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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
1
The mayor presents his first report noting the city’s finances are in excellent condition. He highlights balanced budgets, strong revenue, and careful oversight by city departments. Local officials and residents listen for details on spending and future projections.
Mayor Hoover presents the first annual report detailing 1910 progress in Sullivan. He notes improved finances, reformed fire department, street and sidewalk work, and ongoing city hall construction. The report urges final action on water supply and outlines contracts, taxes, and salaries changes, with a note on street lighting and court outcomes.
In Shelburn on January 17 Dan Myers son of John Myers and Walter Hill coal miner were struck by a northbound traction car at Stop 19 while returning from a coon hunting trip. A dense fog prevented sighting the interurban. the buggy was wrecked, the horse escaped. Myers suffered a fractured skull and Hill concussion. both were taken to a Terre Haute hospital.
A readers letter cites past temperance campaigns to criticize Republicans and Democrats, alleging voter manipulation for local option laws. The writer claims party factions used schools and saloons to stir public sentiment, pledging future remedial action and remonster cards to influence the next election.
James M. Hudson the prosecuting attorney has filed suits for the collection of delinquent taxes from a long list of individuals including Herbert Richey James C Redmond T A Combes Elmer E Watson B O Willis Almi Sonner H S Shoffstall Frank Harbington Pearley F Angell Wm Shoptaun Wm M Purcell Willie Hulse Gilbert M Dunbar Wm F Bennett Clarence Land Alice A Bell George M Moore Harrison Whithers Howard Whitfield James W White Thomas O Walker William A Trigg M O McCallester M R Jenkins John Winager Chauncey Marcum William Lamb Mary Jones Wm M Ferree Wm F Carter John Bailey Clyde Reel John Memmers Chas Foler Chas Hawk Hd 8 Sparrow.
Wm. Muir sues Jackson Hill Coal & Coke Co. for damages. Citizens Trust Co. sues Matilda J. Crooks James M. Nash Minnie B. Nash on note and mortgage. Mollie McKissick seeks divorce custody and support from Lee McKissick. Keith Bros. & Co. versus French Bros. on account. John Nicholson files replevin against Matthew Johnson. Belle Sexton petitions divorce custody and alimony from James M. Sexton.
Miss Lulu Dix and Claud Hughes were quietly married at the bride's parents home near Shelburn on Wednesday evening January 11, 1911. Josephine Osborne played Lohengrin as the couple stood under a ribbon arch. Rev. Albert Lloyd officiated. A luncheon followed, with Misses Hina Kesler and Gertrude Sluder serving under Mrs. I. L. Thomson. The bride wore white mousseline over taffeta. the house featured pink and white carnations and ribbons arranged by Mrs. Abel Haselrigg, nafter of the bride.
The bride wore lilies of the valley while Mrs. Wm. Carry of Terre Haute aunt of the bride read aloud and Miss Osborne provided music. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Haugher and many relatives from Terre Haute Sullivan and nearby towns. The couple will reside with the Dix family after a brief southern Indiana visit.
Earl C Cooper and Ethel I Gow ens Ellis Hunsucker and Mary J Bley thing Joe Ssiniak and Vena Hennis Ray E Brown and Minnie R Dare mer Fred O Phillips and Maudie B Myers Charles C Weaver and Julia Hansen Clarence L Anderson and Nellie M Richardson Chellis O Whipps and Lillian M Kerkhoff Claude Hauger and Lulu N Dix Werner Kriekhaus and Lillie E Wegener Charles W Elmore and Hattie M Fry
William Adams, sentenced to life in Michigan City prison twelve years ago for the murder of William Eaves at Merom Station in a drunken quarrel, applies to the state board of pardons for clemency.
Mrs. Lee Harned daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Catlin of this city was taken to the southern insane hospital at Evansville Thursday by Sheriff Wible. She had previously been an inmate of the institution and has shown symptoms of violent insanity.
The Wo mans Relief Corps dinner honored the state commander and post. Officers installed for the year include Lizzie Lisman president Ida Springer senior vice president Lizzie Arnett junior vice president Ruth Eaton chaplain Jennie Youngman treasurer Hattie Eaton conductress Blanche Springer guard Ellen Wright secretary Mame Morris patriotic instructor Maria Gorby press correspondent Sue Lillie musician Belle Phillips Effie Irving Jennie Beck Ida Mason color bearers.
A mule barn and contents at Jackson Hill No 2 mine burned completely about 9 am Thursday. No mules were inside and several tons of hay were destroyed. The cause of the fire is undetermined.
