Hymera Name Origin Clarified In Local Postal History
S M Patton of Hymera explains the origin of Hymera's name dismissing the High Mary myth. He notes the town petitioned the Post Master General in the 1850s, chosen from Homera a Sicilian city name observed by Samuel F Badders, with John Badders as first postmaster and Miss Hutchison aiding at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Patton
Hymera
Mary Badders
High Mary
Jo Badders
Rom Lewis
Sullivan
Caledonia
Ofice
Samuel F. Badders
Mr. Badders
Homera
Sicily
Indiana
John Badders
Miss Hutchison
Badders
Mig Hutchison
Perry Mahan
Vigo County
Cass Township
Luckiest Man In Arkansas Tests Dr King’s Remedy
H L Stanley of Bruno claims to be the luckiest man in Arkansas after his wife recovered from five years of lung bleeding. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption which he says cured her with initial improvement after the first bottle and complete cure after twelve. Trial bottles offered at $1.00 with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
H. L. Stanley
Bruno
Dr. King
Uree
Joe K
Free Consultation for Headache Relief by Dr Ira H Larr
Advertisement by Ira H Larr N D offering treatment for headache sufferers. He claims all 10 persons described are cured with complete care if they visit within thirty days and guarantees relief with free consultation.
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Ira Larr
Ira H. Larr
N. D
Local notes from Wilsonville and vicinity
A sequence of social visits and illnesses in Wilsonville and nearby areas reports visits by Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Grover McClanahan, Eva Gaskill, Will Kirk and family, and many others. The piece notes preaching by Rev. Pratton, general sickness, dull work due to open weather, and several trips to Jackson Hill, Sullivan, Shelburn, and Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harris
Grover McClanahan
May McClanahan
Eva Gaskill
Flossie McClanahan
Will Kirk
Glendora
Clay Simmers
Frank M.clanahan
Joe Hixon
Sullivan Junction
Wilsonville
Luther Barnett
Gilmore
Osa Chastain
Sullivan
Mamie Rains
Cass
Ollie Smith
Wilsville
Pratton
Jackie Smith
George Phue
Murry McClanahan
Thomas Wilson
John Remonals
Morgan
Jackson Hill
Ethel Smith
Bertie
Bessie
Jane Lang
Ellen Blevens
Willie
Jack Crosby
Shelburn
Ola Wilson
Earl Hogg
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Itemized Promotion
A physician’s tale of Dr Caldwell’s laxative syrup Pepsin. It’s marketed as a universal remedy for constipation and digestive disorders with large scale production. Available through Joe K Smock for 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Joe K. Smock
Thrilling Country Accident Involving Dr John Hunts
John Hunt the city veterinary surgeon suffered a severe hand wound when a horse bit through his grasping instrument and flames from turpentine ignited his burn. He leapt from the buggy to douse the fire in water, saving himself though he bears a painful injury and laceration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Hunt
John
Local fund drive total tops half of target
Sullivan county residents and Local 815 Bartenders Union contributed to the Terre Haute Star Byers fund. The latest tally shows the county reaching 384.56 dollars, well above half of the 654.39 dollar goal, with a list of small donations from individuals totaling over 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Gilbert Fox
W. S. Anthony
D. A. Mahan
Jon H. Criss
Robert Curry
Alpha Forbus
George Fox
Arlie Forbus
John Bridwell
J. F. Kyle
Will Bridwell
Harry Squires
John W. Squires
Peter Sterling
Oscar Harris
Charles Goddard
J. B. Collins
Otis All
Jessie Engle
Irvin Earlywine
C. M. Eshger
Rob Carpenter
Lee Allen
Curt Curtis
Len Crouch
Milard Everly
W. Carson
G. W. Greek
Dan Cleary
Benjamin Bridwell
Tunis Everly
Emery Jane Everly
Lon Beechen
