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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
7
Leslie and George face shrinking finances and drifting romance as Eunice visits. He confesses the bank collapse delays their future. Leslie suggests marriage without wealth, and George agrees, planning to wed tomorrow to start anew.
Leslie confronts change as Eunice returns with her two children, revealing grown differences since college. Eunice urges Leslie about marriage timing, recalling her own frugal courtship and hard years with Philip before Arthur's birth.
In a scene at the Darnton residence Mrs. Darnton, head of the Society for the Prevention of Manly Independence, questions Mr Thurlow over his suit to Geraldine. He pledges lasting love and cites her beauty, while Geraldine intervenes as the couple moves toward an eventual decision.
Indianapolis and Indiana are highlighted as leading in automobile usage and production. The Indianapolis auto dealers week February 23 to 28 features cars from limousines to runabouts and cycle cars, with prices from 395 to 7200 dollars. The show marks the first cycle car display in Indianapolis and draws on the New York market’s 78 makes as proof of industry integrity.
Melton Prior, famed war artist, credited warning dreams with saving his life. He dreamed of being shot and buried before going to the Zulu war, then delayed after a Durban letter from his mother echoed the dream. He stayed home, while a substitute he arranged was among the first killed.
Bruce Wylie or Doc spearheads the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association push for a February 23 to 28 opening week. Displays will fill several salesrooms as the event kicks off.
In 1913 total motor car production reached 375000, up from 270000 in 1912, with a possible 5000 overproduction. One company produced about 180000 of the total, a 70 percent rise, while other makers rose 17 percent. Commercial vehicles totaled about 13000, a 100 percent increase.
New York state reports 133 500 automobiles on December 15, up 27 percent from last year. Secretary of State Mitchell May cites 57 000 chauffeurs and 1 800 dealers as part of the automobile registry. California ranks fifth with 122 200 vehicles. Illinois is second with 99 112. Ohio 87 366. Pennsylvania 80 092. Iowa 68 104. Indiana 62 000. Michigan 54 831. Massachusetts 58 108. New Jersey 49 932, many non residents. California leads in cars per capita with one for every 88 persons, while Iowa has one per 36.
A Vermont man recovering from pneumonia commends Dr. King's New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad notes relief after the first dose and offers a money back guarantee at 50 cents and 1.00, recommended by Joe K. Smock & Son.
Frank M. Daniels thanks friends in Sullivan County for support in his Auditor race. He expresses gratitude for the interest shown and pledges to do his best to please the people if elected.
Starting March 4 1914 United Fruit Company opens a high grade weekly passenger service between New Orleans and Havana aboard the Great White Fleet ships. The outbound departs New Orleans Wednesdays at 11:00 am arriving Havana Friday 7:00 am. return ships sail Havana at 10:00 am Wednesdays arriving New Orleans Friday morning.
An ad promoting real estate sales and services including buying selling mortgage deals notarial work and insurance options. The listing emphasizes need for real estate related assistance and legal or financial services.
Mer rie K Shepherd administratrix of the estate of Stephen D Price has filed a final report with the Sullivan circuit court. The report will be heard on Friday February 27 1914 the fifth judicial day of the February term 1914. Creditors heirs and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved.
Beehunter with Vandalia aims for all points on the Indianapolis and Vincennes division. Bedford with Monon serves points north and south. Seymour with Pennsylvania Lines covers Indianapolis, Louisville and intermediates with B B&O 8 W for Cincinnati and east. Westport with Big Four serves Greensburg and points north and east.
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