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Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

2

Ephors Subscription Rates Announced for County and Outside

Subscription rates set at 125 dollars for one year within the county and 1.25 dollars for outside the county. This notice outlines pricing changes and invites readers to renew.

Indiana Republicans Attack Bryan and Endorse Roosevelt

The Republican state committee released a six page pamphlet titled By Their Fruits We Shall Know Them. It contrasts William Jennings Bryan with Theodore Roosevelt, praising Roosevelt on money, trusts, tariffs, and Philippines policy while accusing Bryan of free silver plans, anti trust stance, and failure to defend American interests. It notes Roosevelt’s willingness to seek renomination and states that many Democrats supported Roosevelt previously and will back Taft and Sherman this year.

Republican State Committee Indiana W. J. Bryan Bryan Roosevelt Republican Party Theodore Roosevelt Committee Taft Sherman

County Institute Supt Cotton Outlines Education Plans

County Superintendent Ralph N Tirey announces the Lawrence county institute will be held at Mitchell the week of August 24 State Superintendent Fassett A Cotton argues incompetency in teachers is a crime against childhood and slates that well prepared teachers bring true satisfaction He stresses waste in the classroom and the teacher as a key to future success in Indiana education plans depend on the County Superintendent.

Ralph N. Tirey Lawrence County Institute Mitchell Fassett A. Cotton Cotton Indiana

Defers July Interest by Chicago Southern at Terre Haute

The Chicago Southern division of the Southern Indiana defers the July 1 interest on 4.4 million dollars of first mortgage bonds. A circular cites pending exchange of 710 thousand dollars in collateral gold notes and plans to arrange funds to buy coupons for sellers. Six month wait is needed before action. payroll behind slightly. passenger service postponed. freight mainly coal to Chicago with 50 to 60 cars daily.

Terre Haute Ind Chicago Southern Road Chicago Southern Indiana Walsh Southern Indiana Chicago & Eastern Illinois

Hitchcock Heads Republican National Committee Nomination Drive

Frank H Hitchcock former First Assistant Postmaster General and Taft campaign manager was unanimously chosen chairman of the Republican National Committee. George Sheldon of New York elected treasurer. Arthur L Vorys named to run Ohio campaign with Cincinnati as state headquarters. The executive committee also aligned officer positions and met at Taft's private office amid remarks on the picturesque setting.

Hot Springs Frank H.hitchcock W. H. Taft Republican Party Republican Naional Committee Judge Taft National Republican Committee George Sheldon New York Arthur L. Vorys Republican National Committee Bliss Sheldon National Committee Executive Committee Taft

Mrs Elise Peark Luedtke Dies After Illness Near Cortland

Mrs Elise Peark Luedtke wife of Gus Luedtke died this morning at her home two miles northeast of Cortland from blood poisoning after a long illness. Born December 11 in Hamilton township she lived there most of her life before moving to her husband in 1905. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the residence and 2:50 pm at Centralian church with Rev Harrivson presiding. Burial will be at Riverview cemetery.

Elise Peark Luedtke Gus Luedtke Cortland Luedtke Hamilton Township Mr. Luedtke Centralian Church Harrivson Riverview Cemetery Seymour Democrat

Husband Missing After Disappearance From South Side Restaurant

Ed Colglazier recently bought the Dorsey restaurant and left Bedford Friday night after handing the business to W. D. Williams and Hugh C. Whiting, who say they bought it. He has many creditors awaiting news. His wife, distressed, reportedly left Orleans with their young daughter. she returned Tuesday.

Ed Colglazier Dorsey South Side Colglazier Orleans Bedford W. D. Williams Hugh C. Whiting

Boards Cut Contractors' Bills On Gravel Roads And Bridge

The Board of County Commissioners reduced Dixon & Hunt’s bill by 845.10 for two Indian Creek township roads due to delays. H C Malott’s bill for the Chase bridge work in Spice Valley township was reduced by 50 based on an engineer’s finding of substandard work. Total deductions from Dixon & Hunt contracts reach 1901.83 as bills for North Woods ferry Bloomington road Pace school house road in Indian Creek and road No 2 Guthrie township were cut. Board adjourned until Tuesday.

