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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
9
The enumeration reports an increase of 91 school children in Sullivan city. Officials note rising enrollment and plan for additional classrooms and staffing to meet demand.
The Sullivan enumeration by EH P Lacey shows 595 males and 597 females, total 1192 school children, up from 1101 last year. Enrollment stands at 1123 of 1192, a 31 pupil gain, with 15 colored children and Hamilton township listing 855 this year vs 907 last year.
Samuel South a Sullivan resident, veteran blacksmith and Civil War soldier, died at his West Johnson street home from a paralysis stroke. He was 79, born near East Chapel, and lived in the county all his life. Surviving are his wife Margaret Austin, and children Lillie Misman Sallie South and Otto South. Funeral held at his residence with Rev Lisman and Frank Neff Post, G A R. Interment Center Ridge Cemetery.
Terre Haute May 6 In probate court Judge D W Henry was appointed guardian of four year old Louisa Henry daughter of the late Lewis Henry and William F Carmack was named administrator of the estate valued at 3000 dollars The guardian was appointed at the special request of the widow of the late Oklahoman who was a brother of Judge Henry.
The Sullivan County Medical Society will hold a public meeting at the Presbyterian church tonight. Several talks on public health and disease prevention will be given by Drs. J. M. Billman and W. N. Thompson of this city and J. B. Maple and J. H. Wrork of Shelburn.
Dr. George G. Billman from Evansville will practice dentistry here and has bought the R. R. Riggs residence on West Washington Street. He plans to move his family to the area as soon as possible.
Will Hays addressed the Terre Haute Republican Club discussing party history and Indiana politics. Felix Blankenbaker announced Joseph Cannon and James Watson will attend the May 13 banquet, with J E Sanders coordinating tickets and 300 guests expected.
The Princess mine, near the Glen Dora mine, recently sunk and equipped by Consolidated Indiana Coal Company, will soon be ready for operation. Machinery and boilers from Keller mine were moved to Princess.
Reverend John H McArthur longtime Sullivan Presbyterian pastor resigns to accept a call in Morris Illinois with his wife and three daughters. He is praised for sermons and leadership and will be missed by the local church and community as he moves to serve another flock.
The new joint high school in Carlisle will rise at the east corner of the public grounds with main entry on Alexander street. Architect J W Gaddis of Vincennes drew the plan and C B Willis & Son with Buck & Boyd handle contracts totaling 36350. Water well drilled to 98 feet 3 inches by George Kennedy. Construction started April 28 and is due to finish by October 1, barring injunctions in circuit court.
As spring arrives, roaming gypsy bands disturb towns by pilfering and begging. The legislature now enforces a new act prohibiting camping on public highways without landowner consent and banning begging fortune telling and suspicious arts. Violators face misdemeanor charges, fines up to 25 dollars, or up to 30 days in jail.
Helen Robbins, five year old daughter of Frank Robbins, died last Wednesday night after a extended illness with complications from whooping cough and measles. The Robbins family has suffered measles with Mrs. Robbins dying several weeks earlier. A daughter and an infant child remain in serious condition.
The county commissioners on Monday approved license renewals for Carl Muehler and William Thompson of Dugger and Andy Alsman and Grover Marlow of Cass township.
William Kauffman has sold the Davis cafe in the Davis hotel block to L. H. Hill, manager of the Davis hotel, who has assumed management of the business.
The Curry township voters chose to remain wet by 101 votes. Ten saloons operate in Sherburn and three in Farmersburg. The tally shows the wet strength in the south end, countering a north end dry majority, with precinct results detailing the distribution. A dry judge ordered ballots burned after canvass, prompting possible legal action and threats of a special grand jury on alleged illegal voting.
Thomas Bowen sues Hosea Keene who runs a Jerico Cass township saloon and the Title and Guaranty Company on his bond for 3500 damages. He alleges liquor was sold while intoxicated and after an attack he was thrown out, suffering a broken leg and other injuries.
W E Woods M A Haddon and Charles Scott of Sullivan have begun a drilling unit to explore coal on John Scott farm south of Fairbanks locating coal strata after securing options on several thousand acres in Fairbanks and Turman townships from the Shelburn Enterprise.
Preparations are underway in the city for a general Mothers Day observance to be held next Sunday with expected participation from local churches organizations and civic groups.
Miss Rebecca Nicoson of Indian apolis attending Indiana University at Indianapolis visited relatives here over Sunday.
A petition presented to Sullivan County Commissioners by the Sullivan Woman's Club led by Mrs. John C. Chaney and Mrs. Claude H. Stratton argues for a new court house. It cites unsanitary conditions, protection of valuable county records, public comfort, and modern needs.
Dave Taylor mayor of Riverton sails a large flatboat down the Wabash and Mississippi toward Memphis Tennessee. The vessel, once used by the Illinois Central in Riverton’s river bridge work, carries seasoned crew and pumping equipment. The three to four week voyage aims to showcase river craft and local leadership.
John A Curry a native of the county and city editor of The Great Falls Daily Tribune was appointed to the city’s board of police commissioners by Mayor N T Lease. The panel controls the police department and aims to clear the city of gamblers following Curry’s saloon reform publicity in Massachusetts and with prior service at the Boston Morning Globe.
Dr. M. H. Lichliter will again serve as platform manager for the Merom Chautauqua. He has held the post for several years and his sermons have drawn hundreds of attendees, marking him as one of the country’s best chautauqua platform managers.
A tent meeting on East Washington Street opened Friday May 2 drawing a large crowd with growing interest. The Madres sisters sing at each service and the meeting runs until the 18th. Services are nightly 7 15 p m Sundays 10 30 a m 2 30 and 7 00 p m Rev Philip Freis conducts the meeting with Capt B H Stahl of Terre Haute to preach Wednesday evening.
Jerusalem Chapter No. 81 R A M plans work in the Past and Most Excellent Master degrees tomorrow night.
John W. Rogers of Paxton died Monday afternoon from piomain poisoning. The death concludes a brief illness and authorities investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding the poisoning.
John W. Rogers aged 68 dies from ptomaine poisoning after eating bread made from flour suspected to contain the poison. Two of his grandson and granddaughter Carl and Hazel Rogers were ill. doctor says ptomaine poisoning suspected. The two children remain in serious condition but expected to recover.
Mrs Effie Furry wife of Rev J H Furry died after a brief illness from peritonitis at 10 40 Sunday morning Funeral services were held at the Furry home and at Farmersburg with pastors from Washington Shoals and Vincennes districts presiding She was born April 10 1864 in Sullivan county near Pleasantville and married November 6 1892 in Farmersburg Five children Forrest Joyce Logan Mary and Wendell survive her Wendell is five Years old She was one of a large family of Hinkle siblings and many relatives reside in the region Martins County Tribune
Dr. R. A. Baldridge aged 77, longtime Farmersburg physician, and Mrs. Ellen L. Cox of Rosedale Parke County aged 56 were married in Terre Haute on Thursday. Baldridge practiced medicine in Parke County for many years.
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