Train Wreck Near Sardinia Injures Five
A split rail caused a freight wreck one mile east of Sardinia on the Southern Indiana line. Seven cars derailed and nine people were injured including Mrs Elizabeth El Hott of Grammer and Dr. O Burns of Alert. Conductor Mike Glover led the stranded train.
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Indiana
Sardinia
Elizabeth el- Hott
Grammer
O. Burns
Alert
J. N. Danner
Terre Haute
Hullman Wholesale Proc Sy House
Mike Glover
Bedford
Westport
Glover
Mrs. Elliott
Dr. Burns
Mr. Danner
Danner
Seymour
Elliott
Will Doty
Cornwell and Mary marry at Baptist parsonage
Edmond Cornwell weds Mrs Mary Mariey on Wednesday night at 7 o clock in the Baptist parsonage with Rev Wilson Whitney presiding. Hoover Hall notices the ceremony.
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Edmond Cornwell
Mary Mariey
Baptist Parsonage
Wilson Whitney
Hoover Hall
Fruit crop forecast from Gibson county authority notes mixed impact
A Gibson county official estimates peach crops will be half to full depending on bloom distribution while apples and other fruits face heavy losses. He expects a fair peach and winter apple crop overall though many berry and grape varieties were largely destroyed.
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Gibson County
Rariden to Catch for Canton in Opening Game
Will Rariden named regular catcher for Canton at home after recovering from a leg injury. Manager Bade Myers praises him as a top prospect and retains Helmes and Rariden as catchers, with Texter to be farmed out later.
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Will Rariden
Canton, O
Springfield
Canton
Star
Bade Myers
Rariden
Helmes
Texter
Will
Akron
Misses Blanche
Stella Allen
Erie
Fillion Edler Wedding at St Vincent de Paul
The first spring wedding in Bedford wedding party at St Vincent de Paul joined Miss Nelli Fillion and Mr Fred Edler at 7 30 am with Father Lannert officiating. Relatives toasted with a lavish breakfast and guests from Chicago St Louis Seymour Mitchell Terre Haute and Medora attended. The couple planned a Mitchell trip then St Louis honeymoon before settling in South I street.
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St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Church
Nelli Fillion
Fred Edler
Medelsohn
Barbara Langel
Seymour
Father Lannert
Clarence Gaussin
Lillian Melter
Frank Edler
St. Louis
Regina Gaussin
Edward Fillion
Mitchell
Joseph Melter
Terre Haute
Miss Melter
Mrs. Edler
Fillion
South I Street
Administratrix Sale Of Personal Property In Bedford
Notice of sale by Nancy J. Rainsort administratrix of Marcus A Rainbolt estate. Entire stock of watches jewelry and optical goods including show cases and fixtures to be sold retail at former business location on the north side of the public square Bedford. Sale continues until stock is sold by court order. Come early for bargains.
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Marcus A. Rainbolt
City of
Bedford
Nancy J. Rainsort
Chase and shooting arrest in Mitchell jewel heist case
Police officer James Herndon pursued A. B. Kent along the B and O Southwestern line near the depot. Two shots were fired and Kent, wounded, was captured after a hot chase. Kent is charged with grand larceny of rubber and brass from Henry E. Nathan’s junk yard and selling the goods to Jesse Goshorn for 37.32, with 17.50 on his person.
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Washington Democrat
James Herndon
A. B. Kent
Mitchell
Cheek
Herndon
Elswick
Kent
Henry E. Nathan
Jesse Goshorn
Marshal Cheek
Spires Suit Against Town to Be Tried in Bloomington
After the Boruff Wells case, Abraham Spires seeks 10000 in a damage suit against Oolitit town. He says a buggy overturn caused permanent injury and blames a rock crusher in the road. Attorneys Boruff Boruff Miers represent the plaintiff. Underwood Henry defend. Three local youths leave for Cleveland for planer positions.
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Boruff- Wells
Abraham Spires
Oolitit
Bloomington
Spires
William Speer Civil War veteran dies at Erie Indiana
William Speer died at 2 10 p m on April 23 1907 at his home in Erie Indiana after a long illness from paralysis. He was born October 1 1827 in Jackson County Indiana and served in Co A 31st Indiana during the Civil War. He married Mary Carr in 1851 and leaves a widow six children and several siblings. The funeral was held April 25 at the Fairview church with Rev Edwards officiating.
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William Speer
Erie
Ind
Andrew Speer
Jackson County
Indiana
Christian Church
Medora
Leatherwood Church
Mary Carr
Geo. W. Carr
Micajah Allen
A. W. Speer
Jace Williams
Wm. Speer, Jr
George Speer
M. A. Malott
West
George W. Speer
Samuel Mills
Fairview
Rev. Edwards
Man Without Stomach Demonstrated in Bedford Meeting
Dr. Cook of Louisville showcased Peter Pearl, a 40 year old iron worker who had his stomach removed for cancer. Pearl survives by chewing food and injecting it into the upper intestine via a tube, absorbing nutrients through the intestines.
