Billman's Sale Announcement Fragment
Fragmentary notice appears to refer to a sale by Billman’s with price or quantity details unclear. Readable elements mention Billman’s and a likely merchandise listing but specifics are missing.
15 Nov 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary notice appears to refer to a sale by Billman’s with price or quantity details unclear. Readable elements mention Billman’s and a likely merchandise listing but specifics are missing.
An ad claims Reed's Drug and Piano House offers fair sales with agents avoiding high profits and a promise that the owner backs up every item sold for piano organ or sewing machine purchases.
Parmer Busby shot Orin Springer over the heart during a dispute on his farm in Kokomo Indiana. Fred Smith returned fire wounding Busby as arresting officers took both men into custody. Busby heir to a wealthy farm family.
Indianapolis (Nov 14) Congressman Jesse Overstreet learned his brother 5 L Overstreet had died in a sleeper on the Chicago and Alton road while en route to a Franklin Indiana family reunion for his parents golden anniversary. He was 46 and serving as United States district attorney for Oklahoma at the time.
At a Fort Wayne dinner party Michael Kaylor and his wife hosted guests. Fighting broke out at the table and James Ormiston stabbed Michael Shaughnessy. The party was arrested and later William Ruppel was stabbed in the throat by Frank Cummings.
The government accepted the appraised value of the square south of University Park and mailed a $609,000 check to District Attorney Wishard for payment. The acceptance was announced as the plan to erect the new government building proceeds.
Zadoc Hamaker a laundry driver killed himself in an outhouse in Terre Haute Indiana yesterday He leaves a widow with no children and no other relatives mentioned The incident occurred November 13 and was reported from the city bureau of the newspaper
Union City Indiana reports Mrs. George Reichart awoke to find her husband dead beside her. He had been ill with a carbuncle but otherwise was in good health.
Hartford City Indiana fire leveled the Briscoe Block yesterday causing several minor injuries. Total loss reported at 76000 dollars as flames consumed the building. The notice ends with a product plug for Gilt Edge flour.
Perry H. Blue and Charles W. Padgett of Sullivan Ind will operate the Grand hotel in Vincennes. They plan major remodeling and a large addition to make it the best in the state, hoping to unify social and business life in Vincennes and raise the town’s profile.
John G. Wooley and Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago will address Southwestern Indiana on Good Citizenship and the liquor problem in Sullivan on November 20. Theo A. Doughty of Vincennes will join as Evangelist for the 2nd District. Activities include forenoon, afternoon, and evening sessions with a district prohibition convention at 10 o clock. Excursion rates expected.
M. Lutz operates a Sullivan studio offering fine photographs and invites old patrons and new customers to visit. His terms are described as rash to settle all business before he leaves the area.
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