Land grants and damages reported in local news
The Linton Citizen notes Isaac Shoffner received a government land grant of a quarter section under a war 1812 officer’s descendant clause. Shoffner may locate the parcel in Washington Oregon North or South Dakota or other designated lands. Separately Arch Aikman’s estate seeks a $10,000 damages suit against Vandalia Coal for his death at the Superior mine near Dugger, filed by administrator Oscar E Bland for the widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibs Apprdiatrecht
Arch Aikman
Superior
Dugger
At Ohce
Vandalia Coal Company
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Shoffner
Michael Shoffner
Rules Governing the Committee on Pensions 1908
Rules outline that pension bills require prior bureau of pensions action and timeliness. No increases after original grant. no arrears if paid salaried by government. Welfare for widows and dependents strict with income limits. hearings require comprehensive testimony and medical statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Bureau of Pensions
Bureau
Congress
United States
January Undermuslin Sale Promises Strong Values
Our January Sale features ready-made Muslin Underwear favored by Sullivan ladies. Wide range of prices from cheapest to best with generous cuts and sanitary, washable fabrics. No. 1062 V-shaped neck gown with embroidered yoke offered at a sale price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Corset Covers Sale Prices and Details
Corset cover listings describe No. 5038 tight fit with low neck and faced armholes. No. 5450 a neat muslin cover with lace insertions and matching lace trim. No. 5590 chic embroidery with beading and ribbon. No. 5577 dainty cover with handkerchief corners and tucks, edged with lace.
Neat elegant garments with embroidered ruffles and tucks
Describes two high grade garments No. 2388 and No. 2382. No. 2388 is a large garment with 6 inch embroidered ruffle tucks and hematitching. No. 2382 features an embroidered ruffle with side bow and flounce embroidery. Sale prices noted 39¢ and 75¢.
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Plunkett
O. B. Whitaker
Whitaker
Franklin and Lincolia
Union Christian College
Callege Auditorium
Waspalta
I. O. Price
Congressman Chaney
Isaac Shoffner
Committee ON Pensions
Chaney
Washington, D. C
Chaney & White
Union
Sullivan, Ind
Reed & Batey
Aong
John
VV. Poe
Pius Vais
Sorgruia
Divine
Crowley
Rex
King
Rexall
King of
All
United Drug Company
Hoosier Bargain Store
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