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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
A 1906 Republican announcement lists John H. Edwards Kr B Scott W Harris Raleigh C Stone M Gainey William M Denniston Fred T Dunau e for various Lawrence county offices and details district precincts and delegate allocation for a January 1906 county central committee meeting at Bedford with venues and times.
Republicans of the Second Congressional District meet in delegate convention at Bloomington Indiana on Tuesday January 16 1906 at 1 30 pm to select a district chairman who will join the Republican State Central Committee. Daviess 18 delegates Greene 23 Knox 21 Lawrence 19 Martin 9 Monroe 15 Owen 9 Sullivan 15 delegates allocated by county.
A local paper notes readers deserve facts not insinuations and criticizes shifting editorial stances. It endorses Capt. James D. Alexander for Indiana Department Commander and cites lobstered loyalties of post members. The piece contrasts the Democrat paper's support for saloonkeepers with police prosecutions and hints at political influence.
City leaders met in special session presided by Mayor Smith to discuss a North Bedford petition for better fire protection and to consider traction franchise applications. Officials referred crossing moves and wagon scales to committees while water works reports showed December receipts of 437.20 and disbursements of 323.32.
Indiana Secretary of State Storms faces withheld salary as Governor Hanly fights to recover funds owed to the state. Storms refuses to resign, aided by top lawyers, amid a looming court battle and scrutiny of a $4,000 alleged debt plus unaccounted funds from a $25,000 fee and stenographer appropriation.
Alvin Padgett of Washington won the Second District Democratic chairmanship at Linton after a bitter contest lasting fifty ballots. The anti-Davis, anti-Hendren, and anti-Taggart bloc secured victory for Padgett, aiding John H. Underwood’s gubernatorial ambitions and signaling a shift in party power across multiple counties.
Frank L. Snyder founder of the Tribe of Ben Hur and Crawfordsville prominent citizen died yesterday at his home. He was Supreme Scribe and a member of the Masonic order.
At a state house meeting the State Board of Agriculture discussed eliminating passes after about 8000 issued last year with many going to ineligible recipients. President Mason J. Niblack spoke at length on the issue. The board also debated funding a coliseum with $50,000 from the city and $50,000 from the agriculture board. Several terms of eight members have expired including John C. Haines and Mason J. Niblack.
Public notice warns property owners about annual tax liabilities for the year of purchase and urges timely payment. It instructs checking receipts and tax duplicates, advises contacting the Auditor for assessment corrections, and announces the delinquent lands sale on February 12 with the state auditor noting the tax duplicate must be closed by law.
James B. Howard, convicted thrice in Franklin County Circuit Court for killed governor William Goebel in 1900, loses bid for a new trial as the U S Supreme Court affirms the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Howard, jailed in Louisville, cites potential federal action with President Roosevelt. Caleb Powers case awaits Federal review.
Blanche Armstrong of Springville wed Charles Ferguson in a December 27 ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. Short. Only close friends and relatives attended, and the couple will reside in the city.
Burglars entered A B Osborne’s 7th and I Street store shortly after 9 pm, broke a rear door glass, and rifled papers before taking roughly $30 from the cash register. The robbery was discovered when the shop opened the next morning.
U S Senator J C Blackburn was defeated for reelection in the Kentucky Legislature by Thomas H Paynter. Paynter, Gov Beckham's candidate, is currently serving on the Appellate bench after a term in Congress from Kentucky's old Third district. Blackburn, long a four term U S Senator and famed as the old war horse of Democracy, loses his seat.
Yeager and Son of Danville award the painting contract for the new railroad shops in this city to Brock and Horne. Four months will be required to complete the work.
Local W C T U and church pastors press for council aid to ban a burlesque company known as Black Crook Jr The group appeals to Manager Johnson who refuses to cancel The mayor pledges police presence and curtain closure if vulgar acts occur pending clerk license considerations by city officials
Judge Wilson heard the divorce case in Oolitic granting Hettie B Neavins a divorce from James Neavins on cruelty inhuman treatment and awarding $250 alimony.
