State Democratic Committee to Confront Greene Sullivan Judge Contest
State Chairman William H. O'Brien calls a special session of the Democratic committee for Friday April 13 to rule on the Greene and Sullivan counties judge race. Sullivan's O B Harris and Linton's John Riddle lead. counties dispute delegate selection method. District Chairman Alvin Padgett notified and will attend in Indianapolis.
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William H. O’brien
State
Democratic Committee
Greene
Sullivan
O. B. Harris
John Riddle
Linton
State Committee
Alvin Padgett
Indianapolis
Shortages At State Auditor Office Total 390 594 47
A statehouse investigation reports shortages in the auditor of state office totaling 390000 plus 594 47 across several administrations. It clears W H Hart E H Wolfe and W D Manson but names James H Rice and Bruce Carr as owing the state 260 403 61. Claims against Rice Carr estates are barred by death.
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Statehouse
Auditor of State
W. H. Hart
E. H. Wolfe
W. D. Manson
State
James H. Rice
Bruce Carr
Rice
Carr
J. O. Henderson
A. C. Daily
Indiana Bass Limits and Size Rules for Bedford Fishermen
Indiana fish law limits daily bass to 20 per person and 36 for two in two boats. Fines range from five to twenty five dollars per fish over the limit. Size limits prohibit pickerel, waist-eyed pike under twelve inches and rock bass or crappie under six inches and black bass under ten inches. undersized fish must be returned. Transport of bass beyond state lines is restricted, with penalties of ten dollars per unlawful fish unless carried openly for inspection.
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Bedford
Indiana
Indiana Fish and Game Commission
Indictment for Attempted Murder in Mitchell Saloon
Grand Jury charges Everett Perkheiser Jack Love and Al Burton all of Mitchell with assault and battery with intent to murder Sol Pitman. They allegedly poured gasoline on Pitman’s clothing and set it afire, burning him severely while he slept in a Mitchell saloon on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Perkheiser
Jack Love
al Burton
Mitchell
Sol Pitman
Pitman
Mrs Stephenson Dead After Months of Illness
Mrs Maggie M Stephenson 33 wife of Elmer Stephenson died at home 2013 South I street Tuesday at 2 15 pm after months of consumption. She was a Methodist, survived by husband and a son, daughter of Adam and Mary Johnson of 727 North J street. Funeral from the residence Thursday at 2 pm, services by Rev R Scott Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie M. Stephenson
Elmer Stephenson
South I Street
Methodist Church
Adam
Mary. Johnson
North J Street
R. Scott Hyde
Green Hill Cemetery
Egg Roast Honors Eighteenth Birthday at Wilking Home
Miss Lulu Wilking hosted an egg roast two miles south of town Wednesday to celebrate her eighteenth birthday. Guests included M isses Minnie Baugh Lulu Cele Della Parham Ella Duncan Mae Brown Irma Cul mer Julia Dodd Ethel Ketchem Nell Castillo Inez Day Maude Bowman and others along with Messrs Homer Utterback George Williams Jim McBride Myron Woodruff John Ketchem Sutor Bowman Claude Day Leonard Woody Raymond Elliot Jim Forbes Frank Ketchem Liscar Bowman Will McWilliams Pink Shrout Bernice Boruff and Harold Whitted. All reported an excellent time.
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Lulu Wilking
Minnie Baugh
Lulu Cele
Della Parham
Ella Duncan
Mae Brown
Irma Culmer
Julia Dodd
Ethel Ketchem
Nell Castillo
Inez Day
Maude Bowman
Homer Utterback
George Williams
Jim McBride
Myron Woodruff
John Ketchem
Sutor Bowman
Claude Day
County Institute Concludes Day Two Sessions
The County Institute resumed at 10 o'clock Tuesday with devotions by Mrs Blanden and talks on unions Signal American Motherhood and Crusade Monthly. Sessions covered Sabbath observance, temperance work, and women's ballot patriotism. Bennie Brown won the evening gold medal with The College Oil Can.
