Ade and Republicans plan September rally for cattle baron Ade
George Ade, prominent author and farmer, readies himself for political involvement with Charles Hernly of New Castle as coach. They discuss staging a large September rally with fatted cattle and funds to attract thousands, featuring Congressman Margiston and Press Felt, aiming to entertain and boost party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Charles 5. Sernly
New Castle
Stdle
Ade
Republican Party
Ir Mn
Hernly
Parry
Margictson
Casa
St Aur
Letter Describes Woman in Black Suspected as Mrs Gunness
Emma C Kolb of South Coventry Connecticut sends a letter to Governor Hanley via Colonel Gemmer outlining sightings and a photograph likeness of Mrs Gunness a mysterious woman in black who swindles in eastern Connecticut and may be the widow of a casketed husband Howe is the name given by the witness The Kolb home near the South Coventry station was visited at dusk by the stranger who stayed about thirty minutes and then left Georgia and Alabama peaches begin northbound shipments with a hoped $3 000 000 season peak for southern produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Emma C. Kolb
South Coventry
Conn
Laporte County
Gunness
Bluebeard
Gemmer
Connecticut
Kolb
Mrs. Gunness
Mrs. Gunners
Howe
Graduation Address Given By W. W. Parsons
The high school graduation for the class of 1908 featured an excellent address delivered by W. W. Parsons. He urged graduates to pursue integrity, service, and lifelong learning as they enter the next chapter of their lives.
Bedford High School Graduation Completes Commencement
The Bedford High School closing Exercises were held Monday at the Stone City Opera House. Students wore white gowns with seniors in purple and old gold, while juniors wore green and lavender. Dr. William W. Parsons of Indiana Normal spoke on The School and the State, after diplomas were presented by Superintendent Fagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Stone City Opera House
Wilson H. Whitney
Wiliam W. Parsons
Indiana Normal
Terre Haute
Bedford
Fagan
Our City
Gwendolyn Hughes
Lorella Brown
Mary Smith
Nellie Sears
Mary Quill
Maud Duncan
Harold Ferguson
Joe Trainor
Harrison Dunihue
Clifford Speer
Wendell George
Samuel Fagan
Roger Pearson
Robert Newland
Grant Stull
Migses Flora Broadus
Willie Mitchussen
Kate Baker
Esther Swartz
Clara Friedley
Methodist Church
Corner Stone Laid for Indiana Masonic Temple in Indianapolis
Masons from across Indiana laid the cornerstone for the Indiana Masonic Temple at Illinois and North streets in Indianapolis. The eight story Bedford stone building, costing about 600000, features no lodge room windows except front lighting. it will use artificial light and forced ventilation with a roof garden atop and 115 foot height. Lincoln V. Cravens delivered the address. Bedford Masons traveled by special train from Bedford with wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Masonic Temple
Illinois
Indianapolis
Knights Templars
Louisville
Lincoln V. Cravens
Walter O. Bragg
George D. Wolfe
America
French Lick
National Pest Costs U S Nearly 1000 Annually, Report Says
Government scientists estimate rodents cause substantial damage annually. After testing, they conclude rats cannot be eradicated and only containment is feasible, with the traditional rat trap as the most satisfactory method identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Rats Blamed for Million-Dollar Fire Loss in Country
Government survey chief Dr. Merriam estimates up to a million dollars in fire damage nationwide is traceable to rats, with insurers pegging the figure much higher. He notes Washington is heavily infested and that even markets and shops lose about $200,000 annually to rodent damage despite using catchers and ferrets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hart Herriam
Washington
Dr. Merriam
Bloodhounds Bought for City Fail to Track Robbers
An $115 investment in three alleged bloodhounds by the city council proved useless. The dogs, said to be vicious, were returned to their Noblesville owner after failing to catch criminals during last fall’s wave of robberies. A Clay City bank safe was robbed last night prompting the call for the dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Bloomington
Clay City
Taxes Paid by Townships in First Installment
Auditor Owens and Treasurer Bay report total township taxes collected by May 4 including current amounts and delinquent payments across Flinn Pleasant Run Perry Indian Creek Marshall Guthrie Marion Spice Valley Bono City of Mitchell Huron Shawswick Bedford Politic. Totals show current plus delinquent and small assessments for each township and the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Bay
Flinn
Pleasant Run
Perry
Spice Valley
Bono
City of
Mitchell
Town of
Huron
Shawswick
Bedford
Woman Evangelist at Oolitic Baptist Church Draws Crowds
Mrs. Leslie, a woman evangelist, preaches nightly at the Oolitic Baptist Church since last Tuesday. The meetings attract large crowds with scores waiting outside last night, as the church cannot accommodate all attendees.
