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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

2

Bedford Slack Ad Rates and Deadlines

The Bedford Slack issues in Bedford Indiana featuring Otis and Brooks, proprietors. Subscription rates listed include one year in county and outside, with advertising rates and publication deadlines for insertions.

Callahan Murder Trial Set For Next Monday

In Paoli Judge Buskirk set the State versus Alva Callahan of Dark Hollow for trial next Monday on a first degree murder charge in the fall killing of John R. Walters. About seventy five to one hundred Dark Hollow witnesses must travel to Paoli at their own expense, with the trial expected to fill most of the week. Prosecutor Fred N. Fletcher and John H. Underwood will represent the state. Frank M. Vance and Judge W. H. Martin defend the accused.

Paoli Buskirk Alva Callahan Dark Hollow John R. Walters Fred N. Fletcher John H. Underwood Frank M. Vance W. H. Martin

Better Pay Dog Tax Seen In Owens Court

Justice Owens court reports pleas of guilty from dog owners who did not pay the legal tax. Constable Tom Howard lists Schuyler Reynolds Jacob M Henderson Reeve Hanner Francis M Speer and Henry Mills with fines or dismissals totaling around 9.50 each. More cases expected soon.

Justice Owens Tom Howard Schuyler Reynolds Jacob M. Henderson Reeve Hanner Francis M. Speer Henry Mills

Runaway Train Through Bloomington

A freight train sped down a Bloomington track after a hill climb when air brakes failed to engage. The engineer kept the engine under control near the yards, narrowly avoiding a major wreck as bystanders watched the machine race past the depot like a streak of lightning.

Monon Bloomington Byatt Sand Volea Possin Uie

Abolition of Township Road Tax Proposed by Pelzer Bill

Senator Clamor Pelzer introduced a bill to replace the township road tax with direct taxation. Road supervisors would be elected biannually with daily pay limits and no more than eighty days of pay per year. Trustees divide townships into 3 to 8 districts, each under thirty miles, and appoint supervisors until successors are elected.

Clamor Pelzer Bil Township Advisory Board

Gral and Day Oduitherid Ber Begets Sate de Teas

Fragmented OCR summary describes contractual work oversight by supervisor and advisory board with penalties and fund reports. Mentions Peconic and dates, but text is garbled and unclear on specifics.

Gral & Day Tiedape Tates Petit Ac Berlais Ees Cineruvenes Mikine Necerecotra

Wirt Murderer narrowly avoids death penalty in Vincennes case

The Vincennes jury found John DeBord guilty of murdering his wife Margaret De Bord on September 25. The panel decided for life imprisonment after multiple ballots, with DeBord displaying agitation and moments of indifference during the verdict. He was captured at the Knox county fairgrounds and had sought a venue change before trial.

Washington DeBord Vincennes John DeBord Margaret DeBord King North Second Steet Knox County Fair Ground Kruse Harry Lewis Daviess Court

Bloomfield Men Killed and Injured in Indianapolis Streetcar Crash

Mack Osborn of Bloomfield Indiana was instantly killed and Dr J B Heaton of Bloomfield was severely injured when crushed between two street cars at Illinois and Georgia streets in Indianapolis. Osborn died at the city morgue, Heaton taken to City Hospital in critical condition. Both men had been guests at the Meeker Hotel on South Illinois street.

Mack Osborn Bloomfield Ind Meeker Iotel Illinois Street Georgia Street Traction and Terminal Company Iinois Garfield Park Indianapolis Brant Heaton Bedford

Independent Grays Seek Back Pay for Civil War Service

The Independent Grays of Lawrence County an organization formed under Governor Merton during the Civil War, seeks back pay for ten members who served as guards for a time amid relief efforts. Lena Pearson’s son noted, and the unit tied to the Knights of the Golden Circle sought to prevent Southern sympathy.

Grays Lawrence County Civis Merton Lena Pearson Cirays

Sudden Death of Will Rae Shocks Bedford City

William H Rae 20, popular Bedford resident, died after a hernia operation at St Anthony Hospital Terre Haute. He had been in good health, enjoyed Sundays with his father James Rae, and was a favorite among youths. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with Rev J W Findley officiating. interment at Green Hill Cemetery.

Bedford William H. Rae St. Anthony's Hospital Terre Haute Mr. Rae James Rae West 13Th Street The Presbyterian Church J. W. Findley Green Hill Cemetery

Appointment of William 9A Johns Estate Administrator

Lawrence Circuit Court appoints William Fe. Clark as administrator of the estate of William 9A Johns late of Lawrence County Indiana deed. Estate presumed solvent. R9000 Noble Malott named trustee.

Lawrence Circuit Court William 9A

Notice To Nonresidents In Indiana Lawrence County

In Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1907 Barton et al sue Joseph Kurtzeman et al for public sale of real estate. Defendants nonresidents must appear March 5, 1907 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Sean Boone Leonard signs. Brooks & Brooks Attorneys.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Willian Barton Et al Joseph Kurtzeman Senself Bert M. Parks State of Indiana Lawrence Cicuit Court Bedford Sean] Boone Leonard Brooks & Brooks, Attys

Trustee's Report Perry Township Receipts

Trustee's report for Perry Township SPICE VALLEY TOWNSHIP lists receipts with figures and dates for the fiscal period. It records money received from taxes, intergovernmental sources, and other revenues, detailing totals and balance updates.

