Desertion Charge Nets Arrest for Noah Hawkins
Noah Hawkins of South K street was arrested on a warrant for wife desertion as he headed to work. The affidavit, filed by Mrs. Hawkins, alleges the desertion. Hawkins told police court his wife refused to wake him and prepare breakfast and that he did the household duties daily. He said his wife left Monday night to stay with neighbor Edward Denniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Hawkins
South K Street
Edward Denniston
Stipp
Hawkins
Tragic Accident: 16-Year-Old Paul Fultz Shot
Paul Fultz, sixteen, son of Robert Fultz, residing east of the city, accidentally shot Tuesday morning while handling a 32 calibre revolver. The ball entered the left leg above the knee and was dressed by a physician after the fragment was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fultz
Robert Fultz
Fultz
Three Score and Tea Honor for Mrs Mary Owens Birthday
A group of 40 neighbors and friends visited Mrs Mary Owens on East 17th street to mark her seventieth birthday with gifts and a sing along. Ada Opal Hawley fifteen near Needmore Brown county dies. she testified in Ford McCoy murder trial with January term adjournment. Jemina Allen widow 63 near Leesville dies of pneumonia. funeral set for Wednesday at Leesville at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Owens
East 17Th Street
Owens
Palestine
Bedford
Ada Opal Hawley
Needmore
Brown County
Ada
Ford-McCoy
Monroe County
Jemina Allen
Leesville
Three Teens Plead Guilty in Marion School Vandalism
Morris Lytton Isom Davis and James Lytton pleaded guilty in Justice Owens Court to malicious trespass for breaking window panes at Bird's School house in Marion township on October 30. Each was fined one dollar and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Lytton
Isom Davis
James Lytton
Bird’s
Marion Township
Judge Lewis Addresses Opening of Knights Hall at Kurtz
Judge John M. Lewis spoke at the Kurtz Knights of Pythias Hall opening on a Saturday evening. The event was open to Knights wives and families and drew a large crowd that enjoyed the program and a supper prepared by the ladies. The new hall showcases the Knights’ progressive spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Lewis
Kurtz
Knights of Pythias Hall
Lewis
Knights At
Seymour
Robbery Planned by Two Men Near Bedford
Paris Ketcham, a farmer east of Bedford, was held up near Pine Hall Dairy on Tuesday night and relieved of about 10 dollars after being followed by two men. Charles Litzler helped, arming a shotgun, as officers were alerted. James Burke and Oscar Plummer, both with police-records, were arrested on warrants. a preliminary hearing is set for Monday, December 7 at 1 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Ketcham
Bedford
Pine Hall
Ketcham
Henry Weaver
Sixteenth Street
Weaver
Charles Litzler
Mr. Litzler
Jackson
James Burke
Oscar Plummer
Payne
Plummer
Frank Owen
Mr. Ketcham
Burke and Plummer
Indiana teachers prepare for fifty-fifth annual meeting in Indianapolis
The Indiana State Teachers Association schedules a three day session December 29 30 and 31 in Indianapolis with General and section meetings at Shortridge and Tomlinson halls. Notables include President-elect George W Benton Superintendent Brumbaugh and Bishop McDowell. Proceedings and membership drives planned with programs on education of girls home moral religious education and industrial education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
General Association
Caleb Hall
Shortridge High School
E. B. Bryan
Franklin College
George W. Benton
L. D. Harvey
Stout Training School
Menominee
Wisconsin
Tomlingen Hall
Harvey
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Philadelphia
Penn
W. L. Bryan
Indiana University
William F. McDowell
Chicago
Thomas Arnold
Ca'eb Millshall Shortridge High School
Robert J. Aley
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Alabama
South
Prin
Elizabeth Hull
Sullivan
J. B. Pearcy
Anderson
W. A. Sanders
Bloomington
Aged Man Survives Fire That Destroys Home Near Harrodsburg
An 82 year old man Steve Thrasher and his son escaped a house fire at their countryside home near Harrodsburg at 11 o clock today. Thrasher suffered burns to arms hands and body while barn and home were a total loss valued at 3500 dollars due to expired insurance. The family expresses thanks to neighbors friends and the Order of Red Men for support and flowers. Mrs E Callahan and daughter Lorean announce their gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Thrasher
Homer Thrasher
Harrodsburg
Thrasher
Mr. Thrasher
E. Callahan
Lorean
Twelve Indiana doctors named to state honor roll for high exam scores
The State Board of Medical Registration and Examination released an honor roll of twelve physicians who passed the October medical board exams with scores above 900 of 1,000. The top names include Henry Irving Berger of Indianapolis 946 and Frank W. Kern of Heltonville 911, among others from Indianapolis Albion Lafayette and more, chosen from a class of fifty nine with fifty three licenses issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Medical Board
Henry Irving Berger
Indianapolis
John W. Green
Albion
Charles T. King
Frank W. Kern
Woman suffers hip fracture after fall at home
Mrs John W Owens about 70 years old resident of West 12th street was seized by vertigo while in her kitchen and fell. Her left hip was broken in the fall and she was attended by Dr F E Stipp. The incident occurred Thursday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Owens
