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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
4
All Men Carry Guns After Bethany Vanest Attack Riot
Air charged with possibilities. In South Bethany two factions form from the Vanest whitecapping case. Victim and friends versus the accused and their supporters keep guns in sight and guard nightly. Strangers seen. townsfolk ready to intervene to prevent violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bartholomew, Brown
Monroe County
South Bethany
Thomas Vanest
Vanest
Man Buys Wife For 25 Planks In Vincennes Wedding
A widow, Mrs Schrader, agreed to marry Tilley after Herman Schrader and William Brocksmith conspired to procure a wife for $25. Schrader and Brocksmith split $25, each receiving $12.50 after the wedding at Rev. Hohman's residence. The couple will reside on a farm near Frelandsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Sous
Vincennes
Hohman
Tilley
William Brocksmith
Freelandsville
Brocksmith
Herman Schrader
Tilly
Schrader
Stephens
Bonds Slow Market Delays Recovery in Brownstown Bank Loss
Osedr Brooks as receiver sues E M Campbell & Co Indianapolis brokers for possession of 6200 gravel road bonds once owned by Brownstown People's State Bank. attorney Willard Robertson says bonds were sent to brokers by missing bank head Hugh A Burrell to convert cash for personal use as market for such bonds remained slow. Complaint notes two prior demands for delivery without court action and delivery was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown People’s State Bank
Willard Robertson
Osedr
Brooks
E. M. Campbell & Co
Indianapolis
Brownstown Bank
Burrell
Brownstown
Robertson
E. M. Campbell
Bond Ownership Question Raised Over County Gravel Bonds
The text notes a broker possessed bonds claimed by Campbell to be Washington county gravel road bonds. The bank's receiver and Robertson decline blame for the broker not delivering them, asserting Campbell’s right to confirm ownership before surrendering the bonds. The complaint does not specify the bond numbers, but the receiver assures they can identify the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Robertson
Campbell
Gasoline Prices Drop Sharply in Bedford Ward
Gasoline in Bedford falls to 134 cents a gallon from 154 cents in under six days with a 1 cent cut on Saturday. Walter Sherrill of Standard Oil confirms the price reduction. no reason given though a further drop toward 12 cents is anticipated within a week. The note of a $29 million federal fine against Standard Oil in Chicago last week adds irony to the price move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Walter Sherrill
Standard Oil Company
Sherrill
Lively Cantaloupe and Watermelon Market Gains Momentum
In southern Indiana the cantaloupe and watermelon market shows strong activity. Yields are satisfactory, while prices rise with futures. Cantaloupes fetch 40 to 70 cents per basket and watermelons 20 cents each in carload orders. A 4,000 basket cantaloupe car sold for 60 cents per basket, creating excitement among growers who report up to $200 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Owensville
Gibson County
Husband Bites Wife Triggers Divorce Suit in New York
Mrs. Mattie Hagway petitions the Superior Court of King County New York for divorce from Hecker Hagway and $60 monthly alimony. She recounts repeated biting after their 1907 wedding including bites on the neck and ears and notes friends suggesting dental alterations to curb the habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Hagway
Superior Court of
King County
New York
Hecker Hagway
Miss Ada Johnson Injured Jumping Fence
Miss Ada Johnson living with her brother Fletcher Johnson east of the city sustained a broken bone when jumping a fence and falling into a ditch Friday afternoon. Dr. J T Freeland treated the broken leg and fracture above the ankle, likely confining her to home for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Johnson
Fletcher Johnson
Miss Johnson
J. T. Freeland
Farmer Boys Fight Ends With Suspected Attempted Murder
Hercules Donihue aged 19 and Ernest Simms aged 21 clashed on Showers farm north of Bloomington. Donihue struck Simms with a pitchfork causing a heavy head wound. Simms is unconscious and may die. Sheriff Ratliff arrested Donihue on assault and battery with attempt to commit murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Showers
Hercules Donihue
Ernest Simms
Donnhue
Simms
Ratliff
Donahue
Who is Standing In The Shadow Of The
A concise note questions who stands in the shadow of a figure or event, implying scrutiny of influence and presence within a local or literary context. The fragment hints at a discussion about prominence, power, or guidance affecting others in a community or narrative.
