Holiday travel and local notices in Carlisle area
A collage of brief notes from Carlisle and nearby towns. Movements include Harry Alumbaugh seeking eye treatment in Terre Haute, Paul K. Shepherd visiting home from Nun Arbor law school, and several residents visiting relatives in Sullivan Evansville and Vincennes. Christmas vacations and local church activities are noted amid minor incidents and seasonal reflections.
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Paul K. Shepherd
Oaktown
Nun Arbor
Mich
Marion Jenkins
Figures in Bankruptcy Case for Willis French
In the Willis French bankruptcy the listed liabilities total 1044.99 and assets 600. Likely deficits exist due to unlisted notes and mistakes. Creditors may receive little after expenses and preferred debts. French takes a 600 exemption. Assets include a two thirds interest in two Carlisle lots mortgaged for 400 and personal property valued at 125. Creditors will elect a trustee at a Sullivan meeting next Tuesday at 8 30 AM.
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Willis French
French
Carlisle
Sullivan
Florida Train Schedule Opens Jan 5 Between Chicago and Florida
The fast trains to Florida start Monday Jan 5. Depart Chicago 1 p.m. with stops at Terre Haute Sullivan Vincennes Princeton Evansville Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Macon Jacksonville 7:50 p.m. St Augustine 9:05 p.m. Tampa next morning 7:00. Northbound from Evansville 8:33 a.m. Princeton 9:15 a.m. Vincennes 9:57 a.m. Sullivan 10:42 a.m. Terre Haute 11:20 a.m.
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Chicago
Florida
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Vincennes
Princeton
Evansville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Macon
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Tampa
Bitter fight warned against Dr King’s New Discovery
Beall, Miss. resident TR Beall reports his wife endured symptoms of consumption last fall. After trying many remedies she used Dr King’s New Discovery and improved instantly, with four bottles curing her entirely. Druggist Curtner guarantees it. Price 50c and $1. Trial bottles free.
Shortest Day Marked With 9 Hours 20 Minutes Light
Last Sunday December 21 noted as the shortest day of the year. Sunrise was at 7 19 and sunset at 4 39 yielding 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight. Days will lengthen gradually from here, though changes will be slow initially.
Krause Headache Capsules Heralded as Marvel
Rause's Headache Capsules are touted as unlike anything in America. First prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's court physician, well before antipyrine was discovered, they are claimed to cure distressing cases quickly. Price 23c, sold by Curtner.
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America
Krause
Germany
Curtner
Local guests attend hearing in Governor Durbin case
Willis French of Carlisle and W T Douthitt deputy prosecuting attorney of Sullivan were guests of Mr and Mrs John French Monday night. Douthitt, a nephew of Mrs French, left Tuesday for Indianapolis to attend Sheriff Dudley’s hearing before Governor Durbin.
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Willis French
Carlisle
W. T. Douthitt
Sullivan
John French
John
Mr. Douthitt
French
Douthitt
Tueson
Indianapolis
Dudley
Durbin
Broomfield
Vandalia Line Seeks Inquiries on Rates and Schedules
Travelers seeking information on rates train times and connections are asked to write to J C Mills Paugh traveling passenger agent in Terre Haute Indiana who will provide prompt attention.
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J. C. Millspaugh
Terre Haxate
Ind
Accidental Rifle Shot Injures 11 Year Old in Farm Incident
Arthur Hamilton, 11, was shot by his 14 year old brother Floyd with a .22 rifle while rabbit hunting on Akins farm one mile north of town. The bullet lodged in his abdomen after deflecting off the frozen ground. surgeons Sewed six intestinal openings and the boy, under chloroform, began recovering. Witnesses included Melvin Hamilton John Carmichael and Chas Wheeler. The family, widow Martha Hamilton, lives west of town near the Texas school.
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Arthur Hamilton
Floyd
Akins
Arthur
Melvin Hamilton
John Carmichael
Chas Wheeler
Chas. Wheeler
J. R. Whalen
G.W. Pirtle
Martha Hamilton
Texas School House
King Hamilton
Supreme Court Reverses Saloon Remonstrance Ruling
Indiana Supreme Court overturns Sullivan County Circuit Court in the Ragle et al v Mattox remonstrance case. The court sides with the attorney in fact in liquor license disputes and says the remonstrance directing against all applicants is insufficient. The decision follows recently decided cases on liquor license challenges.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
John Ragle
Alonzo Mattox
Supreme Court Cftain
Ragle
Jackson Township
Board of Commissioner
Circuit Court
Mattox
Supreme Court
News Subscribers Update From The Past Week
The following named persons have subscribed or renewed for THE News during the past week. Frank C. Milner of Butte Montana and J. E. M. Purcell of Payton Mississippi are listed. Hattie Williams of Anderson Indiana subscribes through J. F. Cortner of Carlisle. W. H. Attkisson of Oaktown joins. George Funk and Joe Shepherd are noted with Ozro Pifer, John W. Collins of Sullivan. Mrs. W. Q. Rogers of Loogootee Indiana subscribed via Mra. J. F. Alambaugh of Carlisle. Mrs Frank Buckley of Monett Missouri subscribed through Mrs. J. F. Alambaugh of Wes hse Greenville.
