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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
2
Aged Citizen Benjamin Baker Dies in Spice Valley
Benjamin Baker aged resident of Spice Valley township died Monday evening from consumption. Pioneer settler of Lawrence county he is survived by a widow and two sons Charles and Frank Baker of East 1st street. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 with interment at Willow Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Baker
Spice Valley Township
Lawrence County
Charles
Frank Baker
Willow Valley
Wife petitions for divorce in Lawrence County court
Jessie Utterback through attorney W E Clark files for divorce from Willis Utterback claiming marriage in 1997 and separation since 1901. She alleges the separation results from his seven year absence after a grand larceny conviction in Lawrence County and seeks divorce plus proper relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrences
Jessie Utterback
W. E. Clark
Willis Utterback
Lawrence County
PUBLISHERS FILING SUITS FOR DELINQUENT Subscribers
Publishers in Indiana and neighboring states begin lawsuits against subscribers who keep receiving newspapers by mail after requests to settle. The law holds that accepting a regular paper obligates payment, and at least the publisher gains notoriety for the delinquent, with potential lawyer costs borne by the subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sixteenth Birthday for Miss Elsie Cannedy
Miss Elsie Cannedy celebrated her sixteenth birthday Saturday night at her South I street home. About fifteen couples attended with games music and refreshments. She received many pretty and useful presents and proved an ideal hostess to the cheerful crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Cannedy
W. E. Cannedy
South I Street
Elsie
Surprised Mrs Culhan Celebrates Her Fiftieth Birthday
Mrs James Culhan was surprised by about 40 friends and neighbors on Monday evening. They presented a cut glass bowl and enjoyed a two course luncheon with sandwiches salads pickles cheese cake Neapolitan cream and coffee. Music by Mr and Mrs MacMurphy provided entertainment as guests departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Culhan
Outdoor Relief Work In 1907 Budget Review
The quarterly bulletin of the Board of State Charities reports outdoor relief figures for 1907. Outdoor relief refers to aid to the poor, sick or needy outside state institutions. The era seeks to curb costs by inspecting applicants to aid only the truly worthy during the year ending December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of State Charities
Pwlate
Poor relief trends in Indiana townships show declines
The Indiana bulletin reports outdoor relief totals for 1907, noting declines in Portage Township and gains in Calumet and several other townships. It lists age groups receiving aid, shifts in expenses, and cites major drivers such as sickness and old age, with highlighted changes in Vincennes Union Crawfordsville and South Bend areas. The piece also previews the 35th national conference of charities and correction with Indiana figures and key speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rsuhas
Lake County
North Township
Hammond
Calumet Township
Gary
Bulletin
Vincennes Township
Knox County
Vincennes
Union
Montgomery County
Crawfordsville
Portage
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Portage Township
Fairfield
Wilmington
DeKalb County
Franklin
Johnson County
Calumet
Center
Marion County
Penn
Pigeon
Vanderburg County
Vermilion
Vermilion County
Grant County
Henry
Indiana
W. H. Whittaker
Jeffersonville
J. T. Searcy
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Frances G. Curtis
Boston
State Board of Charity of
Massachusetts
President Alderman
University of Virginia
Susan Blow
St. Louis
Jane Addams
Chicago
Railroad Wins Out In $15,000 Damage Suit
Judge James B. Wilson directed a verdict for the Indianapolis Southern Company in the suit by Richard C. Neil over his son Kenneth's death. Neil alleged the derailment occurred after a section worker opened the throttle while the engine was detached. Lucinda Lee seeks divorce from William Lee citing failure to provide. Dr. A J McDonald was in Bloomington to handle Maplewood farm matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Wilson
Richard C. Neil
