Col J C Jocelyn Fends Off Rug Salesmen On Private Property
Early morning incident sees Col J C Jocelyn chase three Indianapolis rug salesmen from his home after they press their goods on his wife. One claims assault and battery. affidavit dismissed by state. Rug men faced city ordinance violation for unlicensed peddling and possible trespass and provocation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jocelyn
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Kaintuck Dander Riz
Jocelyn
Franchise Controversy Leads to Legal Action in Bloomington
Col and East sue to rescind electric light and heating franchises granted to a Chicago company amid alleged $1000 bribe to sway council and press. The firm has not fulfilled contract parts after starting service. Bedford merchants form a Business Men's Association, mirroring Washington society as a civic champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Chicago
John R. East
Bedford Merchants
Washington Society
Washington Association
Washington Herald
Digestive guidance and city water ordinances cited
The article advises eating slowly and not overeating to avoid heartburn and constipation, suggests Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for relief, and notes that city ordinances against watering stock at public wells are being ignored despite prosecutions under State law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Elliott
Elliott’s Drug Store
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth and Recovery
An attorney recounts using four bottles of Mother's Friend before a final birth, praising the product as relaxing and pain reducing. The ad claims it keeps the mother strong, ensures a good temper, and speeds recovery, noting a price of $1 per bottle.
Porter Robbery Report Totals and Local Events
Arthur Porter of Crawfordsville reports a street robbery in the southeastern city area near first street he walked into the outskirts after 10 pm Friday. He lost 4.35 and a ring with a 3 opal. two middle aged men in dark clothes allegedly threatened him with a pistol and told him to stay put for 30 minutes. Porter is a Wabash College student and believes he encountered two strangers who left in dawn toward the direction he wandered. Police were notified after Porter mislaid his way. Separately, railroads offer half fare to Indianapolis for the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O F meeting September 16 to 21. The State Fair coincides, with Sousa’s band performing and a large parade planned with 50 bands and 25 000 Odd Fellows. Over 100 000 visitors expected as Grand Secretary Leedy notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Porter
Crawfordsville
City
Reading Club
Chicago
Jesse Day
Porter
Myers
Wabash College
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
State Fair Association
Sousa
March of the Nations
Patriarchs Militant
Leedy
Independent Telephone Association to Meet in New Albany
The Inde pendent Telephone Association of Indiana plans a two day convention at Maennercher Hall New Albany on August 1 and 2 with papers from George Borgering Charles Knoefel Frank Beaucond and E H L Coleman They aim to protect independent interests push reasonable rentals and tolls and widen telephone access. Nearby reports describe a farm accident a horse death and homestead plans amid drought impacts on wells and cisterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Telephone Association of Indiana
Maennercher Hall
New Albany
George Borgering
Charles Knoefel
Frank Beaucond
Home Telephone Company
Eh.l. Coleman
Louisville
Indiana
Sulphate of zinc mix up sends near fatal doses
Saul Ray at Norman Station bought a package mispacked with zinc sulphate by a store clerk. He and his wife nearly died after taking the medicine. A potential damages suit is likely as he consults attorneys in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Ray
Norman Station
Ray
Electric line linkage planned from French Lick to New Albany
Indiana promoter Charles F. Coffin advances an $1,000,000 electric line project connecting French Lick and New Albany. Survey work started at New Albany and moved toward French Lick with roadbed work to begin after surveying. Expected completion around January 1. State Health Board to investigate Monon Railroad wall near West Baden amid concerns it worsened drainage and typhoid cases.
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Charles F. Coffin
Indianapolis
French Lick
New Albany
State Board of Health
West Baden
Monon Railroad
Fruit forecast for Brown County calls for record crop
Visitors report Brown County fruit growers optimistic with peaches and pears expected to yield heavily. Freeman and Ten Hick estimate 1200 bushels of peaches and excellent pears, with thinning to ensure top quality. Mrs. Florence Beatty and her son Lyman Delmer of Bloomington arrived Saturday, staying with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Malott on East 18th Street.
