Ed Hilderbrand Family Plans Fort Wayne Move
Mr and Mrs Ed Hilderbrand and their son Frank will move to Fort Wayne for residence next week. Estella Richardson sues Citizens Coal Mine for 25000 damages after her husband Jeremiah Richardson was killed. R C Viskniskki of Goshen visited town and sold his dry goods business. John Brown bought a lot north of the Baptist church for 2600 to build a business block. J H Drake of Canton Mississippi visited relatives, pleased with Mississippi farming. Elery and Garland Blackburn hosted a gathering for cousins Mae and Jeasie Blackburn of Bedford with games music and refreshments. A note recalls Mr and Mrs A M McCammon of Jasonville on business and a glove mishap on a Southern Indiana train with a twenty dollar bill hidden in it.
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R. C. Visknishki
Goshen
Ind
Viskniskki
John Brown
J. R. Hinkle
Brown
J. H. Drake
Canton
Miss
Mr. Drake
Mississippi
Elery
Garland Blackburn
Mae
Jeasie Blackburn
Bedford
Misses Mae
Jessie Blackburn
Verna Brashier
Nora Frey
Amy Machino
May Frakes
Lucy Sanders
Eva Metcalf
Effie Bicknell
Josie Frakes
McCammon
Union Office
Southern Indiana
Sullivan
Shady Grove
Pleasantville Debating Society Hears Capital Punishment Debated
A Saturday session of Pleasantville’s temporary debating society met in the school’s grammar room with trustee Frank Spencer as president. The affirmative team was James Payne Jr and Sylvester Camthers, the negative Will Hume and W L Long. judges favored the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Spencer
James Payne, Jr
Sylvester Camthers
Will Hume
W. L. Long
Steve Slinkard
Furry
Little
Pattee
Rochester
Baptist Church
Tom Purcell
Shelburn
Glove Found on Train Step Yields Lost Twenty Dollar Bill
A passenger found a glove on a train step and discovered a twenty dollar bill inside. He telegraphed the station, returned the glove and money to Mrs. McCammon, who had dropped it on boarding, noting the glove stayed on the step despite the wind.
Fragmentary OCR item from a newspaper page
A brief readable fragment from a historical page provides sparse details with no clear event, names, dates, or locations. The text lacks coherent context or identifiable subjects.
December death report from Sullivan county
The State Board of Health records 34 deaths in Sullivan county for December with an annual rate of 15.1 per 1000. Among the deaths, eight were under one year old and seven were 65 or older. Causes include pulmonary consumption, diphtheria, pneumonia, diarrheal diseases, grip, cancer, and one violent death. Ohio county reports no deaths that month.
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Sullivan County
State Board of Health
Ohio County
Birthday Dinner for Sullivan County's John Wellington
John Wellington, among the oldest Sullivan County residents, celebrated his 75th birthday at his home near Pleasantville in Jefferson Township last Sunday. He and wife Mrs Wellington have lived in the county over forty years and a large gathering of neighbors and relatives attended the dinner. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary last December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wellington
Jefferson Township
Pleasantville
Douglass Hayworth Birthday Party in Curry Township
Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Hayworth hosted a Thursday evening party in Curry township for their son Douglass on his 15th birthday. About 40 to 50 guests attended and enjoyed music games peanuts candy cake and pie.
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P. M. Hayworth
Curry Township
Douglass
William Wyse Killed by Train Near Farmersburg
Southbound E T H No 5 struck and killed William Wyse age 35 a coal miner just south of Farmersburg. The body was brought to Sullivan after an inquest held Friday afternoon. Train crew believe Wyse was riding the train and fell off rather than being struck. Wyse was unmarried.
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Sullivan
William Wyse
Farmersburg
Wyse
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by W H Hill Jr Abstracter
Real estate transfers compiled by W H Hill Jr Abstracter list recent property transactions. The record notes transfers filed for record in the local registry with names of grantors and grantees, parcel descriptions, and consideration where shown.
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W. H. Hill, Jr
Transfers of Land Across Hamilton and Curry Counties Reported
A list of numerous property transfers across Hamilton, Curryaville, and nearby areas. Entries name buyers and sellers including Reliance Coal Co to Peabody Coal Co and numerous individuals, with acreages ranging from 1 to over 12807 and total consideration listed as 46772 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance Coal Co
Peabody Coal Co
Hamilton
Farm 10 Rent Offered For 290 Acre Corn Farm
Classified note seeks renter for a 290 acre corn farm at Sullivan Indiana. Offered at 5 dollars to you if a buyer is found. Teams of 4 to 8 encouraged. Include terms and contact box 524.
