Local Department Store Drops Prices on Silks and Cloths
Our line in Sullivan County shows the largest selection of Cashmere Trichet and Henryetta Cloths with a 20 percent price cut to move stock quickly. Black and colored silks are complete with 10 day offers including 77 cent, 1.00 and 1.65 dollar lots, all reduced from higher prices and stated as positive bargains.
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Sullivan County
America
Rivaliin
Sullivan
Indiana
Davis, Engle & Davis
Special Low Prices for Early Buyers in Coats
Our department reports a large trade and patrons praise the very low prices. Lady's Newmarket black diagonal with Astrakhan cuff and collar priced at 5.50, value 8.00. Madessa cloth Newmarket pleated back at 8.00, value 13.50. Silk Newmarkets and Plush Sacques shown with prices 3.50 to 65.00, all at the lowest market rates East or West.
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Lady’s Newmarket
Local notices and visits fill Sullivan county week
Mrs. Dr. Frank Harper of Merom travels to Terre Haute on a busi ness trip while Troll and Burks tout their $2.25 boot as the best in Sullivan county. Numerous residents including Judge J W Shelton, Mr. Silver Chaney, Mr. M B Wilson and others appeared in town or traveled to Terre Haute and nearby counties for legal business, markets, fairs, and social visits.
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Frank Harper
Merom
Terre Haute
J. W. Shelton
Sullivan County
Troll & Burks
Silver Chaney
Greene
Clay Counties
Boots and bootsellers and local visitors fill Sullivan
The Sullivan column lists Troll & Burks boot ads and prices, a long roster of local residents visiting relatives and attending events, church notices, school and hospital mentions, plus assorted business and regional items from nearby towns and counties.
Riley to Recite at Opera House October 16
Notices describe Mr. James Whitcomb Riley's planned appearance at the Opera House on Friday October 16 with anticipation of a large turnout. Other items note travels of local residents, a farm for sale, debts to settle, and local business updates including a dry goods store opening and cattle markets.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Opera House
Riley
Blount wagon details and city moves in Indiana counties
The Blount wagon is manufactured in Evansville with select timber from Indiana and first class yellow poplar bed. Running gears are boiled in linseed oil to prevent shrinkage. For sale by Davis Engle & Davis. Alum Cave mapped in Jackson township, recently moved from Clay to Sullivan County by John C. Chaney and the Pittsburg Coke and Coal company.
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Davis, Engle & Davis
Pittsburg
Jackson Township
Cass Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Abbey’s
Thos
F. Abbey
Armstrong Street
Kansas City
Kansas
Evansville
Clay County
John C. Chaney
Boots Recovered After Mixup In Small Town Misadventure
Mart Parks misplaced a pair of boots and Wednesday morning Marshal Lucas discovered Joseph Lamb caring for them. Lamb returned the boots and stated he did as he pleased, making Parks happy with the resolution.
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Mart Parks
Marshal Lucas
Joseph Lamb
Mart
Joseph
Sullivan County Law Partnership Rumor Hints Judge’s Candidacy
Bloomfield Democrat reports Judge Shelton of Terre Haute has allied with John S. Bays in Sullivan to practice law. Rumors suggest Shelton may run for circuit judge in Sullivan with local county endorsement.
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Bloomfield Democrat
Jnc
Bays
Sullivan County
Shelton
Terre Haute
John S. Bays
Sullivan
Round Oak stoves boast enhanced fuel efficiency and control
An advertisement notes Round Oak stoves with extra boiler iron and double doors for large fuel chunks. A patent grate concentrates draft at the front while the rear coal bed sustains steady fire. A double draft offers precise fire control. Also mentions ear symptoms and Dr Crowley offering cures if treated early.
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Davis, Engle & Davis
Circuit Court Convenes with Grand and Petit Jurors Named
Circuit Court will convene Monday next October 12. Grand jurors listed include J. B. Cochran Cass and Jas B Mayfield Jefferson among others. Petit jurors named are Lewis Brewer Cass John K Brown and W J Beckett Jackson and several additional names.
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Circuit Court
J. B. Cochran
Cass
Jas. B. Mayfield
Jefferson
Benjamin Hummel
Tarlton Hawkins
Hamilton
Martin Drake
Fairbanks
Charles T. Akin
Haddon
Lewis Brewer
John K. Brown
W. J. Beckett
Jackson
Samuel Bureh
Jesse Haddon
Oliver Pifer
J. L. Nash
Jas. M. Russell
J. W. Poston
Gill
Richard Smith
Curry
Mesha Eaton
Samuel Chastain
Local Iron Ore Bed Found In City Limits
G Maynard, noted blacksmith and tool maker, reports discovering a rich iron ore bed within the city. Nearby Montgomery yields coal deposits by Wilson Company, suitable for smelting and fuel. Uncalled letters listed for Sullivan post office with 36 days to claim.