Board of County Commissioners Dixon & Hunt Indian Creek Township H.C. Malott Chase Bridge Spice Valley Township James Thursby North Woods Ferry Bloomington Guthrie Township Bloomington and Lawrenceport

Felony Charge Dismissed in Police Court Settlement

The Robbing and Pigman families ended a dispute as the felony charge against Mrs. Sarah Robbins was compromised. The charge of shooting at Oscar Pigman with intent to kill was dismissed, and she pleaded guilty to assault and battery with a $1 fine plus costs. Pigman pleaded guilty to provoke and paid $11 to Mayor Stipp.

Pigman Sarah Robbins Oscar Pigman Stipp

A College Romance Ends In Arrests At City Court

Mrs. Elizabeth Washburn of Lafayette Indiana pleaded for dismissal of larceny charges against Purdue student Enrique Llamas who is held on $5,000 bail. The magistrate ordered both imprisoned on related statutory charges. Washburn denied cooperating witness role and claimed she paid Llamas tuition and gave him $350 monthly while they lived together in an upper West Side room.

New York Elizabeth Washburn Lafayette Ind Enrique Llamas Purdue University Wahle Llamas Upper West Side

Elks Begin Dallas Festivities With Grand Lodge Reunion

Elks gather in Dallas July 12 to 19 for the national reunion with $100,000 raised for events. A 40 000 visitor Mexican dinner is planned for July 14. Highlights include a Lake Cliff pyrotechnical display, a 200 voice chorus, and a 20 000 man parade marshal Grand Esquire Sullivan. Addresses by Toner Campbell and Culberson are expected. A grand court of honor costing 20090 will be featured amid colored dome lights. A farm ad seeks fruit and stock land.

Dallas Tex Elks Grand Lodge Lake Cliff Mason and Dixon Grand Esquire Sullivan Toner Campbell United States Culbertson

Dignitaries attend convention boxes as Roosevelt daughters meet

Lice and Ruth Longworth and Leavitt meet in Denver at the convention. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Ruth Bryan Leavitt exchange greetings in a brief encounter in the chairman's box as other notable figures arrive. A Socialist nominee for president, confined by counsel, discusses recognition and possible withdrawal from the ticket.

Denver Colo Alice Roosevelt Longworth Ruth Bryan Leavitt

Walked on Hin Man Pleads Guilty in Assault Case

Pete Julian was arraigned in police court and pleaded guilty to assaulting Sam Nugent after an incident at the closed Dorsey saloon. Nugent testified of being knocked down and stepped on. a witness saw Nugent on the floor under beer cases. Julian paid the fine and a warrant was issued for Nugent for provoking him by calling him a liar.

Pete Julian Sam Nugent Dorsey Nugent Julian

Former U S Senator Burton Joins Democrats in Denver

J Ralph Burton once a Kansas senator and convicted range broker tied to a Missouri grain scheme has joined the Democratic ranks in Denver with the Kansas delegation. He plans to back the Denver convention nominee and believes Bryan will receive the nomination.

Denver J. Ralph Burton United States Kansas Missouri Washington St. Louis Burton Bryan

Pittsburgh Mills Resume Full Time After Sudden Prosperity

A Pittsburg dispatch reports 50 000 workers answered the whistle at Carnegie mills and other plants resuming full time. Mining coke districts see thousands return, creating a labor shortage for unskilled workers as foreigners went home. Railroads, pressed for cars, prepare for a fall freight surge as business recovers.

Pittsburg Carnegie Mills Carnegie

Prison clerk sentenced for stealing convict made shirts

W F Hough once shipping clerk at Indiana State prison Michigan City was sentenced by Judge J C Rich ter in Laporte circuit court to an indeterminate term of 1 to 14 years for stealing 95 dozen shirts valued at 450 dollars made by convicts. He shipped the goods to confederates in Indianapolis and will begin serving today likely returning to his former job.

