Woman Ends Life With Carbolic Acid in Jealousy Saga
Mrs Crawford Johnson, about 26, killed herself Saturday by taking carbolic acid after a separation from her husband Crawford Johnson a teamster. She bought the poison in downtown Elliott's drug store around 9:45 am, then drank it in the stable loft. Johnson found her unconscious about 11 am, and Dr. Stipp tried a stomach pump but swelling prevented use. The tongue mouth and chin were burned. she died at 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Johnson
Elliott
Johnson
F. EB. Stipp
Monon shops at Lafayette strained by sickness
The Monon railroad system reports many workers out sick at the Lafayette shops with grip and colds, hindering engine repairs and trips. The company operates 535 miles in Indiana with notable stock earnings but may skip dividends until court litigation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Lafayette
Round House
Indiana
New York
Grafton in Exile Spawns Indiana Gossip and Lawsuits
Bloomington reports the disappearance of John B. Crafton, the "stone king of Indiana," after a 1900 legal defeat linked to his Monroe county holdings. Once a quarry pioneer and railroad builder, Crafton’s wealth, aliases, and sprawling 12,000 acre land grasp sparked lawsuits and exile following a Carmichael suit and failure to post bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
John B. Crafton
Indiana
Crafton
Monroe County
Harrodsburg
Hazel T. Smallwood
Monon Railway
Smallwood
J. R. Day
Lawrence County
W. R. Woodward
Bedford and
Kirksville
Victor
Monroe
Michael T. Carmichael
Bedford
Carmichael
Supreme Court
Big Fire at Huron Destroys Two Buildings in Town
A blaze at Huron between the Demoss Hotel and Jackson Burton's general store destroyed both structures and much of their contents. Estimated total loss about 10 000 dollars with 1 000 dollars insured on the hotel. The origin remains guesswork amid the town's limited fire apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demoss
Jackson Burton
Huron
Local suits and railway depots mark Indiana news roundup
Mrs. Crafton and son Harry face a Morgan Circuit Court judgment action over assets including 15,000 in gold bonds and total holdings near 80,000. Ohio bill against Mother Hubbard engines stalls in committee. Erie Railway eyed 540 engines pending law. Kokomo schools hold cigarette inquiry with eight dealer names and 400 “cigarette fiends.” Monon Railroad describes Lafayette depot as latest grand building with green burlap decor and hot water heating. Indiana AG Taylor plans 1000 foot seines to remove carp gar and mud turtles from lakes, returning bass and perch to water. Cedar Lake to be seined under Fish Commission.
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Crafton
Harry
Morgan Circuit Court
Chicago
Louisville
Cincinnati
Taylor
State Fish Commission
Ec Sweeney
Indiana
Sweeney
Mgr
Monon Railroad Company
Cedar Lake
Samuelson Dunlavy Wedding Near Bedford
Samuelson son of West Baden wed Miss Eva Dunlavy of Bedford County in a Sunday ceremony at 2:30 pm conducted by Rev. Scott Hyde. The couple will reside in West Baden and received a large array of gifts including towels, dishes, glassware, and linens from local friends. Jacob Bossert of Williams attended church here, and Elizabeth Ellen Johnson faces a finger infection risk after a blood poison history. Rev McLean spoke on missions and travels. A new X ray machine at Doctor Karden’s office was tested, showing clear hand bones in a Will Rariden image. electric treatments were offered to several boys yesterday.
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Bedford
Charles Samuelson
West Baden
Eva
J. L. Dunlavy
Scott Hyde
Bedfore
Monon Stone Business Seen Booming in 1902
O. C. Carter, General Stone Agent of the Monon, predicts 1902 will be the best year in the oolitic belt. He asserts 35 quarries and mills will operate at capacity as building activity rises, with many contracts in place. The Monon plans for quick stone handling, boasting 2,500 stone cars that are new or rebuilt.
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O. C. Carter
The
Monon
Reform in Prisons Indiana Indeterminate Sentence Parole Law
An Indiana reform essay details the indeterminate sentence and parole system begun in 1897. It explains a shift from harsh confinement to graded custody, parole, and work, with measurable outcomes and governance by state officials including Governor Mount.
Death notices for Mrs Ed Davis and Mrs Susan Davis
Mrs Ed Davis of West 18th street died Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock from stomach trouble. Funeral Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the First Christian church conducted by Elder Franklin, burial at Green Hill. She leaves a husband and son after about eight months of illness. Mrs Crawford Johnson, who died by suicide Saturday, left a letter to her husband explaining troubles and a fortune teller warning. She was buried Monday at Beech Grove.
