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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1907

Page

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Churn analogies mix stomach science with patent medicine claims

A verbose blend of kitchen imagery and medical assertions praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for foul stomachs and related ailments. It argues bad digestion taints the body and links stomach churning to overall health while offering a booklet by mail. A separate railroad wreck anecdote recounts a car crash with broken windows and officers alert to danger.

Dr. Pierce R. V. Pieres Buffalo XNI. Yu

Tunnel Wreck Details Point to High Speed Cause

A tunnel wreck near Tunnelton disrupted a midnight B&O W. passenger run. Investigations point to a broken drawbar and high speed causing the tender to derail and carriages to smash. many suffered minor injuries while seven mail clerks escaped unharmed. Survivors recount narrow escapes and long darkness as engineers' past crashes echo. Local and out‑of‑state witnesses name engines 1469 and previous incidents in Vincennes and Brownstown.

Tunnelton Cincinnati Humphrey Brownstown Huron Leyhan Williamson Joe Glover American Express Co Muentzer Vincennes Ind Joseph I. Muentzer Harry M. Lasker New York

Prosecutor Fletcher On Street Obstruction Statement

Lawrence County citizens hear Prosecuting Attorney Fred N. Letcher assert public streets must not be blocked by street fairs. He supports fairs with open routes for farmers to reach the business district and hitch racks, warning prosecutions if obstruction blocks access to the public square and hitchrack.

Fred N Letcher

Corn Fertilizer Plans Aim for High Yields at Salt Creek

Walter Blackwell plans corn plantings in Salt Creek bottom this week applying 100 pounds of fertilizer per acre to secure 50 to 60 bushels per acre regardless of wet or dry. Frank Farmer displayed timothy five and a half feet long from land across Salt Creek, which could yield about three tons per acre and net roughly $50 per acre after haying costs.

Walter Blackwell Salt Creek Bottom Frank Farmer Timothy Salt Creek Hovey’s Lake Point Township Mt. Vernon Ind Martin’s Arm Ohio Mount Vernon

Rariden shines at plate as Bringhans infield plays tight

In Alliance Ohio Rariden again showed skill behind the bat and accurate throws to second. Bringhans at short handled balls cleanly while Kent runners erred on steals, with Rariden always ready. A baserunner aiming for third was saved when a foul ball halted the attempt.

Rariden Bringhans Kent

Minor hip cut ends with stitches after yard work

Jay Lee of three miles east of town received a two inch gash on the right hip when a pocket knife slipped while trimming briars late Friday. Dr Stipp sutured the wound and said no danger is expected from the injury.

Jay Lee Stipp

Horse Scared By Auto Causes Buggy Rollover

An auto believed owned by the Mitchell cement plant frightened a horse pulling a buggy with a man and woman aboard. The incident occurred a short distance south of Huff's store on the Englewood road at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The buggy overturned and the man sustained a scratched face while the woman suffered no injuries.

Mitchell Cement Huff’s Englewood Road

Notice To Hunters Licenses Now Issued by Circuit Clerks

Notice to hunters that all hunting except on their own farm requires a license. Licenses are issued by Circuit Clerks in each county except Marion county. Blank license applications available from the Circuit Clerk in each county.

Commissioner of Fisheries and Game Marion

Bob Wicker Shuts Down Louisville In 3-3 Tie

Bob Wicker pitched for Columbus in a 112 inning tie with Louisville. The game was called due to darkness after three hours, finishing at 3 to 3. The Courier Journal called it one of the finest pitcher’s battles ever seen in Louisville.

Bob Wicker Columbus Louisville Courier Journal

Professional Men Defeat Barbers In Lopsided Game

The Professional Men beat the Barbers 17 to 1a in a Thursday ball game under a hot sun. Professionals dominated the bases as the sun beat down and players exhausted themselves chasing wins.

Stone Fett On Their Feet At Furst Kerber Mill Fall

Will Fitzgibbon and Jim Sam Fisher suffered bruised feet after a stone fell at the Furst Kerber mill Friday evening. Injuries described as not serious.

Will Fitzgibbon Jim Sam Fisher Furst- Kerber Mill

Funeral for Horse Shoe Man Held at Silverville Burial

Jerry H. Inman of Horse Shoe died Friday afternoon from blood poisoning after a broken leg sustained earlier. He was 56. The funeral was held Sunday forenoon at 11 o clock at Silverville Burial at Indian Creek.

Jerry H. Inman Silverville Indian Creek

Bedford stone to brick would change Bedford federal building

Congressman Chaney will take up the Bedford federal building matter after Architect Taylor announced a switch from Bedford stone to brick to cut costs. The change sparked protests as local stone dealers and citizens fear a poorer, cheaper facade and the loss of a landmark.

Congressman Chaney Eastern Granite Trust Bedford Stone Taylor Washington Indianapolis News Bedford Treasury Department Bedford Federal Building Barnes & Company Congress Barnes & Co Southern Indiana S. I Lawrence County John R. Walsh Washington City Indianapolis Federal Building Price Bedford Building Senator Hemenway James A. Hemenway Boonville Ind Washington Democrat

Past Chancellors of Loth district organize in Mitchell

A meeting of Past Chancellors representing Lawrence, Martin, Greene, Daviess, Knox and Sullivan counties formed the 19th district group for the Knights of Pythias. Joseph Dilley chaired, Joseph Winterhalter was secretary, and John W Harris was endorsed for Grand Outer Guard with a campaign committee led by Frank M. Coaner, John W. Grown, and Charles H. Allen. Harris, a 20-year member, is expected to advance to Grand Chancellor.

