Local notes and social updates from Sullivan city
A digest of city happenings includes visits by C. W. Welman and Dr. J. P. Cantwell, courtship and marriage news, school movements at Indiana University and Rush Medical College, Easter millinery displays, and plans for Indiana Harbor canal and belt-line railroad development linking Hammond to coal fields.
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J. C. Hollowey
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Davis Hotel
Holloway
Indiana Harbor Syndicate
Hammond
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Calumet River
Indiana Harbor Railroad Company
Sullivan County
Indiana Coal
The Mechanics Reprieve at New Lebanon
The Rebecca s of New Lebanon staged a second home performance last Saturday to good houses. The show, with added sketches and songs, received praise for lively acting and music. Jasper Enge, Mrs Lisman, Berdie Lodds, Claude Lisman performed, led by manager Dr J W Lisman who guided the evening to success. B. & N. Phone 69.
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Rebeccas
New Lebanon
Jasper Enge
J. W. Lisman
Berdie Lodds
Claude Lisman
Cary Gill
Cilell Dillingham
Norman Dinners and Feasts at Westminster in Old Times
The article describes early Norman dining customs at Westminster with chaotic scenes of food fights, many officers on duty to guard guests and dishes during William Rufus era. It traces the shift to procession carries and formal service, with a placer arranging dishes and an almoner saying grace.
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Lallane
Willam Rufus
Westminster
A Great Feast Brewed by Edward Russell at Sea Feast
The account describes a vast feast led by Right Hon. Edward Russell as captain general in the Mediterranean. A central fountain poured punch from massive quantities of brandy water lemons sugar and lime juice while 6 000 attendees sampled the beverage via a sailor boy assistant.
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Edward Russell
Mediterranean
Lisbon
Malaga
London
Chameleons’ Grasping Feet and Tail Aid Prized Skillet Balance
The article explains chameleons are native to Africa and distinctive for their two clenching foot groups and a prehensile tail. Their five-toed feet function like hands with opposable groups allowing firm grasp on branches in strong winds.
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Africa
Bride bows to north in proper Chinese rite
A missionary reports a Chinese bride entering a room and turning her back to her hostess in an elaborate bow. The action, called k'o-t'-ou, faces the north as the royal abode, revealing etiquette rather than hostess ignorance.
Boiled Oysters Mentioned in Queen Anne Era Letter
Swift writes to Stella about Lord Masham taking him home to eat boiled oysters and shares a simple recipe. Oysters are washed, placed in a pot with their shells down, boiled in their own liquor, and not mixed with water.
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Swift
Stella
Masham
Raphael and Critics Over Paul Fresco Face Red Court Jibe
Raphael defends his portrait of Paul as two churchmen criticize the work saying the Apostle’s face is too red and blushes in heaven at the church’s handling, while the painter remains indignant at the commentary.
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Raphael
Apostle Paul
A Source of Revenue Stopped
A brief item notes a humorous exchange from Town and Country about counting quarters and family, titled A Source of Revenue Stopped.
Time's Changes Reflected in Family Exchange
A father and daughter discuss time's passage and changing fashions. The daughter notes a need for a new lat next week, illustrating practical concerns amid reflections on aging and impermanence.
Reversed Riddle Lines in Journal Amusant Quotation
A fragment quotes a humorous reversal about a husband who avoids leaving the house after midnight and never enters before, attributed to Journal Amusant. The line plays on expectations of marital norms with wordplay about timing.
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Journal Amusant
It Is Always Safe to Learn From Enemies
A brief quotation attributed to Colton notes that learning from adversaries is prudent while instructing friends is unsafe.
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Colton
Pioneer Limited Train Ad From Chicago to Minneapolis
To St Paul and Minneapolis. The Pioneer Limiteds of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway run on the Fast Mail route. Leaves Union Passenger Station Chicago at 6:30 every evening. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Pioneer Limiteds
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Union Passenger Station
Chicago
The Best Seeds to Be Had at the Market
Read notes on available seed varieties, prices, and suppliers as gardeners scout for reliable options. Listings highlight named seed brands and nurseries, with emphasis on quality, yield potential, and early-season planting.
Guardian Sale of Real Estate for Claude and Lora Raley
Guardian Irvin Burton will auction the minors' undivided one half interest in land at Sullivan Court House on April 13 1903. The property includes the southwest quarter of section four township seven north range ten west with 18.20 acres excluded from the east side of the northeast quarter and one acre from the north side of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine. Sale starts at ten o’clock a m and is on cash terms.
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Claude Raley
Lora’ Raley
Wilson Raley
Claude
Lora Raley
Court House
Sullivan
Section Four
Township Seven
Range 10
Section
Fifty Fiddlers Gather at Bass Auditorium in April Show
A compact concert feature notes that about fifty skilled fiddlers will perform at Bass Auditorium on Saturday April 4, highlighting a large community event with regional music talents and local engagement.
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Fiddlers
Bass Auditorium
Notice to Martha Foster in Sullivan Circuit Court case
In May Term 1903 Complaint No. 16752 plaintiff Michael B. Jewell through Buff and Stratton files a complaint and affidavit showing Martha Foster is not a resident of Indiana and residence unknown. Defendants are notified to appear on first day of June term 1903 at Sullivan Court House to answer or demur or be heard in absence. Clerk Robert Taylor signs March 31, 1903.
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Leven Nash
Lavina Nash
William Hopewell
William Pound
Abraham Zane
Kirker Glass
Sullivan Circuit
State of
Indiana
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Michael B. Jewell
Martha” Foster
Bull & Strattom
Maretha Foster
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J. J. Orr
C. W. Welman
Trinity Springs Water
Genevieve Weems
Sarah Cain
Austin Sinclair
Tennessee
Harry Shepherd
Wabash College
E. P. Reed
Lulu Wagner
Terre Haute
Mattie Hays
Bertie Drake
Canton
Ohio
Ross Thornton
Max Holmes
W. A. Curtis
Palestine
Christian Church
Uriah Wilson
Jefferson Township
Union
J. A. Carnes
Poseyville
W. E. Maple
Merom
Maple
Joe Lacey
Edna Calvert
Bloomington
Indiana University
Edna Wolfenbarger
T. K. Sherman & Son
Mabel Beckett
J. P. Beckett
Pierre L. Stewart
S. M. Stewart
Coriene S. Redfern
Rush Medical College
Andrew Forbes
Farmersburg
Southern Hospital
Forbes
Trinity Springs
China
Paul
Justin
Patent Colt
T. B. Springer, JR
North Side
John S. Jonas, Sr
Robert Taylor
Sullivan Circuit Court
Buff & Stratton
Plaintiff
St. Paul
Minneapolis
F. A. Miller
M.S. Shepler
Guardian
Irvin Burton
State OF Indiana
Buff & Stratton, Attorneys
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