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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary text references insertions and prices with numbers like 18¢ and items labeled No 268 and No 681. Names and context are unreadable, but appears to be a ledger or advertisement note with monetary figures and sequence numbers.
Sullivan County treasurer Thomas E. Ward reports about 22 000 in delinquent taxes this year, with total delinquencies near 20 000 to 25 000. The Southern Indiana Railroad Company owes over 10 000, the largest single delinquency on record.
A benzine based stove polish caused three explosions in as many days injuring Mrs. Charles Weber and a 10 year old girl in Evansville. Investigators traced the product to a seller and her husband who makes the polish for home use. No other injuries were reported.
Architects for the Equitable Life Assurance Society filed plans for a 62 story tower, 909 feet high with a 150 foot flagpole, exceeding Paris Eiffel Tower height. The building will occupy a full Broad Street block, include a 74 foot higher flag hall, and cap a 28 story tower with a cupola. Estimated cost 510 million.
Samuel S Weaver a well known farmer and stock buyer living at 2080 H Street was seriously injured when a boom pole broke and threw him from a load resulting in broken arms.
A farm accident near the va on his farm east of the city injured Mr. Weaver when a hay wagon boom pole broke on a load of hay. He suffered two broken arms and a scalp wound but no internal injuries. He was treated at home after Dr. Paynter dressed the wounds and set the fractures. His condition remained serious but stable at 3 pm. He will be confined to his home for several weeks.
One of Lawrence county's largest deals saw William B. Cooley of Marion transfer the Fred Bosler farm of 1087 acres in Spice Valley township to William H. Alford of Wayne county for 55000 dollars. The price averages 55 dollars per acre and the land is praised as among the county's best farms.
A slab of honey eight feet long and eighteen inches wide eight inches deep was taken from the attic rafters of Jacob F. Schaffer a section foreman on the B and O Southwestern railroad at Lawrenceburg. The house sits on a knoll near a railroad bridge over the Big Miami river about two miles east of the city and is in a honey locust grove. Schaffer had noticed bees around the house for weeks and searched for the honey.
Charlestown Indiana residents post a $36 reward for information on George McCormick missing since the night of June 20. A postal notice cites his age forty six, height five feet four inches, weight about 140 pounds, dark complexion and a missing upper front tooth. The notice says he may seek work in a livery stable or as a farmhand and requests contact via F. O. Batts. His mother Katharine McCormick, a prominent local figure, fears for his safety and the family contemplates foul play or voluntary departure amid searches of a railroad pond and cisterns.
Stone steps at the courthouse are being dressed and relaid after 35 years. Quarry stones from Hole quarry show remarkable wear with only slight leveling errors. The dresser reports the stone is extremely hard and resists tempered steel and sharp tools.
Section men on the Louisville and St. Louis division of the Southern railway have returned to work after a layoff since last fall. Over one hundred men were put to work yesterday on the tracks between Louisville and Edwardsville tunnel four miles west, with a large force to follow along the line to overhaul and restore the tracks. The company anticipates full payroll restoration by week’s end as repairs proceed.
A Washington astrologer predicts Taft will win in 1908 and again later, with Roosevelt in the interim. He says Taft will face internal conflicts but prevail, confirm harmony with Sherman, and that a war with a foreign power may occur mid-term. Prosperity to rise in five years with wage-led recovery and renewed confidence across industry.
The case of the State versus Professor W. H. Bohannon charged with criminal assault on former Bloomington high school student Miss Nettie Northcott was called for trial at 11 oclock Wednesday in the Monroe Circuit Court. Bohannon and his lawyers expected a continuance due to limited time before adjournment, but the State insisted on a trial. Defense lawyers Brill and Spencer of Evansville Miers and Carr and J E Henley of Bloomington prepared after hours with high school students for their strategy. The State is represented by Duncan and Batman and R H East.
Silverville faced Oolitic and Bedford Sunday and dominated the game led by Gardner’s pitchers. Final score Silverville 8 to 1, with hits and errors noted, and Umpire Jesse Craig in charge as time ran long.
