Red Cross Seals Boost Holiday Fund Drive 1912
Seventy five million Red Cross tuberculosis seals are printed for the 1912 holiday sale organized by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in cooperation with the American Red Cross. The three color seal features a Santa head and holly wreath with Red Cross markings and carries the greeting American Red Cross 1912. The campaign spans nearly all states and territories plus Porto Rico and the Philippines with at least 100000 volunteer agents. Since 1906 the sale has raised close to one million dollars for consumption prevention. New York led 1911 with 6,356,368 seals sold, followed by Ohio and Illinois. Texas and Indiana posted notable gains in 1911.
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Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
American Red Cross
United States
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
New York State
Ohio
Illinois
Texas
Indiana
Taft Replies to Roosevelt Fraud Charges in Coming Speeches
Washington July 20 President Taft and allies prepare a White House statement and a cabinet draft to counter Roosevelt preconvention fraud charges. Mondell will defend Taft seating at Chicago while Bartholdt backs the national committee. Root may not speak in Senate.
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Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
White House
Republican National Committee
Ths
House
Frank W. Mondell
Root
Senate
Option coal lands near Linton by Gambill brothers
Levi Gambill of Sullivan County and his father William Gambill of Terre Haute visited Linton and optioned a large tract of about two hundred acres near the White Rabbit mine. The Gambills plan to sub let the option to a capitalist company to sink shafts and develop the land.
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Linton
Levi Gambill
Sullivan County
William Gampill
Terre Haute
White Rabbit
Messrs. Gambill
Bayses Travel to Culver and Chicago
Mr and Mrs Harold Bays traveled by car to Culver and Chicago. Mrs Ed Roach and her husband visited her father W E Woods and planned to stay until September before returning to St Petersburg Florida. Mrs Cal Simpson of Veedersburg returned home Saturday after visiting her daughter Mrs W T Mellett.
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Harold Bays
Culver
Chicago
Mr. Bays
Ed Roach
Miss Nelle Aydelotte Heads to Montreal for France
Miss Nelle Aydelotte will depart Monday with Prof. and Mrs. Ramsey of New York. They sail from Montreal on Sunday August 4 for France to join her brother Prof. Frank Aydelotte.
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Nelle Aydelotte
Montreal
Zelma Harbaugh
Rogers, Ark
Dave Bushell
George Hunt
Justice Kirkham
Higbee
Earnest Cunningham
Clinton
Anna L. Cannady
Merom
Presbyterian Parsonage
J. H. McArthur
Earl Handford
George Handford
New suits listed in county court filings
John S. Sprague sues Averill Coal Mining Co and Bickett Coal and Coke Co. for damages. Delila Anderson seeks divorce and custody from William C. Anderson. Mary E. Hilderbrand and Phillip Hilderbrand seek divorce. Viola M. Adams sues Stonewall J. Adams for divorce. Odie Weaver sues Andrew Weaver for divorce.
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John S. Sprague
Averill Coal Mining Co
Bickett Coal and Coke Co
Delila Anderson
William C. Anderson
Mary E. Hilderbrand
Phillip Hilderbrand
Viola M. Adams
Stonewall
Sullivan school board sells bonds for school improvements
The Sullivan school board sold to Citizens Trust Company $7 135 four percent bonds at par. The bonds run ten years and will finance improvements on city school properties.
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Sullivan School Board
Citizens Trust Company
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs I D Risher in Haddon
Mr and Mrs I D Risher celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home near Carlisle in Haddon township. Mr Risher is a Civil War veteran who served in a Pennsylvania regiment.
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I. D. Risher
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Mr. Risher
Pennsylvania
Guardians Sought for Willington Children in Jefferson Township
Eliza E. Smith petitions the circuit court to appoint guardians for Lucy and John Willington aged residents of Jefferson township due to old age and infirmity.
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Eliza E. Smith
Circuit Court
Lucy
John Willington
Jefferson Township
Hays Named Speaker for Fort Harrison Reunion
Hinkle C. Hays of this city a son of Mr and Mrs John T Hays and a noted young lawyer has been chosen as one of the speakers at the Fort Harrison celebration and soldiers reunion to be held at Terre Haute on September 2 3 and 4.
William Bland Reported Very Ill in City
William H. Bland, a well known resident, is very ill with a bowel trouble. His condition remains quite serious and pending further medical attention.
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WM. H. Bland
William H. Bland
Mr. Bland
Ham and eggs gag sparks cafe chatter at Kaufman Cafe
Curious Carrie notes a sharp exchange at the Kaufman Cafe where Bill Kaufman yelled cryptic phrases to the cook in response to orders. a following customer inquiry about hash ends with another odd remark.