West 12Th Street
Bloomington Dry City Faces Liquor Inquiry
Bloomington officials examined a Fortnightly Club meeting remark that high school boys drank beer on election night. The mayor and prosecutor conducted a court of inquiry with a minister and a local W C T U president summoned to testify as accusations claim blind tigers and open liquor law violations in a saloonless town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Louden
Malott
W.C
T. U
Grand Jury to Probe Two Murders Next Tuesday
The grand jury, convening next Tuesday, will take up the cases of Frank Dixon, a B and O S W tunnel watchman found dead near Ft Ritner, and Joseph Rapshaw, found in a pool at Buff Ridge quarry near Oolitic. Prosecutor Fletcher and the detective department expect indictments and will also review liquor law violations. Judge Wilgon will instruct jurors on duty Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Frank Dixon
Ft. Ritner
Joseph Rapshaw
Oolitic
Buff Ridge
Wilgon
Robbery Suspect Nominated After Break In At Redding Township
Braxton Foist reports $385 stolen from his home near Reddington station after a night visit by John Brooks a relative who had slept there. A chloroform odor alerted Foist and a warrant was sworn for Brooks who vanished by Tuesday morning. Brooks, 30s, once ran a saloon in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braxton Foist
Redding Township
Reddington Station
Mr. Foist
Seymour
Squire Congdon
John Brooks
Brooks
Foists
Indianapolis
Missing Owner Sought For 17 Neckties Found
James Caress found a large package of men’s wearing apparel in an East Sixteenth Street alley behind the Hodge poultry house. Police examined the contents at headquarters including 17 neckties and several shirts and trousers but could not identify the owner from the laundry mark G. A. M. on the shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caress
Hodge Poultry House
East Sixteenth Street
Gipson
Brutal assault on Seymour area woman shocks Indiana
Mrs. Harry Dannerell, near Seymour, was attacked by a unknown colored man on the road. She was knocked unconscious and later found by a neighbor. bloodhounds from Indianapolis to track the suspect, last seen heading toward Crothersville and Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Ind
Harry Dannerell
Dannetell
Indianapolis
Crothersville
Here
Jeffersonville
Lawrence County Earns Interest From Depositories Since Law Took Effect
November financial statement shows Lawrence County held funds across depositories with total balances and interest earned. Auditor Owens reports the county collected 2,532.17 dollars in interest since the depository law became operative last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Owens
Farmers duel leads to assault verdict in Greene Circuit Court
In Bloomfield, Indiana, Perry White was found guilty of assault with intent to kill Mitchell Shanklin in a long Greene County case from Owensburg. The jury took a day to decide, sentencing White to a $15 fine and about $409 in costs after a knife fight on August 22. Also, J Frank Hamer, who recently had surgery at Runnells Sanitorium, is improving and will soon return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Perry White
Mitchell Shanklin
Owensburg
Shanklin
Bloomfield
Greene
State of
Indiana
White
Jackson Township
J. Frank Hamer
Runnells
Water crisis deepens as famine looms in town
Supt Helfrich says the town is closer to closing down than ever as rain fails to appear and the water works struggle for ten days. Distilled water is in demand at local stores, sold at 20 cents a gallon. Mrs W R Callahan, 40, wife of the Monon yard master, dies at home after two weeks of brain paralysis leaving a son Otis and a two week old infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helfrich
Bloomington
W. R. Callahan
Monon
South Rogers Street
Otis
Timepiece and water plant halt in city shutdown
The Bloomington World reports the city water works plant stopped at 4 15 PM and the clock in the courthouse ceased to function. The motor driven clock awaits the plant restart, tied to rain fed reservoir filling and lake restoration, with dams being prepared near the University and Foddrill store in South Park. Isabel Beal visits end with a precarious condition left for her brother-in-law Carter in Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
University
Foddrill
South Park
Ridge
Bloomington World
Isabel Beal
Bedford
Orleans
Mr. Carter
Salem
Descendants Form Society for Mexican War Veterans
Descendants of soldiers from the Mexican War met at the Hotel Astor in New York to organize as the Sons of the Mexican War. A organizing committee was chosen to recruit eligible descendants and promote fraternal and social spirit among members and their historical events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
Hotel Astor
Judge orders grand jury to report next Tuesday
Judge Wilson directs Sheriff Box to summon the grand jury to report for duty next Tuesday. Mrs Frank R Allen of West Fifteenth street will host a social Friday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Allen
West Fifteenth Street
Spencer Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony For Eliza Cooksey
Willis Hickman files in Monroe Circuit Court a divorce action by Mrs Eliza A Cooksey against Houston N Cooksey to end a 15 year marriage and grant $5000 alimony. The spouses reside in Spencer both aged 61 with several children by former partners. Estimated defendant net worth $8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Eliza A. Cooksey
