Man Injured and Local Court Actions Reported
Residents near Washington Park report a man in serious condition from liquor or drugs. Dison Elliott, Cement works employee, found barefoot and partially dressed with a badly swollen right arm. jailed on intoxication charge and sent to a physician. Ed Curtis pleads guilty to intoxication before Mayor Smith, fined $1 plus costs $9.30. Bob and Constant Gaussin face gambling charges. trial set for November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Charlie Payne
Dison Elliott
Cement Works
Elliott
Ed Curtis
Smith
Bob & Constant Gaussin
Hoosier Hay Yields and County Leaders in 1905
Indiana reports timothy and clover hay outputs totaling about 34 million dollars, with the combined wheat corn oats timothy and clover crops at roughly 166 million. Timothy production set a record at 2,239,605 tons, with Allen County leading in total yield and Union County posting the highest average per acre. Clover yield reached 1,689,502 tons, Clinton County leading in total and Rush County highest per acre. A Farmers Institute meeting is set for Saturday at 1:30 PM in the Auditor's Office, Court House, with R. S. Duncan as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joseph H. Stubbs
Bureau of Statistics
Statistician’s
Allen County
Riply
Monroe
Boone
Lake
Greene
Montgomery
Clay
Porter
Kosciusko
Union County
Come Johnson
Tipton
Hendricks
Howard
Miami
Marshall
Clinton
Wayne
Clinton County
Rush
Allen
Randolph
Johnson
Shelby
Jay
Rush County
Blackford
Morgan
Franklin
Parke
Wayne, Lake
Carroll
Farmers’ Institute Association
Court House
R. S. Duncan
Bedford to Decide City Judge After New Law Debate
Voters face a choice on appointing a City Judge in Bedford under a new law that requires the Mayor to hold daily sessions and prescribes a Special Judge in case of sickness or change requests. The piece contrasts Cosner and Fillion, framing a partisan campaign over morality, governance, and citywide appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Justice of the Peace
Circuit Court
Halloween Socials Highlight Cherokee Cabin Party and Old Fashioned Dance
Town gathered for All Saints Eve with Hallowe en parties at Lula Hoop ingarner and Catherine Lucas homes. Bertha Newkirk hosted a festive Hallowe en gathering on South H Street with music and games. A wagon group visited Pine Hall Dairy east of town for an old fashioned dance with violin tunes and late returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Hoopingarner
Cherokee Cabin
Hallowe’en
Hoopingarner
Pine Hall
Pine Hall Dairy
Bertha Newkirk
James Newkirk
South H Street
Miss Newkirk
Epworth League hosts lively Halloween gathering at Bonny Malott home
Epworth League members and guests enjoyed a Halloween evening at Miss Bonnie Malott’s West 16th Street home with pumpkin decorations, tests of skill, a formal dinning room repast, ghost stories, and a Sorosis club program led by Mrs. Emery and others. The event featured ornate costumes, a literary program, and a farewell parade to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Leage
Bonnie Malott
West 16Th Street
League
Sorosis
Joseph Gardner
Red Cross
Hallowe’en
H. Emery
Weary Willie
Heckman
Frank Hatfield
Fannie Malott
W.C. Lattimer
O. M. Cosner
C. H. Emery
Alphasian Hills
Wm. Cosner
Reading
W. A. Webb
Jerome
New York
Flynch
Roosevelt
Bedford
Cleveland
Hall of Fame
Gardner
W. C. Tattimer
Nancy Day
W. A. Wilson
Democrats Want Control of Police in Bedford
A Bedford political note argues voters should consider the impact of the mayoral race on police oversight. It claims a reform would place police appointment and enforcement under the mayor, unlike the former system where the council and voters held more direct control. It questions the aims of Fillion supporters and contrasts Cosner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Fillion
Filliion
Cosner
Slumber Party For T B B Girls At Miss Hughes Home
Miss Gwendolyn Hughes hosted a slumber party for the T B B Girls at her O street home. The eight members included Sallie Stipp Ora Bright Estella Huffines Leah Drake Edith Carter Beryl Foster Ruth Freeland and Hughes. Mrs Charles Francis hosted a married People Euchre Club gathering with pumpkin jack o lanterns and a fork prize system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Hughes
O Street
Sallie Stipp
Ora Bright
Estella Huffines
Leah Drake
Edith Carter
Beryl Foster
Ruth Freeland
Charles Francis
West 14Th Street
Jennie Mitchell
Morris McGrath
MceGrath
Cosner and Fillion disputed mayoral race debated
The piece argues four years under Cosner or Fillion. questions trust in police, laws, and taxes. It defends Oliver M. Cosner as honest and moral, noting no charges beyond church membership, urging voters to consider his capability to govern Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosner
Fillion
Former Congressman Bob Miers Hurt In Bloomington Phaeton Accident
Former Congressman Bob Miers was badly hurt Tuesday in Bloomington when a frightened horse reared and flipped him from his phaeton. He suffered two broken ribs and other minor bruises, then returned to town and sought a physician's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miers
