Golden Medical Discovery and Pill advertisement claims
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic remedy sourced from native roots including Golden Seal and Bloodroot. It asserts cures for stomach woes and systemic symptoms with endorsements from named medical authorities and promises a free booklet after sending a postal card. Also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Barthalow
Jefferson Mud. College
Phila
Hi. G. Wood
Univ.of
Pal
Ewin M. Hale
Hahnemann Med. College
Chicago
John Ming
Dng
M. Scudder
Laurence Johnson
Dept. Univ
WN. Y
Finley Ellingwood
Materia Medical
Bennett Medical College
Br. LV. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Cursed Her Child Divorces in Lawrence Circuit Court
Mrs E Ingle filed for divorce from W R Ingle in Lawrence Circuit Court citing marriage on April 10 1907 and separation May 15 1908. Accuses husband of cruel treatment including cursing her child a 10 year old daughter by a former marriage and using vile epithets. Seeks legal separation and proper relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
E. Ingle
W. R. Ingle
H. P. Pearson
Ingle
Deal to Expand Indiana Creosoting Plant
Bloomington readers learn that Indiana Creosoting Company closed a deal for three acres of Elyria Denton land south of the current plant to enlarge operations. The expansion supports a Chicago firm United States Paving Block Co. order for 225000 square yards of blocks, needing ten million feet of lumber over five years, with a saw mill and new tanks planned and work to begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Indiana Creosoting Company
Elyira Denton
Creosoting
United States Paving Block Co
Chicago
Durham
Bloomington Faces Water Famine and Fire Danger
Bloomington confronts a water famine as rainfall delays threaten the city water works lake and lower lake levels. Supt. Helfrich warns upper lake is near depletion and fire risk rises if drought continues. Streams dry to puddles and fish supply suffers while Stone Springs runs short. Farmers face mounting losses as fields and forests risk fires. Also, David Clancy dies after collapse in Rev. Cyrus Jones burial grave. Coleman visits Bedford guests of F C Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Helfrich
Stone Springs
David Clancy
Cyrus Jones
Paoli
Sunrise Campaign Meeting With Jim Watsons
Jim Watson leads a sunrise campaign meeting as part of the recent effort. Local organizers and supporters gathered to discuss strategy and outreach plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JIM Watsons
Watson Tour Draws 3000 Laborers at Southern Indiana Station
Jim Watson’s gubernatorial bid drew a large turnout of about 3000 laboring men at Bedford Indiana as his train arrived from Linton. He denounced Gompers over eight hour law claims, defended his labor record, and challenged Democratic attackers. Watson urged a Republican administration to succeed a Democratic one to finish state debt payoff. He spoke at North Vernon and Paoli before continuing to Evansville with Mrs. Watson aiding and Will Hays supervising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Miller
Will H. Hays
George T. Dinwiddie
E. E. Hendee
C. F. Remy
Watson
W. H. Martin
Indiana
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Gompers
Indianapolis
House
Labor
Thomas R. Marshall
Bedford
Edgar Perkins
Democratic Central Committee
Marion County
Federation of Labor
C. L. Nesbit
Pennsylvania Lines
State Committee
North Vernon
Frank E. Little
Stancard GT Trust
Bag Trust
Sugar Trust
Brewery Trust
Sensational Scottsburg scene over a retained statute
A Scottsburg crowd heard Mr. Watson denounce slanders as he rode to town. A Democratic lawyer was alleged to claim Watson and the speaker were often drunk together. Watson denied knowing the man as he spoke from a courthouse stand to the large assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsburg
Father and Son Arrested in Indiana Farm Murder
Stephen Cole and his 22 year old son Charles were arrested at the open grave of George W. Cole in Washington Indiana for murder. Affidavits by the dead man's father-in-law led to the arrest after George was shot on his farm while husking corn. neighbors heard a shot but assumed hunters. The two men reported the body and were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Stephen Cole
Charles
George W. Cole
Colbert
Cost of Election in Lawrence County
Lawrence county inspectors for 34 precincts received election supplies from County Clerk Leonard. The anticipated cost of holding Tuesday's election is about 2500 dollars. Inspectors took oaths to preserve ballots, with each package sealed and to be opened only in the full election board's presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Leonard
Rabies Confirmed in South Bedford Dog That Bit Boy
A dog owned by Mrs. Anna Carter that bit Robert Sears and possibly others in South I Street died Friday night after hydrophobia symptoms. Brain analysis by Dr. Helena Knabe at the State Laboratory of Hygiene, Indianapolis, confirmed rabies. The dog had bitten Mrs. Schuyler Fox and attempted to bite Otis Bottorff. The Sears boy sought treatment at the Pasteur Institute in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sears
James D. Sears
South I Street
Anna Carter
Sears
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Indianapolis
Helena Knabe
Knabe
Morrell Simpson
Schuyler Fox
North End
Otis Bottorff
Pasteur Institute
State Hygiene Laboratory
Little Robert Sears
Pasteur
Rabid dog brain to be tested after Pasteur treatment
A dog owned by Mrs. Anna Carter that allegedly bit Robert Sears was killed and its carcass sent to Indianapolis for hydrophobia testing at the State Hygiene Laboratory. The dog, observed by Drs. Freeland, Simpson and Emery, showed hydrophobia symptoms, refused water, and snapped at objects. Robert Sears, hospitalized for Pasteur treatment, was among the affected.