J. P. Boothe
Geo. K. Anthony
Clyde Forbes
James Burke
John Story
George Oshoe
Ona Roe
R. A. McLoney
Ed. Hague
J. B. Prather
Coy Eslinger
Pearl Forman
Personal notes from Sullivan residents and visitors
Will A Bell, formerly in Sullivan's grocery trade, now in Colorado Springs real estate with Sol Wolfe, visited Sullivan on business and would not return. Col R M Dear sold his south side grocery to J H Leonard. Dear stays in Sullivan. Mrs Hattie Harper and Bernice travel to Oberlin Ohio for winter. Bernice attends school. John A Johnson of Palestine listed as new Union subscriber. son of early settler Thomas J Johnson and assistant postmaster. Marion and Mrs Shade plan to move to Mellott Indiana. Rev Chas A Donaldson preached at the Christian church. Union Christian College seeks 15000 for remodeling with pledged names to be published next issue. Mrs John C Chaney reports witnessing General Wheeler's funeral with Confederate escort. Mrs N M Cochran vows Union renewal. Jess Haddon new Dana postmaster sends renewal. New subscribers include Jesse Scofield and Gus Lofton. several renewals reported. Flower bazaar planned by Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Bell
Colorado Springs
Colo
Sol Wolfe
Will
Busseron
Col
R. M. Dear
Public Square
J. H. Leonard
Wr. Dear
Sullivan
Union
John A. Johnson
Palestine, Ills
Sullivan County
Johnson
Thomas J. Johnson
Palestine
Marion Shade
Mellett, I.id
Mrs. Shade
Chas. A. Donaldson
Bloomington
Christian Church
Union Christian College
John C. Chaney
Washington
Joseph Wheeler
Joe
Gen. Wheeler
Chaney
N. M Cochran
Walden
Ill
Jesse E. Haddon
Dana
Ind
Jess Scofield
Farmersburg
Gus Lofton
Shelburns
Union Thursay
Mary Pinkston
Hymera
W. A. Ransford
Shelburn
Jacob Marts
Shela
Union Friay
E. W. Bryan
New Lebanon
Terre Haute
Aydelotte Announces Candidacy for Sullivan Treasurer
William E. Aydelotte announces in 1906 as a candidate for Sullivan County Treasurer subject to the Democratic primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
William E. Aydelotte
Candidate declares for Sullivan County Recorder post
A candidate announces bid for the Sullivan County Recorder office subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary election. The statement marks intention to pursue the role in the upcoming party race and local election process.
Debaun Named Clerk Candidate in Sullivan Circuit Race
Arthur E. Debaun is the subject of a declaration by the Sullivan circuit court clerk stating candidacy in the de primary election. The brief notice names Debaun as a clerk candidate and references the Sullivan circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asnource
Sullivan Circuit
Arthur E. Debaun
Local Visitors and Residents Seen in Graysville
Mrs. Virgil Penney visited Sullivan on Monday. Elmer E. Thomas and his wife of Sullivan were in Graysville visiting neighbors and friends.
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Virgil Penney
Sullivan
Elmer E. Thomas
Benson Chapel Community Notes Update
Everett Trueblood of Fairbanks passed through the neighborhood on Wednesday. George Benson restarted his saw mill and several locals visited friends and relatives around Sullivan and Shelburn. A Christian Endeavor Society has formed and invites participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Trueblood
Fairbanks
Burton
Wash Osburn
George Benson
Roberts
John Goodman
Hall
Fred Hines
Christian Endeavor Society
Everbody
Cora Case
Sullivan
William Taylor
Murray Shields
Alf Benson
Jess Hughes
Mr. Roberts
Jim Means
Local residents and visitors frequent Sullivan area events
Providence Elmer Thomas and wife move to Harrison Burtons place near Providence. Clara Morris and wife visit sick Jesse Stafford. Numerous neighbors travel in Sullivan for visits, prayer meetings, school events, and social duties as snow falls. Groundhog and sleighing noted.
