LICKSKILLET ITEMS And Quirky Local Anecdotes
A compile of humorous blurbs from Bloomington area notes. Deacon Hans ford’s bulldog lost to Squire Martsock’s spotted pup before a crowd. Salina Baker displays new upper dentures. Various locals attend rallies, trades, and small-town misadventures with light, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Hansford
Squire Martsock
Salina Baker
Bill Blithers
Don Mule
Cy Hawkins
Doc McFadden
Dick Bledsoe
Washington
Tom Marshall
Burgeo
Zeb Hawkins
Solsberry
Jim Slivers
Quincy
Jim
Si Plum
Eph Keef
Zeke Billings
Indianapolis
Park Theatre
Zeke
Jim Bledsoe
Gosport
Ed Bascombe
Deacon Ebbersole
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages. It claims a constitutional treatment taken internally, improves strength, and offers $100 for any case not cured. Testimonials available. sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Legal Notices of Debts and Divorces in Local Cases
Guardianship and divorce actions listed include Jesse Turpen on Nancy Gregory and Estella Phegley versus Glenn Phegley, Nancy McClure and other spouses. Several notes and mortgages are noted with Price and Jordan, Beach and Fuller, Indian Refining, and Peoples State Bank among defendants. Additional cases involve on account and appeal bond actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Turpen
Nancy J. Gregory
Margaret J. Benjamin
George H. Benjamin
Price & Jordan
William
John Lynch
Ben Tuell
Fred Lambright
William B. Shepherd
Estella Phegley
Glenn Phegley
Sarah McClure
William McClure
Beach & Fuller Company
Joseph Zimmerman
George R. Alsop
Uncle Billy Moore and relic sword tied to early Indiana history
Sullivan notes recall Uncle Billy Moore of Graysville a long respected citizen and senior Mason who donated a Tippecanoe sword once owned by General Harrison to the local lodge. The hilt hat and sword remnants trace to 19th century ties with Harrison, plus the first Indianapolis train ride. Also included is a notice of final settlement for John Unger estate with administrator George W. Unger set to appear October 29, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Moore
Graysville
Sullivan
Billy
New Orleans
Uncle Billy
Sullivan Masonic Lodge
Harrison
Masonic
Public Square
National Bank
James DeVol
William Henry Harrison
Tippecanoe
Thomas Moore
State Library
Benjamin Harrison
Wise Will
Center Ridge Cemetery
Columbus
Ind
United States
Allegheney Mountains
Madison
Indianapolis
George W. Unger
John Unger
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sid
Dr King's New Discovery proposed for stubborn colds
The ad urges relief from colds with Dr King s New Discovery to prevent bronchial and lung complications. It claims the remedy is tested by old and young and available in 50c and 1.00 bottles.
Pine-Tar-Honey Remedy for Children's Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a quick remedy for children's coughs and colds. It emphasizes pine loosening lungs and opening air passages with honey for a soothing taste. Stresses affordability at 25c a bottle.
Mrs Murduck and Dorothy Return to Braman Oklahoma
Mrs. Wilbur Murduck and her daughter Dorothy have returned to their Braman Oklahoma home after visiting Mrs. Murduck's parents Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Mc Bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Murduck
Dorothy
Braman
Oklahoma
Unclaimed Letters at Sullivan Post Office October 6 1915
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office as of October 6 1915. Those not called for within two weeks will go to the Dead Letter Office. Names include ladies Mrs L V Emery Hatfield Sarah Skinner Minnie and gentlemen Cromwell Mr P R Robert Mr I Foreign Vanhentenryk Isidore. When calling please say advertised. Postmaster W E Aydelotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, Ind
Emery
L. V. Hatfield
Sarah Skinner
Minnie
Cromwell
P. R. Robert
I. Foreign
Vanhentenryk
Isidore
W. E. Aydelotte
P. M
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
Advert reads that rheumatism and neuralgia pain stem from blood congestion and Sloan's Liniment relieves it by freeing flow. It urges households to keep a bottle, noting 25c and 50c sizes with a $1 bottle offering six times as much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sloan’s
Weather of a Week from Farmersburg County
Report by Miss Carrie Yeager shows weekly temperatures from Oct 27 to Oct 3 with multiple clear and cloudy days. Rain totals include .30 on the 27th and .05 on the 1st, plus highs reaching 80 and lows around 45 to 56 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Carrie Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
Get Rid of Poisons With Dr King's New Life Pills
Advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a laxative to release poisons from the body. It claims accumulated waste causes ailments and lists dizziness spots before the eyes and a miserable feeling as signs. A single dose at night promises relief by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan Circuit Court
In Sullivan County Indiana the Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1915. Simpson Edwards versus Sarah D Sparra et al complaint to quiet title against nonresident defendants. Describes land 80 acres west half of southwest quarter section 10 town 7 north range 10 west. Requires appearance by November 22 1915 or default. Clerk Charles R Railsback presiding. Buff and Stratton attorneys. First insertion September 29 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Simpson Edwards
Sarah D. Sparra
Buff & Stratton
Sullivan Circuit
E. H. Morris
State of
Charles R. Railsback
James H. Gill
Said
Buef & Stratton
William H. Hoseman
Range 10
Real Estate Notice in Gill Complaint 16605 Indiana
Complaint No. 16605 seeks heirs to real estate described as 119 acres in sections of Township 7 North Range 10 West in Sullivan County Indiana. Defendants must appear and answer at the Sullivan County Court House by November 22, 1915 or default judgment will be entered. Court date set September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Williams
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Ind
Hymera
Property dispute involving Hoseman in Township 7 north case 16607
Complaint 16,607 outlines a land dispute over the southwest quarter, northeast quarter, and portions of the northwest quarter in section 10. Plaintiffs seek declaration and relief unless defendants appear and answer in court.
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Sullivan County Indiana
Sullivan County Indiana real estate to be sold at public auction by order of the Sullivan Circuit Court. Lands include 95 acres in three parcels plus a city lot, with sale start at 2 pm and terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months, secured by mortgage and with oil and gas lease exception. Executed by I H Kalley executor of William M Denney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Circuit Court
William M. Denney
Court House
Sullivan
Indiana
County of
Washington Street
Sullivan County
City of
H. Kalley
Notice of Appointment of Executrix for Dix Estate
Parintha B. Dix has been appointed executrix of the estate of William T. Dix, late of Sullivan County Indiana, deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Hays & Hays, Attorneys. First insertion Oct 13, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah A. Smith
Sullivan County
Indiana
William C. Cox
Charles F. Cox
Walter F. Wood
William T. Dix
Parintha B. DIX
HAYS
Eliza Cook Murphy
Alexander G. Cavins
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Ric
Bloomington Star
Ayman
Chas. Bradbury
W. Jackson St
John C. Chaney
Citizens Trust Building
M. A. Haddon
Riggs Clay Product Co
W. H. Hill, JR
Insurance, Abstracts
Fidelity Loan CO
Carl E. Smith
Louis Meier
Gradi
The
Dix Lumber Co
Websters New International
Merriam Webster
India
ODOS
Interurban
Thige Onses As
Terre Haute
Hays & Hays, Attorneys
C.T. Howard
M. A
Haddon Real Estate
Over Watson's Restaurant
North Side
Saiare
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