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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1919
Page
1
Local report states John Frakes aged 18 died Thursday evening after firing a shot gun through his heart at his Des Pondent residence. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible suicide.
John Frakes 18 committed suicide Thursday afternoon at his rural home four miles NW of the city. Despondent over time, he shot himself in the heart with a shotgun while alone. Sister Theola Hall found him. coroner Botts ruled suicide. Survived by father, sister, and two brothers. funeral at Little Flock.
Sullivan hosts Housekeepers Week with exhibits from jewelers, dry goods, shoe dealers and more. A Saturday program at the Methodist church features the Sullivan Male Quartette, Miss Lella Gaddis of Purdue University, and local musicians and demonstrations promoting better home care.
A bolt of lightning struck the Burnett farm barn south of Providence church around eight Sunday night. The barn and its contents were destroyed, with partial insurance coverage. Two horses were saved, two mares died, and several harnesses, a buggy, wagon bed, hay, oats, hens, and other items were consumed by the fire.
Joseph A. Garrett of Jefferson township arrested by a state game warden on a charge of killing young foxes. He was fined ten dollars and costs by Squire Lester.
The County Board of Education met at the office of Richard Park to hear reports on enumerations. Ezra Martin named county attendance officer succeeding Nicholas H. Davis, who did not apply. Enumeration data for several townships and towns show gains and losses, with figures for Carlisle and other townships. State Board rulings require commissioned high schools to have a principal and at least three teachers, all graduates of standard schools or colleges.
The Sullivan County Red Cross held its annual meeting at the courthouse. Rev. John McD Horne gave the keynote address and was elected chairman. Treasurer B T Lang reported $50,000 raised with $5,700 on hand. Sewing and surgical dressing reports highlighted 52,000 items produced. County membership stood at 384.
David Bedwell files habeas corpus in the circuit court against his former wife Ethel Cleo Hardy now in Texas. The two daughters aged 9 and 12 have been living with the mother, but custody has been assigned to Bedwell. He furnished a $500 bond to produce the children in court for a hearing before Judge Bridwell.
The term opens with John Borders charged with assault with intent to kill. He allegedly shot Harry Hout near Willfred in October 1917 after a church meeting. The case, long pending, has been postponed due to witness illness and involves a confrontation with John Lambert.
Judge Bridwell fixed inheritance tax for Coffman, Nash, Nichols, and Ramsen estates with small amounts. Minnie Onsti won a divorce from Joseph Onsti with custody of children and weekly support plus fees. Ezra Lundy granted a divorce from Cora Lundy with custody. Baldridge and McClanahan v Bank of Shelburn dismissed.
Rural carriers of Sullivan county held a Sunday meeting to create a formal affiliation with state and national organizations. Elected officers include A. W. Lovelace president Mervin Cooper vice president W E Douglas secretary treasurer E Kramer Bynum Alsman and A G Curtis as executive board members.
John Reeves 36 a miner and Alice Reeves 19 of Dugger. Aubrey J. Pettis 21 near Sullivan and Carol K. Newall 21. Miley O. Adkins 31 and Ethel B. Stultz 19 of Hymera. Raymond B. Taylor 28 and Tressa McCammon 28 near Carlisle. Otis C. Wright 38 near Pleasantville and Martha Marlow 18 of Dugger.
The Mutual Truck Company factory is nearly finished with cement flooring in progress and roof frame installation underway. Hoffman Construction Co. expects to finish around May 10 or 12 after delays from five days of rain, with the building contracted at about $25 600 and a 39 working day limit.
The Community Club began Thursday night in Sullivan at the Christian church with a dinner for attending business men. W. D. Brown chaired, John S. Taylor read the constitution and bylaws. The group aims to unite men for Sullivan’s development and adopt Rotary-style operations without business limitations.
Taylor Jewell of Fairbanks township arranged with the War Department for the return of Corporal Winfield G. Jewell's body, killed in action in France at Soissons. He was in Co. M, 28rd Infantry, shot in the forehead and killed instantly. burial planned at Liberty Cemetery.
County commissioners held a lengthy session approving seven county bridge contracts and numerous road petitions. Harris bridge awarded to Perry Hochstetter for 6704.84 dollars, with piling at two dollars per foot. Emmett Wright wins multiple bridge contracts totaling 15123.85. Also approved relocations, ferries, and viewing panels for various township roads.
A government airplane will visit Sullivan tomorrow to promote the Fifth Liberty Loan. R W Akin announces the visit with Lieuts Force and Rice piloting the plane. Escorts Lloyd Lang and Omar Nichol, ex aviation service lieutenants, will accompany. Exhibitions planned and those who purchase five hundred dollars or more in Liberty bonds qualify for a free ride, though exact turnout is unknown.
Mrs Stephen M. Gapon formerly of this city and Haddon township died last week at her daughter Miss Jessie Gapon’s home in Indianapolis. Burial was in Frankfort Indiana. She is survived by son Harry Gapon of Terre Haute and daughters Miss Jessie Gapon and Mrs Addie Hill of Indianapolis.
Cases include Bedwell versus Etta C Hardy for habeas corpus involving Lillie B Eslinger and Jessie M Corder versus Harmon L Stanley partition. Maggie Handy versus Theodore Handy for divorce and alimony. Scott and Hart Furniture and Stove Co versus Rachel Bedwell appears as a replying matter.
Sullivan Chapter officers and members of the Knights of Pythias attended the annual convention for the 36th district covering Sullivan and Clay counties and the 27th district covering Knox, Daviess and Martin counties in Vincennes. Delegates included Sheriff Orville Hale Frank Cunningham George Alvey Theodore Roberts Arnold Roberts William McClure Wm Cartwright and Guy Biddle with a delegation from the Duger lodge.
Verne McGrew, found in Parkersburg West Virginia with the Frick-Reed Supply Co., visited his parents Friday night and heads to Ranger Texas to assume a manager post with a substantial salary increase for the company.
William Powell 72 a Greene County native died Sunday at his Terre Haute home after months with cancer. The funeral was held at the Christian church with Rev. John McD. Horne and the Masonic lodge. burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Powell lived in Wright township, served as township trustee, and helped organize the Peoples State Bank. He married Almeda Gilchrist in 1909 and had nine children from his first marriage. Surviving are his widow, ten children, a brother Nathaniel, and a sister Oda Greenaway.
Norval K Harris son of Mr and Mrs O B Harris of this city arrived home Friday night after receiving his discharge at Camp Taylor He spoke at the Elks lodge session detailing overseas experiences and praising American doughboys for courage and initiative in modern warfare.
Lawrence E. Burton son of Mr and Mrs Ed Burton of the city has been named an instructor in chemistry at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He will graduate from Georgetown University in June and begin a three year appointment next fall. Burton served as a second lieutenant in the chemical warfare service before his Army discharge last December and then returned to Washington to finish his studies.
Mr and Mrs Robert B Phillips and son Roberty and Myron Harris of Gary visited Mr and Mrs O B Harris and Norval K Harris who recently returned from overseas The Harris couple then returned to Gary Mr Harris is city editor of the Gary Post and Mrs Phillips is advertising manager of the newspaper
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