Farmersburg Social News and Local Visits
John Jeter and family visited in Terre Haute on Sunday. Dozens of local residents and relatives traveled to nearby towns including Sullivan and Shelburn, with several guests staying at homes of kin. Birth announced of a 12 pound boy to Mrs. Mayme Irwin. other notes include travel to Green Castle and Attica, illnesses, and a lost double gold chain necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jeter
Terre Haute
Willie Johns
Sullivan
Wm. Johns
Anna Weaver
Callie Harris
Sulivan
Belle Kendall
Mollie McDonald
Tom Wallis
Mayme Irwin
George Anderson
Stretburry
Matt Bilby
Anna Johns
Mattie Gravely
Wm. Gravely
Charley Trueblood
Shelburn
Vernie Jewel
Leonard Barbie
Leota Grizzle
T. Crary
Attica
Lavia Springs
Laura Trueblood
Will Ring
Hymera
Farmersburg
Michael Everly Sr
Mary (Lambeth) DeBaun
Qkene
Okla
Miss Lida
Lambeth
Benson Chapel Social Notes and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs G W Benson traveled to Sullivan on Tuesday for a business trip. Elza Benson, recently ill, is able to be up. Mrs Kate Shields and Mrs Frank Benson shopped in Sullivan Tuesday. Jesse Hughes and Frank Walters attended Graysville commencement exercises Tuesday evening. Jennie and Edna Hughs visited relatives near Jackson Hill Number Two Wednesday. Mrs G W Osborn spent Wednesday evening with Mrs Kate Shields. Miss Effie Chowning visited her sister Mrs G W Benson Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesone Anderson
Worthington
Blasby
Frank Pullam
Pearl
Adams
Scottity
G. W. Benson
Sullivan
Elza Benson
Kate Shields
Frank Benson
Jesse Hughes
Frank Walters
Graysville
Jennie and
Edna Hughs
Jackson Hill
G. W. Osborn
Effie Chowning
Gentry Bros Circus Offers One Ticket For Everything
The article extols Gentry Bros circus in Sullivan next Wednesday June 19 with two performances. It touts unusually good value, saying one ticket admits to everything, appealing to all classes from poorer patrons to the wealthy. No short change or grafters tolerated at the grounds. Also a classified note seeks second hand furniture and stoves.
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Sullivan
Gentry Bros
Mrs Maggie Donald Returns From Brazil Visit
Mrs Maggie Donald returned home from Brazil where she had been visiting friends for a few days. Several local residents hosted dinners and visits over the past week, including Mrs Thomas Chambers Miss Cinda Hale Miss Mamie Raines and others. A Friday hail storm caused notable damage to crops gardens and property with hail nearly as large as hens eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Donald
Brazil
Thomas Chambers
Cinda Hale
Linton
Mamie Raines
Cass
Ollie Smith
Robert Highfield
Mabel
Sullivan
Iva Smith
James Shanks
Gilmour
William Kennedy
Stella Clough
Jennie Clough
Ed Walters
Disease of stimulant and narcotic use and cure claims
The piece describes addiction as a disease where willpower fails and the nervous system weakens. It asserts that stimulants including intoxicants opium morphine and tobacco trap the afflicted, but a skilled physician can cure. It cites Dr Crowley as having recently cured severe, hopeless cases.
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Crowley
Farm for Sale 47 Acres Near Farmersburg
Farm of 47 acres near Farmersburg offered as a bargain if sold promptly. Inquire Mary R. Gill Farmersburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Mary R. Gill
Ind
Pleasantville social raises funds and honors graduates
The Pleasantville brass band held an ice cream and strawberry social Saturday night, clearing over 15 dollars. Commencement exercises were a grand success with 30 graduates. The Linton orchestra featured pianist Miss Clara Bough and Mrs Emery Powell, and Mrs Dr Padgett of Indianapolis sang Melody of Love with violin. Various locals attended gatherings, visits, and house moves, including the Harbin family, Jacob Rooksberry’s new house, and George Shepherd moved to town.
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Pleasantville
Linton Orchestra
Clara Bough
Emery Powell
Dr. Padgett
Indianapolis
Indian Prairie
John Collins
Frank
Harry Ward
Fern Harbin
Faye Brewer
Ethel Booker
Lydia Padgett
Danville
Jacob Rooksberry
Nellie Lester
Freelandville
George Shepherrd
George
Chas. Yates
Tom Spencer
James Spencer
Hassie Brewer
Jas. Wilson
Everett Spencer
Grandma Shepherd
S. J. Bedwell
Marco
Sam Knowles
Sandborn
Hallie Ward
Mattie Strong
Linton
Commencement Exercises Held at Curry Township
Curry township held commencement at Central Christian church in Farmersburg Indiana with 17 graduates. Hon John C Chaney spoke on education linking local history to Indiana and national progress while Park presented diplomas and Superintendent Park praised educational advances. Attendance ranged from seven to eight hundred, the event considered the township’s greatest.
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Farmersburg
Ind
Curry Township
Central Christian Church
Imusic
Jessie Couchman
O’neal
John C. Chaney
Park Solo
John Hammack
A. M. Couchman
Sullivan
Thompson Scott
Chaney
Indiana
United States
Speech County
Park
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Aiding Sick Children
A mother cares for ill children and relies on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin to relieve pain and fever quickly, emphasizing prompt care and the product's soothing effect.
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Dr. Caldwell
Notice to Non-Residents on Vigo County Levee Petition
Public notice from Vigo County Superior Court regarding a 1907 petition for construction and maintenance of a levee along the Wabash river in Vigo and Sullivan counties. Names listed include William Riggs and others as petitioners and a long roster of respondents. Hearing set for Wednesday July 31 in Vigo County Court, with legal representatives Higgins Cavins Stimson Condit for petitioners.
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Sunerige Court
Sones
William Riggs
Jane Collins
Robert Collins
Jesse
Olah McHugh
Rebecca Fortune
George Fortune
William Fortune
Samuel PeBain
Herman Drake
Hirs
Charles Scott
Benjamin F. Watson
James McHugh
Mary Farrand
Elizabeth Pickens
Delilah Finton
Watson, Jr
Edward Watson
Willi Grace Underwood
Grace Reedy
Albeda Drake
Superior
Vigo County
General Assembly of the
Indiana
Vigo
Van
Sullivan County
Sul County
Wabash River
Sectio
Superior Court
V. County
James Bohn
Emuel Clark
Cornelia Prevo
Minnie O. Whale
Notice of Final Settlement in Catlin Estate
Isaac H Kalley administrator of William E Catlin deceased files final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for June 27 1907 the 28th judicial day of Maytor 1907. Creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Clerk TIlghman Ogl. First insertion June 12 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kalley
William E. Catlin
Sullivan Circuit Court
App
Isaac H. Kalley
S Court
Tilghman Ogl
Sullivan Co
Sullivan Union and the Te Haute Daily Star Partnership
A one year subscription plan priced at 2.74 dollars is announced by Sullivan Union in collaboration with the Te Haute Daily Star. The offer logs a combined news and membership value for readers.
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Sullivan Union
The
Te Haute
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