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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

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Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted For Female Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for a variety of female ailments, claiming it strengthens and regulates the system and pelvic organs. It warns it will not cure tumors but may prevent surgery if taken early and offers free consultations with Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.

Jong Doctor Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Pierce

City Board of Health Appoints New Members

Mayor Fillion appoints Lee Potter Dr Shrum and Joseph Skerd to the City Board of Health under the new city government law. He aims for a board that is useful as well as ornamental and will strictly enforce all sanitary regulations.

Fillion Lee Potter Dr. Shrum Joseph Skerd City Board of Health

Arbor Days Named by Indiana Governor Hanly

Governor I J Frank Hanly proclaims Friday April 26 and Friday October 19 1907 as Arbor days urging planting of trees and shrubs on public grounds highways and private homes. He calls for school observances to foster forestry and appreciation of tree and bird life.

Hanly I. J. Frank Hanly Indiana The Commonwealth Whispering Grove

Schools of Traction Engineering open for farm engines

A movement to teach practical farm engine operation launches with four Schools of Traction Engineering. The first session is in Wichita Kansas with about one hundred students enrolled in the initial week, under Prof D D Mayne of the University of Minnesota.

Indianapolis Indiana St Paul Minnesota Fargo North Dakota Madison Wis Wisconsin D. D. Mayne School of Agriculture University of Minnesota Mayne Wichita Kansas

Resignations From Seymour Locals Over Brakeman Request

Engineer Ed Chaille fireman Chas Hill brakeman John Rinehart and brakeman Elmer Smith of Seymour locals Nos 25 and 26 on the Southern Indian resigned Tuesday after the company refused their request for a third brakeman. Engineer Brown and Brakeman Clements were placed in charge temporarily until a permanent arrangement is made.

Ed Chaille Chas. Hill John Rinehart Elmer Smith Seymour Lecals Brown Clements Seymour Republican

Gas well drilled on Keith farm near Westport

A gas well was shot on George M. Keith’s farm near Westport on Monday afternoon with a pressure of 280 pounds. It will serve Keith’s household and signals many local farmers plan wells this season. The first Westport Gas Co. well, sunk about 13 years ago, remains a strong producer, though no oil has been found in the field.

George M. Keith Westport Westport Gas Company

Weather and health notes plus reformist parole proposal

The piece recalls a cold April and a late May snow in Indiana history, cites Dr. J N Hurty’s charts showing tuberculosis deaths and other preventable diseases, and discusses a new law letting circuit or criminal courts suspend sentences for certain crimes with parole under judgment.

J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Michigan City Reformatory Jeffersonville

Indiana Fur Crop Shows Smaller Muskrat Haul This Year

Indiana fur dealers report a near normal overall season with unusually low muskrat yields due to high water last spring. Quality furs from mink, skunk, raccoon and fox remain strong while No 1 skins are generally larger, though coons and muskrats ran thinner. The Columbus county tally hits 2000 pelts as Bartholomew and Decatur counties note muskrat leads and strong prices amid open winter conditions.

Indiana Europe Uual Vincennes Bedford Seymour Lawrenceburg Michigan Line Bartholomew County Columbus Ind This Brown County Cesatur St. Paul Decatur County W. H. Weaver Greensburg

March Weather Report for Indiana Details Temperature and Precipitation

The Indiana Weather Bureau reports last month with a state mean temperature of 48.3 degrees from sixty stations, 16.4 degrees above 1906 and above normal. Rome led with 56.2 and Auburn at 40.1. Highest 90 at Jeffersonville, lowest 12 at Angola and Rensselaer. Monthly ranges reached 74 at Rensselaer, daily range 49 at Lafayette and South Bend. Precipitation averaged 4.9 inches, 0.25 inch below the prior month’s level.

Indiana The Weather Bureau Rome Auburn Jeffersonville Angola Rensselaer Evansville Lafayette South Bend

Apostolic Christians Meet With Unknown Tongue in Indianapolis

A group calling itself Apostolic Christians held a meeting in Indianapolis led by Thomas Hazmalhalech and three linguists from Los Angeles. A veiled language was spoken for minutes, a girl fainted on stage, and attendees attempted to interpret the unfamiliar speech while English failed to convey meaning.

