Candidates declared for Lawrence County sheriff and other offices
A long list of names is announced as candidates for Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner, Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk, Recorder, Trustee, and Assessor in Lawrence County subject to Republican Primary Election decisions. Names include William Doneca, Robert Gyger, Elmer McKnight, Stephen Buchana, Frad Freeman, John Krenke, Oy & Dopbins, Daniel Moore, Archie Walton, B F Partman, Fard G. Bhort, Harry Elrod, Anselm Woot, James Iverson, John W. Wmarkis, John M. Jute, David Y. Johnson, Elbert J. Stalker, L Keithley, Milton Kern, Frank Hatfield, Mark Small, Charles Dunihue, Robert Davis, Ames M. Corbin, Stephen B. Inman, Leo Nidas Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ©. Doneca
Lawrence County
Robert D. Gyger
Elmer G. McKnighe
Stepien ¥. Buchana
OY & Dporbins
Daniel Moore
Archie F. Walton
B. F. Patman
Cannousee Fardl G. Bhort
Harry ¥. Elrod
Lawrence
Weare Aithy Benneti
Weare
John D. Sell
Preston M. Mavny
Anselm Woot
Nounce William
Nounce
James
Eversos
John W. Wmarkis
Judicial Circuit
Pnateta
John M. Jute
Lawrence Circuit Court
David Y. Johnson
Elbert J. Stalker
Gainey Asia Ca
Charles H. Allen
Milton B. Kern
Indian Creek Township
Frank BD. Hatfield
Shanswick Township
William V. Meglembe
Marksmall E. Kern
Charles Dunihue
Bhawewlot
Robert T. Davi Aidate
Shawswick Township
Three Hurt In Bedford Branch Train Wreck
Three persons injured when No 206 outgoing derailed and split its six cars near Bedford station. Dee Woody, Julia Myers, and Nancy Ann Hopper suffered injuries. they continued their journey after medical attention. The incident sparked a legal note about city and railroad liability in a separate 1995 case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Electric Light Plant
Dee Woody
Sheeks Crossing
Julia Myers
Dodds
Nancy Ann Hopper
Oolitic
Woody
Hopper
Charles Greer
Emery
Shoals
Much Love Divorce Suit Brings Chicago Musician’s Tale
Arthur Kehr of Chicago sues Mary Rogers after sixteen days of marriage claiming suffocating possessiveness. He says she confined him at home earned only 4.20 monthly and forced constant affection before fleeing the marriage. Mrs Huff and relatives visit Jackson County kin for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kehr
Chicago
Mary Rogers
Ancient Asthma Cure Found in Oak Tree Mystery
Two men near Petersburg found a white oak trunk with an auger hole containing trimmed nails and a lock of hair, sealed to a plug. An old belief claimed placing hair and nails in a tree hole at one’s height could cure asthma, dating from early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Lynchard
Edward Armstrong
Petersburg
Goebel Assassin Case: Powers Trial Highlights Youtsey Plot
Seventh week of Caleb Powers trial reveals Youtsey’s plan to procure cartridges in Cincinnati to kill Goebel. Testimony describes a conversation about hiring a shooter, with Powers allegedly outlining the scheme. Albert Helton identifies the rifle used, noting a gun transfer amid the Goebel shooting aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
I.N. Hubbard
Grayson
Powers
Youtsey
Hubbard
Newport
J. L. Hopkins
Goebel
Cigginnati
Albert Helton
Helton
J. B. Noe
Dick Combs
City Sues Monon Railroad Over $5,000 Judgment
Bloomington files suit against the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad seeking payment of a $5,000 judgment awarded to Mrs Minnie Woodsworth after an injury from a defective sidewalk near a theater. The action follows a high court decision compelling payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsworth
O'd Armorial Theater
West Seventh Street
Bloomington
Monon
Duncan & Batman
Miers & Carr
Minnie Woodsworth
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville
Monon) Railway
Robert Tyree Dies at 48 of Liver Complaint
Robert H. Tyree a well known farmer of the Cosner place four miles southwest of the city died Tuesday at 7 30 o'clock of liver complaint. He was 48 and survived by a widow and several children. The funeral was held from the residence at 3 o'clock Thursday morning with interment at Bass cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Tyree
