Golden Medical Discovery and Peers Promote Root Remedies
The ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with a full ingredient list printed in plain English. It cites native roots, extracts preserved in glycerine, and references medical authorities to claim cures for stomach weakness, indigestion, and skin ulcers. It also promotes All-Healing Salve for open sores and Pleasant Pellets for digestion, urging orders from Buffalo, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor V Piercee
Alechal
EK. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Barthalow
King
Scudder
Coe
Ellingwood
Ready Money and the Power of Cash in Verse
A poem contrasts cash denominations with social status and fear. Lower sums breed insecurity and suspicion, while wealth elevates perception and confidence, and reveals how money alters treatment by authorities and others. The piece uses money as a measure of worth and social power.
Fontanet relief expands as new houses planned
Weather worsened Fontanet conditions prompting a relief conference with governor Hanly's appointee. Ten more one room houses will be erected immediately to shelter families, with ten of the original twenty completed and families moving in. Coroner Leavitt's inquiry into Fontanet powder mill glazing house explosions records hot shafting concerns and a pattern of unattended machinery. The census shows 105 owner houses, 106 rentals, and 796 people housed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontanet
Hanly
Floyd
Brazil
Leavitt
Bright
Hawley
Powell
Board of Guardians investigates three Mitchell boys
Officer Lucien Payne and Attorney John W. Harris visited Mitchell to inspect Walter and Charles Cook and Gid Glasner aged eight seven and five who were jailed in Bedford for petit larceny. They found the Glasner mother in a dilapidated shack ill pay, while the Cook brothers attend school. The guardians found no justification for the arrest and will monitor the boys' welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien, Payne
John W. Harris
Board of Children’s Guardians
Mitchell
Walter
Charles Cook
Gid Glasner
Bedford
W.F. Brooks
Payne
Harris
Taney
Clarence
Marion politician renounces re election to push capital punishment repeal
Gus Condo of Marion a former member of the last two Indiana houses announces he will not seek re election and plans a December 27 gathering to form a state anti capital punishment society. Governor Hanly will preside at the organizing meeting as Condo continues his long battle for life imprisonment reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Condo
Marion
Indianapolis
General Assembly
Condo
Ways and Means
Hanly
Four Shows Set for Stone City Opera House Run
Manager Johnson books four touring attractions at the Stone City Opera House. What Happened to Jones on November 5, Piff Puff-Pouff on November 6, Ma's New Husband on November 9, and Buster Brown on November 11. These acts are among the largest on the road and aim to draw public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Stone City Opera House
Jones
Piff
Puff-Pouff
Buster Brown
Grand Jury Probes Multiple Homicide Cases
The Bloomington Telegram notes the grand jury is examining the killing of Otis Allen by Alva Sparks with witnesses from Sanders. It also considers indicting Harvey Hinkle for John McClintock’s murder, and eyes Bohannon’s alleged crime and James Gillham’s white cap charges. No indictments before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Allen
Alva Sparks
Sanders
John McClintock
Harvey Hinkle
Bohannon
James Gillham
Tobias Gaddis
Bloomington
A Mere Boy Describes Fontanet Aftermath
Fontanet survivors cope with ruin as reconstruction continues Greencastle reports show four to five families crowded in single houses and a five year old breadwinner. Ten new houses have been built for the homeless with relatives in hospitals and killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ind
Fontanet
Smedley Faces Profanity Charge After Clerk’s Arrest
John W. Smedley appeared before Justice Luke Reynolds in Oolitic on Friday to answer a profanity charge. The incident began when he allegedly swore at his wife, leading to his arrest and a $10 fine. Norma Gainey leaves for Battle Mountain Oklahoma tonight to live with Rev. Whitney’s daughter, Mrs. Harry Treat, for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Smedley
