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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
8
James A. Edgerton reflects on the dawn of the Civil War, detailing the June 9 10 operations around Bethel, the deaths of Colonel Townsend and Major Winthrop, and early 1861 campaigns. He notes strategic debates, retreat criticisms, and the broader balance of forces near Fortress Monroe and Bull Run. Local items from Hutsonville and surrounding notes follow, ending with an ad for Bucklin's Arnica Salve.
TheJune 10 engagement at Big Bethel followed a confusing friendly fire incident that caused killed and wounded in both Union regiments. Union forces pressed forward but faced morass and were ordered to retreat as Confederates held entrenched positions. Captain Greble aided by holding off defenders during retreat. The week also saw Susquehanna arrive, Harriet Lane battery actions, and Tennessee ratifying secession.
Royal Thomas sustained a serious scalding Saturday while pouring from a tea kettle. Several social visits occurred Sunday among local residents. An ice cream supper drew attendees to Benson school house. An advertorial note promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for female troubles with a customer testimonial. 25c at Joe K.
Stephen R. Edmonson sues Shirley Hill Coal for 5000 alleging entry obstructions caused a fall and a mule collapse injuring him. Clayton A. Sanders claims 2000 for a runaway incident in a mine on August 5, 1910. Lafe Thomas seeks 5000 for injuries when a car hit him on November 12, 1910. Earl V. Bull, administrator for William Cole, sues Indianapolis railroad for 10000 over Cole’s death in March 1910 after being struck by a local freight.
Final guardianship reports approved for Edna Pearson Alma Ransford Eva Wooley Edna Woods and Nora Phillips. Guardians discharged for Melvina Ransford James A Ransford Elizabeth Wooley and Walter Phillips after final reports were examined and approved. Norah Phillips appointed guardian of Layera Phillips.
The estate of Robert Cummins had its final report examined and approved with the administrator discharged. Nora E. Phillips, administrator of William Phillips' estate, filed a final report approved and administrator discharged. Edward Bennett was appointed executor of Jeremiah Bennett’s last will and testament. Charles Mangedoht was appointed administrator of Herman Mangedoht’s estate.
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Sullivan Indiana post office dated May 31 1911. Names include Mrs Clara E Black Mrs Alexander Harge Miss Anna Brown Mrs Julia T Moore Miss E Robson Theo Robertson C J Rosenberg A P Swarts Elmer Wells M F Waltons package. Two cents due per letter and callers should say advertised.
Farmereburg reports Maurice Yager the cooperative weather observer lists weekly readings through May 25 with daily highs and lows ranging from 22 76 to 94 6B. Data shows charted temperatures and dates in the county weather record.
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