Cosner Place
Bass Cemetery
Woman Carrying the Draft Heads to Indianapolis
Miss Grace Bucklin deputy county treasurer of Gibson county leaves Princeton by way of Muncie for Indianapolis with a $33,000 draft to settle with the State Treasurer. The draft covers the November tax collection by County Treasurer Knowles and Bucklin is likely the only woman in the state holding such an office, making her trip notable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bucklin
Gibson County
Princeton
Muncie
Ind
Indianapolis
Knowles
Bucklin
Whippers on Trial in Bartholomew County Case
The State brings eight men to Bartholomew County Circuit Court in a formal opening for a whitecapping case. Prosecutors include Albert W. Phillips and Bingham with Indianapolis attorney Charles F. Remy assisting Governor Hanly. Jury selection continued as crowds gathered at the courthouse. trial proceedings to resume Wednesday, a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fox
Lowell Bowers
Charles Sylvester
James Kirk
Charles Seitz
Charles Stull
Joseph Stull
Andrew Stull
Bartholomew County
John Greene
Cox
Smith
Albert W. Phillips
Bingham
Charles F. Remy
Indianapolis
Hanly
William Thomas Vanest
South Bethany
Ford
EA Bus
Miers & Corr
Bloomington
Miers
Bartholomew County Grand Jury
Hacker
David Golden
Clinton Bowman
Thomas Kane
William Sturgis
Charles Hammond
R. L
Rail safety hearing set for Roachdale over street crossings
Union B Hunt chairman of the State Railroad Commission will hear the Monon Railroad appeal from Roachdale Town Board on Jan 4. The town sought better guarding at tracks with electric devices. the railroad opposed the order and appealed. Hunt will visit Roachdale to hear both sides before ruling. A Erie locomotive test notes a 210 loaded car train, about a mile and a half long, weighing over 200 tons with sixteen driving wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union B. Hunt
State Railroad Commission
Monon Railroad Company
Roachdale
Ind
Hunt
Erie Railroad
November earnings rise for Chicago Southern and Southern Indiana railways
The Chicago Southern and Southern Indiana railways report November earnings of 178 377, up from 438 467 a year earlier before completion of the Chicago Southern. July 1 to December 1 earnings total 813 586, versus 678 393 last year, due to Walsh's rails into Chicago. Rail safety laws and Hepburn coal provisions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Southern
Southern Indiana Railway
Walsh
Chicago
Death of Monon brakeman sparks 3000 dollar suit
A $3000 damage suit against the Monon railroad was filed in Monroe Circuit Court by John Bennett, father of 18 year old John C. Bennett who died near Cloverdale last May while signaling a north bound passenger train. The complaint cites a defective freight engine and cars, and insufficient time between trains as negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bennett
Monon
Cloverdale
Monon Railroad
Monroe
Bloomington
John Bennett
Dogs a Nuisance in Bedford Streets Urge City Action
The Bedford letter complains of stray dogs cluttering public streets and urges Indiana Universitys dog catcher to resume duty or a new ordinance to allow police to shoot dangerous canines. It appeals to dog owners to keep pets at home and restore order in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Bedford
Where They Grow Old Young Prof Brooks Promises Radium Beauty
Prof William Brooks of Hobart College declares in a lecture that radium could keep a young woman fresh and beautiful for a century or more. The Washington Herald notes the claim and jokes about sending perpetual beauties to Washington. James Dutton, a noted stoneman, spent Saturday in Bedford en route to Bloomington for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brooks
Hobart College
Washington
Washington Herald
James Dutton
Memphis
Bedford
Bloomington
Now Member Congress Reminiscence of Early Railroad Work
A former railroad superintendent and future congress member recalls his early career and the rescue of miners, highlighting leadership during a dangerous incident. The reminiscence emphasizes courage, industrial history, and public service.
