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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
5
Local column notes Merom visitors Mr and Mrs D M Bedwell and others over the weekend. Paxton guests include Mrs Julia Alsop and Mrs H B Alsop with Ben Alsop and social music at Joe Vaughn. Announcements of weddings and baptisms mingle with church notices and a funeral at Farnsworth cemetery.
A 1913 report lists a large policy payment of $30 500 to Abe Frakes among Indiana residents. The item highlights the scale of life insurance payouts in that year and notes Frakes as the insured.
Mrs. P. A. Barco and her daughter Alice and Miss Ethel Barco departed for Lovejoy Montana for an extended visit with J. H. Mason brother of Mrs. W. B. Barco of this city.
The Post Office Department plans free mail delivery in towns and villages nationwide. Next year the program will begin with experiments in selected communities, with at least 15 towns in the state likely to be chosen for the initial pilots.
A fragmented note mentions Oliv moving via walking and riding with Long and Warren amid unclear context and partial names. The text reads as a casual report segment with no clear event or outcome.
Ida M. McCord administratrix files final report for Nancy J. Bowen estate in Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Monday September 7 1914 the first day of the September term creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. BUFF STRATTON Attorneys. First insertion June 10 1914 3t.
The report catalogs multiple wells and producers including Wyatt Dix No 11 yielding 96 barrels in 12 hours, Tom Dix and Mary A Coffman Nos in Jamison pool with 75 and 100 barrel potentials, and W W Harris No 7 starting at 75 barrels. It notes a 1400 foot deep Perry Poorman test and a Continental Supply company appeal for a 5000 dollar assessment reduction amid county-wide activity and a local oilmen picnic at Old York.
Thomas Kennerly Cushman born November 19 1837 near Graysville died May 30 1914 at age 76 6 11. He served as private then second lieutenant in the Civil War 1862 65. Survived by 3 of 5 children from first marriage and 5 of 6 from second, plus 25 grandchildren. He was postmaster of Graysville 16 years and active in Masonic lodge and local churches. Funeral conducted at the residence with Revs Yager and Thompson and Masonic fraternity. buried at Mann cemetery Cushman lot.
George C. Youngman of Sullivan Indiana offers a 16 hp engine and a 32 by 54 steel grain separator with a grain saving device. Price is negotiable cash or on time. may lease to the right party or be contracted for work if not sold. 61 31 R. R. 10.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. O'Dell two couples wed in a simple ceremony. Maude O'Dell married Rex O. Truelock and Orville O'Dell married Eva M. Leonard with Rev. A. M. Couchman of Evansville officiating.
The I O O F members will gather at the hall on Sunday June 14 at 2 pm to march to the cemetery for memorial exercises. John C. Chaney will give the address. Bring flowers. Rebekahs invited. Committee members note.
Thomas K Cushman born November 19 1837 died May 30 1914. He joined Graysville lodge No 627 F and A M during Civil War furlough. The memorial notes his faithful service to the Fraternal Craft and expresses deep sorrow. The lodge resolves to wear mourning for 30 days and mail copies to the bereaved family and publish in a paper.
In Shelburne on June 9 Eildon Taylor son of Paschal Taylor and Pauline Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs D J Bailey of Winter Haven Florida formerly of this city planned to marry Saturday morning But Miss Bailey altered her mind at the eleventh hour and the ceremony was postponed Both graduates of Sullivan high school class of 1914 Miss Bailey returned to her Florida home
A Bloomington Star column mixes town anecdotes amid colorful mockery. Tales include Bill Blithers heading to Indianapolis with a bass drum to seek Salvation Army work, Squire Hartsock adding a story via a new cellar, and Salina Baker’s fall on the boardwalk. Also noted are mischief and minor injuries, odd opinions from Aunt Sally Haskins and Deacon Ebbersole, a decorative Decoration Day gathering, and a Willis Rusher wedding at the Presbyterian parsonage.
Representative Fordney of Michigan, a lumberman, says 800 000 men work in U S sawmills at full capacity while about 25 percent are presently unemployed. The figure highlights toll on industry and workers amid weaker demand.
The wedding of Bruce Badger, physical director in the Columbus schools, and Miss Bessie Hancock of this city is announced for June 16. Badger is son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Badger of Turman township. Hancock is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hancock of this city.
Ellery Hayden of Curry township is chosen secretary treasurer of the second district prohibition committee and E J Jennings of Farmersburg is named chairman.
Preparatory to moving the Consolidated Indiana Coal Company shops and offices from Hymera, several loads of material have been unloaded on a site near the C. & E. I depot. The firm coordinates switches with the C. T. H. & S. E. and the C. & E. I. railways and will alter the old hotel property for its offices. Negotiations continue to buy a lot north of the current site, aided by the Boosters Club. Many employees seek local rental property.
Sullivan Council No. 73 Royal and Select Masters will conduct work in both degrees next Monday night.
An NYC dance instructor, E Pletcher Hallamore, extols Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for ten years. He says it keeps feet cool and comfortable during long hours of dancing, reduces friction, and prevents aching feet. Sample offered free by Allen S. Olmstead of Le Roy New York.
Miss Edna Calvert advertises violin lessons and language tutoring for Latin or German at 218 West Washington Street with phone contact 55.
John Simpson a leading city barber describes his gardening skill with a tale of enormous tomatoes he grows. He recounts hosting twelve guests for dinner with eleven enjoying tomato dish made from a single tomato and leftovers.
Ernest Cowles and Mont Getty fished at Union pond Thursday. Cowles landed a six inch bass, lost his patent stringer to the fish, then hooked another bass which escaped, and finally caught another before the reel and tackle were left behind as they headed home.
Charles L. Davis, president of the National Bank, showcases a 100 pound Silver Tarpon caught in Tampa Bay near St. Petersburg in winter 1912. The fish was mounted in St. Petersburg and sent to him by Joe S. Reed. Davis hooked the tarpon five miles offshore and notes its hard fighting nature before it is landed by motorboat with a large hook.
The County Superintendents Association will hold its annual meeting in Terre Haute on June 17 18 and 18. County Superintendent Richard Park and County Agent A W Hayes are expected to attend.
Miss Nelle Aydelotte of this city has accepted a position as librarian at the Mt. Vernon Public Library in Indiana and left Monday morning to begin duties.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Joh Unger, late of Sullivan county, Indiana, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. GEORGE W. UNGER, Administrator.
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