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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
2
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North Bedford youths rode a Monon train from the 7th street coal chute toward the 13th street station. Ten year old Mack McCain jumped off and was injured. Hubert Owens remained aboard until the stop. Policeman Charles Moore recovered McCain and he received care at home.
E S Fursman general manager states the National Corn Exposition will attract over 100000 corn growers to Chicago October 5 19 at the Coliseum. The event aims to promote scientific corn farming and features 25000 exhibits and large corn crafted decorations with cooperation from nine agricultural colleges and Chicago merchants.
A nostalgic contrast of hand and machine harvesting shows 88 bushels a day with modern gear versus older methods. The piece describes corn displays from seed to table, a corn kitchen, and hints at a broader agricultural exposition showcasing crops from Maine to California and their national value.
Casing was removed to repair bottom section damage and the hole will be deepened before replacing casing and resuming drilling. Mineral water flow with gas remains steady. Eugene Williams of Lima and J. C. McKinney, with others, plan a new well near Peerless in about 30 days.
Albert Traylor living near Petersburg fatally shot Martha Taylor twice in the back of the head at noon. The murder occurred as a Circuit Court trial over his divorce proceeded. Traylor surrendered to Martin Case and is jailed, declining to speak.
Dampness of wires caused a serious accident at the United States Cement Co. plant at 3 o clock Sunday morning. Electrician Sam Cline and Thomas Callahan had just replaced a blown fuse when power leaped to the fuse and ignited white hot gas. Cline suffered severe facial burns with skin peeling, while Callahan was burned on the face and badly burned on his right hand. They are under a doctor’s care.
George M. Caldwell of Caldwell & Drake, contractors for the Monroe county court house and Arkansas state capitol project, was arrested on a bench warrant tied to two indictments by the Pulaski county grand jury. The charges allege bribery linked to the 1905 Capitol appropriation bill, with testimony indicating funds were paid to lobbyists to influence lawmakers. Caldwell, a Columbus Indiana native, faces bond posting in Little Rock and denies direct dealings with legislators.
A Louisville area storm dropped large hail from Cox ton to Fern Creek, battering truck gardens and greenhouses. Hail the size of eggs to four inches shredded berries, peas, beans, onions, and vines while windows shattered and crops faced blight. Local reports include alum tasting hail near Bedford and marbled hailstones observed after a Blue Springs trip.
About two hundred Purdues students disrupted John Robinson's circus in Lafayette on Monday night. They broke up the side show and attempted to assault the main show, with a student cutting the rope to the center pole. Circus employees acted quickly and a brisk skirmish followed, leaving several students badly battered but with no serious injuries.
Fred Gillen a Kirksville resident is missing after reportedly falling from the northbound Monon flyer Saturday night near Bloomington. Willard Guitt, his traveling companion, said Gillen screamed and disappeared between Bloomington and Harrodsburg. The Gillen family searched the Monon track from Harrodsburg to Kirksville without success.
Monon railroad to enlarge Lafayette shops to boost locomotive overhaul from eight to fourteen engines monthly. Expansion adds nearly 100 workers and may include car department growth as mileage and branch lines have increased. Work to begin soon to improve capacity and meet rising repair needs.
A year of very high horse prices closes with no sale this week and trading to resume next Monday. About 125000 horses were offered with big horses selling up about 25 percent from last year. Drafts reached 1200 dollars and singles 450, with average above 175 including culls. Heavy horses and trucks are in demand while small lots lag, especially in the South. Bedford team routs Indiana freshmen 18 to 1 as mascot Chip Johnson misses trip.
The Jubilee Social at the Baptist church drew a full audience as Miss Gladys Gainey opened with an organ solo and the choir joined in coronation. Rev R Scott Hyde offered prayer and a pastor summarized five years of voluntary financial support totaling 18742.30 with church and parsonage costs and building fund reports.
A local produce broker notes potatoes at 85 cents a bushel cheaper than green beans priced at 2.75 a bushel hamper and cabbage at 3.75 to 4 a crate. He warns the market may rise further as old stock thickens and new crop delays push wholesale prices toward 1.00 per bushel.
Uncle Henry Baker recalls the 1822 Vincennes to Indianapolis wagon road marked by dragging a log through 120 miles of land. The route passed Linton and Latta's marsh with Martins Wines guiding the crossing, marking trees and tall poles for travelers. Solomon Newcomer died riding home from his wife's Rochester burial.
The article covers a church dedication under Rev Chadwick and Rev Finley, featuring a forward movement exhortation titled To Be Possessed. Apostolic praise, a closing hymn, benediction, and a hour of fellowship followed. Separately, Southern Indiana railroad officials seek local subscriptions to fund a line to Chicago, with H P Radley visiting Manufacturer's club. Terre Haute Tribune reports invoices of Southern Indiana railroad office property between Terre Haute and Bedford, detailing items and values to estimate property worth.
Smedley and Company well diggers at the George Jackson place in Leesville report boring a test well to 150 feet without finding mineral water or oil. They did drill through a 60 foot ledge of fine limestone. Mr. Jackson pursues continued drilling unless directed otherwise.
The B. and O. S. W. announces an excursion to Cincinnati on Sunday May 26. Train departs Bedford at 7:00 a.m. and returns from Cincinnati at 7:00 p.m. Round trip fare from Bedford is 1.50 dollars.
United States Cement Mills workers received complimentary circus tickets on Wednesday evening. President Shirk sent the gift to show appreciation for their fidelity, and the employers enjoyed the outing as well.
