Why Business Men Should Use Home Paper in Indiana
Indiana editors meet lumber dealers at the Claypool Hotel on January 9 to discuss banding local merchants to strengthen home communities. E G Hole of American Lumberman urges merchants to use fresh weekly ads in home papers, cooperate with editors, and oppose urban trade drift aided by autos and trolleys. Fellow speakers will cover community development and editor–merchant relations.
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Indiana
Claypool
E. G. Hole
American Lumberman
Chicago
Middle West
Hole
Mother Jay’s Sweet Powders for Children
Many children are sickly. Mother Jay's Sweet Powders claim to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache stomach trouble teething disorders and destroy worms. At all druggists 25c samples mailed free Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy New York.
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Mother Jay
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Ladd School House Destroys by Fire in Jackson Township
Hymera reports the Ladd district No 7 school in Jackson township burned down with all contents lost. Miss Myrtle Marratta taught there. trustee Frank Nead plans rebuilding next summer. Depot robbery follows as thieves loot Chicago & Southeastern station, stealing around twenty three dollars from an open safe. No clues yet.
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Ladd School
Jackson
Hymera
Jackson Township
Ladd
Myrtle Marratta
Frank M. Nead
Chicago & Southeastern Railroad Company
C. C. King
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for Chilblains
An Allen's Foot-Ease powder in the foot bath gives instant relief to Chilblains and all foot aches. Then for lasting comfort shake Allen's Foot-Ease the antiseptic powder in your shoes. All druggists 25c 204 Prairie Carlisle News.
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Allen
Prairie
Carlisle News
Distilled liquor replacing beer in temperance report
The annual report of Internal Revenue Commissioner Royal E. Cabell shows a surge in distilled spirits production for the year ending June 30 1912 with 178 249 985 gallons of taxed spirits and total spirits output 187 571 880 gallons. Taxable beer tobacco and other products contributed to the record tax collections though overall net revenue declined slightly from 1911 figures.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Royal E. Cacell
Vecr
Cabell
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Patent medicine ad touts Mother Gray's Powder to relieve feverishness teething upset stomach and regulate bowels. Claims 22 years of use by mothers with no failure. Sold by druggists 25 cents sample free address A S Olmstead Le Roy New York.
New Suits and Divorces Listed in Local Court Dockets
Guardian and property disputes surface as Oscar Ti. Minor sues Madge C. Min or over guardianship. David W. Haddon files against Araminta Hallett in a complaint for guardian. Several divorces appear including John A. Mullens versus Jennie Mullens and L. C. Fleming against the estate of John A. Ridgeway. Also claims and policy actions involving Callie Childs and American Miners Accident Association. Damages sought in Carl Cook by his next friend William H. Cook versus Monon Coal Co. and on account actions by Edward H. Meyer against William S. Rea.
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Oscar Ti
Minor
Madge C. Minor
David W. Haddon
Araminta Hallett
Guardian
John A. Mullens
Jennie Mullens
L. C. Fleming
John A. Ridgeway
Callie Childs
American Miners Accident Association
Edward H. Meyer
William S. Rea
Carl Cook
William H. Cook
Monon Coal Co
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents
Calvin Peeters of Hymera wed Vivian Menses also of Hymera. John Rankins of Farnsworth to Ed Na J Moore of Caledonia. Charles R. Benson of Sullivan to Anna L. Richard of Sullivan. William EF Knight of Sullivan to Harriet A. Howard of Sullivan. Charles Harris of Fairbanks to Alma Barnes of Graysville. Harry T. West of Cass to Lillian J. Exline of Dugger. Willie Sims of Indian Springs to Ella A. Stevenson of Dugger.
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Calvin Peeters
Hymera
Vivian Menses
John Rankins
Farnsworth
Edna J. Moore
Caledonia
Charles R. Benson
Sullivan
Anna L. Richard
William EF. Knight
Harriet A. Howard
Charles
Harris
Fairbanks
Alma Barnes
Graysville
Harry T. West
Cass
Lillian J. Exline
Dugger
Willie Sims
Indian Springs
Ella A. Stevenson
Kelley Mine Leased Near Dugger to Reopen
The Kelley mine near Dugger has been leased by several men from the city and will soon resume operation after a period of idleness and a recent receiver's sale. Opening the mine should provide employment for many residents.
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Kelley
Dugger
Death of Stewart Herbert at 46 in Linton
Stewart Herbert, 46, son of Daniel Herbert, died suddenly Friday at his Linton home from heart trouble. A 15 year resident, he worked in the liquor business and is survived by his wife, six children, two brothers Mervin of Gordon Nebraska and Wilkey of this city, three sisters Mrs. Gertrude Herbert, Mrs. Steve Leach, and Mrs. Myrtle McLean of Richmond.
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Stewart Herbert
Daniel Herbert
Linton
Mervin Herbert
Gordon
Nebraska
Wilkey Herbert
Gertrude Herbert
Steve Leach
Myrtle McLean
Richmond
Christmastide plans and peculiar local notices
A slice of small town life covers an egg sucking contest idea, wedding cards for Jim Spivins and Salina Baker, unpaid funerals, political grumblings, society gossip, a drunken episode, frog hunting antics, store chatter about holiday candy and peanuts, and a quirky census of town features including a church, store, blacksmith, and various residents.
