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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
Bureau of Labor figures show average hourly wages in 1907 rose 3.7 percent from 1906 while retail food prices climbed 1.2 percent, reducing purchasing power about 0.5 percent. The report covers 1,169 establishments and 4,014 dealers across 68 localities, noting gains in most industries and sharp price increases in key foods such as flour and butter.
State Geologist Willis Blatchley and party navigated Blue and White rivers from Blue River in Shelby County to Columbus. They rafted near Driftwood and White river forks, logging seventy five miles by water and twenty five miles as the crow flies. The trip aims to study river contamination and navigability with Blatchley preparing a lakes report.
State Geologist plans to travel from Shelbyville to Columbus and on to the Wabash mouth with Dr Scoville and others. They report little contamination from Shelbyville factories and describe shale exposures, barbed wire obstacles, willows, and rapids at Lowell mills as the river drops about twenty feet in half a mile.
Miss Bessie Wells and Clifford Noe wed during a countryside picnic Sunday morning. Attending were Nina Carlton and Armon Pruett as witnesses. The couple plans to reside with the groom’s mother at 14th and I streets.
Hon S B Lowe returned from Dallas Texas where he attended Elks Grand Lodge sessions as Bedford lodge representative In Southwest he contributed entertaining articles read with absorbing interest Today's issue prints the last Loew article about the Elks parade and the final Southwest piece promises further interest
John Shea, a Petersburg farmer, destroyed over $600 worth of eight year old whisky stored at the Shea brothers home. The liquor belonged to Thomas Shea, recently deceased and once in the saloon business but barred by a remonstrance. The youngest brother said he would smash the barrels to prevent any harm to others, arguing selling the whisky would cause hardships for many families.
Hot Springs Virginia reports Judge Taft will be notified of his Republican nomination in Cincinnati and will receive a membership notice in the International Society of Steam Shovel Men. Taft’s union election follows his Panama era work with steam shovels. Notification set for July 29. Marriage licenses granted include Clifford Gipson Noe and Bessie Lois Wells. Canlin Virgil Williams and Dora Beat rice Jayner. Howard Byers and Olive Sallie Fish. C L Braxton and Phoenix Arizona residents visiting Bedford for summer.
A camp of about 30 men along White River near Palestine dredges mussels for shells pearls and mussels used to fatten hogs and feed birds. Dredging yields pay of 1.50 to 2 dollars daily with 20 tons collected over weeks. The industry stirs water pollution stench and prompts questions on fair pearl rewards.
Bloomington hosts a wart on beer regulation as battles over dry beer and antitoxin restrictions unfold. Local officials and brewers clash over enforcement and safety standards, with community members watching closely.
After a full day of trial the jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the State against Charles Murphy charged with selling dry beer in violation of the amended liquor law of 1907 known as the blind tiger act.
A statewide importance case in Bloomington circuit court tests the legality of selling Dry Beer Tonica and similar non intoxicants. Charles Murphy, a local dealer, is tried after selling a bottle under Mayor Malott’s order, with the Capital City Brewery defense arguing the product is non intoxicating malt.
A trial over whether dry beer is intoxicating continues with testimony about Dr Lyons analysis showing .48 of 1 percent alcohol. Welch's grape juice and lemon extract presented as comparators. both sides claim broad state impact. Local brewery agents, dealers, anti-saloon groups, and W C T U members fill the crowded courtroom.
A dispute on I street rear of a saloon owned by Wesley Bilger ends with Bob Goen seeking custody of his seven year old daughter from Julia Goen. William Underwood joins the dispute after Goen strikes him. Police and Chief Gratzer find Goen acted in the right and will not prosecute.
A Hungarian arrestee dubbed John Doe by Mayor Stipp faced a police court hearing for bombarding residences on East Sixteenth Street. After resisting officers Holmes and Gipson, he was jailed and sent to the works for 11 days.
Malissa Johnson, 78, widow of the late Thomas R. Johnson, died Monday night at her home four miles east of the city after years of illness. She leaves six children Arminus Elza L David Zack riah Johnson Mrs John L Wood and Miss Ida Johnson. She was a devout member of the M E church at Erie and the funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. Wall.
W L Stoy of Odon sold an 800 acre Martin county farm near Hindostan Falls between Loogootee and Shoals for 60000 to Peter Hasler of Scotland Greene county. He retains half interest in Hindostan Falls water power and takes another farm near Scotland as part of the deal. possession in March 1909.
Carrie Hayden Percifield, divorced wife of Curtis Percifield, lay fatally harmed on the Columbus levee near Second Street Bridge. John Underwood known as Doc is under arrest, alleged to be responsible, with witnesses reporting a white robed figure and bloodied clothing. Autopsy found no struggle marks. The report includes remarks on Underwood’s demeanor and witness accounts, plus related legal notes and a pardon statement for Barnhart.
Thomas J. Lewis, national president of the United Mine Workers, warns Samuel Gompers to keep labor leaders from using their positions to influence voting for Bryan. Lewis says miners will decide their own votes in November and that the UMWA is not tied to any party. The Western Federation of Miners considers a closer working agreement, while Mother Jones urges broader union unity.
John McHenry filed for divorce from Lillian McHenry in the Lawrence Circuit Court through attorney W E Clark. The complaint states they wed in June 1908 and separated April 24 1905 after Mrs McHenry abandoned her husband.
Grover Turner of the Black Diamond Stone Mill was arrested on a wife desertion warrant. He posted a $500 bond for appearance in police court Thursday morning July 23 at 9. Mrs Turner, who lives in Avoca, requested the warrant. Mr and Mrs Henry Stelter and two daughters returned to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Gus Rhoda.
