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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
4
A large block weighing tons was shipped via American Express Friday from the William A Bradley Sons stone mill in Philadelphia. Difficulty loading the block onto trucks was reported but the operation was completed. Expressage totaled 175 dollars.
Everett Hunter son of a Bloomington businessman and two companions were riding Friday morning when the horse slipped in a turn and fell pinioning him. One of the boy’s legs was crushed resulting in a compound fracture. The horse remained uninjured.
Announcement reported by the Terre Haute Star states Thomas T. Taggart plans a new hotel at French Lick costing 2400? The project will be designed by architect W H Floyd who discusses plans after returning from French Lick. The hotel will be separate from the current building to relieve crowding.
Elizabeth Amply of Bloomington files for absolute divorce from Rev. David R. Amp claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. She alleges repeated striking and abuse and says he locked her in the house when away. Married 1901, they separated last night. she seeks $300 alimony and a restraining order to protect funds from his control.
Southern Indiana railroad employees, some unpaid in February, hope for full wages as paydays loom. In Jasonville crews halted briefly but returned after word of forthcoming pay. Despite reported company profits, workers grow impatient at delays and seek timely settlements.
Oliver Lindley, jailed for robbing Guthrie’s Tunnelton store and sent to Jeffersonville Reformatory, has been pardoned by Governor Hanly. In fragile health from tuberculosis, he and his brother, both about 25, share good reformatory records. Lindley’s mother pushed for parole so he could die at home, with transport possible only by stretcher once a relative arrives.
House patents committee reports favorably Rep Chaney's bill to establish a single court of last resort for patent cases. Reform advocates say uniform decisions are needed as Circuit Court of Appeals rulings vary by circuit and Supreme Court review is limited. The 1891 act shifted patent appeals to the circuit courts and then to certiorari at the Supreme Court, overburdening the high court.
Clarence Ellis sues the Consolidated Stone Company for 10000 damages after being struck on head and shoulders when a wheelbarrow of stone dumped on him about a year ago. Attorneys C E Davis Bloomfield and R L Morgan represent Ellis. Duncan and Batman Bloomingon World represent the company.
Bedford High School has been accredited by the North Central Association, joining 30 Indiana high schools. The ruling allows graduates to enter Midwest colleges without examination, reflecting high standards set by Principal Newland and Indiana University official E. O. Holland. Henry D. Coffey and Sallie Stroud wed in Bedford. Louis Kron returns to Bedford from Jasonville. Oolitic merchants report boom, and J. A. Gunn plans a new story with an elevator for his block.
Bloomington Indiana April 17 Albert Jacobs twenty was at work in the Reed quarry when his hands were caught in a derrick sleeve and crushed and lacerated necessitating amputation. The power had to be shut off to free him. The quarry is owned by the Reed brothers of Bedford.
Sheriff reports J C Johnson wanted for passing a worthless check on Mrs Effie Prow landlady at the Avenue Hotel February 17 is under arrest in Nashville and confined at St Thomas Hospital with a broken leg. Guards keep him secure awaiting return to Bedford to answer the charge.
More than 2100 people paid for seven performances at the Crystal Theatre opening on West Sixteenth Street. The 38 seat auditorium hosted crowds of over 300 each show for seven nights. Manager Mr. Moore set a high standard with an attractive, well run new motion picture palace.
Indiana stone interests clash with Vermont granite choice for the Tippecanoe monument. Governor Hanly backed granite. Lafayette and Bedford stone advocates push to keep Indiana stone citing durability and state pride. Petitions to the War Department seek use of Bedford stone. commission decision pending.
Harvey Chaney, executive accountant under Gov. Hanly, reports near completion of auditing state auditor records. He confirms warrants and ledgers are correct after examining thousands of vouchers and receipts. Chaney plans to compare auditor books with State Treasurer Hadley while denying graft charges from State Senator Slack.
Dr T Victor Keene of Indianapolis ridicules Pasteur Institutes for creating fear of hydrophobia and urges muzzle laws for dogs. He cites Bloomington cases and accuses institutes of profiteering while exaggerating disease risks and promoting false cures.
Vincennes April 18 The jury in State vs Ida Emmons Kellums was discharged by Judge Cobb after two days with no verdict. The case will go to a third trial as observers noted a hung jury despite a strong state case.
It is estimated that about 600 pounds of fish killed by dynamite in White river near Columbus were sold on local streets. Several fish were mangled and bones torn loose. State Fish Commissioner Z T Sweeney offered a $100 reward for the dynamiters after learning of the operation in local streams.
Democratic precinct committeemen in Sullivan vote 26 to 22 to revoke Charles W. Welman’s right to pick Sullivan county delegates for the Bloomington Congressional Convention. Township conventions to name the delegates will be held April 25.
Rev. Melvin Putnam wrapped up a ten day revival at the Christian church in Springville last week. The meetings drew large crowds and resulted in 27 accessions who were baptized and received into the church, marking a fruitful series of services.
Bedford reports on the omnibus building bill with nine Indiana congressmen named for sites and funds. Appropriations include Goshen and other cities, while towns like French Lick and Bedford miss out. The subcommittee upholds a one-building-per-district rule and awaits full committee action.
Everett Perkheiser through Judge Joseph Giles files for divorce in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage to Ella Perkheiser on April 19 1903 separation on March 3 1908 cruel inhuman treatment and that she would curse and threaten to kill him while he worked as a railroad man and provide for her yet she ran about the city refused his meals and neglected his clothing and home.
Tensions rise at Hammond Baptist as Dan Shannon the “Irish whirlwind evangelist” preaches sensational sermons this week. Parishioners divide with some backing him while about a dozen young women have fled during his talks. Shannon calls the town’s Presbyterians worldly and says Hammond is a river with feet dangling.
Police hold the body of Frank Miller a 30 year old man who shot himself Friday evening on a lonely street. He died next morning in a hospital. He told a Louisville Kentucky home and said he was tired of life. A nearby woman witnessed the act and Miller said I am only a tramp. Louisville officers search for relatives.
Dr A J McDonald of Maplewood farm sold the 3 year old stallion Happy Christmas to the Orleans Horse Company for 1200 dollars. The sire Hem enway is owned by Sheriff Thos Box and the dam Cora Thompson is owned by McDonald. The dam is 22 years old and registered. The buyer and seller note the value of good stock.
A New York dispatch reports four hundred drunken monkeys on the British steamer Braunfels, which arrived from Calcutta, banished boredom for officers and crew during a dull Sunday afternoon. The condition of the simians was the focal point of the tale.
A prank by Lingle frees 400 of 600 pet baboons aboard the Braun fels for three days. The crew and officers hunted the simians as monkeys roamed decks led by the pigtail monkey. Captain Weizmann doused molasses with brandy to stupefy them and recaptured the animals within a day.
A man arrested for the B and C S W depot theft at Browns town claims the name Frank Bradley instead of Headley. He gives an inconsistent tale to railroad detective J M Meyers and admits only partial theft while the money in his pockets matches the missing sum. He says he lives in New York State.
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