Lawrence County Republican Announces Multiple Local Candidacies
The filing announces candidates for various Lawrence County offices including Representative Charles W. Lanz John H Edwards Col R B Scott Joint Senator N W Freeman Prosecuting Attorney Fred N Fletcher Eli B Stephenson W Harris Sheriff Thomas W Box County Auditor Raleigh C Stone M Gainey William M Denniston Fred J Dunihue County Assessor William T Embree M Sears L Tilford Treasurer Curtis E Ray and Commissioners Preston M Mavity Amos W Scoggan Joel L Hobbs subject to Republican primary elections and party decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Lanz
Lawrence County
John H. Edwards
Col. R. B. Scott
Fred N. Fletcher
Eli B. Stephenson
John W. Harris
Thomas W. Box
Raleigh C. Stone
John M. Gainey
William M. Denniston
Fred J. Dunihue
William T. Embree
George Hendrickson
John M. Sears
John L. Tilford
Curtis E. Ray
Preston M. Mavity
Amos W. Scoggan
Joel L. Hobbs
Crowded Schools Prompt Board Action
The school board faces a crisis with 1800 in attendance this term, up 200 from the previous term, and an average of 54 pupils per room. Superintendent Drake plans a conference and a report to address congested conditions and the need for additional room next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Drake
Schoo Board
Saloon Card Game Ends in Double Shooting at Bowling Green
William McIntyre of Elnora shot and killed William Alton, a prominent farmer, after a quarrel over a card game in George Webber's saloon at Bowling Green. McIntyre says Alton vilely accused him and dared him to shoot. he fired twice, both shots hitting Alton near the heart. McIntyre claims self defense and was jailed in Brazil after arrest. the men had never met before this incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McIntyre
Elnora
William Alton
Bowling Green
George Webber
McIntyre
Alton
Mr. McIntyre
Thos McIntyre
Brazil
Rail and traction surveyors crowd Bedford area
Multiple railroad and streetcar companies operate surveying crews near Bedford including Indianapolis and Ohio Valley, Indianapolis Vincennes and Evansville, Bloomington and Bedford Southern, Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville, and Frisco systems. Two firms clash on rights of way along L street, I W E seeks new city entrance, council mulls an extra street railway franchise. February 6 council meeting likely to tackle the railroad and traction business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Indianapolis
Ohio Valley
Vincennes
Evansville
Bloomington & Bedford Southern
Chicago
Frisco
L Street
I. W. & E. Company
Printer Miles Vanishes After Forging Check
Richard L. Miles a former MaiLs job printer left Bedford Sunday after cashing a forged ten dollar check in the name of Fred B. Otis. He rented rooms, borrowed money, and boarded at a downtown restaurant before boarding the 10:58 train to St Louis. A warrant was issued for his arrest and police alerted to be on the lookout. Relatives from Mitchell and Madison were visiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Miles
Mail
Fred B. Otis
The
Miles
Milton Myers
West Side
St. Louis
Monon
Myers
Bedford National Bank
Otis
Burton
Deckard Annex
Bedford
South H Street
Indiana University detectives hunt sophomores over bogus notice
Sophomores at Indiana University faced a surprise as two detectives pursue the authors of a recent campus hoax. Trunk rifling, torn carpets, and disordered rooms followed the incident, with college officials silent and freshmen targets denounced in a vile pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Kidney of Living Man in Pioneering Operation
Dr. Charles Weir of New York performs a ground breaking Roosevelt Hospital procedure using X rays to locate a diseased kidney after removal from the body. The patient with a kidney stone recovered quickly, and the surgeon predicts future examinations of other vital organs via this method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weir
New York
Roosevelt Hospital
Weir
Comely 17‑year‑old seeks death agent then saved
Minnie Hubbard of Oolitic in crisis bought carbolic acid twice after being betrayed by a man. Friends stopped her both times and she remains under watch as authorities and family guard against self harm. The man blamed remains unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Hubbard
A. V. Shipwash
Payne Drug Store