Elizabeth Deupree forty is fatally injured and her mother Mary Deupree sixty five seriously hurt when a horse drawing their buggy in Garden City panicked at an oncoming automobile. The big touring car owned by Thomas Taggart and driven by Harry Stodler was nearby. Stodler stopped to aid then proceeded to French Lick after calling for Dr. A J Banker.
Descendants of the late Mr and Mrs Isom Burton gathered five miles south of the city at Hay Cottage for a twelve year reunion. The twenty two nieces and other relatives attended a midday dinner and an afternoon of reminiscence with readings by Miss Bertha Wolf. A visit to the Red Cross farm followed before guests returned home.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs F D Carico died Tuesday at 2 15 PM at grandmother Mrs Kate Heiger s home on South H Street. Funeral from St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Thursday at 3 PM. Burial at Green Hill. Born to Mr and Mrs John Jones of Oolitic a son.
James P Taber by his attorney Charles R Johnston has filed for divorce from Sarah E Taber in the Lawrence Circuit Court. They married August 10 1904 and separated July 21 1908 after alleged cruel inhuman treatment and desertion. He seeks custody of their two children ages three and one.
State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1908. Isis Donica Daisy Ard sues unknown heirs and devisees of Mary Wiseley and Daniel Wiseley to quiet title. Defendants must appear September 14, 1908 or be in default. Clerk Boone Leonard seals document.
The Lawrence Circuit Court issues notice in Ella Striger vs Robert A Striger a divorce action. Defendant is non resident of Indiana and must appear at the Lawrence County courthouse in Bedford by September 1908 or answer the complaint in his absence.
In re NOSDER Alexander H Crawford. Bankrupt petition filed in the 4th District Indiana. Court orders a hearing for August 3, 1908 at Indianapolis. Clerk to mail copies of petition and order to all known creditors and interested parties. Judge Albert R. B. Anderson presiding.
Lawrence county Indiana invites sealed bids for gravel and macadamized road construction in multiple townships including Marsnato, Bartlettsville, Oolithc, Logan Heltonville, Guthrie Springville, Avoca Narrowsburg, Guthrie Fairfax, Guthrie Chapple Hill, Perry Townsiter, Springville Fayettesville, Owensburg, and Guthrie township. Bids due by August 10. Bonds equal to bid required. Bids to Walter G. Owens, Auditor. County commissioners reserve right to reject all bids. Seal and date shown.
Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1908 action to quiet title to real estate. Plaintiffs by attorney file complaint and affidavit asserting defendants not residents of Indiana. Defendants urged to appear on September 2 next term to answer or demur or default will be entered. Clerk Boone Leonard seals.
The Citizens Trust Company of Bedford Indiana files a foreclosure complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court against John A Palmer and Emma Palmer who are alleged nonresidents of Indiana. The case, Complaint No 638, asks that they be summoned to respond by the court session beginning September 1908 in Bedford.
Complaint No. 6403 filed by Hallie Britts and attorney George W. Wells seeks a divorce from Harry Britts a nonresident of Indiana. Respondent is summoned to appear or answer by the next term starting September 1908 at Bedford with the seal affixed by Clerk Boone Leonard.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court September term 1908 John A Hartman Mitta Owens Nathaniel Carter et al plaintiffs by H P Pearson file affidavit that named defendants and unknown heirs are not residents of Indiana. They must appear on the first day of September 1908 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or the case will proceed in their absence. Seal by Clerk Buone Leonard.
Mollie Sylvester files divorce action against John Sylvester alleging nonresidency in Indiana. Attorneys Metlen and Underwood sign for the plaintiff. Court date set for the first Monday in September at Bedford Courthouse, June 23, 1908.
The spate of Indiana term 1908 case William G L Kann Morton I P Brooks Henry Curt et al Complaint No 6418. Plaintiff Zaring Henley and East files affidavit that Henry Curtis is not a resident of Indiana. Action for damages. Defendants must appear and answer or demur by September 7 1908 at the Bedford Court House. Clerk Boone Leonard records the notice in Bedford Ind. July 7 1908.
The State of Indiana files a complaint by Saral J. Harris as Unknown Heirs of William Shelby to quiet title on real estate. Defendants are unknown heirs legatees and executors of Shelby, residents of Indiana, with hearing set for September term 1908 at Bedford Court House. Clerk Seanl Boone Leonard signs.
William E. Clark as administrator files in Lawrence circuit court a petition to sell real estate belonging to the estate to raise assets for debts and liabilities. John M. Green is named as a defendant and non resident, with hearing set for September 8, 1908 at Bedford court house. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the seal.
Lawrence Circuit Court requires defendants Gus Oberg Gay E Swan Emma Swan Catherine Hays and Thomas A Hays not resident of Indiana to appear September 8 1908 at Bedford Courthouse. If they fail the partition action will be heard in their absence the clerk Boone Leonard signs seal June 24 1608.
Plaintiffs represented by Henry P. Pearson file a complaint and affidavit in Bedford Indiana to partition real estate. Defendants Augustus Solomon James Solomon John Solomon Elmer Solomon Elizabeth Wilson James Wilson John Wetzel Annie Wetzel are asserted non residents of Indiana. Clerk Boone Leonard signs the document dated June 3 1998. H P Pearson is the attorney for plaintiffs.
The plaintiff by Simpson B Lowe attorney files a divorce action against Frank Rossa a non resident of Indiana. Notice given for September Term meeting at Bedford on the 1st Monday in September 1908. Clerk Boone Leonard dated April 25 1908.
Notice to residents of the Second Ward Bedford Indiana that a male resident over 21 residing 90 days in Shawswick will apply to Lawrence county commissioners beginning August 1908 for a license to sell vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons for one year. Premises described in detail in an east room of a two story brick building fronting on the south side of the public square. Property owned by Mrs Dora Reath. Permission requested to sell cigars and tobacco in said room.
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