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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
1
Voters in Marion County favored amendment No. 1 granting full citizenship before voting and on several other measures. Overall state results showed only the alien enfranchisement amendment passing among the thirteen proposed constitutional changes.
The county board awarded contracts for infirmary and courthouse paving at five dollars per ton, quarter contracts for infirmary supplies, and several road projects in Turman and Jefferson townships. A Wabash Valley Electric Company franchise was granted to erect a mine power line on the Frank Mason farm, with John F. Wester named superintendent.
A meeting in Terre Haute between P. H. Penna of the Coal Operators and John Hessler of the United Mine Workers discussed a probable settlement of county coal mine troubles. The decision is expected to be announced Friday.
The Walking Bible will deliver a talk at the old Masonic Hall on the south side of the square next Sunday September 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. He will also be at Hayden's Grove at 2 p.m. The public is cordially invited.
Walter C. Criss attended the National Association of Letter Carriers convention in St. Louis this week to participate in the annual gathering and discussions.
Judge grants a temporary restraining order against Animated Sign Company of Illinois halting erection of advertising posts on the public square. City city officials authorized the installage under a mayoral signed statement, with charges of five dollars per month per post.
Miss Golda Thomas reports a Sullivan alumni garden party hosted by Miss Glenn Nesbit at West Palm Lane in Phoenix. Attendees included Mrs. Margaret Sands of Deming New Mexico and her mother Mrs. Anna Queen with numerous Sullivan relatives and friends.
Guardianship petition aims to sell real estate for Charles McKinney and Russell McKinney. Civil actions include The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. vs Mutual Truck Co on note, Black vs Marley, Curry vs Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, Duncan vs Roscoe Duncan, and a divorce and alimony case Trimble vs Farmers Union Elevator on note.
The Durochog sale held Thursday at the Burton sales pavilion by A N L Burton and Sons J K Coulson and James J Durham drew a large crowd. A total of 45 head were sold with spring gifts averaging about 20 dollars and bred sows at 45 dollars.
The Republican slate includes Mel H. Hamilton for Clerk and Treasurer Joe A. Gilman for Trustee Ward No 2 and William Kinsler for Trustee Ward No 3.
The annual Sullivan County Teachers Institute meets this week with L. N. Hines, state superintendent of public instruction, addressing the session Tuesday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Hosea Engle and daughter Helen drove from Chicago to visit relatives this weekend and returned home Monday.
D N Railsback formerly in Hymera and Shelburn buys Herman Taylor's undertaking business here and takes charge. He will operate at the present location with a new motor hearse and a motor limousine ambulance. He is brother to County Clerk Charles Railsback and will move to the city.
The Buck and Jackson families met August 28 at James H. Buck's Jefferson township home. Nineteen eight adults plus children attended from multiple towns including Newton Pleasantville Bicknell Bucktown and Sullivan. The gathering lists many relatives and ends with plans for the Bucktown school park reunion the first Sunday in September 1522.
Miss Mary Hoke and Perry W. Lesh wed at the bride’s home in tral city. Mrs. Oscar Bland and daughter Helen visit the Riggs home. Rev. and Mrs. Hoffman honeymooned in Central Lake Michigan after Chicago wedding. they move into the remodeled Christian parsonage. Mrs. Clara Scott leaves Fairbanks township for Sullivan to serve as county attendance officer. Frank Bridwell from Pasadena returns home. Rev. Roscoe Piety visits Fairbanks township. Miss Irene Mattix heads to Mesa Arizona for the winter. Clarence Sproatt returns from western travels. Rosa Goodman resigns after twelve years with Wabash Valley Electric.
The county livestock tour under the Farm Bureau will span September 13 and 14 visiting 37 farms in Sullivan County excluding Cass Jefferson and Jackson townships. Over 1 606 men are expected to participate, covering about 150 miles with stops at Carlisle and Fairbanks among others to view Hampshire Angus Duroc Jersey Percheron and Shorthorn stock and poultry.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of this county held its annual meeting at the courthouse Saturday. Directors Salathiel Boone John G Barnett Elmer Carrico Ellery Hayden Murray Bledsoe Williamson James Adams and Jacob Fleming were elected for the ensuing year. The report notes 83 new policies totaling 194 535 and 33 renewals totaling 68 620. There are 301 policies in force totaling 703 200 with total losses 226.00 all paid without assessment. Cash receipts were 458.83 and cash in treasury at year start 304.89, with 743.72 to be accounted for and total disbursements 542.00 leaving cash in treasury 201.72. John C Chaney and John G Barnett named auditing committee.
The trial of Dr. George W. Pirtle of Carlisle for assault with intent was moved to the next term due to tuberculosis. A certificate from his physician and Dr. James B. Maple notes his illness and danger from trial attendance, and a War Department order requires him to report to a U. S. hospital in Asheville, North Carolina for treatment where he currently is.
Clark E. Setzer as administrator of Joe R. McNabb deceased sues in circuit court to recover 1250 dollars claimed as due for a shipment of hogs. The shipment to Powell Brothers of Indianapolis allegedly earned 1956.12 dollars, with the defendant accused of intermeddling and unlawful acts leading to judgment sought for 1250 dollars.
Harry M. Spalding age twenty six a decorator and Hazel E Hicks age eighteen both of Vincennes are issued a marriage license. William Irvine age twenty four from Detroit Michigan and Elizabeth Laurmie age eighteen from Hymera are also licensed to wed.
Inmate search reveals ten saw blades hidden in bed frames during a Saturday night jail check. Authorities say the find prevents an escape attempt and will be investigated for how the items were concealed.
A jail delivery thwarted Saturday when Sherri Ed Douthitt alerted authorities and ten saws were found under beds. Suspects include Robert Veal Indianapolis Ed Thompson St Joe Mo charged with automobile theft Paul Turner Palestine tied to the Barker store robbery. Andrew Turner Palestine brother of Paul held on burglary bond. Jail bolts sawed from patched iron doors on west jail side.
Miss Lois Reitzel of Detroit wed Tom Brown of Sullivan on Friday at four. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. George Reitzel. The couple left for Duluth and Minneapolis, then will reside in Sullivan after September. Mrs. Brown is the Reitzels’ daughter. Mr. Brown is J. R. Brown’s son in Sullivan.
City schools opened Monday under Superintendent Youngblood with 1161 total attendees. High school enrollment reached 309, Central school 43, Gymnasium 212, Elm Park 227. Miss Ruth Cross resignation left a vacancy filled by Miss Blanche Mc Coskey of Shelburn, veteran teacher in Shelburn and Fairbanks Township.
The assault cases against Martin Harris Russell Wietre Willis Blow and Calvin Smith, initially filed in Justice Lester's court, have been dismissed there and refiled in the circuit court.
A. W. Lovelace a rural carrier from Sullivan was named president of the Indiana Federation of Rural Letter Carriers at this week’s convention in Indianapolis. Attending the meeting were local carriers B. F. Lance and Bynum Alsman.
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