Bees Used to Treat Rheumatism At Roosevelt Hospital
A New England doctor at Roosevelt Hospital in New York experimented with bee stings on chronic rheumatism cases. He reported improvement after three to four stings daily and plans to treat sixty to seventy patients to assess efficacy. The practice, linked to uric acid counter irritation, drew on superstition and a patient-born supply from Stockbridge Massachusetts.
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New York City
Roosevelt Hospital
Tory
Arthur W. Swann
Giatt
Roosevelt
Ced
Swann
New England
Dasio
Yelson
Montclair Doctor Exacts Lancing Care for Robin
In Montclair New Jersey a robin entered the council chamber, perched on a desk, and suffered an abscessed throat. Dr Henry Vorensch lanced the throat with his instrument and treated the bird with lotion. The robin recovered quickly and flew away after thanking the doctor.
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Montclair
N. J
Henry K. Vorensch
Wrensch
Chinese Minister Wu Ti Adopts Traditional Chinese Queue
Wu Ti a popular Chinese minister, along with Fang, rejects Western dress to honor his homeland. He styles his hair in the regulation queue, proudly presenting the mark of a Chinese man who has never committed a crime.
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Wu Ti
Fang
China
Chines
Dr. Wu
Psyche in the Bath Banned From Atlanta Window Display
The Atlanta police removed a reproduction of Sir Robert Leighton's Psyche in the Bath after Chief Jennings deemed the full length image indecent. A mercantile house had shown the piece to a large crowd, with the chief insisting the painting be taken down for public morality reasons.
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Atlanta
Robert Leighton
R. A
Avlanta Police
Jennings
Psyche
Ciuré
Archeologist Finds Galilee House from Christ’s Era
German archaeologist Perlin excavating in Galilee uncovers a well preserved house dating to the time of Christ. The site includes an outhouse with jars likely holding wine and olive oil, and a long room with stone benches and an east-facing recess that may have housed the host.
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Perlin
Galilee
Ana
Wealthy hunter's skeleton found in marsh near Kankakee
Police uncover a mystery after finding a well dressed hunter's skeleton in a soggy Kankakee marsh. Only expensive alligator boots remain. a gold watch, brass chain, Woodman's pin, and a compass watch charm are among the artifacts recovered.
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Marsh
Chicago
Kankakee
Sullivan Christian Church to Build New House of Worship
The Sullivan Christian church plans a new church and parsonage costing about $27,000. Funds will come from church property sales and subscriptions. Under Rev. J. M. Vawter, growth has been strong and construction is to begin within six months with completion hoped shortly after.
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Sullivan Christian Church
J. M. Vawter
Puta
Tora Ion
Reed, Denver man, visits Salem to see Lee Crawford win
J R Reed of Denver and his wife, visitors in Salem for a few days, watched Lee Crawford win the $5000 trot in the 2:12 class at the Willamette hotel. Reed is the owner and a prominent figure from Sullivan, formerly a Salem citizen.
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Salem
Gresser
Reed
Lee Crawford
Rockies
Local News Briefs From Prairie Creek Area
Community notes report teaching families the Childress siblings from Freedun Owen Count and Lesie Childress. Viola Davis of Texas visits Ola Bradbury. Blanche Denton Viola Davis and Edith Glean attend gatherings. Basketball resumes. Helen Jewett visits Maude Pogue. William Ransford remodels his house. Mr and Mrs James Chambers welcomed a newborn. Ira Wilson and Clinton Johnson attend a Shellburn game. Charles Johnson and wife visit Seph Thomas at Prairie Creek.
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Yoody
Cecili Jotnson
Som
Helen Jewett
Maude Poygue
William T. Ransford
James Chambers
Ira Wilson
Clinton Johnson
Shellburn
Charles Johnson
Seph Thomas
Prairie Creek
Swindler Dockltoward Arrested in Terre Haute Case
A man who gave the name Dock ltoward is wanted in Dugger on a swindle charge after allegedly taking 30 dollars from a local man by promising to cure his son. He has been arrested in Terre Haute. Meanwhile Mrs. O. J. Fairfield and her son John visit Ware Mass. residents the Plunketts. James M. Springer and family move from near New Lebanon to Sullivan into the Bland property on South Section street. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Dix and Miss Lydia Harbaugh, who traveled to Welser Idaho, are expected home next month.
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Dock Ltoward
Dugger
Terre Haute
James M. Springer
New Lebanon
Sullivan
Bland
South Section Street
Lowell Dix
Lydia Harbaugh
Welser Idaho
Saloonist Faces Suit Over Husband Death in Vigo Court
Mrs Tigrve Slader of Vigo County files against John J Tierney a Terre Haute saloonist and bondsmen alleging her husband was killed while intoxicated and left destitute. Sluder disappeared after boarding an interurban car near Farmersburg and was later found dead near the tracks. authorities believe he stepped from the speeding car.
