County Candidates Short in Two Races
The Union notes slow progress in Democratic county races with few new entrants. Clara Scott announces for county recorder. Coffman for treasurer and Chownig for clerk seek renomination. Ed Douthitt and Norval Harris announce for renomination as sheriff and prosecutor respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Drake
Fairbanks Township
Scott Coffman
Lewis E. Chownig
Judge
Brethers
Coffman
Union
Willson McClellan
Cass Township
Ed Douthitt
Norval K. Harris
Jesse Bicknell
Colum
Roy Drennan
Roy
Clara Scott
Scott
James H. Scott
William Williamson
Joe Branson
Curry Township
Williamson
Branson
Hamilton Township
Alva Haddon
Bob Calvert
Sullivan
Alva
Bob
Tennyson Twins
Pete
Hank Fouston
Frank Foster
Frank
Jim Kemp
Kemp
Foster
Bert Workman
Harry Brown
Turman
Milton Drake
Fairbanks
Reed couple to relocate for Hazard mining cashier post
Mr and Mrs Roy Reed plan to depart this week to Hazard Kentucky where Mr Reed has accepted a cashier position with a mining company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Reed
Hazard, Ky
Reed
Famous Pirtle Case Finally Disposed Of
Terre Haute February 27 Dr George W Pirtle of Carlisle found guilty of assault and battery on Vernor Johnson by Judge John P Jeffries. He is fined 500 dollars and costs and sentenced to 180 days on the state penal farm with days suspended for good behavior. Prosecutor N K Harris urged dismissal of the intent paragraph and use of evidence from the prior trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
George W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Vernor Johnson
John P. Jeffries
Pirtle
Johnson
N. K. Harris
Sullivan County
Jeffries
Guardianship notes and court actions list details
Circuit Court notes cover guardianship petitions to sell real estate and reports of sale, adoptions, divorces with alimony, partitions, and various judgments. Several cases involve the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and Mutual Truck Co, with sums awarded or claims filed.
Tax Meeting On County Assessments At City Hall
A county farm bureau representatives meeting was held with County Assessor William Williamson and a State Tax Board representative. Real estate and appraisements were discussed in the forenoon and personal assessments in the afternoon. Farmers asked for lower assessments due to depreciation in farm land and product values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williamson
State Tax Board
Davis family shifts Union address from New Smyrna to St Petersburg
Charles L. Davis and his wife Mrs. Davis along with Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Reed of this city have been wintering at the Davis home in New Smyrna Florida and now request the Union address be changed to St. Petersburg Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Black
Greer Wilkinson Lumber Company
Paxton
Oakland City
Princeton
Petersburg
Winslow
Charles L. Davis
Davis
Joe S. Reed
New Smyrna
Fla
St. Petersburg
Mrs. Cullop enters Indiana congressional race
Vincennes Indiana February 28 Mrs Artie G Cullop wife of former Representative William A Cullop announces her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for congress from the Second district She plans a complete canvass of the district She is the first woman to seek Congress in Indiana though women have held seats in other states houses of representatives William A Cullop served five terms in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Artie G. Cullop
William A. Cullop
Congress
Cullop
Indiana
House of Representatives
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Indiana Counties
A list of couples obtaining marriage licenses including Ira Boyles 30 and Leatha May Hunter 18 of Annapolis Til. Robt F. Bristol 24 and Goldie Alice Wilson 19 of Palestine Ill. Lemuel E. Thomas 22 and Susie Walters 22 near Sullivan. Donald S. Burris 20 and Mabel Fern Evans 19 near Dugger. John Sluder 30 and Ettie Beatrice Neal 19 near Sullivan. Lorenzo D. Burch 48 and Mary Morgan 53 near Jacksonsville Ind. Homer Gilham 31 and Lelia Lassie Groomer 22 near Sullivan. Virgil C. Woodard 22 of Hymera and Arlie D. Crosby 18 of Coalmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. F. Bristol
Goldie Alice Wilson
Palestine
Ill
Lemuel E. Thomas
Miner
Susie Walters
Sullivan
Donald S. Burris
Mabel Fern Evans
Dugger
John Sluder
Ettie Beatrice Neal
Lorenzo D. Burch
Farmer
Mary Morgan
Jasonville
Ind
Homer Gilham
Lelia Lassie Groomer
Virgil C. Woodard
Hymera
Arlie D. Crosby
Coalmont
Prize Winning Bull Dead in County Herd
The Wilkey-Davis polled Hereford bull Bulion 4th died Thursday. The renowned prize winner was exhibited nationwide and valued at ten thousand dollars with six thousand dollars of insurance. Purchased from Renner Stock Farm in 1919, he headed the Wilkey-Davis herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulion
Wilkey- Davis
W. A. Wilkey & Company
Renner
Jefferson Woman Dies at 90 Pioneer Resident
