Heir of Civil War Duel Victim Found in Small Fortune
Mrs. Isaac Dollihan, via attorney F E Melvin, learns she is an heir to about $10 000 from her father John Elwood who was killed in a Civil War duel. The estate, since 1861, will be pursued at Dallas Georgia where the estate is located. Dollihan plans to travel there soon. Burlington Route offers fall 1902 cheap rates to the West and Northwest including Missouri River points to California and Puget Sound. Also advertised are Minnesota tourist rates and homeseekers' excursions, with details for tickets from St Louis and Chicago offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Melvin
Isaac Dollihan
John Elwood
Burlington
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
St. Louis
Chicago
Portland
Puget Sound
Spokane
Butte- Helena
Northwest
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Missouri River
Aeareet
Minnesota
West
Coal land rush hints at vast development in Sullivan Knox area
Terre Haute financiers report an experienced man buying options on thousands of acres in Sullivan and Knox counties reaching Free landsville. Top and bottom land prices range from 30 to 100 dollars per acre as anticipation grows for coal in paying quantities. In Elmore township George Drake files a power of attorney with 379 voters to oppose liquor licenses, while saloon interests seek to revoke signatures to defeat the remonstrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Sullivan County
Knox
Freelandsville
Vincennes Sun
Auditor's Office
George Drake
Elmora
Elmore Township
Mr. Drake
Edward B. Simpson
Commissioners Court
Simpson
Elnora
Washington Gazette
Haddon Townspeople Sail to California for Health and Wealth
A party from Haddon town ship leaves next Wednesday September 3 for Riverside California seeking health and wealth. Tickets may allow two tourist sleepers but one car may suffice. The group travels via Vincennes St Louis Denver and Ogden arriving Riverside around September. C S Sellar Paris Ills and W P Townsend Vincennes accompany to St Louis with a list of 33 travelers including families and several named locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon Township
California
Riverside
Indiana
Vincennes
St. Louis
Denver
Ogden
Cal
C.S. Sellar
Paris
Ills
W. P. Townsend
Luella Holt
Wm. Wilson
Sullivan
Mr. Hord
Bicknell
Carlisle News
South Dakota Farms Illustrated Booklet Issued by Rail Line
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway released South Dakota Farms, an illustrated guide to the Aberdeen to Missouri River countryside, a region newly served by its line. It invites location seekers to obtain a copy by sending a two cent stamp to F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Farms
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Aberdeen
Missouri River
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
F. A. Miller
Real Estate Agents A Word to You
A short advertorial note urges readers to request a circular about land booms and profits. It invites contact with J. F. Merry assistant general passenger agent of Illinois Central Railroad in Dubuque for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Merry
Illinois Central Railroad
Dubuque, Ja
Notice to Non-Residents in Sullivan County Court
In Sullivan County Indiana the Circuit Court in October 1902 issues a notice to Ozena M. Barnes George Shaw and William Shaw non residents. Plaintiffs by John T and Will H Hays require appearance by 1st Monday October 1902 at Sullivan courthouse to answer the complaint. Clerk Roverr Taylor seals the notice. Aug 20 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozena M. Barnes
Mel McBride
Anna Akers
Ellen Biggerly
George Shaw
William Shaw
John T
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Sullivan Circuit Court
Sullivan
Suet St
Roverr Taylor
Attys
Notice to Bridge Setting in Vigo and Sullivan Counties
Public notice announces plans for two bridges Allen and Dwyer on the county line near Farmersburg Indiana. Sealed bids due September 18 1902 at 1 p m in Vigo County Auditor's office. Bidders may obtain three bid forms and bonds at the Vigo County Auditor's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Indiana
Court House
Terre Haute
Board of Commissioners
Vigo
Sullivan Counties
Allen Bridge
Dwyer
Farmersburg
Sullivan County
Notice to bidders for county infirmary supplies
Notice announces sealed bids for maintenance supplies for Sullivan County Infirmary for three months until 2 PM on Friday September 5 1902. The estimate will be filed in the Auditor's Office on Thursday August 28. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J M Lang Auditor Sullivan County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
A Pocket Cold Cure by Krause
A capsule form remedy named Krause a Cold Cure promises to cure a cold in head throat chest or any part of the body within 24 hours. It claims no need to stop work while taking the medicine and is sold by E E Muehler for 55 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
E E. Muehler
Plan Now For Colorado Burlington's Summer Tour Schemes
The Burlington Route promotes extensive summer excursion rates to Colorado resorts Denver Colorado Springs and Manitou with round trips from St. Louis Kansas City Chicago and Frisco in the low 20s to 50s. Offers include two summer periods May 27 to June 5 and August 2 to 8 with 60 day validity and varied routes. Also highlights through sleeper and chair car options and invites inquiries for other destinations and free publications.
