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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1910
Page
1
Abe Frakes testifies as an important witness in the murder case at Princeton where the trial explores details of the alleged crime and its motive. Other key figures and the defense present their arguments as proceedings continue.
Abe Frakes testified in the Martin Hobbs murder trial that John Loomiller planned to kill himself to secure a $10,000 life policy for Frakes. The cross examination raised questions about beneficiaries and the timing of Loomiller’s death versus insurance payouts, complicating the case against Hobbs.
Dr William B Chambers longtime Crawfordsville physician died at noon Thursday at N O Robbins home after years with Brights disease. He was 54, born locally, funeral Sunday at 10 conducted by Rev Buchanan, burial Center Ridge Sullivan. Survived by brother Richard, sister Mrs George Roberts, daughter Mrs Roy McClanahan. He belonged to Crawfordsville Masonic lodge and Knights of Pythias.
Deputy Sheriff Ed Kelly and Special Deputy Holt Parks raided the Charles Hotel in Shelburn on Friday evening. They found several bottles of beer and whiskey confiscated. John Richardson and William Hutchison were arrested for illegal sale of liquor. Richardson claimed no involvement and said he runs the hotel.
General Manager Booth Superintendent Campbell and Pit Boss H K Evans of the Consolidated Indiana Coal Company visited the old Glendora mine three miles northeast to inspect the property for a possible reopening. Drilling continues at the Keller mine but prospects to sink to No 5 vein are not yet known.
Dave Kendrick files for divorce from Edith Kendrick alleging she refused to stay home and cook, and persisted in driving with a man of bad reputation against his wishes. Bays & Bays serve as attorneys for the plaintiff.
A delivery wagon at the Index Store spooked in an alley behind the store and bolted across Main Street to the Citizens Trust frontage, where the horses fell. The wagon sustained slight damage and the animals were scraped about the knees.
Thieves entered the Lloyd Brothers store in Farmersburg on Thursday night by unlocking the front door and carried off a suit of clothing a fine suitcase and several men’s furnishings.
The Sullivan Transfer Company will begin automobile transfer service to railroad stations around June 10. An employee will be sent to Indianapolis to train on operating the transfer machines.
The business men's bible class of the Christian church holds its first annual banquet this evening at the Christian Tabernacle.
Terre Haute May 27 The Grand Army of the Republic Department of Indiana elected Alexander P. Asbury of Farmersburg as commander on the fourth ballot over Judge Samuel Hench of Fort Wayne by 241 to 178. Asbury says he was surprised and plans to reappoint key officers including J R Fesler and Frank Crawford.
In Farmersburg on May 29 at the Methodist church A P Asbury received a home greeting from about 50 veterans and congregants. His aged mother and wife stood beside him as the congregation filed past. Rev S J Shake led a special sermon and M A Jennings urged a postservice home welcome for the new commander. The service included choir songs and a local male quartet. Commander Asbury gave benediction.
Fairbanks May 31 The annual commencement of the Fairbanks township schools will be on Saturday June 11 at 8 pm in Pound's hall. Graduates include Bessie Albee Florence Thomson Elise M Drake Hazel Riggs Lyle Gaskins Percy Lester Wm Fuson Bonnie Drake Ruby Nichols Rollie Kersey Orval McAnally Claud Dilley Raymond Collins Homerson Thomson Oral Riggs Loren Thomas Luther Whitlock Bonnie Hamilton Roy Ransford.
Union mine operation resumed Friday morning following a one day shutdown caused by a strike over a $25 funeral claim in the death of Commodore Salyards. The claim was settled before workers returned to the mine.
Attorney Fred F. Bays delivered the commencement address at Palestine Friday evening on the subject Preparation.
Shelburn May 31 Jimmy James landed savage blows to Tommy Scotty who, after five rounds of a scheduled six, was knocked out by a right hook in the Colliseum bout at 124 pounds. Promoters say Governor Marshall’s order to Sheriff Wible to stop fights is a bluff and more bouts are planned.
Andrew J. Fisher sues Lottie Fisher for divorce. Iva P. Norton sues Jesse N. Norton for divorce. Myrtle Fulghum sues Cecil Fulghum for divorce. Ralph Butler sues Peabody-Albert Coal Co for personal injury. Dave Kendrick sues Edith Kendrick for divorce. Isaac H. Kalley sues Richard M. Gennett and Rosa Bennett on note and mortgage. George H. Smith sues Nora Smith for divorce. Catharine Gorby sues James Gorby for divorce alimony and suit money. Minnie Frakes sues Simon Frakes for divorce alimony custody. Thompson Gaskins sues Alliance Coal Co for damages. Marshall A. Jennings as administrator seeks sale of Bertha E. Jennings estate against Harry and Virgil Jennings. Carl Wilson sues Bessie Wilson for divorce. Leone J. Blair sues Everett Blair for divorce and child custody.
Orvel O Slader and Ida J Hill, David J Harrell and Minnie Hatfield were issued licenses. The past month saw 19 licenses issued, 1 more than 18, the lowest May total since the clerk's office began. Farrell and Hatfield tied the knot with Justice Price performing his first ceremony since appointment.
