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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
4
A fragment lists numerous ailments such as fever cough teethache and hoarseness with a reference to a small bottle of medicine. It mentions Geeker and the sellers William and John in connection with THPHREYS medical hooks.
Columbus Ohio June 20 Prohibitionists report plans for a July 15 16 national convention with Southern Democrat for President and a Northern Republican for Vice President. Likely vice presidential candidate Circuit Judge Artman of Lebanon Indiana, with Lex Wright of Georgia heading the ticket.
The Commoner notes a hasty county assessment list for William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska. It lists real estate of 185 acres at Fairview, a 84 000 house and barn improvements plus personal items including household goods jewelry livestock tools firearms vehicles and notes. The article explains Nebraska law aims at cash value with valuations about three fourths of true value, suggesting Bryan's total possessions exceed 104 000 dollars.
Jesse Burton resigns from his responsible post as bookkeeper and assistant cashier at Bedford National Bank to take a more lucrative position with the Bedford Buff Stone Company. He has four years of service and is noted for his accuracy and courtesy. The Bedford Buff Company operates a quarry and mill in Bloomington Illinois, owned by McMillan Chicago.
Denver June 2 anti injunction dispute dominates discussions as Democratic platform framers near the national convention. Party leaders including Kern Johnson Towne Chanler Har and labor figures Gompers press for a distinct stance opposing injunctions amid Republican turmoil and Chicago meetings.
Governor Thomas of Celandée acts as delegate and temporary representative on the resolutions committee at the Kansas City convention. He aims to steer a conservative stance amid fierce capital and labor disputes and may push for a compromise if urged by the committee in Lincoln.
Dr W H Livingston of 804 East titeenth street narrowly escaped death when packing a grip for Bloomington. A trigger snag fired the revolver. a US caliber bullet hit a heavy gold watch in his pocket, glanced off his forehead, leaving the watch damaged yet still ticking.
The Diana Campaign People Party schedules a full day rally in Carlisle on Saturday July Fourth. Hon. Samuel W. Williams of Vincennes will deliver the keynote speech along with Hon. Fred J. S. Robinson and other noted speakers. The event, set in a Carlisle grove, draws preparations from local residents.
Emory Cassel stands trial in Spencer for the February murder of Thomas Mills. A special venue plus regular panel will be used to seat a jury as over 100 witnesses are expected. Prosecution team includes N. Spaan, F. Horner, I. Fowler, Moss, Kivett, Duncan, and Mugg. Defense led by W. Hickman with J. C. Robinson and J. L. Miller assisting.
A letter laments ongoing disrespect for funeral processions by delivery people and some businessmen. It urges drivers to yield to mourning corteges and notes towns enforce respectful delays by law if complaints continue. It cites funeral directors willing to seek legal protection.
The B and O S W reports more freight cars heading west as the wheat harvest nears in the next two weeks. Officials note a recovery after a slow 100 days with freight and passenger traffic improving, and long distance business up especially toward Seymour via the Pennsylvania line to Chicago and northwest points.
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company files suit in Clark County Court to stop County Treasurer J G Phipps from collecting more than $2,000 in additional taxes tied to 3.17 miles of rolling stock. The case centers on authority to add these taxes from 1890 to 1994 and seeks a temporary restraining order. The article also notes a local obituary of Lewis Poctuafshoe, celebrating his 21st birth anniversary.
The article extols Grover Cleveland for three achievements including civil service reform merit-based appointments and using federal power to protect the mails. It contrasts his stance with the Democratic Party platform of 1896 and notes party censure alongside broad national praise. The piece shifts to a stream of local notices: births marriages resignations deaths honors and public events across Bedford Bloomington and surrounding areas.
Bart Short brought a 60 pound yellow catfish to town this afternoon. He caught it in a hollow log in White River above the Monon bridge. The fish had been trapped for over two weeks after escaping, and was recovered today when a hole was chopped in the log.
Local hunters prepare muskets and muzzle loading rifles for next Wednesday opening of the squirrel season. County reports boast an abundant crop and sportsmen anticipate good shooting early in the season.
Mrs Maud A Goodwin a boarding house keeper and dress maker at Smithville seeks divorce from her husband after nine years of marriage claiming he often left home to go to work and remained away long periods leaving her to support herself and their eight year old son They separated April 1 and have not lived together since She also requests custody of the child and the divorce.
Veight boy of Mt. Vernon was horned by a catfish while handling it. His hand swelled and blood poisoning set in. He was taken Friday to Gilbert's sanitarium in Evansville for treatment. doctors hope amputation will not be needed as he responds to care. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Veight.
Denver convention activity rises as Theodore A. Bell is named temporary chairman. Bryan’s influence dominates committee and National Committee plans, with Bryan supporters steering discussions and rumors of anti Bryan coalitions in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Georgia and others. The Globe Democrat notes Bryan is busy framing the platform while Lincoln remains his base.
