Palmist intrigue at St Charles Hotel sparks local scam
In Bloomington Indiana, a palmist named Prof La Cour deceives credulous patrons after teaching palmistry to a hotel cook who quits, leaves town with hundreds in unpaid bills and vanished from the scene. TheCourier Journal notes a separate Indiana University schedule with matches against Cincinnati,Wittenberg and Purdue along with a state oratorical contest date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Chandler
St. Charles
Bedford
Prof. la Cour
New Albay Cor
Courier Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
University of Cincinnati
Wittenberg
Purdue
Indiana
Wabash
Culver
Indiana Y. M.C. A
Butler
Indianapolis
Indiana Editors Organize
An association of newspaper proprietors and editors formed in Indianapolis Tuesday evening. The Indiana Association of Dailies adopts a drafted constitution and by laws, plans annual meetings every March in Indianapolis, and aims to promote publishers interests and set advertising rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Association of Dailies
Transfer of Eastern Indiana Normal School to State Control
The bill to transfer Eastern Indiana Normal School in Muncie from private to state control progresses in the Legislature. Rep Carmichael will introduce in the House and Sen Ball in the Senate. The bill calls for donating the entire institution with ten acres and a 600-pupil capacity building valued at about $65,000, in exchange for a continuing state tax appropriation for future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Indiana Normal School
Muncie
House
Representative Carmichael
Senate
Senator Ball
Bill for a colony for insane criminals introduced
Copies of a bill creating a colony for insane criminals were handed to Senator Osborn and Representative Gauntt of Grant county by George A H Shideler warden at Michigan City State prison. They will introduce the measure at once seeking quick action. The bill would authorize a colony as part of the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane at Richmond and provide for its government and insane inquest procedures in convict cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborn
Gauntt
Grant County
George A.H. Shideler
Michigan City
Eastern
Indiana Hospital
Richmond
Sermon Start Marks New Work Day at Creager Plant
In Washington Indiana on January 30 Reverend J I Gorby of First Presbyterian began a new practice at L H Creager's stave and heading factory. For one month he will deliver a fifteen minute sermon to the fifty factory workers each morning, while they receive full pay for the time. The preacher spoke on Things To Think About and the owner says this is to reach working men in an era of aristocratic churches and to sow seed in neglected soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
J. I. Gorby
First Presbyterian Church
L. H. Creager
End of Indian uprising looms in telegraphic note
Telegraphic news reports the end of the Indian uprising with Crazy Snakes to be tried for treason. It covers Galveston storm relief subscriptions totaling 1 988 414, state and local indictments, a bribery acquittal in Mississippi, labor strikes in Jeffersonville, a near fatal revival of Lizzie Prather, animal deaths in Baltimore Zoo fire, and House amendments on polygamy and lynching tied to Utah and Indiana colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Gov. Sayers
Kansas Temperance Union
Carrie Nation
Germaine-Caveny Co Delivers Fine Grand Tuesday Show
The Germaine-Caveny Company presented an evening of magic and art under the Christian church lecture course. Karl Germaine the Magician captivated the audience with puzzling feats. J F Caveny displayed his crayon portraits and sunset and moonlight scenes in brilliant color while Miss Germaine, the Pianist, played commendable selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germaine-Caveny Co
Christian Church
Karl Germaine
Herman
J. F. Caveny
Miss Germaine
Miss Ruby Newland’s 14th Birthday Party Attended
A Saturday night party honored Miss Ruby Newland on her fourteenth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Miss Ethel Ketcham and brothers Frank and John, Lea Bowman, Norman Starr, Miss Julia Dodd, Emery and Chas Rout, Blanche and Madge Mitchell, Goldia Cox, Nay Sibert, Ira Johnson, Nona Mitchell, John Dodd, Leonard and Goldin Woody. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening and wished many more happy birthdays. One who was there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Newland