In Milford Massachusetts on May 20 1921 granite cutters who had been out since April 1 reached a compromise. The workers will be paid 42 cents an hour and receive a half holiday Saturday. Their demand was 43 cents an hour.
The operation on Dan Ise minger at the Hospital at Indianapolis Tuesday was successful and he is recovering well.
Local veterans from this city joined the Annual State Encampment in Fort Wayne on Tuesday led by Captain J. De. Alexander, Colonel V. Williams Reed Taylor, and James Owens.
Mrs Florence Bratton who was run over by a heavy milk wagon in Indianapolis about ten days ago is improving and was able to return home Sunday. She suffered a broken rib a broken collar bone a bruised shoulder and a bruised ankle.
Fred Bailey and his wife with Theodore Thort and wife left Tuesday for Angleton Texas. They aim to buy land and settle permanently. Angleton is thirty miles from Galveston in a rich farming county expected to rise in value. Bedford relatives and friends send best wishes.
Cecil Wheeler formerly with the Southern Indiana now serves as superintendent of operators on the Santa Fe Road in Galveston Texas earning 3000 dollars annually. He has been with Santa Fe since leaving the S I several years ago and was promoted four or five months ago. Wheeler is a skilled operator and comes from Bedford connections as stepson of F X Johnson manager of the Stone City Opera house.
Cast plow points sharpened offered at 10 cents each. Located at 720 East 16th Street. Seller Wy Brown posts the item in a local trade listing.
Breeders advertise eggs and fancy birds bred for egg production by individual trapnest system. Prices cited range from 1.00 to 1.40 dollars per 142 eggs and from 10.75 to 2.50 dollars per 80 units. Free circulars offered by Malott, Box M25, Tunnelton.
Notice to the citizens of Bedford Shinawick township Lawrence county Indiana that Harry C Embree will apply for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and intoxicating liquors with privilege to drink on premises at a two story brick building on Lot 208 fronting Sixteenth Street Bedford. The location details and room described for sale and drinking are provided along with property boundaries. Also requested is permission to sell cigars and tobacco at the same establishment.
Notice is given that a gravel road petition has been filed with the Auditor of Lawrence County Indiana requesting improvement by grading draining and paving with gravel or crushed stone the Old Indian Creek Road in Indian Creek Township The petition lists numerous signers including H C Renter Frank Mitchell and Alonzo Grissom and states the improvement would be a ten foot grade with a center 15 foot paved width and 7 inch side depths It notes the proposal to issue ten year bonds and sets a public hearing before the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners on Monday June 3rd at Bedford Indiana.
A resident of Lawrence County Indiana applies to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the July 1907 term for a one year license to sell alcohol in the north front room of a two story stone front brick building on Main Street Bedford. The location is described by precise lot lines and building boundaries on the west side of the public square in the Third Ward. Hugh C. Whiting is the applicant.
The Sheriff of Lawrence County Indiana will auction rents and profits for up to seven years from Lot 45 Lincoln Park in Oolitic on June 15 1907 at the Bedford courthouse south door. If rents fail to cover the decree and costs the fee simple of the property may be sold. Brooks & Brooks represent the plaintiff Union National Savings and Loan Association.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court May Term 1907 Charles Ebert files with Brooks & Brooks an affidavit that defendants Violinia Sig and Violinia Seig are nonresidents of Indiana. They must appear on September 2, 1907 at Bedford Court House or answer the complaint. Sealed by Clerk Boone Leonard.
Notice is given that Alfred B Andrews is appointed by the Lawrence Circuit Court as Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Jacob Stroud late of Lawrence County Indiana deceased. The estate is believed solvent.
Malinda Hoard administratrix of the Henry Hoard estate announces a public sale of real property in Lawrence Indiana on June 8 1907 at 9 am. The bid includes the west half of the southwest quarter section 6 and the north half of the northwest quarter of section 7 all in township 3 north range 2 west with a railroad right of way exclusion. Terms require one third cash and the balance in six and twelve month notes at six percent interest secured by a mortgage.
The complaint of G W Jones Lumber Co a Wis corporation against John Hert states Hert is not a resident of Indiana He is ordered to appear at the Lawrence Circuit Court in Bedford on the first Monday in September to answer or demur to the complaint or risk a judgment by default The clerk Boone Leonard administers the seal of the court May 8.
Plaintiffs by attorney H P Pearson file a complaint against John G Parrott his wife Mrs John Parrott and unknown heirs administrators devisees legatees and assigns of John G Parrott deceased requiring appearance on the first Monday of September at Bedford Court House to answer the complaint with clerk Boone Leonard recording the filing dated May 8 1907.
Frank Dorsey seeks a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a small one room on the first floor of a two story brick building in Bedford Third Ward. The request covers on premises consumption within a year starting June 1907 and notes the property description and location on Sixteenth street. The applicant has resided in Shawswick township for 90 days and appears before Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the June term.
Louis A. Walker of Bedford Indiana applies to Lawrence County Commissioners for a one year license to sell spultous vinious and malt liquors in a room of the Central hotel to be drank on premises. The room fronts J street in the Third Ward with view from street and is located in a two story brick building owned by W Williams and George W McDaniel.
A Bedford Shawswick township resident petitions the Lawrence county commissioners for a one year license to sell vinous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking, plus permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the front room of a one story brick and frame building on J street in Bedford. The site sits within parts of lots 10 and 11 and is owned by William J. Cook. The applicant is over 21 and has resided in the township for 90 days.
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