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Dr. Cook
Louisville
District Medical Association
Peter Pearl
Pearl
Mitchell man bound over for grand jury in brass theft
George Dolan of Mitchell is bound over to the grand jury on a 300 bond for stealing about 125 worth of old brass from Henry E. Nathan. He allegedly broke a lock, moved six sacks to a depot, shipped the items to Washington, and sold them to a junk dealer after the trip. Dolan, who gave the name Kent, is jailed. Also noted is a New Mexico couple, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leonard, visiting then returning home.
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Justice Iseminger
George Dolan
Mitchell
Grand Jury
Henry E. Nathan
Dolan
Nathan
Washington
Marshal Cheek
Kent
Prosecutor vows broad cases against Snapp after liquor raids
Fletcher returned Wednesday night from Bloomington where he secured many convictions on club house liquor cases. He says the belief that the State will struggle to prosecute Snapp, the North End druggist whose liquors were seized Saturday night by City Marshal Gratzer, is a mistake. He will file not only one but many charges with ample evidence.
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Fletcher
Bloomington
Snapp
North End
Gratzer
First of Eighty Monroe Court Liquor Cases Goes to Trial
The first of eighty pending Monroe Circuit Court cases against former saloon keepers and club proprietors ended with fines for Willis B. Williams and Joseph Hesson. Each was fined $60 plus costs over $100 total. Williams sold intoxicants in quantities under five gallons at the pool room adjoining his liquor store. Twenty-five similar cases remain on the docket as temperance groups press an anti license campaign near Hensenburg set within Bloomington’s corporate limits.
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Monroe
Willis B. Williams
Joseph Hesson
Williams
Hesson
Good Citizens’ League
Temperance
Hensenburg
Bloomington
Haggan Sues Stone Co. and Monon RR for 5000 Damages
Daniel Haggan files a $5,000 personal injury suit against Consolidated Stone Co. and the Monon railroad, alleging a switch engine bumped his quarry car on March 80 1907, throwing him 12 feet and causing multiple injuries. He is 45, earning $1.50 daily before the accident, and supports a wife and eight children.
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W. H. Martin
F. M. Vance
Daniel Haggan
Consolidated Stone Co
Monon Railroad Company
Haggan
No Subsidy Asked in Bedford Tax Vote Controversy
Bedford officials confirm no subsidy request accompanying a tax measure. Voters will decide on the proposed levy while opponents warn of fiscal risks and unclear revenue use. Local council members urge careful consideration ahead of the election.
Stock Offered to Private Investors in Indiana Line
Ora W. Birkenstaff of Lafayette Indiana vice president and general manager of Grand Central Traction Co is in Bedford to gauge local support for a proposed Indianapolis to Evansville rail line He states the company will not seek a tax but asks local capitalists to buy stock to support the project
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Ora W. Birkenstaff
Lafayette
Ind
Grand Central Traction Co
Bedford
Indianapolis
Evansville
Divorce Filings for Smoots and Clarks in Lawrence Court
Lila Smoot seeks divorce from Charles Smoot in Lawrence Circuit Court citing cruelty and separation since 1907 after a marriage on October 1, 1903. Jennie Clark files for divorce from Marion Clark alleging abandonment since 1898 and asking custody of their 18 year old son.
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Lila’ Smoot
Lawrence
Charles Smoot
Loogootee
Jennie Clark
Marion Clark
Bedford Player Returns Home After Short Stay in Zanesville
Mart Bringhans went to Zanesville, Ohio last week to play center field for a baseball club but arrived home Tuesday. His Bedford friends say the move wasn’t due to lack of skill. C. T. Ferguson of Marion is in town on business.
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Mart Bringhans
Zanesville, O
Mart
Bedford
C. T. Ferguson
Marion
Snapp Gave Bond After Liquor Charge Arrest
Janes Snapp of the North End druggist was arrested by City Marshal Gratzer on two counts of selling liquor without a prescription. He posted bonds of 200 dollars each and was released. cases set for Monday in Mayor Fillion's Court.
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Janes Snapp
North End
Gratzer
Snapp
Compromise Reached in B&OSW Railroad Disaster Case
The B&OSW Railway pays $7,250 to plaintiffs in the Loos and Short suits arising from the Berkmyer wreck, a sequel to the Huron disaster. Mrs. L. Loos died two weeks after injuries from the crash. Earl G. Short and Mrs. Short were also seriously hurt. Trials had been set in Monroe and Greene counties.
