Sunday School Convention of Jefferson Township
The annual Sunday school convention of Jefferson Township will be held next Sunday December 7 at Indian Prairie Baptist Church. The program includes opening by Rev F Shepherd at 10:15 and 10:30 reports and talks led by Rev B F Shepherd and B S Booker. Various discussions follow on Sunday school work and teaching methods with hours from 11:00 to 3:30 including a devotional by H B Campbell and other speakers. Adjournment by Rev Tidrick.
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Jefferson Township
Indian Prairie Baptist Church
F. Shepherd
Local merchants named for forthcoming communications
The town lists well known parties including R. W. Akin's Sons and Anderson Bros. among others who will receive communications in the next few days. The notice asks for their careful consideration in advance, promising content of more than ordinary interest.
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R. W. Akin
Poultry firm ships large dressed poultry volume from county
Over six weeks R W Akin's Sons shipped 30 000 to 46 000 pounds of dressed poultry to New York markets with 10 000 pounds of turkeys. Early marketing and strong film book demand indicate a record season. Three hucksters roam a wide territory across Sullivan Knox Greene and Monroe counties.
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R. W. Akin
Wadsworth to Move Family to Rapid City This Christmas
Peter R. Wadsworth who ran for congress in this district two years ago will leave for Rapid City South Dakota in a few days to resume his duties as a government official. His family will move to that city shortly before Christmas.
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Peter R. Wadsworth
Rapid City
South Dakota
Vincennues
Celery Nervine Compound Sold By Cartner
An old advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound promising relief from irritability sleep problems concentration difficulties and despondence. It claims to be the best remedy tried and is sold by Cartner.
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Cartner
Letter from Minnie Kennedy recalls Oklahoma roots in California
Minnie Kennedy of Santee California writes to The News recalling childhood in Oklahoma and early life in the local area. She describes the Golden State climate with rainy season from mid November to late April and irrigation on ranches, praising fruit, climate, and ocean as ideal for a home.
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Minnie Starr
Leo
Golden State
California
Oklahoma
Minnie Kennedy
Santee
Cal
Beall Quotes Dr King’s New Discovery For Consumption Cure
A local Missouri man cites his wife’s recovery from consumption after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims four bottles cured her and endorses the remedy available at Curtner druggist with trial bottles free and prices of 50 cents and one dollar.
Rebekahs Feasted After Regular Ruth Lodge Meeting
Ruth Rebekah lodge No 176 held its regular meeting on Thanksgiving night with a post meeting repast. Members enjoyed sherbet and cake, attended in good numbers, and helped serve refreshments while sharing a pleasant social time.
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Ruth Rebekah Lodge No
Post 445 Meeting Called for December 6 1902
Members of Geo. W. Rotramel Post No. 445 G A R are notified to meet at the office of W. E. Cowle on December 6 1902 at 7 PM to elect officers and transact any other business that may come before the post.
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Geo. W. Rotramel Post
G. A. RB
W. E. Cowle
Sullivan County Bar Association Banquet Details
The second annual Sullivan County Bar Association banquet was held at the Davis hotel in Sullivan last Friday night, November 28, with 38 attendees. Judge O B Harris served as toastmaster and a series of toasts followed, including Just a Word by Lee F Bays, The Philosophy of Conflict by John W Lindley, The Dignity of the Judiciary by John T Hays, Big Bugs Little Bugs and Nits by A G McNabb, The Fraternal Epoch by TE Douthitt, The Ladies by Chas D Hant, and Farewell by GEO W Buff. A Friday afternoon meeting elected officers for the next year: President George W Buff, Vice President Chas D Hunt, Secretary Mrs A D Leach, Treasurer Clayton Price, and Marshal Walter F Wood.
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Sullivan County Bar Asseciation
Davis Hotel
Sullivan
O.B. Harris
Lee F. Bays
John W. Lindley
John T. Hays
A. G. McNabb
George W. Buff
Chas. D. Hunt
Sec’y
A. D. Leach
Clayton Price
Walter F. Wood
Weather Dampens Attendance at Palestine Opera Showing
Severe weather kept audiences away from the Wabash Dramatic Co. production of A Country Story in Palestine Illinois. Ten local youths performed. they traveled by road, returned the same night, and box office receipts near ten dollars did not cover expenses.
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The
Wabash Dramatic Co
Palestine
Congressman Chaney Returns to Washington for Law Practice
John C. Chaney, rival of Congressman Miers in the second district, has resumed his Washington City law office on F Street. The able lawyer runs a prosperous practice and plans to return to Sullivan County in a few weeks to pursue a pending deal that would make him a mine operator with promising dividends.
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John C. Chaney
Miers
Washington City
F Street
Sullivan County
Indianapolis Sentinel
How Cheap Baking Powder is Made
A neighbor city confiscated a batch of cheap baking powder and found it to be alum powders rich in alum and sulphuric acid with harmful fillers. Physicians warn against baking with these products. Cream of tartar powders are presented as the safer, economical choice for health.
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Wake
Carlisle
R.p.snapp & Son
Chas. Hooper
Milwaukee
George G. Arnold
Carlisle, Ind
Joan & Bays
Fenton Bays
John & Bays
Smock’s Drug Store
H.b.campbell
Louretta Douthitt
Jessie Sisson
Clara Bough
E. Carrithers
Cars Lucas
B. F. Shepherd
Addie Padgett
Eayeals Rev
Tidrick
Santee, Cal
Rebekahs
Chas
D. Hant
Farewell
Geo. W. Buff
Index Bargain Bulletin
Ind
Grizzle
Corbin
the Peoples Bank, OF
Chas. T. Akin, Ed W. Akin
Joe T. Akin, Chas. Polk
W. W. Osborn, W. W. Bailey
V. Akin, Pres
J.T. Akin, V. Pres
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