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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
2
A fresh service pension law enacted by Congress has overwhelmed the Pension Office with applications. In less than three months, 325,000 claims were filed, far exceeding earlier estimates and prompting the creation of extra bureaus. Officials now project up to 400,000 claims, with 2 percent from veterans who never before sought a pension.
Ziba H Foote aged 83 died at his daughter Flora Foote Browns home near Lewis Indiana on Monday morning April 29 1907 at 3 30 oclock He was born August 16 1824 in Georgetown Kentucky the son of Dr Winthrop Foote and Cynthia Barlow Foote He pursued medicine in Bedford and Salem then studied at Louisville New York Philadelphia and New York University graduating in 1847 He practiced in Bedford Thorntown Heltonville Sullivan Manhattan Farmersburg and finally Lewis retiring in November 1906 due to ill health
Obituary notes the death of a Bedford resident born in Sullivan County who joined the Masonic orders in multiple towns and was an elder and Sunday school worker in Presbyterian churches. Survived by three living children, a sister and a brother, with six grandchildren, burial at Sugar Grove May 1, 1907.
Governor Hanly announced the appointment of thirty two men to fill vacancies and boards after the new laws. Notable changes include L P McCormack leaving the labor commissioner post, replaced by George W Purcell of Terre Haute who is a Republican, while Charles F Woerner of Indianapolis was reappointed. W S Bogg of Bloomfield was named a board member of the Southern Hospital for the Insane.
City statistician Hugo 8S estimates Chicago could reach 5 million by 1930 with rapid growth from 1890 to 1900 and births and immigration driving the rise. He compares Chicago’s projected rise to London and New York, noting geographic limits and expansion plans that may prevent surpassing New York by 1980.
Hicks of St Louis, a famed independent forecaster, predicted a May storm period with unseasonable cold and sleet. His almanac uses sunspots and planetary positions, claiming longer range accuracy than the U S Weather Bureau. Chicago's Prof Cox dismisses him as nonunion.
Louis McDonald, a veteran railroad engineer, died Saturday at his Lafayette home. A 76 year old, he began railroading nearly sixty years ago and worked for the New Albany and Salem line and its successors including the Monon. He is survived by four sons who also serve as Monon engineers. Funeral services will be held in Lafayette after his body was taken to New Albany.
LEESVILLE Sentney Adamson preached for the Church of Christ here on Saturday night before the 4th Sunday in April and Sunday and Sunday night to good audiences. He then preached near Ft Ritner at Proctor Chapple for the remainder of the week and last Sunday before returning to Bedford Monday. George B. Jackson serves as juror in Bedford at the Lawrence Circuit Court. Nathaniel White wed Miss Fannie Weddle at W. D. McHargue’s residence last Saturday evening. wishes for a prosperous life ahead. Adamson will preach the night before the 4th Sunday in May and on Sunday and Sunday night.
Rail safety leaders pressed for heavier rails after a string of winter accidents. Canadian Pacific rails impressed experts as superior to standard lines, with mills challenge accepted but rails tested by liquid air freezing and hammer impact to ensure strength. The push favors further increases beyond 100 pounds per yard.
Andy Stone of this city is appointed Traveling Engineer for the Monon from Lafayette south. The position increases salary and eases duties, reflecting a promotion for the veteran engineer.
Mrs Lizzie Melter, age 69, is seriously ill at her home south of the city due to paralysis of the throat and dropsy. All her children were summoned Monday night.
The State Board of Forestry in its biennial report warns Indiana faces accelerating timber scarcity. It urges widespread planting of forests on farms, defines a sufficient fractional land reserve for wood needs, and names suitable species for timber, fencing, and fuel. It notes rising barley malt costs hit local brewers and reports on Kokomo dandelion battles.
Born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs BE Armstrong of West 9th Street a daughter. Born Friday night to Arthur Drake and wife of East 20th Street a son.
Indiana Adjutant-General appeals for public help to locate missing Civil War rolls and records, seeks donations of rolls, reports, and letters to preserve state military history from Revolution to the War with Spain, noting prior appropriation and current storage issues in the State House basement. Ohio B and B to deliver freight engines to Indiana division to aid in moving delayed freight amid brisk traffic.
