Forrest's Memphis Raid and Bravado Across the River
A detailed account of Forrest’s raid on Memphis in 1864, the clashes with Union forces under Washburn and Neely, and Forrest’s strategic boldness. It describes captures, a retreat to Hernando for supplies, and a daring crossing of Cold Water and Hickahala rivers with improvised bridges and rope-made ferries, plus his calculated pressure on Memphis to draw Smith back from Mississippi.
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Forrest
W. H Forrest
Memphis
Captain Forrest
Neely
Jesse Forrest
Gadwallader C. Washburn
Logwood
Gayoso House
Starr
Federal Commissariat
Hernando
Smith
Mississippi
Tupelo
Oxford
Miss
T. A
The Mistake of Her Life and a Town Mystery
A traveler recalls Elizabeth Wyman and Abner Warren from a dairy farm romance. Elizabeth's ward of secrets, Bettie Underwood, and Agnes Walker loom as suitors rise and fall. The narrator finds Warren, learns of past liaisons, and senses a hidden story behind a town’s quiet emotions.
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Elizabeth
Warren
Abner
Abner Warren
Agnes Walker
Wabash Valley editors plan Merom meeting
George W. Harper of the Robinson Argus will guide the Wabash Valley Editors summer gathering at the Merom Chautauqua on August 27. The group, formed in Terre Haute last year, aims to foster publisher ties and regional promotion. Harper, president, with A C Kiefer treasurer and C T Jewett secretary, will host editors entertained by Merom Chautauqua managers.
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George W. Harper
Robinson Argus
Terre Haute
Wabash Valley
Merom Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Wabash
Merom
Harper
Washington
Dr. Harper
Danville
Sullivan County Teachers Institute Plans Five Day Session
The annual session begins the week of August List and will run five days. County superintendent Richard Park has notified all teachers and prospective teachers in Sullivan County. Speakers include Miss Mary L. Mathews, J. D. Harper of Purdue University, and Miss Alice J. Mead of Decatur, Illinois.
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Sesson
Sullivan County Teachers’ Institute
Wek
Richard Park
Mary L., Mathews
J. D. Harper
Purdue University
Alice J. Mead
Decatur, Ills
Queer Coincidence in Crowder Family Generations
EB. S. Crowder notes four generations of the Crowder family in this city all began with a first born son. William H. Crowder Sr. is the oldest, EB. S. Crowder the eldest in W. H. Crowder’s line, and Max Crowder’s son B. S. Crowder completes the four generations all born first.
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Crowder
EB. S .Crowder
William H. Crowder, Sr
EB. S. Crowder
W. H. Crowder
Max Crowder
B. S. Crowder
City Council Approves 1100 Foot Sanitary Sewer
The city council approves a sanitary sewer project extending 1100 feet from Bell street to Buck creek. The approval covers route, scope, and funding for the municipal infrastructure update.
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Bell Street
Buck Creek
Mine Rescue Car No 3 Visits Sullivan
Government Mine Rescue Car No 3 stationed at Paxton will be in Sullivan from August 24 to 29 near the C. and E. I. depot. Invites all interested in first aid work to inspect the vehicle.
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Government
Paxton
Sullivan
Jurors Drawn for September Dates by County Court
Judge Bridwell orders County Clerk Railsback to summon grand and petit jurors on August 31. The grand jury reports September 8 and the petit jury on September 15. Court reconvenes September 7.
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Bridwell
Railsback
H Anderson Agent for Reo Cars in Sullivan Vigo Counties
A 1915 notice identifies H Anderson of 662 Ohio Street as the Reo Automobile agent for Sullivan and Vigo counties. The model year is cited as 1915 and the advertisement notes an upcoming transition to a new model.
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H. Anderson
Terre Haute
Curry Township
Anderson
Reo Automobile
Sullivan
Vigo
Howard
Ohio St
Reo Automobiles
Vigo Counties
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W. T. Sherman
Atlanta
H. W. Halleck
U. S. Grant
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8. G. Sturgis
Guotown
Sturgis
A. J. Smith
Twelfth Missouri Cavalry
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Home Guard
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Grapevine Bridge
Kivett’s Hall
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Wabash Valley Editorial Association
William P. O’haver
Farmersburg
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General C
Washburn
U. S
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Agnes
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Cyrus Buckley
Bet
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Aner
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Cee
Elizabeth Wyman
Miss Wyman
Miss Wynan
BO Wees
Kelley
Orville Hale
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Wilson
Chautauqua Association
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