Bloomington
Mr. Miers
Halloween Party Hosted by Harrison On West 15th Street
A masked Hallowe'en gathering at C. B. McCormick's West 15th Street residence, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S Henry Harrison. Candles through red crepe shades created a dim eerie glow as guests enjoyed pranks and parodies targeting local men such as Jeffries Walker Ditty Holmes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Harrison
West 15Th Street
S. Henry Harrison
C. B. McCormick
Elderly man hangs self in barn after asylum bid collapse
Joseph Meek aged about 88 to 100, living with grandson Schuyler Reynolds in northeast city, killed himself at 1:30 PM in his barn. He had been unstable and once deemed insane. asylum admission was denied due to age. Meek came from Battleground Indiana last June. Also noted is a $10,000 slander suit by Simpson Lowe against A C Voris linked to the Schafer murder, transferred from Monroe to Orange County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Women’s Club
New York City
Joseph Meek
Schuyler C. Reynolds
Meek
Battleground
Ind
Simpson B. Lowe
A. C. Voris
Schafer
Monroe
Orange County
Notice To W Non-Residents In Indiana Court Demand
State of Indiana Tippecanoe County court notices quiet title action concerning heirs executors and unknown successors of multiple deceased individuals. The defendants must appear in the November term at the Bedford court house or face default. The filing names executors administrators and assigns for estates including Rehoven Davis Mitchell William and others. Attorneys Boone Leonard Alexander Harris represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hincer
Ainck
Duis
Daniel Hivis
ONG
Tors Sual
Rehoven Davis
Lortees
Brahis Mitchell
Betes
Haute i
Thanewh
William UW
Flames
Aredjot
Guiet
Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence County Court Case
In the Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1900 Archie Meadows v The unknown heirs of Uriah Litton et al the unknown heirs legatees and devisees of Caroline Litton and others the defendants are warned that unless they appear on the 27th day of November to answer the complaint the court will quiet title to read estate and proceed. Witness Boone Leonard Clerk Bedford October 5 1905. Alexander Harris Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cence Circuit Court
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Cork
Alexander & Harris
Attys
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Archie
Meadows
Uriah Litton
Alex& Warris
Th Litton
Litton
Uriah Tetton
Caroline L Ttans
de Ss
Assengat Cornelius Starr
Cde Eed
Evatine Litton Dodd
Adrainis
Dss'eus
Grayson T. Dodd
Uedmena Het
Market Litton Johmson
Jesse A. Jonson
Sallie Litton Box
Thomas Box
Jlematees
Emily Litton
Devise
Elisha Simpson
Mr Simpson
Eli Simpson
Lawrence Cirenit Court
Bedford Ordinance Regulating Street Uses and Projections
Bedford ordinance restricts projecting signs awnings and sheds over sidewalks forbids obstructing storefronts and legible tree limbs over streets sets minimum heights and spacing for signs awnings and limbs requires painting of poles and penalties for violations with fines up to 100 dollars and removal orders by city marshal backed by lien provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Bedford
Maine
Way Street
Beauford
Canme Wien
Aed
Benjamin F. Pitman
W. M. Dbenniston
Greene County Land Deal Seals 364 Acre Farm Purchase
John Elles of Lyons buys the 364 acre Washington township farm west of Bloomfield from Philip K. Buskirk of Bloomington for $40,000. Elles recently moved to Greene County from Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
John Elles
Lyons
Washington Township
Bloomfield
Philip K. Buskirk
Bloomington
Les
That County
Illinois
Pecans Bring Church Dues In Missouri Orchard
Pecan picking along the Wa bash bottoms west of Princeton draws large crowds. Abner Deputy's orchard pays pickers half the harvest with many earning four dollars daily as Sundays are spent between sermons gathering nuts to cover church quarterage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Bottoms
Princeton
Abner
Notices To Heirs Creditors and Probate in Tate of Alfred Wray
Notices to heirs creditors and beneficiaries by the father of the estate of Alfred Wray in the Lawrence County Court. November 2 date set for examination of the administration of the estate. heirs or legatees must appear and show cause why the accounts and vouchers should not be approved. Attorney: Joseph B. Norris administrator Roseph Kr Vorill Boral Boralt Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Alfred Wray
Lawrence Cinenit
Joseph FB
Norisas
Alfre Goayeon
Whiel Tinta
Roseph KR
Vorill
Boral
Boralt
Attys
Notice to unknown defendants in Lawrence Circuit Court case
The Lawrence Circuit Court in Indiana 1905 issues notice for Henry Wyman et al to appear for the fourth Monday in November 1905 at Bedford Court House. Defendants named include Henry Wyman Leonard Wyman and Elizabeth Elrod among others with unknown residences. If they fail to appear, the complaint seeks to quiet title to real estate in the state. Clerks and attorneys are listed.
