Catholic Population Under the American Flag 1905 Directory
The 1905 Catholic directory lists 20 553 429 Catholics under the U S flag with 12 467 793 in America and 7 058 699 in the Philippines. Indiana House retains Sunday baseball ban. Poland Caucasus unrest grows. Roosevelt urges long Philippine survey. Machen jailed in Post Office case. Weather storms hit the southwest. Oklahoma statehood bill advances. March trial details and local incidents noted.
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America
Philippines
Mrs Tom Harbison on the Sick List
The notice reports Mrs Tom Harbison is listed as ill on the sick list. No additional details or dates are provided in the readable text.
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Tom Harbison
Careless Boys Burn a Farm House Near Zelma
A house on Uncle Joe Cummings' farm near Zelma burned Sunday midnight. Owned by Stephen Fountain, the vacant dwelling held oats and tools. About $600 loss. Five young men admitted being there, said they built a fire and tried to extinguish it with snow. They faced potential serious trouble.
Railroad Rumblings and Local Rail Changes
The Macon promotes firemen to engineer roles including W L Dodds Frank Wade and Harry Ketchum with new assignments at Lafayette and Morro. New round house at Hammond shifts north end engines. Vandalia considers Gosport track realignment moving to Monon junction with reduced station force and shared depot. Seymour Daily Republican notes the death of Louis Schreck, a valued local businessman and civic figure.
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The
Macon
W L Dodds
Carl Heavenridge
Frank Wade
Moro
Harry Ketchum
John Cleary
Id Millhouse
Lafayette Yards
Round House
Hammord
North End
Chicago
Cnicago
Lafayette
Monor
Vandalia Railroad Company
Gosport
White River
Monon
Obituary Highlights A Local Figure Remembered For Public Service
The community recalls a longtime resident whose dedication to public good and strong character left a lasting mark. He offered aid in many efforts and will be missed in the place he called home for decades.
Epileptic hospital bill boosts Bedford bid for site
Indiana Senate favors a state epileptics institution with Bedford presenting strong claims. A selected site by a commission is anticipated, with a thousand to fifteen hundred acres and farming plus road material to support construction. Nearby railroads and coal access strengthen Bedford’s case. The Bowling Green White Stone Company reorganization names Levi Bloom president and Spratt Bridges secretary.
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Indiana Senate
Bedford
Commercial Club and
Merchant’s Association
Insane Hospital
Bedford-Bowling Green Stone Company
Bowling Green White Stone Company
Delaware
Levi Bloom
Spratt Bridges
Charles Goldsmith
Bowling Green
Louisville Post
Jail warrants issued in Schafer murder case
Frank Evans acquitted of murder swore out warrants against three witnesses. George W. Riley Jack Acton and Julia Massey face perjury and barratry charges. Riley bonded for $500 each case. Acton jailed awaiting hearings. Officials threaten and a Bedford grand jury may probe further as the Schafer case reignites local passions.
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Lan
Sarah C Schafer
Smith
George W. Riley
Dude Cook
Claude Borders
Evans
Julia Massey
Jack Acton
Hallowe
Sarah Schafer
The Irish Pawn Orchers at Stone City Opera House Tonight
The jolly combination of mirth and melody returns for a one night stay at Stone City Opera House. The same popular company seen last season headlines with stars Wesley and Mack, praised for entertaining performances.
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Stone City Opera House
Wesley
Mack
Trish Pawngrokers Showcase New Costumes and Music
Mazie Trumbull and her company present an almost complete old troupe with brand new costumes scenery and musical numbers. The article notes fresh specialty acts and ensemble pieces, highlighting Mazie Trumbull’s updated wardrobe and performances.
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Mazie Trumbull
Dainty Little
Gentry Show Cars Move Through City for Repairs
Several cars from the Gentry shows were routed through the city Tuesday in a through freight train bound for the Ohio Falls Car Works near Jeffersonville. They will be overhauled and repaired ahead of the coming season.