Mrs. Barthena Newkirk aged 90 of Jefferson township died last week at her daughter Mrs. Frank Hughes home near Pleasantville after years of invalid status. Survived by three children Mrs. Joseph Douthitt Mrs. Frank Hughes and Milburn Newkirk. Funeral and burial held at Pleasantville Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthena Newkirk
Jefferson Township
Frank Hughes
Pleasantville
Newkirk
Joseph Douthitt
Milburn Newkirk
Linton
M. W. of A to Initiate Class Tuesday Night
The Modern Woodmen of America will perform the first degree next Tuesday March 7 with a class of three candidates. New paraphernalia will be used and the team has drilled diligently in preparation. Last night’s meeting was lively with pep and some smokes adding to the enjoyment. All members are urged to attend Tuesday night for surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. of A
Modern Woodmen of America
New Suits Filed Including Promissory Note Case
Emma R Meyers sues Alonzo J Purcell and Martha Purcell on a promissory note. Hidden Bell Co sues Daniel O Griffith for damages. Elza E Grove sues Ray Mayfield to foreclose a lien. Martha A Bonham sues Peter Stanceff and Grace Stanceff for possession. Power Supply Co sues Boles and Boyles on account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma R. Meyers
Alonzo J. Purcell
Martha Purcell
Hidden Bell Co
Daniel O. Griffith
Elza E. Grove
Ray Mayfield
Martha A. Bonham
Peter Stanceff
Grace Stanceff
Power Supply Co
Boles & Boyles
Miner Found Injured At Vandalia Mine
Charles Pigg of Cass township employed at the pump house at Vandalia mine No. 28 east of Vandalia was found dangerously injured near the pump house Monday. He was unconscious when found and taken to the county hospital for X ray examination. Cause of the accident unknown. Mr. Pigg is married with three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Charles Pigg
Cass Township
Pigg
Death of Dr Louis Stock Former Terre Haute Resident
Former Terre Haute doctor Louis Stock dies at home after extended illness aged six. He practiced medicine here until 1900 and formerly lived at West Washington and Section streets near Sullivan. Born near Lewis, he was a son of Louis Stock with two brothers surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis K. Stock
Sullivan
Terre Haute
West Washington
Section Streets
Lewis
Louis Stock
Death of John Dieus in Fairbanks Township
John Dieus aged 79, former Fairbanks township resident, died at the county infirmary Friday morning. Survived by his widow. Funeral held Saturday morning at Billman chapel conducted by Rev. J. A. Sumwalt. Burial at Little Flock cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dieus
Fairbanks Township
Billman Chapel
J. A. Sumwalt
Methodist Church
Little Flock
Durochog Sale At Burton and Sons Draws Crowd
A good sized crowd attended the Durochog sale held Thursday afternoon by A N L Burton and Sons at their pavilion near Graysville. Forty nine head were sold and 37 sows brought 2036 dollars. William Crezellius paid 117.50 for one sow. Seven sows bred to Superior Satisfaction averaged 96.60 a head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. L. Burton & Sons
Graysville
William Crecelius
Publisher of Sullivan Union Named Sullivan Postmaster
Washington reports Robert P. White publisher of the Sullivan Union will become postmaster of Sullivan Indiana. He ranked high among ten candidates after civil service exams with Edward P. Reed and John Ersinger also qualified. Representative Blandrecommended White whose nomination likely to go to the Senate. White is a Republican editor and ally of Postmaster General Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert P. White
The
Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Ind
Hays
Civil Service Examination
Edward P. Reed
John Ersinger
White
Bland
Senate
Taxpayer Defends Two Year Holiday in Public Improvements
A local letter signed Two Taxpayers defends a proposed two year pause on public improvements including high school buildings. The writer argues rural districts face disadvantages and education has improved with existing schools and gymnasiums while urging restraint on further bonding and construction. A petition opposing a $58,000 Merom high school project in Gill Township with 184 signatures is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
University of Ohio
Sullivan
Gill
Merom
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Claude Thompson Visits Oakland City on Sullivan Business Mission
Claude Thompson of Oakland City a former Sullivan resident was in town Friday on a business mission visiting local offices and meeting a chamber contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Thompson
Oakland City
Sullivan
Civil War Vet Dr C C Givens Dies in Indiana
Dr C C Givens 72 died in Lewis Indiana from pneumonia six weeks after a brain concussion when his auto was struck by a train at a crossing. A 40 year Lewis physician, he belonged to Grand Army of the Republic and mason fraternal orders. Survived by Stella widow two brothers Otto and Henry a sister Tine Kennedy. Funeral held at his Lewis home with interment at Shepherd cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Ind