Houston N. Cooksey
Monroe
Willis Hickman
Second five percent dividend paid to Real Estate building assoc
James Karsell the receiver announces a second five per cent dividend for stockholders. Checks are prepared at the Dunn & Fee office in the Bradfute block and about $6,800 is needed for payout. The prior six per cent dividend was issued a month ago, reflecting solid receiver management and intent to close the affair promptly. Also listed is a house for sale at 929 North Istreet by John Naugle with six rooms and drilled well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate Building Association
James Karsell
Dunn & Fee
Bradfute
North Istreet
Rival Mill Workers Back City Hospital Fund
Tag Day Saturday sparks friendly rivalry between east and west Monon road stone mills over hospital fund donations. Expect mills workers to contribute generously while city women lead drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Road
City Hospital Fund
Notice To Heirs In the Estate of Peter Ebelmesser Deceased
Notice is given in Lawrence Circuit Court that Frank Leonard as Administrator has filed final account and vouchers for the estate of Peter Ebelmesser deceased. The court will examine the account on December 22, 1908, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Green
Lawrence Circuit Court
William E. Clark
Brooks & Brooks
Peter Ebelmesser
Frank Leonard
Circuit Court
Adm
Attorneys
Indiana
Mary F. Mitchell
Homer Fisher
Boruff & Boruff
Andrew J. Kern
Samuel F.; Kern
W. H. Martin
Lawrence
William S. Sowder
James M. Sowder
Admr
W. E. Clark
Notice For Bids For Office Supplies In Lawrence County
Notice is given that the Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County Indiana will receive sealed bids up to 1 p m December 21 1900 for furnishing stationery for county offices for year ending December 31 1900 in accordance with requisition and specifications on file in the Auditor s office. Bond equal to the bid amount must accompany each bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Back Creek
Spring Creek
Perry Township
Beaver Creek
Huron
Walter G. Owens
Quiet Title Complaint in Lawrence County Court
Complaint No 6523 alleges unknown heirs of Rachel Hunter deceased and related heirs. The action seeks to quiet title to real estate. Defendants are warned to appear on February 3, 1909 at Bedford Court House and answer or demur, or default will be entered. Seal dated November 23, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Hunter
Alexander & Ibelicus
Rachel Unter
John Hunter
Robert Hunter
Lawrence Circault
Bedford
Dud Tezds
A. D
Foreclosure Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court Indiana
The plaintiff in the case against Ira Anderson Adam Deckard and Lida Deckard seeks to foreclose a mortgage on real estate in Indiana. Defendants must appear January 18, 1909, or answer by then, or risk a default judgment. Court seal and clerk Boone Leonard certify on November 9, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Deckard
Jawrence
Bedford
Stal] Boone .Leonard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Notice to nonresidents Lawrence County Indiana foreclosure
State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1908 The Union National Savings And Loans Association vs Howard Fisher Elizabeth Fisher and Mary Hazelrigg Foreclose mortgage on Indiana real estate and nonresident defendants must appear on the fourth Monday of November 1908 at Bedford Courthouse to answer or demur. Seal Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
L Sey
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Union National Savings and Loans Association
Howard Fisher
Elizabeth Fisher
Mary Hazelrigg
State of
Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court
Bedford
Seal Reuone Leonard
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Divorce Case
Notice to non-residents in Lawrence County Indiana for Lucy A. Holland v John L. Holland. Defendant must appear January 9 1909 at Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford to answer divorce alimony and child custody charges or default will be entered. Clerk Boone Leonard signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Lucy A. Holland
John L. Holland
State of
Indiana
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Notice of Final Settlement in Amos P. Wiles Estate
Effie G. Day as administratrix presents final account and vouchers in the estate of Amos P. Wiles deceased. The Circuit Court will examine the account on December 11 1908 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Martin attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos P. Wiles
Lawrence Circuit Court
Effie G. Day
Circuit Court
Effle G. Day
Admix
Wii
Martin
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Bedford Mat
Twiltane. A
Thomas J.brooks
Fred B. Otis
Editors
Otis & Brooks,proprietors
Gar Official Republican Newspaper
Fbirat
de Perinchate
Jae
Central Union
Carlessness
Allen
Tresspassers
Blo
Paris
Hosterich
Iana Educational Work
Tech Bros
North Vernon
Max Hart
Hart
Mr. Hart
Norfolk
Heltonville
Jackson County
J. W. Trainor
East Side
Edford
Alexander & Harris
Attorneys-At-Law
Bedford Nationa Bank
Karsell
John Naugle
Credi
Fice
Yo Wen
Charles W. Michaels
Hee
Ira Anderson
Notico Heirs, Credi
Lawrence Circut Court
Birdie Anna Mathieu
George’a. Mathyied
Adar. I
M. Vanee
Atty
Trustees
Church of the Living God
Fifth and P” Streets
Edgar Fleenor
C. H. Emery
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