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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
External or internal piles relief promised by one application. Also soothes burns, scalds, breast inflammation, sore nipples, salt rheum, chapped hands, fever blisters, corns, bunions. Sample offered free by mail. Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. New York address listed.
An old advertisement touts Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 as a proven cure for nervous debility weakness and prostration caused by overwork. Sold at $1 per vial or $3 for special cases, with prepaid shipping from Humphreys Medicine Co. New York.
Spencer dispatch reports the Owen county delegation plans to back Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield with Albert W. Miers of Bloomington as second choice. They prefer Alvin Padgett of Washington if he would run, but Padgett remains unsure. Republicans will unite behind Congressman Chaney in Owen county with no opposing candidate.
Injuries and railroad disruptions ripple through Southern Indiana and Monon lines. Master mechanic George L. Gallagher remains home with a sprained ankle after a fall while switching cars. Frank Humston of Monon also home with grip. Indiana Railroad Commission approves Southern Indiana lower coal rate to Seymour, with no raise to intermediate points. Evansville E and T H station wall collapse damages property but, fortunately, no lives lost as workers were at dinner. Contractors claim no faulty work amidst ongoing investigations.
A holiday mood is marred as Bedford and Lawrence county report multiple deaths. Mary White aged two months died after an illness, Nancy Duzan died of cancer, Ruby Anderson aged sixteen died of pneumonia, Edward Case 24 died after a brief pneumonia, Joseph McBride 64 died after a paralytic stroke, Lulu Hill Corbin 19 died after childbirth. Funerals and interments were held or announced in local cemeteries and churches.
In police court Monday John Messy of New Albany was arraigned on intoxication charges. He arrived Saturday with the storm and around 10 pm attempted to direct South Side traffic in a grand wind stunt. Police stopped him and took the Floyd County vehicle to jail, fined $1 plus costs totaling $11, and remained jailed for Christmas. Also mentioned is John Taylor, a Bedford visitor.
In police court Tay A and John Malone pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined one dollar plus costs. James Ping of Heltonville answered assault and battery charges with a guilty plea, paying fines and costs before warrants were issued for the prosecuting witness. William Bowden also faced intoxication charges with a one dollar fine and costs, stayed jail time.
The Monon Railroad operated a 500 mile educational dairy tour from December 9 to 18 in cooperation with Purdue Experiment Station and the State Dairy Association. Fifteen stops plus thirty minutes of talks at each, reaching about 4 000 attendees with emphasis on herd testing and pure bred sires.
Four year old Claude Wheeler of Boonville fell into a kettle of hot lard while his father rendered lard Saturday night. He died from the fatal scalds.
Cards announce the approaching marriage of Miss Lulle Ludlow to Arthur Nobert of Jackson Michigan, son of Dr Z O Nobert. Ludlow lived with Mr and Mrs J C Rush of Springville Indiana for four years and is well known in Bedford. Also Miss Maule Accam bookkeeper for Boniface Weiber and Allen fainted at work due to stomach derangement and was taken home.
Miss Ray Bollington, 18, of Jeffersonville, suffered a severe nervous attack after smoking 150 cigars in ten days. She had bought cigars via a Chicago mail order house and hid the habit from her parents, aided by household smoking. Her health has declined with the habit, and doctors fear permanent nervous damage.
William Lavender, a deserter, was arrested at Oolitic by Marshal Fred Bowen and delivered to army officials at Ft Thomas Ky. He is also wanted by the Hutchinson Kansas State Industrial Reformatory for parole violation. Lavender, a local resident, had been paroled after trouble in Kansas and reportedly joined the army, prompting a joint handover with rewards totaling 75 dollars.
Residents near Nabb Indiana report a strange hillside light at S K Peck farm near Jeffersonville. The glow lasted over an hour and spurred beliefs of hidden metal, oil and other minerals beneath the surface amid local drilling plans.
A series of recent sales at the B. B. Marley agency near Webb store includes H R Jones of Hartford City selling to J B Loyd of Shoals with Muncie property exchanged for timber lands at Shoals valued around 6000 dollars. Other transfers include H L Craigmile to Fred Prosser on South H street Sent Gwin to James Ross for political property at 650 dollars and Jas Ross to McFarland for a farm in Martin county at 1200 dollars. Additional parcels include B D Marley to Frank Pace for 19 acres on West 16th street at 900 dollars, Clyde Reed house and lot on Breckenridge Pike at 500 dollars, T S Wagener land at Silverville 500 dollars, Florence Radcliffe now house on West 9th at 953 dollars, C W Denniston on West 11th at 1209 dollars, Henry Faine North at 950 dollars, Nicholas Wacky on ith street at 1000 dollars, and Dan Chastain property on North H for a farm near Shoals at 1200 dollars.
