Wagon Load Larceny Charged by Rail Agent
R. J. Barker a special agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railway swore out an affidavit for the arrest of Geo Porter of Mitchell on larceny charges. Barker says Porter took two wagon loads of coal from loaded cars, amid ongoing coal depredations and thefts from the railroad. A warrant for Porter’s arrest was issued after the sworn statement.
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R. J. Barker
B. & O. S W. Railroad Company
Fletcher
Geo. Porter
Mitchell
Barker
Barker Alrieges Porter
Porter
Robbers Loot Grimes Saloon. Sheriff Arrests Suspect
John Lawson found the Grimes Saloon burglarized with $5 in change taken and whiskey bottles plus cigars removed. Entrance used a rear door fitted with a key. W. B. Tuggle owner. Charles Sherman arrested by Chief Myers and held on robbery charges. Prosecutor Fletcher says evidence supports guilt.
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John Lawson
Grimes
North I Street
W. 8
Tuggle
Kentucky
Elisha Grimes
Chief Myers
Charles Sherman
Sherman
Lynch's
Fletcher
Fire destroys Polk farmer's Monroe home delaying wedding
Charles Carson, a young Polk township farmer, had married plans with Gail Stannard in Bedford when a fire in his Monroe county home destroyed the residence and contents. The wedding was postponed as Carson hurried to rebuild and relocate the reception site, then return to Springville to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carson
Polk Township
Monroe County
John Carson
Bedford
Gail Stannard
Charles Stannard
Springville
Livingstons Give Away Three Auto Wagons
Varney Allen Goldie Palmer and Morris Guthrie won the three automobile wagons given away by the Livingstons yesterday. A large crowd of boys and girls gathered before the 10 o clock posting of numbers as thousands of entered circulation with each purchase. After presenting their winning numbers in the store the trio received their wagons amid cheers. J B Murray of Mt Pulaski Illinois Journal is visiting relatives in the city with his wife.
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Livingstons
Varney Allen
Goldie Palmer
Morris Guthrie
J.B. Murray
The
Mt. Pulaski
Hl, Journal
Walsh to Inspect Southern Indiana Line in Bedford
John R. Walsh president of the Southern Indiana will tour the Bedford area tomorrow or Thursday for a line inspection. He will visit quarries and inspect machinery and equipment, spend time at Bedford and Southern Indiana shops, and is expected to receive a hearty employee welcome. Work on the Chicago Southern extension resumed yesterday with more workers as Walsh aims to complete the Chicago connection within 60 days.
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John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana
Bedford
Walsh
Chicago
November Deaths in Indiana Reach 2687
The Indiana State Board of Health reports 2,687 deaths in November from all causes. Tuberculosis led with 344 deaths, pneumonia 219, cancer 120, and violence 159. The state death rate was 12.2 per 1,000. Lafayette highest at 20.5. Marion lowest at 11.2. Indianapolis 16.1. Evansville 15.2.
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Indiana
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Harry
Lafayette
Marion
Indianapolis
Evansville
Chenault Martin wed in Louisville May ceremony
Orval Chenault formerly of this city and Miss Maudie Martin of Terre Haute married in Louisville on May 30. The couple kept the wedding secret until last week. Chenault's parents in Olitic were surprised by the news. They now reside in Brenoat, Mississippi.
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Orval Chenault
Maudie Martin
Terre Haute
Louisville
Chenault
Henry Chenault
Oolitic
Martin
Brenoat
Miss
Young telegraph operator joins Southern Indiana Railway
Joseph Babbitt the youngest tele graph operator employed by the Southern Indiana Railway Company has been sent to the city to work in the telegraph and ticket office of the passenger station to fill the vacancy left by night operator Simms who is working during the day Richard Johnson day man has gone to Borden to spend a couple of weeks Babbitt is seventeen and learned telegraphy in an E and I office Before coming here Babbitt worked at Elnora for the 5 I.
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Joseph Babbitt
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Simms
Richard Johnson
Borden
Babbitt
Elnora
5. I
Southern Teachers Association Meets in Indianapolis
Lester Smith of Bloomington chairs the executive committee as the Southern Teachers Association gathers in Indianapolis December 27 to 29. About 3,500 teachers are expected at Tomlinson Hall and Caleb Mills Hall with speakers including Dr. Jordan of Leland Stanford and Miss Sarah Brooks of Baltimore’s Training School for Teachers. Anna King of Martinsville serves as secretary and E. B. Bryan of Franklin College is president.
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Lester Smith
Bloomington
Southern Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Caleb Mills Hall
Dr. Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Sarah Brooks
Training School For Teachers
Baltimore
E. B. Bryan
Franklin College
Anna King
Martinsville
Monon Agent Robbed of $115 in Harrodsburg hold up
W F Speer Monon railway agent at Harrodsburg reported a lone bandit robbed him of $115 in cash and ticket receipts Sunday evening. The gunman demanded safebox keys, fled after a mock Christmas farewell, and authorities pursue leads from detectives while local history recalls a similar 1880s express robbery nearby.
