Murphy’s chase north to Big Horn shadowed by peril
A Cheyenne to Fourche pursuit unfolds as Murphy rides north with a dangerous mission to intercept a target near the Powder and Rosebud, risking a perilous trek through rough country. Reports note a scar on Murphy’s hand and a perilous ride ahead, with slim chances of surviving the mission. Indiana violence statistics highlight railroads as a major cause of deaths, 186 in August and 47 railroad killings in one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Gibbons
Yellowstore
Murphy
Rosebud
Big Horn
Jie
Bette Fourehe
Murrlow
Cheyenne
Hampton
Fourche
Indiana
Germany
Ministers Get Assignments After Indiana Conference
The 76th session of the Indiana Conference of the Methodist church closed in Columbus Indiana with Rev J H Carnes departing Sul living City for Centenary M E in New Albany and Rev George H Murphy taking over. Vincennes District ministers listed include J H Doddridge Geo H Murphy and others with many assignments across towns such as Al fordsville Bicknell Carlisle Dover Hill Dugger Elkora? Parry Creek Shoals Sullivan and Washington circuit. Also an unrelated narcotic advertisement for Dr Shoop Headache Tablets offers free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church
Columbus
Indiana
J. H. Carnes
M. E
Albany
George H. Murphy
New Albany
Carnes
Vincennes
Sullivan
C. BE. Asbury
Alfordsville
Thomas Man- Waring
Bicknell
F. H. Collier
Bruceville
S. O. Dorsey
Carlisle
Daniel Ryan
Decker
Charles Mandell
Dover Hill
W. C. Crawford
Newberry
J. H. Allen
New Lebanon
C. F. McNaughton
Odon
Lowther
Plainville
W. Wininger
Pleasantville
C. A. Ward
Prairie Creek
J. D. Griffith
Prairieton
J. J. Furry
Eaglesville
Henry Denbo
Sandborn
J. F. Goodwin
Shelburn
Health Coffee Imitation Promises Real Flavor Without Coffee
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Health Coffee Imitation as a quick substitute for real coffee. It claims to match Java and Mocha in taste without caffeine, made from toasted grains and cereals with malt and nuts, ready in one minute, and offers a free sample at the store of T. B. Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Dr. Sheep
T. B. Shaffer
Marriages Listed for Local Couples in Notice
Charles Henderson Figg wed Stella May Fry. James Edward Wilkey tied with Daisy A Simmons. James Franklin Abram united with Clara Elsie Hale. Joseph Stewart Burks married Ozzie Beatrice Anderson. Albert Liston wed Samantha Janet Gaskins. Jesse Elmer Harris and Elda Alice Parr. Harold LeRoy McAnally joined Gert rude Louella Street. Jesse Elmer Hackett and Ethel May King. Louis Franklin Owens married Nora Eva Cottingham. Thomas Virgil Robertson wedded Gracie Mabel Shake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henderson Figg
Stella May Fry
James Edward Wilkey
Daisy A Simmons
James Franklin Abram
Clara Elsie Hale
Joseph Stewart Burks
Ozzie Beatrice Anderson
Albert Liston
Samantha Janet Gaskins
Jesse Elmer Harris
Elda Alice Parr
Harold LeRoy McAnally
Gertrude Louella Street
Jesse Elmer Hackett
Ethel May King
Louis Franklin Owens
Nora Eva Cottingham
Thomas Virgil Robertson
Gracie Mabel Shake
Sullivan Union and Terre Haute Daily Star One Year Offer
A local promotion advertises a one year subscription to the Sullivan Union and the Terre Haute Daily Star for 2.75 dollars, highlighting a bundled news value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Union
The
Terre Tante ‘Daily Star
Travelers from Turman Township Pass Through Sullivant
W W Watson Virgil Apple Gus Creager and Fred Boyer of Turman township rode through Sullivant yesterday evening en route south. Watson and Creager head to Lawrenceburg Tennessee where Watson bought land to raise stock while Apple and Boyer proceed to Florence Alabama to pearl dive along the Tennessee river. Watson notes the destination county has 53 percent northern residents from Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois Iowa and the Dakotas and four percent colored. The Lawrenceburg bank cashier Frank Lincoln is a former student of Union Christian college Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Watson
