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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
2
Miss Bertha Reuter and Henry Bishop of Indianapolis married last night at 8.00 in the bride's home on North Istret. Rev. Dr. R. Scott Hyde performed the ceremony in front of family and friends. The couple departed for Indianapolis at 11.00 to begin their new home.
Bloomington officer Ernest Matthews retrieved stolen property including razors guns watches books and knives taken by burglar Manuel from a Monon tavern at Lafayette two weeks after his jail escape. Chief Gratzer handed the loot to the Bloominton officer who brought it back at 10 40. Police have no word from Manuel and expect he is far from Bedford.
In Lawrence county a single peach tree near the court park is blooming well and expected to yield a solid crop despite nearby country trees failing. Billy Donica, custodian of the court house, guards the tree at night to keep children from stealing peaches.
William Watts was killed by Mac Henderson who believed Watts stole his whiskey jug. Henderson struck Watts with a heavy club and fled, later captured by Deputy Sheriff Lindley Jones and Sheriff Maris. Watts had worked in Paoli for years. Henderson expected to face preliminary examination, with questions about his sanity lingering.
Mrs John Hatfield wife of John Hatfield and daughter of Thomas Swafford seriously injured by the Stinesville railroad wreck. While en route to Bloomington she learned of the crash. She rushed to Stinesville but his condition proved fatal as her husband died next day after being brought to Bloomington.
A telephone exchange operator notes persistent weather driven complaints over lines during hot spell. She recalls weather worsens outages and customer grousing, especially from women, as a fresh trouble pad knock signals another issue.
The piece notes more irritability in hot weather and says weather affects complaint volumes at city telephone maintenance desks. It cites urges to punish temperamental individuals for marriage license delays and claims many complaints lack foundation after investigation.
The U S Post Office asks about marital relations for a government blue book. Chief Clerk Chance received three quirky replies. One cited Hell, another said relations were fine and dandy, and a third admitted they were fairly middling.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered at Mrs. Charles Rowe's home on Friday August 9. The group decided to hold the annual picnic at Mrs. John Malott's home on Friday August 23 with a program in the afternoon. Those needing rides may report to Mrs. George Parks.
Silas Allen, a respected farmer near the Denniston school house two miles east of Fairview, rose before dawn to work on a three mile pike project. At the job site he was found anxious after losing a wallet containing 110 dollars and a handkerchief. The handkerchief was recovered in a field, but the wallet and money were not found by late afternoon.
In Jeffersonville the colored Moses Rose failed to appear in police court due to a fractured wooden leg. He faced an assault charge against Walter Potter, also colored. Potter, present, questioned if the leg broke in the melee. Rose was jailed, then fined 11 dollars after a plea of assault was entered by officer Captain Clegg. Potter was released on recognizance. Rose’s peg leg later broke while jailed. Lon Prewitt, supervising Bedford street work for Ewing Shields, spent Sunday at home.
Funeral services for William Erwin were held at First M E church in Bedford, with Masonic and Grand Army units in attendance. Born 1843 in Lawrence county, Indiana, he served in two Indiana regiments during the Civil War and held numerous county offices with a reputation for integrity. He died August 11, 1907, leaving a widow Flora and two daughters.
Bloomington plans a big Labor Day celebration on September 2nd after initial doubts. Local labor unions from Limestone and Oolitic districts join Bedford men and Stone City in Bloomington, with committees appointed to outline plans. The public welcomed the decision and construction work in Bedford streets influenced the shift.
MAKES 600 W H Whittaker general superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville has turned over to Oscar Hadley State Treasurer 30500 as earnings for the last quarter on a basis of 122000 per year. The money was owed in the trade schools while 200 inmates attended day schools and did no shop work. When he took charge earnings were 62000 annually and have steadily risen since the trade schools began. The shops operate without hampering free labor and much output goes to other State institutions and political divisions. The tailor shop now manufactures several hundred suits for the Eastern Hospital for the Insane at Richmond Ind due by September 15. All inmate clothing is made in the Reformatory.
