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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
4
A historical list of illnesses and remedies including dyspepsia hoarse fever and eye conditions. The fragment mentions a small bottle of pills sold by MPHREYS' MEDICAL BOOKS at a corner shop and references multiple ailments and remedies in a concise catalog style.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus brings a long parade with Ungenh wild beasts as the main feature and an unusually gorgeous display. Open cages and a dramatic European style act are praised as part of a top tier performance.
The Miller Brothers will bring the 101 Ranch Wild West Show to town on Friday September 4 with afternoon and evening performances and a noon street parade. The display promises authentic frontier life with real cowboys from Buiss Ohio and a large workforce portraying the cattle and Indian camp era.
Washington Herald reports Mayor W. L. Brown of Mitchell is to resign and move to Washington. Judge Houghton appoints W. L. M. Mitchell as receiver of the Seating company, authorized to incur 10000 in debt to operate the plant. The action aims to stabilize finances amid slow contract collections and ensure continued orders.
L Hawwe, former owner now moved to Washington City, plans to relocate family and regain citizenship as the Murdeck brothers take over the veneering plant. The move aims to expand Cincinnati Seating Company operations with banks and city leaders backing the friendly action. F S Grucke assists Brown. creditors to be paid in full.
A son weighing ten pounds was born today to Senator and Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana. They are spending the summer at their summer home in Manchester By The Sea, and both mother and child are reported in good condition tonight.
Mrs John Lightfoot of Terre Haute Indiana ended a 33 day fast by eating a pear. She weighed 230 pounds at start and lost 33 pounds. She had stomach trouble but improved within three days and remained active as a store cashier.
Republican State Committee Secretary William Knowles invited James E. Watson nominee for governor to address the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Indianapolis on Aug 29. Watson to discuss labor record in Congress and stance on organized labor with questions from members. Also reports deaths and obituaries of Charles Shepard and Susanna Cauble with funeral details and affiliations. Grand Lodge attendees from Colored F&LA M. and local notes.
Five years after A. J. Fine sold land east of town to Day for fifty Alberta peach trees at $8 each, the trees now average four bushels per tree. Day sells the peaches at $1.25 per bushel, estimating $250 from the fifty trees.
Last week the City Council examined the sewer from livery barns on Sixteenth and I streets to Seventeenth between H and I. It was decided to wall and cover the drain to abate the nuisance for residents in that area.
Despite many deaths among Civil War veterans Indiana Grand Army posts report a net membership rise of 128 in the first half of the year. Colonel J R Fessler notes the department is in good health with 206 new members and total membership around 14 500 while cash on hand at year start was 65 416 and six month receipts reached 12 365.
A local trustee lists teachers and schools for the coming year beginning September 14. Attendance at the county training at Mitchell is required August 24 to 29. Names include Brown, Raith Pish, Inman, Dennis, Fields, Kate D advanced, Mary F. Gaye Johnson, Lela Stipp, Amna Scott, Frances L. Gaper, and others across Englewood and East County.
Moses Love died Thursday night at his Seymour home from a paralytic stroke. He was an old Civil War veteran. The remains were taken to Mitchell for funeral and interment Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Roscoe Bair returned to Bedford on Friday marking his first visit since enlisting in the U S Army three years ago. He served at Jefferson Barracks Mississippi and was later stationed in Dodge Georgia. Bair held high Army offices and was among President Roosevelt's escorts at the McKinley monument unveiling in Canton Ohio last October.
Fred Eker, a Manon engineer, sues Florence Eker in Lawrence circuit court for divorce claiming marriage began December 1903 and ended with separation in July 1907. He alleges cruel and inhuman treatment including being struck with an ice poker, vile epithets, and adultery.
A Brown County artist of national reputation paints a nude figure titled Sunshine standing atop a hill at sunrise. The image, shown to only one man, depicts Eve-like dress and shifting attire with sunshine on clear mornings and none on cloudy days, signaling a local cultural awakening.
