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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1916
Page
1
Kaisen Daas led a bold offensive as the attack opened under heavy fire across the trenches. Gervein Rod, the commissioner, approved tactical moves to secure key positions while Le Ourees and Aqp EW coordinated support.
The county commission discusses a Detroit trip impact and approves funding for gravel road work. They cite construction costs totaling over 52 dollars and anticipate work starting in June. Several engineers and residents are referenced, with debates over reimbursement and project scope.
An elderly local resident, Mr Higele, celebrated a family reunion at his home in the city. Attendees included Mrs Robert Miller and family from Oaklawn Illinois, Mr and Mrs James Milam of Shelburn, and Benj Higgs and family. The event accompanied a large dinner and warm gathering. Stelldiesie was born in Coshocton County Ohio on Te 2836 and has lived in the county for about thirty years. He previously resided on a farm in Diaddon Township. Mr Riggle served in an Ohio regiment during the Civil War and is not a veteran of that conflict.
E A Billman and A Billman, noted undertaker, purchased a lungmotor arriving last week. The device, an improvement over the pulmotor, will be provided to the public at no charge and taken to any location in use to save lives in mine and gas exposures, drownings, shocks, suffocation, anesthesia, and newborn asphyxia.
The annual old settlers gathering will take place in Farmersburg on Thursday August 20. Hon James E Watson of Rushville will deliver the principal address.
The Eaton and related families gathered in Sullivan to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Maton Eaton’s Golden Anniversary. The couple, longtime residents near New Lebanon and later in Sullivan, were joined by relatives including Maurice Eaton and Bishop Eaton, with guests from Paris Hib and Nicholaville Ky. The event honored a Civil War veteran and his wife after five decades of housekeeping in the area.
Poe a well known farmer attacked John L Thompson near Muehler's drug store over five dollars he claimed owed him Thompson said no debt and Poe struck him knocking him unconscious with a slight brain concussion His condition is serious Poe was arrested Saturday for assault and bonded then rearrested Monday on assault with intent with bonds set at 25 and 500 dollars The case will be heard by Mayor Calvert tomorrow afternoon.
John Martindale was arraigned in the circuit court after pleading guilty to grand larceny for robbing Stanley and Alumbaugh on the north side. He received an indeterminate term of one to fourteen years. Evidence tied him to the Smith and Ladson bakery, with goods found at his home. He previously lived in the city and once worked as a clerk at the McCammon house during a prior fire incident.
The open season for squirrels runs July 1 to November 1 with no bag limit. There is confusion about selling squirrels as the law allows sale. Landowners and tenants may hunt on their property without a license.
Local remonstrators express opposition to licensed saloons planned for May as the Jackson township faces tighter temperance measures and public sentiment tests were raised at a town meeting.
In Sullivan County Jackson township faces a dry status if remonstrance succeeds. Sessions note numerous licenses due to expire, with Ashcraft’s renewal in August and Clifton Piercy’s May 2 1977 license, as wets seek to keep saloons open and dry forces press for prohibition after May.
Former Paxton resident Thomas S. Pirtle is dangerously ill at the Terre Haute home of his son Floyd Pirtle, following his years living in Paxton.
The text outlines the 1796 election where Democratic Republicans backed Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, while Federalists backed John Adams and Thomas Pinckney. It lists vote counts by candidate, notes the lack of popular vote records, mentions sixteen states voting, and hints at Jefferson’s 1800 victory in a future issue.
The Indiana State Industrial Board held its first hearing in Paxton Thursday afternoon at the county courthouse. Andrew J. Palmer, through attorney A. E. DeBaun, filed a claim for injuries against Jackson I. Derring, Francis S. Peabody and Jabez Woolley, receivers of the Woolley Coal Company. The defense argued the receivers were appointed by a federal court and the proceedings were dismissed for the Woolley interests. William Loomis Wedler of Chicago appeared as the present receiver for the Chicago and Eastern railroad coal properties, and the case was amended to name him as defendant. Six witnesses testified, and the board reserved its decision, which will be announced later from Indianapolis. This marks the first Indiana Industrial Board hearing in the county under the new state compensation law. Palmer contends a prior written agreement settling his injuries was not final, while the defendants say it was. Palmer was injured at the Woolley Coal Company mine in Paxton several months ago. Under the compensation law, damages are limited to the judgment for injuries.
