Abe Linkern the lively border youth of Gentryville
The narrative portrays Abraham Lincoln as a brisk, social youth in early 19th century Pigeon Creek and Gentryville. He eschews formal hunting yet excels in humor and storytelling, thrives in tavern and party scenes, and builds local influence through wit. His friendships with Dennis Hanks, John Johnston, and especially Jones shape his early views. He loves reading, listening, and lending his voice to entertain, while developing a wary sense for politics and popular opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Miles
Dennis Hanks
John Johnston
Pigeon Creek
Abe Linkern
Crawford
Linkern
Nat Grigsby
Nat
Gentryville
Pigeon Creeks
Mr. Gentry
Dennis
Jones
ALC
Mr. Jones
Jackson
Lincoln
John Hanks
Uncle Wood
John Baldwin
Baldwin
Anvil
White House
Washington
Ginger Ridge Wild Fox Drive Ends With Death
A wild fox drive near Ginger Ridge ends disastrously when Dr. John Creager is killed after contact with a dangerous fox, sowing confusion among lines and candidates. Cards reading we want office spread. landowner plans to turn them under by March 7 1906. The event is described as a tough day for a rabbit and a chaotic scene with hundreds of onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.r. John Creager
Sly Fox
State Superintendent Cotton to Visit Bicknell Area Schools
Fassett A. Cotton Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction will visit Sullivan on Friday with County Superintendent Richard Park and Trustee Joseph P. Duffy. They will inspect the Graysville school led by George Bicknell, whose school already has statewide fame. Ernest Lewis of the Indianapolis News will accompany the party to write about the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett A. Cotton
Sullivan
Richard Park
Joseph P. Duffy
Graysville
George Bicknell
Bicknell
Ernest Lewis
Indianapolis News
Will Hays Chosen to State Advisory Committee
Will H. Hays, prominent local attorney and chairman of the Republican Central Committee, is selected as a member of the Republican State Advisory Committee from the Second District. The choice was made by the state party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Advisory Committee
Will H. Hays
Republican Central Committee
Goodrich
Republican State Committee
Hays
Sullivan Eagles Banquet Tonight
The Sullivan aerie of Eagles holds a banquet at the Hunt building to mark the first anniversary of its installation. Harvey Harmon of Princeton, a leading state Eagle, will attend along with prominent local members and visiting EagIes who will give speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Aerie of Eagles
Hunt Building
Sullivan Aerie
Harvey Harmon
Princeton
Order
Southern Indiana Rail Line to Shutter Shelburn Division
Reliable sources report the Southern Indiana railroad will discontinue the Shelburn division. Service between Terre Haute and Sullivan will reroute via Hymera and Sullivan Junction, reducing Shelburn to a feeder for the interurban line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railroad
Shelburn
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Hymera
Sullivan Junction
Commercial Club Meeting Tonight at Bass Auditorium
Members of the Commercial Club will meet at Bass Auditorium this evening to transact important business. Look for "A Loyal Church" in proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Bass Auditorium
Report of Fifth Month Grades At Local High School
The report shows percentages across classes 1906 to 1909 with Px and P grades. It lists students achieving Px in all work and notes totals of pupils in each class, including Emma Brunger Max Crowder David Crawley Nettie Dudley Katherine Boyd Hazel Hummel Kathryn Goodwin Lydia Harbaugh Olga Poston Jessie Wright John Taylor Curtis Bridwell Alta Car ruthers Emma Linkenholker Emerson Krug Emmie Shields Donald Stitt Floyd Rusher Effie Douthitt Harry Goldberg Rexford Drummond Lawrence Ford Nelle Glidden Eunice Holmes Cornelia Ogle Merwin Freeman Sallie Springer Marie Russell Adelia Casto Lois Stewart Martha Black Ollie Pearson Summers Black Ralph Willis Newton Crawford Cordin Shipman Elise Krug Gladys Boston Harvey Hummell Hazel Boles Lara Gambill Norval Harris Robert Carruthers Bessie Ford Bernice Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Brunger
Max Crowder
David Crawley
Nettie Dudley
Katherine Boyd
Hazel Hummel
Kathryn Goodwin
Lydia Harbaugh
Olga Poston
Jessie Wright
John Taylor
Curtis Bridwell
Alta Carruthers
Emma Linkenholker
Emerson Krug
N. P
Emmie Shields
Donald Stitt
Floyd Rusher
Effie Douthitt
Harry Goldberg
Rexford Drummond
Lawrence Ford
Nelle Glidden
Eunice Holmes
Cornelia Ogle
Merwin Freeman
Sallie Springer
Marie Russell
Adelia Casto
Lois Stewart
Martha Black
Ollie Pearson
Summers Black
Ralph Willis
Newton Crawford
Cordin Shipman
Elise Krug
Gladys Boston
Harvey Hummell
Hazel Boles
Lara Gambill
Norval Harris
Robert Carruthers
Bessie Ford
Bernice Hunt
Carlisle Farmers Institute Sees Notable Speakers
Sullivan County farmers gathered in Carlisle for a two day session with principal speakers D. F. Marsh of Frankfort president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association J P Davis of Sheridan and H N later of Purdue University dairy department Attendance was strong and the event drew good turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County Farmers’ Institute
Carlisle
D. F. Marsh
Frankfort
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
J. P. Davis
Sheridan
H. N
Dairy Department
Purdue University
Local Visitors and Sickness Noted in Hutsonville Area
John Shore and wife visited their daughter in Hutsonville Illinois the first of the week. Several visitors from Sullivan and Farmer City dropped by including Carlisle Doyle and Mrs Napier. Protracted services are underway at Big Springs led by Hershey and Beisiegel. Sickness is reported widely in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shore
Hutsonville, Ill
Sullivan Merchants Banquet Set at Davis Hotel
The Sullivan Retail Merchants Association will hold a banquet at the Davis hotel on Friday evening February 23 with W. E Woods as toast master. Businessmen are outlined on the program to discuss attracting trade and advertising, and a fine menu is prepared for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Retail Merchants’ Association
Davis Hotel
W. E Woods
Sullivan
Plentiful Candidates and Local Happenings Gathered
Grace and Amy Moore attended church in Graysville on Sunday. Will Rogers of Sullivan visited Warren Watson on Thursday. O T Collier was in Sullivan Monday. Tom Durham Emerson Watson and G W Nowlin attended a Sullivan basketball game Friday night. A large flock of wild geese roamed Turman prairie on Thursday. The remains of Whitsworms were buried in Mann Cemetery Monday afternoon. Myrtle Street is reported in poor health. J B Durham keeps sixty young lambs. John Kennett plans to move March first to his Providende area home. Watson heard news of her uncle B A at the Soldiers Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Amy Moore
Graysville
Will Rogers
Sullivan
Warren Watson
O. T. Collier
Tom Durham
Emerson Watson
G. W. Nowlin
Turman
Mann Cemetery
Myrtle Street
J. B. Durham
John Kennett
Providende
Watson
B. A
Soldiers
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Ancoln
Dave Turnham
Richardson
Turmham
Ginger Ridge
Will
Indiana
S. E. Lindley
Dr. Lindley
South Side Sq
Douthitt’s
Srvte
Institute AT
Presbyterian
West Washington
Tan
Ceca
United Shirt & Collar CO
Woods, Clothier
Oliver Steel
MEROM
Mrs. Napier
Juna Burroughs
Sullivan Merchants
Big Springs
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