The supreme court affirms Special Judge Slinkard’s October ruling in Sullivan circuit court granting N. O. Robbins injunction against Ed Reed. Reed is barred from entering his Shelburn store while Sullivan County Loan & Trust Company acts as receiver in the case.
John C. Chaney will deliver an address at the Presbyterian church Sunday night on The Duties of a Churchman. The services, under the Young People’s Society, will begin at 7 30 with special singing.
Hymera Indiana May 31 Charles H Nicholson 93 one of the county s oldest citizens died last Wednesday night Funeral held Friday Interment in Clay county Union church cemetery beside his wife He was born in Wilkes County North Carolina came to Indiana as a young man lived in Hancock County and later Knox County He was father to four children Perry C John B and Mrs Martha Worth He recounted pioneer days and work on the Wabash and Erie canal the Evansville Crawfordsville railroad and local log cord wood cutting He was known for great strength and had endured a long life amid Caledonia elections and house raisings His passing follows years of declining health and a storied career in law and public service in Knox County
Burke Eaton and Tom Donnelly discontinue their south side square bowling alley and billiard room. They sell the alleys to Oscar Rich who will move them to his furniture store. Eaton plans to go west while Donnelly forms a tailoring partnership with Herbert Steel and leases the Davis hotel block room for the new Davis cafe relocation to the Dix building.
Carlisle May 31. Perfect attendance for the term was achieved by Osborn Hoke and Marie Angell in the public school, with Gladys Risinger Nellie Griffith and Leland Ridgeway also never tardy nor absent. In the high school Georgia Johnson and Francis Seever maintained full attendance, and the most regular pupils earned the best grades by far.
In the habeas corpus hearing of George W. Moore a Cass township miner Special Judge Buff ruled Moore is entitled to his three children. The children are in the care of the board of children's guardians with Grace ten and Carl seven temporarily in Texas. Moore already holds custody of the oldest two children.
Shelburne May 31 William Bradbury suffered severe crushing injuries when slate collapsed at the Steel Tipple last Wednesday.
Alvin McClure, a prominent Knox county attorney and former Vincennes resident, died at his Oaktown home Sunday morning after a combination of diseases. Funeral services were held at 10 o clock this morning at the First Methodist church.
The Hamilton township annual commencement brings 36 graduates the largest class in years. A. J. Kinnaman of Bowling Green Ky will address the audience at the Christian church tabernacle with free admission. Cass township diplomas will be awarded alongside Cass schools graduates.
The board of children's guardians petitions the circuit court for custody of Elijah Burnett 14, Mabel 11, and Key 8. Their mother died over a year ago. grandparents W. T Burnett and wife have cared for them, but Mrs Burnett can no longer provide for the children. The father is a dry goods salesman.
The Rev John Wesley Jackson a county minister who served many charges for years died at his home west of the city on Monday afternoon after a cancer illness He was 59 and survived by his wife The remains were taken to Martinsville Illinois today for burial
Mrs. William Eaton was decorating graves at Timmons cemetery when a 22 caliber bullet hit her in the neck. The injury was not serious and the bullet was removed by Dr. Cc. F. Briggs. The shooter is unknown.
W M Draper manager of Drapers Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream reports installing a condenser at the plant and using it for the first time yesterday reducing forty gallons to eighteen gallons of condensed milk. He states a fair milk supply now comes from Sullivan county farmers.
Sullivan Commandery No. 54 K T will hold red Cross degree work Friday night with members expected to participate.
Mrs John McCloud, long hospitalized in Eastman hospital at Indiana polis for two months, returns for a brief visit with her mother before relocating to Indianapolis. She is much improved.
Property of Southern Indiak faces sale in default of interest payment as ordered by Judge Anderson. Court records indicate authorities move to auction assets to recover dues.
Judge Anderson in Indianapolis today ordered the sale of the Southern Indiana railway with its entire equipment at auction to satisfy a $3,647,115.51 debt to First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago. The Terre Haute sale will be arranged by Edward Daniels master in chancery, covering Vigo and Sullivan counties real estate, coal lands, yards, machine shops, roundhouse sites, and stock holdings in subsidiaries. No minimum bid was set.
City health officer Dr. E M Corbin reports about two hundred measles cases in Sullivan with underreporting by some physicians. The region faces a nationwide epidemic with the danger of severe complications and rare deaths linked to measles.
William R. Mundell, a county pioneer, died Thursday at his daughter’s home in Shelburne at age 71. He leaves four children. Born in Prairie Creek Vigo county, the interment was held Saturday morning.
Theodore Powell was acquitted in the court of Justice Price on Friday of provoking Miss Lizzie Crawford. The jury in the Lamont trespass case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged.
In Shelburn on Wednesday evening Harry Mc Clure a miner suffered severe injury when an adversary bit nearly half of his left ear during a fracas. Local authorities reported the incident and are investigating.
James Skinner and Ruth Kramer were released from jail Thursday after serving time for intoxication in default of paying a fine.
Miss Edith Langton of Peoria Illinois, guest of Mr and Mrs Lee F Bays, departed yesterday for Terre Haute to be hosted by Miss Lillian Thornton for a stay with the Thornton family.
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