John Amidon Finds Love in Mount Vernon Encounter
In New York, John Amidon pursues a surprise visit to Richard Malloney and ends up at Barbara Malloney's home. A mix up reveals Barbara is Dick’s sister, not related, leading to a summer romance and a playful realization that Amidon may name Richard as best man at his wedding.
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John Amidon
New York
Richard Malloney
Washington
Mount Vernon
Amidon
Richard Maloney
Aiden
Malloner
Amiden
Mar
Liehard Mallenes
Richard Siadienes, Jr
Richard Malioney
Sea Amidon
Malloney
Wes
Malloney Jinnior
Barbara
Richard
Richard Malloney, Jr
Tam
John
Mr. Amidon
Richard Junior
Harvard
Washington Square
Dick Mahoney
The Cruelty of Thoughtlessness
A reflection on the harm caused by thoughtless cruelty and how small acts of kindness can brighten a struggling life. It urges avoiding discouraging or cruel words and choosing compassion instead. The message emphasizes personal responsibility to uplift others despite inner turmoil.
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Success Magazine
Philosophy of a dime and a burning building
A man offers 100000 for a business proposal to John Jacob Astor and, while searching the carpet for a dropped dime, explains he will provide the funds. A building fire interrupts, but he remains calm. He condemns the person who discards a 10 cent loss without effort, praising the virtue of looking for it.
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John Jacob Astor
Wilson
Taft Seen as Better Balance Than Roosevelt by Earnest Editors
Eastern newspapers weigh Taft in editorial opinions. The Philadelphia paper calls him broader and safer, while New York Times praises his brains and character, and the World predicts Taft as next president if Bryan is the Democratic nominee. The Press lauds his education and public record, contrasting Taft’s results with Bryan’s promises. The American lauds his flawless character and broad support for an overwhelming victory.
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Philadelphia
Dem
Taft
Roosevelt
Knox
Hughes
Philippines
New York Times
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Baltimore
Taft Timeline of Major Life Milestones
Timeline traces William Howard Tafts milestones from birth in Cincinnati on September 15 1857 through key roles including Yale education 1874 78 law admission 1880 assistant prosecutor 1881 internal revenue collector 1882 married Helen Herron 1886 judge 1887 solicitor general nomination 1892 federal judge 1900s Philippine Commission chairman 1901 governor 1904 secretary of war 1908 presidential nominee.
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Helen Herron
Cincinnati
Superior Court
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Taft's First Fist Fight in 1880
In fall 1880 at age 23 William Howard Taft knocked out Rose, a Cincinnati publisher who slandered his father Alfonso Taft during the Ohio governor race. Taft, then an attorney, pursued swift manly redress and forced Rose to flee town with a warning of a further confrontation that night.
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William Howard Taft
James Abram Garfield
Rose
Cincinnati
Taft
Husky Bill Taft
A. Ae
Deaths and travels noted in Farmersburg community
Mrs Rosa Lloyd Morgan of Cory Ind arrives after nephew Alpha Wood’s death, then her mother in law dies. several residents visit Terre Haute and Trinity Springs. several others plan trips to North Dakota and Colorado. Locals attend a German picnic at Turkey Run by auto. John L Lloyd injures thumb. Perley Hayworth and Herschel Benefield engage in business in Sullivan and nearby towns.
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Oscar Patton
Pacific Coast
Thomas Alsop
Vincennes
Carlyle
Thomas Freeman
Dave Giles
Sarah McClure
James A. Cozart
Terre Haute
Teresa Wolfe
Cozart
Floyd McBride
National Soldiers
Marion
McBride
T. P. McBride
Robert Shoffner
Greensburg
Isaac Shoffner
E. C. McRea
Danville
Ill
W. F. Allen
New Lebanon
May Watson
Fred
Indianapolis
J. H. Wallace
Henry Hicks
Springer, Botts, Douthitt
Haddon
Otho L. Springer
Seattle
Wash
Sullivan Eagles’ Lodge
Mr. Springer
West
Mrs. Springer
Seymour
Farmersburg
Rosa (Lloyd) Morgan
Cory
Ind
Alpha Wood
O. W. Allen
Trinity Springs
L. C. Boyll
Hymera
Maggie Burns
Ella Lash
Belle Kendall
Mollie McDonald
L. J. Self
Warner Shepherd
Blanche Sutton
Web Reed
Raymond Jennings
William Daugherty
North Dakota
Ed Ford
Colorado
Walker Jennings
John L. Lloyd
Elza Jennings
Messrs. Nicholson, McCord and Ward
Turkey Run
Perley Hayworth
Sullivan
Herschel Benefield
Local Notes From Shelburn August 4
Shelburn and Sullivan activity highlighted with Ira Anderson’s business, Jess McCrocklin’s return from Colorado, Charles Frakes’ departure, and D. J. Bailey’s Terre Haute visit. Pearl Hall returns from a stock tour. Rushville sighting of campaign posters for James E. Watson and Frank Hall noted in the last venue.
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Shelburn
Ira Anderson
Sullivan
Jess McCrocklin
Colorado
Charles Frakes
Ote Sebring
D. J. Bailey
Terre Haute
Pearl Hall
Rushville
Ind
Hall
James E. Watson
Frank Hall
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office 1908 List
Unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana on August 5 1908 include ladies Floy D Cox Rosa Devine Janes Sartus Naomi Tomson and Rosa Smith among others and gents Robert W Allen A A Bussel Geo Bohrecy F M Daniels J O Ferrier L C Harford Ralph C Romine Will Susane Ben. Callers must cite advertised status. letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if unclaimed within two weeks.
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Sullivan, Ind
Arthur A. Holmes
P.M
Arm strong to Open Brick and Tile Plant Near Farmersburg
Farmersburg reports construction of a new brick and tile plant under A Armstrong. The facility will be a two story frame building located south of town and is now under way as of August 4.
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Farmersburg
A. Armstrong
Foreman and Allen Wed in Shelburn
Claude Foreman and Rose Allen were married in Shelburn on Saturday evening as reported from the August 4 dispatch.
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Man
Rose Allen
Infant of Mr and Mrs Gregg Shelbritn
An infant child was born to Mr and Mrs Gregg on August 4 in Shelbritn. The notice records a private birth announcement with minimal details.
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Shelbirn
Hoke Tells Illinois Fish Warden A Tale
Deputy County Treasurer E. J. Hoke and companions fished at Turman's creek mouth in Hutsonville. He recounted to a barber how many fish he caught using a hoop net, trot line, and trammel net. A friend warned Ed about the warden, and the tale shifted to an Idaho game warden and a hunter unsure of the officer’s identity.
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E. J. Hoke
Turman’s Creek
Hutsonville
Hoke
Illinois
Idaho
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Emeline Barr
Democratic Comment
Parzeofe
sHosferfefes HR
Woodward High School
Yale College
Hamilton County
Ohio
Internal Revenue
President Harrison
United States
Sullivan County
Public Square
Victor Band
C.D. Hunt
Ransom Akin
Sec
Treas
Jas. Sinclair
H.B. Campbell
W.H. Bridwell
Lyons Business College
Sullivan, Indiana
Lyons’ Business College
Stevenson
Clinton
A.M. Timmis
Bays Block
Arkansas
Claude Fore
Infant Greggs
Foreman-Allen
S. E. Lindley
South Side Square
Douthitt’s Clothing
Illinois Fish Warden
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