State Officials Named In Judicial Listing
State Geologist W. S. Blatchley of Terre Haute and judges Oscar H. Montgomery Seymour Robert M. Miller Franklin D C Hadley Indianapolis Ward H. Watson Charlestown are listed for Supreme and Appellate Court positions in the district references.
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W. S. Blatchley
Terre Haute
Supreme Court
Oscar H. Montgomery
Seymour
Robert M. Miller
Franklin
Judges Appellate Court
D. C. Hadley
Indianapolis
Ward H. Watson
Charlestown
Local election ticket and party commentary in Vincennes era
The article lists township officers such as William J. Williams clerk Manford Otto and Dana Johnson treasurer, plus other county positions. It includes a political remark about the Vincennes Bridge Company and a jibe at Republican differences amid upcoming elections.
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William J. Williams
Jackson Township
Manford Otto
Hamilton Township
Dana Johnson
Fairbanks
Thomas B. Springer
Gill Township
Harrison Cochran
Curry Township
Charles Gilmour
James B. Maple
Vernor Johnson
Haddon Township
John Ersinger
Nate Weir
Turman Township
John E. M. Purcell
John C. Chaney
Republican Party
Tweediedee
Tweedledum
Vincennes Bridge
Democratic tone critiques Lafollette GOP insurgency
The piece argues Hoke Smith supports a Sherman era precedent in Georgia and questions Republican insurgency aiding democracy. It notes heavy Democratic focus on Senator Lafollette and asks whether Mr. Poynter would back him if Lafollette becomes the next Republican presidential nominee.
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Lafollette
Poynter
Campaign Kickoff Set by Senator Beveridge in Indianapolis
The Republican campaign opens in Indianapolis with Senator Beveridge speaking on the evening of September 27. The nation may prefer a shorter campaign this year, the article notes, as the public tone remains pragmatic.
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Senator Beveridge
Indianapolis
Democrats Migrated to Highways in County Campaign
In discussing the last democratic campaign in this county Mr Poynter notes loyal Democrats went out into highways byways and even into hallways and stairways implying widespread grassroots voter activity.
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Poynter
Contests Within GOP Signal Health of Party
Contests within the Republican party are cited as evidence of its healthy condition, reflecting internal debates, candidate diversity, and ongoing engagement among supporters. The remark frames intra party competition as constructive rather than divisive.
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Republican Party
Republican Campaign Rhetoric Shapes County Elections
A political essay argues the county must elect a Republican board of commissioners to reveal county affairs of the past fifty years. It endorses Nate Weir and Johnny Purcell, criticizes Democrats and Senator Bland, praises Taft’s stance, and links Tom Taggart to Governor Marshall in a battle over garnishee laws and bridge concerns.
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Nate Weir
Johnny Purcell
Marshall
Tom Taggart
Taggart
Play Like Convention Mocked by Me rom Herald Editor
A retort recalls a 1906 republican county convention at the courthouse that nominated a representative who defeated the editor by 228 votes, while the editor said he carried a 1200 democratic majority. The piece ends with a jab about not throwing stones.
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Court House
Merom Herald
John Parker
Republican protection tariff stance amid Sullivan county disputes
The piece argues the Republican platform demands a protective tariff based on the cost difference of production at home and abroad. It accuses Democratic election boards in Sullivan county of delaying returns to favor a political ring and attacks alleged corruption in local politics.
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Republican Party
Publisher hints at democracy aiding county election integrity
The Daily Times publisher, siding with Democratic organs, claims democracy curbs Republican voter corruption in the county. The piece quips that Democrats overlook long‑standing party corruption and past primary night rides to Rose precinct where their candidates allegedly “fell.”
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Daily Times
Gravel Road Weekly
Poynter
Rose
A Man of Iron Nerve Promotes Life Pills
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as matchless regulators that sharpen brain and build a strong body. It promises improved digestion and vigor for heart, stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. Sold for 26c at Joe K Smock and Son’s.
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Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son’s
Community Notes From Big Springs Socials
John Kennett and family spent Sunday at Dan Chisler's. Grace and Amy Moore attended church at Graysville Sunday. O. T. Collier and family returned Saturday from Leban on and Anderson. Ray Watson spent Sunday with John Sidebottom. Grandma Marin came home Sunday after a six week visit with relatives in Terre Haute.
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John Kennett
Dan Chisler
S. Grace
Amy Moore
Graysville
O. T. Collier
Lebanon
Anderson
Ray Watson
John Sidebottom
Grandma Marin
Terre Haute
Preacher Simon Bennett to Speak at Local Church
Rev. Simon Bennett will preach here next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school is urged each Sunday morning as the most pleasant time of year to attend. The piece lists local visits and family gatherings including James Jared, Linzey Cox, the Durhams, Ridgeways, and others visiting or staying with neighbors and relatives.
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Simon Bennett
E. L. Duffer
Big Springs
Thomas Pogue
Indianapolis
James Jared
Linzey Cox
Pitser
Warren Watson’s
Tom Durham
Ridgeway
Mary E Ladson obituary notes 1857 birth and family
Mary E Ladson was born in Sullivan County Indiana on June 6 1857. She grew in Christian faith and died in the hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ. She married Buford W Menifee in 1875 and they had two children, one of whom died in infancy.
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Mary E. Ladson
Sullivan County
Indiana
Jesus Christ
Buford W. Menifee
Paxton Woman Dies After Return to Old Home
Clyde D. Menifee is the sole immediate family survivor of a Paxton woman who died Friday after being brought home from Poplar Bluffs Missouri by her sister Fid dler of Paxton. The deceased had been in poor health. funeral services were conducted by former minister J M Vawter of Sullivan.
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Clyde D. Menifee
Poplar Bluffs
Fiddler
Paxton
J. M. Vawter
Sullivan
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office
List of unclaimed letters as of Sept 21 1910 at Sullivan Indiana Post Office. Two weeks to claim before Dead Letter Office. Ladies Adams Alldredge Scherer Smith Gents Deal Durnil Jackson Foreign Docherty. One cent due per letter.
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Sullivan, Ind
Docherty
Andrew Docherty
A. A. Holmes
P! My
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Glinker
Hymera and Sullivan
Hymera
Scott's
Sullivan and Hymera
THE
Sullivan Union
Dirrelle Chaney
Robert P. White
Tisket
Albert J. Beveridge
Otis E. Gulley
Danville
Auditor of State
John E. Reed
Muncie
Monyhan
Orleans
Edward V. Fitzpatrick
Portland
John L. Peetz
Kokomo
C. Ferrell
Shelbyville
Finley P. Mount
Crawfordsville
D. W. Comstock
Richmond
Joseph M. Rabb
Williamsport
H. B. Tuthill
Michigan City
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Alfred M. Beasley
Congress
By the Way
Vincennes Bridge Company
Board of County Commissioners
Hoke Smith
Georgia
General Sherman
Democratic Party
Hedrick
James W. Hedrick
Senator Bland
McKinley
Taft
Democratic
Tues
Rhe
Great West
Coffman’s Park
GENTS
Deal, Thomas
Durnil, Nuton
Jackson, Alfred
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