Indiana Legislature praised for enacting debated laws
The Sullivan Union reports Indiana lawmakers passed laws despite strong lobbying opposition. It notes coverage from Worcester Telegram staffer John A. Curry who served as an inauguration reporter and highlights Indiana gains, local political shifts, and industry notes such as ginseng farming in Dekalb County.
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Union
Worchester
Mass
John A. Curry
Sullivan County
Curry
Washington
Judge Miers Claims Credit For Vincennes Bill
A local political saga recounts Judge Miers pushing a Government Building bill for Vincennes. The Vincennes council funded a Washington delegation including Mayor Greene and City Attorney Pritchett to urge passage. John C. Chaney represented Sullivan county. the House committee reported favorably and the bill passed.
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Miers
Senator Fairbanks
Washington, D.C
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Vincennes
Indiana
Senate
House
Rupert W. Miers
Washington
Greene
Pritchett
John C. Chaney
Sullivan County
House Committee On
Congress
Fairbanks
Tedsapgt
Republican Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Judge Miers
Spring tonic ad from O'Dell promotes Rocky Mountain Tea
Brick by the car load or in large quantities at ee prices. Call on or write to C E O'Dell Odon Ind. 33-41 Tf taken this month. Keeps you well all summer. It makes the little ones eat shop and grow. A spring tonic for the white family. Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents Tea or tablets. Joe K Smock.
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C. E. O’dell
Odon
Ind
Hollisters Rocky Mountain
Joe K Smock
For Sale Alta B. plate camera at low price
A 4x5 Alta B. plate camera nearly new is offered cheap. Inquiries directed to Muehlers Drug Store.
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Muehlers Drug Store
Rural Service to Start in Sullivan County
Complete Rural Service will establish rural routes in Sullivan County with every residence on a rural route. The Union offers the Henry box with flag access at 1.50 dollars, highlighting exclusive agency for mail delivery.
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Sullivan County
Union
Henry
Barbershop Talk on Beauty and Newspaper Portrayals
A Mayor muses on why nearly every woman in the papers is described as beautiful. He riffs through examples from crime, theater, and society, noting homely women rarely get ink. The monologue lampoons glamorization while poking at newspaper gender bias and sensationalism.
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No Man’s Land
TS Tewsers Gedaly Iba
Shots
Ed Ways
Dauehcters
Svolium
Nn Oiler Way
Sandbdorn
Bicknell
Park Theatre
Indianapolis
New York Sundy
Mott Street
Miss Varioloid Eightseasons
Z. Y. Eightseasons
Patience Waitingly
Ohfendge Runstall
Paxton
Dr Knapp to Visit Vincennes at McCammon House
Dr. Knapp of Vincennes will attend the McCammon House event on Friday March 24 at 7 a.m. The notice confirms a local public engagement featuring the physician and address details.
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Dr. Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon
Grand Lodge Report Shows Indiana Odd Fellows Conditions
The 1904 annual report of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows, forwarded by Grand Secretary W. H. Leedy to J. Frank, notes satisfactory conditions in Indiana Odd Fellowship. It lists membership and financial figures, discusses gains versus 1908, and mentions upcoming Grand Lodge meetings in Indianapolis and the Odd Fellows Home at Crooked Creek.
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Grand Lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows
W. H. Leedy
J. Frank
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Indiana
Odd Fellowship
Sensational Divorce Case Filed in Paris Circuit Court
Hes ter O Pifer filed for divorce against William Pifer in the Paris circuit court. Papers are sealed from public view and the ground is believed to be adultery. Judge Craig issued a temporary injunction restraining disposal of the farm south of town. The Pifers’ family is noted in local social circles. Mrs. Pifer is from Sullivan county, daughter of John H. Ridgeway of Carlisle.
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Paris
Terre Hautestar
Hester O Pifer
Wiliam &. Pifer
Esse
Pifer
Craig
Sullivan County
John H. Ridgeway
Carlisle
New Suits and Guardianship Petitions Listed in Court
The docket includes Eagle Iron Works Company versus Reliance Coal Company in a complaint. Guardian Huston Bates petitions to sell real estate for the estates of Nellie McKinley and Cyntha Bates. Watts cases include Huff versus Canary for partition and Bates estate matters seeking sales to pay debts. Thornton sues Houpt with complaint and attachment. Nellie McKinnon seeks divorce from Harlan McKinnon.
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Eagle Iron Works Company
Reliance Coal Company
Enoch J. Bilgew
Josh Beasley
Guardian
Jasper N. Huff
Margaret Canary
Huston Bates
Cyntha A. Bates
Nellie McKinley
Frank Bates
Wallace Thornton
William Houpt
Nellie McKinnon
Harlan McKinnon
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Fort Wayne
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