Sullivan Street Railway Franchise Contract Signed 1903
A franchise agreement dated March 12 1903 grants the Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company rights to lay electric street railway tracks in Sullivan Indiana. It covers track routes on Washington and Main streets, overhead wiring, street restoration, construction standards, operations with five cent fares, ten mile per hour speed limits, and a fifty year term with cross street rights. The contract is between Sullivan Town Board of Trustees and Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company, signed by Charles L. Davis and Milton A. Haddon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Sullivan
County of
Indiana
Indiana Coal Belt Traction Company
Sullivan County
State of
Washington Street
West Corportion
Said Town
Wauhington
East Corporation
Jackson Street
Charles L. Davis
Milton A. Haddon
Schools Stay Open Despite Absences
The district declines closing schools though many pupils stay home. Superintendent W C McCollough states buildings were fumigated repeatedly, desks wiped with strong disinfectant daily, and a strict watch kept for illness with exposed children sent home. Continuous safety measures aim to keep children in school rather than on streets.
Lawsuits and Divorces Involving Estate of Racheal McKinney
Multiple actions listed include claims against the Estate of Racheal McKinney with administrators Thompson Scott and Silver Chaney, a divorce case James E. Parks vs Rebecca M. Parks, and quiet title suits Francis H. Shepherd vs Daisy Moore et al and James M. Authis vs Eva B. Morrison.
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Mary J. Johnson
Marriage Bonds Listed for Local Residents
A list records nuptial transfers linking John Paton to Maude May Mathias Albert B Dickinson to Lulu Dotson Lemuel Hanger to Eve May Dale Arthur B Horner to Bertha Fox John H Parker to Viola Ham Harry Anderson to Bessie Dudley and James H Frederick to Rebecca Purcell.
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John Paton
Maude May Mathias
Albert B. Dickinson
Lulu Dotson
Lemuel Hanger
Eve May Dale
Arthur B. Horner
Bertha Fox
John H. Parker
Viola Ham
Harry Anderson
Bessie Dudley
James H. Fredrick
Rebecca Purcell
Woodmen's Picnic at Carlisle Saturday Night
The New Lebanon Lodge of Modern Woodmen hosts a Woodmen's Picnic or Purged Certificate event in Carlisle on Saturday night March 21. Admission is 22 and 15 cents.
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New Lebanon
Modern Woodmen
Carlisle
Sunday Rev A H Bennett Preached At M E Church
The article notes Rev A H Bennett preached Sunday night at the M E church and an old fiddler concert drew a large attendance. It also mentions Rev Hershy preaching at Newton Illinois and a suicide near Brazil Indiana by George W Moss after moving to a farm.
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A. H. Bennett
M. E. Church
Hershy
Newton
Ill
George W. Moss
Brazil
Ind
Lattie Springer
Nelle Copeland
Sullivan
R. J. White
School vaccination policy clarification issued
An official statement from Superintendent W. McCollough clarifies that the school board has not excluded any children who are not vaccinated. Parents are urged to have their children vaccinated, but nonvaccinated students may still attend school.
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W. ©. McCollough
Desirable Residence on West Washington Street Offered
Desirable residence on West Washington street with seven rooms and ample yard plus a large garden spot. For inquiries contact Box 284 Sullivan Indiana. Date 3 11 31.
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Washington Street
Sullivan, Ind
Farm near Shelburn seeks buyer with barns and stallion
A large farm of 50 acres three miles west of Shelburn Indiana includes a two story frame house two barns one bank barn and outbuildings all in good condition. Water from wells and orchard on site. Also for sale a four year old Hackney and Cleveland Bay stallion dark bay and well trained. Price reasonable. Contact James H Mason Sullivan Indiana.
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Shelburn
Cleveland Bay
James H. Mason
Sullivan
Ind
Wood's Clothing Seeks Buyers After Break In
An apparent thief stole a suit from Uncle Sam Mason after he slept. The message exalts WOOD'S Clothing and urges readers to buy from Woods instead. The note emphasizes the quality of the clothes and claims they are in demand.
