Digestive aid touted as heart and blood booster
The advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery improves digestion, aids blood nutrient uptake, and revitalizes the body. It is praised as superior tissue nutrition, alleviating gastric irritation, indigestion, and related debility, with testimonial from J Russell Hill of Kingston Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
J. Russell Hill
Barrie Street
Kingston
Ontario
Imperial Knights’ Federation League of Kingston
Morphine incident and local ventures in Bedford area
Dr John R Pearson treated Annie Williams after she allegedly swallowed morphine on East 17th Street. Officials report rapid recovery expected. Annie, about 22, lived with her parents. Bedford businessman EB Thornton has optioned Patterson land east of town for a sand plant supplying cement mills in Bedford and Mitchell. A new Bedford Hagies lodge formed in Bloomington, with a goat mascot. Wheat cutting attracts Indiana workers to Southern Oklahoma fields, earning 8 a day plus board, with harvests spanning multiple states and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R Pearson
East 17Th Street
Annie Williams
EB Thornton
Bedford
Charles Patterson
Mitchell
Thornton
Loogootee Tribune
Bedford Hagies
Bloomington
Eli Stephenson
Angora Billy Goat
Charlie Hitt
Charlie
Oklahoma
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Manitoba
Settlement Reaches $4000 in Owens Estate Case
A $4000 settlement was reached today between W I Morgan as administrator of Charles Owens estate and the Air Line Railroad over Owens death last March. Owens, a brakeman on a local freight between Huntingburg and Evansville, was struck by a water tank spout while riding atop a furniture car and died shortly after. Owens left children and no widow. Brooks & Brooks won the claim for the minors without suit. Bloomington history notes include early settlers Wm Cooley and Aaron Wallace, first sale in 1818, and a small population living in log cabins with a combined log cabin schoolhouse and courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W I* Morgan
Charles Owens
Air Line Railroad
Owens
Huntingburg
Evansville
Boomington
Wm Cooley
Aaron Wallace
Bloomington
Prisoners sentenced and linked to area crimes
Sheriff Smith took Virgil Wilson to Michigan City after Wilson, manacled, claimed vicinity to Silas Guthrie incident but denied attack. Thomas Edward Clark alias Red Austin was convicted of banco steering in South Bend and sentenced to two to fourteen years. Austin, wanted in 50 cities, caused large losses in multiple operations and later overdosed in jail, remaining in critical condition.
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Sheriff Smith
Michigan City
Virgil Wilson
Wilson
Silas Guthrie
Guthrie
Thomas Edward Clark
Red Austin
South Bend
Austin
Banco
Henry Croscot
Mishawaka
John Stipp
Monrose County
Oolitic Band Concerts Benefit Free Summer Shows
Merchants of Oolitic donate funds to build a band stand and host free outdoor concerts all summer. Bedford residents may travel to Oolitic for performances, with last Tuesday’s program featuring American patriotic tunes, marches, and selections from familiar airs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants of Oolitic
Oolitic
Bedford
Episcopalians Seek Aid for New Church in Bedford
Today the Episcopal congregation discussed plans for a modest yet handsome church edifice on a donated stone lot. They appeal to Christian women and the town for financial help, promising Bedford’s display of Christ’s spirit through communal support.
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Episcopal Church
Bedford
Indiana
Lord
Jesus Christ
Lemon colored dog and missing chain mystery ends as dog returns
Dr C H Rariden’s lemon colored pointer disappeared with its chain for two days. An advertisement lured the dog home hungry and thirsty. Paris Ketcham investigated a woods location and found the chained dog bound to a forked stump, having wandered on a hunting trip.
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C. H. Rariden
Doc
Daily Main
Paris Ketcham
Bedford
Ketcham
Paris
Bloomington clash over Budweiser at Eagle installation
The Good Citizen's League of Bloomington nearly halted the Euagles Aerie installation as a dry goods store owner objected to beer at the event. After a tense scene, cases of Budweiser were moved to a wagon for transport to the levee, while the Eagles celebrated with laughter and revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Citizen’s League
Bloomington
Bedford Brethren
University City
Fee
Bedford Lodge
Stone City
Kid” Hitt
William Goat
Good Citizen's League
Oolitic Family Visits City This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Fred Yeske and their young son from Oolitic spent Sunday in the city enjoying a family outing and scene observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yeske
Little Son
Oolitic
City
Evangelist Rev. R Buell Love Visits Bedford to Gather Funds
Rev. R. Buell Love D.D. of Wooster Ohio renowned evangelist and financial secretary of the Western Seamen's Friend Society for the Indiana District tours Bedford this week. He spoke at the Methodist Christian and Presbyterian churches in the morning and at the Baptist church in the evening to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Buell Love
Wooster
Ohio
Western
Seamen’s Friend Society
Indiana
Bedford
Dr. Love
Trissal Resigns as General Counsel of Walsh Railroads
FM Trissal resigns from Southern Indiana and Illinois Southern Railway Company where he served as general counsel for twelve years. His successor will be Edward C Rus her of Chicago. Trissal, long a staple of Indiana law, practiced in Noblesville before joining the Walsh enterprises.
