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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
4
Nervous debility vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes. Humphreys Homeopathia Specific No 28 in use over 40 years the only successful remedy. Siper vial or special package for serious cases one dollar. Sold by Dr Humphreys Med Co William and John Streets Norfolk streets or sent prepaid on receipt of price.
The 1907 Indianapolis city directory by R L Polk & Co lists 91 522 net names and uses a method to estimate population at 228 880. The directory will be distributed between the 15th and 20th of next month and shows a steady rise in names since 1835. It notes census estimates for 1906 place Indianapolis around 219 124, with the 1900 census at 169 164, and compares names versus official counts, mentioning other large cities for context.
Dr. Harvey Wiley testifies before the House Agriculture Committee on cold storage results. He reports meat loses taste and smell after three months, eggs deteriorate immediately, gelatin harbors tanus germs, and fruit may improve up to three months while oysters and other foods show varied effects in warehouses in Washington.
The report covers oyster handling and freezing concerns, gelatin production flaws, a railway fuel issue with Australian coal, a fatal Walters family sequence, a new Indiana tax bill on bank shares, and a Black student’s high school achievement amid tension, plus Methodist church growth and history.
Mr John Hellenkamp of Ft Wayne, leader in Allen county, president of the Liquor Dealers Association, spent a brief visit in the city. He stated that the Liquor League would not hurt the Legislature and called on friends before leaving.
Senator Ganiard's measure would require clubs that serve any intoxicating drinks to obtain a license or face fines, extending to Columbia Club, University Club, German House, and Elks Clubhouse. He argues all clubs should pay the state for liquor sales, even those selling only to members.
The Salyards shop on N Alexander St is crafting a granite monument for Joe A Burton, a six by five by 18 inch piece atop a two foot limestone base. Erected by horticulturist Joe A Burton, it features a twig and Grimes Golden apple carving, reflecting high craftsmanship praised by Leans Progress Examiner.
A large group of Odd Fellows will travel to Williams tonight to organize a new lodge there in a recently completed building prepared for the society.
A new joint football rules committee in New York approved changes including a 15 yard penalty for ground contact on the forward pass, defense gaining ball out of bounds, ten yard gain with a 15 yard punt rule, longer halves at 35 minutes, linemen allowed to carry from back positions, and shifted kickout and fair catch rules.
Jake Weimer former Cubs star and ex Reds pitcher signs to manage Rogers Park, a Chicago semi pro team, reportedly with ownership stake. The club plays Saturdays in Chicago. Beebe to coach Indiana University hopefuls. Sunday pro baseball inches toward Indianapolis approval via bill by Rep Brolley. Beebe brings optimism for a championship.
Dugger city marshal Brown recalls a near fatal arrest at a town dance. He described returning home to arrest a drunk suspect who drew a revolver, threatening him as he moved to take the man into custody. The incident underscores the dangers faced by officers in mining towns.
Lon Jenkins was fined 11 dollars for intoxication by Mayor Fillion and the plea stayed. Elijah Allen was fined 11 dollars for intoxication and paid. Lon Tincher was fined 20 dollars for assault and battery on his wife and paid up.
A B and B coal train on the Monon line derailed at the O street crossing near the Furst Kerber mill, blocking the track and street for hours. No crew injuries. cause traced to a broken flange. Separate notices cover a suit by Laurent Hamilton for 25000 against the B O S W Ry and other railway matters, plus social notes on tramp printers, a crime bill favoring nitroglycerin burglars, and downtown drinking scene near Tuck Shaw’s saloon.
A Bloomington city report outlines a transition to dry conditions with limited saloon activity and a few restaurAnts remaining open, while a Pierce Oil Company rep faces resistance securing leases near Brazil Ind. A farmer storms out with a revolver after the agent pressures him. In Maryland, sixty seven trained steers swim a flood to safety after a wild night. Life Pearson’s modeling clay gains interest for Jamestown Exposition.
Edward C. Ritscher oversaw the sale of three railroads owned by John R. Walsh to Vanderbilt interests for about 24 million dollars after a daylong conference. The banks accepted 6 million in notes from the Chicago, Indiana and Southern line to liquidate Walsh assets, wiping out Walsh's debts to the Clearing-House banks while Walsh receives cash. The deal surpasses the bankers’ price and shocks railroad men who expected 22 million from Pennsylvania interests.
Heltonville and surrounding area suffer a disease described as membranous croup and diphtheria since early fall. Several deaths occur from this cause while only two adults have faced serious illness. The Speer family child, a fourteen month old from the Heltonville hotel, is the latest victim in serious condition with slim hope for recovery.
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