Thursday Marks Half Century Since Organization of G. A. R.
The National Tribune notes April 6 1916 marks fifty years since the Grand Army of the Republic began with Post 1 at Decatur Illinois. Charter members named include M F Kanan G R Steele and others. Christian Meibsame, last surviving charter member, is noted as living in California.
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The
National Tribune
Grand Army of the Republic
Stephenson
Phelps
Wecatur
Iil
Department of Ilinois
Department of Illinois
M. F. Kanan
G. R. Steele
George H. Dunning
I. C. Pugh
J. H. Hale
J. ¥. Bishop
C. Reidsame
J. W. Routh
B. F. Sibley
J. N. Coltrin
Joseph Prior
A. Toland
Decatur
Macon
Springfield
Ill
Grand Army of the Republic shaped postwar America and unity
The piece extols the Grand Army of the Republic as a pivotal force in uniting Americans across religion race and class, producing presidents judges and leaders while promoting patriotism and care for comrades and orphans. It praises its peaceful impact on national policy and preparedness through widespread civic influence.
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Lincoln
Mississippi
Plains
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Congress
Union Army
Grand Army of the Republic
United Stas
Supreme Court
Grand Wirmy of
Republic
Appomattox
Stephenson
Personal Notices Tell of Winter Ends and Travel
Gill township residents halt wintering in Florida return home. Miss Glenn Nesbit visits Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Joe Schroeder visit Terre Haute relatives. Blood Cummins hails from Ohio visiting Mallett family. Delmar Asdell relocates to Chicago Wells Fargo Express. Lorin Raines named to local agency. Thompson couple return from Los Angeles. Davis couple back from New Smyrna.
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Mgr
Delius Hoesman
Gill Township
New Smyrna
Fla
Glenn Nesbit
Indianapolis
John Lawson
Ben Stone
Bloomington
Joe Schroeder
Lorin Raines
Asdeil
John L. Thompson
Los Angeles
California
Charles L. Davis
New Smyrna, Fla
Grand Army of the Republic’s enduring social influence
The Grand Army of the Republic remains a powerful force in American social life and national ideals despite dwindling numbers. Its record of glory guides present and future generations toward patriotism and civic virtue, ensuring its inspirational impact endures beyond the last surviving veteran.
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Grand Army of
Republic
Incomplete Fragments Mention Parasite Escape Risk
Fragmentary text notes concern about early sowing and parasites possibly escaping. The fragment suggests timing issues and potential ecological impact without detailing events or locations.
Enumeration Work to Start Monday in School District
The school enumeration begins Monday and must be finished by May 1. The County Board of Education will meet to elect a county attendance officer. New this year is a survey of child employment, indicating whether each child is employed and the type of work. Lists of old soldiers and of individuals deemed unsound mind will also be compiled.
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Bohcel
County Board of Education
Eagles Purchase 85 Foot Lot on North Court Street
The Sullivan lodge of Eagles buys an 85 foot lot on North Court street from the Sullivan County Electric Company. The site is the former electric light plant location and the purchase price is $1600.
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Eagles
Sullivan Lodge of Eagles
North Court Street
Sullivan County Electric Company
Big producer struck on Poe farm in Turman
Well No 1 drilled by Heien and Sherman for local men on the Albert Poe farm in Turman township was shot yesterday. The well is estimated at seventy five barrels, 684 feet deep with twenty feet of sand.
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Poe
Turman
Heien & Sherman
O If
Albert Poe
Turman Township
Property transfers show mixed values across towns
A flood of real estate deeds records multiple transfers in Dugger Jefferson Hamilton Gill Cass and Shelburn listing buyers sellers tract descriptions and prices from 1 to 1000 dollars including 20 acre plots and 40 acre parcels with several instances of one dollar consideration and a few notes of larger sums.
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Mary A. Rudolph
Wm. A. Dudley
Dugger
Charles Riley
Elias G. Denney
E. Glendalead
Farmersburg
J. E. M. Purcell
Charles Plummer
Haddon
James Hull
Rachel E. Harlow
Hamilton
Jonas Ladson, Jr
Minnie M. Ladson
Jefferson
James H. Draper
Will W. Draper
Gill
M. C. Manifold
W. S. Sanford
John C. York
Lee R. Kelley
Turman
Martha BE. McKinney
Lena A. McKinney
Linton Trust Co
Eugene M. King
van C. Co
BE. M. King
Dugger State Bank
New Lebanon High School Two Shows Highlight Week
The New Lebanon High seniors staged a Saturday night performance on April 1 featuring Punch Doolittle in top form. A second show is set for Graysville on April 8 with 15 cent admission. Students study Shakespeare’s As You Like It as the chorus prepares for commencement.
