Banner Year for Farmers Across Indiana and Nearby Lands
Carlos T. McCarty argues 19th century Indiana farms prosper as prices soar for eggs to corn and land values rise to 75 to 125 dollars an acre. He notes loans ease and investors seek iron ore and woodland plantings in southeastern Indiana while timber and nut trees mature for future profits.
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Carlos T. McCarty
Martin County Tribune
Shoals
Martin County
Indiana
Ilinois
Minister Tilburn's Mysterious Disappearance Shocks Linton
The Rev Edward Tilburn, former pastor of the Christian church, vanished after leaving town for Chicago to seek medical help. A young organist Mary Smith accompanies rumors, while church trustees replace Tilburn with Mr Miller to oversee revival and building completion as investigations continue. Tilburn later writes from Butte stating he is ill, resting, and organizing affairs before returning.
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Linton
Edward O. Tilburn
Christian Church
Chicago
Butte
Montana
Tilburn
Paxter
Hibrary
Mary Smith
The
Miller
Linton Church
Tikburn
Herwith
Cere
Washington
First ‘Christian Church
Indiana
Linton Z
Mont
Wen
Lon
Miss Smith
Mr. Tilburn
Ores
Mamma
Papa
Dr. Porter
Orlo
Pittsburg
Brother Miller
Linton Bank
Warning against Fony's Honey and Tar remedy
A historical notice warns readers not to be persuaded into using Fony's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs and lung ailments. The ad claims the product stops coughing and heals the lungs and is sold by Smith & Winton.
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Fony
Smith & Winton
Notice of Filing of Gravel Road Petition in Steele Township
Petition filed with the Daviess County Indiana Board of Commissioners seeks gravel road improvement in Steele township. At least fifty freehold voters request grading draining and paving of 2.25 miles from the center of the public highway at the northeast corner of section 13 to the end of an established graveled highway in section 25 with a half mile west to complete 2.25 miles. Viewers and an engineer to be appointed to determine best method of improvement.
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Steele Township
Daviess County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Publc
Said
Notice of hearing on street improvement petition 1909
The petition for street improvements including grading drainage and paving with stone or gravel is endorsed by Dudley V Ellis and over fifty signers. The hearing is set for Tuesday October 5 1909, witnessed by Thomas Nugent Auditor with Mattingly and Myers as attorneys.
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Dudley V. Ellis
Boards of Commissioners
Daviess County
Indiana
Toms Hill
City of
Washington
Lins Thomas Nugent
McCauley
Reeve and
Barr Townships
Clebridge
Disser
Barr Township
Auditor’s
Thomas Nugent
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Mattingly & Myers
Wilson
Washington, Ind
SMD
A.J. Tower CO
Boston
USA
Tower Canadian CO
United
Toronto
Can. A
Hatfield and Palmer Co
State of Indiana
Daviess Circuit Court
Thomas Burns
Miriam Taylor
City Gas Company
Lota
Lawrence P. Boyle
Reciever
Cc. K. Tharp
Cc. G. Gardiner
Attys
Common Council
East Side
East Side Park
Robert Russell
Charles Willey
William YW. Ragsdale
Daviess
WM. A. Wallace
Hastings, Allen & Hastings, Attys
Peter Stoll
Harned
Stele Township
Auditor's
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