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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
4
Advertising copy for Humphreys Medicine Co. listing veterinary remedies for horses cattle and poultry. Claims include colic diarrhea kidney and bladder disorders mange eruptions ulcers indigestion and stomach stagnation with directions to obtain druggists or mail prepaid from New York.
Hampton and Ella Williams sue Bedford New York Quarries Company in Lawrence Circuit Court seeking $1500 damages. They allege the quarry’s stone mill causes slush overflow onto their land, making it unfit for farming. Attorney J E Boruff filed the complaint.
The Lafayette Journal reports fears of a poisoning plot against Indiana University's football team during a planned Saturday visit. A middle aged man arranged a dinner at Gillian's restaurant for eighteen supposed players from Fort Wayne, but the guests used water brought in buckets. Purdue praised for clean athletics amid suspicions.
Charlies Faubion former town marshal of Oolitic lies in serious condition from a bullet wound in his right leg, with erysipelas developing and fear of blood poisoning. An unknown assailant fired from ambush about three weeks ago.
Announcement that a national and international world’s exposition is planned for Indianapolis from May to November 1911. A 20-member businessmen committee will gauge public support before proceeding. Also reports fraud fine and local marriage licenses granted to Ernest Moon with Cordia Sears and Ephriam Burford with Prudie Josephine Williams.
Two months after the Greencastle murder of inter urban agent W. O. Hendren, authorities offer a reward for the arrest of the unknown killer. Delauw University students pursued a suspect but did not capture him as police review clues amid ongoing investigation.
The Hendren murder at an interurban station remains unsolved two months later as a $300 reward is offered. County, Interurban, and city funding have pooled $300 to entice new tips and spur further investigation.
Mr and Mrs T V Albright of Shoals along with their infant son filed two $10 000 damages suits in Sullivan Indiana circuit court against Illinois Central railroad alleging arrest on scalper tickets during a trip from Shoals to Brownsville Texas February 4. They claim $50 tickets bought in St Louis caused delay and extra costs totaling $10 000 for each suit. The incidents reportedly led to one hour jail time and 24 hours stranded in Hammond Louisiana before rejoining route.
Government statistics show Indiana's divorce rate highest after Colorado and Washington. Over twenty years 60,721 divorces were granted with 142 cases per 100000 population annually, prompting debate on needing new state legislation.
Minerva Anderson widow of Jack Anderson longtime Monroe county farmer died in the Lawrence county poor asylum. Once wealthy she lost her fortune to security debts and court actions. she lived with her children in poverty and died with unclear mind thinking she was in a private hospital leaving three daughters and one son as survivors. Her burial wish was Harrodsburg.
Bedford Portland cement from United States Cement Company Indiana firm passed the Government tests for federal buildings defeating Lehigh cement. The Indiana product since its four years on the market has earned a high reputation and now gains official approval as the nation's highest grade cement.
Mrs. Kittie Wilkerson Nugent of Red Cross died at her home Friday night from tuberculosis at age 65. widow of Gus Nugent she left two children Elwood Gainey and George R. Nugent. Funeral arrangements and further details were reported locally as family observed illness in recent years. Charles Ragsdale sold his East Eighteenth Street grocery to Elmer Smith who assumed possession as he embarks on a planned Western trip.
A mourning charter note preserves memory of Francis Xavier Johnson with lines on his eloquence and brotherly acts. The group drapes its charter for 30 days and authorizes publication of the resolutions in daily papers.
The Lamphere case in LaPorte ended with a compromised verdict. He was found guilty of arson but acquitted of murdering Mrs. Gunness and her three children. Commentators call the result incongruous and a travesty of justice.
The Lafayette Courier notes Lamphere’s conviction rests on general principle and urges him to accept the sentence with composure. It argues banishment and that his interests require acquiescence in the singular verdict without further protest.
Belief arises that two fires in a week at Borden Indiana were accidental acts by careless intruders rather than arson. The Durham Tie and Lumber Co buildings a sawmill and two large barns were destroyed along with four horses and four mules. The firm plans to rebuild despite no insurance.
The Mitchell Tribune relays the Washington Herald disagreement over the county option law. It argues the majority opposed the measure and that repeal would align with the popular will, noting temperance voters did not support the law and that local option should bow to majority rule.
Gov J Frank Hanly approves a temporary 15000 loan from the state emergency fund for the Indiana Reformatory to repair fire damage. The loan will be repaid when the Legislature authorizes an appropriation. Inmates overwhelmed by the fire have been clearing wreckage and will gain rebuilding work as funds arrive.
Grand Central Traction officials in the city say construction will begin in January 1909 and the line will be built, but a Terre Haute dispatch reports the company forfeited its option on a terminal site and missed a $15,000 cash deposit deadline to guarantee construction.
Linton Call notes unconfirmed reports that the Indianapolis Southern brokers are buying land in the southeast part of the city after announcing shop construction in Linton. A Brownstown People's Bank settlement proposal seeks 85 cents on the dollar for depositors, backed by a depositor committee to secure broad agreement and avoid litigation.
Mrs. Mary Cather expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and ministers for sympathy during her husband’s illness and passing at Springville church. She thanks those who sang and contributed floral remembrances and notes she will remember the acts of kindness in this sad hour.
A Monday night blaze destroyed the saloon owned by George Hoard near the Belt depot at Oolitic. The fire caused major damage to a building converted into two saloons, with substantial losses reported. Keiser returned home after visiting relatives in Louisville.