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Clara Morris
Jesse Stafford Monday
Excelsior Club Meets Social Evening with Mrs Eva Raines
The Excelsior Club gathered Friday night with Miss Lulu Cox and planned next Friday's meeting with Miss Eva Raines. Attendees included Misses Clara Hale Grace Herod Olive Alma Scamms horn Eva Raines and Mattie Deadrick. News notes cover illnesses visits and local social events including a debating society formation and church Ladies Aid gathering.
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Excelsior Club
Lulu Cox
Eva Raines
Clara Hale
Grace Herod
Olive
Alma Scammshorn
Mattie Deadrick
Clara
Lizzie Hale
Ethel
Alumbaugh
Ella Alumbaugh
Wm. Alumbaugh
Ross Colland
Worthington
John Thompson
Victoria
Wilfid Raines
Juda Pigg
Linton
Ollie Tetrick
John Asrey
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Wilford Raines
Hemenway Dinner Honors A A McCormick at Willard
Senator Hemenway Indiana hosted a dinner at the New Willard in honor of A A McCormick of the Indianapolis Star visiting the capital. Notables present included Vice President Fairbanks Speaker Cannon Beveridge and many congressmen. The evening featured speeches and playful roasts with politics largely avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hemenway
Indiana
New Willard
A. A. McCormick
Indianapolis
Frederick Landis
Gilbert and
Brick
John L. Griffiths
Liverpool
W. Marshall
Indiana House
H. C. Starr
Republican Executive Committee of
A. T. Hert
James P. Hornaday
Louis Ludlow
A. W. Tracey
N. O Messenger
Cannon
Beveridge
Griffiths
Immigrant Agent Leads Group Westward From Frisco
Bailey Hawkins, an immigrant agent for the Frisco railroad, left yesterday with a party to the southwest. The group includes Elza Jennings, Marshall Jennings, George Blair, Joe DeBaun and family bound for southwest Oklahoma. William Burnett and Catar Engle also join for Oklahoma City and Avardo. Mr. DeBaun plans to move to Davidson, Oklahoma to take up a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Hawkins
Frisco Railroad Company
Southwest
Therty
Elza Jennings
Marshallennings
George Blair
Joe DeBaun
Oklahoma
William Burnett
Montier
Catar Engle
W. D. Snyder
Oklahoma City
F. M. Cunningham
Avardo
Oma
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M. Patton
Charley White
Yaller
Eeee
Hattie Harper
Bernice
Merom
Oberlin, Ohio
Tey
Percy McCloud
Glooster
Ohio
William McCloud
Dorothy McCloud
Bloomfield
Elmer ‘Neal
Methodist Church
Recorder of Sullivan Co
Graysville
Benson Chapel
Jesse Hughes
Mamie Taylor
John Clark
Providence
Elmer Thomas
Harrison Burton
Abbie Parson
J. F. Parson
Wm. Burnett and Wife
Cave Morris
Jake Evans
Jesse Stafford
Alex Raley
M. F. Duncan
Tom Woods
Presbyterian Church
Richard Park
Wm. M. Moore
Thomas
Herbert Benefield
Laura and
John Woodward
Robert Houpt
Nellie
Dick McKinley
Ed Stewart
Hallick Pinkston
Jim Woodard
Sunday
Charey Davis
Mr. Pinkston
Hed Morris
A. W. Morris
Scott and Harris
Wilbert Hubble
Ora Brown
Jeb Canary
Lola Wilkey
Paud
Claud
Mabel Morris
Vern Raley
Charley Weir
William Burnette
Caremel Weir
Lulu Stewart
J. B. Arnett
Paxton
Dugger
Homer Davis
A. W Morris
Elwood Brown
St Davis
Clarence Weir
William Huff
C. Md. Stewart
W. M. Burnette
James Woodard
Illinois
Mary Jane Ladd
Hud Morris
Catherine Stewart
Frank Davis
G. W. Morris
Morris
E. W. Mayfield
Louisville
Thomas Maries
Jefferson Township
Mayfield
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