Noblest Town Opera House Echoes of The Stage Past
The article recounts a succession of acts and performers at Sullivan's old opera house including Sol Smith Russell and the Andrews Opera Company. It notes the building’s decline after a private car visit and the later rise of the Colonado theatre on South Court Street built by Frank Nicholas, Julius Harry and the Routt Brothers before a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Sol Smith Russell
Edge Woods
George H. Adams
Forepaugh
Lou
Lottie Watters
Ezra Kendall
Andrews Opera Company
Andrews
Mikado
Fra Diavalo
Henshaw
Tenbrook
James K. Emmet
Herbert
Joe Cautheorn
Dupree
Benedict
Walker Whitesides
South Court Street
Frank Nicholas
Julius Harry
Routt Brothers
Chaney Named Presbyterian Delegate to State Synod
John C. Chaney of this city is selected by the Presbyterian church as a delegate to the state synod to be held in Gary from October 2 to 4.
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John C. Chaney
The
Presbyterian Church
Gary
Mixed Humorous Snippets From Local Notes
A collage of wry observations and jokes about daily life, fashion, pedestrians, love, and old-time manners. Carlisle attorney Louie Mier recounts a comical office incident with a mouse. Local bits touch on dating, marriage, Eve and Adam humor, daylight saving, and playful quips about society and gadgets.
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Carlisle
Louie Mier
Mier
Railsback
Louie
Turman Township Pair Demonstrates Airdrop Display
The program ends with Capt. Floyd Muncie and Russell Kelly performing a parachute jump. Muncie’s plane circled the grounds above 1000 feet as a thin black streak appeared before Kelly descended under a large umbrella to cheers. The crowd praised the successful finale and looked forward to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Muncie
Russell Kelly
Muncie
Mr. Kelly
Turman Aims to Reclaim Cup in 1924
Township residents from Crawford and Clarke counties Illinois gathered with farmers students and clubs to rally for stronger effort. Officials vow 1924 will bring the cup back to Turman where the contest began despite losing this year.
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Crawford
Clarke Counties
Illinois
Turman
The Merits of the Township Fair
The township fair boosts Turman Township by promoting pure bred livestock and poultry, encouraging youth involvement in clubs and demonstrations. It aims to establish the county's best fair, with educational programs and entertaining features. Junior students Miss Helen McKinley, Miss Alta Monk, and Miss Audrey Laughrey won first to third prizes in a high school composition.
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Turman
Helen McKinley
Alta Monk
Audrey Laughrey
Graysville High School
Petition Circulated to Revoke Local Association Powers
A county petition seeks revocation of police powers granted months ago to local Horse Thief Detective Association members. The group claims no need for the authority and argues current holders lack qualification for duty.
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Board ‘of County Commissioners
Horse Thief Detective Association
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Zenor Estate
Jary R. Woodruff announces appointment as administrator of the estate of William R B Zenor late of Sullivan County Indiana deceased The estate is declared solvent John C Chaney attorney first insertion September 26 1923 three times
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William RB. Zenor
Sullivan County
Indiana
Jary R. Woodruff
John C. Chaney
Hall's Catarrh Medicine description and uses
Hall's Catarrh Medicine is described as a treatment for catarrh using a local ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Sullivan County Automotive Association Banquet at Local Church
The Sullivan County Automotive Association will host a banquet and dinner in the basement of the Christian church Thursday evening for families and employees.
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Sullivan County Automotive Association
Christian Church
Music teacher listed for lessons in Citizens Trust Building
Russell A. Boles teaches in the W. QO. W. hall all day Tuesdays and Friday afternoons. He offers quick correct instruction on saxophone clarinet cornet trombone violin mandolin banjo guitar Hawaiian guitar ukulele and other band instruments. Phone 527-Y before 7 am or after 5 pm.
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Russell A. Boles
W. QO. W. Hall
Citizens Trust
Seed Wheat Short Crop Sowing Advice
Horace Hinds of Carlisle Indiana issues seed wheat tips urging careful sowing of recleaned bearded Rudy variety. He notes the seed proves hardy and dependable in wet or dry seasons and provides New Lebanon contact.
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Horace Hinds
Carlisle
Ind
New Lebanon
Wanted Attendants at Central Hospital for Insane Indianapolis
Help wanted ads seek men and women for attendants at the Central Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis Indiana. Also seeking women for general and night kitchens with preference for middle aged applicants. Room board and laundry provided in addition to salary. Apply to Dr George F Edenharter Superintendent care of hospital.
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Central Hospital For Insane
Indianapolis
Ind
George F. Edenharter
Notice of land sale by Mattix and Wible
A local notice advertises selling earth parcels with a prompt to contact Mattix and Wible at the first door west of State Bank for details.
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First Door West State Bank
Mattix & Wible
Apples for Sale at Henderson Orchard Near Carlisle
A compact orchard notice offers Winesaps Arkansas Black Ben Davis Indiana Favorite and other leading varieties seven miles east of Carlisle and 14 miles east of Indian Prairie church. Apples were sprayed five times and last year customers reported keeping fruit until May. R D Henderson invites buyers to get the kind that keeps.
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Carlisle
Indian Prairie Church
Winesaps
Arkansas
Ben Davis
Indiana
R. D. Henderson
Social Visits Highlight Terre Haute Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burnham spent the weekend with Robert E. Lee of Terre Haute. Mrs. T. P. McBride visited her aunt, Mrs. Nancy Rigeley, in Terre Haute last week.
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Frank Burnham
Robert E. Lee
Terre Haute
T. P. McBride
Nancy Rigeley
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Jim Hash
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Eva
Adam
P. K
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