Court House Notes and Light Verse Parody
A column parodies political and social topics from Washington and Lafollette era politics. It quips about Republican debt, peace and war voice, and a joke about a sultan fleeing from wives, ending with comments on fashion and Japanese women operators.
Postmaster Appointment Discussed at Farmersburg
P M Wade Denny, son of Rev E G Denny, has been recommended by Representative Bland for appointment as postmaster at Farmersburg. Otis Asbury has been serving as acting postmaster there for some time.
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New Farmersburg
P. M
Wade Denny
Representative Bland
Farmersburg
E. G. Denny
Otis Asbury
Winter Blizzard Brings Subzero Temperatures to Town
The first real winter weather hit Sunday and Monday with a blizzard that began Saturday night. Local thermometers showed 4 below zero at the height Monday morning.
Miner Dies of Injuries in Vandalia Slate Fall
Lee Ballou died Monday morning at the county hospital from injuries after being crushed by a heavy fall of slate at Vandalia No. 12 Saturday afternoon.
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Miner
Lee Ballou
Vandalia No. 12
Pierce Butler Nomination Sparks Senate Storm
President Harding’s pick Pierce Butler of St Paul, former corporation attorney, for the U S Supreme Court bench draws sharp criticism from critics across the political spectrum.
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U. S. Supreme Bench
Harding
Mr. Butler
St. Paul
Death of Reuben Ransford in Hollywood California
Reuben Ransford longtime county resident dies at 1318 Wilcox avenue after a stroke. Survived by wife, daughter Flo, and sons J E Ransford J A Ransford E L Ransford. Funeral Thursday at Gates Crane Earl parlors with Dr Willsie D Martin officiating and Hollywood Lodge A F and A M taking part. Lawrence Thompson visits his parents in town.
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Reuben Ransford
Hollywood
California
J. E
J. A. Ransford
Wilcox Avenue
Mr. Ransford
Sullivan
Ind
Flo
E. L. Ransford
Muskegon
Mich
Ransford
Gates, Crane & Earl
Willsie D. Martin
Hollywood Lodge
A. F
A. M
New Suits and Divorces Noted in Local Circuit Docket
A list of legal actions includes Ida E O Dell against C and HE I R R Co for damages, divorce actions for Thomas A Eslinger and Lillie B Eslinger and for Aubrey Leola Yeager versus Doris Edward Yeager with alimony. Numerous on account and foreclosure cases involve Squire and Thomas, Walter Mickle, and others, plus multiple marriages licenses with ages and residences listed.
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Ida E. O’dell
Thomas A. Eslinger
Lillie B. Eslinger
Carlisle Lumber Co
Walter Mickle
Aubrey Leola Yeager
Doris Edward Yeager
T. Lloyd & Son
Audie W. Crawford
Josephine J. Crawford
the Miller Rubber Co
Edgar Groves
Squire & Thomas
Will Mason
William Hanley
Lester McGrew
Fred Fallowell
Ezra C. Barrow
Curt Gaylor
Cecil Nash
Courtland M. Henderson
Sullivan State Bank
Thomas
A. Combs
Frank Abell
Elizabeth . Hull
Noble Lucas
Ruby Lucas
Santa letter from Harold Cushman seeks toy train and mandolin
Dear Santa I am Harold and I have a brother Bob. I want a little auto like at Spinners and Gouchenour's with horn and candy. Bob wants a train that runs on track and a mandolin. Harold Cushman Sullivan Ind R R 9
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Santa Claus
Santa
Harold
Bob
Harold - ‘Cushman, Sullivan
Ind
R. R.A
Friends visit Joe Akin at home recalling Carlisle days
A dozen old-time friends of Joe T. Akin president of Peoples State Bank visited him last Wednesday evening at his home. The Carlisle residents recalled incidents and characters from Carlisle with Dr W A Lisman the oldest member sharing memories and light refreshments were served.
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Joe T. Akin
Peoples State Bank
Carlisle
Mr. Akin
Sullivan
W. “A. Lisman
Rey
Dr. Liman
Charles A. Griffin
Louise K. Kixmiller
Arch ZR. Ore
de Frank Alumbaught
Mbatph
Baan He
Eaee Tilghm
Daniel Helins
War Merarian
Notice of Administrator for John C Barbre Estate
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John C Barbre late of Sullivan County Indiana deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent.
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John C. Barbre
Sullivan County
Indiana
Mutual Truck Corporation
Delaware
Sullivan
C. M. Henderson
Donation from Turman Club aids Riley Hospital growth
Indianapolis reports a $17.50 contribution from Homemakers of the state campaign led by Henrietta Mann president. The funds aim to make Riley Hospital for Children a $2,000,000 institution dedicated to care and treatment of sick and crippled children as a memorial to a famed Hoosier poet. Donations continue to build the fund through public gifts.
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Turman
Indianapolis
Henrietta Mann
Riley Hospital For Children
Human anatomy noted in tongue lip and finger sensitivity
A quoted fragment discusses the most sensitive parts of the human body. It identifies the tongue tip as most sensitive followed by lips and fingertip sensitivity. The text reflects informal sequencing without scientific detail.
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Hardenville
Elby Forbus
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Joe Barbre
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