Political slate for county and state offices list
A distorted OCR list presents candidates and offices including state auditor secretary attorney general state geologist secretary of state and several district and county roles. Names mentioned include JOHN C. SILLHEIMER, JAKES DINGH, F. A. COTTON, WS BLATCHLEY JOSEPH STUBBS JAMES H. JORBAN LEANDER J MONKS DANIEL W. COMSTOCK J. M. RABE JOHN C. CHANEY HENRY P. PEARSON JOHN H. EDWARDS PRED N. FLETCHER CURTIS E. RAY THOMAS W. BOX JOHN L. TILFORD and others in a ticket-like roster.
Louisville Sunday loosened liquor controls raises questions
Report notes over 500 saloons theaters and hotels stayed open in Louisville on Sunday with no police complaints. A local man describes obtaining lager in bars by winking at bartenders, implying lax enforcement and a winking atmosphere around refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Hoffman
Autoist Becomes Violent After Car Breaks Down
H E Hille of St Louis attacked crowd and his immobile touring car with coal oil and fire after taunts from boys in Billton. A farmer mocked him, prompting a fiery outburst that left the car ruined in John Krider’s yard as Hille traveled from Indianapolis toward St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Hille
St. Louis
John Krider
Billton
Brazil
Indianapolis
Hille
Robert Huffman
Envel
Grand Jury Probes Four Murders in Ongoing Case
The Grand Jury has been busy since Monday, with investigations into four killings. The cases include a tramp shot by Town Marshal Cheek at Mitchell after a suspected burglary, an Italian man killed by storekeeper Philip Rocco at Reed's Station, Walters killed by Callahan at Dark Hollow, and ongoing scrutiny of Schafer-related leads and the Tanksley matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Cheek
Seymour
Reed’s Station
Philip Rocco
Walters
Callahan
Dark Hollow
Automania: The Chronic Disease of Modern Life
A Bedford physician warns of motor fever or chauffeur mania as a widespread functional neurosis spreading with modern mobility. He describes its pandemic reach, male predominance, and distinctive signs such as a stony ruddy face, distant gaze, and autosuggestive trance, noting cases often last years and are not fatal.
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Bedford
Indiana Farmers Meet in Evansville Sept 15 Program
The Indiana State Meeting of farmers at Evansville on September 15 features welcome by Mayor John W. Boehne, speeches by Arch Stevenson and J A Everitt, band music, and a key address on relations between farmers and local merchants. A state union of the American Society of Equity will be organized, with Indiana the eleventh state to qualify, and participation expected from across the state.
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State Union
the American Society of Equity
Evansville
Indiana
John W. Boehne
Arch Stevenson
Spencer County
E.Q. Lockyear
Evansville Retail Merchants’ Association
J. A. Everitt
American Society of Equity
New Farmers’ Movement
Indianapolis
New business building contract awarded on North I street
Thornt Zollman lets the contract to Heiger and Winterhalter for a two story brick business building on the lot north of his livery stable. The structure measures 22 by 120 feet and construction will begin at once.
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Thornt Zollman
Heiger & Winterhalter
Northi Street
Old Indian tomahawk found in Harris township house
Uncle Joe Roseman of Vincennes owns a well preserved iron Indian tomahawk bought from Dr. J C Black at Monroe City. The relic, with a pipe bowl end, was embedded in a door casing of an old Dan Smith farm house, likely stuck in a tree that later became lumber. It marks an ancient weapon relic from early Indian days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Roseman
Vincennes
J.C. Black
Monroe City
Dan Smith
Harrison Township
Antitoxin cures diphtheria when used early
Dr. T Victor Keene states antitoxin cures diphtheria if given early and in sufficient quantity, since it destroys the poison produced by the diphtheria germ rather than the living germ. He notes quarantine remains after recovery due to lingering nerve damage risk and explains serum comes from recovered horses.
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Logansport
T. Victor Keene
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Keene
Opening Time Changed on Indiana Rail Line Extension
The Indianapolis Southern extension from Bloomington to Switz City will not be ready for trains before January 1. Through service between Indianapolis and Effingham was set for November 1 but postponed. The Richland creek viaduct, Indiana’s highest and longest, is under way with 52 cement piers in place. Chief Engineer Walker estimates 90 days to finish, plus a month for track and ballast, delaying a through schedule past year’s start.
