Morphine Fatality Amid Grip Suffering: John Dougherty's Tragic End
John Dougherty a 32 year old restaurant worker died after swallowing 25 cents worth of morphine around 4 PM Wednesday at the Indiana House He had suffered grip for two weeks and carried quinine in his pockets He was fond of T W Box's trotting horse Big Sam with colleagues noting his deep distress over the horse's illness He will be buried at Beech Grove at 2 30 this afternoon Dougherty previously injured his leg in a fall at Box's stable and remained lame for years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dougherty
Carter's
Indiana House
Dougherty
T. W. Box
Big Sam
Box
Chas
Huff
Enuff
Paris
Beech Grove
Missionary Rally Preview at First Christian Church
A missionary rally is planned for next Sunday at the First Christian Church with a Sunday school rally from 9 15 to 10 15 in the morning. Brother BE Stephens of Japan may speak in the evening with slides for an illustrated lecture. arrangements await confirmation. Levi Davis returns from Bloomington. cottage prayer meeting at Sherman Johnson's East 19th street home Friday at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Small
James Small
Bedford
Ind
BE. S. Stephens
Japan
A. McLean
First
M. B. Church
Sherman Johnson
East 19Th Street
City Council Grants Street Railway Franchise Amid Debates
City Council approves a franchise for a street railway with Radley objecting over start-time. Salem Hoosier Telephone Co seeks poles and wires. referred to committee. Water rate for artificial ice machine asked. referred. Liquor license payments allowed in quarterly installments. Mayor casts deciding vote to adopt. Meat peddler license rejected. several light petitions referred. Various names and items listed in miscellaneous reports and January treasurer’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland
Radley
Hoosier Telephone Co
Salem
John Bell
Gus Weyerbacher
Bedford Light, Heat and Power Co
Buchanan
Hackett
McKinley
Blackburn
Johnson
19Th
F Streets
Committee On Lights
I Street
Summit Lane
14Th
Efforts to Stir Up State Legislation Face Opposition
Special correspondence from Indianapolis notes a surge of investigations into Indiana state institutions as lawmakers push for audits and more visits. The piece highlights battles over anti trust bills, lynching prevention, liquor laws, and a Senate clash over governance and reform amidst a charged political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Seeds
Kentucky
Indiana Grocers Denounce Trading Stamps at First Convention
The Indiana Retail Grocers Association closed its first convention in Indianapolis with re election of officers led by President Joseph E Williams. Resolutions condemned trading stamp schemes as deceptive and harmful to business and consumers, and criticized garnishment laws as promoting dishonesty. Attendees included W B Short and James Davis on local business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Retail Grocers’ Association
Board of ‘Trade
Indianapolis
Joseph E. Williams
South Bend
Frank R. Eberhardt
Mishawaka
C. M. Lounsberry
Elkhart
J. Crowe
Goshen
Andrew J. Mears
Indiana
Hoosier Telephone Co Builds Wide Southern IndianaLinks
The Hoosier Telephone Company under General Manager John Bell expands a regional line network in southern Indiana connecting farm houses to towns. Residential rates run 75 cents and 1.00 for businesses with no long distance charges. The system interconnects numerous towns and exchanges including Indianapolis routes via the New Long Distance line and connections through West Baden Shoals and Rome network nodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Telephone Co
John Bell
Washington County
Brownstown
Jackson County
Tampico
Freetown
Wallonia
Pleasant Grove
Medora
Sparlsville
Crothersville
Seymour
Reddington
Jonesville
Wailstoro
Azalia
Burnsville
Clifford
Elizabethtown
Edingburg
Hywing
17 May
Frankite
Hoos
Heurtsville
Newbern
Nineveh
Nashville
Petersville
St. Louis Crossing
Taylorsville
Columbus
Waymansville
Westport
Sardinia
Indianapolis
Nortonsburg
Cave
Sparesville
Georgetown
Rugby
Hayden
Scipio
Old Paris
North Vernon
Old Vernon
Paris Crossing
Commisky
Lovett
Nebraska
Butlerville
Queensville
Zenas
Hyde
Grayford
Weston P. O
Slate P. O
San Jacinto
Osgood
Connersville
New Albany
Greenville
Galena
Oral Heights
Solo
Sanderson
Corydon Junction
Rome
West Baden and Shoals
Hillham
Abydell
Crystal
French Lick
West Ba
Local Rail Connections Across Towns Mentioned
A list mentioning towns including Den Hillham Shoals Windom Rusk Union Valley Ellsworth Elon Newton Stewart Eckerly Dubois Kellerville Haysville Washington Jasper Hunting burg and other connections with their systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Hillham
