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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
2
Authorized notices announce George M. Albertson as a Republican State Senator candidate awaiting party decision and N. W. Freeman as Joint Senator candidate for Orange Martin and Lawrence counties, subject to party approval.
Voters in Lawrence County will assemble in mass conventions across townships on March 24 1906 at 1 pm to elect delegates and alternates to state national and judicial gatherings. Townships list delegates and meeting sites including Shawswick Bedford Marion Mitchell Spice Valley Perry Marshall Indian Creek Fayetteville Pleasant Run and others with exact counts and venues. Boone Leonard chairman and Frank Vance secretary announce the proceedings.
Chairman Boone Leonard issues a call for township conventions on March 24 at 1 pm to select delegates to the state, congressional, senatorial, and judicial meetings. Lawrence County will send 20 delegates to the state and a like number to Congress, with specific township allocations and alternates listed. Judah of Bedford Electric Light Co. is at home with grip attack.
Mrs William P Malott, summoned by her husband’s illness, reported from Indianapolis that he is in serious condition with liver trouble under medical care. Her departure followed a period of improved health, making the sudden downturn a shock.
The Board of County Commissioners wrestled with Pike road petitions from Marion Spice Valley and Bono townships. Ten new Marion roads were considered and an election to decide five was ordered. Spice Valley and Bono petitions were refused for exceeding legal road miles.
The Chicago Clearing House panel offers to sell the Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern Railroads, main assets of John R. Walsh, for 27.5 million. Offer to Eastern railroad men is under advisement, with proceeds to satisfy Clearing House obligations and the bank’s book value, leaving Walsh about 3.5 million.
Max Weesner arrived in Bedford and issued a world weight class challenge. Joe Coburn of Indianapolis accepted by wire for a March 14 match at the Stone City Opera House. Match rules are catch as catch can best two of three, stranglehold banned, winner takes 75 percent of gate receipts, side bets to be posted two days prior.
Cashier W A Brown on Tuesday morning filed the stockholders list for the Bedford National Bank after its reorganization following the Walsh financial flurry in Chicago. The owners hail from Bedford and Lawrence County including T J Brooks George W Hay Vinson V Williams James W Douthitt George W McDaniel W A Brown Dr W H Smith George M Foster M F Overman Mrs G M Dodd Boone Leonard Fred B Otis McHenry Owen W E Clark R E Dale E E Mitchell Avoca Jennie D Kennedy Indianapolis William Turley Rivervale James M Potter Fayetteville.
Helen N. Lewis filed in Lawrence circuit court a suit against Benjamin C. and Minnie Wright seeking possession of their two minor daughters Blanche eleven and Hazel thirteen. The complaint says the Wrights cruelly mistreat the children and that Benjamin Wright is an invalid inmate of the city hospital while Minnie Wright is unfit to care for them. It alleges Mrs. Wright drinks and sometimes leaves the children without food and has threatened to kill them. The petition asks for custody and care in suitable homes with education. Attorney John W. Harris represents the guardian. Wrights plan to move to Bedford.
Bedford theatregoers anticipate a major show as the Sun's minstrel troupe, renowned in burnt cork performance, visits under manager Johnson who promised top offerings this season and has pursued that goal. A large crowd is expected to attend the event.
William Hardin of Ramona stone company was pinned under planed stone at a Stinesville quarry Monday afternoon. He was released unconscious with three broken ribs a crushed hip and serious internal injuries and is in critical condition at his home. He is about 40 and has a family.
A large group gathered Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lanz home to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of their daughter Josie. Guests included Selah Daugherty Roy Day Mary Parks Madge Kimbrel Mattie Sears Bulah McGuire Theodora Reed Vonne Smith Kathern Stoessel Aletha Hayes Esther Mayer Anna Mary Dye Leona Owens Lorella Crawford Ida Cannedy Leta Hamer Lelia Rowe Marie Bow man Mary Read Freda Norman Ruth Embree Kathern Miller Ruth Norman Thuswelda Furst Maggie Huffines Jeanie Wilkie Coletta Johnson Edna Martin Gretna Withman Park Doman Douglas Smith Robert Smith and Clara LaForce.
Sixty applicants seek to wed on top of Evansville’s 222 foot smokestack after Miss Jeannette Daugherty scales the tower and a gas company offers a $100 bedroom suite and a $500 store prize for a top of stack wedding. The stack is nearly finished and the draw to select a couple will occur Wednesday with the ceremony set for next Sunday.
Members of the National Cut Stone Contractors Association met all day at Deckard Hotel in Bedford with delegates from mills across the district except Thornton. They discussed business, the Bradley Company dispute, and pledged to support the National Stone Cutters Society while allowing contractors to hire its members.
A Seed Corn Special train will tour northern and southern towns near Lafayette along the Monon line. Purdue University and the Indiana Corn Growers Association organize the three to four day trip with lectures on corn culture and seed selection. The plan follows a prior successful run and was shaped at Indianapolis meetings.
The May meeting discussed improving West Sixteenth Street from K to the city line and possible annexation. City Attorney to study legal steps while a layout for new curbing sidewalks and gutters is explored along with water main extensions and park relocation plans.
Lafayette Kinneman of Sanborn Knox county was arrested Tuesday and held for investigation into his young wife Mrs. Kinneman’s death in childbirth yesterday. A poison bottle found in the room and mysterious actions observed by five physicians prompted the arrest.
The Bloomington County Council was urged to approve 115000 for a new courthouse after a public petition presented by Judge R. W. Myers and local leaders. Crowds celebrated as bells rang and whistles sounded, noting the 83 year old building has long been inadequate for county needs.