Indianapolis Southern Company
Bloomington
Neil
Kenneth
Sam Dillman
Neill
Wilson
A. J. McDonald
Maplewood Farm
Mother Dies After Birth From Rare Medical Condition
A Springville case, Mrs. Joseph Glassco, 24, died after childbirth from Placenta Praveia and post partum hemorrhage. Dr. Collens treated her. infant daughter is reported healthy. A large crowd attended the funeral for the young mother, who left a husband and baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Joseph Glassco
Collens
Avoca
How They Surprised the Colonel at the Banquet
About thirty five of Col. George McDaniel's friends held a surprise banquet Monday night at the Cannedy barber shop on the South Side. The event turned into whispered confidences as each guest pulled the Colonel aside to reveal the secret. McDaniel had fasted two days and nights in anticipation, making the surprise look genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
George McDaniel
Weds at Eighty six in Anderson log cabin
Easter wedding reports from Anderson describe Edward Lane eighty six and Anna Burns forty six uniting in marriage at a log cabin. The ceremony drew many friends and Lane urged the unmarried to seek lasting happiness in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Edward Lane
Anna Burns
Lane
Max Miller
Terese Stephenson
Our Warning to Democrats Davis Accused of Buying Nomination
The Linton Call accuses Cy E. Davis of corrupting the Second District by spending money across Owen and Martin counties. It cites a rumored thousand dollars used to influence ballots and says Davis aims to secure the nomination regardless of cost, urging Democrats to nominate other candidates at Bloomington next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Call
Cy E. Davis
Davis
Owen County
Beralf
Martin County
Bloomington
East Returns to Indiana Reformatory After Parole
Samuel East voluntarily returned to the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville after parole, resuming a felon’s cell as he faces up to thirteen years for forgery. He had been released by Gov. Hanly on April 4 to care for his sick wife, but she died and he kept his promise to report daily and return after arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel East
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
East
J. Frank Hanly
Alexandria
W. H. Whittaker
McDonald Survives Fatal Injuries Faces Murder Trial
Terre Haute April 21 Henry F McDonald rallied from suspected death after critically injuring Detective William E Dwyer Doctors say he shows marked improvement and is on the road to recovery If stability holds he will be brought to trial for murder though his prognosis had been fatal weeks ago The case has puzzled physicians and hospital staff as McDonalds strength returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Henry F. McDonald
William E. Dwyer
McDonald
Tragic Court House Incident Surges Toward Trial
McDonald shows signs of recovery after stating he would die soon yet fights to live. Doctors note he cannot understand the murder charge and has been guarded against self harm as officials prepare for the impending trial once he leaves his hospital cot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Court House
Three Mile Road Law Upheld by Indiana Judge
Judge Leffler of the Delaware circuit court declares the three mile road law valid expanding township road improvements without voter approval. The ruling supports county commissioners acting on petitions to build short roads linking with existing gravel or macadam paths. Farmers expect many such roads statewide with township funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leffler
Delaware Circuit Court
Indiana
Divorcing Wife Sours Rev Amploy’s Bloomington Pastorship
The Rev Amploy, a colored preacher at Bethel church, facing a divorce filing for cruelty and inhuman treatment, is under pressure to resign. A substitute, Rev Telfer, led services as Amploy spoke of trouble and prayed for his wife to improve. Congregation hostility likely to push him out. no congregational meeting has been called yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amploy
Bethel Church
Telfer
Bloomington
Two Boys Drowned Near Free Town in Pond Accident
