Humphreys Medicine Co. Ad for Poultry Remedies
An advertisement lists remedies for poultry disorders including distemper colds and pleuro pneumonia. It promotes multiple tonics and treatments, claiming to prevent miscarriages and treat kidney bladder issues, mange eruptions and stomache problems. The ad notes availability at druggists or prepaid by Humphreys Medicine Co. New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacs
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor. William and Jan Streets
New York
Lincoln League organized by Bedford and Lawrence Republicans
A large Bedford and Lawrence county gathering, despite heat, organized a Lincoln League with 437 initial members at Republican headquarters. Judge James B. Wilson of Bloomington spoke on current campaign issues, followed by Hon. J. H. Henley of Bloomington on how Democrats love a panic, as the meeting closed around 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lawrence County
F. M. Vance
H. P. Pearson
Vance
Ray R. Boruff
John B. Stipp
Joseph R. Voris
League
B. F. Pitman
W. E. McCormick
T. J. Brooks
Fred McGinnis
John W. Harris
Samuel R. Stevens
Edward McGinnis
J. D. Sears
S. L. Keach
James B. Wilson
Bloomington
Judge Wilson
J. H. Henley
Pedestrians Fight Off Rabid Dog in Mt Vernon Street Scene
Charles Roberts, a laborer, was bitten on the hand by a dog believed rabid while attempting to contain the animal near the Western Union office. Officers Barton and Smith killed the dog after it attacked again. Roberts received medical care from Dr. Hardwick.
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Mt. Vernon
Ind
Charles Roberts
Roberts
Main
Second Streets
Second Street
Western Union Telegraph Office
Telegraph Office
Smith
Hardwick
Victor Ruehl to Marry Miss Reinhardt in Bloomington
Bedford friends announce the coming marriage of Victor Ruehl and Miss Noliie Reinhardt daughter of Mrs George L Reinhardt at Bloomington on September 1. Ruehl formerly practiced law in Bedford and Reinhardt is the youngest daughter of the late Judge Geo L Reinhardt head of Indiana University law school. The wedding will be private with only close relatives present.
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Bedford
Victor Ruehl
Noliie
George L. Reinhardt
Bloomington
Ruehl
Miss Rienhardt
Geo. L. Rienhardt
Indiana University Law School
Rioting and lynching sweep Illinois cities
Springfield and surrounding areas erupt in mob violence over alleged assault cases. National Guard of 4200 troops deploy as fires burn, property losses mount, and two deaths are reported amid arrests of a leading mob figure, a woman named Kate Howard.
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Springfield
Illinois National Guard
First Cavalry
Chicago
National Guard
Illinois
Sixth Infantry
Eighth Infantry
St. Louis
William Donegan
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Donegan
Farmers Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Heltonville
One of the largest gatherings in years attended the Farmers Cooperative Insurance picnic in Heltonville on Saturday. Judge James B. Wilson and former Congressman Miers of Bloomington gave the principal addresses. The business session elected new officers: President Bruce Woodward Heltonville, Secretary Treasurer Elijah McKnight Pleasant Run, Directors E W Johnson Monroe County Amos Scoggan Bedford Cyrus W Wilkerson Williams Landon Fish Bedford and W Mewton Stipp. An estimated 800 people enjoyed the afternoon program and speaks in the grove.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Insurance Company
Heltonville
James B. Wilson
Miers
Bloomington
Bruce Woodward
Elijah McKnight
Pleasant Run
E. W. Johnson
Monroe County
Amos Scoggan
Bedford
Cyrus W. Wilkerson
Williams
Landon Fish
W. Mewton Stipp
Mrs Edith Mason Stricken By Second Paralysis Stroke
Mrs Edith Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs James Caress East 16th street suffered a second stroke Sunday at 2 30 am and is in serious condition. Her left side was affected by a prior paralysis seventeen months ago but she had about recovered yet this latest attack leaves her left side fully paralyzed though the doctor does not fear death.
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Edith Mason
James Caress
East 16Th Street
Mason
Hagenbeck and Wallace Shows Headline Bedford Visit
The Hagenbeck and Wallace Show builds its reputation with twenty trained animal acts in a grand street parade and tented event. Four hundred dapple gray horses pull cages floats and band wagons in a praised procession. The act features Roman chariot horses high school horses Shetland ponies and other trained beasts delighting audiences and children. The show visits Bedford on Saturday August 29.
