Miss Etta Jewell Takes Stenographer Post at Hays & Hays
Several local notices include obituary for Jerry Brown of Terre Haute died of heart disease in Verve Haute. Marriage of Harvey Wilson and Miss Gertrude Bohnstedt in Shelburn. Licensing of Joseph Leavevs and others. Dr Lindley relocates to Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Jewell
Hays & Hays
Jerry Brown
Verve Haite
Terre Haute
Brown
James Brown
Wo W. Watson
Rose Meade
Waveland
Lurhem
Mr. Watson
Foe
Joseph Leavies
Lietbure
I Elizabeth
Samme Place
Thomas F. Javies
Istella Kieh
Shelburn
Les C. Frye
Pleasantville
Minnel A. Ash
Carlisle
Iarvey Wildon
Sears
Alphe Whienecas Dies At Lash Mine Pump
Feb 2 report states Alphe Whienecas died near the Lash mine when a pump descended after he halted it. The event occurred near here and details remain uncertain. He belonged to the Ix. of and Lincoln Council No. 56, Je. O. U. A. M., with funeral planned at Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisiersenre
Lash
Titois
Tiemas
Lincoln Council
Clinton
Lewis Reelected UMW President by Wide Margin
Thomas S. Lewis was reelected president of the United Mine Workers by a margin of 16,000 votes over John Walker of Illinois. The outcome confirms Lewis's leadership at the union during a period of labor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Lewis
The
United Mine Workers
John Walker
Illinois
Local Moves and Meetings in Shelburn Area
W S sharp, recently from Linton, moves to Malvina Mundell farm 214 miles northwest of Shelburn. Rev J E Sidebottom visited Sullivan. Reed attended the Elks lodge in Sullivan Monday night. Alfred Robinson traded Oak Lawn residence to Samuel Tincher for 32 acres in Curry township. Squire Dickey conducted business in Sullivan this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
W. S. Sharp
Linton
Malvina Mundell Farm
J. E. Sidebottom
Sullivan
Id Reed
Elks Lodge
Alfred Robinson
Oak Lawn
Samuel Tincher
Curry Township
Squire Dickey
Three R's For The Worker: Regularity Rest Recreation
A brief note underscores the three R's Regularity Rest and Recreation as crucial for workers. It warns spasmodic habits and constant overwork erode productivity and harm business women more than any single effort.
Mail to be called for advertised letters
The town lists ladies and gents alphabetically for uncollected mail. Names include Mrs Walter Howard Ettie Keene Lillian May Lindy Miss Lessie McKinnon Mrs M B Whitman J Davis Armstrong Russell Leach A F McCall Hugh McClerry Wm McClerry. Postmaster Arthur A Holmes notes to call for advertised letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Walter
Keene
Ettie
Lindy
Lillian May
McKinnon
Lessie
Whitman
M. B
Indianapolis Market Cattle and Hogs Prices February 2 1909
Indianapolis market report lists cattle and hog prices for February 2 1909. Good to choice steers 1300 lbs plus bring 6 50 to 7 26, with various weights and classes shown. cows and calves, bulls, calves, and hog categories with price ranges from 3 00 to 6 80 depending on weight and quality. Sheep and yearlings priced accordingly with common to good ranges highlighted.
Romantic Miss Sarah Finds a Rural Hero
A seventeen year old romance tale follows Miss Sarah Bingham who wanders into a lake side woods seeking romance. Lost for a day, she meets a homestead farmer with oxen and a lumber wagon who offers marriage after her dramatic escapade, while hotel guests react with doubt and jealousy. The farmer wins her hand with quiet resolve and a moonlit ride back to the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. McClure
Sarah Bingham
Sarah
Dog
Green Wood
Agin
Local Market Prices for Farm Goods and Livestock
Readable listing shows selling prices for crops and livestock including wheat corn flour hay and seeds. Beef calves sheep hogs and poultry prices are itemized with unit prices and weights where available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DWCKS
Chicago the Great Skunk Market
Chicago is praised as the world’s premier skunk market with claims that the name Chicago derives from an Indian term meaning skunk. The passage blends local pride with folklore about etymology and industry standing.