Shirley Spurgeon seven and Herschel Spurgeon eleven, sons of William Spurgeon, drowned Saturday near Lawrenceburg after their duck boat overturned in Newton pond. Eyewitness William Kitchell saw the capsize while two bodies were recovered within thirty minutes. Doctors failed to revive them. funeral held at Lutes Cemetery in Free Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Spurgeon
Herschel Spurgeon
William Spurgeon
Freetown
Lawrenceburg
Newton Pond
William Kitchell
Charles Junker
Lutes
Spurgeon
Indiana Stone Fight Over Tippecanoe Monument Material
Indiana legislators push for limestone for the Tippecanoe battle monument, opposing Governor Hanly’s granite choice. The War Department will decide, with Indianapolis and Lafayette figures backing Indiana limestone for cost and heritage reasons. Senator Will Wood calls granite an outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanly
Tippecanoe
War Department
House
Senate
Indiana
Taft
Congress
Crumpacker
Commission
Secretary of War
Treasury Department
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Tippecanoe Battle Ground Memorial Association
Job Sims
A. A. Jones
Battle Ground
Ind
Sims
Jones
Wells
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet in Washington
The seventeenth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens at Memorial Continental Hall Washington with many vice presidents general terms expiring. The six day session will discuss constitutional amendments and leadership elections while social events include a White House reception for the president general Mrs Donald MacLean and other leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Seventeenth Continental Congress
National Society of the Daughters of the American
Memorial
Continental Hall
Robert Emory Park
Georgia
Sallie Marshall Hardy
Kentucky
Ira H. Evans
Donald MacLean
Chas
Congress opens with welcome address to DAR
The first session of the congress was formally called to order by President General MacLean. The morning session closed with a welcome address to the Daughters of the American Revolution by their president, Judge Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Terry
Henry S. Boweron
New York
MacLean
Daughters of the American’Revolution
Judge Anderson
Bedford Board Inspects Public Schools This Day
The Board of Trustees conducts its annual inspection of Bedford public schools today. Members include W. E. McCormick H. D. Martin and J. R. Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
J. R. Hughes
Information Wanted at Soaring Eagle Office
An editor urges the office boy to bring in a hungry tramp at the door. If they uncover his method, the paper could run another week. A brief, curious snippet shows the newsroom aiming for a scoop to boost circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soaring Eagle
Nature Faker Walter Lagenour Rescues Squirrel from Snake
Walter Lagenour of Knox county near Dicksburg Hills killed a nine foot black snake to save a fox squi rrel from being swallowed. He witnessed the struggle while plowing corn ground and reported the reptile suffered dozens of wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Lagenour
Lagenour
Knox County
Dicksburg Hills
White Elephant Party Ends Early After Husbands Attend
In Montgomery county a White Elephant party collapsed when eleven of nineteen women brought their husbands. A noted specialist, Dr. Houser, will visit Bedford offering home consultations for chronic and lung diseases, tumors and women's illnesses at Deckard Hotel on Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Bedford
Dr. Houser
Deckard Hotel
Young Veteran Clyde Garrison Dies at Unionville
Clyde Garrison a young Unionville veteran of the Spanish American War aged 19 died last night at Unionville brain fever after a serious illness. He was unmarried and had farmed near Unionville since returning from service. His father is dead and his mother Mrs. J A Parker lives in Indianapolis. He drew a pension for service disabilities. The funeral was held today at 2 o’clock at Mt Gilead church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Garrison
Unionville
Young Garrison
J. A. Parker
Indianapolis
Garrison
Mt. Gilead
Gageby Nominated for Greene County Surveyor
The Call congratulates the Republicans of Greene county on nominating Frank Gageby as county surveyor. He is described as competent, upright, and creditable for the office. The only objection from Democrats is that he is not on the right ticket. Gageby is son in law of Col. Ale Hatfield of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Frank Gageby
