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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
1
A young man identified as William Alumbaigh remains in precarious condition after an accidental shooting. The incident is under investigation and no charges have been filed at this time.
William Alumbaugh, 17, died at Union Hospital after Vern Bedwell, 15, accidentally shot him Sunday while examining a revolver at his Dugger home. The wound near the heart left Alumbaugh in precarious condition. burial arranged in Dugger. Alumbaugh is the son of Jasper Alumbaugh. Bedwell is the son of Mrs. Ham Bedwell.
Shelburn July 27 report says William Lafollette a miner at the Mamoth Viein mine was killed Friday afternoon when a rock fall buried him He had just finished work for the day and left a widow and four children The funeral was held Sunday afternoon
The library changes hours starting next Monday. Daily hours are 9 to 11 am and 2 to 5 30 pm except Saturday. On Saturdays open 7 to 9 pm. The library is closed all day Tuesday July 4.
Arthur O Haver by attorney Wesley Forbes sues Lela O Haver in circuit court alleging threats to his life restraint from religious services and visits his parents and meals, plus a tantrum that threw his clothing into the street and featured a volley of oaths.
A jury in the circuit court deliberated all Friday night and until 8 AM Saturday, returning a verdict for the plaintiff Charles T. Akin in the case against Andrew Fisher and Mayme Wolfe for 140 dollars after 15 hours of deliberation.
Harry Smiley by his next friend William Smiley sues the Reli ance Coal company for $10,000 for injuries from a February fall. His left leg was broken and he was bruised. Buff Stratton and Wesley Forbes are counsel for Smiley.
The Orpheum theater is leased to the Southern Vaudeville circuit and will remain a moving picture house until fall opening. It will then operate as a high class vaudeville theater at popular prices under the new name Lyric.
James Harrigan, a miner at Shirley Hill No. 1, was caught in a slate fall Friday. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and a broken arm and was taken home by ambulance.
A new Christian church is expected to be ready for dedication on Sunday July 16. Reverend George L Suively who led a revival at the old church about two years ago is planned to attend and conduct the service.
The local Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority chapter hosts a charity ball at Entre Nous hall tonight. Music will be provided by the Mitchell team of Indianapolis.
O D Johnson from Juneau writes of Alaska’s vast size one third of the United States and its climate from Arctic summers to severe winters. He describes Inside Passage travel, wildlife, totem poles, native people, and coastal towns like Juneau Ketchikan Wrangel alert Bay, with icebergs and basins of snow. The letter ends endorsing the West Coast trip as well worth the time.
Henry Henneman 62, of Farmersburg, was killed when rock collapsed in the Suprefor mine on Wednesday. His body lay undiscovered for two to three hours. He leaves a widow and two grown daughters. one daughter attends Terre Haute college.
At the commencement exercises in Bloomington last Wednesday Miss Emma Branger of Sullivan was graduated cum laude, second in the honors list. Miss Brunger is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Brunger.
D B Overman of Carlisle has purchased the jewelry store of F A Stebbins in Montezuma Indiana. Overman is a brother of Chas Overman of Montezuma.
Crawfordsville Indiana June 21 After hearings on woman suffrage the Indiana Municipal League discussed smoke nuisance public band concerts and city improvements. Mrs Antoinette D Leach Sullivan the first woman lawyer in the state urged municipal suffrage arguing constitutional change is needed. Mrs Noland and Miss Noble addressed Crawfordsville women forming a suffrage group chaired by Mrs Martha Griffith with summer meetings and an education campaign.
Mrs. Leach argues women voters improve laws and ethics as taxpayers and citizens. She cites England 1868 Scotland 1881 and Russia where women vote, notes 24 states in the U S permit school questions and others taxation or equal suffrage, and claims Indiana women should not be denied voting rights.
