Dunihue Homestead Fire Near Englewood Burns Landmark
Midnight blaze on a public square night began in the old Dunihue homestead below Englewood. John Short owned the log house, occupied by John Mercier and son, who were away at White River. Mercier estimates furniture tools and machinery loss at 1000 dollars with 600 dollars insured. Short had no insurance. Origin unknown. No alarm sent to Fire Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Dunihue
Englewood
John Short
John Mercier
Mercier
Auto breakdowns plague Bedford to Mitchell trek
Five cars stalled along the Bedford to Mitchell route last night as mechanical failures halted the Buick spin from Bedford to Wesley Chapel. Tid Wallace Bernard O Neal and T J Brooks drove two Buicks while a Boyd Auto Co. representative from Indianapolis also participated with Mrs George Dugan and Mrs Lynch of Chicago as passengers. The Brooks car eventually restarted and all parties returned to Bedford after hours of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Fleming McCain
P. M. & B. Stone Company
White River Hill
Bedford
Wesley Chapel
Brooks
Pete Williams
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Indianapolis and Charleston
A telegraph operator vacancy in Charleston South Carolina for the Bureau of Yards and Docks triggers a civil service examination in Indianapolis on July 10. The test covers spelling arithmetic penmanship letter writing copying from rough draft practical questions and experience with a salary of 2 a day. Additional examinations in Indianapolis July 10 include laboratory inspector in the Bureau of Animal Industry and a topographical draftsman and copyist for the department of agriculture with salaries up to 2000 pounds based on qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Civil Service
Indianapolis
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Civil service exams for meat inspection and related posts
Notices detail examinations for laboratory meat inspection, topographic draftsman, copyist draftsman, and micro-analyst in the Bureau of Chemistry, Department of Agriculture. Salaries range from 900 to 1,500 dollars. July 10 exam date applies to the micro-analyst post with no in-person gathering required. Contact H. K. Milhouse for applications at the Indianapolis Federal Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
H. K. Milhouse
The
Civil Service Examiners
Indianapolis
Fre d Hodges Engine Derails Near Greencastle
The southbound Monon passenger train derailed near Greencastle when the derail switch was open and the signal light failed. Engineer Fred Hodges and fireman jumped to safety. no serious injuries reported though cars left the track and the mail and papers were delayed. The remaining section passed south at 8 o clock, 34 hours late, pulled by a freight engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Greencastle Station
Fred Hodges
Crawford
Inspiration of the Woods and Rising Chicago Lawyer
Spencer B. Peugh a Chicago lawyer won a $20000 judgment for a client injured while employed by a wealthy company. He is son of George D. Peugh of Walnut Ridge and Monroe township native. The Democrat notes progress of young people making fortunes away from home. Aaron Able of Rockford was arrested for selling a nineteen pound white perch caught in White River and exhibited in Seymour. He pleaded guilty and was fined. Louis Ackerman and baby from Evansville visit the city, former residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer B. Peugh
Chicago
Spencer
George D. Peugh
Walnut Ridge
Monroe Township
Attorney Pough
Salem Democrat
Aaron Able
Rockford
Frank Stetson
Able
White River
Seymour
Stetson
Wean
John Congdon
Louis Ackerman
Baby
Evansville
Struck by Lightning at Quarry Field Draws Narrow Escape
Quincy Moore, an Hoosier quarry employee and stepson of William J. Moore of Bedford, was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm north of the city. He and other workers crawled under a flatcar for shelter. Moore cried out and collapsed on a T rail, revived about three o'clock after doctors treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Moore
Hoosier
Young Moore
Moore
A. W. Dierking
William J. Moore
Bedford
Death of Far Stevenson in Idaho burglary
Blackfoot Idaho reports the death of Far Stevenson 28 a Bedford resident and watchman at a furniture store. Burglaries led to a night shooting as Stevenson woke and wrestled with two armed men who fled. Stevenson died instantly. He spent his life near Noblesville and had been west less than six months.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Far Stevenson
Frank Holby
Bedford
Stevenson
Noblesville
West
Taxable property assessed values in Lawrence County rise
Township assessors report total taxable property at 9 416 162 dollars for the year, up from 9 110 455 dollars last year. Railroads are excluded and valued between two and three million. Average land value per acre by township ranges from 6 40 to 15 60 dollars, with Bedford and Mitchell unplatted ground valued per acre and per lot.
