Golden Medical Discovery and its Alcohol-Free Make
Dr. Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery made with glycerine and heat, to cure weak stomach indigestion and biliousness and to treat catarrhal bronchial throat conditions. It claims alcohol-free preparation, endorsements from medical books, and offers free mail order information from Buffalo New York. It notes it cannot cure advanced consumption but may prevent related ailments when used timely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
New World
American
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Couldn't Freeze Him Lemon Tea Toast Speech
Historical verse imagery shows a clever character offered hot water sugar lemon and whisky, refusing cold treatment while promising a tasty brew as a playful toast to resilience. The lines blend wit and hospitality in a satirical bite.
It Is So Time for Winter Garment Checks
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes the season brings a rush to inspect wardrobes for moth damage on woolen items. Readers seek intact coats trousers vests hats and knit openwork pieces before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
Pastor Must Pay in Floyd Related Paternity Case
Judge C W Cook in the Harrison Circuit Court orders a judgment of 100 dollars in favor of Anna Adelia Moore against Rev A G Sutherlin of New Albany. The paternity proceeding began in New Albany and moved through Magistrate Fu gile's court, Floyd, Clark, then Harrison circuits. The jury found for the relatrix, with the final amount set by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrison
Corydon
C. W. Cook
Anna Adelia Moore
A. G. Sutherlin
New Albany
Fugile
Lafayette Township
Sutherlin
Floyd
Clark Circuit Court
Harrison Circuit Court
Indiana
Swartz Blamed for Bedford Freight Wreck
Engineer Swartz discharged by Monon railway after taking full blame for the Bedford wreck two weeks ago. He testified before the railway investigating committee that ignoring the head-brakeman and conductor would have prevented the collision. The incident damaged two engines and about 25000 dollars in property. Swartz, with ten years of service and a Lafayette home, must seek new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Swartz
Monon Railway Company
Railway Investigating Committee
Lafayette
Landis Seeks Roseman to Testify in Chicago Rate Probe
Judge Landis orders Roseman H H former Southern Indiana general freight and passenger agent now Big Four division freight agent in Cairo Illinois to testify in the Chicago railroad rate investigation. Roseman confined at his Danville home with illness, process servers blocked at the residence. Roseman reputedly one of the best posted freight men in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Roseman
Indiana
Bedford
Big Four
Cairo
Chicago
Judge Landis
Roseman
Danville
Ill
Mayor Stipp Seeks Settlement In $119.15 Estate Funds Claim
Mayor Stipp demands settlement from Emerson Fultz the estate administrator for $119.15 in fines collected by the late Peter Fillion while mayor of Bedford. He alleges funds were misapplied and questions about a $100 cash bond and an out of court payment to attorney John H. Underwood. Cases appealed to the circuit court are reportedly unfiled or unrecorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Stipp
Peter Fillion
Mr. Fillion
Bedford
Stipp
Emerson Fultz
Fultz
Fillion
Mayor Fillion
Howard Hardwick
Circuit Court
Court House
Fletcher
John H. Underwood
Harris on trial for petit larceny over missing Buff Rock chickens
Ben Harris a Buddha area farmer stands trial in Circuit Court charged with petit larceny for allegedly stealing two dozen Buff Rock chickens from neighbor George D. Root on October 10 1906 and selling them. About twenty witnesses are to testify as defense lawyers note his good reputation while prosecutors pursue the 1 to 3 year State Prison penalty if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Harris
Buddha
Circuit
Harris
George D. Root
S. B. Lowe
J. E. Boruff
Whohn H
Divorce Granted in Lawrence Court Suit for Lula Howell
Judge Wilson heard Lula Howell petition for divorce from Marshall Howell for abandonment since February 20 1905. Divorce granted. Enoch Martin versus Eunice Martin ended with a decree of divorce. The couple from Pleasant Run township had the husband found to be adulterous and custody awarded to him for their two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Wilson
