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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1922
Page
1
County auditor distributes 587981 dollars to townships and other corporations in a regional funding act. The disbursement covers multiple local entities and supports public services and infrastructure projects across the area.
County auditor Frank M. Daniels reports semi annual tax distribution totaling 587,981.81 to the Treasurer of State and local bodies. State shares include state tax and pension funds among others while municipalities list township taxes road levies and local tuition across multiple towns and townships.
A Ford A owned by Emil Nesbit was stolen last night from in front of Charles Howard's grocery on South Main street. Deputy Sheriff Collins reported another Ford A abandoned near the Pirtle school house in Cass township with its four wheels missing.
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Calvert, 63, wife of former mayor Robert M. Calvert, died at home after a three year illness. Funeral Friday at 4 PM from West Washington street residence, Rev. J A Sumwalt officiating. Burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Survived by daughter Gay Edna, son John (deceased), sisters Marian Shoffner and Mrs. Washington Sinclair, brother Elmer Sinclair. numerous relatives from Indiana, Anderson, Terre Haute, Carlisle, Dugger, New Lebanon, Paris Ill. Born August 22, 1859.
Thomas Dever a Civil War veteran and former city engineer and county attorney died at his Junction City Kansas home after a lengthy illness. He was about 80 and a son of the late John Dever who lived northeast of town. he was part of a colony that left here in the early eighties and settled in Kansas.
The Graysville auxiliary of the W F M S met at Miss Iva Drakes home near Kingsley on Thursday afternoon June 29. Mrs Mary Bailey could not attend due to illness and Mrs Grace Whitlock presided. Readings songs solos and discussions on the text book topic China highlighted the program.
A Terre Haute firm representing the Free man interests sinks a new coal mine on the Ed Coffman place east of the city. A rich No. 6 coal vein was found and a modern mine will be erected to mine it.
Parcel delivery service was inaugurated at the Sullivan post office on Saturday and has proved a great convenience to businessmen and patrons of the city. Bayard Thompson is in charge of the service and a horse and wagon is being used.
The annual old settlers reunion will be held at Bennett's Grove in Farmersburg on August 10 and 11.
The Henry Miller murder case, charged with killing Junie Carr at Gilmour in Jackson Township last April, is scheduled for trial September 18 in Greene Circuit Court at Bloomfield. Miller, jailed locally, was moved to Bloomfield to await trial after capture by Sullivan County officials near Vandalia. He allegedly fired three shots during a quarrel that sparked the killing.
Mrs Will Billman and Mrs W B Ridgeway return from an extended visit in California. Mervin Pittman, son of Mrs Mary E Pittman, stationed at Annapolis as a Naval Academy band musician. Mr and Mrs Guy Briggs visit from Chicago with relation Elizabeth Gunn. W S Sandford of St Louis, ex secretary of Merom college, en route to Indianapolis. Dr and Mrs Walter N Thompson plan Yellowstone vacation. Dr and Mrs Joe R Crowder and Mr and Mrs Paul Reid to motor trip to Burt Lake Michigan mid July.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Springer and their son Beryl departed yesterday on a motor journey to Yellowstone National Park.
Charles DuFriend and Chester Towsey pleaded guilty to petit larceny in circuit court after a failed robbery jury verdict at Workins store near the C I depot. Judge Bridwell sentenced them to six months and two years disfranchisement. Prosecutor Harris sought plea to avoid a second trial.
C. O. Yost of the Indiana Bee Conservation Department inspected the Boone Saunders bee farm near Merom last week. Saunders is noted as a devoted student of bee farming and honey production and his operation already has a growing reputation.
John Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Stewart of North Main street, was hospitalized several days ago with typhoid fever and is reported to be progressing well.
Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle C. Hays and family depart for Estes Park Colorado to visit during the heated term. Mrs. E M Marlow of Corsicana Texas will join them in Denver for continued Colorado stay. R C Tomlinson from city schools directs summer boys activity with about fifty boys reporting Monday.
Deputy Sheriffs Collins and Douthitt located a complete forty gallon still and outfit about seven miles northeast of the city on Powder Company land. The contraption showed signs of recent operation. A blackberry hunter reported it, and officers confiscated the still and stored it in the jail basement.
A Fourth of July fish fry and all day picnic were held at Hiatt's Ferry on Tuesday. At high noon a plentiful dinner featured fish and other dishes. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Arnett and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Shepherd and family, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Paige and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Aumbaugh and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McClellan and children, Mrs. Joe Jennings and son John William, Mr. and Mrs. Win Wilkey, Mr. and Mrs. John Aumbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson McClellan and son Bert, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cummings and son John, Mr. and Mrs. Bogard Richardson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Davidson and family, Aunt Sallie Sims, Herschel Sims and son, Miss Mildred Scully, Grandma Creager and Walter Scott.