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Brown County
Freeman & Ten Hick
Florence Beatty
Lyman Delmer
Bloomington
R. B. Malott
East 18Th Street
Electric Bitters Praised by New Hampshire Couple
F. J. Green of Lancaster and his wife credit Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility and sustaining long term health. They hail the tonic for women as well and recommend the product sold by Messick and Dodd for 50c with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Messick & Dodd
Swell Bathing At Heltonville
The Heltonville News reports a select party of aristocratic citizens traveling by surrey and coupe to a modern Siloam pool for a few hours of leisure. The piece notes public sentiment about class and social status while promising not to mock the guests despite earlier plans to label them hobos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heltonville
Surreys
Salt Creek
Emerson Short Dies In Bloomfield Indiana At 7 A M
Emerson Short a Greene county attorney and leading Democrat died at his Bloomfield home at seven this morning from a malignant tumor on the right temple followed by paralysis. Funeral from the family residence Sunday at 9 30 with Rev I N Yakley of the Central church officiating. He was born December 2 1848 near Springville Lawrence County Indiana and graduated from the State University Law Department in June 1874.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Emerson Short
Greene County
I. N. Yakley
C. P. Church
Springville
Lawrence County
Indiana
The
State University
Walsh Urges Stronger Chicago Ball Club
Friction between President Hart and Manager Loftus over Chicago’s poor showing. Loftus blames lack of funds to buy players. A G Spalding warns of change in control if no improvement. Also notes Bloomington to host Gentry shows wintering with 15 000 dollars for animal housing and steam heated buildings to sustain dogs ponies monkeys and elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Loftus
Chicago
A. G. Spalding
John R. Walsh
Indianapolis News
Bloomington
Bono township gravel bonds sold amid small bid list
County Treasurer W A West sold 5370 in Bono township road bonds with bids from Citizens National Bank for 5370 and Bedford National Bank for 5880. No foreign bidders. Briggs Co of Cincinnati failed to meet the law. A near Harrodsburg well driller lost part of a finger in machinery. A neighbor recalls a cholera infant cured by Chamberlain's remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. West
Bono Township
Citizens National Bank
Bedford National Bank
Briggs & Co
Cincinnati
WICKER JOINS ST LOUIS IN NATIONAL LEAGUE
Bob Wicker of Bedford, former Stone Citys and Daytons pitcher, has joined the St Louis club of the National League. Reports praise his Inter State League record and project him as a top pitcher, contrasting him with Harper. St Louis signs Heydon as catcher. local notes mention Bedford friends, campers at Indian Ford, and Paoli travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wicker
Bedford
Stone Citys
Daytons
St Louis
St. Louis
Harper
Ft. Wayne
Sunday Enquirer
Frank D. Haas Robison
Cleveland
Heydon
Indianapolis
Wicker
Dayton
Jack Harper
Interstate
Earl] Moore
America
Sudhoff
Burns
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bob
Carnival week stands policy and watermelon crop notes
The city outlines stand charges during Carnival week linking free stands to established businesses and charging others. It also notes the Wright Carnival Company must supervise street stands and ensure quality amusements. the watermelon crop is disrupted with multiple states reporting poor yields and weather-related discontent. Also mentions land lottery in Oklahoma with 13,000 chances and 500,000 applicants, and local fishing news with two large catfish. Harvest Home in Plainville and upcoming reunions in Elnora and Odon are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Carnival Company
Carnival Company
Carnival Co
Oklahoma
Fire crews respond to Will Cosner home blaze
Firefighters were called at 2 30 a m Saturday to a blaze sparked by hot ashes near the barn. Dried grass and manure caught fire threatening nearby structures but no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cosner
Springville Visitor Praises Stomach Remedy
Lizzie Colvin visited her mother Mrs. G R Colvin in South G street on Sunday. A Columbus druggist extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best stomach and bowel medicine, claiming it cured two cholera morbus cases and has sold many bottles with entire customer satisfaction. For sale by W C Elliott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Colvin
Springville
G. R. Colvin
South G Street
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
W. C. Elliott
Bed ford Stone Fight Sways Indiana Gop Nominations
George W. McDaniel of Bedford argues Bedford stone may be passed over for the Federal building. He notes opposition within Bedford circles but some hope remains that the state stone will be used, while backing Thomas J. Brooks for Attorney General and Nat A. Hill for State Treasurer in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George W. McDaniel
Bedford
Federal
Washington
Bedford Quarries Company
Indiana
Surprise Wedding Unites Emma Cooper and Mark Reid
In Heltonville on Thursday Rev Hawkins officiated as Emma Cooper daughter of Mrs David Sheeks and Mark Reid married in a private ceremony. The couple traveled to Orleans then plan to settle in Linton with best wishes from friends for a long marriage.
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Heltonville
Emma Cooper
Mark Reid
Hawkins
Cooper
David Sheeks
Reid
Orleans
Linton
Mrs. Reid
Louisville lumber dealer lands hotel lumber contract at West Baden
Henry Koehler of Louisville secures the contract to furnish lumber for a large West Baden Springs hotel to be built by George S. Gangnon. The developers bought $95,000 worth of property on the track's west side and plan to challenge two existing hotels. Koehler will supply carpenters and has already started sending crews, with more workers to follow.
