Sullivan Union urged to present building site proposals
In Sullivan Indiana on March 16 1908 citizens are asked to submit site proposals for a building project as ministers face political preaching disputes. The notice is signed by Rachel K Harris President and Florence Nigree Secretary of the board. The piece also reports on Prairie Creek rumors of disgruntled workers gossip and local complaints about government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Stewart
C. D. Hunt
Sullivan
Ind
Rachel K. Harris
Florence Nigree
Sec’y
Prairie Creek
Dugger Growth Spurs Move to Local Government
A Dugger correspondent notes population gains and 96 percent home ownership, arguing town incorporation under state law for local governance, longer school terms, a trained teacher corps, and better street upkeep. Hymera has already taken the step, benefiting town prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugger
Hymera
Sullivan Citizens Propose Carnegie Library Site
Propositions presented to the Library Board on Feb 28 1908 urge donation of a Jackson Eaton Thompson street corner site for a Carnegie Library. Citizens pledge deed of the Burks lot and a sidewalk from Jackson to Washington, conditioned on building completion and board acceptance by March 20 1903. Agents L A Stewart and C D Hunt note the board adopted the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Sullivan
Jackson, Eaton and
Thompson Streets
Burks
Thompson Street
Jackson Street
Carnegie Library
Washington Street
L. A. Stewart
C.D. Hunt
Holmes Appointed to Pension Office After Exam
A. A. Holmes, who took a civil service exam in Chicago last October, received notice Monday of his passing. He will leave for Washington in about ten days to join the pension office, returning as a former special examiner with prior postings in Davenport Iowa Carmi and Olney Illinois from 1888 to 1893. The coincidence of Gen Black signing his commission on February 28 1888 and the notice arriving February 28 1908 is noted as a marker of merit. Holmes said the examination drew over two thousand applicants nationwide with Chicago alone reporting more than thirty competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Holmes
Chicago
Ill
Post Office
Pension Office
Washington
Holmes
Davenport
Iowa
Carmi and
Olney
Black
United States
Former Resident Maxwell Dies in Mississippi Home
Isaac P. Maxwell, once of this county, died Sunday February 22 at his Mississippi home from general debility. Born November 7, 1885 in Cass township Sullivan county, he left for Mississippi in 1877 and lived there since. He left behind brothers Edward, W. P. Maxwell, Mrs. W. H. Hill, Mrs. Willis Benefield, Richard Maxwell of Washington, and Ben Maxwell of Mound La. A Baptist and never married, he died while away from his home attending church six miles distant.
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Isaac P. Maxwell
Mississippi
Miss
Mr. Maxwell
Cass Township
Sullivan County
Edward
W. P. Maxwell
W. H. H. Hill
Willis Benefield
Richard Maxwell
Washington
Ben Maxwell
Mound
Carlisle residents anticipate new school house plan
County residents discuss a Carlisle project for a new school building while Dugger faces changes and Farmersburg weighs in on sidewalk issues. The community notes agitation over local infrastructure and the need for action.
Graysville Hails Spring and Local News Bites
Graysville greets spring with a call for sugar camps and notes on church revival ongoing at WW E church. Local updates include illnesses of Hattie Turman and Lisha Coopricher’s wife, plus travel and family news involving Silvers, Turman, Foulis, Chastaine, Vail, Wilkey, Graves, Heck, and Moore.
Should Earth Become Flat
A Kansas City Journal quote cites a scientist claiming flattened earth would yield two miles deep seas worldwide. An Oklahoma editor adds a grim quip: shoot anyone flattening the earth, as many in Oklahoma cannot swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas City Journal
Umbrella Aims for Hidden Value Sparks Bargain Tension
In a Philadelphia Press exchange a buyer mocks a cheap looking umbrella while the dealer defends it as high quality material crafted to resemble something not worth stealing. The dialogue highlights contrasting perceptions of value and design.
