City Council Approves Bonds and Names Street Inspector
City Council met Tuesday approving Mayor John B. Stipp and City Clerk James B. Stephenson bonds. Henry S. Williams became at large councilman, William Benzel named inspector of street work, and a culvert project plus wagon scales purchase were discussed. Plat acceptance and a Malott Thornton permit for a $900 house were reported along with waterworks receipts and redeemed warrants totaling $764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Stipp
James B. Stephenson
J. R. Voris
W. H. Martin
Boone Leonard
Charles H. Allen
Henry S. Williams
William Benzel
The
State Municipal League
F. M. Lemon
Lot Lof Dunn
Lemon
Taylor Johnson
Malott & Thornton
NEW BUSINESS BLOCK FOR NORTH SIDE SITE
E B Thornton owner of Aldenhagen Co property plans a two story up to date business block on the North Side site. Street lowering makes floor lowering or rebuilding likely. Mrs Edith M Friedley adjoining owner will lower floors after street work. Other nearby owners undecided. some may rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Thornton
Aldenhagen & Co
Thornton
Edith M. Friedley
Ferguson Furniture Establishment
Dance of Death Dancer Rose Zipp Dies After River Trip
Rose Zipp an 18 year old Evansville socialite died after two weeks of typhoid fever following a river boat party. Doctor says overexertion from dancing all night caused death with lingering illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rose Zipp
Evansville
Miss Zipp
Vaner
Gasoline Stove Explosion Spares Home
Mrs Henry C Campbell of 18th and N streets was lighting a gasoline stove at 6 20 Wednesday when the fluid ignited and caused an explosion. The blast scattered fire through the kitchen but the damage was small and Mrs Campbell narrowly escaped serious injury as Mr Campbell helped extinguish the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Campbell
18Th
N Streets
Campbell
CUT THE HABIT PROHIBITED LAWN WASTE PRACTICE
Citywide ban on mowing grass into the street aimed to prevent sewer blockages and street flooding after rains. Mayor Stipp ordered officers to stop the practice with no further directives and warned arrears will be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stipp
Nugent Escape From Indiana Reformatory
Otto Nugent, sentenced for forgery in Lawrence county in December 1904, escaped from the Indiana reformatory at 5 o'clock Sunday evening. He had been employed outside for a year and, last month, cared for hogs and cows at a farm abandoned by Fred Baugh before his departure. Nugent left a note addressed to the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Nugent
Lawrence County
Indiana Reformatory
Nugent
Fred Baugh
Prisoner Plans Self Help After Three Years Inmate
A note from an assistant superintendent states the inmate, after three years without parole, plans to take action himself due to perceived inaction by management. Officers seek his capture, offering a $50 reward, but officials have no present leads on his whereabouts.
Monon Passengers Stranded At Cloverdale Siding
A Monon passenger train left passengers on a siding near Cloverdale last night. Officials reported delays as crews assisted travelers and inspected the line for any damage or obstruction affecting service.
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Monon
Cloverdale
Conductor Mistakenly Detaches Coach Delays Train
Conductor Lew Cousins set off a Cloverdale bound coach on the French Lick train No. 9 without warning passengers. The rear coach rode past Cloverdale and only realized the error at Gosport. Passengers were transferred back at Cloverdale and the train arrived Bedford about ninety minutes late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Cloverdale
French Lick
Pleasure Bent
Marie Corelli
Putnam County
Bloomington
Lew Cousins
Cousins
Gosport
Bedford
Paper Garments Foreseen as Trend in Germany
Consuls in Germany report a surge in the paper clothing industry and predict widespread use of paper garments in coming years. The notion echoes Edward Bellamy’s imagined society where people wear new paper outfits daily, costing as much as a daily newspaper, leaving laundries unemployed as nothing is washed.
