Chaney Pushes Agricultural Plans For Farmers
Representative Chaney launches a campaign to aid farmers in his district. He secures a promise from Secretary Wilson to send an agriculture expert to lecture in each county in April on Proper Farm Cultivation and to organize county farm meetings. He also introduces a bill authorizing 100000 to create demonstration farms and test improved management nationwide under the secretary’s direction. The plan aims to test soil adaptability and apply scientific methods to boost returns on farm land.
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Washington
Chaney
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson J
New Suits and Legal Actions Listed in Docket
Items show multiple civil actions including Mannie Shepherd v Sherman Zane on two notes Emanuel F Deiss v Charles W Hooper guardian of Wilhelmina Lake petition to terminate guardianship and declare sound mind John G Wilson Alma Christie and Russell Abel by next friend James R Riggs v Agnes Braiser et al for partition Phillip Giltner v William Abbott for damages Oscar W Shryer for Bloomfield Bank v Excelsior Coal Company on note Elmer E Pifer Mary A Wolfe v Harry E Pifer et al for partition J C Perry & Company v Victor Allies on account Pete Stevenson v Ora Stevenson for divorce Cornelius W Willis v Albert G Wallace to foreclose chattel mortgage H E Bland v board of coin commissioners Sullivan county
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Mannie Shepherd
Sherman Zane
Emanuel F. Deiss
Charles W. Hooper
Wilhelmina Lake
John G. Wilson
Alma Christie
Russell Abel
James R. Riggs
Agnes Braiser
Phillip Giltner
William Abbott
Oscar W. Shryer
Bloomfield Bank
Excelsior Coal Company
Elmer E. Pifer
Mary A. Wolfe
Harry E. Pifer
J. C. Perry & Company
Victor Allies
Pete Stevenson
Ora Stevenson
Cornelius W. Willis
Albert G. Wallace
H. E. Bland
The
Board of Coin Commissioners of
Sullivan County
John Pearce Dead at Mount Vernon Illinois
John Pearce, a well known county resident and Civil War veteran, died suddenly at his home near Mount Vernon Illinois on Monday. He was seventy one years old and was in frail health, stricken while reading a newspaper. He had lived on a Knox county farm before moving to Illinois years ago and was survived by his sister and other relatives.
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John Pearce
Mount Vernon
Illinois
Pearce
Knox County
E. Haddon Township
Virginia Pearce
Carlisle
Sabelle Hoover
A A White
Anonymous letter calls out illegal booze trade with force urged
An unsigned communication accuses illegal beer and whiskey sales in the city and urges citizens to take action. The writer claims insider knowledge and says the missive could aid prosecutors, but no name or signature is provided to publish.
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Merom
Wood's Ad Promises Fresh Deals for Shoppers
A compact message invites readers to “read Wood's ad” for current bargains and updates. The snippet signals ongoing promotions and suggests staying informed for new sales and offerings at the store.
James Manning returns. William B Manning dies in Wynne
In Wynne Arkansas James Manning returns with the body of his father William B Manning who died January 9. The funeral was held at the family home led by Rev Hershey and burial followed in the Manning Cemetery. William B Manning was 72 and survived by a wife two sons and two daughters.
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James Manning
Wynne
Ark
William B. Manning
Hhe
Hershey
Mann Cemetery
Manning
William B
Tony, Alabama
James M
Wynne, Ark
Nellie Durham
Mary Manning
E. C. Eno
Sullivan
Mike Ambrose
Westphalia
Ind
Ambrose
Reid’s Mill
Sullivan Lodge
Ellis c
Troubadours
Murray
Hymera
Linton
Shelburn
Burgess Sues For Divorce From Minie Burgess
William W. Burgess files suit in circuit court seeking a divorce from wife Minie Burgess. The action profiles the spouses in a pending marital dissolution case across the court docket.
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William W. Burgess
Circuit Court
Minie Burgess
Public sale advertised by local resident in East Chapel
Sullivan in the East Chapel neighborhood was in the city Monday and had bills printed advertising a public sale of personal property to be held at his farm on January 29. Mr Shrum has sold his farm and may move back to South Carolina if he does not locate in Texas. Children clothing almost given away read Woods ad.
