Suspected Jennings County Robbery Suspect in Evansville Court
A suspect raised in Jennings county and now living in Evansville appeared nervous in court. Police found three .38 caliber revolvers and ammo on him along with a razor and whiskey. Loogootee stores had been robbed of similar pistols on Feb 18 and Mar sheriff offers a $25 reward for the capture of the thieves. Storekeepers will not send deputies to identify goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings County
Evansville
Ivor & Johnson
Loogootee
Marshal Russell
Indiana
Taylor
Cleveland
Mississippi
Fairbanks
J. B. Kealing
Hobos Cause Trouble and Clash with Police in Salem Area
A gang of seven hoboes camped near the Monon line west of the Salem-Bedford mill, demanding food and later firing at Officer Teaford. Later, a would be burglar menaced Teaford with a pistol before a scuffle left the suspect subdued. Four hoboes were chased into town and jailed after a series of arrests at Whiting's saloon, with charges ranging from vagrancy to carrying concealed weapons and assault.
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Monon Main Track
Salem- Bedford
Teaford
Charlie Reid
Bud McBride
5Th Street
Strout
Reid
Marshal Russell
Russell
Meek Stone
Whiting
Stephenson
Ed Mullen
John Doe
John Carroll
James Davis
Frank Clark
Treasury letter on Indiana limestone for Indianapolis courthouse
Bedford Stone and Indiana quarry firms urge stone type options for the new Indianapolis courthouse and post office. The Treasury Secretary confirms no final material decision, noting Rankin Kellogg of Philadelphia will select stone with Supervising Architect approval. Local notes include Washington’s Birthday bank closure and residents’ short updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
Geo. W. Steele
House of Representatives
U. S
Bedford Quarries Company
Indiana
Secretary of the Treasury
Postmaster General
Secretary of the Interior
Indianapolis
Taylor
Messrs. Rankin & Kellogg
Philadelphia
Supervising Architect
L. J. Gage
Will and estate settle as Bedford church gets 27000
The Alfred Grayson will dispute ends with settlement on Thursday. Bedford M E church receives 27000 in cash and bonds. The W R C will mark Washington and Lincoln birthdays at G A R Hall Friday February 22 at 8 pm with speeches and songs. Heilger Bros dissolves partnership. George and Joseph Hellvcer split holdings from 1872 pact. A pair of gray timber wolves in Brown county killed over 2600 worth of sheep. den found near Mountain Tea Patch. cubs seized as old wolves quarrel over ownership.
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Alfred Grayson
Bedford M. E. Church
G. A. R. Hall
W. R.C
Washington
Lincoln
the Post
Sons of Veterans
Heilger Bros
Bedford
George
Joseph Hellvcer
Joseph
16Th Street
Brown County
Mountain Tea Patch
Doubtful Combine Moves Stir Indiana Senate War
Special Correspondent reports that in Indiana the Senate passed several so called graft measures with strong Democratic support while Republicans either opposed or remained silent. The piece notes a misalignment between elected representatives and party interests, detailing the Muncie normal bill and Columbus bill maneuvers, lobby influence, and threats to rewrite or block proposals.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Muncie
Indiana
George F. McCulloch
Matson
House
Aly
J. B. Kealing
Fairbanks
Kealing
Local News Briefs From Payetteville And Leesville
Rural notices recount visits and social runs in Payetteville and Leesville. Names include Mrs Thomas Davis Miss Arlie Veach Mrs Laura Owens and families visiting relatives, with post office plastering progress noted and several calls on the sick. The record mentions local travel to Bedford Sparksville and Ft Ritner with multiple genteel social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Boyd
Rose Malott
Mesdames
Sophia Mitchell
Ella Johnson
Bedford
Laura Owens
W. A. Sears
C. F. Adamson
Daniel Jones
Two Half Pints At Police Court And Nitro Glycerine Find
Hoboes brought to Police Court faced an odd search. Three bottles taken from James Davis contained nitroglycerine and whisky. Analysis by Dr. Braxton confirmed danger as Davis admitted blasting coal with the explosive. Davis fined 25 dollars and costs, jailed, with possible penitentiary under next week’s grand jury. Other defendants include John Carroll, John Doe, Eda Mullen, and Frank Clark facing related charges.
