John Hammond Dead After Sudden Illness at Home
Uncle John Hammond dies about eight o’clock Thursday morning after months of ill health. Born November 11 1846 in Owen County Kentucky he lived in Cincinnati before moving to Merom Turman Sullivan and finally Sullivan. He served in Company I 71st Indiana and left fourteen children eight surviving. Funeral at residence Saturday nine under I C O F and G A R with Rev J A Ward. buried Coffman Cemetery. procession led by band.
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John Hammond
J. A. Ward
Coffman
Hammond
Owen County
Kky
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Merom
Wm. Minter
Jim Joseph
Kelley
Turman Township
Vincent Place
Kelly’s Landing
Sullivan
Co. I
Obituary for Thomas St Clair Uncle Tommy
Thomas St Clair known as Uncle Tommy died at his Turmian's creek residence on August 11. Born April 11 1526 he was nearly 74. He married Harriet Hazelton and fathered nine children with four surviving. A hunter who earned much from fur sales he was described as hard working with no unkind word spoken in nearly thirty years. He was buried at Mann cemetery last Sunday with funeral by Rev J N Blue.
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Thomas St. Clair
Tommy
Turmian’s Creek
Harriet Hazelton
Mommy
Mann Cemetery
Rev
J. N. Blue
Child Lost In Turman Township
Charley Weir and Fred Drake of Turman township report a death of a baby about three months old and a separate case of typhoid fever affecting a child in the same township.
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Charley Weir
Turman Township
Fred Drake
Turman
Sullivan Public Schools Yearly Report Data Snapshot
The year 1809 public school report lists enrollment figures and attendance stats with totals for the year. It records gendered counts, average belonging, days in session, tardiness, suspensions, truancy, corporal punishment, visitors, promotions, and per pupil costs totaling 886.28. Superintendent W C McColloch signs the sheet.
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Peee
Doys Es Eeeseees
The Teachers Institute Annual Meeting Schedule
Next week the annual Teachers Institute holds daytime sessions at the courthouse with evening talks by A J Kinnaman A C Fleshbman H B Brown and Mrs C W Boucher Admission free except Thursday a 15 cent reading Members who paid may enter free Bargains on groceries at W A Jenkins west side.
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Christian Church
A. C. Fleshbman
The
A. J. Kinnaman
Methodist Church
H. B. Brown
Methodist Schuret
C. W. Boucher
Istitute
Institute Oé
Sullivan County Bonds Question Taxpayer Letter
A Sullivan County taxpayer questions why 25 000 in funding bonds must be sold after a 20 cent tax cut claim. The letter asks how the funds were spent and who is accountable, naming County Auditor Riggs and the commissioners amid calls for transparency.
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Bprick
Sullivan County
Riggs
Dave
Ed Raley Marries Celia Wagey in Robinson
Ed Raley of near Merom wed Celia Wagey last Wednesday in Robinson Illinois at the county judge's office. A minister was sought but preachers were away on vacation. The couple will establish a home once a location is found, with Edward traveling to Indianapolis Monday.
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Ed. Raley
Merom
Robinson, Ils
Celia Wagey
Mr. Raley
Four locals depart for Denver seeking health and prospects
Samuel Springer Harry Mason Frank Layton and Sam iluni residents near New Lebanon left last night for Denver for health and to prospect they will stay indefinitely Murray Sandusky returned to Macon Missouri and accompanied them Mrs Thos Creager and son also left for Denver via St Louis and the Burlington route Mrs Creager travels to Boulder for her health
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Samuel Springer
Harry Mason
Frank Layton
Sam Iluni
New Lebanon
Denver
Murray Sandusky
Macon
Thos. Creager and Son
St. Louis
Burlington
Change in Pension Examiner and Staff Transfer
Special pension examiner A J Greene of Vincennes relieves J P Eager who was recently stationed in Vincennes. Greene was in town on business and recognized by the post master as a former Washington boarder. Eager has been transferred to Jeffersonville.
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A.J. Greene
Vincennes
J. P. Eager
Greene
Washington
Jager
Jeffersonville
A Big Industry from a Carlisle Farm Basket Trade
Gregey Risher sent a basket of cantaloupes from his father I Risher’s Carlisle area farm. The pair shipped about 10,000 baskets this year as thousands more were raised. Prices fell from 175 dollars to 0.46 dollars per basket and later rose above one dollar per basket.
