Fragmentary 19th century official slate with multiple names
Report lists officials including Fred A. Sims as Clerk of Supreme Court and Edward Fitzpatrick as Secretary of Wince, F A Cotton as Superintendent of Public Instruction, W S Blatchley as State Geologist, Joseph Stubbs as State Statistician, Leander J Monks as Supreme Court Judge First District, Hadley and Ward H Watson as additional First District state judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Edward Fitzpatrick
Publc Instrectler
F. A. Cotton
Wer
Joseph Stubbs
Leander J. Monks
Firat
C. ©. Hadley
Ward H. Watson
Widow Bowden Dies In Suspected Morphine Overdose
Mrs. Rile Bowden of Huron died Monday morning from an overdose of morphine. The incident followed a family dispute over a daughter’s punishment on Sunday and a later admission that she planned to lie down and not be disturbed, suggesting suicide in the context of personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rile Bowden
Huron
Business Expanding Amid Rail Freight Strain and Flood Setbacks
The Western railway system shows no backwardness except for flood setbacks in some sections. The general business climate is expanding with strong future confidence, though motive power is strained and car shortages persist. Freight piles up as railroads struggle to meet tonnage. cold weather may worsen shipments. East bound lines report exhaustible resources and cars in short supply. New equipment arrives monthly but shortages persist. Passenger Conductor Huffman takes a fifteen day layoff. Hundlman fills in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Unij
Indiana Quarry Report Details Yearlong Operation
State statistician Joseph H. Stubbs reports that in Indiana’s 79 stone quarries only one day was lost to strikes in the year. Total quarry days operated reached 17 75 days, averaging 222 per quarry, with inclement weather and other impediments causing delays. The industry employed 8 686 workers in the quarries and fifteen in offices, total wages $1 619 835 58, while 1 761 882 cubic yards of stone were quarried. Lawrence and Monroe counties tied with fourteen quarries each, with 53 stratified 24 oolitic and 2 sandstone quarries in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Stubbs
Indiana
Lawrence
Monroe
Chesnut In Bad Fia Lockjaw Threatens Life
Arley Chesnut from Terre Haute to Springville last week is in serious condition with a severe case of tetanus at his mother's home in Springville. A rusty nail pierced his foot two weeks ago and he ignored it until symptoms appeared. A leather fragment was found embedded in the flesh. Tetanus germ in soil and antitoxin cannot cure once the disease has developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arley Chesnut
Terre Haute
Springville
Chesnut
Alum Trust and Clay Sources Drive Ironclad Growth
The article traces the alum industry’s origins to a 105 acre clay bed in Lawrence county Indiana, outlining how the alum trust built a fortune and a Greenland deposits monopoly. It notes global imports of cryolite and bauxite from France, plus domestic clay sources in Arkansas, the Carolinas and Kentucky. It highlights annual figures: 225000 tons of clay for alum, and over 17 million pounds of aluminum produced last year using two and a half pounds of clay per pound of metal. It underscores high grade clays’ demand, including porcelain industries around Syracuse importing over 3000 tons yearly, and emphasizes the need for finer clays beyond drain tile and brick uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Alum Trust
Lawrence County
Indiana
Greenland
France
Arkansas
North
South Carolina
Kentucky
Syracuse
N. Y
Faith and mystery in theology argue for divine authority
Monday Rev. B L Conway spoke on faith noting the tension between human reason and divine authority. He argued science cannot fully explain nature’s mysteries and questioned whether modern thought rejects divine teaching from Catholic tradition. Mrs Duncan and daughter visited, with travel notes from Springdale to Bloomfield and Knapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Conway
Newton
Jesus Christ
Underground Waters of Indiana Revealed by U S Geological Survey
The hydrographic branch reports ancient watercourses buried beneath Indiana the round gravels valleys once several hundred feet below the surface. In Southern Indiana the Miami valley in Butler and Hamilton counties shows old river courses filled with gravel sand and clay while wells reach around 100 to 160 feet deep with abundant water from lower gravels though some drilled wells fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States Geological Survey
