Bedford loses bid for Southern Hospital site
The Indianapolis commission chose Madison for the proposed Southern Hospital for the Insane, despite Bedford backers opposing it. Critics say Madison’s rail facilities were inadequate and question the process, noting Lawrence county’s underrepresentation and the burden on Bedford residents and officials. Col. George McDaniel led weed-busting efforts on Ketcham farm to boost appeal ahead of Governor Hanly’s visit.
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Wicker Dominates as Chicago Tops Pirates in Rainy Double
Bob Wicker wins his 11th and 12th games of the season with back to back strong outings against Pittsburgh. In a 1-0 rain-soaked first game and 11 innings of pitching, Wicker fans nine, allows three hits, and limits Pirates to three safeties, with Ritchey drawing the only Pirates walk and no Pirates reaching third.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
the Record-Herald
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Pennsylvania
Hans Wagner
Ritchey
Life of Samuel F Browning Bedford Indiana Miner Father and Mason
Samuel F Browning born near Heltonville Indiana on March 20 1840 died August 24 1905 at his Bedford Indiana home from heart failure He joined the Baptist church in Heltonville and later the First Baptist Church of Bedford He married Eliza A Carson in 1862 and they had five children He worked as a farmer teacher merchant roughstood loss of three thousand dollars after unfaithful partners He later farmed near Heltonville and in Jackson Green and Brown counties before settling in Bedford in 1888 to work as a stone mason He lost his sight in June 1904 and did city gardening until his death Funeral services were led by Rev Wilson Whitney and he was buried at Green Hill cemetery
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First Baptist Church
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Wilson Whitney
Green Hill Cemetery
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Orleans account Uniform Picnic Weekend Train Fare
Bedford riders may travel to Orleans for the Knights of Pythias uniform picnic on September 6 7 and 8 with a return by September 9 at a round trip price of 60 cents. The offer applies to the Bedford departure and return routes.
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Bedford
Ear Torn Loose As Drunken Father Flips Buggy
John Sill of Oolitic lost most of his left ear when, after Labor Day revelry, he refused to sit in his buggy and whipped a runaway horse. The wagon overturned near Midway after a semi circle in the air. his wife and baby were bruised, the boy escaped with minor injuries. Dr Freeland sewed the ear back. Mrs Sill blames him. witnesses back her claim.
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Salt Creek Bridge
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Captured the Pot: Chief raids Alvis saloon game
Chief Myers raided a noon craps game in the Alvis saloon on 16th street capturing the bones and $18.50 in stakes from about fifteen players. Detecting the activity, Myers entered via a rear door and the players fled, leaving money on the table. He confiscated $13.50 and will summon players in police court. Also notes social visits and local legal matters.
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16Th Street
Clampitt and Huff Wed in Heltonville Ceremony
Charles B. Clampitt of Heltonville and Miss Emma Huff married Saturday afternoon at the bride’s home 1102 North J Street. Justice John W. Harris presided with only the bride’s immediate relatives present.
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Heltonville
Emma Huff
North J Street
John W. Harris
Mitchell poised for large furniture factory deal
Mitchell near the river is buzzing over a possible large furniture factory. A deal between Wm. L. Brown's saw mill and unnamed parties is to be resolved by Sept. 19, with hopes Brown and his family remain in Mitchell. Prospects for the factory are described as bright.
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the Tribune
Wm. L. Brown
South Mitchell
Mr. Brown
Charles Knight Dies at 87 in Bedford County
Charles Knight aged 87, one of Bedford and Lawrence county's oldest residents, died Monday at his east 16th street home after a fall and long infirmities. He was the family patriarch, with his son, grandson, and great grandson all named for him. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at Tolbert cemetery in Bono township.
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Lawrence County
East 16Th Street
Tolbert Cemetery
Bono Township
Indiana State Fair prize list and dates announced
The fifty second annual Indiana State Fair runs September 11 to 15 in Indianapolis. The revised prize list totals $30,000 across all departments, with plans to make this the greatest fair in its history. Entries close September 1, prize lists available from Secretary Charles Downing, Room 14 State House, Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Charles Downing
State House
Tramp Story Alters Ride To Enidshire Journey
A humorous tale recounts Mr Choate and Mrs Choate sharing a coach seat with a roadside tramp who directs their path to Fordshire. The tramp’s offer leads to the climactic moment when he unexpectedly joins Mrs Choate in the tonneau as the carriage reaches its destination.
Food For a Dog In Summer
A long reading notes belief corn bread is poor for dogs due to fat and bone concerns. A beach show handler reports better dog condition using corn bread over other feeds. An old fox hound man observed stronger dogs fed on corn bread, with puppies raised mainly on corn mush and milk.
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Great Beach
Red Wing to Build Endowed Theater Pioneer Gift
Red Wing Minnesota begins plans for an endowed theater funded by Theodore B Sheldon’s bequest. The $80,0000 gift to the city requires a sober, educational focus with no gin or public entertainment. Admission is limited and a $1 seat recharge is expected from departing patrons.
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Red Wing
Minn
Theodore B. Sheldon
Market for Stumps Fuels New Maine Industry
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a rising Maine industry turning tee stumps into shipyard braces. Large volumes of wooden chips are produced yearly as stumps from about one foot diameter trees are shaped and shipped east. Roots and stump sections form the brace, costing about 460 dollars per w harload with freight over 100 dollars per car.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Sir Thomas Dewar notes American interest in contests
Sir Thomas Dewar recounts his impression of the United States praising the broad American fascination with contests. He recalls a cold afternoon moment with a ragged newsboy whose luck he shared by giving a dime. The boy explains he wished for a cent to bet on a third race and had already placed a dollar on it.
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Thomas Dewar
Thomas
Sir Thomas
A Revival of Beauty Patches
London King argues that a revival of beauty patches or small stars is unlikely to meet much resistance. Moderation in use may enhance natural beauty, though widespread wear of miniature coronets or devil figures would not be accepted.
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London
Railroad Round Trip Tickets Offered Across Midwest
For the occasion the B. & O. R. R. Co. will sell round trip tickets August 29 to September 8 at 21.30. Stop over privilege available at Kansas City Leavenworth and Omaha. For particulars call on or address S. L. Keach Agent.
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Omaha
L. Keacn
Travel Tickets Offered Across Indiana Ohio and Kentucky
Via Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets sold at very low rates to many points in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Return limit thirty days. Write to nearest Pennsylvania Lines agent for particulars or to D B Steeg Traveling Passenger Agent Terre Haute Ind.
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Excursion Tickets Sold To Kansas City By Firemen’s Assn
Accr. National Firemen's Assn, the B. C. 8 W. A. R. will sell excursion tickets to Kansas City Mo at 16.05. Tickets on sale Aug 27 and 28, good returning not later than Sept 5. For particulars call or address S L Keach, Agent.
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Monon
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Linton
Borden
Louisville
Notice to Parents of Unclassified Bedford Students
All pupils entering Bedford schools from other schools must report for classification at the Superintendent's office in the West Building at 1 PM on Thursday September 7. Beginners and those with a common school diploma should not attend. E H Drakz Superintendent Schools.
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E. H. Drakz
Wobbles the Magician Seeks Callers For Evening Visit
A comic scene unfolds as Wobbles the magician promises to summon famous guests in minutes. His wife wants company, and a chaotic display yields an unexpected knock at the door. The NYP quotation captures a bustling city mood with a playful yet dramatic set of visitors.
Trust and Trust Issues Across Two Cities
A dialogue fragment shows Esenpeck’s witte distrusting him and a quarrel over 25 cents until payday. Doctors discuss a case on Blinker street with worry about patient outcomes and a separate concern about paying the DIL. The snippet blends an absurd exchange with medical and financial anxieties.
Philadelphia Man Sues For Damages Over Depot Assault
Elder John C. Whitt of Brownstown sues Frank Falk for 10000 dollars accusing him of assault at the Brownstown depot following a sermon remark by Rev Whitt. The suit underscores tensions arising from religious dialogue and public altercation.
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Brownstown
Frank Falk
Falk
Mr. Whitt
Indiana Governor’s kin’s niece dies by chloroform in Lincoln
Mrs. Gertrude Bentley, niece of ex Governor Durbin of Indiana, told her husband she would kill herself and where to find funds, then took chloroform at their Lincoln home. He rushed across town to save her but arrived to find her dying. Her sister had recently died of tuberculosis.
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Durbin
Indiana
Lincoln
Neb
Excursion Fares to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Lines
Excursion tickets to Philadelphia will be sold from all Pennsylvania Lines stations for meetings of Odd Fellows Patriarchs Militant and Sovereign Grand Lodge. September 1, 16, and 17. Inquiries to Local Ticket Agents for fares, train times, and return limits.
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National Firemen’s Association
Child's Play Turns Sudden Voyage Into Nautical Fantasy
A Houston Post excerpt presents a liminal poem where a playful baby rides a imagined ship with dimpled knees, while adults, tides, and nautical imagery swirl around. The verse blends whimsy and danger as a toy voyage becomes a metaphor for care, protection, and curiosity aboard a child's world.
Elocutionist and dog act clash backstage at vaudeville
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes an elocutionist arguing with a stage manager about sharing the spotlight with an educated dog. The dog will read the elocutionist’s material while the performer continues to bark, easing the turn for the audience.
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Tye
Chicago Tribune
Through the Mirthful Mouths of Mischief and Misses
A collage of comic vignettes from the era shows children misquoting and mispronouncing at table and home. Snatches include a berry request answered with a spoon, a hunger scene at a doorway, a poet’s quip about poetry and obedience, and a club quarrel over officer elections.