Lula Howell
Marshall Howell
Enoch Martin
Eunice Martin
Pleasant Run Township
Funeral for A. Harris in Tunnelton Sunday
The funeral for A Harris who died at Sullivan will be held Sunday at 11 30 AM at the M E church Tunnelton with Rev Cal Bair officiating. His son is critically ill with typhoid fever the same disease that caused the father's death. The widow could not accompany the remains arriving last night at 8 30. Burial services will be led by the Tunnelton tribe of Red Men of which the deceased was a chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Harris
Sullivan
M. E
Tunnelton
Cal Bair
Harris
Whitecaps Arrested in Vanest Riot Case in Monroe County
Charles Seitz and Joseph Stull of Monroe County faced preliminary hearings in Columbus before Justice Kinney when Sheriff Cox produced warrants for riotous conspiracy in the Vanest whitecapping case. Bonds were set at 1600 dollars, with similar proceedings for Andrew Stull and Charles Stull. Additional indictments reportedly target four Smithville area residents linked to the Nashville Brown County trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Seitz
Joseph Stull
Monroe County
Columbus
Justice Kinney
Cox
Andrew Stull
Charles Stull
Hacker
Circuit Court
Smithville
Nashville
Brown County
South Bethany
Vanest
Husband accused in insane confinement plot in Mitchell
Harvey Pierce faces arrest after allegedly plotting to have wife Myrtle Pierce and their 15 month old child confined in an insane hospital. The case involves a sister in law and a contested insanity declaration by doctors and a Mitchell judge. Myrtle Pierce was later released from jail as warrants for Harvey Pierce were prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vey Pierce
Mitchell
S. Doman
Albert Fields
Pierce
Lawrence County
Myrtle Pierce
Harvey Pierce
Myrtle
Myrtle Pridmore
Huron
Thomas Wood
Indianapolis
Leonard
Beautiful Buffalo Head Stone Keystone Carving
A large buffalo head carving in oolitic stone is being produced at William A. Bradley Stone mill. The 5 ft 1 4 in by 4 ft 8 in sculpture with a 2 ft projection will weigh about 84 tons when finished and will serve as the keystone for the arch of the Newhouse building in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Bradley
Newhouse
Salt Lake City
Plains
Flying Ball Bat Injures 7 Year Old at Bryantsville
Clara Holmes seven year old daughter of Edward Holmes suffered severe injuries when a bat shattered near its end struck her right eye during a school ball game near the Bryantsville schoolhouse. Doctors Bare and Emery attended the girl who also has a history of prior arm fractures this summer.
Con neaut Chief Seeks Burheim Over Fraud Arrest
A letter from Conneaut Ohio Chief of Police C S Burheim offers Sheriff Maze a $2500 reward to turn over the actor Burheim, held in Indianapolis after a Cloverdale arrest on charges including mail fraud and grand larceny for stealing a cornet bicycle clothes and some money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maze
Conneaut
Ohio
C. S. Burheim
Cloverdale
United States
Indianapolis
Burheim
Greencastle
Temperance Forces Fight Bedford Licenses In Court
Pleas ant Run township and Bedford wards see remonstrances filed with 9:30 p m Friday showing 875 signatures against liquor licenses. Third Ward remonstrance claims 22 vote edge required to defeat, Pleasant Run 97 majority. saloon men counter with withdrawals. Temperance groups aim to close saloons in Bedford, possibly after court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Pleasant Run
Heltonville
Pleasant Run Township
Third Ward
Second Ward
Jury Disagrees in Harris Poultry Theft Case
The jury in State versus Ben Harris in Buddha area charged with larceny of about two dozen chickens failed to reach a verdict by Saturday noon after a night of deliberation. Nine jurors favored acquittal and three favored conviction. the panel was discharged by Judge Wilson. In a separate case, State versus Harry Richardson for stealing a suitcase from Peter Schumacher on a westbound B and O S W train was slated for trial but postponed to the November term with several witnesses listed. Richardson, formerly a brakeman, now works as a bartender at Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Harris
