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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
A Bloomington World article accuses Democratic editors of bias after rioting in Springfield prompts state militia action. It contrasts Southern coverage and questions motives in reporting, citing a Bloomington rape case and political leverage by Republicans.
William Randolph Hearst replies to the Iroquois club of San Francisco stating he is pleased by their request to resign, questions the club’s democratic standard, and withdraws from the group with no hard feelings. He contrasts 1892 to 1908 Democrats and condemns a Bryan party agenda.
Glasgow Kentucky August 25 Jesse Coe the noted desperado who killed Patrolman Charles Russell at Indianapolis September 30 1906 and for whom a 1500 reward was offered was killed today at 11 o clock in Martinsburg on the Cumberland river Monroe county by Sheriff J F Bryant and a posse of deputies. Bryant and his men tracked Coe after he had been at Pea Ridge and found him squirrel hunting with Claude Andrews. Coe raised his rifle as they approached and both the Sheriff and a deputy fired killing him instantly.
A historic document public listing reformers and Democratic conspirators, highlighting a political controversy from a past era. The fragmentary text hints at a compilation or disclosure exposing figures associated with reform efforts and alleged plots.
Democratic tensions in Lawrence County rise as J Alvin Padgett, Democratic Chairman of the Second Congressional District, plans a Bedford visit to press for Underwood’s resignation and to straighten party organization amid ongoing ferment and factional battle.
Mrs. Ethel Ridgely files suit through attorney George B. Hazleton against John B. E. LaPlante after an automobile allegedly frightened her horses on Knox county public roads, causing injury and premature birth four weeks later. The complaint cites speed and loud noises as the cause of the crash.
A Democratic organ will publish a cartoon on the dog question and the Payne issue funded by the Brewers' slush fund. The scheme, hatched in the Organ grinder's brain, aims to swing Lawrence county to a sure Democratic victory.
Senator H. P. Pearson acting as special city judge ruled Wednesday against Charles C. Brown in the State case for failing to provide for his children's support. The matter proceeded to the Circuit Court amid notable attention over the institutional question involved. Fletcher and Woolery represented the State with J. H. Underwood for the defendant. Valparaiso University in Indiana plans to begin its thirty sixth year on September 8, highlighting its status as a leading regional institution.
At a mass convention the Democracy of Lawrence county adopted a resolution declaring for local option with the county as a unit. The move shows a split with the state Democratic platform on the local option question.
Local party divisions surface as Chairman Underwood refuses to resign amid insurgent pressure. Rumors claim state committees push for a reshuffle to aid Gyger for Sheriff and Underwood for Prosecutor trading. Tensions center on J. Eck Gunn and Bedford saloon interests amid remonstrance battles and county tickets. Hannagan Chesnut sells property after a vehicle-related incident on Cablinette road near Whitehead residence.
Indiana readers see cross county claims by Democrats opposing Brewers and Lieber and Crawford Fairbanks pledges. Indianapolis Gun Club talks crow extermination to aid farmers. plans include crow calls and organized hunts amid a wave of local political sentiment and farm prosperity notes.
Comrade Newton McDermod, veteran of Co G 97th Ind Vet Vols, celebrated his 64th birthday at his home north of Huron with friends, a feast, and gifts including a commemorative cup. Local attendees included Rev. Wise, Rev. Jones, and many Fortner and McDermod family members. Marriage license granted Elmer H. Jones to Nannie Nargan.
Edith Caress Mason died Monday night at her parents home on East Sixteenth Street from paralysis. She suffered a paralytic stroke over a year ago and a second severe stroke days earlier. Survived by two daughters. Funeral Wednesday at two from the family residence with Rev. Melvin Putnam conducting services. Interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
J. W. Mendell a B&O employee suffered a head wound when a rock or similar object struck him during a pass through a tunnel. He fell from the engine to the ground as the train exited. He was taken to Fort Ritner for treatment and discharged after being found with non serious injuries.
Frost and cold snap sweep Minnesota Wisconsin and surrounding states with temperatures mostly in the low 30s. Dickinson North Dakota reports 27 degrees while Crookston and Williston North Dakota show 32 and 32 with heavy frost at several towns. Detroit and Halsted register 32 and 32 as frost blankets the region.
The performance drew record crowds in New York City as crowds flocked to the show in Brighton Beach. The Millers hurried back to the ranch to recruit another act and sent it on for six weeks, breaking metropolitan attendance records. The company organizing the act is a consolidation planning a stop in the city on September 4.
Lee Casada of Bedford age 25 enlisted for infantry service at the local recruiting station this morning. He has proceeded to Jefferson Barracks Missouri reports Linton Citizen.
