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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

4

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Rarey the horse taming pioneer and his humane approach

The article traces E. R. Rarey born in Franklin County Ohio, founder of a school for breaking horses, and his humane method based on understanding a horse’s nature. It covers his rise from trainer to international fame with exhibitions in Canada and England, royal patronage, and his impact on cruelty prevention in animal training. It notes his travels, notable venues, and figures who supported his work.

Evol Uni Franklin County Ohio Pexas Colum Canadia Toronto England Prince Albert Windsor Rarey Hning Murreil Vitor Murrell John Europe Sweden Prussia James Ragsdale West Baden Urbold

Rarey the horse tamer and his humane method

Rarey impressed audiences with a gentle approach to equines. He demonstrated kindness and sympathetic understanding, using a light whip only as a cue to train even the most vicious horses. His European tour yielded gold medals cherished by his family.

Bee Ea AE Rarey Cleveland, O Enirs

Spencer man pays 13500 for 900 acre Owen county ranch

Attorney Marshall Woolery returned from Spencer where he was enraged by E R Scheneck of Flora Lilingis to perfect a title to 900 acres in Owen county. Scheneck bought the land this week from BR Marley for 13500 and plans to use it as a sheep ranch.

Marshall Woolery Spencer E. R. Scheneck Owen County Scheneck BR. B. Marley

Knights of Pythias to Dedicate New Castle Hall

The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Tunnelton will dedicate their new Castle Hall replacing the fire destroyed hall. Dedicatory ceremonies are set for Friday July 17 with expected attendance by the Grand Chancellor and state lodge officials. Bedford lodge members will travel to join the event.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Tunnelton Castle Bedford

Boone County gardener develops tomato vine system for corn

Robert Gardner of Boone County has created a tomato variety that twines around poles among corn. After years of observing vines in his crop he planted them this year and found success. He plans to seed and market the tomato vines next spring with harvestable rows kept between corn stalks.

Robert Gardner Boone County

Flag to have forty six stars after July Fourth

After July fourth all flags for government use will display forty six stars. The new star honors Oklahoma which joined the Union on November sixteen. The arrangement places eight stars in rows one three four and six and seven stars in rows two and five on a blue field.

Oklahoma Congress

Indiana Republicans back Taft and Sherman for 1908 ticket

Carl W. Riddick, Indiana Republicans secretary, pledges enthusiastic support for Taft and Sherman. The piece notes Indiana’s shift from earlier divisions, its swing history since 1860, and its strong GOP leadership headed by Fairbanks, with Indiana’s fifteen electoral votes likely to favor the Republican ticket on November 8.

Carl W. Riddick Indiana Taft Sherman Chicago Fairbanks Ohio New York Ilinois Buchanan Freemont Lincoln Bryan West Parker Colorado Montana Idaho Nevada Lane Morton Benjamin Carrison Globe-Democrat

Freeman building window damaged by armed intruder

A miscreant with a glare damaged a three inch round hole in a large front window of the Freeman building on North 1st Street near Southern Indiana Sunday night. Ajin Packett of Washington Indiana traveled via Fairys Lincoln Nebraska, with his comment to Bryan and back remains a secret as he only smiles when the subject is mentioned.

Freeman Building North 1 Indiana Packett Washington Ind Lincoln Nebraska Sec Bryan Yarl Johnson Cook Building J Street James Long

Jealousy in politics at Bloomingon court house dedication

A chaotic Bloomington dedication for a new Monroe County court house, cost $201,000, amid factional strife between Judge R W Miers supporters and Col Morgan raiders. Morgan blocked inside access, forced an outdoor program, and accused Miers of graft and brewing ties while Governor candidate James Watson spoke. Morgan warned of a September completion to double dedicate the building.

Ind R. W. Mices Monroe County Democratic Party Judge Miers Rolla ©. Morgan Miers Cyrus E. Davis Vincennes Davis Lawrence County Congress Col. Morgan Morgan Raiders Bob Miers Bloomington Democratic Board of Commissioners Festus Court House James Karsell Temple of Justice Board of Commissioners Machurn Mr. Machurn Court Park Mr. Watson Col. Browning Morgan Gus Weyerbacher Eck Gunn Bedford Brewers Judicial Sheriff Cravens Monroe Fudge Yup Welk Maury

Virgil Owens and Eva Carter Wed in Oolitic Home

Virgil Owens of Oolitic and Eva Carter a South Hill telephone operator were married July 4 at Rev J W Newland’s home. Witnesses were Clarence and Mary Carter. Owens works as a machinist for P M & LB Stone Co. Carter has two years with Home Telephone Co. They reside with Mrs Mary Carter and plan housekeeping in Oolitic soon.

Virgil Owens Oolitie Eva Carter South FL Street J. W. Newland Clarence Smith Oolitic P. M. & LB. Stone Company Home Telephone Company Mary Carter South HT

War Between Jeff co Justices of the Peace Over Marriage Licenses

Rival magistrates James Keigwin and Charles Hay in Jeffersonville engage in a heated sign war over marriage licenses. Keigwin orders a sign near Hay’s restaurant to claim licenses only at the courthouse. A vanished sign near Louisville and Jeffersonville Perry Co. building fueled the dispute. A modest sign reading Magistrate stands in a yard. its owner is unknown though no Justice of the Peace resides there.

