Old-Timers Recall Early Race Meets in Sullican and Wabash Tales
In Sullican area history, George C. Youngman recalls the first county fair race in 1858 with his mare and a $2 prize. The piece describes early horse shoeing methods, western ponies, and the blue tint of fountains at Indianapolis soldiers' monument from lime decomposition. It also memorializes veteran Wabash pilots Ab Moore Arch Taylor Wash Riggins Bill Wood John McClain and notes Palmyra near Hanging Rock and a 1860 ice-locked steamer Caro line.
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George C. Youngman
Gill Township
Mr. Youngman
Dave Haddon
Major Briggs
Briggs
Vincennes
Sullivan
Jesse Springer
Indianapolis
Ab Moore
Arch Taylor
Archie Taylor
Wash Riggins
Bill Wood
John McClain
Stephen Greer
Beadle and
Ramsey
White Rose
Ohio Steel
Wabash
Fire Insurance Offer from Sol T. Wolfe Agencies
Agents for time tested companies urge policy holders with Sol T. Wolfe to review their coverage. If not with these firms, renewals are suggested to switch to The Connecticut The National The Queen The Fireman's Fund The Phenix The Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Underwriters The British America and The Indianapolis Fire.
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Connecticut
The
National
Queen
Fireman’s Fund
Phenix
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Application For License In Hamilton Township Sullivan County
John H. Nesbit applies to Sullivan County Commissioners for a one year license to sell and permit on premises drinking of intoxicating liquors in a small one room building in Hamilton township. The request is to be heard at the next county meeting on the first Monday in October 1964 at the Sullivan County Courthouse.
Notice of Liquor License Hearing in Hamilton Township
A white male resident of Hamilton township Sullivan County Indiana will apply to the county commissioners at the next regular session beginning on the first Monday of October 1904 for a one year license to sell intoxicants in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. The premises described as a one story frame building 24 by 50 feet with front room 24 by 30 feet, located at the northwest corner of the east half of the northeast quarter of section 23 township 8 north range 9 west, the lot measured 110 feet south and 15 feet east to the building corner. Walter Phillips.
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Hamilton
Sullivan
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Sullivan County
Hamilton Township
John H. Nesbit
Section Twentythree
Sullivan Co, Ind
Walter Phillips
Public notice to sell liquor in Sullivan
Public notice for license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquor in Sullivan town Sullivan County. Liquor to be sold and consumed in lower front room on ground floor of a two story brick building 1844 feet wide by 65 feet long fronting Jackson street and extending to the alley on east half of west half of lot 65 in the town. No. 6 South Side public square owner John E Wimsey.
Musical Comedians Tour With Billy A Ward At Auditorium
A single car load of Goldblumea weekly accompanies the troupe The Merry Tramp led by Billy A Ward performing Johnny On The Sp.t at the Auditorium Sent on the 22nd. Candies perfumes stations sold by Stratton & Co. 48tf.
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Merry Tramp
Billy A. Ward
Johnny
Auditorium
Stratton & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
George
Alvey
Sam Shewmaker
United States Inspector of Hulls
Terre Haute
Palmyra
Shewmaker
Coon Creek
Hanging Rock
Caroline
Gray’s Mill
Cox
Tain A. Showmaker
Terre Haute Tribune Gazette
Davis Hotel
Sullivan Times
C. H. Stratton Loan Co
C. W. Welman
Victor A. Welman
Welman & Welman
Attorneys-At-Law
Sullivan, Ind
South Side
Fire Insurance
Sol T. Wolfe
Life Insurance
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Boston
Live Stock Insurance
Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Company
Plate Glass Insurance
Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company of
New York
Jackson Street
Chase & Sanborn
Miller Bros
W .H. Hill, JR
Walter L.main
Ring Circus
Cleveland
Worldi
Noah
America
Bessie Diavglo
Davenport & Lowand&a
Esse
al Koran
Damascus
Cuba
Nefson
Boise
John Gill
Pacyderm
Europe
Grand Street
Annex
Woon Depar
Stitzel
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