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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
4
A scanned catalog lists veterinary preparations with claimed cures for worms, coughs, influenza, pneumonia, colic, diarrhea, miscarriages, and other ailments. It notes dosing details, price, and where to obtain from a druggist or mail-order, plus a separate note on crows roosting behavior and farmers' attempts to deter them.
Two women fought in front of Fields' on West 16th street and near the post office on Saturday night. They pulled hair and fell to the sidewalk before Frank Dorsey intervened. One woman was identified as Bruce and the other as Elkins, allegedly over a whipping incident involving Mrs. Bruce's child. Night Police later collected hair from the scene.
Thomas Chapman, 23, was admitted after a rabbit shot injured his calf on Thanksgiving Day. Doctors Freeland Short and McDonald amputated his leg above the knee Monday due to severed arteries and gangrene. He is married with a young wife, daughter of Hugh Bass of Bloomington.
A dispute between a prominent merchant and a quarry boss in Oolitic led to the merchant allegedly snapping a revolver toward the quarryman. The cartridge failed to explode, preventing a fatal injury as Prosecutor Fletcher investigates.
Kids rigged a wire between trees with a pulley for a slide for life a la circuses. A 10 year old boy, son of Steve Fidler, broke an arm after hanging on too long and nearly died. Parents ban the activity after the accident.
Early Monday Andy Fine found E. W. Wilson unconscious in the middle of a road near Freeland farm by the Davis Ferry bridge. Wilson had a head cut and could not recall the events. Mayor Fillion fined him $1 for intoxication and costs, sending him to jail.
Coroner W L Kline and a team from Ohio conducted a disinterment at a cemetery to perform a postmortem on Dona Gilman. They will finalize chemical analyses to determine if criminal assault caused death and report to authorities. Police were notified about a suspect in the case.
Washington Herald reports a police plot to force two men out of the city failed partially when George Spaulding and Slater White were detained. Spaulding slipped away from guard Royse during a rock-pile transfer and was recaptured after a hot pursuit. White remained missing as the search continued.
The News notes three murders in Greene county linked to illegal liquor sales and late hours. It argues law enforcement must target gambling and unlicensed sale, urging county officials to restrict licenses where police protection is weak while residents shoulder reform duties.
Little Harry Jacobs died last night at Springville as the only son of Mrs May Jacobs. Pearl Pruett two months old died Saturday and was buried Sunday at Beech Grove Jacobs. Harry B Jacobs three years old died Friday night at seven oclock of diphtheria paralysis and buried Sunday at Green Hill Parker. Daniel W Parker prominent Bedford merchant and longtime insurer died Monday at two oclock aged 75. Funeral Tuesday at 26 oclock from Presbyterian church with Rev Findley. Burial at Green Hill by the Masonite fraternity. Body lay in state at church from 12 till 2 oclock Tuesday.
Mayor Fillion prepares to enforce ordinances long ignored. Sidewalks ordered built, cuthouses moved inside alleys. if not obeyed soon, the city will complete the work and charge the costs to the property involved.
While riding in a buggy three and a half miles west of town on Saturday, manager Higman was thrown when his horse stepped in an open culvert. The buggy overturned, Higman sustained bruises not serious, and the horse ran back into the city.
Telegraphic dispatches note 30,000 Poles face hunger after factory closures. Other items report Kansas to present a silver service to the battleship named for the state, and notable deaths and political shifts across the United States including Moody action against a watch trust and Bailey trailing in Texas.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs L A Anderson and a daughter born Saturday to Mr and Mrs William Briscoe of East 15th Street.
Samuel Nathan, a junk dealer, faced trial before Justice Iseminger for assault and battery on Mrs. Baker who lives beside the junk yard. Mrs. Baker also sues Nathan on three related charges including trespass and maintaining a nuisance.
A stormy Boonville Indiana Ladies' Aid Society meeting centered on a new church cook book that included whisky wine and brandy in mince pies and fruit cakes. The W C T U pressed for removal but publishing a new edition was deemed too costly, leading to heated debate and a member offering a cash donation instead.
The afternoon discussion grew heated until the matter was voted. A decision was made toblue pencil all recipes containing any intoxicant before sale. The pencil marks are now visible in the book as the public remains largely unaware unless shown.
December is forecast to bring heavy rains from the 1st to the 3rd followed by snow and cold winds from the northwest. Weather expert Hicks predicts multiple storm periods through mid and late December with prolonged unsettled conditions and hazardous travel for pedestrians.
Train No 36 on the Monon line between Cincinnati and Chicago derailed two miles north of Frankfort Indiana early Wednesday after a broken rail. Twenty one of 175 passengers were injured none fatally. Damaged cars included baggage mail coaches and sleepers. Conductor Morton Mason led the train at high speed as the engine passed the broken rail. The wreck happened on a straight stretch with no embankment and was mitigated by a two foot cut on the side reducing risk. William Speece aided by opening his home and using telephones to summon physicians from nearby towns. Passengers and locals described the scene as tense with rain and cries from injured relatives.
Fire department rushed to Charles Quackenbush on West 1th Street near 6 at 5 30 Friday morning after a fire alarm. Crews arrived quickly and found a flue soot buildup causing the alarm. No damage occurred though firefighters prepared for a strike team call.