Oscar Brooke formerly recorder of Jackson county was named receiver of the Peoples State Bank at Brownstown by Judge J H Shea. Bond set at 100000 with surety company. Stockholders and depositors urged appointment as petitioned. Rumor of Hugh Burrell timber land sale denied. Burrell’s whereabouts unknown and a warrant issued for arrest. Burrell’s wife reported returned to Brownstown but unconfirmed.
City Council met in a special session to approve adding concrete steps from the brick street to the sidewalk around the public square. Engineer Malott proposed steps midway between street surface and pavement where curb-to-street distance exceeds twelve inches. The plan was adopted. contractor Shields ordered to proceed. W. A. Wilson offered to waive if pavement before his business was lowered one foot and steps placed at 15th street, but no action was taken. Committee rosters were listed: Claims Sears Pitman Williams. Cemeteries Williams Bahr Stevens. City Improvements Bahr Williams Stevens. City wells and pumps Bahr Stevens. Fire department Pitman Stevens Sears. Finance Pitman Sears Williams. Licenses Pitman Williams Bahr. Lights and telephones Sears Bahr Pitman. Ordinances Pitman Williams Bahr. Police board Mayor Stevens Sears. Printing Williams Bahr Stevens. Parks and buildings Sears Williams Bahr. Streets and alleys Sears Bahr Pitman. Sewers Sears Bahr Pitman. Schools Sears Pitman Stevens. Salaries and fees Stevens Sears. Waterworks Stevens Sears Williams. The Board of turnpike directors met Tuesday approving July road and pike repairs for Pleasant Run township, Perry, Guthrie, Marshall, Indian Creek, Shawswick, Marion, Spice Valley.
Bloomington papers cheer any potential soap factory site with hopes of unlimited daily capacity, sparked by a general street survey that notes the town’s need for industrial revival amid drought.
Two infants died over the weekend in local towns. Robert, two months old, son of Mr and Mrs David Martin of North L street, died Saturday and was buried Sunday at Heltonville. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Mohr of North J street died Sunday and was taken to Kurtz for burial Monday.
A dog roaming East Sixth Street yesterday mauled the young daughter of Noah Borden, biting arms and shoulders before a posse killed the animal. The injured child remained in severe distress with fears of hydrophobia as residents feared further attacks. The dog's owner is unknown and the incident sparked alarm among neighbors and families nearby.
Advertised letters in the week ending August 10 1907 include ladies Lora Fox Mrs Norman Robbins Mae Smith Nannie Tames and Miss Madge Young and gentlemen Edgar Bailey J W Baggarly Dr A F Berry Frank Draper Ed Jakson F C Jones and Vernie Plummer. Callers should say advertised to S L Keacuh P M.
Sunday evening in Brownstown Peter J. McNerney married Miss Stella Burrell with Rev. Weaver of the Presbyterian Church officiating. The bride, daughter of Hugh A. Burrell, was an assistant cashier at People's State Bank. The wedding came as a complete surprise to Browns town residents.
A four year old and her elder sister visited a bakery and bought tea cakes. A mongrel dog nearby snatched a chunk from the cake as the child cried. The incident ended with the dog sharing the cake in a show of canine mischief. Bedford public schools announce fall term starts Monday September 9.
The McCormick Brothers announce their third annual rummage sale in the basement starting August 21 and extending for ten days. Proceeds support local community efforts.
Delbert Quackenbush announces he will apply to Lawrence County Indiana commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous vinious and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking in a front room of a one story frame building on the southwest corner of Lot 4 Block H Foote's Gightland addition Bedford Indiana. The room fronts on I street Radford and has a clear glass window front. Also seeks permission to sell tobacco and cigars.
A Bedford resident of Shawswick township announces plans to apply to Lawrence county commissioners on the first Monday in September 1907 for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with drinking allowed on premises. He provides exact front room location on the first floor of a two story brick building fronting I street, part of lot 205, Second Ward, Bedford, owned by Constant Gaussin, and seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco.
Eliza J. Day has qualified as executrix of the will of Jesse J. Day before the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court. The estate is solvent. W. E. Clark represents the estate as attorney. A. 9, 3t.
