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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Hundreds of friends gathered at the Baptist Church to bid farewell to Rev. Wilson Whitney and family. A 1 to 5 pm reception featured a transformed Sunday School room, Waterbury Orchestra music, wafers, lemonade, and a debt-free church year celebrated with a Christmas gift to the pastor.
The author urges official condemnation of county jails when repairs are late or unsanitary and calls for the board to act, halt jail use, or build new facilities. The piece condemns boarding-prisoner fees, argues the state should manage prisoners, and proposes state workhouses under merit-based reform for convicted offenders.
Lee Strong of Bloomington a former Monon Freight Conductor had his right leg amputated in an accident on the Southern Pacific near Yuma Arizona. Strong recently left Monon service and was employed as brakeman on SP it is presumed he fell under a train. He has a wife and three children in Bloomington and is the son of Albert R Strong noted citizen.
The Bedford case Mary Lanter versus the city ends with a jury verdict that Mrs Lancaster did not incur expenses for medical care after a fall from a rope supported flying trapeze on Fourth of July. The jury found no fault on the city's part in the incident.
Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Fagan urges parents to discuss tobacco use with sons as a factor in grade retention. Holiday schedule notes school closings and 1 15 start time while census data show age ranges in each grade and attendance figures for the week, with tobacco cited as a cause of retarded progress.
Four shirtwaists a corset cover a bonnet and other femme apparel were gathered by Capt. W J Cook in front of his Lincoln street residence this morning. The items appeared to be dropped by a woman or child likely delivering a washing and were freshly laundried.
Princeton and Evansville losses drive Agar settlement talks as prosecutors report his return home. Citizens weigh vengeance against recovering money. officials assign officers for December 29 local option election across townships including Flinn Pleasant Run Perry Indian Creek and more.
Delbert Sexton, accused of stealing tools from Crawford Johnson's West Side barber shop, was discharged after it emerged he had loaned the tools and left them at his boarding house. The dispute arose when Johnson swore out a warrant believing Sexton decamped with property.
Miss Louise Eliott elder daughter of W. C. Elliott formerly of this city and Seattle was married Tuesday December 15 to Claude Deibert a New York City furniture dealer. Mrs Deibert is a local social favorite who returned from Seattle and the couple left for Vancouver and will reside in New York City where Mr Deibert has a growing business interest.
The article praises Congressman Chaney for continued activity near the end of his term and notes his bid for a 100000 appropriation to purchase sites and erect post office buildings in Washington and Linton. It contrasts his persistence with Jesse Overstreet of Indianapolis who was defeated despite strong local service.
Judge Wilson heard the divorce petition of Flora Neal and Joseph Neal and granted the wife a divorce late Wednesday. Court adjourned until Monday as Judge Wilson returns to Bloomington for Christmas. Marriage license granted to John Hixon and Eliza Loughmiller of Mitchell. For sale 1974 acres with 7 room house 2 barns 5 acres in bearing orchard water access. Address W F Allegre Williams Ind Bell Phone.
Ad notes residents can still remonstrate and prevent saloons even if the December 29 vote favors the wets. County Option law guarantees the right to remonstrate cannot be affected by the election.
A reported mystery key delivered to Sheriff Edington turns out to fit the county jail exterior door. A barn discovery by Mrs. Pirtle’s son-in-law and a suspected former guest of the sheriff prompt officials to humorously accept the key as a Christmas gift.
In honor of former Bedford citizen John Perry Boruff and Mrs Sawyer of New York City, a large reception filled the Boruff home on West 14th Street from 8 to 10 pm. Guests included Ed ward Boruff, Mrs Sisco, Miss Anna Boruff, and out of town visitors Roy Newland and Mrs Newland, among others. John P Boruff sang two numbers and Mrs John Perry Boruff performed humorous readings as festive holly and punch graced the scene.
William H. Culmer and Miss Esther Lay wed Wednesday at the groom’s Fifth and N streets home. Rev. Wilson Whitney performed the ceremony before many friends. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lay, recently moved from Martin county. The groom works in north Bedford and the couple prepared a furnished home for their reception. A wedding luncheon followed.
Government report shows 1907 U S sugar consumption at 7.09 billion pounds costing about 872 million dollars at retail. Home production 21.3 percent, imports from islands 17.7 percent, and foreign sources 61 percent. World production nearly doubled since 1887. Beets now supply half of U S production.
State Superintendent Fasser A. Cotton proposes a statewide observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12. He urges revival of the Lincoln Douglas debates with students using the speeches as debate material and suggests public meetings to mark the centennial.
Senator H P Pearson received a telegram announcing the death of his wife's father E H Stephen Son in Evansville. He died at 6 50 this morning from a paralysis stroke suffered months ago at age 61, survived by several children. Pearson will travel to Evansville this afternoon for the funeral. Also note John Alexander visited Bedford to see his aunt Mrs Lucy Hendricks, who is improving and now on crutches with good recovery prospects. The Bailey family expresses thanks for kindness during sickness and death of their mother.
Shawswick Township Board of Finance invites written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies for deposit of public funds under a 1907 act. Proposals due January ith day, 19 1, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the township trustee's office in Bedford, Lawrence County. Proposals must include bonds or collateral and be on official forms. Signed by E Ferguson as PX and M. W. Strout as secretary.
The county invites bids for road work on Avoca and Shiloh roads totaling 13 900 feet. Bidders may view the engineer and viewers report by requesting copies. Each bid must be accompanied by a bond twice the bid amount. Bids addressed to Walter G. Owens, Auditor, Lawrence County, Bedford Indiana. The county commissioners seal dated December 1, 1908.
Joseph T. Melter as Administrator presents final account and vouchers in the Elizabeth Melter estate in the Lawrence Circuit Court. The examination and action on January 5, 1909 requires all heirs creditors and legatees to appear and prove heirship show cause why the account should not be approved. Brooks & Brooks represent the administrator.
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