Uncle Sam backs swallows as farmers’ helpful allies
Government advocates protecting swallows and expanding nesting sites to boost natural pest control. It urges removing English sparrow pressure, installing nest boxes, and creating sand and gravel banks to support barn, bank, cliff swallows, and the purple martin, noting regional declines and the birds' insect destruction value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Indiana
New England
North
Texas
Germany
Martin
Swallows Aid Agriculture Through Insect Control
Government experts discuss the interregional balance of swallows as migratory birds. Colonization ideas include nocturnal transfer of nests and parent birds. Northern states should protect resident swallows, while Southern states rely on them to curb boll weevils and support agriculture.
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Uncle Sam
Births in Avoca and surrounding areas
Born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Pope of Avoca a daughter born Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Griggs North N street a daughter born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Jordon Starr North H street a son born Thursday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Virge Alexander Heltonville a child born Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Phipps east of town a daughter born Sunday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. George Trogden West 10th street a son born Wednesday night to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson east of the city a daughter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Pope
Avoca
Harry Griggs
North N Street
Jordon Starr
North H Street
Virge Alexander
Heltonville
Henry C. Phipps
George Trogden
West 10Th Street
Elmer Johnson
Dynamite scare near Campbell Co store in Bloomington
Police and workers uncovered enough dynamite to blow up one side of the public square hidden under boards and rubbish at the Campbell Co store site. Two boys under 15 admitted placing it after finding the explosive at an old railroad camp and hiding it to avoid discovery. The mother alerted Marshal Johns after one boy confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Campbell & Co
Marshal Johns
Campbell
Wild Goose Plum Pioneer dies at Bartholomew Alms House
Joseph Anthony aged 75 is dead at Bartholomew County Almshouse. He introduced the wild goose plum to Indiana after finding a seed in a wild goose crop planted by a Lowell farmer. Once fruiting, the variety sold fast. Thirteen years ago his wife won a divorce and he spent $5,000 during a Columbus spree lasting four days. He squandered money thereafter and five years ago was confined to the almshouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Anthony
Bartholomew County Almshouse
Anthony
Indiana
Lowell
Columbus
Rushville forms stock firm for Smalley corn husker
A Rushville stock company is organized to manufacture a corn gatherer and husker patented by William Smalley of Brookville. He developed the device after rot caused by lack of farm labor, hoping for a revolution in corn gathering. The machine runs on gasoline engine or traction power and can attach to a farm wagon. L. C. Wright of Orleans visited the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
William Smalley
Brookville
Police Court Plea Bargains and Fines Reported
Wes Bilyeu pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Gilbert McDonald and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Fillion. The State vs Ed Bowman for assault and battery on McDonald was dismissed as Bowman did not strike McDonald. Charles Barnes pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Everett Bruce and will be fined after the injured party is located. Edward J. Draper was fined ten dollars and fifty cents by Justice Owens for assault and battery on Clyde Prow and appealed to the Circuit Court. The State vs Thomas Dixon, charged with possessing a dip net, resulted in a not guilty verdict by Justice Owens and a jury. Dixon resides on Salt Creek in the county’s north part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Bilyeu
Gilbert McDonald
Fillion
Ma Ferm
Ed Bowman
Bowman
McDonald
Charles Barnes
Everett Bruce
Bruce
Edward J. Draper
Justice Owens
Clyde Prow
Circuit Court
Thomas Dixon
Owens
Dixon
Salt Creek
Magnetic Mineral Water Well Bottles Gas and Fire
At S30 feet the Egyptian Oil and Gas Co. struck a flowing mineral water well near the Mark place. The water emits gas bubbles and flames when lit, with a rotten egg smell similar to West Baden. The well shows magnetic properties as a steel blade becomes magnetized, attracting metal pins and needles. Local experts compare its chemistry and potential value to notable Indiana wells, while observers discuss future deeper drilling and regional oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egyptian Oil and Gas Co
Corporation
West Baden
Pluto
Indiana
Blatchley
Abbott
Allen County
Ginburg
United States
R. L. Bailey
Egypt Oil and Gas Co
Smith
Bailey
Board of Directors
Deep sulfur water blows from Egypt Oil well south of town
Contractor N. S. Ginsburg of Casey Illinois resumed drilling at the Mark well for the Egypt Oil and Gas Co. as the depth neared 1000 feet. Water pressure surged tanks, producing 2000 to 2500 gallons per minute with strong sulfur and gas. flames rose ten feet and air contact magnetized steel. Drilling continues despite impediments from pressurized water while the casing depth remains at 8 inches. The well penetrated limestone shale and oil sand where sulfur water appeared. Bloomington claims fame for theater and circus people with H B Gentry credited as father of show business and the courthouse in that city.