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Star
Frank C. Milner
Butte
Mont
J. E. M. Purcell
Payton
Ind
J. F. Alambaugh
Carlisle
Frank’ Buckley
Monett
J.F. Alambaugh
Wes Hse
Greenville
Will File Remonstrance Over Carlisle Liquor License
The remonstrators plan to block Clarence S. Shepherd from obtaining a liquor license in Carlisle at the January term, citing a Tate of 331 names needed to defeat the license based on recent voter changes and past totals. They will use the power of attorney listing 496 voters, though many names have changed due to death or removal.
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Clarence S. Shepherd
Commissioners Court
Carlisle
Haddon
Bailey McConnell
Vincent Corbin
Cec. Whipps
John W. Walters
Martin Walker
Shepherd
Haddon Township
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
An open advertisement warns of frequent street accidents from frightened horses and promises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. Available for 25 cents at Curtner's drug store.
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Bucklen
Curtner’s
Walters Dies. Pax ton Pioneer Passes at Five
Wm P. Walters, one of Paxton's oldest and best known citizens, died this morning at five o'clock after months of declining health. The funeral will be held Sunday morning.
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Wm P. Walters
Paxton
Costly Mistake Promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills
A vintage advertisement warns that blunders cost dearly but offers Dr King’s New Life pills as a gentle thorough remedy for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles sold for 25 cents at Curtner's drug store.
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Dr. King
Curtner’s
Smallpox Patients lying in Knox County With Quarantine Unenforceable
Smallpox patients just across the line in Knox county are reported as getting along nicely. The families of James Orndorff, Jim Sensinger and Wm. Wilson are the principal ones affected. Officials claim they are powerless to enforce quarantine after Judge Cobb’s Vincennes ruling.
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Knox County
James Orndorff
Jim Sensinger
Wm. Wilson
Cobb
Vincennes
Dr E M Cobin Sets Up Modern Medical Office
Dr E M Cobin recently relocated from Carlisle to practice medicine. He has established a modern office at the corner of Jackson and State streets with the latest instruments. He previously practiced three years in Carlisle and is well known in the southern part of the county where he was born.
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Hester Hoover
Chicpago
Ransom Snapp
Geo. Higgins
Sullivan
Mary M. Burnham
Carlisle
Vincennes
Walter N. Thompson
Sarah R. Akin
W. A. Lisman
E. M. Cobin
Jackson and
State
Corbin
Anihas Epent
Christmas Treat Ends School Contest Between Reds and Blues
The Reds and Blues in a Sunday school scholarship contest ended last Sunday with the Blues trailing 212 to 99. The Blues, in the minority, waited on the Reds and were treated with oranges, bananas, popcorn balls and candy packed in red and blue bags prepared by the superintendent and teachers.
Carlisle Public Schools Dismissed for Holiday Vacation
The Carlisle public schools were dismissed Tuesday afternoon for the holiday vacation and will resume on Monday January 5 giving pupils and teachers 12 days for rest and recreation.
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Carlisle
Coughs Dressed as Danger to Throat and Lung Tissues
An alarming warning stresses coughs as a dangerous foe harming the throat and lungs. The text warns coughing tears membranes and may invite disease, urging caution and care to prevent severe health consequences.
W A Flower cure inquiry for indigestion liver trouble
Inquiries ask readers if Green's August Flower has cured indigestion dyspepsia or liver issues. The ad notes sour stomach, restlessness, headaches and sleeplessness, offers a free book, and promotes 25 cent, 50 cent, and 75 cent sizes sold by W. J. Curtoer and G. G. Green Woodbury New York.
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W. J. Curtoer
G.G. Green
Woodbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur D. Cutler
Telephone
Local News
Harry Alumbaugh
Mesdames Rush Davidson, H. A. Benetiel and
George Arnold
Faye Lisman
Neilie Davidson
Lulu Seever
Carrie Carter
State Normal
James N. Roberts
Gon. Elliott
Raymond
Louis
Assumption Catholic School
Bethlehem
Palestine
P. C. Cauble
Christian Church
John Newland and Baby
Dr. McConnell
Democrat
Thomas Willis
Elizabeth Harper
Theodore Harper
M. E
Rause
Vandalia Line
News Office
Ouwr
Wm. P. Walters
W. Akin
Dave Pearce
Ira Snyder
Ike Land
A. G. Cox
J. B. Howard
Dr. Billman
Tom Carrico
Indiana
Pilnier & Ridgway
TN Acta
Garland Stoves and Ranges
Roberts & Alumbaugh
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