Sullivan Boy in the Philippines
A sailor writes of Honolulu as the most beautiful city visited, describes divers catching coins, and notes the Hawaiian band. The voyage continues to Guam and Manila Bay, detailing gun boats, Russian provisions ships, and Dewey’s sunk vessels, with dates around mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Queen’s Palace
Hawaiin Islands
Dixie
Guam
Manilla
Uncle Sam
Manilla Bay
Frisco
Dewey
Monitor
Battleships to Manila and guard duty on island prison
The ships Ohio Oregon Iowa Brooklyn and Raleigh arrived at Manila and relieved U S troops. The company, though sick, ferried in bamboo boats to station, then guarded about 300 prisoners on a La Guna De Bay island, half natives and half soldiers serving sentences. The voyage was calm with clear seas and no seasickness. Deer hogs and snakes abound on the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Oregon
Iowa
Brooklyn
Raleigh
Manila
United States
Pasig
la Guna de Bay
Mrs Elizabeth Gadson 75 Died Near Sullican
Elizabeth Gadson Milam, 75, died Friday at the home of her brother in law Frank Catlin, near Sullivan, after a long illness from consumption. Funeral Saturday at Catlin home led by Rev James Boone. Interment Center Ridge cemetery. Widow of Nathan Gadson, who died in Evansville after illness following the Civil War. Survived by two daughters Mrs Will Allison and Mrs Lillie Burnett of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gadson
Frank Catlin
Sullivan
Catlin
James Boone
Church of Christ
Center Ridge
Evansville
Gadson
Will Allison
Lillie Burnett
Indianapolis
Allison
Permanent organization formed by local tribe of Ben Hur
The local Ben Hur tribe held a Friday night meeting that established a permanent organization. Officers elected were Robert Kirkham chief, R A Plunkett past chief, Mrs Rebecca Eaton teacher, Mrs R A Plunkett judge, William Billman scribe, Homer Wolfe keeper of tribute, Frank Cunningham keeper of inner gate, J N Griffith keeper of outer gate, Leonard Pyles captain, Paul Hastings guide. Ten new members were admitted, bringing total membership to about eighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Robert Kirkham
R. A. Plunkett
Rebecca Eaton
William Billman
Homer Wolfe
Frank Cunningham
Inner Gate
J. N. Griffith
Outer Gate
Leonard Pyles
Paul Hastings
Township institutes scheduled in the county
Township institutes have been held in this county with Hamilton township at Sullivan Saturday Curry at the township school house Monday Jefferson at Pleasantville yesterday The Jackson township institute is at Hymera today Fairbanks township at Fairbanks tomorrow Gill at New Lebanon Friday Haddon at Paxton Saturday Turman at Graysville Monday and Cass at Dugger September 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Sullivan
Curry
Jefferson
Pleasantville
Jackson Township
Hymera
Fairbanks Township
Fairbanks
Gill
New Lebanon
Haddon
Paxton
Turman
Graysville
Cass
Dugger
Injured in Runaway Near Sullivan Farm
Mr and Mrs R O Willard aged over sixty were injured when a horse frightened and toppled their buggy on the road from Sullivan to their farm seven miles south of town Friday afternoon. Mr Willard suffered a wrenched leg and Mrs Willard sustained severe bruises.