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Indianapolis
Bloomington
Switz City
Effingham
Richland Creek
Indiana
Walker
Bloomfield
Gypsies Kidnap Indiana Boy Rescued by Farmer
A band of Gypsies with two wagons abducted Lincoln Whitney, eight, near Petersburg Indiana. He was taken while playing along a road, after six miles he was allowed water at farmer George Elkins’ home. Elkins confronted the captors, fetched help, and the Gypsies surrendered the child, who was returned home that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Whitney
George Whitney
Petersburg
Ind
George Elkins
Elkins
Chemist laments bad night at state fair drinks
H E Barnard, chemist with Indiana State Laboratory of Hygiene, toured the State Fair with inspector McAbee and found orange cider, lemonade, and hamburger stands sold adulterated products. He labeled many drinks artificial, pasted signs, and warned the affair may cause bad nights, while calling the fair great overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
New Hampshire
State Laboratory of Hygiene
Indiana
Barnard
Mr. McAbee
Onions and Monkeys At Central Park Cage
The World reports a Central Park monkey exhibit episode where visitors fed onions to the apes. An old white whiskered monkey hoarded onions, onions caused a frenzied chase, and keeper removed the onions after the animals swelled from water. The scene ended with shrieks as onion-smeared monkeys reacted to nearby onion eaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
New York World
Little Italy Before Grandi Sidelights On Tanksley
The Bedford Grand Jury hears testimony about the Colitti killing and the Hobson shooting. Philip Rocco is named in the Colitti case, while Ernest Tanksley faces questions but no indictment yet. Nellie Rainey’s whereabouts and a dated appointment letter remain disputed in the Schafer murder inquiry. James Rainey asserts Nellie did not come to Bedford at 6 PM the murder night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Ernest Tanksley
Schafer
Nellie Rainey
Cook
James Rainey
Nellie
Tanksley
Bedford
Gypsy king seeks missing daughter in Terre Haute
Emil Mitchell claiming Brazilian Gypsy royalty arrives in Terre Haute to find Mary, said to be stolen six weeks earlier in Columbus Ohio. He travels to cities warning of Gypsy gangs, plans fortune telling business with wife and thirteen princesses, seeks licenses, and hints at entering a horse in Vigo county fair races if luck allows.
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Emil Mitchell
Terre Haute
Mary
Columbus
Mitchell
Cincinnati
Dayton
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Hamilton
Brazil
Ind
Bedford
Vigo County
United Brethren Assignments for Seventy-Eighth Conference
The marking of the close of the 78th Annual United Brethren Conference at Odon Indiana lists stationing for the coming year. Corydon District presiding elder J H Walls assigns ministers to Beck's Grove Brewersville Cranall Eckerty English Freetown Georgetown Hartsville Marengo Martinsburg Mockport Medora New Middletown Palmyra Scottsburg Vevay White Cloud Washington District presiding elder L L Schoonover assigns ministers to Alfordsville Beech Brevert Burns City Dale French Lick Grandview Linton Midway Montgomery Oakland City Odon Plainville Linton Circuit Rockport Shoals Washington White River and missionaries to China and Japan. Also presented was Rev Mr Kirk and wife under appointment by the Women's Missionary Board for service in the Philippines.
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United Brethern
Odon
Ind
Corydon
J. H. Walls
Beck’s Grove
A. Morgan
Brewersville
W. Hobson
Cranall
W . D. Rosenbarger
Eckerty
W. D. Rosenbarger
W. H. Lutes
English
S. Walls
Freetown
Hobson
Georgetown
A. B. Condo
Hartsville
Marengo
O. C. Taylor
Martinsburg
F. M. Dennendrum
Mockport
J. H. Toombs
Medora
A. B. Alford
New Middletown
J. M. Osborn
Palmyra
S. McVay
Scottsburg
Vevay
Washington District
L. L. Schoonover
Presiding Elder
Alfordsville
L. F. Potts
Beech
L. Walls
Brevert
E- G. Winninger
Burns City
J. Winkleprick
Dale
J. W. Gilley
French Lick
M. E. Apple
Grandview
M. C. Patterson
Linton
C. C
K. A. Breden
Midway
J. L. Battram
Montgomery
J. M. Inman
Oakland City
L. Todd
W. E. Snider
Plainville
J. A. Hile
H. D. Hudson
Rockport
D. P. McCoy
Shoals
Washington
J. R
Grace Knipe
White River
H. L. Holden
C. E. Spore
China
Mr. Creeillus
Japan
Mr. Kirk
Woman’s Missionary Board
The
Philipines
Bolding Seeks Divorce From Elizabeth J Bolding
James F. Bolding files for divorce alleging cruel treatment by Elizabeth J. Bolding. Married May 25 1874 and separated May 18 1904 after she abandoned him. Case brought by Doman Johnston attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Bolding
Doman & Johnston
Elizabeth J. Bolding
Death of Alva Brockwell in Greencastle Telegram Report
B E Wible received a telegram stating his brother in law Alva Brockwell died in Greencastle Monday at 3 o clock of Brights disease. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 o'clock in Greencastle. He was well known to the citys older merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Wible
Alva Brockwell
Greencastle
Indiana Republicans Claim 1905 Costs Cheaper Than 1894 Democratic Rule
The Indiana Republican reply to Democratic charges argues 1905 state expenses total 2 908 053 73, with net taxes 1 876 527 22, lower than 1894’s 2 616 297 78 after fees. It cites a GOP law shifting fees to the treasury, adds debt fell from over 7 500 000 to near paid, and notes 1894 vs 1905 economic context and population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat State Committee
Indiana
Treasury
Republican Party
Arm Breaks At Cement Plant Injury Report
John Negore an Italian worker at the Cement plant suffered an arm break and side and body bruises after being caught in a machine on Monday. He is reported to be doing well today.
