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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
1
A political dispute over postmaster appointments appears to shift as defeated Democratic congressmen seek roles as referees. The move aims to influence oversight and administrative actions amid ongoing contention.
Washington dispatch says Indiana Democrats defeated in November push to be patronage distributors in their districts. Willian Allen Cullop and other former congressmen seek postmasters and other appointments, appealing to the president. Sullivan postmaster Aydelotteup for renewal April 13, 1917 with strong local backing. Cullop bound to another Sullivan supporter. If rejected, question remains whether Sullivan postmaster can be appointed before March 4.
Page two lists public auctions by Charles Deckard near Sullivan on February 6 offering horses cows calves farming tools and more. B F Monroe holds a sale February 5 at William Kelly farm near Graysville and Fairbanks offering a graded stallion horses mules milch cows steers corn farming implements harness and more. W Cooper schedules February 15 at his farm east of Sterom with horses milk cows pigs brood sows farming supplies buggies harness an Overland automobile and other items.
Mrs Lucy A Laughery formerly of Sullivan died at her Palestine Illinois home after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held at the Palestine house then in Sullivan at the Presbyterian church with Rev W E H Gray officiating. Burial was at Center Ridge cemetery. She leaves her husband and brother Jesse Burten of Farmersburg.
Washington notes stir in the Indiana delegation as Vice President Marshall signals willingness to distribute Federal patronage after March 4 when Indiana loses Senate representation. Democrats urge to continue patronage by honoring defeated candidates in their districts. Names of affected districts and members cited.
George Elliott a farmer near Mattoon Illinois faces grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a touring car owned by BE A Billman of Mattoon. Vehicle found at Elliott home. Elliott bound over for circuit court trial February 22 under a $1000 cash bond. Harry Ramsey and Duby Heath of Mattoon also charged. Ramsey convicted and serving an indeterminate term at state reformatory. Heath bond forfeited after missing November trial.
Mrs Bernice Hunt 94 died Tuesday of last week at her home in Virginia Illinois. Burial was held there Thursday morning. She was the widow of Joseph Hunt and an aunt of Chas Q D Hunt of this city. The couple were well known here with many relatives.
A district meeting of the Red Men lodges in Sullivan Knox Greene Daviess and Martin counties will be held at Bicknell tomorrow. Representatives from the Sullivan lodge will attend.
A small roof fire at John C. Brown’s residence on North Main Street last Wednesday afternoon was extinguished by the fire department. The damage was minor and covered by insurance.
A display of coins from belligerent European nations is shown at the Peoples State Bank in this city. Artifacts include a half mark from Germany and a kronen from Austria Hungary along with currencies from France Belgium Japan Russia Portugal Turkey and others. Uncle Sam’s new dollars halves quarters and dimes are exhibited in connection with the foreign collection.
William H. Goins, 72, lifelong Sullivan resident and Civil War veteran, died Thursday at the National Soldiers Home in Lafayette after a long illness. A painter by trade, he left a widow years ago and funeral services were held Saturday at Fred Dutton's residence with Rev. Scull officiating. Burial was at Center Ridge. Surviving children include Dan Goins, Frank Goins, Mrs Ed Stitt, Mrs Ernest Steele, Mrs Sue Gustin, and Mrs Anna Frisbe.
Milton S. Shepler of this city bought a farm about 30 miles from Binghamton, New York. He is there now and Mrs. Shepler and the children will join him this week.
Sarah Ann Stanfield Thompson Hall, born June 22 1848 in Sullivan County Indiana, died January 22 1917 at Hutsonville Illinois aged 68 years 7 months. She married James Hall in 1870 with two children James and Frances Hall and a son John Stanfield from a later marriage to Solomon Stanfield. Surviving relatives include four grandchildren and sister Mrs Seymour Monk of Graysville Indiana. She joined the Christian church young but rejoined M E church in Hutsonville before death and died in a prayerful spirit. Funeral held January 23 at the M E church with Rev Allen S Weiss. interment Hutsonville cemetery.