Bureau
Miami Valley
Ohio
Venice
Miami
Butler County
Hamilton County
Ohio River
Elizabethtown
New York Central Rumors Over Walsh Rail Lines
Chicago reports revive talks of New York Central purchasing Southern Indiana and Chicago and Southern railways. Central plans a 100 million stock issue with about 19 million to be spent next month on improvements and acquisitions. Rumor suggests Vanderbilt line as buyer, with Wisconsin and Michigan and Illinois Southern not part of current trade. Bankers see favorable odds for a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railway
Chicago and Southern Railway
New York Central Railway
Vanderbilt
Illinois Southern
Fraternal Orders Warned Over Insurance Practices
The Ancient Order of United Workmen in Indiana held its final state session in Evansville. By Oct 1 Ohio will dissolve its grand lodge. Remaining Indiana policyholders pay to Meadville Pa. Fred Baker warns fraternal societies face collapse without state rate standards. He proposes annual valuations and minimum-rate mandates to prove solvency and curb unlimited assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient Order of United
Workmen Grand Lodge
Indiana
Evansville
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
Meadville
Fred Baker
Boy Falls From Doorway Injures Arm in Eugene
Five year old Eugene Schafer, son of Horace Schafer, fell from a back door at his East 19th Street home and broke both bones in his arm below the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Horace Schafer
East 19Th Street
Reunion of the 145th Indiana Volunteer Regiment
The 145th Indiana Volunteer regiment members hold their annual reunion in Columbus this Thursday and Thursday night. Col V V Williams of Bedford who served with the regiment will attend. Several members reside in Seymour and many attend these reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
145Th Indiana Volunteer Regiment
Columbus
V. V. Williams
Bedford
145Th
Seymour
Taft to lecture in Bedford as famed sculptor and critic
Lorn do Taft, born in Illinois and a University of Illinois graduate, seeks to visit Bedford as part of The Star Entertainment Course. A renowned sculptor and art critic, he will demonstrate statue making from clay to marble, explaining tools and expressions with humor for a wide audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Lorndo
Taft
Ilinois
University of That State
Urbana
France
Chicago
Stone
Mr. Taft
Star
Presbyterian Church
Terre Haute coal blockade eyed by Railroad Commission
The Indiana Railroad Commission met Tuesday with Big Four and Southern Indiana officials to resolve Terre Haute coal flow issues. The Big Four pledged to receive coal from E and T H and Southern Indiana, after transferring sixty eight cars, with hopes the blockade will end in a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Railroad Commission
J. Q. van Winkle
George H. Ingalls
Ford Woods
Frank L. Littleton
Big Four
J. W. Walsh
Mr. Hammond
Indiana
Southern Indiana
Terre Haute Tribune
Southern Indiana Road
State Commission
U. I
Old Time Methodism and Beards in Indianapolis
A historical piece recalls early Methodist figures in Indianapolis. It mentions Rev Daniel De Motte as the first preacher with a beard at conference and a bearded preacher facing censure, plus a Wesley Chapel incident. It notes Elijah E Edwards wearing a full beard at camp meeting and being called a horse thief by the preacher in charge. The article also covers Miss Sarah Nowland, her dress while joining the church, and her marriage to Rev Edwin Ray, detailing family ties to Col John W Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. DeMotte
Daniel DeMotte
Indianapolis
Wesley Chapel
E. E. Edwards
Elijah E. Edwards
Asbury University
Danville
DePauw
Sarah Nowland
Edwin Ray
Ray
Col
John W. Ray
Hemenway to Speak in Bedford Kickoff for Campaign
Chairman Leonard has secured Senator Hemenway for a campaign speech in Bedford on October 5 to open Republican efforts in Lawrence County. Hemenway previously spoke at Williams Farmers' picnic on August 31, drawing praise from a large crowd. he had no partisan discussion then. This Bedford visit marks the first political address for Lawrence County voters and the largest meeting of the campaign, with arrangements for music and citizen meet and greet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Hemenway