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Gregey Risher
Risher
Carlisle
Mr. Risher
Mr. Ferguson
Woman Bound Over In Theft Case At Alum Cave
Mrs Lecinda Prater was bound over by Squire Malten to await the grand jury. Bond was 250 dollars with Even Griffith as surety. Prater is charged with stealing 3125. Preliminary hearing held July 31. Transcript filed Monday.
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Lecinda Prater
Squire Malten
Griffith
Alum Cave
Our Colored Friends Guests Visit Over Weekend
Our Colored Friends lists several social visits across towns. Arthur Dorsey of Merom and John Wells hosted on Sunday. Terre Haute guests included Mrs Fannie Wiggins Miss Queenie Wadden and Charney Elling with Miss Estella Bradberry.
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Arthur Dorsey
Merom
John Wells
Fannie Wiggins
Queenie Wadden
Charney Elling
Terre Haute
Estella Bradberry
Estella Black
Washington
Ind
J. Manuel
D. Calaway
J. Nash
Richard
Carlisle
Sam Mason
Oaktown
Henry Goodma
Shaker's Prairie
Rev
Thomas
Brandingburg
Second Baptist Church
In Hawaii Debt Keeps Travelers From Leaving Islands
Oregon man O W Sturgis cites a unique Hawaiian rule: no departure while in debt, as credit seekers traveling there could be detained until debts are paid. He notes annexation could bring new laws and repeal current statutes, per the Washington Post report.
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Hawaii
O. W. Sturgis
Oregon
United States
Shington Post
Safer Sailors As Shipbuilding Improves
A historical note says the risk of death at sea has fallen with better vessel construction. Twelve years ago one sailor in 106 who went to sea died, while now the rate is about one in 256.
Former Lovers United
Toledo in shock as Henry L Delevar and Charlotte Du Bois, once to wed in 1885 Philadelphia, reunite after travels from Sydney to Paris and America. The couple, now married in Buffalo, plan to depart for Chicago then Australia, reactivating a long divided romance.
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Toledo
Ohio
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Henry L. Delevar
Philadelphia
Charles Delevar
Thornton R. du Bois
Delevars
Henry
du Bois
Charlotte
Henry Delevar
Australia
Delevar
Cincinnati
Sydney
Europe
Paris
America
New York
Charlote DuBois
Buffaloo
Chicago
Dewey Craze Sweeps Chicago and Nation
The Dewey craze spreads across the United States as people name babies, pins, cocktails, hats, boats and even streets after Admiral Dewey. Chicago leads with 200 Deweys in city directories while Boston has nine and New York forty six. celebrations include songs, parades, and maternal and civic tributes.
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Chicago Chronicle
Dewey
Vermont
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Great Lakes
Manila
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Battlefield Route to the 33d Annual Envesingment in Philadelphia
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway offers solid vestibuled trains from the West for the 33d Annual Envesingment in Philadelphia. Services include pullican drawing room, parlor and observation cars with dining service. Tickets go on sale September 1 to 4 and return by September 12.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Ry
B.aw
Fragmentary Civil War pamphlet note on B. and O. possession
Fragments describe soldiers' vigilance over the B. and O. line during the Civil War and the contested territory. References to a pamphlet and addresses for contact appear, with partial notes about generals and stations. The readable text hints at a published observation or pamphlet packet rather than a full report.
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Bhotpsides
W. Ry
Adaress O. BP. McCarty
Apt
Imetuusii
Quiet Title Suit in Sullivan Circuit Court
In Sullivan County an action to correct a description and quiet title to real estate is filed by I H Kelley for the plaintiff. Defendants Sarah F Whettel and others are non residents of Indiana and must appear at the October term to answer on the 24th day.
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Sarah KE
Whetzet
I. H. Kelley
Sarah F. Whettel
Saran E. Whettel
Blair Robertson
Blair Roberston
Clarissa Robertson
William H. Robertson
Tina Robertson
John Bb. Robertson
Sullivan Circuit Court
Court House
Sullivan
Siste
Demurito
State of
Indiana
County of
Tsane H. Kalley
Alonzo P. Marlow
Julia A. Marlow
I. BH. Kaley
Homer H. Marlow
Walter F. Marlow
Grover C. Mar
A. D
W. Ed, Shepherd
R. E. Wolfe
I. H. Kalley
One Cent Per Mile to Philadelphia and Return
Tickets sold at Vandalia Line stations September 1 to 30 inclusive with return by September 2. Stopovers and longer limits available at higher rates. Through sleepers and dining cars service all meals. Address Vandalia Line Agent or Traveling Passenger Agents M Wheeler Terre Haute or J C Millspaugh Decatur File.