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New Lebanon High School
Doolittle
Graysville
Ruth Thrasher
Lena Snarr
Lois Eaton
Helen Springer
Anna
Irene Allin
Shakespere’s
Claude Bowman
Cass
Ed Morris
New Lebanon
Pearl Newsome
Sullivan
Maggie Newsome
Evah Blann
Roxie Schaffer
Terre Haute
Clyde Creager
H. S
Brown
Business College of
H. S. Chorus
Local Visitors and House Calls Reported in Sullivan County
Clarence McCammon visited Ira Neal on a Sunday. William Alsop visited with his sister Mrs Homer Jackson of near Merom Station. Mrs H B Alsop visited her sick sister Mrs Aim Clerk. Mr and Mrs Mell Creager and children visited George J Spencer and daughters Rena and Leona. Mr and Mrs D M Bedwell are somewhat better. Carl Banther and Miss Emme appear in nearby notes.
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Sullivan R
Mt Calvary notes and local social updates
Harlow and Edmond Herndon spent Sunday evening with Miss Gertrude Alsop. Sunday school at Mt Calvary is doing fine with good attendance. Brother Joseph Adams did not fill his appointment Sunday. We were told one account of being sick. James Alsop spent Saturday night with home folks. John Alsop and Ayden Robbins are going to soon have a new fence. Prayer meetings at Mt Calvary Thursday nights. Everybody wel come.
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Mt. Calvary
Joseph Adams
James Alsop
John Alsop
Ayden Robbins
Application for Liquor License in Sullivan County Indiana
The notice proclaims Clifton Piercy of Jackson township Sullivan county Indiana will apply to the Sullivan county Board of Commissioners at the May 1916 session for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking, describing the exact storefront location and building dimensions, fronting a public highway. The first insertion appears April 5 1916.
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Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Tion 2
Township 9
Clifton Piercy
Auction score cards offered by Union for sale
The Union offers auction bridge score cards in pads of twenty five. Each pad costs fifteen cents, with two pads priced at twenty five cents.
Mayfield Couple Visit Relatives in South Bend
Mr and Mrs Harry Mayfield of 97 South Bend visited relatives there last week.
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Harry Mayfield
South Bend
Hay Wanted At Top Market Price By Dix Lumber Co
The Dix Lumber Company seeks baled hay and offers the highest market price. Contact details not provided.
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DIX Lumber Company
Illinois farm lands for sale near coal under railroad
Good level, well improved farms underlaid with coal near railroad for sale at 40 to 100 dollars per acre. For particulars address Telford and Schwartz Salem Marion County Illinois.
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Illinois
Telford & Schwartz
Salem, Marion Co
Ilinois
For Sale Black Percheron Team and Cowpeas in Palestine Ill
One team of black Percheron horses weighing 3500 pounds offered for sale. Also Whippoorwill New Era Cowpeas available. Contact Horace Walker in Palestine Illinois for details.
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Horace Walker
Palestine, Ill
Notice of Appointment for Joel M Barcus Estate
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Joel M Barcus of Sullivan County Indiana, alleged solvent. John Q. Barcus named administrator. Jon C. Dilaney attorney. First insertion April 5, 1016.
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Joel M. Barcus
Sullivan County
Indiana
John QO. Barcus
Jon CC
Dilaney
Patton Visits Lyons Couple in Local Visit
H W Patton of Los Angeles California visited Mr and Mrs T A Lyons here last week in a brief social call.
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H. WW. Patton
Los Angeles
California
Mrs. T. A. Lyons
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Daage Nop
Hesislan Fey
Pardue Butomchey Department
Entomology Department
Purdue University
Jnet
UNION
Price & Burkholder
Sherman
Terre Haute Star
Harlow
Edmond Herndon
Gertrude Alsop
Lindley
Want
Blur Bros
Doug Smith
Ind
Clint Phillips
Fairbanks
LaFayette Thompson
Glenn J. Sampson
Levi Bridges
F. E. Brandeberry
R. WV. Cadwell
Sullivan, Indiana
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