Republicans Convene to Nominate Prosecuting Attorney
Notice states the Republicans of the Tenth Judicial Circuit comprising Lawrence and Monroe counties hold a joint convention August 11 1906 at 9 am in Bedford Indiana Courthouse to nominate a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney. Lawrence county delegates 19 and 19 alternates Monroe 15 delegates and 15 alternates. Boone Leonard and M W Weaver sign as committee chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Lawrence
Monroe
Bedford
Indiana
Lawrence County
Monroe County
Boone Leonard
Republican Central Committee
M. W. Weaver
Indiana’s coming campaign to be warmest in years
A prolonged forecast predicts Indiana’s September start to the state campaign will be the warmest from a speechmaking stand point in many years with issues and personalities mixing. The piece notes poker chip scandal humor, labor union finance tensions, and anti-corporation sentiment shaping tone and tactics ahead of the November election. Local note reports the first homegrown watermelons for sale near Tunnelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hanly
T. Taggart
French Lick
Miller
C. C. Hadley
Democratic Party
State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
Circus Women Rise Above Public Misconceptions
Interview with Van Amburg Show Manager D P Phillips describes circus women as largely family-connected, disciplined, and devout. He notes strict rules against dissipation, long tours with little rest, and strong home-life ties. He praises their conduct, agency, and social value, urging readers not to forget August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Phillips
van Amburg
Monon Railroad Office Robbed in Bloomington
A noon robbery at the Monon ticket office in Bloomington saw cash totaling 125 dollars stolen from the drawer while an agent was at dinner. Authorities sought Detective Mackessy in Lafayette, who was investigating a Linden robbery and a suspicious man near Ball's switch. Details were not released locally, but word leaked from Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Messiare
Bloomington
Monon
Mackessy
Lafayette
Linden
Wabash Township
Ball
Bedford Post Office Letters for Week Ending July 28 1906
List of letters remaining in the Bedford post office for the week ending July 28, 1906. Names include ladies Cosner Idris Clendnon Mrs George Cowington Miss Marion Davis Mrs Myrtle Hanna Miss Dora Harris Mrs J L Jenkins Mrs Mary Krimes Mrs H Knight Mrs Anna Lamb Mrs Lousinda Miller Mrs Chas Owens Miss Lillie Rood Mrs Julia Young Miss Anna and gentlemen Adams J H Brie Richard Dausch Edward Harris J L Henery G H E Kay David Lake John Perdrew Geo H Smith A M MISSELLANEOUS Beaty Price. Walter Cogswell visiting relations. Please say advertised.
Saloon Liquor Sales Limited to Five Gallons in Indiana Case
A Columbus Indiana circuit court decision bars a brewing company saloon from selling liquor in quantities under five gallons. The owner must enforce the rule, with enforcement wary of license evasion via drink carried away in smaller measures. Local efforts push for stricter saloon law observance and potential probe by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Brewing Company
Columbus
Ind
Siuaag
Indianapolis
Miller
Kansas Wheat Crop Brings Wealth Despite Grumbling Farmers
Kansas harvest runs hot as thrashing machines exceed prior years with many counties predicting large yields. In one central county 100 binders sold and $15,000 worth of machinery disposed to farmers, totaling about $85,000 in new gear. Sedgwick County expects six million bushels, a township records a quarter million bushels from 9,000 acres, while many areas may finish with record crops. Harvest crews include many women and girls aiding the fields, with modern machinery replacing old horsepower as a moving fleet of equipment works from farm to farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Sedgwick
Tosius
Fifth Sunday Appointment Includes Confession and Baptism
Richard Bex filled his appointment for the fifth Sunday with one confession and baptism. Wilma Adamson of six miles below Bedford visits grandparents Mr and Mrs W D McHargue near here. Sallie Smith of Bedford visits friends Saturday and Sunday. An automobile speeding toward Bedford last Saturday damaged Johny Hobson's gravel team driven by Tobe Wicker. the wagon wrecked, horses harmed, driver to be held responsible. Rev Alford of Medora preached at Fairview United Brethren Church last Sunday. Dry conditions threaten a short corn crop. Monon stone traffic is up with much going to Philadelphia New York and New England. Rev Louis Miller left for Santa Claus to attend Methodist camp meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bex
