PERSONALS, local visitors and community notices
Several visiting relatives and locals are named including Mr and Mrs Marion Borders of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Charles Gambill and Mrs Snow James Longtime residents Rev J H Carnes and family Mrs Buff hosts New Year open house January 1. Various changes births marriages and small incidents are reported plus plans for J J club open house and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion R. Borders
Indianapolis
Charles Gambill
Gamibill
J. N. Snow
George Anderson
Anderson
Mariette Devinney
J. H. Carnes
Raymond
Worthington
Carnes
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Buff
Jonathan Kirkham
Newton
Ill
Mr. Kirkham
Farmersburg
Harold Bays
Culver
Austin Everhart
A. D. Scott
J. W. Robbins
P. Meleneny
New
Sm:rna, Fla
L. R. Ridgeway
Terre Haute
Oliver Steele
Carlisle
Hallie Over
P. D. Over
Paxton
P. B. May
H. R. Ford
Ruddell Bros
Clyde Burkholder
Woods
Luella McKinley
Martha Durham
Graysville
Shelburn
J. Bb. Maple
J. J. Club
South Court Street
Robert Pearce White
Fear of blood and heights haunts lifelong sufferers
The New Haven Palladium notes a fear malady seldom reaches lunacy, yet can include hallucinations. It endures lifelong, with rare case where education eases it, as a person fears blood corpses heights or sharp instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Palladium
Oyster joke cited in Eaton Yates recollections
Ed Mund Yates notes a joke about two oyster tubs seen near a fish shop in New Street. One tub is marked to perish and the other to die, prompting a quip about dislike for oysters. The anecdote appears in Yates’s Recollections and Experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Yates
Yates
New Street
Teeth of Sperm Whale Fact Corrects Earlier Belief
A teacher notes earlier claims that a toothless sperm whale enabled Jonah to invade without invasion. Evidence confirms the sperm whale has many teeth, aging individuals with over ten teeth. Teeth length can reach at least two inches, forming a potential barrier in certain situations.
Salmon Laughs at Green Lake Captured by Mrs Gross
Mr and Mrs Gross fished at Green Lake when an eight pound salmon leapt into the boat and slipped away. Mrs Gross then calmly sat on the fish to secure the catch in a humorous, now famous moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Gross
Green Lake
Nellie Responds to Sister’s Foolish Plan
Nellie apologizes for her sister’s rash act and insists the younger sibling lacks sense. The mother objects, and Nellie retorts that she has “mise” though it isn’t working yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Nicholly in Vain Uncle 490 Sparks Finds Hope After Funeral
Uncle 490 Sparks, returning from a funeral, reflects on a life well spent and recalls a moment of renewed purpose. He recalls planting a tree as a symbol of growth and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholly
490 Sparks
Common Sense for Success in Daily Life
A concise guide stresses practical self knowledge and consistent habits. It urges precise personal measurement and balanced living as keys to progress and reliability.
Candy cures intemperance says confectioners union
The Confectioners' Union argues that taste for sweets and alcohol are separate, noting that enjoying candy does not prove drinking habits. Scientists have long known alcohol craving and candy preference do not always align.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confectiers’ Union
The Woman Novelist Debate on Dramatic Sense
A literary critique notes that women novelists produce fewer stage dramas than men due to perceived limits in dramatic sense and emotional expression, suggesting women may lack the bold brush and humor of male writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Book Monthly
York scientist urges life extending guarantees for longevity
A York scientist who studies longevity argues that mere life prolongation lacks appeal without real living guarantees. He contends current incentives do not make endless life on earth desirable, urging new methods to ensure both existence and quality of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Earth
Pollen from pines travels long distances in air
A report describes pine pollen traveling up to 200 miles forming yellow coatings on lakes and objects. It notes pine pollen vesicles buoying the grains to air, resembling light box kite effects and being mistaken for sulfur showers.
