14 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
1
A post election analysis notes independent voters turning away from strict party loyalty. Across Indiana and the nation voters backed candidates from opposing parties, with Democrats and Republicans alike losing in races once viewed as secure. Some counties saw Democrats cross to Republicans and vice versa, influencing state and local contests.
A new wave of county and district officers assume office as terms expire or begin. Ogle’s county clerk term ends January 1 1909 with Arthur Debaun succeeding. Auditor Russell yields to Ben C Crowder. Treasurer Munich to Ward January 1 1908. Recorder W L Hunt replaced by A J Curry January 1 1907. New officers include Thomas B Springer Frank Hiatt Bert Walters and Charles E Brewer. Henderson to succeed Harris as judge January 1. Walter Wood to replace Filbert January 1 1908. Asbury term ends January 11 1907 with Hillery Lovelace succeeding. Turnbull to begin January 1 1908.
Nov 14 report details a clash between Oaktown toughs and Carlisle locals at William Shepherd's saloon. Police intervened as gunmen drew on the crowd. four Oaktown men including Art Van Landingham and Bert Latshaw fled toward Illinois. Warrants issued for Elmer Pifer and the Halls. Marshal Eslinger pursued via the Wabash river bottom.
The constitutional proposal to set requirements for practicing law failed at the recent election after also failing in 1904. In Sullivan County 452 votes were cast with 371 for and 81 against. Hamilton township saw few votes while Jackson township precinct three produced 103 ballots, 72 for and 31 against. Rural districts favored the amendment more than towns, an unusual pattern.
Election inspectors failed to file the certificates of election for township candidates within ten days. Only Jackson township completed filing with the county clerk. Republicans won all township offices in Jackson and Curry townships, except Democrat Squire Huntwork who was elected justice of the peace at Farmersburg by ten votes.
Edward Young, working in Seifert switch yards north of Farmersburg, suffered a severely mashed arm during a cut-off on Sunday. The arm was amputated at St. Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute after initial treatment by local doctors. In Vigo county, Uncle Brinkley Russell dies at 93 in Linton township leaving over 100 descendants. Mrs. George W. Crawford dies in Oklahoma. James Butcher injures knee in Cummings mine. treated by Dr. Bennett.
The Odd Fellows of this city and county lodges met at the I O O F hall to plan a county gathering on Saturday night November tenth. Delegates from Dagger Initiatory New Lebanon First Pleasantville Second Merom Third will confer degrees. J M Lang gave the welcome, Rev G F McNaughton replied. Lectures after the degrees featured Rev Daniel Ryan, Carey Littlejohn, and W R Nesbit.
The Washington Herald applauds union labor voters for rejecting Cyrus E. Davis in a district race. It condemns the Gompers letter scheme as disreputable politics and warns against bosses influencing elections. The piece praises voters for showing independence from Washington labor bosses and Greene County politicians.
Official vote totals show Henderson winning the prosecutor race with a plurality of 628 and Wood trailing by 262 votes. The deliverable records the final tallies and outcome for the local election.
The article recalls how Democrats backed Republicans in 19th century county races. It notes James W. Hinkle’s 1858 clerk win and John F. Curry’s 1872 sheriff victory, both aided by cross party support amid party splits.
Thomas S. Risinger and Claude A. Ellis sue Elmer E. Cramer on note. Arthur D Cutler sues Hugh N. Hicks for damages and possession. Chas L and Benjamin Davis sue John J. Houck on judgment. Nancy E and Thomas W Hamilton sue William E Johnson et al for partition. Anna M Warner sues John L Jones for possession and damages. William H Sexton administrator sues David J Guston et al on note. Mrs William McCloud of Greencastle visited friends here last week.
In Stein's saloon DucceER Nov 14 a clash between Forest Masterson once under King Edward VII and Alaif Grandhomme of France led to costs. Grandhomme paid $1 and costs. Masterson owes $3 and costs. Also noted are deaths: Herschel Glenn Pigg seven year old, Frank Shepler infant, Adam Abram 23, with funerals and interments in Dugger cemetery.
Joseph H. Stubbs state statistician reports Indiana's wheat crop this year is among the state's largest, totaling about 40,021,000 bushels from 2,105,197 acres at an average 19.01 bushels per acre. Rush county leads in yield while corn and oats drop from last year. Boone, Newton, and Brown counties show notable per acre figures. Len F. Eaton and wife of Washington DC have returned home after visiting relatives.
Jule Klein of St. Louis knocked out Ted Britton of Shelburn in the middle of the third round after a tight second round. A right to the stomach and rapid punches to the head finished Britton, who weighed more but was outboxed.
William E. Hinshaw, minister of Hendricks county, convicted of his wife’s murder eleven years ago, was arrested on an intimacy charge with the sheriff elect of Wabash county. Governor Hanly sentenced him to Michigan City prison for the rest of his life for violating parole granted by Governor Durbin. The sensational case stirred doubt about his guilt, a view that shifted after his return to prison.
The quail season opened Saturday drawing many sportsmen to pursue quail. Residents must buy a one dollar license from Z T Sweeney of Columbus. non residents pay fifteen fifty. Carrying or shipping game out of state is restricted. limit is 24 birds per day per hunter.
Ray Wilkes of Shelburn, long held on forgery charges, pleaded guilty and, due to youth, received a ten dollar fine and ten days in the county jail. Two other charges were not pursued. John Harrow pled to larceny, paying ten dollars, thirty days in jail, and was disfranchised for that period.
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