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Philadelphia
Beecher Spurgeon Exchange Over Calvinist Influence
Beecher mocked Spurgeon by saying his fame rested on Calvinism no more than a camel’s hump. Spurgeon retorted that the hump stores fat for long journeys, and its value lies in that function.
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Beecher
Spurgeon
Witty Dublin Barrister Advises a Safer Retort
A Dublin barrister counsels a physician to avoid a duel after an insult. He suggests turning the insult on the aggressor by inviting him to call you in, ensuring revenge remains secure and certain without direct confrontation.
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Dublin
No Cause For Alarm Life Policy Line
A brief Chicago News comic quip jokes about an insurance agent urging a man to take out life coverage after marriage. The reply downplays risk, suggesting his wife is not dangerous.
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Chicago News
German Loan Word Sparks Remarks in Programme
A passerby quips about a programme noting it borrows from German, while another dismisses the idea, saying they should be glad to be rid of the word z.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humph
Irish Jury Returns Not Guilty On Theft Charge
The foreman tells the court that the jury finds the man who stole more not guilty, signaling an Irish verdict. The remark underscores a historic humor amid legal proceedings.
Willow Hill visitors and local chatter in Farmersburg
Miss Dow of Willow Hill visits her sister Mrs. Dick Bedwell. Lem Hopewell transacts business in Sullivan. Carl Asbury and Cleve Zink from Hymera visit. Mayme Crary comes to Shelburn. Eva and Ross Johns visit their grandma. Local talk includes a rumored telegraph office move and new double track to coal fields. Uncle Jackson Hinkle man’s 88th birthday dinner draws many. C. M. Grizzle travels to Danville for a trial. Emmett Nash aids.
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Miss Dow
Willow Hill, Ill
Mrs
Dick Bedwell
Lem Hopewell
Sullivan
Carl Asbury
Cleve Zink
Hymera
Standard Hill
Jackson Hinkle
C. M. Grizzle
Danville
Emmett Nash
Shelburn
Local Notes and Visits Span Town and County
Wm Cooper visited Sullivan last week. Harve Patton went to Terre Haute Monday. Rev. John Ragle of Fort Branch was in town last week. Aunt Sallie Payne is ill. John Funkhouser attended Walter Funkhouser’s funeral at Mecca Thursday. Miss Doxie Strome of Clay county visited Nellie Payne. Joe Harding, wintering in Champaign Illinois, returns home. Henry Letsinger and wife of Jass onville visited Rev. B F Julian and wife last week. Many plan to build new houses this spring with work started on Wm McCord Thos Nelson and Henry Craig homes. J Branson’s little son Haskell died last Wednesday. M E church service held Thursday afternoon led by Rev Bundy.
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Harve Patton
Terre Haute
John Ragle
Fort Branch
Wm. McCord
Thos
Nelson
Henry Craig
Haskell
Clara Branson
M. E
Rev. Bundy
Local social notes from Sullivan and surroundings
Mrs A J Conley and daughter Nellie shopped in Sullivan Friday. Mrs James Shepherd hosted a quilting Wednesday for friends. Belle Smith and Della Cochran visited relatives in Sullivan Thursday and Friday. Gilbert Gambill visited parents Frank Gambill and wife at Alum Cave over weekend. A group including Mr and Mrs Allen Raines and others attended Ella Batey vs Chicago Coal Co in Bloomfield, returning Friday. Theo Smallwood moved to a Farnsworth farm. Link Gaston moved into his house. Rev Ensminger sought a location at Worthington. M L Ringer bought a farm northeast of Dugger and will relocate soon. Mae Neusbaum of Linton visiting Grandma Patton this week. Bedwell family moved from Farnsworth to Sullivan Tuesday. Alumbaugh, Keene, and Steele went to Terre Haute Wednesday. Myrtle Freeman visited Sullivan parents Saturday and Sunday. Chas Shepherd, Wm Gregory, Wilford Raines, Eva Raines, Odessa McGrew spent Sunday eve at Rev Ensminger’s. Mrs Dick Huff hosted a birthday dinner for her husband. Dave Reeves and Lillie Pierce of Dugger attended church Sunday night.
