Destructive fire in Manhattan building destroys property
A spontaneous coal bin fire in the basement of the Manhattan building in Illymern destroys the structure at 5 am. The loss is about $12,000 with $6,000 covered by insurance. The Hymera department struggled due to drought but saved adjoining buildings. The shop of Kevin Bonham and the billiard room of Morris and Ismerting escaped with fixtures intact.
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Ilymern
Ind
Manhattan
Sam Campbell
Hymera Volunteer Fire Department
Cahters
Kevin Bonham
Morris and Ismerting
Public Sale of Political Odds and Ends in 1909
A satirical 1909 auction notice from Sullivan County lists a mock sale of political items led by Poynter Bryan and local figures. It features humorous lot descriptions including a Democratic jackass, a forecasting machine, and decreed sales at the Capitol in Washington with a March 4 1909 transfer. The piece mocks campaigns, parties, and figures with a mix of locals and national names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Poynter
Halo
Sam
Capitol
Washington, D. C
Young Men’s Republican Club
Bryan
Fairview Farm
Lincoln
Neb
Brother Poynter
Gilbert Gambill
W. A. Cullop
Salt River
William J. Bryan
Bob Taylor
S. Spoil Poynter
McAdams Charged With Assault Again
Joe McAdams a Polish miner of Shelburn is under arrest on assault and battery with intent. Lewis Marshall, a sewing machine agent, says McAdams fired three shots at him at Jackson Hill No. 4 on November 2. Bond set at $500 for McAdams appearance.
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Joe Amecadams
Shelburn
Lewis Marshall
Marshall
McAdams
Jackson Hill No. 4
Sandusky Elected Treasurer in Macon County Missouri
Murray Sandusky, visiting here and former county resident, was elected treasurer of Macon County Missouri where he resides. He is totally blind and campaigned with his wife’s help. His sister is Mrs. T. B. Springer of this city. his wife was formerly Mrs. Kate Lisman, a county schoolteacher who lived in New Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Sandusky
Macon County
Missouri
Alr. Sandusky
T. B. Springer
Sandusky
Kate Lisman
New Lebanon
Dr Crowley Treats Rheumatism Nerves and Cancers
Dr Crowley offers cures for rheumatism sciatica lumbago paralysis and liver stomach lungs and heart diseases. He claims early cancer can be cured without cutting or burning operations and invites afflicted individuals to call for satisfactory treatment. He also treats headaches neuralgia and nervous-system disturbances.
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Crowley
Watson Plans Rushville Law Practice After Congress
James E. Watson says his defeat stemmed from local option politics. He notes liquor Republicans favored liquor over party, temperance Democrats split, and Prohibitionists mainly aimed to defeat Republicans. He claims temperance Democrats who cared about temperance and like-minded Prohibitionists voted for him, but the public rejected county local option at the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Rushville
Congress
Mr. Watson
Doctor Maude McConnell Moves Practice to Lafayette
Dr. Maude McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs John McConnell of this city has moved from Thorntown where she practiced medicine to Lafayette to continue her profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude McConnell
John McConnel
Thorntown
Lafayette
Sion
Local social notes from Fairbanks area and Terre Haute visits
N H Davis treasurer truant officer visited Beech Grove. J P Martin and family shopped Terre Haute. Will Sulter headed to Marshall for carpentry. Jacob Foutz and Frank Patton visited Misses Nina Ransford and Jessie McIntyre in Terre Haute. Mrs Luther Arnett and Chloral of Terre Haute visit relatives. Mrs Fred Wernz dined with Mrs Elmer Thompson. Charles Mayfield and wife held a masquerade party. Jacob Fredrick visited Dodd's bridge. Mrs John Foutz hosted several young people. R C Davis family from Sullivan visiting nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fredrick
Terre Haute
Charles Scott
Sullivan
J. P. Martin
Jacob Fredrick
Robert Mayfield
Mr. Poorman
Near Shelburn
J.P. Martin
Will Sulter
Marshall
Jacob Foutz
Frank Patton
Nina Ransford
Jessie McIntyre
Luther Arnett
Chloral
Fred Wernz
Elmer Thompson
Charles Mayfield
Dodd’s Bridge
John Foutz
R. C. Davis
Creighton Patton Guest of Miss Hazle Ogle Sunday Night
Creighton Patton was hosted by Miss Hazle Ogle in Providence Sunday night. The event highlighted social ties in the community and showcased local hospitality.
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Creighton Patton
Cement Walk Rises On Donaldson Street
H. O. McKinley directs a crew raising the cement walk on the north side of Donaldson street between Section and Troll streets. Blocks are pried up with care and realigned with gravel and cinders to form a level walk, with no blocks broken except the initial start.
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H. O. McKinley
Donaldson Street
Section
Troll
Hearing on discharge petition for Edward P. French
In the United States District Court for Indiana District Indianapolis a hearing on the bankrupt Edward P. French discharge is set for December 3 at 9 a.m. Creditors and interested persons may appear and show cause. The Clerk will mail copies of the petition and order to known creditors. First published November 11, 1908.
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Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
Department of Fisheries
Indiana
Chicago
Department of Game
United States
Department of Birds
John James Audubon
Audubon Society
Sweeney
House of Representatives
Edward PP French
District of Indiana
Indianapolis
Sullivan Union
Albert B. Anderson
A. D. Hos
Noble C. Butler
Silver Chaney Farm Loan Offer at Five Percent
Silver Chaney advertises farm loans of any amount at 5 percent interest with privilege of making partial payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Chaney
We Sell Them Campbell and Doulhils West Side
Advertises offerings on the west side under the names Campbell and Doulhils. Indicates a sales pitch or storefront listing with concise product or service focus. No dates or further details provided.
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Campbell & Doulhils
Poland China Boars For Sale At Rosemeade Farm
Four Poland China boars ready for service offered by Wm. W. Watson at Rosemeade Farm R. R. 2 Sullivan Indiana. Call or address for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Wm. W. Watson
Rosemeade Farm
Sullivan, Ind
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Col. Morgan
Col. Harriman
John R. Walsh
Joynter
Auditor’s Office
Charles D. Hunt
Hosea Hiatt
Arthur Cutler
Chris Newcome
Boston
Bill Lindley
Norval Harris
D. Co
Mitchell
Paramount
Mr. Bryan
Brian
John W. Kern
Mr. Kern
Frank Wible
Teamsters
Denver
Solid North
Bob Kirkham
Tom Wolfe
J. B. McKinney
Hardy Osborne
Nora Ackard
Hutsonville
Orlena Lester
Tressa Walters
Cecil Patton
Beech Grove
Glenn Eno
Ethel Gates
Mary Foutz
Frank and
Ora Patton
Grasville
Tuttle Mayfield
Fairbanks
Boss Lester
Staffordshire
Adisa Bicknell
Joe McAdams
Watson
N. H. Davis
DR. Cox
Pat
Pion
Peoples State Bank
Geo. R. Dutton
Joe T. Akin
Josh Beasley
R. W. Akin
Ass’t Cash
John T. Hays
William Powell
J.T. Akin
George R. Dutton
Joans
West Side
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