Favorite Prescription Advertises Secure Relief for Women
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe, non habit forming remedy for female ailments including headaches, backaches, irregular or painful periods, and pelvic weakness. It claims to strengthen and regulate the system and offers free consultation by mail, promising no miracles but possible avoidance of surgery. It references a medical adviser and requests stamps for copies.
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Doctor Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Italians Depart Exodus of Foreign Labor from Reed's Station
Italians leave Reed's Station and the Quarry District in an organized exodus as local labor markets shift. Government and business leaders monitor the movement, noting impacts on nearby mills and quarry operations.
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Reed
Scarcity of Work Drives Italians Home From Reed's Station
About fifty Italians from Reed's Station, employed in quarries, have returned to Italy as work prospects in Lawrence county weaken. The Perry Matthews Buskirk company runs about 75 workers now, down from 225 last year. Cement plants, including United States Cement and Lehigh Portland, shut down for extended periods with wage cuts and indeterminate reopen dates, reflecting a nationwide drop in demand. Showers Bros. furniture works at Bloomington operates spasmodically with orders cancelled, signaling widespread idle labor.
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Lawrence County
Reed’s Station
Italy
Perry, Matthews & Buskirk Stone Company
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Mitchell
Showers Bros. Furniture Works
Bloomington
Fall From Hand Car Causes Smithville Man's Death
Harry Cantrill 23 son in law of Samuel McLaughlin died Thursday night at his home from kidney trouble said to be caused by a fall from a Monon hand car on the Pumpkinvine branch between Clear Creek and Harrodsburg. Neighbors say he was pushed or fell after another man on the car's negligence. McLaughlin expects to sue Monon railroad. Cantrill worked a day after the fall, then grew worse and entered bed with severe kidney pain. Clyde Ferris and wife have returned to Columbus Ohio.
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Harry Cantrill
Smithville
Samuel McLaughlin
Young Cantrill
Pumpkinvine
Clear Creek
Harrodsburg
Arrest of Claud P. Rose in Deckard Annex robbery
Claud P. Rose, 22, was arrested at Greencastle on suspicion of the Hotel Deckard Annex burglary. Police found all stolen items in his possession after a Bedford officer identified them. Rose, from Danville Illinois, claimed innocence and said he rode a train from New Albany to Bedford, with the case following complex alibis.
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Claud P. Rose
Monon
Greencastle
Reeves
Deckard Annex
Rose
Danville
Ills
Bedford
New Albany
Alex Kent
Charles Moore
John S. Smith
Smith
Limedale
Moore
Birmingham
Ala
Crawfordsville
Daily Mail
Marshal Reeves
Ill
Tax collections and local notable life in Lawrence County
Tax collections for the year in Lawrence County show current taxes of 126000 plus delinquent receipts of 22260 with about 6000 left uncollected. The report highlights John W Harris born June 17 in Guthrie township rising from farmer to teacher and lawyer in Bedford, with a page on local figures and a large planned peach belt venture near Bedford involving 3000 acres in Texas and 20000 acres in Arkansas, plus a rail corridor, cold storage, and cannery plans.
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Lawrence County
Ray
Bedford
Texas
Arkansas
Indiana
Democrats Pick Convention City In Heated French Lick Session
The Democratic National Committee met at French Lick to choose a convention city with delegates from Denver Chicago Kansas City and Louisville urging their claims. Chicago Louisville and Louisville emerge as top contenders while Bryan heads the potential ticket with Johnson and Johnson as possible runners up. Roosevelt’s nomination by Republicans looms as a threat and the panel predicts Fairbanks and Hughes as likely nominees if Roosevelt moves aside. The group plans to reconvene in Washington December 12 with Taggart remaining chairman.
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French Lick
Democratic National Committee
Taggart
Denver
Chicago
Kansas City
Louisville
Kentucky
Bryan
Tom Johnson
Ohio
John T. Johnson
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Hughes
Washington
Three Score and Three Birthday Dinner at Mrs Dorsett Home
A surprise dinner on Monday November 18 honored Mrs Kate Dorsett for turning 63 at her East 15th street home. Guests included Mrs Melvin Clark and children, Mrs Stephen Fidler and children, Mrs Anna Huff and children, Mrs Robert Moorey and children, Mrs Byers, Mrs Will Fletcher, Mrs Archie Tow, Mr Will Pitman, Mrs Lantz and Mary Tincher. Each guest brought a filled basket and enjoyed a good dinner, leaving wishes for many more such happy events.
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Kate Dorsett
East 15Th Street
Melvin Clark
Stephen Fidler
Anna Huff
Robert Moorey
Byers
Will Fletcher
Archie Tow
Will Pitman
Lantz
Mary Tincher
Dorsette
Lad's Innocence Ends in Hand Loss After Dynamite Cap Blast
Frank Decker, son of Mrs Emma Decker, was severely injured Friday when a dynamite cap exploded as he held it and lit a match. Two forefingers and the thumb of his left hand were blown off, doctors amputated the stumps at City Hospital, and he was then rushed for care. He had recently returned with seven companions from Chicago after an Opera House show.
