William Benjamin Irrison 1885 1936 Obituary
William Benjamin Irrison son of John F. and Mrs Irrison, was born in Fairbanks Township on Oct 18 1885 and died Jan 30 1936 at home aged 60 years 3 months 12 days. He worked for C Walsh Co Terre Haute, sought milder climates in California Oklahoma and Colorado, remained brave through illness, and waited peacefully for death. He was a Mason of Fairbanks and left a large family including five brothers and a grandmother along with other relatives.
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Wiliam Benjamin E.irrison
John F. Ifzrrison
Fairbanks Township
Will
4. C. Walsh and Co
Terre Haute
California
Severa
Jast Ur
Oklahoma
Colorado
Durin
Longtime resident remembered with funeral services at Drake Baptist
An only sister preceded him in death years ago. Gifts of flowers fruits and other gestures showed the community’s regard during his long illness. Funeral services were led by Rev. George Fuson at the Drake Baptist church with interment there.
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George Fuson
Drake Baptist Church
Local Notices and Social Updates From the Week
Wesley Carrico and Walter Booker made a business trip to Linton Tuesday. Dr. McDowell of Freelandville traveled to Indianapolis Thursday for surgery. Miss Betsy Shake visited her brother Ben Shake and family near Paxton on Monday. Mrs. Boyd Brewer of Pleasantville is reported no better. Mr. and Mrs. James Boone were in Dugger Friday. Mrs. Bishop returned home Saturday after visiting her daughter Mrs. Claude Bond near Oaktown.
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Dr. McDowell
Freelandville
Indianapolis
Betsy Shake
Ben Shake
Paxton
Boyd Brewer
Pleasantville
James Boone
Dugger
Bishop
Claude Bond
Oaktown
Sullivan Indiana publishers entry notice
A newspaper notice records Durrelle Chaney and R P Whith as publishers and notes second class matter status with July 1 1873 entry at Sullivan Indiana post office under March 8 1878 act.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Congress
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey advertised cough remedy
An old notice touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds and throat irritation. It claims pine tar loosens phlegm and honey soothes, with antiseptic qualities and a 25 cent price at all druggists.
Union Address Change Request from James O. French
James O. French requests changing his Union address from Brownsville Texas to Corpus Christi. He mentions enjoying his southern visit and says he is always glad to receive The Union weekly.
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James O. French
Brownsville
Texas
Corpus Christi
South
Miss Mildred Reid Visits Parents in Week
Miss Mildred Reid of the University of Illinois at Champaign visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Reid last week.
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Mildred Reid
University of Illinois At
Champaign
P. L. Reid
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
When a child cries at night and tosses restlessly, mothers turn to Mother Gray's Sweet Powders. Claimed to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness, constipation, teething issues, and worms. Used by mothers for 28 years. All druggists 25c. Sample free. Mother Gray Co. LeROY N Y.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
Leroy, N. Y
James P. Goodrich Seeks Republican Governor Nomination
Winchester resident James P. Goodrich announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor and asks Sullivan County Republicans for their support and assistance.
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Editors Union
Sullivan County
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
Hamilton County Times Defends Wilson Amid Political Jibes
The article notes Hunt circulars and Cullop garden seeds aiding post office workers' salaries. It highlights Cullop's seed shipment in Sullivan county last week as part of a preparedness program. James E. Wilson is quoted, asserting a republic must follow a democracy, likening it to an ambulance after battle. Bryan comments affirm Wilson as all fight.
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Hamilton County Times
Wilson
Bryan
Republican Candidate Seeks Sullivan County Support
For U S senator candidate Harry S. New of Indianapolis asks Sullivan County Republicans for backing at the March 7 primary nomination.
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U.S
United States
Sullivan County
Harry S. New
Indianapolis
Bland Announces Candidacy for Indiana Second District
Oscar E. Bland of Linton Greene County declares as a Republican candidate for the nomination to Congress in Indiana's second district subject to the primary on March 7 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Greene County
Tax Stamp Reminder Sparks Debate on Federal Finances
Readers react to the new peace tax stamp requirement seen as a symbol of fiscal mismanagement by the current administration. The measure prompts criticism of government handling and calls for scrutiny of national spending and revenue policies.
Progressive Party Remnants Stir Democratic Press Interest
The piece notes the democratic press shows significant attention to remnants of the progressive party, asserting interest stems from patriotic motives rather than selfish aims.
