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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
8
Merom Indiana June 10 Mrs Lou Reynolds died at 11 pm after pouring coal oil on hot coals causing an explosion that set her house ablaze. She had been preparing supper for her husband and four children. the home and contents were destroyed marking a second serious fire for the Reynolds family in two years.
A church banquet hosted by the Dorcas Society and the Men’s class followed a class contest on Sunday school work. W R Nesbit led the Dorcas class, Rev Jaynes spoke for the Men’s side, with James Lang as roast master and a quartette providing songs.
A Saturday ice cream supper drew attendees at Benson Chapel. Weekend visits included Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Hayden with Cyrus Lane's family near Middletown. Several local residents and relatives were listed visiting, traveling, or hosting across Sullivan, Fairbanks, Evansville, and nearby homes.
Unclaimed letters as of June 12 1912 at the Sullivan Indiana Post Office will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not picked up within two weeks. Names listed include Mrs Dosia Brewer Mrs Mabel Patton Mary Sulz Roy Akers Johnie Ginnett Thomas Marratta J R Stewart George Swirsny. A cent due on each letter. A A Holmes Post Master.
Minnie Paul files for divorce and alimony from Peter Paul. Everett Jennings sues Hester Jennings for divorce. State of Indiana on relation Tressa Mabel Fore versus William D Latshaw for bastardy. Nannie Smith petitions for divorce from Basil J Smith.
Cuddie Ray Holland a city lineman was granted a divorce in the circuit court last Wednesday from Belle Holland. He then married Stella Maude Stewart at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Geo W Porter officiating.
Few complaints have been filed as the county board of equalization sits in session, with observers noting limited public input and ongoing proceedings.
Carl R. Knotts of Carlisle wed Gertrude M. Coleman of Carlisle. Cuddie Ray Holland of Sullivan married Stella M. Stewart of Sullivan.
Miss Margaret Speake of San Francisco visits sister Mrs. Joe T. Akin. Mr and Mrs R D Stevens of Los Angeles visit Miss Joy Davis after a year in Europe. Many locals attend funerals, graduations, and conventions from Terre Haute to Indianapolis. W C T U flower mission day, Elks and Pythians meet, and several plans for travel to Portland, Crawfordsville, and Colorado shine through.
Mervin Saucerman sues in Knox circuit court alleging fraudulent conveyance. He states he recovered a $196 judgment plus $10.80 costs from Oda R. Pitcher and accuses Pitcher of de frauding him by transferring real estate to Bill Bedwell for 1500 dollars. He asks to set aside the conveyance and to recover the judgment plus costs.
Corn and oats look good with the corn about all planted. Residents Elmer Trueblood and family visited Sullivan. Several residents sold wool in Sullivan and hauled wheat to West York Illinois. Church services and Children’s Day programs drew large crowds at Fairbanks and Kingsley. Hervey Ridgway returns home from Staunton military academy for vacation. Baptizing planned at Narrows led by Rev A F Hogan.
The text notes farmers as the busiest group in Sulivan county with visits from Mrs. T. F. Bland of Mt. Carmel Illinois James Springer Mrs Clara Black and Mrs Alonzo Pennington's visitor Friday afternoon. It mentions Mrs Turman leaving Monday for Peoria Illinois and various local activities including Children Day events at Big Springs and Union.
Mr and Mrs W J Williams and daughter return from Old Forge PA after attending the funeral of Mr Williams uncle Mr Redman of Scranton. Two weeks away. Children Day exercises at M B Sunday school drew a full house. Williams preached at Pimento and Ebenezer Chapel. Dr Julian of Harlan IN has located here.
Frank Rutsalvitch, a county miner, left last week for New York and plans to sail for Russia around June 15 to spend the summer with his parents, whom he has not heard from in five years after living in the United States for 15 years.
The best recital ever given by Mrs. R. W. Cadwell’s pupils filled the Cadwell recital hall Saturday afternoon with a large audience in attendance.
Jonas Ladson of Haddon Township near Paxton died suddenly yesterday afternoon after returning from a trip to Oaktown. He was in good health, suffered heart disease as the probable cause, and aged 79. Born in England on December 25, 1833, he came to the United States in 1854 and walked from New Orleans to Evansville, where he worked for 50 years with the Evansville & Crawfordsville railroad before retiring. He belonged to the Christian church, Carlisle Masonic lodge, and Sullivan Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.
