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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
3
Aunt of missing Joseph Kapshaw in Oolitic recounts a vivid dream of his death and cremation at the Hoosier quarry. The tale revives murder theories as police step up inquiries and relatives press for answers amid community doubt and rumors.
Mrs Hettie Dorsey purchased the two story brick property adjoining the Cosner Dry Goods store from Ralph C Cosner for 5500 dollars in cash. The J street site, one door south of Sixteenth street, fronts 22 feet and is described as a valuable location ideal for a first class restaurant.
Frank W Gunsaulus has been secured to replace Mrs Maud Ballington Booth due to illness. He will lecture on William E Gladstone, hailed by audiences as one of the greatest American lectures. The Bedford audience is urged to attend at the First M E Church next Tuesday evening.
Opinions vary on how badly the cold snap last week damaged fruit with cherries and peaches noted by some as heavily harmed while others dispute the extent. Early fruit appears damaged overall though precise losses remain unclear.
Lawrence Circuit Court suit filed by John D. Hyde against Ben B. Marley over a non compete. Hyde alleges Marley and A L Pence & Co operated a fire insurance agency in Bedford and Marley breached a contract by resuming fire insurance work in 1908, harming Hyde’s business with damages hoped at 506 dollars and an injunction to prevent further insurance activity in Lawrence County.
Indiana legislature assigns Edgar Dean Crumpacker to ways and means and John C. Chaney to appropriations. Promoted in tentative steps, pending Rep Brick's funeral. Speaker Cannon will delay fills until then, with Crumpacker likely to replace Watson. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilkins of Campbellsburg visited Bedford on Wednesday.
City council meeting with mayor Stipp sees remonstrances against a dustless town ordinance from about forty property owners leading to its defeat. Officials discuss hospital site purchases, alley openings, street improvements, and lighting while approving building permits and a small budget adjustment. A long directive from Mr. Cotton outlines school enumeration rules for 6 to 21 year olds.
Instructions issued to county superintendents by Fassett A. Cotton warn of strict measures against inflated or incorrect spring school counts. If a county finds excess returns or errors it may retake the enumeration and appoint staff to perform the task with equal pay from the same funds.
Bloomington city council adopts the mad dog law requiring muzzles during hydrophobia scares. Mayor orders police to seize unmuzzled dogs and hold them at the University dog house, with some to be sacrificed if unclaimed.
The District Democratic Central Committee met in Vincennes to reaffirm action from Bedford and criticise Cyrus S Davis. They decline action against Lawrence County methods while Davis and allies push for a district primary and to secure Greene County delegates for harmony on the county ticket.
Bloomington April 8 The Monroe circuit court sentenced William Mershon to state prison for 2 to 14 years for assault with intent to kill after a livery barn quarrel in which he wounded Thomas White. The case recalls Monroe county s first lynching and cites a family saga tied to past killings and mob violence in Bloomington.
Treasury experts warn the United States loan on Jamestown exposition gate receipts leaves the government facing a loss of about 800000. The government cannot seize remaining assets and may end up buying the property to cover debts, with the navy seeking a naval training station at the grounds. Receivers have been appointed to wind up the expo’s affairs.
Claud H. Quackenbush files for divorce from Winnie Quackenbush alleging cruel and inhuman treatment after their marriage on September 15 1906 and separation on November 1 1906. He claims she caused great expenses by promising to live with him in Clinton, then refused to do so by letter. He seeks a legal separation through attorney Sam M. Doman.
Bloomington residents rail against muddy brick streets amid calls to imitate Bedford’s brick thoroughfares. The Bloomington World urges change before sewer plans stall work, arguing crushed stone fails and old bricks endure. Mrs. D A McCurdy improves after illness. Clinton McCurdy returns from Cincinnati for his mother.
In Clark county Indiana near Henryville a factory owned by Zachariah Taylor burned at 2 am. A threatening note was left at the interurban depot demanding Taylor live on 30 dollars a month. Nearby attacks on the Sauer home involved windows struck by missiles. motive unclear.
A factory, started after a patent owner urged investors to form a company, is producing berry harvesting machines. The plant also makes berry boxes sewn from thin lumber by women, with a new gasoline engine installed but not yet powered. A large lumber lot was stored for box production as the working season begins.
Rain swelled the Smyth dyke causing floodwater to expose a cave west of the spring near Taylor Bell bayou. Inside officials found a table and nail kegs used as chairs. Names of several youths are known. further action may follow to curb the gambling activity near Dan nerwood bottoms.
A southbound Monon freight with eight labeled refrigerator cars bearing huge High Balls posters passed Bloomington and Bedford. Witnesses speculated about a liquor remonstrance while Trainmaster McHugh confirmed the cars were billed to Louisville.
Post office authorities warn newspapers to stop publishing material that could resemble lotteries or chance schemes. Violations may lead to withdrawal of the paper from the mails. Will Rariden departs for Canton Ohio to play baseball this season.
Postoffice officials confirm a fifth mail carrier will join Bedford on May 1, expanding to five districts. Oliver L. Rayburn will lead the new district after serving as Substitute Carrier. Everett Short sustains a badly crushed finger raising track at Dark Hollow quarry.
A license was issued on Thursday to Harry Campbell and Inez Kimbrell both employed at Gainey’s north side grocery. The bride is described as a daughter of Thomas Kimbrell of North L street and well liked by friends. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward Allen of Highland Park.
Headquarters for jewelry millinery and music goods offers Edison phonographs on easy payments. About a thousand records in stock to choose from. Call Mrs. S. E. Anderson to hear them.
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