Indionapolis Thomas Hazmalhalech Tom Los Angeles Cal Lalu Glug Harekelo Francis Gliggy Bluk

Fruit Farm Near Victor Shows Strong Growth

Oscar Fulwider of Monroe County grows fruit on almost one hundred acres near Victor. His orchard includes apples peaches pears plums and cherries with over 4009 trees two to three years old. He estimates current value at not less than 5000 and a five year value triple. He praises Monroe as a top horticultural county and urges more fruit farming over corn and wheat.

Indiana Gov. Hanly Indiana Reformatory Board of Trustees Oscar Fulwider Victor Monroe Bloomington Blodgett the News Bruner Indianapolis Evansville North Illinois Street Occidental Sandborn Spencer Owen County

Plowed Up Box Of Gold Found By Farmer

Joe Anderson a farmer near Jasonville in Howesville district unearthed a box containing 800 in gold while plowing a field. The coins in tens and twenties were hidden by his father Horatio Anderson many years ago. He plans further search, hoping more money remains on the farm.

Joe Anderson Howesville Jasonville Anderson Mr. Anderson Horatio Anderson

Rates Fuss Over Ohio Indiana Rail Tolls Spark Public Backlash

The Washington Herald notes Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern shifts on Indiana to Ohio fares raising Cincinnati to 4.25 dollars and Louisville to 3.40 dollars under a new rule. Indiana lawmakers and rail unions protest, threaten fines, and seek legal action while riders consider bypassing Cincinnati.

Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Cincinnati Louisville Washington Herald Prailroad Mitchell Monon New Albany Falls Cities North Vernon Lawrenceburg Indianapolis Baltimore and Ohio Indiana Herald

Not Guilty in Murder Case in Ohio and Local Notices

Mrs. Leah Gilman pleads not guilty to second degree murder in Dayton after arraignment. bond set at 2500, elder daughter ill, case to next grand jury. Various local updates include health, new courthouse, sales ads, theatre seats, and community notices. Community members report illnesses, travel, and civic matters. political actions include anti liquor efforts in Bloomington and new marriage reporting law enforcement.

Leah Gilman Dayton Ohio Germantown Holderman Bessie Gilman Conrad Mattern Denver Nevin - Brumbaugh

Bedford Federal building May advertisement announced

Supervising Architect J. K. Pagder told Deputy Westin Graham that he will advertise for work on the Bedford Federal building on May 1. The contract may begin as early as the coming summer.

Bedford J. K. Pagder Westin Graham Bedford Federal

Fayetteville Postoffice To Be Discontinued

On April 30, one week from Tuesday, the Fayetteville post office will be discontinued. Since Rural Free Delivery began, most mail for Lawrence county is handled by Carrier on No. 2, and Fayetteville’s business has dwindled. Emma Bh. Evans serves as postmistress.

Etteville Lawrence County Fayetteville Emma Bh. Evans

Snapp's Drug Store Seized in Police Liquor Raid

City officials raided Snapp's drug store on 7th street near the waterworks standpipe using a search warrant from Mayor Fillion. They seized whisky, beer, and other bottled goods, stores locked in the Mayor's office, with arrests expected. Snapp, a repeated offender, defends his right as a druggist to keep liquor.

Gratzer Moore Snapp 7Th Street Fillion

Resolutions Accept Resignation of Pastor E R Edwards

The First Christian Church records the resignation of Rev E R Edwards to join Main Street Christian Church Kokomo Ind with regret. They praise his five years of faithful leadership and scholarly preaching and note unity and growth under his ministry. Sister Edwards is commended for her faithful support.

E. R. Edwards First Christian Church E. Richard Edwards Main Street Christian Church Kokomo Ind Brother Edwards Edwards Bro. Edwards Thap Pee

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