Primary notes on sheriff race and local candidates
The piece recalls Willis Benefield's failed sheriff bid and details looming primary battles. It notes Frank Wible, William M. Bennett, Joe Rettich, Cole Johnson, and incumbent Adams C. Miller facing a heated field, with others like Nick Davis and Hank Poston aiding overhauling efforts and potential new entrants shaping the contest. Key local names, dates, and party tensions are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Davis
Davis
J. Webster Chowning
Mr. Davis
J. Web
Recorder
Fairbanks
Hank Poston
Hank
Noah Chambers
Tennyson
Ment
Miller
Frank Wible
William M. Bennett
Joe Rettich
Cole” Johnson
Woman Leaves Husband After Illness Funeral Held
A woman with consumption leaves her husband and two sons. Her funeral was held at Dreke Cemetery near Fairhants on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. George Fuean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
Myra Whopwison
Andrew i
Tess
Dreke
Fairhants
Candneter Br
George Fuean
Infant dies in Star City home inquest planned
The infant child of G. W. Gench and wife was found dead in their Star City home. The parents had been awake until around 3 AM. the baby appeared lifeless by 6 AM. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Tarn
G. W. Gench
Star City
Atv
Avs
Geneh
Bert Reno Freed After Paying Board Bill Arrears
Shelburn news reports Bert Reno was arrested Friday for failing to pay a board bill totaling 10.75 dollars. He paid the debt and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Janu
Bert Reno
Nis
Prso
The Contemplative Man Learns From Inner Dialog
The contemplative man travels alone by choice, finding discourse with his thoughts as his best company. He treats Heaven as arising from earthly observation, knitting notes into a ladder to ascend toward God in inward search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Earth
John Earle
Moths Face Peril from Mothhill Doctors Warn
Doctors affirm peril in mothhill as moths appear unconcerned. The note highlights potential threat to moths and calls for awareness of danger in the area.
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of James Barnes
Executrix Eliza J. Barnes presents final account and vouchers for James Barnes estate. Court to examine on Friday February 7 1908 in Sullivan Circuit Court Sullivan County Indiana. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Dated January 22 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barnes
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
Notice To Non-Residents In Indiana Sullivan County
State of Indiana Sullivan County Bates Cause of Action For Divorce filed by William E Bates through Bays Bays against defendant nonresident. Defendant notified of filing and pendency of divorce complaint. required to answer at Sullivan County court house on stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
William E. Bates
Bays & Bays
Sullivan Circuit
William E. Bates Is Not A Resident of the State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of
State
Court notice hearing in absence of defendant
Formal court notice dated January 22 1908 states the complaint will be heard and determined in the defendant's absence. It cites Bays Bays as attorneys for the plaintiff and notes the first insertion on January 22 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays & Bays
Costly City Government Salaries Compare to Army
A New York City discussion notes municipal wages for city workers near seventy thousand dollars in annual pay, suggesting costs rival U S Army funding. The piece highlights high payroll figures and ongoing urban fiscal pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United States
Fragmentary OCR News Item to Be Parsed
Reading shows malformed OCR with unclear names and events. The text lacks coherent details to identify persons places or actions. Further clean copy needed for accurate headline and summary.
Evils of Smoke In Cities at St Pauls Church House
Sir W B Richmond warned at a Christian Society Union gathering about London smoke causing rising disease and poor visibility. He linked autumn pollution to pale complexions and claimed many illnesses and eye injuries result from the city air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steaubsay
London
Chritian Sociel Union
St. Paul's Chiuster House
Richmond
New Paint From Iron Oxide Byproduct Discovered
A blue black paint for protecting iron work is made from iron oxide precipitate and waste chlorine from iron production. Ammonia chloride byproduct also has utility. The process arises from combining materials in wire drawing and tinning operations.
