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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
2
A burglar forced entry into the B. and O. S. W. Brownstown passenger depot, rifled an $11 money drawer, and was surprised by a merchant policeman during escape. He jailed himself and refused to give his name.
Six year old Tandy Bottorff disappeared while playing with a sail boat in the rear yard of the Bottorffs’ Charlestown home. His body was recovered from a cistern filled with water after the mother found him lifeless. Dr. C. M. Bottorff and Dr. David H. Combs tried to revive him, but were unsuccessful. It is unclear how long he remained in the water.
A Tuesday fire at the Shelburn near Sullivan destroyed the two story brick block including the Taylor Hotel and several adjacent businesses. High winds and a small local fire company hampered efforts. Terre Haute department arrived too late to save the structure. About twenty guests fled in night attire with all belongings lost. only 5000 dollars in insurance covered the $12000 loss.
Indiana Governor Hanly designates Friday April 24 and Friday October 24 as Arbor Days. He recalls Bragg town’s ancient tree planting act and Nebraska’s adoption in 1872, urging citizens to observe two annual days for tree planting and to address past forest waste.
A 1908 Indiana Capitol proclamation urges a statewide tree planting movement to honor posterity and temperate landscapes. It calls schools and institutions to observe days dedicated to planting memorial trees and restoring public grounds across cities, farms, and parks.
The State Log rolling of the Modern Woodmen of America takes place in Bedford on July 34 and 4th with multiple named committees. General Committee chaired by Charles Lanz includes S L Keach as secretary and B F Pitman treasurer.
Samuel J. Rouse of York Pennsylvania the citys oldest physician died at his home at 7 25 Sunday night aged 89 Pneumonia caused death A neighbor notes a coincidence a mission clock in an office adjoining the home had stopped at 7 25 for two months and began ticking at the moment life left his body keeping accurate time since then
Orvil Wiles, 17, Switz City, Indiana, wrote and mailed an obscene letter to Miss Viola Mane of Indianapolis. He failed to post bond and was jailed in Marion county awaiting federal grand jury action after confession to U S Commissioner McPheeters. Wiles claimed his father would post bond but did not.
Paoli Ind April 14 William Kemp fatally shot Miss Sarah E Morgan thirteen at his home last night She died at 1 this afternoon The incident occurred while Kemp handled a loaded revolver and the bullet struck her forehead and brain Kemp is in jail awaiting coroner inquest doctors failed to save her Kemp a well known young man says the pistol discharged by accident
After an exhaustive probe into Joseph Kapshaw's two week absence from Politic, Prosecutor Fletcher said evidence suggests he left for Kentucky and was not murdered. Residents doubt the claim, and letters show Kapshaw has not been seen near his old haunts.
The Bloomington World reports Judge Miers wishes Monroe county votes split among all candidates on the first ballots to give each aspirant a chance and foster good feeling with other district counties.
Ernest Kelley, 24, the second typhoid death in Ellettsville, died Sunday at 1 30 PM after about two weeks of illness. Son of Harry Kelley, he was to wed a Stinesville girl next Sunday. He joined the M E church last Saturday, with funeral services held today at 2 PM.
The custom of giving eggs at Easter is ancient and widespread though its origin is unclear. In England it has recently revived with shops displaying dyed ornamental eggs of many kinds and prices, some containing gifts. A basket of real boiled eggs on Easter breakfast is preferable to imitation eggs, and preparing them provides family activity for children.
William Swartz of Jeffersonville departs on the eve of his eightyieth birthday to the poor asylum near Charlestown and plans to stay until death. Once owner of ten acres in downtown Los Angeles, he traded it for boots and a burro. The land now is valuable and hosts part of the Union railway station. A bachelor, Swartz never spoke of his past, leaving speculation he forsook a California fortune and possibly a concealed romance.
The Battle Ground Monument Commission meets in Indianapolis to decide stone type for a state and national memorial to Tippecanoe heroes. Bedford stone favored if equal to granite. state pride noted as Indianapolis Soldiers’ monument uses Indiana stone.
Postmaster general orders discontinuance of postmarking on cards at the office of address after widespread complaints of defaced postcards. Receivers’ offices stamp the received time on the address side, causing ink smearing on some properly faced ecards.
A freight train on the Evansville and Indianapolis railway derailed near Evansville yesterday. Three cars toppled down an embankment, carrying 9 000 dozen Easter eggs bound for Eastern markets, with nearly all of them broken.
A Greene county plan to centralize control over congressional delegates provokes anger among Democrats. Cy Davis and Gil Hendren allegedly orchestrated a backroom rule to secure a solid Greene County delegation, prompting accusations of deceit and calls for fair process before the April 25 convention. Local papers denounce the move as anti democratic and warn of a county revolt if the people are benched.
Monroe county Democrats back Judge Robert W. Miers of Bloomington as a potential compromise candidate for Congress in the Second District. With eight counties and 109 delegates, Miers may secure a majority if gains from Owen Knox Greene and Sullivan counties materialize, despite four rival candidates and district-wide competition.
In Lawrence circuit court Ewing Shields through attorney Simpson B. Lowe filed suit against Moses F. Dunn to recover 698.07 owed as Dunn's share of a street improvement assessment. Shields had contract to improve the Bedford public square begun June 18 1907 and accepted by the City Council. Dunn refuses payment and challenges legality of the assessment.
Mrs Lizzie Speer returned home from Norton Infirmary Louisville after successful gall stone removal. Surgeon Dr Louie Frank removed four stones, two large and two small, with Dr Paynter present. She is daughter of Mrs Lou Atkinson of South K street. Also, Harry Kimbell faces an abscess on his head and is confined at home northeast of the city.
In Lawrence Circuit Court May Term Newton S. Ikerd as Administrator presents final settlement of John Ikerd deceased. The examination will be held May 18, 1908, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved and the administrator discharged.
Complaint No 6341 in the Lawrence Circuit Court asks to quiet title to real estate. The unknown heirs or William Shelby's executors and assigns are nonresidents. they must appear by September 1908 or the action proceeds in their absence. Boone Leonard, Clerk, Bedford.
Indian Creek Church of Primitive Baptists in Lawrence county Indiana will elect two trustees at the next regular meeting on Saturday April 18 1908. By order of the church S B Inman Moderator F L Mitchell Clerk.
Daniel R Brown executor named in Lawrence Circuit Court probate for Elizabeth E Mathes of Lawrence County Indiana. Estate declared solvent. McHenry Owen attorney listed.
Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids for gravel and macadamized road work in Bono Salem Mitchell and other townships. Projects include 7000 feet in Bono Township and 11579 to 11179 feet in Spice Valley and Marion townships plus city streets in Mitchell. Bids due May 5 1908 with bond equal to bid amount. right to reject bids reserved.
The Lawrence Circuit Court to hear a complaint filed May Term 1908 by James A. Rariden and Nancy J. Rariden against numerous defendants including Daniel Spirling and Sarah Dougherty to quiet title to real estate. Defendants must appear by May 1 1908 or be defaulted. The clerk Boone Leonard signs.
Mrs. Tabitha Newkirk, formerly of Bedford, settled out of court Tuesday with the Monon railway company over injuries from a July incident when the French Lick accommodation jumped to a siding at Stinesville. She had sought 10000 dollars for alleged permanent injuries. The case had been set for trial in the Moore circuit court Thursday. A four months old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs James O Connell, is critically ill with brain tuberculosis.
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