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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

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Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Leading Medical Authorities

Leading medie val writers and teachers of various schools of practice strongly recommend Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic catarrhal diseases and stomach liver and bowel affections. It boasts a safe formula without poisons or alcohol and uses glycerine as a useful agent. A booklet of medical endorsements is mailed free from Dr. V. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.

Pierce Hahnemanney Chicago Golden Medical Discovery BV. Pierce Buffalo

Adultery Charged in Lawrence Circuit Court Divorce

Emma Grandstaff files for divorce from Melvin Grandstaff alleging cruel and inhumane treatment and adultery. The couple married May 20 1906 and separated December 15 1907. Lulu Henderson named as co respondent.

Lawrence Emma Grandstaff Melvin Grandstaff Marshall Woolery Lulu Henderson

Weddle Resigns as Mitchell City Marshal

Lem Weddle resigns as city marshal of Mitchell and deputy Ollie A. Boone fills the post. Resignation tied to notoriety from a Bedford incident affecting the family.

Lem Weddle Mitchell Ollie A. Boone Weddle Bedford

Son shoots father during hunting accident

Parker Shields, 20, fired a double barrel shotgun at his father David Shields, 45, on the George Mercer farm near Smithville, Monroe county. The blast struck the elder Shields in the back as he walked ahead. he died within an hour. It was Parker's first hunting outing. David Shields leaves a wife and six children. The coroner ruled the death an accident.

David Shields Parker George Mercer Smithville Monroe County Shields

Hamer Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation

J Frank Hamer a well known Indianapolis furniture man and partner in Hamer Day underwent an appendicitis operation at Runnels Sanitorium performed by Dr O S Runnels. A second operation was later done but details were not given. He was reported resting nicely and in satisfactory condition.

Indianapolis J. Frank Hamer Hamer & Day Runnels O.S. Runnels

Bedford physicians to serve one month in charity ward

Under Board of Control plans Bedford doctors will each spend one month in the City Hospital charity ward, a measure supported by local medical men. The text also notes a hickory nut shortage, with dealers paying $2 per bushel and retailers at 6 cents per pound, while cities pay $2.50 per bushel.

Board of Control Bedford City Hospital Dunn Koriaside Square Bedford, Indiane Chicago Salvage Clothing CO

Tragic Avoca Powder Blast Kills 1 Boy Four Burned

Four Avoca boys aged 14 to 16 suffered severe burns after raiding blasting powder at Hoosier quarry. Emmett Kirkman died from injuries at about 11 oclock the next morning. The Massey boy remains critically ill as Clint on Kirkman and Charles Perry recover. authorities see no blame.

Emmett Clinton Kirkman Charles Perry Hobart Massey Emmett Kirkman Massey Hoosier Quary Charley Perry Young Kirkman Perry Emmet Kirkman Mary Kirkman Avoca Collens Susan Massey

Victim of Typhoid Fever Edward Callahan Dies at 30

Edward Callahan of Bedford Fire Department died at his home at Nineteenth and N streets after a four week illness of typhoid fever. He was 30, born near Fayetteville, husband of Dessie Gray, father of Lorena, and brother to several siblings. The service and funeral details are given, with mourning draped at the fire department.

Edward Callahan Bedford First Christian Church Melvin Putnam Shiloh Fire Department Callahan Wat Pearson Bryantsville Otto Inman This City Nat Gyger Avoca William Sears Portland, Ore Sherman Callahan

Obnoxious Game Laws Favor Wardens and Land Owners

In aGreencastle Herald letter the writer denounces resident hunting licenses as worthless and harmful. He argues licenses fund game wardens, do not protect game, and empower landowners over hunting rights on their farms. He claims the state does not own wild game and quail and squirrel should be protected by landowners instead.

Greencastle

Carl Houston Weds Nan Louise Trake in Marion Society Event

The Marion society wedding Tuesday united Carl Houston and Nan Louise Trake before about 200 guests. Houston, private secretary to Congressman Rauch, is son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Houston and will reside in Washington D C. Mrs. Houston is noted as a belle of the city. Otto Kelley and Nora Lessig were granted a marriage license Sunday.

Marion Carl Houston Nan Louise Trake Houston R. C. Houston Congressman Rauch Washington City D. C Otto Kelley Nora Lessig

Lamphere convicted of arson in Gunness case. faces prison

Ray Lamphere was found guilty of arson in the Belle Gunness murder case. Judge Richter sentenced him to Michigan City prison for 2 to 21 years, fined $5,000, and disfranchised him for five years. Attorneys planned a motion for a new trial and an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Worden Supreme Court Lamphere Helgelein State Reformatory Sirs Gunness State of Indiana Ray Lamphere Belle Gunness Smith Matts Rider Antiss Richter Mill

State Solons Linger About Indianapolis Hotels

Indiana lawmakers stay in Indianapolis hotels as they debate pending legislation. The session focuses on proposed bills related to governance and public policy while officials discuss strategy and timing.

Thornton Has Measure That Will Upset Cities And Towns

Indianapolis news notes Rep M C Thornton reintroducing an amendment to the cities and towns act affecting nineteen Indiana cities by abolishing city judges boards of public works and reducing salaries for mayors city attorneys and engineers. He cites savings of 8000 to 11000 dollars annually and predicts Municipal League opposition. Also reports Shively Kern Senate race outlook and a new 9500 piece hardwood floor mosaic addition by P N Blackburn.

Indianapolis M. C. Thornton Indiana Boards of Public Works Thornton Municipal League of Indiana Board of Public Works Municipal League Senate Mr. Thornton Denison Benjamin F. Shively South Bend United States Shively Joseph H. Shea Seymour John W. Kern Shea Kern

Unwritten Law Ends In Shooting At Switz City Hotel

Richard Dwyer, a tavern boarder at Hunt's Tavern Switz City, is shot and killed by A T Gude after allegedly finding Dwyer in bed with Gude's wife. Gude surrenders to the Bloomfield sheriff and is jailed with Mrs Gude. Dwyer was foreman on a railroad interlocking project.

Worthington Ind Richard Dwyer A. T. Gude Dwyer

Indiana School System Faces Political Blight and Calls for Divorce

Fassett A Cotton state superintendent warns in a November bulletin that Indiana schools suffer from partisan politics at county township and city levels. He praises unity and initiative but condemns routine schooling and urges education to divorce politics. Separately Jesse Dowling dies at 44 near Dark Hollow from typhoid fever, leaving a wife and children.

Fassett A. Cotton Indiana Cotton Jesse Dowling Dark Hollow

Corbin Freed After Check Charge Dismissed

A. C. Corbin charged with passing a ten dollar bad check was released from police custody and the case dismissed after his father covered the funds and his expenses. Local officials stated the youth was unaware of the bank overdraw and Walter Gillette of Louisville vouched for his innocence.

A. C. Corbin Milt Blackwell Corbin Louisville Payne Blackwell Western National Bank of Louisville Bedford Young Corbin Walter Gillette

Evie Mare Shot by Mighty Hunter Near Bedford

Julius Beaver of Bedford area seeks the shooter of his black mare found hit in a field on Thanksgiving. The injury occurred as hunters crowded the woods. The farmer removed about 80 pellets from the mare and aims to hold the responsible party accountable.

Evie Mighty Hunter Julius Beaver Bedford Beaver

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Circuit Court Hoodoo Nimrods Ed Callahan Ment Hunter Bride Laporte State Solons Legislation P. N. Blackburn Blackburn Switz City Twain Slayer and Wife Fred Young Indiana Reformatory Gibson County the Viaduct Clothing CO GO Salvage Clothing CO Mose Dunn North Side Public Square
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