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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
1
Long Beach California March 9 1922 writer notes favorable climate soil alfalfa crops and tourist trade while contrasting perceptions of Japanese residents. He cites optimistic growth figures for Los Angeles and Long Beach and recalls meeting Mrs J A Hays in Claremont and Rex Enoch in Los Angeles while praising California schools roads and churchgoing culture.
Dr Theophilus S Bedwell aged 64 a well known Dugger physician died Saturday night from complications of paralysis. He was born April 8 1858 in Jefferson township and trained at Pleasantville and Butler University. He practiced in Pleasantville before moving to Dugger in 1882 where he remained. Surviving are widow Anna E Haddon's family including daughters Mrs A E Steele of Lafayette and Mrs Tony Lewellyn of Plymouth and sons Charles H Bedwell of Sullivan and John Jesse and Marion Bedwell of Dugger. Funeral Monday at his Dugger home with Rev John Ragle and the Masonic lodge assisting. Burial at Mt Maria cemetery.
George C Downes of Curry township discovered an 1864 internal revenue receipt paid by William W Higdon for twelve hogs slaughtered. The 6 cent per hog tax, totaling 72 cents, was under a July 1 1862 Act, signed by deputy collector C Harnish in Sullivan Indiana.
Mrs Eva Watson 75 died at her son Dudley Watson's home 317 East Wall Street on Thursday from paralysis. She had lived with her son for 24 years and was an invalid for 10. Funeral service was held at the Watson residence with burial at Center Ridge cemetery. She was a member of the Christian Science Society and is survived by her son, a sister Mrs Laura Jordan and a brother Mr Ben Norman.
Miss Sarah Lemon aged 78 died Saturday after a lingering illness at the home of her niece Mrs. Chas Robbins. Survived by sisters Mrs. Belle Wallace Carlisle and Mrs. Peter Over near Paxton, and brother Max Lemon Carlisle along with nieces and nephews. Funeral at Church of Christ Paxton with burial at Lemon family cemetery west of Paxton.
Robert Abell, 71, a well known Sullivan county farmer, died last Friday at his home near Graysville after a pneumonia illness. He leaves his widow and two children Russell Abell and Alma Christy. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at Mt. Tabor church with burial at Poplar cemetery.
Charlie Meyers living southeast of Sullivan found an eighteen year old boy on his porch. The youth pretended he could not speak. The boy was Raymond Rosebolt, son of James Rosebolt of Palestine Illinois, a parole violator from the Illinois Boys' School. He was held at his father's home until school officers arrived to take charge.
Elizabeth Hoke wife of John Hoke 73 a well known figure in Haddon township died Saturday afternoon from influenza She was born in Clark county Indiana daughter of Joseph and Camellia Brentlinger She and her husband lived at the old Hoke home south of Carlisle since 1875 Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Austin Wortman Mrs Ivan Lisman Mrs Arthur Reedy and two sons Albert and Allie Hoke Funeral held at the residence Monday.
Bride Lucile Burns of St Paul Minnesota marries Undertaker C A Padgett of Spokane Washington on March 8 at St Paul Parsonage. Padgett formerly lived in Shelburn and worked with James McHugh and recently bought Shepard Co Mortuary. They will reside at Hansen Apartments.
Mrs Isaac Brown died Sunday at her home south of New Lebanon from paralysis. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. Stivers of Sullivan. Survived by husband a son Ben Brown and two daughters Mrs George Webb and Mrs John Monroe.
Friday night in Sullivan features a gala program at 7 00 P M including a band concert parade and masquerade on the public square one of the citys largest firework displays a popularity contest to name the student to unveil the new White Way lighting system with a win by a Sullivan high school girl prize for best window display and remarks by W D Brown plus an address by John Kester and local merchants backing the event.
The first eighth grade exam to determine high school eligibility will be held Saturday at 8 30 A M in each township. Locations include Cass Dugger High School Curry Currysville Gill New Lebanon High School Fairbanks Strain School No 2 Haddon Carlisle High School Hamilton Sullivan High School Jackson Hymera High School Jefferson Pleasantville High School Turman Graysville High School.
