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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
3
Local residents travel visit relatives report illnesses and recoveries. Names include John Cooper D. B. Dodds Dad Smith Bessie Julian Jessie Jones Alice Scott Richard Fisher Navy Cherokee cabin outing and many others with moves births licenses and upcoming sales. Sheriff Hough to auction old courthouse Saturday. county seeks larger court space.
The School Board Monday let the contract for furnishing coal to the public schools for the ensuing year to the Bedford Lime & Coal Company, the lowest bidders. The price is 2.25 dollars per ton for Linton three inch screenings.
A Southern Indiana passenger train 5 found a bridge near Caxton ablaze Monday evening. The engineer stopped the train as the fire was in its incipiency and the crew extinguished the flames. The bridge spans forty feet.
Nessie Miller of Bryantsville aged three months died Tuesday from summer complaint. Interment followed Wednesday afternoon. Virginia E Turner two months old died Tuesday morning at her mother’s home in Oolitic from summer complaint. Funeral and interment planned for Wednesday afternoon.
Warrants issued in Justice Iseminger's Court for Steve Owens on charges of malicious trespass assault and battery and intoxication. Libbie Riley Owens charged with intoxication. The warrants follow a dispute at Florence Benson's home on North Street Monday night.
Biggest outdoor event of the season runs August 20 to 25 with nine free acts daily including Nevada leaping a fifty foot gap balloon ascensions parachute leaps and high wire acts. Reduced rates offered by the B and O S W within fifty miles. Come to Brownstown and meet your friends they will all be there.
Guardian for Herbert S Duncan sues the P M B stone company claiming Duncan was injured when a heavy stone dislodged during ledge work on August 29, 1905. The fall fractured his right foot and lacerated flesh, leaving him permanently crippled. Plaintiff seeks 10000 dollars in judgment.
A government report issued today ranks Indiana fourth among states in mineral water production. The state sold 898,182 gallons for general trade last year, earning 435,172 dollars. Of twenty eight medicinal springs, twenty three reported sales, with Wisconsin Virginia and New York ahead of Indiana in sales.
Opposition rises in Monroe county to a proposed four mile pike road through Bloomington Richland Washington and Bean Blossom townships with a move to enjoin the county commissioners from awarding the contract. Richland trustees claim only 120 feet would lie in their township while taxes would total about 2000. the plan also faces a challenge that the road opening may be illegal.
At Elery Moore's home Tuesday evening a surprise party marked his 18th birthday. A large group of friends gathered for music, games, and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attendees listed include Corda Sears, Anna Sears, Mollie Jackson, Ruby Jackson, Otis Moore, Floyd Cox, and Mrs Hayden George among others. All departed late hoping for many more happy birthdays.
Rain fell from Wednesday morning to morning, aiding watermelons and corn in Lawrence county. Indicated corn acreage in 1906 may reach about 3.93 million acres, with forecasts suggesting a statewide yield around 125 million bushels, though some regions expect smaller crops.
Two women in the L street neighborhood clash after a prank that left a two year old boy locked in a house and hidden for a time. The boy wandered to the stairs and called for help before being found and returned to his parents. The incident sparked fear of kidnapping though the neighbors later agreed the act was poorly received. Miss Agnes Soyner visits Miss Dorothy Cuningham in Bloomington.
Brief column sketches mix town gossip and local observations. The piece mentions proposed renaming 14th Street to Piano Avenue, a public notice banning lurid lithographs after August, and circus storm fears. It also recounts minor incidents: a man jailed for a prior offense, a local hug between Charles Spencer and Miss Weben, and residents moving or ill with typhoid.
Agent James M. Clark of the Southern Indiana resigns and is replaced by Mr. Adams, former traveling auditor, who will assume charge this evening. Clark has led the Seymour operation since 1890 when the line opened as the E. and R. The Seymour Democrat notes the company’s policy of replacing seasoned staff with personnel from the C. B. & I. and I. S. Indiana plans to bolster fruit growing and entomology funding as discussed in state commentary.
Vannie Lavender filed for absolute divorce from Frank Lavender alleging marriage on June 6, 1904 and separation by August 1904. She claims abandonment, lack of support, illness in bed, and him leaving to seek a doctor, returning two months later after abusing her.
