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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1907

Page

4

Humphreys' Spfecics Medical Guide Ad

An old advertisement lists Humphreys medicines for coughs headaches asthma and nerve issues. It mentions a small 3 pocket bottle and ships from William street New York. The note references Dr. Humphreys’ Hosters and a price in the west hotel area.

G. Perlis Eiger Giotk Cripac Humphreys Hoster GoGo Carer Willigia Snd Juby Streeta York the West Iptelr Price

Pettibone Letter Traced In Haywood Trial Evidence

Boise crowd watches Haywood case as Orchard testimony continues with corroborating evidence. Prosecution links a registered letter from J Wolff to John Dempsey at the Golden West San Francisco hotel, and Pettibone store address appears in the sender’s details. Guibwink the grocer places Orchard in San Francisco amid Bradley family events, while Harrah confirms parts of Orchard’s powder implosion tale.

Jekan Orchard San Francisco Fred Bradley F Pettibuie Golden West Hotel Dempsey Hogan Denver J. Wolff Stout Street John Dempsey John Wempsey Pettibone A. J. Wolff Gollden West Guibwink Bradley Barry Guibbinni Windietter Clarence Harrah Millman Redu Works Colorado City Harreh Darrow Harrah Osion Ramina

Untitled Usable Fragments From a Nocturnal Scene

A fragment recalls a man sighting a tun rising the shaft to the eighth level while waiting for a time, then the man ran as others worried at supper time. The phrasing is incomplete and the event remains uncertain.

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State tuberculosis hospital site guidelines outlined by Dr Hurty

Dr. J N Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, outlines ideal site criteria for the new State tuberculosis hospital in a letter read to a dedicated commission. Requirements include at least 500 acres, elevation above 600 feet, timbered areas, south facing slopes, good drainage, and proximity to railways and towns.

J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Hurry Jlage. Cn W.S. Holman Aurora Brown County F. Bennett Greensburg Adams, Wells Blackford J. N. Babcock Topeka Isaac Strouse Morgan and Owen Dr. H. Moore Indianapolis Brown, Adams, Wells Morgan Strouse Alen County Babcock Monroe County

Civil Service Examinations Listed for Indianapolis Jobs

The newspaper lists upcoming civil service exams in Indianapolis for sutrveyor staff. Positions include Laboratory Aid at $600 annually for the Bureau of Plant Industry July 10. Printer and Assistant Printer at the Naval Academy Indianapolis July 17. Electrical Engineer and Draftsman at $1200 July 18 and 19. Nurseryman at Chiloozo School Oklahoma $660 July 17. Exams cover botany economics math drawing and printing. Contact H. K. Milhouse, local secretary, on the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Federal Building for details and blanks.

Indianapolis Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture Naval Academy Annapolis Supervising Architect Chiloozo School Oklahoma H. K. Milhouse The Civil Service Examiners

Southern Indiana ships tools to Chicago for railroad extension

The Bedford based operations move steam shovels and dump cars toward Chicago to aid the Chicago Southern extension from Hamerick onward. Actual track work has not started yet but is expected within weeks as equipment is prepared.

Indiana Bedford Chicago Chicago Southern Hamerick

Bedford Post Office Buried Under Sears Catalogs

Twenty-five large sacks of Sears Roebuck catalogs from Chicago jammed the Bedford post office this morning after falling from the Monon train. The packages were addressed to Lawrence City. The estate matter involving Mrs Etta Tharp against Elijah N Covert was settled for 5 000 in Vernon after Covert had been convicted of manslaughter in the Tharp case last December. Kansas reports a harvest labor shortage with 29,000 harvest hands and 3,500 teams needed.

Sears & Roebuck Chicago Bedford Monon Lawrence Eoty Etta Tharp Charles Tharp Elijah N. Covert Vernon Covert Tharp

Pure bred livestock plans reveal vast breed varieties

The article outlines extensive categories for pure bred animals including horses hogs cattle sheep and poultry. It notes subdivision by age sex and purpose and highlights the breadth of chicken breeds from many nations. A Norfolk or Indian context is mentioned along with beef dairy and dual purpose cattle.

Isureau Howe Giery Blake Shropshire Oxford Southdown India Sumatra Malay Islands Suss Stubbs

Edward Inman Returns to Real Estate Bet on Prosperity

A letter from Edward Inman, formerly of the spy camp and now residing in San Ver, describes a vital roasting ear and melon season. He announces a new venture in real estate, claiming prosperity and good health for his family.

Edward Inman Spy San Ver

Saloon Keepers Charged With Obstructing View After Hours

Mitchell saloon keepers Ed Thompson Hugo Brown Albert Ivans and Shube Burton appeared before Mayor S jilion on Saturday charged with obstructing the view of their bars after closing hours. Trials set for June 25.

