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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
A slander claim involving Leesville residents is rumored to be filed in the circuit court after attorneys were consulted. A recent letter reportedly contained libelous accusations about a Leesville lady, prompting potential damages action.
Bob Coverdale died early Monday in Ida Greer’s apartment house on South I street and was buried Tuesday at Green Hill Cemetery. Chief Gratzer collected funds to cover funeral costs. Police and citizens suspect the death stemmed from a blow to the head after being struck with a beer bottle by John Creamer in Brown’s saloon two months earlier.
The Hamer Smith building on the square shows bad settling in the heavy stone front. Rumor says the front may be taken down and rebuilt on a stronger foundation. Architects from Indianapolis and Columbus designed it, Bedford Steel Construction Co. built it for Frank Hamer and Dr. W. H. Smith. The front is handsome but the steel and foundation seem inadequate for the weight.
John Jackson aged seventy spanked his nineteen year old wife to curb her night outings in a Atlanta police court story. The wife alleged he attacked her with a razor, which he denied saying he used the punishment to make her stay home and claimed it cured her. The magistrate released him after a promise not to repeat the act.
State Factory Inspector W E Blakely says Indiana lacks moving picture regulations and room standards. He urges a license for operators, cites machine dangers, notes Eastern states have laws, and backs new legislation in the next General Assembly.
Officials report theatrical venues are in fair condition overall as inspectors survey theaters, opera houses, and school buildings across the state after the Collinwood fire. Blakely calls for asbestos lining in gambling booths and regulation of window sizes to reduce fire spread.
Southern Indiana pays are resumed after delaying February 20 payrolls to March 7. Officials expect future pays on the 20th. The road plans stable payrolls and foresees heavy spring business, while Chicago Southern plans to begin Terre Haute to Chicago passenger service in June with limited freight operations.
The Troubadours return to the Stone City club next Saturday night for an entertainment in the dancing hall open to the public. Admission is fifty cents with after performance dancing for ticket buyers. Miss Emily Murray will give dramatic readings including Silas Marner and Dickens selections. Tickets available at Beddoe and Christler's Owl Drug store or from club members.
Thieves blew the Oakland City post office safe early this morning netting between 200 and 500 dollars plus papers and stamps. The blast used nitroglycerine. front door pried and robbers escaped unseen. In Bedford, letters discuss that the public building site may be inadequate and extra land may be needed, stirring local debate and urging action.
Mrs. Roy Sexton presented twins to her husband in Shelbyville on Thursday night and Friday morning. Both are girls weighing seven and a half pounds and eight pounds. One birth occurred about 9 p.m. Thursday, the other about 8 a.m. Friday.
Ground is inadequate for the proposed federal building. More ground is needed before construction can begin.
Senator Hemenway Moody reports the 1903 site for Bedford's federal building is too small and requires additional ground or a new site. Congressman Chaney may push a special appropriation with Senator Hemenway’s aid. Architect Taylor’s brick design sparked citizen protests, halting the contract pending more funds. The planned building is 42 by 112 feet on an 84 by 180 foot lot with extra space.
About thirty friends of Mr and Mrs C O McKinney who wed last Wednesday night gathered Saturday night at their North H street home to celebrate. The tin pan brigade surrounded the house and the groom invited the crowd inside and provided stock for a reception.
A committee of E. C. Newland Post 1417 drafts memorial resolutions for Captain S. A. Snyder of the Grand Army of the Republic. The text notes his faithful service, laments the passing of Civil War veterans, extends sympathy to his widow, and directs mourning attire, public notice, and newspaper publication of the resolutions. Signed by John D. Alexander E R Murphy Cons H DuntHug.
Jonce Monahan weds Miss Mary Warner Monday at the bride’s parents home in Orleans Indiana. Rev L C Jeff rey of the M E church officiated in a quiet ceremony witnessed by family. The bride, daughter of Cyrenne and Mary Warner, was formerly of Bluffton. Monahan, bank president, is a 32 degree Mason Shriner and Knight of Pythias grand chancellor. he once sought the Republican nomination for state treasurer. The couple will tour the East and return by the 20th.
Eleven Angora goats from Dr. G. W. Bence’s flock were crated at the goat farm south of town and sent by American express toward Buenos Ayres Argentina. Walter Miller of Peru Indiana bought the stock. the goats will travel via Peru to New York and ship to the Argentine Republic.
Frances Wycoff aged 14 months son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wycoff of East 16th street died at 1 o'clock Tuesday of whooping cough. Funeral services will be at the family residence Thursday at 2 pm with interment at Green Hill.
James Wood, a long time rural mail carrier, narrowly escaped death when a barn at Bryantsville collapsed on him while he fed his horse and prepared lunch. The roof caved in trapping him under the manger but timbers piled around him prevented fatal injury. The horse broke free and survived uninjured. The collapse was blamed on a faulty foundation.
