March and St David lore from old Welsh traditions
The article traces March as a historic first month of the year and spring, notes Roman Martius origins and Saxon Lenetmonat, and surveys lore about St David of Wales, including miraculous deeds, Bath waters, and him as a model preacher and patron saint with legendary pedigree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
England
St. David
Wales
Caerleon
Arthur
Knights of the Round Table
David
Earth
Bath
Sam Weller
Britain
Giraldus
Local Social Notes From Gilmore and Surrounding Areas
Residents and visitors share a week of calls and dinners in Gilmore Caledonia Sullivan and Cass. People include Mrs Ed Walters Alma Steward Jessie Donald Tom Chambers and Rev Charley Neal among others with numerous visits dinners and a schoolhouse preaching event noted.
Local social notes from Worthington and nearby towns
Worthington residents and visitors are reported in a string of social items. Families Jim Keene and others visit Hymera. several Caledonia and Sullivan trips are noted. Edna Ward is ill with lung fever. Ira Smith and others travel to Caledonia and Cass. Continuous updates of visits, illnesses, and employment changes are recorded.
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Worthington
Jim Keene
Hymera
Coon Hollow
Caledonia
U. B
Oscar Wilson
Lulu Powell
Sullivan
Charley Hughes
Ethel Smith
Cass
Wm. Kennedy
Tom Chambers
Bill Smith
John Ward
Edna
Sam Ward
Ira Smith
Real Estate Transfers in Several Counties
Transfers record shows Geo W Leach to Jas Y Leach land in Hamilton and multiple deeds in Cass and Curry counties. Notable amounts include $2 435 for Henry G Blume to Charles A Bolinger et al and $2 000 for So Ind By Co to Andy Reedy. Total transfers list 14 with consideration totaling $11 061.81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee TE Geo. W. Leach
Jas. Y Leach
Hamilton
Cass and Curry
Mervin Boone
Marion F. Walters
Cass
Henry G. Blume
Charles A. Bolinger
Curry
Amanda J. Thornberry
D. L. McKee
Dixon
Sullivan
So. Ind. By. Co
Andy Reedy
Jackson
L. A. Stewart
Albert Ralph
Stewart
James N. Neff
Emory C. Pogue
Fairbanks
Henry Kennedy
Olivia Burkholder
Thomas L. Truebled
C. K. Faust
Carl Alumbaugh
Mary Alumbaugh
Erma W. Wright
Albert Hubble
Merom
Graysville community notes and local visits
Uncle Euclid Wills was buried at Mann cemetery last Monday. Prof Klineman of Paris Illinois visited the town. James B Arnett of Merom business visitor last Tuesday. Rev George F McNaughton of New Lebanon visited Dr Cushman. A leap year party occurred at the Physical culture hall. Clarence Timberlake moved into Charles Thomas property. Several sugar camps opened in the township. Born February 29 a daughter to W A Yager and wife. Dr Cushman improving slowly. Let us figure on that commercial printing job.
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Euclid Wills
Mann Cemetery
Prof
Klineman
Paris
Ill
James B. Arnett
Merom
George F. McNaughton
New Lebanon
Cushman
Brother Wallace
Orlando Thornberry
Clarence Timberlake
Charles Thomas
W. A. Yager
Dr. Cushman
Dr Crowley’s record in gall stone cures stands undefeated
Dr Crowley reports a forty six year career with no failures in gall stones and bilious colic treatment. He notes having treated some highly severe cases successfully.
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Crowley
The Sullivan Union and Local Notices
The Sullivan Union notes subscription rates and local township financial receipts and expenditures. It also lists social gathering reports from Shelburn and various township accounts across Cass and neighboring townships.
Township Republicans to Choose Delegates at Mass Convention
Diarelle Chaney and Robert P. White publishers report that township Republicans will hold mass meetings next Saturday to select delegates for state congressional and judicial conventions. The April 1 2 Indiana state convention in Indianapolis requires strong delegates. Congressional delegates meet March 25 in Washington. Chaney expected to be renominated by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Washington
Chaney
SpringTalk And Local Visits In Wet March
March mood brightens as spring nears with visits across the community. Barnett Jewell and Hazelrigg family stops. Virgil Bushell and Florence O Neal lead a music gathering. Church league canceled due to weather. several teens and families share social calls and notes about muddy gates and dark nights.
