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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
4
External or internal use relieves piles whether blind or bleeding. Also soothes burns scalds inflamed or caked breasts sore nipples salt rheum chapped hands fever blisters corns bunions. Free sample by mail. Sold at druggists or Medicine Co. at Cor William Humys Homeo and J Streets New York.
An 19th century ad promotes Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No 28 as a cure for nervous debility weakness and prostration caused by overwork. It claims over 40 years of use and offers $1 per vial or a $3 package for serious cases. Bold by druggists or prepaid by mail from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co New York.
C E Freel of Loogootee was arrested in Bloomington on a federal charge for violating postal laws. Prosecuted by Assistant Attorney Nichols with Post Office Inspector Clarahan as government witness, Freel posted a postal card to a Missouri man containing crude language. He posted a $100 bond after waiving examination.
Charles Minnett aged 23 of West 18th Street died at City Hospital Sunday morning from complications after an appendectomy performed last Wednesday. He worked at Hoosier quarry as traveler operator and was popular with employers and co workers. Survived by wife and young son, he was a member of the Eagles who will conduct the funeral at 10 30 tomorrow from his residence with services by Rev. Whitney of the First Baptist church.
A. W. James was arrested in Louisville on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after filing a $25,000 damage suit against Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co. for injuries claimed by his wife, Katie James, in a June 21 incident at an interurban station. Detectives found multiple fraud schemes tied to various corporate defendants, and the traction company plans to pursue the case.
John Hackler, a prominent farmer near Fayetteville, died early Monday after a brief illness primarily due to bladder trouble. He was about 50, survived by wife and two sons Everett and Elmer Hackler. Everett is of Bedford and Elmer of Terre Haute. Funeral will be held from his late residence today.
The June bulletin from the State Board of Health shows measles as the most prevalent disease in Indiana this month, with rheumatism second and a long list of other illnesses following. Also noted is Prosecutor Fletcher and family vacationing in Cherokee and his return for the Elks "blind tiger" trial.
The Burns City depot was burglarized yesterday with money stolen. Bedford officer Charles Moore arrested a stranger, who gave the name 8 S. O. Manuel, after a search yielded greenbacks and weapons. Manuel confessed to the Burns City robbery and is jailed awaiting Burns City authorities. The chief suspects him in Harbaugh store thefts from three weeks earlier.
State food and drug inspector John Owens of Frankfort led a two week crackdown in Terre Haute beginning July 1. Dozens of dealers including butchers grocers dairymen and ice cream makers pleaded guilty to adulteration charges and paid fines. Eight ice cream dealers seven lard dealers one butcher and two dairymen were fined with escalating penalties for second and third offenses.
Cy Clark, county auditor, files suit in Indianapolis against Daniel E. Storms for 525 dollars claiming 500 dollars sent to Storms for mining investment was diverted for personal use. Clark says no stock was received and he paid 7 dollars to telegraph the funds.
Madame Rumor reports a society wedding planned for next month. The bride is a prominent 16th Street resident and a well known figure, while the groom is connected to the city’s business community.
Tuesday at the North End courtroom Squire John W. Owens issued fines to Sophronia Borden for provoking Maggie Draper and Cary Summer for assault and battery each paying 10.75. Albert Whitted faces trial July 17 for assault on Bert Chesnut and Perry Benge with Neal Pierce await July 17 verdicts on provocation.
Ernest Harrington, manager of a touring company, was arrested in Greencastle after throwing a drunken show hanger on from the tent. He faced assault and battery charges, posted 35 dollars bond, and will stand trial Wednesday. Two local women, Bonnie Owens and Lena Taylor, visited Mitchell on Sunday.
William Manuel admitted to burglary at Harbaugh bicycle store three weeks earlier to Chief Gratzer and Officer Moore. He described breaking in and taking a bicycle knives and a gun, with the bike later found near an electric plant sink hole. He pled guilty to the Harbaugh robbery and was ordered held in Circuit Court with $1,000 bond unattained.
A large gray wolf shocked residents on East Busseron Street in Vincennes on Monday. Several men pursued and two fired shotguns at the animal with no effect. the wolf then turned to play, then escaped.
Harbaugh and Schooley bicycle theft case ends with the recovered bike found by East 12th street youths. The damaged bicycle valued at 45 dollars and goods totaling 85 dollars were taken earlier. initial suspicions of two traveling Italians were ruled out when the wheel was identified at the owners’ shop. Also notes farm sale and guests visiting local residents.
Indiana bureau of statistics mails blanks to labor unions requesting membership counts changes in 1906 apprenticeship term wage rates and total beneficiary payments along with sick benefits death claims strike and out of work benefits figures from each organization.
Fassett A. Cotton said preliminary checks by Frank D. Hester found Terre Haute school counts padded, challenging the 1907 gain over 1906. The finding could affect Fort Wayne’s board representation and prompts a full city enumeration. Lester Turley and wife visited Paoli residents in Terre Haute.
Broadest annual immigration in U.S. history reached 1 285 349 arrivals for the fiscal year ending June 20 1907, with a 6 percent yearly rise and a six month total of 743 952. Debarments in the last six months reached 5 962, and 182 185 arrivals came from Russia.
The William Bradley Sons Stone Company reports contracts totaling 15 million dollars and has hired twelve experienced draughtsmen. The Bedford plant handles heavy orders, requiring night shifts. John Smith, a veteran draughtsman from New York, arrived to oversee local operations. Nearby social notes mention visitors to Bloominton and Mitchell relatives and a new granddaughter for the Guthrie family.
