Anti-Saloon Forces Win in Hamilton Township Remonstrance
The anti saloon campaign in Sullivan and Hamilton townships succeeds with 920 remonstrants signing against liquor licenses, surpassing the 792 needed, signaling curtailed saloons in the area though some licenses expire in 1907 08. Remaining wet townships Jackson and Haddon may face future drives as officials note expirations across Sullivan and neighboring areas.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan
Taylor Edwards
Co. Yung
Star City
Hamilton
Jackson
Haddon
He L. Springer
Year Without a Summer 1816 Described Across Regions
An eastern diary excerpt details the 1816 climate anomaly with January to August weather. Frosts, snow, and cold winds devastated crops, killing corn, delaying harvests, and prompting unusual farming measures amid widespread privation. The Carlisle News obituary notes farm trader Richard A. Hoke’s death in 1907.
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United States
Europe
New York
Vermont
New York State
Massachusetts
Anid
Tewksbury
New England
Pennsylvania
East
Barnet
London
Eng
England
Number Three as Mascot for Geo H Parris at Cedar Grove Me
A reader from Cedar Grove Maine touts Number Three as a wonderful mascot for Geo H Parris after liver and kidney trouble. The letter says Electric Bitters cured him after one bottle helped and three completed the cure. Endorsed by Joe K Smock and Son druggists priced 50 cents.
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Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Joe K. Smock and Son
Indiana Cases Reported In Local Court Docket
State of IndianaDismissed forgery cases against William A Trigg and two similar cases. Charles Bedwell intoxication guilty plea with $2 fine and one case dismissed. Wesley G Mayfield intoxication dismissed on prosecutor motion. Rush Frederick intoxication guilty plea and $2 fine. Adrian House assault with intent to rape habeas corpus writ filed. Wash French provoke guilty plea and $3200 fine.
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State of Indiana
William A. Trigg
Charles Bedwell
Wesley G. Mayfield
Rush Frederick
Adrian House
Wash French
Hoosier Disk Furrowing Attachments Fit Your Planter
LONG AND WARREN describe disk attachments that fit standard planters. They produce a deep furrow with a light drafting load, emphasizing clear functionality for effective soil cutting. It presents a compact, period voice typical of advertisement copy.
Powder house blast at Farnsworth mine kills five children
Three children died and two others were badly injured when a powder house near the Farnsworth coal mine exploded Wednesday afternoon. The blast leveled the structure and caused a fire, with victims aged nine, six, five and others injured. no witnesses.
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Farnsworth
Paul Keene
Claude Davis
Cecil Smith
Audie McClure
William Davidson
Truth Striking Recovery Shown by Fedora Man
In Fedora Tennessee C. V. Pepper recounts bleeding lungs and throat illness. Doctors failed to help until Dr. King's New Discovery brought instant relief. Coughing stopped and bleeding diminished. within three weeks he returned to work. Trial bottle free. available at Joe K Smock & Son's drug store.
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Fedora
Tenn
C. V. Pepper
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Weather hits Tur Man's Creek area crops hard
Heavy rain Friday caused Tur Man's Creek to overflow hundreds of acres and damage low land crops. J. B. Durham visited Terre Haute while Ella and Josse Eno were in Sullivan. Locals attended Graysville Sunday school convention. Rev. Hershey to preach at Big Springs next Sunday evening with no morning service. Mrs. Allie Watson was in Sullivan Monday.
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Turman
J. B. Durham
Terre Haute
Ella
Josse
Eno
Sulllivan
Graysville
Hershey
Big Springs
Allie Watson
Sullivan
For Sale Ranch in Texas Stock Country
Auction notice offers a three section ranch in Texas with good improvements priced at eight dollars per acre. Contact Albert Smith Admiral Texas for details.
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Texas
Albert Smith
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Carlisle
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Shelburn, Ind
C. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
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