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Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan County
Indiana
Gray, Watson and Bloom
Richard E. Leach
Douthitt & Haddon
Byers fund passes $1000 mark in Terre Haute Star
The Terre Haute Star reports the Byers fund exceeded $1000 reaching $1004.95 yesterday morning. Sullivan county contributed $397.56. New Carlisle list includes many small gifts such as William Cox 25c and Simeon Yocum 50c totaling $5.50 with additional entries for Dagger school and Chas Lillie among others.
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Terre Haute Star
Sullivan County
Union
William Cox
Stella Gobin
Owen Conklin
Sarah Gobin
Aes
William E.cowle
J. E. Gregg
Lon McKinley
Grove Blowers
Ira Snyder
Owen Ridgeway
Mary Knotts
Nobe Burton
F. R. Corbin
Frank Davidson
T. Johnson
Simeon Yocum
Dagger School
Nepus
Chas. Lillie
R. FD. L
Sullivan
Dugger Miner Receives Patent for Oscillating Screen
R. 8. Dickey, a Dugger miner, earns a patent for an oscillating screen that moves to keep the screening surface clear of coal.
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Dugger Miner
Dickey
Dugger Man Seeks Consulship for John Wood
Congressman Chaney seeks a Mexican port consulship for John Wood of Dugger. The bid was raised with the late Secretary Hay before his death. Wood is described as abundantly qualified for the post.
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Chaney
John Wood
Dugger
Secretary Hay
Wood
Interurban Line to Shelburn Resumes Construction
Work on the interurban line between this city and Shelburn has resumed. The company will operate cars to Shelburn by June first. Poles for the line are being distributed and efforts continue to complete the project.
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Shelburn
Turman's Greek and town notes in brief
Rev Jackson will preach at Concord next Saturday night and Sunday and Sunday night if weather allows. Mrs John McKinney at Union hospital Terre Haute is reported improving. A new boarder at Hurley Andersons. Aunt Susan and Uncle Nathan Jewell are poorly. A boy arrives at Milo Flesher’s. Willis Farrand and wife visited the river bottom Friday. Wishing Mrs Alice Longworth a happy life. Mrs Pearl Dix improving. Flossie O Neal and Vivian Bushel called on Jessie Stark Saturday. W M Hazelrigg better.
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Pearl Dix
Flossie O’neal
Vivian Bushel
Jessie Stark
Local Notes From Fairbanks Community
Arthur Emmet Harrison left for West Point on Saturday. Everett J. Trueblood will begin a business trip to Cincinnati next Wednesday. Otis Hall, a leading young man, joined the Navy last week. Oscar Kennett trapped 17 skunks 27 minks 14 raccoons 9 muskrats and five rabbits in one morning. The Oddfellows held a regular meeting last Wednesday night.
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Everett J. Trueblood
Cincinnati
Ruby
Kennett
Otis Hall
Navy
W. K. Dickerson
W. B. Harrison
Fairbanks
Harry Dilley
Wabash College
Oscar Kennett
the Oddfellows
E. C. Pogue
Terre Haute
Chicago student Ola Bradberry to attend music conservatory
Miss Ola Bradberry started for Chicago Friday to attend the music conservatory. Levi F. Drake and his bride left Wednesday for Florida on their honeymoon. Elmer Harrison returned from the Longworth-Roosevelt wedding. Graysville high school basketball refuses to play the Monarchs of Fairbanks, giving the county championship to the Monarchs. Elmer Drake did business in Staffordshire last week.
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Ola Bradberry
Chicago
Scott City
Levi F. Drake
Florida
Elmer Harrison
Graysville
Monarchs
Fairbanks
Democrat
Sullivan County
Merom College
Fairbanks Monarchs
Local News Roundup From Fairbanks and Surrounding Towns
Notable visits and social notes from Shelburn, Sullivan, Farmersburg, and nearby areas. Mentions include Miss Minnie Hilderbrand and sister, Otis Little from Arkansas City, Roy Scott and Homer Dilley in Terre Haute, weddings and illnesses, and Mrs. Roscoe K. Johnson's death. Regional hunting outings near Merom spark humorous chaos. Local sports dispute over Sullivan county basketball champions highlighted with Fairbanks Monarchs claiming the title.
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Minnie Hilderbrand
Theodore McKinney
Shelburn
Otis Little
Arkansas City
Kansas
Roy Scott
Homer Dilley
Terre Haute
Herschel Benefield
Sullivan
O. M. Chambers
Farmersburg
Social notes from Shelburn area and environs
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wible hosted Sunday guests at Shelburn with the Thornberrys. Mrs. Park Osburn visited Fairbanks with her ill sister Miss Cretia McKinney. Everett Wible recovering after seven weeks illness. Miss Grace McClure visited Sullivan with her sister. Glint Murdock stayed with Park Osburn Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown visited Frank Wilson Sunday. Russell Davis improving. Mae and Essie Wilson Tressa Bayne Bertha Yeager and George Bicknell among Graysville attendees for Ben Hur in Terre Haute next week. Ralph Hodges in Shelburn. Ora Lovelace spent Sunday in Sullivan.
