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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
3
An injured man crawls from a dangerous machine after a brutal fall as doctors assess his survival prospects. The incident highlights a hazardous work environment and the man’s arduous recovery ahead.
Loisana Alyansa a Hungarian employee of Lehigh Portland Cement at Mitchell suffered a near mortal scalp wound when a grinder pulled him under a machine. He crawled free after his scalp tore away and skull was fractured. He received additional injuries but crews stabilized him and doctors hoped for recovery. Also reported is a pretty wedding in Zollman Flats with Miss Mary Alexander marrying Frank Benton Emich.
The case State ex rel. Ben C. Crowder against Elijah Russell centers on the time to take office and the constitutionality of the last election law. Russell, auditor of Sullivan county, argues he may hold over until January 1, 1909. Crowder's lawyers warn such a rule could extend office terms through multiple general elections. The hearing, with special judge Theodore E. Slinkard, will continue into next week.
A Marion township case in which a widower and his son are accused of incest with the daughter aged twelve is investigated by Prosecutor Fletcher and the Board of Children's Guardians. The alleged abuse, described by a hospital patient, prompts a county deputy and marshal to conduct a thorough inquiry with possible arrest and prosecution.
In Bloomington a vaudeville court battle ends when Judge Wilson dissolves an injunction against the West brothers. Managers McFerren and Bundy had sought to bar the troupe from performing, but the act appeared at both Vaudette and Family Park theatres amid a crowded audience.
County Auditor Bilderback issued a liquor license to William Selby of Petersburg on Friday. By eight o clock Saturday morning a licensed saloon opened in Petersburg, the town's first in five years, with sixty three dry subjects present. One man toasted the public square well with joy, declaring farewell to its germs.
Roy Liggett shot and killed Fred Koch in south Terre Haute after Koch and others taunted him for joining church. Liggett, a nineteen year old glass factory employee, said he intended to shoot if needed to lead a Christian life. Koch, twenty, an iron molder from Hammond, was retreating when fired on. third murder in three weeks linked to pistol use.
Bloomington Elks treasurer Harry Orchard notes a surprising payment from Salisberry Peru. The check is from Cecil J Caldicott a former quarry superintendent at Stinesville now employed by the government in South America.
Bishop Tard announces further pastoral changes across Indiana. Rev. Kilian to Beech Grove. Fleishman moves to Vin centes Orphans Asylum. Gadlage to new Harrison county parish. Hassel to Mt. Vernon as assistant. Priori to Bedford Italians pastor. Schnellenberger as assistant at Evansville Holy Trinity. Weiland to St Andrews Richmond as assistant.
Abe Black notes Saturday worms consumed fourteen acres of corn growing ten inches high. He describes the worm as semicircular with a head that makes up a third of its length, and remarks hunters should target pests rather than squirrels. Vincennes Sun.
Four Columbus men each offer a finger for 300 dollars to A C Balloux of Wheeling West Virginia who lost fingers in an ice cream freezer. Balloux is in East Liverpool Hospital. His brother Joseph Balloux offered 800 dollars per finger on surgeon advice. The suitors are Robert E Robbins W E Thompson O E Mansperger and a man signing himself D.
Emory Cassell goes on trial in Spencer Indiana for the killing of his benefactor Thomas Mills. Martinsville attorney S C Kivett outlines a split life, two residences, unemployment since November, and losses on the Board of Trade. Prosecution plans medical testimony to argue Cassell feigned unconsciousness after the murder.
Mrs Cecilia Fromme of 301 Pearl Street awoke with ear pain and poured sweet oil as a remedy. A black spider crawled out, ending the pain. The incident occurred during the night, while she slept. The County Board of Equalization adjourned with little change to assessor and corporate assessments. James OConnell traveled from Tunnelton to unveil a large Barre granite monument for Smith Wilcox in the Tunnelton cemetery. Marriage licenses were granted to William Hovey Blackburn and Eva Capshaw Otto Cyrel Byers and Pauline Elizabeth Myers.
A. L. Gallagher a U S detective based here died at 10 am Tuesday in Chicago after a paralysis attack. Telegrams notified his sister in law Mrs Lillie James and he was the husband of Miss May Nabb of Bloomington. Burial is planned in Chicago or Lebanon Ohio depending on arrangements.
Moses Turpin a 65 year old veteran living near Springville endured multiple operations after appendicitis and a diseased left kidney removal. He survived the kidney operation and after five weeks home recuperation, returned to the hospital for appendix removal performed by Drs Short and Freeland. The doctors remain hopeful his resilience will carry him through this critical period.
The State v Prof W O Bohannon may be postponed as the Bohannon matter and a U S Cement Plant suit occupy the Monroe Circuit Court docket. Prosecutors and Northcott counsel will press for trial if time allows, but the term ends with Bohannon unlikely to be heard this week. Bohannon, recently recovered, stays in Evansville area with legal team including Brill of Spencer Brill.
In police court a warrant was issued for Mrs. Thomas Robbins charging assault with intent to kill. Oscar Pygman says she fired from a fence at him on Tuesday night. a second shot failed to explode and Robbins fled. The families have a hostile history linked to recent turkey deaths. Chief Gratzer will serve the warrant Wednesday.
Davy Dean suffers a leg wound after Spike the mayor’s dog attacks him near Stipp yard. Mayor Stipp plans to have Spike put to sleep to end the affair though he laments the dog’s role.
