Indiana Senator Hemenway Sees Taft Victory Outlook
Washington report says Senator James A. Hemenway met with President Taft at the White House and discussed Indiana politics. He predicts Indiana will back Taft by about 25 000 votes, notes the local option bill clarified the state race, and asserts the Senate will stay Republican regardless of House results.
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Washington
James A. Hemenway
White House
Indiana
Hemenway
Loeb
William L. Ward
National
New York
Ward
Taft
Senate
Second annual fruit show at Purdue January 11 16 1909
Arrangements are complete for the second annual fruit show to be held at Purdue University during the Farmers' Short Course week January 11 to 16 1909. The Indiana Horticultural Society and the University Agricultural Department organize with 3300 plus in cash prizes. Exhibitors must grow their own fruit and apply for details to Co G Wooprury at the Experiment Station Lafayette Ind.
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Purdue University
Indiana Horticultural Society
Horticultural Department
University
Co. G. Wooprury
Experiment Station
Lafayette
Ind
Taxpayers warned on delinquent tax deadline
Notice from Curtis E. Ray County Treasurer states the last day to pay taxes without penalty is the first Monday in November. Delinquent accounts must settle by then or incur costs and trouble, with hooks to be closed as required. Come early to avoid last minute rush.
McIntire Walls Card Reports Quiet Sept 24 Marriage
Charles D. McIntire and Mabel Walls announced their marriage at the bride’s home on September 24 with only a few relatives present. Walls is Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Walls’ daughter and McIntire works in Mitchell for Lehigh Portlions Cement Company. They will reside in Mitchell after October 15.
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Charles D. McIntire
Mabel Walls
Miss Walls
G. W. Walls
McIntire
Mitchell
Lehigh Portlons Cement Company
Mitchell Tribune
Apple Crop Short Signals Mixed Prospects Across States
The article notes a late apple crop shortage in Michigan with two thirds of early apples harvested but forecasts an overall larger national crop due to Western shipments. It cites poor winter crops in Michigan, abundant outlooks for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, New York and Pennsylvania, and links tree longevity to climate and farming practices.
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Michigan
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Colorado
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Empire State
Kansas
Mayor’s Beardsley Béer Ruling Closes Bloomington Beer Trade
Mayor Malott declares beer sales illegal under the Beardsley Amendment citing a druggist right to sell vinous or spirituous liquors only on physician prescription. Chief Johns enforces by notifying druggists, closing beer access in Monroe County and signaling liquor-law violations for shipments into Bloomington.
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Malott
Bloomington
Johns
Monon To Issue New Time Card Next Sunday
Monon railroad officials work at Salem street offices on a new time card set to take effect next Sunday. Through passenger trains will see little change though Trains 17 and 18 on the Air Line will be restored and there is talk of reactivating the Blue Bird between Lafayette and Chicago. A new Episcopal rectory is under rapid construction as a memorial to Miss Otto deceased. the foundation is laid and completion planned for occupation by December.
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Lafayette Courier
J. B. Sucese
McHugh and
Quimby
Riggs, Cassel and Stemm
Salem Street
Air Line
Lafayette
Chicago
Otto
Otte
Oysters to Be Guarded Against Ice Water Adulteration
Indiana state food and drug commissioner H. E. Barnard vows immediate steps to stop dealers from adding ice or water to shocked oysters. The northwest food commissioners at Madison endorsed uniform enforcement and standards to prevent dilution that weakens quality and value.
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Indiana
H. E. Barnard
Barnard
Party To Bride Jennie Bennett Receives Warm Sendoff
Miss Jennie Bennett guest of honor at a West 13th Street party given by seventeen of her girl friends on Wednesday evening in anticipation of her upcoming marriage to Frederick Splitzgerber. Surprises included hand painted china bric a brac and kitchenware as gifts. Dainty refreshments accompanied the social air of delight.
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Jennie Bennett
Frederick Splitzgerber
West 13Th Street
Bedford Mayor Outlines City Finances and Water Works Plan
Bedford Indiana Mayor John B. Stipp delivers annual message to Common Council detailing the city’s finances. He urges continuing a water works bond sinking fund levy and describes needed improvements, budgeting, and proposed ordinances record keeping. He notes 1907-08 finances and 1908-09 levy setup with a 1.15 total, and lists recent building permits and land donation for street expansion.