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Philadelphia
M. Wheeler
Terre Haute
Ind
J. C. Millspaugh
Decatur, File
Trains Depart Vincennes With Timetabled Routes
Train departures from Vincennes Indiana listed for Cincinnati St Louis Louisville with times and service notes. Travel agents J B Scotrt and C P McCarry provide details on rates connections and car services.
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Cincinnati
Nebraska Colorado Express new train to the Far West
Burlington Route introduces the Nebraska Colorado Express a fast daily afternoon service from St Louis to Denver leaving at 2 05 p m and arriving 6 20 p m with a night on the route. Direct via St Joseph Pintsch lighted equipment vestibuled sleepers and Burlington chair cars with free seats. St Louis morning arrivals gain stopover privileges making the scenic midwest to Pacific Coast route. Weekly California excursions from St Louis each Wednesday night. For details see ticket agents L W Wakeley BLM Rea Gen Passr Agt Trav Passr Agt St Louis Mo.
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Burlington
Far West
St. Louis
Denver
St. Joseph
Pacific Coast
California
New York Star Announces Daily Word Puzzle Prizes
The New York Star advertises a daily word puzzle offering prizes including dinner sets and sterling silverware for the longest word formed from letters in NEW YORK OS DA h. Prizes and trial subscriptions are described with open contest dates from June 20 to August 21, with winners printed in the paper.
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New York Star
Psu
Star
New York
New York City
E. & T. H. Railroad Time Tables North and South Bound
North bound trains stop at Vincennes 9:01 and 9:08 p m with intermediate stops at Carlisle Paxton Sullivan Shelburn Terre Haute and Farmersburg. South bound trains depart Terre Haute 2:55 p m and 5:38 p m with stops at Shelburn Sullivan Paxton Carlisle Vincennes. All trains run daily except Nos. 1 and 2 which do not run on Sundays.
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P.m. Ly
Vincennes
Carlisle
Paxton
Sullivan
Shelburn
Fragmented Rail Schedule Snippet for St Louis and Indianapolis
The readable lines show a chaotic train timetable with daily and Sunday services to St Louis from multiple lines and stations. Entries mention St Louis No 5 No 1s Ex Sun times, and Indianapolis connections with various numbers and days. The text is garbled with partial station names and inconsistent timings.
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St. Louis
Sun
Psily
Iodianapall
Tadiananels No
Iodianspoll
Atu
Indianapolis
Sun Fit Aim
Indianapolia
Darmnony
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Thos
St. Clair
Sullivan Public Schools
W.C. McColilough
Teachers’ Institute
A. C. Fleshman
W. A. Jenkins
West Side
Inau
Out of
Lovers United
J. M. Sinclair
Mgr
Jopet
Philadephia
Shite
Tociuua
Seal Court
Shepherd
Kh. E. Wolfe
I. H. Katley
William Astor Chandler Congressmman
Aimos J. Cummings
M.C
Asa Bird Gardner
Hogg
Texas
Fred Feigl
White Corner Southside
J. R. Brown
S-W
P. McCarry
Nebraska Colorado Express
L. W. Wakeley
EACE
Tee
Louisville
Nashville Railroad
Rite
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, KY
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Ed. Ward
Curry
Hamilton
Haddon
Auditor's
Said
Cooper
Martin Pope
Geo, Goodwin
M. Bennett
J. R. Riggs
Board of Com
J. R. Rines
Sullivan Co
Effingham
Ob Newton
Don Robinson
Palestine
Riverton
Thee
Farnsworth
Lyenton
Dugyer
Linton
SBS
Ino Ool
Body
City Linton
Mulivan
Ted
BF Hobhinson
Newton
Vandalia Line
Tahrre Haute
Peoria Division
Peoria
Decath
South Beng Nold
South Bend
C. M. Wheeler
Terre Hente
E. A. Ford
Gen
Pittsburg
Washington, Baltimore
F. P. Jeffries
G. P
T. A
Chichester
Retounm
Neme
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philada
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