Sullivan Indiana August 20 Prosecution Attorney Walter P F Wood says he will file an affidavit within forty eight hours charging Mrs Belle Hinkle with arson at the McCammon hotel burned a week ago. Hopkins Shepherd implicated. all under watch as authorities pursue arrests before week end. Insurance totals 10500 with settlements tied to arson case and arrest.
Henry McCracken, recorder of Daviess county, was eating a watermelon in the Recorder's office when he slid from a window ledge and fell eight feet fracturing an arm. An admirer left the melon for the office boys in the Washington Democrat report.
A party of nine young ladies joined by Miss Della Robinson and others enjoyed a home feast at the Scoggan residence with water melon. Mrs. Nancy Wray is laid to rest at Mun dell's Chapel. Frank Perry and Mary Pitcher wed at the County Clerk's office by Justice Geo O Iseminger. Brown county men discuss forming an independent military company to be stationed in Nashville, noting railroad distance as a drawback.
About 40 creditors depositors and shareholders of the defunct Bedford Building Savings and Loan Association met at Thomas M. Brinkworth's office to discuss the failure and ways to protect their interests. They plan to hire attorney Simpson B Lowe and nominate W E Clark as Receiver for court and state auditor review. They fault John M. Gainey for chaotic books and will seek orders to halt his access.
Governor Henry Buchtel of Colorado, speaking in Indianapolis, backs Taft for the November election. He cites temperance sentiment, Republican county unit stands, and observed strength in Indiana and Colorado. He criticizes Democratic factions and notes Denver contributions to the convention fund linked to Thomas Taggart.
A Bedford letter writer admonishes city leaders for permiting neglect at Green Hill Cemetery. He notes the town’s growth with new churches and homes yet finds unkept mounds, weeds, decayed flowers, and cluttered grounds. He compares unfavorably to Crown Hill and calls for action to restore dignity.
A 1908 letter from J F Thornton of Indianapolis calls Bedford residents to fund or adopt a plan for cleaning and maintaining Green Hill Cemetery. He argues proper burial grounds reflect a community’s culture and pledges annual support from a group of subscribers to start the effort.
Indiana Indianap olis commission orders Monon to erect danger signals at highway crossings. It warns without signals, drastic legislation or coercive action may follow and cites life loss from collisions. The commission will pursue enforcement via letters and circulars to railroads. The Monon argues signals costly and unnecessary.
The Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus, outside the circus trust, sent acts to Europe due to high salaries and the trust’s pressure. Representatives to France Germany England and Italy faced costly demands as bosses felt treated unfairly. The note lists several names and mentions S. L. Kean and Chas. Bickenhaus returning from Stuart town to Bedford.
Terre Haute lenders who advanced about 50000 for John R. Walsh’s railroad bonds meet lawyers to confirm their position under receivership. Receipts indicated funds were for bonds. others in Linton and surrounding areas also contributed amid Walsh’s road development plans.
Fragmentary text mentions Neville and Cullivers progress and a western tour. It references money shipments, a bank, and silver dollars totaling about £25,000 received recently, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
The Hagenbeck and Wallace Show touts European acts like the Sedini family riders and Thaleros while claiming strong frontier demand. It promises capacity crowds and satisfied patrons as it tours cities, with Bedford slated for Saturday August 23.
Basil Emery of the Sears bakery suffered painful wounds to his left foot when stepping on a board with rusty nails while unhar nessing a horse at his employer’s barn. He is confined at home on South Street in Lawrence County. The county teacher’s institute is under way in Mitchell, drawing pededagues from Bedford and area.
Osborn Mark and Miss Pearlie Mark wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Melvin Putman officiating. Groom will work as a conductor in Bloomington Illinois and they plan to reside there. Also, Harry Ferguson was fined and jailed for intoxication. Marriage licenses issued to Sanders and McDonald, Anderson and Rich. Miss Rose Johnson takes two week vacation from McCormick Bees in Mitchell.
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