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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
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Fragmentary OCR shows an herbal or homeopathic remedy claim from a New York druggist at Humphreys on Hadio Streets. The notice mentions a 40 year history of use and a 3 ial package for bold by a Druggist. It cites Libor geocipher price and Cor Veiling.
In Hobbs Pond area near Ouwell Nu, a planned hunt for a beast was abandoned after severe weather and thick settlement. About Seventy five men joined the effort but faced dangers and uncertain returns. If the animal is killed, a reward will be paid by Du Bois county for its skin.
The court held that section 2 of the old nursery law remains in force and does not conflict with the newer act. It notes requirements for stock shipments, need for certificates, and inspections at points of transfer, with references to contemporaneous actions in Vincennes and Winona. Benjamin W. mologist and Douglass are cited in context of nursery regulation.
City Marshal Charles I Reeves of Greencastle wed Miss Lillie Aves in Bedford at the home of E Das. The ceremony was quiet with immediate family present. Reeves, long known in the city, and the bride, a longtime employee in Gilmore's store, begin married life amid congratulations.
An official notice states a correction will be conducted at the agencies on all facts. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the action appears to involve state level correction. Citizens are advised to monitor official channels for exact date and location.
A county committee met on Thursday and elected James 4 as Chairman and Col. Wi as Secretary. The state convention date was fixed for April, with Lawrence County entitled to sixteen delegates.
A CAWDENCE COUNTY CONICAP Lake resident was convicted of murder in the Beute brothers case and sentenced to 21 years in prison. The court heard evidence detailing the killings and the motive, with prosecutors arguing for a harsher penalty.
Jeffersonville papers report Henry Tow, an Indiana Reformatory inmate from Lawrence County serving 2 to 21 years for manslaughter, escaped by climbing a wall with a rag rope and recaptured at Charlestown after a night on the lam. Tow was linked to the 1904 Bryantsville killing of Frank and Charles Route amid local controversy with Beasleys and Routs.
The Livingston brothers close their Bedford dry goods business after five years of growth. D H Livingston Jr retires due to health, David H joins A Shakner Co. sales in Chicago, and Conrad Auerbach buys the fixtures. Globe Clothing will move into the Livingston building at West Sixteenth Street, signaling a new era for local merchants.
The Cut Stone Contractors Association closed its fifth annual meeting after inspecting the Bedford quarries and mill district. Officers elected include P. B. Parker of New York as president, Charles G. Fanning of Chicago as vice president, George D. Webb of Worcester as second vice president, Henry Struble of Bedford as secretary, and an executive committee including A. D. Baird of Brooklyn, George Oakley Jr of Toronto, John T. Hanert of Milwaukee, J. B. Ittenbach of Indianapolis, R. E. Harrieh of Chicago, and Samuel Holmes of Pittsburg.
Perry Younger a well known farmer living east of the city was stricken with paralysis this morning and is now at his home in serious condition. He is about 80 years of age.
Harry C Woolf 23 cashier of Borden State Bank Borden Clark County Indiana arrested in Borden by Sheriff Oscar Johnson on a warrant from Dade County Missouri for alleged embezzlement of about 1800 from Farmers State Bank Greenfield Missouri three years earlier Accompanying papers included a requisition on Governor Hanly Indiana for return Woolf taken to Jeffersonville and expressed readiness to bond and return to Borden
The Bloomington board of county commissioners fired Ira C. Batman and named Rolla C. Morgan as county attorney amid a contested move. Batman refuses to quit and remains in service as attorney. In circuit court a dispute involving laborers and the county arose as both lawyers argued in the morning session over wage disbursement from county funds.
In a morning session the board of commissioners discussed the case of Gay far pike and related matters. Mr. Batman, whose contract for a year's services remains active, represented his employers, while Mr. Morgan, newly appointed attorney for the board, spoke in the board’s interest during the regular civil docket reading, drawing suppressed laughter from members.
