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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
5
The column lists numerous Sullivan residents and visitors including Mrs. D. M. Phillips in Terre Haute, Mrs. Ella Cooper from Merom, and Miss Mildred Nesbit entering school in Indianapolis. It notes milestones like a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McGuire and various trips to cities such as Terre Haute, Sullivan, Vincennes, and Bloomington with community updates on spending weekends, moving, and schooling.
Mrs. Turpin and Mr. Turpin head home to Sturgis Kansas after visits with the Mitchells. Mrs. Chambers leaves for Los Angeles to winter with her daughter. Webb and Brust families return from Mt. Carmel. Mrs. McCloud moves to Kansas City. Mrs. Young visits Carlisle then home. Simmons en route from Hoopeston to Evansville, then Denver for work. Julia Springer travels to Madison Wisconsin for domestic science study. Rosenberger family visits Peters Scott in Crawfordsville on way home from Ohio. Eunice Holmes accepts art teaching at LaPaz schools. two days weekly.
Hymera announces the 192x teaching roster led by High school principal Mrs. C. M. Self and district heads. Staff include A. M. Phillippe manual training Latin Frances Leibing music and drawing and Mary Jaesich domestic science. District lists No. 1 through 11 with assigned teachers.
Ed J. Hoke of Parma Missouri toured a central Wisconsin region famed for dairy production. He visited a county seat town of about 3,000 where Germans and Swedes thrifty residents live and saw a brewery and a sign declaring Drink Blatz beer the kind that made Milwaukee furious.
During the Woodsmall trial a moment arose as Fred F Bays complimented Sheriff McDowall for catching criminals. He patted juror George McDowall on the arm and teased him with the line you may know something about that some time. The juror appeared amused by the remark.
The Paxton schools face heavy strain due to in flux from the coal mine. Enrollment rose from 160 at the start of last year to over 200 now, with more miners arriving daily as the Woolley Coal Company plans thirty new houses for workers.
List of marriage licenses issued to couples including Guy W. Armstrong of Shelburn and Velma L. Arbell of Shelburn Allison J. Pittman of Fairbanks and Bonnie M Drake of Fairbanks Charley Smith of Farmersburg and De Lora F. Riley of Farmersburg Martin L. Smith of Dexter Mo and Floy McAnally of Hymera Lara M. Gambill of Sullivan and Jessup F. Bolinger of Shelburn Francis Burnett of Fairbanks and Mary H. Walters of Sullivan
The old elm in front of the Christian church was felled after years of death. Last Sunday overcoats and cloaks were seen as weather turns from dry to wet. East to Terre Haute visitors Elmer Thomas and wife. Turman township teachers listed with names for several schools. A pet raccoon drew attention during a recent visit. Loyal and wife celebrate a baby boy born last Friday named Charles Thomas Taylor. Clarence Timberlake visited with his children last Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Noah Moore and children visited Sullivan on Saturday. Josie Woodard and son Ray were in town on Tuesday. Melinda Essinger visited Mrs Buckhart's last week. Mrs Sarah Moore and Pheba McMahan visited Wm Gray and family last week. Wm Hughes passed through Friday. Wilbur Heck and Walter Woodard visited the school on Thursday.
List of unclaimed letters dated September 24 1913 in Sullivan Indiana including Miss Ada Branham Miss Ruth Clark Mrs Willard Lacy Miss Marie Purcell Miss Julia Stanley and Messrs Jessie Adams Mr Edgar Clark Mr Joseph Garner Mr John E Osborn. Letters uncalled for within two weeks will go to the Dead Letter Office. One cent due per letter. Advertised by W E Aydelotte P M.
Guy Arm strong, noted baseball player, married Velma Azbell at the Christian parsonage in Shelburn Thursday evening. Rev. M. O. Jarvis officiated with only close relatives and Harry Glenn and Nora Ford of Sullivan as guests. They began housekeeping in a cozy East Griffith street home.
Miss Lyons and Miss Barco hosted Sullivan school teachers Friday night. Guests were asked to leave wraps on arrival, toured the square and Main Street, then were received at Miss Barco’s residence for games and music with refreshments served.
Ray Hudson a livery barn employee deserted his family in Carlisle and moved to Middletown to live with relatives leaving his wife and two young daughters without means of support.
Dugger reports James Warner was seriously injured when slate collapsed at the Shirley Hill mine on Thursday. He sustained a crushed body injury and required twenty stitches to close a deep wound.