Ethel Ketcham
Frank
John
Lea Bowman
Norman Starr
Julia Dodd
Emery
Chas
Blanche
Madge Mitchell
Goldia Cox
Nay Sibert
Ira Johnson
Nona Mitchell
John Dodd
Leonard
Goldin Woody
Ruby
Indiana Legislature Kills Commission Bills in Spot Vote
Special Correspondent notes in Indianapolis that the Indiana House killed two years of commission bills on fees and salaries, citing lack of support and overreaching by officials. Commentary argues for salary-based pay with fee percentages to boost collection, while protests over statewide raises helped doom the measure. Other items cover patronage clashes, county reform law opposition, reapportionment talk, and the Windle funds decision affecting county treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Russel Leeds
Indiana
Conner
Indianapolis
Senate
Timothy E. Howard
A. C
Congress
Death of Mrs Emily Rawlins Farmer in Bedford area
Mrs Emily Rawlins Farmer died at her home two miles north of Bedford on Wednesday night at 11 30 paraly sis. She was about 75. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm from the M E church with Rev C E Asbury officiating. Interment at Green Hill. Survived by three children Will Frank Charlie and four sisters and three brothers. Also noted are the names of siblings and relatives. Beulah McGuire celebrated her seventh birthday with a party Wednesday evening. guests and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Rawlins Farmer
M.E. Church
C. E. Asbury
Green Hill
Farmer
Bedford
Will
Frank
Charlie
Miss. M. Rawlins
A.C. Voris
This City
B. F. Hickman
St. Louis
David Mitchell
Columbia, Mo
B. F. Rawlins
Vevay
Ind
Homer Rawlins
Kansas City
Joseph Rawlins
Kansas
Railroad Racket and Engine News from Monon Shops
Monon engine 208 is out of the Roundhouse after repairs. Chas Coller and W. A. Wallace from Monon were in the city Wednesday. Homer Box moves to yard braking. ten new Monon box cars are in service. Conductor Torphy’s mixed train adds a combined passenger and mail car between Seymour and Westport. Engine 11 hauled the Florida special Indianapolis to Chicago in 4 hours 10 minutes, a record for that load. A note on mileage shows conductors told to stop tearing mileage for family keepsakes. The B&B quarry train returns to service. Mr. Keller, Clover Leaf dispatcher, died of peritonitis at 37. The old “One Spot” belt engine has been rebuilt with “Southern Indiana” on its side. The Pennsylvania Railroad reports 1,860 locomotives and plans 200 more, keeping few dead numbers. Rumors say Big Four aims to buy the Aurora and Laughery pike for an Aurora to North Vernon electric line. C L & A Electric offers $10,000 for the road, extending to Friendship. A. A. Lister leads tie distribution for Monon with 43,000 ties paid for in nine months in Monroe County. Showers’ factory ties valued at ~28 cents each. A New York item notes a Newark Vice-Chancellor Emery hearing on an application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Ind
Big Four Railroad
Aurora
Laughery
A. A. Lister
Bedford
Monon
Monroe County
Bloomington
Rodgers Locomotive Works Receiver Appointed Next Saturday
William Pennington represents Jacob S. Rogers in filing for a receiver as the Rodgers locomotive works ceases to exist and directors enter trusteeship. The plant will be sold to the highest bidder under law. Reports in railroad circles hint at a merger of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Northern Pacific Great Northern with Morgan Rockefeller Vanderbilt and Carnegie meetings to consolidate traffic arrangements and align management to maintain rates, though local reps deny knowledge of any deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers Locomotive Works
William Pennington
Jacob S. Rogers
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Morgans
Rockefellers
Vanderbilts
Carnegie
February storm chronology and forecast
The report outlines multiple February storm periods with central dates on the 4th 5th and 6th and again the 14th to 18th. It notes warm starts with rain and thunder in the south and west, then heavy sleet and snow with northwest winds. Followed by reactionary days around the 10th and 11th with warmer fits and more rain and snow. Subsequent unsettled weather continues through the 21st to 23rd with very wintry temperatures likely, ending with a late February period around the 27th and culminating near March 1st and 2nd in central and eastern areas.
