15 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1907
Page
1
A garbled text fragment outlines doctor errors and a 19th century alcohol sale regulation. It mentions penalties for druggists, prescriptions kept for a year, and a limit of one sale per prescription, with fines and possible license revocation for violations. It references misrepresentation and penalties including imprisonment on second conviction.
Judge J Wilson spoke on Democracy vs Plutocracy before the Brotherhood of St Paul and the Presbyterian Men's Club, praising civic culture. The meeting discussed uniting in managing the Star Entertainment Co, expanding a Bedford lecture course, and funding a larger program with two clubs sharing duties and costs. The plan aims to attract top US talent and grow audience reach.
Church social evenings reflect fellowship as gatherings at the parsonage and Mr McNabb’s home celebrate birthdays with gifts and a carpet sweeper. An elder farmer, A M Satterfield, dies from a rattlesnake bite endured over twenty five years. An otter sighting near Knob Creek excites farmers as traps, searches, and river drift boats converge to capture it. Rail protests push back against a mail service pay cut. Representative John Edwards presides over the general appropriation bill with noted parliamentary skill.
Opposition grows among railroad trainmen to Senate Bill 538 drafted by the State Railroad Commission for safer operation of trains. The measure requires printed company rules, semiannual and annual employee tests, a yearly convention to review accidents, and stricter penalties for intoxicated staff. It passed the Senate and moves to the House.
Representative John C. Chaney of Indiana earned a unique distinction by reading clerk duties during active service. When the regular reading clerk’s voice failed on closing night, Chaney seized the bill and ordered the clerk to step aside. He read with poise, stunning later arrivals Crumpacker and others who saw him in action.
The bill passed in the Senate authorizes horse thief detective associations to incorporate and elect officers and adopt rules. It also enables detectives to pursue suspects nationwide and to arrest and hold prisoners without warrants.
Mayor Fillion warns teamsters hauling logs in wet weather and overloading wagons beyond legal tire width will be prosecuted if they use Bedford streets.
Roscoe Oscar Starr and Alice Jenkins obtain a marriage license. The document records their names and impending wedding, reflecting a formal civil proceeding.
No professional baseball on Sunday. The Brosley Sunday baseball bill was killed after a stormy debate by a 35 to 15 vote. The session drew a large crowd, with many speakers and strong passions about Sunday games. Roemler spoke for the bill, while others argued for rest and fair access to games for working men.
The conference committee approved a revised schedule of county treasurer salaries after Senate amendments cut some figures. Vanderburg and Vigo counties saw raises to 8000 and 7500 respectively, while others like Cass and St Joseph saw reductions or adjustments. The final list sets varied salaries across numerous Indiana counties and confirms adoption by both Houses.
Magistrate Benjamin J. Ferguson officiated Thursday night at the marriage of Jerry L. Bosley to Mrs. Bonnie L. Jones. The bride's first husband was William A. Jones who drowned after falling off a coal tow in 1902.
Theodore Heiger of H Street for Ist tends a three year old Marechal Neil rose bush in a hot house bearing about 50 buds with several just starting to bloom. The largest buds are nearly as big as a hen’s egg.
The Senate approved the Bowlus House bill restricting morphine opium and cocaine sales. It bars sale without a prescription from a reputable physician. Violators face a fine of 10 to 59 dollars and up to six months in jail.
A joint Methodist and Presbyterian committee met at the Presbyterian parlor to select six numbers for an entertainment course next season. They booked notable acts including Hon. Robert M. LaFollette and Maude Ballington Booth, with prices surprisingly low yet exceeding their budget slightly. The lineup includes The Bostonia Sextette, the Kellogg-Haines Concert Co, and Dr. Frank Dixon, who is contracted for a return date at a higher rate if patrons are not satisfied.
The Drill Team of Meno Council Daughters of Pocahontas with Grand Instructor Mrs. James Culhan traveled by wagonette to Paoli for a ten mile ride to Hardinsburg where Seattle Council No. 281 was instituted with 67 members. A banquet followed before Bedford travelers returned at 10 33.Participants from the city included Mrs. James Culhan Mrs. Frank Quackenbush Mr. Mart Smith Mrs. Shayne Mrs. Matt Owens Mrs. Sarah Taylor Mrs. Kate Taylor Mrs. Mort Duncan Mrs. Harvey Launis Mrs. Sherman Dilley Mrs. Ella Dodd Mr. and Mrs. Keys Mr. and Mrs. Bart Short Mr. and Mrs. Berry Emery Mr. and Mrs. John Jamison and W. E. Cannedy.
Putman Mining Company files articles of incorporation with Recorder Blue for a 5000 capital, 1 per share, to acquire lease lands for coal ore gas and tin find. Blake as president highlights a discovered tin ore bar from Washington township Putman County and plans iron pyrites mining with potential three dollars per ton profit. company to commence operations immediately per Greencastle Banner.
A Garniers Florida dispatch reports George W McDaniel of Indiana bought a building site near the Gulf View House from J T Brooks and will erect a cottage soon. He has already contracted John Tayiar to build the wharf.
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