Edwards Hurls Brick at Bryan in Public Broadside
Col Charles A Edwards secretary of the Democratic Congressional Committee denounces William J Bryan in a public statement via his weekly, Brickbats and Boquets. He argues Bryan cannot win the electoral vote and recommends alternative tickets led by Johnson or Chanler with a traditional Democratic platform.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Charles A. Edwards
Democratic Congressonal Committee
Congressional Committee
Col Edwards
Missouri
Democratic Party
Ben Butler
Mr. Bryan
Kansas
Bryan
Teddy
Mississippi
Ohio
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Dakottas
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Sullivan Saloons Go Dry After License Remonstrance
In Hamilton township 17 saloons existed last May. eight closed, leaving nine. Two more—Ransom Bailey at the Coffman House and Joe Kellieh near the square—went out last week. All nine will close by May 1908, making Sullivan dry until May 1909 under the remonstrance. Jackson Hill No. 4 saloon is the last county license to close.
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Hamilton Township
Sulivan
Ransom Bailey
Coffman House
Joe Kellieh
Sullivan
Charles Daugherty
Jackson
Miss Florence Sage to Lecture Recital on Music Development
Miss Florence Sage will give a lecture recital on the Development of Music Friday evening at 8 o clock December 13 1907 in the college chapel at Merom. The recital includes works from ancient piano music to contemporary pieces. Sage, a favorite pianist of Edward Renengi, has gained success in France and England and is now touring in the United States.
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Florence Sage
College Chapel
Merom
Mile Sage
Edward Renengi
France
England
Coal Companies Pay Men in Cash Across Region
Coal operators in Terre Haute district paid miners in cash as payrolls moved despite a prior push to accept clearing house checks. The Mine Workers organization faced unrest after advising checks during the money stringency, but officials now urge cash payments and reject checks for all wages.
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Clearing House
Dering Company
Shelburn
Shelburn Bank
Farmersburg
Hymera
Dugger
Terre Haute
District 11
U.M. W. of A
Gaskins Post elects 1908 officers at Saturday meeting
Farmersburg December 10 Gaskins Post No 564 G A R elected 1908 officers at a Saturday afternoon meeting Alex P Asbury was chosen commander D H Jones senior vice commander John Denney junior vice commander William Johnson chaplain William Johns quartermaster M A Jennings officer of the day David Baldrige adjutant Dr J B Dawson surgeon R L Parsons officer of the guard Dr Dawson was also chosen patriotic instructor.
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Farmersburg
Gaskins Post
Alex P. Asbury
D. H. Jones
John Denney
William Johnson
William Johns
M. A. Jennings
David Baldridge
J. B. Dawson
R. L. Parsons
Dawson
County awards gravel road contract for Haddon township
The county commissioners last week let a contract for three miles of gravel road in Haddon township. Moses Wickline petitioned the township, and the Carlisle Construction Company will undertake the project.
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Haddon Township
Moses Wickline
Carlisle Construction Company
Blue Lodge Election Draws Sullivan Lodge No 268
Sullivan Lodge No 268 holds a meeting for officers and members to vote on lodge officers and upcoming activities. Secret ballots and local ritual outlines are expected as part of the election process.
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Blue Lodge
Sullivan Lode
Election for Road Supervisor in Sullivan County
The biennial election for road supervisors is set for next Saturday across Sullivan county townships. Voting places include Bailey McKee Haddon and Brodie school houses in Hamilton township. Road supervisors enforce road tax work, oversee repairs under $75, bond at least $200, and report fines to the township trustee.
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Sullivan County
Hamilton Township
Bailey
McKee
Haddon
Brodie
Civil service exam held for rural route eligibles
Last Saturday a civil service examination was conducted at the high school for rural route eligibles. Postmaster Holmes oversaw the test, with 28 expected but only 17 admitted. 3 more lacked credentials and could not be examined. Applicants included Arthur Rose, R. C. Davis, Enos Bean, Marion E. Smith, and others. The exam covers the entire county, mainly Sullivan route area. A substitute with six months service may be preferred if on the eligible list.
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Holmes
Civil Service Commission
Arthur Rose
R. C. Davis
Enos Bean
Marion E. Smith
S. F. Mason
Fred E. Thixton
Fred Burton
F. M. Cunningham
Aud Price
Jesse BE. Shepherd
L. H. Brattain
James M. Dudley
Charles N. Davis
Ed J. Carty
Lex. W. Wright
Ida Brookbank
Henry D. Keene
Alex Raley
Rev Stewart I Long Resigns From First Baptist Charge
Rev Stewart I Long of the First Baptist church in this city who recently resigned his charge here has left his post and will pursue other duties. The congregation awaits further word on his successor and the church’s future plans.
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First Baptist Church
Who Owns the Merom Island Question to Be Decided
Congressman Chaney moves to settle ownership of Merom Island in the Wabash river splitting Indiana and Illinois. The key issue is whether the land belonged to the Indiana shore before 1816 or was part of the main land, with heirs or the government poised to gain title. The island covers just over 10 acres of corn land valued around 1500 dollars and may be sold to the highest bidder if owned by the government.
