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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
1
A circuit court in Greene County hears a partition action over page land involving a single set of heirs. The case centers on dividing the property among relatives and determining rightful shares in the disputed tract.
A prolonged partition case in Sullivan circuit court centers on 125 acres in Greene county. Jane Page et al versus Clementia Bobst et al alleges complex family ties as Richard Page fathered 14 illegitimate children by two sisters. The lawsuit, filed in Bloomfield, proceeds with multiple Page relatives named as plaintiffs and defendants.
The Tuell versus Lambright case over an old gray mare and mortgage amusement the court in Carlisle as Jesse Dever and his wife visit, with a ten minute jury verdict for the defendant. The crowd heard a humorous “pome” and witness antics as Meier Lindley Hunt and Cutler filled roles in a lighthearted trial recounting old farm disputes.
Thomas Stanley of Shelburn entered a guilty plea Saturday in the circuit court to operating a blind tiger. He was fined one hundred dollars and sentenced to the penal farm for 60 days with an additional 100 days to be served there. Stanley was linked to Anna Snapp who received a similar sentence last week.
Miss Fannie Hughes has traveled to Chicago for an extended visit with relatives, according to local society notes. She will stay several weeks, enjoying time with family and exploring the city.
The Peoples Store relocates April 1 from the Coffman building to the west end of the north side in the Hays building, recently vacated by M W Asrey clothing. A new ceiling and other improvements will be completed before the move.
Mrs. Malinda Alsman 73 widow of James Alsman died Saturday night of heart trouble at her McCammon street home. Survived by four children. Funeral at M. E. church Paxton Monday 10 AM, burial Purcell cemetery east of Paxton. Member of Paxton M. E. church.
On March 26 John J. Exline will hold a public sale at his farm two miles west of Dugger. Items include horses cows pigs wagons farming implements and other articles. On March 28 I B Youngman will hold a sale at his place 112 miles west of New Lebanon. Items include mares and colts farming implements harness and other articles.
Miss Bernice Mellott attending Indiana University at Bloomington visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mellott over Sunday.
Reavell Lee Hadden aged 25 died Monday after an extended heart illness at his parents home on West street. He was a Baptist church member and an Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias. Burial followed at Center Ridge. Survived by parents four sisters and a brother.
Jesse Sluder, once of Hymera, serving life at Michigan City prison, petitions the Indiana State Board of Pardons for clemency. Convicted April 10, 1906 by Clay circuit court in Brazil for murder of Ralston Cardwell in July 1905 near Hymera, with two companions present. Two prior petitions denied.
Mr and Mrs J Irving Holcomb of 1702 North Illinois Street announce the engagement of daughter Jessie Mae to Dr R C Strickland son of Mrs Hannigan Strickland of Greenfield. The wedding is planned for early fall. The Holcombs formerly resided here.
Sullivan Indiana issues a public appeal to donate for New Castle storm victims. Residents are urged to contribute through local newspapers the mayor or drug stores with contributions collected at both papers. Dated March 17 1917.
An athletic program Saturday includes a baby marathon run by Sullivan high school boys spanning two miles from Section Street to Main Street and back to the gym. A 100 yard dash opens to county high school boys and another for district school attendees. County Superintendent Park handles entries with Wright as judge, Miller starting, and Collyear promoting cross county work with 30 to 35 boys participating.
The Gravel Road Boys cheer a county records discovery showing The Union repaid the county $15.95 as an overpayment. A mislaid advertising bill totaling $28.45 was paid in July and the original bill for $13.05 plus a $2 clerical error were paid in October. John Lund and others celebrate the recovery.
Illinois Central Railroad Co will spend 200000 dollars on Sullivan improvements this summer. Plans include placing tracks under the C and E I at the junction, straightening tracks through town, grading Patton hill west of the city, and a tunnel under C and E I tracks. Over 1000 men will be employed for at least 18 months. work to begin soon.
About 100 men and friends attended a fish supper at the Christian church last night. Frate C Liston Frank J First and Chas Bradbury organized with Mike Buckner as chef. The menu featured 100 pounds of Spanish mackerel 35 pounds of Wabash river catfish plus fries soup tomatoes olives ice cream cake and coffee. Judge O B Harris was toastmaster with music on the Edison by R W Cadwell. Short talks followed and the event was enjoyed by all.
Indianapolis reports that a new Beardsley bill requires full voter registration before the constitutional convention election on September 18. The law creates county registration boards, dates for filing and session rules, and ensures women can vote in municipal elections this fall.
Miss Mildred Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul L Reid was married Sunday afternoon at Champaign Illinois to Jack Bradley of St Louis The couple will reside in St Louis where Bradley works with Hester Bradley Heating Company The bride a Illinois alumna attended Ward Belmont Nashville and Delta Gamma Kappa Kappa sororities The groom a University of Illinois graduate belongs to Sigma Alpha Epsilon and is well known locally
Ben Edwards and wife of Centerville Indiana have bound 51 volumes containing 287 records in the county recorder's office. The volumes cover mortgage deeds and miscellaneous records, are leather bound with ducking, indexed and numbered, and show opening and closing dates for quick retrieval. The collection lacks fire protection.
Sullivan Temple of Pythian Sisters holds a Thursday night meeting to mark the district deputy Miss Bertha Doyle of Russellville Indiana visiting. A class of twelve candidates will be initiated and refreshments provided. Miss Doyle will be hosted by Mrs T A Combs during her stay.
Columbus C. Gannon of Haddon township, a Civil War veteran, was refused admission to Evansville insane hospital and was taken to the Marion soldiers home Saturday by guardian George C. Ridgeway of Carlisle.
Washington observers predict a sharp shift in policy as the Sixty-fifth Congress prepares for an April 16 special session. A rising tariff is discussed to fund revenue, with President Wilson reportedly favorable, while Democrats fear overreliance on bond issues and war-driven imports.
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