Warden Reid Resigns Over Health cite at Michigan City
South Bend official James D. Reid resigns as Warden of the State Prison at Michigan City due to nervous breakdown and declining health. Governor Hanly confirms the resignation, praising Reid’s six years of administration and noting his opposition to further executions. He reveals Reid had contemplated resigning a year earlier but the board would not act.
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James D. Reid
South Bend
Michigan City
Reid
Hanly
Council Fire Tribal Meeting In Bloomfield On April 9
Reds Men of Bloomfield prepare for the district gathering of tribes with 35 represented and over 500 Indians expected to attend the annual round up on hunting grounds. Reception in the opera house in the afternoon and the main ceremonies in Yuba Tribe No 230 wigwam after dark. Indiana reservation officers including Lewis A Story and Chas A Robinson will attend.
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Bloomfield
Vanmeter & Co
Indiana
Lewis A. Story
Chas
A. Robinson
Sagamore
George I. Kinser
Chas. M. Stout
Thos. G. Harrison
Frank G. Castor
Bloomfield News
Windjammers sue Monroe County Fair for unpaid music fees
The Bloomington Mechanics band led by Wylie Cathcart and others sues the Monroe County Fair Association claiming $260 contract for August performances, with only $100 paid and $160 outstanding plus $10 interest. Attorney R H East represents the musicians.
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Monroe County
Bloomington Mechanics Band
Wylie Cathcart
Henry Cathcart
Maurice Demaree
Paul Seward
Joseph Neill
Allen East
Charles Duncan
Frank Robinson
Alvin Hinds
The
Fair Association
R. H. East
Bloomington
Condition Critical Powers in Georgetown Ky
Caleb Powers remains gravely ill in Georgetown with rising fever and weakened condition. Doctor J E Peck reports daily attendance and has barred other visitors except brother in law W H Green who has stayed with him since the last trial.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Powers
J. E. Peck
Mr. Peck
W. H. Green
Merger Probable Involving Southern Indiana Express Company
Reports to the Indiana Railroad Commission indicate the Southern Indiana Express Company, operating on the Southern Indiana Railroad line, is near to a merger or absorption by another entity.
Rumors Tie Southern Indiana Express to Larger Firms
Reports suggest the Southern Indiana Express Company may be absorbed by a larger firm, possibly the American Express Company. Officials say there is no definite plan and Fargo of American Express many not confirm any consolidation. The Terre Haute based line from Terre Haute to Elnora and Westport may not reach Chicago, requiring big investment to expand there.
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Exas
American Express Company
Southern Indiana Express Company
F. C. Fargo
Terre Haute
Elnora
Westport
Sullivan
Chicago
Express Company
Southern Indiana
Indiana
Miers the Mark in Bloomington Politics
The Bloomington talk centers on Bob Miers as a leading Democrat for the Second district nomination. He acts as temporary chairman and keynote speaker at the Indianapolis convention and aims for permanent chair. Monroe county delegates are directed to back him, with a predicted finish at the November 6 1908 convention likely ending with Judge John C Chaney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Miers
Alvin Padgett
Cy Davis
Bloomington
Samuel Balaton
Lebanon
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
Ita
Monroe County
John C. Chaney
Man Severely Injured By Improvised Ladders At Saloon
John Taylor, a wall repaperer, fell from a chair on a table while removing ceiling paper at John J. Lynch's North I Street saloon. He suffered a fractured left leg above the ankle and a dislocated left elbow. He was taken to City Hospital with Dr. Freeland attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
City Hospital
Taylor
John J. Lynch
North I Street
Dr. Freeland
Mary E. Allen Die, Funeral Held at Fairview
Mary E. Allen died at her daughter Isis Allen’s home on South G street after a two week pneumonia illness. She was 76 and survived by three sons John David Paris and two daughters Mrs. John Slaughter of Lawrenceport and Isis Allen. Funeral and interment were at Fairview on Wednesday at 11 a.m. A note warns readers of a new post office rule requiring publishers to pay 1 cent per delinquent paper, urging delinquent subscribers to pay up or prepay.
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Mary E. Allen
Isis Allen
South G Street
John
David
Paris Allen
John Slaughter
Lawrenceport
Fairview
Post Office Department
Washington
Davis Campaign Crisis Sparks Primary Delegates Debate
Cyrus E. Davis and Cy Wellman clash over whether Lawrence county delegates should be chosen by primary or earlier county action. The dispute involves a bid by Charles W. Wellman to shift to district primaries and a Bloomington April 30 convention. Davis endorses a district primary and calls for unity among Democrats.