Luke Reynolds
Smedley
Norma Gainey
Battle Mountain
Okla
Rev. Whitney
Harry Treat
Spaulding Pleads for Mercy in Repeated Court Visit
George Spaulding, an elderly repeat offender, stands in police court pleading for mercy as Mayor Stipp warns of consequences. Spaulding asks to leave town in exchange for suspended sentence and heads to Washington after claiming he will stay away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spaulding
Steenth
Spaulding
Stipp
Washington
Washington Democrat
Law
Royse
Hog Survives 32 Days in Farm Well Near Bacon
The hog on the late William H. Props farm near Bacon was found after thirty two days in a well. Executors had advertised 100 head for sale. 99 appeared at sale and one missing hog was later rescued, thin but with appetite. The well bottom was brush covered and water unreachable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Props
Bacon
Props
Props Farm
Man from Indianapolis Fined and Jailed for Intoxication
John Garrison of Indianapolis appeared in police court Friday charged with intoxication. He said a bilious attack led him to drink for medicine and the court agreed, imposing a $1 fine and costs. Unable to pay, he was jailed for 11 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garrison
Indianapolis
Garrison
Grandaddy Henderson Irish Silk Weaver of Indiana Farm
N W J recalls Grandaddy Henderson born in Ireland, a devout Presbyterian who moved to Indiana in 1816 with his wife Catherine. He built the first horse mill on his farm, loved by children, died in 1882 or 1838, and was buried in the Henderson Crawford graveyard after ownership passed to Young Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandaddy
Jonathan) Henderson
Catherine
United States
East Tennnessee
Indiana
Samuel Henderson
William Henderson
Grandaddy Henderson
Guthrie Returns From Vincennes Visit
D. B. Guthrie has returned from a visit to Vincennes where he stayed with friends and visited local sites during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Guthrie
Vincennes
Shields Explains Corporation Tax and Sidewalk Controversy
Contractor Ewing Shields says he had no role in the sidewalk dispute on the south side of the public square. He preferred laying the east side walk first for merchants there and notes no bonus money went to him. Sub-contractors claim extra costs for moving equipment, but all parties see no improper dealings. Auditor Owens finishes 1908 county tax duplicate showing railroads pay about one sixth of county taxes, with detailed assessments for railways telegraph and express firms and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Shields
Shields
16Th
Owens
Lawrence County
Bedford Stone Ry
Bedford & Wallner
Southern Indiana
Bedford Belt
Miss Martha Dickson Weds Rev David McClung in Bloomington
Miss Martha Letitia Dickson wedding to Rev. David Albert McClung of Leipsic Ohio took place at the bride’s Bloomington home with close family present. The ceremony was performed by Rev M D McClung and assisted by Rev Hanna. After a 4 20 departure the couple will reside in Leipsic after November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Letitia Dickson
David Albert McClung
Leipsic
Ohio
North Lincoln Street
Bloomington
M. D. McClung
United Presbyterian Church
Lebanon
Hanna
Charles Weir
McClung
United Presbyterian
Squire J. W. Dickson
Circuit Court
Wife Sues Over Fatal Bar Shooting Damages
Bessie McConnell wife of Edward McConnell who was sent to the Indiana Reformatory for killing John Firmin at Seymour sues David V Jacob for 2000 damages alleging the saloon keeper sold strong drink to Firmin knowing him intoxicated which led to a quarrel in which McConnell shot Firmin and was convicted. Eugene Ireland and Charles Steinweddle are co-defendants as sureties on Jacobs bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie McConnell
Edward McConnell
Indiana Reformatory
John Firmin
Seymour
David V. Jacob
Jacobs
Firmin
McConnell
Eugene Ireland
Charles Steinweddle
Jacob
