Mystery of Maud and the twin—Sullivan County tale unfolds
In a rural scene Sherlock Holmes notes a sly plot as Maud contemplates a prank involving a license and a twin proposal. Simon, muddled by pepper, reveals plans to bring a twin brother to collide with Maud’s sister. The tale shifts to a milk barn farce with Old Pet the gentlest cow and ends with Scott Bros selling bargains at No 9 West Side, urging locals to compare prices and buy home goods.
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Mr. Simon
Maud
West, Side
Simon
Milk
Basily
Hans
Fritz
Cousin Maud
Cousin
No. 9
West Side
Scott Bros
Mr. Scott
Sullivan County
Harness Makers Wide Reputation Grows With Patent Engine
January patent grants reveal J. P. Stratton & Son with a revolutionary engine harness driving a gas engine powered Campbell and Landis sewing machines. The factory shows cutting dies moulds and leather designs for mine mule harnesses and was expanding after a 14 page catalogue. Three workers remain busy at the plant.
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United States
J. P. Stratton & Son
J. P. Stratton and Son
Stratton Harness Firm Reopens Modernized Sullivan Plant
J P Stratton and Son showcase a remodeled west side Sullivan harness factory with front salesroom and rear showroom for heavier harness. The firm makes its own supplies and has long led local trade since buying out Thomas N Allen in 1872. Founders Joseph P Stratton and son Robert S Stratton form the partnership.
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Indiana
J. P. Stratton and Son
J. P. Stratton
Thomas N. Allen
State Bank
Sullivan
Joseph P. Stratton
Robert S. Stratton
New Lebanon
Bob
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Gentle Laxative Relief
An advertisement claims health orders disobeyed when sick with headaches and bilious symptoms. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe permanent cure and urges purchase from Joe K Smck for 50c and 1.00 with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Dr. Caldwell
Joe K. Smck
Electric Bitters Cures Kidney Inflammation Says Sherman
W M Sherman of Cushing Maine describes three months of kidney inflammation and a cure after using Electric Bitters. The product claims to cure liver complaint dyspepsia blood disorders and malaria and restore weakness. Sold by Joe K Smock druggist at 60 cents.
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Philippines
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Ures
Joe K. Smock
Farmersburg News: church, fraternal, and town upgrades
Dr John Bennett and son moved into the former Citizens State Bank room. Jr O U A M plans a March 27 initiation for twenty candidates while D of A initiated four on a Wednesday. Shelburn degree team performed the work. Farmersburg Quarterly charges met at the M E church. Emery and Leslie Asbury visit DePauw from school. William Brunker improves the opera house with electric lights and floor raise. C M Grizzle becomes coal miners bookkeeper as talks of a major strike unfold. Town board adopts curfew for under 14 with fines up to 10 dollars. ordinance effective immediately.
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Sherlock Holmes
Bane
Fritz Ke
Scott Brothers
Brea
Billman & Knotts
BR. L. Bailey
W. E. Barco
W. L. Sisson
R. L. Bailey
W. H. Bridwell
Sal Co
John Kelly
W. T. Sisson
W.L. Sisson
Strea Geese Bs Ae
FAS Ag
L & P Co
Clk
W. B. Burford
Sul H
Florence Higbee
A.C. Miller
Ricard Park Sal Co
Same
C. F. Briggs
R.L. Bailey
A. C. Miller
C. B. Franklin
J. W. Griffith
Renewee
Shipman Road
Rush McCammon
W. B. Neal
J.C. Shields
Brdg
Sasha the Chees
Jim Johnson
Sulh L& P
John H. Ford
J.p.stratton & Son’s
A.C. Renich
O. B. Kattman
Jackson Rene
Seevesenere
T. B. Shaffer
Owe Nesenensee
Roy Cowles
Sama
Apes
Lee Oon
John W. Sampson
J. W. Moore
Wint Foote
Gan
Sherman Lane
F. P. Russell
Claude Jennings
B. F. McAtee
Frank Herr
Wm. H. Bottorf
W. H. Poston
Mahan
HL & P
Miller
O. M. Patton
Wm. M. Smith
Martha Bedwell
T. C. Simmons
Conan
Dillman & Knotts
Farmersburg
John Bennett
Citizens’ State Bank
D. of A’s
Shelburn
Farmersburg Charge
M. E. Church
Emery
Leslie Asbry
DePauw
A. P. Asbury
Wife
William Brunker
C. M. Grizzle
Op -Rators
Notary Public
Tecan
Davis Hotel
A. E. Hazelrigg
People’s Beer
Surrounding
Chas. Humphreys, Agt
Ind
W. H. Hill, JR
Oliver Steel
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