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Messrs. Brooks & Brooks
Berkmyer
Farmer’s ax mishap near Bloomington spares daughter
Dallas Gillman a well known farmer three miles east of Bloomington escaped killing his daughter when an ax struck near the head as the child stood in front. He saved her by directing the blow, a two inch scalp wound opened the skull but no serious injury was found. The incident followed by university catalog notes and Indiana enrollment figures.
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Dallas Gillman
Bloomington
Dow
Shoulder Dislocation After Fall Near Springville
Thad Gray a well known young man three miles north of Springville was thrown from a horse two weeks ago and sustained a severe shoulder injury. He was later brought to Dr. Short in Oolitic where the shoulder was found to be dislocated. Dr. Perkins assisted in reducing the dislocation.
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Thad Gray
Springville
Dr. Short
Oolitic
Dr. Perkins
Teens Held for Vagrancy Returned to Louisville
Two boys ages 15 and 17 were arrested Monday for vagrancy while traveling by foot from Chicago to Louisville. They said they were beat ing their way home. authorities released them after finding no evidence of wrongdoing.
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John Mitchell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Will Garey
Louisville
Chicago
Fight at Oolitic Ends Quietly After Stabbing
Reported Sunday fight at Oolitic left one participant stabbed in the back several times. Details remain scarce as authorities have hushed the incident with few particulars available.
Bob Wicker Shuts Down Opponents in Columbus Win
Bob Wicker pitched his second season start for Columbus Monday earning a 7 to 2 victory. He allowed 7 hits 4 walks and struck out 4 while adding 1 hit and 1 run himself.
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Bob Wicker
Columbus
Railroads to Ignore Full Crew and Sixteen-Hour Laws
Indiana railroads will disregard the full crew law for interstate traffic and also refuse to comply with the sixteen hour rule except where trains are operated. The move signals a broader challenge to recent legislative limits and could affect labor conditions and safety standards across carriers.
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Indiana
City Doctors Under Fire for Issuing Liquor Prescriptions
Local physicians and county medical bodies join Prosecutor Louden in a campaign to revoke licenses of doctors selling liquor prescriptions to habitual drunkards. Reports claim two country doctors opened a city office to fill boozers’ prescriptions for a fee, prompting officers to mine and revoke licenses if illegal. Bloomington World notes Winton Hanners is convalescing from illness.
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Louden
Bloomington World
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John E. Smith
Ott Sexson
Anna Smith
E. Richard Edwards
J.D. Alexander
Weaver & Crawford
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Wilson’s Hall
Tom Harbison
Trevell Foster
Hattie Harbison
Joe Columbus
Will Maroney
Krenke
H. Norman
Millard Norman
Linden
Stanley Norman
Ed Simpson
George Heitger
H Street
Julius Heitger
Louie Heitger
Catcher
Myers
Frank McClung
Floyd County
Josie Williams
8Th
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Miranda Browning
Heltonvalle
Richards
North Street
Mary Fields
Sue Boruff
Owensburg
Bert Fields
Robert
O. C. Shoulty
Demna Simpson
Tunnelton
Anna Guthrie
South O Street
Rivervale
R. A. Percy
Jeffersonville
Hayden Bridwell
Avoca
Della Birch
Cleveland
Lewis Dennis
Indiana Brigade
K. of P’s
Merrill E. Wilson
Dennis
Salem Democrat
Mary A. Hoole
Jasonville
Walter Dunn
Charles Hoole
Hoole
James Waugh
John Haines
William Coelius
Dunn
Jackson Hill
Tennessee
St. Vincent de Paul's
Logan
Hogan
South Side
Washington Depot
Will Yeske
Henry Jeffries
Ray Connor
Ingram
Cosners
Weather Man
the Globe
SPEER
T. J. Brooks
T. A. Wallace
Mr. Brook
New Albany
Michigan
James Hargis
Breathitt County
Courier Journal
Mark Templeton
Bloomfield
Jasper
Ark
Alva M. Templeton
Manila
Thomas Jackson
Philippines
Lorene
Mort Corbin
West 17Th Street
Misses Currie
Cora Caldwell
Plum Scoggan
John Shrout
Trinity
J. C. Leonard
Raton
New Mexico
L. P. Leonard
Wade
Bloomington Club
the House of Kuppenheime
Tne
Ades
Grand Central Traction Company
Bringhans
H. H. Walls
General Insurance
REEL
Hodge & Walls
RED Cross
B. & O. S-W. Railroad
Indiana University
Monroe County
Marion County
Madison County
Hamilton County
Wicker
Law
Winton Hanners
Mayo’s Medical and Surgical Institute
North
Delaware Street
Ch. W. 8
Suutleseie
Bedford, Ind
Dr. Gillespie
Gillspie
Gillespie
Callonor
W. R. Mayo
M. D
W. B. Gillespie
Dianapolis
John Hunter
Bedford R. R
Oliver
Oliver Plows
Bedford Hardware Co
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