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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1910
Page
1
Dr J L Higbee, aged 94, passed away Saturday morning marking the loss of the community’s oldest physician. He practiced medicine for decades and served many families in the area. His passing closes a long chapter in local medical history.
Dr John L Higbee aged about 93 died Saturday at his home 221 North Court Street He was the oldest physician in the region and practiced medicine since 1862 He was born August 27 1816 in Syracuse New York He married Elizabeth M DeDunnab December 4 1837 and had ten children four of whom survive including Dr George Higbee Mrs Phoebe Fordyce Mrs Anna Ernest and Mrs Lena Wanne He moved from Ohio to Sullivan in 1862 and retired several years ago His funeral was held at the Christian Church conducted by Rev J M Vawter.
Shelburn boy George Wheeler known as the demon slugger of Terre Haute Central league team was sold to the Cincinnati Reds last week and reported at Cincinnati. The price is believed to be a record for the Central League though not disclosed. The manager says the sale honors Wheeler’s life chance and salary increase, and fans shift their support from Pittsburg or Chicago to Cincinnati now.
Full time operation continues in county coal mines with expected heavy workloads for weeks. The E. and T. H. coal business shows growth over last year. In June 1910 Seifert yard billed 2972 cars from nine mines. Hymera office shipped 950 cars from Mine No. 33 and Shelburn office 200 cars from Keystone mine.
The county commissioners call a special election for Cass and Haddon townships on Tuesday, August 2, to decide on improving the R. P. Chambers and the S. O. Carty roads. Election commissioners are Dave Everhart and R. P. Chambers. precinct inspectors are Chas Hale, Nathan Ringo, Ed Snow, Mike Yung, and Charles Ring.
Maurice Yeager reports the week ending July 10 had mostly cloudy days with high temperatures from 50 to 91 and lows from 64 to 71. Rainfall totaled .22 inches on the 4th, .03 on the 5th, a trace on the 6th, and .05 on the 9th.
Miss Lizzie Meisenhelder 22 daughter of the late Amos Meisenhelder died Friday morning at her home in Palestine Illinois after a short illness with typhoid fever. She was a niece of James Meisenhelder of this city. This marks the third death in the family since last August with the father dying in August and the mother a few weeks later.
Field Examiners Brennan of Indianapolis and Morris of Anderson from the state board of accounts start a systematic investigation of all receipts and expenditures of county township trustees except Curry township. They are at the sheriff's office examining the Haddon township accounts after recent work by Embree and Marsh.
The Saturday fair returns this year for Sullivan city and county. Merchants approve the project and the first fair is expected early in September. Subscriptions fund expansion with aim to improve programs premiums and attractions for farmers and families.
Alice Hawkins Cosson, once a Sullivan area teacher from 1867 to 1872, died June 20 in Los Angeles after a paralysis stroke. A daughter of Dr. Hawkins, she later taught in Kentucky and Indiana before moving to California where she did educational work. She was survived by her niece Miss Mildred Hawkins and interred at Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Captain A. B. Thurber returned from LaPorte after visiting Burton Thurber, a 35 year separation. Burton has extensive interests in Texas and Missouri. A Thurber reunion occurred in LaPorte on Sunday. Burton served as a private in the 17th Indiana during the Civil War and recalls Hud Crowder, who does not remember him.
Citizens Local No 241 has disbanded and the charter was sent to national headquarters in Indianapolis. The local organized in 1908. the mine was dismantled earlier and equipment shipped to Caledonia.
The Sullivan post office issued 3,884 money orders totaling $27,529.86 in the year ending June 30, 1910, based on applications through eleven rural carriers. The prior year, 1909, saw 2,885 orders totaling $19,320.07.
Farmersburg July 12 The date for the annual old settlers meeting at Bennett's Grove has been fixed for August 11.
Reports in Indiana say William J. Bryan may speak in support of county local option with Anti-Saloon League backing. The push follows Roosevelt and Taft appearances, signaling a brewing split in the Democratic Party over local option funds and brewery interests.
J. B. Mullane and family depart Sullivan for Indianapolis to settle in Irvington where Butler College will serve his sons Joe and Dan. A longtime county figure and Republican adviser, Mullane built a broad career in dry goods and hardware before a late fire ended his South Side store.
Robert Simmons of this city was struck by a rock while at work in the Union mine Friday morning. His wrist was dislocated and his arm badly bruised.
A man named Will Saucerman encounters his uncle who disappeared to Sul livan thirty five years ago by chance. The reunion brings surprise and a family mystery into a local community story.
In Terre Haute Will Saucerman meets an elderly man at the river who recalls sand pumping on California’s Sacramento. The man reveals he is John Saucerman, an uncle and former Worthington resident who moved to Tulare County 35 years ago. He was bound for Maine then plans a Sullivan visit on return.
