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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
1
A proposed apportionment bill seeks to redraw district lines to place the Second District in Republican control. The maneuver targets electoral advantage and could reshape local political dynamics.
The redistricting proposal shifts Knox County from the second to the first district and moves Lawrence and Orange counties from the third to the second. The measure aims to redraw district boundaries, with Knox and Republican counties affected and a vote of 24 to 22 in the tally.
Zoe Wininger, formerly of New Lebanon, is highlighted in Terre Haute Spectator as an expert pianist for moving pictures at the Princess theatre in Terre Haute. The article details her ability to convey emotions through improvised scoring, her large reversible repertoire, and practice routines while noting her background and current living arrangements.
Purdue University delegates Edna Pounds Sarah Piety Clarence Bottors Mar ton Arnett Martha Durham Josie Eno Mervin Hawkins Edgar Rans ford James R. Riggs William E. Wilkey and Charles Pirtle led a Sullivan county 4-H gathering. County Agent Wright praised the group while 600 rural Indiana youths enjoyed special programs, campus tours, and contests. Orville Creager won pig judging state title with Ralph Branson taking third. Curtis Hopewell placed second in corn judging. Herbert Eno and Sylvia Page earned top placements in the state pig growing contest. Charles Pirtle and others helped showcase white and yellow corn entries at the Indiana Corn Growers’ Association event.
Sullivan announces the appointment of a young local lawyer as deputy prosecuting attorney. The new deputy, a Harris family member with strong ties to Sullivan, is a graduate of Indiana University and has worked in newspaper and legal offices. He is described as bright and aggressive with wide local acquaintance. The change follows the departure of Meron Harris from Noblesville.
Ten county prize winners from corn pig and tomato clubs who attended the Purdue short course at Lafayette visited Governor Goodrich at the State House in Indianapolis on Saturday. E L Wright, county agent, led the delegation. The group included Orville Creager 17 Gill Wayne Hamilton 17 Jackson Rollie Long 15 Jefferson Curtis Hopewell 15 Curry Ross Bragdon 13 Turman Herbert Eno 12 Turman Harold Hummell 13 Hamilton Ralph Brenson 13 Curry Claude Story 14 Haddon Sylvia Page 16 Jefferson Mary Bryan 12 Hamilton.
Paul Richmond, son of Mr and Mrs Harry J W Richmond of West Street, is ill with scarlet fever and the family home has been quarantined for the illness This is the second quarantine at the Richmond residence this winter the first for diphtheria from which the boy recently recovered.
The piece notes political friction in Sullivan County over postmaster appointments. It highlights P M Aydelotte’s 1915 Sullivan posting and ties into Congressman Cullop’s influence, Gambill’s prior opposition, Hunt’s campaigns, and potential patronage shifts after March 4. It references Indiana senators and Marshall handling patronage.
Sullivan postmaster William E. Aydelotte faces a term ending June 15 1917 and a contested next four years. Local Democrats back Aydelotte while other Sullivan Democrats push for rotation and an Evansville ally, with Congressman Cullop weighing a Sullivan successor amid district political maneuvering.
The Sullivan Manufacturing Company is incorporated for one cent. it will manufacture wagon beds. Directors include Hix W. Davis William C. Alsman E A Billman G H Stratton James M. Sinclair Dave Giles A W Lindley W H Bridwell W Tv Mellott and Robert Taylor. Plant to be located here and will produce a convertible wagon bed patented by Mr Alsman.
The Pythian Sisters met at the Knights of Pythias hall and elected officers for the year including Past chief Mrs. Robert Calvert M E chief Mrs Will McCrory M E Sr Mrs Frank Cunningham M E Jr Mrs Edith Asdell manager Mrs Ella Hunt M of R and C Miss A M Hutchison M of F Mrs Theo Powell protector Mrs Myrtle Bosstick guard Mrs Ethel Walters installing officer Mrs Mary Kennedy trustee Mrs Bettie Hardesty.
Mike Buckner, a colored chef at the Elks club, once worked for Buffalo Bill. He recalls Cody as a hunter who took six European royals on a two month Black Hills expedition. Buckner describes their winter camp meals of deer and wild game and notes Bill’s kind nature and a diamond studded horseshoe given by European royalty.
Judge Bridwell rules for Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce in suit against American Playground Device and Swing Company on note and mortgage. Court awards $2,560 and forecloses factory site. Divorce granted to Beulah Holt with child custody. January 27 term closes and February 19 term opens. Defendants win vendors lien case over Enstrom and Gibson. New trial motion in Prather drainage denied.
Terre Haute notes Wiley high school under captain Krausbeck defeated Normal high last Friday and shows improvement to challenge fast Sullivan quintet at the McKinley club next Friday. Contracted Sullivan game location shifted from town to Sullivan.
David Criss, a Sullivan painter residing on North Chase Street, is suffering from small-pox, diagnosed Sunday by Dr. Cr. F. Briggs. Criss suspects exposure while working at Middletown in Vigo County last week. Reportedly about 150 small-pox cases exist in Terre Haute.
A man calling himself Geo. Crist was arrested for drunkenness ten days ago and fined by Mayor Calvert. He may be George Hammond, long sought in Carmi Illinois for robbery. Com officers have been notified and will come to examine him.
A public sale of nineteen horses will be held at the farm of Josiah T. Akin one and a half miles north of Car Liste on Thursday January 18 starting at 10 o clock. Read the ad in this issue.
John J. Boland a Terre Haute firefighter was killed last Thursday night after a fall from an icy ladder at a blaze at the Indiana Milling Co. He was the brother of Father Boland who once pastored the local Catholic church.
State Board of Accounts to examine additional witnesses as part of ongoing inquiry.
State Board of Accounts is examining county road contracts and records as reps from the board question about 25 road workers from across the county. A day inquiry at the county assessor's office followed three weeks of reviews, with further witness sessions anticipated and talk of an upcoming upheaval at the courthouse. Uncle John Scott of Fairbanks township, a new board member, is rumored to seek accountability in the matter.
Changes take effect this week among Sullivan area Standard Oil staff. Homer Wolfe is named traveling auditor replacing the Sullivan agent role. J Harvey Hunt becomes local plant manager succeeding Wolfe. B F Dayhoff moves to local distributor, taking over from Hunt. Guy Biddle remains driver for the Sullivan country.
The last will of Emma J. Russell dated December 7 1916 was filed for probate in Fairbanks township. Executor Arthur E. DeBaun named. Sons A R Hunt and C Russell must pay funeral and last illness expenses. two $1000 notes with 5 percent interest become void when paid. If not paid the executor may collect. Ernest Pittman and Herbert Pittman receive $5 each. Remainder to Nathan Russell husband of the deceased.
Ward Griffith purchases the Oak Town drug store from Oscar Phillips and assumes the business. Griffith has long served as a drug clerk in the city and was employed by Phillips before taking over.
Haich Taylor son of David Taylor of Riverton wed Ruth Nelson of Plainville Indiana in Bedford last week. The couple will reside in Riverton.
Oliver J. Criss has been appointed postmaster at Fairbanks to succeed J. W. Chowning, who resigned.
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