Term of School Close at Hoosier Hill No 8
South Jefferson reports a successful term ending Friday at Hoosier Hill No 8 with about 125 attendees despite bad roads. John Collins taught the school and featured a program of tilogues recitations and songs performed by pupils and five scholars on instruments. Trustee Frank Spencer and wife attended and praised the teacher. A petition to reappoint Collins next winter circulated and received patron support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Hill No. 8
John Collins
Elsie Humbaugh
Mabel Douthitt
Sparkle Douthitt
Grover Brower
Brower
Elmer Grabbel
Frank Spencer
Elliot Douthitt
Collins
Mr. Collins
Jesse Page
William Spencer
Henry Humaugh
Wesley Smith
Ralph Smith
George Lucas
John Spencer
Late spring weather and local social notes in East Chapes
The column notes a damp sowing season with Easter rain predictions. It records church activities led by Rev. McNaughton, visits by the Morgan and Hillis families, Grace Morgan's trip to Sullivan, and Will Goodman with his wife visiting from Sullivan. It mentions a new piano for Mrs. Joe Dillingham, Mrs. Hartling's slow recovery, an upcoming quarterly meeting, Mrs. Miller's illness, and a postponed Sunday School reorganization. Five girls including Nora Gorby and Mable Allen depart for Danville school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaughton
Thomas Morgan
Sullivan
Mervin Hillis
John Morgan
Hillard Ephland
Grace Morgan
Will Goodman
Joe Dillingham
Benson Chapel Social News Notes
Mrs. James Walters is on the sick list. Mrs. Laura Trueblood of Farmersburg visited Mrs. Kate Shields. George Liston and wife were guests of Mr. Knowles. Mollie Banister and Edna Knowles shopped in Sullivan. Oscar Engle of near Sullivan visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walters
Laura Trueblood
Farmersburg
Kate Shields
George Liston
Mr. Knowles
Mollie Banister
Edna Knowles
Sullivan
Oscar Engle
Near
Local Socials and Visits Across County
List of residents and visitors with names and places including Mrs Walters James Means and son Charles, Wash Osburn, Murray Shields, James Hiatt, John Wade, Ab Johnson, Fairbanks, Charley Johnson, Tom, Ira Hiatt, Mrs Eli Dix, George Liston, Fetcher family, Allen Osburn, Terre Haute, Herschel Trueblood, Farmersburg, Hall, Jim Works, Sullivan, Henry Wyman. Several horse purchases, lodge attendance, and a reported stolen harness noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Walters
James Means
Charles
Wash Osburn
Murray Shields
Sullivan
James Hiatt
John Wade
Ab Johnson
Fairbanks
Charley Johnson
Gilmour
Tom
Ira Hiatt
Herschel Trueblood
Farmersburg
Mr. Hall
Lodge
Jim Works
Henry Wyman
Miserable Conditions and a Health Cure Ad
An advertisement explains torpid liver causes bile poisoning and nerve and tissue distress with headaches bitter taste nausea and yellow complexion. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure by purifying blood relaxing bowels and strengthening the stomach. Sold by Joe K Smock for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
Turman's Greek News and Local Happenings
A Sunday storm is noted with several local updates. Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Susan Jewell are reported better. Rube Thompson and family passed through. Alonzo Trueblood went to Shelburn. Pearl Brock welcomed a baby girl. Miss Luna Reed's school closed. she taught at Currysville. Mamie McCord recovers after hospital stay. Mrs. O Neal visited Sullivan. Uncle Salmon Snider in poor health. Rev O Neal filed appointment at Stewards. Margeret Sullivan and Elizabeth Booth visited and returned to near Filton. Oscar Reed wed, signaling a happy union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittman
Mamie McCord
Samuel O’neal
Sullivan
Salmon Snider
O’neal
Stewards
Margaret Sullivan
Elizabeth Booth
Filton
Oscar Reed
Oscar
Little Giant Local Notes From Linton And Surroundings
Tom Shake visited Linton this week while Tom Patrick of Dugger is in town to check his farm. Isaac Cox fainted in his garden and was found to have a head rush episode lasting three hours. Mr Cox has prior episodes. Bob Richards visited John Perigee’s home. Ollie Nuckle and John Love traveled to Hymera for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Patrick
Dugger
Dave Crichfield
Linton
Isaac Cox
Mr. Cox
Ollie Nuckle
John Love
Hymera
Mr. Hicks
Little Giant
Blood Marks Tell Of Cures By King’s New Discovery
A Backy merchant, J. W. Williams, recounts a near fatal lung hemorrhage twenty years ago and credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with his complete cure. The remedy is praised for stopping hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Williams
Backy
Dr. King
The Moon Inhabited Claim Debunked
A critique argues against the notion of a habitable moon while noting atmospheres on celestial bodies and dismissing human life feasibility. The text promotes Electic Bitters as a general tonic and sleep aid, guaranteed by Joe K. Smock, with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
Fairbanks Directory Notes and Local Updates
Fairbanks notes include residents traveling to Terre Haute and Valparaiso, visitors from Illinois, business moves by C D Pound and Harve Johnson, new property listings, and school events. The period also records a township exam, alumni elections, church and hospital visits, and Mendelssohn reflections on the youthful prodigy.