Facts About the Grip in Bedford’s Times
A historic bulletin notes Bedford’s grip impact with claims that the first chronicled epidemic occurred in 412 B C. Livy is cited, and it cites a long delayed medical understanding. It states no cure or prevention exists, with immunity limited to certain trades. It asserts grip germs neither live in earth nor water and are killed when dried, and not found in dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Quarried Massive Stones Destined for Indianapolis Monument
The Perry Matthews Buskirk Co. quarried two enormous stones weighing 105000 and 81600 pounds for the Soldiers' Monument in Indianapolis. Loaded on two 60000 pound cars, they were braced with a swinging truss and sent to their destination Thursday over the Monon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry, Matthews, Buskirk Co
Indianapolis
Monon
Fort Ritner Ledger Notes and Local Court Result
Transit items from Fort Ritner report Mrs. Martha Newkirk gravely ill. Matthew Robertson of Campbellsburg visited for the telegraph case against Guthrie, with Silas Ray as a key witness. The big suit Ray versus Guthrie concluded with Ray winning a $5 verdict. others noted include illnesses, visits, and minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Newkirk
Matthew Robertson
Campbellsburg
Dora
Silas Ray
Ford
Fields
Lewis Beavers
Isaac Reed
Ray
J. P. Dixphone
Leesville
Jack Griffin
Ray Guthbrie
M. Lee
William Turley
Riverviie
Frankie Sapington
William Jackson
Racheal Hughes
Grip Wilson
Medora
James
G. W. McFatridge
Disney
W. M. Lee
Medora Sun
Merchant
Wood
Guthrie
Ten pound girl born to Fayettville couple J R Smith
Fayetville notes report the birth of a ten pound girl Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. J R Smith and mention local residents in town visits and a birthday party at Trippleton for Miss Clona Quackenbush's sixteenth birthday, with names of several local families and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Smith
Wes Hammond
Springille
Gladys
Jesse Kern
Addie Boone
Silverville
Bedford
Ordie Davis
Trippleton
BK. A. Kern
W A. Sears
C. BP. Adamson
Charles Sears
P. A. Lynn
Springville
Charles Quackenbush
Bud Massey
J. McClellan
L. Sears
Sam Lynn
Maul Ridge
Clona Quackenbush
Local Notes From Bryantsville Bedford Area
Robert Pitman visited Bedford on Monday and W. A. Pitman's group cut wood for Mercury Burton. Della Beasley and Della Bass socialized, while Otis Bridwell sold his farm to Luther and Opal Pierce. Various locals attended dances, Masonic lodge, and farm tasks. Hugh Bass plans a large barn, and Mrs. Rout improves. Robert Pitman sold his mare to Elisha Tinsley. Dennis Inman works for Hugh Bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pitman
Bedford
D.C. Bryant
Hugh Bass
T. N. Pierce
Stump Hole
A. F. Dalton
W.D. Dalton
Charles Rout
Mitchell
Ava Pitman
W. A. Pitman
Archie Tow
Solomon Pitman
W. R Tinsley
Rcury Burton
Robert Williams
Beasley
W. W. Bryant
W. C. Coleman
Elisha Tinsley
Dennis Inman
Judah Ledger Notes and Local Updates
Henry Davis visited Harrodsburg on business. John Hert contemplates moving his saw mill soon. Will Goodman remains gravely ill with death expected. Annie Barger returns to the streets after sickness. Smallpox continues to spread in Needmore and Oolitic. Mrs. L. Covey shows improvement. J. W. Barger and Alonzo Allen shopped in Springville and Bedford respectively. Emma Allen visited Annie Barger. Flora Knight assisted at home. John Jerrol’s child improves. EB Judah and Mrs. Smith ill. Township teachers held their sixth institute on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Henry Davis
Harrodsburg
John Hert
Will Goodman
Annie Barger
Needmore
Oolitic
L. Covey
J. W. Barger
Springville
Alonzo Allen
Emma Allen
Flora Knight
John Jerrol
Albert Allen
Bedford
EB. V. Judah
Smith
What Shall We Have For Dessert
A family question solved with Jell O as a ready dessert. No baking required just add hot water and let it set. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at the grocers for 10 cents.
Mrs Mary Green Sentenced Over Boston Saloon Wreck
Mrs Mary Green was jailed for wrecking a Boston saloon. The case centers on a disturbance at a city tavern and resulted in a prison sentence for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Green
Boston
Public sale of Lawrence County real estate 1901 notice
Rastus R. Dobbins sheriff of Lawrence County will offer at public sale the real property of Thomas J. Flinn to satisfy an execution for Jeremiah Weaver administrator with the will annexed of Lorenzo D. Whitted. The described tracts lie in section 31 township 5 north range 2 east and include 40 acres plus 80 60-100 acres and strips totaling 1059-100 acres plus a 10 acre strip and a 9 40-100 acre strip. The sale is at the court house door in Bedford between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of sale. If rents do not cover costs, the fee simple may be exposed. No relief from valuation laws. McHenry Owen attorney. Feb 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Bedford
Lawrence County
Indiana
Thomas J. Flinn
Jeremiah Weaver
Lorenzo D. Whitted
Rastus R. Dobbins
