Bob Younger Heads to Indiana for Fair Race Controversy
The Indiana arrival of Bob Younger, once with the Jesse James gang, follows news he sent his horse Bob Y to the State Fair in Indianapolis. He later withdrew entry amid claims others could beat the trotter. He stays at Princeton Hotel, mocks questions with a gun demonstration, and plans to return to Texas to live honestly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Jesse James
Missouri
Indianapolis Star
Bob Y
Indianapolis
Princeton Hotel
South Illinois Street
Gum Springs
I. T
Texas
United States
Muskogee
Maine Vote Sees Fernald Win Governor Post
Bert M. Fernald, a Republican, leads Maine with about 8 000 votes over Democrat Obe diah Gardner as results from 400 towns and plantations show Fernald's 68 852 to Gardner 52 561. Indications at 10 15 p m project a Republican win in all four congressional seats. Gardner wins Lewiston by 1 005. Taft notes the Maine outcome stems from local issues on prohibition, not national trends. Bloomington Telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert M. Fernald
Maine
Obediah Gardner
Portland
Bangor
Fernald
Gardner
Cobb
Davis
Congress
Lewiston
William H. Taft
Vermont
Taft
Middle Bass Island
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Political speaking schedule across Indiana towns
Republican candidate Judge 10th Judicial Circuit to speak at Judah Schoolhouse Saturday September 19 at 7 30 p m Frank B Posey Evansville Bedford September 19 at 1 30 p m Hon A C Rankin labor organizer Bedford September 24 at 7 30 p m In Oolitic September 25 at 7 30 p m Hon Gurley Brewer famed colored orator Mitchell October 5 at 7 30 p m Hon Charles N Grosvenor Athens Ohio at Mitchell Bedford week of October 12 with date to be fixed later
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10Th Judicial Circuit
Judah Schoolhouse
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
Bedford
A. C. Rankin
Oolitic
Hon
Gurley Brewer
Middle West
Mitchell
Ind
Charles N. Grosvenor
Athens
Ohio
Fugitive trustee Hays valued at large debt in Brown County
John A. Hays of Nashville Indiana, trustee of Johnson township, is a fugitive with liabilities exceeding ten thousand dollars. A reward of one thousand dollars is offered for his capture and return. He left the state after embezzling township funds and owing multiple wholesale houses. His departure followed selling produce, borrowing cash, and packing his store while preparing a nationwide alert with his photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ind
John A. Hays
Johnson Township
Brown County
Hays
Yount
Kurtz
Jackson County
Seymour
Louisville
Nashville State Bank
Ed Deckard
John Eddy
Julia Cohorn
Pauline Armbrooster
James Deckard
Hay
James A. Lucas
William Deckard
Hezekiah Deckard
George Deckard
Jacob Deckard
Indianapolis
George W. Deckard
White River Drought Drops Waterworks Intake Levels
Engineer John Thomas notes White River at the Waterworks Pumping Station is at its lowest in ten years with two feet of water above the intake pipes. Columbus plans a river bed pit to access the intake as pumping remains difficult ahead of fall rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
White River
Columbus
Republican County Chairman Underwood and Zaring agree on anti corruption pact
The piece details a dispute over a proposed compact banning corruption funds in the county campaign. It states Zaring urged prompt drafting, then agreed to form a committee to draft the anti doodle compact, asserting his willingness despite opposition from Democratic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Underwood
Zaring
Mr. Zaring
Banks Hold Vast Reserves Amid Small Bill Shortage
The nation faces a unusual shortage of $1 and $2 bills despite large bank reserves. New York Subtreasury reports tiny small-denomination holdings and heavy demand from banks. Treasury cannot boost supply due to limited printing tied to silver reserves and prior subsidy coinage. Some banks may stock small bills for future needs, raising remote premium concerns as idle money grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
New York
Treasury Department
Washington
Shaw
Hay Loft Accident Risks Eye Injury for Bartholomew Worker
John Mills, 50, of Bartholomew County, sleeping in a barn hay loft, fell while descending a ladder in a Columbus boarding house. He struck a sewing machine at the foot of the stairs, severing the edge of his right eye, required seven stitches, and doctors fear possible loss of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mills
Bartholomew County
Mills
Columbus
Receiver Appointed for Mitchell and Bryantsville Gravel Road
On petition by bondsmen for Charles A. Smith the judge appointed Frank M. Vance as Receiver to oversee the Mitchell and Bryantsville Gravel Road project begun in 1997. The one mile road was contracted for 2477 dollars but remains unfinished as Smith’s contractor reportedly fell behind on payments. Also reported is William Harris of Bedford Cut Stone Co sustaining a severe hand injury while helping to turn a stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie C. Bryant