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Lawrence County
Board of Equalization
Flinn
Pleasant Run
Perry
Indian Creek
Spice Valley
Marion
Bono
Shawswick
Guthrie
Marshall
City of Bedford
Town of
Mitchell
Monon Railway exam tests 2,000 workmen on Bloomington division
Two thousand workers on the Monon railway’s Bloomington division undergo a thorough examination by the train master and chief dispatcher. Each 10 to 15 member class answers 215 questions about signals and duty rules, with sessions lasting three to four hours. A new state law requires biannual testing.
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Monon
Bloomington
Local crime spurs talk of a growing gang problem
A pattern of break ins targets a downtown business with four robberies, last week’s entry through the rear suggesting an organized gang behind the thefts. The story also notes a flood of local social notes with names, moves, visits, travel, and community events.
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Ceveral
Buck Neoc
Violent Assaults and Court Powers in Local Police Court
Melvin Grianstaff was arrested after assaulting a woman near the Avenue hotel and found with a revolver. He paid 26 dollars in fines and costs to Mayor Fillion. Neil Pearce was jailed on assault and battery charges after his wife sought release, then she relented. Bettie Hardwick filed against Howard Hardwick for breaking up furniture. Hardwick was bound over to Circuit Court for peace.
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Melvin Grianstaff
Monon Eval Chutes
Jenkins
Avenue Hotel
Grianstaff
Moore
Fillion
Neil Pearce
Gratzer
Bettie Hardwick
Howard Hardwick
Peerless
Circuit Court
Mayor's Court Handles Drunks and a Medical Liquor Case
In a Dry Town the mayor's court dealt with three drunks and a man and woman on a serious charge. One intoxicated man was arrested after a spill in Bedford following an earlier drinking session. A local celebrity claimed he got a quart of liquor from a druggist by signing for medical use.
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Bedford
Bloomton Telephone
Decoration ceremonies held at Green Hill cemetery
Bedford Camp 4033 Modern Woodmen of America will observe decoration ceremonies at Green Hill cemetery Sunday June 16. Neighbors are asked to assemble at the hall at 1 30 p m with flowers. Neighboring Camps invited to attend and assist. John Brown Consul.
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Bedford
Modern Woodmen of America
Green Hill Cemetery
Hall
John Brown
Salem boy found dead in river after fishing trip
Robert Mitchell ten years old, son of Mrs S H Mitchell of Salem, failed to return Monday evening and his body was found face down in the river after a search. The cause of death is not known. Thomas Taggart bought the Buerk property including the observatory and 400 acres adjoining West Baden Springs. no stated plans, but dairy farming expected.
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Frank Holby
Marl Stevenson
Idaho
Robert Mitchell
S. H. Mitchell
Salem
Thomas Taggart
Buerk
Buerk Observatory
West Baden Springs
Paoli Republican
First Prize For Oratory At Wabassy Lyceum
Joseph J. Burnham won the first prize for oratory at the annual competition between the Lyceum and Caloepean Literary Societies of Wabassy County on June 8 1907. Prize money was contributed by Mrs General Lew Wallace E H Walcott H A Ritter and E H Evans.
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Lycceum
Caleopean
Wabassy Cotlere
Joseph J. Burnham
Oratory
Lyceum Society
Lew Wallace
H.A. Ritter
E. H. Evans
Lawrence County Board Reports Jail and Poor Asylum Inspection
The Lawrence County Board of County Charities completed a quarterly jail inspection June 1 and June 6. They found seven men in the male wing and one insane woman in the female ward, with clean quarters but dirty bunks and bad air at first, later corrected under Sheriff Box. Prisoners receive plain food and sleep on canvas cots with seasonal blankets washed every three months. Vermin were not seen, though the Sheriff noted occasional intrusion by tramps, promptly treated with insecticide.