P. B. Root
Buddha
Harris
Wilson
Harry Richardson
Peter Schumacher
Blanton Co
St. Louis
Lawrence
George Drestler
Cincinnati
G. F. Bond
R. J. Barkley
North Vernon
James Myers
H. S. McMahon
T. D. Fessenden
Richardson
Mitchell
Egg Prices Rise Amid Famine and New Food Laws
An egg famine drives up prices to 22 or 23 cents a dozen, higher than last year’s 17 cents. The article notes stricter pure food laws require accurate labeling and enforce solid measures, with customers able to demand replacements for bad eggs and full quarts of oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
No Booze Goes Express Company Bans Alcohol Orders
The United States Express Company instructs its staff not to accept orders for items containing alcoholic ingredients. The Sumner Press notes this will end whiskey and beer shipments via C O D in temperance towns, aiding residents as these changes progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Company
Order and Commission Department
Express
Sumner Press
Infamous Outrage Claims Mark Powers as Goebel Case Trials Proceed
Caleb Powers, jailed in Georgetown, faces a fourth trial for Goebel murder. He denounces the indictment for subornation of perjury as an infamous outrage. Mrs. Jennie Gentry, also indicted, denies conspiracy charges and seeks swift trial with Franklin court. Both telegraph for immediate hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Georgetown
William Goebel
Franklin County
Frankfort
Jennie Gentry
Merrick Lodge
Wexington
Powers
Rogerson
Attorney Benton
Goebel
Henry E. Youtsey
Henry Youtsey
Franklin Circuit Court
Commonwealth
Franklin
Eye Injury Leads to Removal of Clara Holmes Eye
Clara Holmes a Bryantsville seven year old girl was struck in the right eye by a broken ball bat yesterday. The eye was removed by Dr Emery but the skull was not fractured as first thought. The accident occurred when teacher Robert Pitman broke the bat and the butt end struck Holmes in the eye tearing and lacerating the socket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Holmes
Bryantsville
Emery
Robert Pitman
Holmes
Will and legacy of 1806 Dowes estate in North Carolina
E. B. Crowe, a North street furniture dealer, holds a 1806 will of Thomas Dowes of Surry County North Carolina. Dowes, a wealthy ancestor, left large sums for education and relatives, and discharged creditors in his will. One bondman of the administrator fulfilled provisions of the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Crowe
North] Street
Thomas Dowes
Surrey County
North Carolina
Dowes
Twins Die After Birth in New York City
Albert and Alvin Jacobs, one day old twins of Mr. and Mrs. William Jacobs of East 17th Street, died Sunday night. Interment was Monday afternoon at Green Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Alvin
William Jacobs
East 17Th Street
Green Hill
Chaney Favored for renomination to Congress in 2nd district
The Bloomington Telephone notes six months of Democratic and press effort to recruit a Republican challenger to Judge John C. Chaney. It asserts Chaney is strongly supported by Republicans and will likely be renominated by acclamation. The article predicts Chaney will defeat Cyrus E. Davis again with a larger majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Chaney
Congress
Bloomington
Washington
W. J. Bryan
2Nd
John C. Chaney
Cyrus E. Davis
Juror Refusal Leads Court to Expel from Panel
J D Martin of Crawfordsville Iowa refused to qualify as a petit juror, saying his church disapproved of liquor traffic and he would not recognize the government while it licensed it. Judge Smith expelled him from the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
J. D. Martin
Crawfordsville
Smith thePheeters
Martin
Governor Hanly Purchases 223 Acre Farm Near Seymour
Governor J Frank Hanly and Col Fred Gemmer along with R Harry Miller bought a 223 acre farm five miles east of Seymour. The property features 85 acres of timber to be milled into lumber with a new saw mill planned. Miller to oversee operations and he and Mrs Miller will move to Seymour for at least a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Fred Gemmer
R. Harry Miller
Seymour
Miller
Doctors 10 Meet Convene At New Albany