Charles Hutchinson paid one dollar and costs for plain drunk and was discharged. Homer Dillman and Charles Mullen each paid one dollar and costs, totaling eleven dollars, for intoxication and were discharged. The text then urges early Christmas shopping to avoid last minute stress.
In the McGrath v Norman case the jury ruled for the defendant on an account dispute. The Board of Children's Guardians charges neglect against Grant Acton and Vincy Greer and orders an examination before Judge Wilson Friday afternoon. Leonard Howard vs Michael Wilfong on an account of 39 is compromised after multiple Justices' Court trials. costs exceed 875.
The United States Court of Appeals ruled the Continental Wall Paper Company an illegal and highly organized trust. It upheld a district court finding that Voight & Sons of Cincinnati owed nothing due to trust practices. The judgment for Voight & Sons was affirmed and the appeal dismissed.
Mrs Henry Zollman entertained guests on a Wednesday night in honor of Mrs Gus Houston who is leaving for Iowa. Attendees included Mrs W F E Alexander Mrs Henry Curtis Mrs W C Denniston and others. Ice cream and cake were served and all reported a good time.
Hoseman Will Rariden arrives with the replevined horse from Brown and Abrams at Campbellsburg and tries to hand it to Milt Blackwell who claims to own the horse. Blackwell refuses and the animal remains at the Department building as officials consider a return to Brown with $125 reimbursement. B. F. Wible and family of Bedford visit Mrs. Mellie Lindley during Thanksgiving and renew their subscription.
Cincinnati dispatch reports bob may corcoran fraser wicker and livingston may be sent to surplus status at the annual National League meeting. Corcoran eyed by Hanlon and Frank for Baltimore Eastern league, others also may be waived to trim roster ahead of a southern trip.
The text suggests Wicker aimed to join an Eastern team and is expected to land there next season. The note hints at plans after a period of restraint and points to a location shift in his career, with emphasis on future opportunities rather than present results.
William M. Brown and Max Abrams agreed to return the Fire Department horse bought by Fire Chief Fred Carmody to cover costs of a replevin suit by the city of Campbellsburg. Mayor and Council had denied Canneny authority to sell the animal and removed him from office. The horse’s return likely ends the dispute.
Last Monday evening the regular meeting of the Stone City Camp of Royal Neighbors elected officers for the coming year. Members celebrated Mrs. August Benzel's birthday with a pin gift and refreshments, then announced new officers led by Oracle Mary Hendricks and other appointed roles.
Three Indiana University students Miss Pearl Stover Miss Louise Vandergrift and Miss Edna Kidwell faced a thief on East Kirkwood avenue after leaving the railroad station. He grabbed Miss Stover's pocketbook but she held on until the handle broke. The suspect fled dropping the purse containing $25 with only $10 taken, the bag and remaining cash later returned to Miss Stover.
Flora Kansas markets 125,019 barrels of apples in 1906. Of these 60,718 barrels moved in carload lots, 23,600 barrels shipped in bulk to cities, and the rest used by evaporating plants. An estimated quarter rotted due to marketing delays.
The Stone City Camp No. 1382 Royal Neighbors of America traveled to Orleans on Saturday. They were greeted by the Orleans lodge at the train and led to the Woodman and Royal Neighbors hall for a bountiful supper and a joint program. The Bedford lodge performed a drill to end the program. Attendees from here included Mrs. Charles Maddux, Mrs. Oscar Skerd, Mrs. Walter Stipp, Mrs. Dr. Cottom, Miss Cleada Felkner, Miss Lorena Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Elrod, Mrs. Ard and Mrs. Dudley Norman. All report a fine time.
The Mitchell Tribune notes civic acts by firms like Lehigh Portland Cement Company funding a church building in East Mitchell with 200 dollars toward the 1000 dollar goal. It also mentions the Indiana Hotel Keepers Association seeking a lobby at the legislature to limit hotel liability to 50 dollars and permit sale of guests who leave without paying.
Walter Adams and Frank Fraser while rabbit hunting seven miles south of Lafayette were attacked by a 46 pound wildcat that emerged from a tree den. After a fierce struggle the animal was killed and its pelt is planned for a Fraser family rug.
Three Ohio men were sentenced by Judge Landis to one year in the house of correction for conspiracy to violate federal laws governing interstate traffic in immoral articles. Robert D. Bradley, Edwin Davis, and William J. Oby of Canton and Cleveland were linked to Walter M. Dean of Chicago in manufacturing items for Chicago distribution via a Davis formed distributor.
Jasonville, a coal field boom town in Greene Sullivan county, was named for a Greene County man before its founding. In 1848 Jason Rogers hired Will iam L. Buckallen to move a log building across the line into Greene County for his farm trade. Buckallen, then a young man, chalked Jasonville on a log as a joke, and the name stuck when the plat was later surveyed.
An exceptional consignment of cattle weighing over ten animals totaling 18,610 pounds sold at Indianapolis yards. Owned by F. M. Bilby of near Connersville, the lot averaged 1,861 pounds with two bulls reaching 2,680 and 2,380 pounds. They brought 1050 dollars for the group, about 105 dollars per head, amid notes that feeding such cattle for four years is not profitable. Powell, Sawyer & Co. purchased the cattle at 85005 per head lightness.
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