Batey Leaves Drug Business
Popular young business man Batey retires due to health. long career in local drug trade ends.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
1
Local Drug Firm Sold as Health Sways a President Sells
Charles F. Batey disposes of his Sullivan drug business due to ill health. Purchasers are Charles F. Walters a longtime clerk and Lex Robbins Batey’s brother in law who resides south of the city. Walters has eight years of service. Robbins previously lived near Paxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sve
Charles Walters
Lex Robbins
Near Paxton
Charles F. Batey
Sullivan
Charles F. Walters
Mr. Walters
Transfer of Drug Business to New Firm Planned
The current owner Batey will not engage in active business for at least a year but will collect debts and handle transactions from closing out. He departed for Florida for a short vacation. The new firm comprises capable young men who plan to continue the business on the same up to date plan as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batey
Florida
Wabash Student Chosen for State Oratorical Contest
Robert G. Carrithers of Wabash College will represent the school in the state oratorical contest at Indianapolis on February 28. A senior and college leader, he previously helped defeat Indiana State University with the wartime team and now serves as football manager and magazine business manager. His topic is The Scholar's Opportunity with judges from the Indiana supreme court and several universities evaluating his delivery and manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Carrithers
Wabash College
Indianapolis
Ed G. Carrithers
Wabash
Carrithers
Hinkle CC. Hays
Iouis Roberts
Indiana State University
Carruthers
the Wabash
Judge Myers
Indiana Supreme Court
Gean Hogate
Indiana Law School
President Stone
Purdue University
J. H. Finley
The
College of the City of New York
Paul M. Pearson
Swarthmore
D. &. Watkins
Harvard
All Day Rally by Auxiliary to Christian Woman’s Board
An all day rally by the Auxiliary to the Christian Woman’s Board of Missions is set for Thursday at the Christian church. County auxiliaries are expected to attend. Reverend Inman, a returned missionary, will deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Christian Church
Inman
Post Office Hours for Washington's Birthday
The post office will be open Saturday Washingtons birthday from 9 to 11 a m and will be closed the remainder of the day. There will be no rural route delivery and only one city delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Visits of Terre Haute Woman and Family Mentioned
Mrs Ed Walters and her young son from Terre Haute visited last week with Mrs Walters mother Mrs N Worley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Walters
Little Son
Terre Haute
Mrs Stewart and daughter visit Indianapolis over Sunday
Mrs L A Stewart and her daughter Miss Lois spent the weekend in Indianapolis visiting Mr and Mrs Nev Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Stewart
Lois
Indianapolis
Nev. Crowder
Interpreter Helps French Bride at Local Wedding
An interpreter from Hollander aided a marriage at the county clerk's office last Wednesday when Vual entine Faidherbe wed Miss Laura De laine. The ceremony by Rev. P. C. Lisman was in English then French. The couple will live in Dug ger where the groom works in a mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vualentine Faidherbe
Laura Delaine
P. C. Lisman
Methodist Church
Dugger
Kyle Webster Thompson
Vera Loraine Yager
Greene Hill
Warren County
Dr. Yager
Graysville
Squire Kirkham
Ellis Burch
Goldie Bell
Hymera
Court licenses young bride in Vigo County
William O. French twenty two of Wymera Indiana and Katy P. Matherly fourteen of Prairieton road three miles south of Terre Haute sought a license to wed. After officials learned the girl wore short dresses Miss Maude Matheny refused the certificate and the matter was sent to Judge Charles M. Fortune who ordered the license issued. The girl is described as the youngest bride ever licensed in Vigo county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. French
Wymera
Ind
Katy P. Matherly
Prairieton Road
Terre Haute
French
John F. Joyce
Maude Matheny
Vigo County
Thomas BH
Sarah Matherly
Noted Indiana minister visits Florida for southern vacation
Rev. D. A. Long, president of Union Christian college Merom Indiana, arrived in St Petersburg on the Pokanoket from Tampa for a month long southern vacation. He is a renowned lecturer and delivers numerous commencement addresses across Indiana each year.
