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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1922
Page
1
Indiana crop survey shows corn at 83 percent of normal on October 1, foretelling about 176,391,000 bushels this year versus 169,848,000 last year. Spring wheat expected at 60,000 bushels, oats near historic lows, and barley and buckwheat also forecast with modest changes.
Final registration data show about 13 000 of 15 000 voters registered in the county with 85 percent turnout. Rural areas like Turman township lead in registration while Hamilton townships log registrations of 468 and 483 respectively with 492 polled. A large share of registrations came from party workers in person.
The piece argues that county and local governments pay most taxes for roads and schools, and that taxpayers can reduce levies by objecting to appropriations. It notes state review can cut but not raise taxes, urges citizens to control local spending and rejects claims that state government alone pays taxes.
Nathan E Milner longtime bridge superintendent for the hk. & T. H. and the Co. & EE. i. railroad died at his Newburg Evansville home after a long career spanning 42 years. He retired six years ago. He moved with his family from Sullivan to Evansville in the 1880s. Milner succeeded Stewart Barnes as superintendent of bridges and building for the E. & T. A. Ed Reed, assistant postmaster, worked under him on the kb. & fT. H. Fran Reed and Charley Mayfield, both now deceased, were among those employed in his bridge work years.
County Treasurer Harve Thompson reports the number of taxpayers in each unit, listing Haddon 1 082 Carlisle 499 Gill 785 Merom 224 Fairbanks 548 Turman 696 Hamilton 1 283 Jackson 902 Hymera 744 Curry 938 Shelburn 850 Farmsburg 587 Sullivan 1 977 Cass 1 407 Dugger 715 and Jefferson 908 for a county total of 14 045.
A jury in the circuit court awarded Anna Arma five thousand dollars in damages against The Terre Haute Indiana Pol is and Eastern Traction Company. The trial was venued from Vigo county for the case.
Fairbanks township schedules its annual community fair on September 28 and 29, 1923 at Fairbanks location. Officers elected for next year include President Gus Chowning, Vice-President Ralph Harrison, Treasurer Claude Pittman, and Secretary Noah Scotts.
Isaac H Kalley sues Indiana Coal Co. for quiet title on real estate. Hosea Hiatt seeks deed and quiet title against Blanche Sandberg. Everett Brewer seeks divorce from Alma Brewer. James Y Pirtle seeks divorce from Jessie Pirtle. Eva Ruth sues Clyde Ruth for divorce custody alimony and support. Fred E Followell sues Violet L Followell for divorce. State of Indiana sues Fletcher Lester et al for forfeited recognizance bond. Cecil Correll sues Emerson Correll for divorce alimony custody and support.
Six marriage licenses granted to couples including Kress R Saucerman 22 miner near Dugger and Eva Pink Thrasher 21 near New Lebanon Roy T Meeker 21 laborer Robin son Ill and Alice H Jones 18 Carlisle Robert H Norton 21 druggist Phoenix Ariz and Eva Bosstick 18 this city Guy Curry 21 fireman Evansville Ind and Marie Marts 21 Fairbanks Alvy Engle 21 miner Farmersburg and Pearl Hegwood 17 Newton Iowa.
Public auction of household goods scheduled for Saturday October 14 at 2 o clock. Items include one davenport three rugs one sewing machine one dresser three beds one Majestic cook stove and forty gallon cans of frit among many other items listed by W H Flack 509 South Main Street.
The Springer Gouchenour Co celebrates its sixth anniversary with a autumn fashion revue featuring living models, long dresses, ornate belts and panels. Mrs Frank M Douthitt and other models showcase navy black and brown gowns with buckles and new sleeve designs as crowds applaud the department store display.
A committee representing the country club approved plans for a new club building to be erected south of the city. The 72 by 36 foot two story structure includes a large veranda and will sit on the west edge of a wooded tract. The existing custodian’s house will be used, a golf course is being laid out, and a deep water well will be drilled.
Miss Eva Bosstick and Robert H. Norton were married Sunday afternoon at the Bosstick home with Rev. J A Sumwalt officiating. The bride, daughter of Edsil Bosstick, is active in local social circles. Norton, in the Phoenix drug business with his father, will reside there after a three course dinner for close friends and relatives.
Former pastor Minnette Miller, once led the Christian Church here, died last week at his Los Angeles home after an extended illness.
The Cass township community fair at Union school near Dugger drew large crowds Friday and Saturday with exhibits of stock farm products culinary and fancy work. An industrial parade highlighted the event and Miss Mary Creager of Jerico was chosen queen by popular vote.
A county meeting of the Odd Fellows lodges was held Saturday night at Cass with Lyonton lodge. Twelve lodges of the county and eight lodges outside were represented. Lyonton lodge conferred the second degree and Hymera lodge the third degree.
President Harding named Will H. Hays former Postmaster General to lead a fund raising committee in the United States for Near East relief effort alongside Red Cross and Near East Relief workers. The goal is to mobilize financial support for aiding refugees and distressed populations in the region.
Arthur Risher and Nick Keller, each serving six months at the penal farm after a city court larceny conviction in August, have submitted petitions to the state board of pardons seeking clemency.
W. R. Nesbit attends a National Red Cross meeting in Washington D C. The event gathers leaders to discuss relief efforts and policy directions for the organization.
A jury in the circuit court returned a verdict for Clark E. Setzer, defending against a $1800 note sued by the National Bank of Carlisle. The defense claimed signatures were forged. Other civil actions and divorces were also noted, with various judgments and dismissals across local parties and firms.
The Co operative Sale on Monday drew many buyers here with merchants offering special bargains and reporting splendid business. Inclement weather did not deter attendance as shoppers filled the event.
William Bruce of Cass is seriously crushed between mine cars and Robert Hughes of Dugger sustains injuries from a fall of rock at Vandalia No 16. Bruce is at the county hospital and Hughes was treated after the incident Monday.
State records reveal gross receipts of 36 287 402 36 for the year ended Sept 30 and total disbursements of 31 797 104 05 with a balance starting at 2 989 490 91. Expenditures total 51 797 404 05, exceeding prior year by 3 377 125, while receipts top last year by 9 396 030 76, marking the greatest annual totals in state history.
Mr and Mrs Otis Eslinger of Everett Washington recently traveled to Sullivan to visit relatives and Will Eslinger and family in Frankfort before returning home They had not visited Sullivan for twenty years and Mr Eslinger works for a large lumber company in Everett The couple enjoyed a pleasant stay with old friends and extended family
Mr and Mrs James Briggs and son David of Erie Pennsylvania return home Monday after a vacation trip visiting Indianapolis Milwaukee and other points Their first visit here in many years Mr Briggs is a civil engineer with an Erie street railway and traction company He is son of the late Murray Briggs Mrs Briggs formerly Grace Nicolson of this city
A Indiana report notes the fiscal year ended with receipts around $25.19 million and expenditures near $24.09 million leaving a balance of about $1.10 million. Duplications in revenues inflate apparent totals. actual state tax receipts total about $12.90 million with funding going to general, benevolent, educational, and other programs. Extraordinary expenditures for buildings and land purchases totaled about $1.6 million drawn from the general fund.
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