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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1910
Page
1
Merom Indiana October 22 1910 article attacks W A Cullop and endorses W J Williams for representative and Capt Thomas B Springer for Sullivan County treasurer urging voters to back honest candidates and reject demagoguery and maladministration.
On the republican ticket Oscar B Bland is slated for election the 8th day of next November to take Mr Cullop's place in congress. Bland is described as a brainy young statesman who previously served one term as mate general and has his name affixed to more than half a dozen of the best laws.
The second district Republicans present Nathan Weir as a clean capable candidate promising voters a full dollar on taxes paid if elected. He contrasts himself with a wealthier opponent and urges support to defeat boss and ring rule, promising honest industry and loyal local backing.
Ross Nixon, a loader and expert track layer at the Mammoth mine, was crushed to death Friday by a falling slate. He was to have started work last Saturday morning and leaves a family behind.
Shelburn Oct 25 A midday street altercation between Alva Skinner and Albert Thomson of Fairbanks ended with Skinner paying a fine of 8 dollars 70 cents. Skinner claimed Thomson had swore out the warrant that led to his bootlegging arrest last August. Skinner struck Thomson once and Thomson then grabbed his coat collar, preventing further blows.
Henry Heines reports a second potato crop in his city garden this year after the first crop matured and was planted anew.
David Rankin, born in Sullivan County Indiana, dies at 85 in Tarkio Missouri after a paralysis. He owned and personally supervised 34 000 acres, the world’s largest cultivated farm, and founded Tarkio College with gifts over 250 000 dollars. He served in Illinois legislature and active republican. Survived by four children.
The text notes Mr Rankin's relation to the Bosstick family in the county and his cousinship with W A Drake who lives south of the city. It states Rankin was born in poverty in the county and left the area at a very young age.
Carl Knotts sells to Hugh Giles and buys an interest in the livery business with former partner J. W. Park, returning Knotts to the industry with new arrangement and stake.
In Muncie on October 24 delegates of the local union denounce Ellingham and his ties to a Democratic state ticket. The paper notes Colbert’s apology after a special meeting as unions push charges, claiming a failed effort to whitewash Ellingham and gain Labor support statewide.
A jury in the circuit court returned a verdict for Hazelrigg & Ladd of Terre Haute against Claude Foreman and his wife of Farmersburg. They were awarded $100 for a claimed real estate commission on a stock of goods sold for the defendants after a night of deliberation.
Harry Banther James Smith Jesse Ridge and Noah Turner pleaded guilty before Justice Robert Kirkham to disturbing a public service at the Church of Christ in Riverton. They were fined $5 and costs totaling $16.10 each, which were stayed.
Prof. Jacob W. Holton superintendent of city schools was chosen as councilman from the third ward Saturday evening to fill the seat of the late Robert S. Stratton.
Rufus W. Davis and Magg M. Starner of Haddon township were married at the Methodist parsonage in the city last Wednesday by Rev. Geo. H. Murphy. The groom, a farmer, resides near Carlisle.
Scott City October 25 fire ruined the tipple and engine room of the Fairbanks Coal and Mining Co mine. Loss estimated at 20000 with partial insurance. Fifteen miners unemployed. Origin believed in the boiler room. Principals include William Riggs John Scott and William Thomas.
Miss Helen Hagemier daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hagemier wed Harold C Ford of Linton Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home. The bride, a Hoosier Bargain cashier, and Mr Ford, son of Mr and Mrs John Ford and Indianapolis Southern railroad agent at Linton, will reside there.
Mrs. Mary Liggins aged 70 died Thursday at her daughter Mrs. John A Harding Sr home three miles northwest of Hymera. Isaac Braner, longtime resident, died last week. he was father to David Braner John Braner and Mrs. W R Richardson of this township.
Return J. Turman comes home from Marshall Illinois after visiting his sons Dr Waller R Turman and Dr Ira bh Turman and Prof W T Turman and daughter Mrs Guy Cusimean in Indiana This was his first trip to Indiana in 62 years he said none of the places visited were specified clearly in the text
Nicholas Davis was assaulted about 5 o'clock Friday evening by Evan Morgan of Viillity after Davis had caused him to pay a school fine. Davis, badly injured, refused to prosecute Morgan. Morgan was jailed Friday night.
