Circus Tour Promises New Attractions and Two Shows Daily
Veteran showman Frank A. Robbins brings his circus to town on Wednesday September 11 offering many acts not seen elsewhere this year. The program features Millary Loup the headwalker and eight coal black Belgian stallions, plus Devene aerialists and Carrens riders. Two performances are scheduled at 2 pm and 8 pm with an enlarged menagerie and parade, and doors open an hour earlier for full viewing.
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Frank A. Robbins
Jersey City
Robinson Circus
Millary Loup
Carrens
Devene
South America
Big Wages Pensions and No Work
A New York World editorial denounces a clause in the postoffice appropriation bill that would close city post offices on Sundays as syndicalism and sabotage. The piece argues the measure cripples a public service, accusing the postoffice employees of greed for high wages and pensions while avoiding work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
New York World
Sorosis Club of Mitchell Entertained by Mrs Albert Hamer
Mrs Albert Hamer hosted the Sorosis Club of Mitchell Friday afternoon at 17th and N streets with 25 guests arriving at 5 pm and leaving on the French Lick train. Rooms were decorated with garden flowers, and a six o clock luncheon served chicken sandwiches Waldorf salad ice cream cake and grape juice. Local attendees listed include Mrs C M Lemon and daughter Miss Mary Mrs J F Hainer and Miss Rush West of Louisville Miss Madge Kimbrell and Mrs HM Burnhain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert. Hamer
Sorosis Club
Mitchell
French Lick
City
C. M. Lemon
Mary
J. F. Hainer
Rush West
Louisville
Madge Kimbrell
HM. Burnhain
Oolitic Man Injured by Planer at Local Mill
Willie Chenault aged 19 employed at a Gallitie mill was bruised Saturday forenoon when he was caught between two machines. He stepped between to adjust and was saved from worse injuries by prompt stopping of the machine. He was taken home in East Oubilic where a Ded ford physician dressed his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Chenault
Qgalitie
Chenault
East Oubilic
Dedford
Bloomington Posts Not Protected by City Ordinance
The Bloomington Star reports a city ordinance fines up to 100 dollars for defacing posts but notes six posts have been destroyed by vehicles. Only one of the about six replacements costing 30 dollars each has been paid, leaving the city roughly 150 dollars out. The last breakage involved a brewery wagon horse, with no arrests under the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooomington Star
Club DANG At Stone City Club Rooms Delightful Social
A lively social event titled Club DANG took place at the Stone City Club Rooms. Attendees enjoyed a decorative, convivial gathering with music and conversations.
Orchestra Failed To Come At Stone City Club Dance
The Stone City Club dance Friday night was a success in atmosphere despite missing music from the Mitchell Orchestra of Indianapolis. Local talent filled in splendidly and pleased guests Mr. Ross Nugent of Indianapolis and Miss Mary Wallheiser with Louisville guests including the Misses Virginia, Clara Bullitt, Reed, Erma Dinkelspiel, and Esther Mayer.
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Stone City Club
Mitchell Orchestra
Indianapolis
Gosport
Ross Nugent
Mary Wallheiser
Virginia
Clara Bullitt
Louisville
Reed
Erma Dinkelspiel
Esther Mayer
Honest Diamond Found At New Albany Laundry
A diamond was left in a shirt sent to a New Albany laundry by Judge Giles. The laundry attached the jewel to the package and marked it on the charge ticket but the diamond went missing. Mr. Miles notified the laundry, and the manager promptly asked for the price and sent a check for the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
New Albany
Miles
Twinkles From the Bloomington Star
The column jokes about local politics and social life in Bloomington with playful quips. It references Bryan and Teddy as war heroes, mentions a beer raft incident on White river near Spencer, and jokes about town joints and rain. Bedford complains of joints and a lighthearted showery remark closes the item.
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White River
Spencer
James McLaren & Sons Incorporate Stone Cutting Firm
The James McLaren & Sons of Indiana filed incorporation papers to run a stone cutting business with headquarters in Bedford. Capital stock is $75,000, directors include James R. McLaren Archibald McLaren and George K. Beddoe. The Buffalo based firms are noted as prominent stone men with a new steel mill under construction in the city.
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James McLaren & Sons
Indiana
Bedford
James R. Mclaren
Archibald McLaren
George K. Beddoe
Buffalo
N. Y
Beddoe
Roy Beddoe
McLaren & Son
Thanks to Friends for Kindness During Sickness and Death
The Yates family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of son Willard. Floral offerings were appreciated and grateful thanks go to all who contributed them. J. S. Yates and Family.
