Coal mine owners seek Indiana trust formation
The passage outlines various regional issues from the era including tax plans by coal mine owners in Southern Indiana forming a trust, a death count among G. A. R. members in Illinois, renaming of Chicago law practice with C. B. Darrow, and campaign notes for Seat on reelection. It also mentions a nationwide machinists strike, nine hour workday demand, and local political and veterans’ society events with names like N. B. Thistlewood and Frank T. Reil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Last Colored Ham Offered in Lawrence County
The notice recalls a postwar relic of law restricting African descent residents. William Brown, a color soldier from Vincennes, was condemned to be sold for labor under a prewar Illinois statute. He later wore blue at Petersburg and survived. The article recounts the sheriff sale and Brown’s wartime service amid community memory.
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William Brown
Vincennes
Knox County
Brown
Lawrence County
Old Court House
John Waits
Ilinota
Indiana
Court House
Press
Bill Brown
Petersburg
Virginia
Local Clothing Sale in Lawrence County
The largest stock of Tailor Made Clothing in Lawrence County offers men suits from 10 to 15 dollars, boys suits from 4 to 10 dollars, boys knee pants from 1 to 5 dollars, and youths suits from 1 to 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe
Lawrence County
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in cough treatment claim
A promotional note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly successful against dangerous illnesses causing persistent cough. It asserts early treatment cures the cough and advertises Dale & Sheridan as sellers, inviting readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale & Sheridan
Teachers Wanted by School Board in Sumner
Applications sought for teachers in rooms 4 and 5 at 2 a.m. monthly, with filing closing 28 April. Elected teachers must hold a general grade certificate. T. Avsgmaray, Clerk.
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Sumner
Board of Education
T. Avsgmaray
Clark
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C. 8. Darrow
Sexaton Mason
Washington
Washett
Peoria
Thureday
N. B. Thistlewood
Cairo
Hoek Taland
Martha Daxter
Pawnes
W. BR
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Spring
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Olocy
Lukin
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Bond
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Christy
Rolla Wella
St. Louis
John W. Watta
G. A
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DeFur
West Christian Church
G. A. B. Hall
Corpa
G. A. R. Hall
W. EB. C
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Mamper
Inoralton
Moly
T. EF. Hoopes
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Mabel Jone Termes
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John W. Watts Pont
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Wheeler, Beadle
Weetall and
Seed
Wheeler, Pickering and Cunningham
Weetall, Stevena and
Burnside
Wentall and Smith
Bann, Westell and Young
Park— Whesler
Woman's Relief Corps
Sunmer Dress Goods
Littleent
Winrow Shades
Mt Provisions
T. F. Hoopes
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Coriuss
W. H. Westall & Bro
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