William Hazelrigg Near Death From Consumption in Curry Township
William Hazelrigg a well known Curry township citizen is dangerously ill with consumption and his death is expected soon. At 67 he lived in Curry and farmed before retiring. He belonged to Concord Christian church and Sherburn lodge of Oddfellows and participated in township affairs. He is father to Abe and Albert T Hazelrigg of this city, John S Hazelrigg Letha Mcord and Mrs Rebecca McKinney of Curry township.
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William Hazelrigg
Curry Township
Mr. Hazelrigg
Concord Christian Church
Sherburn Lodge of Oddfellows
Abe
Albert T. Hazelrigg
This City
John S. Hazelrigg
Letha Mccord
Rebecca McKinney
Pioneer resident Aunt Sally Asbury celebrates eighty second birthday
Farmersburg Indiana March 17 Aunt Sally Asbury an early county settler turned eighty two last Saturday. The celebration at son J F Asburys home drew all her children Eoe Asbury Alp Asbury Morboty Baise To Jabez Asbury with the youngest at powed years. Born in Kentucky March 1828 she remains able to knit quilt and memorize over 28 tunes. Only one death in her family Rev G W Asbury her husband and she is the last survivor of the Ebenezer class. Her life links to local church and Sullivan Union readership.
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Farmersburg
Ind
Sally Asbury
J. F. Asbury
Eoe. Asbury
Asbury
Morboty
Baise
Jabez Ashar
Sally
Kentucky
Mareh Tf
G. W. Asbury
Mascawacrines
Hinbask Venuv
William Power
Sullivan
Sheelas Beet
Sullivan Union
Patrhanks Teachers Honor Trustee Bowen With Watch Charm
Teachers from Patrhanks gathered after an institute at the school to honor Trustee and Mrs. John Bowen at their home in Fairbecks Ind An enjoyable evening followed a surprise presentation of a watch charm to Mr Bowen by Miss Minnie Burnett Helen Jewett Effie Fuller Lucretia Hunt Milton Drake Dana Johnson Roy Smock Emmet Harrison Clarence Whitlock and Mrs Whitlock
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Fairbecks
Ind
Patrhanks
John Bowen
Bowen
Minnie Burnett
Helen Jewett
Effie Fuller
Lucretia Hunt
Messrs
Milton Drake
Dana Johnson
Roy Smock
Emmet Harrison
Clarence F. Whitlock
Miner Injured When Laying on Track Near Baldridge Mine
Farmersburg March 17 Will Ervin coal miner at Baldridge mine was struck by a coal train engine on the siding near the mine after reportedly drinking. Engineered by Claude Lamb the train knocked him from the track. He received care at Dr. Pearl Bennett in Farmersburg and was later moved to St. Anthony's hospital in Perre Haute.
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Farmersburg
Will Ervin
Baldridge
Ervin
Claude Lamb
Pearl Bennett
St. Anthony's Hospital
Perre Haute
Boiling Water and Freshness of Kettle Water
Water heated once and kept in the kettle loses speed in reaching a boil compared with freshly drawn water. Housewives would benefit from recognizing the advantage of using water not standing overnight, more than warnings about stale water’s health risks.
Cards of Introduction Cautions Raised by Stranger Requests
A note warns against issuing business cards to strangers or strangers asking friends for cards. It cautions that unknown requests can lead to misuse of introductions and potential harm or unwanted business use. The piece stresses discretion and awareness of risky social exchanges.
Man Sentenced for Break-In Following Telegram Ruse
A London man posed as a messenger via telegram to lure a woman from Church Street, Islington. In her absence he broke into her house and received nine months hard labor at Clerkenwell.
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Thiet
Great Northern Hospital
George Malyon
Church Street
Islington
London
Clerkenwell
Sealskin Coat Prices Then And Now
Sealskin coats have risen in price over fifteen years. A full length seal skin coat formerly sold for 500 to 600 dollars, now costs 900 to 1400. A three-quarter length coat ranges from 700 to 1200 dollars depending on fur quality.
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Sime
Free Government Seeds Distributed at Union Office
Congressman John C. Chaney sent multiple sacks of Agricultural Department garden seeds to the Sullivan Union. Seeds will be distributed free while stocks last, with several hundred packages already handed out since arrival on Friday.
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John C. Chaney
The
Sullivan Union
Agricultural Department
Sullivan County Nears Dry Status With Licenses Expiring
A weather note predicts continued dryness in Sullivan County as multiple saloons prepare to close by spring. The Terminal on Court Street will be the last in Sullivan, with licenses for Dudley, Fountain, Davis, Edwards, and others expiring between March and May. Komera and Dunnville also head toward dry status as licenses lapse.
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Sullivan County
Sullivan
Terminal
Taylor Edwards
Court Street
Davis Hotel
Lcense
Oliver J. Dudley
Charles Daugherty
Jackson Jr No
Hamilton Township
Carlisle
Lladden Township
W. B. Shepherd
Wir. C. Young
Manmmoth
Shelburn
What We Have Done
A reflective quote attributed to Sir Walter Scott on how the hour of death emphasizes the impact of deeds for others over self. It underscores the value of service and generosity as lasting memory.
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Sir Walter Scott
Pernicious Industry Dentist Arrested After Car Run-Down
A New York American item reports a dentist was arrested after he ran down a man with a motor car. The piece notes the brutality in the profession and contrasts it with normal office hours.