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A. J. Conley
Nellie
Sullivan
James Shepherd
Mesdames Belle Smith
Della Cochran
Gilbert Gambill
Frank Gambill
Alum Cave
Allen Raines
Chas. Hale
Wm. Gregory
C. E. Brewer
Wilford Raines
Bloomfield
Ella Batey
Chicago Coal Co
Theo. Smallwood
Farnsworth
Link Gaston
Smallwood
Rev. Ensminger
Worthington
M. L. Ringer
Dugger
Mae Neusbaum
Linton
Grandma Patton
Mr. Bedwell
Jeff Alumbaugh
Henry Keene
Homer Steele
Terre Haute
Myrtle Freeman
Messrs
Mesdames Chas. Shepherd
Eva Raines
Odessa McGrew
Ensminger
Dick Huff
Dave Reeves
Lillie Pierce
Wanted To Purchase A Go Cart And Sleeper
A brief notice states a buyer wishes to purchase a go cart and a sleeper and to apply at the specified office for details. It emphasizes seeking a seller or contact through the office for arrangements.
Morrison In Jail Willam Morrison the coal miner
Willam Morrison the coal miner who shot Hosea Badders in the head is jailed awaiting further action. The incident left Badders injured and Morrison is in custody as authorities review the case.
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Willam Morrison
Hosea Badders
For Sale Residence On Corner Of Johnson And Crowder Streets
Five room and pantry dwelling with pantry and corner lot. Three 623 foot lots available east of Crowder residence. Reasonable price offered. Call or address Mrs. Francis Kelley.
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Johnson and Crowd
Crowder
Francis Kelley
Fiddlers In Town Amid Social Visits And Meetings
Rev Albert Godley visited the city Friday while Miss Virgie Kinney spent Sunday with relatives nearby. Lyra Shears left for a Palestine home, and Mr and Mrs Moss plan to move near Brazil this week. The Equality Club meets the Secor Friday afternoon each month. A unique fiddlers entertainment is planned for March 14 with a Latin-students gathering at Prof Atkinson's home Thursday.
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Albert Godley
Our City
Virgie Dale Kinney
Trimtil
Lyra Shears
Palestine
J. C. Francis
Bro
Bennett
Grand Prairie
A. H. Bennett
Colvin
Terre Haute
Ward
Boone County
McNaughton
E. Church
Earl Lagaw
Illinois
Oats for sale on Sullivan road near Graysville farm
Twelve hundred bushels of good seed oats for sale at a farm on the old Graysville on Sullivan road about 3 miles from Sullivan. Lowest market price. Enquire at the Unie office. Also ad offering a farm laborer position trained in farming tasks.
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Graysville
Sullivan Road
Sullivan
Unie
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Hattie Turman
WW. E. Church
Lisha Coopricher
St. Louis
Merom
S.H Silvers
Charley Turman
Frank Gray
E.G. Carruthers
Frank
Grip
Havens & Geddes Dry Goods Company
Indianapolis
John Foulis
David Chastaine
Mrs. Noble Vail
Nobe
Frank Wilkey
Thomas Graves
James Heck
Grace
Amy Moore
Viskniskki
Shoe Department
Shoes For Children On Earth
Sul
Livan
Visknishki’s
Mayme Crary
Eva and
Ross Johns
Joe Smock
Andy McClanshan
Jim McLanahan
Emma McClanahan
Wm. Cooper
John Funkhouser
Walter
Mecca
Doxie Strome
Clay County
Nellie Payne
Joe Harding
Champaign, Ill
Henry Letsinger
Jassonville
B. F. Julian
Cass
Fidlers
J. M. Hayden
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