State Headquarters Move of Indiana G A R Commander
Capt. J. D. Alexander newly elected Department Commander of the G A R of Indiana travels to Indiana polis to take charge of the G A R headquarters now in that city during W. A. Ketcham’s incumbency. Headquarters will be moved to Bedford and all orders and bulletins will be issued from Bedford during the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Alexander
Indiana
Indianapolis
W. A. Ketcham
Bedford
Alexander
KILLED AN EAGLE
Frank Ketcham living two miles east of Bedford shot and killed a large grey eagle that had repeatedly threatened the farm’s turkeys. The bird, about three feet wingspan and two thirds grown, was offered for sale as a potential taxidermy specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ketcham
Bedford
Farmer Turley Sells Wheat in City Seizure of Ready Stock
William Turley of near Rivervale visited this city and sold about two thousand bushels of wheat stored here since last July. He declined a better offer on three thousand bushels held at home, waiting for a dollar per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turley
Rivervale
Seymour
Man Killed Trying to Halt Runaway Monon Freight
Edward C. Birney a 34 year old Monon brakeman died hours after being crushed beneath a nine car freight cut at Bedford yards. The accident occurred when a defective coupling caused cars to break away and roll toward the public square. Two Southern Indiana brakemen stopped the runaway, saving others from disaster. Birney died at City hospital after stating he tried to stop the cars and later requested burial in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Birney
Monon Railway Company
Bedford
City Hospital
Birney
Peter Webber
New Albany
Monon
Fifth Street
Southern Street
Public Square
Charles Allen
Henderson
Southern Indiana Railroad
Allen
Doyle Stone Mill
Indiana Junction
J. T. Freeland
McDonald
Nebraska
Hamer & Day
Lewis Sher
Child
Webber
Yockey
Allen and
Indiana
White River Bridge
Freight Wreck in Monon Yards Involving No. 71 Sections
A noon collision in Bedford yards north of the coal chute between through freight No. 71 sections caused extensive damage. The third section rear-ended the second, demolishing a caboose and three cars, delaying traffic for hours as Bloomington wreckers cleared the site. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Bedford
Joe Agnew
Engine 219
Schecter
Andy Gardner
Bloomington
Vast Oklahoma Flood Hits Railroads and Cities
In Oklahoma heavy rains and cloudbursts shut down rail lines including the Missouri Kansas and Texas. Gas supply to Muskogee area cut off after Clarksville bridge failure. Jenks and Guthrie report severe inundation with rivers rising, vast property and crop losses, possible fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Eufaula
Indian Territory
Clarksville
Arkansas
Midland Valley Railroad
Jenks
Guthrie
Cottonwood River
THAT HORSE TRADER
A man who hired a livery rig from John Stewart and failed to return it was traced to Bedford and beyond. He last appeared near Leesville at Albert Kiplinger’s home four miles northwest of town, then vanished after leaving the horse and buggy. Authorities suspect the same person who stole a horse in Columbus in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
Bedford
Albert Kiplinger
Leesville
Seymour Republican
Columbus
Seymour
Suicide at Indiana Reformatory: John Roach Found Hanging
John Roach inmate at the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville was found dead in his cell Monday morning. He reportedly hanged himself with a improvised rope from a torn sheet tied to a pipe near the door as guards and Dr. Harry C. Sharp responded and undertakers prepared his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roach
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Harry C. Sharp
Roach
E. M. Coots & Sons
Farmers plow and plant on Sunday due to rain