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Democratic
Progressive Party
Democratic tariff hit to spur industry and revenue
The quotation compares expecting a democratic tariff to stimulate industry and fund government running costs with a bald-headed man receiving a comb and brush and a toothless man eating hard tack, illustrating impractical hopes.
Republican Hope Strong in Second District Nomination Race
The Second District shows three qualified Republicans seeking the congressional nomination while the Democrats run a single candidate, William A. Cullop, signaling a firm intent to elect a Republican representative to Congress.
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Congress
William A. Cullop
Republican candidates announce for Indiana House district two
James M. House of Vincennes Knox County and John E. Sedwick of Martinsville Morgan County announce their candidacies for Congress in the second district subject to the primary on March 7 1916.
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Mny
Congress
Indiana
James M. House
Vincennes
Knox County
John E. Sedwick
Martinsville
Morgan County
Nomination for Congress Stable in Primary Decision
Nomination for Congress subject to the primary decision lists John A. Williams of Patricksburg as a featured candidate. The text notes Williams as a participant whose nomination rests with the outcome of the upcoming primary election.
CARRY LITTLEJOHN Runs for Joint Representative Nomination
For joint representative candidate for the Republican nomination from Greene Owens and Sullivan counties subject to the primary on March 7 1916 Cairy Littlejohn of Jackson Township seeks the position.
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Greene, Owen
Sullivan Counties
Cairy Littlejohn
Jackson Township
Curry Seeks Democratic Nomination for Representative
Candidate David N. Curry filed for the Democratic nomination for representative at the March 1916 primary, aiming to win the party’s nomination in the upcoming election.
Charles A. Lloyd Nominated for Republican Representative
A local report notes Charles A. Lloyd as a candidate on the Republican ticket seeking the nomination for representative. The item outlines party backing and the nomination process.
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Prosecuting Attorney Nomination
An entry notes CLAYTON A. PRICE as subject to the decision of the prima for the office of prosecuting attorney in the fourteenth judicial circuit of Indiana.
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Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Indiana
Clayton A. Price
Bosstick runs as Democrat for Sullivan County sheriff
Edsil Bosstick announces candidacy on the Democratic ticket for the Sullivan County sheriff nomination pending the primary on Tuesday March 7 1916.
Lane Candidate for Sheriff in Sullivan County Primary
Matthew Matt Lane runs on the Democratic ticket for the Sullivan County sheriff nomination. The decision will be settled by the primary election to be held Tuesday March 7, 1916.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Edsil Bosstick
Matthew
Matt) Lane
Sheriff Candidate OSCAR R. RICH For Sullivan County
A Democratic primary is set for March 7 1916 to nominate a Sullivan County sheriff candidate. Oscar R Rich is the submitted hopeful on the ticket.
Henry H. Smith Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination
Henry H. Smith of Hamilton Township announces his candidacy for Sullivan County sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to the primary election decision.
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Sullivan County
Henry H. Smith
Hamilton Township
Patterson Wins Suit Over Merom Plaintiff
A jury in Squire Scherb's court ruled for the defendant Alfred Patterson in the suit by Em ery Setzer of Merom to collect 121.50 for a store account. The court found Patterson not a Hamilton township resident and voided the case for wrong township. Costs exceeding 100 are to be paid by the plaintiff. Also notes illness in the Miller family and Miss Whiting Cooper visiting Decatur, Illinois.
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Patterson
Squire Scherb
Emery Setzer
Merom
Alfred Patterson
New Lebanon
Linkenhaker
Hamilton Township
Mrs John Chaney and Mrs George Alvy Return From Marysville
Mrs Chaney and Mrs Alvy came back Saturday evening from Marysville Ohio where they visited relatives and attended church events.
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John (. Chaney
George Alvy
Marysville
Ohio
Sul County Treasurer Candidate Bolinger Campaign Note
The Republican candidate for county treasurer is Shell Bolinger, seeking the nomination on March 7 1916. The notice outlines Bolinger’s party affiliation and bid for the Sul county treasurer post.
Sloan's Liniment urged as pain remedy in 1915 ad
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as the best pain killer. A Berkeley reader says after wet feet at the Panama Exposition his neck stiffness vanished within hours of two applications. Available from druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Mervin H. Leister
Berkeley
Cal
Panama Exposition
New March
Representative on the Democratic Ticket at the Primary
The notice lists Ross G. Campbell as the representative on the Democratic ticket to be nominated at the upcoming primary election. The document outlines the party selection process and related election procedures.