Elks Home Destroyed in Louisville Fire Losses Hit
Fire at the Elks Home of Louisville Lodge on Walnut between Third and Fourth streets destroyed the lodge room rear and damaged the cafe and offices. Loss estimated 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Origin reported from a live wire. Knights of Columbus social held that night. Piano valued at 700 dollars burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Louisville Lodge of Elks
Walnut
Third
Fourth Streets
Knights of Columbus
Poisoner Abroad Strikes Bedford Dog
A dog poisoned in Bedford this season leaves residents angry at the malice of a reprobate. Cooley, the elderly watchdog of I N Cook, was found this morning dead, sparking grief for Glenn the young son who cherished him since infancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
I. N. Cook
Glenn
Divorce filings in Lawrence Circuit Court
Two divorces filed in Lawrence Circuit Court by attorney W E Clark. Cases list Joseph L Glascoe against Josh Glascoe and Greene Ramsey against Elizabeth Ramsey based on statutory allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Circuit Court
Coedag
W. E. Clark
Joseph L. Glascoe
Josh Glascoe
Greene Ramsey
Elizabeth Ramsey
Taxpayers rush to county office before deadline
Despite bad weather a surge of payments overwhelmed the County Treasurer's office on Friday. An extra clerk, John M. Gainey, was needed to handle the large tax receipts. With Monday the final payment day, nearly 50,000 dollars is expected to be paid by close of business tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Gainey
County Superintendent Tirey to audit mayoral docket
Bedford city officials report County Superintendent Tirey will likely begin auditing the Mayor's docket next week to determine if a shortage exists during former administrations. Tirey suggests expert help but notes no funds are available for such work. He plans to proceed to straighten the books as best as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirey
Ney
Mrs. Susan E. Stipp Dies After Fall Illness
Mrs. Susan E. Stipp 68 wife of Thomas Stipp died Saturday at her Erie home after weeks of illness linked to injuries from a fall through an open cellar door in a Bedford business house. Survived by husband and nine children, funeral Monday at 10 from the Erie M E church conducted by Rev. Olen Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan E. Stipp
Thomas Stipp
Erie
Lawrence Lee
Dee Ray
James Hodges
Erie M. E
Olen Wall
Large cotton shipment from Louisiana to New England via Indianapolis Southern
Seventy five carloads of cotton moved from Louisiana to Indianapolis Southern then sent east over the Big Four and Pennsylvania lines toward New England and New York. It is the line’s first large shipment since construction with three twenty five car trains. George Wilder enlisted in the U S Navy at Milwaukee Sept 15 and trains on the Franklin in Jamestown banquet. A marriage license issued to Joseph F Dickinson and Bessie B Fidler.
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Indianapolis
Louisiana
Illinois Central
Indianapolis Southern
Big Four
Pennsylvania
New England
New York
Indianapolis Star
George Wilder
James B. Wilder
U. S. Navy
Milwaukee
Franklin
Jamestown
Helen Gould
George
Naval Service
Pacific
Man from Zanzibar Endorsed for Oklahoma District Attorney
Charles B. Rogers a Shoals Indiana native now in Vinita Indian Territory has won backing from Governor Frantz National Committeeman Cash Cade and Oklahoma Republican leaders for the eastern district district attorney post Rogers once served as consul at Zanzibar and pushed for Judge Gill to become federal judge in the eastern district indicating strong territorial standing and good appointment prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Rogers
Shoals
Ind
Vinita
I. T
Frantz
Cash Cade
Charles Hunter
Oklahoma Republican Committee
Bird McGuire
Oklahoma
Rogers
Washington
Gill
Indiana
Zanzibar
Her Young Life Devoted to Missionary Work Among Heathen
The article outlines a young woman’s pledge to dedicate her life to missionary service aimed at heathen and uncultured peoples. It emphasizes religious vocation and future service abroad as her central goal.