Valuable Pearl Found in Wabash River Trade Center
A huge round pearl, three quarters of an inch and weighing 150 grains, was bought by W. D. Burns in Vincennes. It is bluish white with fine luster and carries an estimated value of 2,500 dollars, potentially higher, though a small surface dent lowers it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
W. D. Burns
Burd
Vincennes Commercial
Rush to pay taxes without penalty floods treasurer office
A busy Monday marked the final day to pay taxes without penalty, crowding the Treasurer's office as clerks handled numerous payments. Treasurer Ray said delinquent taxes this year are low, with more delinquent accounts liqui dated than in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Louis Lundy Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Louis Lundy the well known barber was incapacitated by illness and underwent an appendicitis operation at City Hospital Monday morning. Surgeons in charge were Drs Snort Freeland Risinger and Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lundy
City Hospital
Snort, Freeland, Risinger and
Simpson
Seventy Fifth Birthday Celebration for Mellie Kern
A Sunday gathering at Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor home on Seventeenth Street celebrated Mellie Kern’s 75th birthday. About twenty five relatives and four generations attended a sumptuous dinner with many tokens of respect. Wishes for many more happy years were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Seventeenth Street
Mellie Kern
Taylor
County Board Opens Bids for Bridges and Road Project
County Commissioners met in regular session Monday authorizing bids for a bridge at Huron over Beaver Creek and another in Flinn township. They ordered bids for a new gravel road in Marion township known as No 1 and part of Sixth street running east. The board audited and allowed many claims. W M James was appointed to survey White River to determine navigability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Beaver Creek
Flinn Township
Marion Township
Sixth Street
W. M. James
White River
Fad Twelve Toes Surgical Fix At City Hospital
A three year old daughter of Isaac Beavers underwent an unusual operation by Dr Freeland at City Hospital. Surgeons amputated two extra toes on each foot to prevent abnormal growth as she matures. The procedure aimed to avoid future encumbrance and ensure normal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Freeland
Isaac Beavers
Open season begins after November 10 for quail and more
Clerk Leonard reports a busy week issuing hunters licenses as the game law set to take effect November 10 allowing hunts for quail and other wild game. Fewer licenses issued this season, likely about 200 fewer than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Plan for Poorhouse Reform Proposed at Indiana Club Convention
At the convention of the Indiana State Federation of Women's clubs a plan was proposed to abolish ninety two county poor farms and create four charity homes. Inmates would be more comfortable and the plan would save substantial money, it was urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Railway settles $20,000 delinquency with county
The Southern Indiana Railway Company settled in full its delinquency of $20,000 with County Treasurer Ray on Monday. Tax collections to date totaled $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Railway Company
Ray
Bedford Men Make Election Speech Wager
Two prominent Bedford citizens, Dr A J McDonald and Judge W H Martin, with opposing loyalties, agreed to deliver speeches on a public platform at the Citizens National Bank if Taft wins or Bryan defeats him. The bet will be honored regardless of the election outcome and the public will be notified when the event takes place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
A. J. McDonald
W. H. Martin
Taft
McDonald
Citizens National Bank
Bryan
Martin
County Vote Totals Since 1868 Excluding 1870 Record
The document presents county level vote totals by majorities from 1868 to today, omitting 1870 due to unavailable data. It notes the tally is for head of the ticket and frames the record as a proud reflection of political results over time.
Melon patch photo leads to court for four teens
Four young men from prominent Stephenson county families paid 7.50 each after being photographed in a farmer's watermelon patch. Their posed scene angered a melon owner who recognized the patch and marked melons for himself. The case went through courts and the boys were required to pay. The item also notes Marshall Prosser’s 15th birthday party with friends and a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ill
Stephenson County
Halloween Celebrated In Royal Fashion By Bedford Society
Bedford society devotees marked Halloween in a distinctive regal style with formal attire and ceremonial displays. Local organizers reported strong turnout and community participation across neighborhoods, highlighting a festive atmosphere and cooperative events throughout the evening.
