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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
1
In Terre Haute a miner shot a man accused of despoiling his home and found another man with his wife in the residence. The incident prompted police to respond and investigate the alleged intruder's motives and affiliations.
John Kisner a 39 year old Shelburn miner returning Friday night shot at Charles Campbell 22 in Kisner home wounding him in the right shoulder as Campbell fled toward his nearby home. Kisner surrendered to police after kissing his daughter. Campbell a glass blower from Terre Haute is jailed with a non serious shoulder wound. Kisner claims Campbell had relations with his wife.
A letter to the editor from Sullivan, U S A requests a copy of a Carlisle News clipping about an egg found with J G Hackney's name. The writer asks if English stamps are usable and notes limited travel knowledge despite touring Belgium, France and parts of Great Britain.
Relief group urges Sullivan residents to donate only through the Associated Charities and refer beggars to president Dirrelle Chaney for case review. The year’s accounts list numerous donations from Elks Lodge to churches and clubs, with many subscriptions and cash gifts recorded, underscoring the drive for careful, assessed aid.
In a period record, William H. Burks retires after a long career at First National Bank. A financial audit lists receipts of 818 98 and a Jan 20 1915 balance of 189 19 with unsettled bills. Obituary notes Mrs Margaret Nesmith age 84 dies after illness, funeral held at Holiness Christian church, Paxton cemetery interment. Ambrose Nesmith of Ter A great semi weekly newspaper and journal for every member of the family.
Inclement weather Friday night kept crowds away from a Williams Brothers and Howard concert at the Presbyterian church under the W C T U. Those who attended enjoyed a high grade program of quartets solos duets saxophone numbers and trombone solos.
A series of special services begins Sunday February 7 at the Christian Church led by Pastor Rev. Albert Nichols. Singing evangelist Orla G. Jordan of Plainfield Indiana will perform during the meetings.
Mrs. W J Williams of Hymera learned by telegram of her brother James Blease dying at a Scranton mine foreman's post. He dropped dead at work in a Pennsylvanian mine as her four sons performed at a local concert. In Terre Haute she planned train travel for Scranton after the event. Nearby, John Boden of Jackson Hill No 4 mine died from a rock fall suffered about ten days earlier. He left a widow and four children and was buried in Little Mock cemetery after a large Jackson Hill turnout. Boden, born in Germany about 40 years ago, immigrated in 1890 and married Emma Flosson in 1905. He leaves German relatives and an uncle and aunt in Dixon.
Fragmentary notice notes a ceremony in council degrees and an associated fear of death. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to add specifics.
Indiana Republicans report plans statewide for a grand observance of William McKinley’s birthday on January 29 1916 reflecting on his legacy as a unifying national leader amid tariff debates and the upcoming crucial campaign.
Palmersburg reports an extreme cold spell with a Sunday morning thermometer at 22 degrees below zero and a high of 17 above. The week ending the 24th saw 8.5 inches of snowfall across the county, per Carrie E. Yeager, cooperative weather observer.
Ninety percent of Sullivan city pupils enrolled were promoted in mid winter. The high school shows a gain of fifteen students for a total of 287, seven short of last year’s enrollment. The week brings in six year olds born by March first. Promoted to high school include Esther Anderson Madge Blevins Thomas Douthitt Eloise Harbaugh Dora Lane Pearl Newsome Reine Page Ruth Palmer Dorothy Smith Max Plew Ruby Stanbaugh. ANNUAL REPORT OF TRUSTE OF HADDON TOWNSHIP.
Farmersburg Indiana January 21 no arrests have been made in a shooting where Mrs John Allen wife of the undertaker fired a revolver at Bert Woods another undertaker as he passed the Allen business just after firing through a glass door the shots narrowly missed him no motive given
Miss Garnet Springer youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas B Springer Jr and Alba Parkhurst a tailor both of this city were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage by Rev R H Toole. Attendants were Ray Bicknell and Miss Myra Basler. Mrs Parkhurst wore a tailored suit with fur trimming. They will reside with the bride's parents on West Jackson street.
Sullivan county hosts a Friday farmers institute at the Baptist church tied to the county poultry show. Notables include Mrs Flora M Meeks of Parker Randolph county with 31 years farm experience and two years domestic science focus, and Oliver Kline of Huntington county with 320 acres, seed corn, potatoes and maple syrup expertise. Program lists solo by Myra Basler, welcome by A W Hayes, Victrola music by R W Cadwell, farm management by Kline, sewing and dressmaking by Mrs Meeks, and a community dinner.
A county meeting features discussions led by County Superintendent Richard Park and County Chairman S B Odell. Topics include a Plain Talk on Silage and Poultry and its Care. Mr Kline and Mrs Meeks participate in the program alongside the election of officers.
The Ohio Oil Company bought the Wernz lease in the northwest pool from E. R. Riggs and John Oliphant for 70000. The 164 acre lease has fourteen producing wells and current output of about one hundred barrels per day, with half the lease drilled. EB Riggs, an early county oil pioneer, figures among the principals.
A fragment notes No 1 Ohio Oil Co locating a shot at the C. H. Walters lease in Dodds Bridge pool. Mentions 58 BT Misses Pauline Benefield Louise Peoples State Bank and First National Bank with Sept interests indicated. Further details unreadable.
The Sullivan Woolen Mills, idle for two years, resumes operations under incorporation as Sullivan Woolen Mills Company with W. E. Woods as manager and Stephen Brunger as foreman. Incorporators include John W. Lindley and M. A. Haddon. About thirty workers to be employed. mill to produce jeans, flannels, yarns, blankets and cassimeres year round while paying farmers the top market price.
Dolph Solomon was arrested Thursday night by Chief Rich on larceny charges for stealing a chair from Mrs. Marvel. The chair was recovered at the Index store where Solomon had sold it. He had been under suspicion for some time and recently released from jail after a robbery term.
The Lisman Setzer trustee election contest in Gill township was removed from Sullivan circuit court and designated by Judge Bridwell to Knox Greene or Clay counties. Clay County was chosen for the trial with each side allowed to strike one county. no trial date is set.
A student on Thursday afternoon while taking photographs suffered a broken ankle when her foot was pinned under a pole-sled. She will be confined to her home for several weeks as she recovers.
Alba Parkhurst and Garnette Springer both of Sullivan. Marvin L. Bishop of Pleasantville and Delcie J. Mounts near Carlisle. Claude R. Smith of Paxton and Daisy D. Smith near Dugger.
Claude S. Moss files proceedings supplemental to execution against Katie Cassasa. Tilman O. Bush sues Ezra E. Robards for breach of warranty in sale. Sullivan County Loan Association sues Elmer Wheeler and Dealie G. Wheeler on note and mortgage. Lettie Williams sues Tobe Williams for divorce.
Local dealers paid $1.35 per bushel for wheat on Thursday, the highest price in eighteen years, marking a notable market peak.
Perry Carpenter of Wells Fargo Express Co. suffered a painful accident Friday morning when he fell from an express wagon and dislocated his left elbow. Witnesses assisted him and he was taken for medical care.
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