Court actions in Mitchell on gaming and liquor cases
William Compton of Mitchell paid a $5 fine after pleading guilty to possessing gaming devices. The State vs Dawse Cain was dismissed for keeping gaming devices. The Sixteenth street saloonist Constant Gaussin faced trial for selling liquor to a habitual drunkard. a jury was requested but the case was dismissed for lack of identifiable seller. Kirt Bartley’s assault case was continued due to a sick witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Compton
Mitchell
Dawse Cain
Politic
Constant Gaussin
Sixteenth Street
Gaussin
Fletcher
Giles
Wilson
Kirt Bartley
Home Wedding Unites Miss Bertha Fish and Elza Jackson
Miss Bertha Fish and Elza Jackson were wed at 1 30 PM Wednesday at the Fish home 1127 N Street with Rev Harley Jackson Seymour brother of the groom officiating Only family and close friends attended A wedding dinner followed and the couple left at 3 PM for Seymour to honeymoon with Rev Harley Jackson They will reside in Bedford where Jackson is head salesman at Cosner shoe store The bride enjoys wide popularity and the groom is a respected Springville native and Bedford resident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Fish
Elza Jackson
Virgil Fish
N Street
Harley Jackson
Seymour
Indiana
Springville
Bedford
Cosner Shoe Store
Detectives Nab 2300 Pounds of Monon Metal Theft
Edward Mackessy and John A. Hayes uncovered a Hammond fencing operation after hours of work. They traced a car load of pig iron to Aaron Cohen a Hammond junk and fruit dealer where 2300 pounds were found and Cohen arrested. Wagon hauler Walter Hennig is jailed. detectives praised their success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mackessy
The
Monon
John A. Hayes
Monon Company
Hammond
Hayes
Aaron Cohen
Cohen
Walter Hennig
Messrs
Mackessy and
Monon Railway wins city approval to straighten J Street track
The City Council in special session adopted an ordinance allowing Monon Railway to realign its track on J street between 14th and 17th streets. The line will shift 25 feet west, with the section between 15th and 16th moved about seven feet, and the side track between 14th and 15th to be removed. Work starts next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Railway Company
14Th
17Th Street
J Street
15Th
16Th Streets
Democrats weigh Chaney vs Miers for Congress in Indiana
Dispatch from Blooming ton Indiana notes Democrats eye a Chaney renomination or an acclamation for Judge Robert W. Miers who led party votes in 1904. Miers has not decided on a bid and considers farming prospects. If he declines, Eph Inman of Washington or a Knox county figure may be offered as an alternative. Vincennes loyally supports the ex congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Indianapolis
John C. Chaney
Robert W. Miers
Chaney
Judge Miers
Judge Chaney
Miers
Eph Inman
Washington
Knox County
Vincennes
County Council Allocates 8700 for Court Park Square Paving
The County Council approves eight thousand seven hundred dollars to pave the public square beside the court park with brick. This follows a Board of County Commissioners resolution from August and a city authorities proposal that the city will fund its share once the county agrees to the project. The work will cover from the center of the four intersecting streets to the park fence, about one third of the total. After completion the square will have a much improved appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
Board of County Commissioners
The Knot Slipped
Frank Jenkins files for divorce in Lawrence Circuit Court charging adultery by his wife with Hert, staying out late, and mistreatment. He states they married last July, separated Labor Day, and have since heeded a breakup, seeking an immediate divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jenkins
Lawrence
Jenkins
Accidents at Wallace circus Cause Injuries in New Albany
After the parade in New Albany D H Lane treasurer was struck in the back by a brick thrown by a troubled youth leaving partial paralysis. During the night performance William Boise suffered a fractured ankle while Richard Meyers twisted his back. The aerial team of Boise Meyers and two women faced danger as a net failed to save a fall. Boise is to be moved to Grand Rapids Michigan for treatment and Misses Edwina Day and Grace Owens plan to teach in Bedford schools next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Circus
New Albany
D. H. Lane
William Boise
Richard Meyers
Boise
Meyers
D. F. Davis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bedford Granted Franchise to Indianapolis and Ohio Valley
City council approved an amended franchise for the Indianapolis and Ohio Valley traction company to build tracks over Bedford streets. The line would run from Indianapolis toward Evansville across multiple counties, entering Bedford on a one percent grade. Construction expected May 1906 to January 1, 1908, financed by New York capital. Mayor Smith signed. franchise mailed to parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis and
Ohio Valley Traction Company
Bedford
Indianapolis
Evansville
Marion
Johnson, Brown
Monroe
Lawrence
Orange
Dubois
Spencer
Warrick
Engingering Corps
Brown County
Lawrence County
Board of Commissioners
George L. McKay
William Duncan
Indianapolis and Ohio Valley Company
New York Capital
J. Hickson Smith
John W. Harris
Ferguson
Diphtheria Case Reported in Bedford Family
