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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented OCR text references William nervous debility and remedies including homeopathic preparations. Mentions a list of ailments such as sore Nip and inflamed eye, with vague claims of cures and a price noted as $8. The passage appears as an advertisement or medical notice with unclear attribution and multiple misspellings.
Architect Taylor wife discusses postponed food program and building plans. Representation cites wishes to delay all food provisions at the federal building.
A former policeman arr, after a brief 12 hour deliberation, was found not guilty. The case stemmed from a March 12 burglary at the Perry residence in East Sixth Four, where a guard patrolman and Capt. Shinn responded. Carr, attempting to flee by vaulting a fence, died minutes later in the yard.
The Jasi Congress passes acts effective July 1 impacting postal service and other federal departments. Post Office salaries and grades rise with promotions based on efficiency. Rail mail service pay adjusts countrywide. Interior and other departments face budget and pension changes.
Indiana appropriations expand federal building projects in Bedford Lafayette Marion Michigan City and South Bend with land purchases rent for a temporary office and completion funds while the Fort Benjamin Harrison improvements proceed. The new immigration act begins with fiscal year and railroads face uniform accounting requirements effective July 1 while the coal mine and timber land divestiture rule takes effect May 1 1908. A derailed denatured alcohol law changes and railroad hours rules roll out March 4 with a one year adjustment period. A Vanest whitecapping case shifts as five men flee from Bloomington to Nashville and South Bethany prompting an investigation and medical aid for Vanest.
Henry B. Gentry will not remodel his southwest square block this year after bids ranged to 44 000. He intended a pressed brick and terra cotta building occupying the Collins grocery Bowles drug store old Eph Hughes arber shop room and old Krueger property. Bloomington Telephone.
Thomas O. Macy of Greenfield Indiana reports Irish Early Rose potatoes growing without vines. Vines appeared then vanished in parts of the crop, yet many full potatoes formed in vineless hills equal to normal yields. Seed saving planned to start a new variety, with speculation vineless potatoes could deter potato bugs.
Game Wardens catch several hunters without licenses prompting calls for proper documents. Officials warn more offenders may arise as enforcement increases statewide.
A dynamo burnout in the Raw Material Department forces the cement plant to shut down today. Operations halt while repairs are underway and the extent of disruption to production is being assessed.
In Marion township a remonstrance signed by 640 voters blocked liquor license grants, enough to defeat the action given Marion’s 1,045 votes cast. Mitchell has no license filings for July, while Indian Creek shows 315 signatures, and Reed’s Station faces an application.
Bedford saloon keepers held a secret mass meeting and formed a pact to close on Sundays and after 11 am, assist police, and push violators from obtaining licenses. About two thirds signed. leaders aim to curb unlawful weekday trade and align with Washington Ind. action praised by papers nationwide.
L E Payne of the Board of Children's Guardians announces Brooks as Juvenile Judge for Lawrence county. Poor and neglected children may be heard at any time, not only at Circuit Court sessions, under a new law. The Board will gather evidence and seek timely hearings, ending the old practice of traveling to and from court. The note highlights ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable children amid broader regional farming troubles.
Ex Senator William N Matthews died Friday at 1 30 am at his West 15th street home after eight months illness of liver and kidney trouble. Born in London in 1844 he moved to the US at age five and later helped run quarries in Ellettsville Bedford and other towns. A Civil War veteran he served in the 115th Indiana Infantry and later was a prominent quarry operator and Democratic state senator from 1902 carrying Lawrence county against a Republican majority. He left nine children eight surviving and was buried at Green Hill after funeral at the First Baptist church. Also notes on envelopes of unknown money to John Gossney, railroad yardmaster appointments, possible B&O line changes, wheat harvest in Jackson county and a bank judgment in Seymour.
William Ross, formerly of Bedford and Bloomington resident, was killed Friday night in Bloomington while switching with a Monon crew in the yards. An investigation will determine how the accident occurred. he was cut and injured in several places. Ross, a former Belt Railway conductor and Bedford police member, leaves a wife and one child. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Will Ross of Bartlettsville. The article also notes prize medals and matches at a shooting program, including a National Marksman Reserve qualification.
A report from Dugger six miles west of Linton describes growing excitement as earth caving extends from a Thursday evening cave-in by Anderson store. The hole expanded by morning damaging stock and structures but not heavily. Locals fear widespread undermining as in Oil City years ago, with brick buildings at risk if sinkage deepens.
In Boise City the defense continues to introduce testimony to discount Harry Orchard’s claims. Thomas Wood, a miner, testified that the Vindicator mine explosion may have been an accident, a key line of defense in the Haywood case. The day also reports art culture efforts, Kentucky appeals, immigration law changes, and other briefs.
National Audubon Society leaders announce a ten year ban on killing selling or possessing wood ducks after a survey of 200 experts links spring shooting and reckless harvesting to drastic declines in states from Pennsylvania to California. Minnesota credits new laws with reversing losses as New Hampshire Massachusetts begin five year close seasons.
Major-General W J McKee orders a camp of instruction in small arm practice at Ft. Benjamin Harrison from July 18 to 16, preceding the National Guard encampment July 17 28. Preliminary firing starts 10 am Saturday with multiple team and individual matches and medals awarded including gold silver and bronze for state and battalion winners.
Darius A Howell sues Monon Railroad in Lafayette Superior Court alleging a March 17 1906 Horseshoe Bend accident left him badly injured and crippled for life. He says a Monon passenger coach derailed, his side spine and nervous system were damaged, and he was bedridden twelve weeks.
On Friday June 22 the S I railroad section men walked off for higher pay and shorter hours. Linton and Jasonville men led a limited strike reported between Bedford and Terre Haute but only affected Jasonville to Linton. Extra Sullivan branch workers initially refused yet joined later as regulars returned to work. The strike failed and promises were only considered.
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