William Power a Good Walker
An 89 year old, William H. Power from Sullivan, walked from the county seat to Cass township then to Cass and Dugger, arriving in Cass fifteen minutes before a train. A longtime fruit tree agent for John M. Bridges, Power travels on foot, canvassing farmers and selling nursery stock. He was a Civil War veteran with a government pension and once known as Old Honesty.
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Illinois Central
William H. Power
Sullivan
Cass Township
Dugger Journal
Power
United States
John M. Bridges
Bridges Farm
Dugger
Caledonia
Cass
Levi Bridges
Mr. Bridges
Prairie Creek Oil and Gas Company Organized in Indiana
Dr. McGrew forms the Prairie Creek Oil & Gas Company with directors Geo L Rood Wm Riggs Marsh All G Lee Moffett and J E McGrew. Headquarters set in Middletown Indiana to control about 8000 acres in Prairie Creek and Honey Creek townships. A drilling outfit has been purchased and is en route as the company plans to begin drilling next week.
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Dr. McGrew
Prairie Creek Oil & Gas Company
Geo. L. Rood
Terre Haute
Wm. Riggs
Middletown
Marshall G. Lee
Mr. Moffett
Lafayette
Ind
J. E. McGrew
William C Mayfield Civil War Vet Dies in Carlisle
William C. Mayfield a Civil War veteran and lifelong county resident died last Monday night near 11 at his daughter Mrs Herman Liston’s home in Carlisle after years of poor health. Dropsy and heart trouble cited. Survived by nine children and one sister. Funeral held Wednesday at 11 at Pleasantville Methodist church with G A R ritual. interment in Pleasantville cemetery. Carlisle News.
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William C. Mayfield
Herman Liston
Carlisle
Mayfield
Co. C, 80Th Reg
Ind. Vol
Fleasantville
G. A. R. Post
Cynthiana Hinkle
Sarah Bowen
Julia Sexton
Chas. T. Mayfield
Cedonia
Wash
James C. Mayfield
Clarksburg
T. B. Mayfield
Waterloo
Wedding Of Floy Scott And W M Patten At Farmersburg
A reception style wedding was held Sunday evening at the Scott home three miles west of Farmersburg. Miss Floy Scott wed W. M. Patten a local barber with a small party of relatives and friends in attendance. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Mavity of Farmersburg and the couple received several tokens including a breakfast set and linen.
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Farmersburg
Floy Scott
W. M. Patten
Thompson Scott
Milton Patten
Curry Township
Grympia Kester
Fay Hopewell
Fern Scott
Bonnie Scott
Goldie Bolinger
Emory Cady
Clifford Botts
Mavity
Arthur Hopewell
Jessie Stark
Perry Beach
Mary
Household items listed for sale and move to new home
A list includes Johnson Elva Olive Riggs and Mary Johnson along with table linen salad dish cake plate and other dishes. Mr and Mrs John Hammack Mary Scott Goldie Boling er Os car Dickey Mary Barnes John Barnes embroid ered whisk broom holder Miss Kester bread plate John Scott cheese plate H L Dix fruit dish and more. Mr and Mrs Patten will move to a new home at Farmersburg and begin housekeeping at once.
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H. ‘. Hill
Sadie Beard
Miss Eliza Black and Alfred Mankedick Wed Quietly
Miss Eliza Black and Alfred Mankedick were married Thursday evening at the bride’s parents’ home on Beech street in this city with immediate relatives present. Rev. G D Hendrickson conducted the ceremony. The couple will reside on Johnson street and are joined by family and friends in celebrating.
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Eliza Black
Alfred Mankedick
Beech Street
G. D. Hendrickson
Casey, Ills
Charles Mankedick
Ida Hendrickson
John Black
Jasonville
Resolutions for Roscoe Davis Sunday School Death
The Sunday school mourns Roscoe Davis a bright eager boy with keen intellect and steady faith. The church notes his death on February 18 and vows to cherish his memory while offering deepest sympathy to his family.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Roscoe Davis
Jesus
Roscoe C. Davis
Obituary Poem for Joseph Samuel Reed dated June 10 1906
Tribute poem recalling Joseph Samuel Reed who died, with lines about his optimism and memory. Friends near and far laid flowers at his obsequies, noting he charmed briefly and brought a message before passing. The verse ends with a biblical reflection on his life and the Savior's death.
