Sunday school convention opens in Jefferson township church
The annual Sunday school convention of Jefferson township schools met at Indian Prairie church on May 13 with county officers in attendance. Rev A M McGuire spoke on the Value of Education in the Sunday School. Floyd McBride recently graduated from Indiana Medical College with Vernon Shanklin in the same class.
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Jefferson Township
Indian Prairie Church
A. M. McGuire
Floyd McBride
T. P. McBride
Indiana Medical College
Indianapolis
Vernon Shanklin
Leslie Shanklin
Improvements and plans for a new eight room school building
Jefferson Blackburn near this city adds improvements to his residence. Dugger’s new school board outlines plans for a handsome eight room school. Paul Price and Silas Taylor enlist in the U S army. Charles A Denton Jr. dies of spinal meningitis at 16. The Lyons family are his grandparents. Mrs Will H Piggardson Telford visits Ryland NC. E E Woodard and wife from Indianapolis visit Maggie Humphreys. Mrs Amanda Sherman swallows bone while eating chicken, seeks Terre Haute medical aid. Storm damage reports vary between a blown front end and a broken window at Farmersburg.
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Charles C. Davis
Robinson
Ills
John W. Davis
Carlisle
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Company
Belle Caffee
Leland Stanford University
California
Terre Haute
James M. Lang
Grand Lodge I. C.C. F
Indianapolis
C. W. Welman
E. R. Riggs
Woodson Moss
Springfield
City
Methodist Church
J. H. Sammis
Dugger
Paul Price
Silas Taylor
Shelburn
United States Army
Charles A. Denton
Charles Denton
Jackson Township
Thos. Lyons
Will H. Piggardson Telford
Ryland
N. C
E. E. Woodard
Maggie Humphreys
Amanda Sherman
Farmersburg
Deaths From Appendicitis Decline While Life Pills Rise
An advertisement lists Dr King s New Life Pills promising relief from constipation and associated ills with guaranteed results and mentions a druggist Joe K Smock. The copy also includes a job ad for an assistant manager in Chicago with a weekly salary and expenses plus a separate listing for iron and brass beds priced from 17 50 to 50.00 at Scott Bros.
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Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Scott Bros
Scott Bros Furniture and farm loan offers headline
Scott Bros showcases a furniture department promising a wide selection. A loan note lists 2000 dollar amounts at 44 percent and smaller loans at 5 percent. Rural route subscribers are urged to report missed papers. A 1906 pattern two in one buggy is advertised with exchange offer.
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Scott Bros
Busy week notes in Graysville column
Rain appreciated last Friday. Sunday school convention at Presbyterian church drawing large turnout with Prof Enders and Hon Joshua Beasley as chief speakers. Local gossip mentions fishing crowds, grog row by the bayou, Dr Cushman improving, and multiple visitors including E G Garrithers, Rufus DeHart, Guy Cushman, Grace Feree, Ed Arnett, and plans for Providence visits this week.
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Presbyterian Church
Professor Enders
U. C. College
Joshua Beasley
Dr. Cushman
E. G. Garrithers
Rufus DeHart
Fairbanks
Guy Cushman
Knapp Sanitarium
Grace Feree
Ed Arnett
Providence
Purified remedies and summer stove deals offered
Cleaned Out. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a safe laxative for constipation headaches and stomach trouble available from Joe K Smock for 50c and 1 00 with money back guarantee. Also advertised Pony Gasoline Stove by H Schmidt & Co priced from 1 00 to save health and money in warm weather.
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Dr. Caldwell
Joe K. Smock
H. Schmidt & Co
Two Row Midland Cultivator Advertised for Corn Fields
Notice promotes a two row Midland cultivator sold by Mattix Turman and Riggs claiming savings of one man and one horse while improving cultivation of corn. Sale listing appears with firm contact implied.
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Mattix, Turman & Riggs
Shiloh News Local Visitors And Family News
Rome Shepherd and family of Jas onville visited relatives in our community. George Bennett and James South traveled to nearby towns. Martin Pirtle and wife stayed with Albert Bennett. Clarence Hale and Francis Walters joined meetings at Shiloh. Ed Shepherd announced a boy. A pleasant rain blessed the area Friday.
