Oklahoma Promise and Features From Shawnee Letter
Mrs S E Cunningham writes from Shawnee Oklahoma describing the new state formed from Oklahoma and Indian Territory. She highlights climate rivers and resources including the Cimarron and Canadian rivers the Wichita Mountains fertile Pottawatomie County crops cotton corn alfalfa and rich timber lands. She notes Oklahoma’s size about twice Indiana and hints at more on Shawnee’s rapid improvement.
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Shawnee Okla
Sullivan
Indiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Tennessee
Carolinas
Arkansas River
Osage Nation
Arkansas
Ft. Smith
New Mexico
Pottawatomie County
Middle Central States
United Territories
Union
Shawnee
Carter Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Orr Murder Case
The jury in James Carter murder case at Lucian Armstrong saloon failed to agree after an all night deliberation and was discharged by Judge Henderson. Trial set for March term. bond of 500 posted. Ray Carter released on recognizance pending trial. Elmis Carter appeal to Knox County circuit court.
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James Carter
Joseph B. Orr
Lucian Armstrong
Henderson
Carter
Ray Carter
Elmis Carter
Orr
Knox County
Cured of Lung Trouble by Kings New Discovery
Eleven years after a near consumption, Q Lloyd of Kershaw credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing persistent cough and weight loss from 185 to 179 pounds. He promotes the medicine at Joe K Smock's drug store and claims thousands healed yearly. Dr Crowley treats heart disease with systematic condition checks and reports remarkable success.
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Q. Lloyd
Kershaw, S
Dr. Kings
Joe K. Smock’s
Crowley
Stinson May Escape Prosecution in Indiana Burglary Case
Terre Haute Indiana January 10 William Stinson vice president of the United Mine Workers Eleventh district faces burglary and grand larceny charges but prosecutors may delay action. Mine Workers president Wellington O Connor supports delaying trial as a miners convention meets. Stinson released on bond and may take a $100 a month job while awaiting a possible grand jury decision and future convention outcome.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jones
New York
William Stinson
United Mine Workers
Wellington O’connor
Stinson
Justice Brown
John L. Walsh
Pullman
United Mine Workers of the
Court notes of judgments and divorces including several dismissals
The record lists multiple court actions: judgments for the plaintiff on notes and accounts totaling amounts from 63 to 225 dollars, trials by court, and several divorces granted or dismissed at plaintiff costs. Notable entries include Arthur Ladson suit on note for 86.79, Jennings Felton divorce to Jennie Hunter, and several dismissals.
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Michael O’conner
James Broden
William O’conner
Arthur R. Ladson
Bertha Barden
James N. Barden
Maggie Coe
Marion Coe
George L. Burgess
Sarah E. Burgess
John Hazelrod
Walter S. Hazelrod
Western Manufacturing Company
Denis Henderson
Keyser and Harger Company
Joseph Goodman
van Camp Iron and Hardware Co
Madison Irvin
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Arthur Sutton
D. J. Terhune
People’s Building and Loan Association
Saunders P. Jones
Lawrence Jones
Nick Gariano
State Life Insurance Company
Lucian C. Knotts
Jennie Felton
Christy Felton
Jennie Hunter
Sorrowful Mine Workers Stand With Stricken Comrade
A large crowd of fellow miners gathers around a sick or injured colleague at the police station and in court, showing strong sympathy and solidarity during his troubled spell and forthcoming legal proceedings.
Sullivan National Elects Officers
The National Bank of Sullivan reorganized for the year with the old incumbents reelected as officers. Charles L. Davis remains president. Joe Smock as vice president. W. C. Jamison as cashier. I. N. Snow as assistant cashier. directors include Co L. Davis Ben Davis J. R. Riggs C. J. Sherman Joe Smock S. A. White and W. C. Jamison.
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National Bank of Sullivan
Charles JL. Davis
Joe K. Smock
W. C. Jamison
I. N. Snow
Co. L. Davis
Ben Davis
J. R. Riggs
C. J. Sherman
S. A. White
W C. Jamison
C. H. Edwards
P. R. Jenkins
Sec’y and Treas
C. L. Davis
A. E. Hazelrigg
Sam A. White
Liquor License Appeal Filed by Applicant Thomas Davis
Thomas Davis of the city appealed to the circuit court after the county board refused his liquor license. A remonstrance claims he is unfit to run a saloon and alleges he intends to operate with his niece as a partner of George W. Leach, describing a disorderly establishment.
