New Suits Filed in Lawrence Circuit Court 1901 Term
Lawrence County court docket lists numerous civil actions for damages, partition, quiet title, and divorces. Plaintiffs include Henry Hoard Brooks & Brooks R. N. Palmer Matson & Giles. defendants include B and O S W Ry C J L Ry American Express Co. and Town of Mitchell. Cases cover personal injury notes mortgages and property disputes with many law firms representing parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit Court
Henry Hoard
Brooks & Brooks
R. N. Palmer
Fulton R Litton
John H. Edwards
Martin S. Bough
Bedford Quarries Co
East and Owen
Southern Indiana Express Co
American Express Co
Baker & Daniels
Elijah B.ford
Marinda Ford
E. K. Dye
State of Indiana
James A. Zaring
Johnson A. Coleman
Town of Mitchell
Amanda E. Sears
George M. Sears
McHenry Owen
Boruff
Newton R Lowder
Mary A. Lackey
Hiram Lackey
Hattie O'Bannon
Daniel O'Bannon
G. O. Iseminger
Louisa Clampitt
Elihu Clampitt
W. E. Clark
Globe Fertilizer Co
D. D. Gore
Dunn & Pearson
Asher S. Wilcox
Uriah
American Quarries Co
John Tolliver
Edwards & Underwood
James Lewis
Bethel African Church of Mitchell
Ken
H. E. Woolbeater
Florence Buhler
Charles Buhler
J. H. Hdwards
Benjamin Willoughby
Charles Farmer
Zaring & Peugh
Springville Defeats Silverville In Low-Scoring Exhibition
Springville 3 Silverville 0 in an August Sunday game. Springville, short two regulars, used mixed positions but played sharp defense with Mosier and Armstrong delivering standout fielding. Turpin and Evans held the opposition to five hits, Evans fanning seven, Turpin finishing with two hits allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Silverville
Mosier
Armstrong
Turpin
Waggoner
Evans
Orato Waggoner
Deford
Center of the Earth town notes and moving plans
Ed Brinegar is seriously ill. Miss Martha Kirkman returns from Oolitic. An Avoca man plans a new store. Dr Lucy Garner from Bloomington returns home. Mrs Joe Marsh and children to move this fall. Will Culmer family dines with Joe Armstrong. Township schools open Sept 16 with listed teachers. Rose Brassfield moves to Springville. Lisa Miller to Massey farm. Colorado rail rates offered by Southern Indiana Railway agents. H H Roseman G P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brinegar
Martha Kirkman
Oolitic
Avoca
Lucy Gardner
Bloomington
N. M. Beard
Springville
Joe Marsh
Marsh
Will Culmer
Joe Armstrong
Ralph Tirey
M. O. Aldridge
L. A. Jackson
Sears
Kin Short
Railroad Racket and Shifting Roles in Local Rails
Richard McDonald a black smith at the S I Shops has resigned and will return home to Danville Illinois George Smith head black smith from Denver attended the annual meeting of railroad black smiths Southern Indiana line crowded with northbound travelers sent an engine and four extra coaches to Indian Springs John Whiteman a passenger brakeman on the Big Four spends the week here Engineer John Vaughn of the Monon injured in Louisville street mishap Monon plans cautious special trains to Louisville Two new Southern Indiana passenger coaches Nos 52 and 58 arrive for Belt Ry Shops crews remodel old Belt cars into tool cars Klondike sick hole north of Cedar Lake remains an unsolved pit with 4000 carloads dumped mostly dirt and rock ties. progress sinks weekly but firm to fill the hole
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vaughn
The
Monon
Fourteenth Street
Louisville
East Oak Streets
Southern Indiana Ry
Barry & Smith Car Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Southern Indiana
Indiana
Klondike
Cedar Lake
American Tinplate Company
Shaffer
Irondale
Steel Trust
Nashville
Ind
Elkinsville
Here
Johnson Township
Hikinsville
Seymour
Alexander Story
Baltimore and Ohio
Storey
Alonzo Harris
Harris
Knights Templars
Capt
Leathers
Terre Haute
Taylor
Illinois
Watson
Ralph
Weather Bureau reports mixed crop conditions in week ended Aug 26 1901
The weekly crop summary notes generally favorable weather nationwide but heavy rains damaged crops in the Middle and South Atlantic East Gulf States and Tennessee. Drought persists in parts of Iowa Oklahoma and Texas with Texas facilities worsening. Late corn shows improvement in Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri with varying local progress and deterioration elsewhere.
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South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Tennessee
Iowa
Oklahoma
Texas
Michigan
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Kansas
Missouri
Montana
Washington
Prospects for crops improve in Ohio Valley and regionwide
Weather across the Midwest and cotton belt remains mixed with improvements in corn outlook in the Ohio Valley. Some fields revived from earlier damage, Minnesota and Wisconsin begin cutting, spring wheat near finish, and tobacco outlook favorable in Ohio Valley and Tennessee. Cotton yield hampered by shedding and rust, with moisture and heat affecting various states.
