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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1906

Page

4

Druggists Offer 3 Cent Tanded Medicine Co Ad

An old advertisement notes a three cent price at druggists for Fraumphreys Medicine Co products, located at the corner of William and John Streets in New York.

Fraumphreys’ Medicine Co William and John

Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 Ad

Vital weakness and prostration from overwork and other causes. Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 in use over 40 years, the only successful remedy. One dollar per vial or eight dollars for a special package for serious cases. Bold by druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price. Humphreys Med Co., William and John Sts. N Y.

Humphreys Med. Co William & John Sts. N, Y

Insurance Licenses Rise Despite Industry Turmoil

Cyrus W. Neal reports 15,244 insurance agent licenses issued in the year, about 2,000 more than last year, amid a noted drop in insurance written. Total collections reached $370,241.01 from insurers, with taxes $303,786.16 and fees $69,553.85.

Cyrus W. Neal Insurance Department of the Auditor’s Office Neal

Indiana Hen Industry Totals Eggs and Poultry in 1905

Statistics show Indiana produced 61 572 987 dozens of eggs in 1905 worth 7 673 200 and 1 534 866 dozens of poultry worth 7 698 617 totaling 16 371 917. The article notes 1896 production trends and says experiments target larger eggs and better breeds for commercial gains.

Indiana National Department of Agriculture

Indiana railroad commission seeks injunction over excess baggage law

The Indiana railroad commission asks Indianapolis superior court to restrain Big Four from overcharging for baggage over 150 pounds. The suit alleges widespread violations by railroads, claiming 95 percent of excess charges hit traveling salesmen and causing major harm to Indiana commerce and public service.

Indiana Railroad Commission Big Four C., C., C. & St. L., Railway Company Indianapolis Railroad Commission Big Four Company State of Indiana Indiana General Assembly Commission

Colonist Tickets for California Coast at $36.55

Beginning February 15 and continuing daily through April 7 1906 the B and O S W Ry offers one way second class Colonist tickets to California and North Pacific coast and intermediate points at 36.55 for tourists with sleeping car gates. GC G MALOTT is the ticket agent for further information.

California North Pacific Coast G. Malott

Second Prize Awarded for Cereal Window Display

A.D. Durrenburger received a $50 check from Postum Cereal Company of Battle Creek Michigan for the second prize in a national window display contest. William Butler decorated the winning design, a turkey motif made from cereal boxes. The first prize went to a Washington state firm. the judges were a Woman's League committee from Battle Creek.

A. Durrenburger Postum Cereal Company Battle Creek Mich William Butler Butler Washington United States Woman’s League

First Christian Church Sees Growth and Strong Finances

The First Christian church reported 322 new members and total weekly contributions of 2666.94, surpassing the prior year by 25 percent. The evening sermon featured a New Year image with organ accompaniment as part of the service.

First Christian Church New York City

Supreme Court hears Moore remonstrance law challenge

A suit to test the constitutionality of the Moore remonstrance law has reached the Supreme Court from the Owen Circuit Court. The law allows citizens to remonstrate against liquor businesses rather than the individual license applicant. The case centers on a Spencer saloon license denial and the remonstrance filing.

Supreme Court Owen Circuit Court Spencer Rufus H. East Bloomington Caine Circuit Court

Christ Follower Norton Arrested For Worthless Check

Alfred Norton of Marion famed for Golden Rule business, arrested after Crystal Ice president John Pierce cashed a $40 check Norton passed for hog sales. Pierce sought payment. Norton denied debt, trusteeship placed over Norton’s affairs until January 10 creditors meet to decide action. Norton refused to sign bond, citing a rule to be surety for no man.

Alfred Norton Marion Golden Rule Indiana Christ John Pierce Crystal Ice Company Norton Pierce H. L. Reasoner William Higan

Father Disappointed Over Paducah Boy Lead

Dr. L S Byers of Seelyville reported to his wife by telegraph that a boy in a Paducah house boat fit the description of his four year old son Richmond but was not the missing child. The lead, tied to a $500 reward, renewed hope after a theatre question spurred interest in the case. The telegram saddened the boy’s mother as Dr Byers headed to Kentucky.

L. S. Byers Seelyville Paducah

Eye Injury Sinks Hobbs At Local Cement Plant

Roy Hobbs night foreman at the U S cement plant was burned in the face and temporarily blinded when a fuse sparked while he investigated a malfunctioning electrical device in the dry grinding department Thursday night. He was taken home on East 18th street to recover under a physician’s care.

Roy Hobbs U. S East 18Th Street

Taxes for 19085 Notice to taxpayers in Lawry State

Taxes on each 100 valuation of property in Lawry State county and city are due at the Treasurer's office in Bedford. Taxpayers may pay one half by the First Monday of May or in November. if the first installment is late a 10 percent penalty is added.

Lawry Bedford Symmes Mem “Trustee's Association Eee Levy Ralph Tirey Sholding Oolitle Williams Home Tel Co Butler Dodd & Douthitt Bart Short Moving Lowe TMG Scagenesaies James M Qaress Seed N Fletcher Ceneneens Ray Otis & Brooks Mare ASP Wm Barthel Eee JD Adamson &Co Office & I Bed Home Tel Co Tel Ryse Baker & Cod P John Cootal Pewee Cesses Vorissalss Coleman Duncan Gal Beard Linton & Fine Nocices Ecco Lens Taylor OMACO Flame James A Zaring de Dena Taylor Ofce Dockwiter & Kingburg Co Maude Prall F Dalton Beeveere

Rate of Taxation Delinquent Notice and Instructions

Citizens urged to pay delinquent 1906 taxes promptly to avoid property sales and penalties. March 1 owners liable for current year taxes. verify receipts and ensure tax duplicates show paid. Annual sale of delinquent lands set for February 12 1906. auditors constrain tax duplicate closure by law.

Sherrick Case Seeks Bill of Particulars in Indictment

Attorney for and against David E. Sherrick argued in Marion County Court over the right to a bill of particulars detailing embezzlement, grand larceny, and conspiracy charges. Special Judge Wilson to rule Friday. trial set for Monday, Jan. 8. Only one count, grand larceny, is agreed sufficient. others attacked.

David E. Sherrick Auditor Marion County Wilburn Wilson A. C G. Harris Sherrick W. N. Harding John B. Cockrum Harris

Indian Creek Township Trus'ee's Report Compiled

Financial ledger shows receipts and disbursements for Indian Creek Township. Itemized entries list hauling, lumber, coal, wood, repairs, and various suppliers. Totals include Township Fund and Road Fund with balances and settlements for periods in 1905 and 1906.

Trus‘ee Indian Creek Township Boltiowent

Burglars Target Globe Clothing as Bedford Police Watch

In Bedford last night burglars attempted to pry open a rear door of the Globe Clothing store near the post office. Owner Mr Tech had secured the doors before leaving, and a heavy wooden bar thwarted the attack despite marks from a pry bar. Also reported is a miraculous cancer cure by prayer witnessed in Mishwaka and church records of letters remaining at the Bedford post office for the week ending December 30 1905.

Globe Clothing Store Bedford Globe Clothing Tech Jimmy Mishawaka James Klein South Bend Church of the Christian Assembly C. Barnette Fockler

Bedford to Switz City Schedule Details Noted

Timetable fragment lists departure and arrival times for Bedford to Switz City line with morning and evening runs. It notes a 7:30 a.m. departure on weekdays and Sunday exceptions, and a 4:00 p.m. arrival target. Additional timetable materials referenced but not shown.

Bedford Switz City

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