The Third District Medical Society holds its annual meeting in Maennerchor Hall New Albany with physicians from nine Southern Indiana counties attending. Floyd County hosts dinner at the Hotel Ashland and a 6 to 8 pm smoker in Maennerchor Hall. Dr J N McCormick of Bowling Green Ky will lecture at 8 pm in the High School auditorium on public health and better laws to prevent disease. Several Bedford physicians will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Medical Society
Maennercher Hall
New Albany
Indiana
Floyd County Medical Society
Lawrence
Orange
Washington
Clark
Floyd
Harrison
Scott
Crawford
Dubois
Vistors
Ashland
Maennerchor Hall
J. N. McCormick
Bowling Green
Kentucky State Board of Health
MecCormick
American Medical Association
Bedford
Centennial Celebration for Bethel Church in Indiana
Organizers plan the centennial gathering October 16 at the Bethel church site near Charlestown Indiana the first Methodist Episcopal church in Indiana. Prominent attendees include Gov J Frank Hanly Dr Levi Gilbert James E Watson and L Ert Slack with other speakers possible. The landmark, once a stable then fodder shed, was built August 1807 on Robertson farm and later restored by Charlestown Methodist Episcopal members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Charlestown
Ind
Jeffersonville
Indiana
J. Frank Hanly
Levi Gilbert
The
Western Christian Advocate
Cincinnati
James E. Watson
Peter Cartwright
Robertson Farm
Monon President Plans Annual Inspection Tour for 1908
Monon President McDoel will tour the system with Civil Engineers Kent and Wallace to inspect property and gather data for the 1908 report. They propose replacing several old depots, straightening track, and altering Horse Shoe bend to a cut across eliminating about three miles of curves. The plan seeks a large improvement expenditure to be presented to the stockholders' board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MccDoel
Monon
McDoel
Kent and Wallace
Horse Shoe
Examinations for Women Ruled Out by London Journal
The London Medical Press and Circular jokes that the prettiest girls are the dullest and argues against exams for wives. The editor muses that only ugly girls could marry, noting such tests would not affect infant outcomes yet would threaten British beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Medical Press
Autumn Cold Promises Long Winter Health Boost
Caution on catching cold in autumn notes a deep seated illness may linger into spring. Carry a vial of Dr. Humphreys Seventy seven and take a dose at the first chill to prevent winter colds. Sold by druggists for 25 cents from Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co. New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Humphreys
Humphreys
Beloved Wife Honored. Thanks to Siblings and Pocahontas Sisters
Slater Belcher thanks friends and neighbors for aid during his wife’s illness and death and extends gratitude to the Sisters of Pocahontas for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Pocahontas
Indiana finances show surge in auto purchases in eleven months
Assistant Secretary of State Frank I. Grubbs reports ample funds in Indiana during the last eleven months with significant investments and 2 850 residents buying automobiles. The eleven month period ends September 30 due to a fiscal year change. Williams returned from a business trip to Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frank I. Grubbs
Williams
Bloomington
Prosecution Gains Ground In Raleigh Poison Trial
Testimony began Wednesday in Raleigh North Carolina in the trial of Dr S Rowland and his wife charged with the murder of locomotive engineer Charles R Strange and his former husband The defense cites heart disease as the cause Mrs Rowland weeps while witnesses recount alleged poison use clandestine meetings and late night visits by Rowland to the Strange home and office with further statements from relatives and neighbors about suspicious tablets and secret communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
S. Rowland
Charles R. Strange
Strange
Rowland
James Strange
Dr. Rowland
Ocean View
Virginia
Michael Tighe
Mrs. Rowland
Stange
Tighe
C. L. Ennis
T. E. Moore
Romeo Role Ends in Tragic City Shooting
