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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

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Pierce’s Medical Discovery Endorsed by Noted Physicians

Leading medical writers and teachers endorse Dr Pierce’s Discovery for stomach, lung, and throat ailments. The formula uses glycerine and native medicinal roots, claims no poisonous ingredients, and offers a booklet of authorities endorsing its ingredients. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y., for details.

Pierce Bartholow Jeferson Med Col+ Sege Hare Hare the Univ. of Pa.; Prof. Finley B Hingwood, M. D., of Ben- Mege Chicago John Kit King Cincinnati John M. Scudder Edwin M. M.D Hahnemann Gelden Medical Discovery Buffalo, N.Y

Together They Begin The Journey Of Life With Confidence

A couple starts their life together with mutual trust and shared hope as they embark on a new chapter. The ceremony and early days reflect their commitment to support and cherish one another through future challenges and joys.

Riley Cook Nuptials Celebrated In Solemn Marriage Rite

Mid flowers and friends attended the ceremony as Riley and Cook joined in marriage. The couple pledged love and fidelity, with families and witnesses present to witness the solemn rites and celebrate the union.

Riley-Cook

Marriage of Euphemia Cook and George Riley in a refined home ceremony

Euphemia Dunn Cook married George Washington Riley at the Cook home on L Street. The event featured garden floral decor, a Lohengrin wedding march, simple vows by Rev J Randolph Smith, and a buffet luncheon. The bride, wearing white voile over silk, carried carnations and ferns. The groom, city editor of the Daily Mail, and bride’s family hosted a reception with gifts of china and silver as they prepare to move to 2003 South Street, with home open to friends after May 10.

Euphemia Dunn Cook George Washington Riley William J. Cook L Street Smilex Euphemia Riley Dunn May Tech Lohengrin J. Randolph Smith Smith Mary Cook Frances Harrison John Hendricks Charles Dodd Suter Harrison William Cook Seymour Daily Mail Ces Five Oe South Street

Body Found in Mill Pond Ends Kapshaw Mystery

Joe Kapshaw of Oolitic disappeared March 24 and was later found dead in a Bedford quarry pond. Coroner and Prosecutor will pursue homicide charges as post mortem reveals base skull fracture from a blunt instrument. Witnesses link DeCoursey affair and hat found near Speer yard to the case.

Joe Kapshaw Oolitic Bedford Buff Ridge Elmer Lewis Needmore Lewis Rapshaw Harvey Voyles Lawrence County W. D. Williams Fletcher Mail Liying Kapshaw Smallwood DeCoursey Charles DeCoursey Cudaha Dick Speer Knapshaw Speer Cook Building Yesles Letcher Dre. R. B. R. Pearson Bowen Bedford Johnson A. H. Smallwood Mar. Reprter Fox John R. Pearson Robert B. Short Joseph Rapshaw Voyles Joseph Kapshaw Lawrence Salt Creek James D. Kapshaw Avoca Joseph Fox Gullett’s Creek Hoosier Quarry Mrs. Fox New Jerusalem Ed Radcliff United States Cement Time Books Lewis Kohn Indiana Radcliff Oolitie Mnnday Lucinda DeCoursey Kapahan DeCourgey

Masonic Hall Dedication Shines in Bedford

A large Bedford crowd witnessed the May 2 dedication of the new Masonic Hall in the Norton Block. Special Deputy Calvin W Prather led ceremonies with Grand Master Walter C Bragg present. the event featured music, light refreshments, and praise for the well furnished lodge rooms and banquet hall.

Norton Block Templars Walter C. Bragg Greenfield Calvin W. Prather Indianpolis Bedford Bedford Lodge Lodge Hacker Royal Arch Masons Bedford Council Eastern Star Mr. Prather America Wm. Crosman Otto M. W Grand Master of Masons of Indiana Grand Lodge M. W

Bedford Stone Co. to Build New Mill and Hire Johnson as GM

David Y. Johnson of Bedford will become General Manager of the Bloomington and Bedford Stone Co. at Bloomington on Monday. John Torphy of Bedford remains Superintendent of the quarry. The firm plans a six gang mill, full planer and diamond saw setup, new quarry machinery, and expanded operations. Also notes rumors of Grover Cleveland’s stomach cancer with no denial from his physician.

David Y. Johnson Bedford Steam Stone Works Bloomington and Bedford Stone Co Bloomington John Torphy Bedford Bloomington and Bedford Company Monroe County Johnson D. Y. Johnson Indiana New York Grover Cleveland Cleveland

Miss Gertie Seabrook and Homer Harris Marry in New Albany

Miss Gertie May Seabrook a New Albany telephone exchange operator and Homer Harris of Bedford were married at the bride’s brother’s home in New Albany. The ceremony was led by Rev. W. R. Plummer of Wesley Chapel. After the wedding the couple departed for Bedford and will set up home at 1112 Twelfth Street after May 17. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Baker on West 17th Street yesterday.