Miss Lizzie Watson of Pasadena announces the death of her brother Robert N. Watson on September 18 at her home. A native of this county he was brother to Warren and Dave Watson of Gill and Turman townships. His wife was the daughter of the late William Brewer. He moved to Nebraska years ago and served as treasurer of Cherry County Nebraska.
Mrs Lola Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hampton resided near Cass died Friday night after an extended illness. She was taken to a Terre Haute hospital for treatment but did not improve. Funeral held at the residence Sunday morning. Interment in Center Ridge.
John Banks pled guilty before Judge Henderson to illegal sale of liquor. He was fined $50 and sentenced to thirty days in jail, with a warning that further court appearance on the charge could carry the maximum sentence without trial.
John Banks wanted for jumping a $250 bond on a tiger charge was arrested in ElDorado New Jersey last Wednesday. James H. Willis, former city marshal, accompanied Banks back and he remains jailed in default of a $1,000 bond.
Ben Crowder Ed Hill Murray Bledsoe and Will Woodard depart Monday on an annual fishing and hunting expedition down Black River into Arkansas. Lis Colvin accompanies as cook. The group has purchased a boat at Poplar Bluff.
City school authorities forwarded well water samples to the secretary of the state board of health for analysis as a preventive measure against typhoid fever.
The Sunday school convention in this city will open tomorrow with a parade at 6 p.m. The procession will be headed by the Farmersburg and Shelburn bands.
County Chairman Hoover lists Republican speakings including Gifford Pinchot at the Lyric theater Sullivan November 1 at 7 30 p m William L Taylor ex Attorney General of Indiana at Hymera November 3 at 7 30 p m Oscar E Bland candidate for Congress at Shelburn November 4 atANTED
Shelburn Oct 25 Peter McHugh lifelong Vigo county resident died today at his nephew James W McHugh home in Shelburn Funeral set for 11 o clock Thursday morning McHugh born Ireland March 1 1837 came to America as a child served in the Civil War later farmed in Prairie Creek township elected trustee 1895 1901 Married Susan Fisk in 1869 who died in 1875 He leaves a niece Mrs Wiley Wilson and the nephew James W McHugh all residents of Shelburn.
Mrs Ruth McDonald 77 widow of Chas McDonald of Fairbanks township died after illness from stomach and bowel trouble. She visited daughter Mrs Howard Campbell and will be buried at Littlelock. services by Rev J M Vawter and Rev William O Neal. Also note a special city council meeting tomorrow to elect a successor to Councilman Robert Stratton.
The case against John Beavers of Reliance for assault with intent on Joe Oversby of Shelburn was continued indefinitely due to absence of witnesses.
Sullivan high school football team defeated Jasonville high school at Jasonville Saturday afternoon by a score of 16 to 6. This was Sullivan's initial game of the season.
Wm. T. Murduck was granted a divorce Thursday from Amy H. Murduck with the defendant not appearing. The court found cruelty and inhuman treatment, noting the wife left home while the plaintiff was ill. Murduck is 78 years old.
A 1910 letter from a Katy Texas sender to Sullivan Union Indiana thanks J C Higdon for sympathy but says the writer can return to Sullivan County without Higdon Hopkins County or any seaport. The writer notes a fine crop and encloses one dollar for another year.
Ruth Skinner versus John Skinner, divorce. Mattie F Morgan versus William H Morgan, divorce. Mary Allen versus Frank Allen, divorce. Winnie B Davis versus Charles A Davis, divorce and alimony. In matter of guardianship of Joseph N Shields and Wm Ray Shields, Zibe Shields guardian, petition to sell real estate.
Harold C. Ford weds Helen C. Hagemier. Melvin A. Boltz weds Bertha Sims. Thomas A. Springer weds Corda F. Blevins. Rufua W. Davis weds Ida M. Starner. John B H Hickman weds Carrie H B Peters.
Examiners hold that Grewin Berg Company made a rakeoff here. Sullivan trustees face findings in the Finklestein case as authorities assess improper gains.
Investigation into Haddon township trustee accounts reveals overcharges by the A. L. Greenburg Iron Company of Terre Haute linked to sewer pipe sales. Examiners cite $1 60 4 25 total overpayments with $1 205 45 due to townships and potential criminal violations. Distribution lists include Figg Jefferson and Sproatt Haddon among others.
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