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W. A. Brown
Loyal Temperance Legion
Legion
J. A. Rowe
Union of Temperance Forces
Rey. Wilson Whitney
Lane
Bennie Brown
Miss Bob White thrills Stone City audience again
One of the season’s most fashionable crowds greeted Nixon and Zimmerman’s tuneful comedy opera Miss Bob White at the Stone City Opera House. The return engagement drew a large audience as the music was improved and the familiar cast remained, delivering what the paper calls the best bill of the season.
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Nixon & Zimmerman
Bob White
Stone City Opera House
Purcell Enters Democratic Race in Indiana Second District
Purcell editor of the Vincennes Sun announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination. His move complicates the Second District race against Cy Davis, hinting at support for former Congressman Miers of Monroe County. With Monroe Knox Lawrence and Sullivan counties backing Davis, a volatile convention in Washington May 1 is anticipated.
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Royal E. Purcell
Vincennes Sun
Greene County Statesman
Washington
When We Were Twenty One stars Nestor Len and Corinne Frances
Two top stars Nestor Len and Corinne Frances headline the Bedford stage in the charming comedy When We Were Twenty One. Len returns to a familiar role while Frances, newly acclaimed in legitimate work, earns a five year engagement with Mr Courtney and a promising future in Bedford. The cast features twenty renowned amusement-world performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestor Lennon
Corinne Frances
Phyllis
Opera
Indiana Republicans Hear Keynote At State Convention
Indianapolis reports a large Indiana Republican convention opening with Congressman Abraham Brick delivering the keynote. Senator Beveridge and Senator Hemenway followed with praise for Theodore Roosevelt, Governor Hanly, and the party's progressive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Hemenway
Harrison
Hanly
Carl Riddick
State Central Committee
Insane Miller Dies in County Jail After Cigarette Toxication
Otto Miller 27, declared insane at court house, died in the west wing of the county jail. Believed to have fallen ill from cigarette paper poison, he raved about court house work and refused food. Native of Bloomington, stepson of A L Anderson, with sister there and a cousin manager of New Tourner hotel. Remains to be sent to Bloomington for interment.
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Otto Miller
Henry Schmidt
Terre Haute
Miller
Bloomington
Ind
St. Clair’s
Lafayette Avenue
A. L. Anderson
John P. Tourner
Walter Peterson
New Tourner
Post Office Reads for Week End April 7 1906 Bedford
List of letters advertised and to be claimed including Miss Bertha Adams Mrs Amy Draper and others in Bedford. Sherman L Keach P M notes Chas Walker returned from a business trip to Cincinnati.
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Bedford
Adams
Bertha
Draper
Amy
Ford
Alice
Kinser
Edward
Steele
Minnie
Wilson
J. H
Chas, O. Walker
Cincinnati
Byers Seeks Lost Son After Twenty Two Years
L S Byers of Seelyville Ind arrives in Chicago after a fruitless search in Des Moines for his five year old son who vanished two years earlier. He spent about 25000 on ads travel and rewards including 500 posters. Two months ago he was duped into paying 150 to a hole in Evansville with promise of return. Also notes local injuries funerals and a deranged patient moved to Evansville and Indianapolis hospitals.
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Indiana
Hemenway
Republican Party
McKinley
United States
Chicago Chronicle
L. S. Byers
Seelyville
Ind
Chicago
Des Moines
Byers
Rohan
Sousa and
Magner
Evansville
Bedford Quarries Worker Injured by Toppled Stone
James Colonge, an employee of the Bedford Quarries Company, suffered a painful injury when a large stone toppled onto his left leg. His flesh was badly cut and lacerated. Dr. R B Short provided surgical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Colonge
Bedford Quarries Company
R. B. Short
Minister Accused Of Murder Set To Continue Work In Indiana
Rev. A. G. Sutherlin who was Monday acquitted of murdering his wife plans to keep serving as a Christian minister in southern Indiana. He leads several country churches near New Albany and his parishioners stand by him, denying the paternity charge brought byAnna Adelia Moore, a former domestic in his home after his wife’s death. He posted bond for appearance in the CARE.
