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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
1
Patrick found guilty of manslaughter in Sullivan County amid trial on the charge linked to the death of Allen. Jury verdict delivered after witnesses testified about events surrounding the incident and the manner of death.
Jury at the circuit court in Terre Taute returned a verdict Friday evening in the murder case of Will Allen killed during a September 1907 poker dispute at Gilmore. Patrick Gillppe Patrick and Joe Quack nitish faced a long trial with a split jury verdict and pending sentencing.
William McClellan died Friday afternoon at daughter Mrs. Thomas Freeman’s home on East Washington street. Born September 27, 1827 in Gill township, he married Mary Jane Arnett in 1852. she died years ago. Surviving children include Mrs. Fletcher Freeman, Mrs. Win. Exline, Mrs. Thomas Freeman, John J. McClellan, and William W. McClellan. Funeral Sunday at his daughter’s residence conducted by Rev. W. H. Goom. interment in McClellan cemetery near Paxton.
The Indiana Railroad and Warehouse Commission ordered the line to post warnings at all needed places along its right of way. County authorities say trespassers will be prosecuted under state law, with fines from five dollars, to curb deaths from walking on tracks.
State of Indiana versus Frank Dwyer placed on docket for assault and battery with intent to commit rape. Dwyer escaped jail here three years ago while awaiting trial on the charge.
Terre Haute Council No 8 R S M will convert the Super Excellent Master degree next Friday night. A number of Sullivan council members will attend and some will take the work.
Charley Hartfelter the well known barber narrowly escaped being robbed on a Saturday night near the State Bank corner. A taller man grabbed him by the arm and tore at his shirt as Hartfelter resisted and struck the assailant, sending him reeling toward a ledge. Hartfelter returned to his shop uninjured and suspects the attack was not local in origin. The report also notes new girls library books including Abbott biographies and Little Colonel titles among others.
Isaac Durrett pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquor and was fined $50 by Judge Henderson, the amount paid. He had been charged with selling liquor on a boat at Merom.
Frank Ballance, long a bachelor from near Pleasantville, is said to have married yesterday in Cincinnati, Ohio. He arrived today with a wife he had not met before the trip, following a correspondence with a lady he had just met upon arrival.
Henry Collins died from injuries after a dagger fight in which the assailant crushed his skull. The incident occurred amid a violent confrontation leaving one man injured and authorities investigating.
Henry Cullins a ten year old Dugger coal miner died after a Saturday night brawl at Linton. He was struck with a heavy rock and his face lacerated. Cullins died in Terre Haute hospital Monday night. He was unmarried and brother of Bryan Cullins who was shot by Marshal Brentley at Linon five years ago during an arrest attempt.
Shelburn officers led by Cherig Wible and Marshal Fox raided Frank Keish’s home in Properms addition on Saturday evening and recovered beer and whiskey. A suspect named Vie Loam faced claims related to illegal liquor, and suspicions of further wrongdoing emerged as officials pressed for surrender of the main target. A Sunday follow up failed to locate Wirish.
Arnold Shanks, a former reform school inmate, fled from a Lafayette arrest and wandered from Sullivan to Bright Light and across the river. Sheriff Wible traced him by boat and road to Palestine where he was found eating cakes, then jailed to be sent to the reform school once Lafayette authorities act.
Charles McHaffey, living near the Atlas mine in Cass township, is sought on a murder charge in the Dugger case. Henry Cullins died after a beating at Lin ton Saturday night and McHaffey was believed to be in the area but no arrest had been made. Sheriff Wible said no warrant existed and a Dulver marshal message claimed McHaffey planned to surrender.
A week of meteorological observations conducted by Maurice Yeager the local observer for Sullivan County documents daily readings. The notes cover temperature, precipitation, wind, and barometric pressure as part of ongoing climate monitoring.
Reports from across the county indicate the corn crop suffered damage due to nearby pars and weed growth after the recent weather. Cold conditions limit recovery, but an extended week of favorable weather could allow weed removal and some improvement in crop condition. Extent of damage remains unestimated.