Miss Norma Gaineys Farewell Social Honored By Baptist Society
Friends and church members gathered for a Halloween themed farewell for Norma Gainey who departs for Saddle Mountain Oklahoma to pursue missionary training. A West Street gathering included readings duets by Misses Gainey Lemon Harrison and Gainey, games, and a rain of gifts slated for opening after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Norma Gainey
Saddle Mountain
Oklahoma
Miss Gainey
Mary Lemon
Frances Harrison
Winfred Whitney Treat
Kate
Gladys Gainey
Harry Treat
Treat
Battle Mountain
Chicago
West
Ruby Smith
Miss Smith
North O Street
Mike
False Fire Alarm Prank Costs Teen $80.50 Fine
Frank Grimes, 15, admitted turning in a false fire alarm in Zollman’s area. City Court fined him 80.50 dollars plus costs after the incident on Halloween night. His mother paid the amount in court. Also, Joe Rainey of Brooks-Curtis stone mill had a portion of his left little finger amputated after a heavy stone fell on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe
Frank Grimes
Young Grimes
Zollman
15Th
Grimes
Joe Rainey
Brooks-Curtis Stone Mill
Supreme Court Rules Barrel House Not Nuisance in Indiana
The Indiana Supreme Court quashed the Terre Haute Brewing Company indictment for maintaining a nuisance. It held that a barrel house selling beer by the keg is not automatically illegal. The ruling notes five gallon liquor sales by wholesale dealers to various buyers are lawful, and the indictment failed to specify nuisance actions. The Spencer beer depot was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Spencer
Ringling Bros Buy Barnum & Bailey Shareholdings
English shareholders in London agreed to sell their Barnum & Bailey stock to Ringling Brothers for 410000 dollars. The deal makes Ringlings masters of the circus field, adding Ringling and Barnum & Bailey as well as Farenaugh & Sells assets and MSG stock, with a name retention condition. The Ringlings plan to shift shows east and west next season.
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Ringling Bros
London
Ringling Brothers
Mr. Bailey
Ringling
Barnum & Bailey
Farenaugh & Sells
Madison Square Garden
New York
Balloon Skyscraper Testimonies at Aeronautical Congress
Prof A Lawrence Rotch of Blue Hill observatory described miniature balloon experiments to study upper air conditions. He cited a 46 680 foot ascent with 111 degrees below zero and noted balloons launched to St Louis with 155 mile flights. Oscar Erbsloch, victor in a recent race, received an imperial congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lawrence Rotch
Blue Hill Observatory
Boston
Aeronautical Congress
Rotch
St. Louis
Professor Roch
Europe
United States Weather Bureau
Oscar Erbsloch
William
Brakeman Narrowly Escapes as Rope Slips at Quarry
Belt railroad brakeman Clyde Kelly was knocked from a locomotive while switching cars at a quarry. A guy rope suspended over the tracks struck him as he climbed the tender to uncouple the rear car, bruising his shoulder but sending him off the track to safety. William Lewis and his wife returned home to Hardinsburg Kentucky after visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kelly
Belt
Kelly
Girl seeks switchman job in historic railroad bid
Helen Moyer of 22 Lyell Street San Francisco applied for a switchman post with the Southern Pacific Railway. She faced surprise from officials yet urged the claim with nerve saying she would even ask Harriman for a chance. The assistant superintendent promised she would get some position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Moyer
Lyell Street
San Francisco
RE. P. Anthony
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern’s Pacific Company
Anthony
Miss Meyer
Bloomington extends dry status for two more years
Temperance forces in Bloomington win a sweeping victory in the First Ward remonstrance with 408 names against liquor licenses. Liquor advocates withdraw 68 names from the list, 35 of whom had not signed the remonstrance, sealing a decisive victory in a bitter local fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Temperance Forces
Temperance
Cement industry drives Southern Indiana growth
Lawrence County notes three key southern Indiana cement hubs Seymour Bedford and Mitchell with Mitchell hosting a large cement plant supplying Indiana Illinois and Ohio. An order for 700 cars was placed with delivery by November 2 and 75 cars were shipped in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Bedford
