Providence Society Notes and Local Updates
William Arnett remains ill and no better. Mrs. June Gilkerson and others from Nebraska and Indiana visited at Wm. Burnett’s. Faye Spencer from Terre Haute plans to live with Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Huff. Typhoid cases show improvement while diphtheria counts ease. Graysville high school likely to reopen Monday and the graded school may begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arnett
June Gilkerson
Nebraska
Mary Burkhart
Alex. Raley
Vernie
John Burnett
Reva
Wm. Burnett
Paul Ridgewa
Terre Ada Hunt
Bill Huff
Sullivan
Faye Spencer
Terre Haute
Jasper Huff
Little Otis
Esther Turner
Roe Nolls
Jake Evans
Haute
Tom Durham
Graysville
Winter coal and local business notes in Graysville
The town reports coal supply and ongoing building work at the elec tool site. Burtons store displays a cotton plant grown by Mrs Jen Caisler. Local residents like B G Carruthers, John Sidebottom, Roy Ransford, and others transact business in Sullivan with several weekend trips noted. A snow storm interrupts plans and a warehouse set to be built by Con Ransford is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
Electool
A. N. L. Burton & Sons
Burton's
Con. Ransford
John Pleasant
John Sidebottom
Sullivan
Charles Thomas
Terre Haute
Vid
Hymera
Big Springs Social Notes and Local Births
Jesse Burton and wife of Farmersburg visited James Moore and family over Sunday. A son named John Thomas Durham was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Durham on Thursday. A. G. Cushman and family and Emerson Watson and wife visited the Eno home Sunday. Will Moore and family of Graysville spent Sunday with Jas. Moore. Warren Watson and wife visited Terre Haute guests Mrs. Bowen and Miss Ora Pitser. Sunday school and preaching are planned for next Sunday with Rev. Bennett preaching morning and evening. Graysville high school began on Monday and a few young folks started. James Woner hulled clover for E. Cc. Eno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Burton
Farmersburg
James Moore
Thomas Durham
John Thomas Durham
A. G. Cushman
Emerson Watson
Eno
Will Moore
Graysville
Jas
Moore
S. Warren Watson
Terre Haute
Bowen
Ora Pitser
Big Springs
Bennett
Graysville High School
James Woner
E. Cc. Eno
Foundlings Named After Places in English History
A historical note recalls how foundlings in England were named from their discovery places. Notable examples include Tom Among Us of Newark-upon-Trent evolving into Dr. Thomas Mangus, and at Bethnal Green a tramp's child named Mary all the World, while Bisham birthed Thomas Trash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tom
Newark-upon-Trent
Thomas Mangus
Bethnal Green
Mary
Bisham
Thomas Trash
Beveridge Endorsed by Roosevelt in Indiana Speech
Theodore Roosevelt praised Albert Beveridge at Indianapolis on October 18 1919 for his senate record. He credited Beveridge with honesty courage and sound judgment and cited his leadership against the beef and tobacco trusts and his work on tariff reform.