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FM Trissal
Southern Indiana and Illinois Southern Railway Company
John R Walsh
Trissal
Walsh
Edward C Rusher
Chicago
Indiana
Noblesville
Fire damages Dewey House and nearby shops in Sunday blaze
A Sunday evening fire at the Dewey House on the public square damaged the building and contents, with losses estimated near 1520 and insurance shortfalls noted. Firefighters contained the blaze after four minutes, aided by two inch streams. Several nearby businesses suffered smoke and water damage, while staff and owners faced varying recovery costs.
Memorial Week at Stone City High School Schedule
The calendar lists a baccalaureate sermon by Rev R Scott Hyde at First M E on Sunday May 28 followed by class exercises May 29 planned by Stone City Opera Rouse May 30 commencement May 30 and June 1 alumni banquet at Annex First M B church. Reserved seats cost 25 cents for Class Exercises and one ticket plus 10 cents buys a reserved seat for Commencement with sale Monday 8 00 to 8 30 for seniors and 8 30 for public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Scott Hyde
Stone City Opera
Rouse
Alumnia
M. B. Church
Wilson Found Guilty in Murder Trial Evidence and Verdict
The trial recounts a fatal home invasion on April 26 with a stranger demanding money and firing at Mr Guthrie and Mrs Guthrie. Wilson denied insanity.Witnesses identified him from the road to Guthrie's and back toward Bedford. The jury convicted Wilson of murder with a two to fourteen year penitentiary sentence and a $1 fine.
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Lave Dunlavy
Perry Allen
Isis Allen
Ruth Allen
Wilson
Guthrie’s
Bedford
Sheriff Smith
Perry Woolery
Virgil Wilson
George Norman
Homer Ragadale
James Faubion
Everett Keithley
Butler
Fletcher
Underwood
Owen
Resolution on Death of D. J. Mav ity Member of Ben Hur
Oolitic Court No 54 Tribe of Ben Hur notes the death of D. J. Mavity and expresses deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. The resolution directs a copy to the minister, the widow, and Bedford papers for publication. W S Montgomery Courtney Trisler J R Poor signatory officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divine Providence
D. J. Mavity
Ben Hur
Bedford Papers
W.S. Montgomery
Courtney Trisler
J. R. Poor
Bedford High graduates stage two farces at opera house
A crowd filled the Stone City Opera House Monday night to watch Bedford High School’s 1905 graduating class perform two plays. The 14 actors and actresses, with a fine supporting orchestra, earned hearty applause for A Perplexing Situation and Frank Glynn’s Wife, showcased by capable leads and colorful costumes.
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Stone City Opera House
Bedford High School
Frank Giynn
Julia Day
Estelle Huffines
Messrs
John
Frank Pierce
Joseph Burnham
Mr. Anderson
Mr. Middleton
Miss Voyles
Miss Duncan
Sue Middleton
Miss Malott
Lucy Fair
Hiptimus
Lane
Vincennes man returns from California visits Greencastle
Elden Houch of Vincennes has just returned from a business trip to California and will visit his father in Greencastle after a Monday city call. He has spent the past week visiting relatives in the countryside west of there. The Matinee Musicale members met at the M E church parlors Thursday and elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs kt S Hyde and Vice President Mrs C B Mc Cormick. Secretary Miss Mary Catherine Roberts and Treasurer Miss Ella Whiting were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mason
Mason
Pueblo Col
Elden Houch
Vincennes
California
Greencastle
Mr Houch
M E
Kt S Hyde
C B McCormick
Mary Catherine Roberts
Misa Ella Whiting
Overland Limited Route Description and Tickets
Describes California bound service via Chicago to San Francisco on the Overland Limited. Leaves Union Passenger Station Chicago at 6 05 p m daily and arrives in San Francisco on the third day in time for dinner. California book offered for six cents postage. F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, or W S Howell, 381 Broadway, New York.
