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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
1
Mrs. Wm. Billman witnessed a production at a historic mission play during a California visit. The event showcased period costumes and traditional scenes reflecting early mission life with emphasis on cultural heritage and community involvement.
A letter from Mrs. Will Billman reviews the Mission Play in California, detailing Fray Junipero Serra and the padres forging missions from San Diego to San Francisco, the miraculous relief of San Diego, and the transformation of Indians under Christian civilization. The piece notes the production’s pageantry, settings of San Diego harbor and Monterey’s Carmel Mission, and mentions cast members and California sites such as Old San Gabriel and Ramona’s birthplace.
The towns Carlisle Oaktown and Freelandsville will receive electric lighting as the Indiana Power Company takes over the Knox Sullivan Electric Light and Power franchise. Installations start within three weeks with stock already sold in Carlisle and Freelandsville and being taken up at Oaktown. The Edwardsport plant provides power for Sullivan and others. Carlisle will have fifty street lights of 250 C. P. each.
Mrs Melissa Bereau a county figure wed Ferdin Bereau of Arkansas and faces multiple suits over her marriage. Myrtle Hoseman appointed guardian alleges the union occurred without consent and seeks annulment while Bereau sues to discharge the guardian. Hoseman alleges fraud and notes the husband has left the state for Arkansas.
Mrs Abner Richards aged 44 died at the family home in Dugger after years of illness. Survived by her husband and eight children. Funeral conducted Sunday afternoon at the Hickory church.
The Sullivan Brush Works filed a final dissolution with the secretary of state in Indianapolis. The Caledonia Mercantile Company and the Coalmont Coal Co. also submitted dissolution certificates.
Candidates across townships filed expense statements with the county clerk as required by primary election law. Dems and Republicans report varied outlays for nominations to offices including assessor, treasurer, trustee, clerk, and sheriff, with several totals listed for each candidate.
The Springer Gouckenour Company of Sullivan opened a new store addition and basement to the trading public amid a large crowd. The expansion includes a new bargain basement reached by a rear stair, a cash carrier system, and an electric fresh air device for the basement. A prior social gathering featured speeches by A G McNabb and Robert Gouchenour with praise for the modernized store and its service to Sullivan and vicinity.
The Linton Citizen recounts Moses Louthan a 96 year old Sullivan resident and former Wright Township inhabitant born July 16 1826 in Harrison County Ohio now living with daughter Mrs Will Brown in Brownstown Sullivan. He recalls politics from Democrat to Greenback and then Republican and hopes to greet Mars and Jupiter by his 100th birthday.
Drake lost the democratic sheriff bid and spent $59.00. Jotham Bragdon, defeated for commissioner, spent $15.05. Bert Workman, a Hamilton township trustee candidate, spent $9.50.
A white satin Masonic apron dating to 1840 was made by a southern Virginia lodge and presented to James Campbell. It passed through O A Campbell of Loogootee to his daughter and son in law, now cherished by Mr and Mrs O H Hendricks of South Court Street.
Parintha B. Dix, 66, of Terre Haute and widow of Tom Dix, married yesterday in Terre Haute to Jesse B. Yaw, 59, a farmer living near Lewis, marking a new union for the former local resident.
George W. Lord will depart Saturday by motor for Phoenix Arizona to join his wife and family who will travel to his location with him.
The county reports 242 more children aged 6 to 18 in the county and 114 more in Sullivan city. Minor losses appear in Carlisle and other parts. County totals by area include Cass 1791 Curry 1457 Fairbanks 808 Gill 582 Haddon 680 Hamilton 844 Jackson 1070 Jefferson 659 Turman 454 Carlisle 221 Sullivan 1365. County total 9426.
The J. F. Wilde Co and Citizens State Bank of Farmersburg bid the Curry township school bonds last Saturday. They brought a premium over 2651 dollars and total saving reaches 3211 dollars. Lloyd & Weeks hold the contract for the new addition to the local school and started Monday. Erwin & Apple of Brazil have the contract for Shelburn’s new building and began work Monday.
Memorial service events set for Claiborne Presbyterian Church Cass township on May 28 with Sunday school at 9 30 A M preaching at 10 30 A M and memorial services at 1 30 P M Tables provided for a noon dinner Everyone welcome.
Suzanne Liston, born 1824, 98 years old and the county’s oldest woman, recounts travels from horseback to airplanes and major milestones from Indiana’s early days. She married Edward Liston, raised seven children, and has many descendants. She also recalls Morrison creek massacre near Sullivan and local Civil War echoes.
A list of civil cases filed or pursued involving Van Camp Hdn. & Iron Co. against Harry Dilley on note. Hoosier Rolling Mill Co. against Sulli van Mfg. Co. on account. various plaintiffs including James Jackson and Florence Chaney co administrators seeking damages. petitions for recounts against William J. Jackson as receiver for several railroads. multiple plaintiffs sue for damages in actions against the C and E I R Co and related entities.
Isaac V Morris 19 miner Staunton Indiana w Lena Ethel Walton 18 Hymera Indiana. William B Reynolds 25 miner Dugger Indiana w Gwyneth Fay Poe 21 Linton Indiana. Bert Allen Roberts 20 farmer Dodds Bridge Indiana w Essie Pansy Barnes 19 near Graysville Indiana. Charley H Pigg 40 miner Linton Indiana w May Bedwell 39 Dugger Indiana.
Oliver Criss the Fairbanks township trustee filed in circuit court for a recount after a primary by Alpha DeHart by three votes. Eleven ballots were discarded. In the Democratic nomination for assessor DeHart 98 Criss 90 Ira E. Fuller 41 William B. Reynolds 41.
Wiley Pierce, a Terre Haute man, was convicted of first degree murder for the February killing of Patrolman Herbert Long. He received life imprisonment in Michigan City State Prison after a brief jury deliberation. The case marked the first murder trial in ten years here.
Mrs. Harvey Tipton aged 89 died last Wednesday at her home in Jackson township after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the family home near Talmers Prairie conducted by Rev. Loren Raines of Hymera. Burial was in Claiborne cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a son Charles Tipton two daughters Mrs. Susan Allen and Mrs. Goldie Howes a brother J B Gaskill and a sister Mrs. Jane McBride.
Henry Miller murder case delayed from May term of the circuit court after Miller's attorney Charles D. Hunt requested the postponement. Miller is charged with first degree murder in the Junie Carr killing at Gilmour and is jailed. he previously escaped and was found at his brother-in-law's home near Vandalia Illinois by Sheriff Douthitt and others.
J. M. Hayden a well known farmer from the west of the city traveled to Denver to stay with his daughter Mrs. Effie Johnson until September. He will return in September and then proceed to Idaho to spend the winter with his son Perry Hayden and family.
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