Sullivan Banker on Oil Industry
A timely letter from George R. Dutton argues Sullivan County leads Indiana in oil, detailing California output in 1913 at 98 million barrels and hourly production of 11 250 barrels. It notes California’s vast wells, asphalt roads, and the prominence of oil wealth led by figures like Emma A. Summers, urging Hoosiers to visit California expositions to witness the industry’s scale.
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George R. Dutton
Los Angeles
Sullivan County
Indiana
Union
Pacific Coast
California
Emma A. Summers
Kentucky
San Diego
Death of Charles Bradbury in this city
Charles Bradbury died at his home on South Court street after a long illness. He was 43, formerly in the restaurant business, recently in a tailoring partnership with Charles Davidson. He leaves a brother Doug and sister Frances. Funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. P. C. Lisman. He belonged to DeVol's Military Band. pallbearers were former members Ed De Vol and others. Burial was at Center Ridge.
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Charles Bradbury
South Court Street
Bradbury
Charles Davidson
Doug Bradbury
Frances Bradbury
P. C. Lisman
M. E. Church
Mr. Bradbury
DeVol
Ed DeVol
W. M. Miles
Paul Reid
Jas. E B. Martin, Jr
Ed Pollard
W. E. Burton
Center Ridge
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager reports the week ending February 1 in Farmersburg. Daily highs and lows show a trend from 51 36 cloudy to 34 25 partly cloudy. Rainfall totals include 0.16 inch on the 29th 0.05 on the 30th and 1.0 inch on the 31st with 3 inches of snow also on the 31st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
The groundhog forecast calls for six additional weeks of winter weather. Punxsutawney Phil or local predictors are cited as the source for the forecast, confirming a longer cold spell and potential snowfall expectations.
Ground Hog Day Shadow Seen Amid Weather Talk
The article notes Groundhog Day with Mr G Hog allegedly seeing a shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. Despite skepticism, the superstition fuels discussion each year in lingering winter weather chatter.
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Hog
G. Hog
Court House Deserted by Primary
The county commissioners met in regular session and adjourned after approving filed claims. Most county officials were off duty due to the primary election with several after renomination and others attending to the interests of candidates.
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Court House
Funeral of Mrs Mary Fairfield
The funeral for Mrs Mary Fairfield was held Thursday at her daughter's home in Urbana conducted by Rev Clarence DeFur. Music was provided by a male quartet. The body was taken to Merom to rest beside her husband who died ten years ago.
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Fairfield
Mary Fairfield
R. A. Plunkett
Clarence DeFur
Urbana
A. M. McGuire
Joe Lacey
Ozro Dale
Arthur McGuire
Merom
Poultry Prize Winners in Wabash Valley Show
Sullivan county poultry fanciers won prizes at the Wabash Valley Poultry Association meeting in Robinson last month. Partridge Wyandottes H R Stephens Hymera 2d hen 1st cockerel. White Pekin ducks Floyd Dillingham Sullivan 1st cockerel 1st hen.
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Sullivan County Postutry
Wabash Valley Poultry Association
Robinson
Partridge Wyandottes
H. R. Stephens
Hymera
Floyd Dillingham
Sullivan
Sullivan Woman Marries Spencer Resident Iva Pearl Smith
George Campbell former Majestic theater manager now Spencer resident wed Iva Pearl Smith in Spencer last week. Campbell had previously secured a divorce from Maude Campbell in the circuit court here several months ago.
Ships car of old rope cable from oil field
David L. Kaplan, a junk and oil supply dealer, shipped a full car load of old rope cable bought from oil concerns in the county this week. The rope, cut into lengths of about four feet, is used in making sugar bags.
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David L. Kaplan
Death of William Shay Hymera Saloonkeeper
William Shay a Scotch saloonkeeper in Hymera died Friday night after a brief illness with pneumonia. He was 54 years old and left a wife and several children.
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William Shaw
Hymera
William Shay
Mre Sarehiett Shows Marked Health Improvement
Mre Sarehiett who had been very ill is much improved, signaling a notable recovery and improved condition as reported in local notes.
