Indiana House faces bid to curb reform measures and liquor licenses
The article outlines a coalition among Democrats and Republicans in the Indiana House to defeat Governor Hanly’s reform measures, including the Public Depository Bill and a One Thousand Dollar Liquor License bill. It cites opposition from bankers and brewers with support from Thomas Taggart, notes a public demand for reform, and urges Republicans to stand with the people against special interests. It also discusses Roosevelt's presidency, canal issues, and the impact of mail order competition on local publishers and merchants in Sullivan County.
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Indiana
House of Representatives
Hanly
Thomas Taggart
Vawson
Tom White
Mel C
State
Wm. A. White
John Knotts
Otto C. Hoseman
Julius C. Hoseman
William Walter Hiatt
Hannah Mariah Hiatt
Fred Welsh
New Pittsburg Coal and Coke Company
Indiana Southern Coal Company
State of Indiana
Gertrude Holt
Wm. Brent
Bessie Harlow
John W. Harlow
Della Nelson
Frank Nelson
Estella Crawford
Bessie Mahan
Went
Brown
Wash Deckard
Hannah Neal
John Richards
Vice President Fairbanks Seen as Steady Choice for 1908
The Indianapolis Star argues the public may favor Fairbanks for a calmer, constitutional leadership after a period of reform. It notes his support of reform while remaining cautious and urges testing new laws before enacting more.
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Ively
Fairbanks
Ship of State
Indianapolis Star
The Merchants Use of News Papers for Local Trade
The article urges home merchants to advertise in all local newspapers to protect against out of town and mail order competition. It emphasizes broad space use, reciprocal press cooperation, and cautions that neglecting newspaper advertising weakens a merchant’s trade and investment returns. It also lists circuit court dismissals and small fines across numerous cases, including forgery, selling to minors, gaming, and licensing issues.
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Sullivan County
Home buyer prefers in person purchase over mail order
The buyer favors buying merchandise at the counter rather than mail order, drawn by appealing prices and judicious advertising at the home dealer’s place of business.
Local capitalists plan belt railroad to Lin ton mines
A company of local investors and Chicago money is forming to build a belt railroad from Linton to all mines in the Linton field. The line would connect with the FE F U H, I V and Monon routes, aiding coal transport and miners daily travel. Estimated total cost about 150000, with incorporation and final arrangements expected in a few days.
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Linton
Jan
Chicago
Linton Field
Southern
Indiana
Indianapolis Southern
Monon
Houpt Brother Heads to Chicago Week of Renewal
R. K. Houpt visited the Union office yesterday to renew for his brother W. A. Houpt who lives in Chicago. W. A. Houpt left the county about 12 years ago and has since resided in Chicago. Mrs. Lee F Bays departs this morning for a brief visit in Washington with her parents Mr and Mrs John C Chaney.
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R. K. Houpt
W. A. Houpt
Chicago
Windy City
Lee F. Bays
Washington, D. C
John C. Chaney
Walter Greene to be tried in Sullivan circuit court
Walter Greene who is jailed at Vincennes on a charge of murdering his wife there will be tried in the Sullivan circuit court. The change of venue was granted Monday. The murder charge against Greene is described as one of Knox county’s most brutal in history.
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Walter Greene
Vincennes
Sullivan Court
Sullivan
Greene
Knox County
Prison Sentence Handed Down in Larceny and Forgery Case
Bud Scott and Jackson M Spencer were found guilty of larceny and forgery in circuit court. Judge Henderson overruled motions for a new trial and sentenced Scott to 2 to 14 years at Jeffersonville and Spencer to a similar term at Michigan City. Sheriff to escort them to prison immediately.
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Bud Scott
Jackson M. Spencer
Henderson
Scott
Jeffersonville
Spencer
Michigan City
Citizens' Barber Shop Opens in Trust Building
Messrs. Simpson, Rogers and Moss, longtime tensorial artists, opened the Citizens' Barber Shop in the Citizens' Trust building yesterday. The trio are touted as first class in their line and have fitted up one of the nicest shops in the city.
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Messrs. Simpson
Rogers and
Moss
Citizens
Citizens’ Trust
Mrs Minnie May Howard Becomes Bradley After Divorce
Minnie May Howard was granted a divorce from Henry Clay Howard last week and changed her surname to Bradley. Ida Spicher also received a divorce from David Spicher in the same period.
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Minnie May Howard
Henry Clay Howard
Bradley
Ida Spicher
David Spicher
How to Cure Chilblains
To enjoy freedom from chilblains writes John Kemp Hast Otisfield We apply Racklen's Armed Salve Have also used it for salt rheum with excellent results Guaranteed to cure fever sores indolent ulcers pies burns wounds frost bites and skin diseases 25c at Joe K Smock's drug store.
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Tohn Kemp
Otisfield
Racklen
Joe K. Smock
Hymera Merchant Wolf Berman Weds Miss Bessie Mott in Louisville
Wolf Berman a leading Hymera merchant married Miss Bessie Mott described as one of Kentucky s fair women in a ceremony held in Louisville on Sunday.
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Wolf Berman
Hymera
Bessie Mott
Kentucky
Louisville
Morning euchre party hosts cited in 농 Morning Session
The item notes a euchre party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Laurent at their home during a morning session. It mentions Miss Ada Crawford of Wilfred being very ill, plus Laurel A. Bennett serving as deputy postmaster in Farmersburg while his son is ill. A new safe arrives at Farmersburg post office and local business activity is briefly referenced.
