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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
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Fragmentary OCR mentions Brilety and Prostra with Vitali Wee and a pathic over 40 related incident. Details are unclear but indicate a local event affecting several individuals and a late word on the command or discharge.
Citizens hailing a victory after a prolonged fight with the Telephone Company won a settlement. The agreement cuts the monthly rate to 1.55 with rebates to 1.59, guarantees re installation, and preserves franchise terms. The city officials led the Home group in pressing for restored service and fair pricing.
The document describes Ash Wednesday customs across denominations, noting ashes from palms are applied in church and the season of fasting follows. It mentions Catholic practices and the timing of meals and days of fasting, including fish meals and the solemnity of the season.
The readable text shows fragmented phrases and misordered words. no clear event, person, or organization is identifiable to summarize into a coherent news item with factual details.
A Wednesday night disturbance near the Manon depot in Lafayette saw Purdue students uncouple train cars and clash with police. Officers quelled the riot with nightsticks, injuring at least one student, while others obstructed a 2:18 am train by hitching a horse and cow to a buggy. motive remains a mystery.
The Welsh people of Bedford celebrated St David’s Day on a Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Arlie Jones in Oolitic. A 7 o’clock dinner was enjoyed followed by Welsh poetry and song. The gathering included Mr and Mrs John R Hughes Mr and Mrs Richard Rowland Mr and Mrs Richard Roberts Mr and Mrs Louis Roberts Mr Bert Smith Mr Harry Smith Frank Tobias Mrs William Roberts Miss Roberts and Mr William Roberts of Bloomington.
Winton Hanner, draughtsman at the John A Rowe stone mill, was seriously injured Sunday morning when cranking his car. A loose socket caused the handle to strike his left arm, breaking the wrist and knocking him to the ground. Dr Short set the fracture and Hanner will be unable to work for some time.
Mrs J W Pritchard hosted Saturday afternoon for guests Miss Bernice Cherring ton of Cincinnati and Mrs Hawn of Indianapolis. Euchre at eight tables, prizes went to Mrs Maurice McGrath and Mrs Hawn. Refreshments included tomato mayonnaise veal croquettes hot rolls pineapple ice coffee. Out of town guests included Mrs Jesse Gordon Ray Chicago and Miss Akers with Miss Mabel Walkon.
Relatives in Bedford learn Fred L. Boruff married Mrs. Kate Porter at her Pasadena home. Boruff, son of W. H. Boruff of Bedford, is a Lawrence county native who moved west for brokerage work. Mrs. Porter reportedly owns 10 million dollars and 10 000 acres of land near Pasadena. The couple are on a honeymoon touring the United States.
In Frankfort Kentucky ex-Governor William O Bradley a Republican was elected to the U S Senate for a six year term beginning March 4 1909 after a tumultuous House vote Bradley received 64 ballots aided by four anti Beckham Democrats Senators H S McNutt Albert Charlton and Representatives Chris Mueller and E W Lillard.
Henry C Bellamy resigns as pastor of the St Louis Crossing circuit after breaking an engagement to Miss Blanche Styers and taking up with Bartholomew county heiress Miss Mary Katherine Hilligoss. A marriage license was issued late Saturday night and the couple plan to wed Thursday. Miss Hilligoss has studied at DePauw University.
Mrs Elizabeth Mathes died at her home Sunday afternoon at 4 45 oclock after a paralytic illness. She was about 73, widow of J W Mathes and mother of Mrs F W Brown. Funeral at First Christian church Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Melvin Putnam presiding. Remains lie in state at home from 9 to 12 Tuesday.
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station offers Indiana farmers limited free seed trials of four to five leading varieties of corn oats cowpeas or soybeans for on farm testing. Participants plant a quarter acre per corn variety and a tenth acre for other crops and report results after the season. Interested farmers should contact A U Wiancka Agriculturist at Lafayette Indiana for full details.
George Barnes a Monon flagman died at city hospital at 2 30 Friday night from exposure and injuries after falling from the west side of a fast express near the old fairground on January 5. He was 45, from Crawfordsville. His left ear was torn off his right leg broken and his wrist fractured. Mind wandered since the accident. Burial planned in Crawfordsville with sister visiting.
Dirrene Chaney and Miss Emma McCammon surprised friends in Sullivan by announcing their marriage a month ago. The groom is son of Congressman John C. Chaney and co owner of the Sullivan Union with Robert P. White, a popular local businessman. The bride is daughter of a leading Sullivan County capitalist and a social leader and church worker.
Dr. F. S. Hunter owns a varied set of rare volumes including Johnson’s dictionary 1794 Ramsay’s Life of Washington 1811 a geography 1826 Pollock’s Course of Time 1826 and Kirkham’s Grammar 1839 with most bindings in poor condition.
