Personal visits link Farmersburg, Carlisle and nearby towns
Mrs C T Cochran visited last week with George Truitt and family of Farmersburg. Miss Mildred Reid visited with Miss Mary Brokaw at Charleston Illinois last week. Miss Sarah Freeman visited in Oaktown with Miss Robin Jones. Miss Mae Pierce of Princeton guest of Miss Mary Stratton last week. Ed Hoke of Parma Missouri is here for a vacation. Mr and Mrs Sam Bradshaw moved from Kirkham property to Shelburn where they formerly resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Cochran
George Truitt
Famly
Farmersburg
Mildred Reid
Mary Brokaw
Charleston, I
Sarah Freeman
Oaktown
Robin Jones
Effie
Zadie
Ella Douthitt
Carlisle
George Robbins
O. H. Crowder
Mitchell
Ind
Rush Crowder
Bertha Ferree
Morris Ward
Merom
D. O. Collins
Helen
Sullivan
Mary Stratton
Mae Pierce
Princeton
Robert Taylor
Elnora
W. D. Terrell
Hattie Arnett
Isaac Arnett
Paxton
Ival Taft
Alonzo Taft
Corinne Neal
Bloomington
Sue Glidden
H. J. Ross Tert
Carlstedt
Alta
Esther Lyons
Vincennes
Naomi Cochran
Ed Hoke
Parma
Hoke
Clint Bicknell
Frank Miles
Alice Miles
Trinity Springs
Ed Murray
Rensselaer
Russell Thompson
John T. Watson
West Bend
Iowa
John Simpson
Ethel
Bertha
Hazel Haddon
Marie Walters
Roxy Douglas
Old Settlers
J. D. Robinson
Virginia Howe
John Rogers
Frances Goodman
Ed Maxwell
Jacob F. Hoke
Sam Bradshaw
Kirkham
North Main Street
Shelburn
House Guests Return After Mattoon Visit
Mr and Mrs B House of Mattoon Illinois recently returned home after visiting Than Pyles and Francis Walters and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Mattoon
Than Pyles
Francis Walters
Mrs R L Francis and Son Visit Shaw Reed Family
Mrs R L Francis and her son Rey Thomas of Merom traveled through Sullivan on Thursday en route to Farmersburg to visit Shaw Reed and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Francis
Rey Thomas
Merom
Sullivan
Farmershburg
Shaw Reed
Reproduction Columbus Sail Boats Set for Panama-Pacific Voyage
The Santa Maria Pinta and Nina replicas from the 1893 exposition will leave Jackson Park for a voyage to San Francisco via Panama. They will be docked at South Chicago for seaworthiness and insured by a $10 000 bond from Andrew Kaul of Boston. Harvard crews will man them in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jackson Park Lagoon
San Francisco
South Chicago
Andrew Kaul
Boston
Mass
W. FE
Man Injured In Straw Bale Accident Near Fairbanks
John Pittman of near Fairbanks sustained a fractured jaw and facial injuries Thursday afternoon when a wire broke while hoisting baled straw. A heavy bale struck him, his face was cut and bruised, he was taken home then to Union Hospital Terre Haute for an operation and is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
John Pittman
Payne
Middletown
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
LICKSHILLET ITEMS IN BLOOMINGTON STAR
Readable notes from Bloomington Star items describe local happenings. Candidates for post master fail to raise funds for Washington trip. Cy Hawkins joins Commercial Club and builds a wire fence around his chicken yard. Dick Bledsoe whitewashes wagon shed and calls it a garage. Bill Higgins returns from militia encampment to rest before pay and vacation. Ed Bivins travels to Martinsville for a clearance sale but spends money at saloons. Jim Bledsoe torn by a bulldog and humorously contemplates suing the squire. Salina Baker with freckles faces a raw face from beauty lotion. Arminta Jones almost has an accident from dropped chewing gum. No baseball last Sunday. some boys craps behind the meeting house horse shed. Citizens vacationing at store and blacksmith shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
President Wilson
Cy Hawkins
Commercial Club
Dick Bledsoe
Bill Higgins
Ed Bivins
Martinsville
Jim Bledsoe
Deacon Hansford
Squire
Salina Baker
Arminta Jones
Meeting House
Sun Brothers World Progressive Shows Arrive Friday
