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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
4
Nervous debility and prostration from overwork cured by Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28. In use over 40 years as the only successful remedy. One dollar per vial or special package for serious cases. Bold by Druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of price Humphreys Med Co William and John Sts New York City.
Ethel Eastman was found Friday at farmer William Gibson’s home four miles west of Washington after a quarrel with her parents led her to leave Tuesday morning. She walked eight miles in three hours before seeking work at Gibson’s and agreeing to return home after a newspaper man verified the report. The reunion was described as happy.
Samuel B. Rathbone forges ahead to make Indiana the first state with full rural free delivery. As of December 1, 2067 routes operate with 116 petitions pending. since June 30 eighty‑eight new routes were added, ten in the ninth district, now the state’s banner district. District totals show the spread of routes across all twelve districts. A separate accident report notes a wagon with Louis Zinkan and family struck by a B&O train in Washington, injuring all occupants.
Officials advise shipping gifts a week or two before Christmas to avoid crowds. The express office anticipates at least a 20 percent district increase in shipments, with current trends suggesting the rise over prior years will be easily reached.
Frank McPhillips, war correspondent for the Detroit News, describes Eugene V Debs as a poet, orator, wit, and lover of humanity. He notes Debs would stand out in a crowd of ten thousand and that his heart and soul reflect compassion. The remark refers to a Detroit appearance at the Stone City Opera House on Monday night December 18.
Report says Representative Sibley will introduce a bill in Congress to stop issuing and paying post office money orders on Sunday. Postmasters would decide whether Sunday service occurs, and few offices would offer it. Substations in drugstores reportedly provide Sunday service for patrons, often with higher sales than other days.
Sherman L. Keach and family depart for Pasadena with Mrs Keach to winter there while he returns to ord in a few weeks. The B and O S W transfers Charles Malott as general agent in Bedford replacing Keach. Keach’s service is praised and he is expected to become postmaster of Bedford succeeding Col W V Williams in about six weeks.
In north Bedford Justice Harris heard the case of Noble Byers a fourteen year old boy whose teasing led to the arrest of Mrs. Della Caves on assault and battery charges. About thirty witnesses mostly neighborhood youths testified the dispute began with Byers taunting Caves children. Caves struck Byers then flogged him prompting her arrest. The judge dismissed after reviewing part of the evidence.
The Retail Merchant's Association of Bedford organized with officers McCormick president Lanz vice president Stipp secretary Dodd treasurer. The group, over sixty firms, aims to boost trade, unite diverse merchants, and promote public welfare with monthly meetings open to citizens. They expect a June visit from the National Editorial Association and plan meals and transport for the editors, with L T Dickason hosting lunch at the Oolitic club house.
Gertrude Wells of Oolitic aged fourteen presents a detailed paper on butter making and dairy management to the farmer’s institute. The guide covers cow care, milking discipline, milk handling, separator use, cream temperature, churning, salting, moulding, and marketing with emphasis on cleanliness and consistent feeding for quality butter.
Elisha Grimes of Bedford closed a Tuesday night purchase of the Commercial hotel at the West End from Frank Falk for 2500 dollars. He also bought hotel fixtures from Mrs. LeFevre for 500 dollars. Grimes and his mother plan to arrive tomorrow to take charge of the property for Brownstown Banner.
The Second District Republican Convention to choose a district chairman will meet in Bloomington on January 11 with district leaders expected to attend in person. The State committee will decide the timing and venues for other district conventions at its first January meeting, with dates and locations announced upon committee approval. Justice of the Peace Harris received a postal card from Hong Kong postmarked November 13 with a photo of a Chinese court on the back, prompting amusement at the scene as he wonders who his Orient connection might be.
Nine applications filed with Walter Ringwall the local recruiting officer in Louisville have been accepted. Recruits this month include Curtis Knight and Charles Reynolds of Bedford George Lemons Jesse Sanders Thomas Beck and Arthur Turner of Avoca William S. Barlow and George Jackson of Stonington and Kirk Kelly of Hardensburg Most recruits were sent to Jefferson Barracks Missouri.