Request a pamphlet detailing US homestead laws and how to secure inexpensive farming or grazing land near new Chicago & North Western railway lines in South Dakota Wyoming and other states. Agents offer low rate excursion tickets to homeseekers via The North Western Line. Request from W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago Ill Julius
Wesley Howell charged with procuring poison given to Bertha Kootz to induce abortion. Trial before Mayor Stipp scheduled in Police Court. Kootz, seriously ill at her Bloomington home, is expected to attend in Bedford on that date.
Beekeepers say this year has been unusually good for honey with frequent swarms and many colonies in hollow trees. The result should be lower honey prices than normal across the country.
In St Louis Justice Sander hears Emil Vorhauer sue for damages for a broken heart and return of various ante-nuptial gifts from Miss Meta Giesler who denies any intention to marry. She quips that if he wants his dress back he must find the rag man and that the diamond ring is missing. The 1 cent damages are ready if he wants them.
Ashton W. Farmer, a veteran passenger fireman on the Monon, was badly scalded Sunday afternoon near Brookston while firing engine 358 on northbound train No. 6. A hose burst in the cab, water scorched his legs, he nearly fainted, and he was moved to Lafayette aboard train No. 9 for treatment by Dr. George F. Beasley.
Woodmen lodges from Fayetteville Seymour Heltonville and others took part in a city parade at 11 o clock with about 500 members marching. Fayetteville lodge led by M W A Band impressed spectators while Seymour Linton and Bedford teams joined an afternoon drill on 16th street drawing strong applause.
The Democratic Judicial convention for the Tenth district met in Monroe County to nominate Bob Miers for circuit court judge and John H. Underwood for prosecutor. Delegates from Bedford and Lawrence counties caused delays. Miers secured acclamation and Bryan Marshall resolutions were adopted.
Lafayette Indiana July 2 J P Abel of Mitchell bridge foreman on the Monon railway found dying beside the east Monon track south of Romig street right leg fractured left leg crushed head cut physicians arrived as he died case a mystery but believed he fell from a Monon train or a southbound passenger train leaving Lafayette at 1230 am Harry Lackenstein who was walking home stumbled over the body Abel left a widow and family at Mitchell
Mrs Harmon accuses her husband of falsehoods about her relations and deteriorating health that forced her from home. The complaint places Mr Harmon’s wealth at 19000 dollars. Henley and East represent Mrs Harmon. the Harmons hail from Lebanon where Harmon ran a novelty store before moving to Bedford area.
Charles Goodwin of Linden seeks an explanation of divorce charges filed by his wife now living with Ira Fender in Polk township. He claims he sent money by registered letters from Attica and that his wife kept boarders to cover expenses while he worked away. He says he is innocent and will move with their 9 year old son from Ora Fender's custody.
Mrs Gertrie Ragsdale Goff wife of John Goff and sister of Homer Ragsdale of Heltonville died after years with tuberculosis. The funeral followed Sunday at Gilgal with many local friends attending. She leaves eight children including ten month old twins.
Ingle petitions Lawrence Circuit Court asking sale of real estate on Bedford and Mitchell roads owned by William R. Ingle. They married in 1906, separated in 1908. wife and daughter allege desertion and need about 400 dollars yearly for support. proceeds to be used for their support.
Harry Francisco of Bloomington went to Bedford for the carnival and caused a disturbance. Police jailed him after Officer Holmes arrested him. Francisco was fined $1 and costs and must serve twelve days in jail, plus street chores with the scoop and broom brigade.
The Supreme Court upholds three first degree murder convictions for Jonah Williams Minerva Williams and Wesley Williams of Boonville in the Leigh case. Wesley shot James Leigh after a quarrel with neighbors. The life sentences are affirmed while the jury spared death. Minerva challenged opening statements but the court ruled discretion rests with the trial judge.
The Southern Indiana Railway Company filed suit in Bartholomew Circuit Court seeking an injunction against the Railroad Commission of Indiana and the Big Four Railway Company. Attorneys W T Abbott Frank S Jones and Carl E Wood represent the railroad. Also reported a marriage license for Wesley Jones and Rosa Geabert.
