Local notes on real estate, marriages and visits in Crawford county
A composite set of community notices from Crawford county Illinois and nearby areas. Items include dentist P A Barco in Sullivan, visits by families and relatives, sales pitches from Hawkins & Haddon for abstracts and furniture, a divorce docket note, stenos for a relative, a new bank opening with Abbot selling the Robinson Constitution, and local residents traveling to California and Boston. A son born to E C List. a boy named Clifford Nance ill with possible typhoid and resident care details.
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Crawford County
Robinson, Ills
Hawkins & Haddon
Richland Township
Greene County
Bloomfield
Indianapolis
John S. Abbot
Robinson Constitution
F. W. Lewis
Abbot
Crawford County State Bank
W.qg. Eaton
Farmers State Bank
John Ersinger
Sullivan
Ersinger
Princeton
Petersburg
Evansville
Clifford Nance Sge
Albert Nance
Young Nance
Linton
Lucas
Edwards
A. S. Nance Wen
Masonic Fraternity
Masons
Perfection Headache Capsules Refund Offer Noted
A local advertises refunds for the first dose of Perfection Headache Capsules at Shaffer & Co. Mentioned is a fee of four t. The text repeats the refund promise and price details.
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Shaffer & Co
Krause’s Headache Capsules Offer Unique German Cure
Krause's Headache Capsules, praised as unlike anything in America, were first prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's famed court physician, before antipyrine. They are described as fast acting and effective for distressing headaches, priced at 25 cents and sold by KH. E. Muebler.
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America
Krause
Germany
KH. E. Muebler
Temple of Justice Court Notices and Marriages
Small budget items from the temple of justice list marriage licenses including A. D. Chambers to Elza Smith and several other couples. New suits include Everhart versus Flinn and Macy versus Macy. Divorces noted between Lara Thomas and Virgil Thomas and Sarah Keene and Perry Keene. On account entries also appear.
Land Transfers Listed in Hamilton Cass Sullivan Areas
A sequence of deeds records transfers of farms plots and lots in Hamilton Cass Sullivan and Jackson counties. Names include Liby Beasley Brown W H Crowder John Evans Joseph L Marlow Minnie Davis Wm A Benefield and others with parcels ranging from 1 to 100 acres and prices shown from 60 cents to 2500 dollars.
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Liby Beasley & Brown
John Benefield
L. Marlow
Hamilton
W. H. Crowder
John Evans
F.E Waiters
Joe. Shipman
Cass
John Keene
Thos. R. Nelson
Hymera
Purdy
Pullis
Jackson
Jos. Pigg
Wm. C. Pigg
Wm. A. Bryant
F. A. Hutchison
Chas. Barnhart
Dora V. Jewell
Minnie Davis
Juo
Munhais Corner
Ind
Albert P Hill
W. Kennedy
Wm. M. Case
Sarah J. DeVol
R A. Plunkett
Sullivan
W. A. Jenkins
Jas. E Driver
Noah M. Drennon
O. J. Dudley
Andrew Dodd
A. J. Trucbslood
Thos. D. Sluder
Crea
Curry
Ross B. Keene
Geo. Ringer
Case
Troops Gather As Isthmus Faces Threats
Kingston Jamaica August 29 reports that the steamer Nicaraguan arrived from Colon with word that the isthmus situation remains critical. The Colombian government is concentrating troops at Panama and Colon in anticipation of attacks.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Colon
Colombia
Panama
Gale Lays South African Coast After Strong Sunday Storm
Cape Town reports evidence of heavy loss of life from the Sunday night gale. More than fifty bodies have washed ashore and shipping damage is expected to be extensive.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Lipton to issue renewed Cup challenge through Ulster club
Sir Thomas Lipton will issue an immediate challenge for the America's Cup. The challenge will be sent via the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, stated by Carmichael, private secretary.
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Belfast
Mr. Carmichael
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Foy Hanged in Wise County for Tom's Creek Killing
Wise Virginia witnessed the execution of Robert Foy a Black man who killed Dayton H Milley secretary treasurer of Crane's Nest Coal and Coke company at Tom's Creek last December Milley died in the December shooting and Foy was hanged yesterday in Wise.
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Wise
Robert Foy
Dayton H. Milley
Crane’s Nest Coal and Coke Company
Tom’s Creek
Things Heard And Seen in a Political Banter
A miscellany of humorous political quips and social gossip notes from a late issue. It cites Dr. Tanner surviving forty days on water, mentions Mr Bryan in genial terms, and parodies headlines about Miles in the Philippines, a New York policeman turning down a matchbox gift, and a proposed monument to Adam among other light political jests.
Labor’s Gala Day Address Urges Fairness and Unity
The speech lauds United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell and labor unity, urging members to follow lawful, fair methods to advance collective bargaining. It calls for steadfastness against demagoguery, emphasizes community progress, and ends with a benediction for success.