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Chas. Wible
Boat Thornberry
Shelburn
Park Osburn
Fairbanks
Cretia McKinney
Everett Wible
Grace McClure
Sullivan
Glint Murdock
Mrs
Harry Brown
Frank Wilson
Russell Davis
Misses Mae
Essie Wilson
Tressa Bayne
Bertha Yeager
George Bicknell
Graysville
Ben Hur
Terre Haute
Ralph Hodges
Democratic Primary Election Set for March Tuesday
Democratic primary to select candidate for Sullivan County representative position. Fred F Bays is named among hopefuls subject to primary decision. Community voters urged to participate in the local party process.
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Sullivan County
Fred F. Bays
J. J. Parker
James R. Brown
William E. Aydelotte
Herschel
Sullivan Circuit
Arthur E. Debaun
James J. Orr
Frank Hiatt
LEASE
2Nd District
Lewis
Turnbull
Sullivan Markets List of Fresh Produce and Meats
Sullivan markets advertise butter eggs per dozen and various poultry. Chickens hens springs cocks turkeys hens turkeys toms and geese ducks priced per pound. Sugar granulated 17 pounds or 18 pounds for "A" and North Carolina 20 pounds. Potatoes per bushel sweet potatoes per bushel. Beef not clearly listed.
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N. C
Bright six year old seeking loving family home
Classified notice seeks a good home for a bright six year old girl in city box 296. Details are sparse but emphasizes a caring household and stable environment. Potentially part of a larger adoption or placement listing.
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Yentes Ogrnge
Ed Hilderbrand
Frank
Ft. Wayne
Estella Richardson
Jeremiah Richardson
Citizens Coal
Newberry
Chas. Edmunston
Carisle
T. B. O’haver
Swi
Will Lunn
Shiloh
Geo. Good
Bethel
John Morgan
Marco
Dan Angel
Mr. Angel
Jack Ward
Carlisle
Cora Lucas
James Payne
Indian Prairie
John Stevens
John Herndon
Stafford Chapel
Mr. Herndon
Berlin
Board OF Health
WM. Wyse
H. A. Sparks
John 8. Bottorff
N. Turman
Jordon Moore
Turman
Chas. McClanahan
Selina Miller
Curry
John L. Phillips
W. A. Lambright
James E. Buttler
Samuel Bryant
Cass
J. Floyd Curtier
Gertrude Fousal
Lula Ridge
Rebecca Maxwell
Land Hama
James C. Ridge
Bessier Ridge
James Cutsinger
Roy C. Simmons
W. D. Cummins
Land Hamilton
Pitisie Shaffer
Lizzie Case
Haden
Mt Has
Mary J. Scott
John 8
Coffman
M. H. Bonham
Aug. Morris
Land Cass
Mary J. Tipton
R. H. Harder
Plew’s Survey
Hymera
John Muirhead
Fred J. Stegmaier
Land Ddon
Fred_J.Stegmaier
Chas
Stegmaier
Land Haddon
G. W. Houck
T. C. Houck
Gill W.S. Balerage
Sarah F. Bennett
E. W. Jennings
Nannie R. Shaffer
G. J
T. Add
H. Kendall
S. R. de Mechta
Benj. F. Julian
James N. Miastiataos
Plew
Hymiera
J. B. Baker
W. M. Morris
W. M. Norris
J. R. Henke
C. Add. Dugger
Wilmore D. Cain
Harlow Slack
Kate Wallace
Louisa Wallace
Curryaville
Byers
Turman’s
W. M. Hazelrigg
Arthur Emmet Harrison
West Point Military Academy
Harve Johnson
Homer Dilly
Emerson Criss
Burkey Drake
Arthur Hunt
Elmer Drake
Staffordshire
Henry Ransford
William Riggs
Tamar Strain
Edgar Strain
Mary Ramsen
James Bledsoe
Chauncey Week
Ray Brewer
Roscoe K. Johnson
Flaudie Vangilder
Lady Friend
Prairie Creek
C. M. Welsh
George Fuller and Son
Reuben Thompson
Guthrie Wisner
Merom
William Harrison
Walter de Baun
William Reynolds
Levi Drake
Ernest Harrison
Guy Dickererson
Emory Drake
Ora Lovelace
Ben C. Crowder
Busini
Walters
Court House
F. E. Walters
Board of Commissioners
Auditor’s Office
Salathiel Boons
Joseph Asbury
L. C. Turnbull
E. E. Russell
Ames L. Bledsoe
Sullivan Circuit Court
State of
Margaret A. Hull
Elizabeth Wise
Sullivan Markets
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