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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1922

Page

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Republicans Renominated Amid GOP Vote Preponderance

Political writer notes changes stay within the Republican Party. The piece argues the strong turnout favors Republicans, signaling continued renomination momentum for GOP candidates.

National primary patterns defy easy generalizations

Washington notes that eleven diverse states have held primaries and resist simple comparisons. Beveridge and Brookhart emerge as distinct GOP figures, while McCumber’s North Dakota defeat centers on local issues. Brookhart’s term is seen as fragile due to irreconcilable farmer and city labor interests.

Iowa Cities Brookhart Iowa Brockhart Washington Beveridge Senate Kenyon Clyde L. Herring Herring McCumber North Dakota League

Boy Fatally Killed By C. and E. I. Freight Train

Paul Lee Colvin twelve year old son of Ullyses and Mrs Colvin of this city died after being struck by a C. and E. I. freight train near the station. He and two playmates were playing near the railroad stock pens when he attempted to board the rapidly moving train. His head and left arm were severed and the body mangled. The remains were taken to Billman morgue. Funeral services were held at the family residence and burial followed at Center Ridge Cemetery conducted by Rev. A A Cohn.

Paul Lee Colvin Ullyses Colvin Morris Grizzle Joe Barneski Colvin Billman Morgue A. A. Cohn Baptist Church Center Ridge Cemetery

Long Business Career Ends With Death of Joseph Samuel Reed

Joseph Samuel Reed a 70 year old author and business figure in the city died Saturday morning at the county hospital after a short illness of peri tonitis. He had run the Davis Hotel and been active in local business for nearly five decades. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with an all day outpouring of friends and relatives. Banks and drug stores closed in tribute and interment was at Center Ridge cemetery. Condolences came from many, including Dr Sam D. Weir and Ralph Reed of St Petersburg Florida and Amos W Butler, secretary of the State Board of Charities.

Joseph Samuel Reed Davis Reed Christian Church Charles L. Davis Benjamin Davis I. H. Kalley James M. Lang W. R. Nesbit E. G. Carruthers Wayne Reed Tom Donnelly Charles Scott Don Maple E. D. Davis Herbert Davis Center Ridge Cemetery Sam D. Weir Ralph Reed St. Petersburg Fla J. H. Robb Clinton Will H. Hays New York City Harvey Hays Columbus Ohio C. L. Cohn New Smyrna, Fla Amos W. Butler State Board of Charities Edward

Funeral rites honor Joseph S Reed a longtime county resident

The community remembered Joseph Samuel Reed with a simple service led by Rev. G W Hoffman at the Christian church where he was an elder. The Odd Fellows lodge conducted grave services after a tribute to a life spent in this county. Out of town attendees came from Columbus Ohio Paris Tennessee Indianapolis Indiana St Paris Ohio St Petersburg Florida Kokomo and Vincennes. He was born at the old Reed homestead in Fairbanks to James H and Zerilda J Griffith Reed pioneers of the county.

G. W. Hoffman Christian Church Odd Fellows Lodge Reed My. Reed Kathryn Kirkham A. G. MecCabe John S. Taylor A. D. Cutler St. Petersburg Fla Clarence Patton Kokomo Cora Davis Vincennes Joseph Samuel Reed James H. and Zerilda J. (Griffith) Reed Old Reed Fairbanks

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Former resident Nancy Padgett dies in Phoenix Arizona

Nancy Padgett 80, formerly of this city and Jefferson township, died Thursday at the home of her granddaughter Mrs Cliff Thomas in Phoenix. She had lived with her granddaughter for three years. The body arrived Carlisle Monday evening with friend Mrs Monacall. Widow of Eli Padgett, she is survived by family. Funeral held Tuesday at Indian Prairie Baptist Church with Rev A A Cohn officiating. Burial in Indian Prairie Cemetery.

