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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

2

Watterson on Roosevelt Third Term and Democratic Outlook

Kentucky editor Henry Watterson, back from Europe, dismisses a Roosevelt third term and analyzes factions in the Republican and Democratic parties. He cites past nominations, warns of possible Bryan moves, and notes Democrats lack cohesive leadership while Republicans show skilled managers.

Henry Watterson Kentucky Europe Amerika New York Dispatch United States Roosevelt Col. Watterson Col . Watterson

Pleads for Flag Day observance by G A R

The Indiana G A R headquarters in the State House will distribute to Posts a proclamation by Warren Lee Goss national instructor urging a nationwide Flag Day observance on June 14. The circular recalls the 130th anniversary of the flag and its origin in a young United States amid peril and division.

Warren Lee Goss Grand Army of the Republic Indiana State House United States Atlantic

Flag Day Proclamation Calls National Patriot Observances

The text recalls the 1777 flag resolution and urges flag display on public buildings schools and homes. It honors George Washingtons design and calls Grand Army of the Republic members to promote patriotic observances in schools churches and by state proclamations to inspire civil liberty and citizenship ideals.

Nanion Gulf Mexico Lomesy Atlante Pastis Sea Congress United States George Washington Grand Army of the Republic

Gas boom sights two miles southwest of Sullivan

Gas found at 719 feet on W C Jamison farm two miles southwest of Sullivan. Kinney reports initial test shows 1.2 million cubic feet daily with water in the well. A larger test due Monday may reach 1.5 million. Local bankers own the well. ten Sullivan citizens lease thousands of acres as excitement grows.

Jamison Sullivan B. A. Kinney Marion Kinney W. C. Jamison Indiana Mlinois Riley Vigo County

Historic Muirs Lake Holds Indian Lore and Treasure Hints

Muirs Lake near Jasonville is tied to 1850s Delaware trading post history. A hostile tribal raid killed many, sparing one maiden who was burned at dawn. Reports of buried treasure persist and Indian relics turn up in later years. The lake remains Greene county’s popular pleasure resort.

Muir’s Lake Jasonville White River Greene County

Walsh forms underwriting syndicate for Chicago Southern

John R. Walsh announces an underwriting syndicate to raise 2,500,000 for completing the Chicago Southern railroad. Of 2,590,000 needed, 1,500,000 has been provided, leaving 1,000,000 to be raised. Banks have subscribed 250,000 and Chicago National bank directors 100,000.

John R. Walsh Chicago Southern Railroad Chicago Southern Chicago Walsh Chicago National Bank Clearinghouse Association Chicago Southern Railway Southern Indiana Chicago Clearing-House Committee

Dabey Litigation Echoes Wells V3 in Indiana suit

Boruff and Boruff of this city sue Mrs. Lillie Wells of Indiana polis in Monroe Circuit Court for a 1600 attorney fee for services in her Daggy estate litigation. Wells gained possession of an estate valued around 15000 after trials and appeals. listed counsel include Duncan Batman Harrison and Miers Carr. witnesses summoned include Senator H P Pearson Boone Leonard John M Johnson Everett Clark and John Marley.

Boruff & Boruff Lillie Wells Indianapolis Monroe Thomas O. Daggy Wells Bloomington Russell B. Harrison Col. Harrison Duncan & Batman Miers & Carr T. J. Brooks H. P. Pearson Boone Leonard John M. Johnson Everett Clark John Marley

Indiana Road Building in 1906 Sees Few Counties Add Gravel Routes

Miss Mary A. Stubbs reports 42 counties in Indiana built no improved gravel or rock roads in 1906. Total new road spending was 37 251 16, with 654.54 miles built. Starke County led in miles with fifty. Repairs totaled 970 365 60 for the year.

Mary A. Stubbs Indiana Bureau of Statistics Starke

State to arrest violators of Pure Food Law inspectors deployed

Three inspectors are out in the state with one in Indianapolis as affidavits are filed against dealers for maple sugar and adulterated butter. Twelve affidavits surfaced in local court last Saturday with more to come as A E Barnard, head of the state health board chemist, trains new inspectors. In Kokomo, Dr Hurty confiscated dirty milk and Howard county cases move ahead as inspectors report skimmed and watered milk and send samples to the lab amid heavy workloads.

Indianapolis State Board of Health A. E. Barnard Barnard Kokomo Hurty Howard County

Assault and Fine for Wife Assault and Rat Plague Report

Henry Dorsett appeared before Mayor Fillion on assault and battery charges. fined 925 and 20 days in jail. The piece notes other local items including saloon license dispute and a Missouri life insurance case upheld by the U S Supreme Court. It also details rat infestations in Paris and Bourbon counties, weather bureau notices, and memories of Sam Robb Ireland, McKinley bodyguard.

