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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1921
Page
1
A dispute over the Dixie route location triggers the state commission to sidestep the issue. Officials from competing factions escalate the standoff as leaders exchange blame and seek new study timelines.
Fierce factional fights over Dixie Bee Line routing between Terre Haute and Sullivan push the Indiana State Highway Commission to refer the decision to the Bureau of Public Roads in Chicago. Advocates of east and west routes clash over service, crossings, and speed of cross country travel, while officials ban nonessential advertising signs after July 1, 1922.
The boys and girls clubs of the county held calf and hog shows with prizes awarded by the National Bank of this city and The Peoples State Bank. Winners in Angus Calf, Hereford Calf, and Poland and Duroc Hog Clubs were announced, with judging noting stock quality.
Indiana retains prohibition on prescribing beer and wine for medicine despite federal rules. State attorney general Lesh says druggists cannot sell such products under state law, except wine for sacramental use. A Indiana Supreme Court case on federal supremacy awaits decision after Vigo Circuit ruling.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. John Ersinger's home Tuesday afternoon. Hostess led the devotional and played selections on the Victrola. After business, refreshments were served. Indiana was the afternoon theme with members responding on Work of the Blind. Announced annual anniversary banquet set for November 22 at Mrs. C. H. Stratton's home.
The Elks lodge social committee invites members to a Halloween dance at the Elks home Monday evening. Decorations are set to be elaborate and Ross Jazz Bandits will provide music for the evening. The band ends its local run here before moving to Denver for the winter. William M. Draper attends the national battlers convention in St. Louis.
Leo S. Phillips, a Marine at Quantico and Graysville native, writes his parents about a 10 day hike by the 5th and 6th regiments to Wilderness Run. He details miles covered, rain and heat, camp life, a Fredericksburg stop with a band, water shortages, and two deaths en route.
A veteran recounts a Quantico camp experience with a Republican city ticket listing Dr. James B. Maple and others. He describes marches, fires, and mock battles, including a hike by 4,921 marines, a presidential visit by Harding, and a casualty toll of seven dead and one wounded, ending with personal reflections on the experience.
The piece traces Hallowe'en as a relic of pagan and medieval superstition. It compares the night to Walpurgis and Guy Fawkes day traditions, notes children’s fears, games like bobbing for apples, and belief in predicting marriage and partners through simple folk methods, including candles and saucers.
City council in regular session discussed the new cluster lighting system for the public square and West Washington Street. Contracts will not be let until plans are further investigated, despite representatives of lighting concerns being present for several days.
The safe at the Illinois Central depot, already wrecked weeks ago, was blown again Thursday night by robbers using dynamite. They secured about ten dollars in cash.
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After a two day session in Madison Indiana the elev enth annual meeting of the Indiana division of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America adjourned. Officers elected include President Walter Smith Vincennes vice president George Sheper secretary Miss Anna Lathrop Merom conductor Homer Creager Sullivan doorkeeper John Clark Shelburn state chaplain Mrs Helen Jeffries Jefferson county executive committee members Ellery Hayden Sullivan Helen Burris and Fannie Brodie Sullivan county. President Smith named delegate to the national union Topeka Kansas next month about two hundred members attended. business meetings were in the courthouse.
The September term of the circuit court will close Saturday and the November term will open Monday, Nov. 28. Several cases were resolved: Thornton Brothers Co. vs Commodore Ransford and J. C. Fried on account and for receiver was dismissed after compromise. Dix Lumber Co. vs Shelburn Coal Mining Co. foreclose lien was dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. Forrest Wheat vs Bessie O. Wheat divorce suit was dismissed by the plaintiff. Floyd Richardson was jailed ten days for contempt after failing to pay court-ordered support to Veneda Richardson. Estate claims granted include William Q. Thornberry $125 and Sallie Salyards $890. Clara A. Mason vs Tom Roseberry possession and damages settled and dismissed with half costs to each side. Peoples State Bank of Jasonville was awarded $230.30 on note against Newton H. Lane Maude Cain and Samuel R. Cole. order directs exhausting Maude Cain’s property first, then Newton Lane, then Samuel R. Cole.
Eight candidates seek the Shelburn postmaster position as the examination closes. Congress majority Brad holds the trump card, with applicants including G. G. Robbins, W. I. Williams, Garey Wilkins, Harry Douglas, R. H. Heath, Denver Foster, Richard G. Kirk, and Mrs. Denver Foster. Only one will win.
Eugene Crawley of New York and his mother Mrs. C E Crawley of Indianapolis visited their old home for two days to renew acquaintances. Crawley began as a telegraph operator here and is now vice president and board member of Sinclair Oil Corporation. He worked with Gulf Refining in Tulsa before joining Sinclair during its formation.
Sullivan, Indiana, postmaster general Will Hays hometown, adopts a mortuary mail mover a dead wagon ambulance to carry first class mail. The odd vehicle is praised as a forward step in protecting mail and drawing national attention while raising questions about broader postal reforms and funeral industry moves.
Edith A. McAnally aged 67 widow of John McAnally died Sunday morning at her Hymera home. Funeral was held Tuesday at her son Bid McAnallys home and burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.
Oscar Pinkston was found guilty in circuit court on a charge involving intoxicating liquor. He received a $200 fine and a thirty day sentence.
Isaac Bryan a farmer north of the city was badly hurt Thursday afternoon when kicked by a horse. He sustained a broken rib and internal injuries. He is at the county hospital.
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