Wilma Adamson
Bedford
W. D. McHargue
Near
Sallie Smith
Johny Hobson
Tobe Wicker
Alford
Medora
United Brethers
Fairview
Train Delays Kill Man as Red Hair Mistaken Identity
Minnie Acton sues Southern Indiana railroad for 2000 dollars claiming a July 4, 1906 ticket from Bedford to Zelma was for a normal stop, but the train bypassed Zelma and refused to return. In Morganfield Kentucky, Robert R. Crabtree killed Tillman Thompson during a squirrel hunt after mistaking a red haired man for a fox, the shot fatally wounding Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Acton
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Bedford
Zelma
Robert R. Crabtree
Morganfield
Tillman Thompson
AT WORK ON TUNNEL Southern Railway digs 2200 foot tunnel near French Lick
A large workforce is extending the Southern Railway from Jasper to French Lick Springs with a 2200 foot tunnel three miles south of French Lick. Completion is projected in about a year with a first section to penetrate the hill by October. Earth is mainly shale causing falls, mule teams remove debris, and a power-house plus electric lighting support underground work. The project is expected to cost over one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Railway Company
Jasper
French Lick Springs
French Lick
Auto mishap on Bedford trip ends with runaway team
Dr C H Emery and companions drove a new Rev automobile from Indianapolis to Bedford last Saturday. Near Leesville the auto spooked a farm wagon driven by John P Wicker and his son, the horses leaped fences and were injured though alive. A blame dispute may lead to a lawsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Emery
Indianapolis
R. S. Hyde
Joe Trainor
N. E. Strout
Fred N. Strout
Bedford
Fred Strout
Leesville
John P. Wicker
Mr. Wicker
Religious census planned for Indiana churches and missions
State Statistician Stubbs will distribute detailed church census blanks to Bedford Catholic and Protestant ministers. The survey covers church and Sunday school membership, property values, philanthropy, and affiliated bodies to gauge Indiana's religious landscape and compare it with other states. Also notes the two month squirrel hunting season opening Wednesday requires licenses and farmer permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Stubbs
Indiana
Union
Court of Inquiry Targets Bloomington Literary and Athletic Clubs
Bloomington politicians and officials deny specifics while a quiet court of inquiry probes alleged law violations across clubs. Prosecutor Fletcher has received many citizen letters urging action, with aims to obtain tangible evidence against literary and athletic clubs, including a Spencer liquor case where a club president was tried and jurors disagreed after a day’s deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Bloomington
Spencer
Prohibition clash with town marshal ends in near arrest
Prohibition advocate Newlin recounts a Mitchell incident where Town Marshal Enoch Cheek of Mitchell grabbed Newlin from a speaking box and threatened arrest, only to be restrained by a lawyer in the crowd. The episode, tied to Prohibition and party politics, sparked cheers and a looming mob mood among saloon supporters. Bart Kindred and wife of Heltonville visited Frank Clampitt nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin
Marshal Cheek
Mitchell
Prohibition
Indianapolis
Cheek
Bart Kindred and
Heltonville
Frank Clampitt
Perjury Charge Trails Lafayette Citizen Michaels
G W Michaels a wealthy Lafayette resident was arrested in Bloomington on a perjury charge tied to the Kellogg case. Kellogg faced bunkoing accusations against about fifty businessmen and was acquitted. Michaels claimed intimidation of a star witness. Judge Wilson acquitted him of contempt. Attorneys Payson and Miller will press the new affidavit alleging conflicting testimony. Michaels posted bond and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Michaels
Lafayette
Bloomington
Ulysses’ B. Kellogg
Kellogg
Michaels
Wilson
Charles Payson
Robert Miller
Diamond Ring Presented To Master Mechanic Walsh
A Diamond ring is presented to Master Mechanic William C Walsh by the Southern Indiana shop force in recognition of his long service and outstanding work. The event highlights the strong team spirit and appreciation within the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Walsh
Southern Indiana Shop Force
Walsh Departs as Master Mechanic Amid Farewell
