10 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
1
An 19th century style advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women illness. It claims strong medical endorsements, lists ingredients, and offers a free booklet by mail to Buffalo NY.
Terre Haute Indiana July 2 Vigo and Clay counties heat up over a found letter that may lead to the kidnaped Richard Byers missing from Seeleyville about five years ago A note on a highway envelope requests readers to aid in locating him The doctor Byers family has support and a $1500 reward is offered for the boy’s recovery.
Appellate Court reversed Lawrence Circuit Court ruling in Koch versus United States Cement Plant. Koch, injured two years ago in coal dust explosion, was awarded 7500 dollars. court held injuries stemmed from another employee's negligence, not the employer's. The fire occurred from coal dust in a conveyor pit and the ruling noted dust hazards tied to the master's duty to keep floors swept.
Residents on the east side of Spring Street between Maple and Chestnut report a severe rat infestation. One homeowner trapped at least 21 rats in 48 hours, with signs the supply remains ample. Jeffersonville Star.
Police last night arrested two well known young men for carrying concealed weapons. Each was fined $2 and their revolvers destroyed by the police. The weapons were of the latest pattern, and the law requires officers to destroy all concealed weapons found on persons.
Boise Idaho July 2 The State board of pardons commuted the death sentence of Harry Orchard who was to hang next Friday for the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg to life imprisonment Lola Harvey of near Dark Hollow visits the Evans family on E 17th street
The Bohannon trial in Bloomington hears Miss Northcott testify about clandestine meetings and alleged sexual relations with the high school teacher. The case spurs an exodus of young men from the city as Evansville figures testify to Bohannon’s good character while the defense prepares the defendant’s own testimony.
Miss Oma Fultz and Mr. Arthur Anderson were married Sunday at the Fultz home on West 13th Street in a white and green decor wedding. Rev. J Randolph Smith officiated with the Lohengrin march, cake and ice cream refreshments, and a later visit to the groom's parents for a grand meal before their new home is ready. A separate late Sunday fire on J Street destroyed a Goen lunch stand, likely costing about 25 dollars.
William J. Browning, a visitor, was robbed of $65 by two armed men as he walked west on Sixteenth street near the West Side school building. One man covered him while the other rifled his pockets and warned him not to move. Browning declined to report the incident to police. He is a former local resident now employed in Mississippi.
Mrs. Jacob S. Weaver, two miles east of town, reported money missing from a pocket book while riding home in a buggy during carnival week. The purse held $15 in paper, $10 in gold, a one dollar gold piece, two silver dollars, and small change plus glasses and cards. She believes it fell from the buggy between Diamond Grocery and home. a liberal reward is offered if found at the Daily Mar office.
A counterfeit ten dollar bill was found at Citizens National Bank. A depositor who got it from a Metropolitan Insurance collector turned it in. The collector said he received it in change from a carnival stand worker, who denied ownership. Similar notes were reported at Bedford National Bank yesterday.
Harley Shreeves and his assistant Arthur Sweet were sent to the Indiana Reformatory after forging a $200 check signed by liveryman Frank Miller to purchase an automobile. Shreeves, a young farmer from a well-to-do family, left his wife in Muncie. They arrived handcuffed, awaiting sentences of two to fourteen years.
Ella Phillips Davis sued administrator R W Stouffer claiming common law marriage with her deceased husband. The Kansas City court of appeals upheld common law unions, noting marriage can arise from civil contract without ministerial solemnization and may even occur without witnesses.
A Rocky Mountain nightingale gifted by the Rocky Mountain News arrives at the Brown Palace Hotel and is taken to the Democratic national committee rooms. Denver, “Denver” button slogans prompt visitors to ask questions as locals embrace the democratic mascot ahead of the convention. The bird is destined to Indiana after the gathering, with thousands of local buttons aimed at guiding strangers.
W Loughmiller of New Albany former Lieutenant Colonel of the Fourth Indiana Regiment Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias was elected Colonel. Voting occurred last Friday among 11 companies entitled to three votes each. The regiment lists companies from Jeffersonville New Albany Madison Greensburg Bedford Mitchell Orleans Salem Seymour Edinburg Franklin and Columbus.
