Graysville Notes on Local Events and Meetings
Drilling operations paused due to water scarcity while Fred Phillips heals to resume work. Funeral for John E. Moore held with service in Dugger for a son-in-law J. E. Anderson. Prof Carrol Stark Rev L L Johnson visited Will Yager. road crews repair highways in fine weather. Robert Johnston funeral procession to Merom. Bro. Johnson starts Union meeting. L E Shirey and son George dine with Fred Phillips family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Phillips
John E. Moore
Dugger
J. E. Anderson
Carrol Stark
L. L. Johnson
Will Yager
Robert Johnston
Merom
Bro. Johnson
Union
L. E. Shirey
George
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Cure for Deafness
Catarrhal deafness stems from a inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. Hall's Catarrh Medicine pledges to rid the system of catarrh and related deafness, noting over forty years of success and availability from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Homemaking and Travel Notes From Terre Haute Area
Mrs Ellen Drake of Terre Haute visited daughter Mrs Fred Wernz last week. Everett Trueblood made a business trip to Sullivan Wednesday. Elmer Harrison of Big Springs called at Carl Lesters Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Wernz and Mrs Edgar Strain motored to Terre Haute Wednesday. The public sale of James Drake Thursday was largely attended and the property brought good prices. Hosea and Ira Drake were in Farmersburg Saturday. Mrs Charles Riggs and daughter Ruth and Mrs C F Whitlock and son Merle motored to Terre Haute Saturday. C F Whitlock made a business trip to Sullivan Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Drake
Terre Haute
Fred Wernz
Everett Trueblood
Sullivan
Elmer Harrison
Big Springs
Carl Lester
Edgar Strain
Terre Hauce
Sarah Bostick
James Drake
Hosea
Ira Drake
Farmersburg
Charles Riggs
Ruth
C. F. Whitlock
Merle
C. FL Whitlock
Evening health jingle warns against overindulgence
A rustic rhyme advises readers to avoid late night excess and poor judgment. It promotes moderation, emphasizes peaceful rest, and suggests tucking a daily line about health into one’s hat for reassurance and restraint.
Sullivan Area Briefs Sunlit Social and Church News
Emmett Harrison and Percy Lester attended a Sullivan basketball tournament Saturday night. A Riggs reception honored Everett Trueblood and family. Trueblood is moving to a farm south of Sullivan and will be missed in church and Sunday school. Graysville notes miss a paper, Dr. Crowder visited, and Will Lester is glad people now believe his sightings. A funeral for Robert Johnston at Drake church. pallbearers and a large crowd attended. interment at Merom. Bonds of community life show in farms, gatherings, and local humor while Aunt Prudence Hamilton battles lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Harrison
Percy Lester
Sullivan
Charles Riggs
Everett Trueblood
Trueblood
Albin Bicknell
Graysville
Crowder
John Wernz
Will Lester
Carl Lester
Sadie Shelp
Essie Bicknell
Ruth Riggs
Elsie Peacher
Warren Dickerson
J. F. Vaughn
Linton
R. C. Davis
J. F. Patton
Ben Adams
Will Thomas
Robert Johnston
Drake Church
James Paddock
Fred Wernz
Edgar Strain
Fairbanks Township
Merom
Bill Scruggs
Becky Jones
Doc McFadden
Zeb Stubbins
Love Ann Long
Abner Fish
Jerusha
Kansas
Abner
Ed Bivins
Cy Hawkins
Cynosure
Prudence Hamilton
Hacker Creek
Masked Robbery on Rock Island Express Crim e Reveals Inside Job
Pinkerton detective traced a train robbery near Morris Illinois to baggage master Pitney and Jameson the express car supervisor. Kellogg messenger died. over $20,000 stolen. no footprints near a red mask. skin under nails aroused suspicion. Pitney implicated by seamed hands. thieves jailed after pursuit and confession.