W. C. Walsh, master mechanic at Southern Indiana, resigns after five years. Emerson Fultz spoke for the shop force, presenting a diamond ring as thanks for his kindnesses. Walsh, touched by the gesture, reported several offers but had not decided his next step, while friends wished him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Walsh
Indiana
Emerson Fultz
Walsh
Linden Robbery Puzzle Stumps Police At Sea
The Linden Sunday night robbery where operator Jesse Williams was gagged and the safe blown, nets few clues. Monon detective Ed Mackessy and officials questioned suspects in Crawfordsville, but no connection found. About $506.28 vanished, with checks payable to the railroad found later. Some suspect the Romney elevator band may be the same culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Williams
Ed Mackessy
The
Monon
Pattison
Arthur Eversole
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Williams
Linden
Dr. Simison
Romney
Arm injury suit against Mitchell Lime Company
Robert M. Alexander sues Mitchell Lime Company in Lawrence Circuit Court for 10000 dollars claiming loss of an arm while employed December 1905 to February 1906. He says rock crushers fed by an elevator pulled his hand into an unguarded shaft, causing the elbow to be torn off. He cites negligence and seeks damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Robert M. Alexander
Mitchell Lime Company
Accident at U S cement plant mangles worker's hand
Ralph Medaris, an employee at the U S cement plant, sustained a severe hand injury in the drying room when his right hand was caught between a belt and pulley. He wore a glove, which is believed to have caught in the belt and pulled his hand under the pulley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Medaris
U. S
Medaris
Robbery suspects arrested as river chase continues
Two local men were detained by Lafayette police Monday in connection with a Linden robbery Sunday night. A gunfight on the riverbank failed to stop a fleeing suspect who swam across. bloodhounds were expected from Bluffton. About $179 in money orders and checks were found by Linden day agent Thomas Dodd, with the rest of the loot cash believed unrecoverable. The Monon Clover Leaf and American Express funds were at stake, and Jesse Williams of Crawfordsville is noted as an agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Linden
Romney
Captain Clark
Clark
Superintendent Jones
The
Monon
Bluffton
Thomas Dodd
Clover Leaf Roads
Clover Leaf
American Express Company
Denver
Jesse Williams
Crawfordsville
Payne couple mark forty years of married life
Mr and Mrs Lucien E Payne quietly observe their forty year wedding anniversary on a Thursday. He wed Miss Sarah Younger forty years ago near Erie. They have four children, three married, including Charles A Payne a police officer, Emma Brock of Lawrence, and Nellie Duncan of Medicine Lodge Kansas. They have spent their married life in Lawrence county with steady happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien E. Payne
Payne
Sarah Younger
Erie
Charles A. Payne
Emma Brock
Nellie Duncan
Medicine Lodge
Kansas
Lawrence County
Administratrix's Sale Of Personal Property
The administratrix of Joseph Wetzel's estate will auction at the late residence in Spice Valley township Lawrence county Indiana on Thursday August 30 1906 at 10am. Personal property includes household furniture one span of mules horses cows seven yearling cattle one sow and pigs 19 shoats and more. Terms five dollars and under cash over five dollars six months credit with note at six percent interest. Lizale Wetzel Administratrix Brooks and Brooks Attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wetzel
Saideceased
Spice Valley Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Wiliams
Lizale Wetzel
Brooks & Brooks
Attys
Expenditures and Tax Levies For Shawswick Township 1906
The Trustee of Shawswick Township Lawrence County proposes at the advisory board meeting at Citizens National Bank Bedford Indiana on September 4 1906 to consider township expenditures and levies for 1907 including township local tuition special school road poor taxes and total levy of 2 percent on the hundred dollars with totals for taxable property and polls listed and signed by A F Dalton Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
Citizens National Bank
Bedford
Indiana
City of
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Flinn Township 1907