Oolitic
George Drug Store
Young Man Fatally Crushed While Riding Freight Near Vincennes
Harry Potts of St. Louis died after slipping under wheels of a moving E. and T. H. freight at Vincennes while attempting to alight near the stand pipe. He was found conscious, rushed to the city hospital, and died from the shock two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
St. Louis
Harry Potts
Oaktown
Monon
Last Will and Testament of Homer Rawlins Filed
The late Homer Rawlins left all real and personal property to his sister Miranda Rawlins if she outlives him. If she predeceased him, the estate goes equally to his brothers and sisters and their children. Citizens Trust Company named sole executor with $65,000 to $70,000 value. Property includes significant holdings near Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Rawlins
Miranda Rawlins
Citizens Trust Company
G. R. Thomasson
Lula Hardwick
Kansas City
Missouri
Bonds recovered in Shoals store theft case
Fabius Gwin attorney for J. P. Albaugh asserts Louisville detectives Maher and Sexton know who returned the bonds stolen from Albaugh’s Shoals store. Maher and Sexton deny knowledge. Gwin says he and Aaron Kohn handled the recovery, keeping details secret. Albaugh ready for full truth to be revealed. he believes Louisville accomplices share guilt. Peter Fillion returns from Mitchell business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Capt. Maher
Sexton
J. P. Albaugh
Shoals
Fabius Gwin
Gwin
Aaron Kohn
Capt
Drunk yeggmen captured after Shoals store robbery
Five alleged burglars tied to the J P Albaugh store raid near Shoals were jailed at the Reformatory after a dramatic escape attempt by John Bohn from a B&O train. Bohn was recaptured two hours later. The prisoners were reportedly heavily intoxicated on arrival. Sheriff Workman and deputies faced reprimand as Supt Whittaker warned no more intoxicated prisoners. Authorities suspect a rescue attempt foiled by a bank alarm and locomotive whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Workman
Shoals
J. P. Albaugh
Reformatory
John Bohn
B. Yenney
Bohn
Watson
Johnson
Whittaker
Hanly
Houghton
Martin County
Sheriff Workman
Frank M. Baker
Mr. Albright
James Martin
Republican Primary Election in Lawrence County Indiana 1906
By order of the Central Committee a Republican primary is set for February 10 1906 at county precincts from 11 am to 8 pm to select a prosecutor for the Tenth Judicial Circuit and other county offices. The top prosecutor vote winner gains the county delegate vote. A $25 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of any legal voter at the election. Boone Leonard chairman L C R C C F M Vance secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Lawrence County
Indiana
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Said
Tne
Say
Mrs Elizabeth Marley Dies in Nebraska at 76
B B Marley received word Monday of his mother Mrs Elizabeth Marley’s death from pneumonia at North Bend Nebraska where she lived with a younger son. Born near Fayetteville she was 76 and a daughter of Miles West and aunt of Homer West. She lived in Martin county before moving to Nebraska ten years ago. Marley cannot attend the funeral due to family illness and both families have lost mothers in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Marley
Elizabeth Marley
North Bend
Nebraska
Lawrence County
Fayetteville
Miles West
Homer West
Martin County
Denver Officials Track Schafer Murder Suspect Barnes
Prosecutor Fletcher and Chief Myers in contact with Sheriff Baird regarding William Barnes the Schafer case suspect. Barnes is kept under constant surveillance and a photograph may be sent for identification. The release decision remains under investigation and Barnes offers no statements to Denver police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Myers
Baird
Denver
William Barnes
Schafer
Barnes
Barne
Stone district eyes record season with booming orders
The stone industry outlook is highly favorable with $1,500,000 in orders already booked and many contracts awaiting outcome of operator figures. Growth is expected to reach about $2,000,000, including Lawrence county and Monroe quarries. Walsh quarries restart February 1 with full staff and ample orders to sustain activity. Supt. Tracy praises the promising birth of the stone industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence’ County
