War Message Carrier Boris Gustab Persists Across Front
A Servian private Boris Gustab volunteers to carry a coded war message to the French, disguising as a Roumanian in Bulgarian patrols. He endures brutal examinations, deception, and forced stripping, finally delivering the capsule with 500 tightly written words after a treacherous trek toward allied lines.
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Boris Gustab
Boris
N Cane
Servin
Florida
Hansel
Raley
Art van Eids
Swerna
Eise
Veterinary Surgeon Graduate in Sullivan Indiana
Veterinary surgeon graduate from Indiana Veterinary College listed with office at Park and Wible Livery Barn Sullivan Indiana provides rural animal care services in the community.
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Indiana Veterinary College
Park & Wible Livery Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Wible Suffers Serious Injuries After Barn Ladder Fall
A. W. Wible, a retired farmer, is in serious condition after a ladder broke while he descended from the hay loft at Bennet Wible’s barn south of Sullivan. He sustained two broken ribs and internal injuries.
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A. W. Wible
Bennett Wible
Sullivan
Wible
Relative Value of Sexes in Alabama Remark
A historical note asserts that in Alabama a woman's life is valued at half a man's, with a gendered blood tax of forty pounds for men and twenty pounds for women, reflecting a severe gender bias.
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Alabama
List of unclaimed letters at Sullivan Postoffice February 9 1916
Unclaimed letters in the Sullivan Indiana post office as of February 9 1916 include ladies and gentlemen names such as Ruby Bennett Martha Dilley J D Greene Clara Waller Gus Baredgar John A George Harris Chas. The note asks to state advertised when calling for these letters and that unclaimed items will go to the Dead Letter Office within two weeks.
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A. G. McNabb
Citizens Trust Co
Sullivan, Ind
Baredgar
Gus George
John A. Harris
Chas
W. E. Aydelotte
P. M
Revival Opens At Baptist Church With Long Sermon
A large crowd attended the opening sermon of a revival at the Baptist church led by Rev. I. Long. He preached on The Fighter Who Could Come Back. A 25-member chorus provided special music.
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The
Baptist Church
I. Long
Long
Card of Thanks from Harrison Family
The Harrison family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Harrison and Sons.
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John F. Harrison and Sons
Real Estate Transfers Record List Highlights Local Deals
Furnished by Price and Burkholder lists transfers in Fairbanks Turman Hamilton and other townships. Portions include 5 acres for Holmes to Bland in Fairbanks and various parcels from 2 to 70 acres with prices from 600 to 5000 dollars involving buyers such as Reid Stoddard Cox Stadley Bennett Kirkham and others.
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Price & Burkholder
Charles M. Holmes
Herbert E. Bland
Fairbanks
Frank J. Nicholas
P. L. Reid
O. T. Sullivan
Arminta Stoddard
Orren Stoddard
Turman
William F. Sproatt
James K. Sproatt
Haddon Township
Gurthald Catlin
Charles F. Cox
Hamilton Township
Charles M. Bunch
John W. Collinsworth
James Greenlee
Gurthald Callin
Hamilton
Chas
A. Beasley
James W. Stadley
Bernard S. Tipton
Wabash Realty & Loan Co
Plew
Hymera
Luther Patten
Virgil Bennett
Curry Township
Edgar Walters
U.S. Powder Co
Jackson Township
Wm. H. Crowder
Kathryn Kirkham
Bert H. Seever
Grover H. Seever
John M. Whitlock
Admi
Nancy F. Wilson
Jefferson Township
Ohio Oil drills fifteenth barrel well near Lovelace farm
The Ohio Oil Company completed a well on D. H. Lovelace farm seven miles northwest of here on Monday. After being shot the well produced fifteen barrels in the first 24 hours. Herman Heien was contractor. the company is drilling several other wells in the vicinity.
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The
Ohio Oil Company
D. H
Farmers Seek Damages From Railroad Over Flooded Lands
Homer French and Henry French farmers near Riverton sue the Illinois Central for 5000 dollars. They allege water diversion from the railroad embankment caused flooding after culverts and small bridges were removed during grade repairs in the Wabash bottoms.
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Homer French
Henry French
Riverton
Ilinois Central Railroad
Wabash
Elks Dance Planned by Sullivan Lodge
Sullivan lodge of Elks will host a dance tomorrow night with music by the Wooslow Orchestra finishing with a lively evening for members and guests.
