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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
4
In a critique of national papers mocking Indiana figures, the piece recalls attacks on General Harrison and Senator Fairbanks, arguing Hoosiers resist contempt and maintain prosperity. It notes solid Wall Street performance, Interborough merger cases, and looming judgments against Standard Oil of Indiana, with industry leaders seeking steadier growth.
The piece discusses wall street’s calm despite conspiracy fears around government receivers and big combines. It argues investor caution would accompany a true plot, but notes gold outflow and bond movements show no panic, then shifts to a Midwest Iowa dealer’s advertising strategies and the need for fresh, frequent copy to sustain sales.
The office of O. B. Harris is located in the Citizens Trust building, indicating the business address and office placement within the trusted financial institution's complex.
Indianapolis July 3. Secretary Fred A. Sims begins enforcing a legislative requirement for Indiana corporations to file annual reports on capitalization location and business methods. Reports due June 1 to July 31, with a 50 cent fee. The aim is a complete state record of all companies and their changes, boosting oversight and revenues.
Special contracts written by life insurers in Indiana ceased June first after Auditor Billheimer ordered the change. The move, backed by the auditor, is praised as a public gain reducing policyholder burdens by 15 to 20 percent and strengthening the state’s insurance industry.
Carlisle Indiana farmers formed a gas and oil company, hired Johnson Brothers to drill three 1800 foot wells with oil found but not valued. They lease 4000 acres to Pennsylvania Oil Co, which will drill four wells near Lisman and McConnell farms. Local members hope for a strong oil flow and better management in the new venture.
Mrs Manning bought a buggy in Sullivan on Friday. Several visitors, including Mr and Mrs Carbaugh of Pennsylvania, the Eno family, C B Hershey, J W Eaton, Lon Bicknell, Nellie Morris of Merom, and Myrtle Osborn, shared weekend visits. News from De catur brought word of a mother’s illness for George Nowling, prompting travel home. A cyclone blew a cabinet photo from John Bostick’s farm onto the scene, linking to the Bostick home destruction. Community events include Rev C B Hershey dining with Dr Durham, and invitations for a Mann's Grove convention on August 15. Hog and cattle sales by J B Durham conclude the item.
Miss Nelie Johnson has returned home. Tiazel Clouse wife and daughter were in Terre Haute Friday. Misses Glenn Riggs and Pearl Johnson visited Miss Lora Tarzh Saturday night. Dr. C. Gross was in Sullivan Thursday. Charles Fuston of Southern Illinois was recently visiting here. Arthur Drake spent Saturday in Sullivan. Mr. and Mrs. James Horner and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Horner Sunday. Guthrie Wisener of Farmersburg spent Saturday here. For Sale General store good miners and country trade. Miners trade protected by company orders. Invoice about 2500. Sullivan Onion and the Terre Haute Daily Star one year 2.75.
Reed Griffith of Shelburn narrowly escaped death after a lamp ignited gas at the steel tipple mine west of Shelburn. His arm and face were badly burned. he has received $1400 in insurance. E B Wooden visited his parents in Mooroesville Sunday.
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