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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
3
Mrs. Charles Lewis of Guthrie visits Bedford friends while many residents attend visits, illnesses, and family events. A court verdict disappointment, public notices, theater news, and multiple local movements, sales, and arrivals fill the page with social and civic activity in Bloomington and Bedford.
Marshal Steele was granted a divorce from Minnie Steele and custody of their son Fred. Minnie had recently taken the child to California after a summons was served in Bloomington following a scene at the Monon depot.
Dr J N Hurty of the state board of health has received letters from Austin Indiana residents about a feather renovator claiming state employment. He begins an investigation into the man’s activities. Meanwhile the Chicago National League club rehearses in Vicksburg Mississippi before exhibition games in Columbus Ohio and Danville Illinois. Wicker plans a fishing trip today at the old Mississippi river bed near the city.
At a recent Indianapolis meeting the state tax board decided to issue circulars to county and township assessors. They seek to influence lawmakers to pass a bill requiring cash poll taxes paid to assessors at assessment and for voters to show a receipt before voting.
Chicago’s Cubs are described as shipwrecked sailors in a flood of rain near the Mississippi. The team’s game planned for Shreveport, Louisiana was canceled due to rain, delaying any practice before Friday night getaway. On Wednesday evening Bob Wicker and Fred Beebe fished Yazoo Canal, borrowing gear from Sheriff Hyland. They returned with 82 pounds of catfish and recounted tall tales in the smoking room.
In the Schafer divorce before Judge Wilson late Saturday afternoon Minnie D. Schafer received a decree on a cross complaint from Charles Schafer and was awarded $500 alimony.
Herman Switz of Worthington rents the Dinkelspiel building on the East Side and will open an up-to-date bakery and confectionery on April 1. He has long operated a business in Worthington.
Grant Bailey and Miss Bertha Balmer wed Sunday evening at 7 at Squire Dixon's residence. The bride hails from Illinois and Bailey is the noted barber of the Grimsley shop in Bloomington as reported by the Bloomington Telephone.
Brock and Horne hold the contract for interior decoration at the Church of Christ located at Twelfth and K streets. The auditorium is being repapered, woodwork re varnished, and additional interior improvements are underway to enhance the church’s beauty.
A 53 year old gentleman with 160 acres and blacksmith trade seeks a wife aged 45 to 55 with good health and pleasant disposition. Send inquiries to W. F. K. care of BANNER Brownstown Ind.
A 36 year old man, never married, temperate, with $5,000 in property, seeks a lady aged 25 to 35 of good moral character for early marriage. Address and further details requested.
Burglars forced an entrance to W F Wood's general store in the North End Sunday night but took nothing of value. The Presbyterian Men's Club meeting scheduled for Thursday evening was postponed due to Mrs Findley's illness. Enos Swan, a Monon engineer, died at Terre Haute Friday and was buried at Bloomington Sunday. Swan served as engineer on the Monon during the era of wood burner locomotives. Mrs Sarah A Wallace and Maude Keith of Washington and H E Weyler former Benton Harbor police chief returned home after visiting Mrs Aikman. Florence Myers sister of J M Myers traveled from Eaglesville to visit her brother and wife before moving on to Indianapolis for military store work.
Mr George Dugan a well known stone contractor is taking baths at Hot Springs and recuperating likely remaining two or three weeks. Q M Cosner formerly with H P Wasson dry goods at Indianapolis will stay with the firm and next week plans to pack his household goods for shipment to his new location.
Mrs J L Findley lies critically ill at Rev J W Findley’s home with little hope for recovery. All children have been summoned to the bedside as the family watches a somber, ongoing struggle with death.
Exclusive: Harry A. Axtell resigns from Bloomington City Treasurer post yesterday. Report notes he announced the action in Bedford three weeks ago to friends, with the Bloomington press downplaying the tale though the MAIL had the true story.
William A. Mathes returned from Chattanooga Tennessee where he visited his daughter Mrs H C Barnes and son George Mathes He says a mob hanged a negro on a nearby bridge the night before his arrival and since then relic hunters have almost carried the bridge away cutting slivers from the timbers.
On Friday March 28th the school of Miss Mollie Knight concluded with a large dinner hosted by neighbors. Pupils gave speeches and songs while Mrs Edna Fender and her daughter Maudie performed a duet and instrumental pieces were played by Roscoe Chambers Oliver Rayburn Harry Blackwell and Clark with Mrs Herman McFadden at the organ.