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New York American
Aims to Curb Titles for Americans Faces Backlash
Proposals to grant titles of nobility to American men to curb foreign dowry influence spark debate. Critics warn the remedy could create greater social and political harms while not stopping money from entering foreign coffers through marriage.
A Practical Housewife Dishonors Household Chores
A Practical Housewife joke sends a sharp jab at domestic labor by sending a husband to the barber while his wife hands him a basket of potatoes to peel. The quip satirizes gender roles and household tasks.
Alfalfa Sage Sees Heiress Marriage as Chance for Happiness
The Kansas City Star quotes the Alfalfa Sage arguing that an American heiress marrying a foreign nobleman offers the same chance at happiness as a man pairing with John Barleycorn. The columnist suggests marriages for status resemble common pursuits of fortune and drink as paths to fulfillment.
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Kansas City Star
John Barleycorn
Milk as a quick stimulant in fatigue and cold
In cases of cold or overfatigue there is nothing that quickly acts as a stimulant as a cup of hot milk. Heat it to boiling and sip slowly. A pinch of salt may improve palatability.
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Walter L. Fisher
Bishop’s Free Marriage Ceremonies Cited by Puck Role Model
In a witty aside, a bishop described as wise and broad explains he performs marriage ceremonies free of charge, aiming to help others avoid costly mistakes and avoid profiting from others’ missteps.
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Puck
Ernie and Ethel on Art and Marriage in Bits
Satirical cartoon dialogue shows Ernie declaring devotion to art while Ethel questions if his wife is art she has painted. The caption suggests witty banter on marriage and creativity.
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Ernie
Ethel
Day by Day Quote From Thoreau
A short reflective line attributed to Thoreau contrasts daily effort with yearly perfection noting each day is a sphere to be rounded. The aphorism emphasizes gradual improvement and the role of time.
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Thoreau
Household Philosophy on New Brooms and Biscuits
A proverb contrasts new brooms cleaning well with a new cook not always making good biscuits. The saying reflects caution about assuming uniform skill from fresh hires in domestic tasks.
Bunch Jefferson Poetic Parody Book Spoofs Westchester Friends
A satirical piece taunts Bunch Jefferson for self styled poetry. The gag book of recipes mocks culinary and literary pretensions with mock dishes credited to famous friends.
Sheriff Sale on Decree in Sullivan County
By decree from the Sullivan Circuit Court the Sullivan County Loan Association seeks payment from George W. Moses Ida F. Moses and Doctor J Terhune on a note and mortgage. A public auction will offer the mortgaged property to the highest bidder to recover 408 dollars plus interest and costs.
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Sullivan County Loan Association of
Sullivan
Indiana
George W. Moses
Ida F. Moses Gage
Doctor J Terhune
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan County Loan Association
Ida F. Moses
Doctor J. Terhune
Public sale of real estate and personal assets in Sullivan County
Public sale to the highest bidder at the Sullivan county court house in Indiana on the sale date between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. includes described real estate in the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter section 27 township 8 north range 9 west and other parcels. If judgment not fully realized, a second sale of the fee simple real estate will occur. Property of Gustin Bond Azle Company at suit of Kate Sterne. Sheriff Marion F Walters conducts notice dated March 17 1908 with attorney Charles D Hunt. Personal property listed includes horses cattle hogs hay wheat wagon harness plows harrows cultivators machinery farming implements and kitchen furniture with numerous items. Sale begins at 10:00 a.m. Terms: cash for sums 5.00 and under. over 5.00 seven months credit with note and security bearing 8 percent interest and attorney fees.
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Court House
Sullivan
Indiana
Central Coal Company
Dugger
Marion F. Walters
Sullivan County
Corporation
Duane Street
North Corporation
Dixon’s Addition
Township
Gustin Bond Azle Company
Kate Sterne
I H. Kalley
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Indiana Post Office 1908
List of unclaimed letters dated March 18 1908 in Sullivan Indiana Post Office. Names include Braden Miss Cora Bond Mrs Esther Baulden Mrs Florence Curtis Mrs Francis Chambers Mrs D M Vlaugher Mrs W A Gillman Miss Grace McClure Miss Dais Nash Mrs Arta Rost Sallie Hitte Jim Land Walter Moore David Rater B Ransford L O Stairwall Willie Shields L L Ringers ask for letters by saying advertised and two weeks to claim.
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Sullivan, Ind
Braden
Cora. Bond
Esther
Baulden
Florence
Curtis
Francis. Chambers
D. M. Vlaugher
W. A. Gillman
Grace
McClure
Dais
Nash
Arta
Rost
Sallie
Hitte
Jim
Land
Walter
Moore
David
Rater
Richardson
J.C. Robinson
Fred
Ransford
L O. Stairwall
Willie
Shields
L. L
Arthur A. Holmes
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John Henry
George W. Hobart
G. W. Dillingham Co
Bunch Jefferson
Bunch
John W. Milton
George O. Khayyam
Hank Longfellow
Alice
Jefferson
Robert H. Browning
Walter K. Scott
Bert Tennyson
Peaches
Westchester
Dunne
Shippy
J. Ogden Armour
Reginald DeKoven
Billy Pinkerton
Potato Trust
Seumas MacMapus
Ireland
Citizens Trust Building
Sullivan, Indiana
Charles D. Hunt
Frank Lewellyn
Cass Township
Indianapolis Daily News
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