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Chicago
Be True to Present Duty The Beecher Quote
A framed aphorism urges steadfastness to present duty with a reminder that falsehood weakens the thread of action and the cause of the flaw will be found when forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Mail delivery scheme hinges on town house numbering and signs
Postmaster Holmes warns the town board that city mail delivery will be installed only after proper house numbering and street signs on each corner are completed to the government’s satisfaction. The board took no action on the marshal feud, did not receive the municipal government petition, and the discussion on railroad fire damage law reform continues with support for stricter railroad accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Post Office Department
Willis
Norton
Patrons May Lose Rural Service Over Damaged Routes
Postmaster A. A. Holmes warns rural route patrons in Jackson, Cass, and Gill that road and bridge conditions on Routes 8 9 and 7 could lead to suspension of service. Trustees and road supervisors were notified last summer but insufficient action followed. Service has partly halted due to snow drifts. patrons and officials are urged to cooperate to clear the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Cass
Gill
Post Office Department
A. A. Holmes
Supreme Court confirms Crowder as Sullivan auditor
Ben C. Crowder already serving as county auditor is confirmed by the state supreme court after a long dispute with ex-Auditor E E Russell. Crowder, elected in 1906, was set to assume March 28 1908, while Russell held the seat until January 1 1909. The court ruling settles the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Crowder
E. E. Russell
Sullivan County
Supreme Court
Crowder
Russell
Mr. Crowder
Bland Seeks Action on Train Fire Bill in Senate
Senator Oscar Bland of Linton said the senate judiciary committee assured action this week on his fire caused by railroad trains bill. The committee plans an early report, and a public meeting is expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Bland
Indianapolis
Oscar Bland
Linton
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Sullivan Couple Announces January Third Marriage
Friends of David W. Rogers and Miss Minnie Mattix learned of their marriage on January 3 in Vandalia Indiana. The small dinner party included six friends and featured a pink rose centerpiece and heart favors. The Rogers are popular in Sullivan. the bride is the Mattix daughter and the groom co-owns Citizens' barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Harper
Martha Hays
Pearl McMorrow
Abbi Lucas
C. B. Booth
Rogers
Sullivan
John A. Mattix
Citizens’ Barber Shop
Crowder Receives Back Salary From Russell
Supreme court rulings require RE. E. Russell to pay County Auditor Ben Crowder 1256 dollars and 25 cents for salary due from March 28 to July 21, 1908 after Crowder began his term on March 28, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ben Crowder
RE. E. Russell
Crowder
Grand jury convenes in Sullivan County for murder inquiries
A special Sullivan County grand jury met Monday to investigate five murder cases and a fatal fire. The coroner's verdict in the Cass township arson death of Mrs. Sarah Murray has been turned over for grand jury review. Targeted murders include John Van Hous over Fred Martin at Stark schoolhouse and John Wetson in the Orr death mystery near Goosetown.
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Sesson
Sullivan County Grand Jury
Sarah Murray
Jesse Page
Cass Township
Prand
Cies
John van Hous
Fred Martin
Stark
John Wetson
Ianard Orr
Melvin Tennis
Goosetown
Denver Woman Nell Riddlemosier Dies in California Hospital
Nell Riddlemosier a well known Denver woman sister of Mrs. Jost Beasley and John Corrisn died in a Denver California hospital after a month long illness. She was wife of Robert Mosier and a sister to Mrs. Scott Deming of Los Angeles and R. T. Coffman of Austin. Funeral planned in Newark Ohio where several siblings reside.
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Nell Riddlemaster
Josh Beasle
John Corrisn
Denver
Calo
Bright
Rakes
Robert
Scott Deming
Los Angeles
R. T. Coffman
Austin
Texas
Beasley
Newark
Ohio
Shelburn Marshal a Terror to Dogs
Shelburn February 2. Dogs in Shelburn and nearby areas that failed to wear muzzles after a town board order have died by the hands of Marshal George Fox with his Winchester. Bodies are hauled to the old Shelburn mine and cremated after each killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
George Fox
Winchester
Revival Ends at Christian Church with 65 Conversions
Shelburne February 2 A highly successful revival closes at the Christian church tonight after Rev Mr Crabb led last night’s service extending the meeting. Ten conversions were recorded last night bringing total conversions to 65 since the revival began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Christian Church
Scott Hardware Company Reelects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Scott Hardware Company held its annual meeting last week and re elected the former officers. Directors named include W. G. Scott, R. W. Akin, A. D. Scott, Solon L. Brekaw, and E. Thomas. Walter Scott serves as president and treasurer while Ransom Akin is secretary.
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Scott Hardware Company
W. G. Scott
R. W. Akin
A. D. Scott
Solon L. Brekaw
E. Thomas
Walter Scott
Ransom Akin
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ROYAL
S. Bolindles
Ajom
Beys
Lindley Boas
Sullivan Dor O
Lindley
Tinnnis
Trinceton
Feik
Vices
Lewis
Sullivan Cement Stone Co
Sullivan, Ind
Indianapolis Market
Ind
COGEO
ARKET
Oosier
Arpets, Shoes
City Delivery
Pere Ples
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