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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
2
The new wild cat whistle at the U. S. Cement plant, crafted by Elzie Knight, stirs curiosity and comment across Bedford. Its long range summons workers while disturbing East Side slumbers with its distinctive tone and pitch.
Miss May Cross eighteen daughter of John Cross of Freetown attempted self harm by ingesting about sixty quarter grains of morphine over several doses on Monday afternoon at one o'clock. Police report she sought death possibly to end troubles and told her sister she would not play again after taking the pills.
Judge Wilson granted a decree of divorce to J. W. Mosier from Zella Mosier on abandonment grounds. The court also discharged Harry T. Gainey as receiver of the plaintiff’s salary in a related action concerning Mosier’s Indian Creek township teaching salary.
Mrs Clementine Williams wife of Capt Thomas C Williams of Terre Haute died at her home this morning at 5 due to asthma and heart trouble. She was 65 native of Lawrence county and survived by husband and six children including A B Williams Chicago W V Williams Seattle and Clarence Williams Terre Haute. She had recently returned from a winter in California.
The Beta Theta Sigma Club staged a surprise last night for Miss Hazel Dillon’s seventh anniversary at her home. Misses Julia Day Irene Priest Florence Avery Anna Reed Ethel Fisher and Mabel Walker organized the affair with gentleman guests. The evening featured dancing and refreshments. A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Jenkins of North J street.
Mrs William Dobbins kept a Plymouth Rock hen among a lot of chickens. The bird laid two soft shell eggs then two hard shell eggs on alternating days. As laying ceased the hen was sold and weighed about as much as a standard turkey.
Sheriff boxed Moody of Politic on a bench warrant for assault with intent to kill. Prosecution says John Simpson was shot at five times Sunday night. Moody’s defense blames Simpson for Moody and wife’s split. Moody unable to post bond and jailed.
John Butcher aged 23 was killed at the Reed Oolitic quarry south of Clear Creek when a broken stone slab closed on his head while he inspected a cut in the ledge. He had run the derrick for four to five years and died within minutes after the accident. He was unmarried and the son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Butcher who live near Smithville.
Indiana teachers statewide voiced displeasure with the State Board of Education decision to renew Montgomery History of the United States for five years. Letters from county superintendents and many teachers claimed the book is outdated and monotonous, with calls to adopt a new text. Attorney General Miller said refusal to use the Montgomery history would violate Indiana law and compel uniform use of adopted books in all common schools. Shawswick lodge Odd Fellows will decorate deceased members’ graves next Sunday, with Bedford band providing music for the ceremony, and Knights of Pythias to hold decoration ceremonies Sunday morning.
York Pate York, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, was captured by Sheriff Box Monday and jailed. He allegedly cut bartender Frank Dodson during a Mitchell saloon fight. Dodson suffered serious head and facial wounds. York cannot post bail and stays in jail until his case proceeds.
Louisville prepares to host Home Coming Week June 13 to 17 with grand events at the New Armory. Notable figures Henry Watterson and Governor Beckham will give welcomes. Stephen Collins Foster statue unveiled. Daniel Boone statue ceremony. parades, floats, and a large Kentucky history pageant follow with many school children and public ceremonies across Louisville and Frankfort.
The case of Talmage Stephenson versus J. N. Seal for damages is being tried in the Circuit Court today. It stems from Halloween night pranks when Stephenson and companions allegedly bombarded Seal’s blacksmith shop, leading to injury from a buggy whip used to quell the youths. Stephenson seeks $1,000 in personal damages. Also, Mrs. A. T. Hert of Louisville and relatives have returned home after visiting Mrs. Lida Hitchcock on West 15th Street.
A Bloemfehl dispatch reports a former Hunt Brothers camp worker fled to town claiming a conspiracy among negroes to kill Frank Hient, the general contractor, within two weeks. Investigations follow as three negroes linked to earlier shootings remain at large. the body of Jack is buried, cash missing, while Richard Stewart recovers in hiding.
Miss Susie Huffines of this city, studying at DePauw University, gave a Saturday recital in Meharry Hall that the Greencastle Herald called a triumph. She displayed unusual talent in a heavy program that challenged the pianist.
Bloomington politician Robert W. Miers, long a Democratic leader and former Second District congressman, says he will not seek Congress again and plans to stay out of active politics. He cites internal party quarrels over Governor Hanly and Tom Taggart, questions tariff relevance amid low hog and wheat prices, and notes Bryan as a strong leader.
The review praises a pianist for brilliancy and enthusiasm, noting Leschetizky tone and fine balance of tone color. Highlights include the Hummel concerto, Bach Prelude in D flat, Wagner Liszt Spinning Song, Chopin Scherzo, Lachner works, Leschetizky Serenade, McDowell Idyll, Moszkowski Caprice Espagnole, and Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodie.
Fred Lee Green and Della Williams united in marriage on Wednesday May 30 1906 at 8 30 p m. officiating was E Richard Edwards pastor First Christian church. The ceremony took place at the couple home corner 6th and O Streets with relatives present and light refreshments served afterward.
