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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
1
A second producer on Frank Sanders farm was drilled Monday near Good Ol Pool west of Sul livar. The operation confirms continued extraction activity in the region with the new well bringing potential output.
Claude Thompson drilled No 2 on the Frank Sanders place about three miles west of Sullivan, reaching 797 feet and twelve feet of oil sand. Hamilton Oil & Gas Company reports eight wells in the area with production rising to about two barrels daily as Tidewater Pipe Line taps the field.
Linton records note Hon. Joe Moss may launch a new bank after merging Linton with First National. Moss already leads the Dugger bank and holds interests in several others. Paxton is floated as a possible site, though he neither confirms nor denies.
Tilghman Ogle, a former county clerk, farms extensively north west of Carlisle with eighteen acres of sugar corn now marketed and shipped to Chicago by car load. Al Waddell also grows tomatoes and sugar corn for market. Canteloupe and other small crops are late this season with Fourth of July milestones previously reached in prior years.
Marriage licenses listed for L. N Mickey Sullivan to Fleeto ur Chastain Sullivan Carl C. Dickson Brazil to Nellie M. Brooks Shelburn Earnest Cunningham Clinton Anna L Cannady Merom The British schooner William captured off Texas by the National Navy De Soto reaches Key Thomas Farmersburg Fred L Orr Carlisle to Corsa B Lucas Pleasantville General Boyle orders from Louisville headquarters detailing U S forces in Kentucky.
The Worthington Times endorses John C. Chaney of Sullivan for the Indiana Republican gubernatorial nomination. It lauds his two terms in Congress, strong character, oratory, campaigning ability, and previous electoral success in the Second District, arguing he would lead a victorious ticket in November.
The Franklin College male quartet on its state tour will give a free program at the Sullivan Baptist church this evening. No admission is charged, a free will offering will be taken. The group, touted as among the best college quartets, has recently performed in Linton, Vincennes, Princeton and other southern Indiana cities.
Sulliv an county farmers report they can secure enough labor as mines remain closed or operate intermittently. The Union mine one mile north of the city stays shut, while Glendora mine and the three Consolidated Indiana Coal mines at Hymera run about four days weekly.
Dick Haddon, long at Portsmouth navy yard, has joined the torpedo boat destroyer Fanning and will sail in two weeks for New York. The boat was commissioned June 20. In a letter to his father, he says he is better satisfied with his surroundings on the ship.
Charles W. Welman of this city, now working a tax ferreting job in Cleveland, Ohio, has invented an automatic cut-out for gas mains. It is understood the device will likely be adopted by a Cleveland gas company.
Fred L. Orr of Carlisle married Miss Cora B. Lucas of Pleasantville at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. P. C. Lisman officiating. The groom works as a clerk in Akin's store.
Dr D A Long president of Union Christian College travels to the University of Pennsylvania for a summer teacher training course.
The residence of George French two miles southeast of Riverton was struck by lightning last Wednesday. Damage was slight.
The Clinton Commercial Club discussed bringing Sullivan style Saturday fairs to Clinton in August. J L Sanders and Dr J F Adams will visit Sullivan to learn details, with a follow up meeting at Crane's drug store. Local business leaders saw potential in copying the successful horse shows for farmers.
Fragments describe slight roof damage and a few shingles displaced after an unspecified event. No injuries or exact location are provided in the readable text.
Joseph Minor a 35 year old Illinois Central section foreman was seriously injured near the I C water tank east of the station when alighting from a fast eastbound freight. His left leg was amputated at Terre Haute hospital. Minor had recently moved from Mattoon to Effingham and had come to help his family relocate.
Freeholders of Merom village petitioned for a change in schooling management. W J Cooper trustee of Gill township now holds Merom school property after Merom town board action. Consolidation and two school wagons planned to transport distant pupils for winter. County Superintendent Richard Park reports 1911 1912 attendance figures to be sent to the state board.
Roy Hirschfield check weighman at the Steel Tipple mine escaped a serious accident Tuesday when a loaded car hoisted into the hopper broke free from three men using a 12 foot 3x4 plank as a lever. The swinging plank struck his neck with great force but he survived without a fatal injury.
Hymera July 23 Abner Bose found guilty in Justice Stark's court of assault and battery on Rev M O Robbins pastor of the M E church. The case had been tried before with a hung jury.
Carlisle July 19 John S Shephard buys J Floyd Curtner's share in Curtner Drug Company after two years of partnership. Curtner family to retire after more than 40 years in local drug trade. Firm name remains unchanged.
County commissioners award the Gill township levee repair to Chas. H. Ridgeway of Carlisle for 13000 dollars.
J M Cardwell a noted furniture dealer announces opening a Dugger branch next week leasing the K of P building on Main Street. The article notes the town will welcome a new store with ambition for future branches in the chain.
The Christian Sunday school launches an eight week red and blue contest starting the first Sunday in July. Miss Lydia Harbaugh leads Reds and Miss Bertha Ruston heads Blues with numerous assistant captains. Attendance bible reading and collections score points. losing class hosts winning side. Old members urged to join next Sunday for buttons and participation.
The will of the late John H Dickerson was filed for probate in the circuit court. Executor named is Isaac H Kalley. The will provides for debts and illness expenses, cash to wife Amy E Dickerson, life estate to her, and major bequests to nephew John H Park and Willie N Armstrong with conditions directing sale to fund an M E church if Armstrong dies or widow remarries.
Delilah Anderson of Dugger seeks divorce from William C. Anderson in circuit court and requests custody of their infant. She alleges abandonment and habitual curses and beatings. Mary E. Hildebrand sues Phillip Hildebrand for divorce, claiming habitual drunkenness and that he struck her. attorney Lee F. Bays represents the plaintiffs.
Shelburn July 23. Eddie Hart of Terre Haute and Jimmie Anderson of Indianapolis will meet in a ten round main event at Sebring's opera house Friday night. Anderson is undefeated in long action, while Hart previously battered Tommy Dillon. Hart features a hard left jab. A six round preliminary pits Young Sharkey of Shelburn against Kid LeRoy of Terre Haute.
Steve Willocky a Hungarian from St Clair mine near Shelburn was found guilty of profanity after trial before Justice Robert Calvert. He was fined one dollar and costs and has appealed to the circuit court.
H Y Benefield of Sullivan appointed superintendent of the Gill township Wabash river levee repair project to begin August 1. Concrete abutments will be placed along the two mile plus east bank section. contract for thirteen thousand dollars awarded to Charles Ridgeway of Carlisle. Ridgeway bond set at ten thousand dollars. Assessments on benefitted property owners approved for submission to county council.
Dugger July 18. Arista Shields store two miles east was entered last night. A large quantity of groceries and dry goods were stolen. A horse, buggy and harness were also taken from the nearby stable. Officials were notified and a chase is expected. The robbers then went to the Bad Idea saloon and drank beer, taking a keg and a case.
Earl McCracken of Curry Township was acquitted in Justice Calvert's court after being charged with trespassing on Elizabeth Thompson's farm by mowing five acres of hay. He was arrested Thursday by Constable Rich on a complaint filed by Elza Osburn, Thompson's brother.
The home of Claude Sawyer two miles west of heré in Lattas Creek settlement burned early today due to a defective kitchen flue. The family saved part of the belongings and the house was insured.
At the Eagle Island Club annual meeting held at the Elks Home on Friday night Wm. T. Mellett was re-elected president J. W. Lindley vice president Co H Stratton secretary and treasurer and P No 202 Lv Sullivan P No 204 Lv Sullivan held times for schedules and further information was available.
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