Nancy Padgett Jefferson Township Cliff Thomas Phoenix Arizona A. A. Cohn Baptist Church of Indian Prairie Cemetery

County Institute Dates Announced for Sullivan County

The Sullivan County Teachers' Institute will run September 4 to 8 with instructors Smith Burnham of Western State Normal Kalamo, Mich and Charles M. Curry of State Normal Terre Haute. City schools open September 11 and City Superintendent Montgomery will arrive shortly before opening.

Sullivan County Teachers’ Institute Smith Burnham Western State Normal School Kalamazoo Mich Charles M. Curry State Normal Terre Haute Montgomery Sullivan

Warning on Dogs After Rabies Case Hits Local Family

Last week a dog believed rabid bit Walter Everhart’s four year old daughter. The animal was killed and its head sent to the State Board of Health for testing, which confirmed rabies. Authorities order muzzling of all dogs and no roaming until August 6.

Walter Everhart State Board of Health Cc. F. Briggs

Death of Beulah Brewer

Beulah Brewer age three died Thursday after a two week illness. Funeral Saturday at the Baptist church conducted by Rev. A A Cohn. Burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Music by quartet Kathryn Kirkham Bertha Botts A G McGuire Harold Campbell. Pallbearers Nettie Black Helen McGuire Mary James Ruby Broderick.

Beulah Brewer Beulah Hassah I. Brewer Baptist Entirch A. A. Cohn Center Ridge Cemetery Kathryn Kirkham Bertha Botts A. G. McGuire Harold Campbell

Benson Re Named County Vocational Agent Again

County education board re elected H. S. Benson vocational agent for the county. Benson has made a good record in farm organization work during his tenure.

New Suits and Property Actions Filed in County Court

Citizens Trust Co. sues John E. Alsman et al. on note and to foreclose mortgage. James McConnell sues Peter Thorn et al. to quiet title. James Louis French sues Dona Maude French for divorce and custody. Frank L. Williams sues Chas P. Walker et al. on note and foreclose chattel mortgage. D A Mefford sues William Sweet and Harry Cramer on an account.

NEW Suits Citizens Trust Co John E. Alsman James McConnell Peter Thorn James Louis French Dona Maude French Frank L. Williams Chas P. Walker D. A. Mefford William Sweet Harry Cramer

Marriage Licenses Granted in Indiana Listings

Russell Hoggatt 22 and Margaret Marie Mahan 21 Hymera. Reid B. Wilson 32 oil dealer and Ruth Stogsdill 23 Terre Haute. Roy Bland 28 salesman Terre Haute and Julia Turner 29 Coalmont. David Denney 39 miner and Ida Nesbit 28 Sullivan.

Russell Hoggatt Miner Margaret Marie Mahan Hymera Reid B. Wilson Ruth Stogsdill

Dudley O Collins Dies After Long Illness

Dudley O Collins a prominent farmer from Haddon township died Thursday morning following years of illness. His death marks the end of a longtime community figure who had farmed in the area for decades.

Dudley O. Collins Haddon Township

Druggists To Have Big Frolic At The Narrows

County druggists will close shops at noon Wednesday July 26 and take a half holiday to the Narrows for recreation. Following last year’s successful Pill Peddlers picnic, all druggists and ex druggists, their wives and sweethearts, are invited to attend. The event honors long hours worked by pharmacists.

Permanent Carriers on Carlisle Rural Routes Appointed

Carlisle News reports changes in rural route carriers from Carlisle post office. Walter R. O Neal receives Route No 2 after high exam score. Roy McCormick moves to Route No 4. Ira M Cleveland shifts to Route No 1. previous Route No 1 carrier sent to No 4. Local note on O Neal's prior patrol work.

Carlisle William Warrell Greeley Risher Ira M. Cleveland Roy McCormick Ogle Walter R. O’neal Sullivan Busseron Carlisle News

Doctors Hold Annual Meet at Eagle Island

The Second District Medical association held its annual gathering at Eagle Island near Riverton on Friday. Dr J W Smadel of Vincennes presided at 11 a m. a fish and chicken dinner followed. Afternoon program featured talks by Drs A A Rang, F H Austin, Homer Woolery, George C Porter, James N McCoy, G D Scott and J W Smadel on intracranial injuries, lavage, diphtheria antitoxin, neuralgia, abdominal complications and gall bladder irrigation.

