Shell boom in Vincennes spurs mussel diggers and pearl trade
In Vincennes the Wabash River mussel diggers report a deepened channel and fewer snags as hundreds of camps work along the river. The pearl and shell trade surges with Vincennes as the headquarters for buyers, including two Parisian firms, while Muscatine button factories face shell shortages and may shut down.
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Wabash River
Vincennes
Russellville
St. Francisville
Ohio
Mississippi
United States
S. Kutner
Z. Monsaieff
Muscatine
Mississippi River
Henry Keeping
Keeping
Mt Tabor Notes on Local Residents and Visits
Miss Ethel Morin visits sister Mrs Estella Wilkey near Walkers Chapel. John Harden in Sullivan. Mrs Ester Strain recovering and out. Mrs Walters in Sullivan. Emery Hazlerod building a barn. William Sanders rents to Joseph Jackson Missouri. German Wood and son near Dodd Bridge pass through. Mrs Correll visits Shelburn daughter Estella Richardson. Miss Mabel Burton visits Flora Morin.
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Ethel Morin
Estella Wilkey
Walker’s Chapel
John Harden
Sullivan
Emery Hazlerod
William Sanders
Joseph Jackson
Missouri
German Wood and Son
Dodd Bridge
Deaths from Appendicitis Fall and Pills Rise
Deaths from appendicitis decrease in ratio to the rise of Dr. King's New Life Pills which promise quick relief from constipation and related ills. The ad claims vigor after use and is guaranteed by Joe K. Smock, a druggist, at 25 cents. Also notes an 80 acre farm for rent near New Lebanon via E. F. Walker Sullivan Ind and a farm loan offer from Silver Chaney starting at $2,000 at 44 percent or 5 percent below that amount.
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Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
New Lebanon
E. F. Walker
Sullivan
Ind
Silver Chaney
Sullivan Circuit Court
Samuel] Ledgerwood
Samuel Ledgerwood
John Jean
John M. Jean
Caroline Jean
State
Indiana
Sullivan County
State of
James Mason
John Mason
Doctor Knapp to Visit Vincennes May Fourth
Dr. George Knapp of Vincennes will be at the McCammon House on Friday May 4. J. B. Mullane and Company advertise buggies with automobile seats available.
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George Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon
J. B. Mullane and Company
H Schmidt and Co Offer Low Sewer Tile Estimates
H Schmidt and Co advertises low sewer tile estimates with a large line and best figures, inviting customers to call and compare. The notice emphasizes convincing potential buyers of their pricing.
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H. Schmidt & Co
Judicial Notice for TILGHMAN OGLE and Oscar E Bland
Sullivan Circuit Court clerk alert lists Tilghman Ogle and Oscar E Bland in a docket entry. Court records indicate ongoing proceedings involving these individuals in the Sullivan jurisdiction.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
Tilghman Ogle
Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs and Farm Ad Offer
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for sale at fifty cents a setting or three dollars per hundred. Also offering a nearly new survey vehicle with rubber tires and nickel trimmed double harness set for sale or trade. Contact Mrs L R Ripceway Sulivan rural route or Samuel Lillie Merom Indiana for details.
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L. R. Ripceway
Sullivan
Samuel Lillie
L. B
Merom
Ind
Wilsonville Community Notes Lead Week’s Local Visits
Jim Gaskill visited Sullivan with Rev Bratton and family joining Sunday services. Hymera couple Mr. and Mrs. Biddle visited daughter Mrs Edna Long Sunday. Perry Wilson and John Delf from Jackson Hill enjoyed a few days fishing at the Wabash. Murray McClanahan and wife moved into Bert Gooch’s former house. Will Gaskill is building a new house. Clay Simmers recovered enough to be out. Mrs Nettie Walters visited Mrs Melissa Smith. John Harris of Caledonia dined with O P Smith. Maggie Bellis is very poorly. Thomas Wilson and wife traveled to Gilmour. O P Smith visited Jackson Hill.
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Bratton
Sullivan
This Place
Mrs. Biddle
Hymera
Edna Long
Perry Wilson
John Delf
Jackson Hill
Wabash
Murray McClanahan
Bert Gooch
Will Gaskill
Clay Simmers
Nettie “Walters
Melissa Smith
John Harris
Caledonia
O. P. Smith
Maggie Bellis
Thomas Wilson
Gilmour
O.P. Smith
Clean House Today with Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup as a safe cure for stomach and digestive issues. It touts clearing causes of sickness, curing constipation and indigestion, and promises money back if it fails. Product sold by Joe K Smock for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Dr. Caldwell
For Rent Office Rooms Cheap at 41 31 W P Stratton
Short classified notice announcing available office rooms for rent at 41 31 West Put Stratton with a low price. No additional details provided.
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W.P. Stratton
Wanted Girl for General House Work Mrs Crowder
Help wanted ad seeking a girl for general house work for Mrs. E. S. Crowder. Application details not provided in readable text.
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General House
E. S. Crowder
Wanted Girl or Woman for Country Cooking
Classified notice seeking a girl or woman to do cooking in the country. Signed by Mrs Curtis Gilbert. Address unspecified. Date 41-11 indicates issue or reference.
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Curtis Gilbert
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Packard
Julius Atry &Co
Washington Street
Greer - Wilkinson Lumber Co
Jonas Acker
SHELL
MT. Tabor
Ester Strain
Walters
Mabel Burton
Flora Morin
Sullivan Normal Jurne
F. M. Reddick
N. Side Sq
the State of Indians
Frederick W.schroeder
Plaintiff
Aaron W. Morris, Jr
Williams
Williams Manufacturing CO
Props
Cleveland
Dr. Williams
State of Indiana
Marion Eyepock
Oscar E. Bland
Marion Eyepeck
County
Indi
Jackson Township
Board of County Commissioners
Towit
Township 8
Isaac Brown
Plymouth Rock
Wilsonville
Jim Gaskill
Clean
Earnesans
Sauipe Ad
Eevee
Tye
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