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N. 8S
Ginsburg
Casey
Ill
Egypt Oil and Gas Co
Bedford
Bloomington
Middle West
H. B. Gentry
Court House
Bedford Lady Hurt in Indianapolis Streetcar Accident
Mrs Florence Bratton of Bedford was knocked down by a milk wagon horse in downtown Indianapolis and wagon wheels passed over her. She was taken to City Hospital in serious condition with possible multiple fractures. her son-in-law Tom Fenton learned of the event and found her conscious but gravely ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Bratton
Indianapolis
Tom Fenton
Indiana
Walsh syndicate nears completion for Chicago Southern railway
John R. Walsh leads a $2.5 million syndicate to fund Chicago Southern railway expansion into Chicago. Bankers say underwriting should finish within days as about $1 million of a $25 million fund will complete the road, with equal sums to clear floating debt and cover grading. A $500,000 equipment reserve remains. Building work to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Chicago Southern Railway
Chicago
Association Banks
Walsh Roads
Henley Wins $500000 Masonic Temple Stone Contract
The Henley company of this city secured the stone contract for a $500000 Masonic temple in Washington DC after three weeks of effort. Work will begin June 1 with at least 120 cars of cut stone. It is the largest stone belt contract of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley Company
Washington, D. C
George W. Henley
National Capital
Bloomington
The Mystics Lorena Corbin Passes Away at Seven
Lorena Thurston the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Mort Corbin died Friday May 10 1907 after a brief illness from an abscess that progressed to brain trouble. She was seven and just started school. A simple funeral at home followed by burial in the cemetery ends a brief, devoted life celebrated in Maytime imagery with thanks to friends for support and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena
Mort Corbin
Kingdom of Heaven
Mort Corsin
May Weather in Indiana Sees Varied Temperatures and Rain
Indiana week of May features cool mornings with frosts in north and central counties and warmer highs on May 9 reaching 72 to 80 degrees. Rain scattered across the state early week, totals ranged from half an inch in the north to 1 to 8 inches in the south, with Rush County hit by a severe thunderstorm and hail on the 9th. Continuous sun closed the week.
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Indianapolis
Rush
Brandies To Command Higher Prices As Fruit Shortage Looms
Liquor brokers warn apple and peach brandies will rise in price due to a poor fruit crop caused by unseasonable weather and late frosts. They forecast higher costs for peach and apple brandy and for whisky producers as corn and cooperage costs climb.
Wreck on Bedford Branch injures Engineer
A minor wreck on the Bedford branch of the B and O S W occurred Wednesday at the Wall heiser place when the tender jumped the track. Engineer Jas M Allen of Seymour broke his right ankle by jumping to safety. The fireman was uninjured and Allen was taken home at 3 35 pm via the Southern Indiana line.
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Bedford
Wallheiser Place
Jas. M. Allen
Seymour
Allen
Indiana
School Enumeration disputed by State Board of Education
J N Study Fort Wayne superintendent accused Terre Haute of padding its school enumeration at the State Board of Education meeting. He warned he may resign from the board if the figures stand, noting Terre Haute reported 17930 while Fort Wayne had 16634. The board also raised life license standards for teachers with an 85 percent general average and 75 percent minimum in any subject.
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Terre Haute
State Board of Education
J. N. Study
Fort Wayne
Ft. Wayne
South Bend
Indianapolis
Cotton
Flour Prices Jump Amid Wheat Market Rally
Flour prices rise as wheat costs climb with Indianapolis dealers charging 25 7 50c per barrel more than a week ago. Mills report slow selling with buyers delaying on higher costs. Green Castile mills add 40c per barrel. northern spring flour up 50 60c. Sack prices mostly unchanged though some foreign sacks up 5c. Shortage of prospects boosts prices while baked goods may see size adjustments.
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Indianapolis
Greencastle Mills
Bedford
Farm Sale Records: Crawford Sells Leatherwood Farm
Austin Crawford sold his Leatherwood farm to John Webster of Indian Springs for 6400 dollars. Webster takes title and ownership follows payment in full, marking a transfer of property and agricultural assets. The deal reflects market values for rural parcels and names the buyer and seller and their local connections.