Agricultural bureau reports fewer flies and hundreds of insect varieties this summer due to a mild winter. Insects eggs were destroyed by the warm season and mildew, while insect-eating birds stayed north. Toads, valued at about 18 dollars yearly each, remained to eat pests, and the bureau pleads against killing toads as pest control allies.
Mrs J W Pritchard entertained twenty four at her West Fifteenth Street home Tuesday night with luncheon in honor of Mrs Cherrington and daughter Miss Bernice Cherrington of Cincinnati. The evening included music and euchre games, with informal atmosphere to foster acquaintance among guests. Mrs John Hunter of Bloomington and Mrs C H Strupe were the only out-of-town guests.
Squire R E Plummer of Leesville visited Bedford and recounted a town meeting where residents decided to warn auto owners speeding 30 to 35 mph through Leesville. Several recent team accidents were cited, including a Miss Hinderliter thrown from a buggy with a broken collar bone. Drivers who ignore signals would face prosecution as Leesville seeks to enforce cautious driving.
Frank Hester a 33 year old farmer near Russellsville recounts first ever sighting of an elephant and a camel during a circus parade on a Crawfordsville trip. He has never smoked or chewed tobacco or visited a saloon and has not ridden a railroad train. He lives a life of daily toil and family duties with modest curiosity about wild animals.
Miss Bessie Arney is seriously ill of typhoid fever. Jol, Tenn., returned home to visit her parents. Robt H Hartline and Tilda Chastain wed at the Clerk's office. Mrs. Dawson and family return from Washington. J O Campbell, NY expert draughtsman, leads work at William Bradley & Sons. Several residents travel or recover from illnesses. The community notes sales, property moves, and personnel changes at local businesses. A deputation of Bedford residents visit Trinity Springs. An improving Senator Duncan reports rheumatism but progress. C C Hubbard buys Cogswell interests in Stone City Hotel and expands duties. Barges and barns constructed for Nath an. Phil Stott fined for assault. Annual Farmers Insurance meeting set Aug 18 at Ragsdale’s Grove. Country Sunday School picnic Aug 15 at A J Weddle’s farm. Weather prompts proposed rain efforts via Methodist Sunday School promotion.
At Gleesons camp just west of the city two Italian workers argued with foreman Hailey. After being sent off the site they returned and fired on Hailey with bird shot. He was only lightly injured. A warrant was sworn out this morning for the two Italians as officers seek them this afternoon.
Linton Call reports Democrats claim John C Chaney supports Walsh though Walsh is disliked by big capitalists. Citizens welcomed Walsh on his Walsh special train, proving local support. Critics say Chaney’s friendship with Walsh does not prove ties to trusts or corporations.
Bedford insurers increased local rates by 20 to 30 percent with immediate effect after notice to the board of underwriters. The rise comes as carriers absorb losses from the California earthquake and recent fires, affecting mercantile stocks mills churches schools electrical facilities and related property. Residence property is spared while merchandise stocks endure the impact.
The Bedford School Board approved the teaching corps for the coming year listing J. B. Fagan as Superintendent and multiple principals including William L. Jones Estella Porter Ariel Bailey and Anna Lester with numerous teachers in various departments High School names include R. E. Newland Flora C. Broaddus Nillie Mitchusson Clara Friedley Bertha Schwarts and others A note mentions recent local efforts against slippery bitulithic pavements and personnel moves including S D Knight leaving for Chicago and A D Pless planning summer home activities followed by a joint Republican judicial convention notice for August 11 1906 in Bedford Indiana requesting attendee participation
The Harris Parkinson Stock Company returns to Bedford’s Opera House for a week of popular priced theatre led by Mr Harris. The opening melodrama A Great Wrong Righted features an elaborate scenic and electrical production. The company promises new plays and strong specialties with hopes of packed houses nightly.
Col John R East, a well known Bloomington lawyer and politician, is in serious condition after a decline Sunday night. Friends are alarmed at the sudden change amid concern for his health. Also lists letters remaining in the Bedford post office for week ending Aug 4 1906 including Hannah Mandy and others. letters advertised.
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