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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1907

Page

3

Local Notices Mixed With Travel and Illness Reports

Walter Martin visits the city from Cale and Elsie Smith from Williams. Turley goes to Paoli this morning and Henry Terbeck to Bloomington. Jessie Mitchell to Indianapolis. Charles Carter travels via Heltonville. A son born to Mr and Mrs Walker of Q street. Walter Day returns from Indianapolis. Lola Patton back from Orleans. Mary Stone goes to New Albany. S G Pollard goes to Bloomington and Martinsville. Mrs Geo Elliott ill on North M. Frank Grafton ill with malarial fever on R street. Fall silk patterns shown by McCormick Bros. James Rae and wife depart for Indianapolis. Rev R Scott Hyde returns from Indianapolis. Mrs Anna Guthrie suffers throat trouble. Roy Ferguson and mother from Williams in city. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jacob McVey northeast of the city. Nettie Ragsdale off to Odon. Nellie Lindley of Orleans visits B F Wible family. T J Brooks and family back from Martin county. Beatrice Correll of Odon visits Miss May Estes. Robert Campbell in Bloomington on business. Mrs Otis Rayburn and children visit Washington. Sword of Death claim short life of loved ones.

Geo. Elliott M Street Frank Grafton R Street McCormick Bros James Rae Indianapolis R. Scott Hyde Anna Guthrie East 17Th St Roy Ferguson Williams Jacob McVey Nettie Ragsdale Odon Nellie Lindley Orleans B. F. Wible T. J. Brooks Martin County Beatrice Correll May Estes North I Street R. Lee Harold Switz City B. W. Dye M. H. Seward Eletric Theatre Bloomington Emma Hartman Mary Rariden J. L. Nichols Heltonville Kyden Wallner Stinesville Esther Tucker Paris Ill Walter Mitchell Helen Elrod East 17Th Street Nettie Martin Indian Springs W. A. Evans Milton Montgomery South I Street Isis G. McDaniel Homer Ragsdale and Helton

Death of Mrs. M Montgomery in Bedford

Mrs. M Montgomery died at 2 15 a m Wednesday at her South I street home after days of septic poisoning. Born in Kentucky 37 years ago the eldest daughter of James M Harris she married Milton Montgomery in 1887 and leaves daughter Pearl and sons Clifford and Harry. Funeral held in the First Christian church Wednesday afternoon. Many local notices follow of residents travel visits and civic matters.

Harris James M. Harris North H Street Kentucky Milton Montgomery Pearl Clifford Harry Pythian Sisters Temple Dell Spencer Rhoda Frost Salem First Christian Church James Douglas McAfee Lawrence County Leesville Indiana Erie Methodist Church California M. E Erie

Old Boy in Blue Denies Bedford Drinking

James McNeill testifies in police court that he never drank whiskey in Bedford after being arrested for intoxication. Officer Payne says he found McNeill drunk near Foster shoe store. McNeill asserts he had just alighted from a Monon train. He is fined 1 dollar plus 11 dollars costs and remains jailed 11 days.

Stipp James McNeill Bedford Lucien Payne McNeill Monon Payne Foster Shoe Store Ife Weill Marion

Male Duroc Jersey Hog For Sale In Indiana

Two year old registered Duroc Jersey hog offered for sale. Sold by Charles Lee at Heltonville Indiana R F D No 7. Terms available on request.

Duroc Jersey Charles Lee Heltonville Ind

Mrs Lewis Leaves All To Son In Will

The will of Helen Newland Lewis leaves all real and personal property valued at 15900 to her sole heir, Robert C. Newland. The document was written by Mrs Lewis and left six months ago with Hon. 8. B. Lowe for safekeep.

Helen Newland Lewis Robert C. Newland

Indiana Governor Proclaims Labor Day 1907 Observance

Gov. I J Frank Hanly issues a Labor Day proclamation designating Monday September 2 1907 as a legal holiday in Indiana. He praises labor as the bedrock of the state, urging observance and noting its role in fostering citizenship and achievement.

Indiana I. J. Frank Hanly Commonwealth

Indiana State Fair trotting and pacing races offer record purses

The Indiana State Fair opens September 9 with total purses of 24600 across trotting and pacing events. Two and three year old closed classes feature Western Horseman stakes and large open purses daily, drawing about 600 horses from the grand circuit and attracting large grandstand crowds.

