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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
1
A vivid account details a difficult Panamanian river trip in the Canal Zone as a hunter pursues large game through dense jungle terrain. Native challenges and rough conditions frame the expedition atmosphere.
Indiana Representative Oscar E Bland recounts a multi week journey into Panama along the Bayano isthmus to hunt the black howler monkey. He describes river travel in cedar cayucos, the Bayano tribes and famed guide Hosiana, and plans tied to holidays 1921 with friends A S Boyd Harry Lassey Charley Wilson and Fred E Dyer.
The Reliance mine and Carlisle Coal property, held since the receiver's appointment on December 23 1921, were sold at a Friday court house auction by Indianapolis firm Healtz man and Coleman. George R Maclean represented bondholders and bought both lots for 21750 and 10000 respectively. the Carlisle appraised at 27000.
The dismantling of the northwest block for Sullivan State Bank recalls over 50 years of local banking. Early banks formed from First National and Farmers banks evolved into Sullivan State Bank with figures like Medford B. Wilson Henry Barnard and Curt Shattuck shaping the town’s finance.
After a lengthy dispute the Merom project moves forward with 58000 in school bonds to fund a two story brick high school. The sale is set for June 16 at Merom State Bank and bids for construction will open the same day, with a 5 percent interest bond issue. In Indianapolis, Mrs. Bessie Lewman Riggs was elected to the Democratic National Committee for Indiana and is active in party affairs.
Mrs E F Walker of this city uses an alarm clock fixed to a tree limb to frighten birds from the cherry trees at the Walker home on South Court street. She plans to patent the idea, noting its success though Mr Walker dislikes climbing to reset and wind the device.
An organized movement will be made in Sullivan for contributions to the Near East Relief Fund. On June 4 ministers will announce the campaign. June 6 and 7 have been set as donation days with city churches as receiving stations. Canned milk is preferred. cash will be used to buy it at cost from producers.
Judge Bridwell, after considering Oscar Price of Hymera, found him guilty of illegal liquor possession. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to the penal farm for thirty days.
The burglary trial of Chester Towser and Charles DuFriend was postponed by Judge Bridwell due to the absence of key witness Chester Lewis. Lewis was found on a river fishing trip after officers had searched since Saturday and, unable to post a $1,000 bond, was jailed. Towsey and DuFriend remain in jail awaiting trial for the Werkins Brothers store robbery near the C. and E. I. depot.
Terre Haute attorney Frank C. Wade will deliver the Memorial Day address at the courthouse park Tuesday afternoon. After exercises a parade will form to Center Ridge cemetery. Memorial Day sermon at Methodist Church Sunday 7:30 by Rev. J A Sumwalt. A community quartet and four male quartets will perform.
Andrew J. Rich, longtime custodian of the courthouse, suffered a sudden apoplexy yesterday morning. He visited Dr. J. H. Neff for medicine before being taken home by the doctor later.
Mrs. Sarah Lutz 64, widow of photographer Charles M. Lutz, died at the county hospital after four weeks of paralysis. Funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev. J. A. Sumwalt with burial at Center Ridge cemetery. She belonged to War Mothers and the Woman's Relief Corps. Born 1858 at New Lebanon, she moved to Sullivan about 1871 and was survived by her mother Margaret South, siblings Otto South and Mrs. Lillie Lisman, and children Bert, Lulu Messer, Henry Lutz, Mrs. Sam Andrews, Otto Lutz, with grandchildren Marion Messer and Wayne Lutz.
Monday morning children strolling for wild strawberries on the New Lebanon road in Gill township found a prematurely born male infant's body lying alone in the weeds by the highway. Sheriff Douthitt and Coroner I. N. Botts investigated. The baby was brought for burial and C. E. Setzer, township trustee, was notified for further investigation.
Multiple filings include Sarah J. Daniels vs John Daiels for divorce and custody disputes. Other entries feature parties such as United States Oil Co against Elm Cooksey on note, First National Bank of Carlisle Ind against Estate of Joseph R. McNabb with administrator Clark E. Setzer, and several lease disputes involving Robert J. Smith with different plaintiffs.
Hubert Charley Evans aged 19 and Mary Mae Wess aged 18, both residents near New Lebanon, applied for a marriage license.
A. D. Montgomery, former superintendent of Edinburg schools, has been selected as Sullivan city schools superintendent. He is highly recommended as an educator with wide experience, formerly leading Dugger schools and well known in the county.
The State Highway Commission announced 3.25 miles of the Dixie Bee Line between Shelburn and Farmersburg will be paved this year. Bids for the project will be received by the end of June.
Earl Hill a Vincennes recruit pitcher held Sullivan Shome to three hits as Vincennes Cubs defeated Sullivan 2 to 0 after a Tennessee series. Curt Williams was roughed for eight hits in the loss.
Farmers on the road to prosperity show a about 25 percent rise in purchasing power. The report details higher incomes and stronger farm earnings supported by market changes and policy effects.
The Department of Agriculture reports farmer purchasing power up 20 to 25 percent, product prices up about 20 percent, and overall financial standing greatly enhanced. Wheat corn cotton hogs cattle wool rise. brood sows up 11 percent signaling potential five million more hogs and about $100 million added income. Bank deposits and stock activity show revival while rail traffic trends steady.
Mrs Rosa Ellen Martin of Selburn is recommitted to the Southern Insane Hospital at Evansville. Papers were received yesterday by Charles R Railsback the county clerk.
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