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Sullivan
East Chapel
Shrum
South Carolina
Texas
Pleasantville Social notes depict local visits and health updates
J Ed Douthit and daughter hosted Carl Douthit and his Carlisle wife. Trustee Frank Spencer and wife visit Indianapolis after an appendectomy. Clara Bough seeks treatment in Indianapolis. Several locals, including Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Hallie Ward, on the sick list. Rev Crawford conducts revival at the Methodist church. John Sisson sold cattle to A F Harvey. Dr Lisman consults on Mrs L Ward with appendicitis. Edmiston resumes photography studio work.
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J. Ed Douthit
Carl Douthit
Carlisle
Frank Spencer
Indianapolis
Frank
Clara Bough
L. R. Ward
Rising
Hallie Ward
Tressie Page
Rev. Crawford
John Sisson
A. F. Harvey
Crocket Shepherd
Linton
Crocket
Dr. Lisman
Alsman
L. Ward
George Shepherd
Shelburn
Cc. O. Edmiston
Made Things Easy For Husband
A matron shares a cure for absent minded husbands who forget to mail letters. She pinned the letter to his coat lapel when he left for work, so passersby would stare and he would notice the missive and mail it on time.
Helpless as a corpse Barnabee tale from San Antonio Express
Veterans actor H C Barnabee lies disabled after a fall as a dramatic critic offers condolences, saying he has not missed a performance for years. The critic paints a grim comic scene of two inebriates sinking in a gutter as a police officer helps.
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H. C. Barnabee
Mr. Barnabee
San Antonio Express
Alderman and Mayor Clash Over Election Plea
An alderman seeking re election urged Mayor Collins of Boston to back him with a simple yes. The general declined and the mayor retorted that the alderman acts as an infant and deserves a spanking.
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Collins
Boston
What Made It Valuable
An excited passenger asks a porter at a railway station about a parcel left on a seat. The porter says he did not see it. The parcel reportedly contained three poems and two sandwiches, prompting the passenger to consider rewriting the poems.
Woodss Offering Big Inducements to Clothing Buyers
A brief classified item notes Woods offering notable inducements to clothing buyers and directs readers to read his advertisement for details.
Notice of Sale at Court House Sullivan Indiana
Notice is given that lands and lots may be sold at public auction at the Court House door in Sullivan Indiana on the second Monday in February 1907 the 11th day commencing at 10 o clock a m and continuing daily until all are offered. E E Russell Auditor Sullivan County Indiana.
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Court House
Sullivan
State of
Indiana
E. E. Russell
Sullivan County
Shiloh Guests and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
Albert Bennett and wife visited relatives near Shiloh on Sunday. A large crowd attended services with Brother Stivers in Shiloh. Sheriff Bert Walters and wife stopped by relatives in the area. James South is sick. Frank Balance and Frank Marford were in Linton for business. Jessie Cox visited Paxton parents. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pirtle and James Pirtle also visited relatives nearby.
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Albert Bennett
Shiloh
Bert Walters
James South
Frank Balance
Linton
Jessie Cox
Paxton
Martin Pirtle
Frank Marford
James Pirtle
Brother Stivers
Shi- Shiloh
Local News Briefs From Newton and Surrounding Areas
Fairbanks Charles Stanley a horse buyer from Newton Illinois visits friends in town. Herschel Benefield of Sullivan was here Friday night. Miss Lora Ridgeway very poorly and in Ann. Mrs Pearl Hayhurst of Vigilzona county visited Friday. Emory Pogue and Ira Drake were in Farmersburg Monday. Mr and Mrs John Pittman spent Sunday at Aaron Hall's. Pearlie Broth sickest. Mr and Mrs Sephus Thomas guests of C C Johnson and wife. Miss Roxy Hill very poorly. Born to Alpha Dehart and wife a girl. Several attended dedication of new Masonic hall at Sullivan Thursday.
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Charles Stanley
Newton
Ill
Herschel Benefield
Sullivan
Lora Ridgeway
Pearl Hayhurst
Vigi Zona
Emory Pogue
Ira Drake
Farmersburg
John Pittman
Aaron Hall
Pearlie Broth
Sephus Thomas
C. C. Johnson
Roxy Hill
Alpha Dehart
Masonic Hall
Ben Moses
Fairbanks
Lloyd Howard
Shelburn
Homer Pittman
Marts
Dave Skiner
Byron Frakes
Harry Pittman
Virginia
Our City
Tom Peak
Swetch
Esta Littlejohn
Hymera
Hamilton
Ed Lock
the Narrows
Grover Hayhurst
Thomas Weir
Prairie Creek
John Scott
Luther Ransford
James Ransford
Lewis Yeager
Zane Ann Moses
Helen Hamilton
Paxton
Clay Jewel
Big Springs News Briefs and Local Notes
The Wabash river rises over low land near Big Springs. W S Alexander preached there Sunday night. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Will Moore last Sunday. Will Watson and wife plan a ten day visit to Terre Haute and Greencastle. Captain Smythe stays with J B Durham. Thomas Keann Medsker and Newton Burton shipped cattle and sheep to Chicago. Mr Mickey and Len Pyles of Sullivan and Rev C B Hershey dined at J W Watson's Sunday. James Royse and mother of Terre Haute and Ed Turman and E G Car Ruthers of Sullivan attended Mr Manning's funeral Sunday. Warren Watson visited Sullivan on Monday.