The S A E Alumni Association hosted a dinner in honor of Robert Crowder of Indianapolis, guest of local relatives over the Fourth. After a brief business session the group staged a court yard sham battle with cannon crackers and torpedoes, toured the town, and serenaded several homes. Attendees included Tom Reid, Tom Brown, Russell McElrath, Rex Bridwell, Merill Marks, Keith Reeves, Paul Wible, Ward Hawkins, Harve Crowder, Chester Newton, Harold Campbell, Harold Riggs, Curtis Bridwell, and the honoree.
Local physicians warn of a possible typhoid fever outbreak due to spring floods. Wells across Sullivan county are tested for typhoid germs, and residents are urged to ensure water is free from surface impurities. Seek help from the health officer if purity is in doubt to prevent illness.
Mrs. Myrtle B. Hash of Terre Haute purchases a lot with 76-foot frontage on North Section Street opposite the county hospital from Sullivan State Bank. She plans a modern apartment building to provide rooms and housing for the public and for families visiting patients at the hospital.
Miss Elizabeth Henderson, recently treated for appendicitis, required a second operation Tuesday because the initial incision did not heal properly at the local hospital.
Mrs Martha E Martin aged 59 wife of N D Martin well known carpenter dies at North Section street home after ten days illness Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm at the family residence Rev R W Hoffman to lead service Burial in Liberty cemetery Curry township Mrs Martin born Martha E Smith married in 1880 lived in Curry township Sullivan then. Survived by husband daughter Artie Weaver Shelburn Terre Haute son Clyde Martin three brothers James Smith Thomas Smith Zachariah Smith two sisters Mrs John Jewell and Mrs William Drake.
Miss Pauline Beckett of Hymera wed Don C. Ford in a Thursday morning ceremony at the Dugger home on North Main street officiated by Rev. J. A. Sumwalt. The couple, with ties to Hymera and Cleveland, left for Indianapolis before returning to Ford’s home until Cleveland school openings.
Don C. Ford 36 a teacher near Sullivan and Pauline Beckett 26 a teacher of Hymera. Arthur L. Justice 57 a railroader and Mary E. Anderson 45, both of Terre Haute. Roscoe H. Nelson 24 a miner Coalmont Ind and Elna Susan Crist 23 a teacher Lewis Ind. Harry V. Emery 23 a electrician and Jennie Agatha Wright both of Dugger. Edward H. Struckmeyer 22 a merchant and Stella Jarman 19 both of Linton.
Clovis B. Evans sues Peter J. Breinig for damages. Mary V. Oliver sues Arthur O. Gillis. Wilma Borgstrom by Agnes Borgstrom sues Homer B. Talley for damages. Agnes Borgstrom sues Harry B. Talley for damages. Wille Menk sues Emma Menk and Harry Z. Alumbaugh guardian of imma Menk for damages. Petition seeks authority to mortgage land.
Mrs Newman Smith celebrated her 52nd birthday Monday evening at her East Harris street home. Supper was served by guests at a table decorated with sweet peas and white daisies. Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and son Gerald of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs Frank Booker and son Francis, Mrs Nancy Goins and W F Ritchie. The party featured music and games as gifts were given to the hostess.
Cruze Morgan former Gill township and Carlisle resident dies at his Terre Haute home after an extended illness. Funeral and burial set for tomorrow afternoon in Terre Haute. He was a son of Dock Morgan of Carlisle and brother of Mrs. Abe Curtis of the city.
Arthur McGuire secretary of the Community Club calls automobile clubs in the middle west to notice the free camping site and tourist accommodations now established at the city park for visitors.
A Civil Service exam for clerk carrier at the Sullivan post office will be held here on August 5. All applicants must be patrons of the local office.
Preaching at New Liberty Sunday July 9 both forenoon and afternoon. E G Denny to be the speaker. Dinner served on the lawn.
July term of the county board focused on highways. Road contracts awarded include Roy Osburn gravel road in Fairbanks for 2549 dollars and Emanuel F. Deiss gravel road in Haddon for 8000 dollars. Bond sales ordered and several petitions reviewed with bids due August 7.
Prof A W Youngblood former Sullivan schools superintendent joins C W Willis and Son as an insurance professional. Mrs Clara Scott also moves to general insurance work with the firm which aims to become one of the largest brokerage offices in southern Indiana.
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