Girl climbs Long's Peak in overalls at 14 271 feet
Emily Boynton of Longmont Colorado at 18 climbs Longs Peak known as the American Matterhorn with her father the Longmont Ledger editor and sister. The ascent highlights dangers faced by climbers in the steep chasm trail and dangers of danger rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Boynton
Longmont
Long's Peak
Poston
Long’s Peak
Chasm Lakes
Lo1gmont Ledger
Emily
Miss Boynton
Cummins Senate Victory Ends Long Iowa Fight
Albert Baird Cummins, elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator William B. Allison, has held three Iowa governorships. Born in 1850 in Pennsylvania, he rose from surveying to chief engineer of a railroad, studied law in Chicago, served in Des Moines, and toggled a 15 year contest beginning in 1893 before leaving the governorship to join the Senate without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Albert Baird Cummins
United States
William B. Allison
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne
Chicago
McClellan & Hodges
Republican National Committee
Gov. Cummins
Senate
James F. Wilson
John H. Grear
World Fair Scandal Reporter Recalls Hinchmeyer Patent Theft
Miller the Tribune man recounts chasing a story amid a Chicago world’s fair press scramble. He follows Hinchmeyer’s stolen patent ruse from bank fraud to forged notes and a phantom sale, then learns he’s been bumped from a promised $66 by a cunning city editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinchmeyer
Miller
Chicago
The
Tribune
Police Department
Hinton
Blank National Bank
Melville Stone
Mr. Stone
Trib
Van
van Benthuysen
Stone
United States
Rome
Stone and Hinton
Weex
Named Minister to Honduras in US Diplomatic Service
Philip M. Brown of Wo Burn Massachusetts has been appointed minister to Honduras with a 10000 dollar yearly salary. Born 1875 in Hampden Missouri, he grew up in Wo Burn and graduated Williams College in 1898. He taught in Constantinople at Roberts College before joining the US diplomatic service advancing to secretary of the legation and consul general to Roumania and Servia. He speaks several languages and is described as well qualified for the Honduras post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philip M. Brown
Woburn
Mass
United States
Honduras
Mr. Brown
Hampden
Williams College
Legation
Genera
Roumania
Servia
Chaney
Harrison Williams
Williams
Indiana
Crawford
Central Christian
Presbyterian Church
A. P. Asbury
Prairieton
Prairieton G. A. R. Post
Minnie Ross
Lillian
Chicago
Lizzie Harris
Graysville
Tom Shaffer
Clara Crawford
W. C
Sullivan
Concord News Bits Celebrate New Year and Local Visits
Concord notes greet a happy new year with church attendance and family gatherings. Several families, including the Dix, O Neals, Bushells and Dixs, are mentioned visiting relatives in Terre Haute Hymera and Douglas. Church attendance and holiday meals mark the season as residents share greetings and social events.
Not for Him
A humorous exchange features a commissioner asking for uplift and a farmer replying that his wife “blows me up” several times daily, highlighting rural bluntness and cheeky banter.
Statue of Capt John Smith Unveiled at Jamestown Island
Richmond Virginia scene marks unveiling of a memorial statue to Capt John Smith. Gift from Mr and Mrs Joseph Bryan to the association, crafted by William Cooper of Norfolk after study in Rome. The piece honors the first captain of industry influencing early America. Dog Team Beat Racehorse. A Nome race reports a dog team winning a ten mile contest by fifty seconds. Ben Freymer rode Jake Berger's Dolly. Coke Hill's dog team also ran ten miles. A second race may occur within three weeks with $10,000 side bets. Seattle Cor San Francisco Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jamestown Island
John Smith
Joseph Bryan
Laburnum
Post-Intelligencer
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Ben Freymer
Jake Berger
Dolly
Alaska
Coke Hill
Dexter Creek
Seattle
San Francisco Chronicle
Appointment of W P Stratton as Administrator in Indiana
Notice states W P Stratton appointed administrator of the estate of Fred Martin late of Sullivan county Indiana deceased. Estate described as solvent. Stratton Buff Stratton, Administrator Attorneys. December 16 8.
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W. P. Stratton
Fred Martin
Sullivan County
Indiana
Buff & Stratton
St Ins
Local notes from STRINGTOWN and surrounding towns
Social visits and greetings fill the week with relatives and friends from Terre Haute Paxton Dagger Lawrenceville Farnsworth Carlisle Jasonville Sullivan and Newton. Residents attend Christmas events and church meetings while others travel for shopping funerals and visits.
