Henderson records and mining safety laws in 1890s Indiana
The narrative catalogs Hendersons votes on bills aimed at trusts railroads and mines, including actions restricting child tobacco sales and consolidating firms. It notes votes on penal institutions, township debt limits, burden of proof in negligence, and mine safety measures opposed by operators but supported by miners. It ends with local notices and ads for Florence Hot Blast coal stoves and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Trust
Henderson
House
Jasonville
Ditch Law Debate and Bipartisan History Highlighted
The Lebanon Patriot argues the ditch law was a bipartisan measure led by Judge Timothy E. Howard of South Bend and codified by a joint Republican and Democrat effort. It notes the bill passed with 17 no votes and praises the commission and Governor Hanly for their roles while admitting county inadequacies remain.
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Lebanon
Timothy E. Howard
South Bend
Senate
House
T. E. Howard
Hanly
Boone County
Henderson's Record Refutes Charges About Mr Henderson
The Union presents facts about Charles E. Henderson with a rebuttal to false charges published in the Jasonville paper. It notes the Terre Haute Indianapolis railroad later Vandalia operated under a special charter granted by authorities for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Henderson
Jasonville
The
Union
Henderson and legislative actions in late 1890s Indiana
A historical summary details Indiana legislative conflicts involving state revenue from a company, a million dollar suit and Supreme Court reversal, and measures on building and loan associations withdraws. It also covers a cigarette manufacture ban influenced by the American Tobacco Trust with Henderson voting for and against the trust on successive days.
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Henderson
United States Supreme Court
Marion
American Tobacco Trust
House
Big Apples and Travel Notes From Turman Township
J P Moore of Turman township displayed Wolf River apples at a Union meeting describing them as among the largest seen this season. Moore grows several trees of this variety with the smallest apple weighing over twenty ounces. Mr and Mrs T W Kennedy left for New Orleans to attend the Knights of Pythias national meeting and visit their son James.
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J. P. Moore
Turman Township
Union
T. W. Kennedy
New Orleans
The
Knights of Pythias Lodge
James
Pricey Suits Exposed by Costly Test in Market Gaffe
Reader notes bargain suits sold for 20 to 25 dollars looked like good deals but failed quality tests. The letter highlights deceptive pricing and urges buyers to scrutinize materials and stitching before purchase.
Local notes from Sullivan area include receptions and travels
Miss Joy Muchmore and Miss Flossie Willis with Miss Lulu Knotts hosted a large Apollo club reception with about sixty couples and dancing. H. W. Arnold of Washington DC visited Thomas B. Eaton. Thomas C. Layton bought land in Texas at 13 per acre via Bailey Hawkins who also purchased 120 acres. Mrs. Lee Bays visited North Vernon. Jesse Page, Civil War veteran and father of 18, appeared on county business. seven of his sons are Republicans. Southern Indiana cut two daily trains, 7:30 am northbound and 9:10 am southbound. L. D. Sink reported two corn crops this year with early and late plantings yielding ears by July and three weeks ago.
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Flossie Willis
Lulu Knotts
Apollo Club
H. K. Ross
Bert Medaris
Thomas C. Layton
New Lebanon
Red River Valley
Texas
Oklahoma
Bailey Hawkins
Hud
Lee Bays
Tom Creigler
North Vernon
Ind
Jesse Page
Jefferson Township
Union
Mr. Page
Salt Lake
Utah
Indiana
Criss Family Illness and Local Happenings At FarSiersburg
The Criss family reports Walter and Dora Criss have a very sick son. Barbara Patten works in Sam Browns. Dr Olphant returned from Crawfordsville. Several local visits and travels noted. The Central Christian church nears slate roof, Rev Fuson leads ongoing services. Marriage announced for Letha Ridgeway and Walter Gilchrist. Indian Summer blessing ends.
