Historic Vincennes University claim eyed by Indiana legislature
Indianapolis notes a long running dispute over whether the state owes Vincennes University for lands diverted from its use eighty years ago. The coming session is expected to push a final adjustment with prior reports citing $120,548 as due, amid debates over bond payments to settle the claim.
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Indianapolis
Friends Incennes University
Gow County
Vincennes
Vincennes University
Mount
Senate
General Assembly
Univer
Senate of General Assembly
Eunes University
Sen
Oral Assembly
Committee of Finance
Merom Women Clean Up Liquor Joint in Carrie Nation Style
A group of 12 women led by Mrs. Rose Vigus stormed the Merom saloon of Hoseman at midnight, dumped beer and whiskey on the ground, scattering men and boys. The front doors were locked, but the women forced in and destroyed the alcohol while leaving furniture unharmed. Hoseman suspended business next day.
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Rose Vigus
Ote Hoseman
Merom
Hoseman
Vigus
Lina Sutton
M. C. Manifold
West
Proposal to consolidate Indiana state colleges discussed
Senator Goodwine notes a possible bill this winter to merge Purdue Indiana Lafayette Terre Haute and Normal into a single state university system. He cautions not yet studied enough but supports considering the plan while acknowledging uncertainties in feasibility and structure.
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Anapolis
Uni
Indiana
Oll
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Plis
Purdue
Indiana Medical College
Goodwine
Senate
General Assembly
Universitiny
Cigarettes Grow Popular in East Shanghai Pekin Times
A Pekin and Tientsin Times writer notes cigarettes gain favor in the east and far east. The long stemmed pipe is declining as Chinese of all classes adopt cigarettes with some brands so cheap beggars in Peking are seen quietly smoking.
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East
Pekin and Tientsin Times
Far East
Rickasha Coolies
Peking
Men Carry Great Weights In Historic Transport Burdens
Observes that humans bear far heavier loads relative to body weight than draft animals. Notes Turkish porters in Constantinople and native carriers in Alaska during gold rushes who regularly carried loads exceeding their own weight.
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Constantinople
Alaska
Pet snakes pine for mate at Soldiers Home
Veterans at the Soldiers Home in Vine land report two pet pine snakes. One snake vanished a week ago but returned seeking its mate, found attempting to reenter the reptile cage.
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Vineland
Philadelphia Bulletin
First Aid for Severe Wounds Guidance
Instructions for applying a tourniquet with linen and a pencil twist to slow bleeding. Emphasizes pressing bandage into flesh and checking arteries and veins, then sending for a doctor. Provides practical steps for immediate injury response before professional help arrives.
Will There Be Whisky in Heaven Question Confounds Minister
Old Donald Mackintosh, ill, listens to a minister's exhortations. He asks if heaven will have whisky. The minister says there will be none, and Donald replies that he is surprised by the question but worried about the amount of whisky shown on the table.
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Donald Mackintosh
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by W. H. Hill
Real estate transfers compiled by W H Hill list transfers and abstracts handled by Mr Abstracter. Includes dates parties and locations as readable in this column.
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W.H. Hill
Mr. Abstracter
Real estate transfers and local notices in Sullivan area
A digest of property transfers in Sullivan and surrounding towns listing numerous deeds in Dugger Hymera Shelburn Jackson Gill and New Lebanon with buyers such as W B Talbott D J Terhune Chas Reynolds Bert Wood and many others plus marriages births and community events including a Woodmen dedication and Christmas entertainment at the M E parsonage.
Woman seeks license to marry jail inmate
Florence Barnard of Shelburn asked County Clerk Ogle for a marriage license for inmate Bud Scott. She inquired if he could be released for the ceremony. Scott faces assault and battery and larceny charges and may be moved to state service after the January term of Sullivan circuit court.
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Ogle
Florence Barnard
Shelburn
Bud
Scott
Florence
Sullivan
Brickert Ends Year as City Church Pastor in Farewell Sermon
Elder E. W. Brickert resigns as pastor of the Christian church after a year and delivers his farewell sermon last Sunday. He will pursue special evangelistic work with assistance from Reverends Carnes Grim and Sammis.
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E. W. Brickert
Christian Church
Brickert
Carnes
Grim
Sammis
County approves gravel road in Jackson township case
County commissioners rule in favor of accepting the Jackson township gravel road against Andy J. Sterle and others finding it built to the engineer’s plans. Costs assessed to Sterle. Judgment appealed to the circuit court.
