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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
8
Trustees of nine townships filed census figures with County Auditor Win Bicknell showing a county total of 8,917 voters. The line item lists counts for Gipong Dinag Haddon Jefferson Hamilton Fairbanks Jackson and Turner townships, with totals varying from about 360 to 2,000 residents.
Vincennes reports government employee Louis Smelder has chartered the gasoline boat Westport from Fairport Iowa to restock the Wabash with mussels. Smelder, famed for mussel-raising knowledge, will oversee the operation with three local crewmen Allen Newman captain Frank Davis pilot and Jerald Bass assisting.
Cards announce the marriage last Wednesday in New York City of Eugene Crawley of Tulsa Oklahoma and Nelle Kline daughter of Mr and Mrs William Morris Kline of New York. Crawley son of Mrs Charles E Crawley formerly of this city now in Cincinnati. born and raised here. They will be at home in Tulsa after November 1.
W A White the third Bright Light operator named in an affidavit accusing illegal liquor sales posted a 2594 bond with Sheriff Kelley on Wednesday. He also bonded 2594 for his brother Tom White. Ike Cooper was released on bond.
Civil war veterans from Sullivan and Farmersburg gathered in Terre Haute last week to attend the Soldiers reunion. Attendees included R. K. Houpt of Sullivan Co D, J. H. Bennett of Farmersburg Co F, R. L. Parsons Co D Farmersburg, William B. Ridgeway Co D Sullivan, and James N. Bilgew Co D Sullivan.
The Baptist Union session adjacent to the city adjourned on Wednesday night. Rev. C. W. Chadwick pastor of the First Baptist church of Vincennes was elected moderator. Hamlet Allen of Washington, serving 38 years as clerk, was re elected. J. F. Douthitt of this city was elected treasurer.
Frank Walker of Shelburn, on suspended sentence for running a blind tiger, is re arrested by Deputy Sheriff Orville Hale for breaking parole. He allegedly drove his wife away and damaged dishes and furniture.
A letter from Charles BE Asbury dated Manila August 5 reports his sailing for the U S tomorrow. He has taught in the Philippines for several years and is the son of A P Asbury of Jackson township.
Matt Hymer, once with the Index store and now near Joseph, Oregon, writes that he enjoys Oregon. He works on a large wheat and oat ranch and sent oat samples with heads ten to twelve inches long.
Louise Pearsons sues Thomas Pearson in the circuit court for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment habitual drunkenness and that she was forced to support herself through work
At the Holiness Christian church conference in Frankfort Indiana on Friday Rev Geo Huff was assigned to churches at Sullivan Merom and Carlisle.
The Sullivan County Teachers Institute finished a five day session in this city. Dr G E Hunt of Indianapolis urged dental inspections in public schools with slides and a moving picture reel. County Superintendent Park praised the lectures and noted strong attendance and strong teaching in literature and pedagogy by Henry G Williams and Edwin B Evans.
Prof. E. C. Starbuck has resigned as musical director in Sullivan to take a higher paying post in Gary Indiana. He will earn 1840 dollars per year double his Sullivan salary. Starbuck came here from Marion Ohio where he directed for two years. The board regrets the loss and a successor has not been chosen. Mr and Mrs Starbuck left Sunday for Gary.
Several county leagues gathered in Farmersburg for an Epworth league rally on Friday night. Participants included Shelburn Ebenezer and Sullivan leagues with Sullivan’s Sallie Springer Kathryn Kirkham and Maude Lester in readings songs and talks. Local attendees from our area listed include Daisy Howard Lola Poston Effie Barton Destine Mc Bride Cora Maud Lester Kathryn Kirkham Francis Sinclair Rebecca Nicoson Marguerite Allen Audrey Lora Rose Ethel Barco Sallie Springer and Messrs Lester Brattain Homer Tate and Grover Gambill.
Dugger schools opened Monday with A. D. Montgomery as high school superintendent. Eulala Harmell serves as principal, Julia Stanley as assistant principal. Faculty includes Harvey Hammell teaching seventh and eighth grades, Nellie Vanarsdoll fifth and sixth, Miss Sisson third and fourth, Grace Lester second and third, Miss Crawford the primary, with Frank Campbell and Mae Hendrickson teaching in the west building.
Lee Snapp age 60 of Shelburn was placed under a 250 peace bond by Justice Robert Calvert after a hearing on a charge by his wife alleging he threatened her life and feared he would harm her. Snapp remains in county jail in default of bond.
Sheriff Kelley and Prosecutor Bays, after a tip, intercepted a tarpaulin covered wagon between New Lebanon and Merom Station. They found 20 cases of beer, whiskey, and a two gallon jug of liquor. Driver George Curry of Palestine Illinois jailed for unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquor. Curry claims he moved the load for Ab White. White Tom and Ike Cooper bound on illegal sale charges at Bright Light.
Two sisters aged 12 and 14 from Oblong Ill narrowly escaped death when they jumped from a train moving at 15 miles an hour near Palestine Ill. They were visiting and their first train ride ended abruptly as they leaped off the platform upon arrival, becoming unconscious and heavily bruised.
Dugger Indiana September 8 The second annual basket dinner of the First Christian church was held in Taylor Grove yesterday The church organized two years ago by Rev Melnette Miller of Linton with a membership of 20 now 125 A brick church is being erected on North Third street with seating for 750 Rev J W Buchannon of Odon preached in morning and afternoon.
