City Council Reinstates Crum and Purchases Fire Hose
The council re-instated Policeman Crum after a brief suspension pending investigation. It approved buying 590 feet of new fire hose at 90 cents per foot, plus a new nozzle. Street and utility actions included opening 26th Street, extending the water main on 15th Street, trimming trees at City Hospital, and overhauling Lawrence Park fountain for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crum
26Th Street
Washington Avenue
15Th Street
East 16Th Street
Lawrence Park
Illinois Republicans Hold Ground in Town Elections Despite Split
Illinois Republicans fared well in most town and township elections with several mayoral losses for Democrats, including Springfield. Chicago voters chose Judge Edward F. Dunze over John M. Harlan by about 25,000, signaling municipal ownership of utilities and end of private franchises. Roosevelt toured Louisville and St. Louis stops, receiving warm welcomes and gifts, while delivering brief remarks to gathered crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Chicago
Springfield
Edward F. Dunze
John M. Harlan
Mrs Lillian Fulmer Returns From Salem Visit
Mrs Lillian Fulmer, who had been visiting at Salem, has returned here confirming her travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Fulmer
Salem
Miller Loses Point in Mil ler Disbarment Battle
Bloomington April 5 Miller disbarment case moves toward trial on the general charge as prosecutors resist Miller plea in abatement claiming no jurisdiction. Judge Wilson hints attorneys may seek another technical point but trial seems likely. Prosecution plans to charge Miller Hadley and others. grand jury to be appointed soon to investigate multiple cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Batman and Duncan
Miler
Miller
Durcan
Wilson
Duncan
Batman
A. M. Hadley
Hadley
Malott, Thornton and Ferguson
Heffron
Indianapolis
Rufus Hast
Hast
Mrs Vandeveer Returns to Chicago After City Visit
Mrs Charles Vandeveer, who had been visiting in this city, has returned to her home in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vandeveer
Chicago
Bedford Selects Indianapolis Educator as New City Superintendent
The Bedford School Board chosen Prof A Drake after Prof Alexander announced he would leave. Drake, previously Assistant Superintendent of Indianapolis Schools in charge of the Grammar Department, visited Bedford in January and approved the schools and buildings. He plans to move to Bedford around early July if a suitable house is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Alexander
A. Drake
Indianapolis
Drake
Bedford School Board
Bedford
Local Notes From NEEDMORE and Nearby Areas
NEEDMORE and nearby communities report visits and passings. D A Lee and family visited Jacob Mathes near Tunnelton on Sunday. Nickson Allen and son from Hes Ditney came Monday. Palmer and Son from east Ditney were here Monday. Mrs Mary Lee visited Pea Ridge on Tuesday. D A Lea and son Wayne traveled to Fs Ritner Thursday. W and Allen from Guthrie's Creek were observed passing through. Mrs Jasper McCheigg and son traveled through Thursday. Jackson Medison, a peddler from Salem Washington county, was here Friday. Mrs Rebecca Foster of Pea Ridge visited friends Saturday. Miss Mauda Mathis and brother near Tunnelton stayed Saturday night with sister Mrs DA Lea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D A Lee
Jacob Mathes
Tunnelton
Nickson Allen
W & Allen
Guthrie's Creek
Jasper McCheigg & Son
Jackson Medison
Salem
Washington County
Rebecca Foster
Pearidge
Mauda Mathis
DA Lea
City Fire Ravages Box Livery and Wallheiser Buildings
A Tuesday afternoon blaze driven by high winds damaged the Box livery stable and Wallheiser structures along with nearby properties. Insurance losses top thousands, homes and businesses evacuated, and Home Telephone Company cables and stock were heavily hit as firefighters fought flare ups and secured the scene amid shifting hazards.
