Reminiscences in the Early Days Around Graysville
A retrospective piece recounts Graysville history with homes and residents long ago. It notes Jas M Moore's improvements, former occupants like William Shields Sr and John Medsker Sr, the old Cushman estate, and the famous Bond drugstore era ending amid temperance pressure. It also recalls the Thorn store and a dramatic safe cracking by Sim Yeager, plus local commerce and notable moves by Stephen and John Brewer. Grippe remedies and local ads close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. M. Moore
Wm. A. Shields, Sr
Mr. Moore
Mr. Shields
Wm. A
Graysville
John Medsker
Joann Davis
Bell Durham
David Cushman
Cushman
Geo. W. Buff
George Carruthers
Bennett
Farmersburg
Joe Bond
Oaktown
Abe Monk
Bond
Monk
Mord Burton
Reehen Ransford
Bloomer
Jesse Pinkston
Merom
Rube Ransford
Jas. B. Thorn
Thomas Burton
Sullivan
Johnnie Brewer
Stephen Brewer
Johnny
Antelope Valley
Nebraska
Schamahorn
A. N. Weir
Sim Yeager
John Emory
Ruling Finds Wash House Bill Constitutional for Miners
Judge Piety declares the wash house bill constitutional requiring large mines to provide at mine wash houses with hot and cold water. Miners and operators supported court action. case involved John Hewitt of Vandalia Coal Co and ongoing debate over legitimacy and enforcement. The decision ends months of briefs and arguments and pleases miners seeking sanitary wear and protection from cold exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piety
Bland
John Hewitt
Vandalia Coal Company
Stephen M. Reynolds
Atorney
Cooper
Library hours and book additions at Caledonia Union
The Caledonia Union library reports December and January gains with 1483 books loaned in January, 104 more than last January. Forty of 53 borrowing cards go to adults. many children use the library early. January adds 38 volumes including new children titles and revised classics, with staff listing popular novels and recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Hubbard
Walter Crane
Arctic
James Baldwin
Knights of Pythias Celebrate Anniversary Event
Sullivan lodge of Knights of Pythias marks its anniversary with a hall program this evening. Refreshments and a cheerful gathering expected. The program includes prayers, addresses by Rev Grim, Mercer Beauchamp and Hon. John T. Hays, music by Vernon Shepherd, and five minute speeches by Assembly members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF Pythias
Sullivan Lodge of
Musiec
Vernon Shepherd
Death of Mrs Bennett Wife of Local Restaurateur
Mrs. Mattie F. Bennett wife of George W. Bennett who runs a west side square restaurant died at her city home Thursday evening from brain trouble. She was 48 and reared in Jefferson township. Interment was at Bethel cemetery. She leaves husband and several children. Elizabeth Harper widow of William Harper, formerly of this city, lies seriously ill with rheumatism at Theodore Harper’s home near Carlisle, with recovery doubtful due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Bennett
Mattie F. Bennett
George W. Bennett
Bennett
Jeferson Township
Bethel Cemetery
Elizabeth Harper
William Harper
Theodore Harper
Carlisle
Twins grow apart as sisters discuss age gap
In a Cleveland Leader interview Marjori Banks recalls being twins with Cholmondely as children. She notes that now her sister is five years younger than she is, reflecting changes over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholmondely
Marjoribanks
Cleveland
Revolutions of ages and the loss of a rejected truth
Quote attribution to John Milton reflecting on enduring truths and the cost when nations rejected them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
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Dr. King
G. C. Floyd
Merchant
Kershaw
S. C
JOE K. Smouk & Son
W. H. Hill, JR
The
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
Sullivan County
Stone Road
J. R. Riggs
Benj. Davis
I. N. Snow
Sec.Treas
C. L. Davis
Bert. Davis
W. C. Jamison
P. R. Jenkins
Joe K. Smock
S. A. White
Peoples State Bank
Indiana
Sullivan County Court House
John T. Hays
William Powell
J.T. Akin
Josh Beasley
George R. Dutton
Rae Ae Ea
C. J. Stratton Loan CO
Long & Warren
P. A. Barco
Briggs
Trance Ava Howe
Rere
Grippe
T. B. Shaffer
Penne
Operators’ Association
Terre Haute Tribune
Tobe
Ces Pd
Chia
Library Notes
Blue River
Andrew Field
Vigoureux
Shannon
Coast Guard
Northumberland Strait
Howe
Austen
Dickens
Eliot
Hardy
Hawthorne
Howells
Silas Lapham
James
Meredith
Ordeal
Richard Fev
Erer
Reed
Scott
Kenilworth
Thackeray
Henry Hsmond
Trollouse
Barchester Towers
Coon Hollow
Maggie Thomas
Caledonia
Robert Smith
Lizzie Donald
O. P. Smith
Geo. Rogers
Dugger
al Sametinger
Charles Kennedy
Gilmour
Ethel Smith
Cass
Charley Hughes
Ruth Smith
Wible
Paw
Walker Dooley
Ward
Ed Cole
Nellie
Stella
Park Rusher
Ethel Holdson
Bert
Dan Rees
Reelesville
Tom Chambers
la Grippe
Crowley
Mercer Beauchamp
Veoonon Shepherd Cam
A. FE
Hazelrigg
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Phan Soete
GALL
Davis Hotel
Shelburn
Sulivan
Hymera
Jasonville
Farnsworth
Sullivan, Ind
A. E. Hazelrigg
Parker Farm
Fairbanks
O. C. Parker
Peter Frakes
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Ore
Tacoma
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China
Wm. Wilson
Trimble
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