Land Transfers and Small Property Sales in Rushville Area
A series of real estate deeds and transfers reported by George W. Brann list numerous transactions in Rushville and nearby townships. Buyers include James Ellis Culbertson, Mawson D. Vano, Oliver H. Nixon, Arvel R. Herkless, Newton Swith, Mattie A. Worth, John Schattner, Louis Edward Schrichte, Fred Clevenger, William Ridenbaugh, and William B. Joyce among others. Properties cover acres in Richland Township and Ripley Township, lots in Rushville additions, and cemetery plots. Amounts range from $1.00 to $1,450, reflecting a busy land market in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Culbertson
James Ellis Culbertson
Richland
Thomas G. Green
Mawson D. Vanosdol
Payne, Et. al
Rushville
Owen L. Car
Oliver H. Nixon
Ripley Tp
Olliver H. Nixon
Arvel R. Herkless
Ripley
William M. Brown
Newton Swith
Louis C. Lambert
Mattie A. Worth
James M. Hildreth
John Schattner
E. L. Pugh
William L. King
Louis Edward Schrichte
H. G. Sexton
William A. Ridenbaugh
Fred Clevenger
Smith and Carr
Anna Sexton
William Ridenbaugh
Peir
G. Thomas
Amer A
Anderson Township
Horace H. Elwell
Lillie M. Rea
Washington
Land transfers in Rushville and Noble and Walker townships
M Dowell sells lot 195 in Tingley and Bridges addition to Rushville for 2250 dollars. Sarah A Frazier transfers land in Noble township to Sarah A Sipe for 1550 dollars. Alonzo G Abernathy with wife deeds land in Walker township to Jacob Kuntz and wife for 450 dollars. Ralph Shelton and wife transfer land in Walker township to John Kuntz for 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dowell
Tingley & Bridges
Rushville
Sarah A. Frazier
Sarah A. Sipe
Noble
Alonzo G. Abernathy
Jacob Kuntz
Walker
Ralph Shelton
John Kuntz
Don’t neglect spring coughs and colds in time
Don’t neglect coughs and colds even if it is spring. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure will remove danger and act at once. Safe for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Postmaster C O Dawson Barr Ill says it is the best cough medicine and has saved him many illnesses. Children’s favorite.
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Postmester
C. O. Dawson Barr
Sowing to the Wind and a Catarrh Cure Promotion
The report names Cuban postal thieves Chas Neely W H Reeves and E G Rathborn each given a ten year sentence and fines totaling 56 701 for Neely 35 324 for Reeves and 35 516 for Rathborn. The text also touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy claiming cure and offering 100 reward for failure with endorsements by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Neely
W. H. Reeves
E. G. Rathborn
Neely
Reeves
Rathborn
Indiana Finances and the State Government as a Business
The article treats Indiana finances as a large business, noting $5.5 million annual receipts and disbursements, stressing transparent vouchers, itemized accounts, and strict fiscal controls. It cites Republican gains in 1895 and 1897, tax levies, and state debt reductions, comparing Indiana’s costs to Illinois and detailing per- $100 rates and structural reforms through 1901. It emphasizes accountability to taxpayers as stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Secretary of State
Republican Party
Matthews
State and Benevolent Institution
Cook County
Illinois
General Fund
Benevolent Institution Fund
How To Gain Flesh From Scott’s Emulsion Claim
The text states some people gain a pound daily by taking an ounce of Scott's Emulsion. It suggests the ounce activates digestion so the person can absorb ordinary food, enabling weight gain. The passage notes that a certain amount of flesh is needed for health and that you can obtain it by taking the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt &Co
Scott
Indiana's debt and reform record under Republican rule
The state reports a debt reduction to 3,887,615.12 with annual interest cut to 131,565 and bonds payable after 1915. Reports credit heavy investments in state institutions, soldiers homes, and monuments while touting savings from labor, charity, and insurance reforms, arguing assets exceed liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Indiana
Durbin
Althoug
Board of State Charities
United States
Labor Commission
Insurance Department
Statehouse
Judiciary
Congress
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Iowa
Republican Administration Seen as Protector of Duty and Prosperity
The passage credits the Republican administration with protection, prosperity, and results, emphasizing earnest conviction to duty and principle. It notes gratitude to Auditor of State W. H. Hart for the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Administration
Republican Party
W. H. Hart
Malaria Remedies and Local Developments in Knightstown
The piece notes Electric Bitters touted against malaria in Virginia swamps, includes a patient testimonial from John Carleston, mentions grading roadbeds toward Charlottesville, and reports Knightstown business moves including United States Wrapper Co seeking a local site, a commercial club backing, and Overman Dry Goods Co absorbing W. M. Watson & Co. inventory and consolidating operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Wrapper Co
Terre Haute
Knightstown
Rocky Mountain Tea
J. E. McCarty & Son
Overman Dry Goods Co
W. M. Watson & Co
Watson
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Gun Shot Wound Tale
A testimonial from A. S. Fuller of English Indiana claims a left leg gunshot wound and other sores healed after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The ad touts quick skin relief for burns bruises and piles and warns against counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
DeWitt’s
A. S. Fuller
Ind
Education as Key to American Strength and Progress
The Brookville American urges that the United States stands supreme due to its vast education system from primary to higher learning. It credits education for naval, diplomatic, literary, and artistic achievements and stresses that knowledge fosters moderation, justice, and national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
United States
Prosperity noted by banker at the Grand
R Neptune, a leading Thorntown banker, was at the Grand last night. He commented on the year, saying it has proved very prosperous for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
R. Neptune
Thorntown
Nepue Che
Prosperity In Thorntown Follows County Farm Boom
The speaker cites bank insights showing record county deposits as farmers prosper. Land values have risen $15 to $25 per acre in six months with typical land near $75 to $85 from $60. A Lafayette to Indianapolis electric railway is expected to be built next year, passing through Thorntown, with promoter incentives likely to secure construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Thorntown
Pain Balm Heals Severe Rheumatic Attack Says Salem Woman
Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey reports a severe muscular rheumatism episode last fall. After trying several prescriptions she used Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice and one bottle fully cured. Sold by J H McCarty in South Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Kennedy
Mary Haller
Mt. Crawford
J. E. McCarty & Son
Sallie Harris
Salem
N. J
J. H. McCarty & Son
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Grace E. Tyner’s
George W. Brann
Charles J. Elwell
Washingtown
Louisa M. Robinson
William B. Joyce
Clark
Riverside Cemetery Company
Clara
William Henley
Emma Hayens
Sarah
Hall
F. J. Cheney and Co
Toledo
F. J. Chenney & CO
Henley’s
Forest Kenedy, Prop
Tchen
D. W. Kirkwoocd
Indianas Finances
Scott & Bowne
Goefnisis
New York
Fletcher M. E. Church
Carthage
Virginia
John Carleston
Byesville
Knightstown Journal
Charlottesville
Charlottsville
Greenfield
Ees
Wenty
Quo Hill
J. L. Hubbard
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