Advertised letters for the week ending June 27 1908 include ladies Nora Brown Maud Pearl Dean Mrs Oscar Elson Mrs Margaret Guthrie Mrs Maggie Huddleson Mrs Grace Strome Mrs Anna Techner Miss Hattie Warn Mrs Effie Weddle Mrs Al Williamson Mrs Clence and gentlemen Bill Clark George Forsha T C Hook Edward Hubbell Mark H Smyth J L. Callers for above letters are requested to say advertised.
Beginning July 1 rural carriers paid from the Indianapolis post office will receive salaries via checks drawn on the Cincinnati sub treasury rather than through an Indianapolis bank. About $154,000 monthly is paid in Indiana polis office salaries, rising in summer. Secretary Taft will resign from Roosevelt's cabinet this Wednesday and Luke F. Wright will become Secretary of War. Congress man James S. Sherman, ill in a Cleveland hospital, plans a Friday conference at his Utica home. The Northern Insurance Company paid in full a $500 loss for Steven Howell's residence fire at Oulith on May 39.
John Bright Jr files suit against E Henderson and J C Pender son and McKinney real estate dealers alleging fraud in a Texas land exchange. He claims false promises of 57 acres with three houses and a store on the Bedford lot induced a deed exchange, later finding no buildings and hotel costs. seeks 700 damages.
A list of juvenile book titles and author pairings compiled under headings with multiple author surnames and character names. It reads like a catalog of classic and fictional works including well known characters and series from early 20th century literature. The collection includes provable titles such as The Enchanted Castle and Patty Fairfield series.
The city benefited from Harry Axtell’s redirected funds as he funded major improvements, bought South Park property, built a residence east of town, and aided others to acquire homes. His actions, though tied to a $7,000 shortage, spurred development and city investments, marking a controversial yet impactful era in local history.
A fragmented text argues that persistent criminals disrupt reputations and families while sparing victims. It laments lack of charity for the guilty and indifference to innocent sufferers, urging social awareness and respect for victims.
City attorney James A. Zaring reports Cameron Septic Tank Company of Chicago claims Bedford sanitary sewer tanks infringe its patent. Richmond Goshen Princeton also use similar tanks and may owe royalties. Howes from Alvord Shields says no infringement. case follows Bedford legal clash and potential suit.
A reflective excerpt weaves sayings on human nature and hustle with a poem about nocturnal sounds. It contrasts philosophy, distrust, and economic caution with eerie nightly noises that resemble distant pistol reports and a burglar’s approach, ending with creaks and winds driving fear.
A discarded cigarette started a fire at 1 30 Saturday destroying Dr F E Stipp a handsome new barn leased by A Conrad fruit merchant. John Beasley tried to save a horse but the blaze spread rapidly. Fire department delayed by weak water pressure and distant alarm. Barn valued at 500 with half insured and some gear lost. A cigarette stump in the stall is blamed. Everett Heller on vacation visits his parents and former Southern Indiana ticket agent duties are noted. Dr Joseph D Heitger leaves for Kalamazoo Mich to intern at the state hospital for insane. Marriage license issued to Morris Stafford and Viola Helton.
An article extols nature as a medicine lab with Golden Seal Hydrastis and Sullingia Queen's root as tonics and alteratives. It cites Dr. Hale and Dr. Pierce praising digestive stimulation, blood nutrition, and general vitality, promoting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach liver derangements and impure blood. It advertises the Dr. Pierce medical book and the product’s alcohol free formula.
A visiting child complains about beach sand, saying it tastes off. His mother and onlookers debate cleanliness as the boy notes the grocery sand tastes better after eating several spoonfuls.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from London papers humorously contrasts views on gender, politics, and everyday life. Jests touch on sick soldiers, war tales, and social manners, ending with a note about the British Museum collection of over 250 000 specimens.
Unclear OCR text fragment mentions age and achievement themes with disrupted phrases. Contains references to individuals and places but lacks coherent facts, making extraction of a single event or person difficult.
Hon. W J Bryan states that avoiding advertising is like stealing a kiss in the dark. The public figure urges business owners to use advertising to clearly attract customers and avoid obscurity.
Mrs Mary Spicely widow of Gen William T Spicely formerly of Orleans and longtime Bloomington resident died last night She was born in Bartholomew County in 1842 and was active in Women’s Relief Corps work She served as Trustee for the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Knightstown during Gov Hovey’s administration General Spicely died in 1884 at New Albany.
J. M. Wakefield who platted the Fairview addition to Salem last year visited town early this week. He reports since leaving here he has laid out and disposed of a larger tract in Kentucky earning about twice as much as from his Salem venture.
Miss Sarah P. Morrison aged 75 of Indianapolis arrives for commencement and plans a Bloomington summer study at Indiana University. She is celebrated as the first woman graduate and first dean of women, class of 1869, majoring in Greek and Latin, and will renew Greek studies and versification research.
A Warsaw correspondent reports Mary Grim an inmate at Kosciusko county asylum has layed on a cot with face covered for fourteen years and not sick. She has spoken only twice in that period and has taken medicine only once for a headache.
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