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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1910
Page
1
Democratic party officials meet to nominate candidates for congressional judicial and senatorial races at district conventions. Multiple delegates attend as ballots are cast to select nominees for upcoming elections.
In a windy day convention in Sullivan and Knox counties, William Allen Cullop of Vincennes is renominated for congress by the Democrats. Charles T. Akin of Carlisle wins the joint senatorial nomination, and Fred F. Bays is chosen prosecuting attorney. The event includes remarks by Judge Dowling and Col. Spencer shows humorous trust-busting jabs amid crowded Christian Tabernacle proceedings.
Col Bob Taylor led the parade and inspection with Windy Bill watching. Champ Mills claimed a Shelburn delegation arrival and no band met them. Alvin Padgett and ex-congress candidate attended. Politicians including Cullop allies, Seifert, Gwin, Bays, Davis, Gatton and Wade were noted observers. Charles Hunt chaired the local committee.
A five minute session opened the convention with a typewritten copy of resolutions while Mr. Poynter attacked plutocracy in a strong editorial. William H. Vollmer of Vincennes attended and spoke briefly. The group backed a dollar a day pension system. Charley Hunt defended against Cannonism and John H. Spencer critiqued the Kern nomination. Cyrus E. B. Davis stirred by saying he ceased to seek office. A decoration read Feed My Sheep, suggesting the wool over eyes remark regarding Cullop’s record.
Emerson R. Krug son of Mr and Mrs Otto Krug of this city a Yale Sheffield Scientific School senior has been chosen by Yale fossil department to spend the spring term collecting rare fossils from Savin Rock Connecticut beach among many classmates competitors for the honor the faculty cited his superior talents
Russell Minters residence near Merom in Gill township burned to the ground on Thursday night. The origin is unknown. Minter held about 3000 dollars in insurance, insufficient to cover the loss. The farm house was a local landmark along the Terre Haute and Vincennes stage road.
J J McCammon a farmer from Paxton Sullivan county was the sole Sullivan delegate to oppose Lamb at the Democratic state convention He resisted Lamb's influence staying with Kern from start to finish and helped his county shift toward Kern while Paxton is placed in Greene county in the Star’s note.
The Min ter homestead, built by the late Wm Minter father of Russell and Mrs Hattie Harper, stood on a knoll and grew from a log shelter to a two story frame house. Uncle Billy Minter, born August 1818 in Liberty Missouri, died 1882 near Merom leaving a widow and two children.
Monday afternoon the township trustees in session with County Superintendent Park re elected Nicholas H. Davis tru ant officer for the ensuing year. Davis has served efficiently for the past two years and was the unanimous choice to succeed himself.
In Shelburne on Saturday night a group of Englishmen drinking from a keg near the ball park sparked a free-for-all fight. Knives clubs stones and missiles were used until officers arrived. belligerents had scattered by the time help came.
Herschel Bolinger formerly of Shelburn married Miss Porter of Chaney Kansas on April 22. The bride’s father was a prominent Kansas politician and railroad executive who once served in the U S Senate. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs W T Bolinger, left Shelburn to work as cashier at Copan Kansas bank where the couple will reside.
Superintendent Holton received notice Friday from E O Holland that Sullivan high school is admitted to the North Central Association, allowing graduates to be admitted to any college in the association without qualification or examination.
Deputy Sheriff Kelly poured two thousand bottles of Terre Haute beer and about fifty gallons of forty red whiskey into Busseron last Wednesday. The liquor was seized during raids on blind tigers in Sullivan county over weeks. A restraining order by Judge Henderson saved the bottles from dumping and they will be returned to Terre Haute, Indiana.
The Sullivan high school will hold commencement in the Christian tabernacle on May 20. Rev. J. H. McArthur of the Presbyterian church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on May 15. The class has 33 members, with pink rose as the flower and old rose and white as colors.
Pleasantville May 3 Mrs Rebecca Shepherd wife of Dr B F Shepherd of this place has long led in the M E church circles and headed the Ladies Aid Society for about ten years. She hosted an all day meeting at her home with a hearty dinner served while the society prepared to surprise her. Inside the living room guests gathered as quilting frames stood ready and the hostess was surprised by friends and a planned country visit.
Shelburn May 3 The first annual commencement of Shelburn High School featured two graduates Beatrice Rettich and Orville Hall. Prof L J Rettgerg of Indiana State Normal School gave the address. County Superintendent Richard Park spoke and diplomas were presented by Supt J L Birlingmier after a musical program.