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R. O. Willard
Sullivan
Town
Mrs. Willard
Mr. Willard
Lawrence Molohon Injured In Make believe Car
Five year old Lawrence Molohon son of Mr and Mrs C F Molohon South Main street was injured while playing automobile with other boys. He fell from a washing machine used as a motor and a two inch hook pierced his left calf. Dr C H Edwards treated him and found the hook penetrated about one and a half inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Molohon
C. F. Molohon
South Main Street
C. H. Edwards
Marriage Licenses Granted in City Clerk’s Office
William E Kendall wed Maggie Mae Watson Fred Overton Nash joined Carole Chastain Harrison Ingersoll Jewell married Cossette Jane Patten and John Clifford Martin married Goldie Mae King in the county clerk records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Kendall
Maggie Mae Watson
Fred Overton Nash
Carole Chastain
Harrison Ingersoll Jewell
Cossette Jane Patten
John Clifford Martin
Goldie Mae King
New Suits and Claims in Fairbanks Area Courts
James H. Wood sues Phoebe Allen et al to quiet title to real estate. Gracie E. McCammon seeks assault and battery damages of 1000 dollars for an August 13 incident on a public highway in Fairbanks town ship. Rebecca J. Jewell petitions to declare unsound mind and appoint a guardian. Joseph T. Wolford and Joseph W. Wolford sue Linton Bituminous Coal Co for fore closure of a mechanics lien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wood
Phoebe Allen
Gracie E. McCammon
Hosea Springer
Fairbanks
Rebecca J. Jewell
Rebecca J. Smith
Guardian
Joseph T. Wolford
Joseph W. Wolford
Partners
Linton Bituminous Coal Co
Miss Bessie Riley Endorses Dr Larr Treatment For Epilepsy
Four weeks of treatment by Dr Ira H Larr of Sullivan reduced Bessie Riley's seizures from several nightly fits to one light convulsion after rule violations. She suffered epilepsy for six years, chewed her tongue severely, and now reports marked improvement and urges others with epilepsy to seek Dr Larr's care at Shelburn R F D 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira H Larr
Sullivan
Larr
Bessie Riley
Shelburn
Property transfers and rental ad notices listed
Series of transfers of land and lot sales including Chowning to Chowning and Shoemaker to Hanley. Also notices for rent of Joshua Dix building opposite Davis hotel and sale of a coin binder at half price by J M Roberts R F D 5 Sullivan.
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Jno
Shipman
Claude Long
Cass
L. D. Sink
Marion F. Criss
Jack- Som
Leah J. Shoemaker
Rush Hanley
Merom
Joshua Dix
Davis Hotel
J. I. Holcomb
John T
Will H. Hays
J. M. Roberts
Sullivan
Gard of Thanks Editors Union Expression of Gratitude
A group thanks neighbors and friends for help during the sickness and death of their mother Elizabeth Halberstadt who died September 3, 1905. They acknowledge possessions kindness and support from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Halberstadt
Notice to Non Residents Quiet Title Suit in Sullivan Court
State of Indiana against Sullivan County in the Sullivan Circuit Court October term 1905. Cuthbert J Sherman vs John Hunter et al Complaint No 11552 filed September 11 1905 by Bays Bays attorneys. Defendants allegedly nonresidents of Indiana notified of filing and pendency of action to quiet title to real estate. They must appear and answer at Sullivan Court House or be heard in their absence. Witness the clerk and seal September 11 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays & Bays
Sullivan Circuit Court
John Hunter
John Huncer
Jacob Hauts
Thomas Creager
Ruby Snyder
State of
Indiana
Sullivan County
Tilghman Oglh
Robert H. Crowder
T. Henry
Tilghman Ogle
A. G. McNass
Sullivan County Court Opens October Term 1905
The Sullivan Circuit Court of Indiana begins its October term 1905 under Complaint No 11,756. Proceedings set to determine civil action details and adjudicate claims filed in Sullivan County. Local parties and attorneys are noted in the docket entries for the term.
All money paid for extract ing teeth
Payment for tooth extraction appears uncertain in the text as the fragment discusses costs and timing, with unclear figures or policies. No clear individuals or organizations are identified in the readable portion.
William in a Pattern of Tragedy and Publicity
A collection of spoof notices about Our William filled with dark humor. The verses recount mischief from poisoning tea to stopping a cable car and even harming a baby, framed as anecdotes from Mattix Turman & Riggs and anonymous contributors. The piece culminates in a cynical pitch to “fill your bill.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattix, Turman & Riggs
Eliza
William Fell
William
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Krug’s
Sullivan Boy
Minola
Cowles-Taylor Shoe Co
THE
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W. H. Hill, Jr
Chepas L. Beck
Meritt
A. Beck
Chas. McLanahan
W. J. Chowning
Hays
W.J. Chowning
Fred Chowning
Ston, BA
Makers
Ape
State of Indiana
Cuthbert J. Sherman
Bays & Bays,— Attorneys For
Plaiatia
Riggs
Sur
A. M. M’cammon
Jasonville, Ind
Edward M’cammon
Carlisle, Ind
Dierriggs
Naughty William
Agenee
St. Louis
Will
Baby
Bill
A. Nonymous
North Main Street
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