Fleming Faces Strong Opposition in Indiana Senate Bid
Fort Wayne reporting on Stephen B Fleming a Fort Wayne brewer and former state senator facing Democratic backlash in Adams and Allen counties over brewery influence in politics. Voters upset by saloon control, temperance stance, and alleged trust ties threaten Fleming’s bid in a district long viewed as Democratic stronghold.
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Fort Wayne
Allen
Adams
Indiana
Adams County
Allen County
Brian
Stephen B. Fleming
Rnernal
Erghoff Prewing Company
American Seating Company
Steve Fleming
Fleming
John W. Tyndall
Decatur
Allen and Adams Coun
Indianapolis
Republicans Endorse Local Option in Indiana Temperance Plank
The Republican platform reaffirms support for the Nicholson and Moore amendments, upholding state saloon laws and extending to county local option. It stresses continued enforcement of existing measures excluding saloons by township and ward, while proposing a county wide vote to prohibit liquor.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Supreme Judicial Tribunal
County Option Law Proposed to Decide Saloons by County Vote
The Republicans push a county option to determine saloons by county wide vote. If a county ballot favors elimination, saloon traffic ends there. if not, remonstrance laws by townships or wards may still regulate drinking establishments as exist now.
Brewers as Promoters of Saloons Debate in Indiana
A State Statistician concludes brewers are promoting saloons in Indiana with 991 of 3062 saloons bonded by brewers or agents last year. The piece argues this alliance harms temperance efforts, notes Brewers’ funding and political influence, and urges citizens to oppose local option limits. It cites Louis Ludjsow and the Indiana Issue urging active voting against pro brewer candidates.
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Blind Tigers
Fleming
Fort Waine Brewer
State Senate
Indiana
Democratic Party
Louis Ludjsow
Indianapolis Star
Watson
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Brewers of
Indiana Legislative Assembly
Belgian coal miner Joseph Mercier de Clared declared insane
Joseph Mercier the Belgian coal miner who killed Davey Jones of Dugger over a dispute about a bird dog was declared insane by a sanity board at Linton on Saturday. Mercier had been acquitted of murder in Greene county earlier and has suffered mental decline since the killing.
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Joseph Mercier
Davey Jones
Dugger
Jones
Linton
Mercier
Greene County
Large Barn Burned Near Farmersburg
Farmersburg August 4 A large barn about three miles northeast of town belonging to the widow of John Huntwork and used by Charley Hun ker burned to the ground at 9 o clock last night. Fred Lash a miller of Farmersburg arrived first and saved two wagons a buggy and a carriage. The rest of the farm implements fifty bushels of wheat a mow of new hay and several bushels of threshed oats were destroyed. Loss exceeds insured amounts.
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Farmersburg
Here
John Huntwork
Charley Hunker
Fred Lash
Sullivan County Soldiers Association Reunion Schedule
The Sullivan County Soldiers Association plans a reunion starting tomorrow at Coffman's park. Veteran turnout is expected with Robert H. Catlin of Terre Haute speaking tomorrow at 10 o clock and Oscar Bland of Linton in the afternoon. State Commander John D. Alexander of the G A R attends Friday with an afternoon address. a camp fire is planned Thursday evening.
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Sullivan County Soldiers’ Association
Coffman's Park
Robert H. Catlin
Terre Haute
Oscar Bland
Linton
John D. Alexander
Lake Maxinkuckee Weekend Visit Notables
Miss Dorothy Patton Capitola Basler R P Crawford and Wirt Wr Wins low with Mr and Mrs Lee F Bays spent Sunday at Lake Maxinkuckee in a local social noting several residents enjoying the outing.
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Dorothy Patton
Capitola Basler
R. P. Crawford
Wirt Wr Winslow
Lee F. Bays
Lake Maxinkuckee
Victor Band Sets Weekly Concert on South Side Tonight
The Victor band will perform its regular weekly concert this evening on the south side of the square, delivering a scheduled program for local residents.
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Victor Band
For Sale or Trade: 3-10 Acres and Store Equipment
Property listing in Sullivan offering 3 to 10 acres within 1.5 miles of courthouse, four lots and a three room house, meat block and scales, platform scales, trucks for store or hay press, spring wagon, oil pump, three tables or counters. Contact Ivy Reed, East Washington Street.
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IVY Reed
East Washington Street
Sullivan, l
Sullivan County Seeks Heat System Bid for Court House
Notice to bidders from Sullivan County Indiana invites sealed bids by September 7, 1908 for furnishing and installing a heating system in the Sullivan County Court House. Bond required for faithful execution and six months of repair guarantee from October 1, 1908. Officials reserve right to reject all bids. First insertion August 5, 1908.