Missouri and Kentucky Edge Sullivan County in Race
In a tight contrast of state teams, Missouri and Kentucky have drawn ahead of Sullivan County in the early competition, with more to come as the season unfolds.
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Missouri
Kentucky
Sullivan County
Mr Bryan Defeat Seen For Third Time In Race
The passage notes Bryan’s likely defeat in the third bid and questions whether the final proposition could also fail, leaving uncertainty about the outcome.
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Mr. Bryan
Representative Chaney to propose tax on bank deposits
Representative Chaney will deliver an address in the House this week advocating a tax of one tenth of one percent on deposits in national banks to insure depositors will be paid dollar for dollar in case of bank failure, banks to pay the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaney
House of Representatives
Miner Burned in Mine Gas Explosion at Mammoth Mine
Shelburn March 3 Mike Keronz was badly burned by a gas explosion while brushing out gas in a room at the Mammoth mine. His face arms and back were scorched, and he was taken to a hospital in Se Haute around ten this morning with likely three weeks of hospitalization ahead.
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Haute
Prepare the Mixture for Kidney Health Cited in 1906 Times
A home remedy claims to cleanse and strengthen kidneys using Fluid Extract of Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla mixed with water and taken after meals and at night. Advertised as harmless and inexpensive, the formula reportedly relieves back ache bladder weakness and urinary troubles before Bright's disease. first printed in the Scranton Times 1906 and copied by major papers.
Stolen horse and buggy tied to rack near saloon
James Boone, a farmer living south of town, reported his horse and buggy stolen Saturday night from the hitch rack west of J O Dudley s saloon. Arista Boone had driven the rig to town and hitched it to the rack about six o clock. The rig was found in Terre Haute yesterday.
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James Boone
Pleasantville News Fragments From Local Family Moves
Pleasantville notices report Mrs Aldo Hindman traveling to Indianapolis for a month with relatives while her parents plan a trip to Washington State to assist a daughter who had appendicitis surgery. Others visit, travel, and attend services. mourners also noted as Euclid Wills and Mrs Wills are buried.
Old Fairbanks Township resident Martha McKinney dies at 82
Martha A. McKinney a longtime Fairbanks township resident died after a brief illness at 82 Born January 10 1826 in Salem Indiana She leaves children Emma Davis John B McKinney and Clifford C McKinney four grandchildren and two great grandchildren The funeral was held at Union Chapel with Rev Yeager officiating Interment in White Cemetery Contributions express gratitude to those who aided the family
Advertised Letters at Sullivan Post Office
List of unclaimed letters dated March 4 1908 in Sullivan Indiana with two weeks to claim before sending to Dead Letter Office. Ladies list includes Burge Mrs E M Jordan Mrs Carl Kays Gertrude. Gents list lists Florsman Edward Holliday Alvis Mizel Tony Troutman J T. When calling for these letters please say advertised. Arthur A Holmes P M.
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Sullivan, Ind
Florsman
Edward
Holliday
Alvis
Mizel
Tony
Troutman
J. T
Arthur A. Holmes, P. M
State moves to end liquor politics with local option law
After the next legislative session lawmakers push local option and high license measures. Leaders of both parties endorse a proper solution likely to gain public support across the state.
