Local notices advertise tombstone, loan, and auctioneer services
The item mentions a White Bronze tombstone by A. J. Rich in East Chapel cemetery with satisfaction guaranteed. It promotes loans at low rates in Sullivan county by Doc Willis and advertises auctioneer John Creager of Merom Indiana offering services with 24 years experience and no extra county charges.
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A. J. Rich
East Chapel Cemetery
Doc Willis
John Creager
Merom
Ind
Soames & Co. Tin Work Offers Best Materials
D. Soames & Co. furnishes top tin work materials and superior service at very low prices.
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D. Soames & Co
Degree of Rebekah Exemplified at County Lodges
The Degree of Rebekah will be exemplified at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct 25 1899. All lodges in the county are invited.
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Rebekah
Dr King's New Discovery Praised By Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia reports relief from a long lasting cough after using Dr King's New Discovery. She states the medicine cured a chest pain and restored deep sleep. The product is advertised as a guaranteed cure for throat chest and lung troubles priced 50c and 81 with free trial at Smock's drug store.
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Annie E. Springer
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Smock’s
Reed's Drug and Piano House Advertisement
The ad touts a $200 piano as the best in the state with a strong guarantee and asks buyers to compare against higher priced rivals. It notes agents receive $75 more for some grades, and promotes a $5 parlor organ said to be below all competition.
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Reed’s
Graphophones Offer Varied Entertainments At Reed's
There is no other machine that can be bought at any price to provide so varied and delightful entertainment. Prices begin at $5 and rise. Reed's Drug and Phonograph House advertises the device.
Persimmon hunting by moonlight and a kaleidoscopic square
A lively town scene recounted with satire and gossip. Night events include persimmon hunting by moonlight, a departing figure called the Gold King, minstrel talk, and crowd chatter as merchants thrive. An encounter with a flirtatious woman and a misdirected medical show add local color. The UNION and Democrat are mocked for their gasoline engines.
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The
Union and
Democrat
Delusive Fire Near Water Works Turns Out Harmless Leaf Burn
A Thursday evening blaze in the east toward the water works caused city alarm. At first thought to involve Eaton's mine tipple or a Cass township building, the fire was traced to a large pile of leaves near the fair grounds, not a city plant. The water works was alerted, but the incident proved harmless.
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Geo. Bullerman
Lawrenceville
Ills
Mr. Bullerman
Mary Trout
Carlisle
Henry Hines
Henry
McGuire
Mayo
Messrs
Sullivan County
Water Works
Eaton
Cass Township
Fair Grounds
Ground broken for McEneney stone and monument building
On Monday morning cat McEneney broke ground for a new stone and monument building on South Court Street opposite the UNION office. He plans to vacate the old stand to become a meat shop run by G. R. Stivers. Woodmen considered a new hall above the building but say space may be insufficient.
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Cat McEneney
South Court Street
Union Office
G. R. Stivers
Robbed the Grave
John Oliver of Philadelphia tells of a deadly illness and recovery with Electric Bitters after three doctors gave up. One bottle brought improvement, three weeks made him well, and he claims the remedy “robbed the grave.” Available for 50 cents at Smock's drug store.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Smock
Timber Fall Threat Spares Pedestrians at Bartor Building
Morning accident on the Bartor building balcony area as timber from a third story scaffold at painter Ed Sallee’s site broke loose. Carl Willis and Fred Bays narrowly avoided injury while Sallee steadied himself by grabbing a cross piece.
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Bartor
Carl Willis
Fred Bays
Ed Sallee
Sullivan Team Seeks Victory At Vincennes Saturday
Sullivan fans prepare for a football clash with Vincennes University this Saturday. The squad has strengthened with returning players after a strong showing two weeks ago and will be cheered by about a hundred high school supporters.
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Vincennes University
Sullivan
Vincennes
Coal mine east of town to begin operation soon
Lewis Eaton reports the coal mine east of town will start operations shortly as pumping out water work has begun to prepare the site.
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Lewis Eaton
Illinois Central Adjusts Sunday Passenger Schedule
The Illinois Central changes Sunday times with eastbound service at 11 30 a m and return through here at 2 30 p m to improve Chicago branch connections at Effingham. Public convenience is limited as no St Louis connection exists at Effingham.