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Austin Crawford
Leatherwood
John Webster
Indian Springs
Embree to Furnish Snyders Building Saloon
Harry T. Embree plans a fine new oak and mahogany furniture outfit for his saloon in the Snyder building, showcasing upscale interior changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Embree
Snyders
Injured Eye Suffered by Bedford Foundry Worker
Urban Horn of the Bedford Foundry and Machine Works suffers an injured eye after a small emery wheel burst. The accident highlights workplace hazards at the foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urban Horn
Bedford Foundry and Machine Works
Pairings listed for upcoming social notices
Roscoe Rose and Clara Keithley, George H. Sears and Winnie Kern, Arthur W. Sutton and Lillian Mae Burton, Thomas G. Tewell and Della L. Padgett are named as couples in a forthcoming section of notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Rose
Clara Keithley
George H. Sears
Winnie Kern
Arthur W. Sutton
Lillian Mae Burton
Thomas G. Tewell
Della L. Padgett
Mrs Mary Speer and Family Thank Neighbors for Support
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father Mary Speer and family acknowledge the kindness shown during their loss.
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Mary Speer
Sheriff Sale Offers Rents and Fees in Oolitic Indiana
By decree from the Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana Union National Savings and Loan Association sues Quincey Byers and others. The sheriff will sell June 15 1907 at the Bedford court house south door for rents and profits up to seven years of Lot 45 in Lincoln Park Oolitic if not enough proceeds for decree. then fee simple interest and costs to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lawrence County
Indiana
Union National Savings & Loan Association
Quincey Byers
Court House
Bedford
Lincolo Park
Oolitic
Thomas W. Box
Sherif
Brooks & Brooks Attorneys
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Lawsuit
Complaint No. 6070 against Virginia Sig and Virginia Seig filed by Brooks & Brooks. Defendants not Indiana residents must appear at Lawrence Justice Court in Bedford on September 1, 1907 to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice with the court seal.
Thanks for support during sickness and bereavement
Chas Stastny and family express thanks to all who offered help and sympathy during their uncle's illness and death, and especially for the flower offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Stastny
Shippers Form Unified Trade Group to Lobby Legislature
A general coalition of shippers and manufacturers associations is forming to protect interests in the Legislature and ensure compliance with shipping laws. John McCardle and J W Zartman of Indianapolis are named temporary president and secretary, with an executive committee drawn from multiple trade groups. The body will be non political.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University School of Law
Merrill Moores
Indianapolis Bar Association
Indiana
H. C. Star
Indianapolis
Travelers’ Protective Association
J. W. Sale
Bluffton
Hay Dealers’ Association
W. C. Johnson
H. E. Kinney
Board of Trade
John F. Russell
Greensburg
Millers’Association
C. H. Jones
Coal Operators Association
W. A. Guthrie
Hard Wood Lumber Dealers’ Association
A. E. Bradshaw
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
J. Keavy
Freight Bureau
Hughes East Dies in South Carolina at Yankton Home
Indiana politician Hughes East longtime Indianapolis resident died Wednesday at his Yankton South Dakota home. He served as private secretary to Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks and later was named Yankton commissioner of deeds by President Cleveland. Survived by two daughters and two brothers James R and Thomas J East of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes East
Indiana
Indianapolis
Yankton
S. C
Thomas A. Hendricks
Cleveland
James R
Thomas J. East
Notice Of Appointment For Javol Stroud Estate
Alfred B Andrews appointed by the Lawrence Vicinity Court as administrator with the will annexed of Javol Stroud’s estate in Lawrence County Indiana. Estate declared solvent.