Sullivan plans a large Fourth of July celebration with Coffman’s Park as a centerpiece. Highlights include balloon ascension and parachute leap by Prof. Davice I. Vega, high dive by Prof Kendrick, Shelburn vs. Sullivan baseball, speeches by Senator Edgar Thirrle, vaudeville acts, band concerts, and race walks. The event is set for Saturday July 3 with events winding up the day.
Prosecutor Wood says the manslaughter verdict against Leonard Patrick in Terre Haute prompts a new trial for Joe Quackenbush on the ate s of WHE Alien. Quackenbush faced joint charges with Patrick. court proceedings included a two hour jury deliberation before dismissal for lack of evidence.
Charles McGlone a 36 year old farmer near the Scot school house committed suicide last Tuesday afternoon by shooting himself in the head. His body lay in the grass near the plowed field. He leaves a wife and two children and faced debt after investing in land. Despondency over the failed investment is given as the suspected cause.
George Reeves and Kattie Reeves seek a divorce in a local court. Ora Gambill sues Jesse Rhodes over a contract dispute regarding paint on commission work. The Sullivan lodge of Elks observed Flag Day with appropriate ceremonies Monday evening.
Coroner Padgett states plans to exhume the body of Spriges as part of an ongoing legal inquiry. Prosecutor notes will oversee the process under court authorization and safety protocols.
Prosecutor Wood and Coroner Padgett exhumed Spencer Spriggs body in Shelburn on Tuesday sending the stomach to the state chemist for analysis. Wood expects the death to be ruled murder and promises to pursue the guilty, noting Spriggs was said to be about a hundred years old and ill after a meal that also sickened Whitfields.
A Fairbanks Alaska letter by W S DeBaun is discussed after a Sullivan Indiana newspaper printed it. The SNews Miner suggests the letter shows Sullivan residents chasing press agents and questions the Fairbanks claim of kinship with W C DeBaun of Sullivan Indiana.
The Union will now be delivered to all subscribers in Sullivan by city mail carriers. The paper will go out on the delivery leaving the post office at 1 p.m. Readers in Sullivan will receive the paper in their homes early in the afternoon on publication day.
In a circuit court session, Martha Kaufman sued the estate of William O. Pinkston for a claim and a jury awarded $400 to the plaintiff.
The Hamilton township Sunday school group met at Little Flock north of Sullivan for its annual convention. J W Holon was elected president to succeed E F Walker, with Josh Beasier as vice president Cora Pittman recording secretary Noah Drennon Mrs Richard Park and Miss Etta Lovelace named as department superintendents.
Sullivan case titled against Reubon Wheat with murder alleged after drunken brawl. Trial set multiple times but postponed for various reasons. Rev John McArthur of Sullivan Presbyterian church to preach tonight at 7:30 with Rev H Irving Parrott delivering the sermon. Also reports that actor Carlton Guy Mercer of the Gay Stack Company has gone insane in Athens Ohio and is confined in an asylum after extensive study of his stage roles.
A chemist detected strychnine in flour samples amid a food safety scare. The discovery prompted investigation into potential contamination and prompted warnings for consumers. Authorities are reviewing procurement records and lab results.
In Carlisle Indiana a flour sack delivered to Mrs. Haddon’s farm caused poisoning among the Whitfields and Spencer Spriggs, with Spriggs dying days later. Analysis showed strychnine in the flour, leading to suspicions of targeting Mrs. Haddon and threats received by her family. The case remains under investigation with no definite accused party.
Indiana state board of health records show 19 deaths in Sullivan County during April. The annual death rate is 7 per 1000. Four infants under one year died. six victims were over 65. two deaths resulted from violence.
In the circuit court Friday Elam Orn ys Thorn berry sued for wages. The jury returned a verdict Saturday morning for the plaintiff amounting to 28 dollars.
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