Cullop Proposes $1 A Day Pension Bill
Representative William A. Cullop of Vincennes introduces legislation to pension every veteran who served over ninety days with a daily rate of $1. He argues the plan would simplify pensions, reduce government costs, and quickly aid aging soldiers facing delays and inequities in current pension processing. The measure targets Mexican War and Civil War veterans and urges swift action to pass into law.
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William A. Cullop
Vincennes
Congress
Mr. Cullop
HSS
The Home Circle and the Skeleton in the Cupboard
A Pleasant Evening column urges mothers to save money to avoid poverty, condemns ostentatious decor, and praises living warmth over gloomy parlor wealth. It laments unappreciated mothers, urges frugality, and critiques sterile rooms that resemble tombs.
Oil Field Near Loogootee May Be Reopened for Drilling
An Ohio company seeks leases on land south of Loogootee to drill for oil and develop a previously unworked tract. Warren Routt received a lease request for 200 acres but declined under the proposed terms. A company representative spent a week assessing the area, including lands from the Dilly well to the river, amid histories of limited production in nearby zones.
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Loogootee
Ohio
Warren Routt
Larkin
Rollins
Slatear
Walker
Loogodtee
Rontt
Lodgootee
Washington Democrat
Memorial for Mrs. David Brown in Pea Ridge burial
Mary Carr, known as Aunt Sis, dies March 19 1909 at Browns town aged 81 years 9 months 25 days. She leaves seven children Henry Hedges J B Rink W E Tilion Emma Tuell and F H Trueblood plus adopted son Mathes Brown. Funeral held March 18 at Pea Ridge Christian church with Elder J J Williams. interment beside husband David M Brown. Joe Ransom moves C L Pierson’s store from Linton to West Odon.
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Mary Carr, Elles
Thomas
Mary Carr
Pea Ridge
Jackson County
Indiana
Mars
Jesse Tuell
Brownstown
Inlder
David Ai. Brown
Henry Hedges
Vasey, Illisis
J. B. Rink
Medora
Wits
W.E. Itlion
Plainville
Emma Tuell
Ewing
F. H. Trueblood
Vincennes
Mathes Brown
Lumon
Hedges
Sis
J. J. Williams
Christian Church
Joe Ransom
Mgr
C. L. Pierson
Linton
Mrs. Gadberry
West Odon
Cheaper To Buy Tickets Under New Railroad Law
The legislature updated railroad charges to curb cash fares. Passengers boarding without a ticket must pay an extra dime, not refundable. Previously two cents per mile with a two and a half cent cash rate plus a rebate, but conductors argued cash payments persisted due to crowded ticket offices.
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Renerses
Aberdeen
Cuvier
Walter Scott
St. Bernard
Benjamin West
David Brown
Marri
Mrs. Brown
Odon
J. B. Roach
David M. Brown
Uncle Brown
Rogers
6& 1 Furniture
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Odon Drug CO
R. F. Myers
Oqodon Realty DO
Odon Realty Do
Odon Light & Power Co
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