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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
8
David N. Curry announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Representative in the upcoming Primary on March 7, 1916. He seeks support from voters in the district and pledges to uphold party principles.
Oscar R. Rich announces his candidacy for Sullivan County sheriff on the Democratic ticket subject to the primary on March 7 1916. He seeks party support and countieswide votes in the upcoming election.
A candidate on the Democratic ticket seeks the sheriff nomination in Sullivan County. The decision rests with the primary election held Tuesday March 7, 1916. Edsil Bosstick is the nominee.
Matthew Lane is a Democratic candidate for the Sullivan County sheriff nomination, pending the outcome of the primary election scheduled for Tuesday March 7, 1516.
John Scott announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sullivan County 2nd District commissioner. He cites weather and bad roads as barriers to meeting voters but pledges to serve, improve roads, and use tax money wisely if elected.
Mrs. W. L. Laurent of Shelburn Indiana advertises canaries for sale. The notice lists birds available, with price and contact details for interested buyers.
Ira Glidden declares he is no longer connected with the Sullivan Indiana firm Glidden and Douthitt.
We offer harnesses and repairs of high quality with Foster's expertise. Bring in old gear for oiling and fixing before ploughing. Try the Jim Dandy Collars priced at 32.00. Mattix and Foster, 1st door West State Bank.
O P Badger recalls Wabash river life in the 1850s and 60s. He describes steamboats like Prairie City James Gray Buskirk Advance No 1 and 2, trade from The Narrows to Terre Haute and New Orleans, and flatboat shipping of corn and grain. He mentions a failed Terre Haute railroad project and the Wabash road with Palestine as southern terminal, plus a timber bridge contract and a quarry near Fairbanks township.
The EB. E. Russell Auto Company dissolves its partnership with Ogle J. Morgan retiring. E. E. Russell will continue the business under the same name at the old Washington Street location until the new garage on Section Street is finished.
A M Wilson son of Uriah Wilson Jefferson township resigns as Hancock county Illinois agricultural agent to run a 960 acre stock farm owned by G W Briley. The farm stock and implements valued at 35000 dollars were purchased by Wilson who previously served as Carthage high school principal and is a Dennison University and University of Chicago graduate.
The 1915 county session voted against paying John Scott for damages and costs in a suit by Gus Clouse over trees along a highway in Fairbanks township. Clouse won $5 damages and $150.15 costs. the state accounts board advised against payment, but John Scott ultimately paid the award and costs.
County Surveyor Sisson presents statistics on county roads totaling 479.28 miles with 1 535 751 13 dollars spent. Gravel and stone segments, township by township, show construction costs and mileage across Sullivan area including Hymera Merom and Fairbanks.
Miss Edna Stivers entertained Arthur Devlin and Hallie Houpt of Merom on Sunday at her home, hosting a friendly social gathering.
Mrs. Philip Morris dies at Garnett Kansas on January 6 aged 80. She came to Sullivan County in 1857 with her father John Evans who settled near Rose Chapel. Survived by her husband and four sons and one daughter.
Mrs. Myrtle Gibbons, formerly of Dugger, was found not guilty in the Cley circuit court at Brazil of murdering Terre Haute theater owner Hiroy B. Smith. The 1914 Orpheum theater killing followed a quarrel and a seven and a half hour jury deliberation.
Mr and Mrs George C Graeter have returned from their honeymoon after spending several days with relatives and friends in Indianapolis and Vincennes.
Sullivan county prohibitionists will convene at the courthouse and First Presbyterian church for a two day county convention and public rally. The Clarions will headline with singers and speakers including F W Lough and J W Huddleston. Delegates will be elected for the state convention in Indianapolis and county offices nominated.
A grocer dreams on New Year's Eve of being welcomed to heaven by an angel but halts at hell where former debtors he banked on torment while others enjoy endless flames. He resists leaving his heavenly view, muttering that this is heaven to him.
The W R C of New Lebanon hosted a dinner for old soldiers and wives, followed by a public installation led by Mrs. Catherine Allen. Officers installed include Clara Dudley president Kitty Springer senior vice president Stella Cochran junior vice president Elizabeth Lisman chaplain and several other named officers across roles.
James Houston 27 of Dugger suffered severe injuries Thursday afternoon in Vandalia Coal Co No 20 mine near Dugger when a motor he was riding tipped and a heavy car ran over his legs. He lost his right leg below the knee at Freeman hospital in Linton and the left leg was set in a cast. He also suffered minor body bruises. He is the son of David Houston of Dugger.
Mordecai H. Dix appointed administrator of Bethuel J. Dix estate in Sullivan county Indiana. Estate presumed solvent. Attorney Arthur E. DeBaun to attorney of record. First insertion January 19 1916 for three weeks.
The March primary in Sullivan County features candidates for treasurer sheriff and commissioner from across townships. Gambill and the “inner circle” are tied to county nominations while Orville Hale and others seek party support. Filing closes February 7, with strong bets and local cross-alliances shaping the contest.
In a special session the county commissioners granted Prairie Creek Levee Association’s petition for a drainage system in Fairbanks township. Appraisers from the county were James Kelly George W Vigo Nowlin and William H Jones Jr. Carlisle’s Thomas KH Johnson was named a justice of the peace for Haddon township. The session closed with routine claims and 1915 business cleanup.
J. M. Bridges and Son sue Nathan W. Ringo on account. John R. Ritter sues Phebe W. Lynch Rose Lynch and John Lynch on note. Benjamin F. Stewart files against Lillie Ak ers for labor.
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