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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
4
An 19th century ad from Bumpheys Medicine Co New York markets cures for numerous ailments including coughs colds dyspepsia distemper worms dysentery hiccups and miscarriage among others. It lists multiple products and guarantees delivery from their New York offices.
Negotiations closed to transfer the Gentry dog and pony shows back to the original owners Henry W Savage and H B W W F H Gentry. The price is not disclosed. Show No 1 begins in Bloomington after starting in Chattanooga. Show No 2, from California, will arrive next week. The Gentry Brothers plan to enlarge and re equip for next season.
Terrible explosion at Monongah wrecked two Consolidated Coal mines No 6 and 8. Hundreds are dead with about 400 trapped as rescue teams work in the debris near the West Fork river town. Eighty five bodies taken from ruins and three survivors report chaotic conditions and widespread devastation.
Homer Swinehamb of Jasonville, 19, was gored by an enraged bull at the farm of Jacob Mayberry two miles west of town. Mayberry and another worker rescued him. he is in serious condition with doubtful recovery.
The Republican Committee in Washington DC decided on Chicago as the site and June 16 1908 as the date for the next National Convention.
Readable fragments describe two homes affected by a plunge in gloom. Names and full context are unclear, but the event centers on property damage or hazard arising from a dark mood or weather condition.
Neighbors John B Wade age 56 and Nathaniel Jeans age 42 died after being struck by trains on the Monon tracks near Ft Ritner while negotiating a timber deal. Wade leaves seven children and Jeans ten. both were prominent and wealthy. Reached by family, Wade’s funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm from their residence. Jeans funeral planned for the same day.
Mrs Mary Hyde aged 83 died at her son John D Hyde home Sunday from a paralytic stroke last Wednesday. She had moved to Bedford from Leipsic Ohio recently after a fall caused foot bruising and gangrene began. Funeral at 2 PM Monday from 17 and K streets with Rev J W Findley officiating. interment Green Hill.
Attorney for Harvey Hinkle vows no confession while Miss Edna Rogers disputes identifying the killer. Public sentiment grows over Sheriff Ratliff's alleged sensationalism in Green Castle and Bedford, tied to the murder of John R. MacClintock in Monroe County.
The biennial election of road supervisors will be held December 14 across Lawrence County townships. The job pays 2.00 a day for sixty days yearly with potential overtime and bonds of at least 200. Supervisors oversee road taxes, minor repairs, and obstruction removal, with county commissioners handling repairs over 75 and trustees approving orders.
A lamp exploded Monday at 6 30 in the morning in the home of Mrs Alice Fallen on East Sixteenth Street. It set clothing in an open closet alight but Mrs Fullen quickly extinguished the fire, averting a major blaze.
Tob e Gaddis a Bloomington criminal with a jail record and Martha Emenheiser have stirred local press attention as they try to marry. He is jailed in Bloomington after a failed escape and attempted marriage before, while in Newcastle a license was denied over age and residence doubts.
Mr and Mrs Rush McCammon near Dugger announce the birth of their 14th child in fourteen years of marriage. Thirteen children survive. The couple, with a lively brood, keeps a warm home as neighbors note the bustling clan. Mr McCammon is about 40, his wife slightly younger.
The Rittenhouser family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and death of their baby Clarence. John H. Rittenhouser and wife express gratitude.
A Purdue University Experiment Station Dairy special train arrived from the south over the Monon at 2 50 Monday noon. A crowd heard addresses promoting purs milk as the train stopped at the station until 3 40 before continuing to Bloomington. The program aims to cover the north and central parts of the state.
A fragmented early 20th century ad argues that clover enriches soil via nitrogen fixing nodules and credits laboratory science with agricultural gains. It then shifts to medical promotion for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, linking stomach strength to overall health and disease prevention, ending with an offer to send Doctor Pierce’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
William H. Sitler, 52, born and raised in Lawrence County, a 35 year farmer, seeks the sheriff nomination in the Republican primary. He describes himself as industrious, a bridge contractor for 17 years, and capable and honest, promising strong support if nominated. The same issue notes the First National Bank of Vincennes taking 50,000 Panama bonds at 108.
