Old resident John Enocks recalls frontier life and politics
The obituary recalls Uncle John, a lifelong farmer who hunted deer and geese, endured an icy rescue story, built a cabin, and raised 200 acres of timber now valuable. He never served in the Civil War, voted Democratic from Polk onward, recalled Polk campaign songs, and recalled meeting Benjamin Harrison in Sullivan during a lawsuit journey with attorney Thomas R. Cobb nearby.
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John
Goose Pond
Uncle John
Mr. Bedwell
Mr .Enochs
Kentucky
Danville
Indianapolis
James K. Polk
Benjamin Harrison
Sullivan
Vincennes
Harrison
Daniel W. Voorhees
Thomas R. Cobb
Reversing Things and a Child’s Curious Shoes
A brief humor piece recalls a coach telling a would be varsity hopeful not to give up. Katherine aged two models new shoes and explains she looked down to see if her shoes were photographed, a playful Delineator note on child curiosity.
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Katherine
Sleepy member’s trance signals deep piety in sermon critique
A Christian Advocate excerpt argues that a person who cannot recall a sermon may be truly pious, either hypnotized or in a trance, with sleepiness or heedlessness seen as evidence of devotion beyond control or intense focus on the preacher.
Keeping Friends: Courtesy and Attention Strengthen Bonds
Advice from Home Chat emphasizes that friendship survives discourtesy and neglect. Small courtesies toward intimate friends smooth life and deepen connections.
Asking Too Much Yawns Spark Snapp-Snapp Conversation
Mrs Snapp Johnson complains of yawns during visits as Mr Snapp responds that he cannot stay silent. The exchange hints at domestic tension and a lighthearted quarrel over conversation norms.
Process of Building Dutch Proverb
A compact saying notes that progress comes from true foundations. It reflects a historical view on growth and incremental improvement, linking practical honesty to substantial achievement in work and life.
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Orf
Suulivar
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Ness
Thas
Hale Paige
BYC
Giseham
Burin
Orly
Boston Bros. Cloak and Suit
Sullivan’s
White Corner
South Side Square
Sullivan, Indiana
Polk
Dallas
Henry Clay
Frelinghuysen
Dan Tucker
Princevard
S. E. Lindley
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