W. F. Hough Indiana State Michigan City J. C. Richter Laporte Hough Indianapolis

Convict Nominated in Carson July Election

M. R. Preston, confined to Nevada state prison for murder with a twenty-five year sentence, has been nominated in Carson. The report notes his crime and current confinement as part of the nomination news.

Carson Nev M. R. Preston Nevada

NO BEER TEST ATTORNEY-GENERAL IN THE COURT

The case from Frankfort Indiana on testing the legality of the temperance drink Tonica opened today in circuit court. The state seeks to prove Tonica is malt liquor requiring a license. Chemists testified the drink contains alcohol and malt extract, while defense noted its beer like taste without clear malt derivation. Bert John of Colfax is charged with selling Tonica without a license. Prosecutor Robinson leads the state. venue shifted from Mayor to circuit court due to crowds.

Frankfort Ind Bingham Tonica Indianapolis Brewing Company Paul Moore Robinson M. A. Bishop State Laboratory Indianapolis Bishop Keene Bert John Colfax Henry Seifried Ben Goldsberry Guenther & Clark

Indiana liquor license report shows stable 1907 figures

A Missouri Indiana report by Mary Stubbs Moore details that Indiana license revenue for county city and town liquor licenses in 1907 held near 1906 levels. County licenses numbered 5,214, with total licenses and revenue around 1.44 million dollars. Marion county led with about 300 thousand in license fees while total countywide taxes exceed 4 million.

Mary Stubbs Moore Indiana Bureau of Statistics Indianapolis Marion County Moore Bureau of Statistics Indianapolis Brewing Company Allen County Berghoff Brewing Company Ft. Wayne Clay County Vigo Vigo County Terre Haute Lake County Madison County St. Joseph County Tippecanoe

William Eads Dies After Long Illness in Monroe County

William Eads, a venerable Monroe county resident, died Saturday at 9 o'clock at his Polk township home. He was 84 and succumbed to a general breakdown due to old age. He leaves three daughters and four sons, all living in the county except a daughter in Bedford. Eads was raised in Monroe county and the funeral was held Sunday at his residence.

Wm. Eads Polk Township Monroe County Bedford Eads

Taft Aides Rally At Hot Springs For Indiana Troubles

Senator Beveridge and Representatives McKinley Burke arrived at Hot Springs to discuss Indiana party affairs while Taft golfed with Kellogg. Beveridge urged no Indiana crisis endangers the state. Taft planned further talks with McKinley and Burke as Hemenway weighs Indiana prospects and Taft campaign leadership. Samson Orr to see Taft in Washington on pending arrangements.

Hot Springs Beveridge Indiana McKinley Illinois Burke Pennsylvania Taft Frank B. Kellogg Mr. Taft Hemenway Watson Senator Beveridge Hemenway Orr Washington, D. C Washington Virginia Hot Springs

Monon Milk Train Collision Near Lowell Causes Injuries

A head on collision occurred at 8 40 Monday morning near Lowell when Monon Passenger No 40 northbound known as the milk train met freight No 78 while attempting a siding. Only one passenger, Wright Hinkle of Monon, was injured with a scratched face as both locomotives were wrecked and traffic delayed hours.

Lowell Charles Blackwell C. O. Martin James Lucas James Kahley Earl Crowder John Reed Wright Hinkle Monon Lafayette

Rival Romeos Fight Bare Knuckle Duel in Park

In Mahanoy City on July 7 two young men Frank Craspey and George Reber fought with bare fists for nearly half an hour in a baseball park over the same girl. Both were knocked down multiple times. Rebel finally knocked Craspey unconscious for ten minutes. They later shook hands in a pledge of friendship.

Mahanoy City Baseball Park Frank Craspey George Reber Ant Rebel Craspey

Campaign speakers and a Brasilian child’s recovery

Will Hays leads the Republican speakers bureau in Indiana noting no final list of speakers exists and requests are rising from all parts of the state. In Brazil, Indiana a six year old girl sufers facial burns from a firecracker but awakes to find her eyes no longer crossed and doctors puzzled by the sudden improvement.