North Vernon Lumber Co. opens new band saw mill in Leesville
Charles Platter of North Vernon and a partner visited Leesville to view the North Vernon Lumber Company’s new band saw mill which began sawing last Friday. Elder D M Brown preached at the Church of Christ and a large basket meeting was held at Fairview with Presiding Elder Walls present. J N Holiman returned from Indianapolis after four months selling books. Rains improved pastures and wheat plowing prospects. David W Holiman recovering from malaria. Sadie Hill and May Wilson visited Mrs W D McHargue and attended the Fairview meeting. Born to William Brown and his wife last Saturday a ten pound girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Platter
North Vernon
North Vernon Lumber Company
D. M. Brown
Church of Christ
Fairview
Walls
J. N. Holiman
Indianapolis
David W. Holiman
Sadie Hill
May Wilson
W. D McHargue
Pairview
William Brown
Flathouse Kickers and a Grand Tenant Benefactor
A flat dweller extols the value of a stalwart kicker in a building who enforces standards, cleans common areas, improves lighting and steam times, and acts as the representative voice for all tenants. The piece contrasts the reliable kicker with mere complainers and notes the communal benefits of such leadership. It also mentions Louisville efforts to create a Louisville building at the Buffalo Pan American Exposition and cites a historic election dinner tally from 1761.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennant
New York Sun
Louisville
Commercial Club of
Buffalo
Board of Trade
Louisville Tobacco Exchange
Odd Fellows Drill Festival Draws 100000 For Indiana Week
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and the State Board of Agriculture plan a September visit to Indianapolis. An expected 100000 visitors from across the United States and Canada will witness golden anniversary events and prize drills at the State Fair grounds. Class A prizes total 2800 with first prize of 1000, plus 500 to 100 in other awards. Class B and C offer 700 and 250 respectively. Drills run September 18 19 and 20 with possible events on 21st. parade set for September 17. All are open to non members and local fundraising supports hospitality and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
W.H. Leedy
Odd Fellows’ Grand Lodge
Union
Canada
Odd Fellows
Rebekah Odd Fellowship
Fairgrounds
Iowa
Ilinois
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
Wiscosin
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Leedy
Indiana
The
Self defense verdict in Coroner Inquest over Dick Burrell
In Brownstown Indiana the Coroner’s inquest rendered a verdict of killing in self defense for Orleans Emerson who shot Dick Burrell Monday night. Reports from Indianapolis and surrounding areas describe various incidents from Alabama political threats to local legal actions and traffic fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Ind
Dick Burrell
Orleans Emerson
Alabama
Birmingham
Washington
W. J. McCord
California Packers Company
California Cured Fruit Association
Age and elopement raise marriage legality question
Spencer of Ridge Farm claimed marriage in May 1960 with a false affidavit by her husband s brother asserting 19 years of age and thirty days residency. At 16 she eloped with Ralph Spencer. clerk Watson said illegally procured licenses do not nullify a marriage but false affidavits can lead to perjury charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Ridge Farm
Ralph Spencer
Clerk Watson
The Casual Hand East London Type Described by Besant
An excerpt on the casual hand of East London, a boy who waits for work and scavenges along the foreshore. He knows ships and cargo across the tide, and by stealth and craft survives on petty theft, sugar and coal plunder, with a life steeped in drink and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West India Dock
London
Fat as essential energy source beyond cold climates
The Sanitarian explains a common mistake about fat rich foods being only for cold climates. He argues fat is essential generally, supplying energy to build tissues and maintain body heat, with carbohydrates aiding but not fully sustaining stamina without fat, except in extreme conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Umbrella Rights and Exposition Highlights Amid Rain Debate
A young man debates umbrella ownership citing a Lord Coleridge decision that umbrellas become common property when not in hand. The Pan-American Exposition features include Esquimaux Village, Glass Factory, Moon trip, Dreamland, War Cyclorama, Fatigue exhibitions, and a long list of attractions and pavilions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Coleridge
Samp- Bon
Thompson
Utica
Esquimaux Village
Glass Factory
Living Pictures
Moving Pictures
Mexico
Breakfast Debate on Intellectuality and Spirituality
A Washington Star item describes a breakfast symposium where a doctor, professor, and judge discuss the waning of spirituality and intellectual life. A tired hostess watches children and serves coffee as the table’s beauty contrasts with the guests’ lively talk. The piece notes the woman’s hidden mental engagement and ends with a remark on appreciating a good breakfast. It also cites Professor Lumsden on sighing as oxygen starvation and advice to stop worrying from Popular Science News.