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Bill Kaufman
Kaufman Cafe
Carrie
Bill
City transfers water works to Sullivan Water Company
The city council passes a resolution to transfer the old water works system to the Sullivan Water Company, which will install a new system. Judge Bridwell will appoint appraisers. after valuation, the transfer to the new company will occur. B. M. Kerlin, trustee for the new company, moves to begin laying water mains and sinking deep wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Water Company
Bridwell
Circuit Court
B. M. Kerlin
Vincennes
New Water Company
Hymera man jailed on larceny charge
John Lucas of Hymera was placed in jail Monday on a larceny charge after pleading guilty. He was bound over to the circuit court by Justice Stark of Hymera for stealing two sets of harness.
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John Lucas
Hymera
Stark
Embezzlement Charge Against Henry Leach
Henry Leach of Glendora is jailed on a Virginia embezzlement charge. He allegedly took 25 dollars from the Darby Coal Company funds.
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Henry Leach
Glendora
Darby Coal Company
Virginia
Mrs Jane Smith Dead in Carlisle
Mrs Jane Smith wife of Uncle George A Smith died suddenly Saturday night after months of poor health. Funeral Monday at home conducted by Rev W O Angel. Maiden name Anderson born Malone New York February 22 1827. She married George A Smith in 1852 and moved to Carlisle Indiana in 1854. She leaves husband one daughter and six grandchildren.
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Carlisle
Jane Smith
George A. Smith
Sue
W. O. Angel
Massachusetts
Indiana
Miss Flossie Webb Taken to Union Hospital for Operation
Miss Flossie Webb, long ill with attack of appendicitis, has been moved to Union hospital in Terre Haute for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Webb
Union Hospital
Terre Haute
Teachers Wanted for the Philippines Examinations
County Superintendent Richard Park notes a circular from the Bureau of Insular Affairs about the U S Civil Service exam on August 28 and 29 to fill Philippine service roles. male salaries range from 1200 to 3000 dollars with promotions. women face eligibility rules and lower entry pay.
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Richard Park
Bureau of Insular Affairs
United States War Department
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Bureau of Education
Baguio
Philippines
School of Commerce
School of Deaf and Blind
Anti-Saloon League urges unity over Roosevelt split
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League issues a statement through E S Shumaker urging county option Republicans to avoid dividing forces with a third party. It argues for supporting a Roosevelt ticket only in a separate convention, then uniting in the regular Republican convention to protect temperance goals and oppose the liquor interests.
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Indiana Anti- Saloon League
League
E. S. Shumaker
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Liquor Trust
Anti-Saioon League
Notice to Bid for Dead Animal Removal Sullivan IN 1912
The Common Council of Sullivan Indiana invites sealed bids for removing dead animals from city limits from Aug 14, 1912 to Aug 14, 1913. Bids due Aug 18 at 7 p.m. Bid must include statutory affidavit and bond of 1000 dollars. Council may reject all bids. Mayor Ed Hoover and City Clerk J.8 Schroeder announce.
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Common Council
Sullivan
Indiana
Common Council OF
City OF
Hoover
Schroeder
Local social notes recount visits and returns
Miss Robertinge Buchanan of Indianapolis, visiting Miss Carro Krug, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crawford and family of Terre Haute visited relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O Cedwaer have returned from a visit with their daughter, Mr. RoUn BiGwat at Gordon, Nebraska.
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Robertinge Buchanan
Indianapolis
Carro Krug
Harry Crawford
Terre Haute
Cedwaer
RoUn BiGwat
Gordon
Stratton Couple Plan Northern Michigan Outing
Mr and Mrs C H Stratton and son left Friday for an outing in northern Michigan. Dr L B Willen and family of Terre Haute were guests of Mr and Mrs A M Getty Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton
Don “Joe
Michigan
Local Newspaper Pro closes sale of Rosedale business
Harry Owens long time Rosedale newspaper man has sold his business. Owens is well known in the county, his wife is O. P. Badger's daughter of Turman township. Ollie Drake of American Falls Idaho is visiting. Joe T. Akin moves from Mahley property on Section street to West Washington street after improvements. Hartley Williams of Ruddy Ark returns there after a visit.
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Harry Owens
Rosedale
Mr. Owens
O. P. Badger
Turman Township
Ollie Drake
American Falls
Idaho
Joe T. Akin
Mahley
Section Street
West Washington Street
Hartley Williams
Ruddy, Ark
Automobile Prices Hunger For Realistic Reforms
The article argues that motor-car prices remain too high despite early experiments. It cites limits on materials and operations, notes the small price gap between good and poor materials, and praises modern design and widespread use of automatic machinery in efficient factories. It mentions Everitt.
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Bloomington
Evansville
Ft. Wayne
Lafayette
New Albany
Richmond
South Bend
Valparaiso
E.S. Shumaker
Third Party Movement
Dorothy Dodd
Julius Harry Shoe Co
White Shoes
Page Brothers
Watson and
Bloom Streets
FE. V. Poe
Everitt
Ings
Sullivan Auto and Machine Co
Ind
North East
Brownsville
Beasley & Griggs
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