Price On Toad Grief Stricken Relatives Search In Vain
Grief stricken relatives search for Harvey Hinkle the murder suspect and fugitive as a reward offer grows. The McClintock family plans to post 200 dollars and seeks council funds to add 500 or 1000 dollars. Judge Wilson lacks power to allocate funds without a special pool. Locals visit, travel, and rumors fill the town as the case stretches into days with no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hinkle
McClintock
Thomas J. Sare
Chas. Springer
McClintock’s
Wilson
Sare & Springer
John McClintock
Edna Rogers
Miss Rogers
Hinkle
Ratcliff
Linton
Indianapolis
Indiana
Horn blower in Kokomo contest hospitalized back home
Frank Griffin of the Green town band blew so hard at a Kokomo contest that he reportedly burst something inside. He rushed to Indianapolis for an operation and is now in a hospital recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Frank Griffin
Greentown
Ind
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Bloodhound Hunt Follows Hardware Store Heist
Thieves blasted the Patricksburg hardware and general store of Samuel Royer at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning, looting about 450 dollars in cash and notes totaling 500. The blast caused windows to shatter while townsfolk sheltered in fear. Bloodhounds from Bloomington were put on the trail later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Royer
Patricksburg
Spencer
Owen County
Roger
Bloomington
To Go West Mr and Mrs Baker Plan Oklahoma Ranch
Mr and Mrs John L Baker finalize plans to move to a ranch in Oklahoma with their family except Miss Gertrude Baker who will remain for the winter and rooms at Emerson Fultz residence on South Street. Mr and Mrs Albert Steele have taken possession of the Stone City hotel to operate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toliver
Mitchell
William Mitchell
Williams
Jesse Teague
Armstrong
George Parks
Seymour
Charles Bartley
Indianapolis
Everett Keithley
Orleans
Lena Taylor
West 17Th Street
W. E. Clark
Campbellsburg
Bloomington
Richard Dalton
Fred Splitgerber
White River
M Coln Avenue
Emerson Fultz
Southi. Street
George K. Owens
10Th
M Streets
Mavity
Will Tech
West 13Th Street
Cincinnati
Fred Walters
Lafayette
Bedford
J. P. Strack
New Albany
Clyde Quackenbush
Bedford Knights of Pythias
Dave Mencur
Bedford Heat and Light Company
Chicago
Charles Friel
Northi Street
Wilma Harris
Fannie Wallheiser
Ft. Ritner
John H. Edwards
Beryle Diefendorf
Ed Lagle
Helen Lewis
East 16Th Street
Theresa Sears
Bradley Stone
Silas Allen
Denniston School
Gusta Bahr
Lucilia Wilson
Gracie Bahr
John L. Baker
Oklahoma
Albert Steele
Stone City
Mrs. Baker
Miss Gertrude Baker
Miss Baker
South Street
Hospital Lawn
Hospital
Treasury
Louis Martendale
Mann
Lundy
Strubles Stone Mill
McHenry Owens
E. P
Helen Elrod
Bessie Newkirk
Vivian Johnson
Walterette Mitchell
Edward Hill
17Th
O Streets
Stewart Strout
Thomas Williams
Terre Haute
W. V. Williams
W. H. Vocke
Grand View Place
Sellersburg
Washington County
Kent Denniston
Evansville
W. M. Denniston
Royal
Isola
Dan Jackson
James Swengel
Owensburg
Pearl
Harrison Smith
Avoca
Allen Hart
Springville
Bright
Opal Prichett
Fears of Smallpox Spread Prompt Health Efforts
Dr. Hurty of the State Board of Health warns that the coming year may bring much smallpox and describes urgent measures to keep the disease out of the state, indicating intensified public health actions against the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurty
State Board of Health
President Roosevelt Declares Labor Day Holiday For Public Service
Oyster Bay N Y August 13 President Roosevelt issues an executive order making Labor Day September 2 a holiday for per diem and day laborers in Federal public service employed through the first Monday in September. The order excuses them from work and declares the day a holiday for all purposes. Theodore Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Theodore Rousevelt
Leesville doctor accused of corrupting wife and daughters
Lawrence Circuit Court suit filed by A. Gullet against Dr. Spencer W. Smith of Leesville seeks $5,000 damages. The complaint claims Smith enticed the plaintiff’s wife to sexual relations, debauched her while she was still married to the plaintiff, alienated the wife’s affections, and damaged the family’s social standing harming the two daughters aged nine and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer W. Smith
Leesville
A.gullet
Boruff & Boruff
Lawrence
Lawrence County
Dr. Smith
Smith
Fraud order targets Hart's Correspondence club at 54 Wabash
A fraud order is issued by Uncle Sam against Harry Hart Miss Hart and Hart's Correspondence club Chicago alleging fictitious personas. Advertisements promise riches from charming ladies and wealthy suitors. victims paid $5 for expenses and a photo. men receive a Gibson girl portrait and a prompt response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Harry Hart
Linton Elks Barred Ball Team Accepts Bedford Challenge
The Linton lodge of Elks organized a ball team and accepted a Bedford Elks challenge. Friday afternoon at Washington Park grounds the teams will assemble. Linton boys arrive Friday morning, will be cared for by local Elks, with a social session likely at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton Lodge of Elks
Bedford
Eastern County to Raid Local Blind Tiger Den
Squire R E Plummer deputy prosecuting attorney at Leesville met with Prosecutor Fletcher on a planned raid on a notorious blind tiger near Ft Ritner. The squire notes steady activity and vows citizen action to close the illicit liquor shop amid reports of bottled booze in flasks. A raid is expected before the moon passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire R. E.plummer
Leesville
Fletcher
Ft. Ritner
Squire
