High license bill eyed in state legislature context
The Sullivan Union reports that a high license measure with a $1000 annual fee is favored by many lawmakers. Senator Mattingly has introduced the bill setting fees and distribution to county and city treasurers, while a contrasting columnist cautions farmers about catalog house practices and urges rural towns to stay linked to local merchants. The Southwestern Banker weighs in on how county economies depend on local commerce.
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House
Senate
Mattingly
Daviess County
Tax Notice for Sullivan County 1907 Delinquent Taxes
Sullivan County Indiana treasurer announces 1906 tax duplicates due in 1907 with payment options by May 6 and November 4. notices warn of penalties, land sales for delinquent taxes, and need to specify property location and ownership. Delinquent school fund mortgages must be settled by February 1, 1907 to avoid sale.
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Sullivan County
E. E. Russell
Auditing commissions urged for all districts in state
A bill by Representative Henry P. Sicks seeks creation of two expert accountants per congressional district to audit county officers. Appointed by the governor for four years, drawn from the two dominant parties, they would inspect county books biennially or more often and be paid five dollars per day. The measure draws favorable reception as a step toward honest state administration.
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Henry P. Sicks
Boone County
South America
United States
Lexington
Callao
States
Kentucky
New York
Galveston
Narrow Escape From Drowning on the Wabash River
Abe Baber and his son George along with Barney Baber had a near drowning on the Wabash River last week. Their small gasoline launch capsized near a rock bar while dodging brush. Abe and George reached the bank. Abe grasped a tree limb while Barney and the others secured a skiff to rescue him. The launch sank and will not be raised due to high water.
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Fairbanks
Abe Baber
George Baber
Barney Baber
Wabash
Baber
The Manifold Difficulties Of Keeping a Conducted House
Frank Spencer travels to Indianapolis for an appendectomy while a Sullivan town tale recalls a world traveler from Kentucky who hosted a drinking episode, attempted deception, and the fallout of family and social scrutiny. The humorous monologue frames the perils of keeping “a jag” under wraps with nautical escapades and Lexington gossip.
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Frank Spencer
Jefferson Township
Indianapolis
Callao
Peru
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Fairbanks Township
Turman Township
Hamilton Township
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Gill
Merom Town
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Ieee
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Jefferson
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A. V. Minich
Spencer
Eastman
Sullivan
United States Navy
Uncle Sam
McCammon Hotel
Sandy Hook
Little Old Lexington
Gil
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