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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
4
An old advertisement lists Humphreys' Medical Guide remedies by conditions such as fevers croup malaria and whooping cough with pill forms sold in small boxes and pocket doses. The notice invites readers to obtain the guide if needed and notes free mailing from Humphreys Medical Co New York.
A Martin county origin case moved to Lawrence Circuit Court on Monday involves Carnahan Company of Leagootee claiming $500 for materials furnished to Thomas Carothers, a former township trustee, for construction of a school house. The township argues the bill of sale included materials for two schools and seeks reversal on a prior Supreme Court remand.
The suit of John O Robinson vs Samuel M Kerr in Lawrence Circuit Court was continued until the next term. The case alleges Kerr alienated Robinsons wifes affections and is tied to political motives around the 1904 campaign. Kerr is Monroe countys auditor and Republican. Robinson is a defeated Democratic candidate.
Mrs. Mary Emily Vestal died Sunday at 11 a.m. in Indianapolis at her son Foster M. Vestal's home after a lengthy illness. She previously lived with Ollie Vestal and wife on West 14th Street before moving to Thayer Missouri. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the First M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. R. Scott Hyde. Her husband Paris Vestal, long employed at Meswun depot, is deceased. She leaves no surviving children. Burial arrangements included transport of her sons Morton Vestal of Chicago and Foster M. Vestal of Indianapolis.
List of names under LADIES and GENTLEMEN for advertised letters at the Bedford post office for the week ending December 2 1905. Recipients asked to say advertised when claiming.
The obituary and story recount Arie Armstrong of Armstrong Station famed for halting a rail line with his oxen after a dispute over cattle guards and crossings. He was 92, known for blunt honesty and strong views. a U.S. mail obstruction warrant followed his railroad action.
Two hundred Sir Knights and friends attended Palestine Lodge No. 187 social at the Pythian Temple West Sixteenth Street. Col. Jonce Monahan spoke on why men should affiliate with fraternal orders, followed by a Dutch lunch and music by the Young Orchestra. A class of 20 was initiated as Pages. Palestine Lodge, with 275 members, plans a new three story Pythian Temple on newly purchased property, with space for a banquet hall and lodge room. Additional candidates await ballot.
The Matinee Musicale schedules an Artist's Recital at the M E church next Thursday evening with Orville Harrold of Muncie and Byron Hughes of Crawfordsville. Harrold, a celebrated Indiana tenor, is noted for powerful range and dramatic interpretation. Hughes, a pianist praised as brilliant soloist and artistic accompanist, has earned high praise across the state. Mrs EF Pearson, ill for two weeks, shows steady improvement.
The Pennsylvania Lines will publish rates between its points and many connections. Tickets sell on December 23 24 25 30 31 1905 and January 1 1906 with return limit January 3 1906. Contact the nearest ticket agent or traveling passenger agent D B Steeg Terre Haute Indiana for details.
Mrs. Jerry Watson hosted a taffy party Saturday evening with music and games. Guests included Minnie Baugh and Elizabeth Baugh relatives, plus Misses Mary Quill Maud Duncan Julia Day Carrie Akiman Ella Faubion Lida Clipp Lydia McCart Ethel Buckles Olia Carter Anna Watson Madeline Baugh and Messrs Fred Jackson Hugh Quill Steve Rhum 8 Fidler Glen Knight Jack and Josie Baugh.
United States Senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas receives six months in Iron County jail and a $2500 fine for acting as paid attorney for Rialto Grain and Securities before the post office department to block a fraud order. He is released on bond pending appeal with a stay of execution. Additional penalties include disqualification from future federal office. Miss Irma Smith injured by broken glass at home after door shatter incident. G L Wilking wins contract for new Bridwell residence at 18th and O streets.
Miss Idris L Rowland married Taylor E Dodd at 8 o clock Wednesday in the Rowland residence at 601 East Fifteenth Street. Rev E Richard Edwards officiated with Miss Altha Brattan as bridesmaid and Mr Thomas Fenton as groomsman. The couple's reception followed. The bride is the Rowland family’s only daughter and a popular young woman. the groom works as a planer at John A Rowe Stone Company.
Township trustees prepare for the December 16, 1905 road supervisor election under the new law. Supervisors serve two years, are paid a dollar and a half per day, must file sworn statements, may work at most forty days a year, and districts vary from two to four supervisors. Public interest is minimal and the vote is expected to be quiet.
Monon railroad engineers report rapid progress on the Indianapolis to coal fields line through Greene Clay Owen Putnam and Morgan counties. With favorable weather the Monon Coal Road is expected to be ready for train passage by April 1st as contractors prepare to move in. Also noted is a quiet marriage of J Deal Richardson and Miss Georgia Myers in Louisville and a reminder for subscribers to obtain printed receipts to ensure credit.
The Bedford lodge held a large memorial at the Stone City Opera House with the Elks Band leading to Green Hill cemetery to decorate Bowden’s grave. Rev Wilson Whitney offered invocation and Prof Ralph Tirey and Mrs C B McCormick performed songs as Rev M H Bogemann delivered the memorial address.
The Indianapolis and Ohio Valley Traction Co through its general counsel notified Bedford officials it accepts the previously granted franchise to build a rail line. Since written acceptance was not filed within 30 days, the original ordinance is void, and a new ordinance and franchise may be required.
Burglars forced an entrance to Rev. E. R. Edwards home during a family absence and ransacked the house. They took $14 hidden in a bureau drawer. no other losses reported. Mrs. George Crocker writes that she and her husband now live in Lockland near Cincinnati where he works as a draftsman for the Big Four and may move to Springfield in two months.
Sheriff Maris declares the tale of a mob shooting John Scott near West Baden false. Detectives seek Scott in Huntingburg with two arrests made and Waltz remains seriously wounded. Lynching threats persist as Mrs Stagg’s $10,000 Bedford Quarries suit settles for $100.
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