License Application for Sullivan Town Liquor Sale
Edgar Rusher, a white male resident of Hamilton township Sullivan county Indiana, will apply May 1906 to Sullivan County Commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking on premises in Sullivan town. The described building fronts Main Street in Sullivan in a 1.30 acre parcel in Murphys addition.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan
Sreal
Main Street
A. M. Murphy
Edgar Rusher
Cuppy Stratton’s Roommate Tale and Lightning Rod Graft
In Sullivan county a story recalls Cuppy Stratton sleeping in the same room as a Republican congressman at a state convention. The tale turns to sharp criticism of lightning rod agents who signed a contract for rods and weather vanes at per foot and delivered 360 dollars worth, with the farmer left paying freight for excess rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Congress
M. C
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Application For License In Sullivan Township Indiana
Thos J Davis announces his plan to apply to Sullivan County commissioners at the May 1906 session for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors at retail for one year at a front room on Depot street Sullivan. He describes the premises precisely including size and layout with a ware room behind and windows and doors facing Depot and Railroad streets. The notice asserts he is a white male over 21 residing in the township for over 90 days and requests permission to sell and allow drinking on premises in quantities under five gallons.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Fallowa
Depot Street
Sullivan
County of
State of Indians
G. W
Bloom
Axid County
Said Town
Railroad Street
Pasture for Rent Listed in Sullivan Area
Aub IPrice of R. R. 8 Sullivan advertises a pasture for rent. The notice appears in local classifieds with the contact name and route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AubiPrice
R. R
Sullivan
Well Improved 66 Acre Farm Near Sullivan
Farm of 66 acres on rock road three miles northwest of Sullivan. Good orchard house barn and outbuildings. About six acres in a sugar orchard with 180 trees. Bargain price if sold soon. Inquiries to G R Hawkins at McCammon Hotel or Bailey Hawkins at Liston and Taylor's office.
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Rock Road
Sullivan
G. R. Hawkins
Mce- Cammon Hotel
Bailey Hawkins
Liston and Taylor’s
Barred Rock Eggs Offer From Sullivan Indiana
John M. Thomas of Sullivan Indiana advertises barred rock eggs from blooded cocks and hens. Prices include Bradley Strain eggs 15 for 1 dollar and Hawkins and Christian Strain eggs 15 for 50 cents with birds sourced from Indiana and Illinois yards. Contact via phone 300-2.
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Indiana
Illinois
Bradley
Hawkins
Christian
Sullivan
John M. Thomas
Ind
Stolen One White Saw from Sullivan Area
Strayed or stolen item described as one white saw weighing about 300 pounds with a small black spot on the left ham and a small piece missing from the left ear. Finder should contact Claud Mason, R. F. D. No. 9, Sullivan, for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Mason
Sullivan
Traveling salesman wanted with bond investment
Wanted notice seeks a traveling salesman willing to furnish references and invest $1,000 in first class 6 percent bonds. Salary and expenses paid. Experience not required. The Wheeling Roofing and Cornice Company invites applicants to learn business at their mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Roofing & & Cornice Company
Wheeing
Church to elect trustee at May meeting
Notice states that at the last regular meeting on March 31, 1906, the members decided to elect one trustee at the next regular meeting to be held on Saturday before the first Sunday in May, the 5th day of the month. Rev. Ricer noted as moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricer
Lena Riggs
Southern Indiana railroad doubles daily trains on new schedule
The Southern Indiana railroad unveils a new schedule next Sunday, increasing service from six to twelve trains daily. Sullivan gains six daily northbound and six daily southbound runs, with six trains through Hymera, four via Shelburn, Terre Haute, and two to Jasperville linking with the main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railroad
Southern
Sullivan
of Sullivan
Hymera
Terre Haute
Shelburn
Jasonville
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Royal
United States
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
South
Jefferson
East Chapes
Mrs. Henry Hartling
Benson Chapel
Eli Dix
Mr. Fetcher
Allen Osburn
Turman’s
Jonathan
Susan Jewell
Rube Thompson
Alonzo Trueblood
Mrs. Pearl Brock
Luna Reed
Currysville
Tom Shake
Wm. Smedley
Bob Richards
John Perigee
Ed Fuller
Steve Robinet
Truss Isabell
Tom Johnson
William Ball
Oil
Warren Dickerson
Cornelia Ramsen
Clara Granby
George Truitt
Oscar Chowning
Valparaiso College
Henry Johnson
Roscoe Pogue
Terre ‘Haute
I.S. N. Ss
Emmet
Harrison
Bland
Walter DeBaun
Rose Gross
C. D. Pound
J. G. Pound
Emory Pogue
Lafayette Trueblood
Lucy
Elizabeth Burnett
John Wisner
Harve Johnson
Fred Williams
O. C. Criss
Mr. Criss
Willis Drake
O. C. Brewer
Blanche Whitlock
Glenn Riggs
Roy Pound
Calvin Russell
Hosea Drake
Ray Scott
Lawrence Pittman
Ira Fuller
Chas. Reynolds
Fairbanks Alumni Association
Levi J. Drake
William Harrison
Guthrie Wisne
Lynn Johnson
Gilbert Thompson
Frank Bales
F. and A. Masons
Nellie Johnson
Clara Burr Nursss
Union Hospital
Elmer and
Emmet Harrison
Emory Drake
Ray Brewer
Dodd’s Bridge
Anna Ferran
Prairie Creek
Lucy Burnett
Roxie Stevens
Elva Riggs
Otis Hall
Murray Drake
Mabel Drake
Estel Drake
Howé
Perry County
Mendelssohn
Thos. J. Davis
Sullivan Markets
Baptist Church
W. S. Bennett
Chichester Chemical
Medisen Square
Phila
State OF
Sullivan Circuit Court
Samuel C. Smock
John Smock
Walter F. Wood
James Smock
Sarah Smock
Tilghman Ogle
Plaintiff
Schmiuel D. Ridge- George
Adams
Acco
Sated Witnness
Tilghman Qgle
I. H. Kalley
Mott
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