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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
4
Listing of various ailments and conditions such as sore throat quinsy worms coughs colds influenza dysentery and reproductive and digestive issues. Mentions remedies and general health concerns with scattered spellings and incomplete terms.
Monon freight No. 74 northbound experienced a near miss Thursday when the flange of one wheel broke and another flange fractured on the same truck. The truck ran off the rails multiple times beside a loaded eighty ton stone car. Slow orders were issued between Gosport and Stinesville to protect the track from potential bolt stripping. The incident remained unnoticed until eighteen miles of travel off track.
The article describes how a railroad uses coal daily to power engines. It notes large engines take up to eighteen tons in tenders and crews shovel coal continuously. It mentions testing a new coal mine by the Monon railroad and tallying fuel efficiency by comparing tonnage and travel segments.
Two Newport, Indiana students, staying at John Wilson’s home in Bloomington, tested positive for smallpox. The exposure extended to Mrs. Wilson, her child, a Filipino roommate, and classmates. The Filipino roommate is immune. A general university quarantine is in effect.
Two bills emerged after a strong lobbyist presence at the opening Legislature session. One by Rep Johnson criminalizes paid lobbying and limits influence to committee appearances and written arguments. A second by Rep Piliat requires lobbyist registration and certification before entry to House ante-rooms, with registrants listed in the Secretary of State’s office.
The Standard Oil Company facing a price maintenance charge that aims to curb competition in cities. A bill proposes a 5700 fine per violation and outlines remonstrance proof for saloons. Other measures set public depositary rules, finance boards, and reduced railroad fares from three to two cents per mile and interurban fare one cent per mile.
Gordon and Gilbert present Hans and Nix a lavish comedy with music and 20 performers at Stone City Opera House on Saturday January 19 with matinee and night shows. The production features 18 musical numbers and a bright chorus in an entertaining night of laughter and spectacle.
Police court report states William Taylor was arrested for intoxication and brought before Mayor Fillion who released him on good behavior due to certain extenuating circumstances.
Bernice Link infant daughter of Mr and Mrs M D Link died Sunday night and was buried at Tur nelton. Alvie Cazee died Saturday morning at Oolitic of pneumonia aged 19 years with funeral Sunday at 2 at Oolitic and burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Margaret A Bailey wife of John S Bailey died Saturday night January 12 1907 at 10 oclock aged 64 years with funeral Tuesday at 2 at the First Christian church Rev E R Rayne officiating burial Green Hill Cemetery.
George Berger alias Harms pleaded guilty to attempting to kill Police Sergeant Whiteman in Elkhart after forgery. He was fined and imprisoned for an indeterminate term two to fourteen years. He asserted he killed Sarah Schafer at Bedford and provided details to ex sheriff Manning.
Mr and Mrs Henry Schafer observed their 20th wedding anniversary with a Saturday reception at their West 15th street home attended by about fifty relatives and friends. The decor featured pink and white carnations primroses and ferns with music games and gifts of fine china. An out of town guest was Miss Katherine Schafer of Schley Mo. Mrs John Hogan hosted a bridge whist party at her M street home with eight tables and prizes for newcomers. ER Miss Emma Friedley visited Indianapolis after hosting a large reception. The Elks planned their annual banquet for Wednesday night aiming to be a highlight of the season.
State statistician Miss Mary Stubbs reports Indiana's canning sector grew to 89 factories excluding pickles fruits jellies and preserves with 2 507 400 capital stock 3 124 909 cases canned this year from 40 676 acres. Most plants use home labor, eight new firms opened, and 29 canned corn amid varied prices per bushel and per ton.
In Bloomington the blanket remonstrance against licenses succeeded and the Board of County Commissioners refused the liquor licenses for all eleven saloons. The city, seat of Indiana University, moves toward closing with saloon owners shifting to wholesale liquor operations. Temperance groups report a significant drop in liquor sales and plan further actions with over $5,000 pledged to maintain the campaign.
John Yost of Bedford shot James Webb at Speeds Station near Sellersburg after a long running quarrel over Webb s threats and Webb s attack. Webb was wounded in the head and hand. Yost fled by train but later surrendered to authorities in Clark County.
Ed Sears and Mayme A. Jackson, John W. Kimbrell and Goldie Bevars, Cadford Starr and Gertrude Beasley, John W. Dawson and Hannah Kellar, Fred R. Erwin and Iris V. Clarke appear in a society notice detailing pairings and affiliations for upcoming events.
Senator Pearson introduced a bill to require a three fourths jury verdict in civil cases to speed court. He argues appeals should occur as early as possible to avoid delays. John Bryant the jeweler, confined by ulcers, returned to his store but expects limited outside work for now.
The Dayton jurors resumed proceedings after a Sunday recess in the Dana Gilman murder case. Evidence against David Curtis and Gilman family members will be presented in concrete form, with 95 witnesses still to be heard as the panel examines the crime scene.
Taxes levied on each 109 valuation of property in Lawrence County Indiana for State County City incorporated towns school gravel road and all other purposes are now due and payable at the Treasures office of said County in the City of Bedford. Taxpayers may pay one half on or before the First Monday of May and the second half on or before First Monday in November or all on or before First Monday in May. If the first installment is not paid by the First Monday in May the total tax becomes delinquent and a 10 percent penalty is added.
This notice warns delinquent taxpayers to pay immediately under a strict law enabling seizure of property. It directs all owners on March 1 to ensure proper receipts, verify tax duplicates, and count change, with the annual delinquent lands sale set for February 11, 1907. It also recalls bank payment deadlines for May and November installments.
A woman implicated in several crimes was arrested in New York on a charge of horse stealing and allegedly mimicked a suicide attempt after a young woman said she did not love him.
The longtime community figure previously in poor health has shown improvement after a period of illness. No specific name, date, or location is provided in the readable text.
Bedford Lodge No 56 hosts a January 1 banquet celebrating winning the State Prize over larger lodges. Guests include Geo R McKay Supreme President Otto G Allen State Secretary S E Michot State Organizer and Harry Ham. A robe prize is awarded and a Pathfinder Orchestra performs with a banquet to follow. Mrs Richardson and Mrs Larman return with Mollie Johnson from Franklin after William Johnson's burial and plan to relocate.
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