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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
1
Former congressman Chaney spoke in Washington about political prospects and then addressed Indiana politics outlining views on candidates and policy directions. His remarks touched on national trends and regional implications for upcoming elections.
John C. Chaney of Sullivan former congressman from Indiana says Taft's administration is worthy of the Republican Party and will be sustained by the people. He discusses tariff policy, the tariff board, and political shifts, noting Indiana state politics and Prohibition dynamics.
The Southern Indiana and the Chicago Southern railroads were ordered sold at public auction next month by Judge Kohlsaar in Chicago. Sale locations include Terre Haute for the Southern Indiana and near Chicago Heights for the Chicago Southern. Amounts due total several million dollars on first and second mortgage bonds and collateral bonds. The lines form a 325 mile continuous route from Indiana coal fields to Chicago Heights.
A fire started in an old shed east of and behind Boston Brothers store at 35 W Jackson Street around 2:30 am yesterday. It damaged the millinery department and rear of the building, with losses totaling several thousand dollars. the millinery stock valued at 500 dollars and the store at 8000 dollars, both insured. Cement stored in a rear shed belonging to H O McKinley was also destroyed. The fire was kept from spreading by James Leonard and a chemical engine, and the store remains closed for insurance adjustment.
The weekly weather summary by Maurice Yeager for the county covers June 1 to June 5. Clear days dominated with a 0.5 inch rainfall on June 4 and temperatures ranging from 39 to 70 degrees.
Shelburn's population is near 2000 after a recent census by W L Laurent who will report to the county supervisor. The town now claims to be the largest in the county as Farmersburg Hymera and Carlisle fall below the 2000 mark. Shelburn has grown rapidly over the last four years.
John W. Clark sues the Peabody-Alwert coal company in circuit court for injuries from falling slate at the Reliance mine where he worked. Harry Butler, by Henry Butler, files $1,000 damages suit against the Vandalia coal company alleging permanent injury from falling slate.
Sullivan lodge of Modern Woodmen held its annual decoration exercises at Center Ridge cemetery Sunday afternoon. A large representation of the order attended. The invocation was delivered by Rev. J. R. Hinman, with addresses by Hon. John W. Lindley and Rev. J. W. Neyman. The graves of deceased brothers were decorated.
State examiners Marsh and Embree audited Curry township officials former Trustee Charles Welch and exonerous Advisor Hayworth and present Trustee Richard Douglas. They found extravagance, uncharged loans, and overpayments with multiple warrants to Shelburn banks and local lenders between 1900 and 1910, detailing sums and dates from 350 to 1015 dollars and several 6 percent loans.
An audit details 1909 township funds with $20,219 receipts and $17,667 expenditures leaving $2,552 balance. Ex-trustee Welch, former trustee Hayworth, and current trustee Douglas face charges for uncharged and questioned items totaling $1,447, $687.60, and $221.60 respectively. Extravagance cited in office rent and advisory duties amid rising costs for a 5,000 population township.
Sullivan stockholders of Verdigris Land Company sold 600 acres of oil and agricultural land in Oklahoma to J. H. Simmons of Tulsa for more than 25000 through Hawkins Haddon Bailey of the city. John W. Lindsey is president and Milton A. Haddon secretary. Other stockholders include E. C. Liston Robi Taylor Ward Hawkins Ed Russell Abe Frakes and John Marlow.
Miss Mary Love a Carlisle teacher and sister of George Love wed Rev. James Watson a superannuated Methodist minister formerly her Carlisle pastor about a week ago in San Bernardino California They plan to return to Paoli to reside Ashland period newspaper tone with concise fact blend.
Foreman fired at Riley Boles, husband of the attacker’s wife, amid an incident described as a tense domestic dispute. The earlier details indicate a confrontation with the father-in-law, identified as Riley Boles, prompting police involvement.
Sheriff Wible and deputies search for Burlin B. Foreman after he allegedly fired several shots at Riley Boles in a field between Farnsworth and Cass. Both men exchanged fire at about 5 30 P M. neither was hit. Foreman, married to Boles daughter, has been missing since the Sunday afternoon incident amid family trouble.
Merom notes the Union Christian college commencement week with multiple musical recitals and contests. Events span June 7 to June 15, including senior voice and piano recitals, the Y M C A Oratorical Contest, a Musical Anniversary and two sermon anniversaries, plus Alumni and entertainment programs.
Sheriff Wible and Deputy Kelly served a search warrant at Bert Irwin's joint north of Cass on Sunday. Four cases of beer were seized and Irwin arrested for illegal sale of liquor. He posted a $250 cash bond.
Residents and veterans of Farmersburg held a public reception for Alexander Asbury recently elected commander of the state G A R. A parade led by the Farmersburg band featured Asbury and members of Gaskins Post with fifty school children, then a large turnout of officials and citizens followed.
Printer and Civil War veteran Captain John C Ayres died in Denver Colorado after a quick illness. He served from 1861 to 1866 in the 31st Indiana rising to captain and was chosen commander of his G A R post the night before his death. He worked on the Chief in Denver and helped launch the Chicago Inter Ocean. He is survived by his wife. Born December 31 1843 he married in 1867 in Chicago.
Michigan City Ind June 6 All bert J Mammero once county surveyor was buried here Sunday. He died in the Dunning sane hospital and might have been buried in an unknown grave, but he wrote to a friend here for money for tobacco. The hospital lacked funds and after death the friend learned Mammero refused to name relatives. Drink is said to have unhinged his mind.
Mammero served as the engineer for Van Dusen and Company of Michigan City and supervised a large amount of stone road work in the county. He resided in Sullivan for several months and is remembered by many local residents.
Members of the Christian church on North Broad Street will undertake extensive improvements to church property. They will consider proposed plans soon and begin work at the earliest opportunity. The church had planned to build a new edifice on the Martha Davis residence site at Harris and Main, but that option has been abandoned.
Mrs. James Wood dies Wednesday evening at a Terre Haute hospital. She was a sister of Robert Taylor of this city.
James H. Willis files suit in circuit court against Sullivan to stop the May contract with Sullivan County Electric Co for street lights at 60 per year. He alleges North American Railway Construction Co bid 57.50 per light and that council colluded to award to the Sullivan company. The city says the local firm agreed to pay two percent of gross receipts from commercial lighting beginning July 1, 1910. Case is set for this term of court.
Mrs. Fannie Curtis wife of Charles A. Curtis died after a long illness with consumption at her mother’s home 249 West Beech street. She had traveled in the west with her husband for health and lived in San Antonio Texas. Survived by her mother Charles Robbins Indianapolis and three Willis half siblings plus three step sisters. Funeral held at M E church conducted by Rev George H Murphy. Interment Center Ridge.
The Sullivan lodge of Elks initiated eleven candidates, bringing membership near 250. Attendance reached a lodge record with nearly three hundred Elks present, including delegates from Mt. Carmel Palestine Robinson Terre Haute and Linton. Robinson and Palestine sent about 50 members, many arriving by car. others came by evening train and were greeted by a reception committee and fifteen automobiles.
County farmers report wheat yields about 50 percent above normal with oats in fine condition and likely good crops. Planting of corn is large but slow growth due to cool weather. no damage yet and a strong corn harvest expected if weather improves.
Sullivan lodge of Oddfellows observes memorial services next Sunday. Members meet at the hall at 2 p.m. and march to Center Ridge cemetery where W. R. Nesbit will deliver the address. Each member is asked to bring a bouquet of flowers. S. O. Self acts as marshal of the day.
The case of John Sharp of Hymera was continued until June 29 after the principal witness Roy Klinger was not present.
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