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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1920

Page

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Gifted Speaker Montaville Flowers to Speak at Sullivan Court House

Montaville Flowers of Los Angeles will lecture at the Sullivan courthouse on Wednesday evening October 6 at 7 30. He will discuss campaign issues from a Republican standpoint as part of a national tour directed by the Republican National Committee. Flowers is a renowned author and speaker on national and international affairs and has been featured in chautauqua circuits and at the Mero mth event.

Montaville Court House Montaville Flowers Los Angeles California Sullivan Flowers Republican National Committee Ninville Flowers National Committee Harding Union League Club of Chicsco McKinley Good Roads Lansing Michigan

Rexall Straw Vote Shows Way The Wind Blows

Rexall drug stores report presidential preferences across the nation with Harding leading Cox in many states. Figures show male and female tallies for Harding and Cox in numerous jurisdictions, indicating broad early support for the Republican candidate.

Rexall Rexall Drug Stores Senator Harding James M. Cox Arizona Harding Cox California Colorado Indiana Jeane

Unusual discovery of elder-like limbs found during well digging

C D Mason unearthed large elder limb like structures at 37 feet while drilling a well on the Ed Snow farm eight miles southeast of Sullivan now owned by Ed Alsop. The massive limbs with salty black center were buried with drift wood debris and will be shown at this office.

C. D. Mason Ed Snow Sullivan Ed Alsop

Harding to Speak in Terre Haute During Indiana Campaign

Senator Harding, the Republican presidential nominee, will give a 30 minute address in Terre Haute near noon on Saturday October 16 after an Indianapolis stop on October 15. He will stay overnight in Indianapolis area, then head to St. Louis pausing briefly in Greencastle and Brazil without speeches.

Harding Terre Haute Indianapolis Warren G. Harding St. Louis Hatte Uie Greencastle Brazil

Marysville Visitor Shares Ties with Chaney Family

Jerry Miller from Marysville Ohio called on Mr and Mrs Jobs CC Chaney last week. Mrs Miller now deceased was an aunt of Mrs Chaney.

Jerry Miller Marysville Ohio Jobs CC. Chaney Miller Chaney

Campaign for Sale Pavilion to Erect Livestock Building

A new campaign will push stock sales countywide to fund a live stock sale pavilion. The stock association, formed for 50000 dollars with 10000 pledged, has secured land at 8500 dollars plus an option. One fourth of stock needs 12500 dollars before further steps. A landscape architect from Purdue University may assess the site and aid planning.

Purdue University

Two Suits Filed in Circuit Court Over Debt Claims

Oliver Steele of Sullivan sues Consolidated Coal Company in circuit court for 10000 dollars for work and labor unpaid during June July and August. Vigo Tobacco Company of Terre Haute sues Matthew Lane Opal Lane and Basil Thomas by count for receiver and account. the Lanes formerly operated a restaurant in town.

Oliver Steele Sullivan Consolidated Coal Company Vigo Tobacco Company Terre Haute Matthew Lane Opal Lane Basil Thomas

Bland Beats Cullop in Second Indiana District Race

The editorial argues for reelecting Oscar E. Bland of Linton to Congress over William A. Cullop of Vincennes. It highlights Bland's three-year record, GOP leadership, and district benefits, while denouncing Cullop as selfish, discredited, and a political hack unfit to serve.

Indiana Congress Oscar E. Bland Linton William A. Cullop Vincennes House of Representatives House Bland Cullop Oscar Bland Washington Fred Bays Bay Martinsville Bays Oscar - Bland

Bland to Campaign in Sullivan County October 7 13

Representative Oscar E K Bland will campaign across Sullivan County from Thursday October 7 to Wednesday night October 13. He will open at Hymera Opera House October 7 7 30 p m with further talks at Dugger Pounds Hall Fairbanks Carlisle Shelburn Farmersburg Merom and Pleasantville with potential women’s meetings announced.

