Rights of councils questioned use of streets for celebrations
Mary Lancaster of Owensburg sues the City of Bedford for $2000 after tripping on a rope stretched across East Fifteenth Street during a July 4 week carnival. She alleges the Modern Woodmen petition and council action allowed unsafe street conditions with ropes and nets across sidewalks, causing extensive injuries and medical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lawrence
Mary Lancaster
Albert J. Field
Woodmen Lodge
Fifteenth Street
State of
Indiana
Common Council
Laachman- Loos Carnival Company
City of
15Th Street
Carnival Company
Carlessly
Doughnut Explosion Leaves Woman In Critical Condition
Mrs. Mary Wonderlich of Coalburg near Youngstown is in serious condition after a doughnut explosion late yesterday. Cause under investigation with several theories. some fear she may lose her eyesight due to the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Mary Wonderlich
Coalburg
Here
Wonderlich
Indiana road receiver seeks loan to pay delinquent taxes
Terre Haute Ind Sept 1 Receiver Carpenter of Walsh s roads reports that after two months back pay is settled the court will be asked to authorize borrowing funds to cover 60000 in delinquent taxes across three Indiana counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Ilute
Ind
Carpenter
Walsh’s Roads
Indiana
Citizens National Bank names officers and directors
The Citi zen's National Bank board elected A C Voris as President Edmund B Thornton as Vice President J R Voris as Cashier and selected directors A C Voris F D Norton John Haase W H Martin B Thornton and C H Emery The latter fills a vacancy from Harry M Voris resignation The bank reported a prosperous condition and declared its usual dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen’s National Bank
A. C. Voris
Edmund B. Thornton
J. R. Voris
A.C. Voris
F. D. Norton
John Haase
W. H. Martin
B. Thornton
C. H. Emery
Harry M. Voris
Ed Draper Dead at West Baden
Ed Draper aged 34 formerly clerked at the Avenue hotel during Ella Prow's management died at West Baden on Monday after a brief illness. He is said to have fallen ill with malarial fever while at work in a local hotel. The body was moved to Kurtz on Tuesday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Draper
Avenue Hotel
Ella Prow
West Baden
Kurtz
Old Veterans Meet Remembers Battle of Richmond
Survivors of Co. D 16th Reg. Ind. Volunteers held their 22nd annual reunion in Bedford Indiana on Aug 31 1908 to commemorate the 1862 battle at Richmond Kentucky. Five of the original one hundred members were present including Harrison Blackwell William T Hilton Louis Chess Michael Miller T H Withers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D
16Th Reg. Ind
T. H. Withers
East 15Th Street
Bedford
Ind
Richmond
Harrison Blackwell
Mitchell
William T. Hilton
Louis Chess
Stonington
Michael Miller
W. R. Jolly
Putman
Melvin Putman
Glen
N.ick. Mann
William Boruff
W. T. Hilton
Edwin and
Noble Moore
M. N. Moore
Henry Tanksley
Robert Stroud
Lawr. Circuit Suit for Divorce Amid Alleged Cruelty
Guthrie township resident William V. Root sues for divorce from Mary Root in Lawrence Circuit Court alleging marriage on September 20, 1904 and separation August 26, 1908. Complaint cites violent temper, cruel treatment, and that she wished him dead. Also charged with adultery on June 8, 1908 and other dates with various men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
William V. Root
Guthrie Township
Mary Root
Alexander & Harris
West Baden death ties Draper to hotel waitress
A West Baden death reveals Edmund J. Draper who worked at the Avenue Hotel kept a hidden marriage to Miss Effie Prow who ran the Sutton Hotel dining room. The two lived as husband and wife since 1895 and fled Bedford for West Baden where Draper died. Divorce actions against Effie Prow's former husband James C. Prow are noted, with no marriage license issued to Prow and Draper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
Louisville
Edmund J. Draper
Avenue Hotel
Ind
Youngstown
Ohio
Draper
Sutton Hotel
Effie Prow
James C. Prow
Offic Prow
Lawrence
W. E. Clark
B. J. Draper
Deendant
E. J. Draper
Boone Leonard
September Weather Forecast Describes Frost Risk and Storm Periods