Monroe county farmers worked from sunrise to sunset on Sunday to plant corn despite Sabbath respect. Ridge land growers call May 10 late for planting, but prior days saw nearly no planting. Bloomington, usually a bustling Saturday town, had few farmers on the streets last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Bloomington
Henry Rounds Arrested After Fugitive Return
Henry Rounds, a fugitive from justice, was arrested Monday by Sheriff Box at 16th and J streets. He is indicted in criminal court for associating and had fled after bond was forfeited at the last term. Absent from the city since giving hand, he returned moments before his arrest and was jailed awaiting court disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rounds
Box
Rounds
Heat and rabies fear spur rash dog killings, expert warns
Mike Ryan urges distinguishing heat illness from hydrophobia as mad dog shots surge in hot weather. He argues barking foam and speed misread as madness. a veterinarian can cure heat affected dogs in minutes, saving valuable animals and protecting owners from excessive loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw
Mike Ryan
Indianapolis News
Mike
Sues Father-in-Law Over Alienation of Affections
Jesse Shipley of Salt Creek township files a $1,000 suit against Silas G. Chandler alleging malicious acts to entice his daughter away and cause divorce proceedings last May. Shipley, represented by attorney R G Miller, seeks damages and proper relief for humiliation. Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Shipley
Salt Creek Township
R G Miller
Shipley
Silas G. Chandler
Chandler
Bloomington
Judge Wilson Delivers Williams High Graduation Address
Judge James B. Wilson spoke to Williams High School’s 12th grade graduates last night. A Mitchell quartet led the music as County Superintendent Tirey presided, and a large crowd filled the hall for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Wilson
Williams
Williams High School
Mitchell
Tirey
Fletcher Opens Law Suite in Sears Block
Prosecutor Fred N. Fletcher leases three rooms in the Sears block on 15th street opposite Citizens National Bank to continue prosecution work with a new library and fixtures. Bayard Gray, son of ex governor Isaac P. Gray, dies at 60 in Portland after a stroke. he edited Portland Sun and Frankfort Crescent and left an estate to his aunt Mrs. Terissa Swearinger. The Mitchell and Bedford road is in poor condition with ruts and holes. Rev. James Small has received a Kansas City church call for a nine month absence next year with a generous salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Barnard
W.H. Whittaker
Reach
W. E L. Edgin
Roach
Indiana Reformatory
Lake County
Ind
Ile
Chicago
State Anatomical Society
Indianapolis
Indiana Reformatory Road
Fred N. Fletcher
Fletcher & Fields
Sears
15Th Street
Citizens National Bank
Fletcher
Bayard Gray
Isaac P. Gray
Portland
Winchester
Pierce
Terissa Swearinger
Columbus
Order of Ellis
Portland Sun
Frankfort Crescent
New Madison, O
DePauw University
First Presbyterian Church
Union City
The
Elks
James Small
Kansas City
Abs.i
Smar
Kansasity Church
Gillspie
Gillespie
Mayo
Walt
MAYO, M._D
W. B. Gillespie
Geneva
Dianapolis
Indiana
State vs Harris Dismissed Over Unrelated Room Rental
The case against Les Harris charging him with renting a room for gaming was dismissed in police court Tuesday night by Prosecutor Fletcher. It emerged that a second story room over Harris' saloon was rented to another person and Harris had no connection with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Harris
Fletcher
Harris
George Fry Exhibits Finest Strawberries at Linton
George Fry of Linton displays a superb home grown strawberry, described as large as a hen's eye and nearly a weighed ounce, showcasing a thriving patch of berries in Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fry
South
Linton
Geo
Pin Prick Ends Mystery In Ear of 82 Year Old Man
William Sherron 82 of Marion suffered a head pain for over a year. An ear exam failed to find cause until Monday when a finger in the ear pricked a pin that he pulled out, leaving the origin of the pin unexplained. The Bloomington trip notes follow the St. Louis era diary style with regional events and remarks about local politics, travel plans for the National Democratic Convention, and community notices from Seymour and Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sherron