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Java
Washington Star
Cause of
Lumsden
Popular Science News
Maudlin Mispronunciation and Mahogany Trade Notes
A Boston correspondent recalls Magdalen College Oxford mispronunciation and a remark about beauty. The long feature on Mexican mahogany details forest hunting, logging, river transport, and processing before export, highlighting skilled labor, tools, and logistics.
Thoughtful Fairlie-Jack and the £10 Rent Request
Thoughtful Fairlie-Jack asks about the £10 owed for rent with Flyntic replying some remains will suffice for a day or two. The exchange hints at financial frugality amidst a casual Glasgow Times tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairlie
Jack
Flyntic
Glasgow Times
Partition suit in Lawrence County court 1901
In Lawrence Circuit Court of Indiana, James Fitch et al sue Zora Edwards Lyon et al for partition of real estate in Lawrence County. Nonresident defendants Ida Edwards Woods, Thomas D Edwards, James Wilson, Albert Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Nancy Fitch Wilson, unknown heirs of Nancy Fitch Wilson and Elizabeth Fitch Govel, Tesla Elliott, Thomas Elliott, Harvey Elliott, Peter Elliott must appear September term on the 19th day or the suit will proceed in their absence. Clerk Boone Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrenceircutt Court
James Fitch
Tesla Elliott
Thomas Elliott
Harvey Elliott
Peter Elliott
Ndiana
Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1901
Edward E Farmer named as non resident defendant in a deed setting aside action. The complaint seeks removal of trustee with Bedford court hearing on September 19 1902 if he does not appear. Clerk Boone Leonard signs.
Lawrence Circuit Court divorce action in 1901
In the Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1901 Marth.as Oliver v Oliver Complaint No. 4447 Equilla Oliver the plaintiff by Brooks & Brooks files a complaint for divorce and nonresident defendant Equilla Oliver is a necessary party. The defendant must appear November 2 next term or be determined in absence. Heirs of Roseanna Grayson must appear to prove heirship on that day. Bedford August 2 1901 Boone Leonard Clerk Brooks & Brooks Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit Court
F&edford
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Edward E Farmer
Brooks & Brooks
Ames D. Farmer
Edward E. Farmer
Indiana
Lawrence
A. D
Equilla Oliver
Brooke & Brooks
Eorge W. Hinshaw
Roseanna Grayson
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
Abram Biorn
City of
Rosanna Grayson
T.O. Baggy
Annua Grayson
T. C. Daggy
Homer Ferguson
Minnie Ferguson
Minnie Furguson
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks
T-Zf
Weneeeete
Frank Owen
Matson & Giles
Jennie Trainor
William B. Trainor
Alexander & Harris
John P. Gozen
Mary I Voyles
William Phelps
James Litch
Zora E. Lynn
Borruff
Abram Roseman
Thomas H. Anderson
Alice Scofield
William Scofield
J. H. Underwood
Matilda Ragsdale
Farmers’ Co-operative Ins
Emily L. Lawning
David Lawning
Rachel Cupps
City of Bedford
John W. Hudson
Daniel B. Guthrie
Pearl Rout
Charles
William Flinn
Anna Flinn
Boruff & Boruff
George Moss
Ellen McMahan
Ellen England
Michael England
Frank M. McCurdy
Harley Jackson
Dye & Martin
George A. Woolford
George Weyerbacker
John C. Bauer
Bedford Gas Co
John O. Ketcham
Harve Launis
Zaring
Gold Smith
Zaring & Pough
Martha Oliver
Equiila Oliver
Maude Gooman
Thomas Gooman
Plif
Siiverville
Teper
Center
Southern Indiana Railway
Colorado Points
H. H. Roseman
Richard McDonald
S. I
Danville, Ill
George Smith
Denver
Colo
Railroad Blacksmiths
Indian Springs
John Whiteman
St. Louis
Elnora
Manon
Loulisville
National Crop Report
the Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
North Dakota
Arkansas
Louisiana
Georgia
Maryland
Virginia
Mississippi
Missouri Valley
Leesville
Flathouse Kickers
Westminster Gazette
Diana State Fair
Telegraphic News
Long Beach
Vanderburg
George Cunningham
Cunningham
Fish and Game
Sweeney
Fat Fooda
Que
Boston Transcript
Magdalen Collee
Oxford
City of Mexico
Towne—Wright
Browne
Towne
C. H. Emery
Richard B. Short
James
Farmer
Marth
Oliver
Wnorick
Abram O. Rush
Bono Township
Towit
George M. Rush
William H. A. Dell
Lawrence Ouney
Fred A. Gregory
Norie
Andrew J. Harlow
Thomas Harlow
Martha J
Reynolds
Attys
Norice
John Preston
H. M. Burnham
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