Gill township votes for gravel roads amid two petition groups
In Gill township last Saturday voters favored more gravel roads though turnout was light. Eight roads were proposed in two petitions, with five common to both. The Merom to Sullivan road won 188 to 172 while the Merom to Graysville route lost 193 to 158, and costs exceed 37 000 dollars though only 27 000 can be spent now, delaying completion for years.
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Gill
Allen and Eaton
Youngman
Merom
Sullivan
Turman Township
Shelburn
Eaton and Allen
Merom and Sullivan
Merowm
Merom Ferry
LaMotte Prairie
Graysville
Jones
Pierson
Copeland
Wake
McKenzie
Camp Ground
Mascow
Allen & Eaton
Jones and Pierson
A. Webb
Theckelg
Willard
Third Street
Allen & Haton
Pedagogues Meet in Sullivan County Teachers Institute
Annual session with over 200 enrolled as Superintendent Park opens proceedings. Prof A J Kennaman discusses primary reading and the need to distinguish between method and device, stressing that a child must think the object before expressing it. Prof A C Fleshman adds that the school is an organism born in a community's mind and survives even if buildings burn.
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Sullivan County Teachers’ Institute
Kennaman, Fleshman, Noble and Brown
Park
J. A. Ward
M. FE
O. M. Graham
Lou Willis
Sullivan County
A.J. Kennaman
Central Normal College
Kennaman
Kinnaman
A. C. Fleshman
University of Mllinois
Fleshman
Mr. Fleshman
Stolen buggy linked to Starky. Sullivan sheriff pursues
Charley Mayfield traced a buggy found in Moss livery barn at Chrisman to George Starky of Middletown who, with his horse, was at a camp meeting when the theft occurred. Sheriff Mayfield of Sullivan reports the thief traveled from Rockville and is believed to be in the vicinity, with Starky and companions arriving to identify the rig.
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Charley Mayfield
Paris
Ils
George Starky
Starky
Middletown
Beacon
Chas. C. Mayfield
Sullivan, Ind
Moss
Chrisman
Ind
Rockville
Sheriff Mayfield
Sullivan
Moss Stable
Sullivan County
Fountain County
Prison Reform Sermon Assigned for October Observance
Gov Mount as Board of State Charities president urges Christian ministers to preach a sermon on Prison Reform on the last Sabbath in October. The board will provide minister literature on request to aid preparation. Also classified notice seeking spring chickens with highest price offered by W A Jenkins.
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Gov. Mount
Board of State Charities
Nazareth Waists Ad Highlight Durable Knit Garment
An advertisement extols Nazareth Waists for children, praising elastic knit fabric and reinforced tapes and buttons to support other garments. The item is described as sturdy for rough wear, offered in all sixes at a quarter.
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Nazareth
Schooling for a truthful and industrious citizen
A speaker argues schools are monarchies shaping citizens for democratic life. The central idea is that home and school must ingrain truthfulness honesty and industry so the child acts by these virtues in any life situation. Continued on third page.
Free Cream Banquet Honors Modern Woodmen on Silver's Lawn
The Modern Woodmen held a well staged banquet on Silver's lawn with electric lights, long tables for 250, flowers, vines, and tasteful decorations. Albert Bunch opened with praise, speeches by Dr Joe Freeman Rev Smith and J R Brown celebrated Woodmanry, and a members contest yielded over fifty percent growth in six months.
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Silver
Eclipse Orchestra
Albert Bunch
Chas. Draper
Ehis
Joe Freeman
Rev. Smith
J. R. Brown
Bugs On Sale Monday May 22 In Three Sizes
Cabinet makers advertise three large sized bugs on sale Monday May 22 with prices of 1.35 1.65 and 1.98. The colors are described as good quality and non fading and the sellers claim these are better than former values.
Ladies Shirt Waist Sale Prices and Goods Display
Three complete lines show customer pleasing styles. Silk waist priced 34.00 with sale lines 5.00 6.00 7.00. White waist 98 and values 1.25 1.50 1.69 2.50. Colored and Black wash goods offered.
Howling Dog of a Civil War Veteran
A Chicago veteran recalls a misnamed bloodhound dog from his army days. The tall, lean, awkward hound with long ears howled nightly, resisted remedies, and forced the family to kennel him outside. He eventually strayed and never returned.
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Chicago Chronicle
Withal
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Welling
A. Barco
East Side Public Square
Klor Department
Khier
Ftz
W. A. Jenkins
West Side
Talsate
Ross
White Corner
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