Ferdinand's Wooden Shoes Preserve German Heritage in Indiana
In Ferdinand Dubois County Indiana Clemens Luecken runs a wooden shoe factory for over forty years. The small shop on a hill overviews the town where Germans wear wooden footwear and visitors buy shoes as souvenirs. Prices range from 45 to 65 cents with birch costing more for longevity.
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Hoosier
Huntingburgh
Ind
Ferdinand
Clemens Luecken
Dubois County
Leather Trust
Mr. Luecken
der Holtzschumacher
Uncle Sam
Luecken
Ing
A Will and a Way Finds a Fortune in Love and Law
Frank Sheldon, a poor young lawyer, moves to Fairfield to be near Edith Sawyer and pursues a high stakes bargaining with railroad magnate John Sawyer via a pivotal article. After a tense exchange, Sheldon names his fee and a share of a contingent fund, Edith’s encouragement, and a final cue for him to win both the case and Edith’s hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheldon
Fairfield
Sheldon
Edith Sawyer
John Sawyer
Law Journal
Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Frank
Sawyers
Mr. Hunter
Edith
Mr. Sheldon
Civil War Recap from June 1862 Highlights
A 1862 chronicle notes Maj. Gen. Lee's command before Richmond and Hooker's reconnaissance near Williamsburg. It lists battles, paroles, captures, sutler actions, and political moves across Missouri to Memphis, including Shiloh casualties and Union river operations along the Chickahominy. Also covered are religious lessons and weather summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Richmond
Johnson
Lee
Hooker
Williamsburg
Casey
Fair Oaks
Butler
New Orleans
Ship Island
United States of America
Halleck
Corinth
Pepe
Florence
Ala
Fort Pillow
Fort Wright
Mississippi
Memphis
Jeff Davis
W. van Benthuysen
J. T. Boyle
Kentucky
Louisville
Jasper
Tenn
Negley
Adams
Prentiss
Shiloh
Nashville, Tenn
Chickahominy River
Sumner
Paris
South
William Mumford
United States
Col
G. N. Fitch
Indiana
Rowena
Garibaldi
Stone Inlet
S. C
Pawnee
Chattanooga
Widow Josephine Munson Found Dead by Hanging
In Galesburg Illinois 74 year old widow Josephine Munson died by hanging using a shoe string. The death was ruled self inflicted and reported by local authorities.
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Galesburg
Josephine Munson
Jonah Sails Onboard Three Days In Whale Narrative
The passage notes Jonah entering the whale and declaring the water-wagon as the original. It emphasizes he remained aboard for three days, with no one questioning the voyage or event.
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Jonah
Quiet Woods Dialogue Speaks Of Dogwood Bark
A short dialogue presents a father and son in a quiet scene, the son asking if nature makes sounds and the father affirming the dogwood’s bark as part of the forest hush.
City Council Passes Loitering Ordinance
In regular session the city council approved a loitering and begging ban on public places and streets. The ordinance prohibits sleeping and lingering in parks or outbuildings with a maximum fine of ten dollars.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Reed Couple Visit From Paris Illinois
Mr and Mrs Harvey Reed of Paris Illinois visited here for several days last week sharing hospitality and catching up with local friends.
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Harvey Reed
Paris
Illinois
Notice of Final Settlement in Wallis Estate
Delilah H Wallis executrix of James H Wallis deceased has filed her final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Friday June 14 1912 the 35th judicial day of the May term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. DELILAH WALLIS Executrix A G McNABB Attorney First insertion May 29 1912-31
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Delilah H. Wallis
James H. Wallis
Sullivan Circuit Court
Delilah Wallis
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Indiana
W. P. Stratton
Citizens Trust Company
Jackson and
Main Streets
City of
Elm Park
James M. Sinclair
Boad
Board of School Trustees
Joseph R. Crowder
Mahley & Ferree
George A. Ferrer
A. G. McNabb
Ordinance Prohibiting Loitering and Vagrancy
A municipal ordinance prohibits loitering and vagrancy with penalties defined. Section I establishes the offense and baseline sanctions for violators.
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Massachusetts
Pactollus Road
Washington, D. C
New Bridge
Chickahominy
Virginia
McClellan
D. C
U. 8
S. N
Lincoln
E. A. Stevens
Fort Darling
James’ River
Judge Birch
Rolia
James Trabue
Pennsylvania “Roundhead
James Island
Eighth Michigan
Fremont
Harrisonburgh
Jackson
New Jersey
Windham
Bayard
Bonse
Stonewall Jackson
Union Church of Cross Keys
Turner Ashby
Charlottesville
Swayne
Hance
Morrow
Charlestown
Fort Sumter
Shenandoah
Shields
Fort Republic
Senate of the United States
Judgia Humphreys
Tennessee
Wells
Senate
War Department
Pope
Buell
Confederate Commissary Department
Beauregard
Baldwin
Okolona
Miss
D. B. Birney
Kearny
House of Representatives
Hunter
W. G. Chapman
Abraham
St. Paul
Israel
God
Jesus
Moses
Apostles
Isaiah
Jeremiah
L Corinthians
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York
N.Y
Bourbon Remedy Co
Lexington
Reed & Batey
Parker
Interurban
Pimento
Youngstown
Terre Route Waite
Terre Route Indianapolis and
Eastern Traction Companys
Terre Houte Indiana
W. L. Laurent
Shelburn
Eneron
C.T. Howard
Parks & Knotts Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Clayton AL Prece
Sullivan Union
T. ED Hoover
J. S. Schroeder
Rosa H. Shryer
John T. Hays
John T
Will H. Hays
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