Mrs. Isaac Souter Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Isaac Souter of East Beech street died at six o'clock Thursday morning from dropsy after a prolonged illness. She leaves her husband and five children Joseph Charles Esther Mabel and a three month old baby Eva. The funeral was held Saturday from the residence and interment was in Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fsaac Souter
Isaac Souter
East Beech Street
Joseph
Charles
Esther
Mabel
Eva
Center Ridge
Mrs Catherine McDaniels Dies of Pneumonia
Mrs Catherine McDaniels of East Washington street died at home last Wednesday night from pneumonia. She was the wife of Alvin McDaniels and left her husband and several children. The remains were taken to Palestine Friday morning for the funeral represented there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McDaniels
East Washington Street
Alvin McDaniels
Palestine
Fighting Miners Arrested for Quarrel at Reliance Mine
J A Hoffer a Reliance mine miner and Samuel Watts the mine superintendent were arrested on affidavits after a quarrel over Hoffer’s dismissal. Hoffer allegedly drew a knife while Watts defended himself with an iron rod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hoffer
Reliance Mine
Samuel Watts
Hoffer
Watts
Birth of a son to Prof and Mrs J W Holton
Word arrives in this city of the birth of a son to Prof and Mrs J W Holton of Shelbyville Indiana. Prof Holton, now superintendent of the public schools there, formerly served as superintendent here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
J. W. Holton
Shelbyville
Ind
False fire alarm at Lyons residence on South Court Street
Soot in the flue at the residence of Thomas A Lyons on South Court Street last Wednesday evening triggered a fire department response. The house sustained no fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Lyons
South Court Street
Mammoth Mine Shuts Down Indefinitely
The Mammoth mine five miles north of town closed Friday for an undetermined period. Miners were told to remove their tools and depart the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth
Here
Mrs McMorrow Family Leaves After Iowa Visit
Mrs Charles McMorrow and her son from Knoxville Iowa accompanied by Miss Pearl McMorrow leave after visiting Mr and Mrs M McMorrow. They departed Thursday afternoon and will return home soon with Pearl visiting briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McMorrow
Little Son
Knoxville
Iowa
M. McMorrow
Miss Pearl McMorrow
Republicans eye next campaigns amid Wilson era shifts
Republican leaders in Washington argue the 1912 Democratic tariff and economic policies harmed business, while local GOP gains show party resilience. They predict a 1914 push with Roosevelt unlikely to win a third term, urging unity to preserve state and local power and restore national influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Democratic Party
Congress
Taft
Roosevelt
South
Maryland
Missouri
Arizona
Oklahoma
United States
Republican Party
Bailey
Michigan
Delaware
Idaho
Maine
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Kansas
Baseball Prospects in 1913 Race Highlighted By Teams
A fan notes Frank Fan predicts the Highlanders, Naps, White Elephants, Senators, Red Sox, Tigers, White Sox, and Browns as contenders for the 1913 season. He mentions managers, key players like Cobb and Walsh, and forecasts strong cash and competition across the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Sherburn
Highlanders
White Elephants
Bender
Senators
Johnson
Wood
Red Sox
Tigers
Georgia Peach
Cobb
White Sox
Walsh
Browns
Dark Horse
Mexican veteran Solomon Stanfield speaks at Hutsonville
Hutsonville resident and Mexican War veteran Solomon Stanfield gave a short address yesterday afternoon to local students recounting his war experiences. The Hutsonville Herald notes that few participants remain and interest in Mexican affairs is growing. Stanfield formerly lived in Hutsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Stanfield
Hutsonville
Mexico
Mr. Stanfield
Miss Krug Returns to Indianapolis After Visit
Miss Marie Krug who studies music in Indianapolis returned to the city Thursday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Otto Krug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Krug
Indianapolis
Otto Krug
Fox Drive for Two Counties in Western Indiana
A large fox drive is planned for Washington's Birthday February 22 spanning routes from Pimento to Willis Drakes south of Fairbanks and Currysville to Pimento road. Captains lead north west south and east lines. horns and bells replace guns and dogs. Local merchants asked to close 9 am to noon. five women selected to catch foxes. auctions by Colonels Asbury, Creager, and Kirkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Pimento
Reed Road
Middletown Road
Middletown
Fairbanks
Willis Drake
Currysville
Pimento Road
Wm. Garrett
Gussie Vangilder
Milt Piety
Jesse Burton
Dick Bedwell
Alva Taylor
Dr. Holder
Tom Hook
Shelburn
Farmersburg
Beatrice Sharpe
Eva First
Lerie Lloyd
Bonnie Drake
Xenia Hook
E. K. Asbury
John Creager
Merom
Robert Kirkham
Sullivan
Vigo-Sullivan Fox Driving Association
Bert Sgurlow
oLu
Workmen find youth half frozen in woods
Dorcie Furnace 18 of Clay county was found nearly frozen and half starved wandering in a wooded area near Cass by men who sheltered him in a tent. Sheriff Ed Kelley took him to jail. His parents were notified and planned to travel to secure him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcie Furnace
Clay County
Cass
Ed Kelley
Conductor Injured By Falling Trolley Pole Near Terre Haute
John Hand substituting for ill conductor Champ on an interurban car was struck in the head by a broken trolley pole at the first stop south of Terre Haute. He suffered a bad scalp wound and bruises but finished the run to Sullivan before reaching Terre Haute for medical care. Hand is the son of Hank Hand and a former local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hand
Hand
Champ
Terre Haute
Sullivan
W. N. Thompson