Tennis and Temperament Revealed in Tournament
A London Black and White reflection asserts that tennis exposes virtue and vice, noting that a gracious loser and one who acknowledges skilled opponents show trustworthiness for life’s trials and moral character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
When Most Men Pray and the Monotony of Prayer
A brief dialogue notes Towne-Scauffes claiming he never prayed in his life and Browne-Well remarks on the monotonous life he has led. The Exchange teases the idea of prayer and its absence in tough moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne—Scauffes
Browne
Turman Township 1907 Receipts and Expenditures Report
Annual report listing individuals and items for Turman Township for 1907 including stamps gravel trustee services road labor office supplies and school fund entries. Notable names include A B Thurber Joe Gray T Collier J F Parsons Robert Van Horn John Monk Homer Bicknell Wm Arnett C D Hunt Joel Harris and Robert Taylor with various charges such as road tools supplies and advisory services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Thurber
Joe Gray
T. Collier
Trustee
S Ser
J. F. Parsons
Robert van Horn
D. Kiger & Co
John Monk
Joel Harris
A. V. Munich Co
Treas Eeege
A. V. Minich Co
Treas. Co
Saaiode
Dog Fund
A. V. Minich Co Treas
Reves
A. V. Munich
Co. Treaseeeeee
Ete
Seeuales Eevees
John Bowen
Eefeee Eae Netee CH. Bicknell
Feser
Eee Dees
A. V. Munich, Co
Treas Apenas
T. Collier Trustee Coal
Eneenee
Wren Ound
Wren Ound Ee Wenee Oe
Eeene
T. Collier Trustee Cement
Shee Saan
Sendy Witesiel
Eaeenee Soceves
C. E. Montgomery, Sam
Paul Poynter
B. A. Borders
Will H. Haysatt
Long & Warren
J. L. Durham Advisory Service
O. T. Collier
L. A. Ransford
O. T. Collier Trustees Service
Elmer Wheeler
Tom Morin
W. H. Gray
T. B. Wood
L. R. Ridgeway
John Menk
Homer Bicknell
Daniél Chisler
R. Cc. Mayfield
Ben Gray
Clint Riggs
J. P. Moore
Joel C. Barnes
Charlie Harris
Ural Hayden
Samie
D. H. Chisler
Charles Brown
J. A. Ransford
G. A. Gushman
Clint E. Riggs
Sennhh Ae
O. E. Kinnett
Miaty Saith
Iderp
W. R. McKinley
Wm. E. Arnett
J. M. Woodard
W. O. Rockwell
T. A. Gillam
C. W. Houpt
Same
G. W. Morris
Noah Parr
Charles Bell
G. B.muncie
Guy A. Cushman
Urah Hayden
Ceeses
E. L. Duffer
E. L.duffer
Monk
E. Kinnett
James Bown
Bennett Wible
J. W. Weir
Clem Ransford
D. Taylor
Wm. J. Thornberry
Win
Harper
G. W. Osburn
Harry Brown
Johnson Harris Road
S. PS
Osburn
Hebor
Haddie Ryland
A. BE. Montgomery
Elwood Brown
Cc. E. Montgomery
Jon. Weir
S. PD. Johnson
EL Thussed
Redd Book
W.on. Brurnett
Ivbor
Lo. Wilson
Charley Bell
SS. Waver & Son Rep
J. J. Bragdong
Reid Amd Pevidhers
Joel Vapi Betedse
McNitt & Rave Bros
Mattix
Turan
Bamaber
Joba Meuk
Dommittee Voces
Emov
Duniber Oo
Geyla Salsa
Tony Pikes
Sibane
Tachina Read Machine Co
Dindes
Sola Tede
Philips & Dray
AL St. Bern
Fetoon
Rat Hintsonville Brick and Pile Co Tilery
MeNsit & Muserave Bros Dynapdte Gama Methis
Davis
Josse Wisener
Dainteer
J. B. Durham
Ceee
Township Treasurers Ledger Details Lot of Public Expenditures
Ledger lists numerous disbursements for Dist Nos 2 4 5 6 10 including hauling labor institutes and school supplies. Payments cover repairs bridges roads cement gravel taxes and tuition fund salaries for teachers with itemized sums and names such as Duffer Mayfield Monk Cushman Bain Turman Arnett and Ransford.
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Des Leaheys
J. M. McNutt
Ais
Joe Brodie
R. C. Mayfield
A. E. Hazelrigg
W. J. Thomas
J. E. Monk
E. L. Duffer
Theresa Bain
Institutes
J. F. Parsons
Homer Bicknell
H. H. Arnett
Garland Conner
Bruce Badger
Oo. EE
Kinnett
Flo G. Ransford
David T. Cushman
E. Thomas
Elmer EF. Thomas
la Marian Sanmmis
Maude Arnett
Isie Wilson
Esther A. Moore
Thos
Yurman
W. H. Bridwell
Fee
J. E. Yager
J. H. Cannary
