EDITORIALS CALL FOR ORDER ON CITY STREETS AND Saloons
A lengthy a sharp front page disputation argues for decisive action to curb rowdy drunken street behavior. It criticizes deputies and police for delays and urges firm patrols to stop profanity fights and brickthrowing near the White Corner saloon. It notes a citizen, Jas Orr, helped secure arrests and calls for better enforcement and new peace officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Corner
White Corner
Mills
Jas. Orr
Watson
Marshal Wills
School Board considers new building for improving education
The article notes the need for more adequate school buildings to enable better work. It observes the School Board is contemplating a new structure, with emphasis that progress requires unimpeded effort and unity among supporters.
Lynching Statistics Spark Debate Over Chicago Safety
The Record-Herald cites 1902 lynching figures for criminal assault and notes 63 grand jury indictments in Cook County. It questions claims that white women would be unsafe without lynching Southern black men, asking what this implies for Chicago’s own safety and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record-Herald
United States
Delawarej
Texas
Cook County
Chicago
Governor Durbin Proclaims Arbor Day in Indiana
Governor Durbin issues a proclamation declaring Friday October 23 1908 Arbor Day in Indiana. He urges public and private school leaders to organize fitting observances and emphasizes forest preservation to prevent depletion and extinction of state woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Indiana
Sullivan street brick paving blocked by protest
A protest filed with the town board, signed by property owners representing two thirds of affected property, blocks the plan to pave streets around Sullivan’s public square. The Carlisle News warns such sentiment may hinder Sullivan’s growth and its appeal to the better class of citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Town Board
Carlisle News
Cleveland and Bryan wings blamed for poor government odds
The piece suggests the Cleveland wing and the Bryan wing both face criticism for incompetence and are unlikely to be trusted to run the government soon. It argues public support for either faction would be weak given the claimed obtuseness and divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bryan
Ten men from Danville jail break attempt sent to state penitentiaries
Ten of the men who tried to break into the Danville Illinois jail a few weeks ago have been moved to state penitentiaries. The action reflects rapid punishment for the attempted break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Iil
Mexico Drifts Toward Gold Standard. Exasperating Col. Bryan
The remark notes the frustration of Col. Bryan as Mexico moves toward adopting the gold standard, signaling a shift in international monetary policy that troubles U.S. observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bryan
Mexico
Local notices list visits and services in Indianapolis area
John C Chaney travels to Indianapolis on business this week. Dr Crowley offers malaria care for quinine unable patients. Dr Knapp of Vincennes visits Davis house on Tuesday October 18. Chaney and Schroeder provide accurate reliable abstracts at 34 South Side. Mrs Martha Patten Foote of Indianapolis visiting sister Mrs James A Medaris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose L. Osborne
Chicago
Ellis Greenfield
Lyman Heavenridge
Carlisle
H. H. H. List
John C. Chaney
Indianapolis
Dr Knapp
Vincennes
Davis House
Chaney & Schroeder
South Side
Martha Patten Foote
James A. Medaris
For Sale Corn Shredder In Good Condition
Advertises a corn shredder for sale in good condition used only two weeks. Offers easy terms. Inquire at the Union office.
Excursion Rates to St Louis From Sullivan
Illinois Central Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets from Sullivan Indiana to St Louis priced at five dollars and twenty cents with travel October 4 through 9 via Effingham and Van Line and valid for return by October 12 1908. Agent I S Draper issued this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central R. R
Sullivan
Ind
St. Louis
Effingham & van Line
I. S. Draper, Agt
Wind Storm Damages Goble Store in Coalmont
A Saturday night wind storm caused damage to the unfinished Goble storefront. Henry Purcell buys land and plans a cottage. Stella Hawkins and Laura Hawkins visit H A Hawkins in Coalmont as John Wise constructs a new house. The Pierson mine track is being laid and coal hoisting will begin soon. Joe Wambaugh reports a child with scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Goble
Pierson
Property Transfers and Land Lots Across Hamilton and Sullivan Townships
A compiled list of property transfers shows numerous deeds and lot sales in Hamilton and Sullivan townships. Names include Gettinger, Walden, Woodward, Whitsett, Reed, Powell, Price, Mullane, Keene, and others, with parcels ranging from 30 to 100 acres and prices in the hundreds to thousands. Numerous docketed transactions reference Cass, Jefferson, and Sullivan townships, Panhandle Coal Co, Whitsett Coal & Mining Co, and various individuals transferring lots to spouses, heirs, or buyers.
