Will dispute seeks to construe Brackenridge estate for Sarah
In Lawrence county circuit court guardian Thomas C. Underwood seeks a legal construction of the Francis P. Brackenridge will to secure a $7,590 lien on the Bedford real estate for the support of Sarah Brackenridge. The suit names numerous heirs and railways, claims failure to provide six years of support, and notes the estate’s high value. Attorneys Hyde Mellen Ruehl file the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. C. Underwood
Sarah Brackenridge
Christina Alhorn
Martha M. Diehl
Martha M. Diehl, Jr
Epsey E. Diehl
Anna Diehl
Ollie P. Diehl
Charles D. Licht
William J. Diehl
Lizzie Strout
Othy Mark
Joseph Gardner
Quincy Short
S. W. Thurman
William A. Richards
Thomas J. Bruce
Keziah Bruce
Clarence W. Bollinger
Mariah Shanin
Emma Luttrell
Charles H. I Emery
Rose G. Emery
Edward L. Estes
Lilie L. Estes
Jacob B. Brown
Harriette N. George
Morton F. Brooks
William H. Martin
Kate Martin
Bedford Belt Railway Company
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Perry Matthews and Buskirk Stone Company
Francis B Brackenridge
Lawrence County
Bedford
Francis Brackenridge
Sarah _ Brackenridge
Francis P. Brackenridge
Robert A. Brackenridge
Thomas W. Brackenridge
Thomas A
Thomas C. Underwood
John D. Hyde
R. L. Mellen
Victor E. Ruehl
Marie Bradley Mare Wins At Indianapolis Sale
Mamie Bradley the fast pacing mare, winner of a Sey mour raffle by Frank Dorsey, was sold at the Indianapolis horse sale Wednesday to John Dayler of Rushville. The mare, valued at 2000 dollars, carried a record of 2.12 percent and attracted many bidders. Dorsey had paid six dollars for the raffle prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Bradley
Seymour
Frank Dorsey
Indianapolis
John Dayler
Rushville
Dorsey
Girl Politicians of Three Cities Embrace Strenuous Life
Three cities showcase women entering public life with demanding schedules and political ambitions. The feature highlights perseverance, public service focus, and community impact as these female leaders navigate scrutiny and duties across diverse districts.
Local Europe Trip Contest Sparks Bloomington Rivalry
The Bloomington race for a Europe trip centers on Mitchell and Bedford contenders. Miss Femma Wood and supporters rally for Mitchell while Bedford fields Miss Kitty Miller and Miss Anah Chamberlain. Campaigns include raffling an Indianapolis Star subscription and 1000 votes, with local families hosting visitors from Mitchell.
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Bloomington
Mitchell
Bedford
Europe
Femma Wood
Kittie Miller
Donna Brown
Miss Wood
Kitty Miller
Anah Chamberlain
Squire Wood
Indianapolis Star
Miss Miller
Chaney Nominated by Acclamation in Washington Second District
Republicans in Washington Indiana convened and nominated John C Chaney for Congress by acclamation. Judge W R Gardiner served as temporary chairman. Chaney thanked delegates as Washington hosted a thronged Republican gathering with Daviess county nominating their ticket and gubernatorial candidates present except Charles W Miller.
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Washington
Ind
John C., Chaney
Joseph Barr
Bruceville
W. R. Gardiner
Chaney
Daviess County
Charles W. Miller
More Raised Bills In Bedford Warns Public
Bedford residents report counterfeit ten dollar bills circulating. A local gas office accepted a raised bill without notice, later discovered by the treasury during a daily deposit. Police advise checking for the missing eagle emblem in the bill’s center to identify fake notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lawrence County
Bedford Light Heat and Power Company
Citizens Bank
John Koetter
Collar Bone Broken In Tramway Accident At Bradley Mill
Bair, a carpenter from N street, was seriously injured Tuesday while building a tramway at the William A Bradley stone mill. A heavy timber fell, breaking his collar bone and cutting him. he was taken to Drs Freeland and Simpson for treatment and will remain at home for some time. For sale a team of match driving horses. Call T W Hallenbaugh Ft Ritner Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bair
N Street
William A. Bradley
T. W. Hallenbaugh
Ft. Ritner
Ind
Quarry Worker Killed At Eclipse Quarry
Alonzo McNeeley aged 45 an Eclipse quarry employee was killed Wednesday afternoon when a lifting derrick dropped a heavy stone striking him on the head. Fellow workers removed the stone but he had died instantly. The accident occurred at Ellettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse
Ellettsville
Alonzo McNeeley
McNeeley
McNeely
Swell Turkey Supper Marks Bass Birthday Celebration
About seventy friends and relatives of William Bass gathered at his home two miles west of Bedford on Fayetteville road to celebrate his 50th birthday. Fifteen turkeys were baked for the feast with dancing and games adding to the merriment. Bedford attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Embree Mr and Mrs Elijah Embree Fred Cannedy Gerald Smith and Paul Higman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bass
Bedford
Fayetteville Road
Bass
Harry Embree
Elijah Embree
Fred Cannedy
Gerald Smith
Paul Higman
Opitsah Tribe Captures Palefaces and Expands Honors
The Opitsah of the Red Men on Wednesday captured several palefaces, with Ogallala reinforcement chiefs performing scalpings. The wigwam crowd watched as Hunters, Warriors and Chiefs degrees were conferred on about twenty five candidates, marking a prosperous period for Opitsah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opitsah
Ogallala
Damages Awarded in Suit Against Southern Indiana Railroad