Cure for bad breath claims Dr Caldwell laxative
An advertisement asserts chronic foul breath stems from indigestion or other digestive issues and offers Dr Caldwell's Syrup Opium as a reliable cure. It promises to purge impurities, improve breath, and sells through Joe Mock for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a money back guarantee.
Buck lens Arnica Salve advertised for infections and wounds
Oswald of Rensselaerville N Y touts Buck lens Arnica Salve as antiseptic healing for blood poison and sores claiming Seth Burch was cured of a neck sore. Ad promotes 25c at Smock's drug store and mentions Guston axle and J B Mullane and Co with 39 tf classified line.
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Oswald
Rensinersville
N.Y
Seth Burch
Ures
Smock
J. B. Mullane and Co
Rubber tires installed while you wait
Local auto service promotes quick tire fitting with reasonable charges by Mattix Turman and Riggs.
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Mattix, Turman & Riggs. F
Williams Carbolic Salve Ad for Cats and Skin Ailments
An advertisement promotes Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel as a guaranteed treatment for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapping and skin eruptions. The price is 25 cents from E. E. Muehler's Cleveland factory. It also notes a dental service by Dr Barco with contact numbers and mentions paper delivery reminders for rural subscribers.
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E. E. Muehler
S. Williams
The Banker's Life Offer At forty wonders why pay high rates
An advertising note from W M Johnson cites The Banker's Life with 26 years of experience that at age 40 premium costs do not exceed 10 dollars per year per thousand. The message questions high insurance prices and promotes economical coverage.
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W.M. Johnson
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William Power
Union Christian College
Mayfield Dead
Pleasantville
Scott-Patten
New England
Imar Ios
George C. Porter
Broad Street
Newark, N. J
Polytechnician
Satoic
Joseph Samuel Reed
G. Graham
Jackson
R. A. Bennett
Jasper Alumbaugh
M. B. Jewell
Curry
Thomas Glenn
C. H. Bicknell
Turman
J. W. Ness
A. J. Haddon
Hamilton
Beaville Haddon
Robert Conner
Mat McCammon
Aaya
T. J. Goodwin
Same
Nathan Ringo
J.R. Baker
Juescanee Gensswrgie
Wm. Miller
Jefferson
Wm. Abell
Pete En
A. J. Zink & Son
Jack Jones
Baker
Gordon & Baker
Sam
Ruddell Bros
Poor Hamilton
J. P. Duffy
J.P. Duffy
Same Bedanton
A. W. Anderson
Pr. Cass
R. Park
Salary
Acc
Court House
A. V. Munich
Treasure
F. Briggs
Surveyor
R. L. Bailey
Hunt
T. C. Simmons
Infirmary
Manford Otto
Aia Bao Elie
George Alvy
Mattix
Turman & Riggs
Rush Hunt
Ict
Apibdeeaca Bag” & Pba
Sullivan Union
Advertising
S. P. Poynter
DS Ivee de Ehenene Thee
Martha Bedwell
Help Infirmary
Leonard Bailey
C.weeter
A.C. Miller
Ladd & Asbury
Ins
C. B. Franklin
Insane Wine
A. J. Ross
Austin Sinclair
W. L. Nash
Jonas Ladson
W. W. Bailey
E.W. Arnett
G. W. Benson
Bridge
Calvin Nicholson
M. Wilkes
Charles Wiskey
H. D. Pittman
New Barn
William
Paitie
DR. Lindley
South Side Square
Douthit’s
Jim Johnson
J. W. Bass
Bell
F. M. Reddick
N. Side Sq
D. M. Ferry & Co
Shaffer & Co
The
C. Jt. Stratton Loan Co
North Long & Warren
Giles
Chambers & Eaton
P.crawford Shelburn
Dentist
W. H. Hill, JR
ST. Louis
Denver, Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Burlington
W. A. Lalor
Jce Pass
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