Juvenile Court To Be Established Here In Indiana
Amos W. Butler announces a 1907 reform creating ex officio juvenile judges in all counties. Each county must establish a juvenile court with records, docket, probation officer, and a separate room for cases involving dependent, neglected, abandoned, or delinquent children. About two thirds of Indiana counties already have juvenile courts. others will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Amos W. Butter
Board of State Charities
General Assembly
Butler
Pearl diggers return to Merom as Wabash pearls lure crowds
In Merom Indiana on May 15 locals note spring warming brings pearl diggers from across the nation to the Wabash river. Businesses anticipate growth as mussel hunters stock supplies and river towns from Terre Haute to Vincennes expect crowds and rising trade. Individual finds vary with profits seen from a few thousand dollars to imperfect pearls.
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Merom
Ind
Wabash
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Sullivan News Brings Fraudulent Checks and Local Court Rulings
A. G. Baldin was arrested by City Marshal Willis on fraudulent check charges totaling about 40 dollars drawn on a Robinson Illinois bank without an account. He faces possible further warrants in Terre Haute and Robinson. In a separate case, Mrs. Flora Haddon was found liable for trespass on 160 acres leased to Frank Ridgway. she was fined 17.75 total. Two Whitfield boys face impending hearings May 11 in Squire Cowle's court. The Carlisle News reports Southern Indiana support for C. W. Fairbanks with praises from Freeman, plus defense of John R. Walsh and implications for the Chicago Southern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Baldin
Willis
Baldin
Sullivan
Co. G. Clement
James Norton
Oscar Alumbaugh
Murphy Draper
Robinson
Jll
Terre Haute
Sullivan Circuit
Indiana
Flora Haddon
Squire Cowle
Haddon
Frank Ridgeway
W. A. Lisman
Jesse Haddon
Ridgeway
James A. Downard
Danville, Ind
Frank Crawford
Capt
Hadddn
Paul Stratton
A. D. Cutler
Carlisle
W. Williams
Vincennes
John C. Chaney
Sam
Elmer Whitfield
Ridgway
Carlisle News
C. W.W. Fairbanks
Freeman
Fairbanks
Mr. Freeman
America
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railroad
Linton
Walsh
Chicago-Southern
Indianapolis Star
Carlisle News Highlights Local Developments and Trades
The board considers building a new jail in Carlisle with Fred W. Schroeder tasked to acquire a suitable lot. Carlisle High School will hold commencement May 28 at the M. E. church with Virgei W. Tevis of Rushville as speaker and a Vincennes orchestra providing music. Local merchants plan a Fourth of July celebration. George A. Ridgeway of Carlisle buys his partner’s share in the grocery hardware firm. he will operate the old stand, after 15 years in Carlisle. Charles Ridgeway retires from the firm to pursue contracting and gravel road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Fred W. Schroeder
Carlisle High School
M. E. Church
Virgei W. Tevis
Rushville
Indiana
Vincennes
George A. Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Charles Ridgeway
Clean House Today With Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Advertisement promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach liver and bowel issues. Claims it cleanses the body, cures constipation and indigestion, and promotes health. Sold by Joe K Smock & Son for 60 cents and 1 dollar with a money back guarantee.
Card of thanks for John C. Blalock death
The Blalock families thank neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and at the death of John C. Blalock. Mrs. J. G. Blalock and Mrs. C. D. Radford extend gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Blalock
J.G
Blalock
C. D. Radford
Spring Socials and Town Notes Across Sullivan Fairbanks and Scott City
Residents visit kin and run errands in Sullivan Fairbanks and Scott City. Local fishing reports note Turman Creek yields fine catches. The Scott City school term ends Friday and a move to a dry town takes effect after Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pittman
Renzo Clark
Sullivan
John Lewis
Fairbanks
Turman Creek
H. D. Pittman
Scott City
Ethel Victory
Sarah Jewell
Elijah Dilley
Son Homer
Lee Hayhurst
Herschel Zink
Hymera
Helen Hamilton
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative Advertisement
A historical ad warns of dangerous air in cellars and compares it to body poisoning requiring cleansing. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe, pure laxative to cure constipation headaches biliousness and stomach trouble. Sold by J K Smock & Son at 50c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Joe K. Smock & Son
J. K. Smock & Son
Farmers Endorse Midland Two Row Cultivators
A few farmers endorse the Midland two row cultivators purchased last season. Names listed include Charles Cochran Frank Willis Wash Robbins Harve Hardin. Also mentions riggs buggies and implements and asks readers to inquire. Dr Crowley offers treatment of female diseases and advises consultation for sufferers.
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Midland
Charles Cochran
Frank Willis
Wash Robbins
Tur man and Riggs offer cars under high rent district pricing
Two more car loads are arriving this week and the dealer claims the price will drive sales. Tur man and Riggs promote low prices as a motivation to buy, positioning themselves outside the high rent district.
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Turman and Riggs
Wanted All Kinds of Second Hand Furniture Aid Stores
Classified notice seeking second hand furniture for sale or donation. Mentions index for furniture store department and indicates a 30-tf reference. Lacks specific names, locations, or dates.
