Merom Fourth of July Plans And Local Visits
Local items note Merom hosting Fourth of July celebrations and a series of visits. Figures include P A Barco of Sullivan, Prof. Frank Aydelotte home for summer, Will Miles and Rush Eaton in Washington printing work, and many arrivals from Indianapolis to Indianapolis area. The column lists dozens of residents visiting relatives, arranging travel, or returning from studies and work, with mentions of Merom, Sullivan, Tipton, and Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Miles
Rush Eaton
Washington
Hon. H. W. Fields
Princeton
Vincennes
Merom
C. M. Whitsett
Belle Whitsett
Indianapolis
Margaret W. Allen
Haddon leaves Sullivan for duty after marriage
Jesse Haddon departs Sullivan tonight for post of duty after marrying Maggie Griffith at the M E parsonage in this city. Maggie, daughter of John E Griffith, is described as an excellent young lady and the couple plan to reside in Dana where Haddon runs a drug business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Evanaville
Jesse Hadder
Dana
Maggie Griffith
M. E. Parsonage
Maggie
John E. Griffith
Haddon
James E. Haddon
Street Fair This Year Opens Week of August Fourth
The Street Fair will be held during the week beginning August 4, with plans for activities and vendors. Organizers urge residents to mark dates and expect community events, entertainment, and local stalls across multiple venues.
Horrible Find of Bodies of Fifth Cavalry Men in Rizal Province
Manila report details the recovery of the sergeant, two corporals, and four privates from the Fifth Cavalry captured May 30 by ladrones at Binangonan Rizal. Most were mutilated beyond recognition. Nine suspects identified as Jadrenes band members, including two Teresa police. Amnesty expected July 1 for Filipino prisoners on Guam. A commission to Sam ar to appoint Llorantes governor and establish civil government there. Further notes on Samar and Leyte resistance, insurgent surrenders, and loyalties sworn to the United States. Also mentions Moros involved in Bali and an American sentry injured near Vicars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fifth Cavalry
Binangonan
Rizal
Jadrenes
Chaffee
Samar
Davis
Mindanao
Datto Ada
Lewis
Batan
Vicars
Markel Report Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
Market roundup from Indianapolis and Louisville grain and livestock desks. Wheat No 2 red steady at 76 to 4, corn No 2 mixed around 43 to 46 cents, oats No 2 mixed about 43 cents. Cattle steady near 82.75 to 87.40, hogs at about 9.25 to 9.40, sheep around 14.05, pork at 17.62, lard 10.20, ribs 10.57. Louisville quotes No 2 white corn around 64 to 64 cents, oats No 2 mixed 46 to 44 cents, cattle about 2.73.
Livestock and grain prices across Chicago and region markets
Chicago Livestock reports show cattle active with steers at 1 8, hogs steady around 4 to 6 per cwt, sheep and lambs varied. AMR East Buffalo notes cattle steady near 3.73, hogs 5, lambs 4. Jambs and Toledo grain items indicate firm oats and dull or active grain futures with No 2 cash prices.
Tornado kills ten in Minnesota and other midweek briefs
Brief dispatches report ten dead from a Minnesota tornado, Cambridge grants Whitelaw Reid a doctor of laws, foreign visits planned by Siam's Crown Prince and a Russian Grand Duke, a fatal collision in Julietta Georgia injuring 25, and various notes on law, retirement, crime, crops, and associations including the National Association of Credit Men in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Cambridge
Whitelaw Reid
Siam
Julietta
National Association of Credit Men
Louisville
New York Court of Appeals
Herr Most
Sumner H. Lincoln
Samuel M. Whiteside
Samuel Mason
William Rowsey
Parksville
Rowsey
Bey of Tunis Dies Amid Global News Roundup
A sweeping summary reports the Bey of Tunis dead, New York pool rooms closed, Nixon projected as shipbuilding head, Milwaukee nursery show, Whitelaw Reid met by King Edward, and multiple regional incidents. It also notes Maine GOP nomination, Roosevelt support by Pennsylvania Republicans, St. Louis fair vow on Sundays, and various battles, storms, and trials across the United States and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
New York
Lewis Nixon
Contmine
American Nurserymen’s Association
Milwaukee
Whitelaw Reid
King Edward
Merna
Ill
John F. Hill
Maine
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Mixed world news roundup with fires and deaths
A broad, garbled bulletin cites Tim Donahue’s death, fires destroying the Novelty Leather factory, a double murder suicide at Fibow Lake, a jockey killed in a race, and diverse items from US politics to European events. It references Cuba reciprocity, Argentina and Russia trade, and leaders resigning or introducing measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox
Fibow Lake
Minn
Veter
Victor Crouser
Toledo
Potter’s Field
Novelty
Philadelphia
Donegan
Tair Growns
Linus
Remonstrance Circulators Oppose Saloon Licenses
Mrs. Anna T Sheridan and Mrs. O B Harris circulate a remonstrance against all saloon license applicants in the township. They collect names of supporters and opponents. A shady misprint appears about events on August 23 24 and September 10 with a furnisher planning to stay open after supper from 8 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna T. Sheridan
O. B. Harris
Notice of School House Letting in Indiana District 18
Sealed proposals will be received by A. G. Cox Township Trustee in Carlisle Indiana until two o clock on July 1 1902 for furnishing all labor and material for one single room frame school house with brick foundation in district 18 commonly called Ghia School near North Vernon The right is reserved to reject any or all bids under Indiana law Dated June 18 1902 Sullivan County Indiana Haddon Township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Ind
Thaal
North Vernon
Cincinnati
Columbus
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Government appoints minister to Cuban Republic
Spain names a minister for the Cuban Republic while postmasters numbered 2030 will gain higher salaries totaling 252200. Other items note political visits, crime, and notable deaths.
