Acres of Excitement in Hawkins Frakes Tax Feud
In Sullivan County a tax dispute pits Hon. W H Hawkins against county treasurer W R Frakes. A contested check for 81537 is cited as payment in full with $38 in costs. Hawkins seeks 85000 damages over alleged malfeasance linked to gravel road bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
W.H. Hawkins
WR. Frakes
Frakes
Hawkins
W. R. Brake
Sullivan County
Farmers State Bank
W. BR. Brakes
W. T. Hawkins
Ilsen
Farmer Robbed in Gill Township Big Gold Heist
Report of a four week old robbery targeting Wilson Raley a farmer on the Merom road near Meroam. A tin can with his long saved gold coins was hidden in a corn crib and counted regularly until Tuesday when the money disappeared, with no suspect identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Township
Wilson Raley
Merom
Meroam
Jassis
Wilson
Tod
Willie
Vrib
Wilse
Mr. Raley
Real Estate Transfers Listed From Fairbanks to Jefferson
A sequence of real estate transfers is reported, naming Emma ZSaulman to Jonathan S. Cisser in Fairbanks and James W. Bishop involved in 13 acres in Jefferson. Multiple other transfers include Ward Hawkins to Achsab Luzader lot 2 Sullivan and various parcels in Curry Gill Jefferson Sullivan and Hamilton counties with numerous buyers and sellers such as Lisman Mc Connell Page Wordman and Wall. The notices describe undivided acres and descriptions of land, with some descriptions mentioning improvements and trade offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Zsaul
Jonathan S. Cisser
Ain Fairbanks
T. Hume
James W. Bishop
Jefferson
Ward Hawkins
Achsab Luzader
Sullivan
Cutpv
BO D. ©. Taylor
Millie A. Morris
Curry
James M. Stoddard
Orren Stoddard
Gil
Mary E. Page
Jefferson Township
Jeffreson
Edward ( Lisman
C. Wortman
Hidden
Leon B. Finehtom Riggs
Gill
Henry A. Patton
Geo. W. Jones
James L. Allen
Anna B. Wiskey
John Sullivan
Richard Adams
Nancy M. Carr
Sage
C. J. Sherman
Uneerer
Gili
Pesese Gugo Achsah Luzader
Lulu Miller
Wm. R. Ransford
Fiji
B. Payne
Adam Bickle
Eeeeee
Janet Stewart
Robert States
Fairbanks
W.A. Bailey
Marshall Bailey
Hamilton
A. W. Hawkins
Richard M. Whalen
Frances J. Fot
Jackson
Nsere
Whalen
Haddon
Sarah M. Zink
Rachel J. Clark
D. ¢. Taylor
B. F. Vaughn
Cial Ioc
N. Sunmerbell
M. Db. Téinebe
D. L. Hopewell
Ruth O. McGrew
Newkirk
Daniell. Dilley
Sophia Dilley
Uass
Tou Man
Hadden
Bennett
TL Scott
Sarah J. Hinger
Wim.s. Bennett
John Hymera
Court Docket Highlights Several Civil Actions
Henry Ash vs Ellen E Mayfield and others seeks quictitle with Bays as attorney. State ex rel Mary E Lowery sues Robert Bardsley and others on damages on bond with Bays for plaintiff. Wm Williamson vs Rusk Wilson involves landlord liens with Buff Stratton representing. Andrew B Fisher sues Leander Wence and Frank R Wallace for damages in separate suits with Bays and Douthitt. Alberta E May vs Thomas J May divorces with C D Hunt. Lafayette Pigg vs Wm C Pigg Sr Guardian petition with J R Brown counsel and W H Pigg for defendant. Atlas Oil Co vs Robert B Harder accounts with Douthitt attorney.
