Letters on presidential preference from Fairbanks Indiana
J D Johnson writes to Walter L Houser in December 1911 arguing the 1912 election favors Wisconsin Senator La Follette or Roosevelt over Taft. He predicts Taft’s renomination would doom the party, while La Follette or Roosevelt could defeat the Democrats. He backs the progressive movement and GOP success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Houser
Progressive Rep
Washington, D. C
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Wm. Taft
Republican Party
Mr. LaFollette
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Taft
J. D. Johnson
Shoes Shrink by Allen’s Foot-Ease for Patent Leather
An advertisement notes Allen's Foot-Ease helps wearers fit shoes one size smaller by shaking it into the shoes. Suitable for patent leather and new footwear. Sample offered free. Sold everywhere for 26 cents. Address Allen Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allens
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
Sherman Couple Return From Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs C J Sherman have returned from New Smyrna Florida where they stayed for several weeks Mrs Henry Wilson who accompanied them will remain closer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Sherman
New Smyrna
Florida
Henry Wilson
Christmas social notes from Stringtown readers
Cecil Nash of Sullivan visited relatives here from Saturday until Monday. Bert Miller went to Dugger Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deneve Jr and son Francis spent Sunday at Frank Deneves. Agnes Headley who had been staying at Albert Gambills going to school went home to Dugger Thursday evening. Some of our young folks went to the Christmas tree at No 9 school Friday afternoon. W S Edwards and family and Luther Steele and family visited Hegzie Gambills Sunday. Misses Gertie Lula and Iva Miller and Bert Miller spent Christmas with Herbert and Bessie Pigg at Center. Jess Rhodes and family and Everett Rhodes and family visited Summerville Christmas with their father Jacob Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Cecil Nash
Sullivan
Bert Miller
Dugger
Frank Deneve, Jr
Francis
Frank Deneve
Agnes Headley
Albert Gambill
No. 9
W. S. Edwards
Luther Steele
Hegzie
Saved His Wife life with King's New Discovery
Muscadine Alabama resident H Brown credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial cough. The ad touts the remedy as infallible for coughs colds and related troubles and offers 60 cent and 1.00 bottles with a free trial. Joe K Smock & Son guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Christmas in Arcola and surrounding towns
Christmas season notes from Arcola and nearby areas describe church services, holiday visits, and social events. Readers report community gatherings at Drake Church, school Christmas trees, gifts, and Santa visits, with multiple residents traveling to Illinois and Missouri for the holidays.
Take Dr King’s New Life Pills for health boost
Advertisement urges taking Dr King’s New Life Pills at first signs of constipation and indigestion to prevent illness. Claims they regulate liver and stomach, improve powers, and build health. Sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.King
Joe K. Smock & Son's
Graysville Social Roundup and Local Happenings
Graysville updates include Dr Webb of Sullivan visiting on business, James M Moore re roofing a barn, and a landmark barn built by Uncle George Carrithers over thirty years ago. Carruthers and family visited, and Ransford family butchered. several townsfolk traveled to Chicago. School Christmas programs featured decorations and treats. Owens of Rosedale and Cushman family spent holidays here. Death of a child. funeral at home and Mann cemetery. Zylma Ransford of Terre Haute home for holidays. Moore reported mud on return from Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Webb
Sullivan
James M. Moore
George Carrithers
G. T. Carruthers
Reuben, Ransford
Chicago
Elmer
Harry Owens
Rosedale
Owens
D. T. Cushman
Farmereburg
Thomas Durham
Mann Cemetery
Zylma Ransford
Terre Haute
Thomas H. Moore
Wreck To The Lee-Word In Chaotic Verse Satire
A fragmentary verse piece mocks political figures around a Bill T. and Ed Lee clash. It derides boasts a GOP crowd, names W. B. English and English Tom Park, and hints at campaign dynamics with satirical, rhythmic wordplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
I. Kings
Lee
U. S. Marshal
Ed Leefullee
Aged Resident Jane Miller Houpt Dies in Sullivan Area
Mrs. Jane Miller Houpt aged 68 of two miles northeast of Sullivan died last Wednesday at one o'clock after a two week illness. Widow, formerly of Sullivan, leaves two sons Perry Miller and Robert Miller. Robert resides in Tlinois and Perry at her home. She belonged to Corinth Christian church. Funeral Friday at 1 PM at the Sullivan Christian church conducted by Elder Elias Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Miller Houpt
