Sullivan Union notes and Merom liquor clash in 19th century column
The Palestine Review reports on Sullivan County events including the new sheriff Walters stopping a New Year’s prize fight at Shelburn and the women of Merom opposing liquor traffic. It mentions political shifts in New York and a coalition of nations fighting a common enemy, with various regional references.
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Sullivan County
Walters
Shelburn
Chicago
Terre Haute
Evansville
Palestine Review
the Devil
Merom
New Sullivan County Judge Acts to End Lawlessness
The Farmersburg Bee lauds Marion F. Walters the new Sullivan County sheriff for enforcing laws and preventing the Shelburn prize fight. It warns against illegal liquor, gambling, and disturbs in Curry Gill Turman and Cass townships, urging strict law enforcement and water supply solutions to spur growth.
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Marion F. Walters
Sullivan County
Shelburn
Schreck
Rogers
Farmersburg Bee
Curry, Gill, Turman
Cass
Merom
Sheriff Walters halts fights in Sullivan County Shelburn row
The Terre Haute Star quotes Sullivan County Sheriff Walters pledging to enforce Indiana law by stopping prize fights in Shelburn. He says he acts for the people, not for any party or temperance league, and will not allow future prize rumbles, with Deputy Prosecutor Stratton backing the stance.
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Terre
Walter
Indiana
Temperance League
The
Walters
Stratton
Shelhirn
How to Cure Chilblains By Bucklen’s Arnica Salve
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine says to apply Bucklen's Arnica Salve for relief from chilblains and related skin ailments. The remedy is claimed to cure fever sores indolent ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases. 25 cents at Joe K Smock's drug store.
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John Kemp
East Otisfield
Bucklen
Joe K. Smock
Obituary for Peter L Hopewell of Gill Township
Peter L. Hopewell, a respected Gill township citizen, died at his New Lebanon home on December 21. Born January 30, 1824, he was married twice, first to Eme line Canary on December 1, 1845, then to Sarah F. Ruddell on September 17, 1899. He lived nearly 83 years in or near New Lebanon and was part of a large family.
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Peter L. Hopewell
Gill Township
New Lebanon
Emeline Canary
Sarah F. Ruddell
Hope
Mr. Hope
Pioneering Smith Peter Hopewell and Game Law Change Proposed
Article recalls Peter Hopewell a Sullivan county blacksmith known for plows and horse shoeing and mentoring young men. It also reports Indiana Deputy Fish and Game Chief Earle proposing amendments to quail season length daily kill limits and stockpiling rules to curb corporate possession out of season.
Right Name Dr King's Life Pills Praised in Fort Madison Ad
Mr August Sherpe, overseer of the poor at Fort Madison Iowa, extols Dr King's New Life Pills as rightly named. They act moreagreeably, do more good and improve feel. Guaranteed to cure billiousness and constipation. Price 25c at Joe K Smock's drug store.
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August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Quicksand Trouble Plagues Terre Haute Sullivan Line
The inter urban line between Sullivan and Shelburn reports sinkage north of stop 22 despite dumping several cars of cinders to shore up the road bed.
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Terre Haute Sullivan
Sullivan
Shelburn
Turman Township Telephone Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given of the Turman Township Telephone company annual stockholders meeting to be held at Graysville Indiana at 2 p m on Tuesday January 22 1907 for election of officers and other business as may come before the meeting J W Medseker secretary E C Eno president WBt
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Turman Township Telephone Company
Graysville
Ind
J. W. Medseker
E. C. Eno
Wbt
First Baptist Church Elects Trustees in February Meeting
A called meeting of the First Baptist Church will be held on Friday night February 1 1907 to elect three trustees. R A Plunkett is the clerk.
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First Baptist Church
R. A. Plunkett
Cora B. Bedwell
Cornia B. Bedwell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Frakes Son Enters Prep School for Navy Academy Aim
Eugene Frakes son of Dan Frakes of Burchard leaves for Annapolis Maryland to re enter a preparatory school with the aim of entering the United States Naval Academy. He recently traveled the south west where he endured a serious fever in Colorado Springs and was near danger. He was in Oklahoma when statehood passed and notes that every town of size ratified.
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Eugene Frakes
Dan Frakes
Burchard
Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Young Frakes
Colorado Springs
Oklahoma
Chaneys Headed to Washington for Congressional Session
Mr and Mrs John C Chaney left last Wednesday for Washington where they will remain during the remainder of this session of congress.
