Record Breaking Meeting At Farmersburg
The annual Settlers of Sullivan and nearby counties gathering at Bennett's Grove near Farmersburg drew about 10,000 attendees. A parade of fraternal orders, speeches by Sam M. Ralston and John C. Ghaney, and bands from Sullivan and Shelburn added to the event amid ideal weather. Prizes went to Mr Halbert, the oldest man, and Mrs Malinda McBride, 90, with crowds the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Bennett's Grove
Farmersburo
Neamy St
Ersburg ME. Church
W. T. Crawfford
Sam M. Ralston
Lebanon
John C.ghaney
Shelburn
Vigo
Canton McKeen
Terre Haute
Halbert
Malinda McBride
Editor of the Union Writes Interesting Descriptions of the As
An editor of the Union provides vivid descriptions of civic issues and social topics, offering thoughtful commentary on public affairs and the character of the community. His writings aim to illuminate current debates and reflect local concerns.
Rails to Peaks And Mineral Waters Draw Vacationers
The article describes Manitou Colorado attracting thousands each summer for health rest, mineral waters, and mountain scenery. Tourists ascend Pikes Peak by rail and on foot, enduring cold nights and steep trails. visitors seek sunrise views and renewed vitality from the high country experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitou
Pikes Fe
Colorado
Beast
Gravel Road Contract Bid for Jefferson and Haddon Townships
The county commissioners approved the bid for the Orie mile gravel road between Jefferson and Haddon townships. The successful bidder was not fully legible, with bids received and the sum of 650 noted. Work scheduled to begin Monday after the Friday meeting.
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Orie
Tone
Jefferson
Haddon Townships
Y Coun
Ehiene
Haddon Township
Cate
Sullivan public square shooting between Pearson and Hummel
In Sullivan two young men, Bert Pearson and Aud Hummel, quarreled on the public square Monday night. Pearson fired a 32 caliber shot hitting Hummel in the left hip area. the bullet was not found. Hummel, father Joseph Hummel, and eye witness Bert Overton are noted. Pearson was jailed and released to await October term.
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Aud Hurikmel
Bert Pearson
Sullivan
Pearson
Hummel
Mills
Tandine
Squire Burnett
Squire
Mary
Joseph Hummel
Pearson Aenick x
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Nebraska and Missouri droughts contrast with thriving Republican valley crops
The writer contrasts barren uplands along the Missouri and Nebraska rivers with the Republican valley’s rich black soil. Heavy rains flooded acres yet yielded mixed results, while Kansas and Nebraska sections near the republican valley produced record wheat oats rye corn and alfalfa. A visit near Lord Island and plans to reach Colorado Springs are noted along with rail travel congestion and future dispatch hopes.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Republican Valley
Kansas
Lord Island
Kew
Colorado Springs
the Union
Will
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Runaway Boy Recovered After Telegram Notice
Authorities received a telegram from Richard Utter of Mt Carmel Illinois stating his 14 year old son Richard Utter Jr ran away from home and was beaten by street fair company and returned Monday to his home in Mt Carmel Illinois
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Richard Utter
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Richard ‘Utter, Jr
Mats Sullivan
Sliven Chay Dahl Ped Sociation Annual Meet Highlights
The Sliven Chay Dahl Ped Sociation held its annual meeting electing Moang as president and naming officers including Boles as Secretary and L. A. Stewart as Director. Patrons of the creamery sold $43 worth of milk from two cows and profits supported farm investments and local butter markets.
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Sliven Chay Dahl Ped
Eae Pia
Ed Rison Boles
L. A. Stewart Hedy Fe
SM Alwater ‘Dirks
L. K.stewart
S. A. Whyte
F Harrison
Boles
Vorhees Steager
John Wilson
Eicreamery
Thameny
Chaney proposes Sullivan water works franchise to town board
John Chaney presents to Sullivan town board a plan to grant a perpetual exclusive water works franchise, buy the plant for one dollar, liquidate the existing debt, and extend mains. The proposal includes a 2500 dollar annual town subscription for fire protection, tax exemption, and after 25 years a town option to buy at cash value with conditions for sewerage, liens, and ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John “C. Chaney
Sullivan
Pwirst
Coal Privileges Subject to Separate Assessments
The Attorney General prepared an opinion for the state tax board holding coal privileges that may have been sold to coal companies are subject to separate assessments. The question arose from appeals in Greene and Sullivan counties as boards of review differed on the issue. The attorney general states cases from Pennsylvania and Illinois support the right to assess and the board is expected to follow this stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
Greene
Sullivan
Board of Review
Sullivan Board
Alates
Pennysylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Sullivan's Carnival Opens With Grand Wednesday Parade
A Sullivan carnival opens with promising weather and record crowds expected for Wednesday. Promoters Stivers and Lucas showcase first class attractions including a pony show and a high dive as free features. Fifty young women on horses lead the grande equestrian parade, signaling a potentially unprecedented attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sillivai
Carnival
Messrs
Stivers & Lucas
Sullivan
Birthday Dinner Honors Wm F Hoke in Carlisle
Wm F Hoke of Carlisle celebrated his 59th birthday with a surprise dinner for about 84 attendees including distant relatives from Sullivan Paxton and Linton. Residents in the fifth ward report drunkenness and depredations with fights near the depot and inadequate police protection leading to calls for precautions against pickpockets and thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Hoke
Carlisle
Sophia Humphreys
Charley
Thomas Humphreys
Lucian Hixon
Charles Bedwell
Linton
Messrs
A.B. Stansil
J. F. Hoke
Sam White
Sullivan
Geo. Hoke
Frank Minich
A. V.minich
Chas. Hinkle
Pansy
Pearl Hinkle
Fifth Ward
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
The notice records marriages including Claude Raines and Margaret Wynmans TM 7 James W Wilkey and Minnie E Stephen Riester and Dollie Hay James B Mayfield to Emily A Barr Harrison Weaver to Pearl B iddle Ora B Houpt to Ollie Tuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wilkey
Minnie E. Stephen Riester
Dollie Hay
James B. Mayfield
Emily A. Barr
Harrison, Weaver
Pearl Biddle
Unclear fragmentary notice about retirements and travel plans
Fragmentary OCR text references a person retiring from business and contemplating travel to California, with jumbled names and eras. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the readable content.
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