Notice to undefined defendants in Lawrence County land case
State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1905 Virgil Able v Thomas Lindley et al. Defendants unnamed and unknown heirs and executors must appear December 25 1905 at Bedford Court House to answer complaint to quiet title to real estate in Indiana. If unanswerd the court will proceed in absence under law. Clerk Leonard Boone seal. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lidley
Thomas Lindley
Jane Lindley
Jonathan Lindley
Matha Lindley
Edward McVey
Carrherine McVey
William Entra
Willan Connelly
Nancy Cooney
Riley Beastey
Margaret Beastey
William Embree
Mary Emree
Elijah D Embree
Sarah J. Reed
John Reed
William
Melvina Kern
Rewben Milner
Willian McLane Alford
Burtons A HW
Burton
Unkown Heirs
Devisees
Levatees
Hota
Hindley
Jane Hindley
Jonathan Cindley
Martha Finaey
Edward McVe
William Embra
William Connelly
Nansy Connelly
Ily Beasley
Margaret Bea
Elisht
Baldwin
John Connelly
Willian McBride
John McBride
Mary WeBride
Alexanderd
Commey
Melving Kern
Reuben Miller
Wiliant Mebane
Alford
WH. Burton
A. M. Burton
Indiana
Lawrence
Court House
Bedford
License Application in Bedford Indiana for Liquor Sales
Daniel A. Watson applies for a one year license to sell spirituous and vinous liquors in a front room on the first floor of a two story brick building at 16th street Bedford Indiana. The establishment occupies 22 by 30 feet with clear frontage and no partition. The notice lists applicant as Daniel A. Watson and residence in Shawswick township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Iuwreve
Kedford
Lawrence County
Indiana
A. H. Brown
Sixteenth Street
Aid
Hquosar
Daniel A. Watson
Lawrence Circuit Court Quiet Title Suit 1905
In Lawrence County Indiana a 1905 quiet title action before the Lawrence Circuit Court seeks to settle ownership of real estate. The complaint names William C. Hults VI as plaintiff and designates numerous heirs executors and unknown parties claiming interests. The case, filed by Henry P. Pearson, asks the court to determine title and properties in Bedford, Indiana, with the next term scheduled for November 1905.
Sheriff Auction Notice for Stevtown Real Estate in Indiana
James Flimiter sheriff announces sale of rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years on parts of the northeast and northwest quarters in Stevetown township Stevens County Indiana. Sale to occur at the courthouse door in Crawford Law rence County between 7 30 am and 4 pm with terms cash and no appraisement. Attorneys Brovis and Brooks listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dford
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Stevetown
Taaneg Lwo
James Flimiteh
Notice to Non-Residents in Lawrence County Indiana
Lawrence Circuit Court action against Brooks heirs and unknown heirs of multiple defendants to reform deeds and quiet title to real estate. Unknown residents across several names are listed. defendants must answer by December 12, 1905, at Bedford courthouse, or the complaint will be heard in absence. Boone Leonard, Clerk. Brooks & Brooks Attorneys.
Estate of William P Evang final settlement in Lawrence court
John E Evans as Administrator has filed final settlement of the estate of William P Evang deceased in the Lawrence Circuit Court. The examination and auction of sale will occur November 21, 1905, and heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Evang
Lawrence
John E. Evans
William P.vans
Exacci Nation
Sala Circuit Court
Eirs
Lawrance County Court Notice to Defendants in Quiet Title Suit
The State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford calls unknown heirs and residants of several Fleetwood and Norman defendants to appear by November 14, 1905, or answer the complaint to quiet title in real estate. Boone Leonard Clerk. Brooks & Brooks Attorneys.