Nead Seeks Democratic Nomination for Sullivan County Treasurer
To the voters of Sullivan County frank m nead declares candidacy for county treasurer on the democratic ticket at the primary election held March 7 1916.
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Sullivan County
Frank M. Nead
Jackson Township
Marion Aikin Announces Candidacy for Sullivan County Sheriff
Marion Aikin of Dugger declares as a Republican candidate for Sullivan county coroner, subject to primary election decision.
Passenger Train Strikes Paxton Miner Injuring Him
Hayden Morgan 26 a Woolley mine worker at Paxton was hit by a south bound C. and E. I. train while crossing tracks in a cart. Both legs and a right arm broken and internal injuries reported. he was taken to W. W. Rogers home in Paxton and treated by Dr. George W. Pirtle. Morgan is the son of farmer Milner Morgan of Haddon township.
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Paxton
Hayden Morgan
Woolley
Morgan
Hayden
W. W. Rogers
George W. Pirtle
Carlisle
Milner Morgan
Haddon Township
Sullivan county Republican primary soil surveyor candidate Laflin
The statement names M. Vanarsdall Laflin as a Republican candidate for Sullivan county surveyor, subject to the primary election held on March 1916, indicating the nomination process and candidacy details.
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Sullivan County
Laflin
M. Vanarsdall
Second District Commissioner Ticket Filed in Sullivan County
Levi R. Ridgeway of Turman Township seeks the second district seat. The primary election set for March will determine party nomination and potential candidacy.
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Levi R. Ridgeway
Turman Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertisement
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorses the firm as honorable and able to fulfill obligations, National Bank of Commerce also signing. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
iWational Bank of Commerce
John Scott Seeks 2d District County Commissioner Nomination
Democratic candidate John Scott announces his bid for Sullivan County 2d District commissioner. He acknowledges poor roads and weather hindered meetings but pledges to serve the people with good roads funded by tax dollars.
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Sullivan County
John Scott
Combs Files Bid for 3rd District County Commissioner
Floyd Combs of Haddon Township announces his candidacy for the 3rd district County Commissioner seat. His name will appear twice on the March 7, 1916 ballot, once to fill the vacancy from James W. Bishop’s death and again for regular nomination.
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James W. Bishop
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement
The antiseptic powder for painful tender feet relieves sting from corns and bunions. Over 100000 packages are in use by German and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere for 25c.
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Allen
Sullivan Unions and Terre Haute Daily Star Fee Note
The Sullivan Unions and The Terre Haute Daily Star share a one year subscription at two dollars fifty cents.
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Sullivan
Terre Haute Daily Star
Death of Benjamin Eaton in Sullivan
Benjamin Eaton aged 58 of Sullivan died last Wednesday at his home near the east city limits after months of illness. He is survived by his wife and two sons David and Charles. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. R. H. Toole of the Methodist church, with interment in Center Ridge cemetery.
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Benjamin Eaton
Sullivan
David
Charles Eaton
R. H. Toole
Methodist Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Train Schedule Effective June 14 1915 Sullivan Terre Haute
Daily except Sunday limited trains run between Sullivan and Terre Haute with listed departure times from Sullivan and Terre Haute including morning and evening slots. Service begins June 14 1915 and continues daily except Sunday.
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Sullivan
Terre Haute
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Sullivan Canning Company
Fairbanks
Baptist Church
Wesley Carrico
Walter Booker
THE
Sullivan Union
Aere
Dirrelle Chaney
R. P. Whith
Publishers
EERE
Prefiz
Chas. Bradbury
W. Jackson St
Govirrnor
James E. Wison
John A. Williams
Patricksburg
David N. Curry
Charles A. Lloyd
Oscar R. Rich
Hays & Hays
Attorneys At Law
Sullivan, Ind
Sherman
Wash
Ington and Court Street
Mary Miller
Whiting Cooper
Decatur, III
Shell Bolinger
Ross G. Campbell
Dix Lumber Co
Marion Aikin
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Wible Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Fidelity Loan Co
Crowder
East Side
Sq. Sullivan, Ind
Floyd Combs
Parker
Fielps
Dandrum
Marvel Nash
Clyde
Durham
Jersey
Ailie Neal and
Wm. C. Banther
Col. J. T. Polk
Lifors Solsman
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
Riggs
W. H. Brill, JR
Insurance, Abstracts
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