C. C. Givens
Grand Army of the Republic
Masonic
Knights of Pythias and
Elks Lodges
Givens
Stella
Henry
Texas
Otto Givens
Center Point
Tine Kennedy
Shepherd
Local notes from Sullivan and surrounding areas
Mrs. Mary Scott and Bertha Scott return from Orlando Florida. Frank Abell and Mrs. Brown in St Marys head home as Mrs. Brown recovers. F A Gageby of Indianapolis visited with E F Walker after twenty years apart. Donald Basler to open vulcanizing and tire shop in Wees-Wilson Buick garage next week. Sherman Pigg sustains broken leg in Oak Grove mine. John C Chaney to visit Florida. Lawrence Willis to Tutwillier Mississippi on business. Ella Anderson buys Ford coupe to aid county visits. Sullivan Advertising Club dinner at Baptist church with Charles Watkins speaker. James Harvey Crowder from Chicago University visits. Supt A W Youngblood to Chicago for National Educational Convention. Russell Thompson anniversary dinner with guests. Harold Dix visits. Mrs William Bland to Chicago to visit daughter. Mrs Roy Cooper returns to Attica. Mrs Thomas C Kennedy of Palestine Newfoundland visits. Hinkle C Hays to Washington and New York, hosting farewell dinner for Postmaster General Will Hays. Herschel Trueblood hears birth and death of baby daughter born Feb 23. Mrs Trueblood formerly Ida Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scott
Bertha Scott
Orlando
Fla
Frank Abell
Frank Brown
St. Mary’s
Brown
E. F. Walker
Linton
Donald Basler
Wees-Wilson Buick
Sherman Pigg
Oak Grove
G. D. Scott
John C. Chaney
Florida
Lawrence Willis
Tutwiller
Miss
Ella Anderson
Red Cross
Sullivan Advertising Club
Baptist Church
Charles Watkins
Muncie
James Harvey Crowder
Chicavgo University
J. H. Crowder
A. W. Youngblood
Chicago
Russell Thompson
Attica
Ind
Thomas C. Kennedy
Palestine
Hinkle C. Hays
Washington
D. C
New York City
Hays
Will H. Hays
Gambills Return From California Visit
Mr and Mrs John Gambill recently returned home Tuesday night after a two month visit in California They stayed with Mrs Gambills sister Mrs Paul Ridgeway in Riverside and with Sidney Gambill in Santa Barbara Their companions R A Plunkett and wife did not return with them and will remain a week longer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
John Gambill
Mrs. Gambill
Plunkett Writes of Old Spanish Mission Visits
Plunkett describes San Gabriel as one of the best preserved of several missions, detailing its history and significance through careful notes on architecture and site conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett
San Gabriel
Travelogue from Long Beach to Los Angeles and Merom Friends
Letter from R A Plunkett recounts visits to San Gabriel Mission Pasadena and Hollywood including meeting Howard McHenry son of Prof McHenry and Dr James M Stoddard Merom connections. Mentions Beverly Hills Mary Pickford Doug Fairbanks and a citrus show in San Bernardino. Notes a gas well flame episode and sends regards to Sullivan County friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
San Gabriel Mission
San Diego
San Francisco
California
San Gabriel
Frederick Warde
Fray Junipero Serra
Spain
Pasadena
Hollywood
Howard McHenry
B. F. McHenry
Union Christian College
Palisades
L. A
Howard
B. S. Hays
Maple Boys
Sullivan County
Beverly Hills
Mary Pickford
Doug Fairbanks
Pauline Frederick
James M. Stoddard
O. D
Dugger Three Cleared in Deckard Shooting Case
Three Dugger youths Johnny Dudley Herbert Gleason and Millard Smith were charged with being implicated in the Deckard grocery shooting but released after Justice Watson dismissed the case on grounds of insufficient evidence. Prosecutor N K Harris moved for dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deckard
Johnny Dudley
Herbert Gleason
Millard Smith
Dugger
Levi Deckard
Free garden seed distributed by Congressman Bland
Congressman Bland ships garden seed to this office for free distribution. Residents urged to come and collect seeds while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara Scott For Recorder
Circuit Court
May Ransford
Raymond Ransford
Paul Woodrow
First National Bank of Farmershuro
W. Everett Trueblood
Rachael A. Trueblood
Alma C. Risley
Guy Johnson
Ray Goodman
May Goodman
Elbridge G. Huff
Lizzie Robertson
Alonzo Robertson
Charles Runyan
Dix Lumber Co
Forest Heathman
George Lawson
Garland D. Scott
Jesse Hughes
Hortense Kauffman
Nancy Robbins
I. H. Kalley
James R. Brown
George T. Wilson
Dayton Steel Foundry Co
National Bank of Sullivan
Mutual Truck Co
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Electric Steel Co
Carrie V. Angus
George Angus
Star Publishing Co
Mfg. Co
Harding
M Congress
Mrs. Cullop
Ira Boyles
Leatha May Hunter
Annapolis, Til
Rk Sk
Tim Whale
Jefferson
R. P. White
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Calif
Dugger Boys
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