Bedford High School class hosts Halloween party at Durrenburger home
The Bedford High School Senior Class held its first meeting as a Halloween party hosted by Miss Frances Durrenburger at the Durrenburger residence on West 13th street. The event featured pumpkin decorations, ghost-story contests, a prize for best tale, cider, pumpkin pie, and popcorn, with a playful scare as white robed apparitions appeared and sparked merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford High School
Frances Durrenburger
Durrenburger
West 13Th Street
Wilbur Glover
Presbyterian Church
Eddie Thornton
L Street
Miss Mitchusson
Esther Mayer
Dorothy Trainor
Florence Emery
Evalon Pitman
Olive Mitchell
Edna Anderson
Mary Arthurs
Mabel Jackson
Anna Mary Dye
Marie Johnson
Indiana seeks road data volunteers in many counties
State Geologist W S Blatchley reports a letter from the Bureau of Forestry seeking a reliable man in each of 31 Indiana counties to gather statistical road information. Acting director A S Cushman notes the need to fill vacancies, offering government documents and maps as compensation and asking county authorities to name suitable correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Blatchley
Office of Public Roads
Bureau of Forestry
Washington
A. S. Cushman
Indiana
Bureau
Adams, Allen
Bartholomew
Blackford Carroll
Dearborn
Fountain
Fulton
Grant
Hamilton
Hancock
Henry
Huntington
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Knox
Kosciusko
Lawrence
Miami
Monroe
Owen
Perry
Pike
Porter
Putnam
Randolph
Ripley
Shelby
Spencer
Starke
Switzerland
Tippecanoe
Warrick
Wells
Cushman
Public Road
Attorney Clark Sells Martha Green Estate Property
Public sale conducted by attorney W E Clark as administrator of Martha Green estate sold six cottages east of East Side school in Lawrence Circuit Court order. Frank Blankenship bid $3416 for the property, described as a bargain. George M Albertson reported from Elmira New York that he must return for pressing business and the election, planning to finish a gravel road contract there before returning for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Clark
Martha Green
East Side
Lawrence Circuit Court
Frank Blankenship
George M. Albertson
Elmira
N. Y
New York
Orleans
Reverend J. F. O'Haver Tendered at Methodist Parsonage
A notice reports that Rev. and juris J. F. O'Haver were tendered at the Methodist parsonage. Details on the action and involved parties are brief and dated within church circles.
Birthday Surprise for Pastor O'Haver at M.E. Church Annex
A surprise birthday gathering honored Rev. J. P. O’Haver at the M E church Annex attended by about two hundred friends. E E Farmer and wife hosted dinner before the pastor was summoned to the church where lights revealed the assembled guests. T J Brooks presented a box containing thirty seven dollars marking each milestone, and the group shared a joyful social hour wishing him many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Prosser
Lena Stipp
Freeda Bickenhauser
Zuliene Spaulding
Wilma Bahr
Zuliene Johnson
Sallie Willimson
Zeella Bates
Mae Prosser
Lillie Weaver
Carl Seagraves
Ernest Carter
Frank Tirey
Buford Bowman
Richard McCart
Lawrence Thorne
Asa Bridwell
Harry Ragsdale
Claude Perkheiser
Seymour
Marshall
J. PF. O’hayre
M.E Church
E. E. Farmer
O’havre
T. J. Brooks
O’haver
The Press Should Charge for Advertising and Public Service
An Ashland Telegram opinion argues that newspapers must charge for all non public-interest content and advertising by churches, societies, and professionals. It asserts free press harms publishers and public officers seeking salaries, urging editors to fund worthy causes through paid ads while maintaining honest, fearless public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Pump Handle Peculiar Accident at Public Well
Charles Herscher, a South G Street resident, suffered a severe scalp wound Sunday morning at a public well on G Street and Twenty first. While operating the 140 foot deep well's force pump, the handle struck his chin, knocked him down, and his head hit a stone. A physician dressed the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Herscher
South G Street
Twentyfirst
Herscher
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Andy
Coleman
F.C. Underwood
Qana
Piot
Dem
Ocratic
Jim Watson
Southern Indiana
Tim
Ford
State la
Nation Today
Cele
Cal Bair
East Sixteenth Street
Ben Nicholson
Barrisarran
Ry Flinn
Pleasant Run
Perry Township
Indian Creek
Dark Hollow
Fayetteville
Williams
Spice Valley
Bryantsville
Bono Township
Shawswick
Shanswick
Marshall Township
Agoca
Guthrie
Guthrie Township
Tunnelton
Fort Ritner
the Townships
Parker Roosevelt
Flinn
Marion
Bono
Maj
R' Shanswick
William Scoggan
Mary Lynn
Patch
Will Julian
Malinda Brock
West Twelfth Street
Muncie
George Wool
Tombstone, Ariz
Royal
Ciety
The
Goblins
Ralph Reed
Lawrence Dunihue
Kelly Castle
Ow & W
Hallowe’en
Spencer Norton
Staniley Chrisler
Roy Beddoe
Arthur McCain
John R. Pearson
Clay Duncan
Jeanette Lemon Bester
Robert Newland
Newland
Prof. Newland
Miss Mary
Evangeline Johnson
Edith
Ruth Carter
Bery Foster
Estelle Huffines
Aline Brown
David Mc.Nabb
Clyda Hodge
Elmer Raschig
Frank Gainey
Thornton Allen
Mr. Melten
Epworth League
Methodist Cburch
cClean Dunihue
Epworth
Marguerite Allen
West Fifteenth Street
Lola Stephenson
Washington Avenue
Ethel Field
West 18Th Street
Ruth Stevens
West 13Th St
Anah Webb
West 16Th Street
Lester Turley
Gladys Withers
Hallowegen
Mary Alice Emery
West 15Th Street
Forestry Department
Corres
Recep
Methodist
Teale
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