Indiana coal merger eyed to stabilize markets and mines
The Terre Haute Star reports a large merger of Indiana bituminous coal interests aiming to consolidate mines in Carterville and Sullivan County. Most mines run about 2,000 tons daily, eight hours, and buyers anticipate further acquisitions with Frisco railway backing. A district convention of United Mine Workers is set for March 14 in Terre Haute, with details advancing through local officials and the union journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville
Ill
Terre Haute
J. Wooley, Jr
Evansville
Hugh Shirkie
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Indiana
Sullivan County
Combine
Frisco
Southern Indiana
Kennedy
Mine Workers Organization of
District 11
United Mine Workers of America
Central Labor Union Hall
United Mine Workers’ Journal
John Boyle
J. H. Kennedy
Saloon License Fight Intensifies in Pleasantville
The Pleasantville saloon saga grows with Samuel Alumbaugh planning to apply for a liquor license after James Wellington and Noah Bedwell were denied due to remonstrances. Township residents claim Alumbaugh runs a disreputable joint, and another remonstrance is expected as the battle over a Pleasantville saloon continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasantville
James Wellington
Noah Bedwell
Samuel Alumbaugh
Alumbaugh
Sullivan County's Big Sheep Shipment
John W. Willis a Carlisle stock dealer broke the Sullivan county record by shipping a solid train load of 18 cars totaling 1529 head to Chicago for 10906 dollars. Export wethers topped the market while 307 lambs earned a special prize for Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Willis
Carlisle
Sullivan County
Chicago
Willis
Rural Route Ruling Limits Postbox Ownership Rights
Bucyrus Ohio January 6 a postmaster reports a government ruling on rural free delivery. A carrier found two letters in a mailbox and sent them to Washington for opinion. The government approved the action and said mail in a box without proper postage must be collected and taken to the originating post office for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
Ohio
Hall
Washington
Elder Francis to Lead First Christian Church Year 1905
Elder David R. Francis will continue as pastor for a fourth year, with a substantially increased salary backed by a larger subscription list. His 1904 report shows 113 members added since his arrival. 1905 is expected to bring unprecedented church prosperity. Mrs. Mary McClanahan celebrated her seventy third birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. Ed Springer and Mr. and Mrs. Andy McClanahan on South State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Francis
Francis
Bro. Francis
Ed Springer
Andy McClanahan
South State Street
Mary McClanahan
Carnes
David Crawley
Hix Davis
Gus Nesbit
James McKee
James McClanahan
Riley Drake
Roy McClanahan
Helen
Ben Blues Trial On This Week In Circuit Court
The murder case of Benjamin Blue 17 son of Harry Blue is set for trial in the Circuit Court this week over the fatal shooting of Bert Willis 25 a coal miner near the Blue home on July 30 1904. The argument ended with Blue fleeing into the house grabbing a shotgun and firing at Willis from about ten feet causing immediate death. Blue surrendered and is out on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Blue
Bert Willis
Caledonia
Blue
Harry Blue
Willis
Bond
Frank Tromley
Sherman Ingram
Tromley
Merom Station
Ezra
Adams
Michigan City
Narrows
Fairbanks Township
Ingram
West York
Parke Osborne
Romley
Osborne
Michigan
Terre Haute
North
Hungarian Missing At Kellar Mine
A missing Hungarian worker at the Kellar mine is suspected of foul play after a period of drinking and disorder. Shelburn residents discuss potential murder as authorities investigate whether the man, unnamed in reports, was killed and hidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellar
Shelburn
Wolfenberger Sells 110 Acre Land Tract
W C Wolfenberger sold a 110 acre tract four miles south of the E T H junction to Hix Davis Martha Davis James Greenlee W E Burton John A Mattix Perry Botts and four others for 75 dollars an acre. Purchasers gave no statement on future plans for the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & T. H. Junction
W. C. Wolfenberger
Hix Davis
Martha Davis
James Greenlee
W. E. Burton
John A. Mattix
Perry Botts
Thirteen Hundred Volumes On Hand At Library Dedication
The Sullivan Carnegie library will dedicate next week with over 1300 volumes on hand plus public documents contributed by John C. Chaney. S. P. Poynter credits founding the first books. The English Library Association gave 30 volumes, Mrs. George Higbee added five, and Mrs. Sadie McFall donated an encyclopedia. Remaining volumes were purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Carnegie
John C. Chaney
S. P. Poynter
The
Democrat
Hina
English Library Association
George Higbee
Sadie McFall
Miner Sustains Severe Injury At Keystone Mine
Harley Nickles of Gilmore Indiana was hit by falling timber from 100 feet above at the Keystone mine, a mile and a half west of Gilmore. The impact tore flesh and muscle for about eighteen inches, likely leaving him crippled for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmour
Ind
Harley Nickles
Keystone
Here
Rail Chief Predicts Indianapolis Extension Finished This Summer
President John R. Walsh of the Southern Indiana railroad says the Indianapolis extension will be completed during the coming summer. He stated the project is on schedule and nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
The
Southern Indiana Railroad
Indianapolis
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Mr. Wooley
Shirkie
Ben Blue
Der
Wolfenberger
E. Lindley
South Side Square
Douthitt’s
Everal
Old Lead
Lead
Scott Bros
Sullivan
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