Local greetings and visits fill Sullivan town life
Many residents and visitors pass through Sullivan including Harry Boles, Sam and Robert Stewart, Lem Hopewell, Willis, Geo Copeland, Ford, Mary Cummins, Miss Maggie Houldson, Gertie Pugh, A J Richardson, J W Curry, and others. Social calls, sales pitches, and upcoming events mix with new subscribers, local trade, and notices of weddings, church moves, and summer amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Copeland
Gill Tp
Ford
Farmersburg
Mary Cummins
Ali Cave
Andy McClanahan
Chas.Townsley
Oaktown
Joe K. Siock
Centerville
Clem Wood
Ezra Thompson
Jackson Township
W.T. Hayden
Graysville
Dro
Indian Springs
Owen Kissner
Pfarmersburg
Arlington House
Maggie Houldson
Terre Haute
G. B Foyle
Chicago
G. FE
Ireland
Sale of Horses by John TPT Rose at Fairbanks
A public sale of a large lot of horses of various ages and breeds will be held at the residence of John TPT Rose three miles southwest of Fairbanks on the old county road this Thursday August di Tso. Sale to begin at Yocloeka. Those seeking good horses are advised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rose Wil Velbat
Fairbanks
Yocloeka
White and Graham Harness Shop Opening Notice
Boweht the stock of saddles and harness and propose to run a first class harness shop. Cordially invite old customers to the old stand where J. Playbatton & Son will sell goods as cheap as the Chen pest.
Special to Stand Men Prank Cunningham sells goods and credit
A local merchant invites customers to visit his store before buying, promising low prices on peanuts candies cigars lemons bananas and oranges and credit for leftovers. The notice also promotes Diamond Wall Plaster claiming it forms a firm water and fire resistant wall and can be applied to wood or brick at a new residence on West Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Plo
WLC
Jamie Enen
Washington Street
Giant ad lantern project promises sky scale warnings
Scientists devise a pav arrangement of mirrors lights and reflecting glasses to throw 100 foot long ads onto clouds visible across many counties. The concept imagines future storms with banners like Use Blank's Chest Protector and Try Bragein's Pills flashing in the sky as a running joke from the Minneapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
Minneapolis Journal
Miner Killed by Falling Slate at Alum Cave
A miner named Jas Seek was instantly killed by falling slate in the coal nine at Alum Cave on Thursday. Also on Thursday das Leister, a 20 year old brakeman on the Alum Cave branch, was run over by cars and severely injured. He previously survived a trestle jump during a past wreck on the same road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alum Cave
Jas
Das, Leister
Mince Meat Litigation Settled Merrell Soule None Such Brand
Merrell & Soule of Syracuse announce a settlement with patent owners in the long running mince meat litigation. The agreement releases them and their customers from future claims and grants immunity in manufacturing and selling None Such Condensed Mince Meat. The note adds confidence for pie lovers and potential sales growth. The report also cites Homestead Committee wage testimony and contrasts U S and British pay in the iron and steel sector, noting 1861 dwelling counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrell & Soule
Syracuse
N. Y
Iron and Steel
Homestead Committee
Great Britain
Man Loses Horse and Hogs to Heat in Sam Mason Event
In Sam Mason’s area a horse and two hogs died from overheating on a hot Sunday. The incident highlights dangers of extreme temperatures to livestock and property. Authorities have not released further details or charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Mason
