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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
1
U M Maguire outlines a nonprofit dispensary proposal in which the plan aims to provide services through a university or community based framework. The proposal discusses funding, governance, and aims to improve access to medical supplies and care.
Washington Indiana dispatch reports Rev. A M McGuire former pastor now in Washington argues for state or city dispensaries to control liquor production and sale. He supports education and a non profit model, opposes county option and condemns profit sharing in the liquor trade. He also condemns dispensaries’ enforcement in the southeast.
The George Sanders farm well west of town has been cleaned and pumping started last Thursday. Local oil men believe it will be a productive find. Oil will be tanked on site with tanks from the adjacent Jamison farm in use. Jamison well No. 5 is being cleaned. another Sanders farm well will be drilled soon amid expected county oil-field development this summer.
Attorney Fred F Bays administrator for Daniel Welch estate sues Charles and Pinkney Hooper of Carlisle for 10000 damages in Greene circuit court on change of venue from Sullivan county. Alleged March 1908 house-moving accident in Carlisle caused a breaking chain and heavy pulley striking Welch and leading to death January 25 1909.
Officials assure better living with upcoming improvements for Sullivan County communities. County leaders outline plans aimed at economic growth and infrastructure upgrades to benefit residents.
Sullivan and Sullivan County leaders see an upturn with new electric lighting and power. a modern power plant to serve city needs. improved water and fire services. a thriving oil boom as Sanders farm well yields 50 barrels daily, with potential rise to 32 later. Rail-access improvements and coordinated business efforts are urged to boost commerce and development statewide.
Greysville Indiana May 7 1910 the Turman township Republicans held a mass convention at 2 pm William M Coppage was chosen chairman and Chas E Watson secretary Watson elected district convention delegate with Coppage as alternate For the judicial convention Frank H Badger named delegate and Coppage as alternate Harmony and enthusiasm marked the meeting William M Coppage chairman Case E Watson secretary
County Clerk DeBaun broke his administration’s record by processing pension vouchers last Wednesday. Eighty seven widows and veterans secured their papers, marking a high for the office and reflecting steady demand for aid.
Sullivan city's new fire equipment arrived on Thursday as the handsome hose and chemical wagon with brass mounted gear debuted. James Leonard, in charge, led the team on South Court street in a rapid run to showcase the upgrade for the council and temporary quarters will be set soon.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall told the Young People’s Club of the Presbyterian church that church and state should be separate in principle though united in theory. He urged a new Puritan spirit in Indiana to uphold right, criticized greed in business, and praised civic duty by three kinds of law‑abiding citizens, stressing the man who acts from principle.
Edward A. Billman the well known undertaker has been invited by Mt Vernon Indiana horse show management to serve as a judge and has accepted. He previously judged the Mt Vernon show last year.
Professor Nathaniel Butler dean of Education at the University of Chicago will speak at Sullivan High School's commencement exercises on the evening of May 3.
Gill township Republicans select Geo McNabb as delegate to the Congressional convention with Ed Ward as alternate Geo C Youngman as delegate to the Judicial convention with J M Oldham as alternate They oppose repeal of the County Local Option Law seeking to retain it on the statute books until its success or failure is proven J K Coulson chairman Harlen Allen secretary
During Saturday absence of the firm members Albert Hazelrigg and Clay Ladd from their Terre Haute office, a 24 by 86 inch piece of plate glass was taken. The Hazelrigg Ladd firm previously engaged in local real estate.
County commissioners ordered new stone roads in Hamilton Township. Petitioners named were John Moore, George A. Ferree and John W. Harlow. Ed Nash and J O McCammon were appointed viewers.
The Merom Gravel Company sues the Indianapolis Southern Railroad to quiet title to Gill township real estate and to have the deed corrected. It alleges the railroad deeded land defectively and now seeks to claim the gravel firm’s property.
Deputy Sheriff Kelly went to Jackson Hill on Monday to raid a suspected blind tiger run by Dan Neal. Upon arrival he found the den struck by lightning and destroyed with all contents.
The Sullivan Electric Company has filed articles of incorporation with 60000 capital stock. Directors listed are H. C. Dies M. BE. Nedeker C. M. Poor David McBeth and J. W. Robb.
John Cummings of Shelburn was acquitted on a charge of operating a blind tiger due to insufficient evidence. William Donaldson, arrested with him, was bound over to the circuit court on similar charges with bond set at 250 dollars.
Miss Catherine Basler is reported seriously ill at her home on West Washington Street with a measles infection. Her condition is being monitored by local physicians.
Nellie Richardson, charged with murder in the Gilmore mine shooting of Jas per Turley, was acquitted after a preliminary hearing. Turley remains unconscious, with mixed witness accounts and police puzzlement over revolver position and the five-shot reports.
At a courthouse convention on Saturday delegates were chosen for the Republican congressional convention in Bloomington on May 17. N. M. Drennon Walter F. Wood and W. P. Stratton were named with John Ersinger C. H. Stratton and Joe Loudermilk as alternates. Delegates to the judicial convention at Linton on May 24 were W. R. Nesbit James Bilyew and A. C. Owens with alternates J. B. Mullane Wm. Bek and Ira Robinson.
Harry Thompson discusses the Republic of Old Mexico, offering reflections on its origins, governance, and cultural memory as presented in his talk.
Thompson witnesses a bull fight and reports life in Empalme Sonora operated by the Southern Pacific. He praises Diaz’s centralized governance, explains local labor and immigrant groups, prices, and the American preference for U.S. goods. He contrasts American and English consular aid and notes Mexicans, Chinese, and Indians in daily life.
A mine explosion near Palos Alabang last week trapped several Merom boys. Rescue teams worked through the night as families waited for news and officials investigated the incident.
Two four ten year old twin boys, sons of Russ Setzer formerly of Merom, were involved in a mine explosion near Palos Alabama. One boy was killed and the other rescued, as 67 bodies had been recovered with more feared dead among about 120 miners.
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