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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1915
Page
1
Mrs Marie Moore is arrested here on a murder charge in Ver Million County. The case centers on a fatal incident involving a Black woman as suspect and principal figure in the lates police report.
Mrs Marie Moore a colored woman was arrested Friday morning at her home near Coffman park on a Vermillion county warrant charging her with murder. She was returned to Newport and arraigned on a first degree murder charge after a grand jury indicted her despite a coroner finding of accidental shooting.
Mrs. Frank Gariepy and son Merton of Stoy sue Citizens Bank of Stoy for 155 in Harper's court. The Gariepy family received 235 from a 250 cash withdrawal by Gariepy, later tied to a bad 189 check, and the bank withheld 155 to cover it. Judgment was entered for 155.
Sullivan lodge of Elks presents the home talent musical comedy Two Married Men at the Elks home Friday night. The show features a big beauty chorus of Sullivan girls and strong leading roles under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Murphy.
The city council approved the purchase of a street sweeper to be used on paved streets. Delivery is planned in the near future to equip the municipal fleet.
The Presbytery of Indiana will hold its annual session in Sullivan from April 19 to 21. John C. Chaney, first lay moderator, will open the meeting with remarks and lead the election of officers and committees. Notable items include reports on Immanuel Manse upkeep and missions, and a public address by Rev. Bryan and Rev. White at a April 20 gathering.
Fred F Bays the prosecuting attorney traveled to Indianapolis last week to enlist federal help in the Frank Gariepy case. U S District Attorney Frank Dailey will place secret service on the search for Gariepy and Lou Ransford the 15 year old missing daughter of W A Ransford of Turman township. Bays furnished information to officials and sought aid due to local funds shortages. Mrs Ransford and her twin daughter are in critical condition under a physician care. Bays also attended federal court sessions and heard evidence in the Roberts trial.
Sheriff Kelley and deputies raided a Merom houseboat after a tip and found ten cases of beer. Owner John Miles, 48, was arrested and jailed on probable charges of illegal liquor sales. Miles’s wife and two stepdaughters reportedly helped sell beer but were not brought in due to the mother’s crippled condition. Miles, a noted former saloon operator, previously ran a saloon in old York.
The county grand jury returned fifty five indictments in its longest session. Frank Spencer trustee of Jefferson township was indicted for corrupt practices and posted bond after being notified. Berry and Reynolds of Gill township faced two indictments each with bonds posted. Lee Corder, Emery Setzer, Charles Vickery and Fred Reed from Merom Station were charged with election frauds and posted bonds.
Sullivan Commandery No 54 Knights Templar will hold Easter services at the Christian church Sunday at 2 30 pm. The public is invited. The service includes ritualistic work, special singing, and a sermon by Rev Albert Nichols pastor of the church and prelate of the Commandery.
Elmer Enochs, who stole a pocketbook containing 47 dollars from his cousin, escaped by train but was chased and captured south of town. He admitted taking the money, claimed a change of heart, and promised to repay 27 dollars plus 20. Jeffersonville authorities were notified.
Mr and Mrs Roy McCowen of Terre Haute have returned home after visiting Mrs McCowens parents Mr and Mrs L V Creager in Cass township.
Grand jury returns seventeen indictments from Gill Township election case. Individuals named include Sam Lee, Lee Corder, Jesse Ridge, Ted Ridge, Herschel Sims, Martin Sims, George Trout, Harper Burnett, Sam Myers, Harve Myers, Matt Berry, Fred Reed, Em ery Setzer, Charles Vickery, Gus Arnett, Art Pinkston, and William Pinkston. Multiple counts involve conspiracy, disobeying subpoenas, kidnapping, incorrigibility, common gambling, gaming house, and supplying liquor to minors.
Hundreds of Sullivan residents and nearby women attended a live model corset demonstration at the Boston Brothers store. Madame Field of New York displayed the corsets, described as a great success, with advertising in The Union noted as key to the event.
T C Woodard, trustee, told The Union the prior report of a school fight in Haddon township was incorrect. District schools will close Friday. Five township wagons transported rural scholars to Carlisle graded school, with the township paying 18 dollars annually per scholar. No Carlisle joint high school students are transported by township funds. Haddon township covers 85 percent of Carlisle joint high school costs.
County Superintendent Richard Park organized the monthly teachers examination at the high school building on Saturday with about 150 participants taking the test.
Sullivan lodge No 263 F and A M conferred the third degree last night on Prof Lawrence H Alexander of Sullivan high school. Jerusalem Chapter No 81 R A M will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening.
Ezariah K. Pugh a longtime county farmer died Sunday at his Washington Indiana home after a stroke. He was 75, Civil War veteran, born January 9 1840 in Warren County Ohio. Funeral services were held in Graysville and Washington with burial in Johnson cemetery. He left four children Finley O. Pugh Candace and Mae Pugh survived.
American export commerce for February topped all prior Feburary totals at 298,727,757, up sharply from 173,920,145 in 1914 and 198,844,326 in 1912, yielding a large monthly trade surplus. Imports for February declined year over year, while the eight month period ends March 1 shows a net favorable balance of 577,756,278.
The Fairbanks township Sunday school convention will be held at Kingsley Memorial on Sunday afternoon April 4. A splendid program has been arranged with speakers of prominence. Rev. Philip Freis of this city, organizer for the county, will deliver Sunday school lectures Saturday evening and Sunday morning in the church.
The Sullivan lodge of Elks initiated five candidates Monday night in front of about 100 members. Officers for 1915-1916 will be installed next Monday night.
Cozart faces charges for alleged sale of worthless paper in Georgia County as authorities reveal another arrest at Vincennes.
Sheriff W M Davis of Madison County Georgia arrives in Vincennes armed with a requisition signed by Governor Ralston to bring M W Cozart of the Tishimingo Tie and Stone Company to Georgia. Cozart was arrested by Vincennes police at S A Ryder’s room 316 Broadway and jailed awaiting transfer.
Arguments in the habeas corpus case brought by M W Cozart against Knox county Sheriff John Wolfe and Madison county Sheriff William M Davis were heard by Judge Willoughby in the Knox circuit court Monday. No decision yet. Cozart seeks to block Georgia’s return to Madison county for trial on a grand jury indictment.
Sullivan Chapter No. 188 of the Order of the Eastern Star initiated a class of four candidates Monday night. The new members are Mr. J. R. Sharp, Mrs. Sharp, Miss Myra Basler, and Miss Pauline Benefield. A second class is planned for Monday night, April 12.
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