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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
4
The Sullivan paper discusses a possible vote on incorporating Sullivan as a city to gain better police protection and regulate liquor. It notes local dissatisfaction with saloons and ward-based governance, and explains municipal form benefits. It also reports oil-field testing in the county, lacking producers, with outsiders waiting for broad county options before investing.
The Republican editors of the Second Congressional District will hold a banquet at the Grand Hotel in Vincennes on Friday evening. A very sumptuous affair is expected with many newspaper men in attendance. State Chairman Goodrich and George B. Lockwood, chairs of the state committee and state press bureau, will be present.
Billy Mills in Sullivan carried a cement block weight with a ring used when leaving his team. He stated he carried the hitch rack because he believed the racks had been removed, planning to take the weight and rack with him moving forward. Local notes list visits from towns including Terre Haute Casey Sullivan Rockville and Shelburn with community members and events.
Lou Mason a former county resident died Monday at his Terre Haute home after months of illness. He was survived by his wife and two sons and was brother of Mrs Emory Barce. Son of Baker Mason a county pioneer, the funeral will be held at the Terre Haute residence with burial at Highland cemetery. Milton A Haddon visited Evansville to lay out a Fraternal Order of Eagles chapter in Boonville and J Vernon Society plans.
Graduation exercises at Sullivan High School were held Friday evening at the Methodist church crowding the house to capacity. Curtis Bridwell gave the salutatory, Clara Seif delivered the class history, E. B. Bryan spoke, Bayard Lang gave the class prophecy, and Marlie McCartion offered the valedictory. Diplomas were presented by Supt J. W. Holton.
Ida Saxton McKinley wife of the martyred president William McKinley died Sunday afternoon in Canton Ohio. Funeral and burial will be in Canton today. Born June 8 1847 in Canton she endured long invalid life yet offered steadfast support to her husband and nation.
Cooney Shepherd was shot in the hip during a revolver fight in Dunnville on May 18 and now suffers blood poisoning in a very precarious condition. He is believed unable to recover and is the brother of Charles Shepherd the Farmersburg marshal.
Richard W. Hoke, a well known farmer of Haddon township, died Saturday at his home near Carlisle. He was born and raised in the county and was the brother of Jacob Hoke of this city and John and William F. Hoke of Haddon township.
The agricultural department warns of 13 year locusts appearing this year across the southern states east of Texas except Florida, north of Mississippi in the Ohio valley, and much of central and southern Illinois and southwest Indiana. They are expected from late May through June with uncertain destructiveness. The Bureau of Entomology seeks a full distribution record by sending out thousands of circulars to collect reports. This brood last appeared in 1803 and recurs every 13 years.
May 27 report notes James Cliver and Harry Watt, who assaulted Levi Bridges with beer bottles last week, have fled town. Cliver left his wife and child. Watt was arrested and released on own recognizance and is expected back soon. Bridges was not seriously hurt.
Foster's Military Band of Farmersburg schedules a series of free concerts in the city this summer. The first concert will be Tuesday evening June 4 on the public square.
An 18 piece band is being organized in the city under the name Nichols School of Telegraphy band. A director has been engaged and the group will be ready for business in a short time.
Dr W C Faught and his wife traveled from Farmersburg to Crawford county Illinois on Sunday to visit for a couple of weeks while the doctor recovers from a recent illness Their families reside in the oil region with father David Faught near Annapolis and the Athey wells and father in law James Kirk owning a 240 acre farm near the Grant York 1000 barrel gusher.
The May term of Sullivan circuit court opened Monday with three murder trials set. Greene murder case began Tuesday along with Frank Landers of Dugger and Dimis Carter charged in the murder of Joseph B. Ory.
Mr and Mrs James M Billman who left for an extended western trip are now visiting friends at Colorado Springs Col
The Sullivan County Board of Equalization, Indiana, will sit for 40 days starting Monday June 8 1997 in the commissioners court room at Sullivan to hear owner complaints about personal property tax and to equalize valuations and correct assessment lists in accordance with Indiana tax law. Witness dated May 2 1907. County Auditor Russell signs.
A reverent memorial piece honors Ida Saxton McKinley and William McKinley, comparing their devotion and virtues to Lincoln and Garfield. It reflects on duty, grace, and the sorrow of a nation united by their sacrifices and the enduring call of Ida.
A May 27 1907 letter from Orlando McClure of Lafayette argues against the courthouse hitch rack and supports county electric roads. He also expresses hope saloons are declared unconstitutional and praises the county’s prosperity.
The Terre Haute Star recounts Daniel Benton’s 1893 conviction in Springfield for impersonating William Newby, a Shiloh casualty. Holmes, who led the initial inquiry, argues the government rightly convicted Benton, noting extensive fraud, corroborating witnesses, and a $6,000 cost to prosecute.
N A Adams of Henrietta Pa reports that after five years of eczema and failing doctors the family tried Electric Bitters. A single bottle led to improvement and several bottles produced complete cure. The advertisement claims it is the best blood medicine and health tonic and is sold at Smock's drug store for 50 cents.
Burlin E Foreman states he will not be liable for any debts incurred by Minna Foreman and asserts she left him on May 8 1907.
For sale ad notes a second hand piano priced at 25 dollars with inquiries to Hoosier Bar gain Store. The item mentions George K Bridwell of Bloomington visiting W H Bridwell and other relatives in the area.
Community members hauled gravel last Monday for the construction of a new church. Mrs. Blanche Hayden and children visited Visa Wood on Wednesday. Joel Barnes purchased a new corn planter and Clint Riggs bought a new carriage. Aunt Lizzie Riggs is poorly. Walker made a flying trip to Fairbanks last Monday. Ed Ryland works on John Kraus' farm this season. Mrs. Leona Stafford visited Mrs. Louvica Wood last Friday.
Jesse W. Mahley visited Terre Haute yesterday. A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Harry McClanahan of Evansville according to local notice.
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