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Walter
Dora Criss
Barbara Patten
Sam Brown
Letha Ridgeway
Walter Gilchrist
Impossible Balance Between Society and Wall Street
A dialogue notes Mr Flipkins vanished from society after losing his money. Miss Cayenne quips that it is impossible to be a lion in society and a lamb in Wall Street at once, highlighting social and financial tumble.
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Mr. Flipkins
Miss Cayenne
Wall Street
Men’s Preference in Women Appears Mixed Says Spencer
A quotation attributed to Herbert Spencer notes men prioritize beauty and good nature with sound sense over erudition in women.
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Herbert Spencer
Notice to Non-Residents Sullivan Circuit Court
Notice to non residents filed in Sullivan Circuit Court in chambers on November 18 1906. Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company versus Nathan W Ringo et al case No 12276 listed in Sullivan County Indiana.
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Sullivan Circuit Court
Chambers
Novemer
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Nathan W. Ringo
Indianapolis Southern Railroad seeks land for right of way
The Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company sues to condemn a parcel in Sullivan county Indiana for a railroad right of way. Defendants Nathan W Ringo Ada Ringo Dug ger Cooperative Mining Company and Central Coal and Mining Company are named. The complaint on file in the Sullivan circuit court seeks to appropriate land described as a parcel in section two township north range 8 west. Defendants are notified to appear in court and defend, otherwise the case will be heard in their absence. Witness the clerk dated October 16 1908.
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Slugger Cooperative Mining Company
Central Coal and Mining Company
Orson B. Harris
Sullivan
Said County
Chambers
Court House
Indiana
Indianapolis Southern Railroad Company
Nathan W. Ringo
Ada Ringo
Dugger Cooperative Mining Company
Sullivan County
Illinois Central Railroad
Indianapolis
Southern Railroad
Witneas
Hunting Notices and Winter Habitats in Mammals
The text discusses hunting postings at union offices and explains hibernation in animals. It describes how some species store fat and endure winter with reduced metabolism and activity, noting specific examples such as hamsters and dormice and their slowed pulse during torpor.
Courage of Lower Animals
The bulldog is described as fearless and fiercely loyal to one owner. It grips attackers until its master intervenes. Other fearless animals named include the pike and king cuttlefish, the eagle, gamecock, gorilla, and lion, with notes on their bravado and counterpoints about cowards.
Jersey's Punk Parties Brighten Mosquito Prone Coasts
A commuter notes punk parties flourish on the Jersey coast with guests carrying lighted sticks of punk at dusk to deter mosquitoes. He calls punk the apparent remedy and observes coastal resorts where guests bear torches at summer events.
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Jersey
Unsuitable Bathing Salt Exchange Sparks Trade Spat
A shopper questions a Bathing Salt claim and a salesman assures guarantees. The shopper rejects the product as unwelcome, returning the item in a brief merchant interaction with a curt exchange.
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Tottie
Skiptoes
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J. B. Mullane Co
Job
George Knapp
Vincennes
McCammon House
Silver Chaney
Sullivan Union
Tounty
Otrrelle
MR. Henderson
Maxwell-Cowles Shoe Co
Rossetts
Crossett
Womart
Crossett Factory
Hatry
Hart Schaffner & Marx
H. W. Arnold
Washinging, D. C
Thomas B. Eaton
L. D. Sink
Jackson Township
Farsiersburg
Dr. Olphant
Crawfordsville
Fred Bolinger
Bert Woods
Willie Patten
Bonnie Scott
George Allen
Kentucky
Mr. Bartholomews
Terre Haute
P. M. Hayworth and
New Central Christian Church
Dolpha DeBaun
John Adams
John Hammock
George Fuson
Friendship
Williams
Willas
Cleveland
Ohio
Joe K. Smock
Chi-chester’s
CHI Ohester
Bo Efioa Ciphia, Fa
W. L. Laurent
Real Estate and Insurance
Tilghman Ogle
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Atta
Rialnut
Lili
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