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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
4
Taylor becomes general manager of the Monon lines succeeding M Du el B, effective today. He has served since 1890 as purchasing agent and assistant to President McDoel, gaining familiarity with their methods and policy. At forty three, he is expected to rise in the railroad world and is popular with employees.
Professor Hicks predicts a January storm pattern with periods of rain snow and sleet from the 1st to 27th including thundery rain around the 2nd and several cold waves. Also notes Irvine Rich family moving to Bedford and a Central Christian church mortgage burning and debt free status boosting prospects for the year.
L. R. Owens formerly of Smith and Owen livery firm has accepted a post with McLean Lumber Co at Memphis Tennessee. He has moved to Memphis and will be joined there by his daughters Frances and Laura Owens once household matters are settled, expected in about three weeks.
Sheriff J Frank Smith formally turns over duties to Thomas Box as Judge Wilson orders Box to produce the predecessor before him. Smith is surprised and seeks a bondsman while the judge presents a gold watch chain and charm from the bar and court attaches, and Smith thanks donors.
An Indiana column argues against teachers using salary funds for treats and gifts for pupils. It says rural teachers earn less than day laborers and should not bear extra costs. If gifts are needed, schools or townships should fund them. otherwise lawmakers should provide adequate pay for teachers.
On Sunday December 31 the Kestersons gathered at 211 South Vine to share a bountiful feast. Twenty seven relatives attended including Tom Kesterson Lafay ette and many others from Romney Bedford Putnamville and Putnamville. A group photo was taken and all reported a good time.
An advertisement extols McClure's Magazine for its cost, bulk, and quality. It highlights top American writers, timely topics like railroad rates and life insurance, and asserts the publication is suitable for general readers including young women.
George Tindall, charged by Morris Mayer with kicking a dog, was released by Mayor Smith on his own recognizance until witnesses from ten miles away can return to town. Tindall denies cruelty, saying he aimed to break up a dog fight.
Temperance advocates in Bloomington filed a remonstrance with a majority against liquor traffic. The decision shuts the saloon business for two years and forces the 11 licensed saloons to close when their licenses expire. Democrats in the First Ward united in retaliation for past Republican support. The levee district in University City is planned to disappear.
The New Year 1906 arrived quietly in Bedford with little public celebration. Some hosted open houses and the Baptist congregation observed the old year turning to history as the city slept.
Miss Laslie Stipp hosted a West 15th street dinner for Ruth Freeland who leaves today for Virginia. The event included fried chicken creamed peas mashed potatoes escalated oysters and refreshments after a social hour with several couples joining later. Attendees included Misses Bury Foster Edith Carter Gwendolyn Hughes Estella Huffins Ora Bright and Ruth Freeland Frank Pierce Fred Rowe Howard Sproul and Thornton Allen.
The Bloomington World reports Judge Lawrence married a Mitchell woman then vanished after claiming to renew a union card. He forged a $58 check with Mrs Lawrence’s name, spent $27 at Kahn's, and sent a Chicago telegram claiming to be returning soon. Blackwell Bros. sold their Oolitic livery barn to R. E. Blackburn.
The Christian church parlor hosted a Friday afternoon meeting of the ladies of the W C T U. Mrs. William Matthews spoke about Hadley Industrial School near Hadley in Hendricks County. Opened August 17, 1804, the school sits on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Hadley to aid poor girls with industrial education. It is described as non reformative and nonsectarian, aiming for formation within a Christian framework.
The Boyd Union Sabbath School closed with candy and bananas and each member received a New Testament and bookmark. Rev Cal Bair spoke about salvation and Christmas as the Savior's birthday and agreed to conduct Christmas evening services. He received an ice rocker and lamp from Mr A J Weddle on behalf of the neighborhood.