County Auditor Owens displays a novelty time piece with reversed dial figures. The clock runs backward so that when ordinary clocks show 5 pm the device reads 9 am. Clerks, not yet accustomed, have reportedly worked overtime believing it to be a prank.
Capt Isaac Crim rural mail carrier on a route, horse ran away Saturday tearing up the mail wagon and scattering fragments for a mile. Crim escaped injury and saved the mail both times. Earlier incident, horse damaged fence rails and hip shaft. Crim again saved the mail.
The Democratic National Committee plans a midwinter meeting at French Lick Springs. Chairman Taggart arranges the gathering which will be informal, with discussions possible on reorganization of the Democratic party.
Joseph B. Kealing United States District Attorney and Henry C. Pettit United States Marshal start their second term today after presidential reappointment and Senate confirmation yesterday. No change expected in either office.
By tomorrow night the Indianapolis Southern and the Monon railroads will be connected by a switch. Grading at the crossing near Morton Street is nearly finished, allowing ties and rails to be laid within a week. The linkage enables AS to move construction materials on its own tracks, saving unloading time. A stone cut on Maple Heights could delay the connection east of Bloomington for two months or more.
The Bloomington Telegram charges that Lafayette’s tour failed due to limited stage space and weak planning. It notes crowding, late starts, a frosty reception, and an audience left dissatisfied by a disjointed performance and a reluctant Lion’s Bride act.
An irate farmer from Veale township arrived today seeking two Washington men suspected of shooting his mule. The men allegedly mistook the mule for a jack rabbit in the morning incident.
Commissioner of Education reports 16 256 038 pupils enrolled in common schools for 1905 about 20 percent of Census estimated population and an average 102 instructional days. Trustee Dalton notes William Koch’s family, injured in a Cement plant explosion, needs aid as they face hardship and illness.
At a Mother's club meeting in Princeton, Mrs. Crawley a veteran teacher, urged using newspapers in school study. She cited successful classroom use and said it adds a test to the child’s work. Other teachers plan to act on her suggestion.
A protest filed in the Postoffice Department opposes the selection of Houchin as Petersburg postmaster. The objector, a prominent politician aided by Congressman Foster, argues Houchin is deaf and cannot understand speech unless he repeats Hey? four times.
In a damage case Mrs Frances claimed injury after stepping onto a barrel set in a hole for a tele phone pole, which collapsed and hurled her into the barrel. The town argued the telephone company bore responsibility. The jury retired 21 minutes and found for the town of Oolitic Boruff Boruff and J E Henley served as Mrs Frances attorneys.
The Indianapolis Vincennes and Evansville traction company seeks a Bedford franchise to run an electric street line from the Ohio River to Indianapolis. Senator W N Matthews of Bedford is company president and city council appears inclined to grant a liberal franchise to attract capital and industry.
A new timetable for Southern Indiana lines aims for year end rollout with Sullivan branch tweaks. Morning and evening service will be enhanced for Sullivan and Hymera, including a Sullivan to Jasonville connection via main line. The southbound Terre Haute 9 40 p m departure may shift earlier. A second combination smoking and dining car progresses and should be ready by mid January for service on the Terre Haute to Seymour main line, and later Chicago southbound runs.
Remains of an educated Englishman named Dyson Elliott were buried in Potter's Field Bedford Indiana after a publicized death in the Lawrence County jail. Police in Rochdale, England traced his missing relatives and provided details of his family, divorce, and the fate of his daughter.
The B O S W Ry offers return passages from Dec 23 24 05 30 31 1905 and Jan 1 1906 to Jan 3 1906 to points in C PLA Territory at one and one third fare. Children pay half. Special limit for teachers and students. For information contact agent C G Mauorr.
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