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James Davis
Davis
Zariog
Stephenson
Jurge Stephenson
Zaring
Marshal Russell
Braxton
John Carroll
Charlie Reid
John Doe
Eda Mullen
Frank Clark
Teaford
Strout
Railroad Racket Sparks Local Rail Yard Work
In Monroeville the S S company uses a steam shovel at North H street to lay a switch to a new stone yard. The Monon Railroad employs many workers laying ties. about 43 000 ties were bought in Monroe county over nine months at an average 28 cents each. Black Hawk reports a new Southern Indiana depot with trains stopping regularly. J H Boardman from Southern Indiana opened an agent shop and G C Smith started a store with goods. Winfred B Ramsey, formerly of this city, was injured Feb 18 in a wreck near Chicago Heights while braking on the C E I line. a draw bar failed, the caboose struck his body and he was thrown against a stove.
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Beveridge
Scott
Lawrence County
J. M. McIntosh
John C. Wingate
Wingate
John
Albert J. Beveridge
Albert
Mount
S. S
North H Street
Monon
Monroe County
Black Hawk
Ind
Southern Indiana Railroad
J. H. Boardman
Southern Indiana
G. C. Smith
Winfred B. Ramsey
T.rre
Farmers' Institute At Williams Reports Strong Attendance
The Lawrence County Farmers Institute met at the Williams school house on February 19.Attendance ranged 200 to 250 with full capacity reached. The program featured talks on farm tools care crop practices and household topics followed by a communal dinner and notable singing. Local officials including H Henderson and substitute Clay W Duncan led sessions.
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Lawrence County Farmer’s Institute
Williams
H. Henderson
Heltonville
R. S. Duncan
Clay W. Duncan
T. M. Adamson
Timothy
Jacob Bossert
G. W. Murphy
H. H. Chase
S.A. McClung
Adda Hendrickson
D. .Monical
Jail holds men on deadly weapons case in centralized probe
Judge Stephenson intends to detain the men for several days to allow new evidence to surface for a possible conviction in a penitentiary offense. Three Loogootee men arrived to identify revolvers found with the suspects. two pistols matched descriptions but ownership could not be sworn. Razors were stolen at the camp, and a fourth man who fled had a box of new razors. Nitroglycerine bottles remain in Dr Braxton's safe. several people who touched the substance experienced heart-related sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Loogootee
Dr. Braxton
A Remedy for the Grippe Kemp's Balsam Promoted
Kemp's Balsam is recommended for grippe relief and lung throat care. Do not wait for symptoms, buy now to prevent pneumonia by keeping cough loose and lungs clear. Sold by all druggists at 25c and 50c.
WEDDLEVILLE NOTES AND LOCAL TRADE BITS
A daughter was born to T. J. Holmes and wife on February 16. John Underwood bought mules for 75 and 80 dollars from John Trueblood and Frank Foster. Commi ssioners Douglas Allsup, John Summers, and Dr. M. W. Wilson were appointed to appraise and partition the late W. 8. Plummer estate. Everett McHargue shopped here for his mother Nancy McHargue. Cana youths attended church Sunday night but were disappointed by no service. T J Holmes gave a talk at the Church of Christ Sunday morning. Mrs. Chasesham and Mrs. E. M. Alter attended M E church services. Wm. Carr of Greasy Creek was in town on business. Alta and John Martin Chas Vance and Misses Vance and Becca Thompson attended a dance at Albert Luedtke's. Nobel Wright reports the grip. John Sutton of Medora bought Bonham’s farm for 1300 dollars. Bonham and wife plan to move to Heltonville. Miss Betty Dowling, age 105, is very low. J L Sisco returned from Kurtz.
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T. J. Holmes
John Underwood
Washington County
John Trueblood
Frank Foster
Douglas Allsup
John Summers
M. W. Wilson
Plummer
Everett McHargue
Heightonhill
Nancy McHargue
Cana
Kild
T. J Holmes
Church of Christ
Chasesham
E. M. Alter
Medora
Wm. Carr
Greasy Creek
Alta
John Martin
Chas
Vance
Becca Thompson
Albert Luedtke
Nobel. Wright
John Sutton
Betty Dowling
Smallpox scare fades as no new cases found
Rev Davis of Harrisonville preached at New Union over the weekend leaving a favorable impression. Rev Wm Russell of Bedford preached at Shiloh. Ed Callahan and family visited Bedford. Felix Fish and wife visited relatives. T B Cole and Mellie Cole visited Bedford. James Hinkle of Williams traveled here on business. Youths explored Shiloh cave Sunday. Charles Carson and Miss Mattie Jackson visited Clarence and Mrs Jackson. C G Davis of Fayetteville solicited wallpaper orders for a Chicago firm. John Boyd and wife visited relatives east of Bedford.