A long range forecast predicts frost around the 15th and a series of storm periods from the 4th to the 8th, 10th to 12th, 15th to 19th, 22nd to 25th, and 27th to October 2nd. Expect rain, cold spells, and autumnal conditions as the equinox nears and a general spell of unsettled weather late in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
Force Reorganized Under New Patrolmen Assigned
The police force reorganization lists Chief Charles A. Payne and day patrolman Dart Gipson as remaining. George W. Holmes, William Jackson, Jerry Meredith, and Fred Bowen become night patrolmen. Charles Moore leaves after four years. Fred Bowen replaces him. Jesse Banks to replace Holmes on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Payne
Dart Gipson
George W. Holmes
William Jackson
Jerry Meredith
Fred Bowen
Charles Moore
Department
Jesse Banks
Holmes
Payne
Gipson
Proctor Admits Theft Of Vermillion County Bridge
Pleading guilty to stealing a twenty one ton steel bridge in Vermillion county, George Proctor surrendered after weeks in hiding. The bridge washed away in May floods, replacement work began, the outfit vanished, later found in a junk yard sold for scrap. Proctor confessed and named his confederates. Born to Mr and Mrs David Cobb at Springville a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Vermillion County
George Proctor
Proctor
Shonts Endorses Taft Candidacy by Railroad Leader
Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Alton and Clover Leaf railroads, issued an official statement yesterday voicing support for Taft’s bid for the presidency. The announcement underscores the alignment of major railroad interests with Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore P. Shonts
The
Alton and the Clover Leaf Railroad Systems
Taft
Taft Favored By Railroad Leader Shonts In 1908 Debate
Samuelson cites Shonts praising Taft for regulation not operation and for full disclosure of accounts and fair returns. Shonts argues honest laws protect railroad managers and public investors, urging officials and workers to back Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Shonts
Payne Resigns as Police Chief Amid Democratic Plot Collapse
Lucien E. Payne a Bedford police member resigned Monday night and charges on him were dismissed. The move followed a Democratic and saloon-driven effort to keep him on the force despite a Council request to resign. The Mail exposed the conspiracy and the plan to arrest Council members, leading to Payne's resignation effective immediately. The Council will elect his successor at tonight's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien E. Payne
Bedford
Payne
Council
State Warns School Trustees to Renovate Buildings
The state board of health urges all school trustees to upgrade buildings before opening. Dr. Hurty warns poor conditions harm health and progress, outlining rules with legal penalties up to 100 dollars. The letter stresses cleaning yards, wells, floors, and ensuring light and air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Hurty
Whittier
Health Department
Suit Filed Over $1800 Note Between Bloomington Firm and Cement Co
The Citizens Loan and Trust Company of Bloomington sues the United States Cement Company in Lawrence circuit court to force payment on an $1800 promissory note dated April 13 1904 due four months later. W E Clark represents the Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Loan and Trust Company
Bloomington
Lawrence
United States Cement Company
Frank M. Talbott
W. E. Clark
Bowen Succeeds Payne In City Police Force
City Council in regular session appoints Fred Bowen to replace Lucien E Payne on the police force. The council also allows the School Board use of two upstairs City Hall rooms for school purposes and converts Engineer and Mayor offices into one for a new city court. An electric light at Parks alley and adjacent streets was deferred for more study. Police department rules become ordinance with age limits 21 to 55. Waterworks receipts and expenditures reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman
Fred Bowen
Lucien E. Payne
Parks Alley
East 16Th Street
18Th
N Streets
Waterworks Committee
M. M. Stipp
Stephenson
Studebaker Manufacturing Company
