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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
5
Merom Indiana May 29 a large barn owned by Albert Hubble burned to the ground last Thursday night destroying two valuable horses 320 bushels of corn hay two wagons buggy harness and other implements. The dwelling was saved by nearby residents after a late night alarm. Cause unknown though owner suspects arson.
Merom town board met last Monday and heard remonstrances against using blocks as a public park. A remonstrance was filed by M. H. Berry Perry Cooper and Mrs Hattie Harper. The board affirmed declaratory resolutions and will act as appraisers to value the property to be taken and leased to the Merom Chautauqua Association.
In Hadd on township the two year old Margaret Goins daughter of Frank Goins nearly lost her life when a rope on a swing twisted around her neck. Mr Hamkey discovered her unconscious and she regained consciousness after about two hours with medical aid. Other notes include hospital transfers and visits by local residents.
Dugger school board demands the Cass township trustee Turner over the Dugger school building and funds. The Dugger grammar continues with commencements Saturday as plans to buy Vandalia Coal land for a new school are reported.
Maude Trueblood visited home folks Saturday night and Sunday. Ab Johnsons went to Fairbanks Saturday. Fred Hien and son Herman spent Sunday at Mr Hall’s. Dave Dixs were in Sullivan Saturday. Stark attended commencement at Sullivan Friday. Mrs Hall and Osburn shopped in Sullivan Wednesday. Rev Bratton from Sullivan led services Sunday. Harvey Hall visiting in Terre Haute. Kate Shields went to Shelburn Saturday. Perry Drake and wife from Sullivan were in our midst Sunday. Benson and Liston families hosted visitors. Calvin Campbell county seat visitor Saturday. Local attendees went to Sullivan show Wednesday. Ross Campbell went to Merom Saturday.
Guardian of Virginia Pearce offers private sale of 100 acre Knox county land in township five north range nine west. Terms divide payments 25 25 25 25 with 6 percent interest and mortgage security. sale at Hays offices Sullivan Indiana.
Legislation expands Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix reasonable rates for two years, brings express and sleeping car companies, switches and terminals under federal control, bans rebates, requires through routes and published charges, and allocates new oversight and enforcement provisions. Senators Tillman and Bailey praise Roosevelt led reform.
Drought in Sullivan County has delayed corn planting and kept fields dry. Garden crops suffer as farmers await rainfall to finish corn planting. Wheat outlook is good, though planted acreage is down from prior years.
Dr Thomas R Crowder chief of sanitation for the Pullman company spoke at a Washington session of leading sanitation experts. He is the son of local physician Dr R H Crowder. Ervin Catlin, a longtime county resident, is seriously ill. Henry D Keene has joined Paul Reid, grocer, in a new position.
Mrs E W Brickert of Sullivan, wife of a local pastor, was admitted to the bar during a Martinsville Circuit Court session. A State University graduate, she studied law in her husband’s office and will practice before the Sullivan Circuit Court, accompanied by her husband and two sons.
At a meeting in the Elks club rooms an Elks baseball team was formed with C. H. Stratton as manager and Ben C. Crowder as captain. The squad plans to play only Elks teams, formed after a challenge from Hymera Elks. Crowder called all candidates to practice at the ball park at 4 PM.
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