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Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
Indiana
Court House
Sullivan
Expenditures and Tax Levies for 1908 in Wiamilton Township
The Trustee of Wiamilton township Sullivan county outlines proposed expenditures for 1908 and the corresponding levies to be discussed at the Advisory Board meeting on September 1 1908. Totals include township and local tuition costs with varied tax rates per one hundred valuation and per poll. Net taxables reach 2 804 276 with fifty polls. Signed August 1 1908 Jos P Dueey Trustee.
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Wiamilton Township
Sullivan County
JOS
Dueey
Former Sullivan Girl Drowned in Wabash River Near Terre Haute
Edith Landis, a former Sullivan resident and wife of Art Landis, drowned when a small rowboat with three men and another woman capsized five miles north of Terre Haute on the Wabash river. The body was recovered early yesterday. Sanford Acton tried to bail the boat but water flooded in. another woman was saved. Landis had been visiting relatives on Lafayette street in Terre Haute.
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Edith Landis
Sullivan
Wabash River
Terre Haute
Mrrs
Landis
Art Landis
McCammon
New Linton
Linton
Joseph Fallowfield
Mrs. Landis
Lafayette Street
Nothing Remains Hidden A Bulwer Quote
A maxim about crime and accountability noting that hidden deeds attract witnesses, attributed to Bulwer.
Headache and Cold Feet Home Remedy
A chronic headache sufferer often has cold feet indicating poor circulation. Strengthen circulation with a simple remedy: bathe feet in cold water night and morning and rub briskly with a fresh brush or Turkish towel.
Justice and Decency Quote
A brief note presents a Cicero quote on justice and decency, contrasting noninjury with not offending people as guiding principles.
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Cicero
Her Hope of Youthful Look Still Remains
A reflection on aging and perception notes that many women hope gray hair will signal enduring youth. The piece emphasizes vanity, societal judgments, and the wish to be viewed as young despite aging.
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Cass Township 1908
The Cass township trustee Sullivan county Indiana proposes annual expenditures and tax levies for 1908. Items include township local tuition road and poor taxes with poll taxes. Net taxable property listed and totals shown. Trustee Chas. Tale dated July 24 1908.
Scientific Loafing and Classic Games Echo
An opaque excerpt notes praise for chess, checkers, and whist as marvelous inventions. The garbled text hints at a playful, cryptic voice about games and ideas, referencing folly and a riddle-like phrase.
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Anon
Gece Laaseis
Atill Cnave
Expenditures and Tax Proposals for Curry Township
The Curry township trustee announces the advisory board meeting at Citizens State Bank Farmersburg Indiana on September 1 at 10 a.m. to set yearly expenditures and levies. Proposed totals include township expenditures 284000, local tuition 2447000, special service 2447, poor expenditures 482, and overall tax rates 47 cents per hundred dollars plus 20 cents per poll. Total assessed value 1 566 000 and 304 polls.
Gill Township Expenditures and Tax Levy for Year 1008
The Gill township Sullivan County Board votes local tax levies at the annual meeting to be held at the Schol District No. 4 schoolhouse. Expenditures total 18 900 dollars with a 90 cent per hundred tax, including township 1494, local tuition 3817, special school 7799, and poor 790 with 327 polls. GEO. McNABB, Trustee, dated July 81, 1408.
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Gill Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Geo. Menabb
Fairbanks Township Budget and Tax Levy 1908
The trustee of Fairbanks township presents annual estimates for 1908 at Schol District No. 5 school-house. Expenditures total 6968 dollars with a 57 cent per hundred tax rate. Township 1530, Local Tuition 2171, Special School 3150, Poor a 1 cent tax. polls 207. JOHN W. BOWEN, Trustee. Dated July 28, 1908.
Haddon Township Trustees Propose Yearly Expenditures 1908
The Trustee of Haddon township Sulli van county Indiana proposes for the yearly expenditures and tax levies at the advisory board meeting to be held at the township office in Carlisle on September 1 1908. It lists township expenditures 1357 dollars with 6 cents per hundred tax, local tuition 4226 dollars with 18 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll, special school taxes 9366 dollars with 40 cents per hundred and 2 cents per hundred on the total, totaling 15524 dollars with 66 cents per hundred and 73 cents per poll. Net taxable property 2286030. Notices dated July 30 1908 signed by Trustee J Sterpy.
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Cass Townsi.p
Sullivan County
Indiana
Lowey
Sts. Chas
Fairbanks Township
Schol District No
John W. Bowen
Haddon Township
Carlisle
J Sterpy
Jefferson Township
Frank Spencer
Jackson Township
Henan
Township Expenditures and Tax Vote for District No 6
At the annual meeting held at the school house of District No 6 on September 1 1968 the board approved township expenditures of 1448.00 with a 12 cent tax rate per hundred dollars Local Tuition costs 3089.00 at 25 cents Special School Tax 3909.00 at 30 cents Total expenditures 446.00 at 67 cents Net taxable property 1207095.00 with 288 polls Trustee C T Collier dated July 24 1908.