Henry Smith
Claud Colglazier
Charles A. Smith
Mitchell and
Bryantsville
Frank M. Vance
Wilson
Smith
William Harris
Bedford Cut Stone Co
Monon Hauls Water From New Albany to Salem
Scarcity of water at Salem forces the Monon to haul water daily from New Albany. Eight cars carry 10 000 gallon tanks to Salem each day as pumping stations run dry. Dry weather sparks woods and fields fires in the knobs north of New Albany, but crews prevent outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Monon
New Albany
Ohio
Narrow escape for Henley Stone mills superintendent
H. F. Bowman superintendent at Henley Stone mills in Stinesville endured a near fatal accident when a six ton stone slipped from a lift and scraped his back as it fell from about ten feet. He suffered two broken ribs a bruised back and possible internal injuries and is confined to his home in Bloomington awaiting further word on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 5. Bowman
Henley
Stinesville
Bloomington
Bowman
Reverend Norman Cannot Vote For Marshall
Rev C L Norman, of Bartlettsville, a temperance Democrat, says he cannot vote for Marshall. He has been visiting his brother Squire Wm Norman. The Bloomington Telephone reports the stance as part of local political sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Norman
Marshall
C. L. Norman
Bartlettsville
Squire Wm. Norman
Bloomington
Bedford Stone Bid Wins St Louis Post Office Contract
Bids opened at the Treasury for the St Louis post office building. Bedford Stone and Construction Company of Indianapolis was the lowest at 966,000 dollars, likely securing the contract. Next bids were John Gill & Son of Cleveland 975,000 and John Pierce Company of New York 979,600. Hill O'Meara Construction of St Louis top at 1,150,500.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Postoffice
St. Louis
Bedford Stone and Construction Company
Indianapolis
Bedford Company
John Gill & Son
Cleveland
John Pierce Company
New York
Hill O’meara Construction Company
HOPPING TRAINS AND FINE NEWS FROM TOWN
Bob Smith was arrested Tuesday by City Marshal Payne for hopping trains. He remained in jail awaiting trial. Perry Covey pleaded guilty in Justice Iseminger's Court Monday to assault and battery on Lewis Norman, fines and costs nine dollars. Fred Ash paid five dollars total after a one cent fine for loitering by Mayor Stipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Smith
Payne
Bob
Perry Covey
Iseminger
Lewis Norman
Fred Ash
Stipp
Clark Appointed District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
W. E. Clark has been appointed District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for Southern Indiana of the B P O Elks. The appointment was made Saturday by R L Holland Grand Exalted Ruler of Colorado Springs Colorado. Clark wired his acceptance and will soon begin his duties under the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Clark
Indiana
B.P. O. Elks
R. L. Holland
Colorado
Springs
Indiana Democrat Keach backs Bryan to end his campaigns
James L. Keach, Indiana political figure, says he will support Bryan in the 1912 race. He argues the only way to stop Bryan is to elect him, insisting defeat now only fuels future campaigns and that organizing Indiana for Bryan is necessary to end the “eternal” Bryan drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Keach
Indianapolis
City Democratic Committee
W. J. Bryan
The
Star
Bryan
Keach
White House
Indiana
Sterling R. Helt
Nut Crop Short Laments Hickory Nuts Scarce this Year
Farmers report a very small hickory nut crop this year with few nuts available. Walnuts, healthier and more abundant, are expected to partly fill the gap, as the city audience notes the hickory nut’s value for candy and baking.
Letter List for Week Ending September 12 1908
Letters advertised for both ladies and gentlemen include Allen Jose Arney Miss Murriel Baker Mrs Anna Richardson Mrs Mary Calvert Claude Matheson J McCormick Patrick McHenry John Payton John Parkens Lewis Thurman T. Persons calling for above letters please say advertised S. L. Keacu P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Jos
E. Arney
Murriel
Baker
Anna
Richardson
Mary
Maine Vote Reflects Narrow GOP Plurality and Prohibition Debate
The article notes Maine’s small Republican plurality for governor in a presidential year, with Republicans retaining Congress seats by large margins. It says Maine will back Taft in November, cites continued support for prohibition, while Democrats favor resubmitting the issue to voters for local adoption where sentiment favors enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Taft
Congress
Republicans face shift after Gardner victory in Maine
The article notes Gardner’s win in Maine draws Republican defections from Fernald and hints at a broader rallying call. It claims many Republicans will vote for Taft in November and argues for high turnout to secure a large national majority, ending apathy and boosting the GOP ticket.