Ed Thompson Hugo Brown Albert Bb. Ivans Shube Burton Mitchell S*jilion Saturdy

Building Trebles in Valus From 1854 Lumber Worthy of Note

The I C O F Bun ing at the corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets in Indianapolis burned. Erected in 1854 the heavy timber structure survived. lumber has trebled in value. Bryant the Wrecker notes the roof used poplar sheeting now valued near 70 dollars per thousand feet due to seasoning.

Washington Pennsylvania Indianapolis Bryant Valle

Open switch blamed for Belt Line wreck in Indiana

A Southern Indiana switch engine derailed Friday after an open switch at the Belt 3 I shops. Engineer Brooks Bishop and fireman escaped with minor injuries as the engine slid eight feet into a bin edge. The wrecking crane arrived Saturday to replace the engine and repair tracks.

Southern Indiana Brooks Bishop Salt Creek Bishop Terre Haute

Auto Troubles Plague Bedford Tourists and Local Drivers

Report describes frequent engine failures faced by tourists and locals in Bedford with engines stalling near bulky loads. A Leesville man once towed a stalled auto up a hill using a mule team for two dollars. An auto party to Mitchell saw a Buick engine die en route. the car was left and later repaired and returned by Tid Wallace.

Bedford Leesvill George Dugan Georgia W. C. Walsh Bernard O’neal Mitchell Tid Wallace

Jerry Inman Injured After Ladder Fall at Quarry

Jerry Inman of the P M E quarry was helping demolish an old powerhouse when a ladder gave way and plunged him to the ground. He fractured an ankle in the fall and received treatment on site.

Jerry Inman P. M. E. Quarry

Bedford federal building bids opened in Washington

Forty eight thousand bids were opened by the supervising architect in the treasury building. Six bids are listed from Moore & Danner Kokomo Harrison Bros Chicago F Henry Tipton Northern Construction Co Milwaukee W J McAlpin Dixon Barnes Bros Marion with Barnes the lowest at 48900 though awards await a final check for regularity. Completion time set for October 1 1998.

Bedford Federal Building Treasury Washington City Moore & Danner Kokono Harrison Bros Chicago F. Henry Tipton Northern Construction Co Milwaukee W. J. McAlpin Dixon, HI Barnes Bros Marion Bedford

Floyd County Strawberry Season Nears End

The Floyd County strawberry season winds down as New Albany shipments reach Indianapolis and Chicago totaling eight cars of about 4 000 crates. Prices across markets run from 3 50 to 6 a crate with a high season outlook despite weather reducing yield to about one quarter of a normal year. Raspberries are beginning to ship and blackberries promise a full crop later in the week.

New Albany Indianapolis Chicago American Express Company Indiana

Investigator travels to Indianapolis to probe injury case

8S. B. Lowe left Monday for Indianapolis to investigate how Mrs. Florence Bratton of West 18th street was injured three months ago and has never fully recovered. Mrs Braton was struck while crossing a street by a milk wagon, picked up by bystanders and brought home. She suffered several broken ribs and other serious injuries.

B. Lowe Indianapolis Florence Bratton West 18Th Street Braton

Marriage of Edward Tindall and Ethel Gullett in Heltonville

Edward Tindall and Ethel Gullett were married at the groom's sister's home in East 19th Street by 3 PM Saturday. The ceremony featured a white China silk gown and brides roses. after dinner the couple planned to visit Heltonville and Elnora before returning to the furnished home on 20th Street.

Edward Tindall Ethel Gullett Heltonville L. H. Anderson East 19Th Street

Letters Not Claimed and Local Baseball Report

Names listed for undelivered mail include Mrs Rosa B Cook Mrs John H Davis Mrs Molly Kindred Miss Ola Mires Mrs Pearl Reynolds and Mr John Jr Carter. A game at Washington Park drew a 9 to 1 Bedford win over Linton as their pitcher was out.

Carter John Jr Washington Park S. L. Keacy Bedford

Miss Hazel Dillon Wins Kee Mar College Honors

Miss Hazel Dillon arrived from Washington D C where Kee Mar College, Hagerstown Md, had closed. She won the scholarship this year and was elected President of the Athletic Association and editor of the college paper.

Hazel Dillon Washington, D. C College of Kee Mar Hagerstown The Athletic Association

Baseball injury at Columbus sidelines player Sunday

Bob Wicker suffered a likely minor hurt while sliding into a base in a baseball game at Columbus Ohio Sunday. A social party of Misses Madre Dobbins Mayme Railsback Rose Whiting Lulu Hoopingarner Carrie Melter and Beryne Dye joined Will Owens George Heiliger Emery Dobbins for a Cherokee outing from Saturday night through Sunday night.

