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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1907

Page

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Golden Medical Discovery and a Satirical Stage Tale

An 19th century medical claim promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery with endorsements and cautions about its limits, claiming relief for dyspepsia and throat ailments. The text shifts to a satirical stage portrayal lampooning Prohibition politics with Uncle Tom and the Anti-Saloon League, culminating in a protest speech in the Legislature.

French Lick Uncle Tom Dry Belt Anti-Saloon League Legree Hanly Lick Creek Ania Pluto Little Eva Topsy Kentucky

Baby Dave Testimony Shrouded as Grand Jury Probes Gilman Murder

The grand jury hears secret testimony Tuesday in the Dana Gilman case. David Curtis known as Baby Dave a simple minded newspaper reader who once confessed to the killing testifies. The jury also visits Magistrate Wagner’s home near the city and hears his testimony. Wagner had bound over Mrs Gilman and her son for alleged complicity. The proceedings remain sealed with the inquisition conducted privately.

Dana Gilman David Curtis Baby Dave Veador Miss Gilman Squire Terry Wagner Squire Wagner

Frances E Willard Honored At Memorial Service

A memorial service for Frances E Willard was held in a Presbyterian church by the Woman s Christian Temperance Union on February 22. The piece praises Willard as a leading philanthropist and educator who dedicated her life to humanity and widespread reform, aided by quotes from her pledge and praise from Senator Beveridge.

Presbyterian Church Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Peerles Frances E. Willard America Miss Willard Frances Willard Christ Temperance Beveridge

Indiana Playwright Seeks New Version of Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Rumor stirs wide interest as George Ade plans a new stage version of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Reports suggest Hon. Thomas Taggart may portray Uncle Tom, drawing public attention to possible casting and production details.

Indiana George Ade Uncle Tom Thomas Taggart

The Modern Church and the Laboring Man on Sunday Baseball

The Lafayette Courier argues laboring men seek Sunday baseball for rest and healthy, buoyant excitement. It suggests games would deter Sunday drinking, bring morale up, and not interfere with church attendance, bridging the gap between church and toil.

Courier Lafayette Courier

Clockworker Rescues from Giant Snake in Lancaster Tower

In Lancaster Kentucky jewelry E W Morrow found a large black snake tangled in the courthouse clock mechanism. He released the reptile, it sprang toward him, and jailer David Ross shot five times killing it. The snake likely fed on birds and may be preserved as a stuffed specimen by Dr Hood.

Lancaster Garrard County E. W. Morrow Morrow David Ross Ross

Indiana University to Have Bob Wicker as Coach for Baseball

Indiana University will hire Bob Wicker former Cincinnati Red pitcher as baseball coach after Fred Beebe leaves for St. Louis next Saturday. Wicker visited last week and is expected to stay at least until April 1 with potential extension. Beebe joins the Cardinals ahead of their Southern training trip to Houston.

Indiana University Bob Wicker Cincinnati Fred Beebe St. Louis Wicker Beebe Cardinals Houston Tex Indiana Crimsonites

Stricken Aunt Ruthie Utterback Near Heltonville

Mrs. Utterback known as Aunt Ruthie in Heltonville suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday and lies in precarious condition at her son Tirey Utterback’s home. Her age and recent bereavement lessen hopes of recovery as son William Utterback and another son in Verre Haute hasten to aid.

William Utterback North Street Verre Haute

Bedford Schools tests reveal arithmetic and spelling results

A Cleveland board report shows Eighth A grade tests in arithmetic and spelling. Bedford pupils outperformed Cleveland on several problems and percent results. The data include school enrollment, attendance, tardiness, and weekly teacher reports.

Board of Education Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Public Schools Bedford Schools

Barred from Army and local Indiana news roundup

Herschel Short, 18, fatally shot himself after his father refused to sign a regular army enlistment. A nearby farmer, Hilly Draper, suffers a swollen arm after rat bite while hunting with a ferret. The Bloomington area reports on Chip Johnson promoting Black Crook Jr. and a Monon line project update including depots and dirt to move. Other items note rail stamps revenue, Sandford arson suspects, a large Cardonia cocking main, Pennsylvania railroad pension age talk, a cat on a Monon train, a state fish and game report, and Harrison county fruit growers organizing a distillery at New Amsterdam to boost crop prices.

County court grants liquor licenses to several holders

The Commissioners Court announced new liquor licenses awarded to Mike O Connell Louis Brown and Fred Freeman in Bedford to William Cuddy in Oolitic and to Fred R Nugent in Mitchell as part of ongoing approvals.

Mike O’connell Louis Brown Fred Freeman Bedford William Cuddy Oolitic Fred R. Nugent Mitchell

Noted county farmer John Ikerd near Leatherwood dying

John Ikerd, a prominent county farmer near Leatherwood, is not expected to live as grip developed into brain trouble. His condition is critical. William Ikerd of this city is his son.

John Ikerd Leatherwood William Ikerd

Will Petition For New County In Greene County Turmoil

Discontent spills over in Greene County as Jasonville Bloomfield and Linton clash over a possible new county. A petition with near every voter's signature is prepared, aided by Bloomfield influence. In Spencer a letter to harm County Auditor elect George W Edwards prompts police to seek the writer via typewriter matches. Dr Briceland remains ill but recovering after ingesting tainted whisky.

Greene County Jasonville Linton Bloomfield Wright Township Court House Harmony George W. Edwards Spencer Ind Edwards Edward

Baseball rule changes set by league committee Tuesday

The National League adopted new baseball rules after minor edits. Key updates limit ball glossing to the pitcher with a $5 fine for others, declare the batsman out if he steps from one box to the other after the pitcher’s position, and add catcher interference implications as well as baserunner rules. Mrs. K Root returned home at Buddha after nursing Mrs. L Harris for two weeks.

