Randolph County backs Goodrich for Indiana governor
Winchester Indiana August 8 Randolph County shows overwhelming support for James P Goodrich as next governor citing his native roots, work ethic, and loyalty to Hoosier ideals. Locals expect a strong bipartisan vote, with Republicans and many conservative Democrats backing his leadership and administration.
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Winchester
Ind
Randolph County
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Old
Randolph
Hoosier
Goodrich
Randolpa
Mr. Goodrich
Randolph Yynty
Commonwealth
Chicago
Local visitors and social notes from Merom region
U C C NOTES and several families from Sumner Illinois and Sullivan visit W S Sanford over the weekend. G T Foss a former student recalls years ago. Mrs Martha Shaw returns from Milwaukee to see her son James. J L Gettinger Prof and Mrs Sanford visit L C Foy in Bicknell. Wright returns from Illinois farm. Merom Bluff chautauqua directors meet for upcoming event. Read Cramer visits near Annapolis Illinois. Brockway of Terre Haute makes a business call.
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G. T. Foss
M. Moss
Sumner
W. S. Sanford
Russell Cramer
Sullivan
Martha Shaw
James
Milwaukee
J. L. Gettinger
Sanford
Master Noble
Dr Kis's New Discovery Promises Cough Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kis's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It claims years of experience prove its effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dr. King
Powell Transfer to a Western Gun Company
Captain Neville A. Powell, former county resident and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McGrew, who had joined Co. B of Terre Bante at the Mexican border, has been transferred to a Western gun company led by Col. Coulter of Mercedes, Texas.
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Neville A. Powell
This County
W. H. McGrew
Co. B
Terre Bante
Ween
Col. Coulter
Mercedes
Texas
Indiana lawmakers gloomy after Beveridge backs Hughes Fairbanks
Senators Kern and Taggart and Representative Adair of Indiana express disappointment as former Senator Beveridge endorses Hughes and Fairbanks. They had hoped Beveridge would refrain from supporting the Republican candidates, adding gloom to Indiana’s delegation in Congress.
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Washington
Kern and
Taggart
John A. M. Adair
Indiana
A. J. Beveridge
Hughes
Fairbanks
Kern
Senate
Adair
Beveridge
House
Washington Adopts Quiet Session Amid Campaign Exoduses
The house sits with no legislation on the agenda as conference reports predominate. A large number of members have departed for home to engage in campaign work and greet constituents. The midwest Democratic bloc shows notable member exodus during the first respite since the session opened.
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Washington
Middle West
Hay to Take Federal Judgeship in Virginia
Congressman Hay of Virginia, sensing political shifts, will leave the House for a federal judgeship as the new term looms. The retirement follows a forecast of changing tides and a shift toward the judiciary.
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Hay
Virginia
Republican unity cited as path to victory in upcoming elections
Indiana Representative Will R. Wood predicts the Republican vote will match past winning levels across the nation as unity strengthens the party. He says Democrats fear discord and claims Vance McCormick tries to sow turmoil, but asserts Republicans are in accord and poised to win.
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Will R. Wood
Indiana
Vance McCormick
Democrats Alarm Over New York Outlook in Congress
Congress members express anxiety about New York conditions as White House reports show the President's concern. A Democratic representative predicts Hughes could win New York by a 106000 vote margin.
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Congress
New York
White House
Hughes
Slowness of Soldier Pay at the Mexican Border
Capitol debate centers on slow Federal soldiers pay along the Mexican border. The delay irritates troops and frustrates members of Congress who receive many letters seeking reasons and have not gotten satisfactory answers from the administration.
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Capitol
Congress
National postal savings debate sparks party contrasts
At a Washington postmasters meeting the first assistant postmaster general praised the postal savings system while Postmaster General Burleson, present on stage, had opposed it as a congressman. All votes against the bill were from Democrats, while Wilson says Republicans have had no new ideas in 30 years.
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Washington
Burleson
Texas
Wilson
Allen's Foot-Base for the Troops
War zone hospitals order Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and add to the foot bath for tired swollen feet. It offers rest and comfort to troops, making walking easier. Available at druggists everywhere for 265c.
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Allen
Multiple Divorces and Civil Actions Filed in Court
New suits include Axie M Spencer vs Zollie A Spencer for divorce and Nannie Shipman vs Hosea Shipman for divorce custody and support. Belle Terry vs Jacob E Terry divorce. People State Bank versus Mary E Brown on notes. Bayard B Stark and others vs Mary J Stark Virgil Stark Ollie Stark et al to enforce a trust. Edward E Dix vs Edward J Roach Marie Roach and Woodford B Woods on notes. Pryter Mottier Co vs John Atkinson Son on account. Charles F Burger vs Mary E Burger divorce and custody.
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Axie M. Spencer
Zollie A. Spencer
Belle Terry
Jacob E. Terry
the Peoples State Bank
Mary E. Brown
Bayard B. Stark
Mary J. Stark
Virgil Stark
Ollie Stark
Edward E. Dix
Edward J. Roach
Marie Roach
Woodford B. Woods
Pryter-Mottier Co
John Atkinson & Son
Nan
Former Sullivan Citizen Dies of Apoplexy at Evansville
Robert H. Hutchison 43, formerly of Sullivan, died suddenly Sunday at his Evansville home from a stroke of apoplexy. He was a former city clerk, dispatcher in railroad offices, and a member of local bands. Survived by wife Estella Bushell and two children Eugene and Josephine, plus mother Mrs D L Hutchison, brother A L Hutchison, and half brother T W D Hutchison. Funeral held at his Evansville residence with interment in a local cemetery.