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Kellogg
Messencer
Morris
Ill
Pitney
Jameson
Joliet
William A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Messenger
Chicago
Parrs
the. Penitentiary
Mfe
Nat Tell Tata
Local Notes on Crop Sales and Family News in Indiana
Tom Mann and John Kennett attended a sale near Carlisle on Monday. Emerson Watson visited Laurenceville NL and brought home his son John Warren who was visiting Aunt Paula Wilson. Mrs C E Watson and children visited relatives in Sullivan Saturday and Sunday. Mrs T J Mann received word that her sister Mrs Hud Burton died in Tulsa Oklahoma. John Moore funeral in Dugger attended by Will Burke and Emerson Watson. John Greene is gathering corn in the bottoms. Waren Watson and wife attended church at Merom and had dinner with Mr and Mrs Walter Coover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mann
John Kennett
Carlisle
Emerson Watson
Laurenceville
John Warren
Paula Wilson
Cecil Mann
Tom
C. E. Watson
Sullivan
T. J. Mann
Hud Burton
Tulsa
Okla
Will Burke
John Moore
Dugger
John Greene
Waren Watson
Merom
Walter Coover
Sullivan County Automotive Association
Thomas Sanders
Charles B. Saunders
Michigan City
Ed Douthitt
Dave Kennedy
Opal Janet
Lena McConnell
Perry Carpenter
John Creager
San Antonio
Texas
Homer Creager
Irving M. Eastman
Bristol
Tenn
R. W. Cadwell
William M. Jackson
Jefferson Township
Winter Haven
Fla
Jackson
The
Union
Sullivan County
Florida
Arthur E. DeBaun
James Kelly
William Adams
Virgel
Scanling
John R.brackin
Tilman B. Wolfe
Frances E. Herrell
Rufus K. Harrell
Frances .E. Cooper
Tanlac Promoted as Stomach Toning Aid in Ad
An old advertisement claims Tanlac tones the stomach and builds up the system with nourishing food, endorsed by Dougherty and Walters. The copy urges readers to improve strength via a robust diet and Tanlac as a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Dougherty & Walters
Weekly Weather Report From Farmersburg Station
Miss Glenn Yeager reports the county weather for the week. The cooperative observer notes temperature, precipitation and conditions observed in Farmersburg during the period ending January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Sullivan County cash plan goes into effect for auto dealers
The new cash plan formed by the Sullivan County Automotive Association, including auto service dealers and garage owners, starts today with favorable reception from automobile owners. Various local residents are noted with births, visits, and travels as part of the day’s local happenings.
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Sullivan County
When Your Farm Stock Is Sick Look For Rats
Farmers warned that rats spread dangerous animal diseases including hog cholera foot and mouth disease and bubonic plague. The ad promotes RAT-SNAP in three sizes 35c 65c and 1 25 sold by Turman Riggs and H V Bennett with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman & Riggs
H. V. Bennett
Kidney epidemic rumor and odd town notes in Bloomington Star
The Bloomington Star reports a kidney epidemic blamed on the town pump water with a dead animal taste. Constable Si Plum will check for drowned kittens. Uncle Johnny Spruceby, a Civil War veteran, orders a new black walnut wooden leg to be worn only on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc McFadden
Si Plum
Johnny Spruceby
Where Your Taxes Go
Edward G. Lowry analyzes how federal revenue is collected and allocated, detailing government spending practices and the impact on various public programs. The piece explains taxation channels, budgeting processes, and the influence of policy on national finances.
Lane urges planning and stronger leadership in government
Franklin Lane in his final report to the President calls for thinking and engineering to modernize Washington. He argues for higher capacity officials, quicker promotion, and expanded planning to replace parochial views with centralized responsibility. The piece notes civil service limits and a 1919 salary reclassification effort affecting about 15,000 jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin SK. Lane
Washington
Civil Service
Department
Civil Service Commission
District of Columbia
Joint Commission On
Congress
Internal Revenue
Customs
Land Office
Customs Service
Steamboat Inspection Service
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Maxwell
Dodge
Franklin
Peerless Tire and Battery Co
R. H. Richart
Kingsley
Iil
Fidelity Loan CO
East Side Square
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Ceil
Riggs Clay Product Company
Indiana
Bloomington Star
Sam
Edward G. Lowry
Western Newspaper Union
Lane
LUXOR
Thompson
Charles H. Ridgway
Turman Township Telephone Co
WM. M. Medsker
H. H. Arnett
Robert J. Johnston
William A. Burton
E. G. Carrithers
Vincennes
Frank Dawes
Robert Carrithers
Ohio
T. H. Star and the Union
Paul Poynter
the Union
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