Mr and Mrs Herman Klusmeier relocate to Linton where he buys an interest in B A Powells former Pleasantville auto business partnership transfer includes ownership and local ties expect continued service in the community.
Joseph K. Barclay attorney and Miss Eleanor Bowles wed at the bride’s home with Rev. W. H. Sledge officiating. The groom, son of J. W. Barclay of Sullivan county, won a county prosecutor’s post last fall. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bowles, is noted for society popularity. After a brief wedding tour they will reside at the Malott residence.
Mrs W O Nickle and her son travel with Mrs J L Bowman to Petersburg Indiana to visit Mrs G W Paterson. The group plans to stay for a period of unspecified length and share family news.
The Indiana Conference of the Methodist church closed its session at Rushville. Assignments include WW. S. Biddle of Vincennes as superintendent and P. C. Lisman as pastor of the M. E. church in this city. Various churches listed with new pastors and transfers.
Former State Senator Oscar Bland collided with two children on Linton street. Four year old Mary Petersen was killed while 12 year old Madge Peterson was seriously injured as they crossed the road. Bland notified authorities and requested a full investigation.
Last night the city council transacted routine business and passed an ordinance requiring railroads to install electric signals at Hartley street crossings. For the upcoming city election, N D Martin was made inspector in the first ward, W T Mellett in the second, and W H Eaton in the third.
The Boosters gathered at city hall last night to hear reports from a factory investigating committee led by John C. Chaney who presided. A new committee was appointed to determine what encouragement the proposed factory will receive and will convene at 9 o clock this morning.
Chester Street aged 28 from near Merom was bound over to the circuit court on forgery charges by Squire Calvert. He posted a $500 bond and allegedly forged Morris Ward of Merom’s name on a $15 Merom bank check cashed by A. N. L. Burton of Graysville.
The Sullivan lodge of Elks opens its season with a dance tomorrow night. The Mitchell team will provide the music for the event.
In Sullivan County Indiana the Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1913 files a partition complaint No 15661 against Sarah Taylor a non resident. The defendants must appear or demur by November 24 1913 or the court will hear the case in her absence. Clerk Charles R Railsback signs the notice. Bays & Bays represent the plaintiffs. First insertion Sept 24 19138.
Maggie Britton and Theodore Britton appear in Complaint No 15662 filed September 28 1913 in Sullivan Circuit Court. Attorney Walter F Wood represents Maggie Britton against Theodore Britton alleging divorce and custody. An affidavit accompanies the filing.
A competent person states Theodore Britton is not a resident of Indiana and is notified of a divorce and custody complaint. He must answer or demur by November 24, 1913, at the Sullivan County Court House. if not, the case will be heard in his absence. W. F. Wood, attorney for the plaintiff.
The city of Sullivan Indiana enacts alarms on Hartley street crossers for all railroads operating within city limits. The ordinance requires builders to install and maintain timely electric alarms warning street travelers. Violations incur fines from five to one hundred dollars with daily offenses counted as separate. The measure becomes effective after publication in the Sullivan Union with initial notices in September 1913 and passage dated September 23, 1918.
Miss Geneva Mayfield entertained Saturday night with a slumber party in honor of Miss Hazel Vore of Tacoma Oklo. A luncheon was served at 11 o clock.
Mrs. B W Stoddard, class of 1898 alumna, earns 14 blue and 3 red ribbons at the Indiana State fair as a premier designer and importer, while Miss Everett leaves Clinton after two days as an art and music teacher. Trustee Cooper fills her post with Mariam Burroughs and plays funder for playground swings. Prof Earl Coyner organizes a new town band. Misses Lucy and Ann Clark tour Merom before returning to Chicago.
Many people want an automobile but fear the cost of a new car. The Maxwell Motor Car Company of Lawrenceville, Illinois, has issued a catalog with many slightly used and rebuilt cars at low prices. A postal card to them will receive a catalog.
Mrs Martha Butterfield of India napolis returned home Thursday after a visit with Mrs Frank Richardson.
Mr and Mrs Louis Foy returned Monday from a trip to northern Illinois by automobile. John Pleasant moved to Palestine last week. Gault Pleasant visited his sister Mrs Gus Creager in Merom last week. Mr and Mrs Turner, who stayed six weeks with Miss Laura Smith and relatives, returned to Kansas. Mr and Mrs Manifold and Bula Cooper were Sullivan visitors Saturday.
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