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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
Bedford residents were stirred as the postmaster’s attractive daughter became the center of a romance with a local mail carrier. The couple, reportedly seen strolling near the post office, has drawn attention from neighbors and town officials alike.
Walter B. Gregory a Kahoka mail carrier married Lulu G. Alexander, daughter of Kahoka Postmaster Alexander, in Bedford. They met through letters and postcards, wed at Oolitic with Rev John Williams officiating, and planned to return to Missouri to tell her father in person.
Lincoln Rogers currently jailed in Frankfort is charged with forgery and stole a woman's steel corset stay during Sunday jail services. The stay was hidden after a witness exposed it and later found concealed in a secluded cell area. The sheriff believes Rogers intended to fashion a saw to cut jail bars, though he denies escape plans.
Evansville ministers protest a Sunday session by Judge Louis O. Rasch of the Vanderburg Circuit Court to hear Martin Emig’s license revocation appeal. Emig’s attorneys argue Nolan lacked authority to revoke, while church leaders call the Sabbath action desecration. A temporary restraining order blocks police from closing the saloon.
The article recalls Bedford community reaction as a Sunday morning circuit court session on a liquor case prompts ministers to condemn the move as immoral and a bad precedent. Reverends from St Pauls Trinity M E First Avenue Presbyterian and others voice strong disapproval while Bloomington visitors are listed.
The annual stockholders meeting will be at the Bedford office in Bedford Indiana on September 10 1907 at 8 o clock P M for electing seven directors for the ensuing year. E B Thornton president C W Lanz secretary.
Bruce Moore the clerk at the Hotel Bowles in Bloomington trains about a dozen fleas to perform acrobatic stunts. They wear show style outfits and respond to their master's voice by jumping through hoops and leaping over sticks.
The Terre Haute Tribune argues that Cal Powers deserves a fair trial, but warns Taylor should avoid Kentuckians who still view him as an accessory in Goebel's murder until the case is settled.
Yesterday in Indianapolis Zach M. Scifres of Salem launched a Democratic push for former Congressman W. T. Zenor of Corydon as the party’s gubernatorial nominee. Cox supporters in the district back Zenor to sideline him from the next congressional contest and clear the field for Congressman Cox.
Vincennes attorney William A. Cullop announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Indiana's Second district. He has long been regarded as a potential contender though not openly declared. Also mentioned is Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield as another possible candidate for the nomination.
Supt Stevens of the right of way department has secured agreement to reroute the proposed line through Smithville instead of two miles west. Local officials expect the road to be built and residents celebrate the change as rightful for the town. Paul Feltus and George Henley Jr of Bloomington visited Bedford for a pleasant weekend with two local maidens.
Mrs. Sadie Nichols a Western Union operator sparked a strike in Los Angeles when she was insulted by J F Ryan and he was discharged. Ryan demanded reinstatement but was refused and his companions walked out causing a nationwide work stoppage paralyzing business. The Bedford office remained closed seven days.
A local council considers relocating a public hitch rack following complaints about curb space and safety. Officials weigh alternatives and potential funding while seeking resident input.
After over two hours of debate the city council tabled the hitch rack decision awaiting further study. North side property owners urged abolition or relocation of the rack, citing unsightly sightlines and street crowding, while some urged keeping it with new walk placement.
The article notes Bily tert beth AG Coy cl well to the Marion schools Pref. tiles as of the high school and Miss B as a teacher of history in the city. The wedding is nat surprise here. Both are Indiana University graduates and Mr. Giles is a Phi Delta Theta and the bride is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Their future home is to continue in Marion. Mr. Giles is a nephew of Judge and Mr. Joseph Giles, former residents of Bedford.
Police conclude the case of Williard Williams who was assaulted remains unsolved no longer after officials identify a single suspect as responsible and close the inquiry.
A court inquiry found Williard Williams’s claim of being assaulted near the police station dubious. Williams admitted only to a grapple with Frank Rout after a challenged fight over $10. Rout struck Williams, Williams pleaded guilty to a minor offense, and Rout faced assault costs.