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Bedford
Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows Promising Grand Exhibition
Carl Hagenbeck heads the famed empire of animal entertainment. The Hagenbeck-Wallace troupe expands its exhibit with new trained animals and sensational additions. The world is invited to witness unprecedented grandeur and astonishment in the coming presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieus
Carl Hagenbeck
Catholics Plan Church for Italians at Reed's Station
A proposal to build a Catholic church for Italians and other foreigners in the quarry district at Reed's Station has caused friction after donors raised about 350 dollars under the impression the church would be built there. The plan shifted to Oolitic, prompting objections from Reed's Station contributors who doubt the new site reflects their understanding. The issue is expected to be settled to provide a place of worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed’s Station
Bedford
Oolitic
Reeds
Newspapers line up against Bryan in favor of Taft
The Brooklyn Eagle New York Times New York Evening Post Boston Herald and Springfield Republican endorse Taft. The Baltimore Sun split from the Denver nomination signaling growing opposition to Bryan and Bryanism among major Democratic newspapers.
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Bryan
Brooklyn Eagle
New York Times
New York Evening Post
Boston Herald
Springfield Republican
Taft
Baltimore Sun
Denver
Lost Puffs and Dress Found After Night Out
A girl calling herself Cora Bates from Orleans was arrested by Chief Payne on I Street Sunday morning in a disheveled, intoxicated state. She claimed a night of drinking near a saloon with a companion, losing her hair ornaments and attire, and was fined 11 dollars by Mayor Stipp. Louis Mayer, Boss Shoe Store, was confined with a possible typhoid fever threat.
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Cora Bates
Orleans
I Street
Payne
Stipp
Cora
Bedford
Louis Mayer
Boss Shoe
Boy Plunged Under Horse Hoof Injures Englewood Child
Ray Pace ten year old son of John Pace from Englewood was riding on Mitchell pike when he fell before a horse whose hoof pressed on his body. Passersby carried him to Huff's store for medical aid before he was returned home to recover for several weeks.
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Ray
John Pace
Englewood
Young Pace
Mitchell Pike
Huff
Seventeen year old Lulu Henderson shot in mouth in accident
Miss Lulu Henderson 17 on South J street was shot in the upper lip by a loaded revolver in an accident. Doctors report the bullet lodged in the mouth roof and the wound is serious but not dangerous. Family denies self harm and police seek to clarify ownership of the gun amid a recent street fight between local families.
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Lulu Henderson
South J Street
Miss Henderson
Voyles
Inman
Henderson
McKinney
Venerable Lady Suffers Severe Hemorrhage From Varicose Vein
Mrs. Milton Norgan aged 80 of South K street sustained a rupture of a leg vein causing a heavy bleed yesterday morning. She has a long history of varicose veins and prior episodes nearly bled to death. Dr. R B Short treated the hemorrhage which spurted from her leg, and her condition is described as peculiar but robust for her age.
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Milton Norgan
South K Street
R. B. Short
Norgan
Campaign Opens September 2 in Lawrence County
The Republicans of Lawrence County announce the campaign kickoff on Wednesday September 2 with Governor candidate James E. Watson delivering the keynote. Former State Chairman Charles L. Hornley and Congressman John C. Chaney will also speak at the Opera House as bands and glee clubs provide music.
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Lawrence County
James E. Watson
Charles L. Hornley
John C. Chaney
Opera
Republicans Open Campaign in Lawrence County Rally
The Republicans announce a Lawrence County campaign rally on September 2 with James E. Watson as principal speaker for Governor. Hon. John C. Chaney and other leaders will address voters as the party plans a statewide progressive opening. Next Saturday Lincoln League dedicates its Wilson block headquarters with Judge James B. Wilson and other speakers. Over 150 have signed the League roster as preparations begin. Watson, a four term Congressman, is hailed as one of the state’s brightest orators.
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Lawrence County
James E. Watson
John C. Chaney
Second
Wilson Block
Lincoln League
Aged Lady Dead at Home of Daughter
Sarah A. Roby aged 76 of Kentucky birthplace died at her daughter's West 15th street home at 8 o clock Sunday night from cerebral hemorrhage. She had lived with her daughter Mrs. J. H. McPheeters and was in failing health. Funeral was Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the home with services by Rev. J. Randolph Smith.
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Sarah A. Roby
J. H. McPheeters
West 15Th Street
Kentucky
McPheeters
J. Randolph Smith
Police Pickings In Court As Drunkenness Docket Tops
A hot wave triggers a Monday morning court rush as Mayor Stipp opens the police court with a crowd of intoxication cases. John Kremer fined 12 dollars and costs and jailed, David Brown fined 11 dollars, Henry Weaver committed after a 15 dollar penalty, Otis Bacten 11 dollars committed, Ora Finley 11 dollars committed, and David McFall Jr 11 dollars.
