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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented ad lists ailments in livestock and pets such as sheep dogs and poultry with terms like fever lung disease dysentery and pleuro pneumonia. It promises cures and remedies, mentions a book mailed for free, and provides an address for purchase terms.
Miss Lou Wallis then known as Miss Walls, aided by her mother and brother, held off a five thousand strong mob of Southern sympathizers in Greencastle near a rally for Daniel Voorhees and Joseph McDonald. She wielded a cavalry sword, drove back the attackers at the Walls Hotel, and helped protect Union officers Cooper and Lyons. Governor Morton later honored her with a royal reception in Indianapolis and a silk dress from the governor’s staff.
A veteran recounts a riot experience from the Forty seventh Regiment era. She recalls a reveler’s taunting, friends’ dress, and other tributes. A relative shielding her was hit by a spent bullet in the sleeve, the slug dropping harmlessly to the ground as shots rang out.
James D. Greer a farmer near Necadacher Texas gains wide notice as a agricultural wizard. He yields sixty bushels of corn per acre on poor land without fertilizer and claims central states could reach 150. He also develops a cotton seed, heat resistant watermelon, and a four kernel peanut, promising major agricultural advances.
The January health bulletin lists bronchitis as most prevalent followed by influenza tonsillitis pneumonia and other diseases. It records 2938 total deaths statewide with city rates higher for tuberculosis typhoid fever diphtheria scarlet fever measles influenza and smallpox and notes large city rates by name. It also reports local property moves and community notices including land purchases and new construction.
Astronomers reported a huge sun spot first observed by Prof. John A. Brasher of the Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburg. Measuring about 118000 miles by 30000 miles and covering 3.54 billion square miles, it may influence weather though no disturbances are yet observed.
The Oolitic News quotes citizens asking if a meat inspector exists and whether Bedford falls under such jurisdiction. They suggest residents should inspect local meat sources to avoid unsanitary hoof and horn piles.
William Barrett reports Indiana national banks show a strong year end rise. Deposits outside Indianapolis climb from 77.75 million to 85.75 million, Indianapolis deposits rise to 19.47 million, while total bank resources grow from 167.46 million to 185.94 million between Jan 29, 1906 and Jan 26, 1907.
A government inspection warns several rural postal routes in Lawrence County may be discontinued. Most roads are sound, but some cross flood-prone sections need prompt county action to avoid service losses.
Bloomington residents discuss a proposed “thirst club” to induce the Monon railroad to run a special Bedford train every Saturday night from 6 o clock to 11 30, offering three hours of companionship with alcohol. Some support stems from saloon closures, others seek vindication, with outcomes uncertain.
Mrs. A B Conrad wife of the local First Baptist pastor died Sunday in Seymour Indiana. She leaves a husband and three daughters. The body will be taken to Westport New York for burial. Rev Henry Knauff of Seymour conducted services here for a Quartley meeting but was called home Saturday due to the death of Mrs Bechemier and preached her funeral at 10 o clock Sunday morning.
The Central Union Telephone Co operating in Ohio Indiana and Illinois and linked with the American Telephone and Telegraph Co announces it can furnish service to meet all demands. It emphasizes it is an operating company not a builder and will cooperate with others to provide the best local exchange and toll service. It invites communities to consult on improving or extending service and toll connections across 36 states with AT&T.
A movement in Jasonville seeks a new county by carving from Greene Clay and Sullivan. Supporters claim nine tenths of voters favor creating a county seat near the mines of western Sullivan and Greene. A petition will circulate across the three counties to gauge sentiment on the proposed boundary and share of existing mines.
The report notes minimal snowfall late in the year with a peak depth of two inches in a single day. At winter’s end 14.0 inches lay on the ground, observed on March 19 in Indianapolis.
The B P O Elks and the Eagles have halted liquor sales in clubrooms following a recent law change. A road improvement drive gains momentum in Daviess county with Veale and Bogard townships voting and petitioning for miles of new roads. Harrison and Reeve townships discuss stock companies and stone crushers to aid road building, citing railway absence and local stone supplies. Miss Florence Root leaves to visit her parents in Pinhook after living with Mrs. Ralph Malott.
John R Walsh through his attorneys filed a general demurrer to the indictment charging theft of 3 million dollars from the Chicago National Bank. The demurrer argues the counts lack specific offense, clear elements, and show no insolvency or bank official knowledge. Judge Anderson will hear arguments in Chicago on February 19.
Bob Wicker returned from Columbus Ohio after signing to pitch for the Columbus ball club in the American Association. The pennant winner last year is reported to have paid Garry Hermann 2000 dollars for Wicker and is said to offer the highest salary ever paid by the Columbus club, though below his peak NL earnings.
A 1906 weather report by W. T. Blythe notes unusual events across Indiana. Earthworms first appeared March 1 at Moores Hill, frogs croaked by March 26, bees left hives in Princeton January 20, wildflowers bloom in January and February, and birds migrated. The year saw few freezes, no temperatures below zero except two degrees, and a few extreme winds up to 58 mph on November 21. Harvests were fair despite limited rainfall and variable temperatures.
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