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Cyrus E. Davis
Congress
Bedford
Brethers
Mr. Davis
Gilbert Hendren
Davis
Billy Brown
Horatio Harryman
McHenry Owen
Charles W
Linton
Cy Davis
Sullivan Daily Times
Bloomington
Medicine Man Faces Trial Over Licensed Practice Question
In Bloomington a second mayor's court jury considers whether E. L. Burns can treat cancer without a medical license. Burns, patently aiding cancer patients with a mineral wash and no surgery, asserts he functions without being a doctor while peers demand licensure. Public support centers on Burns aiding Mrs. James Peake and other patients amid competing medical views.
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Bloomington
E. L. Burns
Monroe County Medical Society
Daniel Rawlins
Burns
John S. Shurfield
Ellettsville
Bud Skirvin
James Peake
Harris
John Shurfield
W. W. Harris
O. K. Harris
Shurfield
Louden
R. G. Miers
John
Mose Kahn
Ed Neeld
Ed Jackson
Stanley Vernon
W. A. Hazel
Clude Spencer
Will Smith
County Funds Earn Interest Under New Depository Law
Lawrence county reports 186.75 dollars in March interest from county funds earned across depositories. On March 1 total on hand was 107,600 across Stone City Bank Bedford National Bank Citizens National Bank Bank of Mitchell and First National Bank of Mitchell. By March 31 funds on hand totaled 114,500 with 41,900 in Citizens National Bank 15,000 in Stone City Bank 29,000 in Bedford National Bank 14,200 in Bank of Mitchell and 14,400 in First National Bank of Mitchell. The new depository law is proving beneficial for taxpayers with satisfactory interest earnings since its implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Stone City Bank
Bedford National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Bank of Mitchell
First National Bank of Mitchell
Dropped Dead In City At 24
Charles Fisher aged about 24 dropped dead of heart disease in front of the Diamond Grocery on East Fifth street Thursday at 3 35 PM He was a laborer unmarried His mother fainted in the store as his body was carried in Funeral notices follow and local health reports note a small pox near containment with 50 cases and one fatality in Clear Creek.
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Charles Fisher
Newton
Fisher
East Fifth Street
Diamond Grocery
Cosner’s Meat Market Advertises Top Price Offer
Consumers are invited to bring butter eggs and dressed chickens to L. W. Cosner’s meat market at 1426 J Street to receive the highest cost price. The notice emphasizes prompt payment and local market fairness.
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L. W. Cosner
J Street
Death of 17 month old Esther Denniston
Esther Deniston daughter of Mr and Mrs John Deniston of South I Street died at noon Tuesday after six weeks of bronchial illness. Funeral from the family home Wednesday at 2 30 PM with interment at Green Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
John Denniston
South I Street
Green Hill
Venus Emerges as Evening Star in Western Sky
The article notes Venus as a bright evening star rising in the western sky with increasing brilliance each night. It explains Venus proximity to the sun causing high surface temperatures, a dense steam-cloud reflectivity, and its visibility in daylight, with details of upcoming conjunctions with Mars and the new moon in early April. It also mentions Venus reaching greatest eastern elongation on April 26 and continuing to brighten until May 29.
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Venus
Mars
Bedford Stone Quality for Indiana Monuments
The Lafayette Courier argues the Bedford stone may not be best for monuments and urges the Battle Ground monument commission to choose Indiana or other durable stone if superior. It praises the commission as honest and stresses state pride and durable architectural beauty in selection.
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Bedford
Battle Ground
Monument Commission
Courier
Indiana
Lafayette Courier
John Short Dies in Lawrence County After Stroke
John Short widely known citizen of Lawrence County died at his home Fourteenth and O streets at 12 15 pm from a paralytic stroke suffered March 23 He was born March 8 1830 near Springville and spent most of his life on farms before moving to Bedford in 1886 Surviving are his widow six children Virgil B Short Richard B Short Lillian Short Amanda Sleeth and others He was a longtime Christian church member The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 30 pm from the family residence with ministers Melvin Putnam and Quincy Short and burial at Green Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Short
Lawrence County
Short
Ezekiel Short
Springville
Bedford
Louisa Boone
Noah Boone
Virgil B. Short
Oklahoma City
Richard B. Short
Lillian Short
Amanda Sleeth
Indianapolis
Christian Church
Indian Creek
Fourteenth
O Streets
Melvin Putnam
First Christian Church
Quincy Short
Green Hill
Globe Clothing Store Opens Grand Spring Opening in Bedford
The Globe Clothing firm on the south side of the square in Bedford marked a five year growth with a three day Spring Opening. Mr Tech sourced a large, varied stock of men and boys wear including hats shoes suits haberdashery underwear and hosiery with no carryovers from previous seasons. The event drew a large crowd of ladies and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Clothing
Indiana
Bedford
Globe
Tech
Copenhagen
Card Of Thanks From The Theatorium Contest
Miss Rosanna Mathieu conveys gratitude to friends for support during the Teddy bear contest. Mrs Zack Hart and son William left for Buffalo, New York. Indiana Creosoting plant near Blooming ton to restart in two weeks after a five month shutdown for a new tank. ten experts completed the work with piping delays. There are over 200000 cross ties awaiting treatment.
