Tragic Train Fatality Claims John P. Burton at Mahleys Mill
John P. Burton, about 30, was killed when a passenger train struck him while crossing the main track near Mahleys Mill after a switch incident at Sullivan. He left a 3300 life policy and a family, including several children, with former ties to Carlisle. He was the son of the late John Pink Burton and connected to the Ridgeway family.
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John P. Burton
Mabley
Mr. Burton
Burton
John Pink Burton
Turman Township
Carlisle
Sullivan
Mahleys
Hannah Burton
John Pink
Pink Burton
Jesse G
Hamilton
Lote Burton
Hamilton Ridgeway
Charles Wood
Plan Now For Colorado and Burlington Summer Tours
The Burlington Route outlines extensive summer excursion schemes to Colorado and the Pacific Coast with low round trip first class fares from St. Louis Kansas City Chicago and other points. Special periods offer one fare plus 200 round trip and through sleeper options with free chair car seats. Contact local agents or write 604 Pine Street St. Louis Missouri for free Colorado California guides and trip advice.
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Illinois Central
Cairo
Central
New Orleans
Southern
Omaha
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
A. H. Hanson
Burlington
Colorado Reserve
Derver
Olorato Springs
Manitou
St. Louis
Kansas City
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Frisco
Portland
Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake
Minnesota
Yellowstone Park
California
F. M. Rucc
L. W. Wakeley
T.P A
Pine St
Gen
M. Levey
Geneva
A Poor Millionaire Promoted by New Life Pills
An early newspaper item touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a stomach strengthening remedy for digestion and appetite. It claims the product would have saved a starved London millionaire and offers a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee through Joe K. Smock, druggist.
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London
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Fourth at Sullivan a Quiet Day in 1920s Town
The Sullivan celebration passed with little activity on Friday as townsfolk and visitors strolled the streets. A few firecrackers popped while others watched. residents urged a livelier observance next year to make up for lost time.
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Sullivan
Ind
Sullivan State Bank
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption boasts dramatic cures
It claims to cure consumption and many chest illnesses including pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy bronchitis and coughs colds asthma croup hay fever and whooping cough. Sold by Joe K Smock with a satisfaction guarantee or refund large bottles 50c and 1.00 total bottles free.
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Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Lee Burnett Wins Lorraine Hotel Receivership Suit
Lee Burnett of Sullivan wins a court case restoring control of the Lorraine hotel and restaurant. Judge Leathers appoints Indiana Trust Co. as receiver after Burnett alleged irregularities by Edward and Louie Meidoer. Burnett held half the stock and was to sign checks. Meidners allegedly acted to strip his authority.
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Lee Burnett
Sullivan
Indianapolis
Lee
Jack Burnett
New Lebanon
Nelson Wilkey
Indianapolis Sentinel
Meidners
Burnett
John W. Kealing
Walker
Ovid B. Jameson
State Prison at Michigan City Transformed Over Seven Years
Special correspondence from Michigan City describes drastic changes at Indiana's state prison since 187? to 1890s reforms. The facility now features strict accountability, rebuilt structures, upgraded facilities, new uniforms, shower baths, improved ventilation, larger kitchens and a hospital ward for the criminal insane. Warden Reid leads continued modernization and parole-focused reform.
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Michigan City
Ind
Hoosier Slide
Indiana
Union
Jeffersonville
Harley
Logansport
Reid
Indiana Platform Endorses Governor Durbin’s Leadership
The Republican State Platform lauds Governor Winfield T. Durbin for prudent financial management and faithful supervision of state institutions. It praises his business experience, conservative control, and appointment quality to boards of control, as well as his earnest effort toward high efficiency and lawful governance.
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Reaeson
Reed
Board of Control
Winfield T. Durbin
Commonwealth
Indiana
Indiana Journal Advertisement Claims Superior Farm Edition
The Indiana Journal markets itself as the best morning paper with extensive market reports from AP and wire services. It highlights frequent farm news, Washington coverage, court summaries, sporting pages, fashion and household features, while stressing accuracy and Republican conservatism at 10 cents weekly.
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Vsnlendid
Indiana
Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Buffalo
Louisville
Union
Inter- State
Indianapolis
Journal
Washington
Bucklen Arnica Salve praised for skin relief and sale notice
Claimant touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a cure for eruptions fever sores boils ulcers and other skin issues with guaranteed results. Also advertises 800 bushels seed-ready corn for sale at a farm one mile west of Sullivan on Merom road by John L Thompson.
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Joek
Smocka
Sullivan
Merom Road
John L. Thompson
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General Insurance
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New Davis Block
Sullivan, and
L. A. Stewart
West
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Will H. Hays
Attorneys-at-law
Arthur D. Cutler
S.c.chaney
A.G. McNabb
Southside
John S. Bays
Sullivan, Indiana
C.D. Amnt
W.F. Wood
Goodman's Clothing
Sullivan Ind
Isaac H. Kally
George W. Buff
W., PP
Stratton
Coffman's Drug Store
Northeast Corner Public Square
R.h.crowder
J.R. Crowder
Crowper & Son
Physicians and Surgeons
Crowder
East Side Square
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Josh Beasley
James R. Brown
Coffman Block
East Side Public Square
Cuanry & McNabb
W. H. Hill, Jr
Mahley
Nicholas & Bippur
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Z. W. Price
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