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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
1
The Board of Review cut the tax assessment by nearly 1.5 million, delivering a substantial tax relief decision. The action affects property owners within the jurisdiction and rebalances assessed values in the latest review cycle.
The County Board of Review closed after forty days reducing county wide assessments by about 1.418 million to an approximate 18.852 million for 1915 from last year’s 20.270 million. Ten percent cuts applied except in Carlisle Dugger Hymera and Merom. Coal land assessed at 15 per acre with 5 per vein. Warren Coal Co taxes up 3,465.06. Shelburn real estate up 20 percent. several townships see 15–25 percent increases on improvements.
The New York Trust Company and H. Walter Shaw seek a receiver for Consolidated Indiana Coal Company with Sullivan county property. They claim about 7600 in interest bearing coupons remain unpaid. A similar Illinois suit already resulted in a receiver appointment.
Commander King of Franklin of the Indiana Department G. A. R. will deliver a memorial address at Hymera on August 4 during the soldiers encampment. The talk honors local soldiers sailors and wives who died in the past two years. Also speaking are John C. Chaney and others. King is long time M. E. church minister and noted speaker.
Ike Crawford of this city, one of three men who tried to hold up rural carrier A. B. Thurber last summer, caused a scene Saturday after noon at Shelburn. Marshal struck him with a mace, Crawford fled before Sheriff Kelly arrived, and he was not found. He reportedly left for parts unknown.
Trustee J W Kemp eyes a north township grade and high school costing 30 000 to 40 000 dollars with township funding for transportation. Opposition arises mainly in the south end. A special tax levy and a 2 percent city assessment on Sullivan are discussed. Township tuition to Sullivan runs about 3 500 yearly, and Sullivan facilities may already meet needs with a new gymnasium. Some argue Sullivan offers superior facilities and favors local attendance. A petition to consolidate Haddon grade with city graded schools will be heard by County Superintendent Park on August 6.
H E Dutton owner of White Front Grocery for 26 years sells to Hix W. Davis who takes charge Monday. Davis plans store improvements and a modern grocery while Dutton shifts to real estate and other interests. Davis previously ran Sullivan Planning Mills and served as Sullivan National Bank cashier.
Merom July 20 directors of the Chautauqua Association met to approve improvements for the grounds. New seats rustic resting places and ample water will be provided. An automobile bus line from Sullivan will operate during the chautauqua.
A large portion of the M E B Sunday school from Vincennes attended the district conference of officers and teachers at Plainville in Daviess county yesterday. They traveled by automobile, covering about 35 miles.
W D Thurber head of the tuberculosis prevention department of the State Board of Health visited Sullivan on Thursday en route to Crawford county to begin a health survey. He is accompanied by his wife and family and will stay two weeks visiting Capt A B Thurber.
Graysville hosts the Mann's Grove Sunday School Association convention on August 14 with three speakers Dr M D H Loar Hinkle C Hays and Dr Charles B Hershey and a 25 piece Graysville Band. Schools asked to perform two musical numbers plus possible encore and a piano replaces the organ for the platform. Bids for refreshment stands to come as more Sullivan and Ford County schools are invited to participate.
Sullivan officials raided a Wabash river booze operation on Saturday arresting Everet Foster of Owensburg, Ky for illegal sale of liquor. Beers and whiskey were found buried in a trench, Foster pled guilty and was sent to the state penal farm for ninety days. Deputies also raided an old house boat near Riverton, confiscating two barrels of beer and liquor while warrants are expected for the operators.
John Wright, who recently purchased a flouring mill at Clinton, is moving to Clinton to take charge of the business next week after a fatal accident.
Walter Kenady a 30 year old coal miner from Farnsworth was run over and killed by a west bound Illinois Central freight train. His body was found near the trestle west of Niggertown dragged over four hundred yards with severe injuries. He leaves a wife and two children and may have been drinking when struck.