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Theatorium
Rosanna Mathieu
Zack Hart
Little William
Mr. Hart
Buffalo
New York
Indiana Creosoting Company
Monon Yards
Bloomington
Notable Reforms Cited in State Tax and Public Finance Report
A survey lauds actions reforming private banking supervision and public finance. It highlights increased valuation of corporate property, end of passes for officials, a two cent railroad fare cap, creation of public fund depositories, daily settlements, bipartisan boards for institutions, abolition of contract labor, and state run industries at prisons. The report also praises enforcement of laws, care for public funds, return of misappropriated money, and anti corruption efforts.
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State Tax Board
State Reformatory
Moore
New Postal Regulation Sets Renewal Deadlines for Subscriptions
The new rule from January 1 1908 requires publishers to secure renewals within specified periods or risk removing subscribers from legitimate lists. Newspapers not renewed within the given windows lose second class mailing eligibility, though publishers may offer credit. Credit extension remains allowed but affects postage rate eligibility.
Wool buyers urge reform in binder twine use on wool
A letter from wholesale buyers warns wool producers about excessive binder twine and rope in fleeces. It cites loose fibre clinging to wool, damaged value in processing, and reduced demand for domestic lots. Agents will refuse wool tied with heavy rope, urging farmers to use minimal twine and correct practices.
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Australia
South America
Supreme Court reverses Artman ruling on liquor licensing
Indiana Supreme Court overturns Judge Artman of Boone County in Lanham vs Woods et al. holding licensing liquor sales unconstitutional. Opinion by Judge O H Montgomery finds Indiana statutes licensing liquor do not violate state or federal constitutions. Bedford Oil and Gas pauses drilling near Heltonville awaiting casing before resuming well work.
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Supreme Court of Indiana
Artman
Boone County Circuit Court
Lanham Vs. Woods
O. H. Montgomery
Supreme Courts
Indiana
Bedford Oil and Gas Company
Heltonville
Peach Orchard Frost Prevention Method
Mrs Ira Hurst of Owensville uses a small fire under her peach trees to create smoke and heat that ward off frost. She notes she was the only local grower with peaches to can and sell last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Iurst
Owensville
Hurst
Estate of Jane E. Dodd final settlement hearing
In the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 18 Daniel D Eldridge administrator with will annexed presents and files his account and vouchers for final settlement of Jane E Dodd deceased The court will exam the account on the dth day of May 1908 All heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. R N Palmer Attorney.
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Jane E. Dodd
Lawrence
Daniel D. Eldridge
Circuit Court
Admr
R. N. Palmer
Atty
John W. Harvey
Lawrence Circuit Court
Joan W. Narris
James Webb Complaint No 6311 filed in Indiana court
Frank Farmer et al. filed the complaint through Boruff & Boruff asking Elkana W. Farmer to appear by May 1 1908 at the Bedford Circuit Court. If not, the complaint will be heard in his absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signed and sealed on March 12 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farmer
Boruff & Boruff
Elkana W. Farmer
Indiana
Bedford
A. D
Boone Leonard
Executor Qualified in Elizabeth E Mathes Will Case
Notice announces Daniel R. Brown has qualified as executor of the last will of Elizabeth E. Mathes in Lawrence Circuit Court Indiana. The estate is stated as solvent. McHenry Owen serves as attorney for the administrator.