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Stipp
John Kremer
David Brown
Henry Weaver
Otis Bacten
Ora Finley
David McFall, Jr
Lena Hudson remembered as devout young Christian in Indiana
Helena Lena Hudson born March 1 1891 died August 11 1908 aged seventeen years five months and ten days. She joined Pleasant Run church in 1902 through baptism and 1903 membership with J L Shroyer as pastor and was a faithful Sunday School worker. Her illness began July and she suffered a month with unwavering faith, leaving a lasting example of noble young womanhood. The notice thanks friends for kindness and reflects on eternal life.
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Helena
George W
Nettie R. Hudson
Pleasant Run
J. L. Shroyer
Lena
Christ
Editor Sued in $10,000 Slander Case at Bartholomew
Newton M. Wilson of Scottsburg sues Walter Galbraith editor of the Weekly Democrat in Columbus Indiana Circuit Court for $10,000 claiming slander from remarks made at the Bartholomew County Council meeting on March 17. Wilson alleges the charges damaged his reputation and that Galbraith falsely claimed he took a bribe.
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Columbus
Ind
Newton M. Wilson
Scottsburg
Walter Galbraith
Weekly
Democrat
Wilson
Bartholomew County Council
Galbraith
Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus Promises Mammoth Show
The Carl Hagenbeck and Wallace Shows combine a three ring extravaganza with a Million Dollar Zoo and 500 performers plus 200 cages. The act includes a famed trained wild animal exhibition and promises new novelties. Bedford hosts two performances on Saturday August 29.
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Carl Hagenbeck & 9
Great Wallace Circus
Carl Hagenbeck
Real Wallace
Bedford
Temperance politics and divorce notices mix in district briefs
The letter argues that slush fund backing will push remonstrance laws and questions whether Democrat candidate Wales will support county local option. Emma Terrell sues Zimri Terrell for divorce citing cruelty and drunkenness amid a broken reform pledge. Bedford News covers area updates and local crop prospects from Bartholomew County.
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Welsh
Five Year Old Boy Severely Injured In Car Accident
James Williams Jr., five, was playing on flat cars at the Monon switch when his foot caught in an iron socket. He fell and his right leg was broken and splintered between the ankle and knee as his father freed him. Dr. F. E. Stipp treated the injury.
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James
James Williams
Young Williams
F. E. Stipp
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Figen
J. Mk
Republi
Can Headquarters
J. E. Henley
Wested Police Assistance
Girt
Bride
Ill
State Fair Grounds
Hsodluma
North Side
First Infantry
Samuel Willis
Ilinois
Deneen
Earl Hallam
George Richardson
Hallam
Werner
Clergyman Ballard
Ballard
Lopez
Sherman
Alton Railroad
Loper
East Side
Taylorville
Decatur
Peoria
Eugene W. Chafin
Building Fund
Reed’s
Grievange
Him
Watson
Bedird, Ind
America
Armusemesst Enterprises
Monster Zoslogicad
Mamet
Glan Menagerie
Wallace
Cop Campaig
Ing Gun
Sarah H. Roby
G. W. Hoapson
Charland Dowden
West 14Th Street
Rooster
Charles Rowe
West Fourteenth Street
Mr. Rowe
Dominic
Dinkins
F. S. Dunkin
John. Hill
W. Me
Lucas Raymond
Patten
Jack
Ranch
Martin
Stecher
P. C. Stith
J. H
Webster Detective Agency
L.keacy
P. M
Samuel Fowden
Philadelphia
U.S
Fowden
Mary Guthrie
Louisville
Mike Guthrie
North N Street
Thomas Kimbrel
Caress
Guthrie
J. W. Trainor
H. B. Gentry
Indiana
J. E Henley
H. B
Col
Shuler McCormick
Ife Calleves
McLaughlin
Anna McLaughlin
Walls & Walls
H. H. Wallis
Insurance and Loans
Hodge & Walls
Wiarley
Webb’s
South Side Public Square
Pota
Monadnock Building
Nassau Street
Atlanta
Candier
Daddy Welsh
Brewer Slush Fund
Albert J. Field
Emma Terrell
Huron
Zimri Terrell
Bedford Business Uni- Yenkenship
Avire
Bartholomew County
Rome
Dford National Bank
THE
Citizens Trust Company
Mayer
Frank Jackson
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