Humorous Local Notes On Town Folks And Oddities
A string of small town vignettes describes Zeb Hawkins and his wife politics a Sunday sermon by Rev Perkins with only four men present. Reports of ribbing, skits, pranks, and social events include a democratic rally at a barber shop and a Bryan speech on a phonograph. Local miscues end with a pie eating contest planned for the social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Arminta Jones
Si Plum
Zeke Stubbins
Zeke
Wilson
Fair City
Squire Hansford
Dick Bledsoe
Jim Slivers
Jim
Eph Keef
William Jennings Bryan
Squire Hartsock
Bryan
Oregon
Bill Blithers
Doc McFadden
Deacon Ebbersole
Ed Bascombe
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Global Cure
A newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known cure for catarrh. It claims internal administration reaches blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease’s foundation and build constitution. The firm offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure and invites testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio. Hall's Family Pills are also recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Two Children Marry In Court Granted License
After Judge W. H. Bridwell granted a marriage license last week to sixteen year olds Harold Verne Setzer and Mabel Constance Osburn, the wedding was performed by Justice Caleb H. Lester. Harold is the son of merchant John Setzer and Mabel is the daughter of Fairbanks township farmer John M. Osburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bridwell
Circuit Court
Harold Verne Setzer
Mabel Constance Osburn
Justice of the Peace
Caleb H. Lester
John Setzer
Merom
Setzer
John M. Osburn
Fairbanks
Farmersburg Chamber of Commerce Organized
A chamber of commerce was organized at Farmersburg last week after a mass meeting Friday night at the Colonial theater, with nearly every local business man joining the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Newspaper Offer: Terre Haute Star and Union One Year
A combined offer lists the Terre Haute Star and The Union at a special rate of two dollars and fifty cents for one year. Subscribers may secure both papers for the promotional price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
THE
UNION
Terre Haute Star
Auction Score Cards For Sale By Union
The Union offers auction bridge score cards in pads of twenty five. Each pad sells for fifteen cents, two pads for twenty five cents.
Crittenberger Explains Indiana State Finances
Indianapolis, Nov 16. Auditor Dale Crittenberger, paid $625 monthly, spoke at a New Castle Democratic banquet to defend state finances. He cited past deficits and bond issues, contrasting Republican and Democratic eras, and claimed reductions in debt while noting transfer of funds between accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dale Crittenberger
New Castle
Crittenberger
Indiana
Hanly-Billheimer
Hanly
Purdue
Vincennes University
Purdue University
Indiana University
Dale John
Marshall
Hanly Administration
Marshall Administration
Ralston
Benevolent Institution Fund
Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colas
Vintage testimonial style advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and colds as safe for children and adults. Claims Pine Tar balsams antiseptic effects and gentle laxative action to expel poisons from the system. Endorsed by Mrs A S Haines and marketed by all druggists.
Lott Primary Law Suit Is Dismissed At Gibson Court
George W. Lott’s challenge to the state primary election law, filed in Knox county, was dismissed in Gibson circuit court on a motion by the plaintiff. Papers were mailed from Vincennes. Lott, the progressive candidate for state auditor in the last election, was the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Mote
Indianapolis
Lott
Engagement announced for Miss Burah Maxwell and Wilbur Brown
At a Tri Kappa meeting last week, Miss Burah Maxwell of this city and Wilbur Delos Brown of Newell Iowa announced their engagement. Maxwell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Maxwell of this city. Brown is a local resident pending wedding plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
Burah Maxwell
City
Wilbur Delos Brown
Newell
Iowa
Max
Spiritism Said to Be Demonism
A小 little brochure argues that Spiritist communications are by demons. It cites Scripture showing fallen spirits impersonating the dead and even the Creator or Redeemer to control believers. The booklet includes illustrations and urges readers to order from Hicks Street Brooklyn for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
N. Y
Couple from DePauw to wed in local ceremony
The couple, a popular member of the sorority and a Linton High School teacher Mr Brown, announce their engagement after a DePauw romance. Miss Marie Hazelrigg of Terre Haute announced the engagement while visiting Miss Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Well
Brown
Linton
DePauw
Marie Hazelrigg
Terre Haute
Maxwell
State reports Indiana school attendance rise by 4430
Figures from the state superintendent show Indiana public schools enroll 552,927 pupils this year, up from 548,497 in 1914. Sullivan county records 8,456 pupils this year, down from 8,540 in 1914, a loss of 84 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
Sullivan County
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Quiet Title Suit
Sullivan Circuit Court in Indiana schedules action in a 1915 quiet title case. Plaintiff John A. Frakes sues defendants Harry M. Miller J E Peffley and E J Murphy for 240 acres in Sullivan County. Defendants must answer by January 3 1916 or face default. Bays & Bays represent the plaintiff. First insertion Nov 10 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
John A. Frakes
Harry M. Miller
H M. Miller
J —— E. Peffley
E J. Murphy
State of
Town
Charles R. Railsback
Bays & Bays
Appointment of Executor for Thomas W. Hamilton Estate
Leland S. Hamilton appointed executor of the Thomas W. Hamilton estate in Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. Attorney John Co. Chaney to handle matters. First insertion November 10, 1915, and public notice to follow through 31 line insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hamilton
Sullivan County
Indiana
Leland S. Hamilton
John Co. Chaney
Notice of Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Sullivan County
The Commissioner in the case Sarah Bryant et al versus Elijah Campbell et al in Sullivan Circuit Court number 16656 will sell at private sale at ten o clock a.m. Saturday December 4 1915 at the Peoplea State Bank Carlisle for not less than the appraised value the described real estate containing eighty five acres with terms cash and free from liens except taxes due in 1916. Commissioner Gilbert W Gambill Hunt Gambill attorneys. First insertion November 3 1915-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sarah Bryant
Elijah Campbell
Peoplea State Bank
Carlisle
Towit
Gilbert W. Gambill
Hunt & Gambill
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Roma
Chas. Bradbury
W. Jackson St
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
M. A. Haddon
Riggs Clay Product Co
Ind
W. H. Hill, JR
Insurance, Abstracts
John 8S. Murphy
South Court Street
Board of Commissioners
Auditor’s Office
John A. Mattix
Jacob H. Miller
James W. Bishop
Win S. Bicknell
M. A. Haddon Real Estate
Watson’s
North Side Square
Laurent & Thompson Attorneys At Law
Old Phone
Shelburn, Ind
Bloomington Star
Zeb Hawkins
Dix Lumber Co
Dr. King
Palamer
Crystal White Bakery
Smith and Ladson
Merriam Webster
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Wible Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
Interurban
Sullivan
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