George W. Kellar, a prominent Kokomo Democrat, may lose his left eye after a homemade miniature airship built by his fourteen year old son struck him in the head. The cigar box device, powered by clockwork, flew around the room causing damage before the clockwork failed.
Mrs. John Hughes hosted an Informal Club gathering Saturday afternoon at her Ostreet home. Members and guests enjoyed cream cake and coffee, with entertaining games filling the hours. Out of town visitors included Mrs. J A Rodgers of Salem with Mrs. W M Hunter, Mrs. Stevens of Worthington with Mrs. McCain, and Miss Sullivan with Mrs John Pearson.
Judge Riley of Lexington Kentucky Police Court prescribes fish brine to drunkards. After consuming the brine under his order a drunk loses the whisky taste. Offenders in a drunken state are given the choice of the workhouse or a pint of fish brine.
Dan Chapman was arrested Saturday night on a charge of threatening to kill his wife. Police allege he pulled her from bed and threatened to kill her with an ax if she did not give him $1 she had. He was jailed to await circuit court disposition. assault and battery with intent to kill also charged.
The Crook family of Kingston Kentucky recalls a grandfather clock that has not run in 25 years yet chimed at key deaths across generations. Ben F Crook recounts the clock sounding once before each death from 1891 to last week, with no explanation and no superstition in the home.
W H Whittaker general superintendent of the Indiana Reform atory at Jeffersonville objects to Richard M Milburn Jasper Indiana acting associate professor of law Bloomington article The Indeterminate Sentence and Parole Laws printed in the Indiana Bulletin of Charities and Correction Milburn’s piece is said to imply support for the laws Whittaker notes changes at the reformatory since Milburn’s interviews with inmates include trades schooling earnings sharing and a goal to rehabilitate inmates rather than portray the institution as a seasonal resort Miss Cora Trueblood visited Salem over Sunday.
County Board of Commissioners refused liquor licenses to three applicants William Horsey James T Tinsley and Harve Launis in Bedford and to Harry Tewell and David Corbin in Huron citing remonstrances in First Third Wards and in Huron. Attorney W E Clark predicts Supreme Court challenge while Mike O Connell and J W Felkner won licenses.
Bloomington scene reports Indiana University students summoned to President Bryan's office to explain a plan to disrupt a Theta Beta Hall leap year dance. Forty male students allegedly forced entry, causing a stampede and theft of about 80 dollars worth of refreshments.
A heated exchange between Bill Campbell and Mayor Stipp over charges of taking the Lord's name in vain ends with Campbell bound over to jail time and a brief stint with the street cleaning squad after pleading to one dollar and costs. Tannehill testifies about warning Campbell away from his gang and the ensuing arrest.
Washington detailed effort by Post Office Inspectors to track down Harvey B. Hitt of Vincennes for distributing a lewd pamphlet via mail. Hitt, 29, was arrested with his wife and bondsmen, arraigned in Evansville, and held on $1,000 bond to face a federal grand jury in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Star and others report circulating rumors that President Roosevelt is insane and addicted to drunkenness. Medical figure Dr. Allan Hamilton calls the charge, while critics cite personal grievances. Supporters defend him as temperate, honest, and patriotic despite the measles affecting the McCarrell children.
In Greene county ex Marshal Harry Beech was taken to Bloomfield after being arrested Thursday night by Detectives McCulloch and Doyle in a Fort Harrison road house. The charge stems from allegedly failing to remit about 200 dollars in saloon license fees. The embezzlement charge was dismissed by a justice, then forwarded to the grand jury where an indictment is said to have been returned.
The article explains that requiring salt licks for cattle horses and sheep on National Forest permits protects forage and reduces range damage. Sheep need less salt on dry ranges while cattle require 5000 to 10000 pounds annually per 1000 head. horses less. Historical note mentions Blue Licks and Elk River springs drawing deer buffalo and elk, with long lasting trampling marks.
Fassett B. Cotton reports 1907 state school revenue total of 10 935 345 41 with tuition and special distributions totaling over 6 million. Net fund rise 101 948 58. Schoolhouses numbered 9 601 with 149 erected. total enumeration 175 925. enrollment 538 881 and daily attendance 520 283. Howard Allen celebrated birthday with February themed party and gifts.
The Monroe County GOP gears up for the March 10 primary as candidates file petitions and pay fees. The prosecutor race draws three hopefuls Capt. W M Louden John W Harris and Simpson B Lowe expect to win.
Ralph Carter of Smithville announces candidacy for Clear Creek township trustee in the Republican primary on March 10. He promises a vigorous contest against Democrats and notes his background as a busy local telephone man and former newspaper editor.
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