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Germany
Edward Bellamy
Obituary of Lyman L Smith Acknowledges Scholar Shoemaker
Lyman Leonard Smith born September 2 1829 near Williamston North Carolina oldest of ten children died at his sister's home in Mitchell Indiana after a short illness. Survived by three sisters and one brother. Lyman moved to Lawrence County Indiana at age six settled near Springville. A self taught scholar with love for mathematics astronomy and Shakespeare he mentored many. Retired from shoemaking twenty five years, he served the community as counselor and Bible student. He inspired local youth and pioneers, leaving Perry township and Lawrence County mourning a true citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Leonard Smith
Williamston
North Carolina
John
Mary Smith
W. J. Humston
Mitchell
Ind
W. L. Humston
Jennie Freeze
Horine
Missouri
Kate Pafford
Faulkton
South Dakota
D. C. Smith
Perry Township
Lawrence County
Girls Police Describe Jewel Robbery By Juveniles
In police court Wednesday sixteen year old John Fritts and sixteen year old Hugh Atkinson admitted stealing jewelry from the Rainbolt store Saturday night. They described breaking a window, taking about ninety rings and bracelets, and hiding much of the loot at Fritts home. Fritts claimed Atkinson led the plan and later confessed, with other juveniles named as recipients. most of the jewelry was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fritts
Hugh Atkinson
Rainbolt Jewelery
Young Fritts
Fritts
Nelson Fritts
John Pfister
Reed’s
Young Atkinson
Chicago
Atkinson
17Th Streets
Massingil
Bloomington
Blue Hole
Earl
Harry Speer
Charles Denny
Orleans
Denny
Speer
Jasonville
Earl Speer
Harry
Roy Norgan
James M. Myers
Foddrill
Hotel proprietor claims widow could suffer hemorrhages after coughing
Proprietor Hayes believes the widow could be driven to hemorrhages by coughing as a result of pneumonia months earlier. He knew of the hugging incident but doubted it caused Mrs. Godewa injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Forgeries Galore Surface As Brownstown Bank Assets
A Brownstown bank reports a surge of counterfeit documents tied to fraud schemes. Authorities warn customers to verify checks and passbooks, while auditors flag suspicious transfers and forged signatures affecting internal accounts. Local officials urge vigilance and cooperation with investigators.
Affairs in awful shape at Brownstown bank failure
Auditor of State Charles W. Camp reports the People's State Bank of Brownstown is in severe trouble with forged paper found and a large loss likely. President Burrell fled to Cincinnati after closure while the bank overinflated deposits and misrepresented funds. Over $100000 loss forecast. investigators probe notes and overdrafts amid ongoing county inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of State
Charles W. Camp
People’s State Bank of
Brownstown
R. B. Oglesby
Banking Department
Burrell
Cincinnati
Jackson County
J. W. Cunningham
Charles C. Brock
M. B. Singer
John C. Wells
Herman Smith
Henry W. Duckmeier
John W. Schneider
Sam B. Smallwood
John W. Stuckwish
James Cunningham
P. J. McNurney
Hugh A. Burrell
Knox County
Desee Bank
Miss Harris to Undergo Eye Operation in Terre Haute
Miss Sylvia Harris, a stenographer who faced the threat of losing an eye due to a physical defect, traveled to Terre Haute on Saturday to see a specialist. He advised her to return Wednesday for an operation at St. Anthony hospital, with her father accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Harris
Terre Haute
Miss Harris
St. Anthony Hospital
Labor Strife at Lehigh Portland Cement Plant
Foremen report possible strike at Mitchell plant as 42 foreign workers were hired at a promised two dollar daily wage but were paid only 1.50 each. The discrepancy left the plant short of labor and unrest over pay grows.