Local grain dealers expect to start buying next week at 45 cents a 75 pound bushel but only for good quality corn. Frost bitten and soft corn will not be purchased. Delayed movement caused by late season and frost damage pressures prices, with trade urged to avoid a market glut.
In Paoli Indiana on December 9 the French Lick and West Baden gambling cases were called for trial. State vs Mack Larter charged with visiting a gambling house. defense moved to quash the indictment for insufficient description of the gaming house in Orange county as court adjourned at 2 o clock.
Five Bristol residents from a boarding house attempted suicide by bichloride of mercury under a death by own action pact. Carrie Nelson may be critically ill while Minna Carrell Olga Carothers Kate Douglass and Lucy Jackson are recovering. Police report a recent surge of twelve similar self harm attempts in the area.
The Daily Tribune is described as a humane paper edited by men and women that avoids offense and informs readers. It offers global news, literary supplements, and a Sunday magazine with fiction and reviews, claiming to educate and entertain the whole family. A one month trial costs one dollar, with ten dollars for a year.
In Bedford boys obtain cigarettes from unnamed sources though they have no right to them. The piece suggests the supplier should read an anti-drug message and reflect on citizenship before deciding if he complies with the law. Mr and Mrs Wade Mason of Mitchell visited relatives and friends here Sunday.
William T. Deford was found guilty of wife desertion in a circuit court and defied Judge Wilson by refusing a $20 monthly support order. Wilson sentenced him to one to three years, and he was jailed to await commitment papers before being sent to the Jeffersonville Reformatory. The case noted a new law punishing desertion with state prison.
Fifteen witnesses describe a fatal mishap at Crawford oil well one half mile south of Lyons when Fred Brinson died after being caught in a bull belt tied to a cable and drum. The 25 year old left a wife and child.
Claud B. Rose admitted the Deckard Annex robbery charge in circuit court. Judge imposed a 1 to 3 year sentence but suspended it on good behavior. Rose to return home with his father tonight. The case drew comment from Greencastle Mayor over a letter urging release.
Miners at the Little Giant and Shirley Hill mines refuse to work as the Monon run train from this city over the Monon line is late by about forty minutes. Between 450 and 600 miners are idle while leaders press Monon officials to restore timely heating and service.
James Noland an inmate of a Dublin poor house will get 20000 as his share of Patrick White who died in Brooklyn after a long shipping interests career in Baltimore and later at Brooklyn. Other heirs in Ireland Australia and Detroit will also receive similar sums. Several heirs cannot be found.
Marshall E Kern announces his candidacy for Trustee of Indian Creek township subject to the Republican Primary. A township native aged 34 he farms now and previously worked as telegraph operator and bookkeeper in railroad offices. He holds basic schooling and practical business training and is described as a sterling citizen and pleasant gentleman.
A fragmented verse laments domestic toil and marital strife. It envisions a family worker performing many tasks to prevent divorce, arguing that shared labor and harmony would curb separations. The text reflects 19th century concerns about women speaking harshly and the pressures on husbands.
Representative Chaney proposed a bill requiring national banks to pay a tax of one tenth of 1 percent of capital stock. The funds would back a Washington reserve to pay depositors if a bank fails, with assets realized to cover shortfalls. Proposed only after state legislatures pass similar measures to prevent national banks from monopolizing deposits. Mrs. M J Rittenhouser of Loogootee mourns the death of her grandson Clarence Rittenhouser.
Franklin Indiana’s L B Clore owned an ear of corn valued at 250 dollars with 1250 kernels priced at 20 cents each. The corn won the world’s finest ear prize at a Chicago exhibit but had to fetch 250 dollars at auction to reclaim it. Deputy inspector John Owens targets adulterated foods in Terre Haute driving fines and closures.
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