Will Hays Sullivan Republican State Committee Indiana Brazil Ind James Sawyer West Jackson Street

City Council Gets Busy on Water, Wells, and Hospital Plans

City Council met Tuesday with Mayor Stipp presiding. Officers discussed laying a 2 four inch water main from M to P, to serve 22nd street residents and the new hospital site. The iron fence by City Hall will be removed for beautification, and another public well will be drilled near the public square. Building permits were issued for a dwelling on M street, a Fairground storefront, and a Denniston cottage. An ordinance directed remodeling Brightwood into a city hospital with bids opened July 21. Council noted a $30 State Municipal League debt for Bedford and an upcoming Health Officers conference in Indianapolis. City finances showed $161,385 in fines turned over, with Water Works June receipts of $1,335.04 and disbursements of $2,604.57, including $1,400 in unspecified items.

Stipp 22Nd Street Washington Avenue P. Street M Street 17Th 20Th New City Hospital City Hall Public Square Elijah D. Embree Jerry Meridith John W. Owens James Hodge Fairground W. A. Evans Denniston Brightwood Louis W. Mellette State Municipal League Bedford League Stephenson J. N. Hurty State Board ‘of Health Indianapolis Owens Water Works Committee

Curtis Bruce Dead Rites Held at Lincoln Avenue Home

Curtis Bruce eleven died Thursday at 7 after tuberculosis illness. Funeral at home this evening at 7 led by Rev. Wilson Whitney. Remains to be taken to Owensburg for interment after services. Local note: A. H. Guthrie returned from a visit to Louisville.

Curtis Andrew Bruce Lincoln Avenue Wilson Whitney Owensburg

Basket Meeting At New Union Church Event

A basket meeting is planned at New Union on the first Sunday in August. Elder Crawford will conduct a protracted meeting starting Saturday August 1 at 8 o clock and continuing through the week. All are invited especially to attend the basket meeting on Sunday August 2.

New Union Crawford

Death of Mrs Short at Springville

Sonora J Short wife of Ian Short died Tuesday at 2 o clock from consumption near Springville She was 41 and a Christian church member After a long illness the funeral is set for Wednesday at 10 o clock from Springville Christian church.

Sonora J. Short Ian Short Springville Christian Church

Quackenbush seeks divorce in Lawrence Court

Nelbert Quackenbush filed for divorce from Sadie Quackenbush in Lawrence Circuit Court alleging marriage on January 25, 1906 and separation on July 6, 1906 with abandonment charged against the wife. Mellen & Underwood represent the plaintiff.

Nelbert Quackenbush Lawrence Sadie Quackenbush Mellen & Underwood

Visiting Scout of Enid Man Returns to Roots

Viewing Scenes Of Youth, E. T. Mitchell of Enid Oklahoma visits old friends. Mitchell, a native of Lawrence county born near Breckenridge, left Bedford 28 years ago for Greene county and moved west five years ago. He fought in the Civil War and was an early schoolmate of Col. V. V. Williams.

E. T.mitchell Enid Oklahoma Mr. Mitchell Lawrence County Breckenridge Bedford Greene County Col. V. V. Williams

Old Settlers Picnic Schedule at Odon Indiana

Old Settlers Picnic planned in Odon Indiana on August 12 14 and 15 events announced with H V Merrill as secretary and Dean N Inman as president organizer duties listed for the gathering on the dates provided.

Notice to Non Residents of Indiana Quiet Title Suit

Lawrence County Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1908 governs a case to quiet title on William Shelby estate. Unknown heirs and executors must appear by September first 1908 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the notice.

Alexander & Narris William Shelby Indiana Lawrence Bedford Boone Leonard

Notice to Non Residents in Indiana Law Suit

Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court September term 1908 quiet title action against non residents Nathaniel Carter William Carter and others. Plaintiffs file complaint with affidavit notifying defendants to appear on September 7 1908 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur Judge Boone Leonard clerk signs seal dated July 1908.

