05 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
1
The article extols Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY and his Golden Medical Discovery claiming it purifies a foul stomach, removes tainting elements from the blood, and cures skin diseases and humors. It urges readers with digestive distress to mail for a booklet listing ingredients and expert opinions.
A veteran recounts the 1864 Kenesaw Mountain campaign with the 97th Indiana Infantry in the 15th Army Corps. He describes skirmishes at Noonday Creek and Pine Knot, crossing Noonday Creek under heavy fire, capturing prisoners, and the deadly toll on his brigade. He notes Sherman's marches, the casualties at Kenesaw, and reflections on memory, patriotism, and national cemeteries. He ends with reflections on peace, memory, and national unity.
George Newland suffered the right forefinger amputation after a saw incident at Sears planning mill on 5th street Friday morning. He was taken to hospital where Drs. M. P. Tolliver and J. T. Freeland performed the operation.
Dr W H Livingston who sells Thompsonian Remedies at 18th and H streets was arrested for intoxication outside a west side saloon. He previously faced similar charges, declared plans to shoot Chief Gratzer, and carried a knife as alleged intimidation. He fought arrest, was escorted to jail with Officer Moore, sobered by morning, and released to appear July 5 for trial.
The column reviews predictions by Rev Irl Hicks for a stormy July with several periods of reactionary and regular storms, cloudbursts, and a solar eclipse on the 10th. Weather notes mention warm waves, falling barometers, and possible water spouts, followed by cooler temperatures after storms. The piece also lists local notices and society items including hospital updates and social events.
Thomas Vanest remains at his home in South Bethany Brown county after a Sunday assault by whitecaps. He endures vomiting spells and three heart failures, with Dr. A J Banker calling his condition critical. Neighbors guard the house with armed men as fear of another attack grows.
The Indiana Normal at Terre Haute concluded its commencement for a class of eighty three. Dr Charles W Dabney of the University of Cincinnati urged Bible use in public schools and teaching religion. All graduates received strong job offers with salaries between seventy and one hundred dollars. Only one graduate from Porto Rico would teach there. most stay to earn a life Indiana teaching license after two years.
Oscar Morris, known locally as a town bully, fought Rollan McNeely at the Monon depot in Ellettsville after an alleged slander dispute. The clash lasted about ten minutes with both men bleeding. McNeely was fined six dollars, Morris twenty five and jailed for about 30 days for lack of funds.
The State Railroad Commission plans a circular on general railroad inspection led by Chief Inspector Albert Shane. It covers main tracks, bridges, engines, equipment and car sanitation, with daily inspector reports and a red condemned card for dangerous defects.
A new law changes school book handling from county superintendents to dealers with a 15 percent commission. County authorities previously took up to 10 percent and sometimes none on large purchases. Books’ price stays the same, so dealers' net profit will drop about 10 percent. A county meeting of superintendents discussed the issue and passed a resolution.
The State Superintendent Fagsett A. Cotton is sending resolutions to all book companies and asking them, personally, to comply with the law. The request notes the firms were not in a position to demand, but now the situation calls for compliance and no action from the companies is known yet.
Jefferson Sturgeon a cripple and Estelle Halk 22 wed on a Nashville porch after a 22 mile trip from Bloomington. A crowd of 250 watched as Squire McHaskan, barefoot with lamp, performed the ceremony on the doorstep after a license was secured at the sanatorium. The pair then began the walk back to Bloomington.
A birth is reported for Mr and Mrs Walter Etter with a son named Frank Holby, and plans for a move to a farm west of Union Stock Yards.Separately, E H Harriman was arrested near New London during the Yale Harvard boat race but released, Yale winning the race amid enthusiasm. Bedford stone district discusses post office building materials, with opposition to non native stone. A new rail fare law aims to equalize two cent per mile rates for short trips, reducing advantages for wealthier travelers.
Findley Gyger Frank Porter Walter Blackwell and William Turner all of Avoca traveled to Caxton today to fish White river for several days. They brought two large boats on a wagon and enough grub to last a month if needed but said they do not intend to stay the full month.
Rural carriers I H Crim and H H Edwards are on their annual paid vacations totaling 15 days. Substitutes John W Hoopengarner fills in for Crim and Oscar Edwards covers for Edwards during the absence from duty.
For the three months ending July 1, Mayor Fillion collected and turned over to the city in Police Court docket fees the sum of 223 dollars and to the county for the school fund 202.80 dollars a splendid showing.
The Bedford and Browstown baseball teams met at Washington Park Sunday afternoon before a large crowd. The home team won 9 to 7 with Frank Vance officiating as umpire. John Boruff of Owensburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fields on H Street, staying through Monday.
A Cincinnati hospital patient with a strychnine report is not the Elmer Scott indicted for burning DeFord's store in Dark Hollow. Locals report the quarry man Elmer Scott has worked for two months on defense. The piece describes nearby Jolietians under a distinct folk custom with goose oil cures, peculiar dress, and springer chickens, drawing visitors curious about the community.
Nine insurance companies must pay about 12000 dollars including interest to Lee Wole, former Boston Clothing store proprietor in Bloomington. The suit followed a fire that damaged his store years ago. Wolf earlier worked with Eagle Clothing in Bedford. The decision ends the nine defendant actions and fixes the total judgment at roughly 12000 dollars.
Fully three fourths of Washingtons saloon keepers formed an organized group to enforce liquor laws. They vow to keep saloons closed during illegal hours and help the police, arguing few violators force others to violate the law to protect Sunday business. Also, the Navy directs cruiser Milwaukee from Mare Island to Central America to protect American interests amid possible trouble.
Elmer Phillipps was fined 11 dollars and costs by Mayor Fillion for intoxication and jailed. W J Thomas also faced 11 dollars in fines and costs and jail. Norvel Murray, for intoxication, stayed the amount with no clear result. The State versus Bilyeu Bowman and Chasteen was continued to August 1 before Judge Iseminger. Lilly Stinson pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined 11 dollars and costs, and jailed on default. Garfield Hoppingarner faced a game fish selling charge. case dismissed for jury trial and filed in Circuit Court.
Boertown, a tiny village near Jasonville with about forty residents, traces origins to the Orange Free State. They live in rough log houses, craft a unique cheese, grow fine gardens, and, uniquely, hold outdoor evening gatherings to sing religious songs instead of attending any local church.
The Washington saloon keepers agreed to observe the law to deter violations, a move praised by the Washington Herald as a practical response shaped by pressures from Vincennes and Terre Haute brewing interests. The piece notes the arrangement aims to keep traffic in regulated zones, with hope for fewer violations in the near term and a test of its effectiveness ahead.
A new schedule in Oolitic assigns Frank F. Rariden as mail carrier. The Bedford post office sends the mail to Oolitic at 7:15 a.m. and returns twice daily. Mail arrives in Oolitic soon after the transfer and can be mailed after 6 p.m., improving service for locals.
The Weather Bureau reports June as the coolest on record in Washington for 75 years, likely true for New England, the Middle Atlantic, and the lower Great Lakes. Other regions also posted below average temperatures. The official note attributes the cool spell to pressure patterns over the Canadian maritime provinces and the North Atlantic causing prevailing ocean winds in the northeast and blocking continental lows.
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