His Experience. Is a mintoriage a failure for Knottina
Detroit Free Press presents a quirky exchange about a challenging Knottina task, with phrases like mintoriage and canrot appearing as playful jargon. Josh and Bosh discuss attempting various escape methods, highlighting the unusual puzzle difficulty and humorous tone. The piece reads as a light, informal crib note style snippet from a larger feature.
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Detroit Free Press
Webster’s Dictionary Near Completion Faces Halt
A fragment from a historical item notes Webster about to finish his dictionary and consider dropping it as he speaks with a calm air. His wife moves her coins to a safe position as the judge remarks.
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Webster
Soft clothing prompt in Yonkers shop reported
A Yonkers Statesman item notes a customer asking for something soft in coal and a clerk responding by bringing out a looking glass and inviting the customer to try on a garment. The exchange shows a casual interaction in a clothing store setting.
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Novel with a purpose aims at dollars and cents
Fred Burton returns from Mitchell relatives visit as the Monon Route offers Salem round trip tickets at 1.10 for Sept 5 6 7 8 with final limit Sept 9 Homer Fisher G A
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Fred Burton
Mitchell
Monon
Salem
Homer Fisher
G, A
Brownstown Excursion Tickets Sold by B&O for Aug 24 25 26
Brownstown Indiana events note two items. The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway offers round trip excursion tickets to Brownstown for Aug 24 to 26 at 1.40, good returning Aug 26, agent S L Keacy. A Slumber Party hosted by Miss Ethel Kinser on South I street featured ten young ladies and a midnight lunch, with attendees named.
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Ethel Kinser
South I Street
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Grace Overton
Pearl Montgomery
Mary and
Inez Kimbrel
Ala Rainbolt
Flora Cornwall
Truly Sears
Ruth Elliott
Altercation at show grounds ends riot after knife and slung shot incident
Eyewitnesses report a clash on Friday at the show grounds between a canvas man and several youths from Oubitic. A circus attache allegedly tried to strike a member of the crowd with a slung shot but was cut in the stomach area, and the attempted attack was halted as the altercation subsided.
Remarkable Card Pyramid Link Claims Oldest Book
The Boston Globe notes B Schmalz proposes a theory that playing cards encode the pyramid of Cheops. Fifty two cards map weeks twelve months four seasons and thirteen lunar cycles. The perimeter of the pyramid base reportedly aligns with a solar year. The claim suggests cards are the ancient universal book. The London Telegraph reports glaciers shrinking worldwide including the Antarctic since Ross's voyage.
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Pyramid of Cheops
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Cagnera
Switzerland
Martines
North Pole
Ross
London Telegraph
Remoter Sahara Reveals Ancient Irrigation and Volcanoes
The London Globe notes a nosilier feature of Sahara history showing remains of an ancient irrigation system once considered for restoration by Cardimud Lavigerie. Explorers Fourean and Geil report the desert peppered with extinct and recent volcanoes, notably in the Air district where craters remain clear across a 93 mile zone.
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Geil
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London Globe
Cork tree found in Arizona by mining man O B Sowers
O B Sowers brings a cork bark sample from the Siious ranch in Pinal county Arizona. The tree, likely the only cork tree in the state, shows cork could be produced here. Planted nine years ago by Mr Irions, it stands about 25 30 feet tall and nine inches in diameter.
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South America
Arizona Republican
A Voice From the Dead on a Burlington Train
A baggarei man on the Hannibal division of the Burlington hauled a coffin aboard and heard a strange voice from the box saying let me out. The conductor and engineer opened the smaller box and a green parrot popped out, while a crew investigated the uncanny sounds aboard the Kansas City Journal report.
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Hannibal
Burlington
Kansas City Journal
Inconsistency in Leaders Noted by London Chronicle
The London Chronicle comments on the German emperor who warned Europe about the yellow peril yet decorated Prince Arisugawa of Japan with the Black Eagle and the Garter of Prussia for Lord Roberts. It notes Bismarck among monarchs who view inconsistency as a possible political virtue.
Take A Trip To California And Portland
If you've planned a western trip this summer's the time to go. Round-trip summer tickets on sale May to October to Colorado California Oregon Washington. The Rock Island offers route choice and value. Full information from John Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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Washington
Rock Island
John Sebastian
Rock Island System
Chicago
North Michigan Excursion Special Fare Offers From Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines announces a September excursion to North Michigan resorts with round trip tickets from Indianapolis to Traverse City Omega Northport Petoskey and Mackinaw City at 10.00 and 11.00 to Mackinac Island. Loyal travelers may stay a month in a healthful lake region with hay fever and asthma unknown, enjoying fishing boating bathing golfing and other pastimes in affordable accommodations.
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