Western Horseman Stake Sete Ocean

Beasley Trial Set in Bloomfield for Wife Murder Case

The State of Indiana versus George R. Beasley, charged with first degree murder, is scheduled for trial in Bloomfield on Monday September 16. Both sides expect readiness. defense pleads insanity. Beasley, a Linton merchant, shot his wife to death at their home a few weeks ago.

State of Indiana George R. Beasley Bloomfield Beasley Linton

One Year Wedded Separate for Divorce Petition Filed

Addie Brooks filed in Lawrence Circuit Court for divorce from George Brooks alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Both are over 50, married last September and separated last Thursday. Mrs Brooks has five children from a prior marriage, two of whom are married.

Addie Brooks Lawrence George Brooks

Standstill in Telegraph Strike as Union Threatens Key Men

A New York union statement declares any wire operator at a Western Union or Postal facility after tomorrow noon will be branded a scab. The ultimatum warns members working for the companies will be ousted from the union and treated as enemies of organized labor. Leaders claim the strike is a life or death battle for the union, with many nonmember workers expected to join. Tomorrow could mark a new chapter in the 1907 fight.

New York Western Union Postal the Keys

Widow Sole Beneficiary Of $50 000 Hinshaw Estate

The will drafted in September 1878 by George Dunn and witnessed in 1875 secures Mrs. C. A. Hinshaw as sole beneficiary of A D Hinshaw. Probate filed Wednesday in Lawrence County shows the estate valued at about $50 000 with no children. The property includes farming lands in Lawrence and Martin counties.

Lawrence County C. A. Hinshaw George Dunn Lawrence’ County Hinshaw Williams Nartin

Water for Cows Suit Over Damaged Springs

Arthur H Bailey owner of a dairy and cow herd sued Perry Matthews Buskirk Stone Co in Lawrence circuit court for 5000 dollars. He alleges artificial channels from the mill dumped slush and sand onto his land flooding pastures and ruining springs that supplied water for dairy cows. He seeks judgment and lawful relief.

Arthur H. Bailey Lawrence Perry, Matthews & Buskirk Stone Company Boruff & Boruff Bailey Lawrence County Defendant Stone Company

Adam Forepaugh Circus Returns to Bedford with Daring Auto Somersault

The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Bros. circus performs in Bedford on Monday September 9 led by Mlle La Roque a young French performer who executes a full somersault in an automobile launched along a steel track. The program opens with Fighting the Flames featuring 1 200 actors 500 horses and extensive scenery.

Adam Forepaugh and Sells Bros Bedford Mlle. la Roque Somerset America

Monte Cristo at Stone City Opera House by Eugene Moore

Eugene Moore presents Monte Cristo at the Stone City opera house in Bedford Indiana on Saturday September 7 directed by Fred Conrad. The production features a strong company and elaborate scenery with Moore delivering a powerful interpretation of the vengeful nobleman whose passion tests moral strength.

Eugene Moore Moore

Tax Suits Filed in Monroe County

Prosecutor Fred Fletcher filed eleven tax suits against Monroe county parties for failure to pay taxes owed to the State of Indiana as of January 1, 1907. Delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties were offered for sale for three years with no bids meeting the amount due. W. E. Clark was at Campbellsburg.

Fred Fletcher Monroe County State of Indiana

Wild West stunt ends with auction chaos at Bedford stock yards

A blooded-horse sale at the B and O stock yards drew Bedford horsemen and locals as bucking horses arrived tired from the plains. A fence collapsed injuring a boy outside the ring, a bay mare sold to Sheriff Tom Box for 48 dollars then died after a freak accident, and roping surged as traders recounted old boss trades amid dust and excitement.

Bedford Buffalo Bill Western Plains Halycon Stock Yard Stertonian Dick Owens North J Street Tom Box Lawrence County Sheriff Box

Divorce Petition Sought by Minnie Walters in Lawrence Court

Minnie E Walters filed in Lawrence circuit court for divorce from Fred Walters and alimony of 400. She states marriage on August 25 1897 separation August 28 1907 and alleges habitual drunkenness cruelty threats with a knife and frequent beatings. She reports 1200 in property and seeks custody of Bertha nine and Minnie seven with support. Walters was fined for intoxication in Police Court and warned to Treated family better.

