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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
2
N. W. Freeman announces candidacy for Joint Senator from Orange, Martin and Lawrence counties subject to Republican party decision. He seeks support from party voters in the upcoming selection process and aims to represent the three counties in state affairs.
Planermen propose a wage scale rise of 28 percent to 35c per hour for Bedford quarry workers. Operators refuse the demand and set April 1 as the adoption date. Whether walkout occurs remains conjecture as talk of disruptions spreads to other stone industry branches. Bedford business men prepare cautiously and traveling sales report little activity.
Work starts immediately on the Wallner and Bedford railroad to serve as a feeder to Bedford Construction Company quarries. New mills and yards will be set up at the quarry, with rapid preparation of stone for market. Advertisement seeks teams and men for excavation and grading on a 3 mile switch. Prospects are bright for a prosperous stone season as regional companies report full orders.
Joseph W. Prewitt struck oil last Friday while drilling for water and aims to keep the well closed amid oil fever in the Portland addition. He refused a $2,000 offer and declines others who want to inspect the cavity to determine if steady flow exists. Nearby owners plan to probe the area to test for pay quantities, while local notices also mention health updates and regional visits.
Complete delegate list released by township secretaries to Chairman Leonard covers Bedford Bryantsville Mitchell Williams Avoca Springville Leesville and other areas with both delegates and alternates for state congressional and senatorial lines. Includes numerous indications of specific names and locales across Bedford and adjacent towns.
The Woman's Relief Corps held a ten cent social at the Reed home to raise funds for a Mason City college education fund for Civil War veterans' needy children. Performers included Florence Avery, James Avery, Mrs. Everett McCarrell, Irene Priest, Dottie Martin, and Emma Heiger with violin, piano, ragtime, and vocal numbers.
The State of Indiana v David E Sherrick, found guilty of embezzlement in Marion Criminal Court, had a new trial motion denied. He was sentenced to an indefinite four to fourteen years in the penitentiary. An appeal to the Supreme Court was filed, and he will serve time pending that disposition. Sheriff Seubier granted five days to settle business matters before transfer to Michigan City.
A report outlines a tactical push by Bob Miers supporters to block Cy Davis in the Indiana Second District by shifting eyes toward a governorship. Davis, a Greene County veteran, is seen as a formidable obstacle, while backers hope a May nominating convention produce a deadlock to sway delegates.
In the Sutherlin murder trial at New Albany the defense outlines an insanity claim for Mrs. Sutherlin influenced by her mother. Dr Hauss testifies on rigor mortis in strangulation cases. The opening defense argues the wife suffered from mental illness, was under maternal tutelage, and that poisoning and coercive control shaped events leading to the tragedy.
James Stafford of this city built a massive incubator at the nearby poultry farm half a mile west. It currently holds 800 eggs with a 2000 capacity and is tested as Stafford faces bankruptcy after earlier ventures. He holds a natural gas heated system and recently patented new farm innovations.
The Stone City Aerie in Bedford marks the second anniversary with Grand Treasurer Frank E. Hering of South Bend as guest. The March 29, 1904 chartered lodge, now strong in Bedford, hosted a two part program at the Opera House with public and members only addresses, and degree work. Local and visiting members celebrated with refreshments as Bloomingon Hayles lodge members joined the Bedford group for the event.
A historical note traces beard fashion and tax policy from Elizabethan England to Russia under Peter the Great and Catherine II. It cites beard taxes in Russia from 1705 to 1762, mirrors in French clergy taxation, and literary references by Chaucer Stubbs and Harrison to varied beard styles.
A New York Press reflection recounts a shopper’s lesson on butter weight a long time customer claimed as a perk. The grocer admits giving a fraction over a pound to boost trade while denying overcharges, noting the odd old practice of weights and the term butter weight tied to regional measures.
Archives in Dresden reveal a treason case against composer Richard Wagner for proposing Saxony become a republic. He asked whom to appoint as president, joking Frederick Augustus VI was the only suitable candidate. Wagner fled to Switzerland after the remark.
The account traces early eye prostheses from metal bands with plate coverings and painted leather to shell and enameled substitutes, then porcelain and finally glass eyes. It notes each stage as an improvement over the last in creating a lifelike ocular restoration.
The Penny Social will be held in the basement of the M W church on Thursday evening March 20. Tickets include sandwiches coffee cake candy peanuts popcorn punch and more for one cent. The item also notes Monon Route winter tourist tickets from Oct 15 to Apr 30 1906 to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 49 45 round trip valid through June 1 1906 with Homer Fisugr G A promoting travel planning.
Marshal Cheek, the new officer in the river town, confronted Barney McQuinn who attacked the Avenue Hotel after a night of bootleg liquor. McQuinn fought back and was knocked unconscious, jailed, fined, and held until he learns better manners, Cheek stating the law will clean up the town.
A Philadelphia Press snippet highlights a peculiar exchange where one speaker notes the other bores quickly due to having no point in the dialogue. The odd humor centers on the lack of a clear purpose in the talk.
A fragment notes a matinee by "Si Plunkard" on Friday at 2 o'clock for school children 40c and adults 25c 85c and 50c. It mentions a hearing loss risk affecting a worker and a transfer to the complaint desk at a Philadelphia Record location.