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W.F. Speer
Monon Railway Company
Harrodsburg
Speer
Bedford People Sue For Estate In Illinois Courts
Attorney John W. Harris and Frank Greene travel to Decatur Illinois to pursue a $15000 estate dispute in Macon Circuit Court. The case centers on Catherine Stipps will bestowing land to a granddaughter then her descendants and how Henry Weigel now claims the property.
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John W. Harris
Frank Greene
Decatur
John Greene
Emma Hulse
Henry Weigle
Macon
Catherine Stipp
Lawrence County
Indiana
Macon County
Ilinois
Chilldren
Greene
John W. Greene
Stipp
Nelson & Whitney
Ill
Alexander & Harris
Bedford
Catherine A. Stipp
Supreme Court of
Macon Circuit Court
The
Greenes
Weigel
Supreme Court
Editor's rebuke to Butler over truth and rumors
J M Myers defends his paper against Butler backed claims of knife thieves dog poisoners and illegal warrants. Myers asserts police cooperation and demands correction insisting editors should publish truth and stop mislead readers. He vows ongoing lawful enforcement and challenges Butler to rectify past statements.
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Democrat
B. & O Railroad Company
The
Butler
Railroad surgeon names roster for staff and passes
Dr. J. T. Freeland, chief surgeon of the Southern Indiana railroad, has completed the surgical staff roster for the coming year and submitted a requisition for annual passes to be issued to the physicians appointed.
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J. T. Freeland
Southern Indiana Railroad
Road
Bedford and Seymour Officials Visit Cincinnati Exchanges
Bedford Telephone Company manager H J Jeffery and Seymour Home Telephone manager Fred Whitcomb traveled to Cincinnati Columbus O Springfield Q and Toledo on No 4 to gather information to improve local service. The item notes two December 1905 marriages: Arthur L Dove and Geneva Hoff on December 24 and William Morrow and Mina Holmes on December 23 with E Richard Edwards officiating.
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H. J. Jeffery
Bedford Telephone Company
Fred Whitcomb
Seymour Home Telephone Company
Cincinnati
No. 4
Columbus
Springfield
Toledo
Seymour Democrat
Arthur L. Dove
Geneva Hoff
Cora Dove
Bert Hughes
Manon R. R
E. Richard Edward
Morrow Houses
William Morrow
Mina Holmes
Charles Holmes
6Th Street
E. Richard Edwards
Ben Franklin Bicentenary Celebrations Worldwide
Readable excerpts describe the 1706 birth of Benjamin Franklin and global tributes. Paris will unveil a Boyle statue near Passy. Boston New York and Philadelphia hold ceremonies marking the bicentenary under American Philosophical Society direction with federal and state involvement. Franklin, one of seventeen children, rose from a modest start to printer and scientist.
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United States
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Paris
John J. Boyle
Passy
France
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Franklin Grinly
American Philosophical Society
Prince Cugs
Wranklin
James
Ben
Eckersall the Marvel of Chicago Football History
Walter Eckersall, famed Chicago University quarterback and drop kicker, dominates early football lore. The piece traces his rise from Hyde Park rugby to Chicago University, notes his speed, accuracy, and record drop kicks, and contrasts him with rivals while highlighting his Swedish descent and minimal padding.
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John D. Rockefeller
Chicago University
Walter Sickersall
Mr. Rockefeller
Woley
Eckersall
Pat O'Dea
Wisconsin
Ludson
Carlisle
Ilinois
City of
Wind
Hyde Park
Chicago
Llyde Paris
Brooklyn Polytechnic
Eekersall
Ife
Wen
Yost
Michigan
Trcklers
Wolverines
Christmas deeds gift in Bedford sparks praise
Mrs. Carrie Zollman and her sister Mrs. Ada Owen received deeds to houses from Dr. W H Smith as Christmas gifts. The event highlighted by the sisters’ appreciation sits among Bedford’s notable generosity. The item also promotes the Daily Globe-Democrat newspaper with subscription details and sample offers.
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Bedford
Carrie Zollman
West 12Th Street
T. Zollman
Ada Owen
East 14Th Street
McHenry Owen
W. H. Smith
Pheasants Gifted for State Stock By Officials
Chas. F. Eddinger, Superintendent of the Poor Asylum, received a fine pair of English Ring-neck Pheasants from game commissioner Z. T. Sweeney last week. The birds are to be liberated later to stock the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Eddinger
Z. T. Sweeney
Brownstown
Pierce Carter 14 Dies of Bone Tuberculosis At Home
Pierce Carter age 14 son of Mr and Mrs T W Carter died at their West 16th street home at 11 45 this morning from bone tuberculosis. His leg was amputated last week in hopes of saving him but he never recovered from the shock. He had been ill for weeks and the family note the loss as severe. The Bedford post office lists overdue letters for the week ending Dec 28 1905 for ladies and gentlemen including Alice Payne Mary Gentile, J D Crawford and others.
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John Webb
Winona
West Va
Kingdom of Heaven
Pierce Carter
T. W. Carter
West 16Th Street
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