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Lawrence Vicenit Court
Javol Stroud
Lawrence County
Indiana
Alfred B Andrews
Administratrix Sells Heary Hoard Estate Lands at Public Auction
Malinda Hoard administratrix of Heary Hoard deceased announces a public sale of real estate in Lawrence County Indiana. The auction will be on Saturday June 8 1907 at Worlock A M on the west half of the southwest quarter of section 6 and the north half of the northwest quarter of section 7 in the same township and range with railroad right of way excluded. Terms require one third cash and the remainder in six and twelve month notes at six percent interest secured by mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heary Hoard
Lawrence Circuit Court
State of
Indiana
Worlock
County of
Lawrence
Malinda
John N. Pierce
Lawrence County
Indian Creek Township
Fayetteville
Mary J. Pierce
Large 2000 car ballast contract sighted for Indianapolis line
The Bedford-Linton Crushed Stone Company with offices here and Laughlin and I. O. Price ownership will furnish 2000 cars of ballast to the Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company. Quarries at Williams, delivery at Seymour, a major contract for crushed stone. Also United States Cement Co introduces a time registering clock for all employees with 6am start and 6pm whistle end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford-Linton Crushed Stone Company
Harve
John Laughlin
I. O
Price
Indianapolis and
Louisvill Traction Company
Williams
Seymour
Linton Call
United States Cement Co
Notice to Non-Residents Proceedings in Lawrence Circuit Court
Plaintiff represented by C W Nichols and J J M Labollette files complaint with affidavit noting Jon Hert is not a resident of Indiana. Defendant must appear at the September term starting first Monday at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or case will proceed in absentia. Clerk Sean Boone signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violinia Svip Et al
Brooks & Brooks
Violinia Sig
Violinia Seig
Indiana
Lawrence Jeuit
Bedford
A. D
Boone Leanord
Brooks & Brooks Attorneys
C. W. Nichols
J.J. M. Labollette
Jon Hert
Indiuna
Lawrence
Court House
Sean
Boone L. puNakp
HW. P. Pearson
John G. Parrot
John Parrott
Johan G. Parrott
Doh GG Parrott
State of
Hedford
Boonf, Leonard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Notice of Application For License To Retail
A male resident of Shawswick township Bedford Indiana applies to Lawrence county Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a front room of a two story brick building owned by George P Ketcham on lot 203 Bedford City. The request covers sale and on premises drinking for one year with tobacco sales also requested. FRANK DORSEY, Applicant.
Notice of Application for License To Retail Liquor
Citizens of the Third Ward in Bedford Indiana and others are notified that four male residents will apply to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the June 1907 term for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The room is in the south front of the first story of the Central Hotel on J street, described as 18 by 16 feet, fronting a street in Bedford. The request includes permission to sell cigars and tobacco. Louis A. Walker, Bedford, Ind, May 3, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shawswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
George P. Ketcham
Sixteenth Street
Third
City of
Saidiot
Frank Dorsey
State of Indiana
Central Hotel
Shawswick — Township
State of
Shanswick Township
W. V. Williams
George W. McDaniel
Louis A. Walker
Ind
J Street
Willian J. Cook
Bedford Man Seeks License To Sell Liquor At Bedford
A Bedford resident plans to apply to Lawrence County authorities for a one year license to sell vinous and malt liquors in a room on J street Bedford Third Ward. The applicant also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the same room.
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Thel - Bisbal
Bedford, Indiana
Thomas
Ricks
Flecd
B. Otis
Otis & Grooks
Eer Offuai Republican
Persquare Co
Jie Perline
Central Union
Common Swallow
Farmer
SUI
L. C. Wright
Orleans
City
Mark
Southern Pacific
Great Railread Corporation
Inogales
Guaymes
Gia Alexics
The
Gazette
Telegraph Roome
Roome
Nogales
Guaymas
Epes Randolph
Colorado
Sierra
Summit
Moores
Sims & Co Construction Company
Greencastle
Henry Seward
Happy Hollow
Seward
Central West
Northwest Canada
Lawrenceville, Sr
States
Promised Land
W. A. Wilson
Rep. F
Lane
Walsh
Library
Prophet’s Landing
Dix
McLaughlin
Old
Oregon
Dye
Freeman
Lawson
Adam
London
McCutcheon
Princess—Potter
Jerry Junior— Webster
Madame de Treymes— Wharton
Rebecca—Wiggin
Thurston
Mrs. A. Ashcraft
Corp OF Thanks
Weather Bureau
Wayne
Nissi
C. A. Stuck & Sons
Jonesboro
Ark
Millers
Boosters
W. Brown
Springville
Thomas McDowell
Springvile
Malott
Tunnelton
Alexander & Harris
Attorneys-At-Law
Bedford Nationa Bank
Fisher
Louise Armbuster
White Feather Farm
Kurtz, Ind
Sheriff’s Sale
Charles Ebert
Shippers Combine
J. W. Trainor
East Side
Buford
Administratrix
E. S. Ferguson
Undertakers
East Side Square
Bedford, Ind
C. H. Emery
Ieee
Lawrence Circuit
G.W. Jones
Lusher Company
Wisconsin
Jolio Wert
E. B. Brown
French Lick
Indian
RED Cross
Marrie Parrott
John G. Parrott
Et al
John Therd
Newtons
McHenry Owen
James L. Kay
Lawrence Comnty
Padinna
Alexander & Estris
Wttys
Attys
Lawrence Chean Court
Marcus A. Ruinbolt
Indinawa
Nancy J. Rainbolt
Alexander & Stanris
James Long
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