A marriage notice reports Joseph Giles and Heowman wedding at the bride’s home in Wy Ontacdy. Both were former residents of the area and the event was recorded by the Bloeming ton Telephone.
Bloomington unions failed to secure permission to hold Labor Day events on city streets. The council, advised by the city attorney, refused the request, prompting union condemnations. A planned joint celebration with Bedford unions, slated to draw 500 participants, was canceled.
Waugh A. Burrell, president of the defunct People's State Bank at Brownstown, has escaped to Canada. Reports from Indianapolis and Brownstown state he telegraphed he sought a place to be safe from pursuit. The receiver expects to wind up affairs within six months and claims no stockholder assessments.
Summary of county budget items including salaries for officials and staff, road repairs across townships, delinquent tax advertising, public libraries, orphans and children homes, and other miscellaneous expenses. Items cover bridges, health board costs, estate payables, school for the blind and reform schools, and interest on gravel road bonds.
Indianapolis detective Pauley worked in Bloomington for three days seeking Harvey Hinkle, 28, wanted for the killing of John McClintock. An Indianapolis Southern conductor said a young man matching Hinkle boarded a west bound train at Linton and paid cash to Effingham. Hinkle has relatives in Effingham and may be sheltered there.
The Monroe county Republicans praise John H. Edwards of Mitchell as a strong, right‑miring candidate for Lieutenant Governor, noting his role as a leader in the lower house and his Indiana roots. The notice also lists local travel, social visits, and a forthcoming Second Annual Farmers Institute and School Picnic at the Guthrie farm near Bedford on August 30, 1907, with program details and local officials.
In Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1907 Bernie L Millican sues Delbert Owen and Frank Owen Executor Gurnishea to collect a demand by attachment and garnishment Notice to non residents he must appear Sept 1 1907 at Bedford Court House and answer or demur otherwise the complaint will be heard in his absence Signed Boone Leonard Clerk Bedford Indiana July 30 1907
Marshall H. Hunter announces an application to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a brick building fronting I street in Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence County Indiana for one year beginning September first 1907. The applicant Constant Gaussin owns the lot and seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco as part of the same license. First publication August 9 1907.
Delbert Quackenbush applies to Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking to be conducted in a front room of a one story frame building at the southwest corner of lot 4 Highland addition Bedford owned by Fred Freeman. Also requests permission to sell tobacco and cigars. Pubic notice indicates location and building description.
A male resident of Lawrence county Indiana announces his intent to apply at the September 1907 county board term for a one year license to sell spicHous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The proposed premises are the north front room of a frame building on west half of lot 111 in Bedford Second Ward, fronting on I street. The room is described in detail and the building is stated to be built for saloon use. permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the room is also requested.
The administratrix Nellie E. Able will sell at public auction on September 3, 1907, the decedent Virgil Able's personal property including mules hogs sheep household goods farming implements growing grain oats wagons and other articles. Sale at the deceased's late residence Spice Valley township one mile south of Bedford starting 10 oclock a.m. Terms five dollars and under cash. over five dollars six months credit with good security. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
The State of Indiana records a divorce complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court. Plaintiff Elizabeth Young, represented by Frank M. Vance, alleges Jeremiah M. Young is not a resident of Indiana and requests judgment in his absence. The case is slated for the September term beginning the first Monday of September 1907 at Bedford.
Anna F Hellmund files a divorce action No 6115 against Henry Hellmund alleging nonresidence in Indiana. The hearing is set for a September 1907 session at the Bedford Court House. defendant may be ruled in absentia. Boone Leonard Clerk.
The state invites non residents named in the complaint to appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the first Monday of September 1907 to answer or demur to the complaint to quiet title on real estate. The document lists Emily Selby John Selby Lycurgis Crawford William Crawford and others as non residents and was dated July 23 1907 in Bedford Indiana.
The Lawrence Circuit Court action filed July 6 1907 by plaintiffs represented by James A Zaring seeks to quiet title to real estate against nonresident defendants Joseph Kurtsman and others including unknown heirs and executors. The case is set for the next term at Bedford with Boone Leonard clerk.
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