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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
4
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A reader critiques tariff reduction arguing it will not lower living costs. They cite beef prices rising from 1911 12 to 1912 Chicago markets and oats tariffs, noting Canadian imports may depress farm prices while consumers face high beef steaks. They question tariff goals and middlemen.
A controversial remark accuses Col Roosevelt of posing as a friend of children while neglecting the progressive infant in need of a nurse, framing his stance as inconsistent with his public image.
W L Slinkard of The Bloomfield Demoderat reports declining church attendance in Bloomfield, citing dwindling Sunday services and fewer parishioners. He links the trend to local factors and calls for attention from community leaders.
Developments in the oil field west and south of the city indicate Sullivan will become the center of what appears to be the state’s richest oil field. The expansion promises immeasurable benefit to the city and officials believe the area can grow to meet the demand.
William F. McCombs, chairman of the national democratic committee, asserts the Republicans will be the main rival to Democrats for the 1916 presidency. He says recent elections strengthen his belief that much of the progressive party will merge into the Republican ranks.
A playful ridiculed riddle asks how many acres in a square field surrounded by a board fence six boards high with eleven foot boards, noting that for every acre there is a board in the fence. The old board fence problem is cited as a test of figure skill.
Expense accounts of candidates in county elections show very light spending. In Sullivan treasurer John S. Taylor collected amounts from several donors totaling 68 dollars with smaller payments for services and printing. Other towns report minimal or no campaign expenses. a few entries note petty costs for cards and filing bonds.
Dr Effie Turner of Lawton Oklahoma visited relatives in Indianapolis including Orval and Wesley Grubaugh and Mrs W E McCrew. She had not seen Mrs McCrew in forty years and had traveled with a patient to Indianapolis then Robinson before returning home.
Minnie McClure of Shelburn sues Harry McClure for divorce alleging beating and threats. Nancy Z Kisner seeks divorce from Thomas F Kisner alleging beating, kicking and abandonment. Alice Ruby of this city sues Morton Ruby for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness and mistreatment.
The Red, White and Blue society of the city was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mesdames Denney, Schmidt, Kemp and Bland at Ben Hur hall. A pleasing program was read with Lincoln's Gettysburg Address read by Mrs. Hud Hughes in honor of Gettysburg's fiftieth anniversary. A luncheon followed.
William R Booker and Elva Rue Bedwell of Pleasantville wed in the licenses list. John F Ransford of Graysville and Martha FE Osburn of Shelburn are authorized to marry. Elza Shanks and Madge E Sinclair both of Sullivan appear in the record. John Piraino and Nancy E Dena kens of Sullivan. Robert F Alumbaugh of Dagger marries Lillie E Pickett of Cass.
Eddie Collins of Bloomington Ind an unsettled man roams the country and this morning threw a stone through a large plate glass window at the Elite restaurant in Shelburn He was arrested by Marshal Spinks and jailed locally.
W. D. Hunter, president of the Shelburn Coal Company and owner of the company store, was injured in Terre Haute when a buggy he rode in was hit by a car. He was thrown to the pavement and suffered severe bruises to the head shoulders and arms.
Col A P Asbury of Jackson township and former Indiana G A R commander is recovering after an operation for bladder stones at St Anthony's hospital in Terre Haute. Doctors say he will be unable to leave the hospital for at least three weeks.
J C Hurst a well known Hutsonville Illinois businessman died last week after years of local commerce. He was connected with business in the village for many years and his wife Mrs Hurst was 59 years old.
John Byrne of Haddon township by his next friend Patrick Byrne filed suit in the circuit court seeking one thousand dollars damages from George B. McCammon, a Haddon township farmer. The injuries occurred June 1912 while Byrne worked on McCammon’s hay field, raising the cutter bar and unchoking the machine. the horses started suddenly, Byrne was caught by the knives, and his right foot was nearly severed, leaving him permanently crippled.
List of unclaimed letters as of November 26 1913 at Sullivan Indiana Post Office includes ladies and gents names such as Mrs Blanch Griggs Mrs Qonia Winters Miss Ada and Mr Dan Brown among others. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within two weeks.