The Sun Brothers Great Shows return for a one day engagement Friday August 15 with afternoon and night performances. The touring spectacle features elephants the World’s Greatest and a large menagerie with foreign acts including the Tan Araki Company and Wallett Family riders. Over 100 high class performers and dazzling riding displays headline a premier arenic program at Coffman’s Park Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Brothers
America
Sun Show
Europe
New York City
Tan Araki Company
Royal Court
Wallett
Sullivan
Coffman’s Park
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Relief for Children
An old advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer for children showing signs of intestinal worms. It claims the tonic kills worms, improves appetite and bowel function, and restores happiness and health, with 25 cents, available from Smock & Son and through mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Medicine Company
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Smock & Son
Piano for Sale by John A Black in Chase Street
Auction notice states piano for sale by John A Black located at 119 North Chase Street. Listed as in good condition and offered at a bargain with sale date in August 1331.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Black
North Chase Street
Corn Medicine Advertises Relief for Corns Warts and Bunions
A local advertisement promotes Mendenhall's Corn Medicine to remove corns warts and bunions with lasting relief. The product is priced at 15 cents and sold by Joe K Smock and Son who guarantee satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall
Joe K. Smock & Son
Porch party honors visiting ladies from Florida and Scotland
Miss Verne Chaney hosted a Friday afternoon porch party for Miss Cornelia Smith of New Smyrna Florida and Miss Nora Harris of Broomfield. Later Friday night Miss Naomi Harris entertained for Mrs Jas Dolhonde of McCombs Miss Nelle Aydelotte just back from England. Mrs Nate Weir of Turman township was in the city Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Chaney
Cornelia Smith
New Smyrna
Fla
Nora Harris
Broomfield
Naomi Harris
Jas. Dolhonde
McCombs
Nélle Aydelotte
England
Nate Weir
Turman Township
First Physician in Sullivan County Began Carlisle Practice
The county’s medical history notes Dr. William Chauncey Whittlesey as the first physician in Sullivan County, starting in Carlisle on July 4 1816. His day book lists charges from visits to remedies, with fees for obstetrics, setting fractures, and various medicines, reflecting early 19th century medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chauncey Whittlesey
Carlisle
England
Holland
Conn
Ontario
Jas. Roberts
Whittlesey
Terre Haute
Lamotte Township
Illinois
James B. Maple
Shelburn
Sullivan County Medical Association
William C. Whittlesey
Phillip Barton
Egbert Whittlesey
J. W. Posey
Curtis
Graysville
John W. Davis
James K. O’haver
Daniel Stahl
Cook
Dedman
Duffield
Robinson
Duval
Sullivan County
Medical Society of
Indiana
Vincennes
W. C. Whittlesey
Philip Barton
Alfred Elliot
Jas. K. O’haver
J. W. Pennington
Aesculapian Society
Wabash Valley
W. B. Duffield
Merom
J. M. Hinkle
J. R. Hinkle
Hall's Catarrh Cure promises deafness cure
An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It asserts constitutional treatment is necessary and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes mail for circulars and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Regular Tri Kappa Meeting at Miss Lara Gam bill’s
The Tri Kappa regular meeting was held at Miss Lara Gam bill’s on Wednesday night. A white shower for Nelle Glidden was given, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lee F. Bays and Miss Nelle Aydelotte. Miss Glidden received many gifts and Miss Smith of New Smyrna attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappas
Lara Gambill
Nelle Glidden
Lee F. Bays
Nelle Aydelotte
Foley's Honey and Tar Product Endorsed by Readers
A letter from Wm. Lee of Paskenta California praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for universal satisfaction and using it for his children. E C Rhodes of Middleton Georgia credits the remedy with relief from a stubborn lagrippe cough. Sold by Joe K Smock and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee
Paskenta
Cal
