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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1916
Page
3
Hamet D. Hinkle a former Sullivan County resident now practicing law in Vincennes secured 870 votes to win the Knox county prosecuting attorney race. Two years ago prohibitionists had 265 votes in Knox county.
Eugene Frakes III son of Dan Frakes of west of Shelborn is ill with typhoid fever at Pueblo Colorado. Condition reported improving by Friday. Lost gold watch on public square or New Leban on road. Reward $5 returned to Union office. 1761 Lee Bays transacted legal business in Missouri Friday and Saturday.
The Republican county organization recommends Arthur A. Holmes as postmaster of Sullivan to succeed W. R. Nesbit whose term ends December 20. Mr Chaney sent the recommendation to the president Friday.
The article notes Mr. Holmes will receive his commission in time to begin duties early next year. A longtime Sul llivan Union publisher and former postmaster, he served since January 1898 with a second term starting January 1992. He has since worked as a pension office clerk in Washington and earned party support for his service and public welfare efforts.
Rufe Megibben of this city is named deputy game warden for Sullivan county to enforce state game laws. Few violations are expected and many hunters hold licenses. Rev. Z T Sweeney of Columbus, fisheries and game commissioner, sent application blanks for hunter licenses being filled.
A. C. Stickel of Miletus W Va credited Bucklen's Arnica Salve with preventing a dangerous hip operation by removing a malignant ulcer the size of a hand. The persistent use cured it. The Salve also cures cuts burns and injuries advertised at 25 cents by Joe K. Smock's drugstore.
The Sullivan County Teachers Association plans its annual meeting at the court house on November 30 and December 1. Father Vaughn, distinguished Catholic orator, will deliver a sermon from Shakespeare. Prof. Curry and Supt. Park are among featured presenters with a busy two day program of lectures, music, and round table talks.
Miss Mayme Scudder and Mr. J Harry Thompson wed at 615 Mulberry street in Terre Haute with about forty guests. The ceremony featured a ring rite and reception in a home setting. The couple plan to live in Sonora Mexico after visiting families in Sullivan. Also noted is the death of Colonel Aden G Cavins at 79 in Bloomfield, father-in law to Mrs Charles Hendagson.
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