For rent two farms of 200 acres each available immediately. Plain rent terms offered. Must be rented in time to sow wheat this fall. Address or call F M Kern Springville Ind.
Thomas W. Box sheriff announces a public auction September 19 1908 at Bedford Court House to sell rents and profits for up to seven years from several parcels in Lawrence County including parts of sections 10 9 and 3 township 5N range 1W to satisfy a $3517 85 decree plus costs and interest with any remaining sale to cover the fee simple of the property. If rents fail to satisfy the decree the property itself may be sold. The sale runs 10 AM to 4 PM at the south door of the court house.
Clarence C. Gaussin, a Bedford resident, seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking at a front room in a two story brick building on lot 16, in Shanswick township Lawrence county Indiana. Publication August 14 1908.
Notice by a Bedford resident seeking a license to sell spirituous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a two story brick building in Bedford Second Ward Lawrence County Indiana. The applicant lists the premises location and ownership and states the license would allow consumption on premises for one year. First published August 8th 1908.
The Lawrence county Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1 o'clock p m Tuesday September 15 1908 for graveller macadamized road construction in Marshall Townsship Barnettsville and other townships. Total road lengths listed. bids separately and in each township accepted. Bond equal to bid required. Send bids to Walter G Owens Auditor Bedford Indiana. Anselm Wood and Joel L Hobbs commissioners authenticate.
State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court notices nonresidents of Hawkins Martin and Clark families and unknown heirs. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate and require defendants to appear September term in Bedford to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard signs August 6.
The State of Indiana allows Anni Jd. Reed to file for divorce with attorney Alexander & Harris. Andrew J. Reed not a resident is named as the defendant. The complaint requires appearance or demur by the 24th day of the next term in Bedford, August 12, 1938, to avoid default judgment.
Mary C. Kline files a damages complaint against Proctor and Gamble Company. The defendant is not a resident of Indiana. Notice is given to appear at the September term of the Lawrence Circuit Court on the first Monday of September 1908 to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard signs. Attorneys Boruff & Boruff for plaintiff.
Plaintiffs James Frank Hamer and Ralph Noble Hamer file a quiet title complaint against Abraham Maloney and others in Lawrence Circuit Court. They indicate unknown heirs and spouses, all residents of Indiana, must appear by September 7, 1908 to answer or default. Clerk Boone Leonard certifies the notice at Bedford.
The Citizens Trust Company of Bedford Indiana files a foreclosure complaint in the Lawrence Circuit Court against John A Palmer and Emma Palmer nonresidents of Indiana. The court is set to convene September term with a requirement to answer by the first Monday in September 1908. clerk Boone Leonard records complaint No 386.
Hattie Britts files complaint for divorce against nonresident defendant Harry Britts. Notice sets September term start and requires response at Bedford County Court House, June 19 198. Boone Leonard Clerk signs.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September term 1008 Alfred Chapman as Administrator has filed final settlement of Elizabeth Etchison deceased. The court will examine the account on the sixth day of September. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. P Pearson Attorney.
William L Kann Complaint No 6418 Morton F Brooks Henry Curtis et al plaintiff by Zaring Henley and East files complaint and affidavit that defendant Henry Curtis is not a resident of Indiana action for damages court house Bedford Indiana July 8 1908 seal attached
Complaint in the 1904 case of Burris vs unknown heirs of William Shelby seeks to quiet title to real estate. Notice is given for answer or demurrer during the September term at Bedford Court House, dated July 9 1908. Boone Leonard, Clerk, seals the notice.
The Bedford Buff Stone Company Hampston and relatives of William M Humpston Culbertson S Humpston Abraham Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Preston Mitchell are named in a quiet title suit. Defendants must appear September 2 1908 at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford to answer the complaint or default will be entered. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the order.
The state notices unknown heirs administrators and assigns of Mary Wiseley and Daniel Wiseley Bettie Deckard and James W Harrison to appear September 7, 1908 in Bedford Indiana to answer a complaint to quiet title to real estate. The clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice with the court seal dated July 23, 1808.
The plaintiff Ella Striger, by attorney Marshall Woolery, files a complaint against Robert A. Striger stating he is not a resident of Indiana. The defendant is summoned to appear at the next term, Monday, September, at Bedford, with the filing dated July 2, 1908.
Plaintiffs John A Hartman Metta Owens by H P Pearson sue Nathaniel Carter and others in Lawrence Circuit Court to quiet title on real estate. Defendants must appear and answer by September 1, 1908, at Bedford Court House or judgment may be entered in their absence. Seal of Court dated August 8, 1908.
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