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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
3
A retailer advertises a Christmas sale highlighting great savings on all items. It promises satisfaction with a full money back refund on any unsatisfactory purchase and asserts lasting availability when competitors run out.
A warrant issued for Christina Bocock as police search for Nina Bocock nine awaiting leads. The case centers on a custody dispute and alleged kidnapping after Nina vanished from East Side school during morning hours. ნ
Mrs William R Williams of Mitchell underwent amputation of her left elbow after a cut on the thumb with a case knife led to blood poisoning that spread to the arm. She is described as a widely known Mitchell woman.
Horatio Harryman resigns as teller and returns as Deputy Auditor of Lawrence County. Roscoe Moore becomes bank teller, Gus Hobson moves from Auditor’s office to bookkeeper. The transfer sparks political talk about Harryman’s possible bid for Auditor in two years, amid party opposition. Ellettsville bank building’s troubled history and current vacancy are noted as a challenge before a new local bank is hoped to stabilize the town.
Undertaker W. O. McNeely of Indianapolis has purchased the Frank Worley bank building at Ellettaville and plans to operate there. The move marks a notable change for the local property and its future use.
George W. McDaniel and Charles W. Lanz appraised the Home Artificial Ice plant per orders of Mrs. Grace Weyerbacher administratrix of Gus Weyerbacher estate. Appraised value is 14000 though current cost to prepare is 16753. plant to be sold at private sale.
City Health Officer Simpson records show 194 births in Bedford over the past eleven months, reflecting the year’s birth tally for the city.
Osborn House in Emmett Street scene reports death of 31 year old native of Salem, after consuming carbolic acid Monday night. Body found in room No 2 around 9:30 am by Mrs. Osborn. Despondent note addressed to relatives indicates planned suicide. victim asked for room prior to death and left message ending with a wish to be laid beside his brother Marshall.
The Sullivan county court of inquiry led by Prosecutor Walter Wood found lemon extract, not liquor, behind the recent “jags” tapping up north at Farmersburg and south at Carlisle. Dealers report record sales and several intoxicated men confessed to Pine County authorities they were consuming lemon extract. A Bedford canvass house adds to the scene selling teas spices and extracts with women canvassers, some temperance advocates.
Indiana observers report Republican leaders push back against the Anti-Saloon League over county local option and temperance strategy. They say party work aimed to defeat Watson Goodwine McTurnan Hemenway and others, while warn of a rapid repeal if left to Republicans. The league pursues a state wide prohibition stance, but politicians doubt such a move can win voter support in 1910.
The Lawrence County Medical Society met at the city hall and elected officers for the year. President Dr. F. E. Stipp of Bedford and other officers were named as the group revised its tariff schedule for medical services with a minority report proposing a humorous list of old and new fees. The majority approved increasing some fees and adding others.
Bi annual reports by State Fish and Game Commissioner Sweeny will not be ready for distribution until after the next general assembly session. Those desiring copies should requisition from their nearest Senator or Representative so requests can be fulfilled promptly after adjournment.
At Tuesday night’s meeting Charles H. Moore was chosen for day patrol duty returning to duty after resigning during reorganization. Sige Embree named Assistant Sub Chief of the fire department following the death of Edward Callahan. Voris Place platted between the B and B and Southern Indiana tracks. Other actions include insurance on the City Hospital, bond refinancing discussion, cemetery tree sale, water and lighting petitions, and building permits for two residences.
The St. John’s Guild invites all to its annual bazaar on Wednesday December 9 at 2 o clock in the vacant store room of the Norton building on 15th street. A market will feature Christmas gift items and other suitable goods.
A thief broke into Blankenship blacksmith shop near the MAIL office Monday night by defeating the padlock. The man stole a keg of light weight horsehoes just arrived Saturday two pairs used, plus a large bolt cutter. Police have no clue to the thief or the talismans of good luck.
Petitions circulating in Lawrence county townships have gathered over 2500 signatures, surpassing the 1416 required. In Marion and Perry Marshall Pleasant Run and Flinn a large share signed, while Bedford voters are expected to back the move. The Board of Commissioners will be asked to set the election for Tuesday, January 5, to vote wet or dry.
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