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Daviess County
Democrat
G Maynard
Montgomery
Wilson Company
Indiana
Sullivan Post Office
Miss Adams
A. F. Bruner
Sade Brown
Wm. Branan
Sarah Decker
Tad
Dodd
Mrs. Denney
J.b.harrington
Jennie Tomlinson
Chas. Hawkins
Lizzie Keller
Wm. Myers
Pleas Moore
Bud Vanderburg
L.w.tomlinson
B.e.zimmerman
A. Counpson
P.M. Sullivan
Ind
Pleasant weather and school life at local high
High School Notes describe pleasant weather making for a cheerful session. New pupils Hattie Ayers and Clarence Williams enter, while activities include pre opening races, minor collisions, painting heating pipes, and reports of irregular bell times. Prof Park and Prof Creager are cited on progress and cold cures. Jonathan.
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Harry Kelly
Hattie Ayers
Clarence Williams
Park
Jim Slick
Union
Creager
Jonathan
Local notes reflect weather, visits, squash record crowds
Sunday visitors include Bishop Eaton of near Lebanon and Chas Eaton, and telegraph operator Thomas Kehoe of Farmersburg. A heavy squash weighed 118 pounds. Sidewalks suffer from rain and school opens with strong teachers Prof Nash and Miss Peyton expected to draw a large attendance.
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T. E. Daily
Bishop Eaton
Near
Lebanon
Chas. Eaton
Fannie McGrew
Sullivan
Geo. McKinney
Thomas Kehoe
Farmersburg
Peyton
Joe Shepherd
Carl Edds
Decatur
Ills
Emma Shepherd
Shaker Prairie
Nash
Miss Peyton
Juno
Mayfield Returns to Sullivan with Weather Strip Business
Mr. D. D. Mayfield returns to Sullivan from New Albany with his family and a thriving weather strip business. He promotes the product as the best of its kind and pursues a straightforward, satisfactory introduction to customers.
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D. D. Mayfield
Sullivan
New Albany
Remains Found At McCammon House In Sullivan
The remains of a nearly term fetus with after birth were found at the west end of the McCammon House on Friday morning. Miss Forest Field, a McCammon House employee from Owensburg Greene County, was identified as the mother. Coroner Joyce ruled the child stillborn after testimony from Field and Drs. Weir and Briggs.
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McCammon
Miss Forest Field
Local notices spill into week with illness and travel
Hay pressing is in full blast here. Mrs. Jas. Fiddler has been quite ill with fever for some time past. Mrs. J. P. Walls visited relatives in White county, Tr., last week. B. W. Menifee went to Vincennes on business, Thursday of last week. Mr. Thomas Pirtle and family, were
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Jas. Fiddler
J. P. Walls
White County
B. W. Menifee
Vincennes
Thomas Pirtle
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Body
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Shelburn
Sol Goodman
C. E. Barrett
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J. J. Thompson
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Indianapolis
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Jethro Bass
Hawkins
John Glass
Master Robi. Hutchinson
Graysville
Concord
W. O. Foley
Greensburg
John Davis
Old Settler’s
Julius Ayers
Mrs
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the Times
Solon Brokaw
Susan Pearce
Benbow, Mo
Wm. McCammon
Jackson Rich
Old Settlers
O. W. Shryer
Bloomfield, Ills
Geo. Hoke
Master Charlie
Oaktown
W. T. Crawford & Son
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Bloomfield
Josiah Asdel
Geo. Englebach
Arentville
Mary Crowder
Lucia
Agatha
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Mr. David Elington
Clark, County
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W. M. Curtis
Ida Williams
Ruby
W. E. Woods
Claude Crowder
Nell Hoke
Linton
W. H. Griffin
Mrs. Harper
H. J.pryor
A. B. Williams
W. E. F. Treat
Christian Church
Carl Hinkle
Minnie Langdon
Irene Martin
Merom Bluffs
Davis
Eagle & Davis
Eagle's New Gallery
Farmer’s State Bank
Washington Street
Newton
Kas
John T. Drake
Walton
T. R. Oldham
Ernest
John Giles
Chas
Jas. M. Lang
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Nettie Wolfinberger
Jennie Thornhill
West
M.S. Heavenridge
Jennie Clark
McConnell
C. M. Carter
Lawrenceville, Ill
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Chas. E. Barrett
A.H. Bailey
Railroad Junction
W. H. Burdett
Cook & Bell
Weir & Reed
Greencastle
President Martin
DePauw University
Worthington
Bushrod
Lyons
Diteger
Richard M. Johnson
Chicago
T. J. Wolfe
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Wolfe
Gilbert Bond
David Crawley
W. C. Jamison
M. H. Sharples
J. F. Martin
Wm. Marlow
Noah Scott
Peoria
Mr. Scott
W. E. Rose
Joplin
Jas. Brown
Jas. H. Reed
Jas. B. Mann
Timms
Knox County Fair Association
Ireland
Axtna Life Ins. Co
Riccs & Berry
Real Estate Agts
Sullivan and
Joel Manwarring
Knoxville
Tenn
Thos. J. Mann
Durham & Mann
Walls & Engle
Walls & Engle, Paxton, Ind
Sullivan, Indiana
Wm. Joyce
Edward
Comercial Row
Avery
Rice
Crowder’s Shoe Store
Westside
Crowley
Times
Evansville & Terre Tlaute Railroad Company
Db. W. Ewing
Sec
Qherifes Sale
Sullivan Circuit Court
Wesley Conner
John W. Williams
Lemuets I. Willis
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