Real estate transfers across town list numerous parcels
A long column details transfers in several townships including Sullivan and Pairbarks. Names such as Wm H Wees Jacob Gillman Thomas Delph Everett Wilson Martha E Norris John W Fieldman Cyrus E Divis Margaret D Bowen Frank Chowning Q L Del Lashmutt Mc Granahan Preston Lofton Joe B Taylor Marmersburg Gertrude Foote Wm E Johnson Pinkey Buchanan Simeon Killen Jesse Allen Ira Hall John Rogers Laura Lucas Benj Cox Hamel Stansberry Geo Gratches Wm Bennett James Comly Mary Cunningham Russell South Beasley Cochran and Cochran appear in various deeds for lots parcels and acres with prices ranging up to eight thousand dollars and multiple additions named Beasley Fairview Park Lovelace Oak Lawn and others. The list covers purchases in Haddon Hamilton Sullivan and surrounding townships with several 22.77 acre and 65 acre tracts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Gaskins
Frank Chowning
Oak Lawn
Q. L. del Lashmutt
J. FL. McGranahan
R. E. Totton
Preston Lofton
Lovelace
Wm. Wilden
Joe BB. Taylor
Highland
Marmersburg
Gertrude M. Foote
Wm. E. Johnson
Taylor
M. Lloyd
Hosea Stewart
Pinkey N. Buchanan
Simeon Killen
Johnson
Oliphant
Jesse P. Allen
Simeon Kilsen
Pairbarks
Wm. A. Drake
Albert Johnson
Alta Dryden
Washington E. Jewell
Haddon
Ira F. Hall
John FE. Rogers
The 17 year cicada returns as scheduled with no harm
Scientists say the periodical Cicada lacks a sting and cannot damage crops though it is often mistaken for a locust. The note lists property transfers in several townships including Hymera Jefferson and Turman with values from $1 to $4000 for lots and multiple acres.
Mirrors in History: Medieval Mirror Making and Use
The article discusses pocket mirrors carried by women from the twelfth to the fifteenth century as essential toilet items. It notes the backing of glass with metal and the prominence of steel and silver mirrors, with Venice as the birthplace of commercial glass mirror production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Our Child Backward or Believer in Bacon
A Boston child thought to be backward at four, with no interest in Shakespeare, is challenged by a Kansas City Journal remark suggesting the child may instead believe Bacon wrote the plays. The exchange presents a debate over interpretation and literary attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Shakespeare
Bacon
Kansas City Journal
An Open Letter From Overseas Volunteer Soldier
Roy O Thrasher of Gill township writes from abroad with a plea for recognition of volunteer soldiers who helped turn the tide in 1918. He laments that volunteers feel forgotten after the armistice and condemns state politicians for racing to bring home their own men while honoring the draft and foreign units. The letter urges justice for volunteers and notes their sacrifices and delayed homecomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Thrasher
Gill Township
Roy O. Thrasher
Baloon Company
United States
National Army
National Guard
Wilson
Marne
Europe
Zbyszko in Line for Titled Mat Match
Champion Earl Caddock returns to Iowa to defend his title after serving in France as a U S Army private. Wladek Zbyszko has defeated Ed Lewis and Joe Stecher, setting up a potential title clash with the giant Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Caddock
Iowa
France
U. S
Wladek Zbyszko
Strangler
Ed Lewis
Joe Stecher
Caddock
Giant Pole
Zbyszko
Chiropractic Adjustment Eases Nerve Pinch in Spine
A chiropractor realigns misplaced spinal bones to relieve pressure on nerves. The procedure aims to restore health by returning the spine to its natural position.
Merchant Ads Up To Date In Divertine Article
A paragraph notes merchants in Divertine keep ads in the paper to show goods are fresh and not shop worn. It implies merchants rely on newspaper promotion to attract customers and assure quality.
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
Royal
Sciroeder & Price
Sheeman Building
Sullivan County
Cass Township
Wm. H. Wees
Jacob Gillman
Wim. Wilson
Thomas Delph
Everett Wilson
Lyonton
Cyrus E. Divis
Margaret D. Bowen
D. & Yakey
Shelburn
Noah A. Hall
John E. Rogers
Carlisle
Paul R. Shepherd
Laura A. Lucas
Eaton
Des
Hamilton Township
James G. Comly
Wm. Powell, Jr
Jas. G. Comly
Jno
Cynthia A. Dudley
Sylvester G Cochran
Beasley Fairview Park
Wm. T. Bates
Jos
W. Wolfe
Schuyler N. Berry
Julius C
Sullivan Mfg. Co
Schuckman
Avondale Place
Sylvester C. Cochran
Jno. T
Mary J. Holcomb
Jackson Township
Andrew E. Curry
Paul F. Boston
Hymera
George McQueary
Francis M
Catherine E. Waldrop
W. Ash Coal Co
Thos
W. Bridwell
Albert F
Gladys Snider
Barnhart
Jefferson Township
Louetta
Eric
Lizzie Ligar
Matilda E. Purcell
Chas
Adaline O’haver
Wm. M. Jackson
Ray
Tenny D. Timerman
Turman Township
Nelson Bicknell
Robert C. Crow
Wilbur C. Crow
Orren D. Stoddard
Everett C. Laughery
Mw. Leroy
Pers'l Serger. H. Sth
M. G. Bn
Pyt
Ray O. Thresher
Pad Buloon Co
A. EL PF
H.l.ramsey
D.C
Sullivan
Ind
Willys-Knight
Wyman Bros
Main St
Indiana
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