Second District Medical Association Eagle Island Wabash River Riverton J. W. Smadel Vincennes A. A. Rang Washington F. H. Austin Bloomington Homer Woolery George C. Porter Linton James N. McCoy G. D. Scott Sullivan

Lightning Struck Homes and Building in Sullivan

A severe late afternoon storm struck Sullivan between 6 and 7 PM. Lightning damaged Herman Taylor’s Yecht wire meter and glass holder, injured Mr. Taylor, and hit the Index Company building’s southeast corner. The Chandler home on North Court street suffered slight damage.

Sullivan Herman Taylor Taylor Index Company Chandler North Court Street

Infant daughter Mary Joe Douthitt dies shortly after birth

A daughter born to Ma and Mrs Schuyler Douthitt at the county hospital Friday died soon after birth. The infant, named Mary Joe, received funeral services late Friday at Center Ridge cemetery conducted by Father Scheper of the Catholic church.

Schuyler Douthitt Mary Joe Center Ridge Cemetery Father Scheper Catholic Church

Holiness Association Meets in Youngstown Church

The Wabash Valley Holiness Association held a strong service at the Youngstown M E church last Friday evening. With Rev Reynolds absent Rev Bradley presided and Rev Stanbush of Elnora M E delivered the message. Four new members were added and the next meeting will be announced later.

Holiness Association Wabash Valley Holiness Association M. E Youngstown Reynolds Bradley Stanbush Elnora M. E

Wheat yield reported for 57 acres near the city

C. F. Cox, south of the city, threshed 57 acres of wheat last week with grain testing 59 pounds per bushel and averaging 20 bushels or more per acre.

C. F. Cox

Death of Sam Dalzell Miner and Elk member dies at 61

Sam Dalzell 61 of Bicknell died Sunday at St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute after a fall pneumonia illness. He had long been identified with the mining business in the county and was a member of the Sullivan lodge of Elks.

Sam Dalzell Bicknell St. Anthony’s Hospital Terre Haute Sullivan Lodge of Elks

Sho-Me Oil Company Officers Arrested in Stock Scheme

William Willis president and Harry Richie secretary treasurer of Sho-Me Oil and Refining Co were arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses connected with alleged bogus oil lease stock in Vernon county Missouri. Bonds set at 5000 each. The scheme allegedly sold 50 unit leases at 50 each with funds to build a refinery while other oil ventures formed by Willis were named.

William Willis Sho-Me Oil and Refining Company Harry Richie Vernon County Missouri Evand Price Near Dugger Willis Richie Dugger Sho-Me Company Hoosier Oil Company Progressive Oil Company Union Oil Company Todd Lease Oil Company Smiley & Willis Producing Company Sho-Me Oil Company Lincoln Oil Company Crawford County Illinois

Serious Auto Collision Injures Horace L. Shepley

Horace L. Shepley was seriously injured in a Wednesday evening crash between a Ford driven by himself and a Hudson driven by Frank Kerlin at the cross alley of Main and South Court near the M. L. Pigg residence. His car was wrecked and he was taken to the county hospital where injuries were later deemed less severe than first feared. He will be laid up for some time.

Horace L. Shepley Frank Kerlin Main South Court Street M. L. Pigg Shepley

Death of Henry Near, 73, farmer of Haddon township

Henry Near aged 73, a well known farmer of Haddon township, died Thursday from paralysis. Survived by his widow, two daughters Iva and Florence Near, and a son Lawson Near.

Henry Henry Near Haddon Township Iva Florence Lawson

Elevator fire destroys Sartor grain facility

The Sartor grain elevator at Oak town was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning. Insurance covers the loss, including the building and grain stored in the elevator.

GR Ae Sartor Oaktown

County Board of Review Adjourns After Forty Day Session

The County Board of Review adjourned Friday after a forty day meeting. A large number of tax adjustments were made by the board during the session.

County Board of Review

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