Inmates Population Rises in Indiana Institutions
Indiana Board of State Charities reports nine month totals as of June 30 1908 showing 11 000 inmates across hospitals schools and penal institutions with a net gain of 407 since January. Daily average attendance stood at 10 047 up 259 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bulletin of Charities and Correction
Indiana Board of State Charities
Soldiers’ Home
Soldiers and Sailors
Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
State Schools For the Deaf and Blind
Indiana Girls’ School
Indiana Boys’ School
Central Hospital For Insane
Indianapolis
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Lafayette
Indiana State Prison
Michigan City
Northern Hospital For Insane
Logansnort
Eastern Hospital For Insane
Richmond
Southern Hospital For Insane
Evansville
Plainfield
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphan Home
Knightstown
State School For the Deaf
Clearmont
School For the Blind
Indiana Woman’s Prison
State Village
Eplepitics
Newcastle
Complimented court marks rare juror retention in Ridge case
Judge Wm H Martin of Bedford praised Morgan circuit court Judge Williams court officials and jurymen for an unusual opening in Ridge vs Oolitic Stone Co. no juror was excused after voir dire reflecting credit on the court and its procedures as recognized by Martinsville Daily Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm .H. Martin
Bedford
Ridge Vs Oolitic Stone Company
Williams
Morgan Circuit Court
Martin
Circuit Court
Lawrence-Monroe
Martinsville Daily Reporter
Local Births and Illness Report
Born to Walter Jones and wife on East 12th street a son. Born to Chas Putfall and wife on West 16th street a son. Born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs 8 E Kern on Breckinridge Road a son. Helen Hodge five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Hodge on East 18th street is quite sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dorsey
Indianapolis
Mr. Dorsey
Walter Jones
East 12Th Street
Chas. Putfall
West 16Th Street
8. E. Kern
Breckinridge Road
Helen
Leslie Hodge
East 18Th Street
Boy 14 Arrested For Paw-Paw Pranks At Mt Carmel
A 14 year old boy in Mt Carmel Illinois is in custody over a new infant devilment plan. He gathered soft yellow pawpaws and waited on an embankment near the Big Four depot to throw them through train coach windows as trains passed. Passengers were pelted and several outfits were ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Mitchell man fined in Mayor's Court for intoxication
Oliver Wood of Mitchell received a fine and costs totaling 11 dollars from Mayor Stipp for intoxication and was sent to jail. Bob Smith faced a 1 dollar fine and costs for hopping trains and was released upon promising to work, with his mother delaying the fine. The mayor believed Bob is old enough to work and intends to ensure he keeps his promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wood
Mitchell
Stipp
Bob ‘Smith
Bob
Smoke Chokes Hay Fever Victims At Michigan Resorts
Letters from Hoosiers who fled to Mackinac and Petosky report forest fire smoke more suffocating than hay fever. Victims remaining at northern Michigan resorts face desperate conditions and are leaving on every train to escape dense smoke.
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Mackinac
Petosky
Michigan
Accountant Harry Orchard Joins Bedford Building Appeals Audit
Harry Orchard of Bloomington, an expert accountant, was chosen by Receiver Clark to review the Bedford Building Savings and Loan Association books and began work on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Orchard
Bloomington
Clark
Bedford Building, Savings and Loan Association
Alexander and Harris Take Office in Bedford Bank Building
Alexander and Harris assume offices in the Bedford National Bank building joining the city administration. The move marks a fresh start for the duo amid local reforms and new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Nationa Bank
Insolvent Estate of Marcus A Rainbolt Heads to Settlement
In the Lawrence Circuit Court No 956 Nancy J Rainbolt administratrix reports the estate of Marcus A Rainbolt is insolvent to pay debts. The court on September 8 1908 ordered settlement of the estate and creditors must file their claims. Clerk’s seal attests Bedford Indiana.