A list of diverse civil actions filed including quiet title against John Pugh by Indiana Coal Co and several divorce, foreclosure and damages cases. Other names include Nancy Jd Kisher, Thomas Wisner, Alice Ruby, Morcou Rules, Minnie McClure, Harry Jic- Chiure, John Getche, Jackson Hill Coal and Coke Co, Oliver Tisher, Consolidated Indiana Coal Co, Florence Nichols, James L Nichols, Laura H M Bolton, Mary C Foss, John Foss, Paul Y Near, Jas H Near, Elizabeth Near, Elizabeth Robbins, James M Nash, Minnie B Nash, and Ethel Sparks with various relief requests.
Ed Duncan the shooter of his former wife Lulu Taylor died in Linton last week after a deadly confrontation that also wounded her husband. The couple had lived on South Main Street in Sullivan where Duncan worked as a carpenter and gambler. Taylor survives in Terre Haute at St Anthonys hospital. Pinean is jailed in Bloomfield. Tillman Taxlor once lived in Star City as a miner.
For the week ending November 23, Miss Carrie Yeager reports generally cloudy days with rising and falling temperatures from 56 to 75 degrees and a trace of rain on the 19th plus 0.76 inch of rainfall on the 22nd.
Friends and relatives gathered Wednesday to celebrate Alex Raley turning fifty with a birthday dinner. Rev. Thompson and many neighbors attended, presenting gifts and sharing well wishes.
Herman Richardville foreman on the Catt farm of 80 acres owned by George L. Ryan shucked 65 bushels of corn to the acre. Richardville was assisted by Martin Judge. Both men call this a good average for the year as corn proved thin in most areas.
William A. Steadman aged 30 a railroad worker from New Lebanon and Elsie Cummings aged 19 of New Lebanon were granted a marriage license in Terre Haute on Monday.
Willie Green recounts a visit with his girlfriend at Roy Whites, where misadventures unfold during a casual afternoon. Ink spills, a splashed table, and a cheeky misplacement of his hat lead to laughter from Minnie and Ory as Roy returns home and joins the playful chaos.
Ed Douthitt at the county jail nursing a crippled left hand after a fall fracturing his index finger. High school students settle the desk painting incident and return to class. Mrs. Hutchison and daughter of Evansville visiting, with R B Hutchinson of Bucyrus also traveling home for winter. Jerusalem Chapter 81 conferred Royal Arch degree on Cauble and Higginson, then on Reed and Hiatt with a fish supper. Rev. A M McGuire arrives to lead the Baptist church, his son Clive to study in Louisville. Sullivan residents attend Purdue vs Indiana game in Bloomington with multiple locals listed.
Plans are perfected for a union Thanksgiving service tomorrow evening at 7:00 at the Presbyterian church. Rev. G. W. Titus of the Christian church will preach the sermon. special music will be performed.
Sullivan County prepares for a January appointment of a county highway superintendent under a new law. The official will oversee roads and bridges on a $1500 yearly salary, bond $5000, and manage district assistants, with strict spending limits and required annual reports.
Braxton Nash, a high school student, was accused of stabbing fellow student Verne MecArthur last week. School authorities exonerated Nash and readmitted him to his recitations.
Robert Deputy of Gibson county near Mt. Carmel presents a field he says will yield 100 bushels per acre. He displays ears averaging 14 inches and fully filled despite the drought's damage to the corn crop reported elsewhere.
Austin Sinclair files suit in the circuit court through attorney A. G. McNabb to recover 10000 dollars he says was overpaid to William C. Jamison in a settlement on October 21 1910. He claims he paid Jamison 22000 though he owed 12000 and that the error was mutual.
Samuel Peacock of Hymera died at Crowder Memorial Hospital from appendicitis and an abscess after being admitted in critical condition on October 21. An operation failed to save him. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hancock.
Miners at the Glen Dora and Union mines were paid sizable sums after steady work. Union mine paid $4,000 and Glendora $4,500. The J Woolley Coal Company new shaft, supervised by H Co Booth, paid $5,600 yesterday.
J Rus Brunker aged 28 died Saturday morning after five weeks with typhoid fever. He taught at No 4 school Jackson township last year and resided with his parents near Marts Station four miles north of Hymera. Interment was Monday evening at Sugar Grove church.
A North Carolina farmer, J W Martin of Rock Mills, reports using 26 acres to produce 50 bushels wheat 250 oats 10 peas 240 corn 3 tons straw 5 tons straw 8 tons hay 20 tons stover 9 bales cotton and 400 pounds pork. He works as a carpenter between farming cycles and shared his profit in a local paper.
Sullivan Masonic Lodge conferred the first degree on two candidates last night. Friday night there will be second degree work and next Tuesday night again first degree work.
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