Monroe
Walsh
Tracy
May Be Continued in Slan der Case In Orange Circuit Court
The damages suit of Simpson B. Lowe against Col. A. C. Voris for alleged slander, set for trial in Paoli on February 7, may be continued. Lowe’s attorney cites a conflict with a Monroe Circuit Court case. Voris’s lawyers say they are ready, with deposition of key witnesses taken. The matter stems from the Schafer murder investigation and has drawn Bedford interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson B. Lowe
Col
A. C. Voris
Orange
Paoli
J. E. Henley
Lowe
Voris
Monroe
Messrs Martin and Palmer
Mr. Voris
Lawrence
Bedford
Schafer
First House Begun in Green Lawn Addition
Excavation for the foundation of the first building in Bedford's Green Lawn addition is underway. The lot belongs to Mr and Mrs Fred Storer who moved from Bloomington. The dwelling sits just north of the old amphitheatre site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Lawn
City of
Bedford
Fred Storer
Bloomington
Women in Rural Mail Service Count and Qualifications
The United States counts 34 660 rural mail carriers with 200 women. Women are appointed only where eligible on registers. Supervisors unanimously state women are as capable as men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Krotts Writes Home From German Hospital
Peter Krotts, a Bedford stone cutter, describes his battle with blood poisoning from wart removal. He recounts multiple hand lances, three operations, a 125 pound weight, and hope to return home by April or May after weeks in the German American Hospital in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Krotts
Ben Wingartiner
Krotts
Chicago
Bedford
Ben
John Koelsch
John Young
Benny
Judge Gardiner Injured in Courthouse Fall
Judge W. R. Gardiner suffered a chest impact and brief breath loss after a chair collapsed beneath him in the courthouse on Monday. He was assisted by attorneys, walked with help, and a doctor at Lindemans pharmacy on East Main street examined him. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gardiner
Court House
Lindemans Pharmacy
East Main Street
John Fitzgibbon
Washington Herald
Walsh roads may start to Chicago line within two months
Will build road backers in Terre Haute and Indianapolis claim Walsh roads will be built soon. Hummer says Chicago branch ready in two months with Indianapolis division from Black Hawk to Indianapolis to follow after Chicago line. Locals express strong support, noting coal traffic and right of way purchases. Miss Ettie Taylor and Blanche Quarterman return from Orleans.
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S. R. Hummer
Terre Haute
Walsh
Indiana
Indianapolis
Chicago
Black Hawk
Taylor
E. T. Lanahan
Linden Lowder dies suddenly at 89 near Springville
Linden Lowder a longtime local resident near Springville died Saturday afternoon of heart trouble at age 89. A native of Indiana he is survived by two sons Dr Lb T and James Lowder of Bloomington and three daughters Mrs Dr McDowell of Iola Kansas Mrs John Belle of Harrodsburg and Mrs Jap Massey who lived with him. The funeral was held Sunday from the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Lowder
Springville
Lowder
Indiana
Lb. T
James Lowder
Bloomington
Dr McDowell
Iola
Kansas
John Belle
Harrodsburg
Jap Massey
Chimes Ring Loudly At University Campus Incident
Residents near the University heard loud chimes from the Student Building likely signaling a fire or New Year. Bloomington police found three freshmen attempting to pull bells from the tower and they were escorted downtown for University authorities to decide on charges. W F Brooks is in Shoals attending Martin circuit court litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Bloomington
W. F. Brooks
Shoals
Martin
Local Attorneys Form New Sullivan Bedford Partnership
William H. Pigg, a prominent Sullivan attorney and orator, teams with Samuel S. Doman, noted Bedford lawyer, to open an office in the Gunn building on the south side. The duo predicts future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam H. Pigg
Sullivan
Samuel S. Doman
Bedford
Gunn
Merchants Association Meets at City Hall Friday Night
Friday night February 2 the Merchants Association holds its regular meeting at City Hall at 8 o'clock. All merchants whether members or not are urged to attend as an interesting time is promised. W E McCormick president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Association