Virgil Apple
Gus Creager
Fred Boyer
Turman Township
Sullivan
Watson
Creager
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Florence
Ala
Tennessee
Mr. Watson
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Dakotas
Frank Lincoln
Union Christian College
Merom
Out of Sight Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
Old saying applies to a sore burn or wound treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Piles and chilblains disappear under its healing influence. Guaranteed by Joe K. Smock and Son Druggists, 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock
For Sale Horse and Carriage at Private Sale
Extraordinary chance to buy a trotting mare Susie McGregor 2 21 sound safe and quiet for women. Humane treatment the main factor for selling at $1 cash. Elegant family buggy trap harness sold separately. Owner Ralph M. Cook 158 Honore street Chicago Illinois 8 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie McGregor
Honore Street
Monroe
Ralph M. Cook
Chicago
Franklin's First Almanac Publication in 1733
The 1733 issue of Benjamin Franklin's Almanac offered broad information and bold maxims that boosted his fame alongside his services in America and his electricity experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Benjamin Frankli
Paris
For Sale Cheap Piece of Brussels Carpet 14 by 20
Classified note announces a sale of a Brussels carpet piece measuring 14 by 20 feet offered by 8S A White at the National Bank with mention of dates 9 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
A. White
National Bank
Local residents note visits and bean sales after Shiloh meeting
Ed Shepherd and family visited Albert Bennett and wife Sunday. John Booker was in Dugger Saturday. Charley Shake and wife from near Pleasantville visited relatives Sunday. Logan Buck of Pleasantville was here Sunday. Martin Pirtie sold 450 gallons of beans this season. Corn cutting is underway. A large crowd attended the meeting at Shiloh Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shepherd
Albert Bennett
John Booker
Dugger
Charley Shake
Farmers busy with wheat as husking season nears
The community reports busy farming around Scott City with wheat planting and corn husking on the horizon. Several locals attended Archie Kissner's funeral at Fairbanks and others were seen in nearby towns including Concord Shelburn Hymera Terre Haute and Indianapolis. School is progressing, and residents engage in shopping and local activities.
Sullivan Onion Daily Star Deal Noted
A fragmented line references Sullivan Onion and Terre Heure with a Terre Heure Daily Star mention and a price like 92.75, but details are unclear.
Indpls Southern No 5 hill cut completed after yearlong work
The No 5 hill on the Indianapolis Southern, known as Linton hill, has been finished this week. Contractors moved 16 660 cars of dirt. the project cost about 100000 dollars, surpassing the initial 75000 dollar bid. The Indiana Construction Co finished the final work with one accident reported elsewhere. Track connections proceed and trains will run through the cut within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Southern
Linton Hill
Indiana Construction Company
Big Springs Thresher Co Holds Annual Meeting
The Big Springs Thresher Company held its annual meeting at Dr. Durham's Friday evening. Emerson Watson traveled to Terre Haute Friday and returned Monday to enter Union Christian College for the year. Florence Riggs visited Grace Moore Sunday. Nellie Gray was sick and unable to attend school last week. Ruth Bosstick entered U C College Monday. Farmers are busy through wheat sowing. Will Watson went to Lawrenceburg Tennessee Tuesday on a business trip. Ella and Josie Eno attended the opening of the U C College Monday. Will Gray plans to move to Kansas this week for his future home. James Moore was in Sullivan Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Will Gray
Kansas
James Moore
Sullivan
Surprise Supper Honors Elias Breedlove on 38th Birthday
