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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
Official Republican press notice lists subscription rates. One year within the county and one year outside the county are shown for "Thomas J. Brooks Paed B. Otis" and Otis & Brooks.
Fragmented OCR reads about insertion notices and memorial resolutions. Mentions telephones and central union with vague references to new home and insertions. The readable text is garbled but suggests local notices on community memos and respectful remembrances.
The Persimmon Brigade gathers at the G A R Hall in Indianapolis for the twenty sixth annual reunion with registration, a midday meal, and an 8 PM business meeting. The group traces its lineage to Indiana regiments and Cavalry units from the Civil War era and notes famed Confederate general Longstreet praised their endurance. Thomas M. Browning of Alicn serves as president with Zachariah T. Larders of Indianapolis as secretary.
John French former Greene county treasurer and prominent investor transfers essentially all his property to trustee Guy Humphrey to conserve creditors interests. The estate includes 1250 acres hardwood timber in Jefferson Kansas and a 300 acre farm in Indiana plus Bloomfield hotel property and other real estate and personal holdings. The move aims to avoid a bank run or receivership and allow orderly liquidation if needed to meet obligations.
In police court on Wednesday several suspects were charged after entering Torphy's gambling saloon. Neely pled guilty and paid a heavy fine. Ed Denniston received a ten dollar fine plus costs and a jail sentence. Other men were issued further action as police investigations continue. Dr John R Pe from Indianapolis is mentioned among those involved.
Marshall n teacher Robert Keithley selects assignments for the coming year listing Harrell in District 1, Armstrong District 2, Needmore rooms 1 and 2, Needmore, plus many teachers across districts 3 to 18 with various rooms and districts. Keithley notes he may change one assignment.
Thomas R. Marshall the Democratic gubernatorial nominee will address a Dedford audience on Thursday September 1 in the Opera House. Local leaders have arranged the event to welcome their idol with preparations underway for the visit.
The annual reunion of the Keithley Nder and Hunter families will be held at Ragsdale's Grove in Helton Indiana on Sunday September 13. Relatives and friends are invited to attend with picnics and good spirits.
Dispatch from Columbus reports Thomas Van Est a South Bethany blacksmith who after hardships found a pearl worth 300 dollars while fishing near the city and his wife found one worth 100 dollars. The couple had moved to East Columbus after a year of poverty and illness.
In Rockville Indiana on August 31 Mrs Margaret Phillips admitted to the coroner she gave poison to her two month old child while alone at home resulting in the infant's death. The case awaits grand jury action.
A long list of community notices mentions condolences for Doyle Dodds and relatives, 82 year old Aunt Sarah Watson ill near Guthrie, Samuel Simpson moving family to Bedford, a 60 day county Democratic poll, Mrs Fairfax Morgan and Mrs Vandeveer in Martin county, Miss Margaret Gilmour back from St Louis and reopening dressmaking, Sie and Mrs Gardner visiting Beatrice Sanders taking a music post in Clinton, Schmiser ill near Peerless, Malott Bros moving to new K P building, Democratic opposition to temperance laws, Conductor Walter Elder on vacation, tramer Fisher visiting from Orleans for a Watson meeting.
Hon. James E. Watson Republican nominee for Governor addressed a full Stote City Opera House crowd on campaign opening night. He praised temperance and tariff policies, attacked Bryan, and defended county unit option for local laws while noting potential changes by county commissioners. The event drew strong praise from Lawrence county Republicans as well as plans for a Bryan club formation in Avera.
Survivors of the 82nd Indiana Infantry plan their annual reunion in Bedford on September 17 and 18 to mark the battle of Chickamauga anniversary. The group, recruited mainly from Lawrence Jackson and Monroe counties, last met in Seymour with about 70 veterans. Alfred G. Hunter of Versailles serves as adjutant and president, with camp fire events slated and only two local members, Al Lucas and George Beeman, remaining in Bedford.
Rumor says Gov. Hanly may convene a special session to repeal the Vincennes University bill approved last session with a $100 000 bond plan. Hanly refused to sign the bond issue, and allies report a move to void the measure decades after its passage. The article also notes obituaries and local business notices.
The Gary Steel company bought options totaling 35000 from Bean Blossom residents and will take 400 acres to build a large stone crushing plant and quarry network. Output runs 400 car loads daily and employs about 400 men plus families, fueling hundreds of new homes and businesses in Stinesville. Bloomington men are among early investors awaiting action. Col George McDaniel recalls the ground floor tale as the town eyes rapid growth.
The Harris Comedy Company faced a serious wreck near Huntingburg on Monday night injuring several members including Robert H. Harris with a sprained shoulder and a scratched face for Miss Mack. The troupe continued its tour toward Huntington West Virginia where the winter season opens despite the incident and a potential $5,000 damages suit against the Southern rail line. The Mitchell Tribune notes a rival Mahoney Company allegedly stole a Harris play at the Air Dome last week prompting further legal threats.
A notice explains Indiana voter eligibility: six months state residency, sixty days in township, and thirty days in precinct or ward before elections. It cautions that moving after Sept 4 makes one ineligible for the November general election and moving after Oct 4 within the same township prevents voting this fall.
The Washington Herald notes a dramatic shift in Mr. Bryan from Populism to perceived reason praising government railroads public initiative and free silver. The paper recalls his past calls for free coinage and questions the sincerity of his stance under similar conditions to 1896.
Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs derides Samuel Gompers and the Denver Democratic labor plank as a sham. He argues the Democratic party harms workers by urging courts subject to outside pressure, while urging an independent judiciary to balance capital and labor. Debs condemns Bryan and Gompers as misleading unions.
Risan earnings show a small rise against the four months prior echoing a minor recovery. The remark contrasts this with the 1893 to 1897 period, likening it to a zephyr versus a hurricane. Joseph McMann, long ill with typhoid fever, is improving steadily each day.
Edward B. Simpson announces a forthcoming application to Lawrence county Indiana authorities for a one year license to sell vinous spirits and malt liquor in quantities under five gallons for on premises consumption. The business occupies the first floor of a two story brick building on Lot 16 facing the Bedford public square in the Second Ward. The applicant seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the same room.
The sheriff will offer at public auction on September 19, 1908, at Bedford Court House to satisfy a 351785 decree sum plus interest and costs. The property includes 150 acres in multiple parcels, northwest quarter of section ten, east side of northeast quarter of section nine, and part of southwest quarter of section three in township five north range one west, with Salt Creek nearby. The sale runs 10 AM to 4 PM, no valuation or appraisement relief, sheriff Thomas W. Box.
Clarence Gaussin seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking at his front room on the first floor of a two story brick building in Bedford Indiana. Application will be to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners starting first Monday in September 108. First publication August 14 1895.
A notice from Marshall H. Hunter announces an application to the Lawrence county Board of County Commissioners at the September session 1908 to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a two story brick building in Bedford Shawswick township. The request covers sales in less than five gallons and includes permission to sell cigars and tobacco. The location is described with precise measurements and lot details.
Lawrence county Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 pm September 8 1908 for gravel and macadamized road construction in Marshall and Perry townships with multiple routes and total lengths listed. Bids may be on individual townships or all together. bonds of twice bid amount required. right to reject bids reserved.
Lawrence Circuit Court notice informs Andrew J. Reed, a nonresident, of a divorce action filed by Anna J. Reed, case no. 6405. He must appear at the September term starting the first Monday of September 1908 in Bedford to answer or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court of Indiana a quiet title action by Catherine Covey against multiple defendants seeks entry of judgment if they do not appear by the September term. The defendants are nonresidents. notice directs appearance and response at the Bedford courthouse on a specified September date. Clerk L. Boone Leonard authenticates the filing.
Mary C. Kline sues Howard Fields in the Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana for damages. Proctor and Gamble Co noted as absent. Boruff & Boruff attorneys file complaint with affidavit and seal dated July 29 1908. Court setting September term requires appearance by defendant.
Plaintiffs led by W H Martin file complaint No 6368 to quiet title on real estate. Abraham Maloney and others not residents of Indiana must appear and answer at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the first Monday of September 1908 or demur. Clerk Boone Leonard certifies the record.
The Citizens Trust Company of Bedford Indiana. John A Palmer and Emma Palmer are named as defendants in a foreclosure action filed in Lawrence Circuit Court. The complaint and affidavit state they are not Indiana residents. The second term begins September 1 1908 at the Bedford court house with responsive pleading due. Court Clerk Boone Leonard signs the filing dated July 15 1908.
Plaintiff by George W. Wells files a divorce complaint against Harry Britts claiming nonresidency in Indiana. Defendant must appear and answer by the next term starting Monday of September 1908 at Bedford. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the document. Complaint No. 6403.
Alfred Chapman as administrator has filed final settlement for the Elizabeth Etchison estate in the Lawrence Circuit Court. The court will hear the account on September 5, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Attorney: H. P. Pearson.
Plaintiff by Zaring Henley and East files complaint with affidavit claiming defendant Henry Curtis is not an Indiana resident. Action seeks damages. Defendant must appear on the 2nd day of the next term the Law Monday of September at Bedford Court House Indiana.
In Bedford County 1908 Sarah J Harris files complaint No 6341 through Alexandre Harris for unknown heirs legatees devisees executors administrators and assigns of William Shelby deceased. The document notes the September term opened the first Monday of September 1908 and was sealed July 6 1908 by Clerk Boone Leonard.
The Bedford Buff Stone Company sues to quiet title to real estate in Indiana. Defendants William M Humpston and heirs of several named deceased spouses are nonresidents. They must answer by September 22, 1908, or default. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the notice.
Isis Donica brings a suit against Daisy Ard and unknown heirs of Mary and Daniel Wiseley Bettie Deckard and James Harrison nonresidents of Indiana to quiet title in Lawrence County. Defendants must appear September 14, 1908 at Bedford to answer or demur or risk judgment in their absence. Clerk BNONE LEONARD signs the notice July 23, 1903.
Notice to non residents Ella Striger Complaint No 6123 states Robert A Striger is not an Indiana resident. Plaintiff via attorney Marshall Woolery seeks divorce. Defendant must appear by the next term starting Monday in September 1908 at Bedford. This notice dated July 23 1908.
John A. Hartman and Metta M. Owens filed Complaint No. 6412 in a case likely involving civil or administrative action. The document lists the parties and the filing designation, indicating a formal dispute entering the record. Further specifics of the complaint are not provided in the available text.
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