City Hall
W. E. McCormick
Appointment of Executor for Romer Hawkins Estate
The Citizens Trust Company of Bedford Indiana appointed by Lawrence Circuit Court as Executor of the last will of Romer Hawkins deceased. Estate deemed solvent. Martin and Martin Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Trust Company
Bedford
Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court
Romer Hawkins
Citizens Trust CO
Martin & Martin,cAtt'ys
Notice Of Insolvency In Lawrence Circuit Court
The estate of Joseph N. Stalling, deceased, in the Lawrence Circuit Court No.2, is found probably insolvent. Horatio Harryman as Administrator must settle the estate. creditors must file claims for allowance. Witness Boone Leonard, Clerk, Bedford Indiana, February 1, 1006. Brooks and Brooks, Attys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Stalling
Lawrence
Wortten
Horatio Harryman
Bedford
Indiana
Thia
L.s
Boone Leonard
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Sellers Estate
Milton A. Boyd as Executor of Jonathan M. Sellers deceased has filed a final settlement in the Lawrence Circuit Court. The court will examine the account on February 13, 1906, requiring heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Martin and Martin, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan M. Sellers
Lawrence
Nuzice
Milton A. Boyd
Martin & Martin, Attys
Indianapolis
Bedford Mall
Albert R. Anderson
Noble U. Butler
Aaron Wright
Lawrence Circuit Court
Henry C. Wright
Green T. Wright
Circuit Court
Henry C, Wright
Green T
Wright
Divorce notice in Lawrence County Indiana case 5700
Nora McDowell sues Walter McDowell for divorce in Lawrence Circuit Court. Defendant not a resident of Indiana. He must appear by the February 3 next term or demur to the complaint. Clerk Boone Leonard signs. attorneys Alexander & Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit
Nora McDowell
Walter McDowell
Alexander & Barrey
Lawrence
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Alexander & Harris
Stephenson v. Tawponee Circuit Court case notice
State of Indiana Lawrence County Tawponee Circuit Court November term 105 action caption James F. Stephenson v. case caption proceeds in a state court record and legal action noted for the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Tawponee Circuit
James F. Stephenson
Quiet Title Complaint In Indiana Real Estate Case
Lawrence Circuit Court clerk Boone Leonard issues notice to defendants in a 1906 Indiana quiet title suit. The complaint names many heirs and executors of deceased owners, all now residents of Indiana with unknown residences, and states action to quiet title. Defendants must appear by March 22 at Bedford court to answer. absence leads to hearing in their absence. Attorney W E Clark represents plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reubin KiSigore
Trerela
Reubin Killgore
Hiram Killgore
James Pace
Jannet Pace
Jeanet Pace
Daniel Philips
Sara Philips
James Philips
Margaret Philips
George Pace
Jane Pace
Jane Puce
John Pace
Phebe Pace
Veebe Pace
William Pace
J. St. Houghes
Elizabeth Houghes
Joseph Pace
Margery Pace
E. McBride
M. McBride
Elijah McBride
Susan McBride
Moses McBride
E McBride
A McBride
Susan Norman
Isaac Norman
Rebecca J. Nott
Joseph Nott
Mary Pace
John T. Pace
Dixon Brown
Stephen Manson
Jane Manson
Unknown
Owen Owens
Ydia Bridwell
Doctor Bridwell
Jydia Bridwell
Margret Pace
Margret- Pace
Daniel Phillips
Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court
Court House
Bedford
Boone Leonard
W. E. Clark
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Ufrcutt
Charles AG. White
John Montgomery
McHenry Owen
William McLeary
Susan McLeary
William Mctlary
Elijah Montgomery
Sally Montgomery
Spencer Montgomer
Martha Ann
Montgomery
John Wesley Montgomery
Moses French
Mary Ann Brench
William T Plummer
Rebecca J Plummer
George Ian
Janetine
Davie White
Lassie White
Matthew Flinn
Martha Flinn
Abraham Sutherland
Lady Aon Sutherland
Joshua Miller
Rhodisa Miller
Abraham Fox
Actions Fox
John W. Foster
Amanda Foster
Joseph Train
John W Foster
Joseph Trainor
Lucinda Trainor
Sally White
Mosts Herron
Maury Ann Herron
George Kerby
Harriet Kerby
Henry Davis
George W. Care
Elizabeth Carr
John M.evans
Polly Evans
State of
Lawrence
Notice To Non-Residents In Lawrence County Indiana
