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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
4
An old advertisement promotes Humphreys Medicine with claims to treat horses and livestock ailments and human disorders. It lists conditions from coughs and fevers to kidney and digestive issues, markets a cure for various cattle and poultry problems, and offers booklets by mail from New York addresses.
Greene county and Bryan banquet figure Cy Davis has back tracked and announced his candidacy for Congress as a Democrat. He had sworn he would quit if Gil Hendren did not become State Committee chair but Hendren was passed over for Stokes Jackson. Davis revived his bid despite past threats to withdraw, and readers are warned to watch Uncle Bob Miers.
Police found George Tirey asleep in a barn loft at Mrs. Flora Erwin's home. He claimed Dr. Freeland had allowed him to bunk there but would need hay and warmer quarters. Mayor Stipp warned him to carry permits in future and Tirey agreed to move his bedding back to Freeland's barn.
Henry Kohn proprietor of the Bedford Tea Store on South I Street died Sunday afternoon at 4 of heart disease. He opened in Livingston block about a year ago and built a good business. Survived by widow and two children. The remains were taken to Citennnal for interment Monday morning. The notice hints at an undetermined will. Arva Nickless, three, died Saturday evening of pneumonia on North P Street. Funeral at Old Union Church Monday at 1. David T Chambers funeral held Sunday at 10 at his residence six miles north of Bedford. Elder John Williams led services. interment Judah Cemetery.
John R. Walsh testified on the Chicago witness stand about a remarkable collective of active public spirited readers in the city. The piece links Walsh’s selfless promotion of Chicago industries to the broader idea of civic progress, suggesting his tale reflects a larger local experience.
The piece highlights Chicago's public spirit as a driving force behind its rapid growth. It praises the city's unity and collective effort in developing infrastructure and commerce, noting that no private clique can easily obstruct needed work. The Walsh story reflects similar civic values among Chicago men.
Menlo E. Moore of Mitchell leads a Bedford project leasing the Epsie George Potter property opposite the post office. The brick fireproof Crystal Theatre will seat a luxuriously finished interior with white and gold decor and 100 colored lights. Moving pictures will be the main draw with a 5 cent admission.
Ida May Barlow sues L. Barlow in Mitchell alleging cruelty and inhuman treatment since a 1901 separation after a 1900 marriage. She seeks custody of two children and five dollars weekly support while citing property worth 2000 dollars and annual income of 809 dollars. Attorney Sam S. Doman represents the plaintiff.
County Attorney Rolla L. Morgan was assaulted with a heavy cane by Enos Demoss on Bloomington public square amid a dispute over an alleged ante election agreement with Democratic County Commissioners. Demoss and other saloon men accuse Morgan and the board of scheming to block licenses while Demoss vows to force Morgan from town. Bloomington has been without a licensed saloon for a year and tensions rise as a new Democratic board faces the issue.
The Republican Second District convention in Bloomington endorsed Charles Warren Fairbanks for the Presidency and John C. Chaney for Congress. Joseph A. Barr was named the delegate winner after Nugent supporters relented. Honora C. Batman was permanent chair and Walter S. Bradfute served as secretary.
Braxton Bros dry goods and general store in Paoli burned twice in one night. Original blaze at 3 am destroyed the building with an $10,000 loss and partial insurance. A later fire threat arose when cotton batting near the site ignited, but firefighters saved most of the block by dawn.
Thomas Mooney a 44 year old farmer was found dead in a wagon near Vincennes. Death was caused by an extra large chew of tobacco caught in his throat. He leaves a wife Mary Madden and five children. Mrs Mooney had a troubled past with two former lovers who dueled and a killing occurred.
Advices from Camp Walton Florida report Col George W McDaniel and family enjoying a bountiful winter with fish oysters and game. He is seen daily in the surf and sand, while Monon trains now stop at the new Eliettsville station after relocation by Sam Croy Bloomington.
Harry Beach former town marshal of Jasonville was arrested and released on $500 bond, charged with embezzlement for failing to turn over $212 in license taxes collected from saloon keepers. He resigned the first of the year and was later found short in town funds. Justice Linthecum set the afternoon court appearance.
