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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
Sullivan County citizen found guilty of arson. Drake convicted on arson charge. Nen sentenced with Wolfe Drake and Van Allen fined $25 and costs each. All found guilty. two to fourteen years attached. Not guilty verdicts recorded for other defendants. Year term added.
A Daviess county jury found Dr D V Wolf Van Allen and Perry Drake guilty of conspiracy to commit arson and defraud insurers in a three week trial in Washington Indiana. Albert M Perkins was acquitted. Bail set at 5000 each pending motion for new trial.
Daniel V. Wolfe Van Allen and Perry Drake were found guilty of conspiracy to commit arson and defraud insurance at the Daviess County Circuit Court in Washington. They face prison terms of two to fourteen years with bail set at 5000 dollars for an appeal to the state supreme court. Bond status remains unsettled as they seek review. Mrs Drake and other relatives are rumored to back the bond efforts.
A crowd of about 2000 gathered in New Harmony Indiana for centennial celebrations. Dr Ferdinand C Iglehart former Sullivan pastor spoke on the divine hand in New Harmony praising Robert Owen and the Rappite community while town exhibits showcase historic garments and a 1823 wagon.
Ira Medley was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Truston Isbell. The jury fixed his term at lifetime imprisonment in Michigan City after an all night deliberation. The panel included Ed P. Lacey as foreman and reflected mixed views on death, life, and manslaughter. The case drew a large crowd and hundreds of subpoenas.
In a June 9 1914 note from Possum Hollow editors the Sage of Ginger Ridge attacks contemporary politicians and party leaders. He mocks the nation’s chief counselor the youthful orator from the Platte and contends Waterbury and Gill figures fail to deliver on promises. The piece critiques the Post Office and Civil Service and lampoons the era’s political scene with allegorical names and satirical barbs.
Senator Oscar E. Bland of Linton will address the Young People Society of the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. The event coincides with Flag Day and Bland will speak on the topic Patriots.
Margaret T. Thurman, 51, daughter of the late Murray Briggs, died Friday night at Union Hospital in Terre Haute after illness. She had lived in Minneapolis for years, her husband died there. Survived by brothers James and Ben Briggs of Erie, Murray Briggs Jr. of Charleston, step brothers George, Hervey and Fred Dutton, sisters Elizabeth Evans and Martha Martin, and stepdaughter Mrs Frank Reese. Funeral held in Terre Haute and here, burial at Center Ridge.
William Naphier, arrested at Shelburn for larceny in Vincennes, was sentenced last week in Knox circuit court to an indeterminate term of two to fourteen years in the state prison.
Lex Crooks, long based in Los Angeles, is visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Crooks.
Hal Stoddard 40, composer and musician, shot himself three times at his Merom home in a failed suicide attempt during prolonged ill health. The rusty 22 caliber revolver caused shallow wounds not expected to be fatal unless complications arise. He left no note and family rushed to him as the shots were fired.
The late Dr H Van Buskirk of Rocky Ford Colorado left an estate appraised at 700000. Most goes to his widow with brother John H Van Buskirk of Shelburn set to receive 20000. He practiced medicine in Shelburn before moving to Colorado where he built wealth in real estate banking and cantaloupe seed ventures.
Mrs. Mary A. Neff, 77, widow of Willis G. Neff and mother of Dr. J. H. Neff, died Thursday in Terre Haute from injuries suffered in last year’s tornado that demolished her home. She was born in 1836, joined the Christian church, and is survived by three children and a ill sister. Funeral was held Saturday at Dr. J. H. Neff’s home, with burial at Center Ridge.
Bud Scott of this city, on parole from the Michigan City penitentiary, was returned to that institution Friday by Parole Officer White. He was recently arrested here on a statutory charge.
In Terre Haute on June 9 a change of venue from Sullivan county brings a slander suit between two Jefferson township families. Mrs Ella D Woodard seeks $5000 damages from Mrs Mary Bedwell over remarks alleging Mr Bedwell is father of the Woodard children. Attorneys Hunt Gambill for plaintiff Bays Bays for defendant.
Mrs. Sarah Kivett longtime Sullivan resident died Friday night at her South Court street home after a prolonged heart illness. Widow of Dr. John Kivett he practiced dentistry here. Survived by daughters Miss Carrie Ada and sons John and Dercie Kivett. Funeral Sunday at M E church conducted by Rev J H Carnes with D R and W R C involvement. burial at Center Ridge.
Mrs. Clint Murdock of Hunne well Kansas is visiting her daughter Mrs. Fay Osborne and other relatives.
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