Turkey Hunting and Duck Shooting on Indian River Trips
The narrator and companions recount forest turkey hunting and a lagoon duck shoot near Smyrna and Hog Island. They describe the cautious hunt, misread decoys as live birds, and humorous misadventures with mosquitos and strong coffee while noting wildlife behavior and the length of their wilderness vigil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damfino
Bull Island
Turnbull Swamp
Smyrna
Turkeylegs
Hoke
Chambers
Indian River
Great Lagoon
Hog Island
Counts and birds noted by Reed in modest aside
Reed notes the count as twenty one while listing Mallards Blue bill and Hooded maganza before cautioning his modesty about belt number in the same stream of observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Deaths of William Curtis and Azariah Curtis in Sullivan
William Curtis age 55 formerly of Sullivan died after a paralysis stroke at his farm home. He left a widow and no children and once served as Sullivan’s marshal. Azariah Curtis, a long time Sullivan resident, died after a consuming illness leaving a wife and four children. funeral services were held at the Odd Fellows lodge and burial at Center Ridge. The report also notes patent medicine politics and a Peruna letter opposing label disclosure laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Sullivan
Marshal Sullivan
Azariah Curtis
The
Christian Church
Sullivan Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Center Ridge
John J. Parker
Merom
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co
H. H. Hershy
Recovery of Kenneth Melver Astonishes Medical Circle
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after three doctors gave up on him amid severe lung inflammation and congestion He reports the remedy cured his cough cold bronchitis tonsillitis pneumonia and related hoarseness The drug is sold at Smock s drug store with 50 cent and 1 dollar trial bottles offered free
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
Smock
China Lac Offers Window Display March 23 24
Reed and Batey of Sullivan advertise a display showing how china lacquer can refurbish old chairs and furniture. They claim a coat of China Lac will make pieces look new and invite customers to view the window on March 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Batey
Sullivan
Peruna Fraud Exposed by Prominent Magazines
Carlisle News notes a nationwide campaign of information by Collier's Weekly and The Ladies Home Journal exposing frauds by patent medicine firms. The series aims to enlighten the public and warn gullible readers about unsafe tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s Weekly
The
Ladies Home Journal
China Lac Shines With Durable Artistic Finish
China Lac showcases a durable artistic finish ideal for tough use. The exhibit highlights its strong wear resistance and aesthetic appeal, inviting readers to see demonstrations in a window display on March 23rd and 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Batey, Sullivan
Miner Dies in Falling Rock at Superior Mine
Jacob Hayworth about 45 a miner at the Superior mine near Farmersburg was crushed by a rock as he prepared to fire a shot last Wednesday night. The crew, hearing no blast, searched the section and found his body buried under rock from the mine roof.
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Jacob Hayworth
Superior
Farmersburg
Hayworth
Benson Chapel Notes and Local Socials
Weather turns cold as candidates cope with sore feelings and cigars. Bud Shields and Frank Benson visit William Taylor's on Sunday. Locals travel to the county seat Saturday. Harris Turman Township school closes Friday. William Hughes family and Mamie Taylor attend a Tomy Lane surprise near Plymouth. John Alkire and Clyde Alkire go to Sullivan Saturday. John Shields and Bertha Russell wed quietly at Squire Kirkham's office.
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Bud Shields
Frank Benson
William Taylor
Harris
Turman Township
William Hughes
Mamie Taylor
Tomy Lane
Plymouth
John Alkire
Clyde Alkire
Sullivan
John Shields
Bertha Russell
Fairbanks
Squire Kirkham
Heart Cure Promises Strength Through Nerve and Muscle Support
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as strengthening the heart by fortifying nerves and muscles. The patient, John H Sherman of Belding Michigan, claims rapid relief from palpitations chest pain and improved health after six bottles plus Nervine and Liver Pills. The ad notes a guarantee with refunds if the first bottle fails.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
John H. Sherman
Belding, Mich
Real Estate Transfers Compiled by W H Hill Jr
Real estate transfers list 13 deeds with buyers and sellers including Crowder Leonard Harting Gaskins Rogers Whalen Ridgeway Mayfield Miller Willis Nead Rapp Gilmore Cartwright Sinclair Wilson and locations Curry Cumberland Church Jefferson Gill Hipamibtom and a total noted as 13 transfers with unspecified consideration.