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Joe K. Smock & Son
Dinner Reception with Notables at Noon
Mrs. Noah Chambers entertained at a twelve o'clock Wednesday dinner. Guests included Rev. G. W. Titus and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Nesbit, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Grubaugh, Mrs. Anthony Robbins and Golden Chambers. Music and conversation highlighted the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Chambers
G. W. Titus
W. R. Nesbit
Orval Grubaugh
Anthony Robbins
Golden Chambers
Foley Kidney Pills Proclaimed Safe By Kidneys Cure Claim
A Kentucky man from Bagdad states his daughter suffered severe kidney trouble but after using Foley Kidney Pills she was completely cured. The ad claims women are more prone to kidney issues and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as safe dependable medicine. Sold by Joe K Smock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MA. Mitchell
Bagdad
Mitchell
Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Mrs Hoppock Joins Guests In Sullivan Visit
Miss Margaret Speake of San Francisco and Mrs Hattie Hoppock of Fresno Cal are guests of Mrs J T Akin Hoppock visits Sullivan for the first time since leaving twenty six years ago Mrs Robert Kirkham and granddaughter Frances attend the Farmersburg old settlers meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Speake
San Francisco
Hattie Hoppock
Fresno
Cal
J. T. Akin
Hoppock
Sullivan
Robert Kirkham
Frances
Farmersburg
Old Settlers Meeting
Foley Kidney Pills Recommended by Doctor and Patient
Postmaster Antoine Deloria of Michigan speaks for those troubled with kidney and bladder irregularities. He cites his own experience and his father’s recovery, recommending Foley Kidney Pills. He notes many neighbors were cured by the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoine
Deloria
Gardner
Mich
Foley
For Sale 40 Head O I C Pigs and Piqued Pigs
For sale 40 head choice O I C male and gilt pigs. March forrow. Harry Brown Sullivan Ind R R 4. Mr. and Mrs Dave Miller hosted a picnic supper Thursday evening for their guest Miss Hazel Gantz of Washington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brown
Sullivan, Ind
R. R
Dave Miller
Hazel Gantz
Washington
Indiana
Farm for sale near New Lebanon in Indiana
For sale 65 acre Dodds farm adjoining New Lebanon on the west. Price 125 dollars per acre. Contact E C Dodds 317 N West Street Indianapolis Indiana or A S Dodds R R 1 Sullivan for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Dodd’s
E. C. Dodds
N. West Street
Indianapolis
Ind
A. S. Dodds
Sullivan
Neighbors Host Farewell For Mrs Bolinger Before LA Move
Mrs Will Bolinger of West Johnson Street was surprised Thursday by neighbors in a farewell gathering as she and her husband prepare to move to a new home in Los Angeles in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bolinger
West Johnson Street
New Harness Shop Opens Near Sullivan State Bank
A new harness business opens at One Door West of Sullivan State Bank offering first class harnesses. They emphasize oiling and repair services as a specialty to attract riders and horse owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sullivan State Bank
Mattix and Foster Attend Social Visits in County
Mrs A O Moore of Effingham was the guest last week of Miss Bessie Ridge. Mrs Charles Denney and daughter Dorothy of the northwest of the city were in Sullivan Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Moore
Effingham
Bessie Ridge
Charles Denney
Dorothy
Sullivan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Marea
Frisco
Columbus
Bloomington Star
Sullivan County Medical Society
Eli Bowyer
J. J. Thompson
S. R. Youngman
W. R. Miller
H. N. Helms
J. B. Harper
J. K O’haver
Harvey Browne
A. J. Miller
Wm. G. Stout
John S. Dukate
E. D. Denison
Woodburn
State Medical Society
R. H. Crowder
A. Cushman
G. W. Pirtie
W. O. Thompson
Terre Haute Daily Star
the Sullivan Union
Sullivan Union
Postoffice
R.R. No
The
Indiana State Journal
Col
George B. Lockwood
J. C. Lundy Prep
Mattix
Foster
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