Two murder cases will be examined by the Monroe County grand jury in Bloomington next Thursday. The first case concerns the killing of John R. McClintock by Homer Hinkle in August, with Edna May Rogers wounded. Hinkle, arrested later in Missouri, is defended by Miers, Carr, and Henley, while Duncan & Batman aid the state. The second case involves Ed Ford, accused of murdering Joel McCoy and his son at Hawley farm, with $1,5000 bond posted and Henry N. Spaan and R. L. Morgan retained for Ford. The Wright and Wiecek families have hired J. E. Henley for the state.
Railroad detectives nabbed a man and woman for riding moving trains in Flora Illinois on a Saturday night. The woman wore male attire and claimed to be headed to Mitchell home. the pair said they traveled from Portland Oregon. Flora residents bought them tickets to Mitchell after a local collection. Week ending January 11 1908 letters listed for both ladies and gentlemen with notices to collectors.
The Stone City Bank stockholders at the annual meeting elected directors Alfred Guthrie W A Webb George B Jackson C H Cobb and A A W Guthrie for the ensuing year. Alfred Guthrie is named President A H Guthrie Cashier and H D Martin Assistant Cashier. A 6 percent dividend was declared with 15 percent net earnings for 1907. The bank reports strong prosperity and growing business.
A group organized last night voted to divest the work of the Associated Charities and reorganize leadership. The decision focuses on restructuring oversight and reallocating duties within the charity network.
A Bedford meeting at the First M E church formed an independent Associated Charities group. Mrs E W Shirk was elected president with John A Rowe as vice president and Miss Jennie Mitchell as secretary. Ward supervisors with assistants will aid the needy and contributions will fund relief efforts.
Miss Blanch Bair daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bair and Clarence Blanchett son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Blanchett eloped to Louisville Saturday for a secret wedding. They returned home yesterday and will live with the Bair family for the present.
The funeral for Charles B Mason a 67 year old farmer from near Guthrie was held Sunday at Mt Pleasant Elder John Williams officiating He is survived by a widow and two daughters He was a Christian church member and had been ill about two weeks The report also notes Lee Christopher arrived in Bedford from Salt Lake City on a business trip to stay several days and lodging with Noah Mullen and family Christopher reports business is good in Salt Lake City despite a winter downturn.
Chicago teachers at Cameron School suffer a grip epidemic blamed on short sleeves and thin waists. Principal Herbert Merrill notes teachers dress in lace and lingerie like July garden party attire during severe weather. Over 100 substitute calls flood the superintendent's office, with three fourths due to sickness. grip victims include pupils.
Mrs. J. H. Benson of Reel Avenue hosts an at-home exhibition featuring an egg laid by her hen. The egg weighs half a pound and is larger than a goose egg, drawing local interest.
William Tobrocke died Thursday at his Waymansville home. His funeral Sunday at the German M. E. church included a second service and burial in the adjoining cemetery. He was a German pioneer admired for community work. his life spanned Bartholomew and Jackson townships with a noted 1870 backfire incident.
Kentucky legislature fails to elect a United States Senator on the first ballot with Beckham facing possible desertions and Bradley bid by Republicans to unite against Beckham. Also notes a rabid dog chase on East Third Street Pike and Prof. David Todd’s high altitude experiment via an air filled tank and telephone link. Notices from Keokuk Iowa report Dr. George W. Jones missing since Christmas, presumed insane and possibly in the region.
Deputy inspector of pharmacy reports Boone county druggists leaving stores with unregistered men during meal hours and other times. The 1907 law forbids this, and the 1997 update tightens penalties. Charles E. Clayton says violators will be named after February 24 and prosecuted if noncompliant.
Five year old Helm, son of painter Henry Helm, burned his sister Hallie with a red hot poker thrust from a window. Doctors fear the eye may be ruined. The report cites other Bloomington World items including Pasteur treatment for a dog bite victim and a local court case.
Easter falls on April 19 this year as the first Sunday after the full moon of March 21 or later. The full moon arrives April 16, making the Sunday following it the holiday, with Ash Wednesday set for March 4 marking a late Lenten season.
Attorney General Bonaparte directed U S attorneys to file suits against many railroad companies to recover penalties for alleged safety appliance law violations. The actions are based on facts reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission by its safety appliances inspector. The B and O Southwestern railway will be prosecuted in one suit.
Mrs H C Beyer, a leading poultry raiser, tallies last year’s sales at 224.09 from eggs and 181.98 from chickens, totaling 406.92. She raises only Barred Plymouth Rocks and maintains high stock quality, boosting their growing popularity.
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