Percy Gladden of Louisville, a former Salem resident, was wounded by a pistol shot under the right eye after attempting to enter the home of his divorced wife Mattie Gladden in Salem. He was taken to Louisville hospital in serious condition. the shooter was reportedly his ex wife or another man and fled.
In Criminal Court the state and defense formed a jury for ex State Auditor David E. Sherrick on embezzlement and grand larceny charges. The twelve jurors, eight farmers and one Indianapolis man, were chosen from fifty two talesmen after questions on leniency and Governor Hanly’s influence. Trial hoped to last at least ten days with hearings resuming after opening statements.
The Bedford city council discusses extending corporate boundaries to include nearby property outside the current limits. Supporters cite growth from recent platting and sales and aim to include Green Lawn and the Southern Indiana Shops. Councilman Dodd backs extending the north line. attorney Zaring to advise on proper procedure.
Two men went to George Watson's home near North Vernon and offered lightning rods for 7.50. They got him to sign a note for that amount, then returned demanding 180. After negotiations Watson paid 140 in cash and gave a 33 note, then the men drove off. Watson, an old, slightly deaf man, was targeted by the scam.
Experts at the formal opening of the Indiana tuberculosis exhibition in Indianapolis Tuesday stressed that consumption is curable in early stages and preventable by light air and outdoor living rather than drugs or medicines.
C S Norton returns Thursday from a hunting trip on the Illinois river. He was part of a party including former Governor Durbin and J W Thompson. Norton distributed much game to Bedford friends and Durbin sent T J Brooks a brace of ducks. The party was away about a week amid marshes near the river.
In the United States Circuit Court at St. Louis Judge Trieber grants an injunction blocking the Carpenters Union from boycotting the complainant manufacturing firm. The order forbids individuals officers agents or servants of the union from inducing workers to leave the firm or to refuse employment, and from pressuring contractors or buyers to cease business with the firm.
On Wednesday Mrs. William F. Brooks hosted a birthday celebration for her daughter Mabel Brooks from three to five. The dining room featured red green and white decor with five large candles. guests included Frances Freeland Elizabeth Johnson Harriet Farmer Christine Heckman Olive Mitchell Marion Mitchell Virginia Burton Rachel Schultz Elizabeth Owen Katie Dreyhoble Georgia Murphy Elizabeth Zollman Margery Doman Bernice Tincher Nellie Armstrong Mary Alice Emery Mary Brooks May Brooks Edward Johnson Henry Pearson Charles Emery William Auerback William Heckman Harry Keithley Roger Marley and James Q O Connell.
Chairman O Brien announces a March 15 gathering to choose the date of the Democratic state convention. The party aims to align timing with the Republican plan and hopes to hold the convention late May or early June, before the National Editorial Association meeting in June. Secretary Reilly notes no strong candidate slate yet and says party odds look favorable.
Gus Sun and his troupe of burnt cork artists appear at Stone City Opera House on Monday March 12. The show features new acts led by Billy Gordon and Ed C Hayes with Crip Rodgers dancing. scenery titled In the Temple of Orpheus with electric effects. noon parade among top minstrelsy of the era. no advance ticket prices and box office refunds if unsatisfied.
The Chicago Chronicle accuses Chicago newspapers including the Tribune and Record-Herald of libeling banker John R. Walsh and promoting ruin for private gain. It likens sensational reports to old pirates tactics and urges readers to see the press as conspirators against Walsh and financial stability.
Chicago sources report President A J Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad delayed talks on disposing Walsh properties sought by the Chicago Clearing House to the Vanderbilt Moore and Pennsylvania Railway interests. John J Mitchell says Pennsylvania officers lack power and have gone East to brief Cassatt with negotiations to resume soon.
At West Baden the Chicago National Base Ball Club gathers for spring practice as Mordecai Brown praises fellow pitcher Bob Wicker as a crack shot. The pair have hunted together, and Brown notes Wicker never gives a base on balls thanks to his keen aim.
Mrs. Sarah Rumley mother of the late Gen Walter Q Gresham secretary of state in Cleveland era died Wednesday at her home in Lanesville Harrison county at age ninety eight. She had long resided in Lanesville and lived with her daughter Miss Belle Gresham. She survived two husbands and had not visited New Albany in twenty years.
Gossip centers on whether the Indiana State committee will assume jurisdiction over George W. Cromer and Horace Stillwell’s dispute in the Eighth district race. Cromer’s failure to pay a $3750 primary expense assessment fuels the tension with Stillwell supporters. The panel’s decision, expected early next week, could settle the contest.
NCTE is ordered by the Lawrence Mfrenit Court to sell real estate in Lawrence County Indiana on April 2 1906. The property is in Los number eight Block in Neyes Addition to the City of Bedford. This is part of the partition action Alexander Bo Hotseh vs Owen Owens et al. Terms of sale will be announced.
Notice to nonresidents of Indiana by the Lawrence Circuit Court directs Emerson Eet to appear for an insurance policy dispute against The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company. The defendant is not an Indiana resident. Court to convene May 1, 1965 in Bedford.
A Sunday Courier Journal page lists Dr. Russell H. Conwell as the second greatest minister in the nation. The profile highlights his varied career from soldier to preacher and notes a Bedford visit planned for April as part of the Men's Club Entertainment Course.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court of February term 1906 John M. Buchanan as Administrator presents his account and vouchers for settlement of the estate of Philip U Starr deceased The court will examine the account on March 17 1906 All heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Alexander and Burris Attorneys for the Administrator
Wilma M Leach files a divorce complaint through Alexander Harris, noting James Leach is not an Indiana resident. The defendant must answer or demur by the next Lawrence Circuit Court term starting May first at Bedford Court House, or the case will proceed in his absence. Court seal dated February 22, 1906.
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