Notable Local Figures and Community Notices
James Borders marked 31 years with Indianapolis Southern as an employee. Capt. W. H. Lucas recalled as a longtime accommodating conductor. John B. Morgan sold the Linton Record to Horatio Hunt who will run it. Morgan returns to teaching. Various residents attend birthdays, marriages, deaths, and travels. local court notes. students and faculty visits. a funeral in Bloomington.
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James Borders
Indianapolis Southern
Capt
W. H. Lucas
Capt. Lucas
John B. Morgan
Linton Record
Horatio Hunt
Morgan
Charles W. Welmay
Fort Branch
Mr. Welman
Evansville
Dressell
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Opal Campbell
Adah Campbell
Johnstown
Elizabeth Phillips
Linton
Hutton
J. H. Allen
Monroe City
Ind
Edgar Allen
Ethel Barco
Indiana State Normal School
Terre Haute
W. E. Barco
Andy McClanahan
Charles Rossham
Dugger
Thomas Freeman
Nelle Bledsoe
Cass
Sullivan
L. Woodard
Hadden Township
J. W. Hunt
Bernice
Brown's Business College
Arthur
Gilbert Irvine
Gill Township
Frank Nicholas
Frank French
New York
E. D. Thixtun
Ernest and
Paul
Michael Kirkham
Emma Thixtun
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles in Siler City
Will A. Marsh of Siler City North Carolina reports enduring severe piles until using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and quickly recovering. The ad claims the salve also heals burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts chapped hands and chilblains and is sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock & Son’s.
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Will A. Marsh
Siler City
N. C
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Rachael Myles Named Administratrix of James W Myles Estate
Notice from Sullivan Circuit Court appoints Rachael Myles administratrix of the James W Myles estate in Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. Attorney James B Mullikin. First insertion January 26 1909 3t.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
James W. Myles
Sullivan County
Indiana
Rachael Myles
James B. Mullikin
Subscription Rates Updated For One Year and Six Months
The notice lists prices for subscriptions with one year six months and three months options. It states rates in dollars and cents with payment required strictly in advance.
Democrats oust Cullop ally Vollmer for district chairman
In Bloomington the Second District Democrats rejected William H. Vollmer as district chairman, signaling trouble for Congressman William Allen Cullop of Vincennes. The uproar centered on temperance faction opposition and Cullop’s alignment with Vollmer, who led Knox county “wet” forces.
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William Allen Cullop
Vincennes
William H. Vollmer
Vollmer
Cullop
Bloomington
William Allen
Knox County
Linton
Fabe Gwinn
Shoals
Charles D. Hunt
Washington
Congress of the United States
Congress
William A
The Peerless One and the Demn District Battle
A critical review attacks Gifford Pinchot and Ballinger over forest policy and homestead withdrawals under Roosevelt. It mocks the Peerless One, cites labels from the 51st Congress era, and laments the shift from homesteads to rangesteads.
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Forestry Bureau
Gifford Pinchott
Roosevelt
The Boon of High Prices
A 19th century debate on gold and silver argues that high prices benefit the economy. The piece cites William Jennings Bryan claiming silver money raised prices and warns of deflation under gold standard. It notes Bryan’s misreading of outcomes and invites comment from readers.
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W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Californias
Australias
Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis Star
Dr King’s New Life Pills Publicized in Local Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming relief for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney troubles and bowel disorders. The product is sold for 25c at Joe K Smock and Son's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Mardi Gras Day Ends Carnival Revelry In New Orleans
The article explains Mardi Gras as Shrove Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday marking the last day of Carnival with farewell to flesh and fat as New Orleans enters Lent through festive revelry and tradition.
Mardi Gras Carnival Adapted as Community Celebration
The article notes Mardi Gras timing on Ash Wednesday eve and explains its broad use as Carnival in lay usage. It mentions Mardi Gras Day as the climax of Carnival Week with gay pageants masking feasting dancing and assemblies. It adds Indianapolis Southern selling cheap excursion tickets with agent Ben Stone in Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Indianapolis Southern
Ben Stone
Sullivan
Ind
Allen's Lung Balsam Cough Tonic Ad
An old reliable cough remedy named Allen's Lung Balsam is advertised for sale in drug stores and homes. Available in 2c, 50c, and 1.00 bottles. Advertisement appears in a retail page notice.
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Allen
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Henry Barnard
Mr. Barnard
Webster Barnard
Gordon
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Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
Robert P. White
John C. Chaney
Conion
Ives
Pinchot
Crown of Thorns
Coins Financial School
People
Jefferson
Christ
Latter Day Saints
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
la Roy
N. Y
Bat
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Cardus
Gerves
Fletcher
Castoria
SeeeeRe Eeene
Hoosier Bargain Store
Sullivan, Ind
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