A. Toepperwein concluded a ten day exhibition in San Antonio firing at 72,500 targets with only nine misses. He, using two 22 caliber automatic rifles, completed 6,500 targets in the final session with a single miss. A large crowd witnessed the dramatic finale.
Dr Horace Ellis of Vincennes University received a five eagle from Norris City. The immense bird, shot by a local hunter while lifting a sheep, was chloroformed, stuffed and mounted. Dr Spense sent the eagle to Ellis for the university collection.
The County Board of Finance opened bids for county fund deposits and selected five banks as depositories: Bank of Mitchell First National Bank of Mitchell Bedford National Bank Citizens National Bank and Stone City Banks of Bedford Each bank will receive a portion of the funds based on capital stock. A separate note reports the Hugh Bailey vs Stone Company case was compromised for 300 dollars. There is mention of Gus C. Davis as a potential Republican delegate for the 2nd district to support Fairbanks. Carlisle visitors then traveled to Chicago before returning home.
Court records reveal defense evidence suggesting the accused husband exhibited queer behavior at times. Prosecution argues bias and motive remain unclear as the trial proceeds with testimonies from neighbors and associates.
A Indiana jury weighs if Beasley of Linton who shot his wife acted in brain insanity. Witnesses Thursday and Friday described Beasley as unsound at the time of the shooting, with defenses and prosecutions presenting conflicting views.
The piece reports a New York debate over women smoking publicly in upscale venues. Mrs Patrick Campbell was refused at Hotel Plaza, provoking mixed reactions from actresses Blanch Ring and reformer Mrs Henry Conger, who denounces women smoking as unwomanly.
Testimony describes a January 1900 show of force by mountain men from Eastern Kentucky aiming to influence Frankfort politics. W S Taylor reportedly opposed arms while Powers claimed Taylor supported them with a Bill of Rights reference. Witnesses discuss Powers' Louisville trip to mobilize Western Kentucky petitioners. Judge Morris plans Christmas day court session.
Several prisoners confined in the county jail on misdemeanor charges went on a strike, refusing to work on the streets. Prosecutor Fletcher produced a statute requiring jailers and sheriffs to compel work, after which the prisoners relented and agreed to work.
Fourteen witnesses testified today in the Caleb Powers case as the defense faced a lengthy cross examination led by the State. Key focus centered on J S McKnight and the so called mountain army linking Youtsey to the alleged conspiracy and presenting new details about payments and past actions.
Franz Hoffman and Thomas O Shea, both paroled after long sentences, arrive in New York to stay with Maud Ballington Booth at the Volunteers of America home. Hoffman, once with no friends, fears life outside the prison walls that defined his existence.
The reader notes a lyrical excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution praising the joyful ring of Christmas chimes. It evokes festive stirring times and a jingling, swinging song cherished during the season.
Miss Annie Kelley, a young schoolteacher once in Tolono, seeks bankruptcy to avoid a $3,600 judgment from a tort suit over a schoolyard whipping. Principal Cass remains jailed. the father vows to pay the sum, while Kelley and Cass deny injuries and face separate criminal and civil actions.
Martha Wallman, 18, describes how her obsession with automobiles led to forged checks and a criminal arrest in New York. She cites city life and cars as temptations, saying she rode at forty five miles an hour and now sits in a Mercer Street court prison after confessing.
Samuel J. Fleming, a horseman, sues the Monroe County Fair Association claiming he did not receive half of the $200 in premiums due for his horses entered at the county fair last August. The suit asserts entitlement to the full premium amounts from the races Fleming entered.
Bloomington authorities prepare a tiger hunt after Norman Haskett, brought in for drunken behavior in Bedford, told a tale locating the so called blind tiger’s lair in a Bloomington livery stable. Prosecutor Fletcher and Capt. Louden coordinate arrests and search today. A Bedford fine plus costs was levied on Haskett for his condition. A Green Castle marriage license issued in Indianapolis linked to a Bedford resident. John Koetter underwent surgery to remove his damaged right eye due to iritis.
A thief forced into the head house of James Buchanan Elmore in Evansville stole several valuable fowls and left a verse on paper tacked to the door. Indiana fruit growers receive $3800 in premiums for Purdue show during the Farmers Short Course January 13 to 18 1908. Indiana Horticultural Society promotes fruit growing education and exhibits. Congressman Watson introduces anti cigarette bills in Congress to ban shipments and impose a tax per 100 wrappers. penalties include fines.
Preston M. Mavity announces his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner First District subject to the Republican Primary. He has served about a year and is described as an excellent commissioner deserving renomination based on merit as a Republican citizen and official.
The 8th annual reunion of the Association of the Survivors of the Battle of Stone's River will be held at the Christian church in Kokomo Indiana on January 2 1908. Ladies serve dinner to all at 25 cents and banquet plates at night for 50 cents each in the church dining room. The audience room seats 1500 with no exposure under one roof. W H Drypen Secretary Martinsville Indiana December 17 1907.
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