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W. L. Laurent
Ghana
Ada Crawford
Wilfred
Laurel A. Bennett
Farmesburg
Farmersburg
John Waits
Jackson Hill
O. P. Smith
Caledonia
Sullivan
Contentment in accepting life as it flows
A reflection on choosing to let events unfold and not forcing outcomes, guiding life to move smoothly with the current rather than against it. Epictetus advocates embrace of reality to maintain inner calm.
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Epictetus
The Idea of a Humorous Man in Public Eye
A reflection on how public perception shapes a person into a humorist. The line notes that many individuals assume humor unless others do not see them that way, illustrating a social myth about entertainers and personality.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Barn Fire Destroys E S Carruthers Farm Shelter
A large barn belonging to E S Carruthers in Sullivan’s east area was totally consumed by a blaze at ten o clock last night. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure could not be saved, with heats and smoke reported across the countryside.
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E. S. Carruthers
Sullivan
Granulated Sugar Sale Notice in Sullivan Market
Local merchants of Sullivan declare a five cent per pound sale on granulated sugar until further notice. Signatories include Thos. Daugherty Roy Cowles P L Reid H E Dutton Ruddell Bros M W Astrey and Oscar Rich.
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Sullivan
Thos. Daugherty
Roy Cowles
P. L. Reid
H. E. Dutton
Ruddell Bros
M. W. Astrey
Oscar Rich
Encomiums for the Marshal of Farmersburg
The town of Farmersburg lauds Town Marshal Charles Shepherd for creating order in Sullivan county. Once home to six saloons and nightly fights, the town now sees no drunks on the streets. A boisterous rider in a Sullivan Interurban car even disembarked early to avoid arrest, recognizing Shepherd’s authority.
Revolutionary Relic Button Found in Rutland Garden
James R. Putnam found a brass button in his Rutland Vermont garden. Cleaned it reveals Massachusetts artillery around the edge a cannon on wheels and a flag on a staff. The button is described as a Revolutionary relic in good preservation.
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James R. Putnam
Rutland
Massachusetts Artillery
Champagne cloth and society fashion in high circles
Champagne cloth remains in favor for street wear and evening frocks. Mrs William K Vanderbilt Sr wears a broadcloth carriage gown in this shade with a black velvet hat and ostrich plume. Club members critique changing manners as a new wealth obsessed society emerges.
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Socity
William K. Vanderbilt, Sr
London physician links heavy necklaces to infirmities
A London physician reports that wearing heavy necklaces presses on nerves at the base of the skull, causing physical infirmities. He notes the condition affects women who wear jewelry but also offers relief to those who own none.
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London
Racehorse Proclaimed Fastest Creature by Authorities
Authorities argue the racehorse is the fastest mover on four or two legs. They cite evidence that top thoroughbreds can outrun deer, antelope, wolves, hares, foxes, dogs, and fast running birds.
Wonderful Insects Show Swift Strength in Nature
A concise note extols insects as the strongest and fastest per size, highlighting their flying, running, jumping and carrying abilities as remarkable given their small dimensions.
Helping Out Others
Atlas shifts to the other foot and vows to bear the world until a few trusted mates are born to help a lot.
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Atlas
A Sure Sign of Love and Money Dreams
A remark notes that when a young man loves, he grows anxious to amass wealth to impress his beloved with everything she wants. The quip suggests romance drives financial aims and social display.
Large Pecan Bearing Orchard Under Horlbeck Ownership
Thought to be the world’s largest bearing pecan orchard is owned by Maj. John H. Horlbeck in Charleston County. He maintains 600 acres of bearing trees.
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Maj
John 8. Horlbeck
Charleston County
Wise man by candlelight on locating truth in sunlit days
A Georgia philosopher cautions against seeking wisdom only in dim moments. He argues that with the abundance of sunshine, one should search openly for insight rather than wait for a guiding light in darkness.
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Georgia
Dows
Special stoves and steady jobs spark winter warmth
A fragmented passage describes people swapping to a special stove that keeps homes warm all winter, boosting work reliability and even sparking better flowers. It mentions a town in an unspecified county and a council, with remarks about trades and self-congratulation for buying the new stove.
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Wavagon
Sullivan No. 9 Offers Housekeeping Bargains This January
Heavy December stock ready for sale at last year's prices. Sullivan advertises many furniture items and household goods at low costs during January. Shoppers are invited to mention the ad and visit No. 9 to find essentials for housekeeping with reputations for value and service.
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Sullivan
No. 9
Oak and Mahogany Furniture and Ranges Offerings
Our sideboards china closets buffets bed room suits cots couches chairs tables folding beds davenports iron beds go carts book cases and kitchen cabinets are the best guaranteed oak and mahogany. Our malleable steel ranges are the best and our cook stoves take first place. The White Lilly washer sells fast and stays sold.
Barns and Store Trade: Horses Mules for Goods
The store offers to trade anything for horses and mules and will swap a new buggy for an old one. They can sell every old buggy they acquire and offer payment plans, easing purchases for customers lacking cash upfront.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Mt. Reno
Congress
White House
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Wm. A. Trigg
John Owings
Wm. Goins
Indiana Reformatory
Nora Alsman
Andy Alsman
George Rogers
Ed Minter
J. P
Ab. White
Berman-Mott
Chas. Shepherd
Shepherd
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