Death of Abe Frakes Highlights Infidel Sermon At Obsequies
The Sullivan Union reports Abe Frakes died after a life of honesty and neighborliness. An Infidel preacher’s controversial lecture at his funeral contrasted religious doctrines with universal love and required moral conduct, while Frakes’ memory commends enterprise, reliability, and steadfastness in the community.
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Abe Frakes
Church
Frakes
God
Christ the Son
Holy Ghost
Gastar
Life and travels of a scholarly man in broad faith
The text recalls a well-educated, curious man who traveled within his country and abroad, valued intellect, explored cause and effect, and despised hypocrisy. It notes opposition to Jesus Christ as a mistaken view caused by priestly ignorance and lay forgetfulness of the golden rule, ending with a farewell sentiment.
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Old Ascension Seminary
Jesus Christ
Democrats Stand By Tariff Shift For 1914 Clash
The Washington Post notes Democrats Republicans and Progressives organize for 1914 battles over tariff policy with free trade versus protection at stake. It argues Democrats have removed protection from the tariff while claiming they will not disturb business aiming to lower living costs, otherwise risking political fallout.
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Washington Post
Ind
Wilson
Democratic Party
Bryan Tends to Chautauqua Heritage Label
A cryptic line credits Mr. Bryan with shaping the chautauqua cultural scene, likening him to a mover of the era. The remark underscores his influence in community entertainment and local assemblies.
Cullop Seeks Soft Landing as Last Congress Term Nears
Washington dispatches report Mr. Cullop is finishing his final term in Congress and is seeking a smoother position under the current administration.
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Washington Dispatches
Sullivan Union Polished Weekly Ownership Statement 1913
Statement of the ownership and management for the Sullivan Union Polished Weekly of Sullivan Indiana. Editors and managing editors are Dirrelle Chaney and R P White. Owners are Dirrelle Chaney and R P White. Bondholders none. Sworn before notary Arthur W Snavely on September 30 1913.
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Sullivan Union
Sullivan
Indiana
Dirrelle Chaney
R. P. White
Same
Ind
Chaney & White
Arthur W. Snavely
Early Fall Colds Sold with Foley’s Honey and Tar
The notice promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing remedy for coughs and irritated air passages. It claims quick relief and long standing family medicine status, offered for sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
Local Marriage Licenses Listed For Sullivan and Nearby Towns
Tony Norris of Linton weds Pearl A Cooper of Sullivan. George Briley of Terre Haute marries Batha Sults of Sullivan. Reese Rees and Blige Williams, both of Gilmour, wed. Frank Cotton of Carlisle marries Vista Mikeworth of Carlisle. William Bedwell of Shelburn weds Zorelda Hendricks of Shelburn. Clyde McDonald of Washington Indiana marries Manda Goodman of Sullivan.
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Tony Norris
Linton
Pearl A. Cooper
Sullivan
George M. Briley
Terre Haute
Batha M. Sults
Reese Rees
Blige L. Williams
Gilmour
Frank Cotton
Vista Mikeworth
Carlisle
William A. Bedwell
Zorelda Hendricks
Shelburn
Clyde McDonald
Washington
Ind
Manda Goodman
Sullivan Lodge Conferred Third Degree at Farmnersburg
A Sullivan Masonic lodge team traveled to Farmnersburg last night and conferred the third degree on members, continuing the lodge’s routine rites and rituals in a local gathering.
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Farmersburg
Sullivan Masonic Lodge
Farmnersburg
Bloomington Star Raft Fund Plans Amid Small Town Blurbs
In Bloomington Star Jim Bledsoe organizes a raf fle for a Waterbury watch while Bill Blithers raises funds to buy a new bass drum head. Local life notes recount gun shots, owl sightings, broken windows, and Reverend Perkins taking teaching and preaching roles at the Hard shell church. Real estate transfers list dozens of parcel sales across Hymera, Sullivan, Dugger, and Paxton with prices from 75 to 3,000 dollars.
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Jim Bledsoe
Waterbury
Bill Blithers
Chicago
Dick Bivins
Eli Perkins
Ed Bascombe
Constable St Plumb
Cy Hawkins
Bloomington
Bascombe
Perkins
Squire Hansford
Commoner
William Jennings Bryan
Sullivan High Football Schedule for the Season
The schedule lists Coalmonth at Sullivan on October 4 and Robinson at Robinson on October 18. Bloomfield travels to Sullivan October 25 followed by Brazil at Sullivan November 1 and Garfield Terre Haute at Sullivan on November 15. Coach Johnson has not yet selected the initial game for next Saturday.
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Sullivan High
Coalmonth
Sullivan
Robinson
Bloomfield
Brazil
Garfield
Terre Haute
Johnson
Chills Fever Malaria Cure Advertised
An old advertisement promotes Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Tonic as a substitute for quinine. It claims to cure chills fevers and malaria and touts the product as the greatest substitute available.