Oscar EK. Bland Sullivan County Bland Opera House Hymera Dugger Pounds Hall Fairbanks

Birthday Dinner Honors Aunt Jane Pirtle in Jefferson Township

Sunday marked Aunt Jane F Pirtle’s 7th birthday with a large dinner at her daughter Mrs William Lund’s home in Jefferson Township northwest of Shiloh church. About 700 guests attended, celebrating in a spacious yard with a long table, songs, speeches, and country fare. she is mother to former county sheriff Marion F Walters born 1844.

Jane F Pirtle William Lund Jefferson Township Shiloh Church Linton Sullivan Pirtle

Married at Hymera In Hymera A Pretty Home Wedding

A Hymera couple celebrated a Sunday wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Weaver. Miss Daisy Trump of Hymera married Robert Parsons of Coalmont Ind. The ceremony was witnessed by about 150 guests and followed by dinner. The Rev Clarence Nicholson officiated. Mrs Weaver turned 67 that day.

Hymera Sam Weaver Daisy Trump Robert Parsons Coalmont Ind Clarence Nicholson Second Baptist Church of

Hog sales held near Farmersburg and here

Hopewell Bros hog sale near Farmersburg Monday afternoon drew a large crowd with forty one head of Big Type Pounds selling for over 2400 dollars. In the evening Mickey and Whipps conducted the Big Type Poland sale here with forty one head selling and receipts over 3200 dollars.

Hopewell Bros Farmersburg Mickey and Whipps

Draper Suit for Divorce Filed in Circuit Court

Amanda J. Draper filed a divorce suit in the circuit court after noon Monday seeking dissolution of marriage from Charles E. Draper a well known traveling man of the city. The complaint states they married in 1880 and that he deserted her last March leaving her without support.

Amanda J. Draper Circuit Court Charles E. Draper

Sullivan High School Bob-Cats Announce 1920 Football Schedule

Coach Stivers releases the 1920 schedule with Oct 2 Paris at Sullivan and Oct 9 Sullivan at Robinson. Other dates include Sullivan vs Brazil Oct 16 and vs Linton Oct 22, Clinton Nov 6, Worthington Nov 20, Hutsonville Nov 25, plus open weeks. Several stars are injured but the team expects a solid effort against Paris.

Stivers Sullivan High School Bob-Cats Paris Sullivan Robinson Brazil Linton Clinton Worthington Hutsonville Giles Field Bloomington Ind Indiana University Franklin

Vigo Tobacco Co vs Lane and Lane and Thomas case notes

Court notes show accounting actions and receiver appointment to be set for Saturday October 2. Elmer Stewart named Library Board member for Carlisle to fill late E W Akin’s term. Reappointments include Lou McConnell and Louis J Kixmiller to Sept 15 1921. Several divorces awarded and damages cases noted. a special judge appointed for a county board dispute.

Vigo Tobacco Co Matthew Lane Opal Lane Basil Thomas Elmer Stewart Library Board of Carlisle E. W. Akin Lou McConnell Louis J. Kixmiller Wilson & Co Edward Lutz Lizzie M. Sink William L. Sink Gus Bradbury Amelia Bradbury Forest Butler Ralph Butler Shelburn Co-Operative Society Emery Setzer Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co Wm. S. Hoover Vincennes Jas. R. Riggs Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County

Makes Good in California J K Purcell

Carlisle native J K Purcell, now in Long Beach, earned profits on two properties since April. He bought five acres near Long Beach for 8500 and sold for 15500, then bought an apartment house for 12250 sold for 14750. He plans to return to Carlisle next year and predicts strong Republican support for Harding.

California J. KK. M. Purcell Carlisle Long Beach Mr. Purcell Purcell Purel Harding

Studebaker Price Reductions Announced by Dixon & Harbaugh

Dixon and Harbaugh report a Studebaker price cut effective F.O.B. factory. Special Six Touring drops to 1750, a 125 reduction. Special Six Coupe 2650. Special Six Sedan 2750. Big Six Touring 2150, down 200.

