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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
3
Numerous local residents and visitors are noted in Bedford with activities from ill health to travel. A. K. Sears travels Canton Illinois while Herve Fox joins Mitchell. Real estate changes and school visits unfold as the community gathers for performances and church, with births, marriages, and guardianship updates shaping daily life.
George W. Smith sues the P. M. and B. Stone Company in Lawrence Circuit Court claiming slush from the mill damaged his land to the amount of $2,000. The Crum family on North street has suffered a string of misfortunes including a scalded son and Ethel Crum recovering from scarlet fever with spine complications.
T H Hunter a Civil War veteran and Pleasant Run resident died at his home near Heltonville on Sunday from heart disease at age 60. He is survived by a widow and the body was interred at Mundell on Monday. Col W M Dobbins returns from Arkansas prospecting tour and sees timber regions as profitable for capital investment but not suitable for permanent residence in the state.
Henry Hitt, an elderly resident, died at his sons William and Shirley Hitt’s home near the cement plant Tuesday afternoon. The body was taken to Ferguson undertaking rooms for the funeral this afternoon with interment at Beech Grove cemetery.
The Bedford Military Band directed by Frank Reed held a Valentine themed dance at the old opera house on Tuesday. The Elk's band assisted with eighteen numbers. about 50 couples attended. Net receipts were about $80 for the band.
Judge Robinson in Spencer hears Moses Dunn versus Bloomington in the Commissioners room over a $400 assessment for East 9th street improvement. Dunn claims his land lies outside city limits and seeks to restrain collection. Attorney R. H. East represents Dunn. A. M. Hadley defends city.
A health and food values studywoman extols cranberries as the most healthful fruit and advises buying them by the barrel for daily use.
Indiana Reformatory special agent J. W. Comfort visited to review records of paroled prisoners. He identified three Lawrence county men who were recently released by the Board of Reformatory managers.
The Episcopal church at 14th and M streets nears completion with masons carpenters and plumbers at work. If weather holds the congregation hopes the building will be ready for occupancy by the last Sunday in March.
The State of Indiana versus Dr W H Dings, a Mitchell physician charged with abortion, will be tried at the February term. The case draws attention due to the defendant's prominence and the alleged conditions at the time of the crime.
A fire alarm at 8 oclock Saturday night reached the residence of Mrs. Lizzie Kinser along the B. and O railroad east of I Street. A defective flue ignited the ceiling and was extinguished in its incipiency. A colored servant girl was overcome by smoke and carried from the building by a fireman.
Elisha Grimes bought the Sutherland lot north of the hotel Stickles. He plans an 80 by 65 foot two story brick building with basement, extending 40 by 135 feet. Construction will start this month with occupancy around April 1. This is Grimes third business building in Bedford.
Henry Hitt an elderly resident once in a hospital at Indianapolis lies in a dying condition at a small frame house shared with his sons near the cement plant. His sons Sherley and William Hitt work at the plant and strive to care for him as physician Dr Freeland fears the end may come within hours.
Bloomfield resident T B Heaton signs with a shoe company to advertise its goods using his driving steers Bud and Bill. A custom wagon is being built for the act and the pair will debut on Indianapolis streets once ready, following Heaton's local fame for driving the steers in Greene County. George M Albertson, Bedford figure and Orleans Bank president, seeks State Senate as a Republican with a strong likelihood of election if nominated.
Itemized estimate places Miss Alice Roosevelt trousseau at 11400 with gowns lace coats and accessories. The list includes wedding gowns dinner gowns dresses coats wraps lingerie shoes gloves handbags hats and other apparel and related items.
Bedford marked its 17th anniversary silently as the city council failed to meet for the special order regarding the Indianapolis Vincennes Evansville traction company ordinance. Since its 1889 founding, Bedford has grown into a major Southern Indiana commercial center with railroads, mills, and a developed water and sewer system.
Judge Wilson approved the request for a Lawrence county grand jury to report February 26. Prosecutor Fletcher says he has evidence likely to yield indictments as investigators pursue the Schafer murder case with possible help from John H. Underwood.
Dr. A J McDonald called to Surprise on professional business. Richard Roberts Norton stone mill superintendent visited Bloomington. Nora Evans formerly of this city now Lafayette visited friends. Mrs J Hickson Smith confined to home with grip at West 16th street. McCormick Bros advertise children hoods 50c to 1 value 23c Friday and Saturday. Ambrose Sears and wife returned from Orleans visit. John Baira of Chateau Montana visiting his brother William Bair 1623 West 22nd. Louis Mayer Boss Shoe Store manager home with grip. Southern Indiana railroad grossed 118246 in January up 737 from last year.
Ft Ritner couple Frank Iras and Nellie Beavers wed February 2 and filed the marriage return today via the county clerk. Also attending W D Brown funeral in Campbellsburg were Mr James A Zaring and family. Brown was B&O conductor killed in a wreck Tuesday and was Zaring’s uncle. Roselle Knott stars as Mary Tudor in When Knighthood Was In Flower, drawing praise rivaling Julia Marlow.
A farmer buys land where width equals five sixths of length. The square equivalent is 60,000 sq ft. The length is 600 ft and width 500 ft. Area is 300,000 sq ft, which is 6 acres. The output line notes 141 squads and 252 ft 9 in as a quirky measure. MARTIN MARTINI.
