Early county memories stretch from undertaker tales to old deeds
A long article recalls David Crawley the county undertaker and his half century in business from apprenticeship as a cabinet maker to the first hearse in the region. It notes preservation methods evolving from ice to embalming, and mentions S D Ridgway’s 1835 deed signed by John S Wilson and Martin Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crawley
Casley
Mgr
Crawley
Hdr
Fairbanks
Nity
Crawley T
S. D. Ridgway
Turman Township
Rurel
Mr. Ridgeway
Samuel Ridgeway
United States Land Agent
Vincennes
John S. Wilson
Martin van Burin
United States
George Hunt
Ridgeway
Gray-Haired Veterans Reunion At Cushman Farm
Report of the annual Co. D 2nd Indiana Cavalry reunion at Dr Cushman’s Graysville. A hundred attendees enjoyed a shaded table, thanks by Rev McNaughton, key speeches by Boff and Houpt, feats of horsemanship by Dr Cushman, and recollections of Civil War service with Indiana regiments. J W Canary, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D
Rev. McNaughton
Billie Burnett
Frank
Judge Boff
R. K. Houpt
Leach's Grove camp meeting in Terre Haute invites all
W C Statesman of 31 E church at Terre Haute administers a ten day camp meeting at Leach's Grove. Public invitation extended to everyone. The notice also promotes periodicals, pianos, and medical advertising for Dr Crowley promising confidential descriptions and cures for chronic diseases with vegetable medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Statesman
E. Church of
Terre Haute
Leach ’S Grove
New York Weekly Tribune
Crowley
Levrippe
Indigena
Baptist Church Notice Encourages Attendance
Community members are urged to attend Sunday services at the local Baptist church with morning and evening offerings. The notice emphasizes regular worship and participation in church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsa A. Om
New and Cheaper Rail Rates Promote Scenic Western Trips
The notice markets round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and other western destinations with summer through travel starting June 1 and special August 15 to September 19 prices. It highlights a new St Louis to Kansas City line and offers through tickets with stopovers in St Louis. Contact Charles E Michel L W Wakeley for rates and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
FE Ion Hills
California
St. Louis
Chicago
Missouri River
Puget Sound
Yellowstone Park
Minnesota
Kansas City
Burlington
Burlinston
CHAS
Train Ticket Offers Through November and December 1904
Daily sale runs April 5 through November 5 with final return by December 15 04. 60 day excursion tickets go on sale April 2 through November 20 with final return by December 15 04 at $6.96 round trip. First and third Tuesday each month low rate one way set fares and round trip homeseeker rates to northwest south and southeast points plus summer tourist tickets. For full information address I L Draper Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
Agens
St Louis
SuLivan
St. Louis
Sesson
Triza W. W. Casts
Sufivan
Ind
Real estate auction offers vasta lot near Shelburn area
A. E. Hazelrigg lists numerous farms and residence properties for sale across the Shelburn, Staffordshire, New Lebanon, Farm ersburg, Pleasantville, Paxton, and Sullivan areas. Properties include 175 acres northwest of Shelburn and multiple smaller tracts with locations and distances noted. Contact Hazelrigg to buy or sell property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Staffordshire
Fairbanks Township
New Lebanon
Farmersburg
Pleasantville
Paxtor
Linton
Shelburn and
Sullivan
Vincennes University Opens 95th Year In 1904
Vincennes University begins its ninety fifth year on September 18 1904 marking the long history of Indiana’s oldest higher learning institution. The campus boasts notable alumni who have shaped the state's history and helped advance education statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes University
Indiana
Commonwealth
Bens Spahies
Dr Crowley Specializes in Ear and Eye Diseases
Dr Crowley dedicates practice to ear and eye ailments and reports cures after other eminent physicians failed.
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S. Shepier
Matthew S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Shepier
Harrisburg
Kermseylvania
Shepler
House of Representatives
Quay
bin Shepler
Mr. Quay
William Murdock
Pioner
Mr.Murduck
Greencat
Muarduck
Murducck
Muduee
Will C
EL Dé VY
Livan Aid
Reed
M. D
Stratton & Co
Macy
Lymer
Boyaeer
Mallivan Tadeo
Vahey Dre
Bose
Aled
Fach Leeves
Lou Cours
Pursel
W. Fata
Mars
Lestie Miller
Higdon
Ridge Avenue
J, M. Bilman
Olive South Cet
Sullvan
National Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
Baptist Church
Beasley & Brown, Sohn
Colman Brook
East Side
Sullivan State Bank
Robt. Kirkham, J. P
A. G. McNabb
Wil
Mer
Crowder Building
East Side Square
Walter F. Wood
Attorney At Law
Bilimanu's
Sida
Murray Sandusky
Fair Grounds
Cook Ave
Colorado, Utah
Black Hills
C. Hunt
Ate Law
Monument
Davis Hotel
J. W. Hunt & CO
North
Amiam Ly
Carlisle
Paxton
Thelburn
Armersburge
Erre Haute
Stetlins
Shetinirn
Seliivan
Pixten
Thomas Shehan
Berm & DeMint
Shehan & Co
Commission
Board OF Trade
New York
Donovan Semmission Co
Llinois Central Railroad
ST. Bovis Exposition
A. E. Hazelrigg
Notary Public General Insurance
Stitzell
L. A. Stewart
West Washington
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Attorneys At Law
Ofice
Sullivantate Bank
But & Stratton
Gere’. Pus W.P. Stratton
Attorneys-at-Law
Sulivan, Ind
Coarte
Walter N. Thcmason, M.D
Crowder & Son
PH. Crowder
J. RB. Crowder
Physicians and Surgeons
Asulliven, Indiana
C. H. Edwards
Comi
FE. M. Corbin, M. D
State and
Jackson
Ephone
Wm. T. Douthitt
Jeter & Son, Plasterers
Samuel Jeter, Harry Jeter
Lee Fenton Bays
Courtas
Vablie Square
Chaney & Chaney
South Side
J. J. Gill, M.D
Springer
New Lebanon, Ind
H. Bridwell
J. W. Lindley
Attorney-at-Law
Isaac H. Kalley
Attorneyeat-Law
Sullivan, Ind
A. Price
Shaffer
West Side
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