Bedford
Lawrence County
Williams
Diphtheria Reports Spread Across Townships
Dr. F. L. Hunter, City Health Officer, cites three diphtheria cases in Pleasant Run and five in Shawswick outside Bedford, noting an epidemic rise. A local 85 pound pumpkin is grown by Mrs. O P Hunter on North Street. Rev Allinger, new German Methodist minister, arrives from Louisville with family to stay at the parsonage. Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern boiler makers end a two month strike, returning to work at 80 cents hourly after demanding 32 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Pleasant Run
Shawswick Township
Bedford
Allinger
Louisville
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Evangelist Rev Henry B Hudson to Speak at First Baptist
At a Wednesday prayer meeting First Baptist Church invited Rev Henry B Hudson of New York City to lead evangelistic services beginning around October 21. Testimonies from Rochester and Calvary Baptist pastors praise his trustworthiness, cultured mind, and evangelical preaching as inspiring and Christlike. It is urged the community begin plans for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Henry B. Hudson
New York City
Cornelius Woelfkin
D. D
Rochester Baptist Theological Seminary
Hudson
MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Fairbanks The Pike's Peak event draws ten thousand crowd
Telegraphic reports indicate Vice President Fairbanks spoke as the orator at Colorado Springs for the Pike's Peak celebration before about 10,000 attendees. Elsewhere two Paint Lick boys aged 10 and 12 were found sleeping in a St. Louis park with items including a rifle and pipes. Civil tensions in Atlanta appear eased with a mass meeting pledging 3000 for victims' relief and condemning disorder. American intervention in Cuba grows more likely as leaders threaten resignations to push U S involvement. Capote hints government will not accept terms while Taft and Bacon allegedly not giving a square deal. War and Navy departments in Washington ramp up troop transport to Cuba.
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Fairbanks
Colorado Springs
Col
Paint Lick Ky
St. Louis
Atlanta
Cuba
Palma
Capote
United States
Taft
Bacon
War and Navy Departments
Washington
Painter shoots wife in Vincennes restaurant tragedy
John Debord a painter shot and killed his wife, a restaurant clerk, in Vincennes Tuesday evening. After firing at her as she begged mercy, he held five men at bay, fled, then escaped toward his mother's home. The 34-year-old victim was filing for divorce in 1906 due to his drunkenness and brutality. A posse pursued Debord along the Wabash river bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Debord
Harry King
Vincennes
Debord
Wabash River
John B. Hedrick
Noble
Fund to Prosecute Search for Seelyville Boy Finalized
The Byers fund committee turned the $986.31 pool over to United States Trust Company with $500 to the finder of Richard Byers by January 1, 1911. If not found, money goes to the boy’s mother or heirs. Remainder supports further search by Dr. Byers, with $50 monthly to be paid on the 15th, itemized. The piece also notes church matters in Bedford and local temperance trends in Washington, citing little saloon activity and farmers’ shift to temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Byers
Terre Haute
United States Trust Company
Richmond Byers
Dr. Byers
Washington
Washington Herald
Switchmen Demand Eight Hour Day and Higher Wages
A nationwide move by about 50,000 switchmen including 22,000 union members seeks an eight hour day and higher hourly rates. Foremen would earn 42 cents and helpers 38 cents, replacing prior day night wage structure. The union sent letters to railroad general managers at 10 a.m. detailing the proposed terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switchmen’s Union
Frisco
Biggest U S Viaduct Progress Delays Near Bloomfield
The Indianapolis Southern builds a massive steel viaduct over Richland Creek one mile east of Bloomfield and 26 miles west of Bloomington. Only two of 52 piers reached last month, weather and limited crews slow progress. the structure may require three months or more. The bridge spans almost a half mile, at one point 150 feet high, cost about 200000 dollars, and is touted as the largest viaduct in the United States. C Bruce Head leads the heavy grading work, with 200000 yards cut from one section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Creek