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Sarehiett
Personal notices and council action fill local column
Dave Rogers returns from a Mississippi hunting trip reporting good game. Capt Harold C Bays arrives to manage oil interests. Amelia Roberts visits from Newbern Tennessee with her parents. City council creates a purchasing committee for non bidding needed supplies. Members are Greenlee Waiters and Stewart. Hayden Allen and family return home from Aurora Indiana. Rev O J Fairfield returns to Littleton Massachusetts after officiating at a funeral. Will Barnes visits from Terre Haute. Charles M Welsh departs for Pensacola Florida for winter. William J Thornberry is ill with consumption.
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Dave Rogers
Mississippi
Harold C. Bays
Culver
Amelia Roberts
Newbern
Tenn
John W. Hunt
Greenlee
Stewart
Hayden Allen
Aurora
Ind
Ben A. Allen
New Lebanon
O. J. Fairfield
Mary Fairfield
Littleton
Mass
Baptist Church
Will Barnes
Terre Haute
Stewart Barnes
Charles M. Welsh
Fairbanks
Pensacola
Pla
William J. Thornberry
Turman Township
Limbs Crush Meat Wagon Hurting Kennedy in Carlisle
John Kennedy and Caleb Shepherd escaped serious injury when a large street limb fell onto their meat wagon in Carlisle on Saturday. Kennedy was badly hurt and confined to his room while Shepherd escaped with lesser injuries.
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Carlisle
John Kennedy
Caleb Shepherd
Kennedy
Donnelly Buys Steel Interest in Clothing Firm
Tom Donnelly has purchased Herbert C. Steel's share of the Donnelly & Steel clothing and furnishing business on the north side of the square. Donnelly will continue the business at the old stand.
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Tom Donnelly
Herbert C. Steel
Donnelly & Steel
Donnelly
Farmer John Thomas Faces Cruelty Charge In Local Court
John M. Thomas, a well known farmer northwest of the city, furnished bond in Squire Kennedy's court for trial tomorrow on a charge of cruelty to a cow filed by Wylie Anderson.
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John M. Thomas
Squire Kennedy
Wylie Anderson
Thomas
Sullivan County Rural Mail Carriers elect officers
The association held its annual meeting Sunday and elected Charles N. Davis as president A. E. Shake as vice president Elza Douglas as secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year.
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Sullivan County Rural Mail Carriers Association
Charles N. Davis
A. E. Shake
Elza Douglas
Court Actions: Debts, Damages, and Divorce Appeals
H. D. Hunt & Co. sues Emma A. Burton on note. Julie McKay seeks damages against William H. Stanley. Elva B. Clark files for divorce from Edward Clark with alimony and support.
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H. D. Hunt & Co
Emma A. Burton
Julie McKay
Wm. H. Stanley
Elva B. Clark
Edward Clark
Marriage Licenses Issued for Bennett and McDade
Ross Bennett of Farmersburg and Naomi McDade of Sullivan secured marriage licenses signaling their upcoming nuptials.
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Ross Bennett
Farmersburg
Naomi McDade
Sullivan
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Ind Postoffice 1914
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Sullivan Indiana post office February 4 1914. Two weeks to claim before sending to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies list and Gents list include names such as Mrs Harry Guill and Mr George Blackwell. One cent due on each letter. Aydelotte postmaster.
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Sullivan, Ind
W. E. Aydelotte
P. M
The Paper Becomes A Family Membership
A subscriber gains a weekly paper that feels like a family member. The edition informs on community events and merchant deals that can save more than the subscription cost.
Real Auto Showman Promotes Marmon in Indianapolis
Herbert Hatton Rice sales manager of Nordyke Marmon Company heads the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association opening week February 23 to 28 in local retail showrooms. Rice has spent years touring national shows to boost sales and industry exposure.