Affidavits filed by the prosecuting attorney charge several Shelburn saloonmen and others with riotous conspiracy after a town council meeting. Bonds set at three thousand dollars each were posted. Writs issued for Lou McCracklin Geo Wheeler John Brewer William Gray Tom Watson and George Anderson. The incident followed Wright's appointment as marshal and a clash at the traction station. Anderson cut Shelburn with a knife. Wright and council members then faced verbal exchanges.
Six Shelburn residents charged with riotous conspiracy were to be tried before Justice Watson but were continued to August 4. The cases were venued to Justice Duncan at Dugger. Each defendant posted $3000 bond for appearance.
William T Mellott of the Sullivan Telephone Company received a telegram Friday announcing the sudden death of his father J B Mellott at Mellott Indiana. He had been in poor health for some time and was well known in Sullivan. The Mellotts left for Mellott to attend the funeral Monday afternoon. W W Harbaugh also attended the funeral.
An old soldiers reunion will be held in Hymera on August 4 and 5 with a free bean dinner on the fifth. Dr. King of Franklin, Department Commander, will attend both days. Invited speakers include William Green of the United Mine Workers, W. D. Ryan, John C. Chaney, and Oscar E. Bland.
Annual Mann's Grove Sunday School picnic runs for the thirty third year. The event will be held Saturday August 14 with an address by Hinkle C. Hays of this city on The Individuals Inheritance.
Hymera July 20 Republicans held a largely attended convention to nominate candidates for town officers for the November election. James Stark was permanent chairman and Charles Lucas permanent secretary. Speeches by Cary Littlejohn and Edward Stewart preceded nominations: Marshal Leon Littlejohn Councilman John Funkhouser Clerk Thomas Nelson. Current town board members are Robert Hinkle J S Evans Republicans and Fred McClanahan Democrat. Hinkle’s term expires January 1.
Miss Fannie Hughes, longtime milliner on West Washington street, sold her Sullivan shop to Miss Esta E. Perry of St. Louis who will run the old stand. Miss Nora Bolton and Miss Bertha Botts remain with Perry, as Hughes retires due to ill health.
Robbers broke into the Asbury and Walters general store in Hymera and wrecked the safe with an explosion. They took thirty to fifty dollars from the cash drawer and used tools from James J. Orr’s blacksmith shop to enter through a small window. The theft was discovered Saturday morning after a tarpaulin muffled the blast.
Myrtle Penny seeks divorce from William Penny in circuit court after alleging cruel treatment and requests alimony of 1000 and 25 monthly for support. William Penny sues for 25000 damages from Sylvester Marts of Curry township for alienation of his wife. Hunt and Gambill defend Marts and also represent Mrs Penny.
William EB. Bunger a Shelburn merchant who bought the W. E. Mills Company stock and ran a local store was killed when the auto he rode in with Mrs. Bunger plunged off a bridge near Spencer Indiana. Mrs. Bunger escaped injury. Bunger operated in real estate with a home office and at 131 Law Building in Indianapolis.
Joseph Tribby 45 of Cass is jailed on an involuntary manslaughter charge after a rifle shot killed Ethel Pigg 26. Tribby said the incident was accidental and occurred around 1 30 am when he fired through an open window thinking he was confronting a prowler. The court of inquiry was held Friday with witnesses from Cass.
Joseph Tribby, accused of involuntary manslaughter in the Cass county fatal shooting of Ethel Pigg, posted a $2,000 bond signed by W. W. Smith Elbert Mitchell and Allen Raines. Court inquiry evidence cited a quarrel between Mrs Tribby and Mrs Clay Pigg prior to the incident.
The Sullivan post office shifts from the Citizens Trust building after ten years to new quarters on West Washington street. Staff moved the fixtures, which are light iron painted to resemble mahogany, and the up to date equipment includes automatic-lock boxes.
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Members Council convene at the new quarters on the north side of the public square tomorrow evening. A smoker is featured along with a business meeting to discuss important matters as plans for the organization progress. Members are urged to attend.
John Harding of R A 4 Shelburn reports a remarkably large early cabbage harvest this year. The biggest head weighed ten pounds and measured ten inches around, illustrating impressive local garden yields.
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