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Rome Shepherd
Jasonville
George Bennett
Linton
Martin Pirtle
Albert Bennett
Clarence Hale
Francis Walters
Sullivan
Shiloh
Frank Marford
Ed Shepherd
Midland cultivator praised by Prairieton farmer
C J Davis of Prairieton Ind endorses Midland cultivators citing two seasons of use and countywide admiration. Mattox Turman Riggs sells the implement in the area. H Schmidt Co advertises freezers for ice cream making. J B Mullane Co offers Guston dust and oil proof axle buggies.
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C. J. Davis
Prairieton
Ind
Midland
Mattix, Turman & Riggs
H. Schmidt & Co
J. B. Mullane’s & Co
Dr George Knapp to Speak at McCammon House
Vin cennes physician Dr George Knapp will present at the McCammon House on Friday June 1. The event details include public access and lecture topics of local medical interest.
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George Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon
Fairbanks Area Social Notes Highlight Local Events
Weather good and planting underway as residents report visits and gatherings. Mrs Patsy Bicknell celebrates her 87th birthday with relatives. townsfolk attend dinners, church events, and singing at Union Chapel. Wisner Bros. resume saw mill operations. several locals host guests from nearby towns and counties.
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Henry Drake
Albert Drake
Terre Haute
Alvin Bicknell’s
Union Chapel
Fortunate Missourians Proclaim New Discovery Cure
In Livonia Missouri T J Dwyer recounts as a Grayville resident how Dr King s New Discovery cured three consumption patients leaving them strong. A man considering selling his property and moving to Arizona changed plans after using the medicine. The product is promoted as a reliable cough cold throat and lung remedy with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and free trial bottles offered by Joe K Smock druggist.
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Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Grayville
Joe K. Smock
Screened doors and windows offered cheap at Schmidt & Co
The notice promotes door and window screens from H. Schmidt & Co with low prices for doors from 75 to 150 cents and urges screening to keep flies out. It also advertises Guston axles from J. B. Mullane and Co with a claim that oiling is unnecessary for six months.
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H. Schmidt & Co
Community Notes From Mt Tabor And Nearby
Aunt Mary Jewell visited with daughter Sally Thomas of Graysville and Roy Weir is improving. Families visited, repairs discussed, and a push for refrigerators from H Schmidt Co. The Sullivan Normal will convene on Monday June 11.
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Mary Jewell
Sally Thomas
Graysville
Frank Brown
Sullivan Normal
Fairbanks Social Notes Mention Regional Visitors and Events
Cash Harrison visits Farmersburg and several guests from Sullivan Parke Scott City Merom Prairie Creek Terre Haute and Indianapolis various relatives and church activities noted Rev Knightly preached and a hydrophobic dog incident reported oil company plans to operate west of the Wabash contemporaries and local visits highlighted.
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Cash Harrison
Farmersburg
Wayne Abner
Scott City
Fred Thixton
Sullivan
Walter DeBaun
Sam DeBaun
Parke County
A. L. Eisner
Indianapolis
Herschel Benefield
O. C. Brewer
Terre Haute
William Drake
Homer Pittman
Roxie Stevens
Iva Huff
Merom
Illinois
Wabash
Postmaster Robbed at Riverton Iowa
Riverton postmaster G W Fouts reports a robbery and near-fatal assault while detailing a personal cure testimonial for Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with long term liver relief and general health, noting it as a remedy for biliousness neuralgia weakness and digestive derangements. The ad mentions Joe K Smock drug store and H Schmidt Co price matching.
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G. W. Fouts
Riverton
Joe K. Smock
Buggies with automobile seats by J. B. Mullane and Company
Buggy makers J. B. Mullane and Company advertise buggies fitted with automobile seats. The brief item notes the firm's product line and a 39-tf reference.
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J. B. Mullane & Co
J. B. Mullane and Company
Harper's Greek community notes and visits
A collage of local social items reports visits among families in Sullivan and surrounding areas. Mentions include Mrs. Clifford Church visiting her mother, the Burnetts visiting relatives, and several residents noted in Sullivan on various days. A June 3 children’s night at Providence is announced and Scott Bros. advertise farm equipment deals.
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Bill Huff
Sullivan
Clifford Church
Mollie Burnett
Walter Weir
Mollie McKinley
George Morris
Vernie Raley
Providence
Jesse Stafford
G. W. Morris
Frank Parson
Abbie
William Russell
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