Governor Frank Hanly departed Monday for an extended stay at Atlantic City amid reports he is seriously ill with stomach cancer. He will remain for several weeks and may visit the Bermuda islands for the summer if his health does not improve. If urgent state action is needed, Lieutenant Governor Miller will assume the reins, having been advised by Hanly on key matters.
MALINDA HOARD administratrix of Henry Hoard deceased, will offer for sale at public auction on Saturday June 8 1907 at 9 o'clock A M the west half of the southwest quarter and north half of the northwest quarter of Section 6 Township 3 North Range 2 West excluding railroad right of way plus the north half of the northwest quarter of Section 7 all in Lawrence Indiana. Terms one third cash with balance in six and twelve months notes at six percent secured by mortgage.
James Wilson, U S Secretary of Agriculture, in Chicago said spring seed ing is delayed but there is ample time to grow a crop of all kinds of grain. He cited Minnesota and the Dakotas as delayed two weeks, Canada Northwest conditions as cold yet not affecting overall harvest, and dismissed widespread green bug damage as exaggerated. He predicted no general crop failure and brighter prospects at threshing time. Marshall Smith of East 16th street is sick.
The Advisory Board of Shanswick Township Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids for repairing remodeling and adding a room to the Eaglewood district school. Bids due May 1907 at 10 a.m. at the Township Trustee's office. Completion by August 15 1907 bond of twice bid amount required. Right to reject any bid reserved. A F Dalton Trustee Dated May 8 1907.
State of Indiana Lawrence County notice to nonresident defendant John Hert in G. W. Jones Lumber Co v Hert. Plaintiff attorneys Nichola and LaFollette file complaint with affidavit. Defendant must appear at Lawrence Circuit Court on September 1, 1907, in Bedford to answer or demur. Clerk Sean Boone Leonard signs.
State of Indiana Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 Carrie Parrott versus John G Parrott et al Complaint No 6062 plaintiff attorney H P Pearson files complaint with affidavit that the defendants John G Parrott and Mrs John Parrott and unknown heirs executors administrators devisees legatees and assigns of both are not residents of Indiana they are ordered to appear on the first day of September 1907 at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford or be in default witness L Boone Leonard Clerk Bedford this 4th day of May 1907
The State vs. John Drehoble for assault and battery is set for trial before Justice Owens Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock on a change of venue from Oolitic. Frank Chaney of Bedford and George Stewart of Smithville were before Mayor Fillion for plain drunkenness and each paid $11. Chaney stayed and Stewart paid.
The board granted liquor licenses to William R. Tuggle of Bedford William McNeely George B. Walker Albert Evans Ora Hughes Lynn Terrell and Josiah Bevers all of Mitchell. Allowance of claims and consideration of minor road matters occupied most of the board’s Monday session.
Administratrix Mary J. Pierce offers for sale estate property including three year old steers eight year old heifers yearling heifers multiple cattle, a dry cow milk cow mare farming tools organ and other items. Sale starts 1000 AM with cash for sums under 5 and nine month credit on larger amounts with note and security as provided by law.
FRANK DORSEY applies to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the June 1907 term for a license to sell spiritous vinous and malt liquors in less than five gallons and allow consumption on premises for one year. The business is in a front room of a two story brick building owned by George P. Ketcham on part of lot 203 in Bedford. Also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco.
Notice to citizens of Bedford Indiana and others that Louis A. Walker will apply to Lawrence county commissioners at the next term starting June 1907 for a license to sell spirits vinous and malt liquors in a room on the south front of the first story of the Central Hotel at J Street Third Ward Bedford. Room to be viewable from the street. permission to sell cigars and tobacco also sought. May 3 1907.
A male resident of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana over 21 and a 90 day resident will apply to the Lawrence County Commissioners at the next term starting June 1907 for a license to sell vinous spirituous and malt liquors in less than five gallons at a time with on premise drinking for one year. The premises described are a front room of a one story frame brick building on J street in the Third Ward. The property fronts Perret street and is owned by William J. Vook. Also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the room.
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