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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
4
Ivory Clark Wiltshire, about 35, from Louisville, undergoes immediate operation to halt blood poisoning after doctors determined the danger to her life. The family and community express strong hope for her restoration to health as she recovers from anesthesia.
Members of Brassine Springs Fishing Club held a farewell dinner at Hotel Deckard in Bedford after a ten day trip to Drursi Springs. Davil E. Sherrick, ex-auditor of state, was honored with toasts and speeches by Walter Owen, W A Brown and others.
About 300 miners at the New Summit mine in Linton received pay statements showing $5 dock per man plus $1 daily penalty for eight idle days. The pay master will withhold $1 more on August 10 as the company enforces the mine shutdown penalty under the state agreement. The strike aimed at removing Superintendent McQuade triggered the forfeiture clause and potential $2,409 total losses for the group.
Jacob D. Richardson files suit against his mother Matt E. Richardson in Lawrence Circuit Court alleging conversion of money and property to her own use. The complaint seeks $854.04 and notes she previously acted as his guardian and misused funds and property while in that role.
A fragment reports Dr Wiltshire’s wife undergoing an operation following an accident last Sunday when she was thrown from a buggy. The text notes the procedure was as favorable as could be, but details are garbled.
Miss Mabel Highland suffered a wrenched knee at the Mitchell skating rink but has now recovered and is expected to resume activities.
The city school board reports receiving 2450 from Trustee Dalton of Shawswick township as the amount due the city school corporation for transfers during the past year from the township.
In Kansas City streets on Wednesday heat proved deadly with 125 horses dropping dead. Two people were prostrated as the government thermometer registered 6 degrees.
The article notes many people observed a bright star in the southern sky. It identifies Mars as the planet responsible and states it is nearer Earth than in fifteen years. Mars distance recently reduced from about 235 million miles to roughly 10 million.
The last will of Jesse J. Day, deceased, was filed for probate with County Clerk Leonard. The estate is valued at about $33,000, with the widow named chief beneficiary and executrix. Upon her death the property is to be divided equally among the children. personal property is valued at $1,500.
The Elks’ final Philadelphia round-up reportedly cost 2778 dollars in total expenses. The amount came from member pockets to be distributed to the people, after deducting an estimated 500000 dollars in salaries and business sacrificed.
A Greencastle girl, about twelve, told a companion on Seminary Street she knows who she will marry. She reasons the match because the lad is so afraid of the dark he would not leave her at night, prompting the boy to question the claim.
Poetic lines ask Time to reverse to May weather for a night and invoke a cold rain or light snow. The speaker pleads to drop the thermometer to around 50 degrees and end the warmth, expressing bare grief and a desire to turn off the heat.
Readable advice urges courteous conduct toward telephone operators. The piece champions politeness over yelling, noting operators do their best and deserve appreciation, including kind words and occasional gifts.
In the presence of stockholders from Louisville Jeffersonville and New Albany the key block in the Bloomington Bedford stone quarry was lifted. The Dodd farm site south of town yields very fine stone with ample prospects and a channeller and derrick are in use as quarrying ramps up for shipment over the Bloomington Southern railroad.
The mayor urged civic pride and led children to gather old tin cans in Seneca Kansas. The public street soon held 39000 cans, an object lesson in cleanliness. Other towns including in Indiana might be surprised at similar efforts.
West Lith Street builders near completion of a new model the Postal Special with a solid rear axle and chain drive located just under the rear of the auto bed. Previous models used inside wheel hoops and ropes to a shaft from the engine, which this design eliminates.
Town Dry And Hot. Ice dealers struggle to secure supply as plants raise wholesale price from $2 to $3.59 per ton. Out of town purchases grow and access becomes nearly impossible, signaling an imminent ice famine in Bloomington.
Persistent rumors revive the Bohanan case as a venue change to Bedford is sought for the Monroe Circuit Court trial. Bohanan faces a $1,000 bond for criminal assault on Nettie Northcott and a $25,000 damage suit for ruining a former pupil. The affair involves school trouble, editor W. S. Bradfute, and alleged misconduct by Bloomington High School staff, with a hard fought defense planned.
Mrs. William Wrey of O Street escaped serious harm after a gasoline stove exploded sending burning oil and flames through her kitchen. She smothered the fire on her dress and curtains, then treated her burns with Dr. Stipp’s care, while a separate blast at E B Thornton’s North Lincoln Street home damaged the kitchen but caused no injuries.
A 1906 tax tally argues saloons supplied only a fraction of school funding. Lawrence County had 46 saloons paying 4300 dollars into the school fund, equating to about 22.87 dollars per teacher and 0.54 dollars per student. Bedford city schools received 1070.49 dollars, about 25 dollars per teacher and 0.45 dollars per pupil, suggesting saloon revenue hardly sustains schools.
Notes caution as vendors of red lemonade under the state pure food law must label lemonades clearly. The change reduces stands at fairs this year signaling impact of enforcement. Bloomington resident travels toward York with nephew Joy Sellen en route to Terre Haute to visit J. M. Sellers.
Under a blue sky thousands gathered as the Oliver P. Morton statue at the State House east front was unveiled. Oliver Perry Morton Jr. pulled the cord as a large flag rose, while Governor Hanly delivered a memorable address praising the War Governor’s career and care for wounded soldiers. The ceremony featured bands, oratory, and public tribute to Morton. A separate note mentions the Harris Grand theatre leasing talks with bids up to 3000 dollars per year and preparations for a new building two weeks hence for rehearsals.
