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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
3
A local retailer touts a generous display of muslin underwear linens and embroideries saying the sale offers unusually low prices on a wide range of white goods. The ad urges women to visit and take advantage of the favorable conditions and large stock.
Ill and recovering residents on West Fourteenth Street and surrounding areas are listed alongside downsizing of hub blocks by the Travis Carter Company. Indiana statutes limit cousin marriages. Rail labor seeks wage raises as car shortages persist and Marion Club building faces construction delays after a cornice collapse. Continuous railroad and industrial updates reflect a bustling midwestern town scene.
A long list of community notices covers illnesses like Michael Stipp and Mrs. Harris, travel by Senator Matthews, and visits to relatives. It mentions Brock & Horne painting houses, a significant fire at Dussard’s barns with 3000 feet of hose, a county inspector bill, and car renumbering by the B&O lines affecting 85,000 cars and future coach renumbering.
Fire department called to Otto McKinney residence on North I Street at 12:15 Thursday. Fire started behind a mantel harming the mantel a clock and several square yards of wallpaper. buckets checked blaze before arrival. Loss unlikely to exceed 35 dollars with mystery origin still unsolved.
The Treasury reports work on the Bedford Federal building will likely begin this spring. An initial $50,000 is appropriated with Secretary Shaw asking Congress for an additional $50,000.
The last day for paying taxes without penalty is the first Monday in May. Ensure payment is completed by then as tax books will be closed by law. Curtis E Ray county treasurer announces the deadline and enforcement.
Herschel Short 18, son of Dawson Short, died after a Wednesday report of a self inflicted gunshot in Salem. The Bedford community recalls his work at John Naugle's monument works and his recent residence here last summer. Uncertainty remains whether the act was accidental or a personal crisis.
Mitchell, Auto A. R. Carter, a South I street restaurant man, was injured when a buggy overturned after a frightened horse sidestepped a Mitchell automobile owned by Dr. Sherwood. Carter suffered a gash above the eye and bruises, needing stitches and care at home. Milt Blackwell was hurled with him but blamed the narrow road for the mishap.
A local ad touts a nine day promotion offering nine cent items with prices such as ten, fifteen and twenty cent values, claiming many purchases reach a quarter’s worth. The copy urges early visits to maximize selection and suggests the sale may spark strong interest from shoppers and even jokes about Uncle Sam.
An old advertisement touts ninety nine cents for a full selection of dry goods noting 1200 yds of fancy prints for comforts with a sale price of three yards for one price.
Odd patterns and yardage offered at sale prices including pillow tops at 9c, flannels, ginghams, shirting, percale, and silk ginghams. Limited quantities per customer on many items such as corsets, pants, and dressing sacques.
Local sale highlights deep discounts on graniteware and tin ware including 10 qt dish pans 14 in kitchen spoons large wash pans galvanized cups flour sifters full size pie pans tea kettles and assorted kitchen utensils at extremely low prices. Featured items include 2 qt tea kettles rising sun polish shelf brackets brass curtain rods muffin pans and granite pudding pans with many items priced to attract buyers يل
Police Court reports Winstandley sues Morey for a $6 rent bill unpaid for nearly six years and a trial is set before Justice Iseminger next Tuesday. Ownership change noted in the defendant. Bridge Nichols appeared before Mayor Fillion for intoxication and was discharged. Be and Irena Barnett seek a divorce from Charlie Barnett on grounds of desertion.
The will contest Finley versus Enderbrock from Jackson county will likely go to a jury tonight. The City of Bedford versus Nathan for maintaining a nuisance is set for trial tomorrow. David Harrison versus the U S Cement & Co for damages from personal injuries is also set for trial tomorrow.
Allegheny astronomer John A Brashear forecasts another large sun spot to appear Friday and move toward the sun’s center over the next week. He notes five small spots observed Monday and cautions against alarming claims about comet tails affecting Earth.
A fragmented list details china plates teapots cups saucers cream pitchers and bowls with assorted glassware including tumblers jellies stands toast racks and vases. Prices range from about 9c to 29c with multiple 2 for 25c 19c and 29c offers noted.
Readable items show low price grocery specials including apples butter baking powder borax cabbage corn hominy oats mackerel oysters pickles parsnips peaches peas potatoes salmon tomatoes white beans baked beans currents and navy beans. Prices listed in cents per unit or per package.
Judge Roby of the Appellate Court dissents from denying rehearing in Charles E. Cozatt vs Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad damages case. He attacks railroad management for harming public safety, calls them a money making machine, and warns they may kill more to save costs. James Torphy replaces Steve Lockwood as conductor. Will Sipp hosts quilting party. social at Rev Scott Hyde’s residence. agriculture societies gain incorporation and funding. bucket shop elimination bill passes.
A letter from Congressman J C Chaney explains the tour with Prof Spillman is moved from late March to early April due to his assignment with a congressional party to Panama. The program includes talks on agricultural topics at Vincennes Washington Shoals Mitchell Bedford Bloomington Bloomfield Linton Spencer Sullivan with two speeches in Sullivan.
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