Hank Hand
POKER GAME RAID ENDS IN FINE STORM
Deputy Prosecutor J Hurley Drake and deputies raided a lively East Main street poker game in Sullivan County. Thirteen players were arrested and most pled guilty before Justice Calvert. About $35 in cash and the gaming paraphernalia were seized. Fines and costs totalled roughly 258.50 dollars, a record county assessment for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hurley Drake
Farmersburg
Oscar Rich
Geo. Webb
Sullivan
East Main Street
Calvert
Farmersburg Bee
Shepherd Case Witnesses Delayed Sheriff Returns
Sheriff Orville Hale returned Thursday night from Cass and Jefferson townships where he served subpoenas for the Tom Shepherd case slated for trial in Knox Circuit Court at Vincennes today. One hundred forty witnesses were to be served as roads were rough and impassable. The trip was disagreeable, but officials feel the matter is now off their hands for the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Depuy
Orville Hale
Cass
Jefferson
Tom Shepherd
Knox
Vincennes
Local couple returns from visit to Evansville relatives
Mr and Mrs Edward Deroy of Evansville came home Thursday after visiting Mrs Hetroy s parents City Treasurer and Mrs Burrel Dubre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Deroy
Evansville
Summit Mine Abandoned After Flood With Water From Abandoned Mines
The Summit coal mine in Greene county has been flooded for ten days with attempts to lower the water failing. Believed runoff from an abandoned mine is pouring in. Owners Elmer E. Neal and Thomas C. O Gara decide to abandon the mine, risking thousands in machinery and unmined coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit
Greene County
Elmer E., Neal
Florida
Thomas C. O’gara
Chicago
Lawsuits for damages against coal firms over mine injuries
John W. McCoskey sues Monon Coal for 10000 for injuries when two thousand pounds of slate fell at Baldridge mine. William Willis sues Gregory Coal Mining for 10000 after a fall of slate at Shelburn mine left his ear nearly severed and three ribs broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. McCoskey
Monon Coal Company
Baldridge
William Willis
Gregory Coal Mining Company
Shelburn
Sullivan Girl Weds Local Man in Surprise Ceremony
The marriage of Mrs. Leona Draper of Harrison Street to Mr. Albert Harvey of this city was held about two weeks ago. The bride, a Woodworth 5 and 10 cent store saleslady, resides in Sullivan. The couple will live here in Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Draper
Harrison Street
Albert Harvey
Woodworth
Sullivan
Bedwell Introduces Civil Action Settlement Bill
Representative Charles H. Bedwell introduces a bill in the House requiring a verified answer when parties settle a civil action. The answer must detail the settlement and note that unless the court approves, the settlement will not bar further prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedwell
Charles H. Bedwell
Miner Injured From Fall At Farmersburg Mine
Van White mule driver at a nearby mine was badly hurt after a fall from a coal car. His feet and hips were injured. He was brought home by city ambulance and is expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
van White
Farmersburg
South 13Th Street
Duel on Main Street Ends With Woundings in Hot Springs
Thomas J. Padgett, 38, was wounded in a pistol duel with Walter P. Worth, a saloonist, on Main Street at 10:45 p m. Worth faces shooting with intent to kill charges and bond set at 500 dollars. Padgett fled the city after the clash amid reports of a plot to rob Frank P. Fox of Terre Haute. witnesses were absent and police found Worth with a smoking revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Main Street
Thomas J. Padgett
Walter P. Worth
Padgett
Worth
Evansville
Ind
Art
Tas
Anilivan State Bank
Cnargeatua
Frank P. Fox
Terre Haute
Hot Springs
Ark
White and Murduck Wills Filed for Probate
Two wills were filed for probate with the county clerk Monday morning. Samuel A. White to leave all property to his widow Rebec ca M. White with her named executrix. William T. Murduck to leave the farm and money to daughter Mary Alice Dudley while funds advanced to son Clinton V. Murduck. executed February 10, 1911 and witnessed by Charles K. Batey and W. R. Nesbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Dudley
Clinton V. Murduck
Charles K. Batey
W. R. Nesbit
Miss Fern Riggs Weds James McKee in City Parlor
Miss Fern Riggs of this city and James McKee of La Porte Indiana were married Saturday night by Justice Kirkham. The bride is eighteen a talented young woman and the groom twenty eight a barber who formerly lived here. They will live in La Porte and visit Palestine Illinois before settling there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Riggs
James McKee
la Porte
Ind
Justice Kirkham
Mr. MeeKee
Palestine
Ill
Honoring Washington Birthday Service by G A R and Relief Corps
Union services under the Womans Relief Corps and the G A R mark George Washingtons birthday with a Baptist church gathering Saturday night. City pastors deliver addresses on national martyrs and special music is planned for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Womans’ Relief Corps
George Washington
Baptist Church
Public sale at Reid pony farm near Sullivan
L Reid and T N Alsop announce a public sale Thursday February 27 at the Reid pony farm three miles west of Sullivan on the Graysville road Col John Creager will cry the sale The stock includes horses cattle mules hogs and farm implements Advertisement appears on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Reid
T. N. Alsop
Reid Pony Farm
Sullivan
Graysville Road
John Creager
Justice Unites Couple in County Clerk Office
James Cutts aged 21 a miner of Farnsworth and Minnie City 19 a resident of Farnsworth were married in the county clerk office Monday morning by Justice Robert Calvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cutts
Farnsworth
Minnie City
Robert Calvert
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