Marion
Sherron
Judge Delays Annexation Decision to September Term
Judge Wilson postponed ruling in the annexation case until the September term of the Lawrence Circuit Court. The city cannot extend its corporate limits meanwhile and property outside current bounds won’t reach the tax list in time. Both sides’ lawyers expect a favorable ruling and several key legal points will be reviewed before the opinion is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lawrence
Liquor license request for Bedford shop by Wes Bilyeu
Wes Bilyeu, resident of Shawawisk township, Lawrence county Indiana, applies to the Lawrence county Board of Judges for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a front room of a one story frame building on lot 110 in Bedford city. The premises front on street, include cigars and tobacco sales, and the room is fully visible from the street. First publication May 8, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Shinswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Shawawisk Township
Bedford
Shiawswick Township
Lauwrence County
Constant Goussin
Lot 110
L Street
Second Ward
City of
Shanswick Township
Lawrece County
Notice of Application for License to Retail Liquors
A male resident of Bedford Indiana applied to Lawrence county authorities for a one year license to sell and allow drinking of wine spirituous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a two story brick building on I street Bedford. The application lists owners Lillie B Neff Carl Kramer and Dot Kramer and describes the room location and dimensions. The applicant also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the same room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Shawswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Bedford
State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Lillie B. Neff
Carl Kramer
Dot Kramer
City of
County of
Lawrence
State
Giana
Divorce Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court
Plaintiff Simpson B Lowe by attorney files complaint for divorce against Frank Rossa not a resident of Indiana. Defendant must appear September term 1903 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or the case will be heard in his absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice dated April 25, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rossa
Simpson B. Lowe
Frank Rossaj
Lawrence
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Mail
Bedformm
Tolana
Editors
Thomas J. Arosks
Fred B. Otis
Otis & Brooks,promotors
Legal Adverbatuys
New Home
Central Union
Roosevelt
KEW
Hanly
Georgia
Alabama
W. W. Parsons
Masons of
Ianapolis
Bloomington Bloodhounds
Indian Creek Township
Marshall Township
Oolitic
Birkey
Monon Brakeman
Monon Yards
Cimmaron
State of
Sheriff Box
Gelialle
Dannary
Joly
TRE Gitizens Trust Compary
Sues
Williams Schools
Prosecutor -Fletcher
Mitchell and
Bedford Road
Englewood
Mary Wallheiser
Luesday
Ruth Skerd
Mary
Frank Wallheiser
Walter G. Owens
W. A. Brown
Underwood
Denver
Duckworth Club
Cincinnati
Will F. Benzel
Pinhook
Fred Johnson
Charles Carter
Carter
Ben. Carter
Republican
Chattanooga
John, Mosier
Henry Curtis
Jumor
Brooks & Cords
Iyranvings
Canada
J. W. Trainor
East Side
Edford, Indiana
Preonesis
Alexander & Harris
Attorneys-At-Law
FORD
Bedford Nationa Bank
Jewlery
Edison
E. Anderson
Riley
Walls & Walls
Walls, Insurance and Loans
Edge & Walls
Marley
Webb's
South Side Public Square
Board of Commissioners of
Marion Township
Mitchel & Stringtown Road
Seventh Street
Michell
Meridian Road
Brook Street
Lawrence Country
Indianna
Anselal Wood
Preston M, Mavity
Jo. Hobbs
Wes Bilyeu
Tyre
Bowman
Cense
Highland
F Street
James Poynter
Lawrence Circuit
Carmeli Rossa
C. H. Emery
Mayo’s Medical and Surgical Institute
North
Delaware Street
I. W. R. Mayo
Bedford, Ind
Teeper
John Hunter
Bedford R. R
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