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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
1
An initial meeting on Thursday at Merom focused on the proposed Wabash Bridge project. Attendees reviewed routes and anticipated impacts while outlining next steps for feasibility and community input.
A large Merom Hutsonville gathering backed a plan to build a bridge across the Wabash between Sullivan and Crawford counties. Indiana and Illinois legislatures would need approval along with a potential federal act for a drawbridge. A ten by ten committee from each county was formed to push preliminary steps while a Fisher-fry followed the meeting in Hutsonville.
William E. Johnson files suit in circuit court against Fred B. Lash and Thomas J. Walls of Farmersburg to dissolve partnership and appoint a receiver for a mine and related real estate in Curry township. Plaintiff seeks authority to sell the property, pay debts, and distribute proceeds to all three partners.
The city council, after receiving one bid from Kerr Murphy and Dodson for asphalt and paving Broad Street, deferred the decision to the affected property owners. They also debated fire department reorganization, weighing keeping the team for street use versus sale, with commitment to ensure the team is treated properly if sold.
The nurses home opposite the county hospital on Graysville Street is now occupied after steam heat and extensive improvements. It was secured by local women and citizens contributions with cash, furniture, or food donations welcomed via Mrs W C Jamison. The state nurses association led by Miss Maude McConnell will meet here on July 9.
Raymond A Knight of Bicknell won 4400 dollars in a circuit court verdict against American Coal and Mining Company for the loss of an eye. The suit, first tried a year ago, had a 5000 dollar verdict remitted on request for a new trial granted by Judge W H Bridwell.
A fifty-barrel producer was struck last week in Christian County Kentucky on a lease owned by Sullivan men. Local interested are Dave Kaplan R W Cadwell Herbert Stewart and J M Higgins. The company has five thousand acres leased in the county.
County council members held a special Saturday session to decide additional appropriations for township assessors. The action aims to fund valuations and related county staffing needs.
A list of marriage licenses including John Cop and Emma Downee, and others. local items note Odd Fellows activities, visits, and a mother cat delivery. A fire department update reports a new motorized truck arriving soon with city council plans to modernize equipment and retain the old engine for emergencies.
Richard L. Bailey bought Otto Krug's home on West Washington street and plans to move in soon. The Krug family will continue living in Sullivan.
A lawn social and ice cream supper will be held Friday evening June 25 at the home of Malcolm Campbell four miles northwest of Sullivan. Proceeds will support foreign missions and all are invited.
The May term of the circuit court will adjourn Saturday and the next term is scheduled to convene on September 6.
A district gathering of the Daughters of Rebekah will be held in Youngstown tomorrow. Mrs Florence White of Carlisle will respond to the welcome address.
Grace Eaton 34 wife of Charles M. Eaton died Thursday morning after delivering a son on Tuesday. Formerly Grace Lowery of Shelburn she married five years ago and is survived by her husband two infants and her mother Mrs Mary Lowery Kokomo. Funeral held at North Main Street residence Friday at four o clock conducted by Rev S J Cross. Burial at Center Ridge cemetery.
A list of couples obtaining marriage licenses includes William Crist and Maude Crist near Sullivan and Jasonville. Amos Fisk and Dora Bledsoe near Hartley Williams. Clarence Wyman and Delta Hendricks near Shelburn. Otto McCammon and Hazel South near Clifford Eldridge. Irene Fisk and Russell Strong in Sullivan and Linton. Charlie Alsman and Minnie Kinner near Sullivan. Paul Johnson and Lucile Thomson in Fairbanks. Emile Crampe and Jennie Grimes in Paxton. A Watson and Helena in Vigo county. E Thomas near Fairbanks. William Smith and Ethel Johnson of Chas Dieuirfé and Mary Flynn in Willow Hill.
Miss Mildred Snarr of Cincinnati is visiting friends here. The brief item notes her travel and local social visit with acquaintances during the stay.