The Improved Order of Red Men plans a Saturday night celebration in Linton with twenty five candidates joining the lodge. The Hiawatha degree team of Indianapolis will perform the rites in the Odd Fellows hall followed by a large county banquet in the Red Men hall. Speakers include A. M. Beasley Linton James Hudson Bloomfield and Guy H. Humphreys Bloomington.
A largely attended special prayer gathering at the First Christian church Tuesday drew a large audience despite bad weather. Led by the Ladies Aid Society president Mrs. E. L. Deckard, prayers Bible readings and a moving talk by Mrs. H. H. Edwards emphasized spiritual and material work. Tonight Christian Endeavors take charge with another planned service. Everyone is welcome.
Sheriff Thomas Box made Mace Hitchcock a trusty at the start of his term. Hitchcock, sentenced to six months in jail and a $100 fine for assault with intent to kill George House, remains in custody. Charles Sherman pleads not guilty to larceny of pants from Tony Charlotta. J. W. Harris appointed to defend. James Jones, Mitchell town marshal, faces continued grand larceny charges. Alva B. Ham, Orange County Auditor, attends court.
Residents near the Fidler home on North Lincoln appealed to health officials on Tuesday alleging quarantine violations and demanding a guard at the house. Health officer Dr. Stipp agreed and placed a guard to prevent ingress or egress, citing danger of contagion from Frank Fidler’s illness.
Farmers near Nashville Indiana protest Indianapolis Southern Railway plans to place a station on Col Calvert’s Calvert farm six and a half miles northeast of Nashville. Calvert vows to sue for breach of contract after the railroad abandoned the project. The farmers had built a planing mill granary and cattle sheds and formed a club to ship grain and protect township lands from oil or mining leases. Special Homeseeker Tickets advertise round trips to many midwestern and western states on January 16 February 6 and 20 1906 with door-to-door service by J G Ray General Agent.
Over Christmas, Bro. Elmore stayed with the Church of Christ at this place. Mrs. Sears visited Bedford relatives, A. Sears shipped hogs from here, and McFarlin’s child has scarlet fever. Monical moved to a new home. Mavity remains sick. Visitors include Bessie Lewis from Indianapolis and Ina Hendrickson from Louisville. Luther Nicholas and wife return to Illinois after holidays. Some farmers haul corn to Bedford for 40c. likely next season at about 50c.
Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1906 issues notice to Autis Swan Gertie Bates Iona Shelgren Chauncy Bates and George Bates that they must appear and answer the complaint to quiet title to real estate in Lawrence and Wrox counties Indiana by March 6 1906 at Bedford Court House. Clerk Boone Leonard attests seal Brooks Brooks attorneys.
A court ordered sale by the commissioner will auction real estate in Bedford Indiana on February 3 1906 at 1 PM The parcels include parts of the northeast quarter of section 26 town 5 north range 1 West and part of section 23 The terms are one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with 6 percent interest and a mortgaged note A minimum bid is two thirds of the appraised value The sale site is the front door of the Bedford courthouse signed Simpson Br Lowe December 26 1905
Lawrence County Circuit Court case filed to quiet title to real estate. Plaintiffs name unknown heirs of Thomas H Lowery John Lowery Sally Lowery and I D Okes are named as defendants or their heirs and unknown assigns. Defendants must appear February term on or before February 3 1906 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur.
State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court silent heirs of Sophia W Daniels and Henry H Daniels are named defendants in a suit to quiet title to real estate. They must appear by March 1 1906 or risk a judgment in their absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signs, W E Clark attorney.
In the February 1906 term of the Lawrence Circuit Court executor Stanley J. Chrisier of William B. Chrisler sues The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and others. The American Loan and Trust Company Carter Potter are named as new parties by cross complaint and must appear February 1906 to answer or demur despite unknown residences.
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