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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
1
Bland outlines sugar policy as the War Department reports selling over fifty million tons held locally. Officials say the program continues to move stock to relieve shortages and stabilize prices.
Rep Blandh of Indiana told the House that the Liquidation Commission in France sold 22,000,000 lbs of sugar to the French and that American forces sold sugar in Europe, while civilians faced rationing. He noted the Equalization Board sought authority to buy the Cuban crop but received no reply, and Cuban offers were withdrawn amid high prices.
Rev Ralph Coppage age 29 died Saturday at his father’s home in Turman township near Union Chapel after a lingering consumption. He was born June 12 1890 in the county and served in Indiana and Southern Illinois conferences before illness forced retirement. He married Norah Page in 1911 and left two sons Maurice aged six and Harold four. He is survived by wife, two sons, his parents, one brother Bruce and three sisters Mrs J C Foutz Mrs Lester and Filo.
The Wabash River rose above the 10 to 12 foot stage at Riverton as rains from Saturday and Sunday swelled streams and creeks in Sullivan county. River bottoms on the Illinois side flood near the Riverton ferry while Indiana side bottoms remain mostly intact. Busseron Creek closes the Sullivan-Dugger road and rural routes B, 3 and 5 face delays as floodwaters threaten lowlands. The high water mark compares with 1913 when the bridge gauge hit 26.5 feet, surpassing the 24.8 foot prior record.
Jess Dudley driving a coal truck narrowly escaped injury Sunday afternoon while attempting to pass an automobile driven by Dr. N L Rameev near the Bueseron bridge on the Duever road. The truck skidded ten feet to the side, toppled into the ditch, wrecking the cab. After righting, the truck returned to Sullivan under its own power.
A woman’s suit and shoes stolen from W. M. Thornton’s buggy in Merom Sullivan Saturday night were found hidden in weeds near Sullivan Steam Laundry and vacant lots. Welman Ballard and Ray Boling, 10 and 12, of Sullivan, confessed after police questioned them. The articles valued near $100 were rain-damaged. no action taken yet.
Sullivan and surrounding county schools will close Thursday and Friday to allow teachers to attend the State Teachers Association convention in Indianapolis. County Superintendent Richard Park said he expects most school activities to cease for the annual gathering.
Mr and Mrs A W Youngblood were summoned to Yankeetown Indiana Friday due to the illness of Mr Youngbloods mother.
About 1,250 miners in Sullivan county threaten to stop work Saturday if the nationwide strike proceeds. Forty mines operate in the county with Vandalia Coal Company running nine mines and employing 1,200 miners. Despite the walkout, local coal users expect no shortages due to prior stocking and wagon mine supplies.
Mayor Henry Smith vetoes city ordinance No. 80 to buy the property opposite Sullivan County Hospital for a second city park. The council made no further remarks on the park project. Park commissioner Routt says Centennial Park will be closed for winter with benches lights removed. Two cement street crossings on Troll Street were authorized.
William Cooper of Terre Haute sues John W. Cooper of Carlisle claiming three payments on an August 24, 1878, note for 875 dollars were not credited when receipts were lost. Jury awarded 1900 dollars in 1887. William found the receipts in 1917 and seeks repayment plus interest.
A Chicago daily runs a display feature on a unique orchestra formed by soldiers at Ft. Sheridan in the government vocational school. Led by Citation Jack Ray Kennedy, the group comprises five one legged men playing trombone cornet sax violin and drum with Cecil Nesbit at the bass drum.
Funeral services for William Ferre aged 33 who died of tubercular meningitis at Boehne Camp Hospital Evansville were held at Mrs Clell Dudley's Sullivan home. Six Sullivan county veterans served as pallbearers. He had served in the army at Camp Taylor Kentucky. Burial was at Center Ridge Cemetery.
Americanization Day was fittingly observed in Sullivan schools and across the county on Friday as part of the Roosevelt Memorial Association program. The state association furnished the program and Sullivan schools carried it out.
County clerk issues hunting licenses as Sullivan County braces for a wave of hunters. State wardens T. Butler and R. F. Stuckwish, visiting from Terre Haute, warn that many in the north and west parts hunt without licenses. Returned service members are exempt but urged to carry a certified discharge copy to verify status in the field.
James Ridge, located in Gordon Nebraska for some time, has returned to Sullivan to reside now.
Mrs Ada Finney of Louis posted bond on a charge of assault with intent on Mrs Mamie Bays of Farmersburg and was released from jail.
Elbert Storey of Lewisville Kentucky visited with his parents Mr and Mrs William J Storey then returned home last Wednesday after being discharged from the service about five months ago.
The September term of the Sullivan circuit court closed with Judge Bridwell presiding over a busy docket. Of 350 cases docketed, 77 were divorces, 16 granted, 46 pending. only 3 of 118 stricken from the docket were disposed of by a jury. Civil docket items include several continuances and settlements. new suits involve coal companies and local workers.
A Jackson township meeting led by the Hymera Homemakers Club formed a Parent Teachers Association with over 125 attendees. County Agent H. S. Benson and County Demonstrator D. D. Williamson spoke on advantages, and officers were elected: Lee Ladd president, Mrs Homer Davis vice president, Mrs Charles Van Arsdall secretary, Miss Margaret McGrew treasurer. Music by Hymera high school orchestra featured. A constitution and by-laws will be drafted for the next meeting.
Official reports show farm real estate in Indiana will bear a smaller share of state county and township taxes under the new law. Readings across Grant Howard Montgomery White Wabash Allen and other counties reveal farm land valuations rising modestly while domestic corporations soar, signaling lighter tax burdens for farmers statewide.
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