Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Bedford Weekly Mail in Bedford, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

1

Dr Pierce tonic promises cures for feminine ailments

An old medical advert extols Dr. R V Pierce Favorite Prescription and Woman’s, with testimonials from medical authorities and offers a free booklet by mail. The piece also touches on forestry studies in Indiana, timber demand, and local community notices including rentals, moves, and a railroad wreck update in Greencastle.

Noah Webb Pierce R. V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Wooden plug and iron ball guard old well

Drillers left a five foot wooden plug set at 300 feet and an iron ball atop it to deter tampering. Mineral water pressure drives seepage to the surface in significant quantities as they move to other sites.

Greene County Could Become Iron Center

Report suggests Greene County near Tulip has rich red hematite ore and limestone with ore assays from 28 to 58 percent iron. With the Indianapolis Southern railroad complete, locals foresee cheap ore delivery, coal from Linton, and a switch to transport ore to eastern mills for pig iron production at $13 per ton.

Indianapolis Southern Greene County United States Tulip Linton White River W.S. Blatchley Blatchley Martin County Jackson Ohio

Experts Map Indiana Forest Resources For State Survey

The United States Department of Agriculture launches a forest survey in Indiana. Two land managers, S B Detwiler and C A Kupfer, will meet university officials in Lafayette and visit regions across the state to assess tree growing needs and profitable species under local conditions.

Indiana United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Lafayette S. B. Detwiler C. A. Kupfer Washington

Giant Quarry Shut Down Indefinitely Near Harrodsburg

The Giant quarry near Harrodsburg is closed indefinitely with Superintendent Phil Dunihue anticipating a near reopening. The article also notes patriotic remarks on the 130th anniversary of the American flag and its symbolic meaning. Weather and agricultural updates describe slow corn growth due to cool, wet conditions and persistent rainfall delaying planting and cultivation.

Harrodsburg Phil Dunihue

Railroads in Indiana pay liquor license fees

Auditor John C. Billheimer reports ten railroads operating in the state have paid the $1,000 annual license for selling liquor on cafe and dining cars as required by law. The B and O finished last to file the license. If any railroad sells liquor without a license it faces $1,000 plus a 50 percent penalty, with enforcement by the attorney general. The listed licensees include B. & O., Pennsylvania, Vandalia, P C C & St L, Big Four, Michigan Central, Grand Trunk, N Y C & St L, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and C I L Monon.

John C. Billheimer Indiana Pennsylvania Vandalia Big Four Michigan Central Grand Trunk N. Y Lake Shore Michigan Southern Monon

Government economists tout continued prosperity into next year

Officials insist money market uncertainties do not threaten growth. Treasury cash stands at $260 million, up sharply from $75 million a year ago. Surplus seen near $78 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, with last year’s surplus over $24 million. Crops show resilience aside from cotton concerns and a mild weather break could lift output.

United States Uncle Sam Secretary of Agriculture

Crop outlook improves across central states with rains

Price Current reports week of widespread rains and cool temperatures aiding wheat oats pastures and hay while delaying corn. Winter wheat shows improvement and central states forecast better yields though Ohio remains uneven with corn condition lagging. Kansas drought broken sparks revival in grain. Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri show gains.

Cincinnati Kansas Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Ohio

Pleasant surprise honors Mrs. Braden on West 12th Street

A birthday anniversary surprise gathering at Mrs. Charles Braden’s West 12th Street home brought together a large group of friends. Attendants included Mrs. Chas. Keys and Mrs. Lon Knott among others. Mrs. W. T. Keefer and Miss Emma Grossback catered. Mrs. Braden received many valuable presents.

Charles Braden West 12Th Street Chas. Keys Lon Knott Noble Reynolds Berry Emery W. T. Keefer Marion Taylor Oscar Bivins Marshall Girdley Emma Grossback Anna Watson Charles Gresham Mary Dewey Braden

Morton Statue Unveiling Plans at Indiana State House

The Morton Monument commission aims to invite all state governors to the July 23 dedication of Oliver P. Morton statue on the state house east plaza. The event at two o clock includes three Indiana National Guard battalions and possible attendance by neighboring state executives to honor the wartime Indiana governor.