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John C. Chaney
Washington
Congress
Cured of Lung Trouble by Kings New Discovery
C Lloyd of Kershaw South Carolina recalls an eleven year recovery from consumption after using Dr Kings New Discovery for about six months. He regained weight to 170 pounds and reports a complete cure with a lasting effect. Guaranteed at Joe Smock s drug store with trial bottles free.
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C. Lloyd
Kershaw
S.C
Dr. Kings
Rae
Joe Smock
Cordele Postmaster Fred Boatwright Receives Support
Cordele Georgia based former Sullivan boy Fred Boatwright receives subscription favors and is noted as serving as the local postmaster after residing in Georgia for several years.
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Fred Boatwright
Cordele
Georgia
Boatwright
Sullivan
Former resident Lou Brown moves to Elkhart
Lou Brown, formerly living here, is now located in Elkhart and sent a letter to the Union directing it to his address there.
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Lou Brown
Elkhart
The
Union
Riggle Oil Buys In Well No Three At Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Reporter notes Riggle Oil has acquired well number three, producing three hundred barrels daily. Dr. E. X. Riggs of this city is among its largest stockholders.
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Bridgeport, Ill
Riggle Oil Company
Beagles Lodge Purchases New Furniture in Cincinnati
M. A. Haddon spent several days in Cincinnati last week buying furniture for the Sullivan lodge of Beagles. The group will occupy the third floor of the National Bank building.
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M. A. Haddon
Cincinnatti
Sullivan Lodge of Beagles
National Bank
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice In Sullivan County
Zina Shields et al. sue Henry Kennedy and Delitha Kennedy in case No 12219 to foreclose a mortgage. A certified decree directs sale to satisfy $316.25 in interest and costs. Sale to be held publicly to the highest bidder.
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Zina Shields
Olieva Burkholder
Clevy H. Lloyd
Anna O. Allen
Albert G. Lloyd
Henry Kennedy
Delitha Kennedy
Sullivan Circuit Court
Clevy H. Loyd
Anna ©. Allen
Delithia Kennedy
Public notice of sheriff sale Sullivan county
January 26 1907 notice from MARION F WALTERS sheriff Sullivan county dates show January 1 1907 first insertion January 2 1907 detailing official action by the sheriff and time frame for proceedings in the county.
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Marion F. Walters
Sullivan County
License application to sell intoxicants in Sullivan County Indiana
Levy B Lach, a white male resident of Hamilton township, Sullivan County, Indiana, age over 21 and a bona fide resident for over 90 days, applies to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. The premises are in a front room of a one story cement block building on the southwest corner of lot 8 in Davis addition, Washington Street, Sullivan Indiana. description begins at the southwest corner and details 20 by 60 feet, glass front, glass doors, and entrance. Applicant notes lease of room and location.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Tudiana
Charles L. Davis
Sullivan
Washington Street
Levi B
Delcarbo
Board of County Commissioners
Court Street
Inlet
State of
Public Square
Earnest Dare
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Sullivan Union
Joirrelle Chaney
Robert P. White Publishers
New York
Hughes
Norsh Pole
Walter Welman
Shelurn
Scple
Nee
Peter Hopewell
Methodist Church
Burnett
George F. McNaughton
John Bruner
J. A
Indianapolis
E. B. Earle
Fish and Game Commission
Earle
Sullivan, Ind
Lindley
South Side Square
Douthitt
N.L Burton
William Carpage
Lycurgus Turman
A.N. L. Burton
William Coppage
Tilghman Ogle
Buff & Stratton
Will H. Hays
Burley E. Tilly
John T
Estray
Connor
William Norton
Sullivan Circuit
Isaac H. Kaley
Township 9
S Point
Township Eight
Edward McCall
Poland
M. B
WM. Wilson
Trimble, Crawford Co., Ill
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
North Entrance
J. R. Riggs
C. H. Edwards
P. R. Jenkins
Sec’y and Treas
Co. L. Davis
A. E. Hazelrigg
W. C. Jamison
Sam White
Trust Department
Glidden & Douthitt
North Side
R.P. SN Tist
W. H. Hill, JR
C. Hi. Stratton Loan Co
North Long & Warren
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