Squire Plummer
Fire destroys Armstrong farm house near Springville
A late Tuesday fire wiped out a valuable Springville area farmhouse owned by the Armstrong brothers. Occupant John Voris lost household effects. The dwelling, birth home of Dr. R. B. Short, and a former Sorosis picnic site, likely started from a defective flue. Loss estimated at $1,000 with $600 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Armstrong Brothers
John Voris
R. B. Short
Bedford School Board Names Stull Science Chair
The Bedford School Board elected Grant Stull chair of Science as fall term approaches on September 2. Stull, Indiana University graduate, returns from Tennessee to lead the department after Prof. Newland moves to high school principalship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Public Schools
Grant Stull
Newland
Stull
Bedford Schools
Tennessee
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Bedford
Cordelia Cox
Danville
North Side
Mae Brooking
Claud Fish
Henry Boyd
Railroads Must Crew Six On Long Trains
Indiana judge rules full train crew law constitutional and within state power. Case headed to Supreme Court. counties and railroads debate interstate commerce limits. Law requires six men on trains over fifty cars and five on shorter trains. railroads will comply within state lines but challenge interstate routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
William Irvin
Criminal Court
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Railroad Commission
Irwin
Irvin
A Baby's Plight Near Stanford After Fork Accident
Johnston, 18 months old, son of Mrs. Arthur Young near Stanford, was struck by a falling fork while the family unloaded oats. A prong punctured the scalp and fractured the skull near the left ear, pinning him briefly. Dr. J. E. Moser treated him. recovery is doubtful as he remains weak. The brother did not know the child was nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Arthur Young
Stanford
J. E. Moser
City at fault gives his side of case
Bedford Indiana August 14 1907 letter from a local official clarifies misunderstandings about Ella Rainey quarantine. The writer says he did not refuse help or require prior applications and explains he lacked jurisdiction when the woman was quarantined outside city limits. He notes the city must cover quarantine expenses and that county rather than township bears costs outside city bounds.
Schweder’s Scheme Prank Brings Fine in Court
Austrian migrant Schweder was fined one dollar and costs in Justice Owen's Court after provoking United States Cement Company president E W Shirk. Schweder acted as English interpreter for fellow Austrians, demanded the men's pay, and later threatened retaliation after his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schweder
Owen
E. W. Shirk
United States Cement Company
Schweder
Shirk
Block Signals Required on Railroads Meeting Income Rule
The State Railroad Commission orders all steam railroads with annual income of seven thousand five hundred dollars per mile or more to install an improved block signal system by July 1, 1909. The action follows a 1907 assembly law and commission investigations into accidents and service conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
General Assembly
Railroad Commission
Assembly
Commission
Brothers Reunited After Forty Years Near Mauckport
Julius and Joseph Didelot, Harrison county siblings, had not met in 40 years before Julius drove to his brother’s home. Julius farmed in Heath Township near Mauckport. Joseph lived on an Ohio River farm eight miles below the city. The brothers explained they simply had neglected to visit due to busyness, not conflict. Premium list for Farmers Institute includes premiums for Hereford and Short Horn calves, wheat, peaches, apples, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, butter, watermelon, and pumpkin, with most premiums awarded by the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
Joseph Didelot
Harrison County
Julius Dielot
Heath Township
Mauckport
Joseph
Taylor Township
Ohio River
Mrs John Fullen Dies After Illness
Paoli Aug 18 1907 grieving family expresses thanks for support during illness and death of husband and father John Fullen. Children and widow acknowledge words and acts of consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fullen
Paoli
Ring The Bells WHEN THE FIRST TRAIN
Linton residents hear Chicago Southern work nears completion with passenger service planned by October first. John R. Walsh leads the project, aiming for fastest line to Chicago with Grand Central Station entry. Telegraphers strike looming as unions threaten to withhold commercial messages. Western Union vows to enforce contracts and sue for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Chicago Southern
Linton Call
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Windy City
Walsh
Grand Central
New York
Railway Union
Western Union
New York Central
Erie
Long Island
Tucker Takes Ada Sturgeon In Defiant Marriage Runaway
Mrs. Leathy Bogard reports no word from her son B. H. Bogard known as Tucker who fled with Ada Sturgeon Monday. He has not applied for a marriage license and has not been located. He traded his buggy for a spring wagon and took clothing, while clerk Leonard awaits his return to issue a license. The case is described as a high-spirited escape facing difficulty ahead for Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathy Bogard
B. H
Tucker
Leonard
Bogard
Washington
Railway Teleographers Hold Key To the Strike Situation
Telegraphists on the railway system hold the key to a developing strike situation. Workers council and railway managers await new mediation steps as talks continue with potential shutdown risks. Authorities monitor potential routes and service disruption across major lines.