Dixon & Harbaugh Studebaker Autos Studebaker

Local Women’s Legacy Noted In Gordon Nebraska

We receive subscription favors from Mrs Rollin Hanchette of Gordon Nebraska born and reared here. She is daughter of the late William Brewer who was engaged in business here for several years with Thomas Button. Mr Hanchette is a brother of Miss Nelle Hanchette of this city and was raised here.

Rollin Hanchette Gordon Nebraska Hanchette William Brewer Thomas Button Nelle Hanchette

Sullivan State Bank Elects New Officers

At the annual meeting the Sullivan State Bank elected C. J. Sherman as president I. H. Kalley as vice president and Ben C. Crowder as cashier. The regular semi annual dividend was declared. William H. Crowder Jr left the bank to recuperate his health and pursue other business.

Sullivan State Bank C. J. Sherman I. H. Kalley Ben C. Crowder William H. Crowder

Mrs Lou Eslinger Visits Springfield Kin in Missouri

Mrs Lou Eslinger of Springfield Missouri visits her father R F Knotts and other relatives here. Mr and Mrs Eslinger recently returned from a visit in California.

Lou Eslinger Springfield, Mo R. F. Knotts Mrs. Eslinger California

Burglars Enter Basler Home In East Jackson Street

Burglars entered the residence of Donald F. Basler at 530 East Jackson Street Saturday night and rifled his pockets of about four dollars. Jewelry, including diamond rings and a gold watch, in the dresser drawer were left untouched. Basler discovered his trousers in the backyard Sunday morning.

Donald F. Basler East Jackson Street Basler

Handsome Bequest Given as Memorial

Mr and Mrs J W Cooper of Carlisle offer property to M F E conference as a memorial gift. The item appears in a local church or academic announcements section.

Orphans Home Offered In Carlisle Memorial Bequest

Mr and Mrs John W Coopr of Carlisle offer to the Indiana Methodist conference a 108 acre farm and handsome residence valued at 100900 for the location of a Charles Edward Cooper Orphans Home. The home would be under church direction and follow the family memorial to their son who died in service December 28 1918 in Cleveland Ohio. The conference decision is expected soon.

Charles Edward Cooper Cleveland Ohio John W. Coopr Carlisle Conference of the Methodist Church of Indiana Methodist Church

Modern Refrigerator Co. to Equip 2000 High Class Units

Samuel S. Brewer reports a New York City contract to build and equip 2000 large nickel and brass trimmed refrigerators for a firm supplying Argentine Republic Uruguay and Brazil. The order promises steady winter employment for staff and reflects the family’s ongoing prominence in Peru.

Samuel S. Brewer Modern Refrigerator Co New York City Argentine Republic Uruguay Brazil Peru Brewer J. E. Brewer New Lebanon Sam Brewer Peru Trust Co First National Bank Wabash Valley Trust Co Samuel Daddy

Mrs Luella Garrard Dies After Prolonged Illness

Luella Garrard aged 40 died Sunday night at her mother Mrs Laura Rose home after an extended illness with complications. She leaves her mother two children Loyal and Hart two sisters Lora Rose and Mrs Will Armstrong and two brothers Arthur Rose and Chester Rose. She was born in 1880 and a city high school graduate. Her husband W F Garrard died in February in Peoria Illinois.

Luella Garrard Laura Rose S. J. Cross Methodist Church This City Loyal and Hart Lora Rose Will Armstrong Arthur Rose

Former Hymera Resident Dr Harold Stutesman Dies in Seattle

Dr Harold Stutesman aged 35 formerly of Hymera died last week in Seattle Washington from blood poisoning. He was the only son of Mr and Mrs John Stutsman of Hymera and a member of the Sullivan lodge of Elks. He leaves three sisters Emma Statesman Hymera Mrs John Fox Terre Haute and Mrs T E Conner Cleveland.

Harold Stutesman Hymierg Seattle Washington Staive Hymera John Stutsman Sullivan Lodge of Elks Emma Statesman John Fox Terre Haute T. E. Conner Cleveland Ohio

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