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Frank Decker
Emma Decker
Lincoln Street
Young Decker
Chicago
Gratzer
Bedford
Decker
Lowell Promoted to Vice President and General Manager
George K. Lowell, until now general superintendent of the Monon and more recently of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton and Ann Arbor railroads, is promoted to vice president and general manager. He began in a Boston area roundhouse and rose to high railroad leadership, joining the Monon in 1891 and becoming division then general superintendent. John A. Struble becomes assistant general manager and purchasing agent of the D T I railroad after leaving the Monon.
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George K. Lowell
Monon
Detroit, Toledo & Ironton
Ann Arbor
Mr. Lowell
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lowell
John A. Struble
Lafayette
D. T. & I. Railroad
The
Death of Jefferson P Mitchell at Danville Soldiers Home
Jefferson P Mitchell died Thursday afternoon at the Soldiers Home in Danville Illinois of apoplexy at 76. He served as a musician in the 21st Indiana during the Civil War and later lived in Bedford. He leaves a daughter Mrs F M Stalker of Terre Haute and was an uncle of Ed Mitchell the druggist. The interment was held Friday at the Government Cemetery in Danville.
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Jefferson P. Mitchell
Danville
Ill
Lawrence County
21St Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Marion
F. M. Stalker
Terre Haute
Bedford
Ed Mitchell
Government Cemetery
DuPontSued In Vigo Court Over $10 000 Damages
Attorneys Hamill and Hickey, for Rosa and Edwards, sue DuPont Powder Company in Vigo Superior Court for $10 000 damages for injuries from the October 15 explosion. Fontanet resident alleges severe injuries. Trial set for December term. Prior cases settled via court compromises. $700 paid in four other deaths.
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Hamill and
Hickey
Rosa
Holiday Stocks Appealing to Early Shoppers
Local merchants report new holiday stock arriving and expect a profitable season. Despite predictions of lighter holiday trade, stores prepared with large summer orders anticipate good sales in jewelry dry goods pictures books and staple items. Dealers note early buying pays off and stock may be exhausted within weeks after the holidays.
Obeyed Walsh Orders In Bank Note Forgery Trial
Frederick W. McLain, former assistant cashier at Chicago National Bank, testified that he created multiple memorandum notes each for 92000 at the direction of John R. Walsh. He claimed to sign several names, discount the notes, renew when due, and destroy the originals. Collateral included a million dollars in Illinois Southern railway bonds.
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Frederick W. McLain
Chicago National Bank
John R. Walsh
Inois Southern Railway
Plaintiff A Merchant Alleges Slander Over Forgery Claim
William H. Tincher sues John Gray in Lawrence circuit court alleging false and malicious statements that he forged his father's name to a $1,400 Bloomington bank check. The suit seeks $5,000 in damages, with Tincher known as Jot Tincher locally. He formerly ran a Guthrie general store and is now in Crawfordsville.
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Bloomington
William H. Tincher
Lawrence
John Gray
John H. Underwood
Guthrie, Oolitie
Crawfordsville
Murder Firing At Mercer House Leaves Jones Critical
Joe Mercer fired two shots from a Winchester at David Jones over a missing dog. Jones is in critical condition with a second report noting one shot hit his right arm and later another bullet struck his chest. Mercer claims Jones drew first. Police detained Mercer. Jones's condition and witnesses' accounts govern preliminary hearings.
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Linton
Joe Mercer
David Jones
Winchester
Jones
Mercer
Merce
Riley
Dugger
Superior
Greene County
K. of P
Christian Church
Mercer House
Died on a Visit Marie Todd 73 at Oolitic
Marie Todd aged 73 died shortly after 2 PM Friday at her daughter Mrs Oscar Maddux home in Oolitic after visiting Shannonville. She had pneumonia earlier in Montgomery county and will be buried in Shannondale Saturday. William R Donaldson of Orleans died at 9 AM aged 80 from pneumonia and heart trouble. funeral arrangements not set.
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Marie Todd
Oscar Maddux
Oolitic
Todd
Shannonville
Montgomery County
Shannondale
William R. Donaldson
Orleans
Nancy (Nee) Cain Donaldson
Crawford Surprise Birthday Party Turns To Illness News
Crawford surprised to be called home Friday night to find his wife ill and forty neighbors at his Ben Hur lodge anniversary celebration. The couple received many gifts of china and cut glass as friends honored their fourteenth wedding anniversary. Refreshments of cream cake nabiscos and bonbons were served.
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Homer Crawford
Ben Hur
Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs. Malinda Brock
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Brock home on Twelfth and P streets Friday afternoon to honor Mrs. Malinda Brock on her 72nd birthday. The well attended event featured refreshments from relatives and a warm display of community goodwill.
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Malinda Brock
Brock
First Orange County conviction under new act
Everett Hammond pleaded guilty to wife desertion in the Circuit Court Thursday afternoon, becoming the first conviction under the act created by the last General Assembly. He was sentenced to one to three years in prison, but the sentence was suspended on the promise to care for his family.
