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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
A report shows Treasurer Raye Force of Clarks Handel collected about $20,000 today for county taxes. The total delinquent amount stands around £5,200 in Lawrence County. The narrative stops mid detail with the first installment noted.
President of the State Railroad Commission and Chairman Hunt visited Springville to review a complaint against the Monon railroad claiming inadequate service. He examined the line known as the edge of the hand route and discussed possible improvements to assure better service.
J H Bryant showcases a perfectly preserved Old Stainer violin dated 1746. It is described as among the finest of its kind and rare, urging buyers to inspect before purchasing for a high quality instrument.
In Laporte Indiana authorities uncovered four more corpses in the Guinness farm case bringing the total to nine dismembered bodies. Draymen testified trunks shipped from Chicago likely contained the remains and two bodies were identified. A $1000 reward was announced as investigators press for answers amid autopsy notes describing uniform mutilation and fresh condition suggesting a single expert killer.
Hundreds witnessed a controlled blast at the Bedford and Heltonville oil and gas well on Wednesday afternoon. An explosion released 200 quarts of nitro glycerine, sending water mud and stone 150 feet into the air. The blast caused only a minor rumble and no fires, with authorities delaying gas lighting until weather improves. Attorney W. E. Clark, present at the shot, cited promising oil prospects.
The Lawrence County Board of Education met in Bedford on May 4 1908 to elect a truant officer with W D Dalton winning the post for the year ending May 1 1909. The board ordered enforcement of truancy laws and court actions as needed. They approved a uniform high school course and credit system and planned three teacher institutes at Bedford, funded by per diems. Open Sept 14 1908 with reading circle books paid from salaries. Tirey Dalton Malott to publish a County Manual of Schools by August 1908.
Seymour Indiana May 7 A man named John Marhanka was struck by lightning while seeking shelter under a tree. His hand was torn and he was taken to hospital unconscious. A companion lost shoe soles against a fence. Marhanka had planned a government test for his mail delivery device on trains tomorrow. A separate note covered Paris green worms mistaken for life forms in a box sent by John Nelson. The state health chief says the "worms" are black beetle larva harmless in Paris green. Also reported were a marriage license for William Lacing Smith and Catherine E Paul both Scots born, a new Highland Park daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Welsh.
A guest in full evening dress arrives for a wedding and is startled to see Pat tumble down stairs in disheveled state. Pat explains he mistook the best man for a dapper rival, while a light ad for suits offers $15 topcoats and guaranteed satisfaction amid jovial prose.
A circuit court jury found Frank Dale not guilty in the murder of Tommy Welsh near the B&O S W platform. Dale claimed accidental discharge of his automatic revolver. state witnesses contended he shot after searching Welsh and finding no weapon. The verdict reflected doubt toward the state’s witnesses and favored the officer. The Bedford courthouse jurors were described as among the best.
Widespread floods from heavy rain inundate low lands and crops across the county. Salt Creek runs high threatening earlier floods while White River swells covering bottom lands and damaging wheat near Williams and other towns. River levels rose sharply Tuesday and Wednesday, with officials noting rainfall likely over two inches though no official gauge exists.
County Commissioners approve pike road contracts in Guthrie Spice Valley and Bono townships. Disney road to D B Guthrie for 2700 Jackson road 8990 Procter road 1400 Milt Myers wins 5800 for Mitchell Williams segment. Bono township James C Brown nets 4240 for Salem Bono Old New Albany road. Ewing Shields bid 27980 for seventeen miles but failed to meet notice. If bonds not disposed, contractors may take bonds.
Students and patrons gathered as the Dive School ended its term with a flag raised atop a mast. Miss Mary Hobson received an ovation for her teaching, trustee A F Dalton praised her, and the yard was cleared for a holiday atmosphere.
G W Connerly, a veteran, appointed by Judge Wilson as guardian of James Connerly. Petition alleges James is an inhabitant of Lawrence county, without property, but an old soldier drawing a pension, unsound mind, incapable of managing his estate, and spending his pension imprudently, leaving him without adequate food or clothing. Chicago report notes corn prices and city hospital funding developments.
The piece notes the campaign in the Second district shaping into a public joke about the Democratic nominee Cul lop s nose. It cites Kin Hubbard and Linton Citizen lampooning the candidate s nose color and size while joking a big nose signals intellect with Cyrano de Bergerac cited as a contrast.
Edison phonographs and jewelry advertised with guaranteed quality. About a thousand records in stock for selection. Contact Mrs. 8. E. Anderson to hear and purchase on installment terms.
Notice to residents of Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana that Wes Bilyeu seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a front room of a one story building at lot 110 in Bedford Indiana. The application comes before the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at their June 1908 term.
Tyre C Bowman will apply to the Lawrence county Indiana Board of Commissioners at the next term for a one year license to sell vinous spirituous and malt liquors in less than five gallons with on premise drinking at a room on I Street Bedford in a brick building owned by Lillie B Neff Carl Kramer and Dot Kramer. The room will also sell cigars and tobacco.
A male resident of Shawswick township seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a room at a two story brick building corner of Lot 1 Block K Foote Highland addition Bedford Indiana. The room fronts I street with a glass window and measures 30 by 20 feet with no partitions.
Lawrence County court notices a divorce action in the Lawrence Circuit Court against Frank Rossa who is alleged nonresident. The plaintiff Carmela Rossa through attorney Simpson B. Lowe demands appearance by the defendant on the September Term at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. failure will bring a judgment in his absence. The notice is dated April 25, 1908, and signed by Clerk Boone Leonard.
May Term 998 Sarah J. Warris sues the unknown heirs of William Shelby to quiet title on real estate. Complaint No. 6341 filed by Alexander Harris associates. Defendants, nonresidents of Indiana, must appear at the September term on the first Monday in September 1908 at Bedford Court House to answer. Boone Leonard, Clerk.
Stephen Rahm filed receipts and vouchers with the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court for final settlement as administrator of the estate of James Rahm deceased. The state will be examined and approved on the 23rd day of May, 10s. STEPHEN RAHM, Admr. Alexander and Larris, Attys. for Admr.
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