Shoals
Windom
Rusk
Union Valley
Ellsworth
Elon
Newton Stewart
Eckerly
Dubois
Kellerville
Haysville
Washington
Jasper
Huntingburg
Opera House chairs and scenery contracts announced
I N Glover, manager, reports a new Opera House seating 800 total with 600 auditorium and 200 gallery balcony. The A H Andrews Co of Chicago will supply chairs with veneered mahogany and dark cherry finish. Noxon Toomey Scenic Art Co of St Louis to paint backdrops with a wing gallery over the stage for easy shifting of scenery. The front curtain measures 16 by 30 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Glover
Opera House
A. H. Andrews Co
Chicago
Baptist Church
Noxon & Toomey Scenic Art Co
St. Louis
Brooks Bill Passes Senate Against Express Discrimination
Senator Brooks's anti-trust measure to curb unfair discrimination by express companies passed the Indiana Senate 41 to 0 after debate. Brooks argued the bill targets large firms, protects smaller carriers, and originated from a labor-demand case. Matson's motion to recommit failed. vote reflected support for the bill. Crazy Snake and fifteen light horsemen seek speedy Muskogee trial for conspiracy. U.S. Court in session. Mrs. W M Corbett returned home to Evansville after visiting the Thompsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Federal Supreme Court
Senate
Afr
Slack
Goa Bovertt
Tadao
Bis Fruitaalic Corporation
Brooks
Southern Indiana Railroad
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Matson
Committee On Judiciary
Crazy Snake
Muskogee
I. T
United States
Telegraphic News Highlights From Around The World
Snow and rail telegraph disruptions hit Belgium with four trains snowbound between Liege and Louvain. Smallpox worsens in Glasgow with daily cases and hospital totals. Confederate veterans protest McKinley invite in Savannah and seek Memphis encampment removal. Senate passes Military Academy bill with anti hazing clause and cadet expulsion rules. Tees reports rich Atlin Alaska find near Pine Creek. In Indianapolis a police contest features Hagerman and Rader as top heavies. Corydon claims fraud via mail and copying scheme. A bulldog and mule duel to death in Columbus over shop access. mule to die, dog killed.
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Belgium
Liege
Louvain
Glasgow
Scotland
Confederate Veterans of
Savanah
McKinley
Gordon
Memphis
Senate
Military Academy
Louisville
Postoffice
Kyle
Corydon
Ind
William H. Roose
Roose
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Dupes
Columbus
Ohio
Louis Crabtree
Local News From Bryantsville District
Messrs A F Dalton John and Noble Sherwood and Misses Carrie Chilton and Deila Beasley attended Teachers Institute at Huron Saturday. Moore and Short bought stock here last week. Hugh Bass is cutting timber this week. Wesley Rout is ill. Henry Robinson was buried here Sunday. Local residents reported sick include John Tincher Jr Everett Tincher Isaac Moffit and wife Mrs Colbert and Ada Johnson. Rev Russell preached at M E church Saturday. Mgr Hickman of Kentucky sold books here last week. Jake Miers made a regular trip through Saturday. Bass visited Bedford Thursday. Robert Pitman Homer and Jas Conley were in Bedford Saturday. Dick Robinson of Bedford attended his brother’s funeral here Sunday. W H Bryant is indisposed. Standard Oilman replenished merchants here Monday. Ava Pitman convalescing. Mrs Alice Mann improving. John E Mann and Minnie attended Henry Robinson’s funeral Sunday. Miss Della Beasley teaching at Kings Ridge remained over Sunday. James Bridwell teaming for H Bass. A Williamson of Mountain Sprout was here Saturday. Old soldiers met Monday to have vouchers made out. Prospects good for a seven months school here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Dalton
John and Noble Sherwood
Carrie Chilton
Deila Beasley
Teachers’ Institute
Huron
Moore & Short
Hugh Bass
Wesley Rout
Henry Robinson
John Tincher, Jr
Everett Tincher
Isaac Moffit
Colbert
Ada Johnson
Russell
M. E. Church
Mgr. Hickman
Kentucky
Jake Miers
Bass
Bedford
Robert Pitman
Homer
Jas. Conley
Dick Robinson
Bryant
Standard
Oilman
Ava. Pitman
Alice Mann
John
E. Mann
Minnie
Della Beasley
King’s Ridge
James Bridwell
A. Williamson
Mondey
Local visitors and events fill town notes this week
A crowded list of residents and visitors fills town notes. Families from Worthington Elnora Bedford Indianapolis Terre Haute and Silverville visit relatives while local churches conduct meetings and plans for the Farmers Institute. A illness death and calendar distribution are noted with several road trips and social calls recorded.