Henry Dorsett Fillion Amanda James Whitfield

Food and Drug Inspector Tour Sparks Statewide Interest

Senate 47 reports Mr Barnard leads a tour inspecting shops from shiughter houses to hotels across New Albany. He is praised by officials including the mayor and health officer and invited to a banquet. Greek vendors receive a notice to keep wares from exposure. Barnard is named a six month food and drug inspector for the U S Agricultural Department.

Senate New Albany Bruner Barnard State Board of Health Food and Drug Agricultural Department United States Government

Replevin of Boat In Justice Court and Rail 16 Hour Law Debate

In Justice Iseminger's court a suit by the Opegomeca Club to recover a 32 by 3 foot boat swept from the club house by a flood and captured by Harry Flora was dismissed with costs upon Flora surrendering possession. The article also discusses Indiana's sixteen hour railroading law, its aims to protect workers and passengers, enforcement, penalties, and ongoing questions about compliance and railroad tonnage effects.

Justice Iseminger Opegomeca Club Thomas Meplemre Stanley A. Chrisler Ylfted I Richardson Ralph cC Cosner Oliver M. Cosner Clay Duncan Roy Beddoe Opecomeca Club White River Harry Flora Flora

Barnum & Bailey Ads Flood Vincennes Ahead of Pawnee Bill

Evidence of the circus war in Vincennes as Barnum and Bailey dispatch five advertising cars to plaster windows and billboards with lithographs and streamers for a May 18 show, while Pawnee Bill prebooks space for an April 30 appearance. The contest aims to dominate the city’s outdoor ads before the Pawnee Bill circus arrives.

Vincennes Barnum & Bailey Circus Pawnee Bill Big Circus Barnum & Bailey

Taggart to Quit as D N C Chair But Seeks Inner Role

Thomas Taggart plans to retire from the Democratic National Committee chair at the start of next year’s campaign. He aims to remain on the national committee representing Indiana. Eight years as national committeeman have built opposition from radical party elements over past intraparty strife with Hearst delegates and Parker nomination.

Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee Taggart Hearst Indiana Judge Parker Tageart Thig Bally

Rariden Likely To Make Good At Canton Tryout

Will Rariden who came to Canton Colorado to play backstop is expected to prove useful despite the club listing five other catchers. In a practice game Thursday he impressed. Canton papers praise new men Strader Rariden Marquard Hunter and Donovan with Rariden noted for a powerful throwing arm and precise peg to second as fans already cheer his quick hands at the bat.

Sam Robb Ireland W. C. Ireland Ashland McKinley Czolgosz Washington France United States Secret Service Kentucky Ireland Ashland Cemetery Will Rariden Canton Thur Lay Will Strader Rariden Marquard Hunter Donavan

Westward land sale and low fare tickets offered by Chicago and North Western

The notice promotes land settlement in the west with new railway lines along the Chicago and North Western Ry in South Dakota and other western areas. It advertises special low rate tickets from Chicago on the first and third Tuesdays monthly, free booklets and maps, and urges readers to contact James O Connell for monument purchases or pricing.

Chicago & North-Western South Dakota-oapen Chicago Chicago, al

Pairings and Dates in Local Engagement Notices

Frederick John Edler and Helen Su sanna Fillion. Ott Sexson and Anna Smith. Ray Peyton and Ida M. George.

Frederick John Edler and Helen Susanna Fillion Ott Sexson Anna Smith Ray Peyton Ida M. George

Egg pricing and circular offer by N Malott Tunnelton Ind

Egg prices listed by N Malott of Tunnelton Indiana. Prices range from 1 to 1.50 dollars per 15 eggs, 1.75 to 2.50 dollars per 30 eggs, and 5 dollars per 100 eggs. A free circular is available.

N. Malott Tunnelton Ind

Notice Of Appointment Of Administratrix

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has this day been appointed by the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court Administratrix of the estate of John N. Pierce deceased late of Lawrence County Indiana The estate is supposed to be solvent April 11th 1907 Mary A Pierce Administratrix Alexander Harris Attorneys for Administratrix

Lawrence Circuit John N. Pierce Lawrence County Indiana Marya. Pierce Alexander & Harris Attys Lawrence Circuit Court Marcus A. Rainholt State of Tadmon. Ltd Nancy. Rainbolt Alexander & HaArris Administratrix Lawes Circuit Courtert Lawrence Couns Fatina John Skerd Newtons

Notice of Administratrix Sale of Personal Property

The Administratrix of the estate of John N. Pierze, deceased of Lawrence County Indiana, will auction at the late residence in Indiana Township two miles NW of Fayetteville on May 14 1907. Items include cattle farming tools an organ and other articles. Terms cash under 5.00 and over 35.00 credit with nine months and note with security and attorney fees. Mary J. Pierce Administratrix. Alexander and H Ans Attorneys.