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Uncle Sam Mason
Uncle Sam
Woods
For Sale Five Room Residence On Corner Of Johnson Crowder
For sale a five room and pantry residence with a pantry on the corner of Johnson and Crowder streets directly east of Dr Crowder's home. Three 62 percent foot lots included, all for sale at a reasonable price. Call or write Mrs Francis Kelley.
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Johnson and Crowder
Dr. Crowder
Francis Kelley
Seed oats for sale at M Hayden farm on Graysville road
Twelve hundred bushels of good seed oats for sale at the M Hayden farm on the old Graysville and Sullivan road about 34 miles west of Sullivan. Price 80 cents per bushel.
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Graysville and
Sullivan Road
Sullivan
M. Hayden
Notice of Final Settlement for Robert H Wolfenberger
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Robert H Wolfenberger deceased to appear in Sullivan Circuit Court Sullivan Indiana on April 17 1905 for final settlement proceedings.
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Aletha Burton
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan Indiana
Sullivan
Robert Taylor
Bull & Stratton
Sarah Boatman
Indiana
H. Kalley
Robert H. Wolfenberger
Sullivan County Council Special Session Notice 1903
State of Indiana Sullivan County notifies Joshua Beasley Herschel V Stark W W Bailey Cory Eaton Orlando C Brewer Columbus Bough and John Walters to meet in special session March 28 1903 at 11 am in the County Auditor office. Purpose addtional appropriations and related orders and any other business before the council. J M Lang Auditor.
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Joshua Beasley
Herschel V. Stark
W. W. Bailey
Cory Eaton
Orlando C. Brewer
Columbus Bough
John Walters
Sullivan County Council
Said County
Library Board Calls Mass Meeting to Discuss Proposition
Citizens are asked to attend a Friday 7 30 pm mass meeting to discuss the library proposition. Addresses will be made by both men and women and a satisfactory solution is hoped for. Rachel K Harris president Florence Higbee secretary.
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Rachel K. Harris
Florence Higbee
Live stock and eggs for sale at Paxton Indiana
Six Duroc Jersey males about 100 pounds each are offered for sale within 30 days at a price of 10 dollars. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs available for hatch at the seller's residence in Paxton Indiana. J. R. Snyder. 3 18 21.
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Paxton, Ind
J. R. Snyder
What Makes Woods Clothes Stand Out
A former customer notes Woods Store offers a distinct tailoring touch in its suits. The emphasis is on fit and fabric harmony, a hand crafted style that signals quality beyond the wrapping paper. The observer cannot fully name the feature, but agrees it defines Woods Clothes in demand.
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Woods
Wood
Non Resident Notice in Sullivan County Court
In Sullivan County Indiana a 1903 circuit court notice declares Leven Nash Lavina Nash and multiple heirs unknown residents of the state. It states defendants must appear by June 1 1908 or default will be entered with hearings in Sullivan Court House.
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State OF
Indiana
Sullivan County
Leven Nash
Lavina Nash
Vina Nash
William Hopewell
Hopewell
William Pound
Vere
Abraham Lane
Abraham
Kirker Glass
Lavina
Wm. Hopewell
Wm Pound
Ham Lane
Kicker Glass
Sullivan
Ainel
Farm For Sale Near Shelburn Seeks Quick Sale
A 140 acre farm two miles east of Shelburn is offered for sale and must be sold at once. Bargain terms may apply. Interested buyers should call the office of Joan T. and Will H. Hays.
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Shelburn
Joan T
Will H. Hays
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MERON
T. B. Shaffer & CO
West Side
D. M. Ferry & Co
Shermain’s Shoe Department
Alamo
Bette
Vanaely Veda
Vici Kid
Patent Colt
J. Carpenter
Ares
Uy YY
Wall Paper
Jacob Marts
Shelburn, Ind
Buff & Stratton Attorneys
State.of
J. M. Lang
Bass Auditorium
Library Board
Aerm
A.D
John S. Johns, Sr
Buf & Stratton
Attorreys
Plainti
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