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Texas
Georgia
Henry Koehler
Louisville
George S. Gangnon
West Baden Springs
Ind
Koehler
Beedad
Organizing Merchants Association Gains Early Ground
Bedford merchants met at the Courthouse to launch a Business Men's Association uniting all retail lines with sub divisions for different trades. A follow up meeting is planned. Auctioneer George W. Holmes sold about 1500 dollars in live stock at James M. Roberts's sale. Holmes also prepared the Sinex sale at the Andy Brinegar farm with Sinex bound for Kansas.
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Bedford
George W. Holmes
James M. Roberts
Mr. Holmes
Andy Brinegar
Sinex
Kansas
Fire hits roof of Cosner residence on 10th street
At 1 o clock Friday a blaze broke out in the roof comb of J. W. Cosner's house on 10th street north of the Southern Indiana railroad. Firefighters laid 1000 feet of hose and quickly controlled the small blaze. losses not expected to exceed 15 dollars. Sparks from a flue started the fire.
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J. W. Cosner
10Th Street
Southern Indiana Railroad
Home Run Jumbo and Other Local Notices
Jumbo Richardson, a Salem lad with Terre Haute in the Indiana Illinois-Iowa League, hit a pair of home runs including a late game winner. He previously played semi pro in Bedford and faced a May suspension for fighting. Ernest Heiss, miller at Saltillo, received a blackmail note demanding $150 in gold and silver. men hid near the drop site but failed to collect the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Jumbo Richardson
Salem
Terre Haute
Indiana
Illinois
The
Terre Haute Tribune
Richardson
Rich
Jumbo
Ernest Heiss
Saltillo
Cress-Roads
Hissen
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cure All
It dazzles the world and has shown the severest tests on consumption pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis restoring thousands to health. For coughs colds asthma croup hay fever hoarseness and whooping cough it is the quickest surest cure. Sold by Messick and Dodd with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Large bottles 50c and 1.00 trial bottles free.
Young Quarry Worker Overcome By Heat In Oolitic
Jesse Lavender of Oolitic 21 an employee at P M B quarry was overcome by the heat Thursday afternoon and nearly died that night. Dr Dierking reported him improved the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lavender
Dierking
Ella Goff Visits Relatives Near Heltonville
Miss Ella Goff from Heltonville visited Adam Johnson's family on Sunday. Her Indianapolis home was noted, and she had stayed with her grandfather William Hawkins near Heltonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Goff
Heltonville
Adam Johnson
Indianapolis
Wm. Hawkins
Contagious Blood Poison Promoted by Swift Specific Co
An advertisement extols a "contagious blood poison" cure claiming Mercury and Potash fail and S S S purifies blood. It asserts the condition is hereditary and urges readers to request a free home remedy book from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia. It emphasizes no minerals and a vegetable formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S. S
Omraelf
SWIFT
Atlanta
Timber values rise as Indiana faces forest depletion
Indiana forestry officials warn timber scarcity will lift prices for native and imported wood. Oak to beech fetches 6 to 75 dollars per thousand feet, with rail ties and fence posts priced separately. Freeman notes home demand and dwindling supply threaten sawmills, stave mills, and furniture plants, urging farmers to conserve forests. The Fishing Creek quarry employs about 60, shipping scabbled stone east, while locals push for a South G street well to supply distant water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Freeman
Indiana Board of Forestry
Timber
Kings New Life Pills Promise Harmless Constipation Cure
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle purge that cleanses the system and cures constipation and sick headache. Claims the pills stimulate the liver and bowels to expel poisons. Sold for 25 cents at Messick and Dodd's Drugstore.
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Col. J
C. Jocelyn
Col. East
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
James Wilson
Elmora
Louis Schultz
Bartlettsville
Charles Norman
Jem Harbaugh
Virgo Short
el Reno
O. T
Government Landing
Daviess County
Elmore
Washington Democrat
Sheriff Thrasher
Monroe County
Charles Stewart
Guthrie
Len Maddux
Manon
Stewart
Maddux
Bert Blackburn
Politic
Robert Anderson
Harrodsburg
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Carl Kramer
Geo. Carter
Arthur Hart
Otto McCarrel
Indian Ford
Orvill Stout
Elyett Rhodes
Paoli
Henry Kindred
Nellie Howard
Zelma
Robert K. Wicker
George Todd
Lawrenceport
White River
George
Plainville
Elnora
Odon
Federal Building
Reid-Cooper
Organizing Merchants’ Association
Fishing Creek
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