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Gettinger
J. W. Wal
George Heap
Ann Curry
T. Woodlw
John Wood
Hamilton
John Woodward
Woodward
Thumilton
John Woolward
Mary A. Moore
E.e
Tos. Bedwell
C.J. Shepherd
Lot. Dageer
Bnttnadel R
Whitsett
Abe
Whitsett Oal & Mining Co
Cass
R. B Whitsett Et al
Whitsett Coal & Mining Co
R. B. Whitsett Et al
R.B. Whitsett T al
Whitsett Coal Mining
Whitsett Coal E
A. Haddon
Margaret
Sherman Lot Sullivar
J. Ow. Chambers
Panhandle
Jefferson
Wim. Willer
Panhandle Coal Co
Trossa Wulane Tod
He Reed
Lot Sinllivethsteen
Sague
Herman Schmidt
J. WH
Reed
Lind Javkon
Soln Patterson
Wahera
Hymera
VTAC
Seattle Stewart
Robert Taylor Lot
Sulivan
DJ ‘Terhune
Homer
Howard Bunck
Cavert
Moses Louthan
Theodore
Peveenee
Minnie Powell
Mary
Sarah J Heap
Parmiershure
Feck
Tressa Mullane
Cora'arrico Lot Sullivan
Wes Ewes
John Keene
Alonzo P Smith
Lot Sullivan
Mata Pins
UL Cochran
Ransom Kemp
Iol Dugeer
Thomas “Scott
S Bedwell Tsane
Amett
D Wo Robbins
Lop Paxton
Lot Currysville. Co
Ccs Ee
Thomas mMies
M Holley
Dugger
Pate
J Hunter
Tsura Coal
Henry H. Smith
Hymerit
John C Brown
Nannie Holes
Vandalia Line Passenger Inquiries Prompted to Contact Agent
The Vandalia Line requests that any information seekers about rates schedules excursions or related matters write to D B Steeg Traveling Passenger Agent Terre Haute Indiana for prompt attention and reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Steeg
Terre Haute
Ind
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Sullivan Union
Gnlf Republican
WR. Nesbit
R. P. White
Squire Kirkham
A. V. Munich
Haddon Township
Mabel Riggs
Crowder St
H H. H
L. Box
City
Mesdames
J. I. Holcomb
I. H. Kalley
Will H. Hays
John T. Hays
Mattie Hays
Myrtle Harris
New York
Pittsburg
Sewing Machine Inquirie
Famine Briggs
County Clerks Office
Taylor
James Kirkham
Adelia Esstis
Miss Hester
Coles Co
Inl
Mike Kirkham
Joe
J. W. Adams
Middletown
Maude Pinkao
Col
R. M. Dear
Index
James Sinclair
W. F. Allen
Miss Lelia
Lelia
John Seigil
John Kester
Julia
T. W. Mitchell
Pleasantville Sunda
Jim Sirk
Goosetown
Pinkstaff
Little Flock
Big Springs
Fidelia Rouse
Mrs. Mann
Mrs. Ingersolle
Mr. Burton
R. J. Turman
Will
Oscar Wisener
Union Chapel
Mann
Dr. Durham
Martha Durham
Mary Manning
Fidelia Royse
Nellie Durham
Warren Watson
Nelson Wider
Hope Idaho
Manning
Newton Ils
Crowley
St. Louis Fair
Coalmont
Joe Wambaugh
Henry Purcell
Miss Stella
Laura Hawkins
Glendora
H. A. Hawkins
John Wise
W.H. Lal
Vandalia
SELZ
Chase & Sanborn
Boston
America
Chase & Sanborns
Owen
Bruges
Song Eet Griffihh
Chichester
Leger
Yiail
All Druggista
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phela
Melissa Pittmanite
Sullivan County
Lester
Peffer
Ulehisa Eyater Gov Taster
Pefper
Wits
Hicae Et
Pmefer Medical Assn
HLL
Doek
Siwack
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