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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
4
The State Board of Health in Indianapolis adopts a rule banning teachers with tuberculosis from teaching. About 200 of Indiana’s 10 000 teachers are affected. Pupils who are sick or dropping out will be removed from school. Violations bring fines up to 500 dollars and up to six months in jail.
Bloomfield senator Cy Davis, after visiting Indianapolis, says he may not seek Congress next year unless no other candidate can beat Bob Miers. He hints he could run if needed but doubts Miers will be re elected. Republicans expect a replacement candidate to carry the seat.
The Indianapolis Journal denounces the acquittal of former Lieutenant Governor Tillman of murder as unsurprising and a disgrace to South Carolina and the nation. It calls Gonzales a personal and political enemy and deems the defense frivolous, urging a conviction.
In the Carlisle News cartoonish critique readers see sharp lines between Sullivan county leaders as harmony is mocked with a small h. The piece notes strong factional tension, predicting the auditor’s office as the focal point of a brewing political storm among leading Democrats.
Bloomfield resident Harvey Cushman may run for District Chairman to succeed the late Hon. John C. Bilheimer, who serves as Assistant Treasurer of State under Nat A. Hill. Cushman has long been active in Republican duties in the district and would campaign vigorously if he enters the race.
A docket list shows multiple court actions including pleas of guilty for disturbing meetings and assault cases with small fines, not guilty or verdicts on various charges, along with civil actions such as divOrces, guardianship sales, and foreclosure or quiet title rulings. Names include Snyder Boyle Atkinson Hobbs Leach Mahan Gilmore Lynch Gill Dabblemont Foreman Norman and several entities like McCormick Harvesting and Indianapolis Louisville Railroad. The sequence covers criminal, civil, probate, and property matters with verdicts, judgments, and sale orders.
The 7th district annual convention meets at the G A R hall in Sullivan on Friday October 30 1908. A camp fire at 7 30 pm opens the program inviting all. The lineup includes songs prayers addresses recitations and solos by local figures such as Nina Stewart Mary Stratton Dessie Denney and Mrs Etta Hughes with Mrs Belle Ephlin serving as Dept Secretary.
We extend heartfelt appreciation to friends who offered sympathy and aid in the burial of our wife and mother. Services were by Rev L E Miller and interment at Oak Grove cemetery. Another little son Lester died in 1903 and our thanks go to neighbors for help during illness and death. Mr and Mrs Ray McLenan.
Charles Ringo sues Myrtle Rin go for divorce while Samuel Bryan and Martha J. Bryan sue Samuel Bryan and others for partition of real estate. Proceedings list multiple plaintiffs and defendants in two separate civil actions.
Two well furnished and very comfortable rooms with city heat and modern conveniences. Price reasonable. Call on or address Mrs. Francis Kelly East Washington Street.
For Sale. One square piano and a load wagon cheap. See G. R. Stivers, Sullivan. Also furniture line from Scott Bros successors to Sullivan Mercantile Co. Bed recliners suites chiffoniers china closets sideboards rocking dining chairs. Scott Bros.
The Terre Haute Star announces its office is relocated to the Western Union on the Southside of square. Phone number 17. A Stitzel serves as agent.
Notice is given that sane T Kelley guardian of the estate of Priscila Bell deceased has filed a final report with the Sullivan circuit court The hearing will be Friday November 18 1908 in the October term The court invites creditors heirs and legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Signed Isaac H Kalley guardian Witness Richard Taylor clerk Sullivan Circuit Court October 21 1903
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