Col George W Cook New Colorado Congressman
Col George W Cook a new Colorado congressman who took his seat in the House this month is a Bedford native and nephew of Capt W J Cook Newton Cook and F M Cook all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
George W. Cook
Colorado
House of Representatives
Bedford
Capt. W. J. Cook
Newton Cook
F. M. Cook
George W Cook Heroic Leadville Rescue During Snowslide
In 1887 George Cook then superintendent of the Denver and Rio Grande mountain division acted quickly after a snowslide buried the Homestake mine and 100 miners. He dispatched double engine trains and crews from Salida and Glenwood to Tennessee Pass, coordinating swift rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cook
Colorado
Congress
Rocky Mountains
Mountain Division
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Division
Leadville
George Cook
Sierras
Tennessee Paas
Rockies
Homestake Peak
Tennessee
Tennessee Pass
Great Homestead
Salida
Glenwood
George Cook Hero of Leadville Snow Rescue
miners trapped under 500 feet of snow are saved when George Cook rallies 50 skilled miners and defies Denver powers to shunt trains while directing relief. His action boosts freight to 1700 tons a day and earns the nickname George Cook's Road as Colorado mountain men push him toward Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestake
George
Cook
Wolfton
Morning Star
Leadville
Denver
Union Pacific
South Park
Homestead
George Cook
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado
Congress
Pastor Offutt resigns amid church dissension in Columbus
The Rev. S. S. Offutt of Central Christian church resigns after members objected to his visits to Mrs. Frances Cooper, the woman held in the drowning case. The minister faced criticism for aiding the jail visit, aiding a criminal, organizing a youth group, and urging evangelical work. The congregation plans a meeting while Offutt pursues evangelical work and contemplates leaving the city. Also noted are the marriage of Miss Mary Ethel Cobb to John O. Sanders in Springville and Mrs. Lorena Shrock visiting Lincoln, with William Marks seriously ill in South I Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Offutt
Central Christian Church of Columbus
Frances Cooper
Offutt
Mary Ethel Cobb
John O. Sanders
Chattnooga
Tenn
Catell Cobb
Springville
Attanooga
Lorena Shrock
Lincoln
Neb
State Medical College
Police Chief Commends Force With Silver Umbrella Gifts
The entire police force was summoned to headquarters on Tuesday as Chief Gratzer praised the officers for a year of harmony and efficiency. He presented each member with a silver-handled silk umbrella as a Christmas gift, and the force expressed thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratzer
Damage suits settled in Lawrence Circuit Court
Two major damages cases were resolved today in the Lawrence Circuit Court. Mark Giles vs Bedford Quarries settled for $500 for workplace injuries. Hulda M Ross, administrator of William H Ross, v Manon, settled for $2,000 for his death in the company yard at Bloomington last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mark Giles
Bedford Quarries Company
Hulda M. Ross
William H. Ross
Manon
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana Prohibitionists and Anti-Saloon League Plan United Fight
Leading Indiana groups announce a united front against a proposed $1,000 saloon license bill to be sponsored by State Senator Ezra Mattingly. The alliance aims to curb high licenses, while supporting efforts to ban saloons from residence districts and defeat alcohol access in towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Liquor League
Prohibitionists
Indiana
Ezra Mattingly
Washington
Indianapolis Sun
Prohibition Party
Anti-Saloon League
Mattingly
Both Undertakers Named Bonham Cause Confusion in Indiana
Coroners C. O. Bonham of Daviess County and C. L. Bonham of Greene County met in Elnora after unrelated incidents. C. O. Bonham attended a sudden death of a baby, while C. L. Bonham planned an inquest into Ross Deck’s sudden death at Newberry. The two men registered at the same hotel, leading to mixups due to their similar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Greene County
C. O. Bonham
C. L. Bonham
Jasonville
Elnora
Donica Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Republican Party
William Donica announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Sheriff. A long-time county resident and court worker, he has served as janitor of the courthouse and jury bailiff, earning praise for industry and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donica
Marshall Township
Letter List for Week Ending December 15 1907
Advertised letters for week ending December 15 1907 list ladies Skerd Mrs Wm La Mont Miss Estella Lee Mrs Rettie Marsee Miss Helen Sears Mrs Emma Wagoner Mrs Martha Bowden Raubie and gentlemen Davis Manuel Fisher Wm Smith Nickless Vaught Virgil. S. L. Keacy P. M. note requests claimants to say advertised. Winter talk aside the writer warns the season is young and illnesses may still come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skerd
Wm. la Mont
Estella
Lee
Rettie
Marsee
Helen
Sears
Emma
Wagoner
Martha. Bowden
Raubie
Davis
Manuel
Fisher
Smith
Nickless
Vaught
Virgil
Death of Dramer A. Ramsey In Danville Illinois
Mrs. Kittie Younger received news Tuesday of the death of her brother Dramer A. Ramsey at Danville Illinois on Monday. He was son of A. M. Ramsey, deceased, a native of Lawrence county who lived here until about twenty years ago before moving to Illinois. The funeral was held in Danville on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Younger
Dramer A. Ramsey
Danville
Ills
A. M. Ramsey
Lawrence County
Illinois
Baby Dies from Heart Trouble in Kokomo Area
Naomi Marie Massey, three months old, died of heart trouble. Her mother Mrs. H Massey believed she was sleeping during a three mile drive from Nade Dean’s home near Kokomo, later handing the wrapped infant to her mother Mrs. Benjamin Dean. The coroner attributes the death to heart trouble.