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California
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Overland Limited
Union Passenger Station
San Francisco
F A Miller
W S Howell
Broadway
New York
Fire gang mystery grips Washington as arrest warrant issued
Benjamin O Donnell, a disabled inmate in Washington Indiana, claims to know who started the April 16 arson in Elnora that burned properties worth about 15000. He says Bud Ketcham of Bedford fled the room during the blaze and now a warrant seeks his arrest with a $200 reward offered.
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Washington
Ind
Benjamin O Donnell
Elnora
O'Donnell
Ka Laughlin
Bud” Ketcham
Bedford
Ketcham
Owensburg
Kansas Wheat Outlook Shows Lower Than Expected Yield
Kansas farmers face a disappointing wheat season with forecasts far below 101,000,000 bushels. Rust from heavy rains, spring freezes, and wind damage across central Kansas contribute to thin stands and uneven fields. Secretary Burrow reports mixed conditions, while Secretary Coburn cites no official data, though reports imply a crop short of prior optimism. Mre H Ti Nightingale travels to Evansville to honor graves, and Al Lucas, a night watchman, suffers a serious fall at Furst Kerber mill but is recovering.
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Topeka
Kansas
Burrow
Wheat
Coburn
al Lucas
Furst- Kerber
Mr Lucas
Great Bedford Burns City Batter Up In 18 Innings
A historic Sunday game at Washington Park between Burns City and Bedford stretched to 18 innings before a large crowd. Bedford’s Will Williams and rookie Will A. Rariden starred as Charlie Bringhans and Rariden combined on the mound in a hard fought, lengthy affair won by neither side. Final score tally reflects late drama with Burns City left on base and Bedford rallying through misplays and strong pitching.
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Bedford
Washington Park
Burns City
Williams
Charlie Bringhans
Will A. Rariden
Kid Nines
Fast Company
Mariden
Bringhans
Hannan
W. O'Malley
T. O'Malley
M. Bringham
Swazey
Hendricks
June Storms Ahead Says St Louis Prophet
Rev Ir R Hicks the St Louis storm prophet predicts a warm June with thunderstorms. Most severe storms between the 9th and 12th, then periods of heat and high humidity, with notable electrical activity around the solstice. Cautions about shelter under trees and livestock lightning risks. Rainfall shortages expected across central western northwestern and southwestern grain belts before harvest.
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Ir R Hicks
St Louis
Uncle Sam
Great Central
North Western
Grant Tomb Near Rain Remains Leaky and Eroding
Damage from weather threatens Grant's Tomb in New York seven years after completion. The Grant Monument association plans paraffin sealant on the exterior to stop water intrusion, with Edward M. Caffall contracted to apply waterproofing to the dome. Experts warn granite can crumble from weathering as plaster discolors, with water seeping through the stone rather than joints.
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New York
Grant
Grant Monument Association
Central Park
Edward M. Caffall
Broadway
Caffall
Damage suit over Rockledge railroad death set for trial
Mary Moore sues the Southern Indiana railroad for the death of her son killed by falling stone at Rockledge. The case, tried twice before in Lawrence Circuit Court with roughly $400 judgments for the plaintiff, has reached trial again after a witness absence and a Supreme Court reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Moore
Southern Indiana Railroad
Rockledge
Supreme Court
Moore
Lawrence
Jail sentence refused for intoxication case at police court
Ben Keeth, who served 31 days for resisting an officer, appeared before Mayor Smith for intoxication and drawing a deadly weapon. He pled guilty to intoxication and the sentence was withheld. the weapon charge was continued. Keeth was released to accompany his sister to Indianapolis. EB Crowe departed Monday for a business trip in Southern Illinois.
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Ben Keeth
Smith
Keeth
Indianapolis
Rock Island Service Promotes California and Pacific Northwest Trips
Rock Island offers low round trip rates to Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland with special May to October dates. Includes Colorado mountain tours and California side trips to Yellowstone and Yosemite. Write for Colorado and California books and the Rock Island folder. John Sebastian Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago.
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Pacific Coast
Rock Island
California
Pacific Northwest
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Colorado
Yellowstone
Yosemite
John Sebastian
Rock Island System
Chicago
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Bu Marley
G W Murphy
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E .E Trueblood
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Oscar Allen
Salem
Sriday
William Martin
West 15Th Street
WH Burton
Will Fidler
Lou York
Henry Kimbley
Orleans
Progress Examiner
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Gstendar
Tie Wilson
Nellie Malott
John L Woods
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CLEW
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Kansas Wheat
Mre H Ti Nightingale
R. E. Blackburn
Citizens National Bank
UNION
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EB Crowe
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