Indianapolis Southern sets stage for freight basing point
Indianapolis directors of the new Indianapolis Southern line announce plans to push for freight rate basing with Illinois Central. If adopted, Indianapolis would join Chicago Louisville and Cincinnati as a base for shipments to the south and west. The $1,000,000 improvements to the line will make the through route to Effingham and points south one of the Midwest’s best. Excursions planned next summer to showcase southern Indiana scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Southern Railroad
Throas
New Road
D. M. Parry
W. E. Stevenson
Eli Marvin
Cortland van Camp
Frank van Camp
Illinois Central
Indianapolis Southern
Indianapolis
Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
South
Indianapolis Freight Bureau
Effingham
Cairo
Memphis
New Orleans
The
J. T. Harahan
Switz City
Illinois & Indiana Southern
Indianapolis Southern Road
Middle West
New York
New York More Beautiful Than That Along the New Road
Brown
Morgan
Plew and Houpt wed at Midland relatives home
Orrel V Plew and Beulah M Houpt both of Midland were married at the groom's sister's home in Jasonville Indiana on December 16. Rev Walace officiated and a dinner followed with many out of town guests. The couple will live with the groom's parents in Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
Ind
Orrel V. Plew
Beulah M. Houpt
Midland
Velvin Eaton
Walace
M. E. Church
Newsome
Linton
W.H. Plew
James A. Moore
Claude Plew
Bedford
Sam Nicholson
E.E. Eaton
Hymera
Archie Robinson
Seymour
Lulu Williamson
Conza Dudley
Sullivan
Loudermilk
Vincennes
Plew
Cox & Moore
Tragedy in Politics Surrounding Cyrus E. Davis Bid
Friends of Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield recall his long bid for Congress in Indiana's Second district. The piece notes Davis's shift from Republican to Democrat, his near misses in several nominating contests, and his strong standing with Bryan while detailing election night results and other local anecdotes.
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Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Congress
Indianapolis Star
Davis
James A. Garfield
Morgan County
Bryan
Shoals
Martin County
Tharp
Daviess County
Wavis
Brett
Dubois County
Washington
Robert W. Miers
Miers
Sullivan County
Texas
Samuel Gompers
Greene
Sullivan Counties
Greene County
Gibraltar
Novemer
Outwits the Surgeon and a Curing Tonic
A Leavenworth Indiana woman suffered severe female troubles and catarrh until her husband postponed surgery and tried Electric Bitters. The remedy reportedly cured her completely and is advertised as a general tonic for torpid liver kidney disease biliousness jaundice chills fever debility nervousness and blood poisoning priced 50 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Austin
Leavenworth
Ind
Joe K. Smock
For Sale Nice Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens
Sale notice. Mrs Harlan Allen offers for sale barred Plymouth Rock chickens at once. Address 17 tf R R 7 Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Plymouth Rock
Harlan Allen
Sullivan
Texas Wonder Hill Boy Doubles Weight in Bowie
W. L. Hill of Bowie Texas grew from 90 pounds to over 180 after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. He credits twelve bottles with his recovery and praises the remedy offered by druggist Joe K Smock with trial bottles available.
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Bowie
Tex
W.L. Hill
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Granulated Sugar Price Pledged By Sullivan Merchants
Merchants of Sullivan announce granulated sugar will sell at five cents per pound until further notice. Signatories include Thos Daugherty Roy Cowlgs P L Reid H E Dutton Ruddell Bros M W Ursey Oscar R Rich and others. Read the Union.
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Sullivan
Thos. Daugherty
Roy CowLgs
P. L. Reid
H. E. Dutton
Ruddell Bros
M. W. Usrey
Oscar R Rich
Better Late Than Never Diet Advice Ad
An ad urges careful eating to avoid dyspepsia and prescribes Dr Caldwell's laxative grup Pepsin as a cure that benefits stomach liver and bowels. It notes prices 50c and $1.00 with money back if it fails and mentions local retailers Joe K. Smock and Scott Bros. along with a furniture note and a property move at 2031 James Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
Boom for Union Christian College in Hutsonville meeting
A large gathering at the Hutsonville Christian church discussed supporting Union Christian college in Merom. The program included music and readings such as Judge W. C. Jones' poem on the Hutson Massacre. Local college participants and a ladies' quartet praised the event as part of a fundraising effort to build a gymnasium and improve facilities.
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Merom
Christian Church
Hutsonville
Union Christian College
Merom College
Dr. Hammond
Ward
C. B. Hershey
Miss Wright
Miss Hess
Misses Sutton
Epperson
Thompson
Nevelin
Willis Wright
Indianapolis
Crawford County
Ill
Sullivan County
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for Children
A nostalgic ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative for children. It claims it cleanses impure blood and stomach or bowel trouble, with strong praise for its curative powers and a money back guarantee. Sold by Joe K Smock at 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
Shelburn Real Estate for Sale in Indiana
Shelburn real estate listing offers 40 acre farms at 50 per acre or 385 per acre for another 40, 80 acre farm near Shelburn, town lots, cottages on Jefferson and Thomas Streets, a 21 by 160 foot business lot for 750, and rental rooms for shops. Agent W. L. Laurent advertises insurance and notary services, with new phone 54W, Shelburn, Indiana.
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Shelburn
Oak Lawn
Highland Add
E. Shelburn
Jefferson St
Thomas St
Section St
America
W. L. Laurent
Ind
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George
Will Shepherd
Jackson Township
Will
Caroline
Union
Scott Bros
James Russell
Reid
South Court Street
Hoke
North State Street
SBIG
Rev. Griffith
Showir
Well Shoe Co
Shelburn Real
J.P. Stratton & Son
Harness Men
West Side Square
Sullivan, Indiana
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