17 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
The article describes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery made with glycerine and heat to extract medicinal roots, notably Golden Seal, claiming benefits for weak stomach indigestion biliousness and related ailments. It highlights endorsements from medical books and urges timely use while noting it cannot cure advanced consumption.
In Bloomfield Greene, chaos followed when forty overturned bee hives stirred a swarm that stung two men delivering furniture to W. S. Bogg. Chas Johnson and Ed Timmons were badly injured. one horse was killed and the other badly stung. Timmons was severely swollen and continues under medical care. The event tops the county’s recent court news in excitement.
Denver July 11 A B Jackson chairman Indiana Democratic State Committee wore a $150 diamond when arriving in Denver. During Bryan's nomination rush the gem vanished in the crowd. witnesses boosted him to a press table and the pin disappeared. The loss, whether stolen or dropped, remains unsolved.
Bloomington July 11 physicians who examined 13 year old Des sie Myers say she was in a precarious condition after William Brough was held on a charge of attempted rape. The charge was changed to rape and a conviction would mean life imprisonment. Ed Denniston is ill at his South Street home from overheated Friday while papering a house.
The Bedford coverage rails at John W. Kern for Vice President, arguing Indiana voters rejected him twice and predicting a Carson-like backlash. It notes Brewers influence, local option on liquor, and Bryan's defeat while Kern’s nomination is portrayed as a forced move by Bryanites. The piece cites Democratic resistance in Lawrence County and compares Kern to other era figures.
Readers are offered peaches and blackberries now in markets. Orange county expects an unusually large walnut crop this year. Both berries and walnuts grow wild and are said to be the county's largest ever known.
Mrs Killen Mullens aged 54 wife of William Mullens died at her home three miles east of the city Friday morning at 6 o'clock after a brief illness of gastrocnitis. The funeral will be Sunday at 2 pm from St Vincent de Paul’s Catholic church. Interment at Green Hill.
The Orleans Progress Examiner quotes a biting line about a girl afflicted by a bug during a church service and an old sinner with a similar odd secret. The commentary suggests misery grows when others suffer.
Emmet Short, badly hurt five weeks ago helping build a Monon bridge near Saltillo, left for his father Dawson Short’s home near Salem two weeks ago. He remained in a precarious condition until recently, then showed improvement and recovery hopes are being entertained.
John W. Kern of Indiana was nominated for vice president by the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The Bryan ticket faces East state resistance with Tammany Hall and New York Democrats reluctant to commit to the ticket amid regional and labor tensions.
In Spencer Indiana on July 9 testimony concluded in the Emory Cassell murder case. The defense rested with Cassell not taking the stand as prosecutors and defense teams prepare closing arguments. The court allotted six hours per side and jurors returned from the murder locality to be in the box by 9 this morning.
New York July 10 Eugene W Leake Democrat congressman from New Jersey writes to William H Taft declining the Denver convention platform while pledging support for the Republican candidate He offers services to the national committee and urges rigid law enforcement. Also noted is a marriage license for William R Hillenburg and Pearl E Martin and the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Roberts near Trinity.
Governor Hanly issued a proclamation prohibiting shipping cattle into Indiana without an official health certificate. Health officials allege Ohio and Illinois dealers have dumped diseased cattle here, including tubercular stock used in dairies. The measure enforces a law authorizing denial of shipment unless cattle are officially inspected and disease free.
The Bloominton meeting at Hotel Bowles drew visitors from multiple firms. Henry Strubble of Chicago served as association secretary, joined by George Dugan Bedford Alex King of Galesburg Dr L M Lederer St Louis Charles Walters from the P M B quarry A E Dick inson Bedford Quarries Co D K Miers and John Tait of Chicago.
William Eagleson a Bloomington colored youth charged with murderous assault on John Matthews during the street carnival was released on a $500 bond signed by George D. Thornton Walter S. Bradfute and H V Eagleson. He returned home and blamed the trouble on bad whiskey.