Sousa Stilling Panic With Prompt Band Signal
John Philip Sousa calmly directed his band when the electric lights went out before 12,000 in St. Louis. His baton cue turned the moment into a brief joke as the orchestra played Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be and Wait Till the Lords Roll By, restoring audience confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip Sousa
St. Louis
Sousa
Illnesses of Dr Briggs and Uncle Saucerman
Dr C F Briggs, sick for several days with heart trouble and high fever, is not improving this morning. Uncle Barney Saucerman, also seriously ill and advanced in years, shows no better, with hope for their rally and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Briggs
Barney Saucerman
Mr. Saucerman
Robbery at George Leach’s Saloon
Sneak thieves broke into George Leach’s saloon last night and robbed about 300 dollars in cash from a desk in the office by the front window. Entry was through a rear window and the perpetrators are unknown. Seed Rye at Crowder Milling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leaches
Cava
Krause Headache Capsule Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers to take a Krause Headache Capsule before bed to wake with a clear head. It claims relief within half an hour and lists price at 25 cents, sold by E. E. Muehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Muehler
Wheat Harvest Improves Farmers’ Yields This Week
Farmers report the wheat crop is coming in better than expected with good filling. Pleasant weather and steady farm work have advanced the harvest quickly in the vicinity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. A. Barco
Sullivan, Tod
Charles T. Akin
J. A. Mattixe
Frank Aydelotte
Indiana University
Lincoln Adams
Farmersburg
John
Queensware
Sullivan Mercantile Co
Will R. Allen
Trinidad
Col
Andy Schneller
Paris
Ills
Agnes McBride
Billie McBride
Will Aydelotte
California
Southwestern State Normal School
Tressie Crawley
Big Four Lumber Company
Gertrude Parrott
Mell Ritchie
Rocky Ford
Colo
Mell
Rituaie
Myrtle Mosier
Max Holmes
Bloomington
The
State University
Terre Hautee
Ross Thornton
I. U
Max
Fairfield
Rollie Paunkett
Lafayette
Bob Stewart
Canonsburg
Linton
Imuel Amon
Boborset
Clinton
Bins
Stewart
Ms Us
W. B. Roberts
Maggie Allen
Col. Roberts
Beveriege
Hoig Taalrinne
Aeitt
Philippine Advices
Markel Report
Chicago
Louisville Grain and Livestock
Big
Chicago Livestock
New York Livestock
Amr
East Buffalo Livestock
Col. Lynch
Pennypacker
Etkin
Peoria
Mis
Bank of France
West Point
Kwang Si
Tulan
Barnum & Bailey
Tours
France
Admiral Watson
Gen. Wilson
Navy
London
Ohio
Clay County
Howard Burge
Thomas Bowling
Morgan Bowling
Annie Stewart
Russellville
Robert Crawford
Wabach
Montpelier
Cherry of
Ashley
Pawtuket
R. L
Tim Donahue
Congress
Cuba
United States
House
Senate
An. Cel. Sutton
University of Michigan
Alexander City
Ala
Siberia
Earl of Hopetoun
Commonwealth of Australasia
City of
Kizil Kourgan
Russia
Union
Aldershot
Amassa Dyer
Okfugee
Lou Williamson
Depot School
Tressa Wolfenberger
Bessie Lacey
Lelia Bassett
W. A. Crowder
Walter Thompson
L. A. Stewart
Vital
ulOuwalér~ An
Furnisher
A. G. Cox
Ullivan County
Haddon Township
John D. Long
Taft’s College
Central Vermont
West
Taft
Vatican
Philippines
James Edgarton Learned
Arsh Amanding Ever
New York Evening Post
Heouthern Pacific Railway
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Missouri
Leous Westrop
Martin
Miss
Oxford
Bruce
Gloria
Qantas
Asc
Jey
iUs
Pan Ieey
George Leach
Crowder Milling Co
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