A Bedford church night service sparks a humorous morality tale as rain drives umbrellas into the vestibule. A well known local man misplaces his umbrella, confronts the owner, and eventually retrieves it, ending the episode with a light moral note.
Miller Gerkin completed a 1960 pound fruit wagon for Joe A. Burton a Lawrence county fruit raiser. The heavy wagon includes a platform bed for 30 barrels of apples and a railroad style brake with a spiral spring. It is the second wagon of its kind built for Burton.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court H D Weigel D S Weigel and Charles Weaver were awarded $1970 against the heirs of Martha Ann Green. The case stems from a land dispute in Illinois valued at $18000. Defendants include John M Green Guia Blakenship and Frank Green. Brooks & Brooks and Alexander & Harris represented the parties.
Homer Hellenburg sued Bedford Buff Stone company in Lawrence circuit court for 10 000 after a steel wedge sliver struck his eye while at work. Judge Wilson sustained a defense motion and directed a verdict for the company as an offer of 400 to settle had been refused.
The Dive schoolhouse is completed and seats placed today. On December 5 an old building burned and classes have been held in a residence since. Five weeks more of school remain in the new quarters. Teachers are Miss Kate Gainey and Miss Mary Hobson of this city.
Robert V. Carr general field agent for the International Livestock Exposition Co. of Chicago arrived to engage Indiana stockmen in raising more and better cattle. He highlighted Chicago’s open livestock market as a prime outlet and noted shifting western cattle demand in the Dakotas, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana. Carr, a veteran newspaper man, previously edited in the Black Hills and wrote for the St Paul Dispatch Chicago Post and Denver Times.
The remains of William Girdley, who died at Mitchell Monday night from pneumonia, arrived this morning. The funeral was held at 3 o clock this afternoon from the residence of his brother John Girdley on West 18th street. He was a young man employed at the Lehigh Portland Cement Company plant.
Local members of the order of railroad firemen sign a petition protesting a B&O Southwestern hours limit that reduces monthly work to 3000 hours and lowers pay. The petition, signed by about 25 local firemen, may be sent to Cincinnati or to road officials, with action unclear.
The Howard County treasurer said in Kokomo on Monday he will begin collecting delinquent taxes with no fear or favor. He cites 35,000 dollars in delinquent taxes and notes that full collection would reduce the levy by ten cents per 100 dollars. After notices and limits are set he will enforce the law to recover the money.
Plaintiff by Boruff & Boruff files complaint and affidavit alleging Elkana W Varmer is non resident of the state. Notice to appear by May 13 at Bedford Courthouse. failure to answer will result in hearing in absence. Court clerk Boone Leonard signs the document on March 12, 1908.
Notice to the creditors heirs and legatees of William H Guthrie deceased to appear in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana on March 2 1903 and show cause why final settlement accounts with the estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. IVA 0 Guthrie Administrator J Hickson Smith Atts.
Lawrence County Indiana Board of Commissioners will take bids until 1 pm on Tuesday April 7 1908 for supplies for the County Poor Asylum through June 30 1908. Bids must break out each class and itemize. The Board may reject any or all bids. Auditor Walter G Owens notifies.
The Lawrence county Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for macadamized road construction in several townships including Indian Creek Pleasant Run Spice Valley and Marion. Bids due by 7 pm April 7 1908 with bond equal to bid amount. bids to Walter G Owens Auditor Bedford Indiana. engineer report available to bidders.
Notice to citizens of Bedford Indiana second ward that Cecil Whitted will apply April 1908 to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in a room on the first floor of a two story brick building on luth street near Public Square. He seeks privilege to allow consumption on premises for one year and to also sell cigars and tobacco. Building owned by Allen W Richardson and rented by Whitted.
A resident of Lawrence County Indiana applies to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room of a one story frame building on Lot 108 Bedford Indiana. The license would allow consumption on the premises for one year. The room faces I street in the Second Ward and is owned by Thomas Jackson. First publication March 13 1908.
William R. Tuggle, a resident of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence County Indiana over twenty one years and resident for ninety days will apply to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the next term starting April to obtain a license to sell wine and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges for one year. The business location is described as the north thirty feet of lot nineteen in the town now city of Bedford. The room is on the southwest corner of the property facing I Street with a clear glass front on the first story of a two story brick building.
Lawrence County Indiana commissioner to sell at public sale the Griffin Farm tract in section 18 township 4 north range 1 west. Sale March 28 1908 with terms: one third cash down and two thirds payable in equal installments at six percent interest. Court approval required. Mortgage securing notes due after deed delivery. Sale begins at 6 o clock p.m. George H. Carter Commissioner.
Lawerence County Indiana board of turnpike directors invites bids for repairs to the Bedford and Tunnelton gravel road near Tunnelton. Bids due by 1 pm April 18 1908 at the Auditor's office. Plans and specifications on file. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.
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