04 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
1
More development in the local field reveals that several additional wells will be drilled after new findings at the Dix Farm site. Field officials expect increased production as exploration continues.
The Dix farm well near Hamilton township shows oil at 645 feet after shooting the sand. Estimates place initial production at ten to fifteen barrels and high quality oil is reported. Oil men flock to the county as leases and drilling expand, with forecasts of additional productive strata deeper in the Jamison area.
Bloomfield Ind May 28 The town of Jasonville filed suit in the Circuit Court seeking the appointment of a receiver for Indiana Electric Transmission Co a firm controlling the light and water systems of Jasonville Coalmont and Hymera The complaint claims the 1909 franchise was not honored since April 1912 no water has been supplied and water charges not collected It alleges more than 25000 worth of property was destroyed by fire that could have been prevented with adequate fire protection and accuses mismanagement and misappropriation warranting immediate receiver action
Gravel road elections were held Thursday in Turman township with strong majorities for all roads. Road No. 1 section 1 89 votes ahead, No. 2 77, No. 3 76, No. 4 86, No. 5 103, Commodore Borders road 132 in favor.
Ceryl Ben Downen of Shelburn and Miss Ethel Arena Ford of this city united in marriage yesterday morning at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. P. C. Lisman officiating.
C C Hatfield international coun ty work secretary for the Western states and E H Stacey state secretary met Sullivan residents Monday to discuss the proposed Y M C A building. Hatfield spoke at the Christian church Monday evening.
T. A. Krotts of Gil township transacted business in Sullivan yesterday.
Gus Riggs of Shelburn, now living in Terre Haute, builds and plans to fly the Riggs Tractor No. 13, a light biplane with a ninety horsepower Hall Scott engine. The project, aided by his father and Weeks, aims for manufacturing and public flights, using a Jules Vedrines style control and a plane built from spruce, ash, and casket wood marked with the number 13.
At Shelburn the Vincennes district Epworth League convened in the new M E church. Delegates pastors and churchmen from district leagues attend. A reception committee includes Paul Buckley Edgar Bolinger Sam Wiggins Max Shelburn Vera Buckley Hattie Hughes Bettie Bullock and Lelia Buckley. Services close tomorrow afternoon.
In Greene circuit court Judge Slinkard granted the petition of Mrs. Louisa C. Page to adopt Frances Tulley a 15 year old girl with a clouded history. Frances born in England was allegedly abducted as a child and raised by the Pages in Dugger Indiana. She expressed deep attachment to Mrs. Page and chose to stay, though she would like to visit England if possible.
Lou Weeks owns an eight foot tall antique clock with wooden works once in the Weeks family for over a century. The brass replacement cogs and wheels now drive the timepiece, which sits in the jeweler's window beside a modern regulator, a curiosity in the Pimento area once owned by Mr J Weeks and his forebears.
Prof. Frank Aydelatte of Indianapolis will leave Oxford College in June for an extensive continental tour during the summer. He will sail back to America around September and resume his classes at the fall term.
Mary J. Johnson sues Jonathan M. Anderson et al for quiet title. Indiana Music Co. sues Maude Mayfield on contract. Mina Gordon petitions for guardian. Ethel Kendricks seeks divorce and alimony from Dave Kendricks. Bert Wood seeks release from band of Nora Wence guardian. William C. Kennedy & Co. sue Frate C. Liston Fred Bays and Edgar R. Riggs on contract. Anna B. Chambers sues Isaac Gouchenour et al on note and mortgage. Bennett sues Bessie O for unspecified action.
The Shelburn league will tender a reception and banquet for visitors. Philip May of Newberry, a coal miner for twenty years, will preside over the evening speaking sessions.
About one thousand attendees gathered at the Christian church for the Bays Oratorical contest. John Harbaugh delivered the winning piece Plea for Liberty by Patrick Henry and was praised for his public speaking ability.
Miss Elizabeth Burnett daughter of William H. Burnett of Turman township was reelected as a teacher. She formerly taught in county schools and recently taught at Pierce, Cole.
A note traces a resident back to Armen Had Don, the birthplace linked to the individual’s 83 years of heritage. The placeholder text suggests a local interest in ancestral origins and familial roots.
A group of young ladies spent Thursday at the Ladd cave near Dodds bridge enjoying a luncheon of salmon and peanut butter sandwiches, pickles, salad, strawberries, cake and lemonade. Attendees included Ruth Eno, Columbia Means, Mary Means, Carrie Sparks, Essie Patton, Opal Stone and Tella Haines.
Henry Clay Cleveland of Carlisle Indiana a senior at Indiana University was elected President of the unorganized men of the University an all student body group for non fraternity men. The group aims to connect students and promote university interests while planning an employment bureau for graduates. Cleveland is a law student set to receive an LLB next year after completing a liberal arts degree this year.
Charles E. Orr born January 31 1856 and a former Sullivan resident died May 23 at his sister Mrs Lizzie Hayward's home in Galien Michigan after years with consumption. He worked as a harnessmaker at the Indian school in Albuquerque and later lived in Phoenix before moving to Galien. He leaves four children and two sisters Mrs Hayward and Mrs Jas Gill of Chicago. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Phoenix.
Mrs Harriet Patton wife of W N Patton a former Sul livan resident died last Wednesday at her Farmersburg home from a paralysis stroke she suffered nine months earlier. She leaves a son O M Patton of Portland Ore and three daughters Mrs Dave Everhart Mrs W S Baldridge and Mrs Fred Lash all of Farmersburg. She was a Presbyterian and the funeral was held Friday at Claiborne church with Rev J W Condiff of Winslow officiating. interment followed at Claiborne.
Lynne Johnson a local schoolteacher and his two brothers Donald and Ava were in a buggy en route to Fairbanks when a frightened horse bolted during a nearby fire. The buggy was demolished and the occupants sustained minor injuries as the horse hit a tree and died.
Memorial Day was observed in the city with a general business suspension. Decorations adorned homes and shops as Frank Neff Post G A R the Womans Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans attended. Hinkle C Hays delivered the address. Dix's Martial Band led the march to Center Ridge cemetery where graves were strewn with flowers.
Bluford Arnett age 53 formerly of Graysville died Thursday at the Southern Insane Hospital Evansville. He was admitted in January and his remains were sent home for burial.
A new Masonic home is planned to be erected by Indiana at Macone. المشروع calls for construction to create a regional facility serving members and families with lodging and support services.
A destructive blaze in Fairbanks results in losses totaling thirty thousand dollars as property is destroyed. Fire crews battle the flames with extensive equipment and limited containment. Authorities investigate the cause and scope of the damage.
A gasoline ignition in E C Pogue’s garage ignited quickly, destroying half the business district of Fairbanks. Emory Pogue suffered burns while fighting the fire, along with several residents overwhelmed by smoke. The blaze consumed cars, a post office store, Odd Fellows hall, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, a dwelling, and a warehouse. Firefighters and locals ferried water from wells to save Pound’s store, with only minimal injuries reported.
Mrs Frances Hopkins and her daughter Gertrude of Rensselaer were visiting Mr and Mrs Will As in town. The note records a social visit with no additional details.
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