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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
4
A large crowd gathered at the Baptist Church for a farewell reception to Rev. Wilson Whitney and his family. The event featured a decorated Sunday School room, Waterbury Orchestra music, wafers and lemonade, and the church ending the year debt free with a Christmas gift purse for the pastor.
The proposal argues condemned jails for unsanitary and abusive conditions and calls for state takeover of remaining prisoners. It urges abolishing boarding fees, establishing state run workhouses under merit rules, and transferring most county jail inmates to these reform facilities for disciplined, productive confinement.
Lee Strong of Bloomington a former Monon Freight Conductor had his right leg amputated in an accident on the Southern Pacific railroad near Yuma Arizona yesterday Strong had been employed as brakeman on the Southern Pacific since leaving the Monon and 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 a well known citizen.
The jury in the case of Mary Lanros against the city of Bedford found that Mrs. Lancaster sustained no injury from a fall from a flying trapeze on a rope supported apparatus on Fourth of July. The verdict, delivered Wednesday, stated there was no expense for a doctor.
Bedford public schools report census data on grades and ages showing many children older than their grade. Superintendent Fagan cites irregular attendance and tobacco use among boys as retarding factors and urges parents to interview their sons about tobacco to boost attendance and performance.
Princeton Indiana details show Henry E Agar seeking quick settlement of forgery and related charges before arrival, with creditors preferring repayment over punishment. Prosecutor reports Agar left Brownsville for home, aiming to waive examination, bond, and return to San Benito after meeting with local officials. The article lists numerous local township officers for an upcoming December 29 election.
Four shirtwaists a corset cover bonnet and other femme apparel were picked up by Capt. W J Cook this morning in front of his Lincoln street home. They appeared freshly laundried and likely dropped by a woman or child delivering a wash.
Readable fragments describe a dispute about an art piece and a singer named Patrick amid calls to ban or save the work. The readable text centers on the controversy and public reaction.
Delbert Sexton was discharged in police court after being charged with petit larceny in Bedford. The tools were found at his boarding house. he had loaned them Saturday and planned to return Monday, then visited Bloomington briefly and returned. In Indiana Linton, James Sims pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals, fined $25 plus costs. Shoals doctor I Nutt Plummer, 75, died of heart failure entering his home.
Elder daughter of W. C. Elliott formerly of this city now in Seattle marries Claude Deibert a New York City furniture dealer. The couple honeymoon in Vancouver and will live in New York where Deibert pursues a growing business interest.
McShaney Faithful notes Congressman Chaney continues work and seeks a 100000 dollar appropriation for Washington and Linton. He cites Jesse Overstreet of Indianapolis who, despite aiding the city, lost reelection to a cipher, amid party platform temperance pressure.
Judge Wilson heard the evidence in the divorce petition and granted the wife a divorce. Court adjourned until Monday as the judge returns to Bloomington for Christmas. Marriage license granted to John Hixon and Eliza Loughmiller of Mitchell. For sale 1974 acres with a 7 room house 2 barns 5 acres in bearing orchard with ample water. Address W F Allegre Williams Ind Bell Phone.
Residents of townships and wards retain power to remonstrate and prevent saloons even if the December 29 election favors the Vote. The County Option law states the remonstrance right remains unaffected by any election held under the law.
A West 14th street reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Perry Boruff and Mrs. Sawyer of New York filled the Boruff home from 8 to 10 pm. John P Boruff sang two numbers, Mrs. Boruff recited humor, and guests enjoyed Neapolitan cream and punch amid holly decor. Out of town guests included Roy Newland of North Carolina and Mrs. Northcraft of Abilene Kansas.
A government report details US sugar use in 1907 totaling 7.09 billion pounds costing consumers about 372 million dollars. It notes 21.3 percent from home production and 61 percent from foreign sources with exports at 43 million pounds and world production rising sharply. Beets now supply about half of total production.
State Superintendent Fasser A. Cotton announces plans to observe Abraham Lincoln centennial in schools on February 12. He urges revival of Lincoln Douglas debates and suggests pupils study the speeches as a basis for celebrating the anniversary with public meetings nationwide.
A county jail outside door key found in a barn in Bloomfield ends a mystery about a long running delivery prank. Sheriff Edington receives the key via a local gift from a former guest, with officers joking about a potential infernal machine and noting the need to lock doors to stop future deliveries.
William H. Culmer and Miss Esther Lay wed Wednesday at the groom’s Fifth and N streets home. Rev. Wilson Whitney officiated before a large group of friends and relatives. Esther Lay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Lay, recently came from Martin County. William Culmer runs a business in north Bedford and prepared a furnished residence for the couple. A wedding luncheon followed.
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 AM from a paralysis stroke at 61, leaving several children. Pearson will travel to Evansville for the funeral. Also notes Mrs Lucy Hendricks improving at Bedford on crutches. Ariet Bailey thanks relatives and friends for support during their mother’s illness and death.
Shinswick Township Board of Finance invites written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies for depositing public funds of Shawswick Township. Proposals must be on official forms with bonds, filed January 4, 1909 between 10 am and p.m. at the township trustee's office in Bedford.
The Perry Township Board of Finance in Lawrence County Indiana invites written proposals from banks and trust companies in Indiana for depositing public funds. Proposals due 2 p.m. January 10 1900. Bonds and forms must meet Act 1907 Chapter 222. Signed by President Fred Armstrong and Secretary Ira Anderson.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1908 William E Clark administrator presents final settlement of Martha Green deceased estate The account and vouchers will be examined December 21 1908 in court Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Brooks and Brooks attorneys for administrator
Joseph T. Melter as Administrator of the Elizabeth Melter estate has filed his final account and vouchers. The Circuit Court will examine the accounts on January 5, 1900. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to prove heirship and show cause if any. Brooks and Brooks, Attorneys.
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