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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
8
A collage of playful vignettes and wry observations on September details and social quirks. The text puzzles with puns about coal, marriage, fashion, and odd anecdotes, naming Ella Bragg and themes of domestic life.
A playful monologue blends jokes about churchgoers, doughnut holes, and campaign expenses with riffs on Washington Irving and modern drivers. The piece laments relationships, fashion, and golf while musing on public life and the coming school gathering.
The verse portrays Eddie Mull as gentle yet mischievous and Carrie Mull reacting to a scare. A hay mow incident followed by mother cleansing the pantry crock hints at domestic turmoil and rural family dynamics.
The Turman community fair drew strong crowds with pony, fat men, lean men, and three legged races followed by egg and ball throwing contests. Farmers beat business men in a tug of war as kid contestants cheered the greased pole climb won by Kenneth Arnett. McNutt and Musgrave hosted Western Electric displays. Graysville band played well. organizers plan bigger next year.
Henry Miller, convicted of murder in the second degree in Sullivan county for the death of Junie Carr, will be retried after a transcript error in the venue change was found by Judge Van Buskirk. The petition for habeas corpus was denied and Miller returned to Sullivan county jail as the proper transcript is corrected.
A $1000 bond in the Fletcher Lester horse theft case was forfeited in circuit court after he failed to appear for trial. Lester and William Mason were charged with stealing Clyde Shake’s horse at Pleasantville in 1917 and selling it at Vincennes with Mason later under suspended sentence.
Eugene Brewer of near Dugger was injured when slate collapsed at the Peerless mine Thursday afternoon. He was taken to the county hospital for treatment.
The Sullivan County Farmers Picnic at City Park last Wednesday drew about two thousand attendees. County Agent Benson chaired the organizing committee with aides including Raymond Roberts, Harry Ruff, Ross Campbell, Alva Taylor, and Addison Drake.
The docket lists Albert Meier and Elma Meier seeking a divorce. Other cases include Keck Gonnerman Co. versus John Bla baum to set aside conveyance. Auerback and Auerback versus Bierhaus on account. Universal Accessories on account against Sharpe. Boles versus James Stewart guardian for adoption. Indian Refining Co. on account. Ray Barnes against Maude Barnes et al. for partition and sale. New Union Lumber Co. against Alexander and Mary Brown to foreclose lien.
Look Concrete block contractor offering foundations basements garages yard walls and porches. Plant one square north of C. and E. I. depot. Fred Grubb manufacturer and contractor in blocks. Phone 609 B.
The U. C. College Merom Sunday school boys and girls with Mrs. Hallie Shaw and Miss Lara Hawkins toured to Palestine for an all day picnic at Leaverton Parke. Lunch included sandwiches pickles olives fried chicken cake and fruit. A Candy Kitchen visit followed on the return trip in the Coyner truck with many named participants.
The Sullivan Common Council adopted a resolution September 26 1922 for a local sewer from Mapleton subdivision Lot 24 to Lot 9 and shown on the city map. Remonstrances may be filed or heard October 24 1922 at 7 30 p m. The council will decide if benefits to property and city equal or exceed costs. Dated September 27 1922 Myrtle Macey City Clerk. 1st insertion Sept 27 1922-21.
Thomas Springer of this city bought the late Cynthia Thomas residence on East Washington Street at a commissioner sale. He paid $6,125 for the property.
Public notice lists registration on October 9 1922 across Sullivan County Indiana precincts. It names Hymera Farmersburg Shelburn Dugger Carlisle Merom and others with specific polling places including town halls, schools and banks. Also included is Merom State Bank financial statement and auditor sworn affidavit.
Taylor Fay Stinnett as executor of Moses Lindsey Stinnett’s estate has filed a final account with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Friday October 20 1922, the 41st judicial day of the September term. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Walter F Wood attorney. First insertion September 27 1922.
The Sullivan county horse-shoe meet is set for Sunday afternoon October 1 at City Park. Entries require a partner and must be mailed to Box 41 Sullivan Indiana or called in by September 30. Many entries already received, with favorable weather promising the largest event in the state. Draw for places at 1 pm Sunday followed by the contest.
John Hoke Beasley of Terre Haute is in serious condition following an automobile accident and a tetanus infection developed from his injuries. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John T Beasley.
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