Gertie May Seabrook Home Telephone Exchange New Albany Homer Harris Bedford C. E. Seabrook West Main Street W. R. Plummer Wesley Chapel Twelfth Street Vaughn Baker West 17Th Street

Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Webb

A surprise celebration at their West Sixteenth Street home marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Webb. About sixteen couples attended bringing refreshments and gifts including a sterling silver comb and brush for Mrs. Webb and a purse of gold for Mrs. Webb. The Rev J Randolph Smith of the First M E Church officiated as the couple renewed their vows, amid a lively kitchen raid and festive clamor from guests.

W. A. Webb West Sixteenth Street

Why the Star Busted Receiver Named for Indianapolis Star

The Indianapolis Star's receivership follows long-standing losses and criticism of its newsroom, with claim that Dan G. Reid will acquire the asset and push out other stockholders. A marriage license was issued Wednesday to William J. McWilliams and Edna Earl Guthrie.

Indianapolis Star Star Star Force School of Journalism Indiana University Johnson Dan G. Reid William J. McWilliams Edna Earl Guthrie

Jury Chosen in State v Dale Murder Trial at Mitchell

The Lawrence circuit court selected a jury for the second degree murder case State v Frank Dale former Mitchell city marshal charged with killing Tommy Welsh in Mitchell on November 24 1907. Dale contends the revolver fired accidentally. The defense and state fought for capable jurors as over a hundred men were questioned. Mrs C B McCormick and baby travel to Charleston to join ill husband.

Frank Dale Tommy Welsh Mitchell Lawrence Calvin Faris Frank M. Vance Bedford Joseph Giles Fletcher Welsh Dale Sheriff Box Wilson Giles

Bedford FAM OUT Finishes Contract For Indiana Hospital Work

The Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane trustees chose Pulse & Porter of Greensburg as the finishing contractor at 855 009.86, after rejecting Bedford Stone and Construction. Subcontracts for plumbing sewer electrical plant and mechanical equipment await commission approval. Campfield affair yields $80 000 materials sale to Pulse & Porter and possible $100 000 legislative appropriation to complete the institution. Roy L Parham departs for Kansas City then Spokane while Fairbanks attends Quebec event with the Prince of Wales visit and New Hampshire sails toward action under Capt Winslow.

Bedford Stone and Construction Company Indianapolis Board of ‘Trustees Southeastern Indiana Hos For the Insane State House Pulse & Porter of Greensburg Pulse & Porter Commission Henry M. Dowling Board of Trustees E. M. Campfield Findley, O Campfield Aetna Indemnity Company Hanly Dowling

Bloomington Fire Chief Crow Thrasher Dies After Request

Crow Thrasher ex-chief of Bloomington fire department died last night. Reports say he requested cremation and an autopsy with remains given to the medical department for dissection. He wished his body scattered on the graves of his two children. He had recently divorced. The request drew wide attention.

Did Expr Medical Department Crow Thrasher Bloomington Thrasher Brights

May Weather Averages From Thirty Seven Years Of Records

The May data show an average temperature of 63.8 with the warmest May 1896 at 71 and the coldest May 1882 at 58. Record highs 96 on May 31 1905. low 31 on May 2 1877. Precipitation averaged 3.07 inches. 13 days with 0.01 inch or more. Snowfall 2.4 inches on May 2 1897. Humidity 73 at 7 PM and 61 at PM. Eight clear days, thirteen partly cloudy, ten cloudy. Winds southerly, 10 mph average velocity. peak 49 mph May 6 1962.

Weather Bureau

Barbed wire fences blamed for lightning cow losses

A farmer warns storm time will bring danger as barbed wire fences allegedly attract lightning. He claims fences murder cattle by drawing strikes and notes higher insurance rates for stock insured with wire fencing.

Receiver Named For Star Publishing Firms In Indiana

Daniel G. Reid of New York petitions Judge A B Anderson for a receiver to run Star Publishing Company owner of the Indianapolis Star Terre Haute Star and Muncie Star. George C Hitt appointed to take charge after bond set at 100000. The suit seeks accounting for 249749 65 debt with 6 per cent interest and potential sale of the three papers to satisfy creditors.

Daniel G. Reid New York A. B. Anderson Federal Court Star Publishing Company Indianapolis Star Terre Haute Star Muncie George C. Hitt Indianapolis Journal Anderson Hitt Reid Western Trust and Savings Bank American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago Muncie Star Indianapolis Star Company American Trust and Savings Bank A. A. McCormick The

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