Letter From Sullivan Man Describes Cotton South and Trade
Bailey Hawkins writes of travel from Sullivan to Mississippi and Arkansas, noting snow in Kentucky and Tennessee, cotton as principal crop, land prices from five to forty dollars per acre, slave-era mortgage patterns, and rising farm incomes in Springdale and surrounding towns. He remarks hospitable locals, no saloons in Arkansas, and a buoyant postwar rural economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Evansville
S. C
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Holly Springs
Miss
South
Tupelo
Memphis
Springfield
Arkansas
Jonesboro
Ark
Middle States
Missouri
Springdale
Bailey Hawkins
Change of trains on the E and T H
A Sunday change of trains on the E and T H altered terminals for Nos. 3 and 4. Trains formerly ending in Chicago and Evansville now run through to Jacksonville Florida, shortening travel time between Chicago and Evansville and eliminating several intermediate stops including Terre Haute and Evansville.
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Chicago
Evansville
Jacksonville
Fla
Terre Haute
Knox county woman seeks divorce and child custody
Mrs. Belle Hughes of Knox county asks the court for divorce from Hiram Hughes and custody of four children Abe 17 Joseph 15 Rosa 18 and Tiny 9. She alleges cruel treatment abandonment habitual drunkenness and failure to provide. Attorney W A Taylor of Oaktown represents her. Married March 18 1888 separated August 1904.
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Vincennes
Knox County
Belle Hughes
Hiram Hughes
W. A. Taylor
Oaktown
Sullivan County
Abe Hughes
Joseph
Rosa
Tiny
Polish wedding dance draws Shelburn crowd in a rain soaked night
At Shelburn on November 22 after the wedding of Stanislaus Tarciefski and Eva Horonge a Polander hosted a dance attended by many local youths. Music came from violin jews harp french harp and accordion. A custom of throwing money at a plate followed the ceremony with prizes of a silver dollar or a half dollar. The bride kept the money and the party featured beer and a lively two step as guests braved rain and crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Stanislaus Tarciefski
Eva Horonge
John Preybycen
What Some Sullivan People Should Be Thankful For
A list of local sentiments from Sullivan residents noting small personal hopes and past events. Included are Dr. E. R. Riggs about recovery, Arthur Holmes about a new business and stamp deal, Sheriff Elect Walters about jail, and others expressing relief, plans, or anticipated changes.
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E. R. Riggs
Arthur Holmes
Elect Walters
Arthur Debaun
Francis Walters
M. A. Haddon
Ogle
Fred Bays
Dr. Thixtum
Josh Ernest
Nick Davis
Rufus Megibbon
C. H. Stratton
Joe
Reed
Florida
T. B. Shaffer
Billy Crowder
Chiming Bells For Catholic Church In City
The Sulli van Catholic church will install a three bell chime soon. The largest bell weighs 650 pounds and the smallest 200 pounds. This will be the first chime hung in the city and is expected to be a curiosity.
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Sullivan Catholic
Pyles Named Manager For Carlisle Hooper & Hooper Sale
The Hooper & Hooper firm in Carlisle closes after three and a half years of prosperous business. Central Indiana Sales with Wm Pyles of Sullivan as manager takes charge to sell stock quickly. Pyles arrived Monday and the store closed until sale began Tuesday with extended staff ready to serve customers.
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Hooper & Hooper
Carlisle
Central Indiana
Wm. Pyles
Sullivan
Carlisle News
Marriages Listed in Local License Record
Marriage licenses issued for Carl H. McKee to Lula Mae Wilson Albert E. Irwin to Lena E. Banfield Roy Wilson to Georgia Gail Morrison James A. Hopper to Mary E. Burton Scott Willis to Zelma Near Hosea S. Springer to Maude Kaufman Oak Keys to Blanche E. on John T. Bledsoe to Clara A. William W. Watson to Maude QO. Mahan Allen B. Rogers to Ethel E. Buckallew Criss H. Maymier to Effie T. Hofedit.
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Carl H. McKee
Lula Mae Wilson
Albert E. Irwin
Lena E. Banfield
Roy Wilson
Georgia
Gail Morrison
James A. Hopper
Mary E. Burton
Scott Willis
Zelma Near
Hosea S. Springer
Maude Kaufman
Oak Keys
Blanche E
John T. Bledsoe
Clara A. William W. Watson
Maude QO. Mahan
Allen B. Rogers
Ethel E. Buckallew
Criss H. Maymier
Effie T. Hofedit
Application for Liquor License in Sullivan Indiana
Ransom Bailey announces his intent to apply to Sullivan county Indiana commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. The request covers a front room on the ground floor of the Coffman Hotel building on Main street Sullivan Hamilton township. The room occupies a specified parcel described by measurements from lot No 65 and fronts Main street with a glass door and window visible from the street. The notice is dated comparisons 16-31.
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Sullivan and
Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Coffman Hote
Sullivan
Main Street
Ransom Bailey
Suit Filed for $10000 in Coal Mine Death
In Greene County the administrator of Raymond Liddill's estate sues L. T. Dickason Coal Company for damages. The claim dates to December 23, 1904, when 15-year-old Raymond was killed in the company's mine due to a defective hook and chain securing a mule to a coal car.
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Bloomfield
Sullivan County
L. T. Dickason Coal Company
Charles Liddill
Raymond Liddill
New Suits Brought Against Dering Coal and Others
Fred R Baston sues Dering Coal Company for damages. Roy Layman sues Dering Coal. Charles P Linscott sues Anna Linscott for divorce. William Wible as administrator of Margaret A Moore estates petitions to sell real estate against Walter Wible. Elizabeth Wright sues Richard Wright for divorce.
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Fred R. Baston
Dering Coal Company
Roy Layman
Charles P. Linscott
Anna Linscott
William Wible
Margaret A. Moore
Walter Wible
Elizabeth Wright
Richard Wright
Dangerous warning on digestive illness cure
A medical sales pitch warns of danger from stomach and liver trouble and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe curative treatment. It promises money back if the product fails and lists Joe K Smock as the seller with prices at 50c and $1.00.
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Dr. Caldwell
Joe K. Smock
Two Suits Against Dering Coal Company Filed
Two lawsuits were filed in the circuit court by former Dering Coal Company workers seeking 2000 damages for injuries in the mines. Fred Baston, injured by a slate fall at Willfred mine on Oct 16, 1906, also saw his father Al Baston killed by the same fall. Fred Layman suffered leg back and head injuries in the same incident and required extended bed rest. Attorney C. D. Hunt represents both plaintiffs.
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Dering Coal Company
Fred Baston
Willfred
Baston
al Baston
Fred Layman
C. D. Hunt
Famous Strike Breakers
Advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for constipation, headache and dizziness. Claims quick relief when liver and bowels "go on strike" and promotes a 25 cent price at Joe K. Smock's drugstore.
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Dr. King
New Life
Joe K. Smock
Henry Coy Opens Blacksmith and Repair Shop
Carlisle resident Henry Coy has opened a new blacksmith and repair shop on South Section Street near the Indianapolis Southern railroad, offering metalwork and repair services to the local community.
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Henry Coy
Carlisle
South Section Street
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
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Fieiete Vets
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Lane
Boatee
Lee
Sala Ate
Desa Scat
Earth
U. S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Florence
C. Emrich
Columbus, Ohio
J.B. Mullane CO
Greene
Dering Company
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