Mrs. Arthur Hayworth's father Mr Lientz visiting. Mrs Julia White traveled to Terre Haute to see her ailing sister Mrs Cora Eversole. Mrs Chas Cushman broke both bones in her wrist after a cherry tree fall. Mrs Mary Burman and baby of Terre Haute visiting here. Mrs Melissa Vickery of Hazel Dell Ill visiting her mother Mrs Oaks. Ross Bennet of Terre Haute spent Sunday with relatives. Beulah and Harriet Bennet of Terre Haute spent last week here. BE Johnson and James Riley Johnson of near Fairbanks were here Monday. Elizabeth McCrocklin Bonnie McCrocklin and Stella Halberstadt in Terre Haute Monday. Esterbrook of Oak town moved into Ella Liston property east part of town. O T Calvin and son Guthrie went to Newberry with Trula Alford arriving daughter at James and Dodd home in Terre Haute. Dodd sister of Nettie Bennett. Lee Bright and Allen Tunnelson of Nashville visiting Walter Calvin. Harry Eisner of Lewis here Saturday. Wm Turman went to Sullivan Tuesday. James F Crawford improving home with kitchen and two porches.
Mrs J E Henry of Akron Michigan explains kidney trouble left her doubled over and in pain. After trying a Foley Kidney Pills sample she bought a full bottle and says they helped greatly and saved a big doctor bill. For sale by Smock Son.
C E Watson and family dined at W W Watson s. Ernestine Parker visited Pauline Medsker. Pearl Frey from Sullivan visits sister Mrs George Anders. Paul Wible and Mervin Beard dined with Ray Watson. Tom Durham family and Mrs Ridgeway dined at Dr Durham s. Our Children s Day program praised and a home missions collection taken.
Mrs Laura Murdock is on the sick list. Mrs Tilda Rooksberry and daughter Cecil and son Clifford visited Mrs Tressa Clouse last Wednesday evening. Arthur Woodard was in Sullivan Friday evening. John Clark passed through Friday. Miss Ella Rooksberry and May McMahan attended church at Douglas Sunday night. Miss Velma Thomas was driving Sunday evening. Miss May and Walter McMahan attended the baptizing at Dodd's Bridge Sunday evening. Albert Poe passed through here last week.
Maurice Thompson, a clerk at the Sullivan post office, plans a month long trip to California and other western points. He will visit his brother Harry Thompson and is expected to visit Los Angeles.
Mrs Ella Lisman and daughter Fay visited Mrs J O Whalen in Carlisle on Wednesday. Many locals attended gatherings and visits including Misses Walters Ladson Clark and others. A testimonial praises Foley Kidney Pills from Joe K Smock & Son for kidney and rheumatic relief.
George Bennett drove to Dugger Saturday. Relatives and friends held a birthday dinner for Miss Marie Pirtle. Mrs Etta Bennett visited Nearly all farmers are done planting corn. Martin Pirtle and family visited relatives Sunday. Elmer Robertson and family visited relatives Sunday. Courtney Walters and family visited relatives nearby. Andrew House, 65, formerly of Hymera, was taken to Evansville hospital for the insane by Deputy Kelley.
In Caledonia Sunday Robinson defeated the Caledonia Reds by 11 to 8. Weekend visits included Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel with Mrs. McDaniel’s sister Mrs. Will Thurman, and Will Nusbaum staying with the Wil Bills. Kenady visited friends at Glendora. the McMullins from Danville, Ill. visited Mrs. McMullin’s mother. Mrs. Lloyd Wright and Mrs. Sarah Bond attended Henry Butler’s birthday dinner near Cass. Lyman Ammerman returned from Illinois. Fred Alberts, a pumper at the Farnsworth mine, fell from a cage hole but sustained no serious injury.
Carlisle visitors Charley Hughes family called on Sunday. Mrs George Wright and children returned from Hills. Oscar Davis and sister Pan sy Carter ill. Miss Grace Cochran visited Miss Buena Smallwood. Mrs Harry Blue traveled to Illinois with husband for races. George Wilson broke arm in Caledonia mine last week. Harlow family dined with Mrs Harlow’s mother. Jake Gambill in Sullivan. Melissa Smith joined by Andy Alaman Romaine Saude Early Wright at Dugger ball game. Several residents visited friends in Caledonia and Farnsworth on Sunday.
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