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Thomas Davis
George W. Leach
Court actions include judgments, divorces, and guardianship
The J. W. Butler Paper company won $65.35 against H. K. Ross on account. Clara B. Mundon was granted a divorce from John Mundon and renamed Clara E Herndon. E. F. Walker and J. Frank Douthitt of Sullivan were named to the Board of Children's Guardians. Joseph P. Duffy, as guardian representative, was awarded custody of Irene Brummett Wilbur Brummett Minnie Barnum Cecil Poe Ruth Pittman and Theodore Pittman. The children were taken to Vincennes Orphans Home Friday evening by Sheriff Walters.
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Clara B. Mundon
John Mundon
Clara E. Herndon
E. F. Walker
J. Frank Douthitt
Sullivan
Board of Children’s Guardians
Joseph P. Duffy
Irene Brummett
Wilbur Brummett
Minnie Barnum
Cecil Poe
Ruth Pittman
Theodore Pittman
Vincennes
Sheriff Walters
License Application for Liquor Sale in Sullivan County
Edward McCall seeks a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors at retail in less than five gallon quantities with on premise drinking rights. The request covers a one story frame building on a described one acre parcel in Del carbo and Hamilton township, Sullivan County Indiana. The board of coroners will hear the application at ten during the first regular session in February.
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Hotton
Delcarbo
Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of Coroners
Section
Township Eight
Edward McCall
Farm listing near Sullivan in Indiana
A 160 acre farm seven miles southwest of Sullivan Indiana is listed by Samuel Lillie of Merom Indiana. The notice provides ownership details and location coordinates for potential buyers or renters.
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Sullivan
Samuel Lillie
Merom
Ind
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Households
Public notice of sale listing 2 milch cows with calves 2 yearling calves 3 brood sows 13 shoats 23 sheep 1 yearling colt team of mares 4 and 5 years old 1000 bushels corn 100 bushels oats seven tons loose hay farming implements and household items Sale starts at 10 00 a m Terms cash for 5 00 and under and 9 months credit for larger sums with note at maturity 6 percent interest if unpaid and attorney fees No removal until terms are met 3 percent cash discount over 5 00 Joe S Loudermile.
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Loudermile
Public Sale Notice at Uncle Johnny Shields Farm
Notice states a public sale to be held at Uncle Johnny Shields farm located 63 miles northwest of Sullivan. Details of date, time, and items to be sold appear in the full notice.
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Johnny Shields
Sullivan
Farm sale notice for livestock and farm tools
Thursday sale at 10:00 a.m. lists 4 milch cows 5 two year fat steers 1 fat heifer 4 coming two year old heifers 10 fat hogs 4 sows with pigs a brood mare a stallion a yearling colt and farm gear including plows harrows binders mowing machines carriage and harness. Terms cash under 5.00 and credit terms 6 months for larger sums with notes. 3 percent cash discount over 5.00. No removal until terms met. W D Taylor.
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W. D. Taylor
Public liquor license sought for Sullivan town premises
Earnest Dare, a white male resident of Hamilton township, Sullivan county, Indiana, over 21 and living there 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 at retail in amounts under five gallons with on premises drinking in a two story brick building known as the Allen B No 5 on Court street in Sullivan.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Court Street
Sullivan
Inlet
State of
Public Square
Earnest Dare
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Knew State
Mrs. Cunningham
Wichita Mountains
S. E. Cunningham
Recognizance
Eleventh District
Sullivan National
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe CO
J. W. Butler Paper Company
H. K. Ross
Poland
M. B
WM. Wilson
Trimble, Crawford Co., Ill
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
North Entrance
Trust Department
Sullivan Coun
Glidden & Douthitt
R.p.crawford
Shelburn
W. H. Hill, JR
The
C. J. Stratton Loan Co
North Long & Warren
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