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Andy J. Sterle
Jackson Township
John Ersinger
Steele
Lobby Solo Sold to Palmer Boles
The post office lobby formerly run by W. R. Nesbit was sold to Palmer Boles. Boles assumed control Monday and plans to expand the stock and conduct the business on a larger scale.
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W. R. Nesbit
Palmer Boles
Boles
Eatons Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Rollin Eaton entertained friends at six o clock dinner Friday to honor their twenty five year marriage. Mrs Woods led music and Rev Daniel Ryan conducted devotional exercises as guests offered best wishes for the couple many more happy years together.
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Rollin Eaton
Former Commissioner William Schaffer Dies at 78
Squire William Schaffer, once a county resident and board of commissioners member, died Saturday night at his son Joseph Schaffer’s home in Sandborn after a three week pneumonia illness. He was 78, wealthy, German-born, and had inherited a large fortune. Burial was Monday at Indian Prairie cemetery in Jefferson township. He had previously resided in Haddon township before returning to Germany to claim his fortune.
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Squire William Schaffer
Joseph Schaffer
Sandborn
Squire Schaffer
Board of Commissioners
Haddon Township
Indian Prairie
Jefferson Township
Mr. Schaffer
Germany
Final account filed in estate of Cornia B Bedwell
Cora B Bedwell executrix of Cornia B Bedwell dec est filed a final account in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for Friday February 8 1907 to consider approval. creditors heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause why report should not be approved. Clerk Hman Ogle presides. attorney Leane H Ealley represents estate.
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Cora B. Bedwell
Cornia B. Bedwell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Gaid Court
Hman Ogle
Ieane H. Ealley
Petit Jury for January Term Sullivan Circuit Court
Jury commissioners Stew art Barnes and Albert Hazelrigg met at the courthouse and drew the petit jury for the January term. Members report for duty January ninth: Clint E. Phillips Turman township Robert F. Pirtle Gill township John Wambaugh Jackson township Abihu Drake Fairbanks township Charles H. Houpt Turman township David C. McKinney Curry township Charles E. McGarvey Jackson township Henry A. Patton Jackson township T. A. Knotts Gill township C. O. Gaskins Curry township Charles M. Ring Cass township Charles Moss Cass township.
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Stewart Barnes
Albert Hazelrigg
Sullivan Circuit Court
Clint E. Phillips
Turman
Robert F. Pirtle Gill
John Wambaugh
Jackson
Abihu Drake
Fairbanks
Charles H. Houpt
William McKinley Returns to Sullivan From Texas
William McKinley who moved to Sulphur Springs Texas from Sullivan in September has returned to Sullivan to reside. He is now here and his family will join in a few weeks. They were not satisfied with Texas. Also inviting readers to Sunday dinners at Stivers Dining Room noting everything neat and clean.
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William McKinley
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Sullivan
Mr. McKinley
Stivers
Sheriff sale of real estate in Sullivan County Indiana
On January 26, 1907 between 10 a m and 4 p m at the Sullivan county court house a sale of rents and profits for up to seven years will occur for a described parcel in Sullivan Indiana If proceeds fail to cover the decree and costs the fee simple may be offered at public auction to satisfy the decree interests and costs Sheriff Marion F Walters. First insertion January 2 1907.
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Zina Shields
Cliers Burkholder
Clevy H. Lloyd
Anna C. Allen
Albert G. Lloyd
Henry Kennedy
Delitha Kennedy
Sullivan Circuit Court
Zina
Shields
Olieva Burkholder
Clevy H. Loyd
Anna O. Allen
Delithia Kennedy
Sullivan
Indiana
Township 9
Sullivan County
Marion F. Walters
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Lawrence L. Land
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Frank Norris
Louis E. Beck
DN Coal Co
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Roscoe Carrithers
New Lebanon
J. R. Riggs
Noah Stevenson
Cherrydale
Hannah F. Jerauld
Bellevue Coal Co
M. E. Parsonage
Thesday
Dick Thompson
Mabel Root
T. B. Springer
Edward
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James Springer
Rev. McNaughton
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Wm. H. Pittman
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Everett Brokaw
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Henry Kingston
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Merom Station
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William H. Eaton
Alexander Snow
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Frank McNaughton
Clara Belle Brights
Albert A. Hines
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Paxton, Ill
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Jess W. Mahley
Israel Blevins
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Lobby Solo
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Eui
Poland
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M. B
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Trimble, Crawford Co., Ill
Union
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Andrew J. Curry
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