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ELKS
Sullivan Lodge
Wooslow
Numerous candidates file for second district primary
Notice lists Democrats Charles D. Hunt Thomas J. Houcka Sullivan William A. Cullop Vinceines Republicans John E. Sedwick Martinsville Oscar E. Bland Linton John A. Williams Patricksburg James M. House Vincennes Progressives J Napier Dyer Vincennes Stephen H. Burton Washington.
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Charles D. Hunt
Sullivan
Thomas J. Houcka Sullivan
William A. Cullop
Vinceines
John E. Sedwick
Martinsville
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
John A. Williams
Patricksburg
James M. House
Vincennes
J. Napier Dyer
Stephen H. Burton
Washington
Will of John W. Walters Probate Filing
The will of farmer John W. Walters who died last week has been filed for probate. Dated November 2, 1912 the will names Bishop M. Walters as executor and provides specific bequests of 2000 to Courtney R. Walters 3000 to Bishop M. Walters. The youngest son John Raymond Walters receives the remainder of real and personal estate notes money and household goods.
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John W. Walters
Bishop M. Walters
Coutney R. Walters
John Raymond Walters
Six More Weeks of Winter Predicted by Ground Hog Day
Brer. G Hog saw his shadow Saturday and folklore holds six more weeks of winter. Indiana recognized Ground Hog Day as February 2, a state law, and the day is also Candlemas or the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary.
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Brer. G. Hog
Indiana
Wells on Gill township dry. Metcalf lease shows no yield
Oil notes indicate wells drilled by E. R. Riggs on the John Allen and John Springer leases in Gill township were dry. A separate well on the Metcalf place west of Sullivan, currently owned by Jeff Blackburn, also yielded no oil.
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E. R. Riggs
John Allen
John Springer
Gill Township
L. H. Willis
Metcalf Place
Sullivan
Jeff Blackburn
Sullivan County Medical Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The Sullivan County Medical Society met last Wednesday evening at E. A. Billman’s office. Dr. Harry Langen of Indianapolis presented a paper and Dr. Joe R. Crowder discussed the diagnostic value of blood pressure. Dentists of the county participated in subsequent discussions.
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Sullivan County Medical Society
E. A. Billman
Harry Langen
Indianapolis
Joe R. Crowder
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Lee E
Isaac H. Kalley
Allegal
Sullivan State Bank
Jas. R. Brown J
Schroeder Brown & Schroeder
Sullivan County
Dr. Crowder Bldg
Walter F. Wood
North Side
Asrey’s
Servia
Saloniki
Board of County Commissioners
David Dawson
Frank Everhart
Lewis
Greene County
Hiram Drake
Fairbanks Township
Frank B. Ridgeway
Alva Marts
J. W. Cooper
Geo. Raley
Ward Engle
Chris Widener
New Lebanon
I. C
Sullivan Canning Company
L Eanning
Ster
Dode Hancock
Merom
Roy Caton
Dave Hancock
Uumlel Uic
Thi Niet
Ocammorea
Mrs
Henry Moseman
Adag Alls
Hays & Hays Attorneys-at-Law Offices
Sherman Bld
J. W. Lindley
Office North Side
Sullivan Co. Loan & Trust Company
John
Chaney
Guy Kinman Chaney & Kinman
Citizens Trust
Gilbert W
Cc. T. Howard
George Knapp
Vincennes Davis House
L. A. Stewart
Art Dentistry
West Washington
C. F. Briggs
Briggs
George W. Buff
W. P. Stratton
Buff & Stratton Attorneys At Law Generals
Square
McClanahan
Sherman Blig
John H. Allen Co
T. P. McBride
Ethel Taylor
H.R. Taylor
John H. Alien Co
PHORE
Ind
J. A. Knotts & CO
West Side Square
Pearl Criss
George Smith
Chicago
Terre Haute
Southeastern R. R
L. O'Neil
Southeastern Indians
Peoria
St. Louis
Beehunter
Vandalia
Bedford
Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Wnes
Louisville
Cincinnati
East Westport
Greensburg
Nort
Central Passenger Association
Avbrint
Ge. P
Sased
Bon
Davis-Hotel Block
Bon-Ton-Tailors
Sullivax Union
Daten Ane
Medical Society
DIX Lumber Company
Canary Singers For Sale
Glidden & Douthitt
Ira Glidden
Mattix & Foster
1St Door West State Bank
Jackson D. McClure
Baker
Nellie G. Robbins
Carlisle
Leslie Bicknell
Farmer
Iva M. Osburn
Graysville
Andrew J. Oakes
Maggie M. Murray
Farmersburg
Dr. Lin
Interurbad
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