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Index Furniture Store
Gentle New Life Pills Promise Easy Bowels and Health
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for regular bowels, claiming a gentle action that prevents appendix complaints. Guaranteed by Joe K. Smock & Son druggists with a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe. K. Smock & Son
Farm expert praises Indiana district for fruit and dairy potential
Prof William J Spillman chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry in the Department of Agriculture toured the Second Indiana District and spoke at ten farm management meetings. He praised fruit growing and dairy opportunities while noting labor shortages, and suggested hog raising could profit in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Spillman
Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Spillman
Louis Ludiow
Terre Haute
Sullivan County Reports Highest Death Rate in State
The March report of the state board of health records 46 deaths in Sullivan County for the month, the highest death rate in the state aside from Hancock. Among the deaths there were seven stillbirths and eight infants under one year, with causes including tuberculosis, pneumonia, diphtheria, typhoid fever, diarrheal disease, cerebrospinal meningitis, influenza, cancer, and violence.
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State Board of Health
Sullivan County
Hancock County
Mrs Lucas and Mrs Crowder Visit Bays at Culver
Mrs. William H. Lucas and Mrs. Ben C. Crowder are visiting Mrs. Harlld C. Bays at Culver as part of a social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Lucas
Ben C.crowder
Harris Office Located in Citizens Trust Building
The office of O. B. Harris is situated in the Citizens Trust building, signaling a central downtown location. The detail places Harris within a named institution in a prominent city structure.
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O. B. Harris
Citizens’ Trust
Unclaimed Letters at Sullivan Post Office May 15 1907
List of uncalled letters at Sullivan post office including ladies Colbert Dulaney Johnson Lambert McGee Neaves Ritchey Rush Vickers Wilkey and gentlemen Andrew Broderick Bland McCartney Meek Philips Hughes Purcell Vaughn. Letters to be sent to dead letter office if not called within two weeks. Advertised. Arthur A. Holmes P M.
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Sullivan
Andrew
E. I. Broderick
William
Bland Walter
McCartney
Fred. Meek
J. J. Philips
Hughes
Purcell
George
Vaughn
James
Arthur A. Holmes
P. M
Machine on Display for Harvest Time Orders
The agency invites you to view the celebrated machine on the showroom floor and place orders now so production is ready by harvest time. TUR MAN AND RIGGS.
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Turman & Riggs
Elks Prepare for July Philadelphia Conclave
Sul livan lodge Elks members head to Philadelphia for the annual conclave in July. Broth erly Love city has raised 450000 to entertain visiting Elks. Four million colored incandescent lights will illuminate Convention Hall for the Elks business meetings. Special trains will bring thousands to Atlantic City free of charge. It promises to be the biggest Elks gathering yet.
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Sullivan Lodge Elks
Philadelphia
Brotherly Love
Atlantic City
Elks
Dr Knapp to Visit Vincennes at McCammon House
Dr Knapp of Vincennes will be at the McCammon House on Friday May 17. The notice lists an event date and location for the public engagement.
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Dr. Knapp of
Vincennes
McCammon
Carlisle Divorces Filed For Harriet Russell And Ada Cunningham
Harriet Russell of Carlisle sues in circuit court for divorce from William F. Russell and asks for custody of two children citing cruelty habitual drunkenness cursing and strikes. Ada B Cunningham of Carlisle seeks divorce from William D Cunningham after desertion and asks name change to Ada B Wardell. Remains shipped to Ohio for burial. The Sullivan Union and the Terre Haute Daily Star one year two dollars seventy five cents.
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Carlisle
Harriet Russell
Circuit Court
William F. Russell
Ada B. Cunningham
William D. Cunningham
Ada B. Wardell
The
Sullivan Union
Terre Haute Daily Star
Death of Mrs. Sallie N. Brooks in Mount Oreb Ohio
Mrs Sallie N Brooks of Mount Oreb Ohio died Friday morning after illness at the home of A D Scott northeast of the city. She was aunt of W G and A D Scott and is survived by one son and a sister Mrs McDonald of Princeton.
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Sallie N. Brooks
Mount Oreb
Ohio
A. D. Scott
W. G
Brooks
McDonald
Princeton
Celebrated machine shown for harvest ready orders
A promotional note invites customers to call and view a celebrated machine on display and place orders ahead of harvest. It mentions Turman and Riggs leaving the high rent district as part of the context and references the 38-ti model.
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Turman and Riggs
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Secretary of State Board of Charities
Wabash River
J. G. Baldin
CLEAN
Carruthers
Martz
Jim
Ransford
Jim McDonald
Marion Downs
W. E. Douglass
Tom Riggs
Rurman and Riggs
Crowley
Milwaukee Binder
Oxfords
Hatry’s
Riggs
Dental Parlors
A. M. Timmis
Mgr
Davis Hotel
Sallie Brooks
Milwaukes Binder
T. B. Shaffer
West Side Square
Evansville
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