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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1899

Page

2

Real Estate Transfers Listed by Jas R Brown Agent

Transfers show numerous parcels exchanged among residents and local figures. LaFayette Stewart receives lots in Sullivan and Jefferson. parcels move between Grigsby, Ladd, Ladson, Myers, Welch, Ogle, and others across Cass Turman Sullivan Hamilton Jackson Buell and surrounding counties. Several 20 to 40 acre lots identified with parties including Stewart Bennett Whitman Ferree and Reaves among others.

Jas. R. Brown Sarah M. Stewart LaFayette A. Stewart Sullivan A. Hummel LaFayette A. Stewart Mary E. Bennett Jas. M. Brown Jefferson Malinda J. Whitman Samira F. Grigsby Turman Eugene Ladd Et al Lewis A. Parks Josie E. Ladson Cass Nancy E. Miles F. Ferree Hamilton Rush Wells Tilghman Ogle Haddon Albert I. Scott B. Harler John Ss. Bays Henry Ash Carlisle W. Glenn John F. Myers Shelburn Tao Fred Welch Wm. Kinley August Zinheide Lu W.asrey Marge J. Thomps Wes Buell Oliver Draper John N. Grimes Seesae John P. Mitchell Josie Ladson Fillie Patton W. W. Bartus Acres Jackson Edward Reaves Ruth Reavy Geres Yoda

Suits Filed to Foreclose Liens on Shelburn Coal Co

Buff and Stratton file two separate suits to foreclose mechanic's liens against Shelburn Coal Mining Co. for Jno W Patten and Gustave Stienenenart. Also, miscellaneous transfers and a long letter from John Bunch detailing travel from Terre Haute to Porto Rico with notes on Lares, coffee and fruit, plus railroad excursion fare details for Christmas and New Year travel offered by Central Passenger Association.

Buff & Stratton Shelburn Coal Mining Co Jno. W John Bunch Porto Rico Mrs. Jones Lares Terre Haute Indianapolis St. Louis New York U. L San Juan Capitol

Gravel road petitions trigger viewership in townships

A new round of gravel road petitions led to appointing viewers Manford Chastain J P Wilkey and D H Love. Early returns hint Walters petition wins and Ussory petition loses. Viewers Shipman Walters Hawkins named for Jefferson township road petition by W F Corbin. Wiskey Wilson Lovelace named for A G Apple road in Gill township. James Spencer ordered to pay costs from his written objection to Mayfield Jefferson township road notice.

Manford Chastain J. P. Wilkey D. H. Lovelave Walters Ussory Wm. Shipman Thos John Hawkins Jefferson Township W. F. Corbin J.P. Wiskey Frank Wilson

Letting Contract for Records Blanks and Stationery

Sullivan County Indiana Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids by 12 noon Wednesday December 27 for furnishing all records blanks and stationery for county offices for 1900. Bid must follow exact specifications on file in the Auditor's office. each bid includes a $1000 bond payable to the county. bond subject to board approval before letting. George Goodwin Wa Bennett Wiley Gamgity Sullivan County commissioners.

TSA Sullivan Board of County Commissioners

Notice to Coal Dealers by Sullivan County Board

Sullivan County Indiana Board of County Commissioners will open sealed coal bids on Wednesday December 27 for delivery to the Infirmary Jail and Court House. Bidders obtain blank bids and bonds from the Auditor. The board may reject all bids. Witness the County Auditor seal and date.

Board of County Commissioners Court House Sullivan County Indiana J. R. Riggs

Gatacre’s Night Attack at Stormberg Ends in British Retreat

General Gatacre marches 12 miles from Molteno with 2000 soldiers and 4000 total force to storm entrenched Boer positions along the Stormberg range. A fierce fire erupts at dawn, machine guns dominate, and British withdraw toward Molteno after costly engagement with heavy casualties.

Molteno Cape Colony Gatacre Potters Kraal Stormberg Northumberland Fusiliers Royal Irish Rifles Gataocre Kopje Northumberland Regiment

Gatacre Reports Defeat at Stormberg in December Dispatch

General Forestier Walker at Cape Town reports Gatacre's reverse at Stormberg. Casualties include multiple officers and men from Royal Irish Rifles Suffolk and Northumberland Fusiliers. hundreds of Dorsetshire regulars reported missing. Royal Berkshire killed. further figures to follow. Nolteno dispatch notes failed assault, wrong guides, orderly retirement, heavy losses, one gun abandoned.

London War Office Forestier- Walker Cape Town Gatacre Stormberg Royal Irish Eager Seaton Bell Celly Stephens Barnardston Suffolk Regiment Maynard Weir Christie Rodney Levis Perceval Northumberland Fusileers Stevens Fletcher Morley Wake Coulson

Rumored Attack at Cape Deo Reported in Brief

A fragmented item notes a rumored attack at Cape Deo with references to heavy hits and a possible assault. Details are sparse, with unclear names or dates present in the readable text.

Cape Pre

Warm Contest In Nebraska For Empty Senate Seat

The Nebraska fight for the vacant Hayward senate seat tightens as William V. Allen and G. M. Hitchcock vie for victory. Douglass County dominates the clash with Allen in Omaha and Hitchcock forces pressing hard. The Jacksonian club backs Hitchcock. Silver Republicans support Hitchcock. Peter Cooper Populist club endorses Allen.

