollie Stout. sisters Mrs Marie Covert Washington DC and Mrs Mary Jean Omaha Neb. brother John B. Gooldy Sullivan.
Mrs. Anna Davies, 86, mother of Mrs. H C Booth, died Sunday of pneumonia in Spring Valley Illinois after visits to Sullivan. Funeral was held yesterday in Streator. Survived by daughters Anna Davies Mary Davies and Joan Richards.
Mrs. Richard Chranicki of Terre Haute slipped on the pavement near the Abell garage on South Main street suffering a severely sprained ankle and bruises. She was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Di Cutler for care after the fall and the illness of her mother-in-law prompted the emergency.
Mrs. Helen H. Mahley, member of the Sullivan School board and former Sullivan Circuit Court reporter, was admitted to the Vigo County Bar Association on recommendation of Terre Haute lawyers Bert Beasley and Henry Adamson.
Mrs Prudence Elizabeth Chranicki 87 a longtime city resident died Sunday at her home on South Main Street after two years of ill health and facial neuralgia Burial was in Center Ridge cemetery She is survived by four children Lou Chranicki Richard Chranicki William Shepherd and Avdna Surrells
The Sullivan County Bar Association held its annual banquet at the Davis Hotel with forty attendees. A roast turkey dinner was served, Sharp's orchestra provided music, and a comedian from Indianapolis entertained after speeches from Alonzo C. Owens the toastmaster and others including J. W. Lindley and Judge W. H. Bridwell. A Florida gift crate of grapefruit and tangerines was read aloud by David Giles.
The first real winter weather of the season hit last week with below zero temperatures. A snow storm began Wednesday night and lasted through Thursday, dropping five inches of snow.
Mrs Walter C Criss a teacher in the Dugger schools became ill there Friday. She was brought home and doctors diagnosed a smallpox case.
City council votes unanimously to spend 5000 for a new fire truck built on a Mutual two ton chassis. The unit will include three chemical tanks hose reels ladders and a 90 day delivery. A gasoline filling station at East Jackson and South Main is approved for old Murphy property.
Sullivan county bankers gather at the Christian church for their regular meeting with A G McNabb as toastmaster. Indiana bankers attend as guests with speeches by Andrew Smith Quin cy Jo Mitchell and others, plus quartets and solos. The program includes discussions on the Indiana Bankers Association stance and the income tax relation to bank accounts.
Harry Bedwell a coal miner suffered a fractured left leg Saturday at Vandalia mine No 23 He was caught in a fall and taken to Sullivan County Hospital for treatment.
Homer L. Humphreys, partner in Sullivan Hardware and Furniture Co and owner of a Bicknell store, died by taking carbolic acid at the Homestead Hotel West Baden on a Saturday. A four ounce bottle half filled sat beside a letter to his wife. The note laments the day and mentions a share in the Sullivan store be left to father and Oscar. Survived by widow and four children. Related company details and associates named.
Margaret DeCamp against Clesta L Laughlin and Charles Laughlin to set aside deed settled and dismissed. Golding Manufacturing Company against Harry K Ross deposition of W C Buchanan ordered published. John Getche against Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company damages venued Greene county for trial. Edward French against estate of Charles Golden French claim dismissed for failure to prosecute at plaintiff costs. Clinton S Woodard and Clara B Lambert against Charles 4 and William A Woodard Martha J Daugherty partition of real estate final report filed. RoW Long plural divorce and alimony dismissed for failure to prosecute. Star Millinery Company against Ida F Vornady on account dismissed at plaintiff costs.
The 1919 county clerk statistics show 322 marriage licenses issued and 74 divorces granted. Foreign born residents declared intent to become citizens, with 10 naturalizations. Criminal and liquor-law cases, guardianships, and administration actions also detailed.
Clara White sues for divorce claiming cruel treatment and assault by Hron White. Lara Barrix seeks divorce from Rollie Barrix with child custody. Eli and Maggie Downs sue Greenberry Burton and Charles Earnest for quiet title. Stevens Sons sue Daniel Vaughn for breach of warranty. Orsita Matthews sues Commodore Ransford for work done, $365 owed. Leslie A. Smith seeks divorce and custody from Glennie E. Smith.
The Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company named its officers for the coming year with Charles F. Batey as president W T Mellott as vice president Marion Shade as secretary treasurer and directors J H Neff R P White S E Lindley J W Lindley Ward Hawkins C F Briggs W T Mellott C F Batey and E Dr Davis.
The Poland China Breeders of the Sullivan County Pure Bred Live Stock Association plans a public sale of sows and gifts at the Mutual Truck Company building Monday night February 2 at 8 o'clock. William Richart schedules a public sale Friday January 16 at his farm three miles southwest of Shelburn. Virgil Burnett sets a public sale at the J. W. Merrill farm three miles southeast of Fairbanks on January 21. Ads appear in this issue of the Union.
The Carlisle Post of the American Legion is formed and its officers elected include President Jesse Walters, Vice President Theo J. Anthony, Treasurer Charles Johnson, Adjutant Byron V. Hoover, and Representative Charles Collins.
Governor Goodrich called a special one day session of the legislature for Friday to ratify the Federal Suffrage Amendment. Two thirds of the legislature are pledged to this single subject.
The Union will include The Roger Bean book of cartoons with club subscriptions to The Union and the Terre Haute Star. Subscribers pay only seats cents, combining both newspapers for one year and the book at 4.20.
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