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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
1
Indiana Republicans oppose commission or city manager plans amid fears of minority rule and reduced direct citizen control. E M Wasmuth, state chairman, argues government must be responsible to people and that party-led systems better represent all interests. Elections to decide adoption occur in several cities next month.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stratton, 12 years old widow of Joseph P. Stratton, died last Wednesday evening at 7:30 at her South Court Street home after several months illness. She was a longtime Sullivan resident active in Rebekah lodge and Woman's Relief Corps. Buried at Center Ridge cemetery with funeral at her residence conducted by Rev. S. J. Cross. She leaves three sons Claude, W. P., and Dr. Harry Stratton.
Postmaster General Hays completed his first airplane journey from Washington to Mineola in four hours aboard a plane piloted by Brig. Gen. Mitchell. He flew over Wilmington Philadelphia Trenton and Newark to observe conditions for aerial mail flyers. He praised the experience but planned to return by train.
Mrs. C. H. Stratton has traveled to New York for a visit with relatives, departing from her home city to reconnect with family members.
Daniel V. Beck appointed guardian of Clifford J. Beck. Several cases sent for trial in Greene and Clay counties include labor lien, partition and quiet title, purchase price, and mortgage notes. Court actions include verdict instructions, awards totaling 264.95 and 1198.78, ejectment and title issues, and a school township real estate finding.
William Myers aged 61 died Sunday night at his brother John Myers home in Sherburn from paralysis. Funeral services were held yesterday at John Myers residence with burial in Middletown. Survived by children George Myers Nettie and siblings John Myers of Shelburn Eduve Terre Haute D L Myers of Middletown and Trena Gardner of Terre Haute Nola Smith of Danville and Sarah Phillips of Universal.
The Sullivan high school annual commencement will be held Friday at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium with sixty-one graduates receiving diplomas. Dr. L. J. Rettger of the Indiana State Normal, Terre Haute, will deliver the commencement address. The program includes orchestra, invocations, piano solos, salutatory by Bernice Lloyd, class prophecy by Wayne Burdge, vocal duets by Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Youngblood, diplomas presented by Mrs. Helen Mahley, and benediction by Rev. A. A. Cohn.
Governor Warren T. McCray proclaims May 30 1921 as Memorial Day in Indiana urging suspension of business and halting diversions to honor American heroes. He recalls the 1868 designation and calls flag display, solemn remembrance, and reverent tribute to veterans of all wars. He notes veterans thinning and urges universal observance for lasting national memory.
Harry Dilley a noted local businessman and Miss Vivian Arnett were married today at the Arnett home in Merom. Rev Oakel F Hall of Purdue University officiated. The couple plan a local home on South Main after June 15 and will travel briefly by automobile after the ceremony.
League teams announce upcoming Chicago White Sox visit on June 27th or 28th and St. Louis Nationals visit on September 7th or 8th. Sullivan Mutual club schedules.
Mr and Mrs EL AS Billman attended the State Undertakers Association convention at West Baden last week and drew a chance contact from a gel male concern.
The Indianapolis Dome Gas Company gains approval for higher charges under an ordinance. The commission sets rates at sixty cents per thousand cubic feet, a $2 minimum monthly charge, and a 15 percent late fee, noting 419 of 425 consumers signed the petition.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Ransford have sold their North State street home to Frank M Douthitt and will move to Los Angeles California to settle there Their daughter Flo will work in Chicago until September The family will spend summer near Muskegon Michigan with son Edward and will join him later in Los Angeles Two sons Elliot and Elmer live in Los Angeles with the elder in contracting and the younger in business interests They are natives of Tur
Ben Woodruff Jr of Jasonville drowned while attempting to rescue his six year old cousin who had fallen into the river. The incident occurred during a fishing outing when Woodruff, fully clothed and in boots, jumped into the water and was pulled under by his clothing. The younger boy was saved by nearby boatmen.
Mrs. Mary Jane Sinclair, widow of Rev. John F. Sinclair prominent Iowa Methodist minister, died Saturday in Des Moines after a short illness. Funeral and burial took place Monday at the family home in Indianola. Born Mary Jane Lemon in Gill Township, she was fifty nine.
Mrs Virgil Burks departed for Louisville Kentucky to start a new life. Her husband Mr Burks has held a position for some time with the Gut Refining Company in the city.
The Sullivan county board of review will meet at the courthouse Monday June 6 and stay thirty days to hear complaints on property assessments and to consider matters related to personal and corporate property appraisements. The five member board includes county officials with two citizen appointees. Real estate was not re-appraised this year and will not factor into decisions.
Elmer S. Dear 51 died Monday morning at his South State street home after long illness. Funeral was at his late residence with Rev. Hoffman officiating. Burial followed at Center Ridge cemetery. Born in Sullivan, son of the late Robert M. Dear, he worked much of his life on the E. T. H. railroad and later as a freight agent for Illinois Central. Survived by wife, mother Mrs. Buena Dear, and three sons Eric Harold and Loren. Eric is with the U S Army in the Philippines.
The class of 1921 baccalaureate service was held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon with a musical program and a sermon by Rev. Hoffman. The entire class attended in a body.
A county ballot from 1896, found by Reuben Ransford, shows Democratic Bob Miers and Republican Alexander M. Hardy as congressional nominees with Newel H. Motsinger for the Peoples party. The piece recounts district races, mayoral and county posts, and notes the Farmers Mutual Benefit Association’s influence amid a fading third party.
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