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Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Mitchell
Hugging incident at Hayes Hotel ends in alleged injuries
Mrs. Mary Godewa of Cape Girardeau alleges that a hotel guest Charles Probst hugged her so hard she suffered internal injuries and lung hemorrhages. A physician corroborates the injury. Probst, a married Frisco railroad brakeman, says he intended a gentle squeeze to tease his wife present at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Godewa
Hayes Hotel
Cape Girardeau
Charles Probst
Probst
Good Roads Advocate Tours Indiana Roads For State Bond Issue
Sidney J. King of the American Good Roads Association tours Indiana in a large auto to inspect roads and press a half mill road tax. He endorses crushed stone bases with stone dust for durable highways and plans a statewide route guide. He aims to organize a local American Automobile Association club and promote bonding the state for road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney J. King
American Good Roads Association
Indiana
New Deckard
King
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York State
American Automobile Association
Robbers smash saloon cash registers in Stinesville remonstrance clash
Robbers touched several cash registers at a local saloon and the post office, taking small sums and smashing a register at the C. C. Dunn store. They failed to find remonstrance cards locked in a safe. Citizens push for order, supporting John W. Wampler as justice of the peace and D. C. Pugh as constable, with officials to take office soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinesville
C. C. Dunn
Board of Commissioners
John W. Wampler
D. C. Pugh
Tragedy on Monon Track Kills Stinesville Men
Two Stinesville residents, Thomas Swafford and John Hatfield, were struck by a frightened runaway horse team on the Monon line near the depot. Swafford died instantly. Hatfield died later at Bloomington hospital. The incident occurred as the team dashed down Main Street crossing the tracks, the engine stopping only after the crash. Hatfield died at 7:30 pm after efforts by doctors. The service mourns their loss and notes the victims’ ties to the community and Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Swafford
John Hatfield
Stinesville
Monoy
Swafford
Hatfield
Bloomington
Scully Bros
Main Street
Rice Holtzman
Stone City Opera House set for public opening
State Building Inspector toured the Stone City Opera House noting compliant exits and excellent overall condition. The Bedford venue, undergoing improvements, will be opened to the public next month with fine interior decorations and commodious boxes, though opening attractions are not yet announced by manager Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone City Opera House
Bedford
Johnson
Detective Myers Halts Six Hoboes for Vagrancy
Detective James M. Myers of the B. & O. brought in six hoboes from passenger trains. They are lodged in jail on vagrancy charges and will work on Bedford's streets to pay their board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Myers
Mitchell
Bedford
Freak Apple Tree Bears On Alternate Halves
A fifteen year old apple tree near Elizabeth town shows a strange growth pattern. One half bears fruit every other year while the opposite half remains barren, then swaps in the following year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Danforth
Elizabethtown
Mitchell Marshal Accused of Assault in Local Court
Mrs. Amanda Nugent of Mitchell filed an affidavit in Justice Owen's court accusing Town Marshal L N Weddle of assault and battery. She showed a broken finger and scratched face as proof and alleged he restrained her son, arrested him, and later entered her home, prompting a trial set for tomorrow. Also present were Salvation Army members announcing services in Bedford and a planned religious campaign next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Nugent
Mitchell
Justice
George Holby
A. W. Dierking
New Albany
Lake Reynolds
John Reginger
Luther Duncan
East Politic
A. L. Tidrick
Charles Hallers
Oolitic
Duncan
Hallers
South Oolitic
William A. Tucker
Bedford
Kreake
Fred Bowen
Tucker
Charles Farmer
Ita
Justice Reynold
Misa Glen Sears
Sam Brashear
Fourth of July Fair Fails in Bloomington Area
The Monroe county fair at Bloomington will not be financially successful due to poor attendance tied to a failed Fourth of July celebration. About 6000 people felt misled by promises that did not materialize, causing a sharp drop in gate receipts and a costly lesson for future organizers. A trotting race offered a $1,000 purse drew six entries, with Prince Patrick winning in heats. A drowning death shocked Leatherwood, as 11 year old Charley Ferguson disappeared after a creek swim. funeral services were held with Rev. R Scott Hyde presiding.
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Monroe County
Bloomington
Showers Bros
Prince Patrick
Sam Jordan
Danville
Charley Ferguson
Leatherwood
Charley
Mama
Charliey
First Christian Church
Methodist Church
R. Scott Hyde
New Electric Theatre Opens in Bloomington Friday
The East 16th street venue owned by Bloomington men M. H. Seward and W. L. Bailey will begin business Friday evening. The theatre will show up-to-date first class films and aims to attract a good patronage.
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Electric
East 16Th Street
M. H. Seward
W. L. Bailey
Bloomington
Worker injured by rusty spike on 8 S. S. work train
John Cline, a worker on the 8 S. S. work train, stepped on a rusty spike while unloading lumber west of Bedford on Wednesday afternoon. The spike penetrated his right foot and was removed with effort. Dr. Morrell Simpson dressed the wound and found no serious consequences expected.