Divorce filing Jesse H Wisener versus Marty Wisener. Quiet title and injunction actions for Clair E Merrill and Mabel A Merrill versus Emery A Snyder and William P Anderson et al. Complaint for medical services Caleb M Lowder versus John M Anderson. Lease forfeiture Charlotte E Rich versus Dan Clark.
Bert J Prater filed complaint affidavit and bond for attachment of property alleged to belong to Fred W Funk a non resident of Indiana. Trial set for Saturday October 11 1913 at ten o clock A M unless you appear and answer the complaint an order for sale of the property may be made. Robert Calvert Justice of the Peace. First insertion Sept 10 1913.
An explosion of gas at the Klondyke mine northwest of the city around 1 30 o clock Monday destroyed the air shaft and fan house and damaged the tipple. Jimmy James was inside the mine briefly before the blast and escaped with minor burns after crawling under a car. He was trapped for over an hour and pulled out by a rope. Dr Billman treated his wounds which were not serious.
The O Haver family held a reunion in the school yard grove at Marco in Greene county on Friday. Attendees came from Palatka Florida Worthington Terre Haute Bloomfield and nearby Marco Pleasantville with many residents staying for a picnic supper.
The state board prescribes a new docket for county clerks now used by County Clerk Railsback who voices strong dislike. Four cases fit on the old docket but the new one uses one page per case, halving capacity to a quarter as many cases. The new docket is noted as complex and cumbersome.
The 11th annual reunion of the White River Valley Soldiers and Sailors Association will meet in Martinsville Indiana on October 1. Governor Ralston will give the principal address in the afternoon at the Blackstone theatre followed by a camp fire at night.
A meeting will be held at the G A R hall this city Saturday afternoon to discuss holding a county soldiers reunion during the Saturday fairs in the city.
Prof Johnson leads city schools agriculture program after summer study of state courses. He oversees the department and says farm work will be a key factor in the coming year.
John Miller, a saw mill worker four miles south of New Lebanon, was struck by a thrown cap Friday, sustaining two fractured ribs and losing consciousness.
In Shelburn Indiana on September 8 Fred McClellan chipped ice with a pick when it slipped and struck his child on the head causing a deep wound. A physician’s prompt intervention likely saved the baby's life.
In a Saturday filed complaint Mrs. Maud Shouse seeks divorce from Willis Shouse of Currysville. She accuses him of leaving home on June 11 and not returning, notes his shift to alcohol, abuse of she and two children Vivian 11 and Edward 8, and failure to provide support. She requests property alimony and a $10 weekly child support, with the couple's assets listed and Kennedy Oil Company ties mentioned. The bride formerly resided in Oblong NL.
The Sullivan County Indiana Board of Commissioners will accept sealed bids until 12 noon on Tuesday October 7 1913 for supplying all coal for 1914 at the courthouse jail and county infirmary. Coal must be good lump coal. The board may reject any or all bids. John Scott John Driver John Mattix Commissioners Attest Win S Bicknell Auditor First insertion Sept 10 1913 31
On October 7 1918 bids are invited for six concrete bridges per plans on file in the auditor's office with bids to be submitted separately. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. First insertion Sept 10 1913 3t.
Ross S Nation of Clinton to Acsah Hinkle of Hymera are issued along with Orvil R Fourham of Cass to Lillian Cullen of Cass. William G Sensell of Shelburn to Celia G Hargis of Shelburn. Daniel W Wise to Maude Gillman of Dugger.
A dog owned by Carl Walker was shot by Chief of Police Smith Monday morning at the corner of State and Washington streets. The animal, already ill, was reportedly suspected of rabies.
Stewart Johnson, mine boss at the Paxton coal mine, pleads guilty for acting as a mine boss without a license. He pays a $1.00 fine and $10.80 in costs in Squire Calvert's office on Thursday afternoon.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sullivan Indiana Post Office as of September 10 1913. If not called for within two weeks they go to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies Lizzie Bates Maude Springer Frances Watson Gents Harry E Coyle R C Crow M Dougherty Ed McCammon. One cent due on each letter. Please say advertised. W B Aydelotte Postmaster.
A three game series is set with Game 1 at home on September 14 and Game 2 at Sullivan on September 21. If needed a deciding Game 3 will be on neutral grounds.
Eid G. Sinsell and Miss Celia Harges wed Wednesday evening at the M E Church in Sullivan. Rev. P C Lisman performed the ceremony. The groom is employed as
Rev. M. O. Jarvis, who has served as pastor for the past year, Sunday tendered his resignation to take effect December 1.
Businessmen on Hast Mill street formed a white wings brigade on Wednesday. They used brooms and effort to clean the pavement, demonstrating that many hands make light work.
Monday Claude Henry and Miss Delpha McGranahan eloped to Terre Haute for their wedding. The groom is the son of N. W. Henry of Seebree Kentucky, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McGranahan of R. R. 2.
Concrete sidewalks on the East side of Broad street from Washington to Gray streets have been finished. The section in front of the Christian church is eight feet wide.
Herschel Williams two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Williams was buried after a 2 30 p m funeral at Oak Grove church in Shelburn.
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