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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
4
An old advertisement lists Humphreys remedies for hare and cattle diseases, fevers, coughs, influenza, pneumonia, worms, dysentery, miscarriage prevention, skin eruptions, ulcers, and stomach issues. It promotes cures at a New York address on Willard and Jobb Streets.
The first Sunday of June brought snow flurries to New York from a colder layer aloft as temperatures ranged from 45 to 51 degrees. Chicago also reported snowfall while weather prophets Hicks and Jackson Devoe forecast a volatile June with heavy storms, cold spells, and varied warm periods across the Atlantic coast.
New Albany expects peak strawberry shipments by week’s end with eight car loads sent to Northern cities. A five car special train to Chicago and three cars to Indiana and nearby cities transported about 4 500 crates. Prices are satisfactory though picker shortages loom, with forty girls arriving from Crawford County to aid Hankey’s farm in Lafayette Township.
On January 17 Miss Nellie Castella 20 daughter of John Castella near Crosslane went to White River at Palestine to see high water. She placed a note with her name address and a request for the finder inside a bottle sealed with cork and tossed it into the swift current.
A bottle launched at Palestine and found at Fort Tibee Georgia after 18 weeks carried Miss Nenie Castella's message. Ernest McFadden at Fort Screven explains the 129 day inland water route plus coastal currents totaling about 4000 miles. The note notes currents and voyage distance versus flatboat speeds.
Annie Lane writes that the paper misrepresented Delbert Ross as a desperado and argues he was honest and hardworking, altered only by liquor. She notes his mother and sister mourn a son slain by whiskey and asks for a fair, humane portrayal.
Will Rariden, traveling with Canton, joined Alliance in the Northern Ohio League as catcher after a request by Canton manager Bade Myers. He preferred Alliance over Erie and will stay temporarily. In two Decoration Day games he made 16 put outs, 6 assists, 2 runs and 1 hit, with praise for his sensational defense and strong throws.
An advertisement touts Humphreys' Specifics as remedies for women and children's diseases dyspepsia headaches rheumatism malaria chills and fever and numerous family ailments. It invites readers to request the 144 page Humphreys' manual and lists the New York company address at William and John streets.
At Hopkins cemetery north of Oo litic Decoration Day services were held. More than 200 members of the Red Men lodge at Oolitic Bedford and Fayetteville attended along with many other people.
Amos Penrose arrived in Bedford Friday to locate his cousin Thomas Smith a cabinet maker believed to live there. He returned to the Jacob Teaford farm near Paoli Saturday night after failing to find Smith.
Charlie Maddux four year old son of Charles H Maddux fractured his right arm in two places above the elbow after a fall Monday morning. Dr Stipp describes the fractures as simple straight breaks not of a congenital type.
The Bedford postmaster received a raise from 2300 to 2400 dollars due to increased business. The rise for the year ending March 1st was 90 dollars over the prior year.
Mrs. J T Freeland hosted a mid day dinner with fried spring chicken and accompaniments. Mrs Isis Hall West from Prescott Arizona visited her mother Mrs Henry Reath. Mrs Henry Pearson hosted a company dinner with a green and yellow floral theme. The menu featured spring chicken, peas in pattie shells, creamed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls, strawberry short cake and coffee. An automobile excursion followed.
Henry Weigman found a wall mounted heirloom clock in his late father’s effects. The square hand painted case features fruit on top and ornate sides, with large 5 pound weights and a loud gong. Kept perfect time after cleaning, he gave it to his sister Mrs George Heitger for their 16th street home.
Dor was arrested at Poties Corner on evening in March on a charge of breaking into a barber shop at Ellettsville and stealing six razors. He was placed on trial in Monroe Circuit Court Monday. Four razors were found where he sold them to parties in this city identified by an Ellettsville barber who received the money.
Casing for the oil well arrived Saturday and drilling resumed Monday. Oil shows stronger than before and the company plans to drill 1000 feet deeper. Mr. Self's Field Manager arrived to oversee the work.
American meteorologists acknowledge an abnormal distribution of atmospheric pressure in April and May driving northern cold winds southward. They cite no planetary or solar causes and admit limited ability to explain current conditions while defending the Weather Bureau's funding.
A collection of forecasts from Hicks Devoe and others shows no agreement on June weather. Hicks predicts heat and dampness with a warm spell starting June 2, while Devoe warns of cold, frost and snow. The Weather Bureau offers short range, almanacs are inconsistent, and confusion grows across forecasts.
The item outlines forecasts by Prof Lou and Dr G G Green on June weather with thunder storms early then heat, crop withering, and later cooling, plus Col Peruna's view. It argues June may bring varying, possibly severe conditions, comparing to April and May, with geopolitical implications if worse.
The May summary reports the coldest May in 37 years with average temperature 57. The month saw a high of 63 on the 28th and a low of 34 on the 11th. Precipitation totaled 2.86 inches vs 3.97 inches historical average. Wind generally northeast at 9.6 mph, with a max 36 mph from the southeast on the 15th.
State of Indiana v James Douglas for burglary at Ellettsville was called in Bloomington. Douglas left for parts unknown and his $250 bond was forfeited. Duckworth Bros of Martinsville were bondsmen. Prosecutor Fletcher to file suit on the bond. Trial expected to occupy Monday.
A horse owned by Jasper N. Malott of Bedford Hardware Co escaped in the alley behind the store on Tuesday afternoon. It ran down the alley to 16th Street, striking a buggy and overturning it. The horse and driver were uninjured, though pedestrians stopped the animal.
The Bedford and Oolitic nine played Sunday afternoon at Washington Park with a 6 to 4 win by the visitors. About 400 attendees watched umpire Underwood. Various city residents arrived home and travelled, with notices of local events and minor community updates surrounding the Fourth of July preparations and local happenings.
Indianapolis report details the county Boards of Children's Guardians and Charities visiting members, rescuing 20 children since the boards began. It notes adoptions, parental forfeiture of control, and ongoing oversight, with named board members and the boards' broader duties and reforms.
A bullet pierced the Daily Mail office while two men examined a revolver in Bedford Indiana. The incident spurred a city ordinance banning discharge of firearms within town limits with fines from five to ten dollars per offense and a provision for prosecution costs. The notice also mentions fraternal and civic updates including Opitsah Tribe and Pocahontas council events.
The Indianapolis Star raises its price from one to two cents as cost pressures hit penny papers nationwide. Other papers are reportedly weighing similar increases, signaling the decline of the once ubiquitous penny press.
F N Johnson presided at the opening of the Air-Dome in Seymour Monday evening and returned home this morning.
Dr Riley Shrum and County Health Officer DI Flos Hunter visited 71 Mast 20th street Monday evening to diagnose Dennis Fields age about 24 as having smallpox. The Fields family of eight to nine residents were exposed and the home quarantined. The case is well marked but not dangerous. Other local notices mention school activities and residents traveling to Vermillion and Mitchell, with routine community updates.
Southern Indiana Railway announces daily excursions from June 20 to September 30 offering Summer Tourist tickets to Colorado Pacific Coast and Northern Michigan destinations with low rates and stopover privileges. Rates quoted by W. L. Mines General Agent.
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