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Common Council
City
Bedford
Indiana
BBC Street Fund
Library Fund
UK Waterworks Fund
Stipp
Walter G. Owens
Waterworks Committee
Mary T. Strupe
Charles H. Strupe
Goldie Palmer
E. J. Palmer
Southern Indiana Railroad
R Street
J. J. Quinn
City Hospital
Henry Weyer
Maplewood
Benjamin Cupps
Charles A. Payne
I. H. Thomas
Cousin of Woody Denies Past Troubles in Shooting Case
The uncle of Clyde Woody says the accused youth had no prior trouble or arrests. Prosecutor Fletcher had claimed Woody appeared in police court twice, but the statement likely mixed him up with a cousin who was previously arrested by ex Officer Charles Moore.
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John D. Woody
Clyde Woody
Jackson
Fletcher
Woody
Charles Moore
Sheriff Box’s Annual Hemenway Colt Show
Sheriff Thomas W. Box completed preparations for the annual Hemenway colt show on the public square Saturday afternoon October 10. About 50 entries are expected with three premiums of 12, 8, and 5. If weather holds, a large crowd from breeders and farmers will attend the exhibition.
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Thomas W. Box
Public Square
Box
Chaney and Hornley Speak to Large Heltonville Crowd
Hon. John C. Chaney Republican nominee for Congress spoke to a large gathering at Heltonville Tuesday. The meeting was held in a vacant store that could not hold all attendees. Hon. Charles H. Hornley of New Castle also addressed the crowd.
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John C. Chaney
Congress
Heltonville
Charles H. Hornley
Newcastle
New Castle
Republican State Committee
Lawrence County
Grafters Seek End to County Books Investigation
Democratic leaders move to drop the county books probe after four officials were investigated and about $8,000 uncovered, with under $200 charged to Republicans.
County inquiry eyed for extra funds amid embezzlement claims
Bloomington officials discuss adding about 400 to the inquiry budget as reports allege Democratic county officers including a recorder auditor and clerk owe or misappropriate thousands. Commissioners withhold details until the probe ends, while Republicans press for before spending more. The investigation is reportedly two thirds complete.
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Ean
Bloomington
Local Worksite Injuries Include Mangled Hand and Strained Leg
William Williams of Hast Nineteenth Street and a United States Cement plant worker lost fingers in a conveyor accident Tuesday. J D Kern, a teamster unloading logs at Sears mill, suffered a badly wrenched right leg with no broken bones after a log rolled onto it. Mrs Kate Hackett and family thank friends for kindness during illness and death of their son and brother.
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William Williams
United States Cement Plant
Kate Hackett
Sears
Mr. Kern
Death of Dr B C Wright in New Albany
Dr. B C Wright a well known physician died Sunday in New Albany where he had practiced three years. He formerly practiced in Indianapolis and once received treatment at the local hospital for spinal trouble. The remains will be buried in Indian Springs. Confusion over a state election law for township advisory boards prompts questions as Merrill W Moores of Indianapolis submits an opinion to the Republican state committee that advisory boards will not be elected at the coming election.
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New Albany
Wright
Indianapolis
Indian Springs
Merrill W. Moores
Republican State Committee
Ed. Carter
Wenesday
Sugarland
Texas
Shoulders and Towell Guilty in Justice Court Trial
In Justice Iseminger's court on Wednesday May, Ellen Shoulders and Jens Towell testified amid Tin Town's weekly trial drama. Both were found guilty of assault and battery and fined $1 plus costs for an October 8 incident.
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Iseminger
Ellen Shoulders
Jens Towell
Tin Town
Tewell
Misses Shoulders
Five Oolitic Boys Probed for Malicious Trespass
Five Oolitic youths Harry Howell Bert Howell Elmer Medlock Garnett Summers and Cassidy faced Justice Reynolds on malicious trespass charges from Rev. A. L. Tidrick pastor of the Baptist church. They devised a tick-tac rope and stone prank on the pastor’s door late at night. All but Summers paid fines. Summers was sent to Bedford Juvenile Court after failing to obtain a stay of execution.
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Harry
Bert Howell
Elmer Medlock
Garnett Summers
One Cassidy
Pastor Tedrick
Tedrick
Bedford
Crowd Gathers At Bono Township Meeting For Chaney Speech
Lee's school house in Bono township could not hold the crowd eager to hear Congressman Chaney and Judge Wilson on political issues. Republicans packed the venue early, delivering one of the best night gatherings in the township. Democrats excuse the reception for Chaney and note the large turnout contrasts with Candidate Cullop's cooler reception.