Gageby
Ill Physician Certs Postpone Bohannon Trial
A second physician’s certificate from Evansville states Prof Bohannon remains too ill to appear for trial. The criminal assault case against him involving pupil Miss Nettie Northcott was postponed last Tuesday and the civil damage suit scheduled for Monday will also be put off due to his illness per the Bloomington Telephone report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Bohannon
Nettie Northcott
Bloomington
Can Shoot Snipe Defies Water Fowl Status
Attorney General Bingham issues a legal opinion labeling a jacksnipe not a water fowl, effectively barring its hunting this season. Deputy AG Cavins wrote the opinion reversing a prior ruling by Charles W. Miller, clarifying the statute that bans shooting wild duck brant or other water fowl during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Z. T. Sweeney
Notice To Heirs Creditors In Estate of John Skerd
In the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1908 Newton Skerd as Administrator filed final settlement of the estate of John Skerd deceased The examination is set for the ith day of May 1908 All heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved and the administrator discharged McHenry Owen Attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skerd
Lawrence
Newton &. Skerd
Circuit Court
John Harvey
Lawrence Circuit Court
John W. Harris
Admr
W. A. Johnston
Bedford
Indiana
Boone Leonard
Flora E. Carson
William F. Brooks
Ruth Day
James I. Day
Alexander & Harris, Attys
Jane BE. Dodd
Daniel D. Eldridge
Jane E. Dodd
R.N. Palner
Atty
Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence County Suit
Complaint No 6341 in the Lawrence Circuit Court asks to quiet title to real estate. The Unknown Heirs of William Shelby are nonresidents of Indiana. Defendants must appear September 1908 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur, or the case proceeds in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
J. Harris
William’ Shelby
Alexander & Harris
William Shelby
State of
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
Sean] Boone Leonard
Catherine D. Burton
Simpson RB
Lowe
Daniel Spirling
Sarah Dougherty
Celissa Jenkins
Euphemia E. Condiff
Joseph Davis
Benjamin Davis
Nettie Davis
John Beck
Emma Roberts
Susan Marley
Catherine Dodson
Alonzo B. Jones
Simpson Tolliver
George Sheeks
Laura Foster
Milton Melvin
Rebecca Knott
Achariah Dougherty
Clarissa Haskett
Fannie Fisher
John Phipps
Eliza’ Phipps
Motlie Blackburn
da Kilborn
George Oneghan
William Moneyhan
Jacob Kilborn
Grace Kilborn Braden
Joseph Culbertson
Hanna Culbertson
Jesse Hodge
Margaret Hodge
Lemuel Horsey
Rachel Horsey
Christian Epirling
Zach Spirling
Catherine Beck
Alexander D. Beck
Rachel Beasley
Marion F. Beasley
Emma Smith
Robert Burton
Sarah Davis
Lemuel Spirling
Sarah Tyre
Jacob Tyre
George Phpips
Polly Phipps
Thomas Melvin
Levis Melvin
Betsie Melvin
Jonathan White
Elizabeth White
Preston White
Sallie White
Alexander T. Dodson
Myron
H. Lincoln
Anna M. Lincoln
David L. Sheeks
Everett Sheeks
Delbert Sheeks
Amanda Stapleton
Robert M. Beasley
Sarah Beasley
Joseph Knott
Elizabeth Buriden
Alexander Beasley
William Erwin
Emma Beasley
Rachel Davis
Cynthia Kilborn
Boone Leonard
Lorenzo D. Williams
Alice Stipp
John H. Underwood
Katie Anderson
Mary L. Bowman
Carrie A. Flowers
Milton Sherrill
Lseal
James Webb
Frank Farmer
Boruff
Notice Of Appointment Of Executor For Elizabeth S Mathes
The undersigned has qualified as Executor of the last will of Elizabeth S Mathes, deceased, in the Lawrence Circuit Court, Lawrence County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Daniel R Brown Admr McHenry Owen Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth S. Mathes
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Indiana
Daniel R. Brown
McHenry Owen
William Perry Younger
Addison Younger
Ayletter
Lawrenc Circuit Court
Frank Armstrong
Kern Armstrong
Adimr
Lawrence Circuit Court
Robert H. Tyree
George W. Tyree
Harry Kohn
State OF
Milton Walton
Belle Walton
James A. Zacing
Elizabeth Denson
Suald
Ealrant
Death of Pioneer Resident Mrs Mary Miller at Ledford