The trustee of Flinn Township Lawrence County proposes at the Advisory Board meeting on September 4 1906 to set expenditures and levies for 1907. Amounts include township expenditures 300 with 10 cents tax, local tuition 1300 with 40 cents tax, special school 580 with 20 cents tax, and poor expenditures 45 with 14 cents tax. Total expenditures 2295 and total tax 714 cents per hundred dollars. Net taxable property and credits noted. 144 polls. Dated July 31 1906 by Trustee H O Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn
Lawrence County
H, O, Allen
Notice to Bond Buyers for Lawrence County Refunding Bonds
Lawrence County invites sealed proposals for 30,000 4 percent refunding bonds. Bids due 8:00 p.m. Aug or date given. Bonds bear interest semiannually on March 1 and September 1. Principal payments begin Sept 1, 1908 with four 1,000 dollar installments. Specifications available in County Auditor’s office. Bid must include a 3 percent par value check payable to Board of Commissioners. Right to reject bids reserved. Walter G. Owens, Auditor, July 20, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevis
Gove Oners
Lawrence County
Atelock P
Vist National Bank
City of New York
Office of
Amon Ys
Board of Commissioners
Notice to Nonresidents in Lawrence County Court Case
Notice to non residents in Indiana legal matter in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford dated July 7 1906. Plaintiffs Duncan and Batman seek partition of real estate, declare defendants not residents, order appearance on first Monday in September 1906 to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard signs seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Ss.u
Lawrence Circuit
Tern
James W. Ratman
Mary M. Bailey
Oscar Bailey Levi Bailey
Mary Bailey
Wheat Bailey
Sharlie Bailey
Ann Rawnsey
Louise Miles
Charles Miles
Bernet Hudson
Duncan
Batman
Ire Co. Batman
Mary M. Butley
Maury Hailey
Sharile Bailey
Ann Ramsey
Louise Miles Charles Mi'es
Berne Hudson
Lawrence Circuit Court
Bedford
Data Court
Boone Leonard
Notice Of Application For License To Retail
Charles Metz applies to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners in August 1906 for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking at Stoessel's barber shop on J street Bedford Indiana in the Third Ward. He seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco at the same location. The business is owned by George Stoessel and located in a front room of a one story brick building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Nice
Board of County Commissioners
J Street
Said Street
Lot IL
Maiden Lane
Stoessel
City of
State of
Indiana
George Stoessel
Charles Metz
Shanswick
Board of County Commissioner
My Pracecf
Mary FE. Snyder
Sixteenth Street
Third
Harry 0
Embree
Notice to Cross Defendants in 1906 Indiana Foreclosure
In the Lawrence County Circuit Court of Indiana cross defendants Southern Construction & Equipment Company and United States Mortgage & Trust Company are notified to appear on the next term beginning September 1906 to answer or demur to the cross complaint seeking a lien foreclosure. The filing states non-residency of US Mortgage & Trust and Marion County business activity by Southern Construction. Witness Boone Leonard Clerk. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Southern Construction & Equipment Company
United States Mortgage & Trust Company
William Kenefick
John KR. Carter
Kenefick C Ompany
United States Mortgage & Trust Company, Corporation
Indiana
Southers Construction & Equipment Comany
Ows
Marion County
Marion
T Te Lawrence
Bedford
Crass
J Boone Leonard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Brooks & Brooks
Attys
Quiet Title Action in Lawrence Circuit Court 1908
Lawrence County Indiana case in the Lawrence Circuit Court files a complaint to quiet title to real estate. The defendants include John Owens and Andrew Owens heirs and spouses, Sarah Bristow Watson and Clem ent Bristow heirs, and other listed deceased individuals. They are not residents of Indiana. appearance required by September 1, 1908, or action to proceed in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Qwens
Martin & Martin
John Owens
Andrew Owens
Owens
Sarah Bristow Watson
Joel RB. Watson
Joel B. Watson
Melvina Fish
William Fish
Willi Fish
Deliah Sullivan
Delilah Sullivan
Frank Sullivan
Lucien Owens
Iucien Owens
John Watson
Clement Bristow
June Bishop
Henry Bishop
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Notice to Contractors for Gravel and Macadam Roads