Bob Wicker Columbus Madre Dobbins Mayme Railsback Rose Whiting Lulu Hoopingarner Carrie Melter Beryne Dye Will Owens George Heiliger Emery Dobbins Cherokee

Blue Grass Seed Harvest In Central Kentucky Amid Slump

Central Kentucky counties including Bourbon Clark Fayette Montgomery Madison Woodford Jessamine and Scott supply nearly all world blue grass seed. Harvest runs below normal with an expected 75 percent of normal 450000 bushels if 600000. Prices rise to 1.75 per clean bushel as export markets in Germany France England Russia Wales and New Zealand absorb much of the crop. Poor weather may cause further losses with 25 percent of the crop at risk due to tall undergrowth.

Kentucky Germany France England Russia Wales New Zealand Missouri Iowa Bourbon Clark Fayette Montgomery Madison Woodford Jessamine Scott

Social Gatherings Highlight Local Celebrations

A string of social events unfolds with dinners, parties, and birthday surprises. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. John Haase Rev Louis Akerman Miss Osee Clay and many local residents from Shelbyville Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The bulletin notes a surprise birthday event for Mrs. Moray and Mr. Moray with refreshments and well wishes.

Jacob Allinger John Haase City Louis Akerman Salem Josephine Seig Shelbyville May Stiltz Indianapolis Richard Rowland Wissa Hedrick T. C. Dund W. C. Troy

Birth recorded for Graham family in South G Street

A daughter was born Friday morning to Mr and Mrs Dennis Graham of South G street.

Dennis Graham South G Street

Telegraphers face eight hour work limit impact on wages

Turner Arthur Monahan and Letta Snow, William Edward Tindall and Ethel Gullett are mentioned amid railroads seeking to recruit telegraphy instructors for youths. The piece notes new laws limiting telegraphers to eight hours in twenty four and predicts wage demands and overtime shifts as railroads adjust to the rule.

Turner Arthur Monahan Letta Snow William Edward Tindall Ethel Gullett Congress United States I.w Ee RR Harley Bruce Will Tab Indianapolis

Army Enlistments and Local Notices From Bedford Office

Sergeant Ringwall reports six week enlistments across Cavalry Coast Artillery and Infantry with several sent to St Louis and Columbus Ohio. Twelve rejections noted. Additional items include upcoming tuberculosis hospital funding, a fatal fall at Lakewood park, widespread local remarks, and visits by residents including teachers and families.

Ringwall Bedford U.S. Army Cavalry Charley C. Jagger St. Louis Joseph S.taylor Carl Hitt William Weyer Pinel del Rio Walter T. Fultz William Moise Gilbert Temple William Fritts Coast Artillery William Smith Arthur, Compton Bennie L. Burton Vadam Hawkins August Link Clarence E. Swishee Henry Wease William Blevins Columbus Ohio Cuba

Lachman Loos Mighty Hippodrome Street Carnival Set

The Lachman Loos company, the largest traveling show group with over 200 staff, opens a week long engagement in Bedford on June 24. They present fifteen acts plus a military concert band and promise refined, high class, moral entertainment suitable for ladies and children. They have drawn favorable press reaction in Seymour, Washington, Brazil, Paris Illinois, and Linton, and expect generous local patronage.

Lachman Loos Mighty Hippodrome Evers Messrs Lachman-Loos Mearby Seymour Washington Brazil Paris Ills Linton Bedford

Indiana State News Roundup Skimmed

Statewide items include Tipton smallpox subsiding and oats looking bad across Indiana. Marion doctors and lawyers to play ball. governor appoints police board member in Richmond. a bridge near Marion collapses during crossing. a murder conviction in Goshen. and various local happenings from Kokomo to Washington.

Indiana Marion Richmond High School Emory Hosher Huntington Newton County Harry Toms Goshen Taylor Street Kokomo Susie Cabel Washington Clay County Vandersburg Crawfordsville County Club Frank Howlands Charles Carroll R. A. Adams Clinton Indiana Dental Asssociation Prof Fiske Richmond Los Angeles Hanley Edgar Hiatt

St. Louis astronomer spots large sunspot and predicted storms

Rev. Hicks reports a giant sunspot on the east solar limb described as jet black and heart shaped, visible with colored glass. He warns of high winds and terrific electrical storms across the United States between Wednesday and Friday as the spot crosses the sun, with further eruptions possible about twelve days later. Meanwhile, Frank Dorsey Elmer Stephenson and Mike O Connell return from Brassine Springs with about 40 pounds of fish after a short fishing trip.

Old Sol Wicxs St.Louis Galveston St. Louis Hicks United States Reath Frank Dorsey Elmer Stephenson Mike O’connell Brassine Springs

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