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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1914
Page
1
A man alleges he was shot by Oscar Rich and signed a statement against the head of the police department. Police seek ten sub chiefs bondsmen as part of ongoing investigations.
Reports say Dawson planned a suit against Oscar Rich bondsmen after Rich shot him in the knee during an arrest at the C I depot. Dawson signed a statement exonerating Rich and releasing bondsmen, then protested his action before leaving Crowder hospital.
Gus Bradbury files suit against the bond of James H. Willis city patrolman after a prior pursuit during an attempted arrest. Willis shot Bradbury in the leg and he was hospitalized. Bradbury reportedly refused to file action in the case.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Beasley of Terre Haute and Mrs. French Maxwell of Puerto Rico arrived in Terre Haute after being detained in Europe due to the war. They report delays from troop movements and congestion, and describe Switzerland battlefields and wartime travel hardships. Mrs. Maxwell plans a visit with her mother-in-law Lizzie Maxwell before returning home.
Dr Charles M Eaton 66 native of the county died Thursday evening at his Robinson Illinois home after kidney trouble He was born November 22 1836 son of Capt Charles Eaton pioneer resident He married twice first to Dora Hardesty then Sarah Cunningham survived by one son Clifford Reese He lived in Hutsonville Annapolis and Robinson engaging in medicine hotel business and public service Interment Center Ridge cemetery with Robinson Masonic lodge at graveside Many Sullivan Masons joined the Robinson Masons in services
Miners and county officials attended the first aid demonstrations in Terre Haute where Sullivan county mine teams won rescue prizes. The J. Woolley team from Paxton, led by Robert Lilly, took second prize. another J. Woolley Paxton team captained by John C. Davidson won third. Calora of Jasonville led the first aid teams with an eighth place, while J. Woolley No. 1 of Paxton placed thirteenth.
C. J. Sherman bought a Main street lot just north of the Wible and Park livery barn from Edward Burton. Turman and Riggs bought the adjoining building from Steve Leach for use as a harness room by the firm.
Deputy Sheriff Orville Hale and Patrolman Murray hauled three youth ful prisoners to Jeffersonville for reform school time. Fred Eaton Jake Colvin convicted of larceny and Herbert Vaughn of Cass township pled guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses after Vaughn forged several checks on Julian Powell of Cass township.
Sullivan mourns the death of Dr James Reid Hinkle aged about ninety who died at his home after a three week illness. A native of the county he began practice in 1861 at Sullivan retiring around 1900 after forty years. He served in Civil War relief efforts, led local medical societies, and was a longtime Mason and bank director with a noted interest in county history. Funeral plans pending with Masonic rites likely and Rev George H Murphy officiating.
Charles Gell a driver for the In dex store was severely hurt Saturday afternoon when the team he drove began to move he was thrown between the wagon and the building wall Fred Loudermilk has gone to Crawfordsville to attend Wabash College
Bert Mundon aged 17, son of Arch Mundon, farmer near Graysville, drowned in the Wabash at Turmans creek mouth. He was on a fishing trip with neighbor John Adams when an epileptic fit is believed to have occurred in a boat. The body was recovered after about an hour.
The first Saturday Fair features strong automobile and motorcycle races with home talent versus foreign cars. Local entrants include Theodore Seitz, Lester McGrew, Ray Carrico, and others, while foreign cars hail from Terre Haute Linton Jasonville Vincennes and Paris Ill. Ed Collins is the sole local in the motorcycle race with four Linton entries. The parade starts at 11 00 am after a band concert at 9 30 am with a 25 prize for top decorated auto. Ernest Davis leads the parade efforts.
Henry Theal a 21 year old night engineer at Sullivan County Electric Company vanished from the plant Friday night leaving it operating. He was found Sunday in Jess Powell’s barn in Cass township and declared insane by Drs Neff and Billman after an inquest held in the city.
An elderly Sullivan County mother wept as her son Chancey Dale was arraigned in Vigo County on burglary charges. He was released on his own recognizance after the prosecutor noted the boy’s epilepsy and lack of responsibility, and the mother pledged to return him to Sullivan and place him to work.
Mrs Adah Thixtun of this city sues for divorce in circuit court Monday from Dr Eddie D Thixtun formerly practicing medicine here and at Terre Haute now house physician at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. The complaint outlines grounds for the action.
Plaintiff seeks alimony of 3000 dollars and support for herself and two children Ernest 20 and Paul Edward 11. She requests custody of the boys. Dr and Mrs Thixtun married in 1892 and separated last April. Mrs Kirkiam and Mrs Emma Thixtun are named locals.
Charles Alsman of Caledonia and three companions escaped unhurt after their car was struck by a freight train on the C A S rail line Thursday night. The engine had been stationary and suddenly started, dragging the car about 200 yards before the wreck. The party was en route home when the collision occurred.
Andrew J Engle a 20 year old farmer from Farmersburg and Hazel M Miller daughter of Adam Miller of Curry township wed Saturday afternoon in a ceremony performed by Squire Kirkham. They obtained a license from County Clerk Railsback with the bride’s mother present and giving consent, then Railsback received a phone request to cancel the license.
The fall session of the Indiana Presbytery will convene September 21 to 23 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Vincennes. About 68 churches in southwestern Indiana, with 6,648 members, expect 30 to 35 ministers and similar numbers of elders. The program includes a Home Mission Committee meeting, reports from committees, and a public popular meeting on September 22 on The Diaconate Our Tenth Legion in Reserve.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ross 73, widow of Keever Ross, dropped dead at her sister Jane Hunter's home in Dugger Sunday morning. Cause listed as apoplexy. Burial held in Switz City yesterday. Surviving sisters: Mrs. George Goodwin, Dugger, Mrs. Jane Hunter, Dugger, and Mrs. Edith O'Haver, Freelandville.
Kenneth Cox seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Everett Cox fell seventeen feet while climbing a scaffold at the new school building Friday afternoon breaking both wrists Dr Paul Higbee attended the injured boy.
William R. Frakes told the county council last week that a fresh agreement is needed. He urged changes to terms affecting oversight and funding, highlighting potential impacts on local services.
Former county treasurer William R. Frakes created a sensation in democratic circles by denouncing county governance at the court house. He criticized the high tax rate and life tenure in Sullivan County, urged taxpayer oversight, and called for rotating offices including the county superintendent elected by the people. His outspoken remarks signal a potential political clash ahead.
Gill township Democrat and assistant road supervisor Waidner plans a fall fish fry in Riverton on Thursday to honor county road superintendent Ed Dailey. County officials and road experts are invited. expenses to be paid by a half percent deduction from Wardner's salary. Jake Miller chosen toastmaster.
Dora Hutchison filed a damage suit in circuit court against George H. Ringer and John W. Pope of Cass township for one thousand dollars. She alleges the defendants caused her premises to be searched for gambling paraphernalia and liquor without sufficient reason.
Terre Haute resident Israel Girton waived a preliminary hearing after stabbing Miles Curry to death on September 4. Curry, formerly of Carlisle, was found with Girton’s wife and two others after a boat outing near their home. Girton says Curry attempted to draw a weapon, leading to the fatal injury.
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