Graysville Holiday News and Road Progress
The article notes fair weather aiding road work east of Graysville with completion planned for January 1909. It lists several local residents and visitors spending Christmas holidays, with names including D T Cushman and wife, Harvey Bells, Jesse Harris, Harvey Monroe, Charles Eno, Kern Medsker and family, Mabel Medsker, Thomas Carruthers, S G Yager, Roscoe Piety, and others visiting relatives and attending services. The teacher gave a Christmas treat and holiday recess until January 4, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Cushman
Harvey Bells
Dodd’s Bridge
Jesse Harris
Harvey Monroe
Terre Haute
Charles Eno
Kern Medsker
Mabel
Thomas Carruthers
S. G. Yager
Lafayette
Roscoe Piety
Farmersburg
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Safuahe of
Hecbesbechs Oer
Jasper Buell
Lulu Pearl Holloway
Hymera
George H. Murphy
Methodist
Vandalia Railroad Company
Linton
Dugger
Shirley Hill
Luther Johnson
John W. Lindley
S. E. Lindley
Samuel Lindley
Hutsonville
Jeanne Crowder
Anna Crowder
Omaha
Neb
R. K. Houpt
Union
W. A. Houpt
Z. M. Barnes
Gravette
Ark
Clyde Crawford
Albert Phegley
Hyatt’s Ferry
Isaac Shoffner
Anna DeCamp
Crawfordsville
Charles Lawson
St. Louis
W. J. Lawson
Lawson
Carl F. Briggs
Castorita
Beara
Oyster Society
Ublic Sale
COVE
Crom
Call Merom
Colorado
Allison
United States Senate
Albert B. Cummins
Une
Massachusetts
Pruzip
Farversburg
Donnie Bolinger
Mike Yung
Amanda Sherman
Elza Lloyd
Prairie Creek
John Daugherty
Bradford
Mary Shepherd
Ruth Banks
George Shepherd
Harry Baldridge
State University
Jessie Couchman
DePauw
Herman Harris
Ida Ferrand
Bert Jewell
Perley Hayworth
Will Hays
Gilbert Gambbill
Rose Goodman
Lewis
Fastern Star
Cecil Jennings
Roscoe Northrop
Jesse Bailey
Ben Bailey
M. R. Combs
Oliphant
Christmas
Opha King
James Harber
Bertha Liston
Earl’ Liston
Thirza Wood
Brandenburg
B. Church
Akers
James McClanchan
Dr. McGrew
Matilda King
Will Bennett
Alice Johnson
P. R. Bennett
Springfield, Ill
Mrs. Lindars
Columbus
Ohio
William Cook
Jattrude Anderson
Ethel Sutton
Concord
Itider J. W. Jackson
Jewett
Floyd E. Dix
Clifford Curtis
Sam O'Neal
W. WL. Cary
Corinth
G. C. Hopewell
G. C. Wilking
Sarah O'Neal
Maude Douglass
Florence O'Neal
Vivian Bushell
Gernice Cato
Flossie O'Neal
Ebb Dix
Emery Benson
Katie
Willie Hayhurst
James McDonald
Tom Dix
G. V. Dix
Sherman Kesler
Douglass Suncas
Virgil Bushell
Joe Snyder
Capt. John Smith
Virginia
William Cooper
Norfolk
Italy
New York
Capt
Stringtown
Bessie Harlow
Guy Snow
O. P. Smith
Bessie
Dagger
Cora Butler
Our
Frank Smith
Cora
Walter Kennedy
Gilbert Thompson
Lawrenceville
Thompson
Lydia Vandergriff
Farnsworth
Joe Smith
Bertha Thomas
Mildred
Wm. Smith
Charley Boone
Adelaide Brown
Grover Ellis
Rush Smith
Jasonville
Andy Smallwood
Emma
May Newsband
Erwin Starke
Near Sullivan
Ina Wright
Chas
Guy
Near Cass
Ed Snow
Long’s Chapel
Park Rusher
Caledonia
O' Smith
Henry Thomas
Sim Thomas
Will McQuillen
Anna
Charley
Land Kennedy
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