Roosevelt Endorses Beveridge in 1910 Veedersburg Rally
Theodore Roosevelt urges Indiana voters to back Albert Beveridge for the U.S. Senate, praising Beveridge's honesty and public service. He argues Indiana should stand with a man who embodies right and courage against special interests, appealing for votes to support Beveridge and his allies in the ticket. The speech was delivered in Veedersburg on October 13, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Beveridge
Senate of the
United States
Indiana
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Veedersburge
Taggart History Questions His Tax Record in Marion County
The letter accuses Tom Taggart of biased taxation when he was Marion county auditor and asks if he would repeat favoritism in state office if elected. It cites specific instances of partiality and questions the voters’ choice on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Marion County
Indiana Soldiers’ Valor Prompt Pension Demand
A Democratic New Era editorial defends Indiana Civil War soldiers and demands fuller pension justice. It cites Indiana regiments and battles from Fort Wagner to Nashville, argues for a dollar a day pension, and faults southern and Democratic leaders for opposing expanded veterans’ benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pond
New Era
John W. Kernard
Parnhart
Grand Army of the Republic
Resolutions Committee
Indiana
Republic
South Bend
Champ Clark
Washington
Hisiory
Fort Wagner
New Oreans
Butler
21St
79Th
8&Th
Mission Ridge
Fort McAllister
Fort Fisher
Antietam
Sherman
Atlanta
the Merrimac
Pen Ridge
McClellan
Burnside
Fredericksburg
Kimball
Grant
Petersburg
Appomattox
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Stone River
Pap Thomas
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Thomas
Nashville
Hood
Congress
Clark
Beveridge Defies Bossism in 1910 Terre Haute Speech
Excerpted remarks from Senator Beveridge at Terre Haute on October 28, 1910. He denounces political bosses, pleads for citizen sovereignty, and invokes the blood of American patriots to urge voters to back a national progressive line over local factional interests. He frames the struggle as a war for righteousness and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Terrre Haute
Tom
Finner
Terr. Haute
Vigo County
Beveridge
Terre Haute
Fragmentary OCR line from historical page
Readable fragment shows scattered vowels and stray letters. No clear person event organization or place is identifiable from the provided text.
Aide Memoire Fragments Foretell Hidden Message
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a coded or incomplete message. The readable portions suggest a sequence of letters and words with missing context. Further source restoration is needed to identify names, places, or events referenced.
Taggart and Indiana Politics Urged Voters to Check Power
The piece warns that Taggart dominates the Democratic caucus and may exploit a majority if secured in 1911 while criticizing Kern as ineffective. It urges voters to study the Indiana situation and oppose Taggart’s bid to force his agenda, highlighting movement away from promises and ongoing political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tageart
United States
Lauch
Indiana
Taggart
Kern
Times
The Taggart Machine Remains Democratic Mainstay in Indiana
John F E Spencer of Daviess County labeled the Taggart machine as scrap last spring but it remains the dominant Democratic organization in Indiana. His view has not changed and the scrap heap has not become its repository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FE. Spencer
Daviess County
Indiana
Spencer
Roosevelt Praises Purdue Fans and Beveridge Hit Line Hard
Theodore Roosevelt praises Purdue students for opening football season with loud support. He commends Senator Beveridge for relentless line play, saying he hit the line hard and never flinched, delivering a strong touchdown effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Senator Beveridge
Theodorec Roosevelt
Labor Leader Endorses Neal in Ninth District Race
Edgar A. Perkins of the Indiana Federation of Labor backs Republican E. E. Neal for Congress in the Ninth district. Neal is described as having strong electability and broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Edgar A. Perkins
Indiana Federation of Labor
E. E. Neal
Republica
Congress
Mr. Neal
Beveridge Leads Way for Republican Unity
Theodore Roosevelt quotes Beveridge three years after Beveridge introduced a senate bill outlining the principle by which the Republican party would stand as a united front before the next presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Beveridge Proves True in Public Scrutiny
Theodore Roosevelt lauds Senator Beveridge as tested by fire and found steadfast, noting repeated trials have forged a true metal in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Ufe
Theodore Roosevelt
Kern Exposed Over Pension Cut At Soldiers Home
State senate records show John W Kern pushed an amendment requiring pensioners above a monthly threshold to forfeit half their pension to the state before entering the soldiers home. Federal pressure led to a policy change, ending the practice and restoring support for the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
John W. K Ern
Kern
Twilight Sales Song Fills Night Shift Duty
A playful verse describes workers counting specials and keeping a record straight through the night. The refrain nods to Sullivan and Hytown as places associated with heavy sales and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan and Hytown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Providence
P. A. Bargo
Briggs
Sullivan, Ind
Roosevelt
Todry
United States Senate
Beef Trust
Peveridge
Tobacco Trust
Indianapolis
Guy's
Chancellorsville
Joe Hooker
Gettysburg
Shenandoah
Phil
Ewe EE Ee
Bossism
Ar — Ae
Abe
Ans Oe
Ang Os
Democratic Party
Shively
Abe Martin
Twinkle Little Star
Hans
Fritzies
Fritz
Sullivan and Hymera
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!