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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
2
Capt. John D. Alexander was elected Department Commander of the G A R for Indiana on the fifth ballot. The choice is hailed by Bedford friends and southern Indiana soldiers as a high and honorable office.
Emma S Ikerd aged 32 wife of David Ikerd died at home in Stonington Wednesday night at 7. Interment was Thursday at noon in Ikerd cemetery east of the city after brief services at the family residence at 10. She is survived by her husband and a daughter.
The text notes Bryan earning about 60 000 dollars annually and states a presidential nomination would quadruple that income this year regardless of election outcome. It adds Nebraskan interest lies beyond money and that the nomination offers a major financial boost in November.
Mutinous crew led by Squinty Sidel refuses to work for fines for public intoxication. He previously attacked jail pipes and electric wires, survived a washout, and vows vengeance on Sheriff Box. Mayor Stipp orders resistance broken. prisoners may be chained to posts. Also, Mrs. Emily Johnson improves after illness.
The Seymour Republican details a full two day effort to find Carl Hoffman who drowned in White River Saturday morning. About 2000 people gathered as 9 boats and 20 divers worked along a 150 yard stretch with dynamite charges and a gun chronicle of efforts to recover the body.
A woman traveling on the Monon southbound to French Lick Springs gave birth in the dining car as the train paused near a wreck at Yockey. Conductor Condon organized five doctors from Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville and passengers aided. The mother Mrs C Speitel of Frankfort Indiana and her son Jack Condon Monon Speitel were moved to Orleans for care.
Fred Freeman and three co defendants were found guilty in police court for visiting a gambling house with Ed Kelly John Felkner Wesley Bilyeu and Lin Terrell. Each received a $10 fine and 10 day jail term plus an appeal to the Circuit Court. This marks the first case under a new law requiring jail sentences with fines. Two additional cases against Les Harris for furnishing a room and gambling devices were scheduled for Monday.
The Dover Hill Methodist circuit plans a rally day on June first Sunday with 100 converts to be immersed near Indian Springs at Indian Creek. Rev. David Blankenship leads the baptism for five preaching points amid expected large attendance. Nearby, Felix Miller and Rev. Tidrick of Oolitic were in Bedford when their wagon accident injures were treated by Dr. Short. A paternity case settlement in Lawrence circuit court ends with $250 paid plus costs. The Leathernwood basket meeting returns May 21 with Rev. J. Miller preaching. all are welcome.
A letter from St. Petersburg discusses Florida’s dry spell versus South Florida rain, winter sunshine, and compares climates with Kentucky and California. It shares farm notes on strawberries, roasting ears, and watermelons, then presents a math puzzle about arranging nine orange trees in nine straight rows with three trees per row.
A Monon big battleship engine derailed at Yockey on Wednesday afternoon, tipped onto its side, blocking traffic for four hours. Engineer Charles Suggs led the derailed unit. crew escaped with minor injuries. A following passenger train was thought wrecked but later clarified, and a wrecking crew from Lafayette began lifting efforts.
Ira S. Brown files for divorce in Lawrence circuit court alleging marriage in Daviess county on November 5, 1905 and separation on May 2, 1908. He accuses Christina of cruel treatment including days of pouting and withdrawal from conversation and leaving home without notice. He petitions for proper relief.
A sensational runaway occurred late Wednesday at the Rawlins bridge over Salt Creek between Bed and town. A preacher, a barrel of vinegar, a merchant, fourteen rolls of wallpaper, and a frisky team of young horses were all involved, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene on the bridge.
Bertie Blackburn aged 02 years died at his North O street home Thursday morning at 1 40 of obstruction of the bowels. He worked at the Hoosier mill near Oolitic and was highly regarded by employers and fellow workers. He leaves a widow and brother Jefferson Blackburn of Sullivan county. Funeral Friday forenoon at Church of Chat Wavelock with interment at Greenhill.
Headquarters for Jewelry Millinery and Music Goods offers guaranteed jewelry and Edison phonographs with easy payments. About a thousand records in stock to choose from. Call and hear them. Mrs. H. E. Anderson.
Lawrence county Indiana board invites sealed proposals by June 13 1903 for gravel or macadamized road works in Manion Township Mitchell Stringtown Seventh Street Meridian Road Brook Street with lengths 11640 968 2000 and 1745 feet. Bids may be on part or all. bonds double bid. deposit to Walter G Owens Auditor. Bedford Indiana May 1 1903.
Lawrence County Board of Review will meet at the County Auditor office in the Court House Bedford Indiana starting Monday June 1 1908 and continue for forty days. The board may hear complaints of personal property excluding railroad tracks or rolling stock and may equalize valuations and correct lists as deemed proper. They may add or deduct to fix assessments at true cost value. All who have business before the board should take notice. Witness Sean Walter G Owens Auditor May 18 1908.
Emergency conditions require a special meeting of the Lawrence County Council Indiana. The council members are notified to meet at the Auditor's office on Saturday May 23 at 10 00 am.
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by June 2 1908 at 1 pm for repairs to the Stump Sloe Bridge over White River per specifications on file with the County Auditor. Bids may be rejected. a bond equal to the bid amount is required. Dated May 12 1908.
County Council of Lawrence County must meet in special session at the County Auditor's office on Tuesday May th, 190s. Walter G. Owen serves as Auditor, notifying council members to attend.
Mary J. Pierce Administratrix files final accounts and vouchers in the estate of John N. Pierce in Lawrence Circuit Court May Term. The court will examine the accounts May 25 to approve or disallow them. heirs creditors and legatees may appear to show cause. Alexander Harris, Attorneys.
A notice informs that Wes Bilyeu will apply to Lawrence County Indiana commissioners at the June 1908 term for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking in a front room of a one story building in Bedford Shawswick township. The room fronts on L street and is part of lot 110 in the city, with building owned by Constant Gaussin. First publication May 8 1909.
Tyre C. Bowman, a resident of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana, seeks a one year license to sell vinous, spirituous and malt liquors in a first floor room of a two story brick building at 205 lot in Bedford. The sale is to be on premises for drinking on site and permission to sell cigars and tobacco is included. The request goes to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the June 1908 term.
Notice to residents of Bedford Indiana that James Poynter will apply to Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the June 1908 term for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking for one year. The business is a sole proprietorship in a two story brick building on the northwest corner of Lot 1 Block K Foote’s Highland addition, Bedford. The room fronts the street with clear glass window, measures 20 by 20 feet and has no partitions.
Lawrence County Indiana in the Lawrence Circuit Court September Term 1908 Carmela Rossa plaintiff vs Frank Rossa defendant nonresident of Indiana. Plaintiff demands appearance on September 2 1908 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur to complaint or judgment will be entered in absence. Clerk Boone Leonard signs notice.
Sarah J. Harris files to quiet title on real estate against unknown heirs of William Shelby deceased. Notice requires appearance at Bedford Court House on the first Monday in September 1908 to answer the complaint. Clerk Boone Leonard records the seal.
Stephen Rabin has filed receipts and vouchers with the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court for final settlement as administrator of the estate of James Rabin, deceased. The estate will be examined and approved on the 2nd day of May, 1908. Stephen Rahm, Adm. Alexander & Harris, Attys. for Adm.
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