Walsh road Promises Extensive Indiana Rail Link
The Walsh road is planned as a major Indiana system linking Evansville with Indianapolis and a through route to the Southwest. Louisville and Nashville would connect at Evansville for the South, with Illinois Central less compatible due to overlapping central Indiana territory. When finished the line aims to be among the state’s best built and equipped, featuring six daily passenger trains and first class freight gear as it nears operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Evansville
Indianapolis
Louisville & Nashville
Illinois Central
Indianapolis Star
Card Of Thanks From Howard Fyelds
I wish to thank all who assisted me in taking out and caring for my goods during the fire. Ready for business Thursday.
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Howard Fyelds
Mitchells Move Near Blue Hole Quarry
James Mitchell and wife have moved into a new home near the Blue Hole quarry. Mitchell recently bought the quarry site from Matt Berlinger. Berlinger and family will relocate to Wisconsin as their future home. The item alludes to Indiana political campaigning in 1908.
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James Mitchell
Blue Hole Quarry
Mr. Mitchell
Matt Berlinger
Wisconsin
Needle in Foot Pains Rolla Martin
Rolla Martin of South H Street stepped on a sewing needle last Sunday and it pierced the ball of his foot. In attempting removal the point broke off and remains embedded. Dr. Emery advised against cutting it out, and Martin waits as the needle slowly works out toward the surface in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla Martin
South H Street
Emery
Mr. Martin
Local Residents Attend Visits and School Event
Pinhook notes show Mrs W V Haws and children visiting Mrs W O Mitchell. Families travel to Bedford for business and shopping. RC Whitted’s Christoper school closes with a surprise program and banquet. Clerks, neighbors, and students plan trips to Terre Haute Normal College.
Community Notes From Popcorn and Nearby Areas
Miss Gladys Parker of Bedford visits grandparents Calvin and wife. Wm Underwood of Smithville visits Sam Jones family. Charley Ike and wife welcome a baby daughter. LaA Jackson leaves for Terre Haute to attend college. Homer Chambers and wife visit Bouna Vista guests of Melrose and Mrs McConnell. Rev Wm Elmore leads meetings in Popcorn with two additions to the church. Mrs Catherine Loder visits Mrs J T Beard. Robert Johnston family join Marion Sears family for Sunday. Mrs Cora Whitney returns east of Indianapolis. Misses Fannie and Gertrude Wells attend Popcorn church. Mrs Samusl Zke improves with improved health. Mr and Mrs Norman Johnson host a social for young people. Miss Ethel Brannon and Adamson attend Popcorn church. Wm Gill gains telephone service via the Marsey line. Mrs Paul Short visiting relatives in Monroe. Virge Beyers and son take summer political positions. Sixty friends host a birthday dinner for Mrs Rob Johnston. surprise fails but gathering succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Underwood
Smithville
Sam Jones
Charley I.ke
Laa Jackson
Terre Haute
Ind
Homer Chambers
Bouna Vista
Melrose McConnell
Wm. Elmore
Catherine Loder
J T Beard
Robert Johnston
Marion Sears
Cora Whitney
Simpson Chambers
Indianapolis
Fannie
Gertrude Wells
Samus] Zke
Norman Johnson
Ethel Brannon
Adamson
Wm. Gill
Marsey
Paul Short
Monroe
Virge Beyers and Son
Rob Johnston
Quiet Title Suit Notices in Lawrence Circuit Court
In Lawrence County Indiana 1905 notice to defendants in the case Virgil Able v Henry Hout et al to appear May term 1905 on the 25th day next term at Bedford Court House. Defendants unnamed heirs devisees administrators and executors residing outside Indiana must answer or demur or case will proceed in absence. Clerk Leonard Boone signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawernue
Lawrence Circuit Court
Virgil Able
Henry Hout
Henry Rout
America
Oliver Collins
Muel Colling
Linda Collins
Noble Owens
Indiana
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Notice of Final Settlement in Sidney Mayfield Estate
State of Indiana Lawrence County. Trustee under power of attorney reports final settlement of the Sidney S. Mayfield estate. Heirs creditors and interested parties may inspect the account May 10 at 1 p.m. at James A. Zurlnog law office Bedford Indiana and show cause if needed. Logan Waggoner Trustee. J A Zaring Attorney.
