Newspaper Editors Unite at Indiana Republican Meeting
The Sullivan Union notes the Republican Editorial Association of Indiana meeting in Indianapolis drawing a large attendance. Prosperity across the state is reported with lively banquets at the Dennison Hotel and speeches by Lt Gov Gilbert Congressman Steele and Ex Attorney General Taylor. W D Nesbit of Chicago, an Indiana native, entertained as the Tribune’s witty figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Editorial Association of
Indianapolis
Indiana
Seatrles
Dennison Hotel
Gilbert
Steele
Taylor
W. D. Nesbit
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Anderson
Sullivan county mining towns impressions from Trav eller
A correspondent named Trav ell er surveys Sullivan county mining towns. Dugger Good is solid and prosperous with owner-occupied homes and reliable collections each payday though dry. Hymera is growing and bustling with a notable mine whistle. Alum Cave Coalmont appears worked out yet has work and money. Shelburn is old but thriving with business and mud, while Hop ale joints remain common and a hotel is needed.
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Linton Call
Sullivan County
Dugger
Hymera
Alum
Stringtown
Shelburn
For Sale Ten Acre Farm Near Merom Indiana
The undersigned offers a ten acre farm fourteen miles north of Merom on state road. Includes a four room house with cellar summer kitchen cistern and good well a first class small orchard and a small barn. Terms reasonable. Contact Mrs Mary E Batey Dugger Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom
Mary E. Batey
Dugger
Ind
Guardianship and Estate Petitions Faced in Court
In re guardianship of Wiley A Latshaw et al guardian W D Latshaw seeks to modify investments. In re estate of Gertie M Hughes minor heir of Wm E Hughes petition for order to sell coal. Ella S Jenkins vs Jesse Haddon guardian minor heirs of Geo Jenkins on account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley A. Latshaw
W. D. Latshaw
Mary A. Swarzel
Geo. Dubois
Christian Hoffman
Knox County
William Norton
Henry Patton
Amos H. Jackson
Otto Krug
Wm. E. Burnett
Sarah E. Burnett
Lillian Tremaine
Edward J. Tremaine
Clara Pinkston
Osborn Pinkston
Ruel
Juda Gambill
Guardian
Louis Hollweg
Jas. Hobbs
Jas
R. Riggs
A. Lloyd
Frank C. Bostock
Minnie Duncan
Louis E. Grabbe
Admr
Frederick Wagoner
August Wagoner
Francis E. Walters
Harlin Richardson
Marriage Licenses List
Marriage licenses issued include Guy Lowry to Glenn Coker and Walter H. Medley to Mattie Bedwell. Others involve Irvin Burton to Francis V. French, Sylvester Abram to Myrtle Robison, Andy Sinclair to Sarah Jean Nash, Wm Nash to May Monk, Elmer E. Heck to Hattie Joseph, E. M. Critchfield to Florence Lowry, John Wayland to Mary Ann McFadden, Claude Low to Sylvia Bennett, and William G. Bridwell to Grace Faster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Lowry
Glenn Coker
Walter H. Medley
Mattie Bedwell
Irvin Burton
Francis V. French
Sylvester Abram
Myrtle Robison
Wm. Nash
May Monk
Elmer E. Heck
Hattie Jo
Legal and foreclosure notices and appointments in Indiana
Court actions list judgments damages divorces and custody rulings across Knox and surrounding counties with several estates and real estate sales. Notices include guardianship coal sale appraisers and private land sale. The Lincoln League of Indiana appoints delegates for the Feb 1903 Indianapolis convention with 37 delegates and alternates. Senator Burton and Senator Fairbanks are slated speakers.
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R. Harry Miller
Lincoln League of
Indiana
League
Indianapolis
Guardianship and Probate Actions Including Bond Approval
Probate docket notes the guardianship of Bertha A. Steele with Arthur A. Walters as guardian. bond filed and approved. Estate of Melissa A. Perkins with W. P. Stratton as administrator. Silver Chaney objects to confirmation and letters refused. Silver Chaney named guardian. A sale is ordered.
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Bertha A. Steele
Arthur A. Walters
Guardian
Melissa A. Perkins
W. P. Stratton
Admr
Silver Chaney
Farm For Rent Near Paxton Indiana 275 Acres
275 acre farm for rent located 14 miles west of Paxton Indiana. References required. Apply to A Cassell Sheldon Illinois. 2-3 tf.
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Paxton
Ind
A. Cassell
Sheldon, Iil
Change in Grizzly and Polar Bear Temperaments
In Outing the author argues the grizzly now avoids human targets and unlike old tales the polar bear is seen as cowardly. Hunters compare this shift to changes in white Arctic counterparts as polar bear encounters with armed men grow rarer and tamer over time.
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Arctics
Hudson's Bay Company
Arctic
Editor Resigns After Space-Saving Column Cutback
A backroom exchange ends with editor Mr Plumduff resigning after a plan to trim a column by half and reduce headings. The editor agrees to run the piece tightly, then the publisher accepts the resignation.
Fortune teller at charity bazaar predicts proposal twist
A young man in disguise as an old farmer consults the fortune telling act at a charity bazaar. The fortune teller suspects his love for a fair maiden and foresees a severe jolt when he proposes, prompting the man to hope she will accept.
Imagination Under Strain In Wartime Tales
The Brooklyn Eagle notes soldiers face mental tension as they endure fear and the urge to flee. A Brooklyn lieutenant describes paralyzing dread during dress parade, fearing a fall while remaining still. The piece compares such stillness to models and actors losing ease under scrutiny and pressure.