Alexander P. Asbury of Farmersburg seeks the Indiana G A R department commander post at the Terre Haute encampment. A Civil War veteran, he served in Co H 845th Indiana volunteers and three terms as Gaskins Post commander, with endorsements from his post and Frank Neff Post.
Bloomfield May 3 The Rev Edward Tilburn formerly pastor of Linton Christian Church was freed after Prosecuting Attorney James Hudson moved to dismiss the embezzlement case Judge Henderson granted the motion Tilburn had been jailed since January and left for Washington Indiana with his attorney M S Hastings The February trial jury failed to agree and he has remained jailed until dismissal.
Friday marked the last day at Mason District No. 15 in Hamilton township with 500 attendees. A morning class, afternoon literary program, 100 foot dinner table, and an evening exhibition filled the day. The pupils gifted Miss Estella Fleming a gold bracelet inscribed by her students and her father J H Fleming spoke of the school’s history. Mrs Sue Hawk, the teacher’s grandmother, attended. Uncle Tom Morgan recalled old school life. Miss Fleming was unanimously endorsed to return next winter.
Aunt Patsy Bicknell died Saturday and was buried Sunday at Crow graveyard in Turman township. Born in 1827 near Louisville Kentucky she would have turned 83 in May. She joined the M E church at 11 and married William Harvey Bicknell at 15. Her husband preceded her to the grave by 35 years. The family home stead lay near Beech Grove schoolhouse. She was a Burks and the youngest of the family, sister to Woodson Burks Porter Burks and Mrs Sherrod Burton and Mrs Bluford Burton, all well known.
Republicans of Sullivan County will meet in township conventions Saturday to select delegates to the congressional convention at Bloomington and the judicial convention at Linton. Hamilton township convention will be held at the courthouse.
Burglars visited the home of W. T. Mellott at 329 West Washington Street and took a suit of clothing, a gold watch, and an Elks pin, valued at over $50. The same night they raided Mrs. R. H. Crowder at 234 South Crowder Street, taking only eatables.
Merom May 3 announces two events at Bush Temple Conservatory in Chicago. Bradley will deliver a lecture titled What is music in comparison with other arts. Friday May 7 at 8:30 PM baritone William A Willett of Chicago with Miss Kate Wynne will give a concert at the college auditorium.
Work on the new Indianapolis Southern bridge at Riverton is halted due to steel factories failing to deliver the ordered steel. Local workers have been moved to Iowa to fill other jobs.
Friday marked the final day at Excelsior School four miles north of the city. Patrons held a dinner to honor Miss Conza Dudley for her excellent work, followed by an engaging program and thanks from many patrons.
Former Linton Christian church minister E O Tilburn, jailed for embezzlement, sails to Butte Montana to reunite with his wife. He allegedly paid Mary Smith $200 in California and the church the claimed debt, claiming to start anew despite the scandal. He left after five months in jail and is said to have financial backing from his wife and his former Western employer.
Pleasantville May 3 A home wedding at Mr and Mrs Will Gouldman’s residence joined their only daughter Miss Dicy Gouldman to Everett Spencer son of W T Spencer. The couple, admired locally, will live with Mr Spencer’s parents for a few weeks as they begin marriage.
Will H. Hays spoke to a large audience at the Baptist church in Linton on Sunday afternoon. He addressed morality issues and criticized blind tiger operation and local drinking clubs, receiving liberal applause from Good Citizens League members.
Word was received of the death of Gilbert Thompson in Washington Indiana where he and his wife were visiting his parents. The cause of death is not known. Mr and Mrs Thompson resided here.
County commissioners hold light session and accept the resignation of George Goodwin from the post of justice of the peace in Hamilton township. They did not meet yesterday due to Democratic conventions but convened today again.
The city council and Mayor Hoo ver have asked for the resignation of Night Patrolman Frank Stanham over unspecified charges. At a special Monday meeting they decided to wait a few days for resignation. if not received, the charges will be presented to the council for action.
Hymera lodge No. 603 J O O F filed suit against Mattaleen Dorothy Dick Dorothy Cha ks Dorothy and May Zenor to set aside deeds and for fraudulent conveyance. The plaintiff claims a February 4 1910 judgment for 272 25 against Mattaleen Dorothy and alleges she sold six Hymera lots to Dick Dorothy to defraud the lodge and sold one Clay City lot to the other defendants. Plaintiff seeks 300 and to set aside conveyance. Hunt Gambill represent plaintiff.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall will address the Young People's Club of the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening. A large crowd is expected to attend the event.
Hymera May 3 Joe Lamb a miner at No 33 had his foot mashed by a pipe piece last Wednesday The injury was painful but not serious.
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