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Indiana
Lawrence County
Sidney Mayfield
Otion
Sidney S. Mayfield
James A. Zurlnog
Bedford
Logan Waggoner
J.A. Zaring
Notice of sealed bids for gravel road construction in Lawrence County
Lawrence County Indiana commissioners invite sealed bids by May 1 1905 for gravel or macadamized roads in Marshall Township including Trogden Lane Guthrie and Limestone road Peerless road Guthrie and Bartlettsville road McKee Anderson Branch of Peerless road Brinegar Lane. Bids may be on individual roads or all roads. Bond with local sureties equal to bid amount required. Address bids to Walter G. Owens Auditor. Bedford Indiana April 5 1905.
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Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Marsha Fownship
Trogden
Guthrie and Limestone
Peerless
Guthrie and
Bartlett
Walter G. Owens
Seid County
Bedford
City of
Shanswick Township
Gustavus C.hougton
Lowry Adamson
W. L. Kern
Said County
Towith Bedford
Bloomington
Springville
Anselm Wood
Amos Scoggan
James M. Sowders
Notice of License to Retail for Bedford Business
Charles E. Hall applies to Lawrence County Indiana for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a front room of a brick building on Sixteenth Street Bedford Third Ward. The location is described as part of lot 204 with a specified room measured 32 by 17 feet. Application is at the May term 1905 of the County Commissioners.
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Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Snanswick Township
Board of County Commissioners
George P. Ketchami
Towit
Sixteenth Street
Third
City of
Beaford
Charles E. Hall
Mitchell
Marion Township
Indiana
Mississippi Avenue
Koll Marley
Obituary for W B Adamson of Springville and Bedford
W B Adamson died in Bloomington Indiana April 1 1905 aged 66 years 5 months 15 days. He was born October 17 1838 near Fayetteville Indiana and served as deacon of the Old Union Church then Springville Church. He married Catherine West December 27 1860 and Margaret King March 1 1894. He leaves a faithful wife four sons two brothers and a sister. The funeral was at the Church of Christ Bedford April 3 and he was laid to rest near Springville beside his first wife and daughter Clara. He was described as a man whose life was sunshine in their midst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W B Adamson
Bloomington
Ind
Bro. Adamson
Fayetteville
Old Union Church
Springville
Catherine West
Margaret King
Church of Christ
Bedford
Clara
Quincy Short
Quiet title suit notices in Lawrence Circuit Court 1905
Complaint No 2 Moses Heron Silas Hughes et al residents non Indiana called to appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court on the third Monday of February 1905 at Bedford to answer the complaint to quiet title to real estate. The plaintiffs seek a ruling against Moses Heron his heirs and devisees Robert McCoy his heirs and devisees William Guthrie Nancy Guthrie their heirs and devisees Silas Hughes Florence Chess Mara Mosfee Laura Henderson. The document is dated January fifth 1905 and bears the court seal.
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Moses Heron
Silas Hughes
John AW. Underwood
Noa
Heron
Robert McCoy
A McCoy
Willian Guthee
Nancy Guthrie
William and
Nancy Guthres
Silas F Hughes
Plorence Chess
Mara Mosfee
Laura Henderson
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
Mitchell Indiana liquor license request in 1905
A male resident of Mitchell Lawrence county Indiana announces his intent to apply to the county board at the May Term 1905 for a one year license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Marin Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Marion
Board of County Commissioners
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Limestone and Oo litie
John B Johnston administrator of Sophia Johnston deceased offers private sale of three Lawrence County lots and one Crim’s addition plot in Limestone now Oolitie Indiana at 10 a m on April 4 1905 under an Olreult Court order. Sale continues until completed and bids start at appraised value.
