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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
2
Advertising rates list a per square fee and per inch charge with various items referenced. The note mentions a free hundred words and a standard rate thereafter, including telephone access numbers and various headings.
The Bloomington Southern may extend toward Harrodsburg or Oolitic, with Illinois Central chief engineer W S Baldwin inspecting quarries and routes. Surveyors could start next spring, signaling renewed competition with the Monon over stone fields and avoidance of the Hunter district.
Alonzo Green Smith, a prominent Indiana Democrat and former attorney general, died at his Indianapolis home at age 55. In 1887 he became Senate president after Mahlon Manson’s resignation, aiding David Turpie’s election to the U S Senate and clashing with Lt Governor Robertson. He was remembered as loyal and combative with generous impulses.
Dispatch from Glasgow Kentucky recounts Jesse Coe, a negro fugitive who murdered Policeman C. J. Russell in Indianapolis on September 25, 1906, then hid for ten days at a friend’s home. He escaped on foot with a pick, shovel, and ragged jumper, moving through crowds as a seemingly ordinary laborer before reaching the depot.
Testimony details Jesse Coe fleeing through railroad yards by freight train from Indianapolis to Glasgow and Tompkinsville. He relied on the Coe family network to evade officers while seeking safety with the Coe and Williams factions in Cumberland County. A 15 year old white girl with the Coe group remains with them.
The County Commissioners met and approved a set of appointments including Marshall Woolery as Justice of the Peace over Oliver McLaughlin. J Frank Smith named School fund land appraiser for the First Commissioner district and Otis Childers named constable for Marion township. Howard Sproul to attend Purdue University as Lawrence county agricultural college representative. Columbus H. Smith and Frank L. Dale named constables for the Mitchell horse thief detective association. Enoch Cheeks’ bid for Justice of the Peace at Mitchell rejected as town to be incorporated soon with a Mayor.
The Indiana railroad commission censures the Monon for permitting car overloading after Em pire Stone Co complained of unfair demurrage and switching charges. The letter warns overloads endanger trainmen and the public and damage property, while recognizing the railroad may charge for readjusting cars overloaded by the stone company.
John Fullen aged 68 died at 10 30 Tuesday at his brother Arthur Fullen South Street home from heart disease after being stricken at the Monon depot Monday morning He was a Paoli resident old soldier survived by widow ten children two brothers Patrick and Arthur Fallon and sister Mrs Samuel Gabbard Funeral set for Thursday at Paoli The remains were taken there at 4 30 this afternoon from Campbellsburg visitor W S Sentney was here Monday
Judge William F. Brooks presided over a juvenile court hearing for Frank Grimes a fourteen year old accused of incorrigibility. The father sought state action claiming lack of parental control while the mother and grandfather supported the boy noting his industrious work and responsible conduct. The defense represented by McHenry Owen argued against the charge and the dispute showcased a divided household.
The state rests its case in the Polley arson trial as prosecutors claim he burned a barn and planned to burn a house. Testimony includes alleged confession to Mrs. Jackson heard by hidden witnesses in the Jackson house. Motive cited: logs damaged on Polley brother’s land. defense led by J. F. Regester and R. G. Miller with J. E. Henley assisting. Polley bound over to Circuit Court under $1,000 bond.
Oil discovery in Reeve township near Alfordsville boosts southern Daviess county activity. A newly struck well on Austin Allen’s farm is reported to yield about ten barrels per day and will be shot after nitroglycerine supply arrives. Community shows renewed vigor as more wells are planned.
Col. Young of the army states there is no truth to the report that Bart Wagoner of the 21st Infantry was in trouble for shooting an officer or related incident. Mr. Gideon Wagner received the letter confirming the denial.
A pretty Sunday wedding took place at 2 o'clock at the home of J T Ross in this city. Grace Knight and B H Cooper were married by Rev C L Norman of Heltonville. The couple will reside in Mooresville where the groom runs a business. Mrs Cooper, daughter of Wm T Hardin, is well known in the county.
Mrs William Taylor residing west of the city died Wednesday after a brief illness of consumption. She leaves one daughter, seven years old, and a husband.
An old advertisement urges immediate use of Ayer’s Hair Vigor at the first sign of hair loss. It claims the product keeps the scalp healthy and hair in place as a natural remedy, presenting the slogan Bold for over sixty years as a testimonial.