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C. T. Collier
Jefferson township budget proposal for 1908 summary
The trustee Frank Spencer of Jefferson township Sullivan county announces the 1908 budget for School District No. 10. It lists township expenditures 1707.00 and 17 cents tax per hundred dollars, local tuition 3912.00 and 85 cents tax, special school tax 1803.00 and 17 cents tax. Total expenditures 7722.00 and total tax 63 cents per hundred with 356 polls at 1.00 each. Public notice dated July 29 1908.
1908 Township Tax and Expenditure Notice
The Trustee of Jackson township announces expenditures for 1908 totaling 12068.00 with overall tax 61 cents per dollar and 74 cents per poll. Net taxable property listed at 2140130 with 485 polls. Dated July 27.
Circulyt Court Allows Petit Jury Payments
A chaotic OCR list records payments to numerous petit jury members and court staff. Names such as Oliver Trendrickson Preston Stout and Thomas Bates appear amid fees for meals, per diems, courtroom services, and advertising. Amounts range from a few dollars to over eighty, with totals showing substantial disbursements for jury and court operations.
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Petit Jury
Oliver Trendrickson
Ea Annie
Grlod
Walters
Preston Stout
T. Cviss
Hilirant Alsop
Cash Llarrison
ToubDeviver
Francis Everly
EH B. Gurlith
Avis
M. G. Roberts
Goh. Dutton
We. Benefields
Afimerv Ordinait
L. ‘Photopeson
Wolfe
Hiavis Ale Artracerael
Jefferson Abc Cloccceees
Thomas J. Bates
Mantford Otto A. G. Matix
Joshua Dowell Nee J. Withouis
A. Jfroqivtal Ees
Yonn Whittier
Wilkey Oo
Delian Meee
Fee Eles
Bapecorscatets
Tholmpson
John Lismiah
Doughis Smith
Molinder Morgan
Joseph W. Curry
Pyron
Albert Poe c
Ceea
Filner Wea Co
W. ID. Poston
George Lbenson
I. Vo Pee
Ceca Es
Wayles Ramsen Ec
Tinnsoin Hawkins
Joseph
Irvin
Blackburn Oo
Kila L. Yakey
O. J. Navrah
Court Room
Sulivan Union
Bobbs Merrill Go
Sullivan WW. L. & 'P. Co
Ex. C. RR
Belle Hinkle
Greer Trimmond
Wwe
Stivers & Knotts
E. Debaun
Anme
E. P. Lacey
Len Bailey
Public Bankruptcy Sale Awaiting Referee Approval
Harvey W. Patton trustee announces a public auction of Wolf Berman's entire stock and assets in Hymera Indiana on August 20 1908 at Berman's store. Cash terms. If not approved by the Referee the goods may be resold privately on same terms with no further notice.
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Wolf Berman
Aymera
Sullivan County
Indiana
Berman
Hymera
Appointment of Administrator for Martin Drake Estate
Posey C Boyle named administrator of the estate of Martin Drake, deceased, in Sullivan County Indiana. Estate declared solvent. Attorney Charles D Hunt to represent. First insertion August 5.
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Martin Drake
Sullivan County
Indiana
Posey C. Boyle
Admr
Charles D. Hunt
Bankrupt Wolf Berman Granted Hearing For Discharge
The court in the District of Indiana sets a hearing for Wolf Berman on his petition for discharge. The proceeding, filed July 31, 1908, will occur August 25, 1908, at nine in the forenoon in Indianapolis. Notice will be published twice in Sullivan Gazette.
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Wolf Berman
District of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Albert B. Anderson
A. D
Noble C. Butler
Application for License in Curry Township Sullivan Co Indiana
Notice to Curry Township residents of Sullivan County Indiana that white male over 21 and a resident for over 90 days will apply to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the September 7 session for a license to sell spirituous liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons. The premises are a two story brick building on Crawford Street, with interior visibility from the street, in Pallivan County Idaho.
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Curry Township
Sullivan County
Todiana
Board of County Commissioners
Indiana
Crawford
Heap
Farmersburg
Crawford Street
Jordon T. Jewell
Shelburn
Carey Township
Luidiana
Edward L. McCrocklin
Board of Commissioners
Tadiana
Pallivan
Tadigna
James
Heck
Williams Street
Ind
Sgt No
Farmershare
Said
County
Atte -Therdoem
Satdine
Tronts Coumiard
Notice of liquor license application in Sullivan county
Nick Gariano, a white male resident of Curry township, requests a license to sell intoxicating liquors in Farmersburg, Sullivan county Indiana, at a one story stone building on Crawford and Heap’s addition. He seeks on premise consumption with license to sell in quantities under five gallons at a time. First insertion August 5.
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BNE
Senate
Brewers’ Combine
Tom Marshall
Indiana Republican
Salathiel Boone
L. O. Turnbull
D. H. Lovelace
Ben C. Crowder
Wabass
Levies
Citizens State Bank
Farmersborey
Elock
P.M. Uayworth
Thos
Harvey W. Patton
Nick Gariano
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