A new diphtheria case appears in Bedford as Calvin Bair’s son is treated by Dr. F E Stipp who quarantines the home. Precautions are taken to prevent spread though the child’s connection to Erie basket meeting remains unconfirmed. County health officer Dr. Hunter reiterates quarantine rules at the Felix Lantz home on East 15th Street where three children were ill two weeks earlier and notes Frank Lantz shows relapse signs prompting further isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Calvin Bair
F. E. Stipp
Bair
Erie
Hunter
Felix Lantz
East 15Th Street
Frank Lantz
Bedford Man Honored as Major General in Samaritans
Major General Cannedy of the Uniform Bank Samaritan Grays is spotlighted in a commemorative article in the Modern Samaritans publication. W. E. Cannedy of Bedford Indiana, born July 2 1867, recounts a long Army career including service in the 6th Infantry Band, the Spanish American War, and stints at Fort Leavenworth Fort Thomas and Fort Sam Houston. He later led the Uniform Rank Samaritan Grays as Commander with the rank of Major General and remains active as a fraternalist in Southern Indiana business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannedy
Uniform Bank Samaritan Grays
W. E. Cannedy
Bedford
Ind
Lawrence Congress
Greenfield
Greene County
Kansas
6Th Infantry
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Thomas, Ky
Cuba
Bro
San Juan
Santiago
Ft. Thomas
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Co. K
Regident
Indiana
Stewart
The
Post Exchange
Harry Smith
Indianapolis
Supreme Congress
Samaritan Grays
Excellent Music A Feature At County Institute
Roll call shows rising attendance at the institute led by County Superintendent Stipp. Senator Milburn warns against sacrificing principle for party while stressing citizen rights and duties. Prof. Miller and Dr Bible presented solos and readings. Harold Stipp’s cornet solos drew praise. An opera house and Thursday evening programs promise further entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stipp
Milburn
Miller
Kleinsmith
Prof
Bible
Prof. Bible
Opera House
Herald Square Opera Company
Institute
Harold Stipp
Harold
Bedford
Nora Evans
County Council Finalizes County Budget and Levies
The county council concluded its session by approving detailed appropriations for officers, assessment expenses, courthouse needs, jail repairs, the poor farm, state benevolent and penal institutions, and various services. The adopted tax levies include a state levy of 31.35 cents, a county levy of 40 cents, and a gravel road levy of 20 cents per $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flinn
Pleasant Run
Perry
Indian Creek
Spice Valley
Marshal
Bono
Shawswick
Marion
Guthrie
Flinn Township
Spice Valle
Hospital For
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Reform School
Board of Review
Moral Typhoon Targets Bedford Gambling Flippers
Chief of Police Myers in Bedford announced a crackdown on sports gambling. Affidavits were filed against twenty well known flippers of the paste boards. He pledged a house cleaning with search warrants to raid suspicious houses and confiscate fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Bedford
Wenesday
Strike at Hoosier Quarry Leaves Hundred Out
About one hundred men went on strike at the Hoosier Quarry on Wednesday after the dismissal of machine man Alva Lewis for violating company rules. The workers issued an ultimatum demanding Lewis be reinstated. if not, they would leave, halting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Alva Lewis
Lewis
Lowe’s slander suit over school board race in Lawrence Court
In Lawrence Circuit Court Judge Wilson heard Lowe’s amended complaint accusing Col Voris of slander linked to remarks about Lowe’s candidacy for re election to the School Board. Demurrer argued by Col Voris defenses cited. decision pending after authorities consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe-Voris
Lawrence
Mr. Lowe
Col. Voris
Lowe
Col Voris
George M. Dodd
Joseph R. Voris
Colonel Voris
Bart Short
George W. Hay
Dodd
Miss Love
Sarah Schafer
Browning and Evans
Miss Schafer
Evan Love
Teacher
Martin
Wilson
Monon Adds Dispatchers in Lafayette Changes
W B Jones newly appointed superintendent of transportation for the Monon reorganizes Lafayette dispatching. J R Stemm becomes night chief dispatcher for the system. Howard E Riggs advances to Chicago Lafayette district dispatcher. O A Carpenter leaves Wabash to move here with family. W L Braddie joins Monon from Wabash, moving his family to Lafayette. W L Newman promoted from Salem street operator to train dispatcher. J M Bennet also advanced to dispatcher. More dispatchers boost staff to prevent overwork. Mrs James Newkirk vacates Green property on 19th street and moves to south H Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Jones
Monon
Lafayette
J. R. Stemm
Howard E. Riggs
Chicago- Lafayette
Stemm. O. A. Carpenter
Wabash
W. Ll. Braddie
The
W. L. Newman
Salem Street
J . M. Bennett
State Hygiene Lab to Inspect Food and Water This Week
The State Laboratory of Hygiene will begin operations this week under State chemist H. E. Barnard with Louis Bristol leading the first deputy health officer team. Three inspectors will cover parts of the state to collect samples, inspect dairies, and aid enforcement of pure food and drug laws, starting with milk and creams analysis. A second item notes Alexander Reed sustaining serious injuries when a wagon animal fell on 13th street, striking his head and causing nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