Nathan Kaplan was saved from drowning in White River after his boat capsized while James Garrigus, a rail inspector, heroically pulled him from the water. Kaplan clung to a log and lost $50 in cash and papers during the struggle before both men reached shore.
Vincennes police hunted two book agents Miller and Helman after they passed bad checks on residents. They evaded detection at hotels, used assumed names, and fled toward Seymour then Indianapolis with two suitcases of books.
Ganior Amor killed James Jiarari in Linton on Saturday night. The two men were Italians. The report notes Linton and Greene County’s rising murder count and calls for action amid three Linton killings in six months. Also mentions visiting Seymour residents Mrs. Arthur P. Carter and children heading to Bloomington, and a postal ruling requiring letters to pass through the post office for six months to weigh mail.
The article notes postmasters need not provide change for purchases at Uncle Sam's office and may require customers to supply exact change. It explains buying fifty cents with a dollar could force a larger purchase or a trip to change money. It also mentions postmasters limitation on penny transactions. Other items report travels of Dr. J W Pritchard and Mrs Walsh to the Jamestown Exposition and weekend visits by Mrs. William Smith to Bloomington relatives.
Temperance forces and anti saloon advocates join prosecutions over the Elks raid. Attorneys underwood Lowe Clark will aid the case and trials move to Wednesday. Police confiscated beer may be contested as temperance sentiment grows with church leaders and citizens backing action.
Harry Kinney a Monon conductor from New Albany reported losing his tailor made pants worth 12 dollars and 7.50 in cash last Thursday evening while his train rested near the Bedford depot. In the caboose sixteens new Monon brasses valued at 30 dollars were stolen along with the pants and money while Kinney was in the telegraph office. Monon detectives seek a suspect described as wearing striped trousers.
Albert Davis of West 12th street and Miss May Eismann of Sellersburg were seriously hurt Saturday night when a runaway horse from an auto driven by Charles Malott struck their buggy on Mitchell road. They were unconscious after hitting a telephone pole. Dr. R. B. Short aided them and they were taken to town. The horse fled to Dr. Free’s farm and stopped there. The buggy suffered little damage.
W H Bower of Kurtz returned from Chicago where he went to sell lumber and bought a saw mill to operate in Kentucky where he owns timber. He is a longtime lumber dealer, farmer, and breeder of stock.
Jennie Carter, abducted in Columbus Indiana by her mother, wore boyish clothes. Sheriff Richard White intercepted near the river as they attempted to flee toward Kentucky. The mother denied the child’s identity, was confined for proof, and authorities from Columbus aided. The mother faces contempt of court charges.
Miss Eva Lou Compton formerly of Orleans now living in Milwaukee has written a pretty piece of music titled Tri Kappa Waltz. Her friends here wish her success in future work.
A new Vincennes rule orders all streetcar line employees who leave their cars to visit saloons to be discharged immediately. Reportedly the workers will be required to carry buttermilk on their cars as a precaution against drinking.
The French Lick democratic visitors led by Thomas Taggart publicly declare their support for William Jennings Bryan as the next Democratic standard bearer. They reject Marie Henry Watterson’s claim that the next nominee will not be Nebraska’s, noting divergent opinions among party minds.
Weekly advertised letters include ladies Cletie Baker W W Brown Maggie Jesse Wm Lowes Marra Root Virgil Mary Smith and gentlemen S A Dentis Howoshower Grover Risse P Siebert Ney Scott Willie Wedner Harry L Woolery Chas. Callers must say advertised. Ss L Keach P M
Elizabeth Young of Mitchell files a circuit court divorce petition alleging cruelty Jeremiah Young tore her dress off her body then slapped and boxed her ears and insulted her. She accuses him of adultery with Kitty Daekson of Mitchell and seeks a local separation. Miss Lottie Walheiser returns from Bloomington after visiting her sister Mrs U S Skevd.
Governor Hanly supports Bartholomew county investigation into a South Bethany whitecapping two to three weeks ago. The village blacksmith was lashed nearly to death. Two or three men he identified have been arrested and are under bond. Prosecutor, with aid from Charles F. Remy of Indianapolis, will pursue the case.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge and Miss Catherine Eddy to wed at the American embassy in Berlin on August seventh. Miss Eddy travels abroad with her mother due to ill health. It was earlier set for Chicago next October, with a possible move to Indianapolis before Washington. Beveridge currently travels in Europe.
Miss Carrie Elrod of Coxton visits Mrs Charles Guthrie on West 18th street. Reed Bass’s daughter on Lincoln Ave. suffers tonsillitis. John Litton fined for public intoxication. Miss Mary Wallheiser plans Louisville trip to see Miss Louisa Parks. Frances Stipp ill several days. Ella Faubion from Indianapolis visits parents. Mr and Mrs John Bowles of Bloomington guests in Bedford. Ross Sarles of New Albany visits uncle the postmaster. Minnie Faulk and Ethel Martin with Joe and Will Cook spend Sunday in Louisville. Frank Gageby of Linton guests of Hatfields. Gus Hobson returns from Chicago. R L Hudelson and wife of Orleans visit. Mrs C L Blevins of Campbellburg called by illness of Mrs William Gipson. Emmett Weaver visits from Indianapolis. Virgil Owens and Clarence Smith of Oolitic on Bedford Sunday. Infant of Dr and Mrs McCoy of Columbus Indiana dies. Mrs McCoy was Leah Giles formerly of the city. A F Brown of New Albany touring Auditor with Home Telephone visits Bedford. party to Jamestown Expo.
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