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Lawrence County
Three Township Commencements in Local Schools
Guthrie township held its common school graduation at Tun nelton with eight graduates. Rev. Austin Hunter delivered the class address. Graduates: Gertrude McKinney, Harry Kofer, Silva Simpson, Frank Cooper, Flora Maharney, Eric Dickson, Harry W. Fields, Jesse Wicker. Indian Creek township graduates followed in Fayetteville with Mitchell orchestra music and same address by Rev. Hunter. Graduates: Noble Adamson, Alice Bowman, Jesse Bridwell, Lizzie Sheets, Mary Beatch, Lake Mavity, Ida Mosier, Luther Ferguson. Perry township graduates at Springville featured music by the Mitchell orchestra and an address by Prof. Robert Tirey. Graduates: Dennis Blackburn, Inez Rainbolt, ErnestDavis, Jennie Holmes, Dolla Fleischhamer, Clarence Cathers, Rollie Rush, Lela Whitted, Albert Sharp, Mary Holmes, Felix Armstrong.
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Guthrie Township
Tunnelton
Austin Hunter
First Christian Church
Indianapolis
Gertrude McKinney
Harry Mar Kofer
Silva Simpson
Frank Cooper
Flora Maharney
Eric Dickson
Harry W. Fields
Jesse Wicker
Indian Creek Township
Fayetteville
Mitchell
Noble Adamson
Alice Bowman
Jesse Bridwell
Lizzie Sheets
Mary ‘Eatch
Lake Mavity
Ida Mosier
Luther Ferguson
Perry Township
Springville
Mitchell Orchestra
Robert Tirey
Ralph Tirey
Spencer County
Perry Towwnship
Dennis Blackburn
Inez Rainbolt
Jennie Holmes
Dolla Fleischhamer
Clarence Cathers
Rollie Rush
Lela Whitted
Albert Sharp
Mary Holmes
Felix Armstrong
Miraculous rescue on Monon derailment at Greencastle
A Monon passenger train left the rails at Greencastle injuring none. fireman Charles Cooley crawled free from the cab and later retrieved a lunch, while engineer Fred Hodges and others escaped after the engine toppled. The crew's calm actions and a missed switch light caused the accident. Nearby, a separate Muncie barber shop lightning strike burned a traveler's hair but caused no serious harm.
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Monon
Greencastle
Charles Cooley
John Abrams
Fred Hodges
Bedford
Steve Hodges
Hodge
Hodges
Quincy Moore Improves After Lightning Strike at Quarry
Quincy Moore, 22, was struck by lightning at a Hoosier quarry around 1 30 pm Wednesday. He was carried home by relatives, walked indoors, and regained consciousness about three hours later though he remains sore and dazed.
Mrs Ford Benzel of Shelbyville Dies After Illness
Mrs Ford Benzel of Shelbyville died Monday after a prolonged illness and was brought to Bedford to the home of John Haase and wife on South H street Tuesday evening at 4 30 oclock.
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Rev. J. Allinger
Vincennes
Ford Benzel
Shelbyville
Bedford
John Haase
H ‘Street
Rockford Man Fined for Selling Game Fish
In commentary the Browns town Banner questions game laws that favor sportsmen. It argues tighter seasons and limits should apply regardless of whether fish or quail are sold or given away, urging fairer protection for farmers and businessmen.
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Rockford
Brownstown Banner
Lightning Touch Up Sparks Shave Chaotic Barber
A barber’s chair tale ends with a stranger struck by a flash of lightning as the shaver dodges a near miss then finishes at a different shop. A line notes after July 1st the star route mail service from Columbus to Nashville in Brown county will be discontinued. The mail will route via Indianapolis to Brown county using the Abe Martin Special.