South Bend
William Weever
Maplewood
George P. Elliott
Turnkey Terrell Arrested After Jail Interference
Theodore Prich ett and officers Holmes and Jackson arrested Terrell at Monon station after the 11 o clock train arrival. Terrell pleaded guilty to interfering with an officer and intoxication, paying fines of five dollars and one dollar plus costs. Parks also paid eleven dollars in fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roll Terrell
Monon
Holmes and
Jackson
Theodore Prichett
Terrell
Parks
Surprise Wedding in Bedford For East Sixteenth Butcher
Arthur H. Collins the East Sixteenth Street butcher surprised friends by revealing he had wed Miss Etta Barrow of Heltonville. The secret ceremony was conducted by Rev. Badger at the M E parsonage at eight o'clock, after which the couple traveled to Bedford to their new home on East 17th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Collins
East Sixteenth Street
Collings
Etta Barrow
Minerva Barrow
Heltonville
Badger
M. E. Parsonage
Bedford
East 17Th Street
Terre Haute retrenchment cuts over twenty five jobs
Receiver M J Carpenter’s orders reduce Southern Indiana payroll in Terre Haute by more than 25 positions. Division engineer Cassell’s office is absorbed by Chicago Southern. Casell, Houpt and Burns reassigned or moved. Clerks and operators lose posts as rooms shift to Hulman street station offices by late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
M. J. Carpenter
Indiana
J. F. Cassell
Chicago Southern
Chicago
J. D. Houpt
Cassell
R. M Burns
Hulman Street
Grand Opera House
Seventh
Cherry
Brilliant orators assist in closer Lawrence county organization
Republicans of Lawrence county opened their campaign with precinct organization at headquarters and speeches at the Opera House. Noted speakers included ex-Congressman George W. Cromer Merrill Moores John C Chaney James E. Watson and Fremont Goodwine. Cromer praised as a top party organizer and six term congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Opera House
George W. Cromer
Muncie
Merrill Moores
Indianapolis
John C Chaney
James E. Watson
Fremont Goodwine
Seymour
Watson
Cramer
Congress
11Th
Chaney
Cromer
Freemont Goodwine
Sudden summons shocks Bedford by death of Rev David Blankenship
James Blankenship rushed to Burns City after a message announcing the sudden death of Rev. David Blankenship a famed Methodist minister in Southern Indiana. He had recently led services at the Trinity Springs camp meeting and his passing stunned friends in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ Blankenship
Burns City
David Blankenship
Indiana
Blankenship
Trinity Springs
Bedford
County Funds and Local Notes in Bedford County
County Auditor Owens reports Lawrence county held 105000 in deposits across local banks as of September 1 with interest totaling 187.29. Depositories and on hand include Bedford National 26700 with 45.93 interest Citizens National 87600 with 69.90 Stone City Bank 13800 with 23.22 First National 13800 with 23.85 Bank of Mitchell 13900 with 24.30. Marriage license granted to Arthur H. Collins and Etta Barrow. Also notices for Fall Wooltex styles and local option politics and a saloon license update. Advertising from McCormick Bros. and H. C. Whiting’s saloon closure. Piano and organ sale ad from Winsteadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Lawrence County
Bedford National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Stone City Bank
First National Bank
Bank of Mitchell
Watson Entertained by Bedford Hosts
Hon James E Watson was entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs A H Guthrie in Bedford. Guests included Judge T J Brooks and F M Vance. After a hearty repast the party toured quarries and a cement plant by car, with Mr Watson greeting many working men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
A. H. Guthrie
T. J. Brooks
F. M. Vance
Mr. Watson
Bedford
Babe Beheaded Ends Dog’s Circus Day Tragedy
Dr J T Freeland and family mourn the death of their pet dog Babe who was decapitated after being struck by a train while following neighborhood children to see the animals unloaded. The incident deeply affects Miss Frances and local playmates who learned of the loss upon returning home from a trip. Dr Freeland of Bedford was called to Paoli Monday evening in consultation on the illness of Dr C D Driscoll, who is described as seriously ill but somewhat improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Freeland
