Oscar Decker Killed by Slate at New Summit Mine
Dagger Oct. 18 Oscar Decker 22 was killed by slate at the New Summit east of here while alone in a room three tons of slate fell fracturing his leg and crushing his hip. Auten found him and recalled the final remark ambulance today hearse tomorrow. Funeral Friday at home burial Fairview cemetery near Linton. Survived by widow and one child. Frank Wonders narrowly escaped when his mine car was wedged between props but he survived with bruises.
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Dagger
Oscar Decker
Here
Decker
Sucyn
Adam Auten
Auten
Fairview Cemetery
Linton
Frank Wonders
New Summit
Stone and Webster Acquire the Columbian Improvement Company
Terre Haute reports Stone & Webster Engineering of Boston has absorbed the Columbia Improvement Company which has built and expanded electric railways and power plants in the area. The local group remains but gains new leaders D. M. Hepburn and J. F. Love to oversee power house and Water Street plant work. Construction to include Brazil interurban, sub stations at Brazil and Seelyville, and an Terre Haute to Paris line with Paris, Illinois planned start in a few weeks.
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Terre Haute
Columbia Improvement Company
Terre Haute Traction and Light Company
St. Mary’s and Sullivan
Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation
State Street
Boston
Mass
Russell Robb
Dwight P. Robinson
Howard L. Rogers
The
D. M. Hepburn
J. F. Love
Water Street
W. L. Lock
J. M. McCampbell
J. H. Hood
P. S. Markle
W. V. Burnell
Brazil
Seelyville
Paris
Savings Bank Building
Sixth and
Ohio Streets
Life is Embittered by a Digestive Cure Claim
An 19th century ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and a wide array of stomach related symptoms. It promises relief for ailments from stomach ache to fever and offers money back if it fails, sold by Joe K Smock at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Caldwell
Joe. K. Smock
Cochran Seeks Sullivan County Recorder Post
Harrison Cochran a lifelong Sullivan County resident and coal miner born 1863 near Hymera is the Republican candidate for county recorder. He narrates his injury at Currysville mine and appeals for voter support citing his education and readiness to serve despite disability.
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Sullivan County
Harrison Cochran
Hymera
Jackson Township
Indiana
Mary Woolley
Isaac H. Woolley
Shelburn
Currysville
Cochran
Trouble in the Wilfred Mine sparks union dispute
A three man miners' committee met Indiana Bituminous Operators' Association Secretary Penna to contest the discharge of a Wilfred mine worker west of Hymera. The man refused a designated task. officials said only the company may reinstate under contract. The case may stir district mine workers.
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Terre Haute
Penna
Indiana Bituminous Operators’ Association
Wilfred
Hymera
Bucklens Arnica Salve Promises Fast Skin Healing
Tekonsha resident G. J. Welch praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for quick pain relief and healing of cuts sores and skin injuries. Advertises 25c at Joe. K. Smock's drug store touting fastest pile cure and best healing save.
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G. J. Welch
Tekonsha
Mich
Joe. K. Smock
Florence Hot Blast Stoves Ready for Inspection at Mullane Co
The J. B. Mullane Co announces completion of a new wareroom and a full stock of Florence Hot Blast heating stoves ready for customer inspection.
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Florence
J. B. Mullane Co
Barnhart Family Leaves Hymera for Indianapolis
Chas Barnhart his wife and son Bert left Hymera on Tuesday for a new home in Indianapolis. Barnhart, raised in Jackson township Sullivan county, had lived in Hymera over 41 years and was a prominent livery and hotel operator. He formerly owned much Hymera real estate and the Barnhart Addition bears his name. Mrs Barnhart ran the Barnhart hotel for years and lamented leaving the old house and friends.
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Hymera
Chas. Barnhart
Indianapolis
Bert
Barnhart
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Young Mother Regains Vitality at 70 with Electric Bitters
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine reports her mother, aged 70, regained strength after six months on Electric Bitters. The tonic is advertised as the greatest restorative medicine, improving stomach, liver, kidneys, blood purity, malaria, biliousness, and weakness, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed at Smock’s drug store.
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W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Joe. K. Smock
Florence Hot Blast stove at Mullane Co praised locally
Inquiries praise the Florence Hot Blast heating stove sold by J. B. Mullane Co. Neighbors recommend its efficiency and reliability, suggesting it as a top choice for winter home heating.
William's Kidney Pills advertised in Cleveland, Ohio
An advertisement touts William's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and nerve weakness with symptoms like back and loins pain and frequent urination. The offer includes a sample free and mail order for 50 cents, with distribution by Williams Manufacturing Co. of Cleveland Ohio.
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William
Williams M’f’g. CO
Props
Cleveland
Florence Hot Blast stove sold by J B Mullane Co
The Florence Hot Blast heating stove widely used by hundreds in Sullivan County is now offered for sale by J B Mullane Company located on the south side at 1241.
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Florence
Sullivan County
J. B. Mullane Co
South Side
License Application to Sell Liquors in Sullivan Indiana
Danial E. Alumbaugh announces a request to Sullivan county Indiana officials for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The target premises is a first floor front room of the Coffman Hotel building on Main Street Sullivan, described by exact lot measurements. The filing is to be considered at the county commissioners' next regular session starting the first Monday in November 1906.
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Sullivan
Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Coffman Hotel
Main Street
Daniel E. Alumbaugh
Hay supplies offer bale ties at 85 cents per bale
Mattix Turman and Riggs advertise bale ties for hay packing at 85 cents per bale, while supplies last.
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Mattix
Turman and
Riggs
Notice of liquor license application in Hymera Indiana
Citizens of Hymera and Jackson township Sullivan County Indiana over twenty one years may apply to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the next session starting November first 1906 for license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallon lots with on premises consumption. Premises described as lower front room of a one story brick building on Main Street facing east in Hymera described land lot 5 Plews subdivision out lot 7 Plews survey.
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Hmera
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Board of Commissioner
Nouth
Main Street
Iymera
Plew
Hymera
Jackson
Florence Hot Blast Heating Stove Ad at J B Muilane Co
A promotional notice declares the Florence Hot Blast as a leading fuel saver and heat producer. It invites readers to call and inspect the stove at J B Muilane Co with a brief date reference 12 41.
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Florence
J. B. Muilane Co
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SLATE
Absorbs Construction CO
Stone and Webster
Columbian Improvement Company
Peoples’ Brewing Company S
CG. N. Humphreys
Aulen Harrison Cochran
Chas
William’s
Reed & Batey
Sullivan, Indiana
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
North Entrance
J. R. Riggs
C. H. Edwards
P. R. Jenkins
Sec’y and
Treas
C. L. Davis
A. E. Hazelrigg
W. C. Jamison
Joe K. Smock
Sam A. White
Trust Department
John C. Reece
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