Roscoe Douglas, 21, of Frankfort, was shot by Patrolman Benjamin Martin as he whispered love to Pearl Martin beneath her upstairs window. Douglas, dying in hospital, claimed he sought a clandestine call to Miss Martin. Martin says he fired at a prowler, not to kill, and has not been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo
Juliet
Roscoe Douglas
Frankfort
Benjamin Martin
Douglass
Young Douglass
Martin
Pearl Martin
Douglas
Miss Martin
Dogs on the Streets Stir Disgust and Calls for Better Keeping
The writer notes large numbers of stray dogs causing nuisance on city streets and prejudice against the dog family. A party leaving for Chicago includes Mesdames John McMahan Charles Staney Sarah Taylor and daughter Martha Mr and Mrs Joseph Winterhalter and Clemens Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mesdames
John McMahan
Charles Staney
Sarah Taylor
Martha
Joseph Winterhalter
Clemens Howard
New Depot Won By Ellettsville Citizens Against Monon Railroad
In Ellettsville seven miles north of Bloomington the Monon railroad will move its new depot from a site one mile north to within town limits after a commission ordered the relocation. Six town representatives and Indianapolis inspectors prompted the action. The road plans a stone foundation and prompt relocation. Also, Sheridan Bridwell and Miss Clyde Spoonmoor were married Saturday night at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. Melvin Putman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellettsville
Bloomington City
Monon Railroad
Monon
Indiana Railroad Commission
Indianapolis
The
Sheridan Bridwell
Clyde Spoonmoor
Christian Church Parsonage
Rev
Melvin Putman
Big Salary Roll Reflects Bedford Mills Labor Pulse
Bedford’s stone mills drive the local economy with hundreds employed and large annual wages. William Bradley & Sons pays about 75 thousand dollars yearly in salaries, with semi monthly pay and more than six thousand dollars every two weeks to meet the payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
William Bradley & Sons Company
Automobilist Aid After Mitchell Collision Injures Three
Mrs Cyrus Finley and daughter Miss Madge, with Mrs Bert Finley, were thrown from a carriage when a horse panicked at an automobile driven by Peter Williams of Bedford. Mrs Finley suffered serious bruises, others escaped with minor injuries. Williams helped, took victims to Dr Patton's residence, then to their home east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Finley
Miss Madge
Bert Finley
Mitchell
Peter Williams
Bedford
Corn Growers Annual Meeting Planned at Purdue
Indiana Corn Growers Association execu tive committee set the annual meeting for January 15 1908 at Purdue University to coincide with the Corn School. Noted speakers will be arranged to interest corn growers and further information is available from the Lafayette Indiana secretary. The People's Land and Lumber Co a South Dakota chartered firm held its first annual election in Bedford October 1 with John A Overton elected Secretary and Treasurer and Rezia Overton director amid Western timber and coal plans. John D Hamersley of Martin County visited B F Smith and Clifty Cave recalling Civil War service and local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Purdue University
Purdue
Lafayette
Indiana
People’s Land & Lumber Co., & Corporation
South Dakota
Bedford
Uesday
John A. Overton
Odon
Daviess County
Rezia Overton
Lawrence County
Life Pearson
Bedford Talent
John D. Hamersley
Martin County
B. F. Smith
Mr. Smith
Clifty
Mr. Hamersley
John
Co. B
Capt
Short
Pea Ridge
Champion Hill
Gen. Grant
Black Water
Hamersley
Murdered man in Evansville death tied to drunken quarrel
Curtis Gilmore of Bloomington, about 21, was killed Saturday night in Evansville when Charles Gerichs struck him with a club and fled. Gilmore, known in Bedford, reportedly died from a skull fracture. Miss Lizzie Terbach, recently moved to Bloomington for a real estate job, reports she is settled and happy in her new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Gilmore
Bloomington
Evansville
Charles Gerichs
Gilmore
Bedford
Lizzie Terbach
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Whitecaps
Columbus Grand Jury
Babe
Husband
Har
Bradley
Edward Holmes
Bare
Chap
Long
Temperance
Harris Chicken
Jesse Gentry
Uncle Sam
Snag
A Granger
First Methodist Church
Slater Belcher
Nesses
Prosecution
Rome
Bradley’s
Corn Grower’s
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