Death from Lockjaw Claims Andrew Ebler
Andrew Ebler son of Adam Ebler of South Washington died this morning from tetanus following a crushed foot. The injury occurred two weeks earlier when a stone on a westbound freight car crushed his foot at the Washington Wheatland coal mine. Despite multiple physicians no relief was found and death was expected as tetanus developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ebler
Adam Ebler
South Washington
Ebler
Young Ebler
Washington Wheatland
Confused shopper echoes Christmas shopping mishap
In a local city tale a well known man, trying to buy family gifts, forgets essentials. He asks for country butter at a dry goods store, stove pipe at a drug store, and shoes at a hardware shop, humorously delaying holiday errands.
Discharge Hearing Set in Deford Bankruptcy Case
In the matter of John N. Deford two 2478 in bankruptcy the court orders a hearing for discharge on January 14, 1908 at Indianapolis Indiana. Notices to creditors and interested parties are to be mailed copies of the petition and this order. The Bedford Mail is to publish notices twice. Judge Albert B. Anderson signs the order with Clerk Noble Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Deford
District OF Indiana
A. D
Indianapolis
Bedford Mail
Albert B. Anderson
Sean] Noble U. Butler
Mail presses powered by Fairbanks Morse engine on display
An upright Fair banks Morse engine, rated about 3 horsepower, now drives the MAIL presses and powers all connected machinery. The seller invites visitors to see the unit in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks-Morse
Executrix Mary Wallheiser files final account for Wallheiser estate
In the Lawrence Circuit Court a final settlement hearing for the estate of Jacob Wallheiser is set for December 27 1907. Mary A Wallheiser as Executrix presents account and vouchers for examination and approval. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause if any why the account should not be approved. Attorney W J Martin represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit
Owen Owens
John W. HA
Abby M. Wiles
Lawrence
Eile
Wiles
Circuit Court
Effie G. Day
W. H. Martin
George W. Hamer
Mosice
J. Frank Hamer
Ja Wallheiser
Cee
Mary A. Wallheiser
Jacob Wallheiser
Mary A. Wallieiser
Martin
Zachriah T. Williams
Sarah J. Williams
Admx
Brooks & Brooks
Attys
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Wffrcial Republican
Bach
Bates
New Home
Central Union
Robert L. Keithley
Republcan
LEONIDAS_ POTTER
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Chas. Huff
Mires. Thomas
Jackson County
Cincinnati
Robert Tyree
Whippers
Readers Today
Chas H. HeHugh
McHugh
Monan
J. A. Hays
Manon’s
Secret Service Department
Lafayette
James M. Myers
B. & O. 8.W. Secret Service Department
Seymour
Monon Road
State of
William Marks
South I Street
Ross
Prohi and Saloon League Join
Undertakers
William
S. L. Keacy, P. M
Janes Ramsey
Gead
Dan
Shaw
Taining
Cherub
Lockjaw
Tetanus
Alexander & Harris
Attorneys-At-Law
Bedford Nationa
Bank Building
Board of Commissioners of
Walter G. Owens
Board of Commissioners
U. S. Army
Square
C. H. Emery
15Th and & Sts
Sye
Ear
White Holland
Geo. Hunter
Zelma
Hsurare
Hodge & Walls Building
Beth
T.J. Speer
Heltonville
Martin’s Poultry
School
Janesville
E. S. Ferguson
East Side Square
Bedford, In
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R. E
Plummer
Bell Phone
The
Red Cross
East Sine Square
J. W. Trainor
East Side
Edford, Indiana
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