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Ohio Falls
Jeffersonville
Indiana gold mining plan announced by Gold Creek Mining Co
The Gold Creek Mining Company in Morgan county nearly ready to start Indiana’s first practical gold mining using Western methods. Directors reelected, J A Mouden added to the board, H C Churchman elected president. Plant expected to operate by April 1 after ground thaws. The venture follows tests by State Geologist Blatchley showing gold in local streams and potential profits from valley dirt. 64 acres of leases are held. machine setup already purchased in Indianapolis News.
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Gold Creek Mining Company
Morgan County
Indiana
J A Mouden
Greenfield
H C Churchman
Brown
Morgan Counties
Blatchley
Indianapolis News
Charge of Venue in Evans-Browning Case Moves to Justice Court
In the Evans-Browning preliminary, State charges against Julia Massey and Jack Acton were moved for venue to Justice J. W. Harris's Court by Mayor Smith. Acton remains jailed awaiting a 1o o’clock hearing. Massey’s arraignment set for 1 a m Tuesday February 28. The Acton case may be referred to the Grand Jury after dismissal, if any.
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Bloomington
Schafer
Bedford
R.L. Morgan
Daily Telephone
Joe Henley
S. B. Lowe
Underwood
Browning
Evans
James McDonald
McDonald
Julia Massey
Dade Cook
Jack Acton
Evans-Browning
Smith
Chenge
J. W. Harris
Acton
Duda Cook
Faby
Southern Indiana Train Kills Two Stray Cows After Collision
A Southern Indiana passenger train struck two stray cows in the Duncan cut east of the city, killing both animals. No serious damage was reported to the train as owners Toba Carter and James Terrell searched for their cattle, which had strayed for several days.
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Southern Indiana
Duncan Cut
Toba Carter
James Terrell
Hicks Forecast for February Weather Shifts
A 1921 forecast warns of a west to east progression of storms with falling barometers, rising temperatures, and shifting winds through February. Antistorm conditions give way to rain, snow, and blizzards, with high gales and cold waves crossing west to east. Readers are urged to watch for ice breakups and floods amid thawing and freezing cycles.
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Atlantic
West India
Gulf
Lestall
Corne lus Cooper 1852 1905 obituary at Old Union
Corne lus Cooper grandson of William and Barbara Cooper died January 29 1905 near Coxton aged 52 years 29 days after long illness pneumonia and complications He married Jane Allen in 1877 and had seven children Survived by wife a mother four brothers two sisters and many relatives Funeral at Old Union church with burial in its cemetery The community mourns his loss and honors his upright life
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Ind
House
Durbin
Talcott
Children’s Aid Society
Cornelus Cooper
William
Barbara Cooper
Bedford
Coxton
Jane Allen
M. EH
Tunnelton
Eller
Old Union
Lowery Adamson
Church of God
Old Union Church
Funeral of William Strother Attended in Saltillo
The Strother family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for support in caring for husband and father William Strother. Charles Strother and family attended the funeral at Saltillo on Saturday.
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Jane
Cooper and
Chldren
Charles Strother
William Strother
Saltillo
Perjury case bond posted and railroad expansion plans stated
B Ailes out Julius Beaver and George Smith posted $500 bond for Julia Massey known as Dude Cook to appear for preliminary perjury trial in the Evans Brown Browning case and released. S B Lowe laments the prosecution while Miller plans deputy handling grand jury Browning case. Indiana railroad officials prepare for Chicago division opening with 250 coal cars 40 engines and new shops at Terre Haute Langton plant.