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Brick
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Beveridge
President Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Republic
The
Commonwealth
Middle West
Republican Party
Hanly
A. G. Sutherlin
New Albany
Law and Order Warn of Fair Trial for Accused Slayers
The Paoli Republican says John Roby and Oliver Haygack will likely be indicted for first degree murder in the Deputy Sheriff Harry Smith case. A strong guard possibly a militia detachment may accompany them to trial amid talk of mob violence. The note appeals for due process and condemns mob law. Born to Mr and Mrs William Byera of Oolitic twins, both male.
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John Roby
Oliver Haygack
Harry Smith
Paoli
Orange County
William _ Byera
Haya
Miss Blackburn Seriously Injured in Bedford Runaway
Miss Josephine Blackburn in charge of the cloak department at McCormick Bros. sustained serious injuries in a runaway accident while driving home from Bedford six miles east. The horse bolted on a steep east of town, throwing her under the horse and dashboard. She was cut and bruised about the head and body with a badly wrenched limb and will remain home for some time. She is praised for making the nightly six mile drive unaccompanied by an escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Blackburn
McCormick Bros
Bedford
Buddha
Miss Blackburn
Bailey Dead Showman of Barnum Bailey Circus
James A. Bailey former Barnum & Bailey showman died at his Mt. Vernon New York home on Wednesday from erysipelas. Born July 4 1847 in Detroit he rose from farm work and schooling to join Robinson Lake Company then a Nashville theater later partnering Cooper Bailey 1875. The firm merged with Barnum 1881 and became Barnum Bailey. Bailey became sole owner after Barnum's death.
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James A. Bailey
Barnum & Bailey
Mt. Vernon
New York
Mr. Bailey
Detroit
Mich
Robinson & Lake Company
Nashville
Tenn
Cooper & Bailey Circus Company
Australia
Cooper & Bailey
P. T. Barnum
Buddy Ragsdale Facing Fatal Illness At Home
William A. Ragsdale Jr known as Buddy was believed dying at his South H Street home this afternoon after a week long severe pneumonia attack. A Bedford lifelong resident and noted horseman, his condition has been grave from the start of the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Ragsdale, Jr
Buddy
South H Street
Mr. Ragsdale
Bedford
Notice to Non-Residents and Unknown Heirs in Lawrence County
Lawence Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana seeks to quiet title to real estate in Bedford with defendants nonresidents or unknown heirs. Plaintiffs name Gertrude Barton Opha Burton Otis Burton via guardian and Laura Burton against Phebe Barton and Joseph Connelly heirs. Appearing by May 15 1906 term to answer or demur. clerk Leonard signs April 4 1906.
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State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
May Tern
Gertrude Barton
Opha Burton
Otis Burton
George H. Crorter
Laura Burton
Phebe Barton
Joseph Connelly
Indiana
Margaret Connelly
Ture
Mary Riggs
Aaron Kirys
Maria Akles
Francis Connelly
Josith Connelly
Rancis Connelly
Henry Kent
Court House
Bedford
Buone Leonard
Evangelistic meetings praised at First Methodist church
The article notes that evangelistic meetings at the First Methodist church were deemed prophetic of great good with strong gospel messages from Dr. Yatman and 3 o'clock afternoon and 7 45 evening services. It also memorializes Abraham Caress born 1832 died Oklahoma March 2 1906 and outlines his long family history and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Notice To Non-Residents Quiet Title Suit in Indiana
In Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana a complaint seeks to quiet title to real estate against James Day Bedora Day Thomas Mullen Ann Mullen and others not residents of Indiana The action names heirs executors administrators and assigns of deceased parties and sets a response deadline of May 1 1906 with appearance required or the case will proceed in absence Judge clerk and attorney listed with the filing details.
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James Day
Bedora Day
Thomas Mullen
Henry P. Pearson
Ann Mullen
Rosalia Carlton
Charles Carlton
Annie McKeen
Edward McKeen
Minerva McMillan
Kate Mulkey
Frank Mulkey
Ida Walker
John A. Walker
George B. Parks
William Fisher
Elizabeth Fisher
Bedora Dey
Ambrose
Carlton
Jesse A. Mitchell
Winthrop Foot
Cynthia Vu
Oot
Pleasant
Parks
Solomon Kline
William Pisher
Elizabeth Misher
Jesse Rector
Margaret Rector
Margeat Rector
Samuel Short
Samuel W. Short
Frederick Haverly
William J. Lecus
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
Boone Leonard
H. P. Pearson
Puff
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate in Lawrence County Indiana
Public auction by Thomas W. Bon, Sheriff of Lawrence County, Indiana, on Saturday April 28 1906 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Bedford court house door. Description includes parts of sections 17 and 18 township 4 north range 1 east totaling about 40 acres and a quitclaim from a bank’s judgment path. Sale to satisfy sum 289.38 with no redemption by Isom Sheeks under prior court judgment.