Candidates Vying For Curry Trustee Seat Amid Narrow Field
Shelburne March 3 There is a dearth of candidates for the Curry trustee race with Oscar Robbins P T Lloyd Taylor Gaskins A C Renick Gus Morris Ike Woodsmall Mike Jewell and Arthur Marts most likely to run Others mentioned who may join include J H McDonald and Elza Woods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Robbins
P. T. Lloyd
Taylor Gaskins
A. C. Ren
Kentucky election linked to liquor interests and Goebel feud
The Democrat argues Kentucky voters backed a Republican senator and governor to end the Goebel Beckham machine. It credits citizen action across parties, saying years of effort culminated in the change. The piece calls for justice for Caleb Powers against political persecutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Goebel-Beckham
Caleb Powers
Mammoth School Notes and Local Visits
Mr March visits Mammoth School as Alma Fisher returns from Vincennes relatives. Mrs Hendricks back from Sullivan to visit daughter Mrs Bunch. Zach Laighlin visiting grandparents in Linton. Rain and warm weather persist. Marie Bucklin and Dean May guests of Flossie Boles. Several girls listed as sick: Ruthie Bunch, Margaret Laughlin, Lois Fisher, Delta Hendricks. Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas visiting Leit Johnson's family. Sunday school described as very good. Perry Clark and two children of Shelburn visit Mrs Clark's parents, O Fisher. Mrs Frank Ferguson visited Will Laughlin. Ethel Borders in Sullivan. Mr and Mrs John Trueblood at—
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Zach Laighlin
Linton
Marie Bucklin
Dean May
Flossie Boles
Ruthie Bunch
Margaret Laughlin
Lois Fisher
Delta Hendricks
Charles Thomas
Leit Johnson
Perry Clark
Shelburn
Local Social Notes From Nearby Communities
Albert Brodie visited relatives near Dugger last week while G T Wilson expects to return from the South soon. Ed Robbins and John Harlow went to Carlisle. Mrs Samuel Burch is afflicted with grip. Mr Stoeller will move to the farm of John O Wright. Roscoe Duke traveled to Evansville. Mr and Mrs Ed Bloom welcomed a new girl. Mrs Vine Fifer is on the sick list. A protracted meeting began at Goodman chapel last Saturday night. Lem Willis Jack Spencer Imer Walters Mel Creager D M Bedwell and Hiram Alsop were at Sullivan Saturday. If you need harness this Spring you should see Campbell and Douthirt. $1-I
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Snow
Steve Clough
Caledonia
Ira Smith
Cora Smith
Ezra Cowden
Cass
Coon Hollow
Wm. Smith
Andy Smallwood
Sullivan
Walter Kennedy
Alva “‘Alsman
Cal Wood
Vine Fifer
Goodman Chapel
Divorce and damage suits listed in local court docket
Laura Timmons vs William Tim mons seeks divorce. Myme Taggart vs Frank Taggart files for divorce. Rose Thompson vs Charles Thompson requests divorce. Louis Gadbury versus Southern Indiana Coal Co. files complaint for damages. Washington Deckari versus Shirle Hill Coal Co. seeks damages.
Joint Anniversary Observed by Two Families in Farmersburg
March 3 report from Farmersburg notes Mrs. Alex P. Asbury and Mrs. Dr Faught celebrating a joint birthday anniversary at Mrs Asbury's home. Many children attended along with out of town guests Miss Jeanette Asbury Ross Bronson and G F Asbury of Terre Haute. A big turkey dinner followed and all enjoyed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Alex P. Asbury
Dr. Faught
Jeanette Asbury
Ross Bronson
G. F. Asbury
Terre Haute
Harness Display At Campbell and Douthitt
In Southern Indiana Campbell and Douthitt invite customers to view their finest harness display. The ad highlights quality gear for horse teams and riding equipment, inviting shoppers to visit and explore the catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Campbell & Douthitt's
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders For Children
No. Readable text notes Mother Gray nurse in New York Children's Home promotes her powder for feverishness stomach teething disorders bowels and worms. Claims 10 000 testimonials and universal effectiveness. Available at druggists 25 cents sample free address Allen Olm sted Le Roy New York.
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Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Newsboy Harry Wisniewski Struck by Interurban Car
March 3 report from She'ourn states Harry Wisnus, a Currysville newsboy, was struck by an interurban car last Friday while counting papers. The collision cut his scalp and injured his arms and legs as he failed to hear the vehicle over a passing freight train.
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Ing
Appointment of Administrator for Charity Hopper Estate in Indiana
Notice declares JOHN E. M. PURCELL appointed administrator of the estate of Charity 4. Hopper late of Sullivan County Indiana who is described as solvent. I H Kalley attorney notes administrator designation.
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Hopper
Sullivan County
Indiana
John E. M. Purcell
I. H. Kalley
Atty
Notice of Appointment for Thomas Alsop Deceased
Notice announces the appointment of Siever Chaney as administrator of the estate of Thomas Alsop of Sullivan County Alana, deceased. It notes a supposed solvent state and lists Chaney as administrator, age 82-36.
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Thomas Alsop
Sullivan
Alana
Siever Chaney
Spring Time song copy sale notice in Dugger Indiana
Copy of the late song Spring Time offered by Dugger Music Co in Dugger Indiana at 380 cents in coin. Listing includes address and payment terms for purchase of the sheet music.