Lawrence County reports tax collections totaling $329941.40 for the year with $181621.99 in current taxes since May and $38168.83 in delinquent taxes. Treasurer Ray holds $199312.36 on hand and claims a record of high delinquent recovery, noting previous Treasurers had lower collections.
Governor Hanly named Judge Artman of the Boone Circuit Court as special judge to try two Lawrence County cases involving contractor liens on street improvements. The orders cover a foreclosure by Fred Hoffman against land owned by S T Zollman and Milt Blackwell and a second foreclosure suit by Ewing Shields against Moses F Dunn for property on the north side of the public square. M B Hottel of Salem declined to serve, triggering the governor’s duty to appoint.
Temperance groups sent petitions to nine townships on Tuesday to gather signatures for a local option election. The Board of County Commissioners must receive 1416 signatures or 20 percent of votes from the last election by December term. Officials expect completion within a week and a January election is likely.
The Monon railroad contemplates relocating its shops and division terminal from Bloomington to a water-secure site. Bedford could attract the facility with land and water infrastructure, aided by local commerce groups. Citizens debate waterworks while Monon quietly weighs Gosport or other nearby locations.
The Switz City murder case recalls farmer William Good who shot John Dyer over intimacy with Good's wife. Age of the woman and community sympathy in Linton shape local talk. Good is respected, industrious, and has long been known in Greene County.
During a three day grace period residents debate drought relief and plan emergency hauling. A 650000 gallon tank car costs 7.50 while contractor James N Blair works to seal a leak near the lake’s southwest corner to restore the system.
About 33 inmates tested ill with typhoid and 4 or 5 convalescent at the facility. Most cases mild. 3 or 4 serious but recovery expected. No deaths to date. Total ill nears 78 as water supply blamed, with officials urging boiled water. Dr. Hurty to report after analysis of samples. Ohio River flow blamed for epidemic. A soot streak on the river surface traced to Kentucky shore.
Mrs. Dr. J. M. Phipps of West Sixteenth street gave the city hospital on East Sixteenth street a china dishes set and a silver service. St. John's Episcopal church contributed Thanksgiving food and vegetables used by the institution's management.
Orlando Thompson son of the Evansville and Terre Haute railway company sues for 25000 in Lawrence circuit court after a Greene County wreck left him paralyzed from the waist down. The suit names Cyrus I. Davis as attorney.
In Perry township five petitions circulate led by Frank O. Stannard with 80 signatures. Officials say the 1416 signatures required will be met easily and a dry vote majority is anticipated.
After 28 hours the Torphy gambling trial jury failed to reach verdict with eight voting for conviction and four for acquittal. Names of jurors who stood apart are listed, while four acquitters are identified as Sheeks Goff Dunlavy and Hunter. Prosecutor plans to press for a new trial. Several jurors in the room had pleaded guilty to gambling.
Mrs. Lucy Thomas, aged 77, died at her daughter Mrs. Charles Huff’s home at Seventeenth and G streets on Monday at 5 30. Injuries from a fall weeks earlier caused the fracture and she never recovered. Funeral from Mrs. Huff’s residence Tuesday morning with Rev. Jacob Allinger in charge. interment in Leesville.
Ed Callahan dies Friday and is laid to rest at Shiloh church near Fayetteville. A 92-vehicle funeral cortege from Bedford accompanied the remains, one of the largest seen in Bedford. Attendees included the Red Men about 100 strong, police, and fire department representatives. Elder John Williams presided.
Bloomfield Ind Nov 30 After hours of deliberation the jury awarded $7500 to Mrs Lola Maxwell in her suit against Terre Haute Traction and Lighting Co and Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co for injuries suffered in 1907 when alighting from a car at Sullivan. The case started in Sullivan county and was moved on a venue change.
Elizabeth Prather wife of James Prather died Sunday at her home at Thirteenth and G streets after a long brain ailment. She was active in the First Baptist church and known for Christian traits. Funeral from the family home Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev Wilson Whitney officiating. Interment at Green Hill Cemetery.
Typhoid fever sweeps Jeffersonville with at least 100 cases in the city many malignant. Physicians pressed by constant battles treat patients amid scarce resources as fear grows among residents.
The Ellettsville town board hires six men to deepen and clean the creek from Monon station south to town limits. The project aims to curb typhoid fever linked to the stream, with Oscar Houston Charles Heady and Gerry Chambers listed as board members.
Ora Price returned from Bedford and Indian Springs Thursday with five fine mules. He sold them to Job Freeman who sent two to the Green Valley mine at Jasonville and two to the Glennimine near Terre Haute. Deedotter came back from Ander covittssia for Indiana soldiers monument unveiling.
As holiday demand rises, U S mint in Philadelphia runs coins including pennies. About a million bronze cents were minted last year and enter circulation quickly. The piece explains penny weight, copper content, and the curiosity of where coins go, while noting Britain faces a penny shortage in slots with large deposits and long history of the coin.
The forty eighth annual meeting will be held Wednesday and Thursday in Rooms 11 and 12 of the State House. Exhibits include apples pears and cut flowers and a program for farmers and horticultural students. A civic beauty lecture by Prof S W Fletcher of Blacksburg Va is a highlight. Miss Georgia Brown returns to Mitchell to teach this winter.
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