Small Town Notes From Shelburn and Terre Haute
James Osborn and family visited Shelburn on Tuesday while Mrs Fred Wernz Mrs Edgar Strain and Will Harrison were in Terre Haute on Wednesday. Edgar Strain hauled wheat to Farmersburg last week. Hosea Drake hauled brick from Shelburn for a new house. Whitlock and family and Mrs Ed Jewell saw Ben Hur in Terre Haute Thursday. W H Gaston visited Terre Haute Sunday to see his son in law Murray DeBaun ill. Mrs Henry Drake of West Terre Haute visits her daughter Mrs Fred Wernz. Mrs Warren Dickerson and daughters LuRa and Luke with John Ramsen at Farmersburg. John Wisener of Farmersburg near Narrows Friday. Kingsley youth presented Valley Farm at Pounds hall Fairbanks Saturday. proceeds go to Kingsley church building fund.
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Fairbanks
James Osborn
Shelburn
Fred Wernz
Edgar Strain
Will Harrison
Terre Haute
Farmersburg
Hosea Drake
Co. F. Whitlock
Ed Jewell
Ben Hur
W. H. Gaston
Murray DeBaun
Henry Drake
West Terre Haute
Warren Dickerson
LuRa
Luke
John Ramsen
John Wisener
Narrows
Kingsley
Valley Farm
Pounds Hall
Foley Kidney Pills Promote Rheumatism Relief
P. J. Boyd of Ogle Texas reports after two bottles Foley Kidney Pills cured his rheumatism and kidney trouble. Claims include backache and bladder relief. Safe and effective. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
P. J. Boyd
Ogle
Texas
Joe K. Smock & Son
Turman Township Levee Association Meeting Notes
Big Springs reports a Saturday night meeting of the Turman township levee association at Dr Durham's. The item lists several local visitors and residents, social visits, a Saturday wedding at Mrs Mary Medskers, church or funeral attendance, and a note on Ross Turman selling fish caught in the backwater.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Warmly Endorsed
Spring laxative and blood cleanser claim to flush wastes and impurities from stomach liver and kidneys. The ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild non gripping laxative that cures constipation and makes you feel fine with a 25 cent price and endorsement by Joe K Smock and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Merom Notes Tell Of Local Social And School Events
Mrs Brown hosted the 8th grade social on Friday evening. Mr Heilman visited Merom friends while Claude Bowman attended Ben Hur. Verna Nichols plans a moving picture theater in the garage at Merom Station. U C C baseball beat Dugger in their season opener at home. Arbor Day activities were affected by exams but trees were planted by students. Orlando McClain visiting Prof Hatten after years in Alaska. The Chautauqua hotel sold to Indianapolis buyers. Claude Hubble reports another new automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Bowman
Ben Hur
Mr. Heilman
Merom Friends
Claude Hubble
Verna Nichols
Merom Station
Orlando McClain
Alaska
Prof. Hatten
Chautauqua
Indianapolis
Foley Kidney Pills Advertised By Chas N Fox
When troubled by kidney trouble backache rheumatism or bladder weakness turn to Foley Kidney Pills. Chas N Fox Himrod NY says Foley Kidney Pills have done me more good than 150 dollars worth of medicine. They give good results. For sale by
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. N. Fox
Himrod
N. Y
Joe K. Smock & Son
Shiloh Sermon Promised For Fourth Sunday In April
The notice invites all to hear Bro. McBride at Shiloh on the fourth Sunday in April. Other local items report Martin Pirtle and James South traveling, Helen Bedwell’s birth and death in 1912–14, Etta Bennett visiting relatives, a large crowd at Shiloh, and cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Bro
McBride
Martin Pirtle
Dagger
James South
Sullivan
Helen Marie Bedwell
Madison
Ona Bedwell
Heavenly Home
Helen
Etta Bennett
James Pirtle
Dugger
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from F J Cheney and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo and promotes internal use, with testimonials available and a price of 75 cents per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerch
O. Hall
Town News Highlights From Martinsville Area Note Busy Week
Report says locals attended the Republican convention in Martinsville and Sullivan funeral services for Rev P C Lisman. Miners Quartet plans to perform at the Indianapolis Republican state convention. Local residents moved, wed, joined church, and town mines remain idle amid house cleaning.
Widespread Childhood Diseases Prompt Home Remedy Note
The notice warns of prevalent illnesses among children including whooping cough measles and scarlet fever. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for inflamed throats and coughing with a testimonial from Mrs I C Mostier of Grand Island Nebraska and availability through Joe K Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
I. C. Mostier
Grand Island
Nebr
Joe K. Smock & Son
Iva Miller Weds Frank Leveque At Sullivan Area Home
A Sullivan area wedding report notes Iva Miller married Frank Leveque at the bride’s parents’ home on Sunday April 19. The event included Miss Lola Brewer Zilpha Luzader Edith Bledsoe Flossie Raines and Cecil Nash as attendees. Wiley Miller hosted the ceremony with additional family and friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Wiley Miller
Jasonville
Albert Gambill
Dugger
George W. Burch
Sullivan
John Bedwell
Lola Brewer
Zilpha Luzader
Edith Bledsoe
Flossie Raines
Cecil Nash
Iva Miller
Frank Leveque
Everett Rhodes
Rhodes
Charles Marshall
Antioch
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Cough Relief
Reliable Foley's Honey and Tar Compound trusted for coughs colds croup whooping coughs bronchial and la grippe coughs weakening the system It provides prompt relief for hoarseness throat tickle and wheezy chest For sale by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Farnsworth Winter News Roundup
Winter lingers as local residents travel between Sullivan Glendora Caledonia and our town. Notices include marriages births and house painting plus a mining restart and a buggy accident with minor injuries all tied to Caledonia Sullivan and surrounding area.