The county auditor lists bank assessments by capital stock undivided profits and surplus minus real estate. Notable figures include Merom State Bank 12000 and Sullivan banks ranging from 6145 to 97105, plus Citizens Trust Sullivan 21245 and Farmersburg Banks 6445.
Graysville merchant O. H. Burke, an implement dealer, has filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities amount to about $4,000 with assets around $2,000. Creditors listed are dealers in implements, wagons, and related goods.
G M Barcus of Burns City formerly Paxton was in the city yesterday on business. He lives on a farm near Burns City.
A million dollar suit is pending in Grant county circuit court. Drewer of Peru, wife of Samuel Brewer, a former county school teacher, and a son of John Brewer of New Lebanon, are plaintiffs. Judge Paulus sustained a demurrer to the defendants’ answer. Ellen Shirk and Joseph Shirk of Peru are named co defendants amid claims the United Refrigerator Co. mismanaged affairs to depress property value.
Sullivan residents organize a new company to run a dry goods store here. Alr. Springer and Robert Couchenour named as organizers with plans for a location yet to be chosen. The enterprise aims to open around September first with Gouchenour as manager and links to past Springer & Carruthers and Sheridan Golden Rule roles.
Turman Township Better Farming Club hosts an all day event at Mann's Grove on Saturday July 22. Activities include a base ball game a big noon dinner speech by Mr. G M Frier of Purdue on building up a good rural community and a discussion by Mr. Robert Knotts on the sheep question. Music by the club bands welcomes all attendees.
Mr and Mrs O B Harris announce the engagement of their daughter Naomi Harris to Robert Beech Phillips of Columbus. The wedding will occur the last of this month. They spent Sunday here as guests of the Harris. Miss Harris is society editor of the Columbus Ledger and Mr Phillips is the city editor of the same paper.
Following a petition by Citizens Trust Company as receiver, Judge Bridwell orders sale of the Tishimingo Tie & Stone Company holdings. The property lies near Merom Station with numerous creditors and stockholders.
Mervin Stambaugh son of Mr and Mrs Austin Stambaugh and Marguerite Feder daughter of Mr and Mrs William Feder of this city were married in Terre Haute last Wednesday. They will live in Rockville where the groom is employed in a garage.
The Union notes rapid Mexican War developments and promotes Terre Haute Star as the only paper in the section delivered to homes on publication day. Both papers priced at $2.50.
The Enid school board selected Prof. Clifford Hadley of Wingman Indiana for high school principal to replace Prof. Talquier. Hadley brings eleven years of experience and will relocate with his family. Essie Allan named to fill grades vacancy, Curry township native with four years in the county. Leonard Dickey chosen as janitor for the coming year.
Busseron Investment Company completed a two story auto building on West Washington street now occupied by T. Ed Ward Ford agent. The structure features an elevator display and storage for automobiles with a repair bay at the rear and offices on the east side. The sales and display rooms are in front.
The twelfth annual old soldiers reunion will be held in Hymera on Wednesday and Thursday, August 2 and 3. A program features fine speakers music and other entertainments plus a large bean dinner on the third.
At the annual meeting the Sullivan Church of Christ elected trustees Charles Johnson for one year William G Engle for two years and Elias Brewer for three years in a slate approved last Wednesday night.
The May term of Sullivan circuit court adjourned Saturday after reaching the sixty day limit for a term. The court will reconvene for the September term on the first Monday in September.
A courtroom pauses as jurors return a short deliberation in a conspiracy case involving key figures. The proceedings reveal tension and unresolved questions about the alleged plot and its participants with further action anticipated.
The Curry Township case over a May election ends with a not guilty verdict for Watson and approx twenty co defendants. Prosecutor Martin Pigg and Anti Saloon League lawyer RR Minton led the prosecution as jurors were chosen amid court delays. Witnesses testified on voter relocation efforts by a local wets organization, with defense arguing ballots were legally brought by mine workers returning to vote. Judge Henderson presided as he returned to Indianapolis after the verdict.
Prof. Alvin C. Payne, former Sullivan teacher and Mooresville superintendent for eight years, has been chosen to lead Noblesville schools succeeding E. C. Stoper. He will start August first with a 1500 dollar annual salary. Payne, a Jefferson township native, is finishing his Columbia University master's degree in New York and is a graduate of the state normal and Wabash College.
The Boston Brothers Removal Sale drew hundreds from Monday onward as crowds gathered before doors opened. Mr. Boston used printer's ink to publicize the event ahead of his move to a new west side location, offering bargains for women and extending hours all week through Tuesday.
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