Oliver P. Morton State House Morton Monument Commission Morton Indiana Indiana National Guard

Civil service exam for farrier in Indianapolis July 10

A civil service examination for a farrier will be held in Indianapolis on July 10 for a senior instructor post at Ft. Riley Kas in the School for Partners and Horseshoers. The $1,400 yearly position requires practical horseshoeing experience and thorough knowledge of foot anatomy and pathology.

Civil Service Indianapolis Quartermaster’s Ft. Riley Kas H. K. Milhouse Civil Service Examiners Indianpolis Federal Building

Forest Reserve at Henryville Reports Spring Seedling Replanting

The Henryville Indiana forest reservation completed spring replanting of 57 000 seedlings purchased from other nurseries plus thousands grown on site. Last fall 6 700 American ash 1 000 black locust 100 American chestnut 200 Texas pecan and about 2 000 mixed oaks were transplanted in open fields. A vast number of black walnuts and various oaks were planted, with records kept on growth and suitability for ornamentation and park use. The Indiana state board of forestry expects progress within the year as rese rvation work concentrates on producing diverse seedlings and studying growth under different conditions.

Forest Reservation Henryville Ind Indiana State Board of Forestry

Traveler Mistakenly Believes He Is In Terre Haute

Samuel Lindsey, a Greencastle farmer, spends 12 hours in St. Louis thinking he is in Terre Haute. At the Terminal Hotel he marvels at Terre Haute breweries and asks the clerk for Vandalia train times, only to be assured he is still in St. Louis.

Samuel Lindsey Greercastle St. Louis Terre Haute Lindsey Terminal Percell Terre Haute Breweries

Orchard's Long Ordeal Ends In Confession Exposé

In Boise on June 13, Harry Orchard faced a grueling cross examination as prosecutors push to prove his confession and motives behind crimes linked to the Western Federation of Miners. He testified about the bomb at Judge Goddard's Denver home, faced Peabody's unexpected visit, and described conversion and penitence while denying false swearing.

William Gregory Shanswick Jason Alexander Pueblo Colo Alexander H. H. Gregory Mollie Bulcher Mollie Knight Bulcher Ice Company Boise Idaho William D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Harry Orchard Orchard Wood David and Uriah McParland Judge Goddard Denver Bradley Gov. Peabody Colorado Peabody

Weeds Injurous Impacts On Soil And Crops Detailed

The Ontario station reports weeds consume substantial soil moisture with high leaf surface. Mustard and sunflower examples show significant daily water uptake and transpiration. Weeds also rival crops for nutrients and can shade or crowd seedlings, complicating crop rotations and increasing disease risk.

Ontario Snyder

Control Of Hog Cholera Highlights Prevention And Disinfection

Purdue University report notes scattered hog cholera outbreaks and the spread from infected yards. It urges quarantines, separation of diseased animals, no mixing with neighbors, thorough cleaning and disinfection with tar disinfectants or stock dips. The Veterinary Department reports a rabbit tissue based vaccine showing satisfactory immunity in trials.

Veterinary Department Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station R. A. Craig

First National Bank of Bloomfield Forming Under Local Leaders

Senator Cyrus E. Davis Elmer E. Neal and W M Haig organize a new bank to be named the First National Bank of Bloomfield. The Kidd Brothers remodel a room on the east side of the square to house the bank. Stockholders are described as prominent county citizens and W M Haig is expected to serve as cashier once officers are chosen.

Cyrus E. Davis Elmer E. Neal W. M. Haig First National Bank of Bloomfield Kidd Brothers First National Bank

Bargain Basement to Open in Bedford

McCormick Bros. start preparations next Monday to open a Bargain Basement with an entrance from 16th Street. They plan to introduce it to trade by July 1, 1907, adding a rear stairway, bright lighting, and proper furnishings to the dry basement, a first for Bedford.

McCormick Bros 16Th Streeet Bedford

Glorious Fourth Planned Races at Lakewood

A large Fourth of July celebration is planned at Lakewood with two main races for aged horses and three year olds plus a new auto mobile race. A substantial prize pool is offered for all events and a football game between Oolitic and Bedford is expected to be highly exciting in Lawrence County. A third of a mile foot race carries a nice purse and Bedford aims for a lively celebration with music and speeches.

