Roadwork orders sidewalks fixed and church events noted
Notices report sidewalks must be fixed and High Mass at a Catholic church with Father Lewis from Terre Haute, plus Royal Arch Masons meeting in Indianapolis and dedication plans for December 27. Local items mention medical society at the Court House, springlike growth, church socials, infant baptism lecture, rope walker event, and a bakery fire response by Henry Myer at Curry's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Lewis
Terre Haute
Town Marshal orders sidewalk repairs in ten days
The Marshal of the town of Sullivan is instructed to repair all sidewalks within ten days from publication. Citizens with sidewalks in disrepair are notified that if not fixed, the marshal will repair them at the expense of the property owners. By order of the Board, B. R. Lucus, Marshal.
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Sullivan
B. R. Lucus
Local Advertisements and Notices Highlight Weekend Turbulence
A miscellany of town notices and ads describes a crowded Saturday with no rope walk crowd, a newly fitted tailor shop by Joe McKonmrine, church improvements, sermons by Rev. Fusion, and social anecdotes about Bill Moss. It covers road plans Sullivan to Merom, Hessian fly wheat damage, and diverse sales from Beasley Bros and Nelse Wilkey.
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Joe Mc Konmrzine
Abell
Sol Goodman
Baptist Church
Fusion
Bill Moss
Greene County
Sullivan
Merom
Davis Davis
Senate
Market and farm prices from Barkets Sullivan and Indianapolis
Prices for wheat corn hay hogs sheep cattle eggs chickens butter wool feathers listed for Barkets Sullivan October dates and Indianapolis market quotes. A Michigan cabbage car load arrives, Col Young returns from Chicago with fall and winter goods, and local advertising boasts.
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Sullivan
Indianapolis
Fall and Winter Clothing Sale Advertising
Local ads urge rapid clearance of boots shoes and ready made clothing at cost or near cost. Merchants tout discounts, new suit styles and 20 percent savings, claiming top sugars coffees and goods at low prices with emphasis on quick sale before January.
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Nelse Wilkey
Trott & Burks
Town Printer Ends Boots Shop Sale Reform
Nelse Wiskey has mobilized town buyers for Boots Shoes and Notions selling his goods inland. He paid $1.25 per acre in costs and received $1,800 in cash from French buyer.
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Nelse Wiskey
Nelse Wilkey
Greene County
Algo
Santard's Radical Cure Promises Quick Respiratory Relief
Cure begins from first application and is rapid, radical and permanent. Choking and putrid mucus dislodged, membranes cleansed and healed, breath restored, smell and taste returned. Complete treatment for $1. Ask for Santard's Radical Cure. Death to rats and vermin, Parsons' exterminator.
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Santard
Burilaston Route Offers Special Traveler Inducements
Advertises special inducements for travelers by the Burilaston Route with notices to read the promotion found elsewhere in the issue.
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Jylier
Old Settlers' Reunion Honors Centenarian James Parks
At Ellettsville the Old Settlers' reunion celebrated James Parks's 100th birthday. The event featured music, a Garfield memorial service, speeches by Governor Hendricks and others, and a centennial address delivered by Parks's nephew. Parks spoke of his life, emigration from North Carolina to Indiana in 1815, family history across five generations, and his faith.
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Ellettsville
James Parks
Old Settlers
Elliottsville
Jas. Parks
Worley
Ellensville
Gatoway
Garfield
Moss
The
State University
Hendricks
Cleveland
Ohio
Franklin
Spencer
Parks
RM. Parks
Bedford
Elijah Parks
Mississippi
Parks Richie
Marlinsville
Tarlton
North Carolina
Wilks Co
John Parks
Virginia
George
Millie Davis
Wilks County
Wiks County
Burk County
Nancy Moore
Indian Territory
Pleasant Parks
Benjamin Parks
Canaan
White River
Orange County
Blettsville
Francis Kendrick
Local notes and arrivals spread through town
Personal mentions record professions travels and visits including Nichols pension of about 1900 and a note of Ida Kennedy from Merom. Aldrich McHenry and others travel from Worthington families in town, deaths of Miss Boggard and births noted with Frank Mayfield’s baby boy. Several residents leave for Kansas and Indianapolis with others staying for family reasons.
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Sullivan Union
Ah Hays
Sullivan County Bank
Wilkey Bros
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
John T. Hays
P. McEneney
Masons
Geo Dooley
Miller-Kirk
Sullivan County
Court House
A J Stewart
J. W. Hinkle
Mr. Hays
Rev. L Forbes
M. E
New Lebanon
Tf. A. Mason
Mons. le Roy
Opera House
Clindford
C.R. Henderson
Orp Wortp
Henry Myer
Curry’s
Mall
Chicago
E. T. H. & C. Railroad
Foxpress
Torough
Nashville Express
Day Express
Ajod UI
St. & S. E. Railroad
Cooe
Andy Pigger
Sullivan Bank
Monk” Miller
Wm. Kirk
Andy
Pigg
Miller
Davis
Prom Our Volly
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Nelse Wilkey’s
Crowder and
Reed’s
Marsott
Beasley Bros
Crowder & Reed's
Shelhorn
Doe
Nelse Wilkey's
Goopman
Cozine
Wilson
Boss” Grazerie House
New York
Nation House
Oetlout
T Nelse Wilkey’s
Seph Caron & Miles
French
Crowde
Barkets
Col. Young
Goodman
Charley Ross
Tell the World
Nce
Earox & Miles
Cooper Bros
Faton & Miles
Row
Tony
Southside
Wilkey & Allen
Mien & Ebows
N.ef. Conmele’s
Parsons
Bes
Indiana
Oli
Cincmmnati
Buffalo
Boston
England
West
St. Louis
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Colorado
California
Ebarton
Main St
Aquless G
C Gale
Indianapolis, Ind
A.J. Smith
Gen
Pass. Apt. Cleveland, O
Terre Hau
OLD Settlers’ Reunion
God
Christ
Jesus
Tagain
Tom
Jordan of Death
Childred
Echo
All Nichols
Prof. Aldrich
Mrs. McHenry
Miss Ida Kennedy
Fletch Evans
G. W. Langworthy
Worthington
Fred Briggs
Michigan City
Miss Boggard
Louisville
Ed S. Crick
J.C. Neal
Minnie
Mable
Mr. Neal
Lewel Coulson
Robinson
J. J. Thompson
Phillips
J J. Thompson
Crowder
Carrie Hughes
Lewis Eaton’s
Frank Mayfield
Nick
Balan
Sallie Raine Fannie Rich
M Willis
J. A. Hays
Bill Harper
Alan Fossen
Maplé & Holmes
Sol Goodman’s
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