The Baptist church addition in this city will be opened to the public and dedicated on Sunday January 29. Rev Clarke R Parker pastor of the First Baptist Church of Terre Haute will deliver the address at 2 30 PM. Special music will accompany the service.
Chancey Edgar Medsker born December 16 1864 passed away January 9 1911 at age 46 in Graysville He was a devoted husband father and neighbor and a valued Mason He leaves a wife four children and his mother two sisters and two brothers His funeral was at Big Springs Christian church with Masonic rites at Mann cemetery and at the home May the Good Father comfort the grieving family.
Mr and Mrs Perry Botts of Colorado Springs, formerly residents here, arrived Monday on a business trip.
A man identified as William F. Moore registered with a false name and bond for Crawley in a worthless check case. He described Crawley as well connected in Sullivan and noted a local bank offered to help with bail. He claimed Crawley’s father is an undertaker and Crawley has four sons.
The piece reports Charles E. Crawley a Sullivan Democrat with Indiana ties attempted suicide in a St Nicholas hotel room after a string of legal troubles including petit larceny and fraudulent checks. It notes rising activity among prospective Sullivan saloon keepers as liquor legislation and local option debates unfold amid a dry county history and looming license reforms.
For the week ending Jan 15 weather observer Maurice Yeager reports daily conditions: mostly part cloudy and cloudy days with highs from 61 to 82 and lows from 18 to 33. Rainfall totals include 0.33 inches on the 12th 0.56 on the 13th and 0.05 on the 14th.
Jefferson Tennis, a miner at Keller, was jailed Thursday evening by Patrolman Wherton on a charge of assault and battery against his daughter Mrs. Clara Land of this city. He appeared before Squire Kirkham Friday morning. fine and costs totaled 11.46, which was stayed.
Indianapolis Jan 17 A House bill proposes deleting the word male from voter qualification opening polls to women. Introduced by Rep Hedrick and authored by attorney Antoinette D Leach of Sullivan Ind who is president of the Sullivan County Bar and acted on request of suffragists.
Mrs Clara Lyons Pinkston of Curry township died last Thursday from blood poisoning. Born February 3 1855 in New Holland Ohio she married William C Pinkston November 14 1872. She left seven children including Cora Davis Wichita Kansas Wilson O Coalmont and Orville Jesse Fred Hazel and Clarence E in Atlanta with one son Arthur dead. She joined Providence Methodist church in 1868 and was well regarded by local families connected to Lemuel Evans and Gill township pioneer line.
Elizabeth Simpson Walters born January 20 1826 in Cass county died last Wednesday age 85 years 11 months 9 days. Funeral Thursday from the Saucerman home with interment at Clayton Cemetery conducted by Bilder Brewer. She married Sampson Walters in 1847 and left six children two deceased. two sons and two daughters survive with one sister 27 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. The couple settled on a Cass township farm building a small log house and living a pioneer life. She joined the Baptist denomination early then later united with the Church of Christ and remained a faithful member.
Miss Irene St. Quentin of Sullivan Indiana studies music with Madame Melville in Vienna. Mrs St Quentin has taken a pension and hosts several young American physicians. She and her daughter plan to stay in Vienna ten years.
Senator Charles T. Akin and Representative James Hedrick have introduced separate bills in their chambers to create independent circuit courts for Green and Sullivan counties. The measures seek to reorganize judicial districts and assign localized trial authority to each county. If enacted, the bills would restructure regional court administration and potentially affect caseload management across the two counties.
Linton men push a plan to divide the Sullivan Greene judicial circuit with separate county courts at Sullivan and Bloomfield. Sullivan and Greene counties would elect their own judges and prosecutors, while Judge Henderson would finish his Bloomfield term and a new appointee would take the rest of that term. The measure faces opposition from some Sullivan interests and ties to the Linton superior court bill, with political maneuvering noted as lawmakers seek governor appointment leverage.
I S Draper of Bloomington formerly of this city remains seriously injured but shows progress in his recovery. He will be unable to work for many weeks. No identification of the robbers has been made and prospects of capture are slim.
Alonzo Marlow was tried by Justice Kirkham on Saturday for failure to send his children to school. He was found guilty, fined, and costs totaled 16 dollars and 50 cents, and he was sent to jail.
The Indiana department of the G A R announces its reunion will be held this year in Richmond from May 16 to May 19. Local veterans are invited to attend the event featuring ceremonies and gatherings.
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