Bloomfield
Bloomington
Indianapolis Southern
United States
C. Bruce Head
Indiana
Bridge danger at Putnamville raises 1850 design issue
State Railroad Commission reports lower beams of the Putnamville bridge only sixteen feet above the rails, too close for modern freight cars. They will study grades and take photos to plan a raise. Report due soon. A special Oct 6 excursion to Chicago offers $2.50 round trip from Bedford. Homer Fisher, G. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Putnamville Bridge
The
Monon
Putnam County
Menon
Chicago
Bedford
Homer Fisher
G. A
Lawrence County divorce notice in Indiana court
The State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court serves Edward Parker with divorce proceedings filed by Teron Parker of New Coteshe Plaiatit. Parker is not a resident of Indiana. He must appear at the next term on November 4 to answer or demur to the complaint or risk a determination in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawe
Edward ©. Parker
Taidiana
Lawence Circuit Court
Bedford
State OF Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Mabel Herbert Urner
W. Grayson Urner
Boruft & Boruff
State of
Indiana
Lawrence
Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court auction case 1906
The Union National Savings and Loan Association sues in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford for real estate debt. Defendants Westey A Bridwell and William G Bridwell, non residents, must appear by the second day of the next term beginning November 4 1906 or be defaulted. Clerk Boone Leonard attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Union National Savings and Loan Association
Thomas I
Bridwell
Westey A. Bridwell
Willian
Bedford
J Boone Leonard
Lawrence Circuit Court
Brooks & Brooks, Attys
Notice Of Final Settlement In Mitchell Estate
Indiana notice in Lawrence County Court states Citizens Trust Company as administrator with will annexed of Clarissa A Mitchell deceased filed final settlement and vouchers. A hearing is set for October 6 1906 at which heirs and interested parties must appear to show cause or prove heirship or claims. Brooks and Brooks, attorneys.
Property auction notice in Williams Williams County Indiana
Truste of Indian Creek Township Lawrence County Indiana will offer for sale October 16 1906 at 1 p m at School House No 12 Williams Township part of Lot 15 25 by 240 feet and Lot 10 with a 12 feet strip north side sale terms one third cash one third in six months and remainder in nine months notes for deferred payments with security bidder may be rejected Sept 13 1906 J WM Potter Trustee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek Township
Lawreato County
Indiana
Henry Cox
Williams
Lawrence County, Inc
J. WM. Potter
Notice To Heirs and Creditors in Judah Estate
Notice is given in the Lawrence circuit court that Thomas T. Ray as administrator with will annexed of John W. Judah, deceased, has filed final settlement and vouchers. The court will examine the account on October 4, 1906, and all heirs or creditors must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted. Alexander & Harris, attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Clifford A. Diefendorf
Lawrence Country
Indiana
Thomas L. Kimbrel
Pearson, Atty
John W. Judah
Lawrence Vircult
Thomas T. Ray
Circuit Court
Alexander & Harris
Joseph G Phipps
Desty Phipps
Ti Sepa G. Pipes
B. Lowe
Henry C. Dixon
Lawrance Circuit Court
Enoch B. Dixon
Henr C. Dixon
Alexander & Slarris
Attys
Notice to Non Residents in Lawrence County Divorce
Complaint 5862 states Mabel Herbert Urner sues W Grayson Urner for divorce with nonresidency disclaimer. Defendant must appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the fourth Monday of November 1906 and answer. Court seal dated September 8.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Lawrence County Indiana 1906
James W. Batman, a Commissioner appointed by the Lawrence Circuit Court, announces a public auction in the case James W. Batman et al v Sarah Leach et al, no. 5799. Real estate in Lawrence County to be sold at eleven o'clock a m on Saturday September 29 1906. Property includes the southeast quarter of section 19 township 8 north range 1 east, 109 acres east of the northeast quarter of section 30 with a graveyard, and the west half of the northwest quarter of section 29 with chapel and graveyard, with taxes for 1906 and a lease expiring March 1 1907 not attached. Purchaser pays one third cash, signs two notes for equal amounts secured by mortgage, or pay full price day of sale. Notes bear 6 percent interest, or pay earlier if desired. Commissioner JAMES W. BATMAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Batman
