Old York Was Busy Place in Earlier Days
A long reminiscence recalls York and Darwin on the Wabash River, describing a thriving mid-19th century town with eight to ten stores, packing houses, steamboats, and lively social life. The writer laments decline due to Wabash navigation loss and a railroad missing York, recalling notable residents, dances, and courtyards while lamenting their passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old York
H. C. Bell
Marshall, Ilis
Washington, D. C
Wabash River
York
Darwin
Potomac
Alexandria
Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Colonial Beach
Clark County
Potomac River
Maryland
Virginia
Wabash
Big Four
Fortress Monroe
Bay
Sullivan
Ind
Prestons
Richardsons
Sparkses
Parkers
McCords
Fitchers
Gorhams
McCulloughs
Schultzes
Colemans
Millers
Hodges
Tutts
Steeles
McDonalds
Megaths
Pattersons
Pritchards
Aarons
Falleys
Floyds
Rocks
Barkers
West York
West Union
Walnut Prairie
Snyder
Ernest
Palestine
Lamotte Country
Chris
Jack Barker
Aaron Ball
Ober
Coleman
Schultz and Richardson
John Miller
Dick Farley
Henry Floyd
John Fketchum
Rock Bros
Campbell House
Steve
Martha Pritchard
Marshall Or
Woodworth
Uncle Steve
Reese Pritchard
Homer Orcutt
Pleasantville Doctor Becomes Justice of the Peace
Dr John L Phillips of Pleasantville filed his official bond to serve Jefferson township as justice of the peace succeeding W P Ohaver who resigned after long service. He recalls helping carry bricks for the present courthouse and notes bricks were burned on the court house grounds. He vows to require couples he marries to stay together until the next court term. The Democratic rally at Linton was reported as a disappointment with William A Cullop the sole speaker.
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John L. Phillps
Pleasantville
Jefferson Township
W. P. O’haver
Phillips
Court House
Register
Linton
William A. Cullop
Next Registration Days for Election Vote
Registration days are Friday September 6 and Monday October 7 with the election on Tuesday November 5. Voters must register at a session of the registration board held in May September or October or they cannot vote. those away from home must register to vote.
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Pension
Washington
Botanical Garden
Capitol Hill
Old Town
Billy Hodge
Steve Pritchard
Mahala Pritchard
Aaron Ball
Joan Ketchum
Jack
Chris Barker
Jake Dolson
Amos Murphy
Henry G. Hodge
Chas. Gorham
D. O. McCord
Edward Fitch
Elisha Jackson
Steve Rook
Roy Foster
Jim Foster
Florence Derkson
Sam Lake
Charlie McDonald
Dr. Brown
Hall
Notice to Non-residents in Quiet Title Case 1912
Indiana Coal Company Levi W Hall John Harris and Harris heirs must answer by October 21 1912 in Sullivan Circuit Court to a Complaint to Quiet Title filed August 1912 by J H Drake and J T and W Hays Attorneys. Defendants notified of action and required appearance. First insertion August 28 1912-31.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan
Indiana Coal Company, Et al
William LC. Griswold
John T
Will H. Hays
Sullivan Circuit Court
William D. Griswold
Maria L. Griswold
Solomon Sturges
Lucy Sturges
Charles R. Railsback
Notich
Indiana Coal Company
Levi W. Hall
John Harris
J. H. Drake
Sullivan Circuit
Harris
John Har
Union and Terre to Rural Route Residents
Union and Terre announce a one year rate of $2.50 for rural route residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Terre i Aute Star
For Sale Emerson Typewriter with two color ribbons
For sale is an Emerson Typewriter featuring two color ribbon movement. Includes back spacer and tabulating device and sold on payments. Price listed as 40 dollars. Apply to this office.
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Emerson Typewriter
Interurban Time Schedule Terre Haute Sullivan Route
Interurban timetable shows trains from Terre Haute to Sullivan at 6:45 7:20 8:40 10:00 11:00 a m 12:40 1:25 3:16 3:50 4:50 6:10 7:25 8:30 10:00 12:00 p m and return at 4:45 5:35 7:20 8:40 10:00 11:20 a m 12:20 2:60 2:35 8:40 5:00 6:00 7:20 9:00 11:00 p m Daily except Sunday Limited trains Pimento and Youngstown flag stops All trains Theatre out by 11:00 p m
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Sullivan
Terre Haute
A. m
Pimento
Youngstown
Re mind for easy loans on livestock and chattels
The C H Stratton Loan Co. offers quick confidential loans on livestock vehicles furniture or other chattel security with long easy payments. Established 1897. Upstairs Crowder Ridge east side square Sullivan Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stratton Loan Co
Crowder Ridg
East Side Square
Sullivan, Ind
Special round trip excursion fares to Indian Springs
Special round trip excursion fares on the Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern Ry to Indian Springs. $1.30 for the round trip from Sullivan. Tickets sold on numerous June to September 1912 dates with return valid seven days from travel. Trains leave Sullivan at 9 40 a m and 3 30 p m connecting with main line at Black Hawk. For further information write sale.
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Chicago
Terre Haute
Southeastern
Indian Springs
Sullivan
Blackhawk
Wanted ideas and inventions offered by manufacturers
Victor J. Evans & Co announces a solicitation for useful inventions with free distribution of four books and a list of inventions sought by manufacturers and promoters. Prizes offered for invention proposals and patents secured or fees returned.
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Victor J. Evans & CO
Ninth St
Washington, D. C
Dix et al Quiet Title Complaint Filed in Sullivan Court
In Sullivan County Indiana during the September Term 1912 Edward E Dix and others filed a complaint No 15126 with attorney Milton A Haddon to quiet title to real estate. The filing notifies all named defendants and unknown heirs to appear by October 21 1913 to answer or demur. First insertion Aug 21 1912-31.
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Joshua EB. Dix
Milton A. Haddon
Sullivan Circuit Court
Joshua E. Dix
Susan J. Dix
Clater B
T. Johnson
Ersten Johnson
Devisees
Solomon J. Dix
Dev'sees
Arthur A. Dix
William Dicks
Anna Dicks
Eli Dix
Mariam Dix
Carrie Dix
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
Plaintiff
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Great Park
Missippi
Marshall
Mattie
Tillie Tutt
Sparks
Amanda
Ophelia Coleman
Ollie Richardson
Tillie McCullough
Tuck
Parker
Josephine Farley
Mary
Lucy Pritchard
Nan Megath
Mary Hodge
Angie Patterson
Illinois
John Ketchum
Old Man Turner
John Daugherty
Will Hodge
Will
Mary Jackson
Wil
Dr. Sparks
Lucy McDonald
Lucy Jr
Hodge
Mcgrath
Og. Greenough
Tillie
Dick Falley
Tom McGriff
York Township
George Alexander
Josh McDaniel
Barney
Sam Marvin
Burg
South Broad Street
P. Ford & Ferree
Allen
The
Washington Herald
H. H. Allen
Ben A. Allen
New Lebanon
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Dr. Allen
F. A. Steele
Seymour
Seymour First
Antoine Deloria
Garden
Mich
Foley
Pitser
Turman Township
Vigo County
Leyi Ridgeway
Robert Jackson
Hymera
Bud Wright
East Chaney Street
City
State of Indiana
Public Square
Clayton A. Price
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
W. L. Laurent
Shelburn, Ind
Edward E. Dix
P. A. Barco
Briggs Building
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