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Burlington
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cicago
Chicago
Missouri River
Frisco
Portlands
Salt Lake
Minnesota
Excursion Rates for I O O F Meeting in Des Moines
Special excursion tickets offered by the 1 C R R Des Moines account for the Annual Meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F. Tickets on sale Sept 12 to 15 with return by Sept 22, extendable to Oct 16 by deposit and 50 cent payment. Additional routes to Denver Colorado Springs Ogden Salt Lake City and other points Aug 25 to 29 30 to Sept 10 11 to 15 at low rates with final return Oct 31. Illinois Wisconsin Michigan routes also feature final return Oct 31. Inquiries welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Soverign Grand Lodge
Denver
Colorado Springs
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois Central Announces Low Round Trip Fare to Indian Springs
Indian Springs via Sullivan to Indian Springs offered by Illinois Central at 2.38 dollars round trip. Tickets valid for return until October 31. Includes connections through Linton and Southern Indiana Railroad. For information contact I. B. Draper, Agent, Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois
Legal Services Practice Focus Expands in Courts
The firm announces expanded practice in federal and state courts and in superior courts where its services are in demand. It notes readiness to handle civil, criminal, and administrative matters across jurisdictions.
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F. M. RoGe
L. W. Wakeley
T. P.A
Louis
C. M. Levey
Ati
Star Line
T. B. Springer, Jr
A. B. Stansil
South Main Street
State of Indiana
Lewis L. Crawford
Elizabeth F. Shaw
Joseph Asbury
Wiley Gambill
Joseph Prose Ees
W. P.boat
Jeremiah Blocksom
Ane County
James Soules
J.M. Lang
Illinois Central
R. R
Csiro
Central
New Orleans
Southern
Omaha
Los Angeles
San Francisco
A. H. Hanson
New York
Boston
Indianapolis, Muncie
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Cleveland
Ohio
C. L. Hilleary
P&t. A
Warren J. Lynch
G.p&t. A
Cincinnati, O
R C. Kennedy
Tray
Pass
Cairo
Ill
W. P.deppe
A.g.pbr
TVA
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone Park
F. M. Rucc
T.P A
Pine St
St.louis
1.C. R.R
Indian Springs, Ind
Sullivan County Loan Co
C. H. Stratton
Sullivan, Ind
Ind
David Crawley
Liston & Hazelrigg, Agis
Davis Block
L. A. Stewart
West Washington Street
John T. Hays, Will H. Hays
Attorneys-at-law
Sullivan State Bank
Silver Chaney
Southside
Dale
Joan
Bays
D. Hunt
W.F. Wood
Goodman’s
Sullivan Fd. i
Is Saac
Kally
George W. Buff
W. P. Stratton
Buff & Stratton
Coffman’s Drug Store
Northeast Corner Public Square
R.H. Crowder
J.R. Crowder
R. Ti. Crowder & Son
Sy Sullivan
Crowder’s Block
East Side Square
Walter N. Thompson
Josh Beasley
James R. Brown
Beasley & Brown
Coffman Block
East Side Public Square
E. V. Poe & Sons
Contractors and Builders
WM. R. Nesbitt
A. G. McNabb
Crowder Building
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