Monroe county resident Mrs. Pauline George died at her Harrodsburg home Tuesday night aged 80. She was the mother of William George of this city. The Monon plans a Bryan special train from Louisville to Denver carrying clubs from that city with a fare of 25 dollars 55 cents and 7 dollars for sleepers. The steam roller remark reflects rising costs.
Mrs Katherine Harmon files for divorce from Martin L Harmon a west side novelty merchant alleging cruel and inhuman treatment violation of marriage vows and seeks 6000 alimony. Complaint states he did house work and clerked in his store while she had to obtain money from her mother for clothes.
The restoration today of a recent percent wage cut by a major railroad system signals a step to ease costs. Company officers would not risk higher operating expenses without assurance of broader financial stability and impact.
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office in Bedford Indiana at 10 o'clock p m on Tuesday July 21 1908. P S Hicman T D Megl emre secretary president.
During carnival week in Bloomington a man named William Eagleson, about 25, is charged with attempting to murder John Matthews Jr. in Bedford. Matthews, 19, was stabbed in the right shoulder after warning Eagleson to stop swearing. Eagleson waived examination and was remanded to circuit court on $500 bond.
Chicago with a seven year tally shows 7 759 deaths nationwide from Fourth of July celebrations due to accidents and firearms. The report cites 1 100 annual accidental gun deaths and notes injuries in Chicago as clubs plan a sane Fourth campaign at Hamilton Club.
Representatives of the Pentecost bands of the United States will meet July 4 in a grove on a farm owned by the Pentecost orphanage ten miles west of Indianapolis. Rev. T. H. Nelson will preside and preach Practical Religion. The orphanage houses about fifty people including thirty orphans. The 150 acre farm cost $9 000 with $5 000 paid. Improvements total about $12 000. Carson McCaw is farm superintendent and Lola McCaw is matron.
The Attorney General may assist in a Frankfort circuit court case challenging the legality of temperance beverages sold under conditions similar to liquor. Indianapolis Brewing Company’s Tonica is at issue, with state prosecutor William Robinson and Assistant AG A. G. Cavins involved. Temperance drinks from Evansville and Terre Haute breweries are under analysis by H. E. Barnard to see if they violate the pure food law as sales surge in Bedford and other towns.
Advisory Board of Marshall Township Indiana invites sealed bids by July 6 1908 for drilling a water well at Needmore school house. Bid per linear foot includes casing piping and Rockford pump. completion by Sept 1 1908. bond required equal to twice bid. right to reject all bids reserved.
The Advisory Board of Marshall Township Lawrence County Indiana will hold a bid meeting July 6 1998 at 1 PM for remodeling the Needmore school house including two new rooms. Plans are on file at the trustee office or at architect M C Pritchett over Foster's Shoe Store Bedford. Completion set for September 1 1903. Bidder must provide bond with approved surety for twice the amount.
State of Indiana Lawrence County Lawrence Circuit Court September Term William Clark administrator of Martha Green estate petitions for sale of estate real estate to satisfy debts nonresident John M Green named as defendant in Bedford court hearing set for September 8 1908 Clerk Sears Boone Leonard indicates official seal and date June 23 1908
In Lawrence County Indiana the defendants Gus Oberg Gay E Swan Emma Swan Catherine J Bays and Thomas A Hays are notified to appear September 8 1908 at Bedford Court House in the Lawrence Circuit Court to answer or demur to the complaint for partition of real estate or the case will proceed in their absence. Clerk Sean Boone Leonard signs the seal June 1908.
Thomas W. Box, Sheriff, announces a public auction of rents and profits for two parcels in Lawrence County Indiana to satisfy a decree for 3517.85 plus interest and costs. If rents fail to cover, the fee simple of the real estate may be sold. Sale is July 11 1908 at Bedford courthouse south door between 10 am and 6 pm.
Plaintiffs through attorney Henry P. Pearson file a complaint to partition real estate against nonresident defendants Solomon and Wetzel families. Notice requires appearance at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on September 1 1908 to answer or demur. Complaint No. 6908.
The complaint in the Carmela Rossa versus Frank Rossovi divorce case, No. 6849, states Frank Rossovi is not a resident of Indiana. He must appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court by September 1, 1908, or the case will be heard in his absence. Signed by clerk Roone Leonard at Bedford on April 25, 1908.
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