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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
1
A Faremersburg boy named Homer Dupriest was instantly killed on Friday afternoon when he was electrocuted by a live wire. The accident occurred in the afternoon near his home, and authorities began investigations into the circumstances.
In Farmersburg on October 3 Homer Dupriest, 11, died from an electric shock after a monkey wrench was attached to a live incandescent wire in the Hagerman Livery barn. The damp ground and barefoot Dupriest completed the circuit when he picked up the tool as part of a prank.
Rush McCammon longtime Carlisle livery operator and Haddon township resident died Wednesday night at age 52 from Bright’s disease. Survived by wife, son Geo and four daughters Zerbina Gretchen Edith Nalley. Born in Haddon. funeral Friday at home conducted by Rev. L V Barbie. burial in Carlisle Odd Fellows cemetery.
Dr Melllyar Hamilton Lichliter pastor of Maple Avenue Methodist Church St Louis suffers a broken ankle after alighting from a street car. He will be housebound six to eight weeks but can preach from his chair and continue work at his desk and books.
The Sullivan circuit court transferred the alienation suit Walter Bowers versus Harvey Christopher to Clay County after repeated continuances. The case, originating in Terre Haute, had been set for trial three times in Sullivan with no resolution.
Charles Lloyd, a miner at the Kettle Creek mine, was crushed by falling slate last Wednesday afternoon and died at his home an hour later. He suffered internal injuries and both legs were broken. His wife and son survive. He belonged to the I O O F lodge and the United Mine Workers.
Arthur Stewart, a horse shoer for George Alvy, received a Friday message that his brother Walter Stewart was drowned attempting to ford a stream seven miles northwest of Martinsville Illinois. He was swept from his horse and drowned before help could reach him.
Heavy rains across the county slow sowing of wheat and hinder harvest. corn crops rot in flooded fields after strong winds. Farmers report widespread setbacks as weather affects planting and yields.
Earl Smith and Hazel Wharton of Dugger wed Monday afternoon with Squire Kirkham performing the ceremony. The bride is fifteen, and Judge Bridwell issued a permit before license. They plan to reside in Dugger.
Postal savings banks will be established at Parmereburg on October 26 and Shelburn on October 18, marking government efforts to expand savings facilities.
Large crowd enjoys the county fair with a prominent poultry show featuring regional entries. Frank Nicholas wins a slow Buick race at four miles per hour as several drivers are disqualified for overzealous engine cuts. awards include top livestock, crops, fabric crafts, and household goods.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Lindley marked their golden wedding anniversary at home near Hutsonville on Sunday with a family dinner. He, 79, a Crawford county native, and she from Clarke county Illinois were wed Oct 2 1861 in the Robinson House Robison Ill with Judge Sterritt officiating. They have six children present: Mrs. B H Boyd Hutsonville C E Lindley Hutsonville Mrs C H Voorheis Hutsonville J W Lindley Mrs H Neff and Dr S E Lindley of this city.
Merom September 29. At Miss Jennie Page home an informal afternoon reception honored Mrs. Long wife of Dr. D. A. Long new president of Union Christian College. About 90 guests attended including several from out of town. Light coffee and cake were served. guests praised Mrs. Long and looked forward to a successful college year.
A remonstrance with 176 voter signatures from Fairbanks township was filed with the county auditor against liquor license applicants. The township was legally wet but no license existed. The remonstrance is deemed sufficient, preventing licensed saloons there. Thomas J. Watson, who ran a Scott City saloon, had his license revoked earlier by county commissioners.
Claude Burr died Monday night at the home of his parents in Anderson after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and a son Lafayette Burr of this city.
The city considers Carlin and Cunningham offer to supply a pure adequate water system. The plan would require selling the current plant, bidding for a 20 year municipal contract, and building new mains at an estimated cost around $75,000. Projected revenues fall far short of expenses, risking a tax increase and an overall city expenditure over $50,000.
Hymera Republicans plan to nominate a clean ticket for town offices this fall. They deny backing a state certificate and reject the claimed all good citizens ticket. Socialists already field a ticket, with indications of a reduced presence for other parties.
In Fairbanks on October 8 a 3 year old child of farmer Charles Stephens died from lockjaw caused by a thorn puncture in the hand.
The Vigo county case of Albion Vitrified Brick Co. versus Donn Roberts from Terre Haute has been venued for trial in Knox county.
The page lists prizes for animals poultry and produce at the Saturday Fair with cash awards for heavy draft horses mules poultry ducks turkeys fruit vegetables and crafts. It also carries a notice of the death of Mrs Amy Elizabeth Getty with details of her life and survivors and funeral arrangements.