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James & Day
THE
Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Epirons
Otis & Brooks, Proprietors
Gor
Republican
Central Union
Habla Oly Tickit
Oliveir Cosner
John B. Stipp
James D. Sears
Robert Stevens
William Bahr
Councilman
James Stephenson
Ira Sears
Drson Elliott
Washington
Hoosier Hay
Marge
Mr. Fillion
Manu
Miss Cather
Ine Lucas
Miss Chat Holmes
Catherine Lucas
South
Street
Epworth League
John Finley
Jeffries
Hoover
W. L. Jones
IF. E. Walker
Philip Holmes
Georgia
Emma Friedley
Mary Catherine Roberts
Missionary Society
H. P. Pearson
Fine
Turkey
Chas. Stipp
Filion
T. B. B. Girls
Married People’s Euchre Club
Fillion & Co
Mayer
Oliver M. Cosner
Republican Party
Bob Miers
Hung Himself
Ayer
Lowell
State OF
Jasper
Ulatiberrn
Siro
Bedforth
Notics
Agius
Henry Wyman
Henry Po Pearson
Joswer
Maurwerehsmedy
Gear
Heiney Wyamen
Leonard Wyonan
Bebeth Elrod
Belis
Whaty Shermey
Win Brooks
Margaret Smedey
Geotie May
Dfeury Wyo Jr
Leonardy
Elizabeth Elrod
Henry Wynn
Fred Wyma
Fred Wyo
Lewis Wynn
Iseba Wynna
Lawrence Circuit Court
Indiannosnaid County
Henry P. Pearson
Virgil Able
Cense
Lawrence Gircuit
William C. Hults
Henry P. Peason
Willam Nindrea
James Kindred
Cora Broadway Morris
Bert Windeedom
Kindred
Marion Kindred
Jacobsen
John Alleén
AOU
Itis
Wi Onn Allen
Catherine Llen
James Allen Isarah den
Lesce Allen
Andrew Alan
Rachel Alfens
Ilij Ho Vflen
Noah
Jake Alen
Dake Vden
Dako Adare
John Aten
Dheepasrd
Eleuder Wen
Mary A. Aen
Lewis Alken
Martha Alen
Lilie Allen
Evara Allen
Bert Alen
Ceo Allen
Vileua Lens Pacis Pino
Fmily Inn
Maeths Chon Tenry Lin
Osean Linn
Lillie Avenkvein Atlens
Bert Ten
Scott
John Po Flinn
Hei
Devis
Matthews
Uy Matthews
Rome Leonard
Hf. Pearson
Ui Aytou
Merwood & Beaver
Winepark
Eheriit
Tana
Lawrence C Scuit
Cage
Wuan
Smith Et
Nettie Heirs
Logulée Jy Adhesives
Execura
Statiivis Ame
Nettie
Sherifothawetticee County
Brovis & Brooks, Attorneys
Lawrence Cicuit Court
Lerm
Laura KR
Newland
Robert Brooks
Kucheal Brooks
Man Henderson
Rebecca Henderson
Polly Clark
George Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson
Sary Kerguson
Tisa
Aera Ferguon
Sary Ferguson
James Nelboo
James Uilson
Ezeki Taytou
Zeklel Oo Oyte
Kenkiat Dayton
Earl Dayton
Ors
Raekielayton
Ezekial Dayton
Oamarew Helton
Andrew Helton
Iezatees
Aalors
Anfelton
Celia Terrell
Joseph Terrell
Vella
Terrell
William Browning
William Browniing
Bieirs
de Teees
Willian Browning
Illiam Browning
Joby C. Fox
Mary Fox
F Johy C. Oa
Jane I
Jonathan I. Browning
James Browning
Ancie Browning
Nagiie Browning
Bruoks & Bruoks
Atu'ys
Credi
Harles W. Denniston
Thomas Fleetwood
James Fleetwood
Juey Fleetwood
Polly Norman
Isaa Norman
Sally Cornett
Thomas J. Ferguson
Thomas Ferguson
Framuel J. Bartlett
Nancy Helton
Isaac Ross
Mary A. Ross
William Thornton Trelton
William Thornton Helton
Martha Bartlett
David Watson
Catherine Lewis
Samuel Bartlett
Lawrence Circuit
Brooks & Brooks, Atty
15Th
J. W. Trainor
East Side
Edford, Indiana
E. S. Ferguson
Undertakers
East Side Square
H. H. Walls
Wakie
Sudan
John Caley
M Street
G Streets
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