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Orange County
General Assembly
Everett Hammond
Teacher Sues Mt. Vernon Board Over Dismissal
Joseph Biggs, a colored school teacher, sues the Vanderburg superior court for 3000 dollars claiming wrongful dismissal by the Mt. Vernon school board. The board accuses him of teaching about ten weeks and failing to maintain order. a pupil testified he knew no Latin and stayed one lesson ahead. Biggs concedes poor order but says he could have maintained it.
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Joseph Biggs
Mt. Vernon
Vanderburg
Biggs
Counterfeit checks ring claimed in Chicago arrests
Counterfeiters circulated bogus clearing house checks over the past week. Five men were taken into custody in Chicago on Wednesday night for passing the worthless paper. Smaller cities report similar trouble, though Bedford has not seen any of the checks.
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Indiana
Chicago
Bedford
Former Brown County recorder on trial for embezzlement
Thomas Durnall once Brown County recorder stands trial in Nashville on charges of embezzling about 500 dollars. After his term, county officials auditedbooks and found shortages. An affidavit followed, Durnall was later indicted by the grand jury on the same offenses.
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Thomas Durnall
Brown County
Nashville
Durnall
Monroe County Fair Property Deeded to Fred Matthews Trustee
The Monroe County Fair Association property is deeded to Fred Matthews as trustee. Suits have been filed against the association for slumber and printing. The property is valued at 4000 dollars and all indebtedness will be paid.
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Monroe County Fair Association
Fred Matthews
Association
Bloomington Star
Shoals grocer's pickle barrel mishap spares no one
A Shoals grocer toppled from a barrel of pickles and took a briny bath while a young woman observer watched. He rewarded her with candy to keep silent until the pickles sold, yet the tale spread, and he has not sold a dozen pickles since the accident.
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Loogeotee Tribune
Crack the whip injures Englewood scholar James Mount
Seven year old James Mount, a student at Englewood school, suffered a broken arm last week during a play session with other children. The group played the game crack the whip and a strong jerk fractured his arm. Dr Heckman provided surgical attention.
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James Mount
Englewood School
Heckman
Public square improvement nears completion awaits final touches
Saturday Contractor Shields completed the last Buick of the public square project with stone sidewalks finished and only edge dressing and curbing left. The work met specifications and is deemed first class. The court park improvement remains to be done and will make the area a beauty. Born to Mr and Mrs John Hartman on South H street a daughter.
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Shields
Public Square
Court Park
John Hartman
South H Street
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Taylor Dodd in East 15th Street
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Dodd at East 15th Street, adding a new addition to the family.
Lemons Grow Big Under Mrs Ferguson Care
Mrs W W Ferguson of I street owns a six year old lemon tree nurtured since infancy. This year the tree bears a large crop including a 12 by 13 inch lemon. The fruit is exhibited in her son S E Ferguson’s furniture store and praised as larger and better than Sunny South harvests.
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W. W. Ferguson
I Street
Justice Reed's Bondsmen Sued Over Bolding Case
Habeas corpus proceedings will be filed in the Lawrence Circuit Court to secure the release of John Bolding from the county jail after Justice Reed fined him for intoxication and imprisoned him. The suit against Reed and his bondsmen seeks damages claiming the trial and penalties were a travesty on justice, with Bolding alleging assault and unlawful detention.
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Clem
Jesse Boyd
Alva Williams
Reed
Bolding
James A. Zaring
Fletcher
Zaring
Mitchell
Justice Freed
Meantie
Justice Reed
John H. Underwood
Underwood
Bedford
Sheriff Box
Wilson
Circuit Court
Streets of
Clem V. Reed
Justice of the Peace
Berin
Albert Fields Visits Bloomington Friends for Days
Albert Fields travels to Bloomington to spend several days with friends. He plans gatherings and local outings, enjoying the town together with his hosts.
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Albert Fields
Bloomington
Dogs for Science and Averted Hazing at State House
A Bloomington man is in Bedford buying dogs at fifty cents to one dollar each. Reportedly, the animals will be vivisected in Indiana University’s Anatomical Department for student instruction. If shortages occur, the piece notes the risk of skinning hazers among new students. Washington Democratic editor comments on John Johnson, head of the Frankfort state house project, who will finish by Christmas and return to Bedford.
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Bloomington
Bedford
Anatomical
Indiana University
Washington Democrat
John Johnson
New State House
Frankfort
Johnson
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C. H. Emery
Columbus
Claud Rose
J. C. Smith
John W Harris
John W. Harris
Guthrie Township
Southern Indiana Normal College
Harris
John D. Alexander
Fred N. Fletcher
Guthrie
Elijah Smallwood
O. G. Taylor
Reed Taylor
Red Cross
London
Mr. Taylor
Sparks
David Bridgewaters
Kansas
Thomas Bridgewaters
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Mr. Bridgewaters
Shawswick
Wichita
Christian Prow
Campbellsburg
Mr Prow
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Vention
Tom Taggart
Lad
Him
Jeff P. Mitchell
Duponts
Walsh
F. W. McLain
Sander
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Crawford
County Recorder
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the Ideal Shoe Store
Deal
Geo. L. Tovey
East Side Square
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