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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
In Farmersburg on June 9 Charles Cushman a local baker was attacked by Mrs Dora Borders wife of painter Mike Borders after she accused Cushman s wife of infidelity. Cushman fought back punching Borders causing a cut to her cheek as Officer Lloyd arrived and arrested both parties.
Merkwood and Sylvester Anderson, former city saloon keepers, were convicted Monday afternoon of operating a blind tiger. Judge Henderson sentenced them to six days in jail and each fined 200 dollars. Officers had raided their restaurant near the E and T H depot, seizing bottles of temperance brew as evidence. The verdict marked the harshest yet in blind tiger cases in the Sullivan circuit court, with future similar prosecutions expected.
Pet Lyman a former saloon keeper near Shelburn faced Judge Henderson on illegal liquor sale charges. He posted 500 bond with Wm Draper as surety and learned that four indictments awaited. The judge warned that any future similar charge could bring jail without bond, shocking Lyman and likely deterring further violations.
Mrs. C. C. Brubaker and her daughter Mary have finished a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Batey and have returned to their home in Robinson.
Martin Hardin Farley’s blacksmith shop earns a world record as Ed Tate nails 88 shoes in a two-man effort and completes 13 additional fittings for a total of 101 shoes. The prior record was 80 shoes.
Bill F. Macy, foreman of the Sullivan Daily Times for seven years, died Friday night at his home following an appendicitis operation that developed peritonitis. Doctors Gell, Thompson, Crowder, and Briggs operated. Macy died at 11 30 after regaining consciousness. Born Cloverdale September 14 1868, he leaves a wife, daughter and son, his mother Mrs Mary Macy of Green Castle, and several siblings. He belonged to local Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen and Knights of Pythias lodges. Funeral at his residence Sunday at 2 30 conducted by Rev Melnette Miller. burial Center Ridge.
The post office department announced salary raises for Sullivan and Shelburn postmasters. A. A. Holmes’s pay climbs from 2100 to 6220 annually, while W. A. Fordyce’s goes from 1200 to 1400. The Sullivan office receipts determine the raise and city delivery may come to Sullivan soon.
The jury in the French Landers murder case of Chas. Stewart at Dugger in December 1906 failed to agree after about 30 hours of deliberation. Landers had been tried during the March term on the same charge and also could not reach a verdict.
Miss Luna Muchmore and Mr James Cozart wed quietly at the bride's East Washington Street home with immediate family present. The Rev Melnette Miller officiated, Tressa Wolfe played the wedding music, and a two course breakfast followed. The couple plans a northern honeymoon and will reside at 1204 North Fourth Street after July.
The case against Joe Quakenbush for the murder of Will Allen at Gilmour last September began yesterday in circuit court after a prior jury failed to reach a verdict at the last term.
Crowder's Ram automobile ditched Saturday night to avoid an open concrete bridge foundation between Carlisle and Pleasantville. Crowder and passengers Earle Douthitt, Leslie Mason, and Mrs Douthitt escaped with minor injuries. Mr Douthitt and Mason leaped free. Mrs Douthitt suffered severe nervous shock.
John MecCrockin pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court to operating a blind tiger at Shelburn. He received a $50 fine and thirty days in the county jail, to start yesterday evening. A second similar charge remains pending if he continues selling without a license.
An informed crop observer told the Union that Sullivan County will see a corn yield equal to or better than prior years. About 90 percent of the corn acreage, roughly 40,000 acres, has been planted on 270,000 tillable acres. Some river bottom land remains unplanted due to seep water, but corn can be planted later this month to avoid frost. The outlook suggests a bumper crop with wide regional impact.
Shelburn report from June 9 describes Hud Hill driving a delivery wagon that ran away at Keller and blasted through Mildred, striking a post and destroying the wagon. Hill was thrown from the wagon with serious bruises, but walked to Mildred before being hauled into Shelburn for care.
Mr and Mrs John C Chaney returned from Washington D C yesterday afternoon.
Fred Boatwright former Sully van boy and now Cordele Georgia postmaster visits relatives in the city. He is listed as a delegate to the Republican national convention.
Charles Beasley who has been ill for several days and was threatened with typho pneumonia is not improving.
A daughter was born Saturday evening to Mr and Mrs W P Stratton. Mrs C H Stratton, visiting relatives at Orange New Jersey, is expected home in a few days.
A daughter was born Saturday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Draper of this city.
Shelburn June 9 It is understood here that the jeweler ies which have heretofore been offering 3 a head to all those who would take their names off the remonstrance have now increased the subsidy to 5 a head When the remonstrance contest draws to a close it is probable that those who hold out may be able to draw down 14 or 20 for the simple act of withdrawing from the remonstrance.
Sullivan lodge No. 85 Knights of Pythias will observe a memorial and decoration service next Sunday morning. Members gather at castle hall at 9 o clock for the event.
The May term of the Sullivan circuit court has been extended twenty days due to the large amount of business to be transacted, extending the term until July 24.
Jonathan Theodore Walters 59 of Farmersburg died at his home east of town at 5 AM Sunday from stomach cancer. Funeral was held Monday at Fletcher's chapel with Rev. Thomas Fuson officiating. He is survived by his wife, a son Wiley Walters, and a daughter Mrs. Wil Forbes.