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Henry Ash
Ellen E. Mayfield
Bays
Mary E. Lowery
Robert Bardsley
W. T. Doutbitt
Wm. Williamson
Rusk Wilson
Buff & Stratton
Andrew B. Fisher
Leander Wence
Frank R. Wallace
J.S Bays
W. T. Douthitt
Alberta E. May
Thomas J. May
C. D. Hunt
Lafayette Pigg
Wm. C. Pigg
Guardian
J.R. Brown
W. H. Pigg
Atlas Oil Co
Robert B. Harder
Guardian and executor named in local wills
Mrs R J Maxwell is appointed guardian of Bessie Pearl and Kittie Ridge. I H Kalley qualifies as executor of Lucinda Thompsons last will which has been probated. Thompson leaves property to her youngest sister Sarah A Norton whom she raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Maxwell
Bessie
Pearl
Kittie Ridge
I. H. Kalley
Lucinda Thompson
Thompson
Sarah A. Norton
Sullivan County
Indiana
List of Personal Marital Transfers
Morris Unger to Ruth M. Vaughn. Frank L. Fason to Flora Thompson. James R. Edns to Iva V. Miller. Geo. H. Layton to Nellie Luzader. Robert Hubble to Christina Wickline. John S. Mason to Claire A. Bennett. Clayton West to Jane Madden. John Faulds to Gertrude West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Unger
Ruth M. Vaughn
Frank L. Fason
Flora Thompson
James R. Edns
Iva V. Miller
Geo. H. Layton
Nellie Luzader
Robert Hubble
Christina Wickline
John S. Mason
Claire A. Bennett
Clayton West
Jane Madden
John Faulds
Gertrude West
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe alternative to powerful powders and drastic mineral pills. It claims the product cures headache and constipation and is sold for 25 cents at Joe K Smock's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Best Shooting Promises Across Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota
The year promises fine shooting in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota due to abundant rainfall. Prime local hunting areas lie along the lines and tributaries of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. A recent passenger department publication is available from Robert Jones traveling passenger agent Cincinnati Ohio with three cents for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paw Railway
Robert ©. Jones
Carew
Cincinnati
Ohio
Reed's Drug and Piano House Ad Offers Low Prices
Sullivan merchants pay 13 cents per dozen cash for eggs, advertised as the best cash price yet. The notice argues supply and demand and labor conditions set prices and promotes Reed's Drug and Piano House with claims of discounts, savings, and guaranteed instruments including pianos and sewing machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Republican Party
Reed
Dewey Arrives In New York for Early Celebration
Admiral Dewey reached New York yesterday morning two days early. Upon public notice, forts and ships fired salutes and were echoed nationwide. The grand Dewey celebration is set to begin in New York on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
New York
Dewey
Reed's Drug and Piano House Promises Honest Deals
Advertisement notes Reed's Drug and Piano House sells pianos organs and sewing machines with the claim that agents' profits do not figure in its pricing and that Reed backs up every item sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Rush for unoccupied farm lands along Milwaukee line
A rush this summer to choice unoccupied farm lands along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway in Central Wisconsin offers good quarter sections for seven dollars per acre and up. One third cash and the balance on long time at current interest rates. For details contact W. E. Powell General Immigration agent 535 Old Colony Building Chicago HL)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wisconsin
W. E. Powell
Old Colony Bidg
Chicago
Millinery Opening at Miss Rosa Boatwright’s
Ladies invited to a millinery opening at Miss Rosa Boatwright's on Saturday September 30.
Low Rates One Fare Round Trip Ride to Cincinnati
Round trip tickets on its line go on sale Oct 12 to 17 1899 and are valid for return travel from Cincinnati to Oct 21 1899. B & O W offers east west service with palatial coaches Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Trains vestibuled and lit by Pintack Gas. Contact agents or Gen’s Passenger Agent O P McCarty Cincinnati Ohio.