Coroner's Sale of Real Estate in Lawrence County
Coroner of Lawrence County Indiana announces a coroner's sale of real estate to satisfy a judgment and costs. On Saturday April 28 1906 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the courthouse door in Lawrence County Indiana the northeast quarter of section 18 township 4 north range 1 east with exceptions including a railroad and road right of way will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. The sale follows a redemption order in the case Terre Haute Trust Company versus Homer Sheeks et al. issued by the Lawrence Circuit Court. Richard E. Plummer Coroner.
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Lawrence County
Indiana
William Erwin
Cincinnati and Bedford Railroad
Lawrence
Terre Hute Trust Company
Homer Sheeks
Notice of Divorce Suit in Lawrence Circuit Court
Minnie Enlow files for divorce from Walter Enlow in Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1906. Defendant, nonresident with unknown address, must appear May 1 to answer at Bedford Court House or risk default. Clerk Boone Leonard signs March 20 1906 seal.
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Walter Enlow
Indizon
Lawrence
Bedford
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Phillips & Phillips
S. B. Lowe
Emerson Feet
Indiana
Boone Leonard
B. Lowe
Bedford ward liquor license notice for Gook and Long
Citizens of Bedford Shawswick township are notified that Lawrence County will consider a license to sell vinous and spirituous liquors for on premises consumption at a front room in a two story building on J street. The applicants are William J. Gook and James Long, residents for 90 days, with details of lots and premises described for the May meeting.
Liquor License Application Notice From Bedford Indiana 1896
Milt Myers of Bedford Indiana announces a request to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a small quantity for on premises consumption at the Central Hotel in Bedford. The location is described in detail on J street with property owned by W V Williams and George W McDaniel.
Notice of License to Retail for Bedford Establishment
A Bedford resident applies to Lawrence County Commissioners for a one year license to sell and allow on premises gin, whiskey and other liquors in a front room of a two story brick building. The space is the southwest corner of the north thirty feet of Lot 19 on I Street facing the storefront with clear glass front, owned by W. R. Tuggle. The applicant is a longtime resident of Shawswick township. The term starts May first next year.
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Bedford
Shuwswieck Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Shuwswick Township
Board of Commissioners
Central Hotel
J Street
Third
City of
Shawswick Township
State of
W. V. Williamas
George W. McDaniel
Milt Myers
Bedford, Ind
State of Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Lat
W. R. Tuggle
Laudsvn BK
Harris
Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Allin County Indiana
The court appointed commissioner William E. Clark will sell at public auction on April 14 1906 at ten in the forenoon the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 27 town 6 north range 1 east and the northeast quarter of section 28 town 6 north range 1 east in Pleasant Run township Allin County Indiana. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months secured by mortgage.
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Pleasant Run
Allin Lawrence County
Indiana
William E. Clark
Notice to W Non-Residents Lawrence County Indiana
Notice to West non residents Lawrence County Indiana in the Lawrence Circuit court February term 1906 executor Stanley T Chrisler appointed for the estate of William B Chrisler deceased. Complaint Nassw.
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State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Dent
Stanley T. Chrisler
William B. Chrisler
Divorce Action Filed in Lawrence Circuit Court
Wilma M Leach sues James Leach for divorce in Lawrence County Indiana stating he is nonresident. The court set May first 1906 as the appearance date with failure to appear leading to hearing in his absence. Alexander & Harris attorneys represent the plaintiff. Boone Leonard Clerk signs.
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Wilma M. Leach
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Buddy” Ragsdale
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Bank of Mitchell
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Richard E. Plummer
Lawrences County
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