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Massachusetts
East
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Sodom
Congressman Chaney
Wabash River
Merom
Chaney
United States
Indiana
Illinois
Union
York
Sucker
Ilinois
Wabash
Richard Bailey
Heirs Consider Legal Challenge Over Island Ownership
Fragmentary text indicates heirs may file suits to test ownership rights to a local island and determine their claims. The notice signals potential legal action to settle title.
Death of Mrs Jennie T Weir of Hastings Neb
Mrs Jennie T Weir a former resident of this city died last Wednesday at her home in Hastings Neb after a short illness Her remains were sent here for burial and the funeral services were held at the Methodist church Saturday morning at 10 o clock conducted by Dr W H Grim and Rev Stewart I Long of the Baptist church Burial was at Center Ridge cemetery She was the second wife of Andrew N Weir MD a leading physician of Sullivan county The Weirs are long associated with Graysville and Sullivan county Mrs Weir leaves two sons Dr Edward Weir of Charleston Neb and Arthur Weir She had lived with her sons at Chardon and cherished memories of Sullivan county where she spent her married life and where her husband lies beside her.
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Jennie T. Weir
Hastings
Nebraska
Methodist Church
W. H. Grim
Stewart I. Long
Baptist Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Weir
Graysville
Chardon
New England
Sullivan County
Marshal Charles Shepherd Tenders Resignation
Farmersburg December 10 Charles Shepherd who has served as marshal for four years tendered his resignation to take effect January 1 He plans other work but has no definite arrangement yet He is credited with restoring order reducing drunkenness and making about 700 arrests during his term including many arrests outside Farmersburg.
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Farmersburg
Charles Shepherd
Shepherd
Marriage Licenses Granted In Local Notices
Peter Davis to Bertha Mae Abram. Claude Purcell to Frances Ward. William G. Chastain to Nancy Jane Dale. John A. Sargeant to Mary A. Nelson. Benjamin Reeves to Georgia Veronica Abram. Wallace Kellog to Annie Hillinan.
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Peter Davis
Bertha Mae Abram
Claude Purcell
Frances Ward
William G. Chastain
Nancy Jane
Benjamin Reeves
Georgia Venona Abram
Wallace Kellog
Annie Hillinan
Infant of McCammons Died in Kettle Creek Area
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Joe McCammon of Kettle Creek died Saturday morning. Funeral was held that afternoon at Little Flock cemetery with Rev Father Bolin of Sullivan officiating.
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Shelburn
Joe McCammon
Kettle Creek
Little Flock Cemetery
Father Bolin
Sullivan
Mrs Nancy Salt Dies After 20 Years in City
Mrs Nancy Salt 57 a long time resident of this city died Saturday at her home in the southwest part. She leaves three married daughters. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at her residence with Rev Jewell officiating.
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Nancy Salt
Jewell
Reeves and Abrams wed at county clerk office
Benjamin Reeves and Georgia V. Abrams of Dugger married Saturday afternoon by Squire Kirkham at the county clerk's office.
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Benjamin Reeves
Georgia V. Abrams
Dugger
Squire’ ‘Kirkham
Switches on Minister's Door Threat Note Found
In Farmersburg on a December night a bunch of switches and a whiskey bottle with a note warning Rev. A. M. Couchman to move out or be hanged were placed on his front door. Sexton Billy O’Haver found the scene Sunday morning as he prepared to light the church furnace. Friends fear for the minister’s safety while Couchman plans to be prepared for any possible rise in trouble.
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Farmersburg
Rev. A. M. Couchman
A. M. Couchman
Billy O’haver
Methodist Church
Sexton
Mr. Couchman
Couchman
Palace Picture Boat Makes Three Weeks Wabash Cruise
James A. Medaris reports a three weeks cruise down the Wabash aboard the Palace Picture Boat hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R F Knotts and Milt Abram. The journey included Mt. Carmel and Grayville, noting steady eight to nine mile speeds and water depths of three and a half to four feet over riffles. The vessel, 20 by 80 feet, 24 feet high with 34 tons displacement, is powered by a 15 horsepower gasoline engine and navigates with engine and rudder over bends and shoals.
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James A. Medaris
Wabasao
R.f.knotts
Milt Abram
Palace
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Knotts
Mr. Medaris
Thomas A. Bland
Grayville
Medaris
Hutsonville
Chaney Proposes Tax Tied Bank Reserve to Protect Depositors
Representative Chaney completes a draft financial bill aiming to prevent currency stringency. It would tax each national bank ten one-hundredths of one percent of capital stock, funds held in Washington as a deposit insurer to pay depositors dollar for dollar if a bank fails.
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Chaney
Washington
Miner Aseman Shepherd Raid Reports Peer Sale Rumor
Farmersburg December 10 Acting on a report authorities investigated at Bolen's Mead Saloon in Miner. A Shepherd raid was noted as part of the inquiry into alleged beer sales. No official charges announced at this time.
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Farmersburg
Boleen
Miner
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Democratic Committee
Chanler
New York
Culberson
Texas
Harman
G. A. R. Officers
Long
Valparaiso
Merom Island
Paul Lindsay
Nebrask
Marshal Chas. Shepherd
McCammon
Dugger, Ind
Miner City
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