Contract Let For Building School House
The Farmersburg school house contract was let to James M. Moore for 11328.91 dollars. A separate dry closet and heating system contract went to Peck-Williamson Heating for 1990 dollars. Work to start after June 2 and finish by October 1, 1905. Bonds were sold to Citizen's State Bank for 215 premium with payments from December 1906 to 1914. A separate 6000 dollar bond issue to be repaid June 1, 1916 to June 1, 1921 at 5 percent interest. Ida Allen Boston, 29, died of consumption. funeral at Lewis M E Church. Fred Shaffer died in Las Vegas, Nevada at 24 after long illness. service details and family statements outline his character and travels.
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Farmersburg
James M. Moore
Peck-Williamson Heating and Ventilating Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ida Allen Boston
Edward Boston
M. E. Church
Lewis
Lewis M. E
Rev. Couchman
Fred Shaff R
Las Vegas
Nevada
San Pedro
California
Fred
Fifteen Baptized by Rev Fuson at the River
A large crowd gathered along Neal's Mill river for fifteen baptisms conducted by Rev. T. N. Fuson of the Baptist church. About 3 000 watched from the banks as services moved from Friendly Grove to the river site and a community dinner followed.
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Neal’s Mill
Baptist Church
T. N. Fuson
Friendly Grove
Fuson
Tipton’s Pond
Eastern
George Schoultz
C. C. Harder
Sen
C. C. Harder, Jr
R. B. Harder
Sullivan
Harder
Sam Campbell
Friedly
Mr. Murdock
Rock Island Rilroad Company
Terrific Race With Death Trial Described
Tampa man Ralph F. Fernandez recounts a life threatening battle with liver trouble and heart disease. After failing with doctors and medicines he credits Electric Bitters with a dramatic three day improvement and ultimate cure. Sold at Joe K. Smock's drug store for 50 cents.
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Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa
Fla
Joe K. Smock
Letter from Sherman to Thirteenth Regiment at Sullivan
A Civil War anecdote follows about Rev J A Ryan of New Lebanon and a copy of a letter from General William T Sherman to the Thirteenth Regulars. Sherman thanks the battalion escorting his son Sargeant Willie for their kindness and promises future ties, saying they share his family’s affections and a duty remembered.
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J. A. Ryan
Methodist Church
New Lebanon
Thirteenth Regulars
Sargeant
William Sherman
William T. Sherman
Ryan
Batailion
Willie
Hardware and Plumbing Services by H Schmidt & Co
Local hardware firm H Schmidt & Co offers a full line including stoves ranges gas stoves tinware washing machines refrigerators and more. They advertise pumps warm air furnaces slate roofing plumbing guttering and roofing papers with guaranteed work by skilled mechanics and low estimates.
Headlight 1904 season breeding announcement at Merom Station
Headlight a five year old stallion by Joe Blackburn Jr and tracing to Prince Albert and Black Prince is scheduled to stand the 1904 season during April May and June at the George McNabb barn one mile east of Merom Station. Service fee ten dollars. Merom Station Breeding Assn.
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Teadlight
Joe Blackburn, Jr
Joe Blackburn
Prince Albert, Sr
Black Prince
Philyp
Imp
Monocrat
George McNabb
Merom Station
PERO Register No 41703 Imported from France in 1904
PERO, a black Percheron foaled May 3 1900 and weighing 1900 pounds, was imported from France in December 1904 by N J Highsmith of Robinson. Bred by M Fourny Sarthe, he is sired by Olga 22736 and out of Mirabelle 38 894 with a long line of ancestors. He will stand the 1905 season April to June at the George McNabb barn near Merom Station with a $15 service fee. Merom Station Breeders Association.
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France
N. J Highsmith
Robinson
Pero
M. Fourny
Department of Sarthe
Olga
Resigne
Brilliant Hi
Feneon
Brilliant
Coco II
Vieux Chaslin
Coco
Mignon
Jean le Blanc
Mirabelle
Lescaut
St. Martin
Chartrain
Philibert
Superior
Favori I
Jean le Bane
Mirrha
Papillon
Coco IL
Bijou
George McNabb
Merom Station
Dr George Knapp to Address Vin Vincennes Friday
Dr George Knapp of Vincennes will be at the McCammon House Friday June 2 to speak. The event invites local residents to attend and hear the physician discuss his work and findings.
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George Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon
Summer Tourists Rates For Rail Trips Across Regions
Terre Haute and Indiana origin rail specials announce round trip fares for the Chautauqua, Grand Army of the Republic events and summer tours. Tickets sold June through September with various return limits and destinations including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Traverse City Mackinaw Battle Creek and regional Epworth League and religious conventions in Vincennes Wayne and addresses in Michigan and Minnesota.
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Terre Haute
Terre Haute Chautauqua
MaAvison
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
Indiana
Woman's Relief Corps
Sunerth
UMMER
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Col
St. Paul
Minneaaolis
Minn
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Michigan
Petoskey
Bay View
Charnevoix
Traverse City
Mackinite Island
Battle Creek
Hoals
Vincennes
Enver
Cal
Denver Col
Ockvilee
Sons of Veterans of Vos
Jet Black Stallion JESSE in 905 season at Merom Station
The Jet Black General Purpose Stallion JESSE, 1300 pounds, 16 hands, a Morgan dam with lineage to Capt. Jesse Haddon’s Vick, will stand for the 905 season in April to June at George McNabb’s barn, 34 miles east of Merom Station, under Merom Station Breeding Association. Service fee eight dollars.
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Jesse
Jesse Haddon
Vick
Morganstock
George McNabb
Merom Station
Sullivan normal to close in time for July examination
The Sullivan normal will close July 32 in time for the July examination, as reported.
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Sullivan Normal
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Illinois
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Spiceland
Grand Station
South Side
Olney
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Deal Grocery Store
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Singer
Ed Am
Dunlop
Mankedick
Beck
School House
The
Farmersburg Bee
Hymera Herald
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H. Schmidt & CO
H. Schmidt
South Side Square
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A.m
Carlisle
Paxton
Eeseaee
Sullivan Ae
Shelburn Tetas Eee
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Bad
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Lodge Benevolent Order
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Cavistitu Bidcavor Society
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Germain
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