Electric Bitters Promised For Weary Women Relief
Mrs J C Van De Lande of Kirkland Illinois says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down while nursing a relative through three months sickness. The ad claims the tonic strengthens tired women, improves appetite and digestion, and supports stomach liver and kidneys. Priced 50 cents and 1.00, with a money back relief guarantee. Recommended by Joe K Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. van de Lande
Kirkland
Ill
Joe K. Smock & Son
Sunshine then cold snap hits Mt Calvary area
The article notes several days of sunny weather followed by a sharp cold spell starting Sunday. It highlights Mt Calvary Sunday school attendance and local social visits among the Alsop and Bedwell families including Hiram Alsop’s new store stock and invitations to view the groceries. Bert Bedwell announces a new girl in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan R
Bert Bedwell
D. M. Bedwell
Joe Vaughn
Julia Alsop
Gertrude
James
H. B. Alsop
Fred Robbins
John Alsop
Homer Jackson
Merom Station
Hayden Vaughn
Rose Chapel
Ben Vaughn
Gertrude Alsop
Sarah Bedwell
Check Your April Cough
Thawing frost and April rains bring a cold with head and chest symptoms. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as soothing inflamed throats and lungs, stopping coughing, reducing fever, and restoring well being. Endorsed by local merchants with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock& Son
Death of Mrs Beard in Turman township
Mrs Melissa Beard age 78 died last Tuesday after six weeks of heart trouble. Widow of Felix Beard she leaves three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She owned the Turman township farm where several oil wells are located. Funeral held at her residence Thursday conducted by Rev Bling Denney. Burial at Center Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
Melissa Beard
Turman Township
Felix Beard
Corinth Christian Church
Bling, Denney
Center Ridge
Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Promises Relief
Advertisement touts Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment for pimples eruptions blackheads red rough skin and eczema. Claims mild soothing relief for babies and delicate skin with chapping relief and a money back guarantee. Ends with price 50c and endorsement by Joe K Smock & Son.
Mighty Haag Shows Delight South Audiences
Weather was unsettled yet the Mighty Haag Shows drew large patronage for both afternoon and evening performances. Acrobats impressed with high class stunts while ponies monkeys elephants tigers and other animals including a horned horse entertained children. Owner E Haag of Shreveport La is praised as a pleasant southern gentleman.
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Haag
E. Haag
Shreveport
Haag Show Heads To Mockville For Two Tomorrows
Advertised letter list from Sullivan Indiana post office dated April 22 1914 warns two weeks remain to claim items. Local notices include Jersey bull calf ad and a sale for Red eggs at home priced 50 cents per 15.
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Purdue
E. Coulson
R. R
Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan, Ind
Cadden
Anna Chamberlain
Minnie Masters
Nema Props
Etta
C. N. Fitzgerald
J. J. Haggatt
Royal Hanley
J. E. Imel
R. H
Parke
R. W
W. E. Aydelottd
P. M
Wool Wanted at Sullivan Woolen Mills Report
Weather summary from Farmersburg by Miss Carrie Yeager for the week ending April 19 lists daily highs and lows from April 13 to 19 with clear and partly cloudy days. Rainfall totals include .04 on the 14th and .02 on the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Woolen Mills
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative
Local Clergyman Faces Possible Appendicitis Surgery
Rev Phillip Freis of this city is suffering from an attack of appendicitis and any operation will likely be necessary.
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Phillip Freis
Hog Case Reaches Circuit Court Over Possession
Frank Kimberlain seeks possession of a hog from John and Daisy Russell in the Gill township dispute. A justice court verdict favored the Russells with Mrs Russell representing her husband at trial. Russell, a tenant on Kimberlain’s land, alleges Kimberlain gave him the pig and later claimed ownership after it was raised and fattened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Township
Frank Kimberlain
John
Daisy Russell
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Big Springs
Turman Township Levee Association
Sam
Noah
John Nash
Emerson Watsons
Emmett Nowlin
Ferne Medsker
Mary Medsker
Ella Eno
Martha Durham
Mary Mann
Josie Eno
Laura Langston
Lucile Durham
Mary Manning
Ray Watson
Ralph Collier
Tom Mann
T. J. Mann
Merom
Brown
Pinkston
Mother Boone
Geo. Hubble
Hymera
Martinsville
S. Ward
Julian
P. C. Lisman
Jess Sheridan
Wm. Morris
Miner Bros
E. Moreland
Oscar Gilbert
Princeton
M. BE
Carl Payne
David Jinkins
Nelson Stanton
Wesley Williams
D. O. Lyons
James Bridwell
Thos. A. Sevier
Flora Gaskill
Cass Township
W. J. Williams
Marion Beckett
Farnsworth
Melissa Smith
Bessie
Cal. Moore
Glendora
Bertie Smith
Caledonia
Lyman Ammerman
Ivy Wright
Ed Bennett
Balda Stewart
Harve Marlow
Mayme Dudley
Thelma
Our City
Lydia Vandergriff
John Stinnett
Sarah Bond
Andy Alsman
Dick Huff
George Beck
Mr. Beck
Thomas Sevier
Bert Williams
Ethel Kenady
Darwin
Misses Gingham
E. A. Billman
Terial
Springer
Carrithers
Mighty Haag
Brunger
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