Local notes from Leesville and surrounding areas
Leesville briefs report Catherine Bell of Vernon visiting then returning home. Residents and visitors include W N Hess, L A Henderson, Lizzie Glazeline birthday dinner attendees, John Bell and Mrs Jane Consalus, Bridge Brock and others at a country dance, Everett Holmes, Geo B Jackson, Charley Thompson, Mrs Hess and Mrs Star health updates, Rev C A Ward at M E church, Martins Hughes ill, S B Glover visit, a Monday show, N C Plummer en route to Bedford, Bertha Hill visiting Sparksville, Prof Alex Hutchinson at Medora Institute, and Anna Thomas visiting Leesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bell
Vernon
Myrtle
W. N. Hess
Sparksville
Dr. Butler
L. A. Henderson
Lizzie Glazeline
John Bell
Salem
Jane Consalus
Bridge Brock
Thornt Wray
Judd
Charley Glover
Everett Holmes
Medora
Geo. B. Jackson
Bedford
Charley Thompson
Weddleville
Wm. Hessis
Elizabeth Star
New Albany
C. A. Ward
M. E
Martins Hughes
S. B. Glover
N. C. Plummer
Bertha Hill
Alex Hutchinson
Anna Thomas
Local Property Trades and Visits in the Bonn area
BonO notes report Louis Fouch and wife visiting relatives in the area. A. L Freed bought the old Huston farm for 35 dollars per acre. Kirby link bought the old Mill property and will move there. Sam Byrd rented the J. W. Knight property. Mrs. Mary Stephenson’s property owner J. W. Knight and Miss May Knight plus Mrs. Frank Young are named among local residents. Frank Young bought Leeroy Vellum lots. E H H Dixon and wife visited relatives near Ft Ritner. Telephones are booming locally and Mrs. E T Peters remains in poor health. Attendees at Thomas Marks funeral included Joe E O Johnson, Mattie Homer, and John Sam and Robert Taevrt from Orleans. Lockhart was in Bedford on Monday. T. S. Neediffer is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fouch
Edna Morris
Illinois
L Freed
Huston
Mr. Freed
Kirby Link
Sam. Byrd
J. W. Knight
Mary Stephenson
Kilmer
Knight
Saltittle
Geo Huches
W. P. Knight
May Knight
Frank Young
Prank Young
HH. Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Ft. Ritner
Joe EO. Johnson
Bedford
Mattie Homer
Salem
John
Sam
Robert Taevert
Orleans
Thos.Marks
Miss Ruth Jones Visits Terre Haute Friends
Miss Ruth Jones traveled to Terre Haute this morning to visit friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ruth. Jones
Terre. Haute
Notice Of Final Settlement In Rariden Estate
Lawrence Circuit Court February Term notices final settlement for the estate of Samuel A. Rariden deceased. Administrator has filed account and vouchers. court will examine February 23, 1901. Interested heirs and claimants must appear and show cause or present proof of heirship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Meadows
John W. Hellenberg
Guld
L. S
Liquor License Application Notice in Bedford Indiana
Charles E. Hall announces a license request to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in small quantities for on premises consumption. The proposed location is a first floor east room in a two story brick building on the south side of the Public Square in Bedford’s Second Ward, owned by Mrs. Dora Reath. The request is for one year starting at the Board of Commissioners meeting in March 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shawswik Township
Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
City of
Shawswick Township
Dora Reath
Charles E. Hall
Bedford, Ind
Obituary of Peter Kern at Caxton Home
Peter Kern died at his Caxton home on January 21 1901. Born December 23 1821 he was a member of the Old White River Union Christian church and rest with interment there. He married Mary Jane Lackey July 25 1844 and had four children, only one surviving him. His wife died about twenty years earlier. He was a respected citizen and lived a life of hard work and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kern