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed bids for gravel or macadam road construction in Guyturuie and Linn and ShawSwick townships with listed road lengths and locations. Bids due at a set time with bond equal to twice bid. right to reject all bids reserved. bidders may consult engineer viewers report. bids addressed to Walter G. Owens Auditor Bedford Indiana July 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimmissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Elock Pny
Indiane
Guyturie Township
Bloomington
Lawrenceport
Bloomingon
Lawenceport
Beaver Road
Archie Guthrie
Disney
House Road
Jackson Road
Junnelton
Leesville
Linn
Midde Leesvile
Bedford Road
Walter G. Owens
Board of Commissioners
Bedford
Anselm Wood
Amos W. Scoggan
James M. Sowders
Suan
Notice of License to Retail Liquor Bedford Ward
Harry O. Embee applies to Lawrence County Indiana officials for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and intoxicating liquors in a specific two story brick building on Sixteenth Street Bedford with on premises drinking and permission to sell cigars and tobacco The application details the room size and lot boundaries and is dated July 13 1906 in the Third Ward of Bedford Indiana
Quiet Title Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court 1906
The STATE OF INDIANA Lawrence County case Louisa A Fultze versus Dunkin Crook and others for quieting title to real estate. Defendants not residents of Indiana are to appear or demur by Sept 1 1906 at Bedford Court House. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin & Martin
John Dunkin
Dunkin
John R. Crook
Sarah Crook
Elizabeth Armstrong
Elen BE. Armstrong
George W. Crook
Sally Ann
Lucretia Crook
James ¥. Crook
Sally Ann Crook
Henry Grindstaff
Nancy Grindstaff
Jacob Fisher
Fisher
Towl
John’ Dunkin
Deakin
B. Armstrong
James F. Crook
Henry Griddstaff
Lawrence
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Notice Of Final Settlement In Lawrence County Indiana
State of Indiana Bay Lawrence County signed as administrator Ira Harry deceased presents and files his account and vouchers for final settlement of the estate. The court will examine on the first day of the September Term 1906 of the Lawrence Circuit Court. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Heirs and all others interested must appear and prove heirship or claim. Gilbert Harvy administrator. Alexander and Harris attorneys for administrator. Date June 9 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Bay Lawrence County
Ira Harry
Lawrence Circuit
Gilbert Harvy
Alexander & Harris
Attys
Notice To Bridge Contractors Lawrence County Bid Call
Commissioners of Lawrence county invite sealed bids by 1 pm August 9 1906 for furnishing and bracing 45 yards of concrete at the south end of Rawlins Mill bridge over Salt Creek under engineer in charge Plans and specs on file in County Auditor's office Bond double bid accompanies each bid Board may reject bids Witnessed by Walter G Owens Auditor Lawrence Co on Sunday in July 1900 seal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Rawlins Mill Bridge
Salt Creek
Office of
County Auditori
The
Walter G. Owens
Lawrence Co
County Council Scheduling Special Session in 1906
Notice that the Lawrence County Council of Indiana must meet in a special session at the Auditor’s office on Thursday July 10 1906 at 10 40 a m due to an emergency. The warning calls all council members to attend the meeting at the specified location and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Indiana
Walter G. Owens
Lawrence Co
Annual Meeting Notice of Union Home Telephone Company
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Union Home Telephone Company will be held at the courthouse in Bedford Indiana on July 196 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Directors and other officers to serve one year from election. IRA BRIM secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Home Telephone Company
Court House
Bedford
Indiana
Fhve
Ira Brim
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Mail
Bedforwy, Imdians
Thomas J. 8Rooks
Fred B. Otis
Editors
Otis & Brooks
Thireenor
New Home Central Union
Ting
Jake’ Smiths
Tunnelion
Missellaneous Beaty & Price
Sherman L. KeEney, P. M
Walter Cogswell
Philadelphia
New York
New England
Louis Miller
Santa Claus
Southern
New Bedford
Ayer
A: C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Court OF Inquiry
of Citizens At
United
Marshal Check
Lafayette Police
Chase
Lucien Payne
A.F. Dalton
Shawswick Township
Jackson County
Seymour Republican
Patrick 8
McCann and Others
McCann Brothers
Fred Malekeo
Louisa A. Fultze
County Council
Lawrence Clireuit Court
Elisha Lee
Ohn W. Harris
Lizzie Wetzel
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