Trustee’s Report Perry Township

Medford Citizens Trust suit seeks to quiet title in real estate

The Citizens Trust Company of Medford files a complaint in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania seeking to quiet title to real estate. Kate Putin is named defendant in this state case. The court sets the next term for February at the Bedford courthouse, with a response deadline for the defendant.

Tenee Greil Court Pebruary Tory Tay Citivens ‘Trust Company of Medford Ludi Novas Martin & Miar- Hin Kate Putin Teat Iene Dent P Ddana Lawrence County Dathland Bedfort Isaid Bedford

Appointment of Administrator for Indiana Estate

Notice states the Lawrence Circuit Court appoints William F Brooks administrator of the estate of Flora E Carson deceased late of the county The estate is described as solvent Br Lowe attorney reflects probate actions in Indiana courthouse filing and notice to creditors or heirs

Lawrence State of Indiana Tlora E. Carson William F. Brooks BR. Lowe. Atty

Appointment of Administrator for Diefendorf Estate

Sign id has been appointed by the Lawrence Clifford A Diefendorf, late of Lawrence County Indiana, deceased. Said estate is THOMAS L. KIMBREL, H P Pearson, Atty Administrator.

Lawrence Circuit Court Clifford A. Diefendorf Lawrence County Indiana Thomas L. Kimbrel H. P. Pearson

Sheriff Sale in Silverville Property Rents for Seven Years

The Sheriff of Lawrence County announces a public auction on February 1907 at 10 to 11 am at the south door of the Bedford courthouse. Rents and profits for seven years from the south half of lots 15 and 16, block 17 in Silverville are offered to satisfy the decree of Union National Savings and Loan against Thorn de Bridwell and others. No appraisement or valuation is required.

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Sheriffs Sale of Real Estate in Lawrence County Indiana

Notice of public auction by Sheriff of Lawrence County Indiana to sell rents and profits for up to seven years from described Beadford property tied to James A Thomasson and Jesse Johansen. Auction set for February 2, 1907 at Bedford courthouse with a cash bid, terms per decree and, if needed, sale of fee simple title. Interested parties may attend to the bid.

Lawrence Circuit State of Indiana James A. Thomasson Jesse Johnson Court House Bedfor Lidiana Lawrence County State of India Bedford Beadford St Feets Jesse Johansen James H. Whomasser

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Thomas J. Brooks Fred B. Otis Courant Otis & Brooks Republican Newspay Gostigserried Aeriine Bach Mev Nerrow J. B. Heaton Home Guard Company Knights Golden Circle Will Hamilton Dr. Butler Leesville Ruth Smith Andrew Speer Total Whit Feubion Gillen Wood Jackson & Holland AL Gary Becoks Aeanecovaes Goble Co Adams & Co Redford Dford Hdw Hutchison Instituts Wiplinger Tirey Die Mathis Institut Mae Burton Ce Grace Bergdoll Etta Wever Henry Speer Beverwood James Kindred Dog Fund A O. Allen DOG Tax Fund Proston Lowe Bros Curtis Armstrong Frank Armstrong Ed Brinigur Lackey Sherman Holmes Noo Julyl Everett Moore Anglea Anderson Theodore Luvis Seon Township Fund Bent Ohio Partners Bedford Lime & You Milford Helm Paingin T & Work Hegg Cou Kiger & Co Aui Saol James Doneanawood Papcorn Finsley McDowell Joe Miller Paul Short Ning Se & Kindling Ashbee Bedford National Ater Noval Sanders Huupnals Joe Crabb Springville SAN Tirey, Co S&c Leteher Thad Gris SBS Bard Walker Visine Chas ‘Alien Freenan Soba Novi P Butler Slosegh White Thomas Root Freien Holland Talbert Sheeks Isory Boy Mathew Mathews Noble Alert Hoad Fund Bal Andit Advisory Board Dog FuNn John W Allen Bus Audit Advisory Board Ob Ag Noble Malott Johnson & Chenoweth Albert C Josephs Hite Curtis Flien Albert Filton Coope T Hanging Thomas Roo Niils & Repairing Tools Wesley Ovel A. Evans Wessler John M Lawson Jane Consalus Librar Silas M Allen Wii Speer Oscar Brown H Goble & Co D Adams & Co LA Jackson Cora E Mitchell Logan Browning Et Harvey Guthrie Deeeeneas Etta Weverey Special School Fund J J Faubion LD Williams Wood Grover J Starr Institute Jackson Institutes Logan Browning Harvey Guthrie Institute Mollie Roberts E Hutchinson Brown Wood Skerd Dalton Samuel Hisele Roy Zeigler Spice Valley Township Special Guthrie Township Delinquent Boone Leonard Joe Mathes Snotks McClintes Sheriffs Sale of Bono Township
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