Loth Lawrence Martin, Greene, Daviess, Knox and Sullivan Knights of Pythias Mitchel Joseph T. Dilley Mitchell -Lodge Joseph Winterhalter Bedford Will K. Penrod Lovgootee Noble Malott Tunnelton Joe Winterhalter John W. Harris Grand Outer Guard Grand Ledge Palestine Lodge No. 137 Harris Erat Frank M. Coaner John W. Grown Charles H. Allen Husbcas Ganauelt Order Tunnelton Lodge Palestine Lodge

Collision at Sandpit on Monon freight near White River bridge

Northbound local freight halted at Sandpit to rearrange cars when an extra freight following at speed failed to see the stopped train. The engineer collided with the local near the White River bridge after missing the flagman at the north end, disrupting the scene and prompting investigation.

Monon Sandpit White River Bridge

Senator Hemenway Urges Delay on Bedford Federal Building

In Bedford Indiana on June 21 1907 Senator Hemenway states he will work for Stone and urges the Supervising Architect to withhold any construction contract for the Bedford federal building until his letter arrives. He notes telegrams signed by leading citizens and references Hon T J Brooks of Bedford.

Caldwell & Drake Monroe County Court House LaSalle St. Louis Board of Trustees Indiana University Maxwell Hall William Stillwell Lafayette Suas Buit Limesto Senator Hemenway Bedford Federal Building T. J. Brooks Bedford Ind

Coroner Probes Poison Cause in Greer Death Near Bedford

Coroner Voyles investigated Ira Greer death at John Taylor’s Caress place northeast of town after Greer fell ill from sour beans and vomiting. Officials sought a post mortem analysis to confirm whether ptomaines in spoiled beans or another poison caused his death. Greer, 45, worked at Wallner mill and died at 7:15 am after worsening symptoms.

Voyles John Taylor Caress Place Ira Greer Taylor Greer South G Street Wallner Mill S. I. Bridge Fletcher

Chance to go to West Point

Sullivan Indiana June 21 1907 a notice invites district youths to nominate a principal and two alternates for Cadet of the United States Military Academy at West Point. preliminary exams at Vincennes will determine the lead candidate for government testing and eventual appointment to West Point with entries open thirty days after notice.

United States Military Academy Indiana Jefferson Barracks Missouri West Point Vincennes United States State University Vincennes University Union Christian College U. S. Military Academy John C. Chaney

Robert Gowen Awarded Medal for Anatomy

Robert Gowen, student at Louisville Medical College, arrived home for summer vacation after receiving a gold medal for best in his class in anatomy. The medal was awarded by Professor Kelly. Also mentioned are Onis Melton and Ed McGuire, who studied there the past winter and did excellent work.

Robert Gowen Louisville Medical College Louisville Pr. Kelly Onis Melton Ed McGuire

Great log run on the Ohio river shocks river towns

The 700,000 logs from Guyandotte washed into the Ohio create a spectacular flood of timber. Crane Lumber Company booms washed away. iron bridge spans lost. Boats fled, salvage crews worked to net logs as authorities urge forest reserves to avert future depopulation of mountain timber.

Allegheny Monongahela Ohio River Guyandotte River West Virginia Crane Lumber Company Guyandotte Ohio Cincinnati Alleghenies

Beasley Slays Wife in Domestic Tragedy at Linton

G R Beasley brother of Indiana political figure A M Beasley shot his wife with a 32 caliber revolver at their Linton home. She died instantly. Beasley, in custody, had filed for divorce and had been living with his wife amid prior domestic troubles. No witnesses. Police moved him from the scene to jail after the shooting.

Beasley Linton Grant Beasley Alf M. Beasley G. R. Beasley A. M. Beasley Indiana Greene Circuit Court

Stone City Federal building to be brick instead

From the Stone City report the new federal building will be brick due to rising Bedford stone costs and high mason wages. Government bid favors brick to avoid expensive stone and slow progress, noting Bedford stone used elsewhere despite freight charges.

Stony Point Greencastle Herald Bedford

Accident on hill injures two women and child

Saturday afternoon Mrs. Shirley and her daughter in law Mrs. John Shirley with Pearl were flung from a buggy when a passing auto cab frightened their horse near Leatherwood bridge. Mrs. Shirley was dragged under the buggy, the wheel on her arm freed the lines. The other occupants were seriously hurt. A second buggy collided at the hill foot, throwing Miss Della Roote and Ot Crawford, who were not seriously hurt.

Della Roote Ot Crawford

Bloomington Tax Burden Sees City Struggle for Funds

Bloomington faces historic tax highs with unpaid judgments like Mrs. Woodruff’s for injuries on a defective sidewalk. James Karsell, a leading Republican businessman, notes deteriorating streets and unpaid waterworks, arguing the city must take action as taxpayers demand relief from a strained city administration.

Bloomington James Karsell Karsell

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