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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1914
Page
1
The Mexican situation debate stirs confusion as Merom Post Office muddle creates trouble for the district's congressman. Local officials scramble to clarify policy and address constituent concerns amid shifting positions and press commentary.
A Merom dispatch details Democratic and Republican maneuvering over a postmaster appointment. William Allen and Cleve face opposition as Cullop seeks to install McKinley. civil service probes allege dishonesty and political bias. The piece lampoons the clash as a major national drama with mock grandiose predictions.
After six months of efforts by the P QO department detectives inspectors stenographers and politicians the Merom post office muddle remains unresolved Three powers Catagonia Possum Hollow and Bright Light demand arbitration Mexican dictator Carranza is named referee and will arrive via Vincennes with a fleet to Militia and civic groups will greet him at Merom Heights A grand procession and salutes are planned before the gathering proceeds to mediation in Gill township
Public safety notice urging cleanup of yards and alleys and closed stables outhouses and packing rooms. Advises sealing cellar windows and wetting areas at risk of fire. Reminds readers to observe fireworks ordinances and cautions about small Chinese firecrackers as a major source of property damage.
Mrs Myrtle Gibbons formerly of Dugger waived arraignment in Terre Haute City court after being implicated in the shooting death of Elroy B Smith owner of the Orpheum theatre. The state waived arraignment and consented to release on bond set at 10660. Gibbons bound over to the Circuit Court as a large courtroom crowd watched.
Mrs. Orville Shiveley received 500 for her husband’s death after a drilling crank struck him on the Beard lease last October. Frank Williams, the local oil contractor, paid the widow and funeral expenses. Mrs. Shiveley traveled from St. Marys Ohio to settle the matter. He was the only fatality in the local oil field since the first well.
Drilling yesterday produced a 100 barrel well on the Isac Mattix lease, section 35, Fairbanks township, the farthest west in the main pool. S. A. Merrill No. 5 came in good for 125 barrels, center of 400 acres condemned. Ohio company to build a power station and drill the big acreage. No. 32 on G W Buff lease shows 40 barrels. Dodd No 3 yields 50 barrels. deep Perry Poorman lease test continues underground.
The report details multiple oil wells with production estimates including Beard No 11 at 75 barrels and Jamison No 14 at 30 barrels. It notes Willis Drake No 15 yielding 100 barrels and Wash Osborne No 14 at 60 barrels. Cutsinger wins $30 in a labor dispute against Sherburn Oil and Gas. The Mary J Bruce deep well near Pleasantville, drill depth 1975 feet, is inspected amid water shortages. Several leases and drillings by Hamilton Oil and Gas, Bays, Akin, Kennedy, and Ross & Sons are update items.
Mrs Bennie Ruth of Jackson Hill No 4 is confined at home with a dangerous head wound from a brass knucks blow by her brother in law Earl McCrory. Warrants have been issued. She attempted to intervene as a neighbor’s husband battered a sister in law and was struck. Dr E B Robards attended. The blow reportedly fractured the skull.
Edward William Kelly longtime Sullivan jeweler and Ireland native died at his West Washington street home Sunday morning aged 72. He served four years in the 27th Indiana during the Civil War including Gettysburg and the Wilderness and later built a 47 year career in Sullivan jewelry. He was born September 12 1845 in Dublin and came to America with his parents. He moved from Evansville to Washington then to Sullivan where he established his trade and became a respected civic figure.
James H. Kelly, long time Sullivan merchant and community leader, died after a extended illness. He built a family home on West Washington street and had been active in the Masonic lodge and local civic life. Surviving are wife Emma Maxwell and two sons Harry H. and Carl W. Kelly, along with his mother and siblings. Funeral held at his residence with interment at Center Ridge cemetery. Also James Luther Johnson, longtime county resident, died at his North Section street home after a prolonged illness. He was born in Turman township January 9 1825 and leaves a wife and several children including John A. and James. funeral at the residence and burial in Johnson cemetery near Graysville.
Banks will be closed all day July 4 and observe July 4 Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas and Decoration Day. From July 13 banks open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Saturdays close 5 p.m. Names: The National Bank Hix W. Davis cashier Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co F J First secretary treasurer Citizens Trust Company J M Lang secretary treasurer Peoples State Bank R W Akin cashier Sullivan State Bank W H Crowder Jr cashier.
The threshing season began unusually early with the first wheat threshed on June 19 at the William Corder farm in Gill township. June 22 is claimed as the earliest date in years. Wheat quality is good and production large. market opened at 72 cents last week, with several farmers contracting at 85 cents.
Judge Rawley of Clay circuit court finds for defendants in the case of First National Bank of Shelburn against Charles A Knight and others over a $2700 note for a stallion and jack. Deed to mother affirmed, bank cannot collect. Also rules for plaintiff in Woodard vs Trout, ordering dam removal with $10 damages and 60 days to remove, venued from Sullivan county.
The steel tipple being erected at the Peerless mine east of the old Glendora mine will stand ninety five feet high when completed. It is regarded as the tallest tipple in the state.
James Peelman and Sherman Salyards quarrelled in the courthouse park after a White Mule meeting. Salyards allegedly struck with a hatchet, Peelman then fired a shotgun wounding Salyards in the right shoulder. Peelman surrendered to the sheriff. James Owens was later released after investigation.
The National hotel on north Main Street, a two story frame building and local landmark, burned Wednesday night around midnight. Fire started in a wash house from greasy clothing, hindering hose lines and allowing heavy damage to furniture and lower floor. Owner Miss Ella Coffman leases. Mrs Victoria Bensing er insured for 800 dollars on contents.
Miss Mary Croucher, 20, of this city, married George Pease of New Smyrna, Fla., Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hoke. Rev. A. M. McGuire officiated. The couple left for the South stopping in Atlanta before settling in New Smyrna where Mr. Pease will work in a drug store.
In Knox county circuit court Judge Willioughby last week signed and filed a special finding for the defendants in the Marissa J. Beard oil lease case, despite objections from the plaintiff.
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