Indiana will act as a major builder for months with two new institutions in line the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane at Madison costing nearly half a million dollars and the Indiana Village for Epileptics with about twenty five thousand available funds plans and contracts set for the coming months while other facilities like the deaf and dumb institution the Industrial School for Girls and expansions at the Northern Hospital for the Insane and state prisons proceed without bond issues the May settlement and a redirected sinking fund provide the money. L C Wright and Roy Campbell are noted local names amid broader statewide development discussions.
A quartet from Bedford Schuyler Hendricks Newland Caress John H Underwood and Henry Campbell sailed a flat boat down the White river last Friday seeking ducks or bigger game. They returned empty handed claiming ducks fled the river when they learned of the voyage.
Miss Pearl Skerd hosted an all day gathering at her Blooming ton home on Thursday to honor Miss Laura Owens who soon moves to Memphis Tennessee. Attending were Harriet McDonald Helen Norton Frances Durrenberger Allegene Brown and Fannie and Mary Wallheiser. Additional notes mention several local moves and visits including Mrs Walter Owens Mrs Daniel Spray and Homer Fisher renting a Carlton property and plans for Gorden Gauld and Mattie Carlton to join him in Crawfordsville.
White River rose two feet overnight reaching about 18 feet in the channel near the pumping station. Murky waters spread over the low lands and further rain could trigger a spring freshet.
Myrtle Lamb and Otto Waggoner were married at 3 30 Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Bart Short with Rev BE Edwards officiating. The couple reside in Williams.
Joseph Newton and Susan Dowden, both 56, of Medora, were issued a marriage license last Friday. Each has been married three times before, making this their fourth marriage. they were sweethearts in youth and briefly engaged before prior marriages. Brownstown Banner.
The funeral for J. H. Hodapp, who died by his own hand last Sunday, drew a crowd of about two to two and a half thousand at the Methodist church in Seymour. The service, led by Rev. Allen, had been planned as private, but doors were opened due to the large attendance while the body lay in state from 9 to 11 p.m.
An old man from French Lick traveling to Indianapolis was robbed at about two o clock after buying a suit at Goldberg's. A man befriended him, took the clothes when the chance arose, and fled. Police Stone and Grimes found the thief with the suit at the north end. both men were jailed.
Emma Beach, reportedly Monroe County's youngest bride at 14, seeks a divorce from Arthur Beach. Married August 1903 and separated September 1904, she alleges two years without support and asks custody of their 9 month old son Russell. Attorney J. B. Fields represents the wife.
Defense witnesses in the Sutherlin murder trial describe church board meetings after a divorce suit and the alleged choking incident. They recount Sutherlin’s actions, injuries, and the state of Mrs. Sutherlin’s body, along with related court proceedings and funeral details.
Oliver Hogan held at the county jail on grand larceny charges trembles in darkness, screaming at unseen specters he believes pursue him. Sheriff Box notes the prisoner’s fear may reflect real distress rather than feigning, while Hogan clings to relics from his Eight Infantry service.
Attorney General Miller representing Warren Bigler auditor of State filed in Boone Circuit Court to recover 380000 in fees and penalties from Americus C Daily former State Auditor. Daily served two Indiana terms ending January 25 1899 and is charged with retaining 30000 in insurance taxes plus 6 percent interest and 10 percent penalties on delayed payments. The action stems from an office books audit and includes a demand March 16 for immediate payment. Henderson suit to be filed in Marion county. Daily lives in Lebanon Boone county.
The Merchants Association schedules a meeting for Friday night at City Hall to establish and operate a Commercial Credit Exchange. All members are urged to attend as a special duty by order of the President.
Retailers report a glove shortage as new spring fashion drives demand for long black silk gloves. Manufacturers and wholesalers struggle to supply the market, leaving major cities, including Chicago, with inflated prices from 1.75 to 2 dollars. Shoppers are urged to search citywide before shortages worsen.
Reports from industry and labor circles indicate no strike by planermen at stone mills for now due to the coal strike. A possible walkout Monday is deemed unlikely as operators and workers seek an agreement to avert trouble. Katie Carter recovers from tonsillitis and Si Plunkard debuts tonight at the Opera House with Rural Comedy featuring Mr. Lewis in the lead and a lively street parade promised.
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