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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
1
A Hungarian miner named Andrew Black dies in a peculiar incident linked to a strangling case. Police investigate details unclear but the death is tied to the ongoing beer related case.
Andrew Black an immigrant worker at the Mammoth mine south of Shelburn was found dead in his doorway Monday morning. Coroner Padgett ruled the death accidental as a fall after stumbling over a beer case caused a chin injury leading to strangulation. He leaves a wife and two children in Hungary.
Postmaster Arthur A. Holmes announces suspension of parts of rural routes unless clay roads are improved. Routes 1 4 5 8 9 10 11 face cuts or repairs with trustees named for patrons to contact. service to the Catalpa Grove may resume when conditions permit.
City officials move into a nearly finished city hall and fire department headquarters built at a cost of 7500. Mayor Hoover has opened his office and court, with council sessions now held there. Interior fittings and a fire proof vault are completed, furniture arrival pending.
The preliminary at the high school selected Fay McArthur and Malcolm Campbell as Sullivan's reader and orator entrants. Judges Miss Eva Reifsuider E A O'Dell and Berlingmier praised the high quality, noting nine girls in reading and five boys in oratory.
Mrs Henry Montgomery of Gosport, well known in this city, visited Mrs Lee Bays here last week before departing to Tacoma Washington where she will establish her future home.
George McCammon, son of Mr and Mrs Rush McCammon, returned home after a year abroad. His voyage took him to Florida Portland Oregon Shanghai aboard the English steamer Coulson, then to Japan Calcutta Singapore and Java. He traveled via Suez to Glasgow and crossed the Atlantic ending in New York. He arrived home sound and well with tales of the journey.
The Sullivan County Poultry Association gathered at the Majestic theater with William W. Watson presiding. By laws were adopted and members discussed a county show and possible tri state cooperation with Robinson poultrymen. New members include J. C. McKay of Pimento.
Lent begins today as Ash Wednesday ushering in the forty day period before Easter. Easter in 1910 falls on March 27 with April 16 as the later date, signaling warmer weather and a larger display of spring clothing.
Arlie Scott and John Smith were charged with disturbing a religious meeting at the Holiness Christian church near the E T H depot. Each was fined five dollars and costs by Squire Kirkham on Friday. The fine and costs were stayed.
Miss Marie Woods daughter of Woodford E Woods and E J Roach of Cincinnati wed at 8 30 P M Thursday at the bride’s father home Rev J M Vawter Christian church pastor officiated Mrs Roach a St Marys of the Woods student who went to Coronado Beach Florida for health reasons met Roach a Cincinnati capitalist The couple now visit Roach relatives and will return to Florida for the rest of winter and spend the summer in Michigan.
The W R C of New Lebanon announces a patriotic entertainment on March 11 with help from the high school. A contest for best recitation offers prizes. six scholars have entered. A small admission fee will fund charity.
Joe T. Akin, a well known local banker, is named a member of the board of trustees for the Southern Insane Hospital at Evansville. He succeeds Fred F. Bays, who resigned after being appointed prosecuting attorney by the governor.
Two well known Sullivan residents celebrate birthday anniversaries every four years highlighting the leap year tradition. They observe turning a multiple of four while living in the town with a playful nod to their unique cadence.
Uncle Tom Pogue of Turman township visited the city Monday for business and noted he is 79 but has had only 19 birthdays due to Feb 29. He was born Feb 29, 1832 in Marion county. A. B. Thurber, a rural carrier, born Feb 29, 1863, is 63 but has had 15 birthdays this year.
Hosea Siner a Shelburn area athlete turned wrestler after a 1910 ball season. under John Hall management he wrestles as Hosea Schultz the Hoosier champion across Iowa Missouri Nebraska and Illinois. recent results include a draw with Young Mahoney and straight falls over Fred Earp with losses to Cyclone Tommy Thompson and a match with Barney Olson in Omaha.
J W McGowan manager of the Witt Mercantile store sells the former Cotes bakery and restaurant in Hymera to Albert and Clarence King, who take immediate control.
The Indiana supreme court ruled the March 20, 1909 act governing sheriff fees void and reinstated the prior fee law. It voids the 25 cent charge for committing a prisoner and the 25 cent charge for discharging a prisoner.
Five Hym era miners injured by an explosion in a fitful morning blast at the mine. Rescue teams worked through the day as officials investigated the cause and condition of the workers.
Circulation of cards in the Second Ward airs a remonstrance fight over a dry business push. Vendors, residents, and local leaders weigh a political clash tied to prohibition era style public sentiment.
An illegal blasting powder charge exploded early Friday at the Hamilton mine, two miles southeast of Hymera, injuring five miners. Superintendent Ted Lewis and state mine inspector Robert Irving expect arrests for shot firing law violations. A remonstrance drive in Sullivan’s second ward seeks power of attorney to block saloons for two years if enough residents oppose licenses. The local option election for Curry township is set for next Tuesday.
Senate Bill 355 introduced by Senator Akin Carlisle clears the senate 42 to 2 and would quiet title to about 500 acres in Hadon township. If enacted, the governor would issue land patents and relinquish state claims, aiding Sullivan county landowners including Tilghman Ogle Leven Arnett Dr W A Lisman Mrs Elizabeth Alumbaugh Lifors Solsman Wm Banther Edgar Turner Amy Solsman John Vester Blanche Lewis John Ridgeway Wim Calvert.
State vs Lafe Slosson bond forfeiture settled and dismissed. Willis vs Levi Willis quiet title defendant moves for new trial. James M Willis vs City of Sullivan and Sullivan Electric Light Co injunction settled and dismissed at defendants costs. George D Schaffer vs Jonas Ladson note and mortgage settled and dismissed. James Alumbaugh vs Narcissus Western petition for drainage found sufficient refer to drainage commissioners. Perley Sparks vs Luella Sparks quiet title settled and dismissed. James and Andy Weaver Hymera charged with illegal liquor selling pleaded guilty fined 50 dollars and 30 days in jail.
Maurice Yeager reports weekly weather ending February 26. Temperatures ranged from 20 to 51 degrees with a mix of clear and part cloudy days. Rainfall measured .10 inches on the 26th.
A Friday morning blaze likely from a defective flue destroyed the upper story of Edward Burton's home at 219 South Main Street. Firefighters with two hose lines and chemicals confined the fire to the upper level. most household goods were moved out, furniture damaged, and insurance listed at 1500 for the house with more for contents. Mr Reuben Ransford and daughter Flo, a city school teacher, occupied rooms at the residence.
Miss Sylvia Walls daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Walls of Farmersburg and John H Crawford of Palestine Illinois were married last Wednesday at the bride's parents home Rev S J Shake officiated The ceremony was private with relatives and Rev Mr Shake’s family present A wedding breakfast followed They will reside in Palestine after the ceremony Mr Crawford is the son of D O Crawford of Palestine Mrs Crawford is described as an accomplished musician
Fred F. Bays was sworn in as prosecuting attorney by County Clerk DeBaun. Bays pledged to enforce the law to the letter and stop violations. Officials report liquor law violations notices issued and Shelburn’s lid on the town’s activities is slightly tilted.
By his next friend John H Watson Oscar Watson sues in circuit court for 25000 damages alleging permanent injury from a fall of rock. J Tom Purcell also sues for 10000 damages against the same company for alleged injuries.
Miss Lydia Harbaugh visits her brother Paul Harbaugh at Purdue University in Lafayette.
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