Local notes from Sullivan area residents and merchants
Mrs. George Dutton returns home Monday and Rev. Mayo falls ill Saturday. Irvin Scott and family back from Nebraska. Isiah Hoggatt visits from Hymera. Mason's offers low prices on meats and groceries. fresh produce and pickles on sale. Miss Zona Patten from Terre Haute visits relatives. several residents travel or move, including J. Wake Moore and Briggs & Pigg dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isiah Hoggatt
Hymera
Mason’s
August Sonne
Vincennes
Mason's
Zona Patten
Terre Haute
Mason
Jim Wellington
Eli Douthitt
Pleasantville
Boatright’s
Travelers and townsfolk visit from near and far
Martin Tro of Terre Haute returns after seven years away now grown tall at twenty one. William DeBaun arrives from El Reno Oklahoma to visit relatives with his father Uncle Sam DeBaun. Rev F S Anderson and wife from Terre Haute visit and his sermon at the M E church noted. Tom Bates returns from Denton county Texas where he spent five weeks as his mother moves from a farm near Pilot Point. J L Bates runs a livery in Pilot Point and Sam Raley and son Frank sell drugs and washing machines. E R Robbins and family from Indianapolis stay at Camp Thorn with J H Reed and others enjoying fishing on the old river bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Payne
Dugger
W.C. Wright
Cynthiana
J. H. Larr
Merom
A. E. Hazelrigg
Lyman Hinkle
Springfield
Farmersburg
Jack Hinkle
Martin Tro
Terre Haute
Martin
William DeBaun
el Reno
O. R
Sam DeBaun
T. K. Sherman
DeBaun
Tom Bates
Denton County
Tex
Pilot Point
John Lewis Bates
Gill Township
Sam Raley
Frank
E. R. Robbins
Earl
Jessie Robbins
Indianapolis
J. H. Reed
Camp Thorn
Calvert
Wife
Mr. Robbins
Mr. Reed
Opening of the Town Schools
The public schools opened Monday with 609 enrolled by Tuesday evening and an anticipated 615 by week’s end. Last year at week’s end enrollment was 587. High school enrolls 103, with grades 7 and 8 in old quarters. Junior and senior high classes are dismissed briefly for space. New books have been added to the high school library.
Vandalism at Church of Christ Reports Damages
An entry last Saturday night records vandalism at the Church of Christ. A window light was broken and lamps and shades damaged, carpet soiled, and the pulpit scratched. The church was left unlocked and the communion service was stolen before Sunday school.
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Church of Christ
Must First Pay Up Geo. A. Snyder in Columbus
Local chatter says Geo A Snyder now in Columbus seeks a divorce inquiry from his wife. He previously told Rev Smith the marriage went ahead despite his failure to pay the clergyman's fee for the wedding. Clerk Shepherd will not respond until payment is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Snyder
Columbus
Rev. Smith
Shepherd
Will Move to Canton
Jacob Billman prepares to relocate to Canton Mississippi as he wraps up business here. A large gathering of friends picnicked at his home last Saturday week, marking a well attended send off. Benefield also plans to move to Canton with many friendships left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Billman
Canton
Miss
Jake
H. V. Benefield
Bible study meeting announced by Rev Gebauer
Sunday School officers and teachers invited to a Bible study meeting led by Rev. T Gebauer of Indianapolis at the Presbyterian church at 730 p m on Tuesday Sept 19 1899 admission free. The Normal Department of the Indiana Association sponsors the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gebauer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Wilder Brigade Monument Dedication Transport to Chicamauga Park
Comrade Abe Cantwell organizes transport for soldiers and citizens to the Wilder Brigade Monument dedication at Chicamauga Park on September 18 19 and 20. Round trip fare is 9.16 with tickets valid through September 25 and a 10 day extension option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Cantwell
Wilder Brigade
Chicamauga Park
Football practice opens at Coffman Field
Monday marked the start of football practice at Coffman Field with Coach Adgelotte guiding light drills in punting passing ball handling and advancing the ball. Veteran players Bays Cummins Wolfe Thurber Higbee Adgelotte Holland and Colvin are back with several new hopefuls joining the tryouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffman Eld
Adgelotte
Bays
Cummins
Wolfe
Thurber
Higbee
Holland
Colvin
Editor’s Plight Ends in Piles Cure by Arnica Salve
F. M. Higgings of Seneca Illinois faced two years of persistent piles until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him after two boxes. The testimonial claims the salve is infallible for piles, with a cure guaranteed and priced at 25 cents, available from Joe K Smock, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Higgings
Seneca
Ill
Bucklen
Joe K. Smock
Midnight in Terre Haute visits Sullivan area this week
Robert Morton known as Mid night plans to reach Sullivan Friday to see friends after years in Butte Montana. He left Terre Haute about five years ago following marriage to wife No 2 as she threatened to join him. The annual reunion of Company I, 2nd Ind Cavalry will be at Samuel Lillies on Wednesday Sept 27 with surviving members urged to attend and all comrades invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Combes
