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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
3
A long list of social notes records visits and illnesses in Bedford and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Thomas Stipp, Frea Bush, Frank Dixon, and many others visiting Bloomington, Indianapolis, Denver, Niagara Falls, Atlantic City, and more. Births, marriages, and relocations are noted along with travel plans and a few job movements.
Henry Field an employee at the Consolidated Stone company's mill had his right great toe amputated when a block of stone fell on his foot. Born July 26 in Carrutherville Missouri to Mr. and Mrs. G W Phipps, Florence Bright, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bright, is remembered in the city. Senator H C Duncan, after illness, departs for Mackinac Island for several weeks with Mrs Duncan to join later. Mrs Robert Fossett of South P street hosts a surprise party for her 40th birthday by the Royal Neighbors of America with gifts and music into the night.
Lee King through his attorneys sues the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway in Greene circuit court for 5000 damages. He alleges that on December 26, 1905, while traveling with his infant son from Switz City to Linton the train derailed and the men and child stood in the cold for an hour, exposing the child to a disease from which he will always suffer.
A brief afternoon storm near Bryantsville caused destruction to Fred Burton’s property. Lightning struck his barn, destroying the structure and killing a mare and colt valued at 200 dollars. The barn and contents, insured, were valued at 900 dollars, with Burton carrying 350 on the barn and contents and 115 on the mare and colt. The rain was heavy after the deluge.
A notice posted at the B and O S W machine steel and blacksmith shops in Washington says they will close until boilermakers are secured. About 300 men are out of work, with 400 more idle at Chillicothe. Officials expect weeks of closure unless the strike ends or replacements are found. Local businessmen fear extended unemployment.
In Lawrence Circuit Court on Tuesday Mrs. Florence Sloan filed for legal separation from John F. Sloan. She states they married July 6, 1898 and separated October 1898 when he eloped with another woman. She claims he provided nothing for her or their children Lester age twelve and Bessie eight, and she had to work as a servant to support them. She requests custody of the children. The piece also reprints the National Editorial Song 1906 notes and credits.
The P. M. and Bedford Quarries Company are crafting 70 stone columns for the Kentucky State Capitol rotunda. Each column costs 500 dollars, totaling 35 000 dollars, and the project will take several weeks due to its delicate nature.
Frank A. Seal as administrator of William Ellis seeks ten thousand dollars in Lawrence circuit court alleging Ellis was killed in a coal unloading accident due to United States Cement company negligence. Ellis, employed there, was struck by moving rail cars while crossing tracks after quitting work at 6 p m April 18, 1906, and died instantly.
Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, states that mail order coffee sold to Indiana customers is often only half coffee. He found samples with hickory and other fillers, not injurious but misrepresented as coffee. Enforcement hinges on pending general laws. current powers cover only local Indianapolis grocers, leaving Chicago and St. Louis houses selling in Indiana beyond reach. He urges strong publicity to deter such practices until law expands authority.
Guidance on preventing hog cholera through yard sanitation dust control disinfection and quarantine practices from Purdue University expert Arthur Goss plus a marriage notice: Mrs Ida Belle Morgan and Milton Morgan wed at Carter's restaurant rooms with Justice J W Harris presiding, near one year after a divorce and reconciliation, the couple resuming residence in the same rooms.
Residents along East 18th street report two women dressed as men roaming after nightfall accosting women and children. The women's identities are known, and frightened residents await with curiosity what will happen on the next ramble as braver locals promise a forthcoming event.
Rev A L Hobson, shot by A V White in Mitchell, visited Bedford Tuesday. The bullet was removed from his side, lodged near the armpit, and he expects a full recovery. Hobson seeks legal action. John H Underwood to aid Prosecutor Fletcher. Likely waiver of preliminary exam and direct Grand Jury in September. He has many Bedford friends and remains hopeful.
A Seymour Record account of editors’ visit to Bedford Indiana highlights the oolitic Bedford stone quarried here. It notes quarries, shaping works, 25 ft columns, shipments nationwide, Portland cement plant capacity, rail freights, and six distinctive stone churches. The piece praises Bedford’s lawns and architecture and mentions a welcome copy of a editors’ address.
Richard Fisher writes from Bryantsville Indiana dated July 1, 1906 claiming he will surrender to Sheriff Box or Marshal Myers if needed. He mentions visiting battlegrounds since leaving the service and sends regards to old comrades, noting his grand nephew, age 11, did the shooting and that his sister and brother-in-law are in feeble health.
A statewide search for the Linden safe blowers continues with police and Monon detectives across several towns failing to capture suspects. Jesse Williams and Superintendent Jones testified about the assailants while a Montmorenci chase ended with shots fired and no arrest. Local residents and businesses report ongoing efforts and updates as authorities pursue the fugitives through rural farmland and nearby county lines.
