Jamison Marlows Advertises Wall Paper and Furnishings
A Saunders County era ad list shows Jamison & Marlow promoting wall coverings handsome baby carriages furniture and lawn mowers at Nos 6 and 7 Southside along with daily fresh meats from Carruthers Bros and extensive window displays. Local residents Mrs Anna Knotts Miss Kittie Cushman and Mrs Patten are mentioned with travel and visits to Merom New Lebanon Graysville and Sullivan.
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Jamison & Marlow’s
Anna Knotts
New Lebanon
A. M. Knotts
Southside
M. J. Patten
Willie
Merom
Carrithers Bros
Kittie Cushman
Dr. Cushman
Graysville
Josie Buff
Seven upper rooms for rent on Washington Street
For rent seven upper rooms on Washington Street adjoining the Masonic Building. Front rooms suitable for offices, back rooms for living. Call and examine. Also selling kitchen furniture cheap to move to Brazil, Indiana. A.J. Whitlock and partners.
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Washington Street
Masonic Building
Brazil
Ind
A.J. Whitlock
Town all Country Paints offers price guarantees and refund
An advertisement highlights Town all Country Ready Mixed Paints with a price promise, and a refund offer including white lead and oil at the firm’s expense if the paint underperforms. Davis, Ingle & Davis promote samples and home painting service in Terre Haute.
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Davis, Ingle & Davis
Martin County farmers complain about corn emergence and street upgrades
The Martin County Democrat notes farmers complain about corn coming up poorly while Marshal installs stone crossings and street improvements. Uncle Billy Strange cut a leaden bullet from a white oak tree 51 years ago, with rings used to date it, sparking talk that old settlers once shot the bear.
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Martin County
Democrat
Billy Strange
Brown Township
Knox county farmers embrace carp culture for year round markets
Wheat fields near Vincennes show abundant yield while Knox county farms stock ponds with German carp. The fish are marketable year round and the drive to start fish culture grows as farmers awaken to its profits. Those with feeding facilities and artificial lakes are urged to engage in carp farming for steady returns.
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Vincennes Commercial
Knox County
Simplicity Weather Strip gains national rollout from Sullivan inventor
D. C. Mayfield of Sullivan Indiana markets a two piece galvanised iron door strip that blocks water snow and cold. It claims quick five minute adjustment no experience needed and immediate sales with agents earning five to twenty dollars daily. Address inquiries to D C Mayfield Sullivan Ind.
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D. D. Mayfield
Sullivan
Indiana
Sullivan County
D. C. Mayfield
Patentee
Sullivan, Ind
L Stewart's Insurance Agency remains the trusted local broker
L Stewart's Insurance Agency continues the old business at the Sol G Goodman stand and invites locals to call on them for insurance. The firm touts its long standing reputation for reliability, equitable settlements, and prompt payment of losses, representing all Old Reliable Companies.
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Standard Fire Office
L. Stewart & Son
Phenix
Brooklyn
Fred Briggs
Standard
L. Stewart
Sol G Goodman
Fourth Judicial District Convention Names Nominees
Delegates from Greene and Sullivan counties met at Linton on June 3 1884 to select judges. E J Jackson of Greene was named permanent chairman and W H Poston of Sullivan secretary. Nominations favored W C Hultz W Axtell and John T Beasley with Axtell receiving plurality and Beasley two thirds, result made unanimous. W M Moss and Jas A Marlow named to the judicial committee. Meeting adjourned.
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Fourth Judicial District
Greene and
Sullivan
Linton
Greene County
W. C. Jamison
E. J. Jackson
Greenecounty
W. H. Poston
Sullivan County
W. M. Moss
Bloomfield
W. C. Hultz
W. Axtell
Greene
Hults
Axtell
John T. Beasley
Jas. A. Marlow
J. T. Jackson
Music books promoted by local agent in Sullivan county
Mr J C Forman acts as agent for Sullivan county for two music books, The Treasury of Song for the Home Circle and a game book of instrumental music. Both are bound and priced at 2 50 each in various bindings. K Joeman also handles the Housewife Library with six hundred thirty pages and three hundred engravings. Ai M I plans to visit every family in the county to sell these books.
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J. C. Forman
Sullivan County
Home Circle
K. Joeman
Housewife Library
Ai. I
Town Notes on Agriculture and Local Happenings
Paxton reports J A Walters visiting Illinois for a new location. D A Hadden improves field reads while Hon Nash aids corn planting. Dr Russell lectures this week and travels to Sullivan next. Corn is nearly planted. rain cheers farmers for wheat prospects. A constable promotes seed corn but a horse ate his supply last Sunday. Cattle stock law dispute ends with owner paying damages. Cattle and hogs roam the bottom. commissioners may change rules. Jonas Ladson buys tile from the Tile Company. a new kiln opens this week and tile quality improves. Miss Susie Ladson, eleven, operates the railroad water tank engine with precision and is praised as a budding skilled worker.
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J. A. Walters
Illinois
D. A. Hadden
F. Nash
Russell
Sullivan
Jonas Ladson
Susie Ladson
Department of Labor
Susie
Temperance speech and civic events in Sullivan area
Readers report a mix of sermons, veteran memorial day observances led by G A R No 307, and a rail trip through Sullivan County towns. Notable scenes include a long geology talk, a serenade by local musicians, and a critique of a train conductor with local color, plus detailed notes on graves, parades, and a judicial convention journey.
