Fatal Roof Collapse Claims Leonard Harvey Near Freetown
Leonard Harvey, an aged farmer near Freetown, died after a roof fell while John Waggoner tore down a smoke house. Harvey was on a plank when the north half slid off and the south half crushed his head and neck. Waggoner freed him, neighbors summoned help, Dr. Davis confirmed fatal injuries, and Coroner Jesse Dowden ruled accidental death. Excursion to Cincinnati advertised for Sunday May 17 via B and O S W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Harvey
Freetown
John Waggoner
Mr. Harvey
Mr. Waggoner
Brownstown Banner
Davis
Jesse Dowden
Discretion of City in Street Celebrations under Fireworks Law
The case before Judge Wilson addresses city liability when streets are used for celebrations and fireworks. It holds that organizers bear damages liability, not the city, and questions whether judgments can be collected. The Blooming ton matter concerns Labor Day committee responsibility for injuries to a child during a celebration. The courtroom scene highlighted a fierce argument between lawyers, with sympathy for the injured child. William McWilliams and Edna Guthrie, of East Seventeenth street, were married at Tunnelton on April 30, and began housekeeping there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bloomington
Labor Day Committee
Josephine Moore
Lawrence County Court Room
Messrs
Martin
Batman
Senator Carr
Miers
William McWilliams
Edna Guthrie
East Seventeenth Street
Tunnelton
Anna M. Guthrie
Moore v Bloomington case ends with no city liability
In the case Moore by next friend vs the city of Bloomington a 10 year old girl injured by a sky rocket explosion, the Lawrence Circuit Court granted the defendant peremptory instructions. Judge Wilson ruled no liability against the city despite serious injuries, concluding the act complained of, as far as the city is concerned, was not liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Bloomington
Lawrence
Miers & Carr
Messrs. Duncan & Batman
W. H. Martin
Wilson
Home of James D. Kapshaw Burned Near Avoca
The three room cottage of James D. Kapshaw near Avoca was destroyed by fire late yesterday with an estimated loss of 550. The building valued at 800 carried 450 on the structure and 100 on furniture. Fire origin unknown. carpenters had just left and little content was saved. Kapshaw, brother of Joseph Kapshaw, who was murdered weeks ago, is a quarry lodge boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Kapshaw
Avoca
Kapshaw
Joseph Kapshaw
Sunday clash between Americans and Italians in Sanders erupts in shootings
A Sabbath melee near Sanders between American residents and Italian quar rymen left about 50 shots fired and multiple injuries. Jewett Tatum and Harley East were struck or stabbed, two Italians were beaten, and a white-hot, armed truce followed as officers delayed arriving while both sides regrouped. Memorial services for 1908 are noted for May 24 at the First Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Bloomington
Jewett Tatum
Tony Tosti
Harley East
Gib McDonald
Wallace
Charles Fulford
Harley
East
Tatum
Testi
Killed by Train Near Beatty Nebraska
Osage City Kans adviser notes the death of William A Ard in Beatty Nevada on April 25 1908 while working as a brakeman on a Las Vegas freight train. He died after falling while making a drop as two cars passed over him. Ard was 43 and is survived by a wife son and siblings with ties to Lawrence Osage and Kiowa counties.
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Osage City
Kas
William A. Ard
Beatly
Nevada
Ard
Lawrence County
Kansas
William Ulysses Ard
Beatty
Mr. Ard
Anna Fowler
Ottawa
Los Angeles
Cal
Alonzo Ard
Kiowa
Jacob Ard
Wes Ard
Liquor license appeal moves to Orange County trial
Milton Myers liquor license case tied up by remonstrance in Bedford Third ward, appealed to circuit court, sent on change of venue to Jackson County then Orange County for trial. Case not to be tried before next term. Remonstrance filed. withdrawals noted. County Auditor Owens calls extraordinary session May 19 to fund reward for Joseph Rapshaw murder arrests. Authorities active in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Myers
Bedford
Jackson County
Orange County
Third Ward
Paoli Republican
Walter G. Owens
Joseph Rapshaw
Jewelry sale promising easy payments on Edison phonographs
An advertisement offers guaranteed jewelry and Edison phonographs on easy payments. It notes about a thousand records in stock for selection and invites readers to call to hear them. Signed by Mrs S E Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
S. E. Anderson
Broken Belt Inflicts Severe Injury on Local Worker
Norman Wilder son of James B Wilder employed in the Bedford Foundry and Machine shop was seriously injured when a rapidly revolving belt broke. The force struck him in the stomach and abdomen area causing prostration and intense pain. A physician was summoned and he was taken to his home on South G street for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Wilder
James B. Wilder
Bedford Foundry and
Young Wilder
South G Street
Bedford resident seeks license to sell liquor in Bedford Indiana
Wes Bilyeu applies to Lawrence County Commissioners at the June 1908 term for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a front room of a one story frame building at 110 on I Street Bedford Indiana with permission to sell cigars and tobacco. He states he is sole proprietor and will not act as agent or partner. Building owned by Constant Gaussin. First publication May 8 1909.
Notice of Application for License to Retail Liquors
Notice is given that a male resident of Bedford Indiana will apply to Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the next term starting in June 1908 for a license to sell vinous spirituous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking for one year. The business room is on the first floor of a two story brick building on T street, owned by Lillie B Neff Carl Kramer and Dot Kramer, with permission to sell cigars and tobacco. The room fronts on T street in Bedford’s Second Ward.
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Bedford
Shawswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Lillie B. Neff
Carl Kramer
Dot Kramer
Lot
T Street
City of
Shawswick
Township
County of
Lawrence
Foote
Highland Addition
Application For License Bedford Indiana 19th Century Notice
James Poynter applies to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a single room on the northwest corner of Lot 1 Block K Foote’s Highland addition Bedford Indiana. The business, housed in a two story brick building, fronts I Street with a 30 by 20 foot unobstructed show room and approval sought for one year starting June.
Notice to Nonresidents of Indiana Divorce Case
Law rence Circuit Court of Bedford Indiana issues notice to Frank Rossa nonresident to appear September term 1908 to answer a divorce complaint filed by Carmela Rossa. Clerk U S Boone Leonard seals the notice dated April 25 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Carmela Rossa
Complaint in Lawrence Court Quiet Title to Real Estate
The Unknown Heirs of William Shelby deceased are defendants in a Indiana case to quiet title. Plaintiff Sarah J. Harris, represented by Alexander and Harris, files complaint with affidavit. Defendants, nonresidents, must appear at the September term on the first Monday and respond at Bedford Court House. Filed April 13, 1909. Boone Leonard, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N Pierce
Lawrence
Mary J. Pierce
John N. Pierce
Circuit Court
Mary J. Plerce
Admix
Alexander
Frank Rossa
Simpson B. Lowe
Frank Rossaj
Indiana
Netlee
Bedford
A. D
U.S
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Sarah J. Harris
William Shelby
Alexander & Harris
State of
Sear
Boone Leonard
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