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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
4
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Old neighbors of Mrs. Melissa Alexander an 80 year old former Bloomington farmer’s wife raised a fund to cover her funeral expenses rather than have her body dissected at Indiana University Medical College She died this morning at the Bloomington County Poorhouse after visiting Mr and Mrs James Arnold over Christmas Her husband and child were dead and only $4.95 remained on her when admitted to the poor farm.
Three deaths are reported in Bedford. Photographer N. G. Wilkins, 55, died Friday after 3 pm at Rufus Nichols’s home on North Lincoln Avenue from pneumonia. Edna Rittenhouse, 10, died Saturday of tuberculosis after the family moved from Wheatland. Ray Brown, one month old, died Saturday. funeral and burial held at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Sheriff Joseph Ratliff of Bloomington arrived with John Beavers in custody on the horse theft charge. Beavers, a Bartholomew county native, was arrested near Columbus with a stolen horse from Ray Teague near Clear Creek Christmas day. He confessed to the theft and said a conspiracy involved several others, with identities not yet revealed. The sheriff expects a full confession when transferred to the county jail at 10:30.
In the early hours of Christmas morning Booth Tarkington, in a drunken bungalow assault, fought two Indianapolis men and was arrested. He promised to return home and faced a resisting an officer charge with a court date set. detectives Manning and Samuels reported bruises from the altercation at Washington Street and Capitol Avenue.
Officers attempt to take Tarkington into custody after he refuses to go home. He fights like a tiger, striking and kicking, as Manning and Samuels struggle to restrain him. They finally place him in a carriage and send him to the police station where he is released home.
Superintendent John C. Haggerty of the B and O 5.W. railroad was robbed on the rear platform near Eighth and State Avenue. A red pocketbook containing $18 and 20 railroad passes was taken. Two well dressed men, about 25, crowded him and fled at Wilder Avenue. The incident was reported by the Enquirer.
Joe Glover a night agent for American Express received a mysterious fine cane as a Christmas gift from unknown friends. He found the cane in his room and wonders how it got past locked doors. Editors announce the annual banquet of the Indiana Republican Editorial Association at the Claypool Hotel January 16-17 1908 with guests including Vice President Charles W Fairbanks Senators Beveridge Hemenway and others.
The Lawrence county Democrats opened their 1908 campaign with a Saturday night meeting at the Courthouse appointing delegates to the Linton district convention on January 2. Detective Bob Owens fired the first gun in the campaign, aiming to rally support for Buck Gardner for sheriff amid party tensions and a dramatic scene of competing voices and parliamentary maneuvering.
Lawrence county officials report a nervous thief gang operating near Avoca. A burglar stole eight to ten bushels of potatoes from Urial Quackenbush and the following night took a bushel of sweet potatoes. The same night Bat Moore's poultry house lost two dozen chickens. A black dog left in the hen house may help identify the thief, as Moore believes the dog could betray the culprit.
Bedford police arraigned Henry Harris after Con stable Cal Voyles captured him in Guthrie township. Harris is charged with bootlegging in connection with the so-called Blind Tiger terrorizing Ft. Ritner and Leesville. Officers located the den in a tall sycamore by White River and say Harris obtained liquor for sale from the tree. Harris pleaded not guilty.
The article reports a grip outbreak sweeping Bedford with many victims and crowded physician offices. It notes New York and Chicago advisories including throat washes, fatigue avoidance, and rest. the disease appeared in 1889 in Europe and has since followed mild winters, thriving in soft weather.
The Bloomfield case draws harsh editorials from Linton Citizen and Washington Herald accusing the jury of Beasley’s manslaughter conviction of lax judgment. The Lafayette Courier notes the ruling seems a mockery of law praising harsher punishment for killing a wife.
Fire swept through Reeds Station destroying the Monon depot and multiple buildings. Rock’s store and Meno properties burned. total losses estimated around $10,000. Italian rooming residents of 18 escaped, some burned. bucket brigades saved others. Incendiary origin suspected. investigators to pursue charges.
A call issued by Chairman Goodrich appoints district conventions on February 4 to select two delegates and two alternates per district. Conventions will meet in Evansville Vincennes New Albany North Vernon Terre Haute Cambridge City Indianapolis Muncie Kokomo Rennselaer Marion Fort Wayne Plymouth with delegates chosen January 31 and February 1. Each district allocates one delegate per 200 votes or a slight excess for Fred Sims 1908 Secretary of State race.
Crane attacked Wieneke after a clandestine affair with Crane’s wife. Wieneke found gagged and tied, Crane missing, Wieneke hospitalized in serious but hopeful condition. Crane sought after by police with Seymour and Neosha connections. both families respected. The article details Crane’s background and marriage, and notes a wedding in Carthage and local social events.
Taxes on each 100 valuation in Lawrence County Indiana for State County City towns school gravel road and all other purposes are due at the Treasurer's office in Bedford. First Installment due by the First Monday in May, Second Installment by the First Monday in November, or all by May. If the first installment is late the entire year's taxes become delinquent and a 10 percent penalty is added.
Notice urges swift payment of delinquent taxes under the late law and warns of property sales. Taxpayers with personal property or real estate across multiple corporations or townships should inform the Treasurer to receive proper receipts, as he cannot cover delinquent taxes due to such multi jurisdiction holdings.
The judge gave jury instructions in Caleb Powers case and the panel adjourned until Monday for closing arguments. The proceedings reviewed prior trials for contradictions, with Official Stenographer Clarence Walker testifying. The defense sought to dismiss portions of testimony, but the motion was denied. Also noted are updates on Mrs. Elizabeth Powers and Mrs. Rebecca Green arriving, Mrs. T. J. Brooks’s health improvement, and Rev. Harley Jackson with his wife returning home from Springville.
Mrs. William Beck shot Daniel Sellers at a Sellersburg skating rink during late Saturday hours. A longstanding feud sparked the violence as Sellers, separated from Beck, was struck in the face and hand. Beck was arrested following the shooting.
Miss Susie Huffines of Danville Virginia Mrs George Beddoe of New York and Miss Julia Day were honor guests at a small company given by Mrs Arthur McCain Friday afternoon all being students in music under Mrs Mccain at one time
After arraignment in police court James Tincle a boy chose a cat of nine tails beating by his father over jail. The incident arose from disturbing a religious meeting and illustrates a harsh use of corporal punishment.
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