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Willard
J. S. Yates
Mrs. Harvey Hall and Son Visit Bedford Kin
Mrs. Harvey Hall with her son Lewis of Indianapolis visited Bedford relatives on Tuesday, stopping there during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hall
Lewis
Indianapolis
Bedford
Mitchell Tribune
Birth Announcement for Dorothy Edith Terry
A daughter named Dorothy Edith was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs William Terry on the Scerschel farm west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Terry
Scerschel Farm
City
Dorothy Edith
Show at 1401 ranch endures robberies and injuries
Police capture a big robber at the 1401 ranch show after he snatched Isaac Branam’s pocketbook at the ticket window. Off duty and on duty officers pursue the suspect, restore the purse, and arrest James Green in police court. Injuries occur to performers and indeterminate crowd scenes as the show moves from Bloomington to Mattoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Branam
Hensley
Dudley and
Davis
Branam
Mr. Davis
Dudley
Indiana Avenue
Jack Persley
James Green
Jim Price
Price
Persley
Morton
Tot Streets
Eola
Bloomington
Mattoon
Alove
Hands
Mach
Venice
Calif
Velephon
Picnic at Donaldson's cave among Indianapolis guests
Miss Louise and Eddie Thornton and several Thorntons hosted a jolly party with friends at Donaldson's cave on Thursday evening. The group enjoyed a sumptuous picnic supper and a cool drive home. Mr and Mrs N B Skerd and Mrs C W Lovall drove to Mitchell on Sunday to meet Mrs R H Hall of Dallas en route for a county visit.
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Louise
Eddie Thornton
George Thornton
Helen and
Marie Thornton
Indianapolis
Anna Mary Dye
Henrietta Sohn
Messrs
Bisdane
Merrith Stevens
Harry Walsh
Raymond Whitney
Leo Sohn
Donaldson’s Cave
Leg Injury From Foot Ax Incident At Dugan Min
William Field sustained a leg cut this morning while using a foot ax at the Dugan Mine. Miss Lollie Driscoll resigned from Diamond Grocery and traveled to Indianapolis to stay with her sister Mrs. F D Stuart for an indefinite period. Rev and Mrs A E Dubber and children returned home Thursday evening after visiting relatives in Berea Ohio. Edith Wholesom of Cincinnati visiting Mrs J M Fausett on Lincoln Avenue then left to spend a few days with friends. Mr and Mrs Henry Rittmeyer hosted in their new home on J Street joined by Minnie Rittmeyer and Lena Rittmeyer of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Field
Dugan Min
Lollie Driscoll
Diamond Grocery
Indianapolis
F. D. Stuart
A. EK. Dubber
Berea
Ohio
Edith Wholesom
Cincinnati
J. M. Fausett
Lincoln Avenue
Henry Rittmeyer
J Street
Minnie Rittmeyer
Lena Rittmeyer
Chicago
Ringwalt Returns to Bedford Recruiting Office
Walter Ringwalt the local recruiting officer is ordered back from Louisville to Bedford. Private A Barrett of Louisville who replaced him will return to Louisville. Both recruiters are pleased to be stationed in their home towns and leave friends behind.
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Walter Ringwalt
Louisville
A. Barrett
Barrett
Veterans recall oath and defend Republican Party in reunion speech
A regimental reunion hears a Republican veteran warn that the constitution faces danger from within and socialism. He contrasts past loyalty to Lincoln era gains with current calls to abandon the party and join ex rebels, vowing fidelity to the Grand Old Party.
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Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Morton
Republican Party
Seymour Republican
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice in Bedford Listing Personal Property
Delinquent taxes prompt a public auction on Thursday September 5 1912 at 1 PM in the McKinney Building Bedford. Items include delivery wagons harness store fixtures furniture scales canned goods tinware baskets coal beds and related personal property owned by John H Mahaffie to satisfy taxes due. B F Pitman Treasurer Lawrence Co. 312
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney
North I Street
Bedford
John H. Mahaffie
B. F. Pitman
Lawrence Co
Notice of debt settlement and local visits
A notice from A Bartlett requests debt settlements from those in his knowledge of debts after selling the store. Cincinnati guests Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Myers visit the city September 14, with plans to vacation at Washington Elnora Oden Ragglesville and Bedford. Jim, formerly city police chief, now serves as special officer at Cincinnati Union Station. Mrs Spurgeon and daughter are guests of Mr and Mrs William Miller at QO street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Myers
Cincinnati
Washington
Elnora
Oden
Ragglesville
Bedford
Jim
Cincinnati Union Station
Spurgeon
William “Miller
Bids Opened for Lawrence County Poor Farm Site
Lawrence County Board of Commissioners opened bids for a proposed new poor farm site with 10 offers ranging from James A. Montgomery at 1000 dollars for 167 by 59 feet to Orin C and D B Beaver offering 1 cent per acre for 6 600 dollars on 1 ½ acres. The board also weighed a street opening on J Street with neighbors for and against the plan and questioned assessment impacts if the county bears the cost.
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Board of Commissioners
J Street
Farewell Reception For Mrs Elbert Owen In Cleveland Home
A farewell reception was held Thursday at Mrs. James Culhan’s home on West 17th street for Mrs. Elbert Owen who plans to move to Detroit Michigan next week. The event featured a program with America-Quartette a piano solo and songs. Attendees included numerous local families and friends. souvenirs were tiny silken flags.
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James Culhan
West 17Th Street
Elbert Owen
Detroit
Michigan
America
John Erwin
Mesdames Quackenbush
Louis Roberts
Mary Rose Owen
Mesdames N. S. Skerd
Lottie Butler
Jennie Lemon
Frank Beckenheiser
Sam Little
J. H. Brooking
Mrs Williams and daughter visit Dr Williams in Frankfort
Mrs. Williams and her daughter from Frankfort are guests of her son Dr. R H Williams and wife on South O street.
Mrs Frank Quackenbush and Family Visit Indianapolis
Mrs Frank Quackenbush and her son Frank traveled to Indianapolis to spend a week with her sister. Pp V Roberts has returned from Crawfordsville where he had been visiting on business for several days.
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Frank’ Quackenbush
Frank
Indianapolis
Roberts
Crawfordsville
Annual Singing at Liberty Church September 8 1912
The program for Liberty Church annual singing on Sunday September 8 1912 includes morning and afternoon sessions with Congregation songs, ensembles from Orleans Baptist and Leatherwood groups, mixed and male quartets, solos by Ott Brook and Ernest Ficter, a brief talk by Rev Minnie Thorne, and a benediction, with election of committee for the following year.
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Liberty Church
C. E. Oldham
Orleans Baptist
Liberty Church Choir
Carter’s Creek Quartet
Ott Brook
Winona Phillips
Leatherwood Male Quartet
Orleans Baptist Choir
Campbellsburg
Orleans Male Quartet
Calvin Mays
Ott Brooks
Orleans Baptist Male Quartet
Parcel Post Law Explained by Senator Bourne
Senator Bourne outlines the new Parcel Post Law effective January 1, 1913. Mailable items must be under 11 pounds or 72 inches combined length and girth and not harmful. Flat rate of 1 cent per ounce up to 4 ounces, then per pound by zone with varying distances. Postmaster General may add indemnity insurance and delivery charges and, with I C C consent after investigation, adjust rates and zones as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Istead
Interstate Commerce Commission
Miss Lillie Short Returns to Oklahoma City Teachings
Miss Lillie Short left for Oklahoma City Saturday to resume teaching duties at the high school there after spending the summer with her brother Dr. R. B. Short. Virginia and Clara Bullitt of Louisville, guests of Misses Mary and Theodora Reed, went to Lawrenceport to visit their grandmother Miss Eva Owens who attended a dancing party at Mitchell and has returned home.
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Lillie Short
Dr. R. B. Short
Oklahoma City
Virginia
Clara Bullitt
Louisville
Mary
Theodora Reed
West 16Th Street
Lawrenceport
Eva Owens
Mitchell
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Re Ae
Albert
DANG
Stone City Club Rooms
Paine
Lagoa
Bryan
Teddy
Capital Stock
NEW Conant
Ringwalt
A. Bartlett
Lawrence County
Agmeer
James A. Montgomery
Andrew Dodsworth
Cres
Hubert J. Sheeks
Coleman Duncan
Tunnelton Pike
P. B. Monical
W. S. Holcombe
John S. Bailey
George P. Ketchum
Orin C
D. B. Beaver
Jesse W. Mitchell
13Th Street
W. T. Peters
Southeastern
Raobart L. Meflen
Mrs. Elbert
Owen
Culhan
Ale Hatfield
Frank Hatfield
Sarah Kern
Clayton Stone
Joe Evans
Frank Sherwood
Kinser
Joe Armstrong
Mabel Evans
May Kern
Armstrong
Springville
Minnie
Thorne
The
Merle Fidler
Leatherwood
Carter’s Creek Quar
Hass
Ernest Ficter
Newpargel i Aatec
ATL
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