The Fire Department rigged a three horse tongue to the hose wagon on Monday and tested it with three horses. With the extra pulling power the wagon should climb hilly streets nearly as fast as on level streets.
Mrs Dibbie B. Fountain of Mitchell Indiana, once involved in bank suit over deposits drawn by her husband. Now homeless with two children in Indianapolis, she recounts deceit by a man posing as a San Francisco secret service officer who offered a San Francisco job for $25, leaving her broke. Her husband, a Colorado ranch owner, is said to be wealthy. Authorities label the man Bob Burkett a potential con artist and will investigate.
The document lists Shawswick Township teachers for 1906 07 with assigned locations such as Erie Fish Boyd Brick Vinegar Hill Christopher Crosslane Jackson Dive and other stations. It names principal and superintendent Ralph Tirey and notes September 10 1906 school openings and Aug 11 1906 acceptance notice deadlines for positions. It also mentions visits by Miss Edith Maegerlin and Miss Sadie Stevens and Dr Charles H Emery purchasing an automobile for travel.
Oscar Greene of the P. M. & B. quarry had the end of his left thumb mashed off on Tuesday while helping move a slab of stone. Cyrus N. Blackburn was seriously hurt Tuesday at his home near Buddha by a horse kick to the shin and will be laid up for several days.
Sorosis members presented the City Hospital with a handsome eighty five dollar hospital truck bought in Cincinnati and received here yesterday. Conductors on the Monon Air Line have been assigned to the through run on the Chicago to Louisville passenger. Charles Jack and A J Johnson formerly had charge of these runs.
Edward C. Consalus resigns from graded schools to move to Terre Haute and attend the State Normal next year. W A Brown’s daughter Allyne, under Philadelphia therapy for nervous trouble, is improving and plans a two week Atlantic City visit before returning home. Monroe County Republicans announce a campaign rally and old courthouse gathering with Congressman Chaney as chief orator. Mrs. Mary Lewis of Oolitic dies at 52 after brief illness. funeral at the Christian church with interment at Judah cemetery.
The Southern Railway extends from Jasper to French Lick Springs with a 2200 foot tunnel three miles south of French Lick. Work progresses slowly as shale soil causes rock slips and mules lose hoofs after passing through the mixed shale cement. A power-house and electric lighting serve the underground site while completion is forecast within a year for a total cost exceeding one million dollars.
Chicago stock prices climb this week amid belief that the capitalist will gain control of all property and liquidate the clearance house claim. Today is the deadline for stockholders subscriptions to the $1,000,000 fund to take Equitable Trust from the Clearance house committee, Walsh contributing $300,000. Once this step is completed, action may follow on finishing the Chicago division of the Southern Indians work.
Will Davis a stone planer from Binghamton New York sustained a steel splinter in his left eye Saturday while grinding a tool on an emery wheel. He had the splinter removed by an oculist in Indianapolis and arrived home with a sore eye after a brief visit with his family.
Indianapolis officers detain the Gaskill Wild Animal Show over a $120 wage claim by Mlle Millie Floriena lion tamer. She says six weeks’ work yielded only $40, and the company’s property is attached. The show was to depart for Peru this week.
After the act becomes operative on September 1, aliens must file citizenship papers in Circuit or U S courts rather than county courts. Applicants must speak English, know U S government, prove residence years, and post notice of intent. A government representative will verify authenticity and require exact arrival details if needed.
Dr. J. N. Hurty reports 95 percent of the state slaughter houses fall short of sanitary standards after reviewing 200 county health officer reports. He notes inspectors face limited power to act against owners and cites two remedies: stricter state laws or city ordinances barring meat not slaughtered and dressed under clean conditions.
Before Justice Wood Monday Mrs. Anderson was tried for provoke and acquitted. Mrs Carroll faced assault and battery charges and was assessed $1 and costs. S. S. Doman defended Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Collier and Mrs. Taylor testified as witnesses, not principals.
The five year old son of James Fender living on the Frank Owen farm south of town fell from a ladder onto a mowing machine in the barn Saturday evening and sustained a serious fracture of the right arm above the wrist.
Marshal Bowen of Oolitic captured a group of eight Italians who had beer on a hillside overlooking the town. They were arraigned in Justice McLachlan's Court and fined $1 plus costs.
The State Ministerial association of the Christian church in Indiana is in session at Bethany Park. Rev. Joseph Franklin of Spencer spoke Monday on Fifty two years in the Ministry. Tuesday speakers included Rev. C. B. Newman Indianapolis W F Richardson Kansas City Mo Rev L E Sellers Terre Haute Rev Manly Rice Wheeling W Va Rev W E Oescher Vincennes Ind. An entertainment titled The Unseen Friend is set for Tuesday night at Bethany Park by Rev A W Connor and others of Lafayette Ind.
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