John N. Pierze Lawrence County Indiana Fayetteville Decadent Ogk A.M Mary J. Pierce

Notice to Nonresident in Indiana Divorce Case

Lawrence Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana presides over a divorce action filed by Daniel W. Middleton against Laurel Middleton. The defendant, alleged nonresident of Indiana, must appear May term on the first Monday in May 1907 at Bedford Court House to answer the complaint. clerk Boone Leonard signs.

Sheriff Sale Notice for Obey Lamb Property

A public auction will be held May 4 1907 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Bedford courthouse to sell the north half of the southeast quarter of section 33 township 5 range 2 west Lawrence County Indiana. The sale benefits Epsie George administratrix of Edward Rt George deceased. The sheriff is Thomas W Box with attorneys Alexander and Harris.

Lawrence County Lodiana Bedford Town and Riange Obey Lamb Epsie George Edward Rt. George Thomas W. Box Indiana Alexander & Harris Attys

Public sale of life estate in Lawrence County real estate

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Orange County Indiana will offer for sale on May 11 1907 at the Bedford courthouse south door rents and profits of the life estate of Francis M Kern and Susan D Kern in parts of the southeast quarter of Section 10 and southwest quarter of Section 11 Township 6 north Range 2 west with exemptions and unpaid costs. If rents fail to cover costs the entire life estate may be sold to satisfy the execution. Sheriff of Lawrence County Bornarr and BORCFF Attorneys for PHY.

Circuit Court Orange County Indiana Anna Dean Susan v. Kern Francis M. Kern Bedford Lawrence County Susan D. Kern William B. Adamson William H. Adamson Doll Adamson Springville Harrodsburg Hfe Thomas W. Box Bornarr & Borcff Attys PHY Chienip Court Wesley Norman John Norman John N. Ross Mary C. Ross Court House Towit David Hawkins William H. Brim John HW. Underwoad

Fifty-first Anniversary Celebration for Mrs Turpin

Mrs Jas W Turpin living one mile east of Springville returned from Avoca to find friends gathered for her 51st birth anniversary. Names include Quincy Short Mose Turpin Chas Zikes Will Ferguson Dean Anderson Mary Lulu Cobb Lou Byers Annie Anderson Ida Lizzie Brannon James Duncan W P O Bryan and others. The evening featured music and social enjoyment as guests wished her many more jubilees. A GUEST.

Jas. W. Turpin Springville Avoca Quincy Short Mose Turpin Chas. Zikes Will Ferguson Jane Broaddus Dean Anderson Mary Lulu Cobb Lou Byers Annie Annie Anderson Ida Lizzie Brannon James Duncan W. P. O'Bryan Turpin

Notice To Non-Residents In Lawrence County Suit Quiet Title

Complaint No. 5897 in Lawrence Circuit Court names multiple defendants now nonresidents of Indiana. Action to quiet title directs appearance by May first at Bedford Court House. Clerk Rome Leonard signs the notice.

Notice to nonresidents in Lawrence County foreclosure case

In the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 Union National Living and Loan Association sues Mattie J Cayse Eugene Hayse Nannie Kinsey Jesse Kinsey Thomas Kinsey and A L Perkins nonresidents to foreclose mortgage on Indiana real estate. Defendants must appear May 7 1907 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or face default. Clerk Boone Leonard seals this notice. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Union National Livings and Loan Association Mattie J. Cuyse Mattie J. Cayse Eugene Hayse Nannie &. Kinsey Jesse L. Kioasey Thomas K. Kinsey A. L. Perkins Indiana Bedford Boone Leonard Lawrence Circuit Court Brooks & Brooks. Attys

Notice of Application For License To Sell Liquor 1907 Bedford

William K Tuggl e announces his intent to apply to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous liquors by the glass on the premises at the southwest corner of the front room on the first floor of the two story brick business house at the north 30 feet of lot 19 in Bedford Indiana. The license would permit drinking on the premises for one year. The applicant is a male resident over 21 living in Shawswick township for 90 days.

Bedford Shawswick Township Lawrence County State of Indiana Board of County Commissioners W. KK. Tugggle William KR Tuggle

Notice to Nonresidents in Lawrence County Indiana

State of Indiana Lawrence County notice to nonresidents in the May term 1907 of the Lawrence Circuit Court. William T Embree and others filed a complaint to quiet title on real estate in Indiana. Defendants John Rout and Mrs Rout Henry Rout and unknown heirs must appear by May 28 1907 or plead demur or the case will proceed in their absence. Court Seal and Boone Leonard date April 3 1907.