Maurice Yeager reports weekly weather with highs and lows for June 1 to 7. Observations show clear days on June 1 2 9 and 6 with varying temperatures from 46 to 67 degrees and rainfall on some days.
Shelburne June 9 A shift wheel on the Kettle Creek tipple collapsed Friday when its supports broke. A large portion of the tipple was demolished and damage was not inspected until this evening.
James Draper has bought a half interest in the insurance and real estate business of Frate C. Liston. The combined firm will operate from the Citizens' Trust company building, in the same offices as before.
The general conference in Baltimore voted almost unanimously to abolish the term presiding elder, replacing it with district superintendent to reflect the office more accurately.
James A. Cozart wed Luna Muchmore and Jesse W. Watson married Elizabeth Van derpool under the local marriage license notices.
Abatement of nuisance and damages sought by Charles Heap against Terrecoute and the Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company. Other actions include quiet title by Huston Bates and Ella Curtis against Harland Allen. note complaint by Citizens' Trust against Benjamin O. Smith and Charles E. Willis. divorce and custody suit Mary Morgan vs John M. Morgan. foreclosures on mechanic and laborer's liens by Hix W. Davis v Sarah A. Sanders and Isaac Keene v Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company.
Mrs. J. Howard Ford of Demorest Georgia arrived Friday night to visit her brother Judge G. W. Buff and other relatives in the county She will remain over commencement at Merom then go to Muncie to see her daughter Mrs Ruth Atkinson Ford and Prof Ford formerly of Merom and Florida Georgia She and her husband lived in Florida and Georgia for about 25 years Her girlhood home the Buff farm sits a mile this side of Merom now home to Mr and Mrs Matthew Berry
E. G. Carrithers has traveled to Chicago for business matters.
Charles Rosskam and his wife of the Chicago Stock company are visiting Mrs. Rosskam's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy McClanahan. E. G. Carrithers has left for Chicago on business.
Indiana Attorney General James Bingham defined the Republican stance at the Clay county convention. He praised tariffs as a blessing to be revised by allies, attacked liquor interests, and warned that a Marshall victory would bring the French Lick Monte Carlo under the state house. He dismissed Dem platform claims and defended anti-saloon suits as law enforcement.
Prosecuting Attorney Walter F. Wood commends the strong plea for convicting Markwood and Sylvester Anderson as guilty in the blind tiger case. He warned that acquittal would spark crime and lawlessness, urging jurors to weigh the evidence and consider a $300 fine and six months in jail for violators.
Citizens of Dugger show strong interest in extending Linton Water Works mains to Dugger for fire protection and better water. Linton firm has already reached Atlas three miles east and could extend to Dugger in weeks. Officials suggest stand pipe to overcome height difference and supply sufficient pressure. Local town board likely to discuss soon.
Constable John T. Watson and deputy Eli Alumbaugh raided the Brightlight booze joint on the Wabas river Sunday afternoon. Managers and six patrons struggled to load liquor onto a boat but officers arrived. 21 bottles of beer were left behind and confiscated as evidence. Proprietors are Tom White and Commodore Butts.
The contract for a concrete sidewalk on west Washington street to Center Ridge cemetery was awarded Saturday to Beck and Loudermilk for 1,048 dollars. They also secured the Gill township levee sewer project with a bid of 4,985 dollars. H. O. McKinley received the award for one sewer.
The Standard Oil company plans a pipeline from Stoy Illinois to Cleveland Ohio. The line would pass through the area. Joe Schroeder, a renowned abstractor, has secured the contract to furnish abstracts for the right of way.
Sheriff Walters and Deputy Henry Smith went to Shelburn Alonday night and raided Fat Lyman’s place east of that town. The location was searched but nothing was found.
Mrs Mollie Wright has accepted the position of matron at Dr Knapp s sanitarium in Vincennes and will assume duties immediately at the institution.
Virgil Burks Jack Brokaw and Harry Mayfield launched a new gasoline motor boat on the Wabash at Riverton Sunday. The craft is equipped with a Johnson engine.
Terre Haute June 1 Virgil Howard Lee Forman and Will Mariam all of Sullivan county enlisted in the United States army here yesterday and were sent away to join the coast artillery.
John Robbins son of Charles Robbins formerly of Sullivan graduates from Rose Polytechnic at Terre Haute this week, marking a notable family achievement in technical education.
George C. Youngman, longtime Gill township resident and veteran threshing operator with 52 years in the trade, visited the city Tuesday to make a business call and advertise his threshing gear for sale in this issue of the Union.
Mrs. Carl Briggs leaves tomorrow for French Lick and will stay several days. Dr. Briggs plans to join her in a few days for a convention of his medical association.
Bayard Lang, who has been attending school in Pennsylvania, is expected to return home in a few days for summer vacation.
BE. K. Pugh formerly lived near Graysville now resides in Washington spending a few days at his farm near Graysville. Mr and Mrs C. P. Zike and Mr and Mrs Joe Zike of Morristown drove through yesterday and are guests of their brother, H. H. Bikey of this city.
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