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Cincinnati
O. P. McCarty
Alabama
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Manitoba
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dikota
Oregon
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Washington
W. J. A. Jones
G. M. Taylor
Vincennes
Ind
O. P. McUarty
Cincinnati, Ohio
Public Auction of John Mccammon Estate in Sullivan Co
The administrator of the John Mccammon estate will hold a public sale on the deceased’s premises in Jackson Township Sullivan County Indiana three quarters of a mile southeast from Hymera on Thursday September 28 1899. The sale includes household goods buggy horse harness mowing machine hay oats and various other articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mccammon
Hymera
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Indiana
Holcomb and Hoke Move Brush Factory to Hoke Warehouse
Holcomb and Hoke relocate their brush factory to the Hoke warehouse on Main Street. The move consolidates operations and expands storage capacity at the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcomb & Hoke
Hoke
Main Street
Accident Claims Life of Local Farmer William Halberstadt
William Halberstadt, a prosperous unmarried farmer, was killed Friday in a wagon転 accident after quitting work to go indoors. He attempted to mount his horse, was thrown, breaking his collar bone and shoulder, and died as the horse kicked him aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Halberstadt
Obituaries From Merom and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Phoeba Johnson widow of Mac Johnson died of cancer after a long illness at Merom aged about 66. She was a former miller, Methodist preacher's widow and sister to the Ward brothers of Merom. Wallace Boon, son of John Boon of Merom, died Monday night. Miss Janet Steward of Sueburn died last Saturday at 35 after a decline starting last October. Rev A W Sonne spoke at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoeba Johnson
Merom
Wallace Boon
John Boon
Janet Steward
Hubert Steward
Sueburn
Heipe
A. W. Sonne
Train schedules from Vincennes to Cincinnati and Louisville
Daily railway notices list departing times from Vincennes Indiana for Cincinnati and Louisville with connections. Special Sunday service noted and rates, sleeping and parlor cars discussed by J B Scott and O P McCarry travel officials in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Louis
Louisville
J.B. Scott
Trav. Pass
Vincennes
Ind
Nebraska Colorado Express Opens From St Louis to Denver
Burlington announces a new passenger service the Nebraska Colorado Express from St Louis to Denver starting June 4. The daily afternoon train runs via St Joseph with pintle lighted equipment and vestibuled sleepers. It offers a scenic middle way to the Pacific Coast and includes a weekly California tourist run leaving St Louis each Wednesday night.
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Burlington Aeto
Far West
St. Lowes
Denver
St. Louis
St Joseph
Burlington
Pacific Coast
Californat LysUrstuns
Mano-Durham stock sale opens in Tur man township
The Mano-Durham stock sale takes place today in Turman township with sunny weather and strong expectations for a record county sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Turman Township
Women gamblers spreading in society circles
An assessment notes that English women have developed a gambling habit now spreading to London and other societies. It describes fashionable homes devoted to card games during day and night sessions, with caution to avoid law exposure and occasional husbands stepping in to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tvem 4
North Round Trains on I. and H. Railroad Timetables
Daily trains listed from Vincennes to Terre Haute with intermediate stops including Carlisle Sullivan Shelburn Farmersburg and Paxton. All trains run daily except Nos. 1 and 2 which do not run on Sundays.
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A. m
P.m
Vincennes
Carlisle
de Paxton
Sullivan
Shelburn
Ene Farmersb
Rds Ar Terre Haut
Timetable in Effect June 2898 at Westwood
A timetable in effect June 2898 is listed for Westwood. Details are limited in the readable text. The notice likely indicates schedule information for local transit or rail services within the Westwood area.
C D Hunt Attorney at Law Advertisement
C D Hunt attorney at law offers careful prompt attention for all business. Office located over Goodmans clothing store in Sullivan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman's Clothing Store
Sullivan Ind
Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company Annual Meeting Notice
Evansville and Terre Haute Railroad Company announces its annual meeting to elect directors and handle business. Meeting at the secretary’s office in Evansville Indiana on Monday October 16 1899 from 10 am to 12 noon. Transfer books close September 26 1899 at 3 pm and reopen October 17 1899 at 10 am at Farmers Loan and Trust Company New York. Gilbert S Wright secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Company
Evansville
Indiana
Farmers Loan & Trust Company
New York
Gilbert S. Wright
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JOE Kk
SMOCK
Hawkins-Frakes
Pleasantville
Christian Church
George H. McCammon
Buff & Stratton, Attys
Admr
John C. Brown
Indianapolis
Plains
Vyimcennes, Ind
Wilows
O. P. McCarry
Nebraska Colorado Express
W. Wawkeley
M. Roa
Tray
Nashville Railroad
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, KY
Nation of Cards
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North Round Trains
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Invennes
Westwood
Urea
Aitughiaom
Bog
Newton
Palestine
Tiverton
Meroim
New Lebanon
Farnsworth
Borah
Tiveiartin
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Aude
Tlyonto
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Ik Mingham
See Yeon Aw
Vandalia Line
Sun
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Peoria
Decatur
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South Bend
C. M. Wheeler
Terre Haute
E. A. Ford
Gen. Pass
Astort Line
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Boston
F. P. Jeffries
G. P
T. A
H.R. Griswop
A. P
T.A. Evansville
W. W. Castro
C.D. Hunt
Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad Co
Joan
White Corner Southside
J. R. Brown
Chichester
Stampa
Pogielert
Kems Paper
Tall Druggiste
Ohicheater Chemical Cou
Madison Square
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