Pete Williams Gabriel Auun Bedford Smallwood Lakewood Oolitic Lawrence County

Runaway Pair Of Colts On Bedford-Mitchell Pike

A pair of uninjured driving colts pulled by Dr. A J McDonald’s team ran away on the Bedford Mitchell road after a rein broke. They skirted Huff’s store to John Short farm then Frank Owens farm before stopping. No damage or injuries occurred despite the unusual event.

Sam Gardner A. J. McDonald Gardner Huff Washington Park Tid Wallace Walter Sherrill John Short Wallace Sherrill Frank Owen

Energy Monument Under Construction by Two Young Stone Cutters

In 1906 James Chalmers and Robert Owens plan a stone house at the corner of M and 20th street built in spare moments with rough stone. The project features Rose Lawn portal inscriptions and carved stag heads with varied window medallions. The pair, Damon and Pythias, aim for an artistic front once finished and praise their labor after full days at their trade. A separate note reports J W Cox falling ill on a No 4 north bound train, Dr Hutcheson aiding him. the doctor later jumped to safety as the train moved, with no injuries.

James Chalmers Robert Owens Damon and Pythias M and 20Th Street J. W. Cox Here Hutcheson Chicago Bainbridge Greencastle

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Forestry Commission Ed Porter South I Street Emil Benke Bedford Business University Virgil Quackenbush Benke E. 16Th Street East 19Th Street Rodgers C. F. Grimes T. H. Anderson West 16Th Street Charles Austin Marshalltown E. E. Mitchell Fane Malott Messrs Ernse Scoggan Edna Orrill J. E. Kerry Marengo Courty Church of Christ William Noe Roberta Elsie Noe Champaign Ill Paris John Neill Sanders Jesse Fields The Mama Fred Hodges Greencastle Banner Gentry Brothers Gentry H. B. Gentry W. W. Gentry J. W Gentry Frank Gentry Henry B. Gentry Bloomington Henry Gentry, Jr Kei- Chei Washington, Ind Canning Company Austin Scott County Ron Center GIANT Great Republic Insular Union Annals of Freedom Land of the Free Home of the Brave Farrier Forestry In J. W. Pritchard Spen State Dental Association Representative Updike Boyd Auto Co Alex Lundy Louis Lundy Mrs. Anderson Morris Highland City E. L. Morris North Street Frank Clampitt U. S A. J. Palmer David L. Laforce Elizabeth Alexander Ida Springville Roscoe Michaels V. A. Buchanan Mullen S. F. Buchanan 16Th Streets A. H. Brown Brown French Lick H. C. Malott Susie Huffines DePauw University Olive Rowe West 14Th Street Mrs. Laforce Marshall Woolery Indiana Law School Mrs. Trogden Mr. Woolery D. B. Dodds Louisville Pleasant Meadows H. H. Edwards George Owens Oscar Edwards New Mexico Edwards A. M. Laird Prairie du Chien Wis Vincennes Commercial Paoli Sullivan Farnsworth Indiana Southern Coal Company Gerge Davis Charles Claud James L. Keene Paul Wood & Edmonds Rays & Rays Powder House American Medical Association Indiana University Law School Mary ‘Cook William H. Brooking Mitchell James Brinegar Mary Blackburn John and Ward McComieck Dr. Boyd Tunnelton Postal Auto & Engine Co John W. Owen Hanly B. Douglas George Nichols Anderson Mesdames White France Mrs Elmer Cannedy Edith Barber Edward Scherb Mattie ‘Crawford Bryant Jewelry Store A. J. Speer Pinhook New Albany Hazelwood Mattie Simpson James Simpson Queen City Virgil Fish North N Street Michael Stipp Stipp Thomas Wagoner Heltonville Jasonville A. L. O’neil J.G. Ray P. M. B. Stone Co Windy City Thomas T. Ray Gerge W. Phipps John Bright Carothersville Joseph R. Voris Indiana Bankers Association Commercial Club Vanderburg Indiana Canning Factory Evansville Walter Richardson Richardson Warner Middle West Wisconsin William Kenefick Carter Company Chicago, Indianapolis Wall Street Journal Crownpoint Gary Logansport South Bend Boonville Owensboro Drug Trust National Wholesale Druggists’ Association First National Bank of Bloomfield Bargain Rose Lawn
Search Courier

Search the Bedford Weekly Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bedford Weekly Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication