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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
1
Burkholder, representative of Sullivan Lodge, spoke on the Elks National Convention held in Boston. He described key events, notable attendees, and the lodge's activities during the gathering.
Sullivan resident Clyde J. Burkholder attended the 1917 Elks Grand Lodge session in Boston where a 1,000,000 war relief fund for Elks in the army and navy was approved. He witnessed Caliban at Harvard Stadium and the 11 o'clock toast honoring absent brothers as Elks pledged support for Wilson and the war effort. A Denver Prize Drill Corps exhibition preceded the pageant, with 16 uniformed men performing intricate movements on the Yellow Sands.
Minnie Kearns Aydelotte a Merom native and former Elocution teacher died recently in San Francisco California. She taught elocution in Terre Haute and trained pupils for the stage including Mrs Robert Smith and Alice Fischer. She believed all life has a soul and was a vegetarian. She is survived by her son William Aydelotte of California.
T Ed Hoover local agent for the railroad and former Sullivan mayor suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday afternoon while in his garden. He lost movement on his right side but signaled for help. a miner fetched aid and he was taken home. Dr. W N Thompson reported the condition very serious yet improving by Saturday morning and Hoover was able to sit upright with signs of recovery, with doctors optimistic about recovery.
Sullivan county women plan to knit Kitchener style long socks for soldiers. Directions from Mrs. D. W. Henry of Terre Haute detail a 60 stitch pattern with alternating knit and purl sections and gradual decreases to form the toe, designed for durability and adaptability if holes appear.
The Union corrects an omission in Sullivan noting Samuel D. Ridgeway donated twenty five dollars to the Red Cross. Benjamin Davis of the city solicited and obtained the subscription.
The June report shows Ed Dailey’s free gravel road work totaling 2472.46 dollars, down from 5846.51 the prior year, with a 1517.35 dollar drop from May. Individual Cass township workers such as Ike Keene and George Hampton are listed with smaller earnings, while Otto Braner and John Lund also appear among those paid. The full June board allowances are published.
Ernest Cowles, long time shoe industry figure in the city, sold his interest in the Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Company last week after eleven years since incorporation. Isaac Maxwell will manage the store, assisted by son‑in‑law W. D. Brown.
John S. Taylor a young local attorney was offered the secretary position with the Young Men's Christian Association War Work and left for Indianapolis to report at Fort Benjamin Harrison for duty under the National War Work Council. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor.
Ralph Harper son of Carl Harper of Carlisle has served in the regular army and is with Pershing's army in France. He is grandson of Judge George W Buff of Gill township and Theodore Harper of Haddon township.
Gus Riggs of Terre Haute a former Shelburn boy has been recommended for a position in the U S Aviation Service by Congressman Everett Sanders He left for Washington to report for duty and is slated for the aeroplane branch His duties would include inspecting American aircraft destined for Europe and only experts will be allowed in this important work
The Index Company presents a spud based parade honoring war times. Bernie Thurber crafted a scene titled Potato Town's Prosperity Parade with soldiers built from potatoes, rifles from nails, and a Red Cross nurse, set against a spud background with war slogans.
Sullivan county wheat crop is fine and productive as threshing spreads. Dealers pay two dollars per bushel with No 2 grade wheat yielding up to 35 bushels per acre. On Merom area Walter J Cooper and Harvey Cooper report 170 acres yielding over four thousand bushels, with 3200 bushels threshed last week at over 35 bushels per acre. They sold to John P Allen at two dollars per bushel.
Sullivan Council R and S M will initiate a class of 15 candidates at the Masonic hall tomorrow night. The members come from this city Dugger and other places. Refreshments will be served and a large number of visitors are expected to attend.
Gilbert W. Gambill, chairman of the County Council of Defense, at the state council’s request, appoints E. D. Maple of this city as director of the quota to be raised in Sullivan County. The county’s quota is 590.
Miss Pearl Burton sold her cigar stand at the Davis hotel to L. Simon of Indianapolis. Miss Ethel Hadden will manage the business.
John Wells, colored, fired two shots from a shotgun at Chester Towsey, colored, in a yard on Section street after a Thursday quarrel. Both shots missed as Towsey ducked behind a tree. Wells, who had been drinking, rode away on a motorcycle. he was jailed on an assault with intent to murder charge awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice Watson. Wells and Towsey are married men and half brothers.
Gilbert W. Gambill reported at a state meeting in Indianapolis that Sullivan County will organize a Boys Working Reserve with a quota of 530 youths aged 16 to 20. The county will run a socks for soldiers campaign aiming for 100 pairs, overseen by Mrs. H. C. Steel, after a local visit explains knitting standards.
Dave Giles, county clerk, received a telegram from Attorney General Ele Stansbury ordering a stop to registration of voters for delegates to the constitutional convention. The board had operated 18 days in the clerk’s office, registering about 1000 people before being dismissed Saturday morning. Members filed claims of 90 dollars each, to be paid in August, with five dollars per day for services. $4,500 was appropriated for expenses. Blanks and books will be kept, likely unused thereafter.
Through J A Thompson of Palestine Newton Burton of Graysville sold his Graysville general store and stock to R L Bliss of Robinson Illinois. Burton accepts 640 acres in Yazoo Valley Mississippi valued about 23000 dollars as full payment.
John Hoke Beasley son of Mr and Mrs John T Beasley of Terre Haute is improving after his car was struck by a train early Monday. He suffered severe bruises and internal injuries from the crash in Terre Haute.
Mrs. Charles BE Warren and her daughter Helen will depart this week for Kennebunkport Maine to spend the remainder of the summer there.
Ephriam Beasley 88, longtime county resident and former Curry township trustee, died at his home Saturday noon. Born in Lawrence county on October 22, 1829, he moved to the county in 1862 from Greene county. Survived by six of eight children, his second wife Mary Case also survives. He served two terms as Curry township trustee and was active in local politics and the livery business before retiring to farming. Burial at Little Flock cemetery near Shelburn follows his 1864 church membership.
County Agent F L Wright submits the period October 17 1916 to July 14 1917 to Purdue University and on to Washington detailing 43 extension workers aiding the county 163 general meetings with 13841 attendees 22 demonstration meetings 1028 personal visits 240 farm visits 762 letters 14 circulars 500 bulletins and 4834 miles traveled plus boys and girls clubs and farm club activities referenced.
Mrs Ed Coffman reports her brother Stewart McDonald former Sullivan County resident and Shelburn school principal has been appointed to a commission overseeing a one million dollar appropriation for Colorado State Agricultural College improvements. McDonald heads the college mathematics department and resides in Fort Collins Colorado.
Fred Medecke a miner at Jackson Hill No 2 sustained a broken leg when his car brake failed on a steep descent causing a ditch crash and overturn. Dr J M Billman treated the injured man.
The county spent 846.00 on voter registration, about one dollar per registered voter. Registration clerks accounted for 490.00, while books and blanks totaled 396.40.
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