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Marcus A. Rainbolt
Lawrence
Saic Court
Nancy J. Raifnbolt
Bedford
Indiana
Robert H. Tyree
George W. Tyree
Local Injuries and New Home Move In Lincoln Area
Alex Lundy suffers a severe foot wound from a nail near the toes after stepping on it. Joseph Armstrong, builder of a handsome dwelling at Lincoln Avenue and 12th Street, relocates from Springville to occupy the new house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Lundy
18Th
J Streets
Joseph Armstrong
Lincoln Avenue
12Th Street
Springville
Notice to heirs creditors in estate of Martha Whitted
In the Lawrence Circuit Court of September 1908 George S. Whitted as administrator of Martha Whitted deceased presents final settlement with vouchers. The examination and action will occur on October 5 1908. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Attorneys: Adams Alexander Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza L. Rainey
Lawrence Circuit Court
Milton B. Kern
Circuit Court
Adur
J. W. Harris
Alonzo Watts
Fred N. Fletcher
Adimi
M. B. Hottel
Atty
Startha Whitted
Lawrence
George 8. Whitted
Martha Whitted
George S. Whitted
Adams
Alexander & Harris
Attys
Dora E. Ash
Marion F. Ash
Notice to Heirs Creditors in the Estate of Dora E. Ash
Marion F. Ash as administrator files final account for Dora E. Ash deceased. Circuit Court will hear on October 5, 1908. Creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Adair W. E. Clark, Attorney.
Flora A. Erwin Seeks Final Settlement of Estate
In the Matter of the Estate of William Erwin deceased Flora A. Erwin as administratrix filed her account and vouchers in final settlement in circuit court on October 5 1908. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear in court to show cause why the account should not be approved. W H Martin Attorney.
Notice Of Application For License To Retail Liquor
Chester Ingalls of Bedford Indiana seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room on I street Bedford Lawrence County Indiana. The notice names Chester Ingalls as owner and requests permission to also sell cigars and tobacco in the same room.
Bedford man seeks liquor license for on premise sale
Edward B. Simpson of Bedford Indiana announces his intent to apply to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell vinous spiritous and malt liquors in a quantity under five rations at a time with on premise drinking rights. The business occupies part of Lot 16 on the Public Square in Bedford's Second Ward on the first floor of a two story brick building owned by Crawford Fairbanks, starting 30 feet west of the northeast corner, then west 20 feet south 30 feet east 20 feet to the point of origin.
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Bedford
Shanswick Township
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
State of
Indiana
Shawswick Township
Chester Ingalls
City of
Board of Commissioners
Public Square
Crawford Fairbanks
Tuoning
Edward B. Simpson
Court House
Said
Salt Creek
James D. Farmer
Thomas W. Box
Constant Gausasin
Constant Gaublin
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Bpresday
Thomas J.brooks
Fred B. Otis
Editors
Otis & Brooks,proprietors
New Home
Central Union
Texas Ranch
W. N. Culmer
Edinburg
Scotland
Culmer
Tourner
Royal Infirmary
James B. Wilson
Irl Hicks
Hicks
Republican County
West Ibth Street
James R. Robertson
Hannigan Chesnut
J. W. Trainor
Square
Hamer
Howard Murphy
Vandalia Coal Company
Linton
North Ast
J. A. Thrasher
Brazil
Home Defenders of America
Order
Alabama
Humphrey
United States District Court
Springfield
Inl
Wollner & Company, Distillers and Rectifiers
Peoria
Thomas Rennack
Internal Revenue
Thomas W. Durnal
Bartholomew
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
New Jersey
Cape Cod
Burlington County
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Mr. Fairbanks
Bourke Cockran
W. Bourke Cockran
Democratic Party
Cochran
Roosevelt
Charleston
Frank Wi. Vance
Benj. Ayers
Monday
Fred Sears
Stella B. Fossett
Louis Mayer
Jasper Malott
Wesly Chapel
Buckbee
Bell
Fia
Buckbee SP
H.W. Buckbes
Bastille
B. P.O. Elks
Globe Democrat
W. H. Martin
Morgan Court
Mayor’s Court
Attorneys-At-Law
Edford
East Side
Mike Beck Guthrie
Stone City Bank
C. H. Emery
15Th and & Sta
Credi
Sears
Walter G. Owens
Boone Leonard
Marion FP
Ash
Adair
William Erwin
Flora A. Erwin
Citizens Loan & Trust Company
Samuel Smallwood
Levi A. Smallwood
Birdie Anaathieu
Ant Vent
George A. Mathieu
Admr
P. M. Vance
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