Remembering New Years and Civil War memories
The writer recalls a frigid New Year in 1864 and a 1865-66 cold snap with dire effects on people and animals, then recounts the Stone River battle near Murfreesboro, the heroism shown, and local Civil War memory. He also reflects on honesty, debts, and examples of honest conduct in business and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Weather Bureau
Niles
Tie
Cre
Union League
Stone River
Ike
Verily
Rosencrans
Bragg
Nashville
Atlanta
Stone River Battle Field
Murpheesboro
Commissioners Allowances and Salaries in County Ledger
A detailed list records commissioners allowances and salaries for numerous officers and entities, including roads, bridges, and public homes. Names such as Crawley, Patton, Burford, Walters, and Park appear with payments or ex officio roles noted. Also mentions a patent remedy promotion at article end.
Dr Shoop's Night Cure and the Ticket Scalper
A tale of a passenger posing as the original purchaser of a ticket. The conductor questioned identity and demanded proof, including letters and the name inside the coat. The passenger refused inspection and faced a fare protest. Arthur A. Holmes presents the anecdote urging honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Holmes
Unclaimed Sullivan Ind Post Office Letters Jan 8 1908
List of names in the Sullivan Indiana post office unclaimed letters dated January 8 1908. Ladies and gents sections show expected addressees including Myrtle Alsman Mame Anderson Mary Alsop Minnie Davis Delle Gregory Demma Hutchison Karrie Long Florence Miller Vick Malcomb Thomas Eva Shepherd Carrie and others. Two weeks after date letters will go to the Dead Letter Office. advertised notice signed by P M Arthur Holmes postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Alsman
Myrtle
Anderson
Mame
Alsop
Mary. Davis
Minnie
Gregory
Delle. Hutchison
W. A. Kirkpatrick
Demma
Long
Karrie
McGregor
Florence
Miller
Vick
Malcomb
Thomas
Stratton
Eva
Shepherd
Annie
Weir
Carrie
Broughton
Robert
Brown
Lloyd
Bochseght
W. W
Bryant
J.C. Chisler
Dan
Collins
Jerry
Dix
M. J. Faughner
James
Jeffers & Watson
Martindale
Frank
Jilam
R. M. Munford
Robi
Mitchell
R. W. McKinney & Steer
Morris
J. W. Oliphan
John
Quinn
John. Rose
Ray. Reid
Winifred. Richardson
J. S. Richey
M. W. Shick
Charles
Sullivan
David
Sharman
T. J. Schwibb
Henry
Swift
William
Wright
Isaac
Ward
J. H
Willis
Sherman
Waiters
B. F
Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promises Safe Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe remedy for tickling coughs in children and adults. It cites a lung healing mountain shrub, no opium or harsh ingredients, and names T B Shaffer as the seller, calling the plant The Sacred Merb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
T. B. Shaffer
Stockholders Meeting of Turman Township Telephone Co
A meeting of the stockholders at Graysville Indiana is set for January 21 1908 at 1 o clock in the afternoon to elect officers and transact any other business that may come before the meeting. E C ENO president J W MEDSTER secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turman Township Telephone Co
Graysville
Ind
E. C. Eno
J. W. Medster
Citizens’ Trust Co
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Benjamin Harrison
Murfreesboro
Toresty
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Ohio
Chilicothe
Columbus
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. Asbury Poor Jackson
H. Neff
Poor
Fairbanks
Crowder Milling Co
Poor of
Hamilton
Maxwell Cowles Co
Same
D. Crawley
J. B. Sherwood
Cass
Charles Hale
TS. Dedwell
HA. Powell
Jefferson A. F. Hindman
Sane
J. Steffy
Haddon
George Ward
R. W. Akin & Son
George Ridgeway
A. W. Pirile
Win. McCammon
W. F. Woods Gill
Scott Et al
M. F. Walters
Ismox Co
Crawley Burial
Childrens’ Home
Orphas Vincennes Brdg. Co
Mary Miller
Patton Maint
J. i. Smock
W. Poe
Dan Pinkston
Juno
Ford
N. H. Davis
R. Park
Sal Co
I. D. Thixton
W. H. Bridwell
L. Bailey
Frank Hiatt
R. Bailey
Surveyor
C. F Briggs
Sullivan H LP Co
S. P. Poynter
B. Burford
Auditor CO Telephone Co
Sullivan HL P Co
Sullivan H L P Co
Dugger Journal
Treas Homera Herald
Farmersburg Bee
Harry & Co Inf
BE. Russell
Tilghman Ogle
Assesor
M. F
Sul. Telephone Co Inf
Sul Telephone Co
Russell
Chaney & White
Treas
A. J. Curry
A. V. Minich
Frank Spencer
Paleo Rush Hunt
LV. Creager
Shoop
Southern R. B
Tcieee
Southern
Indiana
R. R
Terre Haute
Hymera
Ar. Sullivan
Terre Hauss
Chicago
Peoria
St Louis
Beehunther
Vandalia
Valis
Vincennes
Traine Edith Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
S. W
Cincinnati
Westport
Big Our
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
H. P. Radley
G. P
T. A
Grand Central Station
Ofese
Osha
L. A. Stewart
West Washington
C. F. Briggs
Office Briggs Building
Walter N. Thompson, M. D
Dr. Shanklin
Coffman
East Side
H. Edwards
North Eighth Street
Ohio Street
Ault & Stratton
Sexe
Attorneys-at-Law
Northeast Corner Public Square
Undertakers
R Nigus
Iti
James C. McKee
Sullivan County
I. H. Kalley
J, W. Lindley
Attercress-Law
Upsteirn
Suilivan
WM. T. Douthitt
M. A. Haddor
N. Southitt
Acggr
Gilleos
Sullivan, Indiana
Meral Directs
Moat Sederatory
Mey
Sullivan Circuit Court
Justin, Meek
Sullivan Estaty
Forge W. Buff
Buff & Tration Attys
J.D. Jill & Co
G General Merchandise
East Mill Street
Shelburn, Ind
Lindley
Southside Square
Douthitt
Sant H. Kalley
ttorney-at-Law
Sullivan State Bank
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Chaney & Chaney, Tve Gass
Dale's Jewelry Store
A. &. McNabb
Nenanes
A. E. Hazelrigg
Beasley & Brown, Josh, Beasley
East Side Public Square
D. Hunt
Hunt & G
Gilbert W. Gambill
Ambill
Goodman’s Clothing Store
Riggs Dental Parlors
New Bays
Davis
O. B. Harris
Attorney-At-Law
Citizens Trust Building
Co. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Knotts
Walter F. Wood
Attorney At Law
Glidden & Douthitt’s Clothing Store
C. A. Price
A. C. OWENS PRICE & OWENS Attorneys-at-Law _ Notary Public
Over Shaffer’s Drug Store
West Sid
Wm. H. Bridwell
Attorney-at-lan
Over Peoples State Bank
Attorneys AT Law
Northside Public Square
Notary Public
Thornberry
E. Walston
Thornberry & Walston
Insurance
Joseph M. Webb
L. J. Pyles
McKinsey & McBrides
the Undertaker
Chas. Overstreet
E. Washington Street
McCammon Hotel
W. L. Laurent
Real Estate and Insurance
Dr. King
PRI
Ceres
ALL Throat
J. Ed. Downey
Thos. Lucas
the Watkins
J. B. Mullane
Anyarie
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