Fred N. Fletcher, the current prosecuting attorney of Lawrence County, was renominated by county Republicans last Saturday by about a 600 vote majority. Support cites his handling of the Sarah Schafer murder case and other major prosecutions.
Crowds attended yesterday’s services at the First Christian Church with special praise for the music. A mixed quartet featuring Bertha Myers Mabel Smith Ray Boruff and Albert Fields performed during the evening worship. Pastor Edwards delivered a message on Emancipation referencing Abraham Lincoln on the president’s birthday anniversary.
Representatives from Louisville cement firms challenge Vincennes street improvement specs as the board of public works favors Bedford Portland cement and Utica Illinois brand. They claim other brands are barred and cite ongoing meetings without effect, restricting bids to two cement brands.
Telegram to Mrs. Robert Harris reports the death from heart disease of John Peters in Stinesville. Peters, a quarry company employee, collapsed at work and died. The body was taken to Salem for interment.
At the wedding Saturday for Israel Goldburg of 905 Market street Louisville, Mrs. Jacob Leibson gave birth to a boy. She danced with her husband before retiring to a cloak room, surprising guests.
Detective William E. Dwyer locates Frank Ackerman a 13 year old orphan twelve miles south of Terre Haute and brings him to North Vernon to claim an $18 000 fortune from a foster mother’s will. The boy was found after probate proceedings began and an attorney oversaw the Vigo county search. Also, Frank Dreyhoble faces liquor sale charges and a diphtheria illness affects Alva Stansbury’s four year old son nearby.
A commercial rumor claims the P M B quarry company has gained control of the Walsh quarries. Local office could not confirm the report as manager N E Joyner was unavailable who could verify the claim.
The Republican convention in Lawrence County renominated Hon. John H. Edwards for Representative for another term. Edwards, a two term legislator, is touted as a candidate for Speaker of the House when sessions convene next January, with strong support from local friends.
Foreclosure suits seeking about 6 million dollars plus interest target a large gas properties network in Indiana and Ohio. The action filed in Indianapolis federal court by Central Trust Company of New York as trustee covers properties across many counties including Jay Randolph Delaware Tippecanoe Clinton Cass Miami Howard Tipton Grant Adams Blackford Wabash Montgomery Boone Hamilton Marion Mercer Allen Auglaize Drake.
Indiana women led by WCTU figure Helen Gougar presented a 3000签 petition to Governor Hanly urging a new law granting woman suffrage. The drive targets statewide rights, municipal suffrage, and a referendum, aligning with national suffrage activity. A birth is also noted for Will James family.
Mary Rose Ellen and Kate Johnson sue the city of Bedford and the Monon Railway in Lawrence circuit court over J street improvements and a twelve foot east shift of the tracks between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. They claim foundations cracked walls and tree loss from the excavation and seek $10,000 plus nuisance abatement as trains run in the new location. Attorneys Dunn Pentoon and M. B. Hottel represent the plaintiffs.
In Bedford, Indiana, 200 chiefs and warriors with squaws and papooses gathered to celebrate the fourteenth Great Sun anniversary of the Opitsah tribe. Big Chief John H. Underwood and Jame Stevens spoke as the pipe of peace was smoked and corn and venison were prepared.
Indiana Democrats weigh a secretary of state run by Robert W. Miers of Bloomington against John C. Chaney of Sullivan who could steer a gubernatorial boom. Chaney’s strong congressional hold and Roosevelt landslide gains shape the ticket while Miers contemplates a return to Congress if Chaney falters.
Rev Ulysses G. Sutherlin of New Albany was arrested tonight on a paternity charge from Miss Anna Moore, maid in his household last March. Moore, 27, gave birth December 5 in Hot Springs and returned to the area six weeks ago. Sutherlin, already indicted for his wife Geneva L. Sutherlin’s murder, pleads not guilty and bonds posted. Attorney Peter B. May leads prosecution efforts.
The Southern Indiana press endorses Capt J D Alexander Bedford Ind for Commander of the Indiana department G A R. Clay County Enterprise praises his upright character and education, urging delegates to support him.
The Liar's Club, a literary organization born in Politic, will convene next Thursday on Washington's birthday. Members are asked to attend with a whopper story. the best tale, judged on entertainment rather than truth, will win a prize. A consolation prize is offered. Notable businessmen and teachers are among the roster.
State Statistician Stubbs reports 1905 circuit and criminal court liquor law convictions at 1499, with 2783 cases filed. The liquor interests escaped nearly as often as fined, while state and county payments to judges and prosecutors totaled $293,160 and $724,268 respectively.
A 1904 photo of a Chicago game shows New York players in a bunt during play with the full crowd of 23,000 spectators clearly visible. The image is noted as a remarkable photographic achievement by Bob Wicker.
Mrs. Orie Olive Pace Wires aged 28 from Bedford died February 5 1906 in Marion Indiana after sudden brain congestion. She married Pete Wires September 28 1895 and had three children Ernest Julia Rosanah with Julia predeceasing a five year ago. The service was at her father’s home and burial in Breckinridge Cemetery. Reverend E R Edwards led the funeral. a large crowd paid tribute.
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