History of Jackson Township District No 3 mining to farming shift
A historical survey of Jackson Township District No 3 detailing rough and prairie lands, Busseron Creek ravine, abandoned slope mines, and fox habitat. It names early settlers like Albert Plew and McClarey, notes a shift from mining to farming by 1909, and cites the Nye’s Chapel church, school evolution from 1862 to 1905, notable mines including Rood and Cummins, mine accidents, village developments, and biographical sketches of long-time residents and families such as Sharp, Cummins, and Heck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Plew
McClarey
Terre Haute
Justice Heck
Calhoun Ridgeway
Samuel Brown
Johnns
Dills
Nye’s Chapel
Bill Denny
Ed. Ford
Baldridge
Self
California
Sally Canan
M. Barnes
J. H. Bennett
Tom Kennel
G. L. Rood
al Forbus
Rood
No. 3 School House
George Hayworth
George Hardy
Frank Grover
Frank Deane
Lewis
Charles Sharp
Superior Mine
Brittle Creek Coal Company
Superior
Shirkey
Farmersburg
Road Mine
D. M. Cummins
Chicago
David Sharp, Sr
Jackson Township
Sullivan and
Vigo County
Cummins
Alo
United Brethren Church
Ben Bridwell
John Heck
William Johnson
Sanford Bridwell
John Carpenter
John Sills
Lusettie Carpenter
Sim Carpenter
Mary Richardson
Sallie Carpenter
Harry Bridwell
Janet Cummins
George Barcus
A. J. Neugent
James Bennett
James Shaw
Albert Shaw
Andy Richardson
George Johnson
Dean Cummins
Albert Cramer
Ephriam Williams
Mike Everly
Tyne Everly
Chancey Romine
Clara Bennett
Albert Forbes
Scott Engle
Sarah Curry
Theresa Wood
Joseph Halberstadt
Thomas Doty
Martin All
Germany
Cramer
America
Jasper County
Indiana
Sullivan County
Ilinois
Mary Grobs
Angeline Carpenter
Lusetta Carpenter
Owen County
Edward Baskeen
England
Baskeen
James Fox
Samuel Woods
Rufus McCloney
David Sharp
Cumberland
Evansville
Mary Stuart
Scotland
Sharp
David
Ralph
George
Robert
Mary Huntwork
Charles
New State Penal Farm Opens in Putnam County
Sullivan County sends its first inmate to the 1600 acre state penal farm in Putnam County near Greencastle. Captain Howard oversees a growing operation with 150 prisoners in six weeks and plans for a large stone quarry to provide winter work. Prisoners receive meals, beds, eight hours of labor, and a chance at fair treatment, though escape leads to severe penalties including transfer to Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Bridwell
Sullivan County
Putnam County
Greencastle
Reelsville
Penal Farm
Howard
Captain Howard
Plainfield
Michigan City
Terre Haute
Indiana
Indiana penal farm set for major expansion and beauty
The article describes plans to develop the Indiana penal farm into a major institution with road building stone production and extensive land use. It highlights high ground ravines timber and valley bottom land suitable for large crops and pastures, with judges supporting patronage to ensure growth and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Hoosier
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertises 100 dollar reward
An old advertisement claims a 100 dollar reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials from F J Cheney and banks, notes internal action, and offers 75 cent bottles with additional Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank: OF Commerce
Edith Spray in Sullivan on social condition work
Miss Edith Spray of Indiana University social service department visited Sullivan on Friday to discuss civic and social condition matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Spray
Social Service Department
Indiana University
Sullivan
Pine-Tar-Honey and Electric Bitters Advertisements
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as a healthful pine forest remedy for throat and mucous relief, claiming antiseptic and healing properties. It urges readers to buy a bottle from druggists for 26 cents and also touts Electric Bitters as a spring tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Local village quirks and sermons spice Sunday life
Aunt Mandy offers lye hominy installments to the church while barber Eph Keef cuts prices and neighbors gossip of sermons in slang. Deacon Hansford faces charges over barn bills, a tombstone seller camps nearby, and couples court on shaded porches as constable Plum eyes the scene. A store owner promotes health via Dr. King’s pills as town talk swirls.
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Mandy Hartsock
Eph Keef
Perkins
Hansford
Si Plum
Wilson
Bill Blithers
Teddy Roosevelt
Zeb Hawkins
Monon
Chicago
Roachdale
Ed Bascombe
Rowdy store antics stir small town rumor
A local tale claims a man substituted soda for hard cider reducing excitement. A quarrel allegedly arose when Dick Bledsoe reportedly spent ten cents on crackers and cheese during supper. Eph Keef read the President's message to Germany at a store reading, provoking a veteran to fall from a counter and seek a pension increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bledsoe
Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer
Eph Keef
Mesazc
Germany
Johnny Spruceby
Johnny
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
Thousands suffer from neglecting colds causing weakness and risk of serious illness. The ad urges early treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery to relieve coughs, clear the head, aid breathing, and restore strength with a first dose beginning immediate use.
Gill township man files renewal with The Union
Jesse S. Daugherty of Gill township sent his renewal to The Union on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse S. Daugherty
Gill Township
Union
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Henman
Dering Coal Company
Cummins Mine
Nye
Louis Joselin
Collins
Hearse
Cardwell
Easton
Shideler
Muncie
Markley
Fink
Buzzard
Harbert
Coffman
Miller
Thomas Walters
Ellist
Brandenburg
Schoonover
Forwood
Bishop Castle
Sunday School
The
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid Society
Ben '§ Bridwell
Lucy Bridwell
Nancy Halberstadt
Geneva Risinger
Elizabeth Everly
Thomas Beasley
Theodore Halberstadt
Herman Branson Lottie Everly
Raymond Bridwell
Leo Romine
Martha Denton
Ruth Miller
Martha Bennett
John T. Halberstadt
Elizabeth Daugherty
Mary Flowers
Martha Allen
Dora -Morris
J. E. Johnson
Frank Lowe
Sarepta Cummins
A. J. Richardson
Samuel Romine
William K. Pierce
Virginia Grader
J. G. Pierce
Lizzie M. Pierce
John Williams
Eliza Easter
Arthur Barnhart Harrison Barnhart
Isaiah Hoggatt
Roy Joselin Beulah Peterson
Edwin Beskeen
George Halberstadt
Mary Halberstadt
Eliza Shaw
Tom Barcus
Amanda Barcus Lora Cummins
Robert Daugherty
Ed Berlien
Joe Berlien
Lucinda Everly
James Swift
Martha Harding
Mr. and
Mrs. Cramer
Lusetta Baskeen
Franklin County
Greene County
Ohio
George D. Heck
Sallie A. Heck
Namogauy
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State Penal Farm
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W. Jackson St
Dr. King
Earth
Ebsters New International
Merriam Webster
Springfield
Mass
Ruddell Bros
North National Bank
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