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United Mine Workers
John Mitchel
Asion
Wyoming coal gains and national economic links brief
The Wyoming coal operators continue to gain while Indiana manufactures over a quarter of U S glass. The New York World says J P Morgan could end the coal strike in an hour. California Republicans nominate Pardee on the sixth ballot.
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Wyoming
Indiana
United States
J. P. Morgan
New York World
Mies
Julia Lamont
D. S. Lamont
Sorrento
Maine
California
George C. Pardee
Oakland
Knox
Panama Canal Company
Big Four
New York Central
St. Louis
Frederick Dorr
Edward O'Brien
Manila Freedom
George F. McCulloch
Ft. Wayne, Logansport & Lafayette Traction Company
Five drown in Battle Creek boating accident
Five members of a boating party drowned at Battle Creek Michigan while others nearby report a fatal incident. The casualty list includes unnamed individuals as authorities investigate the accident at the waterway.
Midweek Church Services Resume Tonight
The midweek services at the church will be resumed tonight with full attendance desired. David Francis, Pastor.
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the An
David Francis
Mer. Guidi Appointed Apostolic Delegate in the Philippines
Ada Gray dies after years in East Lynne. US business failures climb to 173 for the week. Dan Patch mile at Narragansett Park in 1958. Rep. Reese C. DeGraffenreidt of Texas dies of apoplexy in Washington. Gen. Chaffee says another cavalry regiment can be spared for the Philippines. Anthracite strike remains unchanged. North River docks project costs 2 million. Dun's report notes good crops despite weather. Theodore Roosevelt Jr with H R McCullough on a hunting trip in South Dakota and the Black Hills.
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Mer
Guidi
Philippines
Ada Gray
East Lynne
United States
Dan Patch
Narragansett Park
Reese C
War Department
Philippine Islands
Secretary of War
North River
New York
Dun
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
South Dakota
H. R. McCuullough
Chicago & Northwestern
King Victor Emmanuel Returns from Imperial Visit
Reports say King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, who had been visiting Emperor William, has returned home. The text notes other European arrivals including generals De Wet Botha and De Larey and Mr. Fischer arriving in London from The Hague.
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Victor Emanual
Italy
William
DeWet
Botha
DeLarey
Mr. Fischer
London
Hague
Denver
National Association
Fairchild
Wis
Agua Dulce
Bertis
Philippine Islands
Calvin P. Patten
Indianapolis
Charles F. W. Neely
Cuba
United States
Minnesota
Corn For Sale by A Rogers New Lebanon
Sealed corn for sale at crib quality best. Write or visit A Rogers in New Lebanon. August 20 advertisement.
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A. Rogers
New Lebanon
Notice to creditors of Dr Chas. F. Briggs estate
Those owing the estate of the late Dr Chas. F. Briggs will please see me in regard to same at my office south of the post office. Car. F. Brines, M. D.
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Chas. F. Briggs
Tragedy in Salem as Davis is Fatally Shot by Pavey
In Salem Indiana John Davis a farmer and township assessor was shot twice and killed by Samuel Pavey at the Pavey home. Pavey surrendered and is jailed. Davis was married with children and had recent ties to the Pavey family through farming. Pavey claims he acted to protect his home and family from perceived improper influence. Public opinion largely sides with Pavey.
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Salem
Ind
John Davis
Samuel Pavey
Pavey
Davis
Washington Township
Paveys
Manila
Binidayan
Camp Vickers
Island of Mindanao
Mindanao
Strikes and wrecks mark turmoil across cities and rail lines
Ten thousand idle in Florence Italy due to a strike. A balloon from Denver to New York wrecked near Florence Colorado. Naval officers map winter operations at Culebra Island. Senator Platt says coal strikes to resolve in two weeks. A shooting at Handley West Virginia wounds four. Two masked men rob a Louisville Nashville train near Franklin Tennessee. Harlem hosts two racing records with Scintillant and Dr Mulligan achieving notable feats at Irish American games.
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Florence
Italy
Denver
New York
Col
Culebra Island
United States
T. C. Platt
Handiey
W. Va
Louieville & Nashville
Franklin, Tenn
Harlem
Scintillant
B. J. Mulligan
Greater New York
Son Believes Philippine Death Letter Was Error
Ben Hart of Kokomo Indiana received two letters in the same mail one reporting the death of his son George Hart in the Philippines on June 30 and another from the boy saying he is alive and recovering from cholera, though officials announced his death.
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Kokomo
Ind
Ben Hart
George Hart
Philippines
Hart
Octogenarian dies after wagon accident near Hortonville
Nichobas Cox aged eighty one fell from a one-horse wagon near Hortonville Indiana and broke his neck dying almost instantly.