Lawrence
Sarah Leach
Bedford Indiana liquor license notice 1906
Milton C. Blackwell announces his intent to apply for a license to sell spirituous and vinous liquors in Bedford Indiana Shawswick township Lawrence county. The front room of a two story brick building on a specific Lot 205 address on T street is described for on premises sale and consumption for one year starting October 1906. First publication August 24 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Shawswick Township
Tawrence County
Gatyrengee County
Indiana
Board of County Commission
Lawrence County
State of Indiana
Hardwest
Tstreet
Lawrence
Constant Gaussin
Milton C. Blackwell
Notice Of Liquor License Application In Bedford Indiana
Samuel Cline, a resident of Shanswick township, applies to the Lawrence county Board of County Commissioners for a one year liquor license to sell spiritous and vinous liquors in the west front room of a two story brick building on Sixteenth street near the Public Square. Location details, occupancy, and permission to sell cigars and tobacco are included. The notice cites the October 1906 term and identifies Allen W. Richardson as owner and renter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedford
Shinswick Township
Lawrence County
Indianna
Bedford
Indiana
Shanswick Township
Board of County Commissioners of
State of Indians
Lte Street
City of
W. O. Elliott
Notice to Contractors for Gravel and Macadam Roads in Lawrence Co Indiana
The Lawrence county Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by October 2 1906 for gravel and macadamized road construction in Marion and Spice Valley Townships. Road lists include Bedford Orangeville 31379 feet Buckner's Mill Salem 7573 feet and others with total lengths. Bids must be separate per township, Bond equal to bid, addressed to Auditor Walter G. Owens, with engineer reports available. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
Indiana
Marion Township
Bedford
Orangeville
Bumner’s Mill
Salem Road
Bedford and
Hamer’s Mill
Orletins Road
Liberty Church Road
Mitchell
Bryantsville
Huron
Martin County
Georgia
Tinsley Bridge
Connerly Switch
Walter G. Owens
Anselm Wood
Jamos W. Suloggan
James M. Sowders
Seau
County Auditor's Office
Commissioner's Sale of Real Estate in Fayetteville Indiana
The commissioner in the case Victor Toman vs Delos Inman No 5815 will auction on Saturday October 6 1906 at 10 am at Fayetteville Lawrence County Indiana on the premises a parcel part of section 17 township 5 north range 2 west. Bid at least two thirds of appraised value for cash. purchaser to receive deed upon court approval. Witness John L Smith Commissioner. McCormick and Gilkison Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Toman
Delos Inman
Lawrence County
Indiana
Fayetteville
Elizabeth Jordan
John L. Smith
McCormick & Gilkison
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INDE
Thomas J. Brooks
Fred B. Otis
Borrors
Otis & Brooks
Eae
Central Union
Repotlman Ticket
Wince
Fred A. Sims
Boeduchter
John C. Billheimer Wer
Oscar Hadley
James Bingham
Fer
W. S. Blatchley
James H. Jordan
JaRellste Tas
Daniel W. Comstock
M. Rabb
Frank Roby
Congress
John C. Chaney
Henry P. Pearson
John H. Edwards
Fred N. Fletcher
Raleigh C. Stone
Curtis E. Ray
Thomas W. Box
John L. Tilford
Preston M. Mavity
Joel L. Hobbs
Harvey Voyles
Homer A. Field
James P. Huffman
Samuel Hundlman
Fia
Father Conway
Martin VY. Duncan
Springdale
Oolitic
Smallwood
C. 8. Knapp
Duncan
A. Conrad
Geological Survey
NEW York Central
Chicago Southern
Recorder of
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Maasso
Meetie AY
O. P. Hunter
Norths Street
Telegraphic
Hugh P. Murphy
Byers
Hyde
M. E. Church
Greensburg
Methodist Church
Mr. Hyde
U. S. Army
National Bank Bldg
Ind
Morse Sale
Andy Garriety
U. S
New Road
Lawrences County
Lawrence Circuit Courts
Teron
Parker LD Ward
Parker
Jon Pbrtnt No. Dei
Boone Leonard
Big Lawrence County
Clarissa A. Mitchell
Clarissa A. Mitehel
Citizens Trust Company
Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys
Boruff & Boruff
Todiana
Wetice
Fox Liquor License
Samuel Cline
Spice Valley Township
Board of Commissioners of
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