The Mooresville Times notes Alvin C. Payne former Jefferson township boy and son of James A. Payne will remain to supervise Mooresville schools next year. He narrowly missed election to the Wabash school post after a tight board vote and strong support from local backers, with the community united to keep him.
Indianap olis Southern will add two fast trains. One departs Effingham at 8 p m and the other departs Indianapolis at the same time. The westbound through train will pass Sullivan around 11 p m and the eastbound train will pass here about 10 p m.
Baren C. Mitchell of Lebanon Indiana chosen by the school board as instructor at Sullivan high school to replace Fred C. Fordyce who resigned. Miss Iva McKinley resigns from city schools and Miss Lou Williamson selected to succeed her.
Group Eight bankers gathered for their annual session at Wineneneg Thursday. Attending from this county were Ed W. Akin Carlisle P L Combs Farmersburg and S M Patton Hymera.
Rev John E. B. Fry of Bisbee Arizona preaches at Vincennes First Presbyterian Church Sunday. He was formerly pastor here and a college friend of Vincennes pastor Rev A W Soarne who also once led the local church. Fry plans return to Bisbee in August.
Jacob McGillen a coal miner on East Jackson Street Shelburn was crushed between two mine cars Thursday morning. He suffered a broken leg and a mashed foot. He was brought from Shelburn on an interurban car and transported to his home by ambulance.
Fred Ford son of John Ford a well to do farmer was hurt at the Mildred mine last Wednesday while examining the sump He was struck by the mine cage and bruised about the head The engineer halted machinery in time to avert a possible fatality Ford brother of Herschel Ford Sullivan merchant
C B Willis and Sons of Carlisle have been awarded the contract to erect a new hotel and business block for Hack and Simon near Vincennes Union Station.
Joshua Ernest died Monday afternoon. He served as a state senator and later was postmaster at Sullivan. His public service spanned legislative work and local postal duties. He was known for his community involvement and leadership in Sullivan.
Hon Joshua Ernest, 70, well known Sullivan citizen and former state senator, died Monday afternoon at his North State street home after eight years of diabetic gangrene. He served as postmaster under Cleveland and was active in local and state politics. Funeral at Presbyterian church at 3 PM. Ernest founded in Fairbanks township, ran a mercantile business, read widely, and kept a large library. He attended Indiana University in 1862 and 1863. He belonged to the Sullivan Masonic lodge.
Mr and Mrs James Sinclair and family returned home Thursday afternoon after traveling 741 miles by auto to Coffeyville Kansas. They visited five days with Mr Sinclair s brother Prof Sinclair Superintendent of Coffeyville schools. The return trip began Monday with 206 miles covered the first day and 45 miles to Kansas City on the second day with two springs broken and three tires down.
Dr M Apple launched his new boat Wednesday. It is a trim craft designed and built by the owner. Over 28 feet long with a twelve horsepower engine. Noted for workmanship and new speed control akin to automobile systems. Hutsonville Herald
The hearing before County Superintendent Richard Park on the proposed Haddon township school consolidation is postponed to next Monday. A remonstrance against consolidation signed by forty voters was filed, and the petition contains 76 signatures.
Rev. A. M. McGuire, formerly pastor here and now at First Baptist in Washington Indiana, has received a call from the First Baptist Church of Lawrenceburg Indiana. He has not decided whether to accept.
Uncle Harry Boles of Hamilton township was surprised at his home on his 74th birthday. About seventy five friends and relatives attended and gave several presents to the well known farmer.
A fall of slate at Shirley Hill No 3 last week injured Leo Dellff. He was taken to St Anthony's Hospital in Terre Haute for treatment.
While riding Monday afternoon, a horse fell on young Paul Burkhart trapping his ankle and causing a bad bruise. The incident occurred near the bay where bystanders assisted until aid arrived.
Pleasantville plans for a Fourth of July event have been cancelled. The town will instead host a large Odd Fellows picnic in August. Local officials announced the shift in holiday activities and thanked residents for understanding.
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