Sealed proposals to construct a four room brick veneer school building at Heltonville Lawrence County Indiana are due by noon August 27 107 at the trustee's office. Plans on file with J J Faubion Heltonville County Supt R N They Bedford and Architect Nichols Bloomington. Bonds equal to bid amount required. Reserving right to reject any or all bids.
Nellie E. Able administratrix of Virgil Able deceased will sell at public auction on Tuesday September 3 1907 at the late residence Spice Valley township one mile south of Bedford starting 10 o clock a m. Personal property includes mules hogs sheep household goods farming implements growing corn oats wagons machinery and more. One hay lot on Miller Farm. Terms: cash up to 5 and six months credit over 5 with good freehold security. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
Charlotte E. Taylor applies to Lawrence Circuit Court to change her name to Charlotte BE. Long. The petition will be heard at the first day of the November term 1907. Attorneys: Alexander & Harris.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1907 Anna F Hellmund files a complaint for divorce against Henry Hellmund not a resident of Indiana. Defendant must appear by September 1, 1907 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. otherwise the case will be heard in his absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signs.
The State of Indiana in Term 1907 files a complaint to quiet title to real estate in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford. Plaintiffs allege defendants Joseph Kurtsman and unknown heirs and others are nonresidents and must appear on September 2, 1907. otherwise the case may be heard in their absence. Boone Leonard, Clerk, notes the filing date July 25, 1907.
Trustee notices from Perry Shawsville Flinn Guthrie Marshall Indian Creek in Lawrence County Indiana propose annual expenditures and tax levies by advisory boards for 1907 1908 with detailed township local tuition special school and road taxes and total taxes for each district. Names include C A Evans H C Allen and J M Potter with dates July August 1907 and meeting details at school houses and trustee offices.
The Lawrence Circuit Court Clerk appoints J H Edwards as executor of the last will of Anna E Isom, deceased. Salud estate is stated as solvent. The notice is signed by attorney J H Edwards.
The Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1907 records Elizabeth Young versus Jeremiah M. Young. Plaintiff by attorney Frank M. Vance files complaint. defendant not a resident of Indiana. Action is for divorce. Proceedings set for the next term starting September Monday in Bedford. The clerk Boone Leonard signs.
Notice to non residents in Boone County Indiana concerning attachment and garnishment to collect a plaintiff’s demand. Delbert Owen is alleged not to reside in Indiana. The Boone County Circuit Court to hear the case in Bedford on the 30th day of July with attorney Henry P. Pearson on record.
Lawrence county Indiana Board offers bids for gravel or macadam roads in Hestonville Bartlettsville segment 8217 feet. Sealed proposals due August 17 1907 by 1 pm to Auditor Walter G. Owens. Bond equal to twice bid. right to reject bids. Bedford Indiana July 16 1907.
Howard Fields administrator of Enoch Lee estate leads a petition to sell Lawrence County real estate. Jesse Alb corn, a nonresident of Indiana, must appear by the first day of the September term and answer or demur to the complaint or risk a default. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the order at Bedford July 11, 1907, attorney J N Underwood.
A sheriff sale is scheduled in Lawrence County Indiana under a court order in a case State of Indiana vs A L Thomas. The sale on August 17 1907 will offer rents and profits for seven years of the east half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 24 township 6N range 1E containing five acres at the south door of the Bedford courthouse. If insufficient, the fee simple of the real estate will be offered to satisfy the decree with costs. THOMAS W. BOX Sheriff. Fred N Fletcher Prosecuting Atty. $10
The Lawrence County Indiana court orders sale of rents and profits for up to seven years from the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 6 township 6 north range 2 east totaling 40 acres and the west half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 5 township 6 north range 2 east totaling 19.40 acres. If rents fail, the fee simple of the real estate may be sold to satisfy $138.59 plus interest and costs. Fred N. Fletcher, Prosecuting Attorney.
Plaintiffs represented by Martin & Martin file a quiet title complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford for real estate against Emily Selby John Selby Lysurgis Crawford William Crawford Elizabeth Litton Jesse A Johnson Jane Starr Dilley Jane Dilley Sarah A Box and others deceased or unlisted. court term begins September 1 1907. Clerk Boone Leonard notes affidavit and seal.
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