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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1911
Page
1
Merom Institution celebrates inauguration of Dr. D. A. Long as the new president of UC College. The event marks a leadership shift with campus ceremonies and formal address by Dr. Long.
North Carolina educator Daniel Albright Long was inaugurated president of Union Christian College Merom Ind Amid heavy rain a large crowd gathered to hear his acceptance address He praised education for citizenship and voiced support for both state and non state institutions and the role of democracy in open paths to opportunity. Continued on Page Four.
Jerry Lockwood of this city announces a new airslip designed to prevent crashes. The model features 30 by eight foot wings, a helicopter wheel atop, and a propeller wheel with four aluminum tubes filled with hydrogen for lift. A wing awning deploys to act as a parachute enabling a soft descent.
John Haynes charged with illegal sale of liquor at Jackson Hill No. 2 was shot in the leg by Constable Rich who had come to arrest him. Haynes drew a gun injuring the officer before Rich fired five times, one strike. Haynes to be jailed once transported to Sullivan.
Indiana school boards may legally pay teachers who attend the State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis December 27 28 and 29 1911. County Superintendent Richard Park says the attorney general opinion and Greathouse confirmation mean Sullivan County teachers will be paid for three days attendance, reversing prior practice of self funded travel.
The Terre Haute Spectator corrects a prior statement praising attorney Bert Beasley as Sullivan County’s greatest bass drummer. A correspondent clarifies Beasley earned musical laurels on the triangle, not the bass drum, and the correction is made at his request.
Samuel W. Woodsmall builder of the $20,000 Fairbanks high school contract is named defendant with his bondsmen in four circuit court suits for account and bond. The project began April 6, 1910, finished after November 1911 transfer, now in use by Fairbanks consolidated schools.
Dr FE D Thixtun, long practicing locally, has moved toward Terre Haute to join Dr J P Stankerd in practice there. He will not relocate his family at present.
A home wedding occurred Sunday at five o clock for Katharyn Willis and Charles W. Howard. Reverend P. C. Lisman officiated at the Marion Willis residence on West Beech. After a luncheon the couple began housekeeping on South Section street.
Captain Thomas B. Springer of New Lebanon will host a dinner at the Davis hotel on December 15 for the survivors of Company G, 11th Indiana cavalry.
Will Wits of Philadelphia is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Marion Wis.
Jerussalem Chapter No 81 Royal Arch Masons to perform P M and M B E M degrees tomorrow night at the lodge. Members urged to attend and witness the ceremonial work.
Abbie Parsons regained custody of 11 month old Paul after a forceful dispute with Fred Parsons and his father Frank Parsons in Vigo County. The chase ended with the child at the sheriff's office then back with the mother who walked six miles to Shelburn in the rain. Mrs. Parsons has filed for divorce and alimony.
Mrs. Jas. Woodard lies in critical condition after a disturbance tied to a kidnapping at her residence on Thursday. Long illness with consumption worsened by the episode, while Harve Woodard was at the barn and unable to stop the abduction of the child.
The Sullivan county mines idle for days are re opening with bright work prospects for the coming winter. Several shafts closed for months were reopened last week boosting local mining activity and employment hopes.
The city council has appointed a committee to confer with the county commissioners regarding placing cluster lights on the public square. The talks aim to determine feasibility and funding for the proposed lighting project.
The Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune reports a reunion in Sullivan as Dan Colbert, longtime Sullivan blacksmith and brass band member, meets Billy Griffin stage name Billy Ward, former Sullivan boy turned comedian and banjoist, after a Johnny On The Spot show. The gathering in Chichester block rooms included cider doughnuts cigars and reminiscences as hometown fans toast shared memories.
Brad Beavers of Reliance mine could not pay rent on a small hut and his family was swept out into cold rain. Neighbors sheltered the children through the night as Trustee N D Martin of Hamilton township arranged aid after the Beavers’ furniture was soaked. The house belonged to Peabody Alwert Coal Co. Beavers had prior trouble including an arrest for stabbing a fellow miner and a family-linked shooting incident in RelIance.
Ulysses G. Johnson sues Chas Turner of Shelburn and his driver Herb Marratta for $5,000. The complaint says Turner runs a livery in Shelburn. Marratta drove a team maliciously over Johnson, injuring him so severely he will suffer for life. Case filed in Sullivan County.
Mrs. Daniel Gaffner died at her home in Olney Illinois last week at age 84 after long illness. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Otto Krug of this city and L G Emerson a Mt Vernon banker. Born in Brusinal Switzerland she lived in Albion for forty years before moving to Olney. Funeral and burial were held in Albion last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Rose Miller, once living in Hymera, was arrested in Vincennes on a charge of adultery. William Monk escaped custody after a chase with Patrolman Woods while Miller’s husband Mark Miller and his brother sought Monk. Miller claimed his wife drove him from home and took most of their children and goods, while Monk planned to work at the National Rolling Mill plant.
The Sullivan school board selected Prof. W. R. Curtis of Crown Point as superintendent to replace J. W. Holton who resigned to lead Shelbyville schools. Curtis, 33, will assume duties by December 1. He holds a A B from Indiana University and will earn A M from Columbia. he has 16 years teaching experience and has served as Lake County school head in Crown Point Hobart and earlier.
Navillus Court No 99 of the Tribe of Ben Hur announces its degree team headed by Henry Smith as chief and Herbert Burnett as captain Everett Cartwright as guide with Mrs Ted Schabel as past chief Mrs Chas Cline as judge Mrs W E Bennett as teacher and Mrs Omar Hammond as mother. Eight candidates will be initiated tomorrow night.
The new gasoline driven fire engine arrived for Farmersburg and was immediately tested. The 20 horsepower pump system performed entirely satisfactory during today’s trial by the town board.
Word arrives of the November 8 wedding in Chicago of George R. Cain and Miss Effie Hatch Sabre both of Chicago. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cain of this city and serves as advertising manager for Swift & Co. They will reside at 6217 Drexel Boulevard.
Warren D. Beck of Houston Missouri is visiting his daughter Mrs. Charles P. Ruddell. He was aboard a passenger train at Breeze when it rushed into an open switch and struck a freight engine. Both engines were demolished and two mail jars burned. No one was seriously injured.
George W. Stout analyzes Indiana politics, accusing Governor Marshall and Democrats of overspending. The piece cites a $50,000 deficit in 1912, $422,000 planned debt payments, and rising costs in state administration, including $75,000 farm colony for the insane and $250,000 for institutional upkeep.
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