A touring car driven by Clyde Trueblood collided with Dr. R. B. Short’s buggy on 15th street near K street. The car owned by E. W. Shirk mounted the curb and smashed the Doctor’s office entrance, scattering patients and frightening the horse. The chauffeur regained control and assessed the wreckage. Dr. Short and Miss Jessie Blackburn narrowly avoided injury just moments earlier.
A Syracuse boy pockets 1100 dollars and a 60 cent reward. Governors of two states flaunt prohibition tastes at Jamestown. An auto future for the masses is debated while small income earners eye the smell. A sun heat forecast spans 30 million years. Heinz built a catup empire from a mother’s kitchen run, stressing Sunday school work as recreation.
A satirical poem argues a burlesque critique of a boastful brother figure. It mocks inflated self-importance by claiming the world would function unchanged without him. The speaker insists progress would persist despite his ego and power.
Delbert Quackenbush applies to Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. Location is the front room of a one story frame building on the southwest corner of lot 4 block H Foote's heightund addition Bedford. The room fronts on I street Radford. Permission also sought to sell tobacco and cigars.
Samuel Oline applies to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in Bedford Indiana for one year with on premise drinking at the west front room of a two story brick building on 16th street near Public Square. The request also includes permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the same room. Samuel Oline is a 21 plus resident of Shawna wick township.
A male resident of Bedford, Lawrence county Indiana, will apply to the county commissioners at the September 1907 term for a license to sell spiritous vinious and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption for one year. The described premises occupy the north front room of a one story frame building on the west half lot 111 in Bedford Second Ward and fronting I Street, with permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the room. Oscar Fiddler.
Thomas Taggart, head of the French Lick Springs hotel firm and former Democratic chairman, rode in a touring car to Bedford then Indianapolis to serve as a pallbearer for A G Smith. He then helped in baggage work on the train tossing trunks beer cases and bread baskets with ease and humor.
Bloomington plans a roof garden theatre atop the third story of the Harris Grand. Built to high standards, it will host vaudeville and electric theatres during the summer season and cost about 3000 dollars when completed.
Ten years ago today Charles Preston, a two manon engineer, began the Lafayette plug run. He has traveled about 600000 miles, burned over sixty barrels of oil on bearings, and his fireman shoveled 5000 tons of coal. Over 1000000 passengers have ridden without injury or accident during his decade on the line.
A Bedford citizen denounces worthless dogs roaming streets and urges strict enforcement of an ordinance requiring muzzling or confinement. The writer recalls a near fatal bite of a child by a vicious dog while walking with its grandmother and calls for action.
Grover Hazelton, son of William Hazelton of Monrooe City, suffered a broken jaw in two places and a severely cut upper lip after falling from a horse and becoming hung in the harness head downward. The horse span in circles until a companion freed him and halted the animal.
A new game in Bloomington called ringing money proved popular on Tuesday. Players bet five cents to ring three pieces. if the ring lands on money they keep it, otherwise they receive a cigar. The game drew a crowd and collected various coins. Miss Sophia Mathes visits relatives in New Albany. Marriage licenses issued to Charles A Thrawls and Bertha Feltner, Albert Denniston and Mary Day.
W N Showers invites Rev L F Dimmitt presiding elder of Bloomington district to join a hunting and fishing trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin in October. Dimmitt hopes to arrange his work to allow the trip.
Notice of application by Marshall N. Hunter for a liquor license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a two story brick building on I street Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana. The request includes permission to sell cigars and tobacco with on premise drinking. First publication August 9 1907.
Notice states Eliza J. Day has qualified as executrix of Jesse J. Day's will in Lawrence Circuit Court. The declarant confirms the estate is solvent and lists W. E. Clark as attorney. A. 9, 3t.
Lawrence County Indiana trustees invite sealed proposals for a four room brick veneer school building in Heltonville. Bids due August 27 1907 with bond equal to bid amount. Plans at J J Faubion office Heltonville and County Supt R N Krey Bedford Indiana and Architect Nichols Bloomington. Reserve right to reject bids.
Administratrix Nellie E. Able will sell the personal property of Virgil Able deceased at his Spice Valley estate on Tuesday September 8 1907 starting 10 o clock a m. Items include mules hogs sheep household goods farming implements corn oats wagons hay and more. Terms cash for sums 5 or less and credit six months for larger amounts with good security. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
Notice signed by the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court announces William E. Clark appointed administrator of Martha A. Green deceased estate in Lawrence County Indiana. Estate reported solvent. July 30 1907.
Lawrence Circuit Court appoints Nellie E. Able administratrix of the Virgil Able estate in Lawrence County Indiana. Brooks and Brooks are the attorneys for the estate.