Nebraska Omaha Hayward William V. Allen G. M. Hitchcock Omaha World-Herald W. H. Thompson Grand Island Douglass County Allen Hitchcock Jacksonian Club Silver Republicans Peter Cooper

Money Stringency in New York Drives Higher Demands

New York reports strong money pressure with 18 percent discount rates for early transactions. A major bank marked up outstandings to 10 percent and tightened collateral for new loans, while a Wall Street bank sought margins of 20 percent plus 10 to 15 points. Banks expect bills to rise through the week but hope to avoid exporting profits. An international exchange house noted yesterday’s rate at about two cents below the level that would make sending funds abroad profitable.

New York Wall Street

Bold Express Robbery Shocks Cheyenne

In Cheyenne Wyoming between 9 and 10 p.m. Saturday the Pacific Express office was robbed of cash. The safe was opened and money missing with no clues found. Officials refuse to reveal the amount, reported to be from five thousand to twenty four thousand dollars.

Cheyenne Wyo Dee Pacific Express Company Express Company

Two Men Strike It Rich After Alaska Mine Prospect

Daw son City reports George and Fenn Galligan of Bonanza Creek Alaska have become wealthy after sinking two 50 foot shafts in an abandoned mine. They refused 390 009 for the claim as word of the strike spreads in Dawson and among Tennessee coal and timber interests in Chattanooga. J B Merriam and G H Jarnagan of Chattanooga are said to have sold 10 000 acres of coal and timber lands in Cumberland and Fountress counties Tenn to a St Louis London syndicate for about 250 000.

Chippewa Falls Wis Dawson City George Fenn Galligan Alaska Bonanza Creek Dawson Tennessee Chattanooga Dee J.B. Merriam G. H. Jarnagan Cumberland Fountress Counties Tenn St. Louis London

Fire destroys Gloucester hotel and stables

Fire at the Green Tree hotel and stables and Clifton House in Gloucester destroyed the structures. Dead include laborer David Young and his wife Bessie and their about six year old child. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars.

Philadelphia Gloucester Green Tree Clifton House David Young Bessie

Van Anda Mines Sold on Oliver Creek for 1.5 Million

Baker City Oregon reports the Van Anda group of mines on Oliver Creek was sold to British Columbia capitalists led by Colonel Topping for a price of 1.5 million dollars.

Baker City van Anda Oliver Creek British Columbia

The Nebraska Colorado Express Introduced

Burlington Route launches a new daily afternoon train from St. Louis to Denver with a 2:05 p.m. departure and 6:20 p.m. arrival. The service includes Pintsch lighting, vestibuled sleepers, and free chair cars. Travelers from St. Louis gain a morning stop-over, promoting travel toward the Pacific Coast. Weekly California excursions depart Wednesdays with station agents providing details.

Burlington Far West St. Louis Denver St. Joseph Pacific Coast California

Write for Information to Louisville Kentucky

Classified request appears to request information in Louisville Kentucky. No clear event date or organiz ation evident. If this is a public notice or personal inquiry, provide contact details and purpose for records.

Louisville, KY

Tourist car service to Los Angeles and Southern California

Friday departures from Chicago via Milwaukee and Union Passenger Station with routes through Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City to all points in Colorado Utah Nevada and California. Each car has a courteous courier and care for children, with sleeping cars and amenities. Berth rate for two from Chicago to California is 600. Contact Robert Jones Traveling Passenger Agent Carew Building Cincinnati Ohio.

Los Angeles California Chicago Milwaukee Robert Jones Avent Carew Building Invinnati, Ohio

Coast's Mild Winter Oasis Attracts Northern Visitors

Northern readers are urged to seek winter escape along the Gulf Coast from Mobile to New Orleans. The region offers ideal climate, pure air, even temperatures, and hunting and fishing recreation. First class accommodations are available at moderate prices, with through car service via the Louisville and Nashville Railroad for access from northern cities and Florida connections.

Goulf Louisville X Nashville Mobile New Orleans Ll. & i Ro Florida J. H. Milliken Louisville

Railroad Time Tables E T J North Bound Trains

E T J railroad time tables list north bound trains. All trains run daily except Nos 76 and 2 which run daily except Sunday.

Local Railway Timetable Clarifications Declared

Fragmentary note references train times and stations, mentions addresses and agents in St Louis Missouri and Ford general agent. Details blurred but indicates schedule information and contact points for railway services.

Excursions Sold To Western Points By Rail Company

The BB and OS West RR offer low fare tickets to destinations west of the Mississippi. Contact Hartensdun at the B A 0 S W RR for full details. Tickets valid for 30 days from sale date. Addresses include Ww Jones PT A, McCarty, Incennes, and G Pol Cincinnati.ավորմ

B. Ols. W. OR. R Mississippi River Hartensdun S-W. RR Arkansas Missouri Wentucny Tennessee Mississipp Alabama Wisconsin Minnesota Upper Michigan Jones, PT. A McCarty Incennes Hic G. Pol Cincinnati

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