Sullivan
Perry Miller
Robert Miller
Tlinois
Corinth Christian Church
Christian Church
Elias Brewer
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advocated for Winter Ailments
Winter troubles such as frost bite chapped skin and sores are claimed to be relieved by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts it as a greatest healer for burns boils piles cuts sores eczema and sprains and offers it for 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Shake Boys Farm Buys Ed Wilson Farm near Paxton
J H Shake who farmed the John McKinney place at Staffordshire has purchased the Ed Wilson farm of 109 acres east of Paxton and plans to move. With surplus teams and implements he will hold a public sale at the McKinney farm on Saturday December 30 conducted by Chas C Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shake
J. H. Shake
John McKinney
Staffordshire
Ed. Wilson
Paxton
McKinney Farm
Chas. C. Riggs
Burkholder Spends Christmas with Indianapolis Family
Clyde Burkholder secretary to the adjutant general in Indianapolis spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Irenus Burkholder at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Burkholder
Indianapolis
Irenus Burkholder
Marriage Licenses and Local Notes in Hoosierdam
Marriage licenses listed for multiple couples including George W. Childs Flora Sla der Elza J. Harris and Bertha F. Clouse. Food Inspector praises Sullivan stores for cleanliness and compliance with pure food laws noting improvement over two years. Funeral services held for Ralph Ladd from 1617 South Fifth Street Terre Haute with private services and burial at Highland Lawn Cemetery.
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Sullivan
Sullivan's
Hoosierdam
John Owens
Owens
Sueburn
Shelburn
Mr. Owens
Ralph Ladd
South Fifth Street
Terre Haute
Highland Lawn Cemetery
Mrs Blue Loses Ring In Pawn Shop Theft Report
A $200 ring stolen from Mrs. Blue is traced to a pawn shop arresting a suspect. The ring belonged to Mrs. Blue, with loss reported after police notified her. the suspect had been at the Blue residence.
Final Settlement Notice in Sullivan County Court
Adolphus A. Houck as administrator of Sarah J. Houck deceased files final account with Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for Friday January 12 1912, 35th judicial day of the November term 1911. Creditors heirs and legatees urged to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. A G McNabb attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus A. Houck
Sarah J. Houck
Sullivan Circuit Court
A. G. McNabb
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Arcola
Ill
Pseph Long
Cynthiana
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St. Louis
Meeker
Root
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Don McKenzie
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Laura Smith
Neosho
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Fairbanks
Ryan
Drake Church
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Facia Carter
Northeast Corner
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Northwest
Charles Curry
Thomas Riggs
Ed Jewel
Jessie Kincaid
Newman
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Roxie
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Terre Hauge
Maude DeBaun
Will Patton
Beech Grove
Drake
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Maurice Yeager
Glenn Riggs
Masonic Hall
Masons
Stara
Prairie Creek Baptist Church
Messrs
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Alvin Bicknell
Elmer Thompson
Percy Lester
Masonic Order
George Fuller
W. M. Ephriam Johnson
S. W. Elmer Thompson
J. W. Arthur Drake Treas
Leslie Childress
See
Y. Robert Harmon
D. Ben O. Drake
Jn W. ‘George Wilson
S. S
Hiram Drake
J. S. Orve
E. Horner Tyler
Graysville
A—T Prophet
N. G
Tra-la-la-lee Lee
Englishtom Park
W. B. English
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co
Yours
West Side Druggists
F. M. Douthitt
South Side Square
George W. Childs
Flora Slader
Elza J. Harris
Bertha F. Clouse
Herman Bledsoe
Hazel Carr
Horace C. Everhart
Coroin M. Shipman
Frank Trimble
Mabel Payne
Alfred O. Metheney
Ida P. Thompson
Michael E. Ford
Sarah C. Herbert
Vilas Cooper
Cliffie Brown
William ©. Shounk
Josephine Weaver
Vonley C. Sisk
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Henry B. Drake
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James J. Liddle
Dean C. May Charles White
Sadie Stancel
Frank, Bridwell of
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Katherine Bridwell
Union
Methodist
Baptist
Presbyterian
Shumaker
Anti-Saloon League
Attad
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