Relatives report the death of Mrs. Mary Miller on April 14 1908 in Holt county Nebraska. Born November 19 1821 she was daughter of Samuel D Bishop an early Lawrence county settler. She first married Henry Weed and had four sons then remarried in Iowa and raised another family. She was in her 87th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt County
Nebraska
Mary Miller
Samuel D. Bishop
Lawrence County
Palestine
Bedford
Rawlins Mill
Oolitic
Iowa
Estate of W A Johnston final settlement hearing
In the Wawseace Circuit Court May Term 1908 William E Clark as administrator filed final settlement of the estate of W A Johnston deceased The examination is set for May 8 1908 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved Wa E Clark Administrator
Memorial Day Observance Urged by Grand Army of the Republic
A general order from Charles G. Burton urges Indiana G A R posts to invite patriotic groups and citizens to Memorial Day observances on May 30 and to honor sailors along the water. It also proposes moving Flag Day to June 18, requests attendance at Sunday services before Memorial Day, and directs reading Lincoln's Gettysburg speech at the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Burton
Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
Indiana
Sanders Crippled For Life
Charles Sanders of Bedford was crushed between train vestibules at the North Y on a Monon train two weeks ago. He remains at St. Edward's City Hospital, showing some improvement. Doctors expect possible lifelong disability, though recovery is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sanders
Bedford
North Y
St. Edward’s City Hospital
New Albany Correspondence Courier- Journal
Notice To Contractors Of Gravel And Macadam Roads
Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids for gravel and macadam roads in Bono Guthrie Spice Valley and more. Bids due by 1 pm May 5 1908 with bond equal to bid. bid forms and plans available from Auditor Walter G. Owens Bedford. Reserve right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Road
Spice Valley Township
Mitchell and Williams Road
Manion Township
Mitchell, Turley School House
Mitchell & Stringtown
Seventh Street
City of Mitchell
Meridian Road
Brook Street
Mitchell
Walter G. Owens
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Bedford
Indiana
Anselm Wood
P.M. Mavity
Joel L. Hubbs
Notice To Non Residents In Lawrence County Court
Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1908 case involves James A. Rariden and Nancy J. Rariden under Complaint No. 6325. Non residents are notified of legal action and potential proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lwrence County
Lawrence
James A. Rariden
Nancy J. Rariden
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Fred B. Otis
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New Home
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Spice Valley
Freinds
Mrs. Culhan
State Charity Board Report
Tne
Amos W. Butler
Kate Barnard
Charities and Correction
Oklahoma
Lucinda Lee
Monroe County
William Lee
Lilly Puckett
North
Everett Keithley
Alex Woodward
John A. Rowe
Monon
Lottie Wallheiser
A. S. Skerd
Frank Denniston
Heltonville
W. C. Denniston
Dr. A. T. Withers
Melter Place
Zimri Owens
Bedford-Buff Stone Company
Nellie Bullitt
Lawrenceport
James Rae
West Thirteenth Street
Charles Spitzer
Claton
Frank Leonard
Walter Sherrill
Guthrie Creek
Otto Krenke
Hot Springs
Memphis
Tenn
Mr. Krenke
C. A. Donaldson
Birmingham
Alice Long
South
Long
Jennie Lee
Joseph Gardner
Red Cross
David L. LaForce
United States Cement Co
B. & O. 8 W., Railway Co
A. J. Palmer
Pauline Owens
Ruth Owens
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Virgil Wolf
Wolfe
F. M. Vance
West Baden Grays
Elmer Pierce
West Baden Journal
Cyrus E
Dis
Husband
Lord
Indiamans
Lafayette Monument
Bedford Stone
Continental Congress
Ses
Sion
Washington Today
White Elephant Party
A. J. Houser
Bohannon Still
W. UU. Martin
Rachelson
Attys
C. H. Emery
15Th and
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J. W. Trainor
East Side
Edford, Indiana
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Edford
Bedford Nationa Bank
Edison
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Led
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Credi
Wawseace
William E. Clark
Wa. E. Clark
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G. A. Brb
Sanders
Harriet B. Tresslar
W. H. Martin
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