A portrait of Reginald Foster, famed for luck and vigilance, who found a beat everywhere. He escaped danger at the Windsor hotel fire and later aided victims during the Hoboken blaze. He reported the McKinley assassination from Buffalo, sending a vivid full account for Success Magazine with Foster and Remsen Crawford.
The Engineering Magazine notes scale and incrustation cause most boiler deterioration. A Great Lakes steamer once suffered three braces failing near simultaneously, leading to a near disaster as the engineer halted blowers and diverted the ship to safety with 1,000 passengers aboard.
The passage notes towns in Hungary and a valley town, Eperjes, with populations under 12 000. In Eperjes residents use six languages and several dialects. A Slovak servant, Hungarian coachman, German cook, and Polish chambermaid coexist in households. Each social grade preserves its own language across centuries.
A visiting bishop argues with a senator in Washington about church attendance. When asked for his personal reason the senator says there are many hypocrites there. The bishop replies there is always room for one more.
A mix of anecdotes and small notices appears from newspapers quoting conflicts over preferences, lectures by Dr. Conwell, and a Bedford Stone Cutters Union dance. Local families travel, attend church events, and plan moves during the week. The Epispolian church project advances with new stone work near M and 14th streets.
The Southern Indiana Railway advertises one way settler's gates selling on select Tuesdays from March 1 to April 24 to Minnesota North and South Dakota Manitoba Iowa? and Saskatchewan Call or telephone for full particulars. J G Ray General Agent.
The Monon Route offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis for the Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter event on April 25 1906 with sales April 24 and 26 and return by April 28. A separate offer for Southern Indiana Teachers' Association in Indianapolis lists a 2 80 round trip rate with sales March 29 and 30 and return by April 2. Pacific coast one way colonist tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco are priced at 46 55 with sales through April 7. One car change allowed between Bedford and western destinations. contact Homer Fisher for details.
Fred Spieker of Hamilton township reported in Seymour to the Democrat that heavy snows and rain have overflowed many areas. He noted backwater from Sand Creek, clogged ditches and streams, and wood being hauled in Bubtown. A local drainage petition aims to improve conditions during high water.
Mrs. Mary E. Tindall died at her home in Orleans on Wednesday at age 80 from complications. She is survived by sons Thomas and Geo A Tindall and daughters Mrs Edith Anderson and Mrs Rose Taylor of this place. Funeral attendance by family members is noted.
Delegations from Bloomington Harrodsburg Campbellsburg Orleans and Mitchell visit Bedford lodge on Thursday. They witness the conferring of the 8rd degree on Rev E R Howards and a social spread with coffee sandwiches and light lunch follows.
In frontier society Lincoln proves strong and skilled as a wrestler when challenged by Jack Armstrong of Clary's Grove. Lincoln wins a rough contest amid swarming friends, calms the scene with self restraint, and forms a lifelong friendship. years later he saves Armstrongs son from a murder trial, cementing enduring ties between rival peers.
Aunt Hopsy gushes over Ike's fiancée Maria as she frets over her unknown last name. She jokes the surname is temporary and the couple plan marriage, eliciting laughter from the listers.
A collection of antiquated quotes and brief notes on historical figures. Kepler defends astronomy as essential for future readings, Spurgeon smoking anecdote sparks a letter reply, with light items about social life, a burglary question, and local notices including illnesses, travels, an upcoming Lyceum talk, and a lost dog named Buster.
On April 14 1906 a public auction will sell the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 27 and the northeast quarter of section 28 in town six north range one west Lawrence County Indiana. Terms: one third cash, balance in six and twelve months by mortgage on the sold property. William E Clark Commissioner Brooks and Brooks Attorneys.
By order of the Lawrence Circuit Court at its February Term 1906 the commissioner will sell private sale on April 2 1906 on the premises in Bedford Indiana a lot in Noyes Addition. One third cash then balance in two installments with six percent interest and attorney fees. Sale secured by mortgage on the premises. John W Harris Commissioner.
Lawrence Circuit Court files cross-complaint in 1906 action against The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company over an insurance policy. Defendant Emer Sookeel is alleged to be a nonresident. Requires appearance by the second day of the May term at Bedford Court House to answer or plead. Marked with court seal and dated March 7, 1906.
Notice is given that John M. Buchanan as Administrator of the estate of Philip U. Starr, deceased, has filed final settlement and vouchers. The Circuit Court will examine the account on March 17, 1906, and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why it should not be approved. Alexander & Harris, Attys.
State of Indiana, Lawrence County 1906 file warns James Leach to appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the first Monday of May 1906 to answer the divorce complaint filed by Wilma M. Leach through attorneys Alexander & Harris. The defendant is not a Indiana resident. Court clerk Boone Leonard certifies notice on February 28, 1906.
The Citizens Trust Company of Bedford Indiana is appointed by the Lawrence Circuit Court Clerk as executor of the last will and testament of Homer Rawlins deceased. The estate is expected to be solvent. Martin and Martin, Attorneys.
Zi Nora McDowell files for divorce from Walter McDowell alleging he is not a resident of Indiana. The case asks the Lawrence Circuit Court to appear on the third Monday of February 1906 at Bedford, with Alexander & Burris as attorneys.
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