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W. S. Alexander
Big Springs
Will Moore
Will Watson
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Captain Smythe
J. B. Durham
Thomas and
Keann Medsker
Newton Burton
Chicago
Mickey
Len Pyles
Sullivan
C. B. Hershey
J. W. Watson
James Royse
Ed’ Turman
E. G. Carruthers
Mr. Manning
Warren Watson
Mud and travel woe stain Scott City weekend
Scott City residents report heavy mud from Fairbanks to Shelburn causing travel delays. Local visits include Ben Moses, Lloyd Howard, Homer Pittman and families. Oil men from Virginia passed through, while roads hindered carrier routes Saturday.
Public Sale Notice Near Sullivan
Public sale notice announces an auction to be held at a farm three miles south and a half mile west of Sullivan and one mile northeast of East Chapel. The seller states details of the sale are forthcoming from the farm owner.
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Sullivan
East Chapel
Personal property auction including cattle horses and farm implements
Tuesday sale begins at 10 am with 2 milch cows 3 mares a colt brood sows a buggy surrey and gear. Also 60 rods of fencing 39 inch wire corn and household goods. Terms cash under 5 dollars credit 9 months for larger sums with notes due interest and fees if unpaid. No removal until terms met.
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Surrey
Studebaker
Shrum News Highlights Local Visitors and Church Dedication
Roxie Campbell returned from Indianapolis. James Collins visited Sullivan. Mrs J H Mavity attended Shelburn church. Sam Flowers returned from Colorado. John Pratt of Terre Haute visited. Walker Jennings traveled to Indianapolis. Mrs Foster spent Sunday in Palestine Illinois. Ira Drake visited town with his wife. J Lang from Indianapolis visits. P M Hayworth and wife in Sullivan as guests. Kate Reed family stayed with John Allen. Residents went to Sullivan to claim land paid by coal company. Social at Mr Hangar's featured Golda Kendall and others. Emma McClanahan Anna Scott Mary Lloyd visited Sullivan. Della Moore returned from Evansville visit. Central Christian church to be dedicated next Sunday. dinner served in church basement.
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Roxie Campbell
Indianapolis
James Collins
Sullivan
J. H. Mavity
Shelburn
Sam Flowers
Colorado
John Pratt
Terre Haute
Walker Jennings
Foster
Palestine
Ill
Ira Drake
T. V. Pittman
Jesse Lang
P. M. Hayworth
Lon Owens
Kate Reed
John Allen
Golda Kendall
Bonnie Scott
Fiossie Apple
Sunday visits and church goers noted in Fairbanks area
Fairbanks residents including Noble Badger and family visited relatives over Sunday. Beech Grove observed Parent's Day Friday. John Foutz did business in Graysville Saturday. Art Scotter from Middletown visited his brother Albert. Edgar Strain and wife drove to Fairbanks Saturday evening. Postman R C Harmon delivered on foot due to roads. Frank and Ora Patton attended Providence church Tuesday night. Locals attended Drake church Saturday night. John Lester family spent Sunday with L D Patton family at Union Chapel. Kingsley chapel to begin meeting this week.
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Noble Badger
Beech Grove
John Foutz
Graysville
Art Scotter
Middletown
Albert
Edgar Strain
Fairbanks
R. C. Harmon
Frank
Ora Patton
Providence
Drake Church
John Lester
L. D. Patton
Union Chapel
Kingsley’s Chapel
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Bargain Ad
A crumpled ad urges readers to buy Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for headache dizziness indigestion and biliousness. It promises health at a small cost with a money back if not satisfied and notes sales by a local seller Joe with prices 0c and $1.
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Dr. Caldwell
Joe
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