Ed Pierson
Gill Township
Colorado
Geo. Ellis
Nan Williamson
Missouri
William
James Williamson
Merom Road
Robert Morton
Midnight
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Mid
Butte
Mont
2Nd Ind. Cavalry
Samuel Lillie
Boon Grave Yard Clean Up Planned Near Pax ton
Those with relatives and friends buried in the Boon grave yard southwest of Paxt on are urged to meet next Tuesday September 19 to clean the ground and restore it to good condition. J. J. Boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boon
Paxton
J. J. Boon
Mrs Demaree Seeks Tailoring Work Friends Meeting
Notice states Mrs Demaree, a first class tailor from Indianapolis, will meet old friends and new workers at her rooms over Davis' dry goods store after September 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaving
Indianapolis
Soldiers Reunion Planned at Farmersburg West of Town
A Soldiers Reunion is set for Sept 20 and 21 at Bennett's Park west of Farmersburg. Sons of veterans, soldiers, and residents of Sullivan and nearby counties are invited to join. E and T H will offer one and one third fare tickets for travel with return Sept 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg
Bennett's Park
Sons of
Sullivan
KK. Aspury
Ind
Willis Bros Sell Carlisle News to A D Cutler
Willis Brothers of Carlisle have sold the Carlisle News to A D Cutler, and well wishes are extended for his success and riches in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Bros
Carlisle
A. D. Cutler
Paul Reid Sprains Ankle After Horse Encounter
Paul Reid sprained his ankle seriously last week while dealing with his horse. He hobbles on crutches and is recovering from the injury.
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Paul Reid
Dr King's New Life Pills Sell At Joe K Smock's Drug
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as safe for headaches and constipation priced at 25 cents at Joe K Smock's Drug Store. It contrasts pills with dangerous powders and dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Ball Game Scores and Weekend Scrimmage
Robinson played Sullivan Friday with the visiting team winning 21 to 11. A Saturday game followed with the home team also posting 21 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Sullivan
For Sale 3 Acre Farm Near Pleasantville
For Sale. Three acres adjoining Pleasantville, all in cultivation with good improvements and ample water. Will trade for real estate near Sullivan. Address box S5 Pleasantville, Iowa.
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Pleasantville
Sullivan
Lund
Shooting prospects along the C M S P lines amid wet season
The passage notes excellent shooting prospects in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota due to abundant rainfall. It says prime local sites lie on and near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway routes and mentions a publication from the passenger department obtainable via Robert Jones traveling passenger agent in Cincinnati with three cents postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Robert ©. Jones
Cincinnati
Ohio
Art Exports From Italy Reach Germany Share
Italy exported about 21 000 works of art last year valued at roughly $000 000 with more than half destined for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Germany
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George Dutton
Doc. Sevier
Kentucky
Mackeral
Irvin Scott
Nebraska
Belle Wilkey
Thompson
Cross Street
W. A. Jenkins’ No
West Side
W. A. Jenkins
Nancy Cain
Mart Farley
Ruth
Spencer
Briggs & Pigg
J. R. Brown
William Eaton
Hutsonville
Charles
Mary Rains
Ella Thompson
Grace Nicoson
Washington
Draper
Grace Crowder
Greencastle
Mary Osburn
Shelburs
Anderson Keen
Cass Township
J. Wake Moore
Turman
Lewis
Madison
Patten
Demaree
Thornberry
O. Roscoe McAnally
Moore's Hill
Andy McClanahan
Hazel
Bedford
Chas. Rosskam
Rosskam
Julius Hoseman
Scott City
Kan
A. J. Rich
Little Flock Cemetery
Mary Davis
L. C. Cox
Haddon
Chester Kirkham
J. M. Moore
Graysville
John Ray
John Spear
Zelda Boles
Eva Stratton
la Junta
Colo
Gertrude Vallentine
Lavaca
Neb
Fred Hoke
Marshall, Ills
W. T. Turman
Joe Higbee
Fairbanks
Elzora Milligan
John Hardy
Chillichothe, O
Brother
Charley
Green A. Robbins
James A. Marlow
Shaker Prairie
N. R. Miller
John H. Robertson
John
New Lebanon
Louis Mason
Geo
Mckee
Joe Freeman
N. McClung
Hud
Thomas
Willis
Tom Creager
Boulder
LL. A. Stewart
Danville
P. A. Barco
New Jersey
IL. A. Williams
Salem
E. R. Riggs
Peora
J. A. Payne
Alvin
D. R. Newkirk
Mr. Payne
J. B. Kaufman
Altamont
Moses Robinson
Anna Harris
Thomas Wheaton
Chicago
Fred Wheaton
Purcell
Wheaton
St. L
E.R. R
G. W. Bennett
Coffeyville
Rebecca Burnett
St. Paul
Jennie T. Weir
Chadron, Neb
Fannie Alvord
F. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
M. E. Church
Dr.j.h.mclean Medicine CO
ST. Louis
Wisconsin
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
W. E. Powell
Old Colony Bidg
J. P. Stratton
Southside
Reid’s Grocery
J. H. Dra Reid
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