Miss Frances
Freeland
Bedford
Paoli
Boyd
C. D. Driscoll
Paoli News
Mansfield man Hurst attempts self harm in jail twice
Bloomington reports Mack Hurst jailed for cruel treatment of his wife attempted suicide within a day. He fashioned a rope from bed clothing and leapt from a cell top, nearly dying before Ed Ford and jail staff intervened breaking the rope. He then used a wire to strangle himself but was stopped and is expected to survive to serve his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Mack Hurst
Ed Ford
Joel
Frank McCoy
Unionville
Ford
Hurst
Vermont election yields large Republican plurality for Prouty
Early returns from Vermont show Lieutenant Governor Prouty winning by about 28,000 votes. Data from three cities and 187 towns indicate lighter turnout than four years ago with Prouty leading Burke and Backus across listed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Dunbar
Bell
Porter
Prouty
Ledders
Newport
Burke
Burlington
Independnt League
I Prohibitionists
Quimby
S. Backus
Brandon
Independence League
Eugene M. Campbell
Lyndonville
Prohibition
H. H. Dunbar
Holland
White River Junction
Vermont
Backus
Standard Rotary and Shuttle Sewers Promote Home Machine
Wheeler and Wilson advertise home sewing machines at 2000 dollars claiming better quality than catalogue drops. They urge customers to visit WINSTANDLEY at 1407 L Street with home phone 67 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winstandley
L Street
Wheeler &. Wilson
Call for Funds for Hospital Subscriptions Urged
City Clerk Stephenson mails notices to hospital fund subscribers demanding immediate payment as work on the hospital begins. The council and subscribers agreed subscriptions would be forthcoming when work started, and now notices urge collection of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Mitchell Man Clay Rayburn Arrested for Liquor Sale
Clay Rayburn of Mitchell was arrested on a charge of selling liquor to a minor. He was arraigned before Justice Woods and a change of venue sent the case to Bedford to be tried before Mayor Stipp on Tuesday September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Rayburn
Mitchell
Justice Woods
Bedford
Stipp
Divorce Suits Filed Over Domestic Strife and Abuse
Martha J Goodpaster sues James B Goodpaster in the Lawrence circuit court claiming his repeated violent acts and threats with a club, verbal abuse, and destruction of furniture harmed her peace of mind as she seeks legal separation. Ida B Branam sues William Branam alleging years of violence, insults, accusations of immorality, and failure to provide support since October 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J.goodpaster
James B. Goodpaster
James
Lawrence
Ida B. Branam
William Branam
Mrs. Lillie Crooke Dies After Illness At 30
Mrs. Lillie L Crooke 30 wife of Frank A Crooke died Thursday morning at her South H street home after weeks of consumption. She was daughter of David Crafton and survived by husband three children two daughters and a son. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev Quincy Short of Springville officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery. Mrs George Dugan and Mrs Maurice McGrath have returned from Beary Lake Wisconsin. Miss Georgia Dugan stays in Chicago with Mrs Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie L. Crooke
Frank A.crooke
South H Street
Rev
Quincy Short
Springville
Green Hill Cemetery
George Dugan
Maurice McGrath
Beary Lake
Wisconsin
Georgia Dugan
Chicago
Lynch
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City of Bedford
Owensburg
Teenth Street
Woodman Lodge No
Lawrence Cir
Cuit Court
Parson Hicks
Police Department
New
David Cobb
Sud
Den
Fore School
Bowen
Miss Etta Bar
Receiver Carpenter
Southern
Y. VY
the Globe
Paign
Ant Issues
J. E. Watson
McCormick Bros
H. C. Whiting
David Torphy
Tom Marshall
Dr. Freeland
Monroe County
City Hospital
Mitchell Man
Floor
Mrs. Croke
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