Kathryn Stewart
Toxie G. Johnson
Ta. Duffer
Lon Pennington
Daniel Chastain
Rep
E. Hoover
Phillips & Gray
George Bickner
Ind. S. Coal Co
School
J. W. Butler Paper Co
John Kbuowen
Jos. BP
Duffy
J. J. Durham
Swagen
Liee Phillips
Manber Co
Eee
J.ow
Daniel H. Chister Repair
Stradi School Coud
Ees
Piri
Sil
Biisenndlie Brinn
Pile Co
Sores
Peinher
Peat
R. Cc
Maytiol
Laibar
Ben Pout
G H. Schmidt & Co
TRICO
Wince McNutt & Wmuiserave Bros
Mattix Turman & Riggs
Evens
Cirexs
Pennington
Reber
H. M. Benefield
Faber
Greer Withenson
Dobry
Daester
Paowines Yard Dist
Poles
Yoop Carriage & Dugg Schooal Wages
Alhin Bicknell, Puting Up Stove Dist
Segceatecss
James Monk
Wennon
Ceee Eee Eae
Montgomery Lauling
D. J. Stewart
Williamson
Sime See
Ind
S. Coal Co
W. N. Barnett
Etewedeeeer Anes
Reuben Ransford
E. A. Borders
L. Marian Sammis
Essie Wilson
Esteher A. Moore
Thos. J. Turman
Kathryne Stewart
Roxie G. Johnson
George Bicknell
T. J. Turman
Glenn Eno
Maude Lester
Audrey Rose
Tabitha Burnett
Graysville
Flo Ransford
Dodd’s Bridge church seeks overdue subscriptions and settlement
Notice asks for early settlement of past due church subscriptions with the National Bank in Sullivan. Also lists sale items and prices: loose clover hay twelve dollars per ton and corn fifty cents at the crib on Sam Lille farm, dated 26-21 and signed by T. C. Layton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd’s Bridge
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Willis Benefield
John Dudley
Hancock
Willis
Ripper
Sullivan Machine
Frank
Fox Sherif
Cie
al Bennett
Tom Coe
Abe Shelburne
Mary Yin
Salt River
Thomas Ed Ward
J. L. Durham
J. L. Durlam
Representative
Charles Stutesman
Curry Township
Statesman
Fied
Dan Frakes
CIP
ELA Tecvpson
Contemplative
Man
Eliza J. Barnes
Executriz
Sullivan Circuit Court
Fatrer
Bhernep
Turman Township
George Bicknell Schoot
Robert Taylor-desire and B Board
Philips & Gray
Reigge Sona No. Tiss
W. A. Ransford
Ceesees Homer Bicknell
Tom A. Webb
Ceeee
A. G. Cushman
Cc. E. Stewart
C. H. Alkire
N. Davis
Sud Noo Vy
T. M. Durham
Bai
Sullivan Co
Scott City
Clarence Scott
Terre Jlante
Len Moses
No. 4
Henry Brinkerhoff
Paris, IL
Homer Hamilton
Jank Marts
Rev. Griffith
Douglass Chapel
Diar
Tom Watson
I. AL Wilkes
Ane Wilkes
F. M. Douthitt
O. McWintrey
Ss. P. Poynter
Albert M. Lane
Larvey Douglass
W. L. Mason
J. H. Wilson
D. Crawley
Austin Falconberry
Hamilton
Hinkle & Asbury
Jack Sab
John Nikirlis
S. S. Yeager & Son
Poor Turman
Wens Phillips & Gray
Ruddell Bros
Geo. Schuberth
Springer & Carithers
H. BE. Dutton
J. M. Billman
J. P. Duffy
Springer & Carrithers
Mark Lester
R. Sinclair
H. H. Zike
Glenn Morgan
James Shields
Rush Hanley
Wm. M. Beard
James Stout
New Union Lumber Co
B. V. Poe
B. Hill
Zack Rich
F. G. R. Expenses
E. C. Benefield
S. P. Poynter
J. R. Joseph
F. M. Alsop .i
Rush Crowder
Solon Higbee
Rachel Barnard
Knotts & Parks
Geo. Beck
Hix
W. Davis
R. L. Bailey
W.L. Sisson
Rush McCammon
J. P. Wilkey
Diego
Wm. H. Rector
S. Paul Poynter
R. M. Hackett
Jas. R. Joseph
J. O. McCammon
Democrat Pub Co
Preston Stuot
Ac Reese
Elliott Pub. Co
Wim. B. Burford
Sul. H. Lb. & P Co
C. U. Telephone Co
Sul. Telephone Co
Carlisle News
LINAS
Sul
W& PL
Coe
Capesions
Town of Sullivan
Asda
Eae Long & Warren
Sal Steam Laundry
Rush Hunt
Rush
O. M. Patton
WIS. Wolfe
Sup Infirmary
Marvy Miller
Help Infirmary
FT. Schmidt & Co. Rep. Inf
C. BE. Brewer
J. C. Brewer
B. Brewer
A. J. Clark Oo
W. B. Lewis
C. E. Brewer
F. Brewer
Allen Zaaver
Harry McDaniel
CG. BE. Brewer
Wm. Harding
John Boils
Reece Griffiths
Sullivan Union
Marion F. Walters Pris & Cyt Keat
Marion F. Walters
Knox Co
Orphans Home
P. L. Reid
C. H
Town of Sullivan Street
G. W. Pirtle
Ing
Vincennes Bridge Co
Har Ie
Hart Schaffner & Marx
The
National
Sam Lille
T. C. Layton
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