The Pure Food laws take effect redefining labels for whisky and spirits. “Spirit” becomes alcohol while blended and imitation variants receive distinct designations. The move aims to curb adulterated products and protect consumers. Miss Lois Webb hosts Miss Alma Beebee of Indianapolis.
A Bloomington nominating clash exposes corruption fears and leg pulling in Lawrence County Democrats. Robert W Miers wins the judge slot amid derision as Edwin Carr is condemned as a tight wad and a campaign funds pull is alleged. The piece depicts a brutal power struggle, smoking out the moral cost of political ambition.
A local ministers committee with temperance advocates and two police escorted a tour of saloons on the July Fourth holiday to check compliance with closing laws. They reported many places appeared open though no violations were found on entry, clocks seemed to stop, and several patrons’ names were noted.
Mrs. William Tryon arrives from Fitchburg Mass in a nearly air tight glass front case designed as her traveling chamber. She suffers nervous troubles and bronchitis and seeks warmer air south. Her husband and a nurse accompany her. Local lodgings refuse entry, and she plans a cottage with minimal air exposure to avoid death.
Indianapolis July 2 The Republican State Central Committee met with politicians from across the state and several ticket candidates. The group approved reports but kept contents private and agreed on a uniform campaign plan to be revealed as developed. Fred Sims to chair with Goodrich in advisory role. Watson Goodwine and Hemenway attended. Everett E. Neal met county organizers during the session.
Howell, jailed for two weeks on a charge of furnishing poisonous drugs to Bertha Koontz of Bloomington, was released on his own recognizance on motion by Prosecutor Fletcher. Prosecutor’s advices said Koontz would not attend Bedford today and the case was continued to Thursday, July 16, if she is sufficiently recovered to attend.
After thirty years of research an experiment yields a serum that inoculates swine against hog cholera. The discovery promises to be worth millions to Middle West farmers and transform pork production.
Grindstaff, an acclaimed performer, tried a flying trapeze on a grape vine above a cliff during a Fourth of July outing with William Grindstaff, two young women Taylor, and a gentleman companion. The vine broke, sending him about thirty feet onto rocks, injuring his head, arm, and shoulder. companions summoned medical aid and he was hospitalized.
Otto Huff's Mitchell livery team spooked by a firecracker and bolted down South I street toward a carnival crowd. Jesse Dowling risked life by grabbing the near horse and holding the rein while police officers Payne and Gipson helped stop the team at 15th Street. Dowling’s quick action averted possible injuries to pedestrians.
William L Kann sues Morton F Brooks and Henry Curtis in Lawrence circuit court seeking 1000 damages alleging Brooks Curtis leased and maintained a stone mill north of the Monon depot in 1903 and failed to keep machinery in good order. Since April after dissolution, Ellis Curtis Chicago now operates the site.
Rail shipments of alcohol from the city to dry Illinois towns surged as train No. 5 arrived with an extra express car and messenger to load cases. Crowds at the Vincennes station watched a scene of heavy traffic and a 25 minute transfer delay at the Big Four line, signaling widespread congestion and anticipation of wet celebrations.
A six year old boy playing in a hayfield near Sullivan was struck by a fork tine driven into his skull just below the eye. The three inch wound penetrated the brain but after treatment doctors expect he will likely avoid loss of sight. A family reunion followed later that evening at West 18th street.
W F Hough a Michigan City prison guard was arrested amid revelations of a large scale shirt theft ring. Authorities allege he shipped stolen goods to Indianapolis and Louisville with fake consignments. Ninety eight dozens valued at 340 dollars were recovered in Indianapolis. Kentucky losses estimated at 125 dollars. Hough faces 1 to 14 years.
The defense in the Cassell murder case at Quincy hints at a planned spring surprise. They claim to show others could have committed the crime, and to reveal suppressed information from Cassell's coroner statement. The State relies on circumstantial evidence, while defense cross examination has weakened some minor details.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Quackenbush who occupied the Henry Campbell home on South N street during Campbells absence with his family in Texas have moved to the J W McGuire property just across the street and Mr and Mrs Campbell have taken possession of their former home.
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