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Manhattan
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn
Lings
Italy
Brutus
Virginius
Babies Sail Smoothly at Sea Says American Steward
The Philadelphia Record cites an American line steward who claims babies never get seasick. He notes adults may keel over in rough weather while babies remain rosy and hungry, explaining that babies are accustomed to rocking, as ships mimic a cradle.
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Philadelphia
Capacity estimates for historical box sizes
A 4 inch square box with 4 1-5 inch depth holds one quart. An 8 by 4 by 4 inch box holds one half gallon. An 8 by 8 2-5 by 4 inch box holds one gallon. A square S inches box by 8 2-5 inches deep holds one peck. A 16 by 8 2-5 by 8 inch box holds one half bushel. A 16 square by 8 2-5 inch deep box holds one bushel. A 14 by 23 1-5 by 10 inch box holds one and a half bushels. A 24 by 16 by 14 inch box holds two and a half bushels. A 24 by 16 by 28 inch box holds five bushels.
Rainwater Taste Described By New Orleans Resident
A New Orleans man tells the Washington Post that rainwater tastes best, noting locals rely on yard cisterns catching cloud water. He says winter rainfall is used and cisterns yield wholesome, sweet water unlike in northern regions.
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New Orleans
Washington Post
Domestic skill expectations in a judge’s dialogue
A judge questions a father and mother about whether their daughter should master domestic duties such as cooking nursing sewing and house management. The mother replies that such training would neglect proper education.
Noah recalls Ararat voyage home amid pier jeers
Noah describes seeking a dry spot on Ararat and recalls crowds at the pier who teased the travelers as they began their journey home. He notes fewer hecklers at the finish, reflecting on reception after the voyage documented in Life.
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Noah
Ararat
How It Happened in Courtroom Fracas
In a courtroom exchange a judge questions how a man was assaulted by a police officer. The officer replies that the man stood still and did not dodge any blows, prompting the judge to press about the method and justification of the severe clubbing.
Trifle Hint Sparks Moral Reflection
A proverb warns that petty mean behavior compounds harm beyond its minor value, suggesting character is judged by how small offenses are treated. It frames thrift of kindness as greater than wealth.
Pleasantville Notes and Local Social Updates
Mr Berry, formerly a resident, has been visiting acquaintances this week. Mrs Alsop and husband are guests of her parents Geo Ward and wife. Clare Johnson visited Bloomfield last Saturday. Epworth League to hold a February social for the Sunday school. Bad roads hinder coal hauling. boys taking a layoff. Joseph Anderson of Leavenworth Kansas visits his brother James. not been here since the sixties after serving in the U S army. Carrie Wellington suffers inflammatory rheumatism. T N McClung slowly recovering from rheumatism. Albert Harbin of Greene county visited school here last week. Mr Sims of Newberry, father of Mrs Hindman, returned home after a few days with his daughter. Our postmaster Mr Hunter has been on the sick list. School term in township will be six months. Thanks to Trustee Howard.
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Berry
Alsop
Geo. Ward
Clare Johnson
Bloomfield
Epworth League
Joseph Anderson
Leavenworth
Kan
James
U. S
Carrie Wellington
T. N. McClung
Albert Harbin
Greene County
Mr. Sims
Newberry
Hindman
Hunter
Howard
Graysville News Notes On Roads And Local Events
The Graysville brief reports road wear from heavy loads as freeze thaws. Floyd Burton welcomes use of his phone with no toll. Three new scarlet fever cases appear in Big Springs. Local visits include H E Thompson last Sunday and C E Piety with family. Road work paused until ground settles or another freeze.
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Floyd Burton
John Pinkston
Montgomery Ward & Co
Big Springs
C. E. Piety
W. F. Ingersoll
Geo. Nowlin
Shan Medsker
Sullivan
Daisy Thomas
Friendwood
Willis Plew
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THE
Sullivan Union
W.R. Nesbit
R. P. White
News OF the Court
Judicial Tribunal
Andy Sinclair
Sarah Jean
Nash
Seph. E. M. Critchfield
Florence
Civil Docket
Lincoln League
W. H. Lucas , D. E. Chaney
G. R. Stivers
P. L.B Reid
Neville Crowder
Harry Mayfield
Charles Hartfelter
Herman Smock
Charles Batey
A. M. Getty
Will H. Hays
Murray Mason
M. A. Haddon
J. R. Crowder
Kerr Coulson
New Lebanon
C. A. Lloyd
Farmersburg
Thos Hollingsworth
Jefferson
Willie Fordyce
Fred Liner
Floyd Curtner
Carlisle
Orson Willard
Hamilton
Will Hume
Fairbanks
A. C. Pogue
Charles Fairfield
T. K. Cushman
Graysville
J. H. Gordon
Link Creager
Paxton Frank Mason
C. M. Louder
M. Ringer
Cass
P. O
James Gilman
Cary McAnally
Dave Newkirk
Pleasantville
J. A. Riggins
Frank Sanders
Senator Burton
Kansas
Senator Fairbanks
John C. Chaney
W. L. Hultz
Weal
J. A. Watson
Gaza
Beenyia
Davis Hotel
Sullivan, Indiana
Army Quarry
Hud Burton
Guy Cushman
Ross Turman
Marshall
Rev
H. E. Thompson
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