Fred Walters East End Chief Gratzer Walters Minnie E. Walters Lawrence Boruff & Boruff Bertha Minnie Gratzer

Bedford Bride-to-Be Weds Linton Teacher in Simple Home Ceremony

Miss Orda Anna Carter a Bedford teacher will wed Walter E. Stover of Linton this Sunday at her mother Mrs. Sarah Willey’s North I Street home. The couple, both educators, met in Linton last year while studying Greene County’s bustling school scene. The ceremony will end at Haymen's after Sabbath day.

Orda Anna Carter Bedford Sarah E. Willey North I Street Walter E. Stover Linton Miss Carter Mr. Stover Greene County Cupid Haymen’s

Mrs Jane Davis Pioneer of Southern Indiana Dies at 89

Mrs Jane Davis a Harrison county native and daughter of Dennis Pennington who helped build the old state capitol in Corydon died this morning at 1 o'clock at the home of her daughter Mrs Stephen Main located at 1203 Culbertson Avenue New Albany at the age of eighty nine.

Jane Davis Indiana Harrison County Dennis. Pennington State Capitol Corydon Stephen Main Culbertson Avenue New Albany

Miss Hobson Dies Suddenly in Mitchel

Miss Dessie Hobson aged 20 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A L Hobson of Mitchel died this morning from bowel consumption. The burial will pass Bedford for Fairview at 11 tomorrow with services at 1. The 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Moore died this afternoon at 2 from whooping cough. funeral plans are not yet made.

Dessie Hobson Mitchel A. L. Hobson Bedford Fairview Herschel Moore

Circus worker Charles Smith held after Monon train dispute

Charles Smith ejected by Conductor Michae Hackett on a northbound Monon train near the city limits last night. Police Patrolmen Wallis and Fess arrested him minutes later. Smith faces a drunkenness charge before City Judge Paris this afternoon.

Charles Smith Monon Michae Hackett Wallis and Fess Paris New Albany Tribune Hackett Smith John Jolly James Rowe Bloomington

Law limits speeds for automobiles on town streets

A synopsis from a noted lawyer explains an act restricting auto speed to eight miles per hour in business districts and fifteen in whole towns. Run must slow to six when meeting horse riders, give aid to frightened animals, and riders must stay to the right. Fines rise with offenses up to two hundred dollars.

Marshall Township Teachers List and Local Events

The report lists teachers for Marshall township districts including Guthrie Needmore Avoca and others with principal and room assignments. Local events mention a Washington Park Labor Day goat race with prizes and a Court Park band concert contingent on weather, plus a crowd fund drive to support the boys.

Marshall Township Guthrie Dessie Hert Needmore Lawrence Knight Mary Mavity Avoca E. C. Consolus Lena Fish Emmé Fry Dora Mitchell Deckard Talmage Bartlett Anderson Effie Davis Donica Lola Hopping Gree Washington Park Court Park

Prosecutor to file nuisance charges against North I Street saloonists

Prosecutor Fred N. Fletcher returned to Bedford and said he would file nuisance charges in the Lawrence circuit court Monday against North I Street saloonists. He cited an agreement with defense counsel to proceed at the next term. Fletcher is also assisting in Indiana polis with the State v Axtell bond case involving Hegwood, a Bloomington rape suspect, who fled after posting bonds.

Fred N. Fletcher Bedford North I Street Lawrence Indianapolis Bingham Harry A. Axtell Bloomington Charles Hegwood Hegwood Monroe Axtell Supreme Court Fletcher

Strangled on Greenville sidewalk in odd accident

Grover Collins twenty one year old was strangled Wednesday at his Greenville home in a strange sidewalk accident. He slipped on a raised sidewalk and his head became wedged in the railing braces, choking him before his sister could free him. He was a son of James Collins.

Grover Collins Greenville James Collins

Horses Die From Oats Rust In County

In recent weeks a surge of horse deaths is blamed on rust in oats. Tom Cross of Honeytown reports losing a filly worth 175 dollars. Banner's Fertilizer Factory at Seymour has hauled about forty dead horses countywide, with rusted oats cited as the cause.