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Hortonville
Ind
Nichobas Cox
Train wreck kills four rock Island cattle train crew
Four train men die in a wreck of a Rock Island cattle train. Other items note the Pope in good health and hours in the Vatican gardens. A Philadelphia pugilist dies from a fight blow. A jealous opera singer shoots his eloped partner and attempts suicide. Three engines wreck in a Wabash collision with narrow escape. Senator Quay predicts strike end in two weeks. Bandits fail to hold up Sonora railroad express near Hermosillo. Dimmick trial on mint theft resumes after setback. Apostolic delegate informs Taft on Philippines Friars issue. Governor Beckham opposes prize fighting and calls for action against a Terry McGovern bout.
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Rock Island
Vatican Gardens
Albert Terrell
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
International Express
Sonora
Hermosillo
W. D. Dimmick
United States Mint
San Francisco Ison
Apostolic Delegate
Philippines
Beckham
Louisville
Terry Mgovern
Fire from heaven devastates Martinique towns and claims thousands
Reports from Martinique describe Mont Pelee eruptions killing 1,060 and injuring 1,500 with Morne Rouge Ajoupa Bouillon destroyed. Refugees flee northern parishes as ash falls and tidal waves strike Fort De France. inquiries note 30,000 dead in St Pierre from prior blasts.
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Basse Terre
Guadeloupe
French West Indies
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Morne Rouge
Ajoupa Bouillon
Mont Capote
Basse Pointe
Casternes
St. Lucia
Ft. DeFrance
St. Pierre
Carey
Fort DeFrance
le Corbet
Lorrain
Korona
Startling Confession at Whit Owens Murder Trial
Or lando Lester, facing death in the same case, testified he killed the Montgomerys murder at the Whit Owens trial in Holly Springs. Lester had previously claimed Will Mathis did it. Mathis was hanged five weeks earlier and Lester’s execution was deferred to permit his testimony.
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Holly Springs
Miss
Whit Owens
Montgomerys
Orlando Lester
Will Mathis
Mathis
Lester
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Arte Sberbeeetestek
P. A. Barco
Arnold Getty
Evanaville
Charles Warren
LH. H. H
Eaton Baa
Hawkins & Haddon Abstracts, Real ‘Estate and Insurance
Mary P. Thompson
Matthews, Ind
City
A. W. Sonne
Greencastle
John T. Hays
Daisy Benefield
Mound
Benjamin Maxwell
William Denney
Monroe County
Mr. Denney
The
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
M. E.church
I. P. Stewart
Mrs. W. N. Thompson
Mr. and
Mrs. C. Reed
Ashmore, Ills
W. H.grim
Bert Crawley
Grims
Coal City
E. C. List
Louise B. Kelly
Chicago
Ed. W. Kelley
Anthony S. Springer
Mexico
T. A. Mason
John Parker
Illinois
Will Aydelotte
Frank Aydelotte
Boston
Harvward
James M. Lang
J. B. Thomay
Tuscos
Ariona
E. D. Thixton
Tony Thixtum
Tony
Thomas B. Springer
Daviess County
Thomas Pearson
Terre Haute
John Gravewier
Charles Hartfelter
Morristown
S. A. Denney
Wi Denney
Mr. Demney
Court News
of Justice
A. D. Chambers
Elza Smith
Charles Walters
Cora Wilkey
Charles N. Elliot
Audra A. Clark
Burley Curistey
Eva Watson
John Drake
Laura Bell Drake
Thomas A. Grizzle
Flora E Howard
Edgar Wilson
Elizabeth Knotts
Newton O. Rees
Clive Wilson
Everett Rich
Cora H. Stewart
New Suits
David E. Everhart
Miles Flinn
William F. Macy
Alice Macy
Lara Thomas
Virgil Thomas
Sarah E. Keene Vs
Perry M. Keene
Melvin Eddington
William Whipps
the Times
Bryan
Durham
Elnora
Rev Small
Ida Gains
Danville
Frank Gains
Mr. Welman
Mr. Miers
Ripley
Hae
Ireland
Miles
Democratic Party
Mark Hanna
Mort
Adam
Battle Creek
Mich
American Bar Association
Cresveus
George Ketcham
Chillicothe
Ohio
South Wales Miners’ Federation
Omaha
Money Holbein
Crane Creek
W.va
Brussels
Osted
Madamet
Chris
Car. F. Brines, M. D
Sullivan Circuit Court
Melissa A. Perkins
Sullivan County
Silver Chaney
Bass Auditorium
J. H. LA Pearl
Presenta
Tom Eid
Smock’s
Octogenarian
Hapy St. Fierre
Mt. Pelee
Yokohama
Takachiho
Torishima
Pekin
Szechuan
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