Lincoln era gun owned by Lincoln sold to pastor
Rev J T Hobson, pastor of U S church, bought a long barrelled shot gun once owned by Abraham Lincoln from Samuel Bruner of Dale Indiana. The gun was bought in 1823 by Lincoln and Henry Bruner and used on the trip home from Vincennes. Hobson plans to use the relic in his Lincoln history research while noting its good condition and repaired stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hobson
U. S
Abraham Lincoln
Samuel Bruner
Dale
Ind
Lincoln
Mr. Bruner
Henry Bruner
Vincennes
Illinois
Bruner
Hobson
Washington Gazette
Sunday Socials In Cass County Report
Local families and neighbors share visits and gatherings across Cass County. Names include Critchfield, Rains, Alumbaugh, Hale, Gregory, Shepherd, Hunter, Bime, Freer, Goodwin, Sroherd, Goodman, Conley, Gambi, Patton, and Luzader with events from Sunday and Thursday visits to school starts and sore hand status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer
Goodwin
Sullivan
Jim Sroherd
Nora Goodman
Air
Andy Conley
Lizzie
Robert Gambi
Jeff Alumbaugh
Luther Keene
Dugger
John Patton
Pigeons' Swift Flight Sets Distance Record
Word from Cincinnati notes homing pigeons liberated Sunday morning August 30 reached the city by 9 17 a m covering 151 miles in 3 hours 47 minutes. Birds in four divisions averaged around 1230 yards per minute. Carlisle News warns men away from patent medicines and promotes Dr Crowley circulars on men's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe T. Akin
Wm. G. Schau
Queen City Racing Club
Cincinnati
Carlisle News
Big Springs News From Toney to Graysville
Thomas Durham and Will Watson entered U C College last week. Mrs Manning visits son Will in Toney Alabama. Amy Moore spent time with brother near Staffordshire. Will Watson visited Oscar Wisener Sunday. Mr Wills broke an arm falling from a load of wood last week. Gracie Moore and Josie Eno attended church at Graysville Sunday. Ed Turman visited home folk. Walters family spent weekend in Shelburn. Public school opened Monday with Miss Flo Ransford as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Linton
Albert Asrey
Fanny Crescente
Sullivan
Chal Willis
Farnsworth
Mrs. Manning
Will
Toney
Alabama
Amy Moore
Staffordshire
Will Watson
Oscar Wisener
Dr. Durham
E. C. Eno
James Durham
Medsker
Newlin
Mr. Wills
Gracie Moore
Josie Eno
Graysville
Ed Turman
Mr. Walters
Shelburn
Flo Ransford
M. E. Conference Appoints Pastors and Roster
The M. E. conference session last week named Rev. J. H. Carnes to lead the local church for another year. Additional appointments include J. W. Houpt to Alfordsville, Carlisle. J. W. Woods to Dugger. Marion McIver to Farmersburg. S. O. Dorsey to Freelansville. W. D. Robinson to Graysville. G. F. McNaughton to Hymera. G. F. Bundy to New Lebanon. Daniel Ryan to Pleasantville. J. H. Furry to Prairie Creek. E. E. Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Seission
J. H. Carnes
Carnes
J. W. Houpt
Alfordsville
Carlisle
J. W. Woods
Dugger
Marion McIver
Farmersburg
S. O. Dorsey
Freelandsville
W. D. Robinson
Graysville
G. F
Lady’s Elgin watch lost on Graysville Sullivan road
A lady reports a lost gold watch with Elgin movement between Graysville and Sullivan on Thursday Sept 17. Finder may return it to National Bank for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Sullivan
Graysville
National Bank
Shelburn Native Orders Union Letter Sent to San Francisco
Robert H. Anderson a former Shelburn boy now in San Francisco California ordered the Union last week sent to his address in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Anderson
Shelburn
San Francisco
Cal
Union
No Man's Club Formed by Palestine Society Women
A Charleston style column notes a group of prominent young women in Palestine Illinois forming a No Man's Club to curb social follies and curb mens costs, while joking about regional politics and local affairs including Sullivan county primaries and tax issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Ill
Papa
Robinson
Sulivan
Sullivan
Central
Attorney Practice Ad Promises Prompt Attention
A. G. Tiknabb, attorney at law, offers prompt and careful attention to business matters. He will practice in all state courts and other courts requiring his services. Office located in Crowder Building on East Side Public Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buff & Stratton
Attorneys-at-Law
Sullivan
Indiana
Coffman’s Drug Store
Northeast Corner Public Square
Ind
Sullivan State Bank
Sullivan County
Coffmar Block
East Side Public Square
Crowder Building
Report of the Sullivan National Bank Condition Sept 9 1903
Report shows assets totaling 1,106,118.00 with loans 325,169.84 and cash 687,497.37. Liabilities include capital 100,000.00, deposits 908,603.81, U.S. deposits 50,000.00, and notes outstanding 25,000.00.
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U.S
U. S
Attorney 0 D Hunt Of Sullivan Promises Prompt Attention
0 D Hunt attorney at law offers careful prompt attention to all business. Office located over Goodmans clothing store Sullivan Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hunt
Goodman’s Clothing Start
Sullivan Ind
Money at 414 percent. We always lead.
An office notice states high interest offers of 414 percent and invites customers to visit the South Side of Square location Monday to discuss loans. The message emphasizes leadership and urging clients to come in.
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Lincolns
Washington
Wm. Pigg
Kansas
Stella Shepherd
Mrs
George Exline
Cass
John Critchfield
Cannval
Salem
Wilford Rains
Emma Alumbaugh
Embury
Eva Raines
Clara Hale
Pearl
Dagger
Will Gregory
Charles Shepherd
Wilford Raines
Allen Raines
Chas. Hale
Dave Hunter
Pleasantville
Will Bime
Myrtle Freer N
Chas. Shepherd
Darwin
Zelphia
Luzader
Elias Brewer
Nora Hutchison and
Big Springs
Thomas Durham
U. C. College
Kendalville
Milo of Venus
George Ade
Mr. Ade
Grover Cleveland
California
Pacific Coast
Sultan of Sulu
Stars and Stripes
Philippines
Hanna
Mark
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Salt River
Mr. Bryan
Beirut
Sunny Jim Willis
Coupéras Solutions
Sherman
David Crawley
Liston & Hazelrigg, Agts
Davis Block
L. A. Stewart
West Washington Street
George W. Buff
W. P. Stratton
John T. Hays
Will H. Hays
Sullivan, Indians
Isaac H. Kally
John S. Bays
Sullivan, Indiana
List
Josh Beasley
James R. Brown
Beasley & Brown
A. G. Tiknabb
the National Bank
Total
Walter N. Thompson
R.h.crowder
J. R. Crowder
R. HH. Crowper & Son
Physicians and Surgeons
Crowder’s Block
East Side Square
Sullivan, Ind
Brown Leghorn Roosters
Wiley W. Anderson
Silver Chaney
C. H. Edwards
Sullivan Indiana
Merom
Pigg & Price, Attorneys-at-Law
E. M. Corbin, M. D
State and Jackson Streets
The
Sullivan Merchantile Co
Stanhope
Phaeton
Builders Hardware and Mechanics Fine Tools
West Side
Robert Calvert
Grocer and
Stense
Robt
Calvert
West of Postoffice
W.H. Hill, JR
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