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Tigrve Slader
Vigo
John J. Tierney
Terre Haute
Tierney
Sinder
Ferre Haute
Sluder
Poriersburg
Sullivan
Farmersburg
Crowd packs event as winners tallied at village gathering
A large crowd attended last Saturday's event with many entries. Hiza Rien won the foot race around the public square and Tired Vanter won the 300 yard dash. Prizes included harness horses, produce, crafts, and quilts awarded to local residents such as Ed Baton Ford McCammon M G Creager Mrs Hunt Mrs Allen Mrs Fowler Mrs Barco Mrs Burns Jo Muchmore I R Cunninghan and Joel Rusher.
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Gsi
Hiza Rien
Vanter
Baton
Ford McCammon
M. GG. Creager
Boston Brown
Dp. Hunt
J. P. Allen
Nannie Fowler
P. A. Barco
Alice Burns
Jo. Muchmore
Joel Rusher
I. R. Cunninghan
Methodist Pastors Named in Indiana M E Conference
At the close of the Indiana M E conference Bishop Wm F McDowell announced Sullivan county pastors for the Vincennes district. Names include Dugger David S Nickerson Carlisle Wm I Russell Farmersburg S S Lake Graysville John J Sidebottom Hymera Daniel I Ryan Merom Wesley C Crawford New Lebanon John H Furry Pleasantville Willis Wininger Shelburn H C Powell Sullivan George H Murphy George F McNaughton to Prairieton transfer. M S Heavenridge and J H Carnes moves. A M Couchman to join Gibson street church Evansville Ft Branch circuit.
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Dugger
David S. Nickerson
Carlisle
Wm. I. Russell
Farmersburg
J. Lake
Graysville
John J. Sidebottom
Hymera
Daniel I. Ryan
Merom
Wesley C. Crawford
New Lebanon
John H. Furry
Pleasantville
Willis Wininger
Shelburn
H. C. Powell
Sullivan
George H. Murphy
George F. McNaughton
Prairieton
M. S. Heavenridge
Clay City
J. H. Carnes
Worthington
A.M. Couchman
Gibson Street
Iwansville
Ft. Branch
Criminal Calendar for Sullivan October Term
The Sullivan circuit court October term criminal calendar lists cases for October 13 to 16. Notable matters include State v Cobb Johnson appealing a gaming house case, several blind tiger and liquor cases, mining law violations, fraudulent checks, drawing deadly weapon, and illegal selling.
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Sullivan
Cobb Johnson
Gaming House
Gustave Strevenhart
Claud McKissick
Claud Rish
George Weir
Thomas Weir
Blind Tiger
Thomas Gallagher
Robert Rigney
Clarence Weaver
Will Timmons
Zimri
Mary Gray
Newt Lane
Barney Davy
Geo. Anderson
John Brewer
Organist Vanishes With Linton Minister in Montana
Rev Edward Tilburn pastor of the Christian church in Linton and Miss Mary Smith organist and daughter of J B Smith of Linton have disappeared together. Miss Smith about 20 studied at Indiana University. Tilburn about 60, wife and daughter visiting Montana. Revival ongoing led by Rev Melnette Miller. Tilburn had borrowed 500 dollars from Dr George Porter. Congregation names Miller as successor pastor.
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Linton
Edward Tilburn
Christian Church In
Mary Smith
J. B. Smith
Miss Smith
Indiana University
Mr. Filburn
Montana
Melnette Miller
The
Christian Church
Mr. Tilburn
George Porter
Linton Church
Mr. Miller
Holcombs of Indianapolis Tour Europe
Mr and Mrs J I Holcomb formerly of this city have traveled to Europe for a several week tour leaving Indianapolis for the duration.
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J. I. Holcomb
Indianapolis
Europe
Local Farmer Plans Cottage Near New Lebanon
C Schlichter, a well known farmer near New Lebanon, visited Sullivan on Monday to discuss business with the union. He has purchased acres at Johnson street and will build a five room cottage to move into upon completion. Mr and Mrs James Spainhour of Worthington are guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lyons. This is their first Sullivan visit in 27 years. Mrs Louise B Martin of Chicago spent Sunday with daughter Kathryn Whelly. Mrs Leanah Welch and Mrs Mr Davis of Riverton, who had been visiting, returned home.
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C. Schlichter
New Lebanon
Sullivan Monday
Union
James Spainhour
Worthington
Thomas Lyons
Sullivan
Leanah Welch
Mr Davis
Riverton
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J.R. Hinman
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Fletcher
Washington
Indiana
Bishan
Wm. F. McDowell
Sullivan County
Vincennes
Khildrenn
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Dren
Ederdown
Oosier Bargain Store
Roy Cowles
Brussels
Sullivan Union and
Terre Haute Daily Star
Sullivan Union
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Enquirer
Indianapolis Daily News
Globe Democrat
New York Tribune Farmer
Terre Haute Daily Tribune
Louise B. Martin
Chica
NM Kathryn Whelly
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