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Robert H. Hutchison
Evansville
Sullivan
Mr. Hutchison
Iowa
D. J. Hutchison
Estella Bushell
Josephine Bushell
Hutchison
Postal Telegraph Company
DeVol
Eclipse Band
Eugene
Josephine
D. L. Hutchison
Bucyrus, O
A. L. Hutchison
Bucyrus
T. W. D. Hutchison
City
Walnut Street
M. E
Theodore Barnes
M. E. Carroll
South Giant Obituary and Local Notices
Uncle Isaac Moore aged sixty nine died at his home north of town after a long illness. Funeral held at his residence with Rev. William Taylor of Dugger officiating. Interment in Miller cemetery. Various locals report moves, visits, and new purchases including James Mitchell buying a Lawrenceville restaurant and others in Bloomington Vincennes and Lawrenceville. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Jackson.
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Isaac Moore
William Taylor
Dugger
Miller Cemetery
James Mitchell
Lawrenceville
Ill
Dela McClung
Carl
Zilpha Jackson
Niagara Falls
Dewey Bedwell
Navy
Emmett Booker
Colorado
Mons Buck
Lloyd Mitchell
Messen Taylor
Bloomington
Sherman Behem
James Holdson
Dean Enoch
G. T. Buck
Vincennes
Charley Mayfield
Wm. Mitchell
Herbert Jackson
Charley Jackson
Bill Enoch
LICKSKILLET ITEMS FROM BLOOMINGTON STAR
A collage of town notices notes hot weather humor and local color. references include deacon Hb bersole memories of 1864, Texas snakes, moonshine stories, leath er costs, Salina Baker's single status, Mrs. Bascombe as society leader, Ed Bivins pajama sale, wormy apples and worm remover, Arminta Jones vaudeville plans, a watermelon social for the missionary society, Constable Si Plum on patrol, six couples in a gum swapping contest, Ed Bascombe about stamps at the post office, no wine at Hardshell church, Squire Hansford among Pryan deacons, Dick Bledsoe shorning flies, and a plea for fresh meat and a sheep to kill.
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Deacon Hbbersole
Johnny Sprucebey
Texas
Wild Cat
Kentucky
Salina Baker
Bascombe
Ed Bivins
Bloomington
Palm Beach
Doz McFadden
Arminta Jones
Woman’s Missionary Society
Si Plum
Ed Bascombe
Hardshell
Squire Hansford
Dick Bledsoe
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office August 9 1916
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana dated August 9 1916 includes ladies and gentlemen names such as Carrie Bowen Fay Devore Carrie Durham Blanche Blumbaugh Bertha Fisher Bessie Jones Eva Levitt Aretha Miller Lon Mitchell A E Spencer Elizabeth Thomas Pernie Whitney M R. Gentleman Bean Obe Cartick M S Tueper Elmar Hunt J E Julian and others. Call for letters must be marked advertised with date. two weeks remain before transfer to Dead Letter Office.
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Sullivan, Ind
Joe Draper Returns to Chicago for Dental College
Joe Draper has returned to Chicago to attend dental college. He plans to pursue a degree in dentistry, continuing his studies at a local university.
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Joe Draper
Chicago
Dental
Hymera Woman Beulah Leatherman Dies After Illness
Beulah Leatherman aged 27 wife of Ernest Leatherman a bookkeeper at Peerless mine died at her Hymera home after a two week illness with typhoid fever Funeral held at home Saturday conducted by Rev Asby Hymera M E church Remains sent to West Liberty Illinois for burial Married two years she leaves husband and one daughter Juanita Grace 15 months old
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Beulah Leatherman
Ernest Leatherman
Peerless Mine
Hymera
Mr. Asby
Hymera M. E
West Liberty
Juanita Grace
State Bank Buys Bonds at Record Premium
Four bids were opened for the 36 280 Hamilton township concrete highway bonds to support the John Lund improved road south of Sullivan. Sullivan State Bank bought the bonds at par with accrued interest and a premium of 780 dollars, the highest premium yet in the county. Citizens Trust Company bid 629 88 dollars, Miller and Co Indianapolis 581, Breed Elliott and Harrison Indianapolis 635.
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Hamilton Township
John Lund
Sullivan
Sullivan State Bank
Citizens Trust Company
Miller & Co
Indianapolis
Breed, Elliott & Harrison
Married in Terre Haute Couple Reva Powell and Clarence Mayfield
Miss Reva Powell and Clarence Mayfield of this city wed in Terre Haute on Tuesday afternoon last week. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Powell, is active in church and social circles. The groom, son of Mrs. Ollie Mayfield, works as a barber with Simpson & Rogers. They will live with the groom’s mother on South Main street.
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Reva Powell
Clarence Mayfield
Terre Haute
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Miss Glenn Yeager reports the week ending August 6 had mainly part cloudy days with high temperatures from 84 to 97 and lows from 68 to 78. Rainfall totaled 0.72 inches, with 0.68 inches on the 31st and 0.04 inches on the 1st.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
County borrows funds for Island levee repair
County commissioners issue a 19991.58 loan for the Island levee repair in Turman and Fairbanks townships. Notes carry 5 percent interest to fund the project.
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Turman
Fairbanks
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Bloomington Star
Beyog
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Julius Hatry Shoe Co
Merom Bluff
Chautauqua
Walnut Grove
Merom Bluffs
Florentine
Chicago Operatic Co
The
Tschaikowsky Quartet
John Temple -Graves
G. Whitfield Ray
Republican
Guy M. Kinman
Merom
J. L. Pleasant
Pres
Palestine
Illinois
Chas. L. Dry
Hllinois
Sullivan Automobile Owners
D. J. Kendricks
W. Washington St. Sullivan, Indiana
DR. Lindley
Sullivan Union
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