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Lawrence Circuit Court
Elizabeth Denson
Lawrence County
Indiana
Elizabeth 8
Mathes
Daniel R. Brown
McHenry Owen
Notice of Final Settlement of Flora E. Carson Estate
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Flora E Carson deceased to appear in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana on May 4 1903 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares William F Brooks Administrator
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Flora E. Carson
Lawrence
Bedford
Indiana
William FF. Brooks
Indiana Lawrence circuit case quiet title action
The Lawrence Circuit Court in May Term hears James A. Rariden and Nancy J. Rariden vs Catherine D. Burton et al. The complaint seeks quiet title to real estate. Defendants named include numerous heirs and associates of deceased persons not residents of Indiana. Appearance required by May 1st to avoid default. Clerk notice dated March 28 1908.
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State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
James A. Rariden
Nancy J. Rariden
Catherine D. Burton
Simpnson BR Lowe
Aftavit
Daniel Spirling
Sarah Dougherty
Celissa Jenkins
Euphemia EB. Condiff
Joseph Davis
Benjamin Davis
Nettie Davis
Folin Beck
Emma Roberts
Susan Mar- Catherine Dodson
Alonzo B. Jones
Simpson ‘Tolliver
George Sheeks
Laura Foster
Milton Melvin
Rebecca Knott
Zachariah Dougherty
Margaret Hodge
Lemuel Horsey
Rachel Horsey
Christian Spirling
Zach Spirling
Catherine Beck
Alexander D. Heck
Rachel Beasley
Marion F. Beasley
Emma Smith
Robert Burton
Sarah Davis
Lemuel Spirling
Sarah Tyre
Jacob Tyre
George Pheips
Polly Phipps
Thomas Melvin
Levie Melvin
Betsie Melvin
Jonathan White
Elizabeth White
Preston White
Sat Hie White
Alexander
Bedford
Boune Ceonard
Notice of Application for License in Bedford Indiana
Notice to citizens of the Second Ward Bedford Lawrence County Indiana that a male resident of Shanswick township over 21 seeks a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a brick building on Sixteenth street near the Public Square for one year with permission to sell cigars and tobacco. Location details describe a west front room of a two story brick building bounded by specific lot lines. building owned by Allen W Richardson and rented by the applicant. The application will be to the Lawrence county Board of County Commissioners at the next term beginning the first Monday in April 108.
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Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
State of
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
16Th Street
City of
William Benzel
Allen W. Richardson
Notice of License Application to Sell Liquor in Bedford Indiana
A male resident of Lawrence County Indiana will apply to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the next term beginning the first Monday in April 1908 for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a unit of less than five gallons with on premise drinking for one year. The business location is a room in a one story frame building on Lot 108 in Bedford originally, described as thirty feet north and eleven feet one inch east from the Lot 108 southwest corner, fronting on 1 street in Bedford Shanswick Township Lawrence County Indiana and owned by Thomas Jackson. First insertion March 13 1908. John E. Feldel?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Jackson
John E. 70m
Felde
Bedford resident seeks liquor license for Bedford Indiana
William R. Tuggle a resident of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence County Indiana over twenty one years and resident ninety days will apply to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the next term starting April 1908 for a license to sell vinous spiritous and malt liquors in less than five gallons with on premises drinking for one year. The business room is on the first story front room of a two story brick building at the southwest corner of lot 19 town now city of Bedford fronting I street with a clear glass front. Property owned by W R Tuggle March 13 1908
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Bedford
Shawswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Lawrenee County
W.R. Tugegle
William R. Tuggle
Executors Public Sale of William P Younger Estate
Executors of the will of William Perry Younger offer a public auction of the deceased's personal property at his late residence in Stanswick Township Lawrence County Indiana on Thursday April 9 1908 starting 10 o clock. Items include horses cattle hay oats corn farming implements and related property. Terms: cash for 35 or less. over 500 on six months with notes and security, six percent interest after maturity and attorney fees. Addison Younger Aylette R Younger executors W H Martin attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Perry Younger
Stanswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Bids Open for Bedford and Tunnelton Gravel Road Repairs
A Board of Turnpike Directors member announces bids to repair the Bedford and Tunnelton gravel road near Tunnelton Indiana. Bids accepted at the Lawrence County Auditor's Office until 1 p.m. Monday April 1 1908. Plans and specifications are on file in the Auditor's office. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
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Board of Turnpike Directors
Lawrence County
Indiana
Bedford and
Tunnelton
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Martinsville
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California
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West 16Th Street
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Ireland
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LSBAL
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Ayletle Ht. Younger
W. . Martin
Lawrenc Circuit Court
Frank Armstrong
Kern Armstrong
Robert H. Tyree
George W. Tyrer
Lawrence Circuit
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Rachel Kohn
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