The Hoadley Stone Company filed suit Saturday for 10000 against the city of Bloomington claiming that a College Avenue extension and proposed sewer line through their property damaged them by that amount. Remonstrators plan additional suits if bids fail to proceed legally.
The Morgan Raiders are described camping on the trail as they pursue a weekend chase. Local observers note the team pacing the field and coordinating plays while advancing toward an upcoming matchup.
Bloomington July 10 special report says Col Morgan accuses former Congressman Miers of engineering at the Bloomington Democratic convention to aid liquor interests. Morgan claims Miers secured Harris for the legislature and damaged Hottle, with Poling seen as likely winner for Representative. Morgan alleges conspiracies with Bedford and Lawrence county Republicans and says Miers may have his campaign expenses covered by Brewers. Morgan calls Miers a has been and accuses him of betraying partner Carr.
Bloomfield Ind July 11 The Shirts petition for a receiver of the Southern Indiana road was continued to July 28. Shirts claims Walsh road owes about 80000 in taxes with Greene County owing about 10000 and asserts the road is insolvent.
In the Southern Indiana receivership case rumors spread that Oscar W. Shyrer may be asked to be appointed receiver. The advance word suggests no receiver is going to be named yet and further developments are expected from the plaintiff’s attorneys.
Indiana stirs up a hornet’s nest as public displeasure grows over Walsh amid faith in leadership. The article centers on People’s response and the surrounding political tensions.
Greene county reports a dispute over appointing a receiver in the Southern Indiana case. Treasurer Shirts urges County Treasurer Bay to join the suit, while Mr Ray declines citing promised tax payments by road officials. Public opinion denounces Walsh's enemies and questions the motives behind the Greene county filing.
Mr Jones visiting the Linton office says the tax case against the Southern Indiana railroad will be settled satisfactorily. Citizens express mixed views on Treasurer Shirts action and boycott talk spreads as state rail lines plan to curb buffet service amid looming local option pressures.
Bartlettsville defeats North Bedford 8 to 6 at Fairground Park Sunday afternoon. Ross pitched for Bartlettville and Sawders stole bases, while Hays and Butterfield were strong in Bedford field. Batteries: Bartlettville Ross Bart lett. Bedford Cummings Elliott McBride. Umpire Bunn.
Delegates from most precincts named to represent Lawrence County Democrats at the Saturday convention to form a county ticket. The Peerless precinct in Marshall township did not hold a convention and will name delegates later. Lists include William Huddleson, William Cooper, William Cootz, Thomas Holland, and many others across Shanswick, Marshall, Guthrie, and Indian Creek areas. W. E. Hert was nominated trustee.
Samuel R. Artman of Lebanon Indiana has been approached about a place on the Prohibition national ticket amid signs of an open presidential contest. Other named candidates include Wheeler Tracey Palmore Mannere Cranfill, with delegates arriving for conventions in Columbus Ohio and plans for brief direct platform statements critiquing the major parties.
The Indianapolis Star notes that Mr. Kern is not a strong Democratic figure in Indiana. It cites past Republican pluralities against Kern runs in 1896 1900 and 1904 to argue that if Kern adds strength to the ticket the head must be weak.
Saturday evening a party of young ladies planned a horseback drive through the city. Miss Williams mounted the old fire chief Fred Cannedy’s horse and sped seven blocks north, causing onlookers to flee in fear before the horse stopped near the Southern Indiana tracks and the rider returned home with her friends continuing the outing at a slower pace.
The Bruce family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of their son and brother, expressing gratitude for support and sympathy.
Wicker earned the win for Montreal at Toronto with a 5 to 4 victory. He allowed six hits and one base on balls, struck out two, added one hit, and had five assists including a double play.
Monday editorials in the American and the Evening Journal signal a loss of confidence in the Democratic party and in William J. Bryan. The stance shows Hearst disassociating from Bryan's campaign and downgrading support.
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