Mitchell
Seymour Democrat
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Lake Erie & Western
Michigan
Monon
Big Four
Railway officials visit Columbus sparking coal train talk
Wednesday M E Sebree and H P Radley toured the line with W G Irwin. Columbus residents imagined coal cars on Washington street before dismissing the scene as fanciful. Dr Morrell Simpson named local surgeon for Southern Indiana Railway. births reported for Mrs Everett Sheeks and Mr Milton Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sebree
Southern Indiana
H. P. Radley
Columbus
W. G. Irwin
Indiana
Azalia
Washington Street
Seymour Rep
Morrell Simpson
Southern Indiana Railway Company
J. T. Freeland
Eker Divorce Suit Dominates Monroe Court
The Eker divorce case occupied nearly all of yesterday’s Monroe circuit court session. Judge Wilson took the case under advisement. Eker, a Monon freight engineer, and his wife lived near the yards in the city from 1892 to September this year. The charge was infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eker
Monroe
Wilson
Monon
Bloomington
Brakeman Severely Crushed Hand In Car Coupling Incident
J. T. Howard, a brakeman on the Southern Indiana, sustained a severely crushed hand while coupling cars at Indian Springs, Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Howard
Indiana
Indian Springs
Sorrel trotting mare dies after owner rejects bid
Harriett Mac shows a four-year-old blooded sorrel carving mare belonging to Dr. A J McDonald dies on Friday. The owner recently refused a 500 dollar offer for the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Mac
A. J. McDonald
Club women in Indiana hear call to aid unprotected children
At a State Federation of Clubs gathering Rabbi Morris M Feuerlicht urged club women to engage with the child problem through Juvenile Court and probation. He noted millions of children work or study under harsh conditions and urged practical action across communities from Indianapolis to Kokomo and Boonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Women of
Indiana
Indiana State Federation of Clubs
Morris M Feuerlicht
Indianapolis
New York
Chicago
Kokomo
Sharpville
Poseyville
Boonville
Bohannon Case Likely Moves to Bedford for Trial
The Bohannon criminal and civil cases tied to a Bloomington dispute may be moved from Monroe county to Bedford or Lawrence county. A Monroe county jury rejected Bohannon's Evansville residence claim, ending a motion to stay local trial, with grand jury findings due soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohannon
Monroe
Bedford
Bloomington
Evansville
Monroe County
Lawrence County
J. E. Henley
Judge Miers
Brill & Spencer
Duncan & Batman
Indiana Dog Tax Case Settles Per Capita Rule
Wabash Times-Star editor W. H. Sharpe tested the law by getting arrested to challenge dog tax. Indiana Supreme Court holds the tax is per capita, not on the dog as property, with obligations for new owners after May 15 and penalties for nonpayment. This ruling may curb extensive dog breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. H. Sharpe
Wabash Times-Star
Supreme Court of Indiana
Burns
Rowland Acquitted in Famous Raleigh Murder Trial
In Raleigh North Carolina a jury found Dr Rowland and his wife not guilty in the murder of William Strange a former Bedford man and brother of Mrs J C Black The case ended one of the state s most celebrated criminal trials Mrs Rowland later married Dr Rowland after Strange s death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Dr. Rowland
William Strange
Bedford
J. C. Black
North Carolina
Rowland
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Mayor Stipp
Bilious
Shields Explains
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
American Tele. Co
Union Home Tele. Co
Mitchell Tele. Co
Union Tele. Co
Spgs
Bedford Tele
Tri. Co
Ft. Ritner Tele
Western Union Aes Co
Bedford Home Tele. Co
Southern
U.S. Express
American Express
The
Pullman Parlor Car Co
Miss Dickson Wees
Louisville
Bedford City Records
Joseph F. Dickinson
Bessie B. Fidler
Man From
Charley Rogers
Hallowe’en
Brewers
Purchase Barnum & Bailey
Guy
S. J. Brakeman
Alls
Moving Train
Wm. Lewis
Hardinsburg
Kvy
Girl AS
Switchwian
Everett Sheeks
H Street
Milton Myers
West 16Th Street
Hannon
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