Taylor urged to testify in Goebel case from Indianapolis
William S. Taylor, former Kentucky governor, is urged by friends in Indianapolis not to return to Kentucky to testify in the Powers trial. They argue he faces arrest risks and possible kidnapping if he steps on Kentucky soil, while Franklin and Judge Stout could dismiss indictments or secure safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cell Powers
CW. S. Taylor
Indianapely
Ind
Kentucky
Goebel
Faylor
Beckham
Commonwealth
Franklin
Robert DL. Stout
Georgetown
Taylor
Stout
Indiana
Jim Howard
Howard
William S. Taylor
Indianapolis
Powers
Hanly
Wedding vows and reception at Reed's Station
The ceremony witnessed by contracting parties. The couple will live at Reed's Station where a fortune in blaies has accumulated. Guests later gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Meno’s home for merrymaking and a sumptuous repast enjoyed by the ghosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed's Station
Meno
Mammoth circus to tour Bedford with 64 train cars
F J O Donnell of Sells Forepaugh arrives in Bedford arranging for the circus to come September 9. The Monon railway will haul 64 cars from New Albany to Bedford and then to Bloomington. Shows are set for two days with tents on Lincoln Avenue opposite the old fair ground. Roy Feltus of Bloomington is assistant general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. O'Donnell
Sells-Forepaugh Circus
Bedford
Monon Railway Company
New Albany
Bloomington
Dunn Lots
Lincoln Avenue
Old Fair Ground
O’ Donnell
Roy Feltus
Black family departs Linton for Paris Illinois
Lou Black and family shipped their household goods and took the trains for Paris Illinois Tuesday. Black has lived in Linton four years and worked at the Record as reading clerk of the senate during the legislature, gaining political friends. They hope moving to Paris brings greater success, with plans for a moving picture and job office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Black
Paris
Ill
Black
Linton
Senate
Slack
Marriage ceremony observed in Italian language vows
Angeline Alesia and her partner were married in a Sunday morning ceremony inside a church auditorium. The service featured Italian language vows as part of a traditional religious celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Alesia
Fiehating
Eelebiated
Patherzoni Rerguigs
Monon Sets Record for Largest Single-Track Line Business
The Monon line reports the largest business of any single track line, signaling a standout period for the railroad as traffic and revenue hit unprecedented levels. Major freight and passenger movements boosted overall performance and drew attention from investors and industry observers.
Monon Railway Booms With Heavy Freight Traffic Reported
Trainmaster Charles H W MacHugn of the Monon directs traffic as Bedford yards saw six long freights and two passenger trains in one day. The road handles the largest freight volume for a single track line and faces schedule pressure on passenger trains due to high traffic. Conductors say the new fare law increases un ticketed boardings, prompting railroads to consider a rule requiring tickets before boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H W. MacHugn
The
Monon
Bedford Yards
Louisville
Assaulted Sunday Morning Relates a Story Of Hold Up
A report recounts a hold up and an assault occurring Sunday morning. A physician related details of injuries and care provided. Pending investigation, authorities seek information from potential witnesses or the public.
Doctor examins victim in police station assault case
Dr Morrell Simpson treated Willard Williams on West 15th street after Williams reported a Sunday morning attack near the city hall. Williams said a man slugged him, stole his money, and left him with a broken jaw, while police investigate and another account may emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrell Simpson
Willard Williams
West 15Th Street
Simpson
Williams
16Th Street
Otto Todd
Dr. Simpson
John A. Rowe
Stone Mill
Stork Flaps A Trans: Birth Delays Train No 21 Stop
A baby was born aboard Pennsylvania train No 21 en route from New York to St Louis. The mother Mrs Sarah Suckle traveled with friend Miss Henrietta Hinden. Six doctors treated the labor as the train paused in Columbus and the woman was later moved to Hunt's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
St. Louis
Columbus
Sarah Suckle
Prescott
Arizona
Henrietta Hinden
Damages Sought After Boy’s Death in Train Incident Near Tulip
Frank Anderson sues as father of Fred Anderson alleging a June train incident near Tulip Greene county caused the boy’s death. He seeks funeral costs of 100 and 10,000 for the death. The report also recounts a Bedford Elks baseball social with Linton locals, detailing a game and after-event scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulip
Greene County
Fank Anderson
Fred
Bingham
Indianapolis
Mr. Anderson
Bedford Residents Alarmed by Another Confidence Scheme
Local residents report a repeat scam circulating in Bedford, targeting seniors and neighbors. Police urge vigilance as residents share stories of fake investments and mysterious callers. Community groups warn against sharing financial details.