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Columbus
Nashville
Brown County
Indianapolis
Indiana Drops to Eighth in Life Insurance Payouts for 1906
An Insurance Press report ranks Indiana eighth among states in life insurance benefits paid in 1906, totaling 7 782 648. New York leads with 65 134 921, followed by Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, while Indianapolis tops Indiana cities with 1 174 933. Other Indiana cities like Evansville Terre Haute and South Bend show smaller but notable returns. In a separate item, Pennsylvanian Frank McFadden argues fish are wary and fishing outlook remains uncertain through July.
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Indiana
The
Insurance Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Illinois
New Jersey
Ohio
Missouri
United States
Canada
Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
South Bend
Ft. Wayne
Lafayette
Bedford
Bloomington
Campbellsburg
Clear Creek
Ellettsville
Gosport
Greencastle
Mitchell
Orleans
Paoli
Seymour
Frank McFadden
Frank
Mr. McFadden
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Mitchell Pike
Ciiil Service Examinations
Fred Hodges’ Engine
Mrs. Holbys
Watchman
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Ph Acubes
Phil Dunihue
Harradsh Rer
Miaurty B. Lewis
Poth
Louisville
Anne Duffner
Wm. Williams
South T Street
Ka Tish
Danville
Guy Rutherford
Myr
Mrs
Milton Montgomery
Zahn
South Street
Mrs. Morris Mayer
West 1Th Street
P. J. Sheron
Lois Webb
West 16Th Street
John Bright
John Woodruff
Crosslane
Elmer Stephenson
Frank Dorsey
Tom Reath
Brassine Springs
John Nelms
Toomington
James McMahon
Mary Fallon
New Albany
George Terry
Politic Baseball Nine
Tinton
Huron
A. J. McDonald
Harriet
J. B. Bridwell
M. R. Mathers
Keach
Mr. Mathers
Mary Dougherty
Isis Reath Hall
Mary Isis
Prescott
Arizona
Henry Reath
Michael Mulhall
North O Street
Stinesville
John Raodenburs Waterday
City
U.S
M. C. Hindersider
Denver
Colo
F. M. Vance
Mrs. Vance
Mr. Hindersider
Charles Allen
South N Street
J.oneal
Oneal
Claude Black
Norman Station
Adam Black
Willie Cantrell
Smithville
William Mehne
Shoals
Leo Cook
Francis M. Cook
South J Street
Washington
St. Louis
Thema Black
Thomas Jackson
North Street
W7th
Ith
Leland McDonald
Ssin
Haute
Comuctor Bay
Santa Fe Railway
Memphis
W. HH. McDoel
Monon Lines
State Fair Grounds
Monon Company
Thomas Thompson
Umbrella Trust
Chaney
Pike County
J. H. Martly
Mabel Campbell
A. B
Campbell
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Roy
Louisville Street Railway Company
Barth
Blue River
Baritan
Bedfard
Wm. Kastings
John Jacobs
Qdon
J. Aldash
Oolitie
Maroney
South F Street
Flila “Allen
Cincinnati
Betty Donica
Charles Jackson
Fred
North I Street
William Elliston
Bonnie Cooper
Margaret Cooper
Emma Marks
Clear Spring
Birch Foster
John Shirley
Pearl
Etta Weaver
Fairview
Logan Browning
Vairview
T. J. Leonard
Qwensburg
D. W. Parker
L ‘Street
Parker
J. J. Quinn
Bloomington National Bank
East Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington World
Anice Byers
West 19Th Street
Henry Speer
Reuben Sellers
Kokomo
Harriet T. Sellers
John Walker
Mr. Walker
San Buena- Ventura
Cal
Charles Walker
Union Station
J Street
Mark A. Smith
State Board of Charities
County Poor Asylum
Hugh Dodd
Lillian A. Vortis
C. S. Norton
W. N. Matthews
C. H. Struce
Bri. J. Stalker
Lawrence
County Board of County Charities
Lawrence County Board
Perry, Guthrie and
Neu Store
South Side
India
Onyx
Citizens Trust Company
Bedford, Indiana
John G. Hogan
South Side Public Square
J. ©. Greisheimer
Muncie
W. J. Moore
H. H. Walls
General Insurance
Hodge & Walls Building
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