The Indiana Attorney General files a 5000 dollar damages suit in Putnam Circuit Court against the Monon Line alleging unjust discrimination in freight charges. The complaint cites two coal shipments from Victoria to Greencastle and Cloverdale in December 1905 with identical conditions but different rates.
In a Bloomfield railroad camp a quarrel over a $39 doctor bill ended with A Sack the Bear and James Stewart killed. Three men A Cooper Clarence Graves and Ed Hayes fired on the buggy. Graves Cooper and Hayes fled and authorities pursue them after a chaotic gun battle that left Sack dead and Stewart mortally wounded.
Minnie and Jennie Kern, daughters of Walter Kern a farmer four miles west of Bedford, were struck by lightning during a late afternoon thunderstorm. The bolt hit near their play area, knocking them unconscious and burning their faces. they recovered after some time with injuries that were thankfully not life threatening.
Tuesday May 29 neighbors and friends gathered at her Springville home to celebrate Mrs Margaret Jackson's 70th birthday. Attendees included Sylvanus Jackson and family John Snow and family Homer Chambers Marion Sears and wife Asbury Owens and wife Elsworth McLaughlin and family Luther Zike and family Elmer Walker and wife Mrs Mary Johnson Mrs Cyntha Chambers Mrs Tom Mc Laughlin L A Jackson and wife Mrs Theodore Davis and children Rev Winnyanda Fowler Mrs Jane Sare Misses Nettie Davis Dora Jones Irva Walker Ruth Sare Samuel Jones Fletcher Davis Dennis Walker Albert Stephenson and Oval Johnson.
Bedford saloons did not close on Memorial Day while New Albany Washington Vincennes and others complied after police and Governor Hanly declared the day a legal holiday. Eighteen Marion saloonkeepers stayed open despite orders from the Metropolitan Police Board. Funeral for Mrs Clementine Williams widow of Capt Thomas C Williams set for Terre Haute Friday at 1 PM with Bedford residents advised to travel in.
Ulysses B Kellogg, linked to a 42000 acre Canadian wheat land deal in Bloomington, was arrested at Hotel Bowles after being traced by A V Faris. Kellogg claims he acted for two promoters Smith and Rogers, says he will refund investors, and remains under police guard as efforts to resolve the matter continue.
Josh Younger of Mitchell kept a 20 year old vow by placing large bouquets and wreaths on Col. Henry Davis's grave at Green Hill Cemetery on Memorial Day. The ceremony followed their wartime friendship from 1861 to 1865 and reflected a lifelong pledge between officer and comrade.
The Beveridge proposal to require inspection of livestock and all meat products, plus labeling as Inspected and passed, gains swift Senate approval as part of the agricultural bill. It imposes rigid sanitary rules on packing houses and sets fines up to 10 000 dollars with imprisonment for violations.
The Monon announces tomorrow shifts in its Bedford office. Frank Hampston will become general agent at Lafayette, replacing Homer Fisher who returns to Orleans as general agent. W Howard Guthrie becomes train dispatcher at Lafayette, John Mitchell moves to day operator, Alma Bebee resigns from Bedford High School post to join Indianapolis schools, and Mrs Mel Harten visits Bedford relatives.
The applicant HUGIEC WHITING requests permission from the Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County for a license to sell intoxicating liquors for on and off premises use for one year and to sell cigars and tobacco at a location on Joni Street in Bedford. The description covers the southeast corner and surrounding frontage within the Third Ward and notes hours and conditions for sale.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court a notice is given that Erotis Owens as Executor of the Minerva Owens estate has filed a final account and vouchers. The court will examine the account on September sid, and all heirs or creditors must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. ERASTUS OWENS. Martin & Martin, Attys. Executor.
The Privileges and Elections Committee plans to report a resolution expelling Senator Burton unless he resigns to the Governor of Kansas. If he resigns, immediate action to accept the resignation is assumed, preventing a second cancellation letter after adjournment.
Heavy rainfall Sunday afternoon benefited local vegetation. Theodore Davis and family visited Monroe County relatives, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher McConnell. Wm. Hill and sons spent Saturday in Bedford. J. T. Beard and wife with granddaughter Phyllis Jackson visited Solsberry relatives from Saturday to Monday. Homer Chambers hosted guests Rosa Jones Asbury Owens and Ruth Sare of Monroe County. Fred Sorn and Orrie Johnson visited Bloomington friends Sunday. A pair of Mormon missionaries distributed tracts in the area Wednesday. Mrs. Tom Marsey is on the sick list. Ella and Carrie Linthicum return home to Bedford after a lengthy stay.
Local community notes hay the corn plaiting season in full swing with neighbors finishing and others starting. Several families including Crawford Brooking Hubbard Kimbley and Haws visit, host, or travel between homes in Zelma Tunnelton and Leatherwood. Frost killed many young apples Monday night affecting area orchards.
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