Louis Bristol
Indianapolis
Barnard
Bristol
State Board of Health
Alexander Reed
13Th Street
Reed
Mr. Reed
Fisherman Buchan reports giant catfish at Kentucky lake
A letter from S. E. Buchan of Uniontown Kentucky describes a fishing trip with a 40 pound catfish caught on the first day. He notes Kentucky fish differ from Indiana species and says he has solved the riddle of the “funny tribe” at his Old Kentucky Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Buchanan
Uniontown
Kentucky
Indiana
Cloudburst causes crop damage and community updates
Friday storm wrecked water gates fences and crops along branches with corn blown down clover and millet washed away. Residents report illnesses moves and visitors while local events and upcoming K P picnic are noted along with weather impacting sowing and harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dixon
Clark & Reed
Tunnelton
R. A. Meyers
Dr. Boyd
Bedford
J. L. Crawford
Elksville
E. W. Sears
M. Brooking
Plays And Players In A Busy Theatre Season
The article notes Grace Russell Ethel Jehnson and Gordon Morrison in York State Folks with strong talent. Fantana at Lyrie theater stars Jefferson De Angelis and Katie Barry and ends in New York in September. Martin Cady created Squire Hennion in Janice Meredith and acted with Mary Manhern two seasons ago. Dorothy Donnelly trained in classical roles with uncle Fred Williams. Joseph Wheelock Jr. to headline George Ade's new comedy next autumn with Charles Trotman. Macready once delivered a powerful line then ceased, asking a nun if his speech was old news, receiving the reply that it was old to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fantana
Jefferson, de Angelis
Katie Barry
Lyrie Theater
New York
Martin Cady
Luke Ford
Macready
Art values and record auction prices abroad
Raeburn’s portrait of his wife sold in London for 43500 dollars on June 3 and disposed of for 4050 in IST. An orchid named Crispum Roger San der sold in London for 4590 dollars. A quarter cask of Erbacher Marcobrunner wine fetched 3000 dollars in Wiesbaden. A hawthorn vase from the Louis Huth dispersal in London brought 29500 dollars, the Metternich desk sold to a Paris museum for 200000 dollars, and the rock crystal biberon went for 81000 dollars in London. all reported as record prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raeburn
London
Ist
Roger Sander
Wiesbaden
Louis Huth
Metternich
Paris
Norway described as prosperous and literate society
The excerpt paints Norway as a frugal, orderly country with more reindeer than horses and more sheep than cows. It notes government loans at 3 percent for young farmers, long saloon closures on paydays, late banking hours, six month servant contracts, low living costs, average wages of 88 dollars yearly, street telegraph boxes, and near universal military service with only 2.8 percent rejected for physical defects.
English Etchings and Oddities in London News
A judge reduced an eighteen months hard labor sentence to five years penal servitude after a prisoner threw a bottle at bum. London Zoo houses a living South American spider capable of catching large animals. A new style of penny slot machine acts as a savings bank, where sixty coins form a deposit. A London court heard chandeliers came back into fashion with values rising from 12.50 to 250 or 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londo Zoo
London
Model of the Moment Styles in Popular Fashions
Clemisette styles hold their own in popularity Boleros gain a new recruit with tiny Irish crochet baby Trish Wash silk in pink white blue white dominates summer pajamas and kimonos Rajab pongee adds body for coats Plain stockings with tonal embroidery preferred while novelty items with tiny colored flowers on black are avoided.
Culinary tips and travel notices in 1905 issue
Quick kitchen hints include milk substitutions for beef loaf, gelatin leftovers remolded, and cauliflower fritters with cheese or white sauce. Asparagus prep for cold dishes is described. Local notices announce visits, rail fare promotions to California, and a letters list from Bedford Post Office ending Sept 2, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Famous Treaties and Historic Peace Signs
A survey of major treaties from Westphalia to 1898 covers the Peace of Augsburg and Utrecht, the Paris settlements ending the Seven Years’ War and the American Revolution, and the 1898 treaty ending the Spanish‑American War. It notes the rise of French as treaty language and cites John Paul Jones relics in Washington. It also mentions a Washington monument bird kill and odd science quips on cat powered electricity and rare metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash- Jnpian
Washington
Westphalia
Spain
Europe
France
Pyrenees
Augsburg
Germany
Utrecht
Paris
Pianber
Great Britain
Canada
Mississippi River
United States
Napoleon
Black Sea
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippines
Berlin
Frankfort-on-the- Main
Turkey
Chicago News
Estate of Germaro Caste Deceased Final Account Notice
Joseph Brady as administrator presents final settlement of Germaro Caste deceased estate in Vawrence Circuit Court September term. Court hearing set for September 18 where heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account vouchers should not be approved.
Contention over Jville school control and trustee rights
Jasonville faces a complex school crisis as open enrollment nears. Residents petition the board to return control to Township Trustee M W G Watson, but the board declines. A superintendent is hired amid no usable school building and looming court action. The town cannot fund the debt on the building, and the trustee may surrender keys while a Supreme Court case awaits decision. J W Price of Covington buys the D Johnson printing office on J street, moving material to Covington. Local papers once banished resurface at the stand, but many fail as ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasonville
M. W. G. Watson
Supreme Court
J. W. Price
Covington
Ind
Johnson Printing Office
On-J Street
Notice To Heirs In Estate of Francis M Beavers
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1905 notice is given that George A Dodds as Administrator has filed final settlement for the estate of Francis M Beavers deceased. The court will examine the account and vouchers on the prescribed day in September 1905 at Bedford Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship. Witness the Clerk and Seal of the Lawrence Circuit Court September 1 1905. L Boone Leonard Clerk Brooks & Brooks Att ys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germaro
Vawrence Circuit
Joseph Brady
Lawrence Cirewit
Fari
Bedford
William H Brooking
Sarah WJ. Brooking
Circuit Court
George A. Dodds
Francis M. Beavers
Lawrence
Indiana
Boone Leonard
Brooks & Brooks
Notice to Non-Residents in Indiana Quiet Title Suit
State of Indiana Lawrence County notice in Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1905.Virgil Able sues Henry Speed et al to quiet title on real estate. Defendants not residents must appear November 1905 at Bedford Court House or risk hearing in their absence. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit
Elizabeth CU
Mark
Clif Judah
Lawrence Ounty
Lawrence
Virgil Able
Henry Speed
John Rout
Lawrence Circuit Court
Bedford
Boone Leonard
Application For License In Bedford Indiana
An applicant in Swanswick township Lawrence county Indiana seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Location is first floor front room of a two story brick building on part of Lot Sixteen in Bedford, with a clear glass street frontage on Sixteenth Street. Applicant PRICHARD CLAMPITT is a male resident over 21 and has resided ninety days in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Swanswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Shanswick Township
Board of Commissioners
Indioa
A. H. Brown
Sixteenth Street
City of
Seid
Een Prichard Clampitt
Guthrie Family Visit Near Tunnelton At Porter Home
Terrence Guthrie and his wife and their young daughter from Tunnelton visited the family of C. W. Porter on North I street Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooking
C. M
Bono
Jesse Stipp
Tun‘nelton
Homer
Ingle
John
Dixon
Sarah
Terrence Guthrie
Tunnelton
C. W. Porter
North I Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bedford Mail
Thomas J. Brooks
OTIS
Editors
Otis & Brooks
Wey
Republican
Jograph
PH .i
Central Union
Hammond Store
Edwina Day
Grace Owens
State University
Bedford Schools
Ghig Valley CO
DR. Stipp
Uniform Bank
the Samaritan
Teacher's Institute
Ayer
Jacob Suull
Saratoga
Ayer CO
Lowell
Maas
Hoosier Quarry
Lowe's
Stemm
James Newkirk
19Th Street
John Guthrie
C. M. Brooking
Newton Nichols
William Terrell
Robi. Brooking
T. J. Flinn
K. of P.’s
Leesville
James H. Dodson
Ft. Ritner
Harvey Crawford
Ezra Brooking
John W. Guthrie
York State
Grace Russell
Ethel Jehnson
Gordon Morrison
Norway
Army Service Universal
Culinary Capers
Ollie Fidler
Joseph Heitger Jr
Louisville
California
North Pacific Coast
Montana
Idaho
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
S. L. Keacy
Gen’ Agt
Diehl
Evelena. Hubbard
Ella. Smith
Sallie
Becker
C. H. Burns
R. C
Buchanan
Jesse
Burch
Bureiger
W.w.gordon
Bruce
A. Mclntire
FH. Reedy
Bert
Redmond
C. Q
Taylor
Oliver
Vinson -V.williams
Parts
Paul Jones
National Museum
John Paul Jones
Jones
Richard
Washington Monument
Chicago Post
Scientific American
England
London Standard
Os Laverage Circus Court
Ananda Fs Os
Martin & Martin
B. Lowe
Board of County Costmissioners
Goneatle Cortuim
Lawrence Cunty
Hid
Wth Street
12Th Street
Grand View Place
7Th Street
William M. Denniston
Cuure
John Green
Lawrence Ctreult
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
William O. Roberts
Newton
Roberts
Indane
Sarah C. Brooking
Boruff & Borug, Atty's
Cense
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