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Vaylar
Tumphreys
Brethren and Sisters
Dreamland
Newt, Griffin
Messrs
Will de- Vol
Walter Robertson
Web Crawford
Linton
Will Stark
Bill Rioss
Bill
Barnard
Davis
Wilk
Jim Burks
Sir John Franklin
Salt Lake
Times
Commissioner Snyder
Mr. Wood
Young
Tom
Corbin
Jefferson
John Canary
Sullivan
Frank Nell Post
G. A. BR
Frank Neff
Julian
J. T. Beasley
Joshua Beasley
Flora Cavins
J. T. Chaney
Ida
Itta Crawford
George T. Briggs
van Fossen
Jas
Luzader
G. W. Buff
Greene County Convention Notes and Railroad Progress
The large Methodist church and a fine schoolhouse anchor town life as the convention meets in the schoolhouse lower story. Greene county leaders are cited, Moss of Bloomfield Democrat records events, praising the Narrow Gauge Railroad for safety, upkeep, and thriving business under Will Lyon. The road’s future usefulness and full-line condition are highlighted.
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J. C. Briggs
Judicial Convention
William Stark
Sullivan County
Scott Norton
Hol. Hale
Sullivan
Busseron Bottom
Center School House
Buell
Hon. P. Il. Blue
Casey
Haxell & Lyon
Dugger
Greene County
Bill Moss
Moss
Linton
Cyp Pearson
Cyp
Bloomfield Democrat
Will Lyon
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Mayfield
Kalley’ & Holmes
Joe Orr
J. E. Russell
Shelburn
Young's
Mice Ida Allen
Terre Haute
Maggie Basler
Tue Sullivan Tinks
Bellie Mayes
Belle Smith
Mayfield Weather Strip
RR. M. Whalen
Carlisle
Town
Coffman
Yarlem
Geo. Hughes
King’s
Wim. G. Young & Co
Jamestown
Wm. G. Young & Co
Rush McCammon
Crawley & McKinley
Davis, Engle & Davis
Gus Goodman
Jamison & Marlow
Jas. Wilson
Springfield
Judge Buff
A. M. Murphy
E. A. Thurman
Chicago
Nellie Hoke
Mary Crowder
New Albany
Presbyterian Church
Carruthers
Col. Young
Carruthers Bros
Ed Kelly
J. Sherman
West Washington Street
Jas. Wallace
May
W’s
Buff
Rev
Thos. Burton
A. N. Weir
Forman
Marten
County Herald
Christian Church
Eaton's Mill
Section Street
Jas, B. DeVol
Jas. L. Nash
Thos, B. Springer
Nicholas Yeager
Win, Gaskins
Mamie Cox
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Mattie Crowder
Sol, Goodman
Hamburg
Germany
Boots and Shoes
Miles & Crowder’s
Westside
Princeton Democrat
Court House
Geo. W. Brown
Martha Bell
Milburn Newkirk
M. Affleman
Horace A. Schultz
Lavina E. Ott
James 8. Barcus
Bettie B. Tichenor
Emma Adams
Rockville
W.S. Maple
Maple & Hultz
Nice Stalone
Creene County
Mgr. Ibsen Curry
Av. Curry
Robinson
Os Cole
Osage
Lucretia Baker
Terressa Crawley
Ida Crawford
Stervey Dutton
Josh Beasley
Silver Chaney
Owen Davis
W. N. Burks
Jas. Burks
J. P. Stratton
Alex, Massie
Wes Barnard
Thompson’s Landing
Mart Farley
Sullivan High School
Opera Louse
John Yawtin
Cass Townships
Antioch
Richard Hardesty
San Antonio
Texas
Mercury
Fhos. Lynch
Indianapolis
Samuel Mason
Mr. L
M. E
D. D. James
J. A. Marshal Terre Hante
S. D. Weir
James
Hawthorne Literary Society
Nick Davis
Nick
DeVel
Eaton’s Mill
Bedford Journal
White River
Stewart’s
Mr. Johnson
Thos. C. Magill
Jas. O. Hughes
Jas. G. Pounds
Wm. W. Harper
Thos. Ilolder
Jno. Giles Sr
David Deckard
Marshall Maxwell
John Anderson
Lenard Houston
John A. McConnell
Fish Bros. Wagon Works Company
Col. Fish
Broomfield News
Champion Iron Fence Company
Paoli News
N. EF. Borning
David Turnham
Dale
Spencer County
Turnham
Abraham Lincoln
Harvey Reed
Weir & Brueck
Weir & Weir
Weir & Reed
Vincennes
H. H. Hackman
T. K. Sherman and Son
Meroia
C. J
Board of County Commissioners
Andrew Nulse
McGrew
George W. Walker
Scottsburg
Muscatitine
Ile
James Vance
Allison Prairie
Tyler WoHingsworth
O’ Donnell
I. & W.stock Yards
U.S
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Rochester, N. Y
Evansville and
Terre Haute Railroad Company
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Toledo
Detroit
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
Ottawa
Lake Memphremagog
Bethlehem
Fabyans
White Mountains
Wetch
North Conway
Portland
Maine
Mich
Ohio
Illi
M. C. Roach
Southern
W. H. Greeger
G. J. Grammar
Pass. Agat
Fay Compribuypor
Bine
Benj. Sisson
Shepherd
Meron
Newton
Ill
Col
Anson Townly
Jackson
Jackson County
Albert van Jossen
Tom Mann
Republican Party
Givamerey Park
Bub
Paxton
M. Be. Choir
Churen
Capitol
Avenis
Peer, Luatcre ET Pub. CO
Washington, D
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Machine Works
Suihivea, Gad
J.T. H. Miller
Reliable Clothier
Gent's Purnisher
Hain
North Side
Sixth Street
Threre Paute
Sullivan City Roller Malls
Cate
Arid Shels
Bauem & Son, Proprietors
DE Vos
Merchantalle
Swashington Street
Crawford
Cincinnati
Tilvis van Dein
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