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Susan Davis
H. Davis
West 18Th Street
First Christian Church
Franklin
Green Hill
Crawford Johnson
Beech Grove
Death of Thomas J Butler at Pacific Grove
Thomas J Butler died March 2 at Pacific Grove California health resort where he had lived two or three years. He was 76. A Bedford native he went to California in 1849 and worked in banking in Phoenix Arizona for many years. He last visited Bedford relatives two years ago on a trip from the New England states.
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State of
Indiana
General Assembly
New York
Illinois
Minnesota
Indiana State Prison
South
Indiana Reformatory
Marion County
Michigan City
Jeffersonville
Thomas J Butler
Thomas J. Butler
Pacific Grove
California
Mr. Butler
Bedford
Arizona
Pheenix
New England
Last Day of School at Crawford School House
Tuesday March 4th marked the closing of Crawford School House taught by Morrell Simpson in his first school. The forenoon featured recitations and the afternoon speeches with a long program including names such as Ray Pender Kilea Jackson Maggie Pender and Erma Reuter.
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Crawford School
Morrell Simpson
Mr.Simpson
Papa
Ray Pender
Kilea Jackson
Maggie Pender
Hssie Hawkins
Stanley Crawford
Erma Renter
Anna Bradbury
Elva Jackson
Lizzie Dunlavy
Merle Johnson
Essie Hawkins
Jeannie
Merle John—son
Ollie Hodge
Rusie in fine shape as baseball season nears
Word from Muncie says Amos Rusie once the Hoosier Thunderbolt is in splendid condition with no excess flesh and confident he can again excel on the mound. The news mirrors the robin arrival as an omen of a new baseball season.
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Muncie
Amos Rusie
Meat Prices Rise While Car Factory Expands Output
Local meat market men report near impossibility of securing good home meats and a 30 percent rise in fresh meat prices. In Lafayette the Monon shop works fast on forty new lime cars, cutting car build time from three days to ten hours. Four men earn twelve dollars per car.
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Bloomington
Monon
Lafayette
Birthday Surprise for James W. Riley on 55th
On Wednesday March 5 relatives and friends gathered on North J street to surprise James W. Riley on his 55th birthday. The evening featured games social conversation ice cream cake fruits and gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Standiford Mrs. Mort Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Watson Mrs. Adam Johnson Mrs. Ulmer Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smithers and children George Habib Francis and Ruby Standiford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Riley
North J Street
Riley
Arthur Standiford
Mort Duncan
Jerry Watson
Adam Johnson
Ulmer
Ed Smithers
George Habib
Francis
Ruby Standiford
Oratorical Contest at Presbyterian Church
A Monday evening event at the Presbyterian Church featured an oratorical contest for a medal with six entrants. Mabel Erwin won first prize. no second place was awarded. Musical selections delighted attendees, including Estelle Huffines on violin and a women’s quartet. Also noted: police announce progress in the Montgomery national bank robbery case, with Pinkerton Detective Ray and Sheriff Morgan pursuing suspects, possibly five men connected to local talent.
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Presbyterian Church
Joseph Phipps
Cole
Mabel Erwin
Estelle Huffines
Mesdames Radley
Cosner
Hatfield
Miss Knox
Miller
Zollver
Ralph C. Cosner
Indiana W. C. T. U
Mesdames McWhirter
Balch
Indianapolis
Montgomery National Bank
Ray
Chicago Pinkerton
Morgan
Montgomery
Washington Herald
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First Baptist Church
Cabell W. Chadwick
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J. B. Malott
Thomas Starr
Norman
Bob Glover
Kate Batman
Oale Barr
Dawson -Phillips
Rebecca Brooking
Kate Pender
Jessie Starr
Louise Bowman
Lizzie Barr
Pearl Batman
Estella Ellison
Kate
Carrie
Sallie Batman
Jesse Pender
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Gertrude Fiddler
Wm. Castella
Blanch Mitchell
Eveetri
Pearl Johnson
Mary Dunlavy
Tattle, Johnson
Nancy Dunlavy
Lee Bowman
Charlie Pender
Bessie Starrae
Earl and Lawrence
Jacob Bossert
Williams
Church of Christ
Elizabeth Ellen Johnson
Ziba Hopkins
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Italy
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Christian Endeavor
Parole Board
Durbin
Union
Ed. Davis
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse
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Ed Farmer
Bedford Light, Heat and Power Co
Robert Barnes
Ella Wilson
Nick Carter
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