Quieting Title Action In Lawrence County Indiana

The Lawrence Circuit Court in May Term 1907 hears a complaint by William Mitchell Asa Veate et al to quiet title to real estate. Defendants Asa Veatch and multiple unknown heirs and devisees of Asa Veatch Isaac Cox John Henderson George Reaney James Green Wesley Cook Thomas Clarke Henry Sears Lowery Hendrickson Sarah Woody Thomas Davis William Wagoner Burgess Cox Rebecca Cox and others are nonresidents of Indiana. They must appear by the first Monday a term at Bedford to answer or demur.

J. H. Underwood Asa Veatch Vertch Isaac Cox John Ib. Wenderson John EF. Henderson Jenderson John BF. Henderson George Reaney Reaney James Green Wesley Cook Thomas M. Clarke John Hendrickson Minnine Hendrickson Ray Henry Sears Sears Jane Sears Lowery Hendrickson Hendrickson John L. Etchinson Eli B. Etchinson Sarah Woody Woody Thomas Davis Davis William Wagoner Wagoner John Wagoner William Burgess Cox Rebecca Cox Burgess Indiana Arction Lawrence HWT Bedford Ind Hedford Boone Leonard

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for Emily Bailey

Creditors heirs and legatees of Emily Bailey deceased are notified to appear in Lawrence Circuit Court Medford Indiana on the cheith day of 1907 to show cause why the final settlement of the estate should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Ira C Bratman administrator. April 24 1907.

Emily Bailey Lawrence Medford Indiana Ira C. Bratman Adinistrator

Notice to nonresident defendants in Lawrence County real estate suit

In the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 Lizz e Wetzel administratrix of Joseph Wetzel deceased files suit for sale and partition of real estate and timber. Rhose Wetzel John Wetzel and Annie Wetzel absent nonresidents must appear May 6 1907 or answer. Clerk Us.J Boone Leonard seals. Brooks Brooks attorneys.

Lawrence Ude Lizz E Wetzel Joseph Wetzel

Notice to Bedford Blue Stone Company Quiet Title Suit

In Lawrence Circuit Court May Term William Burton et al filed a complaint to quiet title in Indiana. Bedford Blue Stone Company is charged as a defendent with no Indiana officers or employees. The court warns appearance and answer by May 5, 1907, at Bedford courthouse, per court seal dated March 20, 1907.

Lawrence County Divorce Notice In 1907 Court

The Lawrence Circuit Court, May Term 1907, issues a divorce complaint in Tien Barnett v. Charlie Barnett. The defendant is not a resident of Indiana and must appear at the first day of the May term in Bedford or default will be entered. Filed by Alexander & Harris, attorneys, Boone Leonard, Clerk.

Charlie Barnett Alexander & Harris Indiana Lawrence Bedford

Notice to Now Resi Doyle W Graham Tras G Irwin et al

Lawrence County Indiana notice in the Lawrence Circuit Court February term 1907. Plaintiff by attorney files complaint and affidavit. defendants Irwin Lowrey and several deceased Lowreys are nonresidents. Action to quiet title in real estate in Lawrence County. Defendants must appear by May term 1907 or the case will proceed in their absence. Bedford March 14 1907. Boon Leonard and W E Clark Attorneys.

Notice to Nonresidents in Indiana Quiet Title Case

Lawrence County Indiana in the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 Gertrude Wires files a complaint to quiet title to real estate naming George W Cochran Martha Cochran Ruth Miller Diana Murray Elijah Murray Elizabeth Murray Ruth Bozard-Bozari Benjamin Sheeks Mary Moore James Moore John Bass Elizabeth Bass Edgar Sheeks Sophia Sheeks Marshall Sheeks George Sheeks Albert Marley and others as residents of Indiana The action seeks title quieting and will be heard on the first Monday of May 1907 at Bedford Illinois? correction: Indiana. Clerk Boone Leonard.

George W. Cochran Martin & Martin Martha Cochran Ruth Miller Diana Murray Elijah Murray Elizabeth Murray George Murray Murray Ruth Bozard Bozari Benjamin Sheeks Mary S. Moore James D. Moore John T. Bass Elizabeth Bass Edgar V. Sheeks Mashall Sheeks George Sheeks Albert Smarley Marley Albert H. Grant Marley Marley Hats Florence M. Brown Brown Indiana Lawrence Bedford Boone Leonard

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