Suit Filed Against Traction Company Over Injuries
Mrs. Pearl Stewart, a Watson restaurant employee, files a $100 damages suit against Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co. for injuries suffered December 5 1912 while alighting from a car at the interurban station. She alleges the conductor held her and then released causing a fall with two fractured ribs and back injuries. Attorneys Hunt and Gambill represent her.
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Hunt & Gambill
Stewart
Carlisle Lodge Elects Officers For December Install
Carlisle lodge No. 3 F and A Masons held a regular meeting and elected officers to be installed Friday night December 27. Wm F Dodge will serve as W M, Thomas B Hart S W, D W W Angel J W, Otro Latshaw Secy, Wm G Dr as Treas, Frank Starner Tyler, Louis J Kixmiller Trustee. James Boone sustained a severe laceration to his right little finger while operating a large machine west of town during Sunday work on Busseron creek and was treated at the town. He is repairing but cannot use the hand for some time.
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Ed Bivins
Martinsville
Dick Bledsoe
Perkins
Lickskillet
Love Ann Long
Doc McFadden
Ed Bascombe
Carlisle
Carlisle Lodge No. 3
F .& A. Masons
W. M
Wm. F. Dodge
S. W
B. Hart
J. W
D. W. Angel
Sec’y
Busseron Creek
James Boone
Boone
Willis Family Returns After Railroad Service Promotion
Claude T. Willis of Danville Illinois spent Sunday with his family here. He received a promotion in the C and E J R R Company moving from the Terre Haute freight claims office to the Danville commercial agents office.
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Claude T. Willis
Danville
Teachers Spend Christmas Vacation Out of Town
Miss Abbie Harrington Ruth Drake Mary Hazzard Mabel Jones Jas Stanley C G Garlman and Mr and Mrs E F Johnson spend Christmas break away from home. Iva Wambaugh and Joe Gillman quietly wed at Sullivan. They travel to Vincennes to live with groom's parents before moving there permanently.
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Abbie Harrington
Sycamore
Ill
Ruth Drake
Piqua
Mary Hazzard
Wilmington, D
Mabel Jones
Hoopeston
Jas. Standley
Washington, Itd
C. G. Gar Iman
Rolling Prairie
Ind
E. F. Johnson
Stryker
Ohio
Iva Wambaugh
Joe Gillman
Sullivan
Vincennes
Will Street
Tom Gillman
Hymera
Old Rates Hold Pending Appeal in Woodmen Case
The Modern Woodmen of America keep current rates while appealing Judge Shirley's circuit court ruling on a by law from Chicago 1912. The 1903 Indianapoli rates still in force, with Head Camp authority and suspension reinstatement dispensation revoked effective December 1.
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Woodmen of
America
Shirley
Springfield
Iil
Chicago
Indianapoli
Supreme Legislative Body of the Society
Talbot
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Postoffice December 25 1912
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana post office as of December 25 1912 with two week deadline before transfer to the Dead Letter Office. Ladies and Gents lists include names such as Mrs Zettie Brown and Chas Baker. one cent due on each letter. callers must say advertised.
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Sullivan, Ind
Brown
Zettie
Effie Swagegerty
Earl
Vera Fiddler
Cordelpha
M. Flinn Hazel
McQuiston
Delphia Riggs
Sarah Shake
Jennie
N. Court Street
Dirrelle Chaney
P. M
Miner Seeks Damages After Mule Collision at Baldridge Mine
Carl Cook drives a mule when a wild mule charged into his animal at the Baldridge mine entry near Farmersburg injuring his mule and causing serious injuries to his chest and ribs. Miner seeks 5000 damages in circuit court naming Monon Coal Company as defendant.
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Baldridge
Farmersburg
Carl Cook
Cook
Monon Coal Company
Ministers Organize City Clergy Group
At a city meeting the Sullivan Ministerial Association was formed. Rev. P. C. Lisman pastor of the Methodist church was chosen president. Rev. Clive McGuire of the Baptist church was elected secretary treasurer. Monthly meetings are planned.
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Sullivan Ministerial Association
P. C. Lisman
Methodist Church
Clive McGuire
The
Baptist Church
Weather of a Week in Farmersburg
Miss Carrie Yeager cooperative weather observer reports weekly data for Farmersburg ending December 22. Days 16 to 22 show mostly cloudy conditions with one clear day and a total rainfall of .15 inches on the 17. Highs range mid 40s and lows in upper 20s to low 50s.
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Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
First Visit in 31 Years Brings Augusta Sister Reunion
Mrs. H. K. Jones of Augusta Kansas visited Saturday with her sister Mrs. 8. Carty east of the city. This marks her first visit here since leaving the area thirty one years ago.
