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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
2
Sullivan county recorded 34 deaths in November with deaths spread across age groups 65 and over and multiple causes including pulmonary consumption typhoid fever diphtheria pneumonia diarrheal diseases and meningitis. One death occurred in a state institution.
The Sage of The Wabash Captain Rosard Smythe recounts witnessing the execution of abolitionist John Brown. The fragment notes his later reflections and a brief, unnamed continuation.
Captain Roland Smythe known as the Sage of the Wabash discusses his trip to Evansville, his first motion pictures and trolley rides, and his view of modern life from his Sullivan county hermitage. He recalls Harvard like education at the University of Virginia and his Confederate past, and notes his son Carter Waters performing at the Bijou.
Bargain listing shows ladies and children's garments priced in cents, including 25c to 50c items such as vests, hose, union suits, coats, and gloves. Also advertised are soap, towels, tableware, lamps, and hardware items priced in January sale terms with sample lots and bulk discounts.
Listings detail train connections from Sullivan and nearby towns to Chicago St Louis Evansville and Indianapolis with routes via Illinois Central Pennsylvania Line and Big Four. Special home seekers excursions January 16 February 6 and 20 offer seven tenths of one fare round trip with 21 day return. stopovers allowed and mileage honored.
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