Caxton
Christian Church
Old White River Union
Mary Jane Lackey
Mr. Kern
Fort Ritner Local Notes Include Hogs Cattle and Telephone Work
Mrs. Lucy Flinn visited Elisha Lee's home on Monday. Lee sold eight hogs to W A Holland at 43 cents a pound. J R Gould returned from Illinois after a ten day visit. Oscar Brown of Dennison came Tuesday. Miss Kate Walters of Freetown visiting friends. W A Holland and others shipped cattle Tuesday. Wick er and Thwyman contracted for telephone poles to Leesville at 88.4 cents each. Lewis Beaver died Tuesday at three p.m. Funeral at the chapel with Elisha Lee officiating and burial in Proctor cemetery. A M Bell of Salem promoting new telephone line. Alfred Guthrie of Tunnelton on legal business. D A Lee bought a sow and four pigs for 17 dollars. Archie Guthrie of near Tunnelton here Saturday. Arthur Pullen on the sick list. Jacob Mathis visited his daughter Mrs D A Lee Sunday. Hon F F M Dixon ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Flinn
Elisha Lee
Lee
W. A. Holland
J. R. Gould
Illinois
Oscar Brown
Dennison
Kate Walters
Freetown
Alfred Guthrie
Tunnelton
D. A. Lee
A. A. Wicker
Archie Guthrie
Near Tunnelton
Arthur Pullen
Jacob Mathis
D A. Lee
M. Dixon
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Bedford Mail Sedford
Thomas J.brooks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks
Perlinet
John ‘Dougherty
Levi Davis
Linton
Bloomington
Coun
Cil
Homer Diliman
Fish
Mell Clark
Mort Clark
Lee Potter
Cyrus Blackburn
Thomas Harris
Isting
A. N.mcpheeters
Claud Richard
Bedford Electric Light Co
Murphy-Bivins-Laurimore Co
L Record
Geo. K. Owen
Henry Huff
Lenry Huff
Thomas Dusard
Striw
Hig
K. Hogan
Buchsonan & Sears
Crescent ON Co
Ahrens & Ott Mfg.Co
W. E. Butt
Bedford Plumbing Co
Ferguson
Pedler
Old Street Improvement
Mount
James
Reformatory
Northern Hospital
Cfe
Ferein
Benevolent Institutions
Educational Committee
Legislative Commission
Stilwell
Wayior
Finley
Stillwell
Loutitt
House
Goebel
Targart
Korn
Republican
Columbia Club
Bos
Lindley
State Board of Agriculture
Reledy
Barstow
Anti-Saloon League
Scott
Russel M. Seeds
W. B. Short
Indian Springs
Burns City
James Davis
Bu Bank
St.louis
New York
Express Company Bill
Telegraphic News
Tees
Vancouver
B. C
Atlin
Alaska
Pine Creek
Fritz Miller
Green” Hagerman
John Rader
Hagerman
Bryantsville
B.D. Rocks
America
Lounisville
Aeist
HSH
CRESS
Leesville
Sam Short
Worthington
Ammon
Carney King
Elnora
Tobe Starks
Farmers’ Institute
Jennie Thomas
Trinity Springs
Ames Monical
Nellie
Lon Henry
Riley
Minnesota
Wm. Starks
J. H. Moore
Wm. Lewis
Benton George
Genevieve
Mary
Informer
Hattie Henry
Opal Armstrong
Baby
Theo. Short
Bedforton Mavity
T H. Williams
Vess McClung
Freedom
Eld
Daniel Sommers
Indianville
Charles and
Addie
Emma Sullivan
Silverville
Pearl Pearson
George Myers
Ellison
Port Williams
Claud Cox
Little Hinshaw
Bartasc
Ace
Turpy
Spring
BONO
Norton
James M. Tincher
Spice Valley Township
John Darnell
E. K. Dyes
John D. Alexander
Gunn
Eagle Clothing
John W. Hudson
C. H. Emery
15Th
Sts
Richard B. Short
Fort Ritner
Board of Commissioners of
Palestine and
Vinegar Hill
Henderson's Mill
Skerd Grave Yard
Lawrenceport
Heltonville
John M. Gainey
Quid County
Lawrence Circuit Court
A. D
Court House
Tatas
Town and Range
Thomas J. Flinn
Jeremiah Weaver
Lorenzo D. Whitted
Rastus BR. Dobbins
McHenry Owen
Sheriffs Sale
Lawrence Circuit
Citizens Trust Company
Helen N. Lewis
Mary Gainey
Ferdinand Gainey
Archibald C. Voris
Stone City Bank
J. D. Alexander
de Bonis
Benjamin Newland
James H. Willard
Robert Newland
Sarah
Scxteen
Erastus R. Dobbins
E. K. Dye
Sheriff’s Sale
Israel
W. Martin
William C. Wyrick
Margaret A. Wyrick
Crooke & Crooke
M. F. Dunn
H. P. Pranson
Dunn & Pearson
Dunn Building
North Side Square
Mohawlk R U P Remedy Co
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