The County Board of Education elected Nicholas H. Davis as county attendance officer to succeed Alva J. Hadden who resigned. Davis, a former officer, received six of eight votes while competitors Jacob Fleming of Hamilton township and W. G. Engle of the city each received one vote.
Uncle Tom Wolfe reaches 85 in a family gathering at the Sol T. Wolfe residence with Mr and Mrs Wolfe hosting a dinner and reminiscences. Surviving siblings include Thomas Wolfe and Sol T Wolfe of this city and Benton Wolfe of Haddon Township, part of a nine child pioneer family of Benjamin and Isabelle Wolfe.
Six cars wrecked and Illinois Central tracks torn for 100 yards in a rear end collision between two local passenger trains at Victoria near Linton. No one injured. traffic tied up.
The state G A R encampment will take place May 10 and 11 in Indianapolis. Commander-in-chief W J Patterson of Pittsburgh has approved the dates and plans. Attending encampments will also be held in Kentucky May 8 and 9 and in Springfield Missouri May 15 and 16. The hall for the Indiana encampment remains to be chosen.
The town of Dugger filed mandamus in circuit court against Illinois Central Railway to compel raising the railroad grade. The railway company has filed notice that it has raised the grade to comply with the town’s order.
Fourteen suits of appeal from assessments for the Prairie Creek Levee Association were settled by agreement among land owners in Sullivan County and Vigo counties. The settlements set various benefits and damages for individuals and the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners, affecting a proposed drainage project in five years of legal action surrounding the drainage plan.
The Indiana House passed the statewide prohibition measure 70 to 28 on Thursday. Sullivan County and its representatives split, Curry voting dry and Griffin voting wet. The Indianapolis Star noted Griffin representing Owen Greene and Sullivan counties voted wet, with Linton township in Greene county remaining dry except for the town of Linton.
The will of Hannah M. DeVol was filed for probate in the circuit court Saturday. Executor named is Truman Z. Fiddler. The bulk of the estate goes to three sisters, Rachael J. Fidler, Sarah J. Fidler of Pimento, Milda C. Miller of Oklahoma, and the Baptist church of this city.
Otho O. Brodie has been named deputy sheriff of the county by Sheriff Hale and was sworn into office Monday morning by Dave Giles, county clerk. He is a son of Mrs. Rebecca Willis of this city, and a nephew of Ed Dailey, county road superintendent.
J Emory Yates 57 a former Vincennes resident active in cattle raising near Decker died in San Antonio Texas last Wednesday from smallpox He was brother of Mrs Clara Curry of Farmersburg Yates moved to Texas 18 months ago and was buried there.
Irvine Kentucky story notes Mrs Dawn Stice at 24 years old and widow who manages $7.5 million oil holdings centering on 200 acres near Estill County. Williams, 72, invalid, with Raydure of Bowling Green funding wells. 100 wells produce 7500 barrels daily at $3 each. Stice travels the land by horse to oversee development and marketing duties.
The article notes that the filing deadline for candidacy closes Saturday with no notices yet filed. Democrats named as potential mayoral contenders include N. D. Martin Chas Walston Billy Alsman Everett Stewart and former sheriff Frank Wible. Charles Walters is discussed as a possible city clerk candidate. Potential council contenders are also mentioned.
Chicago capitalists have leased about seven hundred acres east of Hymera with plans for extensive coal development this summer. The Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Company bought 78 acres south of Hymera and likely will sink a mine on that property.
Judge William H. Bridwell of this city is named to the advisory committee of the Indiana Democratic Club of Indianapolis. Gilbert W. Gambill is chosen chairman of the second district membership committee of the club.
Walker V Jennings of Farmersburg was elected as a director of the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Indiana at a convention in Indianapolis last week.
Joe Irwin of New Lebanon has returned home from an eight months journey to Europe. He left New York in April for England, then visited France and Italy and reports an interesting trip.
Indianapolis dispatch reports a tense Eighty-third Legislature scene with Governor Goodrich backed reforms facing Senate opposition. Key bills include creating a State Highway Commission Conservation Commission oil inspection repeal and various efficiency and tax measures likely to affect public utilities banking and education pending further introduction and debate.
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