A surprise supper was given for Elias Breedlove on Saturday evening to mark his 38th birthday. A fine meal was served and attendees enjoyed the gathering. Breedlove received several nice gifts from the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Breedlove
Mr. Breedlove
Local social notes from Caledonia and surrounding towns
Henry Butler visited Dugger. Herm Eddington sold a black horse to Mart Pope. O P Smith changed jobs to Cal edonia. Bert O’Haver returned to Caledonia from East St. Louis. Mrs Joe Raines and Otis visited Sullivan. Ella Jones called on M A Raines. Tilden Moss visited from Jackson Hill. J A Raines visited Mrs James Nesbit in Sullivan. Wm Smith attended a Farnsworth dance. Henry Butler and family visited Lloyd Wright in Caledonia. Ethel Iva and Bert Smith called on friends in Caledonia. O P Smith and daughter Buthel narrowly escaped a rail accident between Caledonia and Farnsworth when a gravel train left its track. engines overturned within yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Butler
Dugger
Herm Eddington
Mart Pope
O. P. Smith
Mildred
Caledonia
Bert O’haver
East St. Louis
Joe Raines
Otis
Sullivan
Ella Jones
M. A. Raines
Tilden Moss
Jackson Hill
J. A. Raines
James Nesbit
Wm. Smith
Farnsworth
Carlisle boy arrested on obscene mail charge
Max Lisman 13 son of Mrs. John W. Lisman was arrested in Carlisle by U S Marshal David C. Rankin on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails. He was taken to Terre Haute and bound over to federal grand jury with a $200 bond. Will Willis remains at Vincennes painting for the Vincennes Bridge Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Lisman
John W. Lisman
Carlisle
United States
David C. Rankin
Indianapolis
Postoffice
Ely
Vincennes
Lisman
Earle Taylor
Oaktown
Terre Haute
Marshal Rankin
George A. Ridgeway
A. M. Higgins
Federal Grand Jury
Bostal
Uncle Sam
Will Willis
Vincennes Bridge Co
Geo. A. Ridgeway
Max
Willis
Bridge Company
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertsill Target Digestive Health
An old-time advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver torpor and appendicitis by regulating the liver and bowels. It notes a 25c price at Joe K Smock and Son’s drug store. The piece also mentions Mr and Mrs J Harry Thompson visiting relatives in Old Mexico where Thompson works for the Union Pacific railroad and plans to return in a couple of weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Joe K. Smock and Son
J. Harry Thompson
Old Mexico
Mr. Thompson
Union Pacific Railroad
John Thompson
Harry Wil
Mexico
Protracted Meetings In Farmersburg And Weekly Band Concert
Rev. Mr. King of Lawrenceville Tenn holds a protracted meeting at the Church of Christ in Farmersburg while Rev J H Mavity assists at Paxton. Lake Eisner returns from a West Virginia trip with photos of Stonewall Jackson’s old home. Farmersburg band gave its last concert of the season Saturday. several residents, including Dr W C Faught and May Wood, remain ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Mr. King
Lawrenceville
Tenn
Church of Christ
J. H. Mavity
Paxton
Lake Eisner
West Virginia
Fairmount
Stonewall Jackson
Weston
W. Va
Isner
Doc Foster
W. C. Faught
James F. Crawford
May Wood
Bert Wood
John Hammack
Sullivan
Taylor Jewell
Fairbanks
Dropsy Indications and Medical Visit Announced
The notice outlines dropsy signs such as swelling of extremities and abdomen and increased urine. Dr. Crowley offers close attention and potential cures. Dr. George Knapp of Vincennes will visit the McCammon House on Friday October 4 from 9 to 11. Andy Curry of Coffeyville, Kansas, is visiting Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
George ‘Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon House
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Tion
J. K. Carnes
Centenary
Shiloh
Scott City
Archie Kissner
Rev. Jackson
Concord
Clarence Scott
Blanche Whitlock
Clay Jewell
Homer Pittman
Hymera
Alma Cutsinger
Lew Chowning
John Scott
Tom Watson
Rena Lewis
Douglass Chapel
Pansy Hamilton
Sullivan Onion
Daily Star
Number Five Hill
Hobo Ridge
Garlisle Boy
Low College
Supreme Style
Julius Hatry Shoe Co
Ind
Slide For Life
Andy. Curry
Coffeyville
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