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Mendenhall
Property transfers list in Cass and nearby towns
Real estate transfers include Abagail Fuson selling 13.50 acres in Cass to Alpha DeHart for 1000 dollars and Frank Chowning selling lot 25 in Scott City to Hattie Turman for 275 dollars. Additional deeds note D J Terhune selling lot 16 in Dugger to Jos M Cardwell for 1500 dollars and Abagail Fuson involving Fairbanks lot 46 sale for 300 dollars.
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George W. Lackey
James R. Brenton
van Coal Co
J. P. Beckett
Ad Hymera
Sarah Medley
Ira Medley
Jefferson
Wint Cummins
Edward Kelley
Hymera
Wm. S. Bennett
J. E. M. Purcell
Paxton
Lucy E. Furry
Alice Austin
Jackson
Harvey B. Arbaugh
Carla E. Adams
Glendale
Farmershore
Wm. S .Bennett
Charles E. Ballance
Bennett
Frank Alsop
Geo. C. Adams
Charles Riggs
Turman
Wm. L. Payne
Thomas Payne
Fairbanks
H. V. Stark
Sarah A. ‘Southwood
Hamilton
Isaac. Southwood
George Johnson
Mary
Av. Duncan
Jessie T
Allen Transfers Send Minister to Aurora Indiana
Rev. Hayden H. Allen son of Mr and Mrs Ben A Allen of near New Lebanon has been moved from Washington Indiana where he pastored the M E church to Aurora Indiana. Rev J H Furry remains at Locootee where he has pastored for some time.
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Hayden H. Allen
Ben A. Allen
New Lebanon
M. E. Church
Washington
Ind
Aurora
J. H. Furry
Loogootee
Sullivan High Seniors Join Purdue Band and Orchestra
From Lafayette word arrives that Hubert Botts Paul Miesenhelder and John Harbaugh of Sullivan High School class of 1918 earned spots in the Purdue Band. Harbaugh also joined the college orchestra, a noteworthy achievement given the large number who audition each year.
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Lafayette
Hubert Botts
Paul Miesenhelder
John Harbaugh
Purdue
Sullivan High School
A Gentle and Effective Laxative
A mild gentle and effective laxative is what people demand when suffering from constipation. Thousands swear by Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Hugh Tailman of San Antonio Texas writes They are beyond question the best pills my wife and I have ever taken. They never pain. Price 25c. Recommended by Joe K. Smock and Son.
Farming Prediction From Mt Calvary Correspondent
The Mt Calvary correspondent in Cass township predicts a high hog market in 1914 due to a forthcoming corn shortage. Potatoes are not plentiful this year, and market trends suggest prices will rise as supply tightens.
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Mt. Calvary
Cass Township
The
Union
Foreigners In Bloody Fight At Kettle Creek Near Shelburn
A group of foreigners clashed at Kettle Creek near Shelburn Friday night. Frank Julius was beaten and arrested by Shelburn Marshal Spinks, currently jailed here.
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Kettle Creek
Shelburn
Frank Julius
Marshal Spinks
Sullivan County Medical Society Meeting Postponed
The Sullivan County Medical Society meeting scheduled for this evening in the city has been postponed.
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Sullivan County Medical Society
Jail Nears Emptiness After Long Confinement
Sullivan jail holds only two prisoners Henry Banka of Shelburn deemed insane and to be moved to the hospital for the criminal insane and Roy Peyton of Hymera charged with larceny with his circuit court case set for tomorrow.
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Sullivan
Henry Banka
Shelburn
Roy Peyton
Hymera
Grand Jury Meets Next Tuesday in Sullivan County
The Sullivan county grand jury will convene here next Tuesday and is expected to have a very busy session.
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Sullivan County Grand Jury
Drought Teaches Indiana Farmers Hard Lessons On Crops
The drought across southern Indiana has devastated corn fields with ridges drying out and stalks firing. Dry farming yields 50 to 75 percent in some areas, while others may drop to ten bushels per acre. Farmers shift to alfalfa, now selling for 20 dollars a ton, with multiple cuttings anticipated and four tons per acre possible.
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Indiana
Petersburg Press
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W. H. Hill, Jr
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Ad Fairbanks
Henry C. Hoffman
Ross Criss
Hinkle
Claudus Marshall
Martin A. Sheets
Verna M Hazelrigg
Elizabeth South
Mapleton
Mary BE. McCammon
Jas. M. Sinclair
Laurinda Cozine
Mary E. McCammon
Henry N. Asrey
Floyd T. Bledsoe
Cass
John J. Robertson
Everett Hale
Dud Hanley
Romelia Stanley
Gill
Wm. J. Hinkle
Asbury & Walters
Allen
National
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