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Wash Sinclair
John W. Wilson
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief
An old time ad claims Dr. King's New Life Pills help with constipation and prevent stomach liver and bowel trouble. It notes the pills regulate organs without pain and advertise 25 cents at K Smock's drugstore.
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Dr. King
Sullivan Children in Blind Asylum
Indiana Institution for the Education of the Blind reports Sullivan county has four pupils. Alma Cutsinger, admitted 1896, is in 9th grade. Floyd and Grace Anders, admitted 1900, are in 3rd and 6th grades. Glenn Hopewell, admitted 1905, is in 1st grade. Graduation takes twelve years.
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Indiana Institution For the Education of the Blind
Sullivan County
Alma Cutsinger
W. B. Cutsinger
Route One
Sullivan
Floyd
Grace Anders
William Anders
Grace
Glenn Hopewell
Anna Hopewell
Hoosier notes from Washington club gathering in 1906
Arthur A. Holmes recounts the Indiana Club meeting at the Worthington Club in Washington D C with Hoosier speeches music and reminiscences. Speakers include John C Chaney Senator Hemenway and Col W H Smith while references honor Harrison Morton Voorhees Eggleston Dreaser and Fairbanks.
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Indiana Club
Worthington Club
I Street
N. W
Webber
Vevay
Hemenway
John C. Chaney
Charley Rogers
Loogoolee
Indian Territory
Hemen
Congressional
State of the Union
Col
W. H. Smith
Indianapolis
Indiana
Harrison
Morton
Voorhees
Edward Eggleston
Paul Dreaser
Chaney
Fairbanks
Wabash
Sullivan
Paul Dresser
Dresser
Perry Botts
United States Senate
House
Representative Chaney
Edward Aggleston
Red Man
Judge Kimball
Allen County
Kimball
Washington Police Court
Demonstrations At Our Store For China Lac
Demonstrations at our store promote China Lac with emphasis on economy. Dates given include March 33d and 24th, showing planned public display of use and purposes.
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Reed & Batey, Sullivan
Blatchley Seeks Nomination For State Geologist Ticket
Blatchley plans to seek re nomination for State Geologist on the Republican ticket. He impressed miners by detailing shale deposits beneath Sullivan County and their potential for vitrified brick and other products, after a recent Indianapolis News report referenced Prof. W A McBeth.
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W.S. Blatchley
W. A. McBeth
Terre.Haute
Istician
Indianapolis News
Blatchley
Union
Sullivan County
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Joe S. Reed
Turkey
Barnum
Scott
Rahfodehihe
Quisioe
Azeriah Curtis
China
Lac
Parker
Carlisle News
Benson
Chapel
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart, Ind
W. H. Hill, Jr
Crowder
J. H. Leonard
Henegae Eet
Hugh Dunn
Fred Harting
M.C
Hymera
Elizabeth Gaskins
B.C. Taylor
Curry
Mary E. Rogers
Joseph O. Whalen
James D. Howard
Carlisle
Sarah A. Everly
Joanna Ridgeway
W. T. Howard
Florence Mayfield
Jefferson
Mary E. Miller
Thos. Willis
Smith’s
O. J. Cartwright
Ayer
WERT
eGc
Lowell
Mass
Bair Vicor
Washington City
Hoosier Affairs
Arthur A. Holmes
Washington, D. C
W. W. Curry
Hendricks
Grant
Washington
Blaine
Opera House
Jerry Mathews
Louis Ludlow
Jerry
Olney
Indianapoli
Senator Fairbanks
Public Buildings Committee
Louisville
W. W. Dean
Mr. Dean
New York State
Massachusetts
Chicago
Webster
Senate
Hapie
Col. Dudley
Concord
Henry Thoreau
Seventh Street
Dudley
John Faulkner
Gettysburg
Faulkner
J. C. Chaney
Zoe Ethel
T. B.eaton
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