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Davis
Harrisonville
New Union
Wm. Russell
Bedford
Shiloh
Ed Callahan
Felix Fish
Pleasant Run
T. B. Cole
Mellie
James Hinkle
Williams
Shiloh Cave
Charles Carson
Mattie Jackson
Clarence Jackson
C. G. Davis
Fayetteville
Chicago
John Boyd
Local notes from Zelma area spanning farm sales and health
Neighbors report Isaac Waskom aided in building a house. Orland Cummings sold a driving horse for 100 dollars. Several local residents, including Henry Utterback and his wife, are ill or recovering. Hogs and horses change hands at 43 cents per pound and 90 to 75 dollars. A traveling agent sold a milk to butter secret for 50 dollars, discounted, with neighbors purchasing.
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Isaac Waskom
Orland Cummings
Henry Utterback
Nellow
Grip
Bill Utterback
Bedford
Leroy Nickles
John Dodds
Stephen Fountain
Newton M. Cummings
Adam Black
James W. Wray
Tom Cummings
Wilson Wray
Eclipse
Mack Dodds
Enoch Cummings
George Wray
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Bedford Mail
Thomas J.brooks
Py Eerross
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks
Proprietorstar
Homer Short
George Richards
Emma Taylor
Springville
Mrs. C. Taylor
Will Gase
Rafael Seeds
Thomas Ticona
Marsh
Hanna
White House
Harrison
Mississippi River Commission
Army
Robert S. Taylor
Carrie Nation
T. A. Goodwin
Barlow
St. Clair Park
Russel M. Seeds
N.E. Fairbank Company
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Leesville
G. B. Jackson
W. H. Consalus
Reid Hilson
John Starr
Sparksville
Nellie Butler
Ida
Bettie Brock
Maud Hill
Myrtle Bell
Ella Cousalus
Frank Wever
Eliza Douglas
Mary Hill
Lewis Newkirk
Kate Waters
E. Brock
Lena Glover
John Speer
Fairview
Ft. Ritner
Farmers’ Institute At
Robert Groll
B. W. Hoffman
J.C. DeMoss, Jr
G. W. Shrader
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company
Cincinnati
Willow Valley
Frichton
Lebanon, Ill
Shelby Foster
Elwood
Shanswick
J. O. Wynn
North Vernon
Columbus
Salem
Old Methodist
Persise Brothers’ Flour Exchange
W. P. Gabbert
Weddleville
J. L. Sisco
Kurtz
C. H. Emery
15Th and
Ksts
John W. Hudson
Apture
Mohawk Remedy Co
Rome
N.Y
Zelma
William Carpenter
Lawrence
William Frank Carpenter
William ‘Arpenter
William F. Carpenter
Board of Commissioners of
Board of Commissioners
John M. Gassey
County Council
John M. Gainey
Jacob Meadows
John W. Hellenberg
Wort CE
Isaac H. Crim
Lawrences Circuit Court
Norton
State of
James M. Tincher
Spice Valley Township
John Darnell
ER. K. Dyeg
Norick
Jepthall
Knight, Jr
Knight
EB. K. Dye
Richard B. Short
NoorTice
Shawa~wick Township
Palestine and
Brownstown
Vinegar Hill
Henderson's Mill
Skerd Grave Yard
Lawrenceport and
Heltonvilla
Said County
Lawrence Circuit Court
A. D
Court House
Town and Range
Thomas J. Flinn
Jeremiah Weaver
Lorenzo D. Whitted
Erastus R. Dobbins
McHenry Owen
Shawswik Township
State of Indiana
Ledford
Shawswick Township
Awrence
Dora Reath
Charles E. Hall
Bedford, Ind
Sheriff’s Sale
Lawrence Circuit
Israel W. Martin
William C. Wyrick
Margaret A. Wyrick
Crooke & Crooke
M. F. Dunn
H.P. Pranson
Dunn & Pearson
Dunn Building
North Side Square
John D. Alexander
Gunn
Eagie Clothing
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