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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary text lists names and phrases like FEVEr, maestines, CURES, HOU, ORIDNE, New, and Blanithire. No coherent event or actions emerge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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