Notice of application for name change filed in Lawrence Circuit Court. Charlotte E. Taylor seeks to change her name to Charlotte BE. Long, with hearing at the first day of the November term 1007, Lawrence County. Attorneys Alexander & Harris represent the petitioner.
Notice to Henry Hellmund nonresident of Indiana in Anna F Hellmund vs Henry Hellmund case No 6115. He must appear September term 1907 on September 1 at Bedford Courthouse to answer or demur. otherwise the court will proceed in his absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signs.
In Lawrence Circuit Court September Rachel D Williams William J Williams v Joseph Kurtsman et al. Plaintiffs file complaint to quiet title on real estate. Defendants nonresidents must appear by lat term Monday of September 1907 or be heard in their absence. Clerk Boone Leonard. Bedford.
Trustees in several Lawrence County Indiana townships announce annual meeting for estimates. Items include township expenditures and taxes, local tuition, special school tax, road tax, and totals with specific dollar amounts and rate per hundred dollars for each township.
Stephen M. Holmes appointed by Clerk as executor of the will of Anna Epsom, deceased, with H Edwards Attorney. Estate listed asBobat.
Elizabeth Young files a divorce complaint against Jeremiah M. Young claiming nonresidency in Indiana. The action is set for the next term beginning September 2 at Law Fence Circuit Court. Clerk Boone Leonard notes on Bedford date July 16, 1907.
Compliant filed by Henry P. Pearson to collect plaintiff's demand by attachment and garnishment. Delbert Owen alleged nonresidency in Indiana. Court set for the first Monday of September 1907 in the Boone County circuit court. Clerk Boone Leonard signs.
Lawrence county Indiana invites sealed proposals by 6 p m August 11 1907 for gravel or macadamized road work part of the Hestonville and Bartlettsville road 8217 feet A bid bond double the bid required and bids to Walter G Owens Auditor Bedford Indiana Readable by engineers report copies available Attest: County Commissioners seal July 16 1907.
Term 1907 notice filed by Howard Fields as administrator to sell real estate in Lawrence County Indiana. Jesse Albcorn not an Indiana resident must appear by first Monday of September at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the record. J H Underwood attorney.
A sheriff sale listing funds due of 34.89 with interest and costs from a state suit over A L Thomas. On August 17 1907 the rent rights of the described real estate will be sold at public auction at the Bedford courthouse south door for up to seven years or to satisfy the decree.
In a Lawrence County Indiana case State of Indiana v Enoch M Martin the court orders sale of real estate to satisfy a decree including 138.59 plus interest costs. Auction to take place at the south door of the Bedford court house between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. The property includes the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section 6 township 6 north range 2 east containing 40 acres and the west half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter section 5 township 6 north range 2 east containing 19.40 acres. Proceeds to pay the decree. Fred N Fletcher Prosecuting Atty.
Plaintiffs through Martin & Martin file a quiet title suit against listed defendants and unknown heirs in Lawrence Circuit Court. Case No. 6100 seeks nonresidents relief on real estate. hearing set for September 1, 1907 at Bedford courthouse. Clerk Boone Leonard attests filing date July 23, 1907.
Plaintiff and Thomas S Woody as defendant require payment of 106.79 dollars with interest and costs. On Saturday August 17 1807 at 4 pm at the south door of the county in Indiana the rent and profits for watermoot exceed seven state in county. Part of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section 29 township 5 north range 1 east containing 1.50 acres. The auction will also offer the fee simple of the real estate. SHOMAS W BOX Fred N Fletcher Pros Attorney 810.
By order of sale issued from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana the State of Indiana as plaintiff and Edward Fender as defendant the sale of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter section 16 township 6 north range 1 east containing 40 acres is set for 4 o clock p m at the south ford in the county to satisfy a decree for 200.30 plus interest and costs with rents and profits for a term and the attorney is Fred N Fletcher Pro s the amount is 10 dollars
The State of Indiana sues America Fender for 242.51 plus interest and costs. A public auction will offer the described eight acre West half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 1 East, to satisfy the decree. Sheriff and Fred N. Fletcher, Pros, attorney, present the notice.
Indiana is plaintiff and Isaac Sipes is defined as defendant in a sheriff sale to raise 91.62 plus interest and costs. The sale at the Bedford county courthouse will include rents and the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter section three township six north range one east containing five acres in Lawrence County. The fee simple of the real estate may also be offered to satisfy the decree, interest, and costs. Fred N. Fletcher Prosecuting atty.
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