State of Indiana Lawrence County notices that several defendants unnamed heirs and assigns of deceased individuals are not residents of Indiana. They must appear March 10 1906 at Bedford Court House to answer a quiet title action regarding real estate. Clerk LL. 8. January 9, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Statetown
Sheriff Sale In Medura State Bank Case At Auction
By decree from the Lawrence Circuit Court in Medura State Bank versus Rezin J Fowler and Edith Fowler et al I must sell for 391 78 dollars the principal interest and sale costs. The sale is to be held at public auction to the highest bidder on Saturday the 10th day of February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit Court
Medura State Bank
Rezin J. Fowler
Edith Fowler
Quiet Title Action In Lawrence County Indiana
State of Indiana J Lawrence County plainte seeks to quiet title to land against unknown heirs legatees executors and administrators of William Shelby deceased. Plaintiffs appoint attorneys and state defendants must appear February 3 1906 at Bedford Court House or the case will proceed in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
J. Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Palestine
Knights of Pythias of
Wedford
Indiana
Iis
William Bahr
Michael Watoer
Jebo W. Jarris
Sis
Day
William Shelby
Lawrence
Court House
Bedford
Becford
Complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court over quiet title
Plaintiffs Alexander and Harris file a complaint to quiet title against unknown heirs of Thomas H Lowery John Lowery and Sally Lowery and L D Okes estates. They demand appearance on the sixth day of the February term 1906 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur, with clerk Boone Leonard sealing the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lasrente Circuit Court
Joseph A. Heliger
Joseph P. Maher
Thomas H. Lowery
Alexander and
Harris
Jegutees
John Lowery
Sally Lowery
L. D
Okes
Lawrence
Bedford
Notice of Commissioner's Sale in Bedford Indiana
By order of the Lawrence Circuit Court a commissioner will sell at the Bedford courthouse on February 3 1906 at 1 PM three parcels of real estate from the 1905 judgment in favor of Elizabeth C. Mark against CNR Judah Pearl Bailey and Charles Judah. The sale requires one third cash and two thirds in deferred notes bearing 6 percent interest with a mortgage on the property. The parcels total about 19.85 acres and 20.05 acres in sections 26 and 23, with descriptions and boundaries in Bedford Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vernon Ump and Lumber Company
Isaac Mitchell
Leesvills
Norman Station
Lawrence County
Indiana
Jackson County
Thomas W. Box
Branaman & Honan
Lawrence Circuit
State of Indiun
Elizabeth C. Mark
CNR Judah
Pearl Bailey
Charles Judah
Aid
Platntif
Bedford and Palestine Road
Narsh
Bedford and
Palestine Road
Court House
Bedford
Simpson B. Lowe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Mail
Oforg
Thomas J. Brooks
B. Otis
Gaerstars
Itis & Brooks
Asz
Dr. Vincin
New Home
Central Union
N. W. Freeman
Martin and
Republican Party
Traction Line
C. W. Burton
Madison, MI
Jos. A. Monger
Lizzie Biggs
Mitchell
City
B. A. Biggs
Peter Fillion
Mrs. Marley
Barnes the Schafer
Ayer
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Reece
Langs
Judge Gardiner
Hummer
Ettie Taylor
Blanche Quarterman
Orleans
New Law Firm
Credi
Nor-Resi
Gordon K. Gould
Kno
District OF Indiana
Sophia W. Daniels
Sophia W. Daniew
Henry . Daniels
Henry II. Daniels
Enry H. Daniels
Henry H. Daniels
le Boone Leonard
Alin Rito Reat
Albert Schmiser
George M Albertson
William H Burton
Alexander Smith Et al
Alexander Smith
James Wilson
Samuel Wilson
Brown Wilson
Leanah Bunton
Eletha L.unt
Nancy Smither
Susan Smith
Robert Wilson
James Wilson, Jr
Benjamin Lunt
Betsey Franklin
Enoch Franklin
Walter Borland
Eletha Lunt
Betsey Branklin
Endh Franklin
Anna Cook Mitchel
Curt Mitchell
Caroline W. Russell
Epsie George Potter
James L. Adams
Addison Younger
Ora Deckard
Martin & Martin
Tors, Ets
Finley Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Ind
James N. Hamilton
Patate
Salice M. Hamilton
Mirohe
Mircumnn. Attys
Salem
Alexander & Barris
Harvey J. Swan
Autis Swen
Segether
Autis Swan
Gertie Bates
Lena Shelgren
Chauncy Hates
George Bates
Knox
Ircuit Court
Brooks & Brooks
Isaac Crouch
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