Miss Clyde Guthrie and Mr. John Anthony Witt were married at the Guthrie home in Cincinnati suburb, with Rev. R. Scott Hyde officiating. The ceremony featured Lohengrin's wedding march, a flower girl, and a pianist. The couple, both well regarded, left for Cincinnati after a wedding dinner. Attending out of town were the groom's mother and sister, Dr. and Mrs. Sherwood, and Miss Mary Rogers.
John R. Walsh forwarded January coupon funds to Girard Trust, trustees, as clearing house committee favors timely interest payment. Banks hold about $4 million equipment value in Southern Indiana with $1 million of notes. equity at $3 million. Chicago National Bank stockholders will not be assessed if assets fall short. any surplus after interest will return to stockholders. Banks seek reimbursement for expenditures with interest and aim to come out whole rather than profit at shareholders’ expense.
Indiana plans to begin trust busting Tuesday by shifting binder twine manufacture from private firms to state prison at Michigan City. Warden James D. Reid says farmers can order any quantity, from carloads down, at prices near cost, with an estimated total program cost around 25 000 dollars for setup.
The American Tourist Association Selected Clientele offers a special Pullman Vestibuled Train with baggage car drawing rooms compartments library and music rooms the largest dining car and an open top observation car. Tickets include all expenses everywhere for January 30 1906 departures. For itinerary contact O P McCarry Cincinnati Ohio.
The article lists five eclipses in the year five solar and lunar events. A total lunar eclipse on February 28 will be visible in the Americas Africa and Europe with varying end visibility. A partial solar eclipse on February 28 is not visible locally. A July 21 partial solar eclipse will be seen locally. A August 4 total lunar eclipse will be visible from the western US and nearby regions before sunrise. A August 19 partial solar eclipse will be invisible locally but visible to Alaska Greenland and the Arctic region.
The article reports Alor gon Mc Neal of Columbus may be compelled to pay at least $12000 tied to forged signatures for the missing Frank McNeal who left fraudulent papers claiming $25000. It details forged renewals, market value of property, and relatives affected including Miss Callie Laird and Kate McNeal.
Dr Gagnon who bought the Foote corner at 15th and I streets arrives from West Baden with a hotel plan he hopes the city will back. The prospectus outlines a four story, about 100 room hotel costing around 75000 dollars with a basement bowling and bar area, first floor lobby dining rooms and stone rooms facing public square, and a second and third floor dedicated to sleeping rooms. If residents refuse support he will instead build several one story stone rooms on the lot.
It is reported that the Chicago Indianapolis and Evansville Railroad is purchasing right of way in this county and paying cash. The new steam road is backed by the Keneficks and Carters, general contractors of the Indianapolis Southern Bloomington World.
Reports from Indianapolis indicate ex Senator Eph Inman remains too weak to sign his name after an operation. His law partner J. W. Ogden had sent papers for his signature, and a letter from Mrs. Inman this morning confirms his frail state and alarm among friends.
The Monon Route offers winter tourist tickets from Oct 15 to Apr 30 1906 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with a round trip fare of 49.65 dollars. Tickets are valid for return until June 1 1906. Homer Fisher G A signs the notice urging travel planning with Monon.
Ambrose Nichols, employed at the lime kilns near Rabbitsville north of Mitchell, escaped instantaneous death Monday morning when a large boulder loosened from a ledge fell on him while quarrying rock. The impact crushed his body and lacerated his right leg. He was taken home and doctors Freeland and Short were summoned. prognosis was grim.
Miss Edna Pitts visits Berlin and tours the Kaiser’s palace, the Art Gallery, the White Salon, the cathedral, Reichstag, and Tiergarten. She notes gilded rooms, priceless artworks, and the Victory Column as witnesses to imperial splendor. Bertha Unkel signs off the letter.
Dr B C Wright of Indian Springs was received at City Hospital with inflammation. He had been discharged as convalescent six weeks earlier after a prior stay at the institution. Mrs Samuel Moore of Avoca, who underwent a delicate operation two weeks ago, can now sit up at intervals. Miss Taylor, a trained nurse from Louisville, employed at the hospital during Mrs Moore’s illness, returned home today.
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