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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
8
In the Bland will case William H. Bland’s heirs quarrel over land allotments. The court wills 40 acres to Hudson Bland rather than 80, while Grace Bland has already received 1900 dollars, the lien on the 80 acres tied to Hud Bland. David Giles handles probate dated 1247.
The Rev. A. A. Cohn, newly arrived from Princeton, preached at Sullivan Baptist Church on Sunday in his first service as pastor. His family will soon join him to begin their life in Sullivan.
Fragmentary text describes a will involving Nellie Grace Pisna Hight and Hudson A. Bland. It references land bequests to Harry E. Bland and Grace Bland and annual $100 payments to their mother, plus division of Bland property in Sullivan and household items.
Mr. H. L. Doney of Bloomfield and Mr. W. F. Handy of Indianapolis from the State Board of Accounts began Tuesday a month long examination of county township and city books in Sullivan. The fieldwork is expected to last six weeks.
Firefighters responded to a late Friday blaze at Lex Sherwood's Beech Street residence caused by a defective flue. The department used chemical fire suppressants and contained the fire with little damage reported.
A slate of county meetings in Sullivan March 19 kicks off a Greater Terre Haute Club program touring the Wabash Valley Empire. About thirty speakers will visit towns in seven routes with schedules subject to change as arrangements firm up.
Hall of Graysville Lodge No 584 I O O F Graysville Ind notes the death of James Morin a devoted member and kind father The resolutions express sympathy to his family and request the lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days copies to Morin family records and county papers by committee J W Nees G W Nowlin E C Eno
The notice states advertising costs at one cent per word per insertion and targets Sullivan County farmers. The message emphasizes reaching the farming population in the county.
A short advertisement urges caution when buying horse collars and compares it to selecting shoes. It promotes J A Mattix at Kirkham’s old stand offering robes and blankets and invites readers to see the collar before purchase.
Auto wrecked notice urges repairs at Jim Dandy Harness Shop on the north side square near Kirkham's old stand. John A. Mattix advertises harness repair and oiling with emphasis on avoiding spring delays.
The Dever place in Cass township is for sale. The farm covers 130 acres, east half and east half of the west half of the northwest quarter in section 30, township north range 8 west, the only Cass Township farm northwest of Busseron creek. Price 60 dollars per acre. coal beneath worth over two thirds of asking price. Terms available with part payment. Address Thomas Dever Junction City Kansas.
Ray Bicknell sells his interest in Sullivan Brush Works to J. B. Miller who will join Bayard Lang in the business. Bicknell will pursue a different line of work.
William H. Anderson 24 miner and Minnie May Hart 22 both of this city. Winford Earl Gilmore 21 coal miner of Sullivan and Elsie May Cowden 17 of Dugger. Byron Foutz 33 farmer near Graysville and Fern Ellen Montgomery 22 of Sullivan county. William Richard Cole 21 of Carlisle and Dovie Edith LeDune of Carlisle.
The text notes consolidation of rural Indiana schools began actively around 1900, with officials reporting such movements. It adds that only three counties reported consolidation prior to 1897, giving a historical timeline of statewide school consolidation efforts.
Sullivan City Schools care for about 125 grade school pupils mainly from the south part of Hamilton township and 60 high school pupils from across Sullivan county. Most high school students come from Curry township since Sherburn lacks a high school. Three township wagons haul children daily to Sullivan for Central and Gymnasium schools and the high school building.
Mrs. Orville Hale wife of Sheriff Hale is confined to her home with a serious illness believed to be influenza.
Kate Pugh versus Finley Pugh for divorce and related filings. Claud McDaniel sues Western Union Telegraph Company for statutory penalty over a nondelivery claim. Estate matters include sale petition for Mary A Chambers and claims against Arthur Batey estate. Surety petition to be released from administratrix bond. Civil War veteran exemption allows $1000 reduction for owners under $5000 assessed. widows 60+ may qualify. affidavits due March and April. three months service required.
James R. Riggs assistant secretary of agriculture spent Tuesday in Indianapolis while visiting at his home for several days. He plans to return to Washington on Thursday.
The board of trustees names Charles Hartfelter as superintendent of Center Ridge cemetery in this city. He has already begun duties and plans for extensive improvements this season include an auditorium and superintendent quarters.
Oliver Spear of Hymera underwent surgery at the county hospital on Friday, with reports focusing on his medical treatment and condition following the procedure.
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