A Bloomington Telegraph report notes Joseph Polley was found not guilty after one hour of jury deliberation in the Washington township sawmill arson case. Testimony from Anna Polley described her daughter sick during the night of the blaze and supported Polley's alibi. Robinson later visited Polley and stated he believed the fire was accidental.
Charles Walton, a 26 year old blacksmith for Lehigh Portland Cement at Mitchell, was fatally injured when a blast at the quarry sent a large boulder through the shop roof, crushing his skull. He was treated by surgeons and is believed to be dying at home.
County commissioners concluded hearings on the Brownstown township saloon remonstrance after a three day session. The decision, expected this morning, could bar new licenses in the township for two years unless an appeal to the circuit court reverses the ruling. One license had been granted a month before the remonstrance was filed, so the town will not be completely dry for eleven months.
Peter Gibson told Judge Neelen that accidents have removed parts of him for decades and he has spent over fifty years heading toward his grave in sections. He listed body parts lost to misfortune across many states and places from Chicago to Alaska, claiming various missing digits and limbs by frost, injury, and other causes.
Samuel Bristow a Bedford elder and respected citizen died Sunday night at his home on North N street of pneumonia aged 81. He was a boat builder, meat packer, miller and staunch Republican and Mason. Survived by widow and sister, with a son who died in infancy.
Theodore E Loveless and his son Edward hunted rabbits when a dog treed a skunk. Loveless struck the animal, the spray soaked his clothes, he fled to a pool but slipped twice into deep water and nearly drowned. He later fell ill with pneumonia. Week ending January 18 1908 notes ladies names.
Representative Chaney declared he will fight the Aldrich bill with vigor and perhaps speak against it, denouncing it as a Wall Street stock gamblers bill designed to aid speculators. He expects to address the House next week. Mrs. Charles Dodd at Thirteenth and O streets has recovered from a severe grip attack.
David F Chambers was born December 2 1844 and died January 10 1908 at 63 years 1 month 8 days. He served in Co F 82nd Indiana Vols fighting in major battles and was converted and baptized in May 1864 at Arnold Georgia. He married Sarah Sears in 1869. four children were born, one died, two daughters remain with the mother. As Marshall township Trustee he served with honor. funeral attended at home with tribute from J Williams.
Alberta's Sala reports a man traveling Indiana posing as a state Board of Pharmacy inspector. Joe Boraft alias C. E. Clayton, claimed from Rising Sun to Crawfordsville and Indianapolis, is said to be insane. Board notes it has no external inspectors and cannot fund emissaries.
A local lodge officer calls all current and former railroad workers to a Tuesday night Bible study class at Wilsons Hall. The move mirrors the broad aim of the Railroad Y M C A in railway towns. Charles B. Smith of Mitchell faces a liquor license case moved to Bloomington on a venue change next Tuesday. Attorneys J E Henley of Bloomington and F M Vance of this city represent Smith.
James B. Wilson announces candidacy for re election as Judge of Indiana's 10th Judicial Circuit serving Monroe and Lawrence Counties. He reflects on six years since his first campaign, pledges continued duty and experience, thanks supporters, acknowledges possible mistakes, and seeks Republican primary nomination. He asks voters for continued support at the polls.
Clyde Reed, a J A Coleman employee, faced a fatal tramway accident at Dugan stone mill. He lay across the track adjusting a brace when the traveler started, pushing him eight to ten feet before the engineer halted it. Reed was only slightly injured and rattled, thanks to no obstruction snagging his clothing.
In Halbert township near Proctor Martin County Josiah Edwards set fire to his family's home at four AM and then killed himself with a pistol as neighbors fled. The dwelling and contents were destroyed and Edwards was described as mentally unbalanced. Also Birtle Sowder and Lettie Owings of Heltonville were granted a marriage license Friday.
Walter Pollard, after a brief stay in Indianapolis, returned Saturday suffering from an attack of the grip. Misses Joiz and Ethel Blackburn have come back from a two weeks visit to Sullivan relatives.
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