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John Negore
Lightning rods and farm fire insurance rate rise
The Electrical World notes US fire insurance firms plan higher rates for farm buildings lacking effective lightning rods. After years of declining rod use and studies on thunderbolt classes, insurers conclude protection reduces risk, urging owners to install rods or face steeper premiums.
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United States
Franklin
British Society of Architects
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Judah estate
Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1906. Thomas T. Ray, Administrator with will annexed, has filed final settlement of John W. Judah deceased. The court will examine the account on October 4th 1906. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Alexander Harris attorneys.
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John W. Judah
Lawrence Circuit Court
Thomas T. Ray
Alexander & Harris
Joseph Phipps
Desty Chipps
Circuit Court
Jose G, Phipps
B. Lowe
Uministra Ter
Henry C. Dixon
Lawrance
Enoch B. Dixon
Hear C. Dixon
Engoh B
Dixon
Alexander & Harris, Attys
Notice to Non-Residents Divorce Case 1906
Notice from Lawrence County Indiana that W Grayson Urner a nonresident must appear at Lawrence Circuit Court on the fourth Monday of November 1906 to answer or demur to the complaint for divorce filed by Mabel Herbert Urner. Clerk L B Boone Leonard Borull & Borull Attorneys seal dated September 1906.
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State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Mabel Herbert Urner
W. Grigson Urner
Boraff
W. Grayson Urner
State of
Indiana
Bedford
Staite
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate By Commissioner Batman
James W. Batman, Commissioner, appointed by the Lawrence Circuit Court, will sell at public auction on Saturday September 29 1906 at eleven o clock a m the following Lawrence County Indiana real estate taxes for 1906 free from liens with a lease expiring March 1 1907. Purchaser to pay one third cash at sale and execute two notes for equal amounts secured by mortgage on the property payable in six and twelve months with six percent interest from sale. Only partial description provided but includes portions of sections 19 30 and 29 in township 6 north range 1 east. The property includes a graveyard church and graveyard parcel and access rights. James W Batman Commissioner.
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James W. Batman
Lawrence Circuit Court
Sarah Leach
Inisaid Court
Towit
Notice To Heirs and Creditors in Phipps Estate
Notice to heirs creditors and others interested in the estate of Desty Phipps deceased of Pera Ws that claims against the estate must be presented by a stated deadline and proven according to law, with appointment of an administrator or executor to manage settlement and distribution.
Notice Of Liquor License Application Bedford Indiana 1906
Notice to residents of the Second Ward Bedford Indiana that Milton C Blackwell applies to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors for on premises consumption. The location is a front room on the first floor of a two story brick building on I street lot 205 with specified dimensions. First publication August 24 1906.
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Ciny
Bedford
Shawswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Board of County Commissioner
State of India
City of
County of
Lawrence
Indiana
Constant Gaussin
Milton C. Blackwell
Bedford Indiana liquor license notice for Allen W Richardson room
Samuel Cline, a resident of Shanswick township, applies to Lawrence county commissioners for a one year license to sell and allow drinking in a front room of a two story brick building on 16th street near Public Square Bedford. Also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco. Witness Allen W Richardson.
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Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
16Th Street
City of
W. C. Eliott
State of
Allen W. Richardson
Notice to Contractors for Gravel and Macadamized Roads
Lawrence county Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by October 2 1906 for gravel and macadamized road construction in Marion and Spice Valley townships. Road lists include Bedford Orangeville Hamer Mill Salem and others with lengths up to 16 339 feet. Bids separate per township. bonds equal to bid required. bid to Walter G Owens Auditor.
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Othe
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Lawrence
Marion Township
Bedford
Orangeville
Hamer’s Mill
Salem
Bedford and
Salem Road
Hamer's Mill
Orlenns Road
Liberty Church Road
Spice Valley Township
Mitchell
Bryantsville
Huron
Martin County
Georgia
Tinsley Bridge
Connerly Switch
Walter G. Owens
Anselm Wood
Amos W. Scoggan
James M. Sowders
Seay
Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Fayetteville Indiana
Victor Toman v Delos Inman No 5833 in Lawrence County Court, by order of the court, will sell at public auction October 6, 1906 at 10 a.m. on the premises at Fayetteville a parcel described as the NE corner of the Elizabeth Jordan lot, 228 feet by 150 feet, part of section 2, township 5N range 2W, for cash with deed on court approval. Attorney notes: McCormick & Gilkison.
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Victor Toman
Delos Inman
Lawrence County
Indiana
Fayetteville
Elzabeth Jordan
Secion
John L. Smith
McCormick & Gilkison
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