Tom Cross Honeytown Banner Seymour Brownstown

Postal Auto & Engine to نمایش state fair entry

The Postal Auto and Engine Company finishes two machines at their West 14th Street factory and will transport them to Indianapolis at the end of next week for display at the State fair. George Park and Newton Anderson will drive the car to the capital. The car is entered in a contest to determine the best postal service vehicle.

The Postal Auto & Engine Company West 14Th Street Indianapolis George Park Newton Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Martin Cale Elsie Smith Lester Turley Paoli Henry Terbeck Jessie Mitchell Charles Carter Lola Patton Mary Stone S. G. Pollard Martinsville Robert Campbell Otis Rayburn Washington Sword OF Death Ness Among the Living Mrs. Lewis Frank Woodward Roy Harry Beddoe Mack Norton Opecomeco Lottie Walls Anie Lietzer Louisville W. L. Bailey Electric Theatre Amy Litzer Mrs. Litzer Nellie Katie Pace Owensburg Nellie Ackers Michael Warner and 13Th L Streets Jessie Johnson W. F. Stilwell Lafayette Fred J. Pace Debora Ard James S. Stephenson Eunice Rout Tunnelton Sylvia Harris Terre Haute Henry Ault Niagara Falls Cincinnati BL & O Charles Brooking Pinhook Thomas Drake William Finn Ned Mitchell West Bader Lemuel Roste Ed Cornwell Mitchell Vivian Fultz Will Roberts Ed Bush W. W. Witty Jimmie Brooking Melvina Blackburn T. Suffrage Charles and Oliver Zora Johnson George Alexander Montepolier Nick Carter Joe Melter Hiram Burch Clara Wilson Jordan’s Station Daviess County Horatio Harryman Master Wayne Mr. Harryman Julius Beavers Dick Rifle Stalter, Ind A. J. McDonald West Baden James H. Malott Noble Malott George McElhaney Richmond John H. Edwards Mort Shortridge Daugter Ruth Medora Helen Seward Wolfe Highland Park Washington, D. C Michigan Lake W. N. Croke American Express Harry Cowen Michigan Rev. Jacobager, Astor M. E. Church South G Street Will Judah East 18Th Street George M. Elhaney 14Th Street Hester Ann Bass Elksville Ills Will Embree Bryantsville William Bass J.C. Hostettler Decatur, N Robert N. Palmer George Fields Shoals Mr. Field Albert Fields A. H. Guthrie Crawfordsville Providence Leola Chesnut Harvey Fletcher James Cather Indiana Reformatory Madeline Hawkins Lon Hawkins Frank Miers J. T. Freeland Freelandsville Knox County L. H. Parker Consolidated Stone Company Chicago Dark Hollow Hattie Jones Home Colorado Ralph Cosner New York City J.C. Stevens Grand Central Traction Line Ed Sohn R. W. Miers Farmers Edith Vickery Henry P. Pearson Evansville Bert Hughes Seymour Air Dome Bedford Relatves B. C. Robbins Freelandeville Frank L. Reed Fannie Rosa Malott Oliver McAfee W.M. Denniston Cosner Cal Bair East 16Th Street Mary Walheiser Irene Bates Fred Hoover Col. Alexander John Mitchell Monon Day Pullman W. A. Holland Lida Holland L. D. Terrell Hastings Nebraska West Baden Springs Nobel Quackenbush St. Paul Baptist Church Shawswick Scoggan William Jackson Forepaugh and Sells Bros Arizona Old Boy In Blue Bedford Town Will Rariden Canton, O Bob’’ Wicker Milwaukee Columbus Colonels N. C. Younger J Street Bedford National Bank Edna Ormrill Cash Scoggan Denver Colo Benson, Ariz Estella Wolfe Dorothy E. Wolfe Greenlawn Miss Wolfe Washington City Mrs. Lewis’ Will Gov. Hanly Tion Indiana Exposition Mrs. Brooks Sul W. E. Clark Campbellsburg Mrs Walters Bedford School Miss Hobson Juda Laura Hays Vallie Fannie Fish Edwards Ollie Fish McFadden Dessie Harrell Torphy Roy McPike Peerless Kate Williams Lemon Lillian Hays Fugvitie Harry Axtell Bond China Bedford Tea Store Citizens Trust Company Wilsons Dept Store
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