Six damage cases filed in Jackson Circuit Court allege negligence at the O'Brien street crossing in Seymour. Arthur and Edith Compton, Edward and Rose Crane, George and Florence Brocker won damages totaling 2 with individual judgments: Arthur Compton 1 dollar Edith Compton 400 Edward Crane 1 Rose Crane 300 George Brocker 1 Florence Brocker 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railroad
Jackson
Arthur Compton
Edith Compton
Edward Crane
Rose Crane
Geo. Brocker
Florence Brocker
Seymour
S. S
O’brien
George Brocker
State Board Sets County Exams For High School Equivalency
In 1908 the State Board of Education approved two county based examinations this year for high school equivalency. Applicants may split time across March 28 in Mitchell and April 25 in Bedford with manuscripts sent to the state education department. No grading fee. Marriage licenses issued: Edward L. Dalton to Jessie Starr and Samuel King to Margaret Fidler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Mitchell
Bedford
State Department of Education
RaAupu N. Tilney, Co
Edward L. Dalton
Jessie Starr
Samuel King
Margaret Fidler
Bair offers general repairing and horseshoeing services
R. Bair on East 16th Street advertises horseshoeing and general repairing with rubber tireing and a claim of prep to perform all work in a first-class shop. It lists binder and mower knife guards sections guards plates pitmans and knife heads and guarantees all work.
64 Acres and Home Near Coxton for Bargain Sale
64 acres with a good house and barn and a fine orchard near Coxton offered for sale on easy terms. The seller, Danip B Webb of Cale, Indiana, plans to sell to buyers heading west amid a bargain sale.
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Coxton
Danip B
Webb
Cale Ind
Marshall 10 Leads State Ticket Rout Ralston Taggart Forces
Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City secures the governorship on the fifth ballot as his supporters crush the Ralston Taggart faction. Miers delivers keynote urging Jefferson Lincoln principles, attacking trusts and tariff policy while praising Democratic economy and reform.
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Marshall
Ralston
Taggart
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Ralston-Taggart
Democratic State Convention Nomination Fight Ends In Fragment
At Indianapolis on March 26 delegates chose governor candidates with Samuel M. Ralston leading on ballots but failing to reach the needed majority. Kuhn and McCullough withdrew, leaving Ralston Slack Marshall and Conn as contenders amid party feuding over Miers keynote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Judge Miers
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Carroll K. McCullough
Anderson
William O'Keefe
Plymouth
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Thomas M. Kuhn
Richmond
Charles G. Conn
Elkhart
Ralston
Wack
Marshall
Kuhn
McCullough
Conn
Slack
Taggart
Party reform call demands honesty and open books
The text urges political overhaul with a vow to end graft and corrupt influence in elections. It champions public campaign contributions, accountability, and vigilant democracy, invoking figures like Bryan and Hendricks as ideals and warning against bribery and voter manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Indiana
Thomas A. Hendricks
Silent City of Green Hill Cemetry Burials Through Year One Hundred
The Green Hill Cemetery Association near Bedford began in 1889 at Col. A C Voris lead with 12 acres for burials. By March 1908 ninety deaths were recorded in the first year and up to eighty six hundred total interments since opening. The first burial was Dr. Ben Newland on April 8, 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Hill Cemetery
Bedford
Col.a. C. Voris
Green Hill Cemetery Association
Indiana
Col
A. C. Voris
B.thornton
Voris
Green Hill
Ben Newland
Alice Louise’ Iseminger
New York Finance
Great Reserve Money Center
New York
Couple United in Marriage at M. E. Parsonage
Samuel King and Margaret Fidler wed at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. J. Randolph Smith officiating. The couple left at 10:30 for Oscella, Kansas on their wedding trip. The groom is 80 and the bride 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel King
Margaret Fidler
M. E. Parsonage
J. Randolph Smith
Mrs. King
Oscella
Kan
Tax deadline notice from Curtis E B Ray County Treasurer
The last day to pay taxes without penalty is the first Monday in May. The books will close and a penalty applies as required by law. Come early to avoid the last minute rush. Curtis EB Ray County Treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis EB. Ray
Chaney Urges Tariff Revision in Republican Nomination Speech
Judge John C. Chaney, the Republican candidate in Indiana's Second District, argued for tariff revision and warned against demonizing capital and labor. He defended preserving a functional protective tariff while correcting inequities, and praised President Harrison era finance and Mrs. Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Second District
John C. Chaney
Washington
Chaney
United States
Question Raised on Semi annual School Closures for State Association
A local critic argues that suspending schools for two days to let teachers attend the State Association in Indianapolis mainly benefits hotel interests and imposes costs on taxpayers. The Seymour Democrat notes compulsory attendance and debates whether two days off and expenses are justified, urging teacher independence in planning while acknowledging some value in professional meetings.
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Indianapolis
Seymour Democrat
Association
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