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Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
Indianapolis
Herbert Hatton Rice
Nordyke & Marmon Company
Rice
Plan Big Features for Indianapolis Auto Show Opening Week
Indianapolis Auto Trade Association directors plan stunts and parades for visitors February 23 to 28. President Frank L. Moore notes advances in comfort and convenience with new one man tops two speed rear axle electric gear shifting and lowered bodies improving stability on country roads.
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Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association
Indianapolis
New York
Chicago
Frank L. Mooré
Auto Trade Association
Cars Export Surge From Last Year’s Production
Exports of cars made last year will not be less than 28,000, up from 1912, shipped to 83 countries worldwide. Additionally about 12,000 cars from Ford Canadian and English factories are expected.
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Ford
Speedometer expert Banford gears up for Indianapolis show
L. L. Banford, an accessory specialist and manager of the Indianapolis branch of the Stewart Company, prepares for the opening week in Indianapolis. The accessory man will showcase components at the auto show, highlighting his speedometer work and the Warner Company line.
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L. L. Banford
Indianapolis
Med
Banford
Stewart Ccmpany
Cass
Warner Company
Say
Leroy S. Land, Farmer of Haddon, Dies at 61
Leroy S. Land of Haddon township died January 23 1914 at Woodmere hospital Evansville. His funeral was held at his sister Permelia Jenkins home Carlisle with Rev McCracken officiating. Interment in Land cemetery east of Carlisle. He was born February 2 1852 and survived by one sister. He was a Bethany Christian church member.
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Leroy S. Land
Haddon Township
Woodmere
Evansville
Permelia H. Jenkins
Thos. S. Risinger
McCracken
Carlisle Presbyterian Church
Land Cemetery
Carlisle
James and
Permelia Helms Land
Permelia Jenkins
Bethany Christian Church
Carlisle News
Court Terms End. Several Judgments and Divorces Filed
The November circuit term ended and the February term opens February 16. Western Stoneware Co. awarded $144 against William B and John Stiner. Ross Benson vs Anna Benson divorce suit dismissed with plaintiff costs. Ed Anderon awarded $434.45 and mortgage foreclosure against Elbert Ruff. Geo F Smith et al vs Glynn brothers and Island Levee Assn dismissed on plaintiff motion. Hattie Q O Land vs Frank Land divorce dismissed. Baldridge vs C E I Railroad settled and dismissed. Elizabeth Turnbull granted divorce from George Turnbull. Virginia Becquet vs Clovis Bacaquet divorce dismissed on plaintiff motion.
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Western Stoneware Company
William B
John Stiner
Ross Benson
Anna Benson
Ed Anderon
Elbert, Ruff
Geo. F. Smith
James, John and
Thomas Glynn
Island Levee Association
Hattie QO. Land
Frank Land
Robert A. Baldridge
C. & E. I. Railroad Company
Elizabeth Turnbull
George Turnbull
Virginia Becquet
Clovis Bacaquet
New Lebanon Mutual Telephone Co Stockholders Meet
Stockholders of the New Lebanon Mutual Telephone Co will meet at New Lebanon on Thursday February 19 to elect directors.
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New Lebanon Mutual Telephone Co
New Lebanon
For Sale Three Room Dwelling on East Washington Street
A three room dwelling on East Washington Street is offered for sale with a barn, a good well, and two lots included.
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East Washington Street
Residence on South Section Street Seeks Buyer
A six room dwelling stands on South Section Street with a little less than one acre of ground and a small barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Section
Farmers optimistic on wheat crop and next summer yield
Farmers report the wheat crop is healthy with expected large yield next summer. Strong early growth last fall and adequate ground moisture support resilience, even with little winter snow. Acreage this year appears to exceed last year.
For Sale Baled Hay and Straw
For sale by GEO. J. SPENCER at Subiven ravte 9. Baled hay and straw available for purchase. Contact local listings for details and pricing.
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Geo. J. Spencer
Subiven
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Japan
China
Europe
Alaska
Pacific
Mexico
Anaheim
Union Oil Co
H. H. Rice
Springer & Carruthers
Springer & Carrithers
DR. Lindley
Interurban
Leroy S. Land Dead
Bass
North Side
Parker
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