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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
4
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions Willem and Tens S aa with unclear context. No readable events or outcomes.
Bloomington dispatch reports Edward Ford shot Joel and Frank McCoy during a woodchopping gathering near Unionville. Ford claimed self defense amid long standing feuds. coroner investigates as funeral plans set for Joel and Frank McCoy.
In Federal District Court yesterday expert testimony described bond valuation methods. The case alleges John R. Walsh bought Evansville and Richmond Railway for 175600 with funds from Chicago National Bank. Prosecution says 6 million in loans were issued, including 4 million first mortgage and 2 million second mortgage bonds.
In Frankfort Powers case hearings, lawyers concede the shot likely came from the Secretary of State office. Witnesses describe wound positions and bullet path as the January 1900 Goebel assassination trial continues amid crowd of local ladies visiting Powers at the courthouse.
Fragmentary report from Ochitic mentions a girl in Brashear town injured after a fall. It describes a right arm fracture and other wrist injuries. Skating is said to be a new experience for local residents.
The Matinee Musicale announces a Thursday recital at the Methodist church with Rhea Weaver Carson and Robert Boice Carson. Chicago lyric tenor Mr Carson headlines a program arranged with Edgar Nelson as pianist. Admission by card for members. others 50 cents. children 25 cents. Program starts at eight o clock.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session. Lawson Harris license continued due to John Gigerish inhold until February. Cecil Whitted's entry continued because Mike O'Conneil holds room license until March 13. Shelby Ju Han withdrew. Charles E. Smith denied as remonstrance looms in Mitchell.
Rev. David L. Wright age 80 residing near Leesville died after hogs mauled his body in a barn yard. His son John found the scene two hours later and neighbors moved the body to the Wright home. Funeral held at Weddleville Church of Christ with interment in the church yard cemetery.
Rev. Iri R. Hicks of St. Louis foresees December storms across the nation. He predicts rain turning to sleet and snow from December 6 to 9, blizzards at Medicine Hat, severe Great Lakes gales, and a chain of storm periods ending with a blizzard near year’s end.
Miss Ruth Freeland entertained a company Saturday evening in honor of Thornton Allen of Terre Haute and Miss Ruth Sullivan of Evansville, guests of the Misses Allen Games. Edgar Carter led a box moulding contest, and music provided entertainment. A two course luncheon followed with salmon turbot hot rolls pickles olives cranberry ice cake and coffee. Out of town guests included Miss Sullivan Evansville with the Misses Allen Thornton Allen Terre Haute Miss Pressler Louisville Ky with Joseph Burnham John Barrow Virginia guest of Miss Estelle Huffines.
Bedford Elks Lodge held its memorial service with a principal address by John H. Weathers of New Albany. W. E. Clark delivered the local eulogy and several musical numbers followed the formal program. Five lodge members are listed as deceased since 1903 with dates.
Fontanet relief chairman Mr Spencer Ball reports Dupont plans unlikely to rebuild at Fontanet. Debris and rails sold, locals settling damage claims or pursuing suits for higher compensation as some rebuild while others abandon the site.
James Hodges aged 50 died at his home on Sunday morning after a long illness from consumption. He was a member of Shanswick lodge I C O F and Tribe of Ben Hur. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Henry Shields three children Clyde Carl and Myrle a sister Mrs Lon Caldwell of Orleans. He formerly worked at the Brooks Curtis Stone mill as a steam traveller operator. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 o clock from the residence with Rev. Melvin Putman in charge. Interment will follow at Green Hill under lodge and tribe auspices.
Bennie Hunter a Baker School pupil three miles west of Boonville Warrick County was fined $12 by a Justice of the Peace after biting his teacher causing a painful and possibly infected wound. The second day of class ended with the boy banished from school as authorities pursue prosecution.
Miss Mabelle Smith, 17, daughter of former Mayor J Hickson Smith, secretly wed John Boreman of Chicago in Scottsburg. Boreman, 22, a Chicago University student and son of a furniture maker, left for studies immediately. Miss Boreman had been visiting Aunt Mrs J E Gray in Henryville.
Mrs. Green entertained the junior class of the First Christian church on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Misses Georgia Lockman Laura Mason Marguerite Mason Evalon Clark Lora Clark Gladys Cornwell Eva Stevenson Ina Foster Doris Mildred Scully Mary Scully Rosa Morgan Mary Monical Clara Monical Ada Dalton Thelma Dalton Clella Fletcher and Messrs Wilbur Fox Arthur Clark Paul Virey Alex Crawford Charley Crawford Ralph Uunter John Dalton Jay Green Taylor Boyd of Mitchell. Refreshments were served.
Indiana Democratic state committee met at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis and set a December 28 township delegate election, January 2 district conventions, and January 8 state committee meeting. The Second district will hold its convention at Linton with Alvin Padgett as likely chairman. A district primary may nominate a congressional candidate with Welman, Davis, and Cullop proposed.
An investigation in Suffolk Virginia, the world’s largest peanut market, reveals a year round industry with seven million bushels consumed annually in the United States at over five million dollars. The peanut, known as gcober or pindar in the South, became essential during Civil War hardships and foraging meals.
A secreted jug of whisky at a party 13 miles west of Leesville led to a near shooting incident. Guests had bought a gallon in Bedford and brought it to the event. The jug was stolen, guns were waived, but cooler heads brokered peace and the trouble ended without further harm.
Across the state aging veterans urge Congress to grant widows a $12 monthly pension and each living veteran a $1 daily pension. The plan promotes economy by abolishing the examining board and reducing nonessential military offices.
Burglars broke into the Stipp and Heitger grocery on I street Saturday night through a rear window. They stole about $30 in goods including cigars tobacco pipes and shirts and left $2 in cash in the register. A glass pane served as entry and clues point to climbers using boxes under the window. Edward Stipp discovered the loss Sunday morning and police were notified with no suspects yet.
Bloomington residents read that Black Cross Jr plans risqué burlesque at the old Armorial next Wednesday at 8 15 PM with lines like American Maids drest and un drest and Girls promises to surge. Ministers object but press agents push the act as a bold town event.
In 1907 a Jackson county bank faces collapse due to alleged criminal crookedness of its president. Authorities did not arrest Hugh Burrell before he left, prompting questions about pursuit and accountability. The Seymour Republican questions why no effort was made to bring him back to face charges. Coffee naming mislabeling spurs enforcement action.
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