Bedford Scammer McNabb Bilked Town For Magazine Subscriptions
A young stranger calling himself W E McNabb arrived at the Deckard Hotel in Bedford and posed as a rep of the Crescent News Company Cincinnati. He offered half price subscriptions and collected cash in advance from bankers doctors lawyers merchants and others. About $200 was lost by local subscribers before he left town after a week in Clover leaving a small hotel bill unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McNabb
Bedford
Deckard
McNabb
Crescent News Company
Cincinnati
Celerks
Clover
Magazine Fund
Franklin
Father Sues Road Alleges His Son Was Frightened
A father files a lawsuit alleging his son was frightened by road conditions or traffic in a local incident. The suit targets unspecified parties and seeks damages or relief for the emotional distress and danger experienced by the child.
Shiling Hot Mitchells Political Fight Waxes Warmer
Mitchells political contest grows tenser as Hach gains momentum in the hour ahead. Shiling calls for unity while supporters rally, signaling a pivotal moment in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Hach
Factions Form in Mitchell Stirring Indiana Town Politics
The little town of Mitchell faces a heated political clash as two city tickets vie for incorporation. Campaigns ignite with street and businesshouse activity, logrolling, and personal rivalries in a drive toward a Friday showdown that will end the long standing faction struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Indiana
Doubts That Caleb Powers Made the Statement Published Saturday
The item questions whether Caleb Powers authored a statement released on Saturday. No additional details on authorship or publication context are given in the readable text.
Governor Taylor Doubts Powers Interview Implications
William S. Taylor of Kentucky living in Indianapolis declines to comment on a Powers interview alleging a plan to bring him back to Kentucky to testify in the Goebel murder case. He questions the report’s authenticity, cites political stakes, and notes no notice of any testifying plan, while affirming his law practice and safety concerns for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Taylor
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Caleb Powers
Senator Goebel
Powers
Taylor
Beckham
Delaware Street
Editor Watterson Challenges Hypocrisy in Kentucky Speech
Col Henry Watterson editor of the Courier Journal stirred Kentucky Democrats with a speech at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington. He attacked hypocrisy and temperance zeal, arguing for moderation and denouncing pretended virtue. Reactions poured in from Sunday school leaders and temperance figures across the state while Watterson remained silent amid political shifts and local office tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Sage
Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Lexington
Col. Watterson
Bluegrass
Watterson
Harrison County
Southland
State
Frances Beaucamp
Kentucky Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Col
Buckinham
Husband Recovers Teen Wife and Baby From Dire Straits
John Swafford of Bloomington searched for his daughter Leathe Collette who, though under 17, is married to John Collette and mother to a two month old. Collette had little work and lived on charity until her father persuaded her to return home, while Swafford endured personal tragedies including relatives killed in Stinesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swafford
Bloomington
Leathe Collette
Collette
John Collette
Krenke’s
H Street
Swafford
Stinesville
Hungarian Cement Plant Worker Dies in Oolitic
Alexander Dodd aged 33 died Sunday after a two day illness from paralysis of the bowels. He is survived by a wife in Hungary. Funeral and interment were at Green Hill today at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Dodd
U. S
Dodd
Hungary
Green Hill
When a man is safely married a playful lament
A humorous verse contrasts a husband’s busy day with his wife’s small requests. The speaker notes that even a contented marriage brings interruptions, from tying a shoe to powder on the nose. The piece uses light domestic scenarios to poke gentle fun at married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic
Postal Clerk Sues Over Train Collision Damages
Mason H. McCord a postal clerk aboard a B& O SW line train sues the company for damages. He claims a September 18 1906 collision near Huron hurled him against a mail car with permanent injuries leaving him crippled for life and seeks 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason H. McCord
Brooks & Brooks
Huron
McCord
Schmeck Leaves Bedford for Alliance Base Ball Club
George Schmeck, guest of Mort Bringhams on West 14th Street, will depart for the Alliance base ball club in the Trolley League to pitch the rest of the season. The former Canton player had earlier joined other teams and now heads to help Alliance. Jasonville defeated Bedford 7 to 1 with Schmick striking out fourteen but lacking support. costly errors doomed Bedford. Thornton Allen of Terre Haute visited home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmeck
Mort Bringhams
West 14Th Street
Alliance Baseball Club
Jasonville
Bedford Boys
Schmick
Bedford
Your Wires Crossed in City Telegraph Dispute
Mayor Stipp and Supt. John F. Wallick clash over telegraphers strike protection. Wallick accuses Western Union operators sent to the city of lacking protection while Nichols, the new hire, arrived last Thursday to take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Stipp
Nichols
Bedford
Wallick
Nichol
John F. Wallick
Western Union
Mana
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