Funds on Hand in Lawrence County Banks Seventy Years Ago
Lawrence county funds on deposit in designated public depositories as of September 20 show a total balance of 107 800 with interest earned 174 46. Banks listed include Bedford National Citizens National Stone City First National Bank and Bank of Mitchell with specified on hand balances and interest.
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Lawrence County
Oweng
Bedford National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Stone City Bank
First National Bank
Bank of Mitchell
Detective Bob Owens Arrested After Robbery Claim
Indianapolis dispatch reports Robert Owens of Bedford Indiana a self described state statistician candidate on the Independence ticket was arrested by Detectives Gerber and Larsh on loitering charges. Owens claimed a $50 robbery and showed signs of a fight leading to police doubts about his account.
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Indianapolis
Robert Owens
Bedford
Ind
Independence
Gerber
Larsh
Owens
Shafer
Weather Prophet Harris Predicts Dry Rest Of Month
J. B. Harris of Azalia, known as a weather prophet, says dry weather will continue this month and forecasts a cold spell around Christmas with a sharp dip in temperatures. He also expects continued cold weather through spring. Miss Femma Wood returned from Europe and visited Mr and Mrs Dan Ritter in Allentown after her trip.
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J. B. Harris Co” Azalia
Mercury
Femma Wood
Europe
Indianapolis Star
Dan Ritter
Allentown
Miss Wood
Mitchell
Clyde Woody Not Ready For Trial In November Term
Clyde Woody a young farmer charged in two affidavits with assault and battery with intent to kill William Keithley and Police Officer Jackson was arraigned in circuit court. The defense said he would not be ready this term. bond was set at 1500 for both cases after judge noted the officer was endangered and Woody attempted to kill.
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Clyde Woody
William Keithley
Jackson
Wilson
Woody
Frank M. Vance
Fletcher
Vance
Keithley
W. H. Martin
Martin
Trusty Terrell Slings Con Talk at Local Clothing Dealer
Roll Terrell, a Huron native and former county jail inmate now serving as a trusty, obtained a new outfit from Hay clothing store in Indiana by claiming Sheriff Box would pay. The ruse involved a $9 plus bill for a Stetson hat and clothing. Store owner Hay declined prosecution, and Terrell slipped away.
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Terrell Slings Con Talk
Roll Terrell
Indiana
Terrell
Hay
Huron
Sheriff Box
Hay Clothing Store
Scarlet fever spreads with two new city cases reported
The disease appears to be spreading in the city with two more cases reported to Health Officer Simpson on Wednesday. Fred Sears, 12, son of the city treasurer Ira Sears, lives on West Fifteenth Street, and Mary Quackenbush, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Quackenbush, on West Sixteenth Street, are quarantined. Six cases total with no serious illness. Health officers implement quarantine to contain contagion despite objections.
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Simpson
Fred
Ira‘Sears
West Fifteenth Street
Mary
Charles Quackenbush
West Sixteenth Street
Hatfield Acquitted in Jail Escape Case and Related Trial
Marion Hatfield was acquitted yesterday in Bloomfield of the charge of breaking jail and aiding other prisoners to escape, though the state could not prove guilt beyond doubt. He had previously escaped from the county jail while under a $100 fine for drunkenness, with several inmates, claiming the sheriff left the door unlocked. Also noted is a separate Jeffersonville case where Hatfield faces possible jail time over a diseased horse sale to Charles Marshall. The public sale involved McCutchen and Martin, with bond set at $200, under Indiana's 1907 law banning sale of diseased or defective horses.
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Marion Hatfield
Linton
Bloomfield
Marion
Hatfield
Atlas
Jeffersonville
Charles Marshall
Martin
McCutchen
Marshall
McCutcheon
Harry C. Montgomery
B. F. Stalker
Theodore C. Martin
Clark County
Indiana
Halt under new law arrests halt for Indiana trustee candidate
George McCutchen the Republican nominee for trustee of Wood township Clark County Indiana and his brother in law Harry Martin were arrested in Borden on a bench warrant issued on the indictment.
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George McCutchen
Wood Township
Clark County
Ind
Harry Martin
Borden
Golden Wedding Celebration at Gilgal in Indiana
The Oct 18 1908 event honors 50th anniversaries of William H Todd Norman Station and James N Todd near Heltonville Indiana. Gilgal Lawrence County hosts relatives and friends with baskets music speeches recitations and a notable family connection as two brothers and cousins.
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Gilgal, Lawrence Co
Ind
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