The Synod of Indiana of the Presbyterian church will hold its annual gathering Monday to Wednesday in the local Presbyterian church. About 178 delegates are expected. services include a sermon by Rev. John F. Carson, reports by Rev. Knox and Rev. White, and various devotional and mission addresses. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Lizzie Douthitt.
Nora Blanche Page and Ralph Turman Coppage wed at the M E parsonage in Graysville with Rev J W Gruber officiating. Parents of both families attended. Coppage, son of William and Mrs Coppage, will move to Alfordsville Indiana to pastor the Methodist Episcopal church after entering the ministry this fall at the Bloomington conference.
The Robinson Argus reports a petition circulated by clergy in this section urging Merom Chautauqua speakers to uphold biblical doctrine. It calls for equal sacred status of Holy Scriptures and declares Jesus Christ as the Christ and divine Son of God with all power in heaven and earth.
A. G. McNabb of this city serves as special judge in the Bloomfield circuit court this week during Judge Henderson's absence on business in Mississippi.
A large gathering at Joseph M. Vaughn and wife September 24 included James and Sarah Vaughn and many relatives from Cass township Terre Haute and Mt Calvary area. The day featured dinner music watermelon ice cream and cider with plans to host future reunions. Uncle James, a brave Civil War veteran, was urged to be remembered by the youth.
County commissioners grant Dudley J. Watson a wholesale liquor license for Shelburn. Annual fee 200 dollars with 100 dollars to school fund and the rest to town. Sales allowed at least one gallon per order, no on premises drinking. Watson to open a beer bottling plant at the site and bottle all beer there.
The Sullivan Merchants Association will help secure a farmers short course for the city. Charles L. Pirtle, county association president, says county farmers will back the plan and aid success. A corn show is planned and about thirty farmers will pledge to sell ten tickets each to cover expenses.
Frate C Liston sold his one hundred acre farm south of Star City to Riley Dodd for five thousand dollars. The farm forms part of the Willis Bonefield place. Liston plans to move to Sullivan.
Hymera Oct. 3 Albert Foster, 8 miner, attempted suicide by revolver last night. The shot entered his head and left him in serious condition but with a chance of recovery. Despondency was the stated cause.
J. W. Kemp and his family, once Gill township residents now living in Crystal City Texas, have moved back to Sullivan County to reside.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Pauline Long daughter of Mr and Mrs French Long and Ransom W Akin son of Mr and Mrs Joe T Akin at the bride’s parents home in this city on Thursday October 19. Akin serves as cashier of the Peoples State Bank.
James M. Billman of this city as administrator of the Sylvester Anderson estate has received $1,800 from the Consolidated Indiana Coal company following Andersons death at the Union mine about a year ago.
Mrs Odie Jones died at the county infirmary two weeks after she was shot four times by her husband who then killed himself. A post mortem determined the cause of death and physicians reported her condition had briefly improved before deteriorating again. The county buried her as the family lacked funds.
July 21 1911 slate fall at Glen dora mine leaves Jesse Bolling with a crushed leg and back injuries. He sues Consolidated Indiana Coal Company for 25000. September 16 1911 Jackson Hill No 4 driver Charles Thomas seeks 10000 for injuries after leaping from a coal car and injuring his left foot. August 21 1911 Fred Williams claims five thousand for a mashed finger at old Shelburn mine while driving a car for Gregory Coal Mining company.
Ollie McCrocklin a Shelburne salt worker filed for divorce from Lydia McCrocklin in the circuit court but the county clerk learned the differences were settled and the case would be dismissed before summons issued.
Under the city teachers banner Prof J G C Throop of Chicago University will give six lectures at the high school building starting October 5 and continuing every two weeks after.
The county treasurer issues tax statements for the new season. Taxes not paid by November 6 become delinquent, and payments after that date incur an additional charge.
Sells Drug Store Shelburn Oct 3 H V Stark sold his drug store to his son O B Stark who took possession yesterday Stark a Shelburn pioneer businessman with a 30 year history in local commerce
Alfred Jacobson is due to finish a 30 day jail sentence for illegal liquor sale today. His $50 fine and costs may go unpaid as his father in law refuses to provide the funds.
Charles H. Dale, a 36 year old Jefferson township farmer, has been declared insane and is jailed awaiting admission to the Southern Hospital for the Insane at Evansville. He is married.
Mrs Martha A Shake of Jefferyson township purchases the late residence of David Crawley on north State street with two surrounding lots. She plans improvements including a steam heating plant and will operate a private boarding house.
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