John Konstenbader a pioneer stone contractor in the politic belt died Wednesday at 9 30 in Bedford at his daughter Mrs Charles Ragsdale East 18th street aged 80. He built the old Lawrence county jail and served as superintendent of construction of the Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis. Survived by one daughter and two sons. Funeral from German M E church Thursday at 2 30 with Rev Jacob Allinger and burial at Green Hill.
The Grand Central Traction company deposits a 15000 bond with Terre Haute and agrees to forfeit if cars do not run between Bloomington and Terre Haute within two years. Attorney C. M. Shanks handles Franchising matters and final draft of the contract is completed. The franchise anticipates 3 cent fares inside the city and 5 cent tickets, with a 8 cent rate rule tied to Bloomington and Indiana towns after ten years.
The Bloomington World reports work on a steel industry project of about 1.5 million dollars at Stinesville. Initial tasks include building switch connections with the I M and Monon lines and a bridge across White River. The 1890 Big Creek switch will be reconstructed. New switches will connect to the Monon and the steel quarry district. Dr. Carroll Ray, a recent Chicago Medical School graduate, will practice in Medora, Jackson County, starting Wednesday.
John W. Hegwood files for divorce from Clara Hegwood citing cruel inhuman treatment. They married August 20 1897 and separated June 30 1908. He alleges she cursed him, used vile names including the n word, threw dangerous objects, and refused meals.
Hon W A Cullop Democrat for Congress meets with local party leaders in Vincennes. He held a levee at County Chairman Underwood's office with both Democrats and Republicans paying respects. He heads to Carlisle for homecoming festivities and to join speakers Thomas Marshall, John C Chaney, and Sam Williams this week.
In Spencer Indiana on June 29 the defense and prosecution accepted a jury for the case of George Emery Cassel charged with the murder of Thomas Mills. Twelve jurors were sworn and a venire of fifty two summoned. most jurors are farmers with Proctor the only tradesman among them. Prosecution to present opening statement. Cassel attended with his wife and three brothers, showing calm.
In Tennessee on Saturday Malcolm R Patterson defeated Senator Edward Carmack in the Democratic primary for the gubernatorial nomination. The piece argues temperance sentiment and prohibition as central issues, noting local option stances and legal protections for minority liquor preferences, with liberal juries cited as undermining statewide prohibition. The Lafayette Courier is cited.
A new Ohio State law on pre boarding ticket purchase and cash fare collection, effective ten days ago, pleases railroads and conductors by saving time. If passengers board trains at stations with ticket offices opened 80 minutes before departure, they must have a ticket or pay an extra 10 cents over the regular fare.
Ni Harrison former General Superintendent of the U S Cement plant visits to renew acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Harrison have been touring Europe and recently returned to testify in the Osborn Engineering Co vs U S Cement Co trial now underway at Bloomington.
The June common school revenue apportionment for Indiana totals 1,624,099.80 dollars based on 765,790 pupils. The per capita share rises to 2.12 dollars, due to higher taxes and new education laws. Counties receive distribution sheets showing sources and transfers. Georgia Caldwell visits Oolitic before returning to New Albany.
Bedford and Lawrence County plan an all day event with free admission games in the forenoon and a major Oolitic versus Bedford ball game in the afternoon. League players from Indiana and Kentucky bolster both sides while a boxing sparring exhibition before the ball game adds spectacle. Other contests, music, dancing, boat riding, and open park access complete a full day of pleasure at the lakefront park.
Justice Lambert directed a verdict for Mayor McClellan in the recount suit affirming his 1905 election win. Evidence closed after claims of ballot stuffing by Clarence J. Shearn and a bid to prove Hearst was defrauded of 6,058 votes. McClellan’s counsel then introduced official returns and poll books.
False ten dollar bills pass locally as genuine currency. A Silverville depositor’s note was raised from one to ten dollars and detected by Bedford National Bank cashier Brown. The public is urged to scrutinize money for the flying eagle on ten dollar bills to spot counterfeits.
Jerry Meredith and Fred Bowen named as special police during the Street Carnival and Woodmen's Log Rolling. Eight officers on duty 6 PM to 12 AM, four 12 AM to 6 AM, and two 6 AM to 12 PM. Under Chief Gratzer the force has run admirably and crowds have been unusually orderly with no intoxication arrests.
Cecil Whitted proprietor of the Saratoga saloon reports a burglary during the street carnival. Between midnight and 12 30 am unknown burglars forced a panel door, stole 5 dollars from the cash register, and fled through a rear exit. Policeman Holmes found the rear door open and Whitted asleep inside.
Birdie Koontz, recovering from a sudden illness that preceded Wes Howell’s arrest in Bedford on a charge of administering medicine, shows partial improvement at her home on South Lincoln Street Bloomington. She may travel to Bedford in four to five days for Howell’s trial, but remains uncommunicative and unsure about the substances she ingested.
Seymour Republican notes the Modern Woodmen lodge at Heltonville aims to win one of the $25 prizes at Bedford Log Rolling by fielding the largest share of its members. Local team expects to also contend for a drill prize.
An Appellate Court reversed a judgment for Dr. J. R. Hoffman of Chicago who collected for treating a worker by removing an eye sliver with a giant magnet. The suit claimed the Hammord Boiler Works president and secretary sent the worker to Hoffman for immediate attention after injury.
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