Pioneer resident Billy Higdon marks eightieth birthday at Shelburn
Uncle Billy Higdon of Shelburn, an early county pioneer, celebrated his eightieth birthday at home. Born February 12, 1828 in Kentucky, he moved to Indiana in 1830 with his uncle Ollie Bridges. He recalls ox team travel, pioneer farming, hunting days, and aiding in Shelburn’s development including the early brick North Court Street house.
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Billy Higdon
Shelburn
Bill
Nelson County
Kentucky
Ollie Bridges
Indiana
Mr. Higdon
Evansville
Higdon
Sullivan
Merom
Benton
Uncle Billy
North Court Street
J. L. Higbee
Local Notes From Farmersburg and Surrounding Areas
Ada Wood remains on the sick list while Trustee Hayworth attended the township institute in Shelburn. Numerous residents, including Mrs Rose Morgan and Artie Hauger, are mentioned with visits and improving health. County Superintendent Richard Park toured western township schools as meetings proceed at the Central Christian church. James Heck buys the Perry Harris and son restaurant.
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Ada Wood
Hayworth
Shelburn
Rose Morgan
Bert Woods
Harry Allen
P. R. Bennett
Leota Grizzle
Farmersburg
Richard Park
Artie Hauger
Dr. McGre
Thomas Walls
Texas
Central Christian Church
James Heck
Perry Harris
Caution on Advertisers Claiming Distance Cures
A reader is advised to avoid distant advertisers claiming to cure male diseases and to consult a qualified physician. The notice mentions Dr Crowley offering confidential cures and inviting calls for a descriptive circular.
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Crowley
Sliver Chaney Offers Farm Loans At Rates
Sliver Chaney makes farm loans of $2 000 and up at 4.5 percent. Loans below that amount bear a 5 percent rate. 17-tf.
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Sliver Chaney
Mrs Wheaton to Move to Evansville Home with Father
Mrs Mary B Wheaton widow of Thomas Wheaton residing three miles east of Paxton will leave soon for Evansville to live with her father William Blackman.
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Mary B. Wheaton
Paxton
Thomas Wheaton
Evansville
William Blackman
Trustee Frank Spencer Returns Home After Surgery
Trustee Frank Spencer of Jefferson Township recovers from appendectomy at Eastman Sanitarium in Indianapolis and is improving. He is expected home soon.
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Frank Spencer
Jefferson,township
Eastman Sanitarium
Indianapolis
Carter to Be Tried Here for October Murder
Elmis Carter, jailed on the murder charge of Joseph B. Orr, had a motion granted to return the case from Knox circuit court to the local circuit court. He will be tried at the March term of the circuit court.
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Joe B. Orr
Elmis Carter
Joseph B. Orr
Henderson
Knox
Carter
February 1907 Hints of Living Earth Theory and Spring Yearnings
The piece blends a quixotic science mood with a forecast of February 1907 weather and a playful attack on earth as a living organism. It contrasts speculative planetary trusts with Valentine’s Day romance and vivid rural spring imagery, ending in a humorous longing for Svoring and fishing.
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Rockefeller
Morgan
Harriman
Swain
Bootsie
Purified Blood and Laxative Claim Advert
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a purity and health aid for women claiming it cleanses blood prevents sickness and keeps complexion fresh. It promotes sales by J Suck at 60c and $1.00 with money back if it fails.
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America
Fire destroys saloon and barber shop in Cass
The village of Cass reported another blaze in its business district last week. Ed Alumbaugh's saloon and Lafe Pigg's barber shop were consumed, likely sparked by a cigar stub or faulty lighting, with flames spreading before any chance to save the structures. Pope's barber shop also burned due to the spread from the saloon. The nearby Clover Leaf mine blacksmith shop was lost in a separate fire last week.
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Cass
Indianapolis Southern
Ed Alumbaugh
Lafe Pigg
Alumbaugh
Pope
Odd Fellows
Clover Leaf Mine
Flaming Brick Sparks Fire in Buggy Near Carlisle News
Miss Mabel Ridgeway and her grandmother Mrs. Nancy Wortman in a Carlisle town trip faced a blaze when a heated brick in blankets ignited lap robes. The brick was thrown out after flames appeared near John W. Cooper's residence and smoke drew attention at the News office. No injuries. two lap robes badly burned.
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Mabel Ridgeway
Nancy Wortman
Carlisle News
Ice family suffers string of losses near Carlisle
W A Ice of Carlisle area reports three horses lost in six weeks with suspected poison or moldy fodder. Ed Shake nearby also lost a horse last week amid similar fodder concerns. Ice previously endured a spring fire destroying his home and contents on Geo Cleveland’s farm, deepening his misfortune.
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W. A. Ice
Carlisle
Ed Shake
Mr. Ice
Geo. Cleveland
Ice
Carlisle News
69th Birthday of J O Whalen Near Paxton
Thursday January 31 marked the 69th birthday of J O Whalen who lives near Paxton. Relatives held a surprise dinner with an elegant feast and many gifts including a fine umbrella. Guests included James Miller and wife and granddaughter Bernice McCormick A L Creager and wife J E M Purcel and family Mrs J B Latshaw D J R Whalen and C L Whalen. Carlisle News
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J. O. Whalen
Paxton
Whalen
James Miller
Bernice McCormick
A. L. Creager
J. E. M. Purcell
J. B. Latshaw
Sullivan man Levi Eslinger dies after short illness
Levi Eslinger of Sullivan died early Friday morning after a brief pneumonia illness. He was born July 4, 1860, in Sullivan County and lived here his entire life. Survived by his wife and one son, he had worked for some time as a bartender for O. J. Dudley.
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Levi Eslinger
Sullivan
Mr. Eslinger
Sullivan County
O. J. Dudley
Smiley N. Chambers
Indianapolis
Chambers
Vincennes
Frank B. Dudley
Chicago
W. G. Dudley
Gloria Copper Company organized in Terre Haute interests
Arrangements are being made for the organization of the Gloria Copper Company of Terre Haute. Among those interested are Judge O. B. Harris of this city, Charles Walker of Terre Haute formerly from here, and George C. Richards of Terre Haute formerly of Shelburn.
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Gloria Copper Company
Terre Haute
O. B. Harris
Charles Walker
George C. Richards
Shelburn
Paxton Co-operative Telephones Blocked From Carlisle
The Paxton Co operative Telephone Co recently organized, was denied connect with Carlisle lines and permission to string wires on Carlisle poles. The update notes Fairbanks appoints Levi J. Drake as postmaster after A L Kissner resigns. Myra Christopher returns from Salt Lake City to marry Eugene A. Salyards.
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Paxton Co-operative Telephone Co
Carlisle
Carlisle Telephone Co
Paxton Company
Carlisle Company
Fairbanks
Levi J. Drake
A. L. Kissner
Myra Christopher
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sullivan
Eugene A. Salyards
Mark Masters Degree Conferred by Jerusalem Chapter No 81
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 Royal Arch Masons will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening to confer the Mark Master’s degree on about eight candidates.
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Jerusalem
Royal Arch Masons
McKinney Seeks Return Home After Jury Service
Rural resident D C McKinney asks to renew his subscription as he completes jury duty and plans to return to his Shelburne home this Friday.
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D. C
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