Auction at A. J. Richardson home near Farmersburg area
A sale will be held at the home of A. J. Richardson located 214 miles southeast of Farmersburg on Saturday August 13 1892. Items include horses cattle wagons buggies 200 bushels of corn and various other articles. Sale begins at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Richardson
Farmersburg
Thief in Town Detained Over Described Horse Swap
A stranger rode in offering a four year old horse in exchange for John Brown's horse and $5. Brown's suspicion led to payment of a dollar for breakfast while the bank open, then Sheriff Hawkins was alerted. A Mattoon Illinois missing horse alert offered $25 for the horse and $25 for the thief's conviction. The man is jailed awaiting developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Mattoon
Ills
Merom
Real Estate Transfers and Storm Toll in Wheeling
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds from J P Beckett to C I Dean and others across Pittsburg Coal Co. additions and Sullivan areas. A severe storm near Wheeling, West Virginia, caused fatalities and flood damage including a nine person family swept away and train wreck on the Ohio River rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Beckett
C. I. Dean
Pittsburg
Wm. J. Crowder
Thos. F. Crawford
T. J. Moore
B. W. Fry
Coal Co
Dugger
Isaac H. Keene
Pinta Anderson
Joe F. Godwid
Elizabeth A. Cummins
Abigal
Bailiff
Jno
G. Parker
Fairbanks
Joshua Beckett
Chas. Barnhart
Nlymera
G. M. Ballard
W. N. Patton
Wm. Hi. Bennett
O. Wood
Harry A. Murphey
Laura J. Mahan
Sarah E. Nicholson
New Pittsburg C. & C. Co
Mary A. Crawford
Wheeling
W. Va
Long Run
Marshal County
William Doty
Doty
Frick at Homestead in steady condition amid trials
At midnight July 25 Frick remained unchanged though in some pain. doctors stay hopeful. Mrs Frick improved. Dr Litchfield at bedside, guarding against septic complications. Officers report calm at Homestead with 200 more men to work and no further trouble expected. An anarchist linked to Bergman’s case arrested in Pittsburg. A private faced court martial for cheering Frick’s shooter and endured severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frick
Homestead
Lovejoy
Pittsburg
Karl] Knold
Bergman
H.C. Frick
W. J. Lams
Tenth
Waynesboro
Tams
Sams
Swissvale
Also Mentioned on This Page
To. Curry
Harry Boles
Sam Brocaw
Robert Stewart
Shelburn
Wim. Barnett
Lem Hopewell
Curry
Willis
John Mosier
Mrs. Jarvis
Martin ‘Troll
Joe W. Curry
Ben Davis
State St
Mrs. Hicks Davis
Earnest
McSherry
Bohanan & Co
Mr. Hawkins
Miss Della Raines
Neville Crowder
Rush Crawford
Washington, D. C
Haydock Bros
J. P. Stratton
Marion Willis
J.P. Stratton
Public Square
Ohio
Bluford Abel
Washington
Ind
Jeff
Bluford
Gertie Pugh
Birdsell
Eagle & Blue
Lottie Kerner
Terre Taute
Nora Hall
Sullivan County
Bonanan & Co
Sullivan
John Sidebottom
L. V. Barbee
Corinth Church
Carrie Kivett
Bidwell
Presbyterian Church
John Dudley
St. Louis
Thustlers
West Side
George Gott
South Court Street
EL Ireland
Flora Troll
Frankfort
Elizabethtown
Aaron Worth
Prohibition
Joan S. Murpity
Southeast Corner Public Square
John N. Morris
Garnett
Nan
Mr. Morris
Kansas
John O. Wood
Willian
Mr. Wood
GW. Bishop
Charley Lindley
Eva Buckner
Tamar Mount
Cora Pleasant
Wolfe
Maine
West Nork Advance
Huber
Lebanon
J.u. Aldrich
Standard
American
Union
No. 9
Westside
Court House Park
Duluth
Minneapolis
Signal Service
Louisville
Kentucky
Russellville
Indiana
Indianapolis
Fred Uhlrich
Jeffersonville
Catherine Nioerber
Julia Stanley
Ark
Woods
THE
Nortil
SOC Til
Roofing Cou Clif
New York
United States
Parke
Horse Thief
LaPearle Aggregation of Wonders
Kelly
Barnarad
South Side
Ithough Lutz & DeVol’s
Paris
Undertaker
AL Galls
J Aito AE
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!