National League K. Root Buddha L. K. Harris

Railroads face rising accidents and aging safety failures

A government bulletin on July August September 1906 shows 1182 killed and 3672 collisions in three months on U S railways with 470 passenger train incidents. Causes include misreads switches neglect and signal confusion. many crashes avoidable with competent operation and stricter oversight.

United States Congress Interstate Commerce Commission

Grand jury nears verdict in Dona Gilman murder case

Dayton authorities report a key affidavit by Robert Keyes claiming he saw Dona Gilman through her home window on the night of the murder. The grand jury's forthcoming report could hinge on this new testimony amid ongoing family hearings. Judge Williams hints Belgian hares may not be livestock, affecting prior damage rulings and possibly nullifying the township losses for the hares.

Dona Gilman Dayton Robert Keyes Oflington Heights Dona Man Gilman Squire Wagner Williams

Singular Birthday Week Orbits Bedford Family

S C Reynolds of the Bedford Light Heat and Power Co was born Sunday his wife on Monday and their five children on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday Sunday complete the week circle. The passage notes the odd coincidence as a remarkable happening.

S. C. Reynolds Bedford Light, Heat and Power Co

KILLED BY QUARRY TRAIN NEAR MONON STATION INDIANA

John A. Sloat, a 47 year old American machinist from Brooklyn, was struck by a quarry train while crossing the Bloomington line tracks near the Monon station in Bedford. He died at Bedford Hospital about 8 45 pm from skull, shoulder, and back injuries. He had been in town installing a diamond saw for William Bradley & Sons. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son aged 19. The body was shipped to Brooklyn by express at night and arrived Sunday morning.

John A. Sloat William Bradley & Sons Monon Bedford Hospital Sloat Java Street Brooklyn N.Y Myers Diamond Saw Company New York City Postmaster Beach Bradley Mill John M. Gainey West 13Th Street Sleat Morgan Wright A. J. McDonald Bedford Hamer & Day Tetu New Long Distance Telephone Co Indianapolis

Walsh Property Sold in Danville Coal Deal

The Kelly Coal Company properties including five shafts and thousands of acres were sold to R. R. Amond J. K Dering and Hugh officers of the company. The sale value was about 4 million dollars and the property was previously owned by John R. Walsh and investors tied to Illinois Traction. The move will boost capacity to 4 million tons annually.

Danville Ill Kelly Coal Company R. R. Amond J. K Dering Hugh Coal Company Properticn E John R. Walsh Chicago Illinois Traction Company Kelley West

Fence encircles town as business men warned

The article notes a fence rapidly surrounding the town and warns that business leaders may intervene to tear it down. It also comments that Sunday schools are beneficial only at the proper time and a town cannot be run like a Sunday school every day. John Haase of Haase Owen travels to Cincinnati to procure goods.

Tow Head Island Jeffersonville Louisville Wenzel Street First Street Kentucky Spring Street Kiger’s Landing Miles Bradford Bloomington Star John Haase Haase & Owen Cincinnati

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R. V. Pierce Buffalo Dr. Pierce Dayton Grand Jury I. U Indiana Department Grand Army of the Republic Robert Brown Zanesville Grand Army Bunker Hill George P. Parks Mrs. Norton Sons Clint and Fred Norton William Smith Bloomington Mrs. Keller Harry Accam Will Skerd Shanswick Will Faubion Heltonville Spencer Montgomery West 14Th Street Joseph Mills Jim Stevens Harry Anderson East 19Th Street Alex Utterback Mooresville Norman Station Dr. Withers M Street Frank Humston Frank Humpston L Street Jasper Utterback Terre Haute Mrs. Pierce Mrs. Darnell Worthington Joe Hatfield Bradley & Son Joe Fillion Walter Route Mr. Route South H Street Ada Weaver Brazil C. O. Baker Odon Benzel West 15Th Street Mr. Baker St. David’s E. Richard Edwards Mr. Edwards Monon Company New Albany Stinesville Bartholomew John S. Crump Joyce McCullough Pearson Salem Herschel Short Dawson Short Young Short Hilly Draper Mr. Draper Chip’’ Johnson Chip Black Crook, Jr Monon Line Faith Judge Gardiner Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Baltimore Carothers Washington Herald Henry F. McDonald James Scanlon Sandford Reese J. F. Reese Dr. Brown Cardonia Sullivan Hymera Shelburn Pennsylvania Railroad Sir Thomas Crawfordsville News-Review State Fish and Game Commissioner General Assembly Heth Washington Townships Harrison County New Amsterdam Ohio River Commissioners’ Court Bloomfield and James L. Matthews del Ray Cal W. N. Matthews Baptist Church Matthews Fresno California Mathews Salem Democrat Mr. Vaughn Vaughn Vaughan Fairfax Morgan Ideal Shoe Store Winton Brown Ora Porter Henry Payne North Q Street Bert Fields Owensburg Hudson H Street D. W. Parker Beulah Baker George Parks Solomon R. Inman Mr. Inman John 5. Ramsey Lincoln Avenue Wilhelmenia Benzel Ripon Wisconsin John L. W. Lindley Marior George W. Smith Indian Springs Jacob Weaver Secretary of Agriculture Crawfordsville Union Station Mellie Shaw Ora Shaw Shodls Ollie Sowle National Surety Company Shoals Monon Depot Dering Coal Company
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