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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
3
A stream of society notes lists Miss Rosa Trand visiting relatives in Cloverdale, Mrs. Johnson and others in town, business deals in Heltonville, health updates, travel to Indianapolis, and regional affairs including a market event and a large fraternal delegation.
Reports that a jealous rival shot Wash Shoulders at the Southern Indiana coal chutes are disputed as fact. An alibi satisfied Shoulders and associates, while John Taylor suspects thieves recently driven from the chutes targeted him or Shoulders. Nearby, James Gossman died after a logging accident while helping move a log, his fiancée Miss Lethal Burchan left grieving as Easter plans vanished.
Prof W J Spillman assistant US Secretary of Agriculture will address Lawrence county residents on April 3 at the First Christian church in Bedford. Congressman John C Chaney and Prof MB Fisher of Purdue will attend. The daylong meeting urges rifle training in schools to prepare volunteers for defense, reflecting on national guard ideas and global examples.
Mrs Emily Atyeo dies at age 82 at her son L K Watson’s home in Santa Monica after seven months in California and two months in Santa Monica Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Sunday at Guidinger’s parlor with Rev Burr of the Christian church officiating.
Congressman Chaney and Tudiana members return from Panama Canal observation voyage aboard Reprise Holiday. Chaney predicts lakes creation will connect oceans. Gatun dam described as a vast civil engineering feat. He praises climate, policing, and abundant local game and seafood, noting no need to ship all provisions from the United States.
James Goffman, 25, who was to wed soon, died instantly when a log being moved off a road 2 miles west of Brownstown slipped and struck another man with a lever. Goffman’s home and belongings were prepared for his upcoming marriage.
A Thursday 2:30 matinee features student performances including Lorene Keller and Esther Mayer in a varied program with pieces by Godard, Wachs, and Sinding. Reading selections and vocal solos alongside instrumental numbers showcase local talent. A separate note reports Major David Castleman challenging Morgan horses with a $100 forfeit. A cow near E Street gave birth to rare twin calves last Wednesday. both cow and calves are healthy.
Observations on actors drawing on local manners for character portrayals precede notice of The Hidden Hand at Stone City Opera House with Wool and Capitola among its standout roles. Separate item reports Elizabeth V. King's $20,000 life insurance suit against Mutual Life. Buckner’s 1867 disappearance and policy details anchor the claim. Also notes Oroville storm damage to dredging machines and railroad tunnel progress near French Lick.
Veterinary authorities praise horse clipping as a major advance in stable management. Clipped horses work more efficiently on the same fodder, stay vigorous, dry faster, and suffer fewer coughs and pneumonia than those with heavy winter coats. Early spring clipping advised to maintain health and condition.
The City Schools close Wednesday for the rest of the week granting students a three day vacation. Teachers will travel to Indianapolis to visit the city schools.
Advertises White Plymouth Rock eggs for sale from White Feather Farm Kurtz Indiana. Caller Louise Armbuster invites contact by phone or mail for pricing and availability.
Mrs George and son Glenn return home near Owensburg after a family visit. Charles M Matatt of Indianapolis visits Bedford to ready the Art Store for spring trade. March temperatures set records in Lincoln Nebraska with 91 degrees. The Art Store plans an extensive wallpaper and paint display. Free Jap-a-lac samples are offered. P J Strack of Modern Woodmen departs Bedford to establish camps in Bedford and Heltonville. A lighthearted Evansville cartoon jokes about hens striking for Easter credit. Weather shifts toward cooler weeks ahead for Easter costumes. C C F Bent urges nationwide waterway improvements alongside railroads. Mock bill restricts tipping on trains. penalties include fines. Imported horses arrive in Lafayette for Lafay ette stock farm on a special New York train. U S Express service conveys Lehigh Valley cars. Indiana seeds: nearly 1,000,000 garden packets distributed. each senator and representative gets 12,000 five-packet allotments. Seeds largely bought rather than raised. tests ensure vitality and type. A sewing machine-like device automates seed packaging for mailing.
Henry Brown son of Mr and Mrs John Brown of Marion township died Tuesday evening at 5 o clock from pneumonia aged 2 years 1 month 11 days Burial is planned for Wednesday morning at 11 o clock Gaines cemetery.
Wilbur Walter finds a $900 gold hoard in a field near Little Blue Brown county while plowing. The coins, in tens and twenties, were hidden by his father years ago and Walter suspects more money remains on the farm as he resumes searching.
A big crowd of children met Capt. Alexander at the Library on Tuesday for an engaging talk on the American Flag. He illustrated the lecture with large flags loaned by Mrs. J. R. Hughes Col. Voris and Judge Martin and Japanese embroidery loaned by Mrs. J. W. Beard and Mr. Henry Harris.
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