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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
4
Product list fragment describes Humphreys remedies for animals and humans including lameness throat issues rheumatism and influenza like ailments. It mentions cures for worms coughing pleuro pneumonia digestive troubles and bladder disorders with skin diseases and ulcers noted among conditions.
The unsettled wage talks between operators and miners prompt railroads to confiscate coal shipments. Local dealers face shipment delays and raise prices by one dollar. Patrons receive limited allotments as the fuel is rationed. If a strike occurs next week, many may switch to wood, pleasing farmers.
W W Pepper of this city converts winter snow into ice in James Morrow’s pasture using a traction engine and hay baler. He forms about 200 tons stored in ice houses and plans to sell next summer, abandoning prior plans for an ice plant.
Indiana's last Legislature law makes it a crime for parents to keep children under a age from school. Truancy and probation officers plan to file affidavits in Floyd Circuit Court. Convictions may lead to fines or jail. youths may be sent to reform schools. First cases likely warn rather than punish. Also notes James Chesnut family back in Indianapolis and a curious hen defending kittens in Seymour.
In Casson Iowa yesterday John B. Lentz a Mormon preacher was killed when a ball of fire struck him from the pulpit after he spoke the line unseen power is reaching out to draw me in The audience reported no shocks and the church showed no damage On the same day James W ONeill a Louisville grocery drummer died from a fall over a bannister at Hollinger Sanitarium on Bardstown road He carried a $10000 life policy
Evangelist Dr C H Yatman of Ocean Grove N J will conduct evangelistic services at the First Methodist Episcopal church starting Saturday night April 7 He will discuss his world tours The public is invited Ten thousand dollars damages suit filed at Lafayette Thursday by Joseph Sherer versus W F Stillwell contractor for the University Students building in Bloomington due to a scaffold collapse injuring workers including Sherer who is said to be crippled for life East East of Bloomington represent the plaintiff's attorneys
J N Watson and A M Patterson of Slippery Rock Pa visit to study county stone interests for a university project. They favor Bedford stone for a gymnasium chapel and other large structures and report bids will be opened in a few days.
The editor rails at Governor Hanly over alleged evasion of Indiana law by a Monte Carlo gambling joint linked to a hotel in Orange County. The piece argues the public, not the Governor, is mocked as a state auditor pocketed 90 000 in public funds and a Democrat misuses public money.
A promotional notice invites readers to visit San Antonio this winter, highlighting affordable fall and winter rates and convenient travel by the M K and T Railroad. The message promises enjoyable train service and accommodations, encouraging the reader to request the book The Story of San Antonio for further persuasion.
Dr Gillespie offers cures for a wide range of diseases including chronic conditions. A new method applies medicine directly to affected parts with guaranteed results or an honest verdict if no benefit is possible. Distance treatment available. inquiries to Mayo or Gillespie in Indianapolis.
J H Hodapp, president of Hodapp Hominy Co and major grain dealer, hanged himself to a gas jet in Seymour after rumors of financial trouble. He leaves a large family and was a Republican leader, with extensive local involvement and $25000 in life insurance.
This week's Oolitic News reports the town board passed a resolution at the last meeting authorizing Marshal Sutton to rent a room for a temporary lockup and instructs him to carry a heavy elm club and use it firmly in the right hand.
The ladies of the A. M. E. church entertained their husbands and friends from 8:30 to 11:30 Thursday evening at Mrs. Matilda Larter's home. Miss Lois Henderson played piano as the group enjoyed a red and white color scheme and a three course dinner.
The April Designer features spring fashion with dainty apparel for women and youth, Easter wedding toilettes, lingerie for trousseau, and bridal veil arrangements. It includes advance hat photos, Easter themed fiction and verse, and practical pieces on lacemaking, bread-winning cleaner tips, leisure hours, bonnets, lingerie blouses, and more.
Monday saw two accidental shootings at five Monroe county farms. Willie Hardin died from a shotgun discharge while Frank Jackson, aiding him, was gravely wounded when a load entered his mouth. Both families were preparing to hunt. The Bedford teachers travel to Indianapolis for state meetings with class department touring. Edward Matthews’ cement plant death prompted remains sent to Rocky Hill Kentucky. Miss Frances Owens and Miss Laura Owens prep to join their father in Memphis. The Owens sisters are popular with friends. Judge Wilson overturned verdicts in two civil suits due to legal and evidentiary issues.
The murder trial of Rev Ulysses G. Sutherlin, accused of killing wife Geneva L. Sutherlin, resumed in Floyd Circuit Court New Albany. Judge Utz barred spectators. mother of the deceased testified at length about wounds, rope, missing rope fragment, a broken trunk, and details of the night of death.
A country teacher tests addition with four eggs on the desk and asks Sammy to place three more. The freckled boy urges Sam to attempt it, challenging the teacher to show the result.
W. J. Weddall, a U.S. cement plant employee, slipped on ice while unloading a coal car Sunday morning and fractured bones in his right hand. Dr. C. H. Emery treated him and said recovery will take time.
Anderson Johnson, the colored man nominated for county councilman by the Republican convention last Saturday, has resigned from the ticket. The central committee will fill the place. Johnson says he remains loyal but steps aside to avoid potential prejudice threatening the ticket. He remains willing to help the cause of Republicanism.
The Bedford post office publishes the week ending March 26 1906 letter sheet listing 20 names including Mrs Barker Miss Mayme Moore Mrs Orr Maria Taylor Finnie Wildman Mrs Frank Bowden Asa Denney John Grissom Lester Harmon Frank Herbert R H Johnson John Kirk W M Martin Charles Martin W E Tyler Newland Wells James and others. Letters advertised at the Sherman L. Keacu P M office.
W F Brooks and J F Smith plan a new company for oil ventures on Portland addition in Bedford after discovering a Prewitt lot with large oil shows. Analysis confirms excellent lubricating oil quality and a well containing 90 feet of oil in a 96 foot hole. Oil nears the surface and a second well is planned next week.
Harvey Clampitt aged 72 is confined to his Heltonville home from injuries suffered last Friday while helping unload hay. He fell from atop the load, injuring himself internally, after coming to his farm with his two sons. He is uncle to Frank Clampitt of this city.
Col H K Shackelford known as Hal Standish and author of Fred Fearnot and Old Sleuth died at his Bainbridge Georgia home. For over thirty years Old Sleuth entertained American children and Shackelford earned fame and fortune from his prolific detective stories before his passing. Erwin Matthews traveled to Indianapolis to pursue the Scottish Rite degree in Masonry.
An explosion of gas and electricity in the Auditor's office at the courthouse drove clerks to flee. Custodian William Donica was injured while attempting to light a swinging incandescent over a gas chandelier as Auditor Owens and deputy Harryman evacuated. An inspection found a burned hole where wire touched gas, possibly igniting a flash.
Oliver Hogan from Baker City Oregon was arrested in the old McLean lumber yard and jailed as a suspected felon. Police suspect the goods worth about $50 were stolen from Alfred Guthrie’s general store in Tunnelton and Hogan faces grand larceny charges pending Lawrence Circuit Court.
Local factory managers discuss a looming coal strike as fuel supplies vary. Bedford Heat and Light reports eight months of gas coal and a month of steaming coal on hand, with railroads risking confiscation of supplies. Furst Kerber mill warns of fuel shortage without timely coal delivery while Southern Indiana Ry moves 108 carloads to Bedford and Monon for own use and distribution.
The Monon Route will offer a round trip fare of 2.80 to Indianapolis for the Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Indiana meeting. Tickets go on sale April 24th and 25th with return by April 28th in Indianapolis.
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