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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
14
The Sullivan Union laments job scarcity despite a daily wage of 1.75 for men and 4.05 for teams on the Indianapolis Southern. It argues the era has shifted from workers seeking any job to employers seeking costly labor, recalling Cleveland era hardships. Bloomfield News.
editorial notes Terre Haute Star praising Chaney Sullivan congressman for backing Wabash river improvements. War department declares Wabash navigable aiding effort. calls for congressional action to secure appropriation amid Democratic tariff critique and sectional politics.
A political analysis argues the Democratic party lacks a clear tariff program and would fragment protection with a hodgepodge approach if in power. It notes southern support remains tepid, yet protection for coal ores lumber cotton and sugar remains a sensitive issue amid regional interests and past policy mistakes.
Dr. Will J. Collins of Geneva Indiana formed a partnership by selling half his practice to Dr. O M Graham. Both doctors are graduates from the same school and home town Sullivan Indiana. Collins built a large Carlisle practice after moving here a year ago.
Hymera Herald reports a near tragedy in Palmersboro when Emory Asbury and another youth hid as a rock was thrown at Rav Asbury's home by members linked to the Good Citizens League. A gun was drawn but no one was hurt, the family barely escaped sorrow.
A man named Woodward, injured by a knife graze at a saloon, escaped before Detectives McCullough and Armstrong could reach him. He is described as a dangerous figure with a wife and five children living at 1331 Ash Street. Neighbors say he will resist arrest.
Wesley Forbus aged 26 and Lois Lloyd aged 18 were married last Sunday at 10 am by Rev. A. J. Akers. The groom works in law real estate and insurance in Farmersburg. They plan to live in Farmersburg and begin housekeeping soon. Mrs. Forbus was a former pupil of Forbus while he taught in Vigo county.
Tom Nicholson, in Hymera, acted violently and claimed to be unbalanced for years. He took Dr. Plew's horse to town and attempted to buy a buggy, twice taking the horse from a livery. An insanity inquest was held, he was sent to Evansville hospital, and his wife laments the tragedy.
Compromise ends the damage suit with A. D. Torr gaining the switchboard from the defendants and the Farmersburg company paying sheriff costs about $20 plus Torr’s court costs around $2.50. The company may buy the board for $80 if it can be made to work with their current system.
Sullivan residents Charles Davis and Joe Reed recalled a hunting trip in Arkansas with officials who demanded extra provisions. A separate drive through stumps in a rickety wagon ended with the driver thrown out and the two Sullivanites left shaken but returning a humorous note. Funeral for Miss Lantern held in Sullivan after typhoid fever claim.
The home talent production at Bass Auditorium Friday night drew full houses for the Methodist Church Guild benefit. Miss Myrtle Critchfield of Princeton directed the show and trained the cast to perform with professional poise.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pittman died on October 30 and was buried in Little Flock cemetery the next day. Diptheria is suspected as the cause. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Elizabeth Lantern died October 30 at the home of Mr. Bedwell.
Foreclosure action against Rainbow Coal and Mining Co. Guardianship of Floyd Engle et al. with W P Stratton as guardian. Petition to sell. Bemnt Rea Co vs Jas G Brokaw on account. Anna Payne vs William A Lambright et al partition. Alice Bolinger vs James Bolinger divorce. Mary E Swift guardianship of Lillie Swift.
Larkin M Sisk wed Hester Alcorn Elmer E Cramer married Ida May Daniel John C Dale tied to Celia Eaton Fred Rush Batson wed Katie N Secrest John Thomas Malone married Flaude Chickadaunce and John Eisner wed Nettie Brown in the latest local license notices.
While racing at Coffman's Park on a Saturday afternoon the horse Will Knotts rode ran away and crashed into a barbed wire fence. Knotts suffered a deep cut to the right leg requiring seven stitches and also sustained a badly bruised head. The horse was also injured on the wire.
William Burnett obtained a judgment of 121.75 against George W. McCreery on a complaint. A mechanic's lien case involving Jno Schloot and Martin Horn against the MN railroad settled for 150 with plaintiffs to pay costs. Greer Wilkinson Lumber Co. won judgments against Woodson Moss Cornelius Howard and Chas Hagemier on a lien for 12 plus 15 attorneys fees.
Daniel Shroyer aged 61 died Thursday at his home four miles north of Graysville after a long cancer illness. Funeral services were Friday conducted by Rev. W. Yeager, with interment at Palmer's Prairie. He leaves a wife and two sons Jacob and Edward, both of Sullivan. He had long received a pension, recently increased by five dollars.
Bloomfield High School defeated Sullivan 24 to 0 at Coffman’s Park. Bloomfield scored two touchdowns per half while Sullivan failed to gain more than 15 yards on any drive. Key Sullivan players were Miller and Dutch Springer.
August Kellerson and Peter Kellerson of Vincennes have bought twelve acres southwest of Sullivan from William Powell to build a fertilizer plant. They will accept dead animals citywide by telephone notice and may operate a soap factory in connection with the fertilizer business.
Jesse Sluder has been indicted for murder in the first degree in the Ralston Cardwell killing at Golden Knobs. Sluder is in jail and a third man connected to the night of the murder remains unidentified. Trial set for January term.
A fragmentary discourse recounts an advertisement for unscented toilet soap featuring a testimonial from a woman with long civic efforts toward women’s franchise. The testimonial includes a provocative line about perfumed versus unscented preferences, and a brief interruption follows.
Mrs. H. A. Hicks entertained the B. and G. Club at the Davis Hotel on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warren, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Shepler, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mahley, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Ross, and Mrs. Dr. Hunt of Logansport visiting Mrs. I. H. Kalley. J. R. Riggs won the gentlemen's prize, Mrs. I. H. Kalley won the ladies' prize, with Charles Davis and Mrs. Charles Warren taking guests' prizes. Refreshments were roast turkey and sides.
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