McHenry Owen
State of
Erastus R. Dobbins
E. K. Dye
Crooke & Crooke, Attorneya
Notice of Liquor License Application Bedford Indiana
Notice is given that Charles E. Hall will apply to Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the next term beginning March 1901 for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in less than five gallons for on premise consumption for one year. The premises lie on the south side of the Public Square in Bedford’s Second Ward and are owned by Mrs Dora Reath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
State of
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
City of
Shawswick Township
Dora Reath
Charles E. Hall
Bedford, Ind
Ft. Ritner
Guthrie Township
Front Street
St Ritner
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Solon Wilcox
Road construction bids sought by Lawrence County Indiana
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by 2 PM Monday March 4 1901 for road building in Shawswick Township including the Palestine and Brownstown Road also known as Vinegar Hill and Hendersons Mill road length 10166 feet and its continuation 6400 feet Dryston 3 the Skerd Grave Yard Road 4415 feet and Diviston 1 part of the Lawrenceport and Heltonville road 2756 feet All roads to be completed by December 1 1901 Proposals require bonds twice the bid amount from Indiana sureties One bidder must be a resident free holder of the county Plans and specifications are on file with the Auditor Bids by divisions with bonds bearing date April 15 1901 Bonds issued for contracts may be purchased by successful bidders The board may reject any or all bids Signed John M Gainey Auditor Bedford Indiana January 28 1901
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Palestine and
Brownstown
Vinegar Hill
Henderson's Mill
Dryston
Skerd Grave Yard
Diviston No
Lawrenceport
Heltonville
Indiana
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
Erein
John M. Gainey
Bedford
Said County
Notice of Sale of Personal Property in Indiana
Estate administrator announces public auction of James M. Tincher estate in Spice Valley Township Lawrence County on February 23 1901 at 10 am. Items include horses cattle hogs corn oats fodder farming implements wagon harness and household goods. Terms: cash for 5 dollars and under and nine month credit for larger amounts with note and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Bss
Lawrence County
James M. Tincher
Spice Valley
J N Darnell
E. K. Dre
Notice To Non-Resident in Lawrence Circuit Court
In the February 1901 term of Lawrence Circuit Court Lida Brubaker sues Bert Brubaker for divorce. The defendant, a non resident, is named a necessary party. He must appear and plead by February 3, 1901, or the complaint will be heard in his absence at Bedford Court House. Clerk Isaac H. Crim signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks & Brooks
Orrill
Bert Brubaker
Indiana
Lawrence
Bedford
Application For Liquor License In Ft Ritner Indiana 1901
Notice to Ft Ritner residents that Solon Wilcox will apply to Lawrence County authorities for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors with on premise drinking, describing the premises on Front Street Ft Ritner and surrounding lot details dated Jan 11 1901.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Mail
Bermwford
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks
Editors
Telegraphic News
Franklin County
Covington
Newport
Henderson
Elizabethtown
Logansport
Jackson
Miss
J. B. Gibson
Longino
Jeffersonville
Electric Light Station
Louisville
Lizzie Prather
Baltimore
Frank C. Bosstock
Luandis
Utah Agricultural College
Secretary of Agriculture
King
Utah
Indiana College
Columbus
Charles
Rogers
Greensburg
Stout
Paoli
Salem
Statesman
Artman
Judiciary Committee
Murphy
Tandiana
Cotner
Httle
Toto
Jefferson
Warren County
Adams
Tee
Chamber
Thompson
Board of State Charities
Supreme Court
Windle
Huntington County
Holt
Marion County
Schmidt
Russel M. Seeds
Tie NE Fair Bank Companye
Chicago
St.louis
New York
Dusit
Beulah McGuire
Lillian and
Vonne Smith
Frank Campbell
Jessie Russell
Lela
Harold Walker
Florence Crooke
Josie Taylor
Nellie Pace
Ada
Gracie Whitted
Mabel Parker
Helen Sterd
Louesa Stoessel
Gladys Edmondson
Florence Wykcoff
Edna Short
Lizzie
Josie Lanz
Lottie Walls
Laura Qwens
Bessie Stevens
Nellie
Chas Coller
W.A. Wallace
Homer Box
Torphy
S. I
Seymour
Westport
Bloomfield
Mr. Keller
The
Clover Leaf
Frankfort
S.I
Pennsylvania
Newark
Fort Ritner
Fayetteville
Bryantsville
Sheriff’s Sale
Lawrence Circuit Court
A. D
Board of “Commissioners
Indijona
M. E
William F. Russel
William W. Ferguson
Pat Lawrence County
Lida Brubaker
Isaac H. Crim
John D. Alexander
Attorney AT Law
Gunn
Hagle Clothing
John W. Hudson
C. H. Emery
Richard B. Short
M. F. Dunn
H.P. Pearson
Dunn & Pearson
Dunn Building
North Side Square
UPTUR
Reiedy Co
Rome
N. Y
Sheriffs Sale
Citizens Trust Company
Helen N. Lewis
Mary Gainey
Ferdinand Gainey
Archibald O. Voris
Stone City Bank
J. D. Alexander
de Bonis
Benjamin Newland
James H. Willard
Robert Newland
Sarah
Ary
Israel W. Martin
Wiliam
Wyrick
Margaret A. Wyrick
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