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Lawrence Circuit Court
Indiana
Philip A. Starr
County of
Lawrence
Lodiana
Lolea
Joman M. Buchanan
Philip U. Starr
Alexander & Harris
Savilla Spaulding
John 8. Johnston
Sophia Johnston
Lawrence Olreult Court
Joho B Johnston
Oolitic
Orange
Limestone
Oolliie
Lawrence County
Crim
Ooolitie
East
Oollie
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Tiz Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
FSED
B. Otis
Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
Rtti
ATS
Persquare Sing
Central Union
Telegraphic
Roosevelt
Louisville
St. Louis
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Vinita
I. T
Milltown
Huntingburg
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Erie
Cosner
Knights OF
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Will
Knights of Pythias
Martin, Daviess
Kros
Sullivan
Greene
Palestine Lodge
Alendance
Elks Band
Rathbone Sisters
Kreaks
Stone City Opera House
Grand Lodge Bank
Castle Hall
Odd Fellows Hall
Krenke’s Hall
Lodge of
Stone City
Clona Stevens
Danville
Sarah Chesnut
Mia. Riley Byers
Homer Crawford
Needmore
Box and Wallheiser
Lil FC
So EL
Ance
Cable
Hugere Babst
Howard Field
John Mille
T. W. Box
Chesnut
J. W. Wallheiser
Babst
Stout
Enterprise Mfg. Con
Fields Grocery
Stone City Plumbing Co
Miller’s Candy Kitchen
Home Telephone Co
Home Telephone Company
Home Company
J W. Wallheiser
16Th Street
N. E. Strout & Son
Mary Cable
Harry
Jacksonville
Fla
Wallheiser
Oldfellows
Otto Krenke
Mammoth Grocery
Jap Malotti
J Street
M. J. Crave
Chicago Fire Department
Bedford Fire Department
Ayer
Ranparilla
Buckmina
Q.c
Lowell
Mass
Credi
Tors Meeting
William C. Wiliott
William C. Elliott
Brooks & Brooks
Bedford Indiana
Minor F. Pate
Bloomfield
Louisville Courier Journal
Pinhook
W V Haws
W O Mitchell
Mathew Mathis
CM Brooking
J C Brooking
Joseph Lisne
Mitewell
RC Whitted
Christopher School
Whitted
Lucinda Starr
Elnora
T Fountain
Coxton
Homer Box
New Albany
David Root
Robt Brooking
Joseph Lane
Newton Nichols
Robt Brooking and Sons
Clarence EH Crawford
Bertha
Ocie
Fiana Crawford
Ocie Mathis
Normal College
Clay Cole
Near
Williams
R A Myers
George Dunlap
L P Beaver
Ella
Agnes Campbell
Center OF
the Earth
Gladys Parker
Calvin Rainbolt
Ment
Maryk
Gulf
ELL&. Ferguson, Admr
W. W.A
Fighher & Fields, Attys
Davi Newkirk
Citizena Trust Company
Escate
David Newkirk
Citizens Trust CO
Martin & Martin
Attys
Admr
Lawrence Circuit
Henry Paugh
Ambrose K
Sears
J. P. Pearson, Atty
Administrator's Sale
Roote
Pooney
Clarence H. Spaulding
Adinistrator
Alexander & Harris, Attys
John A. Palmer
Emmy Palmer
Range1
Orange County
Juan B. Johnston
W. E. Clark
Fred N. Fletcher
Jonathan M. Sellars
Milton A. Boyd
Martin & Martin, Attys
Nancy H. Ashccraft
Albert Ashcraft
Nancy H. Ashcraft
William Jenkins
Suald Estates
Sarah Emily Jenkins
Zaring & East
Lawrence Gircult
Virgil C. Cooper
Daisy O
Cooper
Aaron Wright
Lawrence Cern
BP Greenet
Wright
Henry
Michael A. J. Malott
Matilda
Malott
McHenry Owen
Hiram H.taylor
Bud
Lucien BE. Payne
Charles F. Owens
Washington F. Morgan
Lawrence ‘Obscuit Court
Jameng Lay
Elis. Ferguson
H. P. Pearson
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