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H. K. Jones
Augusta
Kansas
Carty
Mrs. Jones
Assault with Intent Arrest Near Scott City
Robert Jarvis is jailed on a charge of assault with intent after allegedly cutting Robert Randall on the arm with a knife near Scott City.
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Robert Jarvis
Scott City
Robert Randall
Jarvis
Randall
Hunting licenses decline in county year over year
The county issued 809 hunting licenses in 1911 and 415 in 1912 marking a significant decrease. Local officials note tighter controls and shifting hunting activity as the primary factors behind the drop.
Local Clergy and Residents Visiting Relatives and Travel Plans
Rev. Frank E. Jaynes former pastor of the Christian church here and wife are in the city visiting friends as he pursues evangelistic work. Dr. Harry Stratton of Rockport is visiting his mother and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hoseman will depart for New Smyrna Florida for the winter retreat.
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Frank E. Jaynes
The
Christian Church
Jaynes
Harry Stratton
Rockport
J. P. Stratton
Julius Hoseman
New Smyrna
Fla
Commissioners' Allowances and Election Expenses List
An itemized ledger of commissions and election expenses shows payments to numerous individuals and entities, including J B Gooldy, J F Sproatt, Charles Railsback, and others, with figures ranging from small routine costs to larger salaries and reimbursements. The document lists grants to Democrat Pub Co and various county officials, clerks, treasurers, and service providers, reflecting administrative expenditures.
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J. B. Gooldy
J. F. Sproatt
R. Railsback
L. Whalen
Leonard Bailey
J. W. Medsker
W. H. Burks
Richard Park
Wade H. Ford
M. Yung
Edgar HE. Nash
W. E. Aydelotte
W. Paul Stratton
A. E. DeBaun
Jas. B. Latshaw
Ben Figg
C. F. Waidner
F. M. Nead
W. E. Patton
J. M. Freeze
Jas. W. Raines
Geo. F. Botts
Eh, A. Marratta
Homer Bicknell
N. D. Martin
Will Prose
Albert J. Zink
L. R. Botts
W. J. Cooper
Ed P. Snow
John Lund
D. E. Everhart
J. W. Chowning
Elza Jennings
Columbus Rough
John W. Collins
A. V. Munich
John S. Hazelrigg
Thos. Plew
J. H. Collins
Democrat Pub. Co
Wm. B. Burford
Same
Clerk
Bame
Treas
St John's Day Banquet Slated At Masonic Hall
The annual St John s Day banquet will be held Friday evening at the Masonic hall with local Masons and families invited. Supper serves promptly at six. The high school orchestra will play all evening and a fine menu will be served.
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ST. John's
Masonic Hall
Meeting of Creditors in Shaffer Bankruptcy Held in Sullivan
In the District Court of Indiana Theodore B Shaffer of Sullivan is adjudicated a voluntary bankrupt on December 16 1912. The first meeting of creditors will be at Hunt Gambill law office Sullivan Indiana on Monday December 30 at 4 30 PM. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint trustee and examine the bankrupt. Dated Evansville Indiana December 20 1912. Referee in Bankruptcy Phelps F Darby.
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District Court of the United States
District of Indiana
Theodore B. Shaffer
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Hunt & Gambill
Groceries Delivered On Short Notice Citywide
Grocery delivery service announces readiness to serve all city areas. Contact James Dodd at No 8 East Washington Street or call 457 to arrange speedy deliveries.
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James Dodd
East Washington Street
To Rent Furnished Rooms Near Scott's Hardware
Classified note lists two furnished rooms for rent and directs inquiries to Alex McIntosh at Scott's Hardware Store. Also mentions the Linton Hills visiting relatives in Seymour over Christmas, Mrs Grover and daughter returning to Rome Indiana, and Elmer Dear taking a freight agent job for the Illinois Central here.
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Alex McIntosh
Scott’s Hardware Store
Linton Hill
Seymour
W. C. Grover
Rome
Ind
C. J. Brown
Elmer Dear
The
Illinois Central
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Bloomington
Jim Spivins
Salina Baker
Squire Hansford
Si Plum
Woodrow Wilson
Artiinta Jones
Ladies’ Home Journal
Ronage
Lindley
Julius Tatry Shoe Co
Union Christian College
MEROM
D. A. Long
W. S. Sanford Secy
the Atlas Mills
C.H
Long & Warren
E.g. C.H
Art Stewart
Scott How
Ira Lewellyn
J. J. Dillingham
J. Ed Douthitt
Sullivan B.&s. Co
Bridges
Frank Harmon
Will A. Thompson
E.g
John W. Lindley
Pr. Jackson
Poor Hamilton
Paul Higbee
Springer & Carruthers
Glidden & Douthitt
H. BE. Dutton
W. M. Draper
Maxwell-Cowles
W. BE. Mills & Co
Samo Hee Eae Athe
Poor Gill
P. French
Cee Ee
Sherman French
Sullivan Bridge Co
Kings of House
Nation
Davenport
Bed
Com
Bination Side Board
China
Manford Otto
Board of Commissioners
Bicknell
State of Indiana
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Hilbert D. Crouch
Robert Kirkham
J. P
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