Charles Calvert a lumber merchant and mill builder from Scottsburg operated several mills in Indiana and Kentucky and ran large road contracts in Harrison and Ripley counties. He allegedly used a nationwide check kiting scheme to cover shortfalls, borrowing from Salem and funding via Madison Seymour and Scottsburg banks to sustain payments and wages while his bonds neared maturity.
Fairfield New Jersey man Frank Moorehead, heading home after a mishap on a fishing trip, discovers a hidden stash worth 2500 to 3000 dollars in a burned cottage area. The cache includes a silver sugar bowl, other silver pieces, watches and many diamond rings believed stolen.
Milton Goldsby a Monon employee vanished after cashing 132 dollars at Citizen’s Bank. A letter to his wife from St Louis claimed he had assumed a new name and would not return to Bedford. He gave no explanation beyond saying he was gone for good.
W. J. Bryan, returning from a Chautauqua address, aided a Storm Lake woman after a collision involving a Mrs. E B Stillman driven auto. Mrs H W Deal was thrown to the ground and slightly hurt as Bryan lifted Deal into his car and started the vehicle.
John Paul of Oolitic faced Justice Iseminger after spitting tobacco on Miss May Kern's dress. The court fined him $5 plus costs totaling $15, with Attorney John W. Harris arguing for the maximum penalty. The piece urges enforcement of Bedford anti spitting ordinances.
Former Justice Lee Potter reported to police that neighbor boys built a baby rack near his home and gathered nightly to throw at babies. He objected to profane language used by the youths and was told by Chief Gratzer the swearing must stop.
A plastering section loosened Sunday in Bry ant's jewelry store and fell onto cases and a work bench. Stock damage was slight, but a general cleaning followed the lime and sand spill.
Shubel L Burton of Mitchell comes to Bedford with Sheriff Box and attorney Frank M Vance to face assault and battery with intent to kill charge. Burton claims self defense after marshal Weddle demanded entry and allegedly reached for a gun. Weddle denied warrant and left. Burton fired but missed. Local history recalls past violence among Mitchell peace officers.
George C. Patterson aged sixty nine died at his home near Bedford from a paralytic stroke last November. He served in Co B, 18th Indiana Infantry alongside William A. Mathes and others. Lyman L. Smith of Springville died in Mitchell at eighty one from Brights disease. He was a Lawrence county pioneer and relative of Agent Frank Hampston. Hayden Bridwell gravely ill in Avoca with J B Bridwell at bedside. Edna Fillion and guest Eulalie Barker of Great Falls Montana visited Trinity Springs and returned with Mrs. Mary Fillion and Mrs. Fred Eddler wife of a local resident.
Reports from Nash ville and Brown county describe threats of more whitecaps actions unless a town resident, John Mobley, improves behavior toward his children and seeks employment. Prosecuting Attorney Albert W. Phipps and Indianapolis attorney Charles F. Remy, appointed by Governor Hanly to assist in the Vanest whitecap cases, said new developments exist but cannot be disclosed publicly.
Deputy Clerk Leonard Sunday grants marriage licenses to Virgil Harris and Maudie Mann, William M. Jewell and Nellie Bruce. A note lists the Mitchell family child on East 11th Street as sick.
A Breckenridge riot scare turned out to be a mistaken report caused by William Hughes of Mitchell visiting a Bedford woman. Police rushed to the North End, prepared for trouble, then arrested Hughes who faces a surety of peace charge with trial set for Tuesday at 1 PM.
In Munice City Judge Frank Gass rules that Indiana statutes retain a twelve member jury in criminal cases. He says laws permitting smaller juries are constitutional but not authorized by state statutes. The decision challenges the practice in justice courts of using six member juries.
The funerals for Charles Ferguson and Ray Weyer, victims of Friday’s drowning, were held Sunday at 8 PM. Ferguson’s service took place at Crawford Johnson’s East 16th Street residence and Weyer’s at Williams, with large attendance. Mr and Mrs Dan Brown visited from Mitchell to spend Sunday with his parents.
Bedford campaigners travel to Vincennes August 14 to secure the Modern Woodmen State log rolling meet for the Stone City. Postmaster Keach backs Bedford and urges civic support from citizens, labor unions, merchants and the Commercial Club for next year. Morrell Simpson from this city graduates with honors from the Hospital College of Medicine in Louisville tomorrow evening.
Leon Boucher, a mussel digger at Vincennes, found a 40 grain, over an inch round pearl worth about 1500 dollars while shell cooking during vacation. The gem, with a whitish pink hue, was discovered in a three ridge mussel near Vincennes, the largest found this year.
Jefferson H Flora and Mrs. Louisana Love, once engaged over fifty years ago, married last night at Corydon. Flora aged 73, widower for six years, and Louisana aged 65, widow for 35 years, renewed their old bond after both pursued other spouses in between.
Ethel eleven months old daughter of Frank Short of Williams died last Thursday from cholera infantum. The funeral was held at Williams this afternoon.
A letter argues that liquor drives most social problems and state costs. It claims reducing drink would cut taxes by over 25 percent. The writer signs as C. L. Baker and family have traveled to Indianapolis to visit relatives.
Jacob Haverly survived a 50 foot fall from a buggy near White river bridge after his horse bolted. He was rescued, treated for non fatal injuries including three broken ribs, and returned home to recover. Nearby witnesses helped, while Mrs. Ebelmesser and daughter plan to move to St. Elmo Illinois following Mr. Ebelmesser’s death switching cars at Bedford. The Monon Railway negotiates transport deals for major shows including Forepaugh Sells Wallace Hagenback and John Robinson.
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