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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement fragment promotes Humphreys’ specific medicine No 28 as a universal remedy for nervous debility weakness and prostration from overwork. The copyclaims it is the only successful prophylactic or remedy for serious cases and lists sales contact in a street address.
Secretary Harry of the State Health Board reports 1906 violent deaths totaling 1,971 with 1,583 fatal accidents and 208 murders. June showed personal crises and marriages with 5,000? people killed themselves. September topped murders with 15 recorded.
The War Department warns of a severe recruiting shortage with shortages in coast and field artillery white infantry and white cavalry. Officers are ordered to intensify efforts, especially in large cities, to fill current vacancies and those arising from 1904 enlistees. Efforts to improve army life and counter enlistment reluctance due to labor conditions are planned.
The biennial report to Gov. Hanly requests 185000 a year for 1907 1908 plus an emergency 360000. Since leasing ended 450 convicts work in trade schools earning 62600 for the state, up from 42000 under the old system. Net earnings rise to 100000. Inmate health is good with about five daily sicknesses per 1100 inmates. 1905 saw six deaths, 1906 three. About 25000 of trades school funds will be returned. Superintendent Whittaker proposes extending petit larceny sentences from one to three years to one to eight years.
A Courier Journal excerpt argues railroads should raise pay for telegraphers to recruit older, more trustworthy workers. It cites a recent wreck in Kansas and calls for legislation to set standard qualifications to improve safety and reduce damage and liability costs.
A recruiting officer argues the Army lowers temptation, citing fewer drinkings after banning canteens, improved morals, and strong schooling at posts. He praises YMCA education, athletics, and chaplains, noting World travel broadens soldiers while health remains good if basic living rules are followed.
President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a reception in Washington for the diplomatic corps with about 2000 guests. Separately, heavy rains trigger mudslides near Mount Vesuvius, destroying farms and killing animals.
The piece praises Indiana's strong presence in the Army with 153 Hoosiers in a 960 man post. It notes pay scales from 13 to 85 dollars monthly, higher in territories, and highlights Master Electrician as top enlisted rank. It urges Bedford youth to enlist to improve themselves and reflect honor on their community.
Refused C M Feedham a Terre Haute printer who had just divorced his wife there could not marry another woman in Terre Haute until costs in the case were paid. He went to Indianapolis finding a $25 debt, promised to raise it, but failed to return by closing hour. Local clerks confirmed the unpaid status despite unclear procedures.
Stenographic report details proceedings from the Pythian trial held in Ellettsville with statements from witnesses and jurors. The document notes courtroom observations and procedural steps as the trial unfolds.
John W. Harris prosecuted the case for the lodge and Sylvia Harris served as official reporter after a week long, highly contested trial at Ellettsville. Defendants T. J. Sweezy and C. H. McNeely were defended by J. E. Darby and J. F. Regester. Over fifty witnesses testified. The lodge expects a guilty verdict and may appeal to the Grand Tribunal.
In Bloomfield Indiana on January 4 heavy rains flood the Menon track and cut off rail service. The line east of town is submerged in multiple spots and trains have not run for two days, hindering passage from Indianapolis.
President James J. Hill warns of growing traffic as three trains on a block become common on some roads, citing disasters on the Southern railway and a Washington suburb wreck. The piece lists local society officers elected and set to be installed for the Pythian Sisters and M E church Sunday School, with names of officers and trustees.
D B Dodds suffering from acute Brights disease at his wife’s mother’s home in Louisville is in a very serious condition. Miss Amy Dodds returned from his bedside with the sad intelligence of his condition and the vain hope that he may not recover enough to be up and around. Dodds has many friends in the city who deplore his weakened state.
O C Hubbard sells Stone City Hotel to Mrs Anna Shovel of Terre Haute. Hubbard will keep U S Express Agency and have an office in the hotel lobby. His two young sons will stay with him during the school term while his daughter Ethel resides with his sister in Orleans.
Miss Ethel Hennon of Bedford is a member with a prominent role in the Isle of Spice Co which performed at the Stone City Opera House last Wednesday night. Mrs James Bell of West 18th Street broke her right arm at the skating rink on Saturday. Horace Schafer's three year old child dislocated its shoulder after falling from a chair Wednesday evening.
Notice to taxpayers that taxes on each 100 valuation for state county city towns schools gravel road and other purposes are due at the Lawrence County Treasurer in Bedford. One half due by the first Monday in May, the second half by the first Monday in November or all by May. Delinquency and 10 percent penalty apply if the May deadline is missed.
The notice urges immediate payment of delinquent taxes to avoid forced sale of property. It warns against multi jurisdictional holdings, requires receipts, and advises checking receipts and tax duplicates. It sets sale date February 11 1907 and bank payment deadlines in 1907 with strict deadline details.
Mayors and Justices of the Peace must report fines on January 1 and July 1 each year. Curtis E. Ray, Treasurer. Auditor's Notice indicates delinquent school fund loan interest should be paid by March 1 1907 to avoid mortgage closure. mortgage deduction affidavits may be filed in March and April. Walter G. Owens, County Auditor.
Judge states the deceased died by strangulation and a criminal assault occurred shortly after 5 42 p m on November 20 1906. The body lay exposed to rain until found at 11 00 a m on November 22 1906 near Groveland avenue in Harrison Township Montgomery County Ohio. The investigation ruled out family involvement after extensive examination.
The County Board opens the year with Commissioner Mavity replacing Amos W. Scoggan. Liquor licenses are issued to John W. Felkner Midway Henry Johnson East Oolitic and Joseph W. Bilyeu Bedford. Geo W Connerly Mitchell license rejected for insufficient description. Geo W Jones Politic license continued to Tuesday.
Hugh Bass was workng on the pump when he was caught in the shaft at the Dugan Stone Mill Saturday near noon. His arm suffered severe bruising and his face was skinned and bruised. He doubts how he escaped a broken arm and hopes to return to work in a day or two.
The piece notes Indiana Democrats in the legislature favor tariff reform as the leading issue and press for a party declaration ahead of the 1908 national campaign. It argues Bryan should heed Indiana’s shift toward old time principles or face new alignments, citing an example along the Wabash River with an electric line near the abandoned canal site.
The piece recalls the Wabash and Erie Canal ventures from Tippecanoe River to Terre Haute and links to railroads and roads. After heavy borrowing, state credit collapsed in five years, bonds defaulted, and private companies took over except the canal. Congress offered land grants in 1841 and 1845, but canal yields failed to cover interest. The canal was never finished and 458 miles lay abandoned at a cost of over 7.7 million dollars.
Aimed at addressing desertion in families and a new law. The session will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Indianapolis. The Charity Organization Society issued letters to many charity workers and seeks attendance by members of the Marion county Legislative delegation.
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