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Dugger Music Co
Local mentions and household notes from the era
Brief items note Mrs Mann caring for her mother, Ira Monk staying with Joe Gray for two weeks, and Dr Durham’s illness after weeks of tending the sick. A reference to a harness oiling method appears with Campbell and Douthitt at No 6 West Side.
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Jim Shanks
Gilmore
A. H. Sametinger
Alma Steward
Jessie Donald
Ed Walters
Our Place
Joe Smith
Charley Boone
Near Cass
Haulk
Charley Neal
Bert Crooks
Indian Territory
Lloyd Wright
Bloomfield
Grace Cochran
Tom Walters
Coquella Smallwood
Will Thurman
Harve Marlow
Marlow
Henry Thomas
Frank Smith
W. H. Hill, Jr
Ashar F. Bedwell
Salina A. Cox
Carrie J. Trueblood
John &. Welch
Lottie May Cummins
Mary E. Russell
Hvyomera
Graysville
Beara
Sronr
the Kind You
The
Sullivan Union
Colledmiss Flossie Boles
Marie Buckley
Gladys Shelburn
Cecil Rossister
Ethel Greg Messrs
Clyde Shelburn
Harry Buckler
Burton Rossiter
Max Shelburn
Edward Robinson
Ernest Lafollete
Davy McNeal
Cass Township
Ceerey
Jackson Township
Turman Township
Fairbanks Township
Ee Eee
Jefferson ‘Township
Hamilton Township
Diarelle Chaney
Robert P. White
Publis
Concord
March
Spring
Mrs. Barnett Jewell
W. M. Hazelrigg
Grover
Harve Stevens
Connie
Low Trueblood
Florence O’neal
Ida Farrand
Virgil
Vivian Bushell
John Farrand
Roscoe O’neal
Clarence McCord
Ola McCord
Lola Wilkens
Florence
Flossie O'Neal
Ida
Flora Farrand
Lola Wilkins
Vivian
Virgil Bushell
Douglas Chapel
John
Sherman Kesler
Lou Dix
Messrs
Emory Benson
Forest Hayden
Ebb Dix
Sam O’neal
Lawrence McClanahan
Snider School
Mike Keronze
Mike Ker
Onz
Mammoth
M. Day
Tal
Cost
Arilla
Bright
Scranton
Boston
Philadelphia
J. O. Dudley
Boone
Arista Boone
Driv
Yester
Pleasantville
Aldo F. Hindman
Main
Mrs. Simms
Washington State
Ted
Mrs. Hind
Man
Her Brother
Rex
Mrs. Harbin
Mrs. Blackwell
James Blackwell
J. H. Jackson
Lisle
Earl Jackson and
George Hould
Anna Spencer
Ward
Fea
D. Ci
Blt Springs
Tom Durham
Wife
J. B. Durham
Sullivan Sat
Charles Scott
G. C. Enders
Big Springs
James Moore
Sulivan
Mrs. Burke
Illinois
Maude Rockenfield
John Royce
Terre Hawke
Martha A. McKinney
Pion
Eer
McKinney Was Born
January 10
Salem
Ind
John Parsons
David M. McKinney
Theodore
Emma J
Benjamin Davis
John B
Clifford C
Lebanon, Ind
F. M.wible
C. E. Thompson
B. E. Strain
Flossie McKinney
Joy
Davis
Henly
Presbyterian Church
Kingsley Chapel
M. E
Yeager
William Lester
Jesus
Tha
McKinney
Whch
Mint
Staffordshire
Iva
Douthitt’s. Ste
Douthitt
Cer
Atv
Diean
Trastea
Ick
Gus Morris
Ike Woodsmall
Mike Jewell
Arthur Marts
J. H. Mc
Donald and
Elza Woods
Mammoth School
Mr. March
Alma Fisher
Vincennes
MT. Calvary
Albert Brodie
Dugger
G. T. Wilson
Ed. Robbins
John Harlow
Carlisle
Samuel Burch
Mr. Stoeller
John O. Wright
Roscoe Duke
Evansville
Ed Bloom
Lem Willis
Jack Spencer
Imer
Campbell & Douthirt
Laura Timmons
Willian
Tim
Mons
Louis Gadbury
Myme Taggart
Frank Taggart
Deckari Vs
Shirle
Rose Thompson
Charles Thomp
Bury
Mother Gray
She'ourn
Harry Wi‘s
Currys
Ville
Yeep
Ira Monk
Joe
Gray’s
Dr. Durham
Campbell
West Side
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