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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1907

Page

4

P.O. Department on the Bum

The Princeton Tribune laments nationwide mail trouble with letters and newspapers failing to reach destinations. Examples include 100 of 700 letters from a St. Louis house missing, newspapers to French Lick Springs and West Baden never delivered, and a St. Louis subscriber receiving only about half. The source urges proper authorities to investigate.

Princeton Tribune St. Louis French Lick Springs French Lick Hotel West Baden

Earthquake Spurs End of World Prophecy in York

York observes a January earthquake linked to a local prophecy by Lee Spangler who warned before Christmas of a major quake early this year. He predicts the first tremor signals the end of the world at the end of 1908, following earlier forecasts of Mont Pelee and other events.

York Penn Kingston Lee Spangler Mont Pelee McKinley Russia Japan Spangler Toledo News of the World Eolumns Houos U.S Tidineswitt

Fourteen Recruits Enlisted at Bedford Station

Sergeant Ringwall at Bedford Recruiting Station reports the enlistment of fourteen men from Ist to 15th of the month across infantry at Columbus Barracks Ohio, cavalry at Jefferson Barracks Missouri, hospital staff, Ordnance instruction, engineers in Washington DC, and coast artillery in Baltimore Maryland.

Bedford Station Sergent Ringwall Bedford Ist Columbus Barracks O. Herbert White John Croucher Arthur D. Sheeks William C. Davis James F. Newlin William A. Helton Jefferson Barracks ST. Louis

Mixed Indiana news items and railroad notes

A collage of brief reports covers Indiana topics from factory work by women to court suits over a dead husband’s death, railroad expansion costs, and a Monon depot blaze. It notes street rail improvements, duck hunting after rains, optometry licensing moves, and railway safety drills.

Boy Falls From Barn Loft. Dies From Injuries

William Stewart seventeen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stewart of Stinesville fell ten feet while descending a barn loft stairway. He struck his head, suffered a cracked skull, and died Monday morning. His brothers were nearby as witnesses. The family learned of the accident while away in Bloomington.

William Henry Stewart Stinesville Holtzman Bloomington

Unclear Legislative Push Against Geath Penalty

The text outlines an anti capital punishment propaganda effort launching in both legislative branches with Representative Condo preparing a bill for introduction in the judge system. It notes the movement is unorganized and led by several earnest men aiming to oppose the death penalty.

Condo

Lawrence County Hospital Trustees Thank Elks Lodge for Donation

The Lawrence County Hospital trustees express gratitude to the Elks Lodge for a liberal donation of bed sheets and underwear. The itemization includes several bedding and clothing essentials aiding patient care.

Lawrence County Hospital Elks’ Lodge

Hospital trustees thank Presbyterian ladies for bedding donation

The Hospital trustees express gratitude to the ladies of the Presbyterian church for their liberal bedding and night wear gifts for patients. The funeral of Wesley Pace will be held at the Church of Christ Sunday at 2 PM with services by Elder A. F. Dalton. Burial follows at Breckinridge Graveyard with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen conducting rites.

The Presbyterian Church Wesley Pace Church of Christ A. F. Dalton Breckinridge Brotherhood of Railway

City buys horse for Hook and Ladder Wagon

The Fire Department Committee of the City Council purchased a fine 4 year old dark bay horse from Aylette Whitted for $200. The horse comes with a guarantee and will not be paid for until a thorough trial is completed.

Fire Department Aylette Whitted

Prisoner Frank Berger Confesses to Miss Schafer Murder

Frank Berger alias George W Harris, whose admissions included the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer, was comfortable in Michigan City prison, having been there twice before. The first stint began at age sixteen, with registrations as Frank Barger and later as Barger.

Frank Berger George W. Harris Sarah Schafer Michigan City Frank Barger Barger

John Yost Released on Bond After Station Shooting

John Yost was taken to Clark county jail by City Marshal Crater after shooting at Speed's Station. He posted a $200 bond and was discharged, returning to Bedford.

John Yost Clark County Tareas Crater Dares Webb Speed Bedford

First Maple Syrup Of Season Made In County

Columbia City Indiana January 17 The first maple syrup of the season in the county was produced by J W Clinger man of Troy township who reports the quality is fine.

Columbia City Ind J. W. Clingerman Troy Township

Weather echoes 1879 80 pattern with mild spell

The writer compares this winter to 1879 80 noting light snow in December and a balmy season overall with rain thunder and lightning. Wheat was pastured and grass remained green, while the following winter turned cold enough to compensate for earlier warmth.

Catalpa Seed Study Warns Against Fake Speciosa

W A Freeman of the State Board of Forestry reported seventeen catalpa seeds tested Monday. Nine were worthless common catalpa and eight were genuine catalpa speciosa. Freeman cautioned buyers to have seeds examined before purchasing large quantities to avoid fakes.

W. A. Freeman State Board of Forestry Mr. Freeman

Senate Bill Bans Poultry Trespass In Cities

Senator Pearson distanced himself from introducing the measure which makes geese chickens ducks and poultry trespassing on others property unlawful in any city town or village. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by a fine of five to twenty dollars.

Board of State Optical Society Denison Durbin Senate Pearson Louisville

Trustees Report Pleasant Run Township 1907 financials

The report details receipts and expenditures for Pleasant Run Township including county treasurer funds, other sources, and balances. It lists numerous service payments to individuals and firms, school teaching salaries, road work, insurances, and infrastucture costs, resulting in various balances across funds and an overall township and school fund status as of January 8 1907.

Robert Pruitt T J Speer Faubion W Freeman Freeeman DT Hillwood Pruitt Riser J L Faubion Stone Townsh Faubion Ser Hugh McKnight McHenry Owen Cummingslam Perry Woolery Bor Elijah McKnnight GM Normansup Norman Potter Ragsdale & Alexander Isaac Williams Gowman School Fund Mooney Ira Brimwood Pitman Adv Board Ralph N Tirey School Otis & Brooks CP Butler Printing Balanca Otto Wagner Peanainee Amt J N Hendrickson Lalli P H G Wi Inman Illian Squire Teach Brom Fannie Lane Iger & Co Books JM Phillips C P Butler Otis & Brooks Printin Stafford Stolar Bartlett BOO Ag NW Freeman Supplies Llatt Ramsey S D Kiger EG Faubion Repairing Kate Juliani AL Bartlett Lumber Alpha Liza Clampitt Kiger Ida Hendricks JW Williams Hauling W Kern Bedford Lime Co Aldenhagen & Hartman J W Denniston Joseph Haston Lumber Kate Sowder le GM Norman Jeffie Sowder Igs Epha McKnight Alex Lutes Nails Ape Hast Bros Smithing Ida Kern Mollie Roberts Eva Stimson Mary Helton OS B Stafford Annie McPike Mellie Harrell Roy Brulian Jb. c J. P. Branaman Hiram Topp M. F. Norman Pleasant Run Township Lawrence County Alva Callahan D George G Winman JJ Tatum Daisy Cooper Bartha Feltner Clara Craig WS Fortner Adda Quackenbush Opal Armstrong MN Hendrickson Della Boone Maud Boone JW Mosier JN Hendrickson Henry Rariden Ioman Zora Kern Lulu Wilking AE Weaver FD George J.I Davy W. C. Firman Indian Creek Township

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