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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
4
Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil Compound for piles external or internal and other afflictions. One application brings relief for burns scalds and skin conditions. Sample retailed free at drugists or mailed. Humphreys Hotel Medicine Co. corner William and John Streets New York.
An advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Specific No. 28 promoting relief from nervous debility weakness and prostration due to overwork. Claims 40 years of use and success with a $1 per vial price or $3 for a special package. Includes order options and company address in New York.
The Bedford Council No. 1166 hosted a Sunday initiatory ceremony with 300 visiting Knights from Washington Vincennes Loogootee Bloomington and other towns. After High Mass at St. Vincent de Paul’s they dined at Wilson’s hall and welcomed a new class led by William Ryan Beem Thomas Fox John Gates Patrick D Grannon and others. A banquet followed with a formal toast program and speeches by Rev Father Bogemann and Mayor Fillion.
Mr and Mrs David LaForce suffered a fractured hip and bruises when their buggy overturned after a cow spooked their horse on River Road near Englewood. Mrs LaForce endured bruising while Mr LaForce survived a serious fall and is expected to recover in six to eight weeks with no joint injury.
Two trainloads of strawberries were sent from New Albany to Chicago and Indianapolis on Sunday night. The New Albany and Borden shipment included eight cars at 600 cases per car totaling 4 800 cases while the other train carried seven cars at 500 cases each totaling 3 000 cases. Overall 7 800 cases were shipped equaling 46 800 gallons. This marks the heaviest shipment so far this season from New Albany.
The late berries still arriving will extend into two more weeks as markets fill. Southern Indiana fruit commands the highest prices in Indiana polis and Chicago, quoted Saturday at 2.50 to 2.75 per crate. Quality is high and yield expected to exceed average, promising good returns for growers.
A horse pulling Mr. Robert F P Sproull’s buggy bolted at the North street B and O station as a train approached. The rig toppled and Sproull was dragged, bruised but alive. Bystanders aided, animal and vehicle sustained little damage.
A mysterious mineral water well in the Leathes ley area near a creek shows strong pressure and high flow surpassing several famed springs. Locals consider preserving the well and forming a company to improve it for public use, with possible future hotel or sanitarium development on nearby high ground.
Louis ville police chief Pat Ridge was thrown into a mudhole Saturday while en route to Dark Hollow to visit his mother. His horse bolted at a frightful object but a companion held on. Ridge escaped without injury though muddy and unpresentable.
An Erie Methodist church reports a large meeting after revival efforts. Forty received into full membership following nine months of probation. Nine received into ordination including immersion and sprinkling under Pastor Rev. Wall.
George Ackins of Monroe county was fined 27.60 by Mayor Filton for carrying concealed weapons and shooting from a moving train after riding into Bedford. He settled in full and was released. Howard Hardwi of Peerless paid 10.50 for assault on his wife. Bert T Wallace fined 15 for speeding in the business district. Louis Charra fined 1.50 for intoxication along with others including William Madden who faced 11 for intoxication and jailed.
The group including a wife and two men named Harry and Spencer Brown who had been camping on White River near the B and O railway bridge returned to their home in the city Monday. Ollie.
Dan Jact Hoosier, traveling to work on Monday, slipped on damp ground at the quarry and dislocated his left elbow, an injury reported by an employee.
Miss Edna Gregory eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Morton Gregory former Central High pupil before passing to Pancblo area wed Willians Arthur Williams Thursday at Central Church. Rev D W Moore officiated. Mrs Williams popular on South Side, Williams a street car conductor and church member.
Judge Brown of Salt Lake Juvenile Court and other prominent men will oversee a new Winona Lake summer camp for thousands of boys from the Midwest. The program aims to place youths in a wholesome, uplifting environment with daily hikes, swimming, boating, fishing, and sports, governed by a youth government elected by Australian ballots.
An account describes a powerful 1705 Boston earthquake that wrecked hundreds of chimneys and damaged many homes. Bells rung, streets filled with debris, and churches trembled as residents faced fear and confusion.
President Roosevelt plans two speeches and a Georgia day celebration after reviewing fleets and touring exhibits in Georgia. A military parade, a reception for women commissioners, and an Editorial Association address are on the agenda before returning to Washington. Nations may demand apologies over San Francisco riots amid tensions with Japan. Confederate graves in Arlington honored as Southern Cross formation appears. Gradyville death toll rises to twenty one after cloudburst. Wheat belt frost aids Chicago bulls while damage reports calm.
Mrs. Benjamin F. Whaley was chased by Queen the elephant across a 10 acre field and trapped on a straw stack until the keeper arrived. The incident occurred as she tried to shoo the animal away from the family cow. The crowd intervened and the elephant was subdued. The event occurred during a dog and pony show visit to Shelbyville on Thursday.
An incident in Mayor's court Saturday involved Edward Batterton aged 74 accused of assaulting his sister over 60. He admitted striking her with stove wood after she threw water on him. He was jailed overnight, then released after the case was taken under advisement citing rheumatics.
All committee members and new labor day committee members must attend the next regular meeting at Bea ver Hall Tuesday evening June 11 at 7 30 PM by order.
Friday night a hole was punched in the switch engine tank at the Wallner mill allowing all water to drain. Some workers believe a lightning strike caused the damage.
A long list of local notes spans Fort Wayne and surrounding towns with burglaries and property crimes noted. Mentions include Fort Wayne police activity, railroad concerns, and a broad mix of civic updates from Marion to Vincennes.
Friday program at the M. E. church annex invites members and friends to attend Flower Mission Day and bring a bouquet to be given to the city’s sick. The event also serves as the final chance to pay third quarter dues.
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