Mrs. J. M. Davidson of Hymera has filed in Vigo county court for breach of warranty against Charles J. Wey of Terre Haute. The suit, arising from a car purchase, seeks $325 and damages claiming the vehicle is worn out and will not run any distance. C. W. Welman represents the plaintiff.
Miss Pauline Long, daughter of Mr and Mrs French Long of Sullivan, owns a long cherished dollar locket lost on Indianapolis streets after Christmas. The coin, valued as a family keepsake for over twenty years, was refused at Sullivan State Bank last week with deposits by Harry Goldberg. The finder likely spent it thinking it an ordinary dollar, and the mystery remains how it returned to the Longs.
Dan Ashby, wanted on charges of passing counterfeit mine checks at Jackson Hill No. 4, was arrested last week at Bicknell by Sheriff Wible and is jailed here without bond. He was co defendant with Alexander Segeski, who was acquitted. Segeski testified Ashby supplied the counterfeit flickers.
Supt J W Holton announces the coming year’s Sullivan schools assignments at the high and Central schools with changes in the history post and the addition of Evan J Jones a Ohio University graduate as history teacher.
More than 100 relatives and friends gathered to celebrate Jefferson G. Jackson's 70th birthday with a bountiful dinner. Jackson, Civil War veteran, lives alone after his wife passed away. his two sons Wiley of Sandborn and Dr. John of Lyons attended with their families.
Ruddell and Burnett grocers at 23 West Jackson street assign for creditors to Isaac H Kalley as trustee. Stock and fixtures to be sold at public auction on August 13.
Shelburn July 12 Sheriff Wible and Deputy Ed Kelly raided the St Charles hotel Thursday evening. Robert Arms was arrested for illegal liquor selling. About 20 beer bottles confiscated. Arms posted a $250 cash bond for appearance. Second raid on the hotel in two months.
Township assessors faced errors while adding schedules under poor conditions leading to corrections by the county assessor and board of review. The session lists township changes with gains and losses including Cass loss 250, Haddon gain 316, Carlisle gain 220, Curry gain 0, Fairbanks loss 685, Turman gain 240, Hamilton gain 1145, Jefferson loss 120, Gill gain 3675, Merom 50, Dugger gain 5550, Farmersburg loss 65, Hymera gain 375, Sullivan gain 485, Jackson gain 895.
S F Poynter et al versus Star Reduction Works and H N Hicks heard by Judge Henderson in contempt proceedings. Special Judge Buff previously granted an injunction. plant operation continued. Court found defense guilty of contempt but imposed no fine, warning a fine if odors persist.
At the regular meeting the council moved preliminary action for extensive sidewalk construction citywide. City Engineer John Ersinger has worked on grades to meet citizen requests. A special meeting Thursday will review bids for city hall and fire quarters with many bids likely and a contract anticipated.
Mrs Ro bert Benefiel died at her home 3344 miles west of Pleasantville at 5 PM Saturday due to heart failure. Her husband was at home. Calvin was in Indiana University and Rose in Chicago, none knowing until summoned by telephone. Funeral held Monday at 3 PM at Indi h Prefrie. Rex Enochs Tom Townsley and Ray Harbin attended with Calvin.
At 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Grace Ogg country home Miss Nina Cc Ogg wed Joseph J Hardee of Miami Florida. The couple plans to reside in Miami after August with a small gathering of friends and relatives attending the ceremony officiated by Rev Wininger.
Miss Helena M White and H Derrill Rominger announced their marriage on July 17 in Fresno California. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Combs formerly cashier at the Hoosier Bargain Store and will reside in Fresno with her husband.
The brother of A. B. Thurber reappears after a 31 year separation, ending a long period without contact. Details on reunion not provided.
Captain A B Thurber of this city learned his long disappeared brother Barton Thurber, who left Indiana 31 years ago, has returned to La Porte and plans a reunion. Barton, now 64, once owned western ranches valued at about 100000 dollars and had said he would not contact family until wealth was made.
Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield formerly a Democratic congressional candidate argues against changing the local option law. In the Bloomfield Democrat he states he is among Democrats opposed to reform and urges legislators to keep local option and give it a fair trial.
Caleb E Murduck son of Mr and Mrs Cale Murduck married Edna Monroe of Chicago on July 5. They departed for Lawrenceville Illinois where Murduck works on a large cement contract with C O Thornberry. Murduck and Thornberry own Sullivan Cement Stone Company.
The Sullivan County harvest is nearly complete with threshing underway in areas. Acreage is down from normal, but yields are good. Little wheat has been contracted and prices are expected to open around ninety cents a bushel.
The county board of review adjourned after a month long session reviewing complaints on assessments. A deduction was made on mine assessments. other counties’ mined mineral was not taxed and companies urged adopting the same ruling locally.
Charles E. Wall sues the Consolidated Indiana Coal Co for damages. Lillie Seeley seeks a divorce from Albert Seeley. Long & Warren sue Alex Rogers on an open account.
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