Old Settlers Picnic Draws Large Crowd Despite Weather
A vast turnout at Farmersburg for the old settlers picnic filled Bennetts Grove with an estimated 5000 to 10000 attendees. Speakers included Hon. John L. Griffiths of Indianapolis and Hon. R. W. Miers of Bloomington, with local addresses by J. C. Chaney, James W. Hinkle, and Abe DeBaum. Registration tallies noted 250 registrants over 450 years old, highlighting centenarian or near-centenarian attendees such as Rachel McKinney, Louisa Liston, William Curry, Eliza Shaw, and Francis Morgan ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Bennetts Grove
Eclipse Band
John L. Griffiths
Indianapolis
R. W. Miers
Bloomington
J. H. Swango
Terre Haute
John CC. Chaney
James W. Hinkle
Abe DeBaum
the Bee
Rachel McKinney
Louisa Liston
William Curry
Eliza Shaw
Francis Morgan
Old Settlers Meeting Faces Sullivan County Pioneer Words
J W Hinkle addresses the Sullivan county old settlers at Farmersburg urging respect for the pioneer generation and praising America the westward trek and local memory of early settlers. He recalls 1803 arrivals in Sullivan and notes tax board tensions and assessments in the county.
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Bethlehem
Merem
Farmersburg
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Sullivan County
Laddon
Jas
Ledgerwood
Haddons
Gill
Win. Gill
Chas. Scott
Turman
Benj. Turman
Cushman
Fairbanks
Jas. Pogue
Drakes
Curry
Wi. Curry
Paschal Shelburn
Jackson
David Plew
Wm. Pitts
Cass
Wm. Pugh
Thos. Neely
Hamilton
Chris. Canary
Thomas Hamilton
Jefferson
Jesse Beck
Hinkle
Jimmy Jarrel
Cane Marsh
Birthday Dinner Surprise For George Youngman
George Youngman near New Lebanon celebrated a surprise birthday dinner with over 100 neighbors bringing baskets of food. Guests, including W Knotts and family, W B Miles, and Coulson attended after church, joking that George had planned to dine with Frank Manifee who age matched his own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Youngman
New Lebanon
Bud Bicknell
Capt. Canary
Bob Knotts
Mr. Youngman
W. Knotts
W. B. Miles
Coulson
Frank Manifee
Carlisle
Frank
Nazareth Waist Hosiery For Children Advertised
The Nazareth Waist for children is knit and elastic with tapes and buttons to support gas price ments properly. It is strong enough for hard wear and available in all sizes.
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Nazareth
Quality Bugs Offer Superior Color Images
The note praises large size bugs of high quality with non fading colors and argues that showing them proves they are better than prior values. It notes immediate recognition of superiority when displayed.
An Irish Love Letter from a Secret Exchange
A historic note presents an amorous Irish letter to Peggy, promising a rendezvous and signaling a private meeting at a gate or trysting spot. The writer vows presence whether Peggy attends or not, claiming lasting devotion and secrecy.
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Darlin
Peggy
Biggest Hog in Nashville Banner Claim Measured Atlas Size
The Decatur Special hog owned by T. W. Williams weighs 1 524 pounds and cannot rise from its haunches. It stands 4 feet 6 inches tall, 7 feet in diameter, and 10 feet 2 inches long. The hog has eaten only one gallon of corn per meal for months. Its sire and dam were Berkshires crossed with common stock. Stockmen from the west deem it the largest hog in the world.
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Nashville
Decatur
T. W. Williams
Ladies Shirt Waist Prices and Selection Displayed
The ad highlights a complete line of ladies shirt waists with customer appeal. Silk waist prices range from 4.00 to 7.00, white waists from 1.25 to 2.50, and colored and black wash goods offered at multiple affordable points.
Fragmentary Line Ends Conversation With Mr Marifee
A brief, unreadable passage hints at plans to spend a quiet afternoon with a person named Mr. Marifee, but the text ends abruptly without further details or outcomes.
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Mr. Marifee
Horse stolen from Middletown tent meeting recovered
George Starkey reported a horse stolen from a Middletown tent meeting. The horse and its buggy were later found with farmer John Crooks of Bellemore Park County, who bought the horse from an unknown stranger for 80 dollars. Sheriff Mayfield located the horse by description. the buggy and harness were believed sold in Paris HL.
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Middletown
George Starkey
Sheriff Mayfield
Bellemore
Park County
John Crooks
Crooks
Belemore
Starky
Charley
Paris
A Rail to Hold Him
John Hunt and his wife suffered a run in with a horse that leaped into a barbed wire fence near Becks Lane south of town. He has added a veranda railing on Jackson Street to prevent future falls, joking that experience is a profitable teacher.
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John Hunt
Beck’s Lane
Jackson Street
Frakes Family Reports Illness in Fairbanks County
Squire Frakes visited his ailing father John Frakes at Fairbanks Sunday and Sunday night. John Frakes, 70, is described as a pioneer resident whose condition has recently worsened to critical. Abe Frakes, from Trinity Springs, was sent for on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Frakes
Fairbanks
John Frakes
Abe
Trinity Springs
John
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J. W. Hinkle
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Bridge Co
Indianapol Wesha
Bays
Welling
Indianapolis Journal
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Frakes
Rees
New Pittsburg Coal Company
Walters
Hoke
West Jackson Hill Coal and Mining Company
Th. K. Sherman & Son
George Youngman
Price
Superb Tailor Department
Woods
P.S
Mr. Boltz
Rockville
Vate
Henderson
Erson
P.S. Kabos
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