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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
1
Arc enith Br. Stanley a miner died Thursday from injuries sustained in a automobile accident. The report states he was employed at a nearby mine and the incident occurred on a rural road near Arc enith. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Arecenith R. Stanley, 48, a Cass township coal miner, died Thursday after an automobile collision with a buggy on a bridge edge. Driver Burns McDaniel escaped injury, four buggy occupants sustained scratches. Stanley suffered a brain concussion, lung injuries, and a broken collar bone. He left a wife and five children. burial was in Dugger.
Five day report shows 64 fires with total losses around 133000 to 135000 and an average daily loss near 30006. Adjoining fires caused 27 of 84 incidents revealing fire hazards in neighboring buildings. Unknown origins 12. defective flues 8. incendiary 7.
A gas rocket in an entry at the Klondyke mine near the city exploded yesterday afternoon burning two miners. John Setto of this city and Jackson Hill No. 1 miner sustained facial and arm injuries but are not seriously hurt.
Miss Lizzie Evans a matron in the boys department of the state institute at Indianapolis is very ill with nervous prostration. Relatives here have learned her condition is very serious.
Miss Pearl Holmes and her sister Minnie, aspiring heirs to Carl Christopher Springer’s Sweden deposited fortune, travel to Stockholm to claim share of nearly 160 million dollars. Government census and land disputes sparked a long probate saga linked to Wilmington properties and a destroyed will.
Fairbanks reports the origin of a recent destructive fire remains unknown though not from filling a gasoline tank in the Pogue garage. Losses are being adjusted as rebuilds are planned for Harve Johnson restaurant Johnson and Holmes blacksmith shop and the Odd Fellows hall. Pogue will use a large tent for his garage until fall construction. Bradbury has opened a residence storefront after losing stock and building.
Charles F. Bolinger sues Elza W. Jennings in Knox circuit court seeking 500 dollars after moving venue from Sullivan. He says he bought a Reliance auto for 400 dollars, claimed it was serviceable and in good running order, but it was inferior and would not run. His description suggests the car was a junker.
Churches in the city plan annual union Sunday evening services during July and August. Meetings may be held in the courthouse park with rotation of locations among Protestant churches. Ministers will take turns delivering the sermon.
Mrs Levi Springer travels to Lafayette to visit Mr and Mrs Jacob Lillie and attend Purdue University's commencement where Mr Lillie is part of this year’s graduating class.
W P Stratton of this city, attorney for Frank Hooper of Bicknell, filed a bill of exceptions. Hooper was convicted in the circuit court of the murder of Zay Dant and John Gaither of Bicknell and is serving a life sentence in Michigan City penitentiary. Judge Bridwell granted an appeal to the appellate court when judgment was pronounced.
Mary Taylor wife of Riverton ferryman David L Taylor died suddenly from heart trouble about five o clock Friday evening. A short service was held at the residence and the body taken to the Christian church at Palestine for services by Rev J J Beiseigel with interment in Palestine cemetery. She was 54 and had been ill several days though not seriously. She leaves her husband two sons Raymond and Landon and one daughter Lois Courter of Effingham Ill.
Shelburn June 10. Thirteen of twenty five Baptist revival converts were baptized at the Mammoth Vein reservoir Sunday afternoon. About a thousand watched as Tommy James Shelburn lightweight pugilist joined the day’s baptism, later revealed as a surprise candidate for baptism. James is a mine engineer and recent Disciples church member.
Edward J. Hancock reports the Indiana State Journal and its new republican state organ, launched four weeks ago by Col. George B. Lockwood, has about 10 000 readers and aims to promote republican principles weekly. A special offer pairs The Union with The State Journal for one year at 1 50.
Oil development in the north Hamilton township continues with Kennedy Oil Company moving its rig from Tom Dix farm to L A Dix farm for another well. The Tom Dix well is producing ten barrels daily. three 2,500 barrel tanks are in place and a Tidewater line will be connected.
Samuel Jeter a well known citizen of Sullivan died Friday evening after an extended illness. Funeral was held at his residence Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. P. C. Lisman. Interment at Center Ridge Cemetery. He was a contracting plasterer for twenty five years born in 1839 in Bedford. He married Mahala Melton May 26 1861 and moved to this city twenty eight years ago. He was a longtime member of the Methodist church and the Local Modern Woodmen lodge. He leaves wife three daughters two sons a brother and three sisters.
Sansberry Riggs, Sr., a well known Fairbanks farmer, died Friday afternoon after an extended illness. The funeral was held Sunday morning from his residence, conducted by Rev. George Fuson. Interment followed at Fairbanks cemetery. He underwent a surgical operation last September in hope of improving health.
Mr. Riggs, a lifelong Fairbanks township resident and farmer, died at age 74 after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife, two daughters Mrs. Ira Drake and Mrs. Clint Riggs, and a twin brother Greensberry Riggs. His wife and sister in law are connected to local families, and Mrs. Greensberry Riggs had died recently.
Merom prepares for commencement at ten o'clock in the college chapel. Rev. L E Wollensbee of Des Moines Iowa will deliver the address. Graduates include Constance Watson Gault Pleasant Ray Van Cleave and Helen Mann with Catherine Wyman noted as a music graduate.
Ferd Basler, long time cashier at American Express Terre Haute offices, retires Friday to become traveling auditor. His territory includes Monon to Louisville, Monon to Indianapolis, and Big Four lines up to Benton Harbor. Basler succeeds H. M. Markle, who moves to general manager appointee William G. Smith. Noyes becomes cashier. Hennig becomes assistant cashier.
Mr Basler was born and reared in this city, the son of Mrs Alice Basler. He began his service in the railroad and express business in the Illinois Central offices here under I S Draper. He later went with the American Express Company at Terre Haute.
Terre Haute outfielder George Wheeler known as the Demon Slugger is traded from the Terre Haute Terreirs to the Indianapolis Indians in the American Association. Manager Goat Anderson says three players may be exchanged, with Wheeler joining the Indians in Columbus today to pursue major league opportunities. Wheeler expects to report to manager Mike Kelley and may play right field or other positions as he moves toward the big leagues.
Mrs. H. E. Dutton is visiting her sister Mrs. Bert Crawley in Indianapolis.
Miss Courtney Minter of Mercm visited friends in Sullivan on Monday, sharing time with local acquaintances and calling on familiar faces during her trip.
Robbers visit Drake's store and the government post office at Fairbanks as deputies and locals pursue. The incident shows thieves eluding capture by slipping through urban areas and into established shops and government facilities.
Robbers burglarized Levi Drake’s general store at Fairbanks and the Hutton post office, taking merchandise and cash. Bloodhounds followed clues from Vinice to Scott City, but no arrests. Officials suspect two separate gangs carried out the Vigo and Sullivan county crimes.
Ellsworth Mood of Dugger, 22, died after being pushed from a moving train at Aberdeen while attempting to ride. He and Frank DeLay, both about 22, were on a tramping trip when Mood was injured. DeLay reported Mood unconscious along the tracks. Mood died in a local hospital with his parents notified and his body returned to Dugger. Mood was a Knights of Pythias member and well liked in the community.
Chester Rose returns home to spend the summer with his mother Mrs. Laura Rose after attending Pur due University.
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