The county redistributes its historic dog tax to school heads for educational purposes. Total collected was 6213.04 dollars with allocations: Cass 1075.19, Curry 899.11, Fairbanks 8193.45, Gill 379.82, Haddon 8426.38, Hamilton 546.92, Jackson 709.52, Jefferson 419.03, Turman 8288.56, Carlisle 150.30, Sullivan 803.99.
Richard Harrison pleaded guilty to forging a check before Judge W. H. Bridwell and was sentenced to the state reformatory for 2 to 14 years with a $10 fine. sentence suspended on good behavior. Frank McKinley, labeled an incorrigible youth, was sent to the Indiana Reform School for Boys in Plainfield.
A county gathering of Odd Fellows lodges will convene here on April 14 with all lodges represented and multiple candidates. The meeting takes place at the Odd Fellows hall and final arrangements are in progress.
Lewis Taylor treasurer and organizer for the State Farmers Federation will deliver an address of interest to county farmers at the court house Friday evening March 24. A membership drive is contemplated in the county and the public is invited to hear the talk.
Earl McGarvey twenty, a farmer from near Shelburn, and Beulah Sherrow nineteen from Terre Haute obtained a marriage license.
William Jennings Bryan delivered a sermon to a large Pittsburg congregation at Calvary Episcopal Church. The Sullivan high school radio station carried the talk at 7 30 PM, reaching distant listeners. the event drew applause and a sixty voice choir performed Crown Him Lord of All with organ and orchestra.
A warning from the National Vigilance Committee of Associated Advertising Clubs cautions that a 25 to 27 year old woman calling herself Rose Dodge or Mrs Nichols and claiming association with Crowley The Magazine Man and the Periodical Publishers Service Bureau is soliciting subscriptions for Good Housekeeping at reduced prices. She travels to clubs and merchants, collecting money before departure and will not deliver magazines. A $50 reward is offered for her apprehension.
The First Methodist church seeks to expand due to crowding in services and Sunday school. An eleven member committee will map plans to improve facilities along modern lines for worship and education.
An entertainment event will be held at the Graysville auditorium Friday evening to benefit the Victrola fund. A patriotic costume program will be presented. Admission is 25 cents.
Miss Zelma Harbaugh aged 30 of this city died Monday at her home after a short illness with ptomaine poisoning. The Christian church member and Past Grand of Rebekah lodge is survived by her parents four sisters and four brothers. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the Christian church with burial at Center Ridge cemetery.
Geneva Davidson petitions for divorce and alimony against Floyd Davidson in a civil suit. The case requests relief under marital dissolution and support provisions as appropriate to the court’s jurisdiction.
Mrs. Charles E. Henderson of Indianapolis, formerly Bloomfield, wife of Judge Charles I. Henderson, died after surgery for tumor removal at St. Vincent's hospital. Born in Bloomfield to Aden G. Cavins, she leaves daughter Amelia and son Lawrence. Funeral to be held at Bloomfield at brother W. L. Cavins's home.
Phillip Olsin ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Olsin underwent a successful operation in a New York hospital by Dr Adolph Lorenz world famed surgeon of Vienna Austria. The operation was for a crippled condition of the limbs caused by infantile paralysis and he had to wait several weeks due to the surgeon's large patient load.
John Grimes of near Glendora was arrested Monday by deputies Collins and Douthitt on illegal possession of liquor and intent to sell. He pleaded not guilty in city court and trial was set for April 20. Bond was fixed at 500 dollars. in default he was returned to jail.
The Wabash River rose rapidly after heavy rain yesterday and Monday night. Riverton gauge reached 17 feet as the river, already bank full, inundated lowlands several feet.
The county political scene shows only one candidate for treasurer clerk and recorder positions with a flurry of activity expected before the April 1 filing deadline. New bids include Alaska Carter for auditor in Curry township Joe Bragdon and Ward Engle for commissioner second district while Charley Coffman and Lewis Chowning face potential opposition.
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