Subsidy Opinion Divides Graysville Readers On Interurban
The Sullivan Union prints pro and con letters from Graysville citizens about funding the Terre Haute and Merom Traction line. The letter writer argues a subsidy hurts local interests, while urging development and fair use of funds only after construction and service. The piece warns against a "papier mache" project and urges voters to reject the subsidy if no tangible return is offered.
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Graysville
Terre Haute
Merom
Turman, Gill
Fairbanks
Sullivan
Hamilton
Vigo
Sullivan County
Chicago
New Orleans
Terre Haute and Merom Traction Company
Deaths of Mrs Mary Maxwell Rud and Rose Billman
Mary Francis Maxwell Rud died at home after a week long illness at 26. She was married to Harlan Ruddell and left an infant daughter, with brothers and sisters in this city. Funeral services were held on East Jackson Street conducted by Elder Miller, burial at Center Ridge cemetery. Rose Denny Billman wife of Dr Edward Billman died at home after about two weeks illness. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs William Denney and sister to Charles Denney and others. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
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Dell
Perry Maxwell
Harlan Ruddell
Ruddell
Christian Church
Mervin Engle
Joe Loudermilk
Isaac Snow
Roy
Isaac Maxwell
East Jackson Street
Elder Miller
The
Center Ridge Cemetery
Rose Denny Billman
Edward A. Billman
West Washington Street
Billman
William Denney
Charles Denney
Hudson Bland
Elsie Denney
Turman Trade Moves Grocery to Clay County Farm
William R. Turman of this city traded his East Washington street grocery to Ira Reed of Clay County for a 119 acre farm near Brazil. Reed has taken charge of the business and the Turmans will move to their new Clay County home shortly.
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William R. Turman
Washington Street
Ira Reed
Clay County
Brazil
Death of former resident Kent Coulson in Indianapolis
Kent Coulson a former resident of this city died last Thursday at his home in Indianapolis from stomach cancer. He was born here to the late Sewell Coulson and is survived by a wife, three children, and his mother Mrs. Mary Coulson. An architect and builder, he moved to Indianapolis years ago. Also noted: T. P. Cooper of Merom received settlement from the Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Company after the loss of a valuable horse. Ephlin Willard advertises a public sale of personal property at the Ben Mason place on Thursday November 14. Willard will winter with relatives in Fountain county.
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Kent Coulson
Indianapolis
Mr. Coulson
Sewell Coulson
Mary Coulson
Coulson
T. P. Cooper
Merom
Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Company
Ephlin Willard
Ben Mason Place
Willard
Fountain County
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Postoffice 1907
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Sullivan Indiana post office as of November 6 1907 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for within two weeks. Ladies list includes Miss Mary Allen Mrs Gus Brown Mrs Olive Gadiker Mrs Janie Hixon. Gents list includes Geo W Bonner Albert Holman Edwin F Henz S Ridly M L Trotter H Winters Cont Wilkins. Call and say advertised. ArtTour A Holmes P M.
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Sullivan, Ind
Allen
Mary. Brown
Gus. Gadiker
Olive. Hixon
Janie
Bonner
Geo. W. Holman
Albert. Henz
Edwin F. Ridly
S. S. Trotter
M. L. Winters
Chapter Work for Jerusalem Chapter Degrees Tonight
Jerusalem Chapter No 81 R A M holds a special meeting to confer the Mark Master degree on six candidates tonight. Tomorrow night the next two degrees will be conferred on nine candidates.
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Jerusalem
Surgeons Push Risky Operations Over Patient Luck
Dr. Rigby notes a rise of young inexperienced surgeons who perform seemingly hopeless operations to give patients a perceived chance, often leveraging a specious plea. He emphasizes callousness and the danger of embittering final moments with unwarranted interventions.
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Dr. Rigby
Independent
Widow Seeks Husband in Cunning Classified Ad
A historical newspaper fragment shows a widow posting a wry ad stating she will answer if a gentleman advertises for a wife. She describes herself as young domesticated and ladylike, noting indifference to public courting. The playful notice hints at social norms of courting and marriage ads of the era.
Romance of a Voice Leads to a 1907 marriage tale
A Baltimore American note recalls a 1906 tale of a young man enamored by a phonograph voice, who marries the female owner after the voice charms him, hailed as an improbable but popular yarn of 1907.
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Baltimore American
One Argument for Good Roads
A columnist argues that inviting men to drive over current country roads will spark interest in better roads. those who remain indifferent are described as lacking in essential senses or mental ability.
Brahmin Pariah Carriage Rule Highlights Racial Tensions
An 1890s discussion notes that some Indians oppose rail travel when a Brahmin shares a carriage with a Pariah, arguing it would force the Brahmin to break strict purity distances of 96 steps. The reflection underscores caste anxieties in public transport.
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India
Wireless real estate sales spark speculative gamble
Real estate deals have been made by wireless telegraphy from ships far in the Atlantic. The article notes this science may soon be used by speculators for stock gambling across the ocean from shore to shore.
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Atlantic
Patronizing the Home Market Lecture Refusal
A Muscotah man declined subscribing to a local lecture course saying he was married and had his own home. Kansas City Journal reports the stance as a humorous community note.
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Kansas City Journal
Limited to Men
The article notes that large red noses in men are not always from drinking but can signal a disease. It questions whether a woman ever has this condition, implying gender differences in its appearance and diagnosis.
Public Buildings Rent Burden Cited by City
The city notes it pays 332000 dollars yearly in rents for public buildings despite owning many properties. Officials emphasize the ongoing cost impact on municipal finances and service budgets.
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New York City
No. 8 and Tom Die Together in Final Crash
A veteran locomotive engineer Tom Drayton and his beloved engine No. 8 share a life on rails. After years of peril and loyalty the pair face a farewell run. On a stormy night a deliberate act frees the engine from the train, they wreck in a fatal crash, and die together.
Hamilton Schools Leader Dr George Knapp Visit Planned
Dr George Knapp of Vincennes will attend the McCammon house on Friday November 13 1821. Gilbert Bond has sold two North State street residences to J B McKinney of Staffordshire and plans to move to California while J McKinley will relocate to the city.
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George Knapp of
Vincennes
McCammon
Gilbert Bond
North State Street
J. B. McKinney
Staffordshire
Bond
California
McKinley
Garrison et al Quiet Title Trial in Sullivan Court
Trial opened in Sullivan circuit court over a quiet title dispute in Gill township. Judge Henderson presiding. C D Hunt and Bays & Bays for plaintiffs. Also, damages awarded to Sarah E Acre of Terre Haute against the city for 500 dollars over a ditch crossing injury.
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Charles O. Halfacre
Buff & Stratton
Jena J. Clark
Fred Clark
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Robert P. White
Publis
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Hutsonville Cay
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Robinson
Turman Township
Brown & Co
Gill
Mary Francis Maxwell Rud
Eoctorius
Ty Homer Sprague
Tom Drayton
Tom
No. 8
Big Tom
Ben
Bloomer Pinkston
Massey
Gill Township
Buff & Stratton Attys
Admr
Charles E. Pinkston
Hamilton Schools
Hamilton Township
Ben Mason
Mary JB. Wilson
State of
Pearl Pigg
Charles Gibson
Essie M. Huff
John M. Huff
Nquire’s Court
Bimore Smith
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