H. P. Pearson Nathaniel Carter William Carter John Spears Henry W. McDonald Robert Whitely Seth Lunsford Joshua Carter Nancy Carter Indiana Lawrence Bedford Lseal Boone Leonard

Notice of License Application in Bedford Indiana Ward

Fred Freeman of Bedford announces his intention to apply to Lawrence county authorities for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a specific first floor room of a two story building fronting the Bedford public square during 1908. The request includes permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the same premises owned by Mrs. Dora Reath.

Hedford Shawswick Township Lawrence County Indiana Bedford Board of Commissioners State of Indiana Brek Saidroom Lot Dora Reath

Notice to Now Resi TILE STATE OF INDIANA Bedford

Notice from Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford Indiana to Henry Curtis nonresident, damages suit filed by William OG Kann et al. Attorney Zaring Henley East. Defendant must appear September first term or answer by default. Court seal dated July sixth.

Tile State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court September Town William OG. Kann Morton F. Brooks Henry Curtis Zaring Henley East Lawrence Halden Bedford Ind Stau

Estate sale sought in Lawrence County court action

Lawrence Circuit Court administrator William E. Clark seeks permission to sell real estate in the estate of Martha Green. John M. Green, a non resident, is named a necessary party. The petition, filed in Bedford, Indiana, is to be heard on the specified date.

State OF Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Chrcuit William E. Clark Martha Green John McKeen James F. Green Emme D. Green John M. Green Circuit Court Court House Bedford Boone Leonarn Lawrence Circuit Court

Lawrence Circuit Court Notices in Lawrence County

Plaintiffs Swan et al sue for partition of real estate in Indiana. defendants Oberg Swan Emma Swan Catherine Hays and Thomas Hays, nonresidents, must appear September 1908 at Bedford Court House, or the case will proceed. Clerk Boone Leonard signs June 24 1908.

Gus Oberg Guy E. Swan Emma Swan Catherine J. Hays Thomas A. Hays Indiana Guy FE. Swan Catherine J. Hlays Leav Boone Leonard Lawrence Circuit Court

Sheriff’s Sale of Lawrence County Real Estate 1908

Thomas W. Box sheriff offers at public sale the rents and profits of two described parcels in Lawrence County Indiana to satisfy a decree for 3517.85 dollars with interest and costs. If rents fail to meet the decree the fee simple of the property may be sold at the same time and place. Sale date is July 11, 1908 between 10 am and 2 pm at the Bedford courthouse south door.

Circuit Court Lawrence County Indiana Citizens Loan & Trust Company Bloomington Samuel Smallwood Levi A. Smallwood Court House Bedford Aid Salt Creek Said Creek Thomas W. Box

Notice To W Non-Resi The State of Indiana

Lawrence Circuit Court notice filed September 1908 by Henry P Pearson for plaintiffs James B Atchison Carrie Atchison Mary Doane James Doane et al. seeks partition of real estate against Augustus Solomon James Solomon John Solomon Elmer Solomon Elizabeth Wilson James Wilson John Wetzel Annie Wetzel nonresidents of Indiana. Court to convene first Monday September 1908 at Bedford Indiana. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the document. Atty H P Pearson for plaintiffs.

Mary Doane James Doane Henry P. Pearson Augustus Solomon James Solomon John Solomon Elmer Solomon Elizabeth Wilson James Wilson John Wetzel Annie Wetzel Indiana Lawrence Bedford Demurto Boone Leonard H. PF. Pearson

Carmela Rossa and Frank Rossi Divorce Complaint 1908

Plaintiff by attorney Simpson B Lowe files divorce complaint No 6849 in Indiana. Def. Frank Rossi not a resident. Notice to appear by Sept 2 1908 at Bedford in the 1st Monday of September term. Affidavit attached. Clerk Boone Leonard signs.

Simpson B. Lowe Frank Rossi State of Indiana

Term 1908 Mollie Wu Sylvester Complaint for Divorce

The plaintiff Mollie Sylvester Wu by Mellen and Underwood files a divorce complaint against John Sylvester claiming he is not a resident of Indiana. He must appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the first Monday of September 1968 to answer. Judge Boone Leonard signs and seals the document on June 23, 1908.

Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Mollie Sylvester Wu John Sylvester Mellen & Underwood Bedford StAv Boone Leonard

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