James Keigwin Charles Hay Jeffersonville West Court Avenue Say Louisville Jeffersonville Perry Company Utis iSast Court Avenue

Funds on deposit June interest for Lawrence county

Lawrence county earned 287.42 in interest on funds deposited in various banks during June. Readouts show balances on June 1 and June 30 across local banks including City Bank and Bank of Mitchell, with amounts like 51,000 on hand and 25009, and 205,008 on hand in Mitchell institutions.

Lawrence County County Finance Bank Chize Conmand Ueston City Bank Bank of Mitchell

Death of George B. Allen at Concordia Kansas

Telegram announced the death from paralysis of George B. Allen known as Jack, formerly of Bedford. Stricken on a train near Concordia about a month ago, his wife had died four months earlier and was buried there. Dr Ed Allen of Fayetteville and W P Hodge left for Concordia to attend the funeral.

W. H. Hodge George Jack) B. Allen Concordia Kansas Mr. Allen Bedford Iis Ed Allen Fayetteville W. P. Hodge

Fortunes of Beer Rule Bedford Fourth of July Fair

Beer sales fueled Bedford Fourth of July celebrations with ten carloads sold to saloons. Four cars carried 150 half barrels each totaling 600 barrels, six cars carried 600 cases per car equaling 10 83 dozen bottles per car and 1800 dozen bottles. About 129 600 bottles were consumed at 10 cents each, plus 600 barrels, suggesting a large public spend. Local social notes mention residents visiting relatives and gatherings across Indiana towns.

Bedford Hedford

Struck by Train In Lafayette Area

George Griffin of Popular Bluff Missouri a 35 year old Black man was struck by Train No 4 while riding with Adley Wright of Trenton Tennessee. Griffin suffered a severe brain contusion and was moved from Gosport to Bloomington then Lafayette for treatment. Wright was not hurt. Local reports say they were stealing a ride along Monon tracks near the White River bridge at Gosport when the accident occurred.

George Griffin Popular Bluff Gosport Monon Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette Adley Wright Trenton Tenn White River Griffin

Woman Defends Home In Murderous Assault Fatality

Afre, a Bloomington resident, died in hospital after defending her home from a murderous assault by her former husband. The tragedy is described as one of the great losses in the country, reflecting the violent incident and its impact on the community.

Afre

Local social notes and visits across Bloomington area

Isits Ellis returns from Jeffersonville visit. Several Bloomington residents and visitors from New Albany, Orleans, Bedford, Blooming ton, and surrounding towns are noted in short social items. People travel, visit relatives, attend illnesses, and attend events. A license is issued to Virgil Owens and Eva Carter, with other brief movements and appearances across multiple households. The piece ends with a note on a Democratic convention bulletin service and a travel scene to Denver.

Local Briefs Highlight Visits, Acquittal, and Births

Mrs J T Freeland and Frances returned from Martinsville after a brief visit with sister Mrs Martha Johnson. Dennis Worthington left for Indianapolis to join relatives there. Nora Fidler of Orleans fainted from heat near the Christian Church and was revived. Lulu and Ernie Henderson were acquitted in Justice Iseminger's court of assault on Mrs Deloss Inman. Dr Earl McPheeters of Globe, Arizona visits his father Dr J H McPheeters during a Chicago medical stay. Grandson Ernest P Hunter born to Mareen and the late, joyous in Stinesville. Dr Joseph G Gardner celebrates as great grandfather.

Nora Fidler Orleans Chistian Church Lulu Ernie Henderson Earl McPheeters Globe Arizona J. H. McPheeters Chicago Medical College Mareen Hunter West 18Th Street Ernest P. Hunter Stinesville Joseph G. Gardner

Two Georges opens as new short order spot in city

The Two Georges run by Geo. W. House and son George Jr. is now operating on North T street near the Lynch stand. Open daily from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m., the restaurant has quickly drawn regular business. Ed Colglazier, who bought the South Side cafe from Mrs. Hettie Dorsey, turned it over to W. D. Williams and left town Friday night. Colglazier came from Orleans. Williams may list the restaurant for sale soon.

Geo. W George, Jr T Street Lynch Stand Indiana Father Ed Colglazier South Side Hettie Dorsey W. D. Williams Colgrazier Orleans Mr. Williams Bedford Mail Toledo Blade New York Chicago News of the World Weekly Blade U.S

Black to Lead Bedford Greer-Wilkinson Yards

J R Black, manager of the Greer-Wilkinson Company, was in Bedford yesterday and will move there to accept management of the company’s yards. This transfer completes his relocation to head operations in Bedford.

J R. Black Greer-Wilkinson Company Bedford Black Jasonville

No Liquor License Application Pending Before Board Again

For the second time in six years no liquor license application was before the Board of Commissioners during their regular Monday meeting. Officials noted the absence and commented on the situation.

Board of Commissioners

List of names in a memorial or notice

The fragment presents a roster of names including Mrs Lula Brown, Mrs Lizzie Duncan, Mrs Nannie E Hemmer, Mrs Fred Hagan, Mrs Clara McGowen, Mrs Pearl Wright, Edd Christenberry, Jessie Fields, Joseph Hardy, Chas Nugent, Sebastiano Pasqui, Frank Ray, Willie E Roberts, Milton C Sturdevant, and Mr Thurman, suggesting a memorial or community notice with individuals possibly listed for an event or recognition. The exact context and roles are not provided.

Christenberry Edd Fields Jessie Hardy Joseph. Nugent Chas Pasqui Sebastiano Ray Frank. Roberts Willie E. Sturdevant Milton C. Thurman

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