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Julius Beaver
George Smith
Julia Massey
Dude Cook
Smith
Evans-Browning
Southern Indiana Railroad
Chicago
Barney-Smith Car Company
Dayton
Thompson
Langton Gunstock
Terre Haute
Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters Advertised
Remaining unclaimed letters for the week ending February 4 1905 include Ladies Buckner Miss Allies Gatewood Miss Lottie McRea Mrs Root Miss Llorence Walters Mrs Belle and Gentlemen Burnett Samuel Brauner D A Irwin Mr and Mrs Silas Malott Mr and Mrs Robert Mikles Moses Wever HC Persons called for above letters please say advertised Vinsen V Williams P M
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Bedford
Buckner
Allies
Gatewood
Lottie
McRea
Root
Llorence
Walters
Belle
Berry Stock Co. Delivers Notable Utah Performance
Despite inclement weather a large Sullivan audience praised the Berry Stock Co. for Utah with a strong cast and encores. The review lauds realistic Mormon life scenes, comedy, drama, and thrilling climaxes, noting top entertainment value and value for money. Upcoming: opening night of A Flag of Truce with ladies free if accompanied by a paid reserved seat. Deckard Annex Hotel remodeling completed readying for opening.
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Berry Stock Co
Utah
Sullivan Union
Opera House
Special Second Class Colonist Fares Announced
The B and O S W railroad offers special second class colonist fares on February 21 and March 21, 1955 to authorized points across Arkansas Colorado Indian and Oklahoma Territories Kansas Louisiana Missouri New Mexico Mexico South Dakota Texas and Wyoming. For full details contact S L Keacy Agent Bedford Indiana.
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Arkansas
Colorado
Indian and
Oklahoma Territories
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
New Mexico
Mexico
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
S. L Keacy
Bedford
Ind
Local residents visit and church meeting wraps with five confessions
Eller A Lee and family visited Sunday as Harry Woolery and wife from Leesville called Monday. Beaver sale drew citizens Tuesday while Emerson Flinn of Disney came Tuesday. Trustee Henry Allen toured schools and the Leesville Church of Christ meeting closed Tuesday night with five confessions. Bro. Becks preached until Saturday. Mrs. Nancy Mathis lies ill. Dr W Smith was telephoned.
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Harry Woolery and
Leesville
Church of Christ
Bro. Becks
Nancy Mathis
W Smith
Buddha News Highlights Local Visits and Land Deals
News from Buddha notes Ira Brim and wife visiting Sam Hubbard and family, a telephone call, and Mrs. Margaret Bond improving from pneumonia. John L Salles buys land from Homer Allen widow for 500 dollars. Harvey Tow purchases 16 acres in Washington at 100 dollars an acre. Protracted Methodist meeting begins in Buddha. Local oil speculation mentioned near Guthrie creek with a strong coal oil water well on Dr Wes Newland farm. Possible prospect for Buddha.
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Buddha
Ira Brim
Sam Hubbard
Mr. Brim
Sam
John L Salles
Homer Allen
Kell Root
Harry
Ft. Ritner
Bedford area notes and local priorities
ZELMA Bob Pruitt assists with stove wood for Bedford parties while Newt Cummings is ill. Mr McKenzie moves his family to the Ned Kindred farm near Mr Peak. George Black visits Bedford and Sam Stout works there. Bob Pruitt cuts wood. Henry Wray hauls wheat. Pleasant Run township votes on gravel road improvement Saturday. Newt Scott buys the Sam Simpson farm at Shanswick for $2000. Albert Fountain attends Wes Fish's one year old boy’s funeral. Henry Wray, long Kansas resident, plans a three week return.
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Bob Pruitt
Bedford
Newt Cummings
Mr McKenzie
Franklin Co
Ned Kindred
Mr Peak
George Black
Sam Stout
Henry Wray
Pleasant Run
Newt Scott
Sam Simpson
Shanswick
Emma Mark
Albert Fountain
Coxton
Wes Fish
Alexanders
Wray
Kansas
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Louis Schneck
Wincesses
Frank Evans
Justice McLach
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Riley
Deckard Hotel
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Julius Besy
Cure Dude Cook
Broonington Telephone
Court House
Miller
Fletcher
M. W. Hunters
Deckard Annex
Lawrence Chiienit
Virgil Co. Cooper
Cooper
Lawrence County
Saidetty
Vor General Fund
Kor Street Fund
Lew Ferguson
City of
Florida
Great Battlefields
New Orleans
W. W. Richardson
Eller A Lee
Emerson Flinn
Disney
Henry Allen
Margaret Bond
Harvey Tow
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