Watterson to Lecture on Lincoln February 22
The Union notes a belated apology to Will Lindley for omitting his announcement previously. Readers were told those who announced articles earned good votes. Henry Watterson, editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, will lecture on Abraham Lincoln February 22 at a venue larger than the M. E. church, a rare treat for Kentuckian and nation alike.
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Will Lindley
Henry Watterson
Abraham Lincoln
M. E. Church
Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Salt River passengers set to voyage under brisk Sam Alkire
The report notes the Salt River passengers face difficult navigation due to a frozen river. Sam Alkire has ordered steward Mark Farley to stock ample provisions including ham bacon beef and milk and honey for the voyage. Despite a recent disaster the party sails with good spirits while farmers protest high prices under the Republican administration.
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Salt River
Sam Alkire
Sam
Mark Farley
Mark
Linton Wind Mill and Sullivan Rail Extension Talk
The Linton wind mill discussion frames a Sullivan Indiana railroad expansion to Pleasantville and beyond. The Southern Indiana line will reach Sullivan next summer with a terminal on Washington Street and a loop route to link Sullivan with Elnora and Linton. Public sentiment notes the project boosts local growth and rail service.
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Sullivan
KE & T H
Catalpa Grove
Washington Street
Northside
Sol Wolfe
Linton
Pleasantville
Elnora
Indiana
Kokomo Passes Ordinance Banning Tobacco Chewers From Sidewalks
A Kokomo ordinance forbids tobacco chewers to spit on sidewalks. The piece notes enforcement will be difficult and comments on the 93rd birthday of Abraham Lincoln, praising his rise from humble origins to national prominence.
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Kokomo
Political parties lack sole control say Sullivan county paper
The Democrat argues there is no single figure who embodies either the Democratic or Republican party in Sullivan county. It urges readers that neither party can survive on one person and stresses the need for collective responsibility for reputations.
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Sullivan County
Democratic
Republican Party
Owen County Republican Nominates Capt James R Henry for State Auditor
The Owen County Republicans name Capt James R Henry of Gosport Indiana as candidate for State Auditor. They praise his business experience farming and banking and cite his Civil War service from age sixteen with four years and six months in the army. If nominated he would strengthen the ticket and campaign.
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Owen County
James R. Henry
Gosport
Ind
Henry
Jim Henry
Cleveland
Captain Henry
Owen County Journal
Southern Indiana railroad to extend toward Sullivan and beyond
Carlisle News reports definite plans for the Southern Indiana line expanding from Jasonville to Sullivan with a depot site secured and right of way nearly complete. A southeast loop to Pleasantville through coal areas and connections toward Elnora and Centralia are likely, with possible crossovers at the Wabash bridge and use of an Illinois Central route west to Newton Illinois.
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Southern Indiana Railroad
Sullivan
Jasonville
Washington Street
Pleasantville
Jefferson Township
Elnora
Daviess County
Carlisle
Indiana
Capt. Crawford
White River Bridge
Centralia
Iils
Chester
Wabash
Newton Ills
Republican State Convention to meet in Indianapolis
Indiana Republicans invited to Delegate Convention at Tomlinson Hall April 23 and 24 1902 to adopt a platform and nominate state officers including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court judges. Delegates 1687 apportioned by county with district meeting sites and hotel committee rooms named.
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Indiana
Republican State Committee
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Hugh H. Hanna
Isc
State House
Denison Hotel
J. P. Goopricu
Wi H. Wairraker
Sullivan Union Endorses Chaney for Congress
In Sullivan County voters receive a card praising Hon. John C. Chaney for Congress. The letter extols his 30 year career as teacher and lawyer, his reliability, and ability to speak to diverse audiences, urging support despite a Republican minority in Jackson and Curry townships.
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Eorror Union
Sullivan Union
John C. Chaney
Jackson
Curry
Chaney
Sullivan County
Indiana
K. W. Sete
Krause's Headache Capsules Offer Quick Relief
Headache is often from poor ventilation, overindulgence, lack of exercise, mental strain, or malaria. Krause's Headache Capsules claim to cure severe cases and leave the head clear and cool. Price 25c. Sold by E. E. Muehler.
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Krause
E. E. Muehler
Marriage in Arabia A Bride Passes Through Elaborate Desert Customs
A detailed description of a Arab wedding procession recounts the decorated camel. bright hangings and verses, the attire of riders, drummers and crowds. attendants and performers accompany the bride as she approaches the groom's home. the bride may resist entering the tent, sometimes needing lifting over a sheep’s blood sacrifice.
Archimedes Ship for Hiero of Syracuse
In 268 B C Archimedes built a grand ship for Hiero of Syracuse. Masts came from Britain while modern ships use iron or wood from distant lands. The vessel featured luxurious sleeping quarters a banqueting hall paved with agate and Sicilian stone inlaid floors with Iliad scenes and stables ponds fish gardens and hot baths for comfort and pleasure.
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B. C
Archimedes
Hiero
Syracuse
Britain
New Zealand
Vancouver Island
Chambers’ Journal
Longevity and life span in modern times
The New York Herald notes people live longer and enjoy more quality life than previous generations. It cites uncertain causes like natural law or advanced surgery and suggests a centenarian is less remarkable today than in the past.
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New York Herald
Cause War Grievance
A terse remark on friendship fraying as proposals and cold silence collide. The dialogue frames a rupture over trust and expectations, hinting at a personal conflict that escalates emotions beyond mere disagreement. A sharp, life observation on relationship strain.
Notice of Farm Sale Near Carlisle Indiana 1902
Notice is given of a sale at the farm five miles southeast of Carlisle Indiana on Tuesday March 4 1902. Personal property includes horses cattle hogs Poland China brood sows hay corn oats and other items. Terms: cash for 1 or less, credit nine months on amounts over 102 with note and security and 8 percent interest if unpaid. Sales start at 10 o clock a m. Wm H H Witsey.
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Carlisle
Ind
HH. Witsey
Working Overtime. Jaws and tireless little workers headline
An old ad copy extols Dr. King's New Life Pills promising relief from indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bone troubles. The product is sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smook's drug store with a cheerful earnest tone.
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Dr. King
New Life Pilla
Joe K. Smook
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the Union
A. A. Holmes
P.D. Lowe
Linton Wind Mill
S. L
Linton Call
Free Republic
Lincoln
State Auditor
Mrs
Carrie E. Holmes
Briggs
J. S. Reed
J. K. Smock
T. B. Shaffer
James Draper
Barco’s Cafe
Arabia
O. S W
New York
Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia
Pullman
Allegheny Mountains
Harper’s Ferry
W.P. Townsend
Vincennes
O. P. McCarty
Cincinnati
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