Destructive Sullivan Fire Destroys Theatre and More
A Thursday conflagration in Sullivan caused the Colonnade Theatre and Baptist parsonage to burn, with partial destruction to Mullane Hardware and Douthitt Clothing. Losses total about 10,000 with two thirds insured, while nearby buildings and the livery barn suffered extensive damage. Firefighting delays and limited water hindered efforts before Terre Haute and Shelburn crews aided in control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ed Blume
Main Street
Public Square
J. F. Hoke
Baptist
J. B. Mullane and Company
Mullane
Frank Douthitt
Douthitt
Blume
Alex. Hiatt
Benjamin Davis
Joe K. Smreck
Aveny
Jev. Protsman
Nelda
Curt Pros
Julius Harry
Frank Nicholas
Sullivan
McCammon
Terre Haute
Caughlin
Shelburn
Ferree Returns to Skene for Mahley Saw Mill Interest
George A. Ferree visiting family north of the city has returned to Skene Mississippi where he is listed as having an interest in the Mahley saw mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Ferree
Skene, Miss
Mahley
Dugger Leader Richard Sheppler Lets Notable Sullivan Visit
Richard Sheppler a leading citizen of Dugger conducted business in Sullivan on Saturday, highlighting local commerce activity and regional ties between towns.
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Richard Sheppler
Dugger
Sullivan
Sullivan County Boy a Candidate
The Chehalis bree-Nugget notes H. O. Stone a Republican candidate for the legislature. Born in Indiana in 1881, Stone came to Washington in 1900, with degrees from Union Christian College and Indiana University. He has been a teacher, law student, businessman, precinct committeeman, Lewis county educator, and Alaska-Yukon exposition committee member. He supports progressive moral and economic reforms, signed the U S senator pledge, endorses good roads, and seeks nomination from south Lewis county to represent the county’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chehalis
Wash
bree-Nugget
H. O. Stone
Union Christian College
Merom
Indiana
Illinois
Washington
Indiana University
Stone
University Republican Club
Republican Central Committee
Lewis County
Curiosities of the Postal Guide
A note discusses how many post offices and counties are named after U.S. presidents. Washington leads with 28 post offices and 31 counties, followed by Adams, Jefferson, and Lincoln among others. Arthur and Roosevelt are the exceptions not tied to counties. Oolitic News.
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Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Monroe
Jackson
van Buren
Harrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Linccoln
Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Madison
Lincoln
Hamilton Township Teachers Named by Trustee Duffy
Joseph P. Duffy, trustee of Hamilton township, has selected and assigned twelve teachers including Don Ford Conza Dudley E P Lacey Trissa Bane Grace Nesbit Elsie Hamilton Clara Self Pearl Benefield Hazel Hummel A Ray Wyman Vivian Arnett Nelle Freeman Ruby Hays Julia Cain Louis Eaton Daisy Shields Leroy Smock.
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Don C. Ford
Conza Dudley
E. P. Lacey
Trissa Bane
Grace L. Nesbit
Elsie Hamilton
Clara Self
Julia Cain
Louis Eaton
Daisy Shields
Leroy Smock
Curry township adopts lower assessment and road taxes
Farmersburg September The Curry township advisory board consisting of John G Lloyd Thomas Sla der and Dr James B Maple met here last week and fixed the township assessment for next year. The assessment will be 29 cents less than for this year. Five cents was cut off on road tax five cents on special road tax. Under Trustee Hayworth the roads have been put in the best condition they have ever been in.
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Hayworth
Charles Boyd Buys Shelburn Enterprise
Charles Boyd of Streeter Illinois has purchased the Shelburn Enterprise from Sam K. Baird. Boyd is an experienced newspaperman who will take over publication starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelburn
Charles Boyd
Sam K. Baird
Boyd
Streeter, Ill
Wrights Relocate to Merom for Endowment Efforts
Willis Wright of Indianapolis buys property from Charles R. Fairfield in Merom and plans to move there with his daughter Florence Wright, an elocution instructor at the local college. Wrights aid fundraising to endow the Florence Wright hall of oratory as progress advances.
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Merom
Willis Wright
Indianapolis
Charles R. Fairfield
Florence Wright
Mrs Mollie Price Moves Boarding House and Hunts Property
Mrs Mollie Price buys Charles D Hunt residence and moves her boarding house from the Wolfe property on Main street to the Hunt property. Hunt relocates to the Edwards property on West Washington street recently purchased from Dr J B Maple. Professor George C Enders returns from Wyoming trip for Christian college project in Merom. Postoffice Inspector W C Ela of Indianapolis audits Sullivan postoffice praising Postmaster Holmes and noting no corrections needed.
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Mollie Price
Charles D. Hunt
Edwards
West
Washington Street
Postoffice
W. C. Ela
Indianapolis
Sullivan Postoffice
Turman Trustee Completes Saturday Transaction
Dr Rush P Crawford vows to reopen his dental office in the Colonnade theatre building within about two weeks after a recent fire destroyed the new setup. A hoodoo is said to have followed the doctor lately, though well wishes are voiced for his quick return to practice.
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Rush P. Crawford
Robbins Moves to Sullivan Occupying Pigg House on Jackson
I. D. Robbins of Paxton relocates to Sullivan and takes over the residence on Jackson street vacated by Will H. Pigg, who has moved to Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Robbins
Paxton
Sullivan
Jackson Street
Will H. Pigg
Martinsville
Hudson Hawkins Moves to Snarr Property in Mapleton Addition
Hudson Hawkins relocates from Ivansville and takes residence on the Snarr property within Mapleton addition, establishing new local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Hawkins
Ivansville
Snarr
Mapleton Addition
Indianapolis Southern A A Time Table
Indianapolis Southern A time table shows westbound and eastbound schedules with train numbers and daily operation notes. Some lines reference mixed trains running daily except Sunday and indicate Sundays have different patterns.
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Indianapolis
Southern A
Mrs A C McCrea Ends Seweba visit Returns Home
Mrs A C McCrea of Denville ML has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W F Allen near Seweba non.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. McCrea
Denville, ML
W. F. Allen
Sewebanon
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Ed Hiune
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F. M. Routhitt
Drake and Waggoner
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James Leonard
Leonard
McCommon
Castoria
Sullivan County
Hamilton Township
Joseph P. Duffy
H. E. Dutton, Herman Smock
J. W. Lindley
Wm. Thompson, French Long
C. Hl. Stratton
Victor Band
Farmersburg
Curry Township Advisory Board
John G. Lloyd
Thomas Sla
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J. B. Maple
George C. Enders
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O. T. Collier
Turman Township
Long
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C. H. Stratton
Ind
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Reed & Batey
Vpratus
Toy P. Om
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Citizens Trust Company
Eulama A. Col Vin
Oscar M. Wutton
Sullivan Circuit
Emma A. Colvin
Oscar M. Patton
Shalters
Marion F. Walters
W. L. Laurent
Real Estate and Insurance
Co. T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Knotts
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