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John Cline
S. S
Bedford
Morrell Simpson
Train incident leaves Mrs Burton bruised at West Baden stop
Mrs Kate Burton boarded Monon No 6 with children on Monday morning and, after lingering in the aisle, jumped off as the train gained speed. She fell, bruising her elbow but escaping serious injury. Mia, Charles MccCarrell and Miss Emma Waddle accompanied the party to West Baden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Burton
Mitchell Commercial
Mia
Charles MccCarrell
Miss Emma Waddle
West Baden
Swamp Angel Resignation Shocks City Hall
John Tannehill, superintendent of the street cleaning department, resigned after entering Mayor Stipp's office with his mace gun and badge laid on the desk. He cited heavy criticism over prisoner escapes and denied a misunderstanding with Street Commissioner Fillion. The revolver bore the nickname Swamp Angel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tannehill
Stipp
Nugent in Toils After Escape From Reformatory
Frank Nugent who escaped from the Reformatory at Jeffersonville was arrested at Mitchell and will be returned to prison to serve his two to four year term. He had been indicted in 1906 for forging a check and later served time before becoming a trusty and then head herder before fleeing again.
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Frank Nugent
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Mitchell
Nugent
Cosner
Fred Baugh
Baugh
Bedford
Boy Thomas Lay Vanishes After Farm Escape to City
Thomas Lay, a 14 year old boy from Burns City, left last Saturday seeking city life. His step-mother fears for his safety while father and threshing outfit owner awaits news. Thomas aimed for Cincinnati arriving by Monday night, with police unable to locate him. Relatives and authorities have issued a general search as curfew approaches and plans for a wider dragnet are discussed.
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Thomas Lay
Inman
Burns City
Lay
Bedford
Cincinnati
Young Lay
Thomas
Seymour
Jackson County
Baugh Captured After Escape From Reformatory
Fred Baugh, a 20 year old escapee from the Jeffersonville Reformatory, was tracked to his Bloomington area home by State Agent Carl Wood and Sheriff Ratliff.Once trusty, he had eluded capture for two weeks despite keeping watch from an upstairs window before being tripped up during retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baugh
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Bloomington
Carl Wood
Young Baugh
Baugh
Wood
Ratliff
Clinton County
Boys Remanded to Court in Rainbolt Robbery Case
Police solved the Rainbolt robbery within three days. Two boys are in jail awaiting Lawrence Circuit court action. Miss Lillie Massengill returned the ring given by the Fritts boy and is praised for innocence. Miss Nellie Thomas of West 12th street is visiting Salem relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Massengill
Miss Massengill
Avenue Hotel
Anderson
Nellie Thomas
West 12Th Street
Salem
Traction Engine Seeks Local Mechanical Work
Emmett Patton of Bloomington Indiana offers a 12 hp traction engine in good order usable for running a stone crusher. He is a practical engineer seeking a job using the engine and his skills.
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Emmett Patton
Bloomington
Ind
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Rainbolt
Girl Pilots Police
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New Castle, Pa
Frank Humpston
the Monon
Guthrie Township
Guthries Creek
Forlgn Laborers
Godewa
Brakie
Hymen’s
Isis
Mary
Albert Denniston
Maud Deckard
Lohengrin
Sallie Duncan
Julia Day
J. W. Newland
Ethel Deckard
Grace Owens
Maurice McGrath
Lois Webb
Mabel Walker
Mesdames H. Clay Duncan
William A. Wilson
Brussels
Seattle
Washington
Denniston
Bedford National Bank
H. C. Duncan
Emma Batman
Frank Duncan
Fred Batman
Ira Batman
Levi Batman
Philadelphia
Automobile Association
U.S
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Indianapolis
Stinesville Mer
Green Hill
New Opera House
Marshal
Carson
Salvation Army
Hummer
Fourth OF July
Fant
New Theatre For
J. A. Gallagher
Missea Tait
Miss Gallagher
Racine, Wis
Sweet Freedom
Charles Mason
Prudental Insurance Force
Cloudy Farmer
L. A. Smallwood
Liverman
Walter Blackwell
Blackwell Bros
Andy J. Cuddy
J. H. Bush
Otis Rayburn
Needmore
John Miller
Opal Armstrong
Guthrie
B. L. Millican
J. B. Duncan
Ed Massey
Citizens Trust Company
Farmers Co-operative Insurance Co
Heltonville
Ragsdale Grove
J. P. Branaman
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