The Peoples State Bank hosted the fourth annual pig distribution at the county courthouse park delivering thirty-two pure bred pigs to Sullivan County Pure Bred Pig Club members. County Agent Benson, Ross Campbell, and Harry T. Alumbaugh organized the event with participation from 1920 and 1919 club members across multiple townships. Four prizes include trips to Purdue and cash awards, funded by The Peoples State Bank.
The county commissioners let contracts for bridge work and a riding plan. Re pairing the Kentucky concrete arch bridge in Turman township goes to Walls and Parsons for 7875 dollars. The John Johnson concrete arch bridge in Fairbanks township is awarded to W. W. Wible for 1290 dollars. The Manning steel bridge in Turman township sells to J. W. Watson for 75 dollars. A riding plan for the county infirmary was bought from C. E. Davis for 10 dollars.
Mrs. Sarah Kirkham, pioneer resident of Farmersburg, died Saturday at her daughter Mrs Albert Campbell's home in Terre Haute. Funeral services were held at Farmersburg Methodist church with burial at Friendship cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Albert Campbell and Mrs Jennie Butler.
Witnesses testified Monday in the estate of William C. Jamison with Judge Bridwell presiding. The appraised value set by county assessor William Williamson is 156000 dollars. Attorney J T Harrison of Indianapolis spoke for the state inheritance tax board, C H Bedwell for the state, and C D Hunt for the estate.
Federal agents raided Shelburn uncovering seven gallons of white mule on the Edward Stanifer premises. Stanifer escaped, and the raid followed earlierTerre Haute activity on Wednesday.
Payne former Jefferson township boy son of James A Payne of that township designated as English instructor at Hampton Institute Hampton Va for the summer term The institution is described as the Souths leading educational establishment.
Merom Indiana trustees at their annual meeting approved an enlarged program for Union Christian College. Superintendent Richard Park and R A Plunkett will work with president C B Hershey to implement the plan. Gifts totaling about 50 000 were reported, including 20 000 from Hope Christian Church Central Illinois and nearly 10 000 from the James family near Mansfield Illinois. W B Alexander was assigned to boost the endowment, and Miss Mattie F Simmonds M A was elected English professor.
The City School Board reappointed A. W. Youngblood as superintendent for another year. Principal Joe B. Lacey did not seek reappointment and declined a $400 raise to remain. he will take another job. The board also announced new appointments including Elizabeth Hull, Mellie Lusk, Hana Calvert, Gertrude Freeman, Ruth Densford, Alice Drobish, V. C. Silvers, Mayme Hinkle, Jesse Bradley, Ora Lovelace, Alfreda Hughes, Iva Roach, Minnie Lyons, Stella Baine, Ethel Barco, S. M. Gambill, Eva Shepherd, Dorothy Huff, Lulu Williamson, and Nelle Hanchette.
Two Sullivan county men seek clemency before the State Board of Pardons in session at Indianapolis. Peter Turner is serving two to fourteen years for grand larceny at the state reformatory. Clifford Humphreys is serving time for burglary. Turner was sent up December 4, 1917, Humphreys on April 5, 1919.
Frank Kerr of Bloomington is hospitalized after being struck by a large lever while repairing a concrete highway south of the city. The incident occurred late Monday and left him with injuries serious enough for county hospital admission.
The annual commencement exercises for Hamilton township schools were held last night at the high school. Superintendent S. P. Benzer of Evansville delivered the keynote address.
Divorce case Mabel Gray versus William Gray. Civil actions William E. Johnson versus Fred B. Lash and others to dissolve partnership and for receiver. Property dispute Peter Scott versus Stuart Alsman seeking possession and damages. Estate administrator Harry M. Brown against Cruza Brown and others petition to sell real estate. John H. Downs versus John P. Allen on notes. Quiet title action Macy S. Clark versus David E. Berhart.
Late Thursday night George Gotha lost control of a new automobile and crashed into the north window of Springer Gouchenour store. Both windows and copper frame were demolished.
Wheat in Sullivan County shows generally good condition with ideal recent weather aiding an early harvest. Gill township has the largest acreage at 8 036 acres, Fairbanks 3 164 and Haddon 4 058. Fly damage is being mitigated by early cutting, and farmers plan later sowing to reduce future losses.
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