Walkout Shapes Telegraphers Strike Crisis Across Nation
Officials of Western Union and Postal Telegraph refuse federal mediation and forecast no arbitral outcome, rejecting Roosevelt intervention. Chicago and other boards of trade urge government action as strike widens, crippled business while leaders rally members and assert growing strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Roosevelt
Chicago Board of Trade
Detroit Board of Trade
Toledo Produce Exchange
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Everett Hall
Pine Street
Postal Companies
Prospects Bright for Full Depositors at Brownstown Bank
Prospects indicate depositors of the defunct People's State Bank of Brownstown will be paid in full without assessments on stockholders. Clerk Q B Oglesbee reports negotiations to reopen with the same stockholders and officers, save Hugh A Burrell, and notes funds exist to support a settlement plan. A fugitive president Burrell was at issue in another implied plan to convert timber lands to cash for the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s State Bank of
Brownstown
Q. B. Oglesbee
Auditor of State
Oglesbee
Cincinnati
Burrell
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ogleshee
Reunion of old soldiers and settlers at Chapel Hill
Old soldiers and settlers of Law rence and Monroe counties plan a reunion at Chapel Hill on Friday and Saturday September 6 and 7 Judge R W Miers of Bloomington and other speakers will address the crowds at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Monroe Counties
Chapel Hill
R. W. Miers
Bloomington
Smithers Saloon Fire Suspected Arson Probe Opens
Firefighters tackled a blaze at Smithers saloon on North I street as flames gutted the interior and damaged stock and fixtures. Investigators found an apparent arson setup with a kerosene or gasoline bottle and forced rear door access. The owner had quit after license issues, and Fred Freeman owned the building. loss estimated at $600 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithers
North I Street
John Cutter
Fred Freeman
Samuel Smithers
North I
Almost Forgotten Murder Case Remains Cold in Bloomington
The cold blooded murder of John McClintock and the escape of his assassin, less than a week old, has faded from public interest. The Bloomington Telephone notes it takes a big sensation to last a week. Reports of the killer’s capture were unfounded, mob fears suppressed disclosure, and few remember the tragedy now. A $200 reward for capture or death remains valid for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClintock
Maxiam
Bloomington
Hinkle
Indiana
Mead and Hop Ale Analyzed by Chemist in Farmersburg
The Farmersburg Law and Order League obtained samples of mead and hop ale and a chemist reported both drinks contain 2 percent alcohol with 6 percent proof spirits in mead. Both beverages are sold as soft drinks without local licensure. Clyde Trueblood of Highland Park departed for Indianapolis and may proceed to St. Louis seeking residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmersburg Law and Order League
Clyde Trueblood
Highland Park
Indianapolis
St. Louis
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Price
Virgil Alexander
Heltonville
Ed Hartman
White Creek
Emma Allinger
Jacob Allinger
Mrs. Meade
Jeffersonville
Mrs. Maroney
South H Street
Bessie Bridwell
Sullivan and
Bloomfield
Wm. Newcott
John A. Risch
Vincennes
Lizzie Hoppingarner
North Co Street
Allie Vanderburg
William Medaris
Tilford Brown
F. W. Brown
Samuel Ginsbury
Casey, Ir
Dunn Farm
Dark Hollow
James Bryant
Thomas Kimbrel and
West 15Th Street
Bloodhound
John IL. Baker
Will Gardner
Dudley Scoggan
Cross Lane
Thomas Dussard
Robert Johnson
Harrodsburg
William Lewis
J. Ed Boruff
Wilbur Dobson
Ralph
Everett Fish
Charles Allen
Knights of Pythias
Luther Hudson
John Pace
Oolitic
Norton-Reed
R. W. Lewis
Grayson Springs
Mr. Lewis
S. I
David Holman
Fairview
Jesse Moore
Dessie Hobson
Roy McCoy
W. H. Tensleigh
Edith
John Hartman
Chas. O. Maple
Charles Guthrie
Mr. Maple
Mrs. Maple
Mrs. Guthrie
Robert Fossett
Stella
Elsie
Elsworth
New Richmond
Ohio
Fossett
Orville
C. E. Carter
North
Scott Pate
Joe Weaver
Thomas Wilson
Weaver
Kurtz
Callahan & Rider
Valonia Antonio
Holmes
Stipp
Antonio
Linton and
Elks
Dr. Short
Grant Full
of Science
Miss Brooking
Miss Cox
A. F. Dalton
Township
Dalton
Rainey
Bedford, Ind
Ella Rainey
Ella Rains
George Underwood
Dr. Shrum
Farmers Institute
John G. Hogan
South Side Public Square
City
McCormick. Brothers
Brownstown Bank
Colitit
Parks McDowell
Noah Frazier
E. E. Mitchell
Chaple Hill
North Street
Smithers Saloon
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Citizens Trust Company
Wilsons Dept Store
Farmers Co-operative Insurance Co
Ragsdale Grove
J. P. Branaman
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