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Illinois Central
Chicago
Effingham
St. Louis
Excursion Train Fares for Various Conventions
Railway rates listed from Indianapolis to Seattle Cincinnati and Lafayette for events in 1889 1590 include Red Men Baptist convention WC T U National Jubilee Christian church Carriage Builders Association Brotherhood of St Andrew and Institute Workers. Tickets sold on specific October dates with return limits and deposits for extensions noted.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Great Council
Indiana Baptist Convention
Seatle
Wash
WC. T.U
Cincinnati
Ohio
The
Christian Church
Central Passenger Association
Acecount Carriage Builders National Association
Columbus
Brotherhood of St. Andrew National Convention
Jno
W. Wood
Brotherhood
Awful Punishment Compared With Nature's Laws
A periodical rhetoric contrasts the brutality of 14th century executions with Nature's penalties for health neglect. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and alterative, promising restored digestion, blood health, and renewed vitality, with patient testimonials and a free medical adviser offer.
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Dr. Pierce
Nature
Golden Medical Discovery
John Crozier
Morristown
Belmont Co
Ohio
Pierce
White Bronze vs Stone Cemetery Inscriptions Compared
An advertisement argues White Bronze grave markers are superior to stone, claiming durability against moisture cracking moss and frost. It cites scientists endorsing White Bronze as everlasting, with legible inscriptions and color retention, warning to avoid stone cemetery work and noting A. J. Rich, agent, Shelburn, Indiana.
Groceries and Meats Offer High Grade Foods
Advertises superior Groceries and Meats with fresh wholesome goods at prices not higher than competing cheap grocers. Promotes customers familiar with current store quality to switch for better value.
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Chesp
Advertising Records Show Tribune Edges Herald in Sunday Appeal
An April 17 New York Herald editorial cites a Sunday April 16 where the Chicago Tribune printed far more paid advertising than the Herald. The Herald, including Brooklyn and New Jersey supplements, tallied 88 760 lines, while The Tribune reached 100 450 lines, a margin of over 11 690 lines.
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New York Herald
Chicago Tribune
Brooklyn
New Jersey
The
Tribune
Herald
the Tribune
Chicago Tribone
New York
Farms for Sale Offer in Sullivan District
A brief sales notice lists several small farms for sale at low prices. The ad directs buyers to contact Will Willis at the Crowder Building on the east side of Sullivan for details and negotiations.
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Sullivan
MND
Public Square
Smock’s
Wan. Willis
Crowder Building
East Side
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Lot
Tre Pet
Wm. McGammon
West Side
Geo. Washington
Bell's Grocery
South Side
John S. Bays
Geo. W. Buff
W. Paul Stratton
Buff & Stratton
Attorneys-At-Law
P. O
Liston & Hawkins, Ageats Fire, Life and Accident Insurance
Davis Block
Sullivan, Ind
E. R. Riggs
New Davis Block
H. Stratton
West Side Square
David Crawley
W. H. Hill Jr
General Insurance
Sullivan State Bank
Wma
Willis
East Side Public Square
Charles Cain
Martin County
Will Hays
Crawfordsville
S. Paul Poynter
Greencastle
A. G. Cavins
Terre Haute
E. H. Irwin
Hymera
P. H. Blue
Bertha Crawford
Inez Taylor
Bloomfield
Grace Crowder
Chas. Warren
Cora Helen
W.D. Eaton
Miss Berths Scott
Christian Endeavor
Miss Nackler
James Anderson
John Jackson
Billie
Frank Spencer, Jr
Weeden Hum
Jefferson
Jobn Lillie
Lower Hamilton
John
Sam Lillie
Iowa
Dallas Center
Grinnell
C. M. Lutz
Oaktown
Sylvan Dell Street
Mr. Lutz
John Allen
T. B. Springer
R. F. Knotts
Frank Cole
Gill Township
Pap
Miss Media Price
Denver
Colo
Burlington
Anna
Miss Price
Alcott
City
John Curtner
Wabash
W. C. Curtner
W. B. Akin
Curtner
Oda B. Johnson
J. H. McLean
Gale
Joe K. Smock
Reed
Frank Abell
Bill Crowder
Eaton’s Coal Mine
LaFayette
W.J. Latta
Indiana Farmers Institutes
F. BP. Jeffries
R. Grisworp
A. G
T. A
Evansville
W.W. Castro
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
M.D
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Palace Drug Store
T. B. Shaffer & Co
Shelburn, Ind
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