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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1907

Page

3

Will Seek Pearls in Wabash River

Paris firm Moussaieff & Co. conducts a third annual Wabash river pearl and slug buying tour from Attica to Vincennes and Mt. Carmel. Last year the firm bought over 40000 dollars of pearls and slugs shipped to Paris as fishers face scarce pearl mussels and potential conservation action by the U S Fish Commission.

S. Moussaieff Moussaieff Attica Vincennes Mt. Carmel Wabash United States Fish Commission Wabash River

Wreck on Hamer's Hill Delays Freight Run No Injuries

An unexpected wreck occurred on the B and O at the top of Hamer's Hill when a switch engine bumped back after aiding a heavy freight. The engine nearly overturned but no one was hurt. it was towed to shops for repairs as the section gang had protected the track but the flagman was not seen. In other news a $15 million mortgage aids Chicago to Evansville railroad project with Western Trust and Savings Bank financing and Purdue University men honored at Lafayette banquet. Net earnings of opera $600.

Board of Public Works of New Albany John Weathers Monon Railway Company Lafayette Hamer’s Hill Pomroy River Vale Fiagman Mitchell Commercial Chicago, Indianapolis & Evansville Railroad Company Chicago Evansville Indianapolis Western Trust Wend Savings Bank Ands Erict Company Wiliam Kenefick Charles A. Deneen Ears Williberate Purdue University State Railroad Commission Grand Trunk Western Monon Railways Maynard Lake County Monon Grand Trunk Western Railway Railroad Commission Putnamville Mahoney She Frank Allen Greencastle

How many Negroes are there in Indianapolis

An Indianapolis population study based on school enrollment and party polls yields conflicting estimates of the city’s colored population. Using school data, about 19,183 colored residents are inferred, while Democratic polls show a rise from 5,047 to 6,760 voters in thirty days, and Republican figures suggest up to around 38,250 with different multipliers.

Indianapolis John C. Ruckelshaus Republican Cincinnati

Indiana farmer unveils early May potatoes in Laporte county

William L. Johnson of Laporte county grows home made potatoes planted last November in an open field. He covered them with straw and soil then protected them with fertilizer and frost cover. The crop emerged unusually early and the article praises Indiana potato experiments and mentions a ten thousand dollar canal appropriation from Indiana Harbor toward Gary and Michigan City.

William L. Johnson Laporte County Johnson Indiana Harbor Gary Michigan City

Colvin Found Guilty of Forgery in State Case

The jury found Colvin guilty of forging the name of Madge Seibert to a receipt for 100 dollars in a false pretense case against James Seibert, with the false pretense charge quashed. Colvin will move for a new trial Friday and remains jailed.

Willis Colvin James Seibert Madge Sabert Ney Seibert Dees

Postal Auto and Engine Co Cashes In On New Vehicle

Bedford based firm Postal Auto and Engine Co builds a rubber tire buggy with a two cylinder gas hoing engine. The low cost, durable machine has found buyers mainly in Kansas and California with several units already in use locally. Two weeks of shipments planned for 200 cars.

Postal Auto and Engine Co Bedford West Kansas California Grant

City Council Reassigns Public Square Upgrade Oversight

Bedford council rewrites the public square improvement specs to place control with the Common Council and City Engineer, replacing Mayor Fillion’s proposed direct involvement. The move aligns with state law as cited, while residents and officials hope for smooth cooperation on the brick roadway and stone walks project.

Fillion Ingineer Malot Board of Public Works Bedford Common Council Dirsteliss

Indiana anglers report plentiful fish and game this year

Deputy E Earle says streams and lakes are teeming with fish and squirrels and quail are plentiful. The public now supports fish and game laws and deputies, a shift from past tolerance of violators. The mild summer and stocking efforts are credited with strong supplies statewide.

E -E. Earle Fish and Game Indiana Earle Farle

Saloon case upends Greencastle zoning ruling

The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a lower court, upholding city power to define liquor sale boundaries and to license saloons. The Greencastle ordinance set business district limits around College Avenue and the square, while Thompson’s saloon lay outside.

Supreme Court John W. Thompson Greencastle Thompson Big Four Montgomery J. W. Thompson Common Council Columbia Market and Walnut Streets College Avenue North End

Police Court Fines For Provocation and Minors Sales

Ralph Horning fined 11 dollars and costs for provoking Henry Johnson to slug him. Johnson fined 11 dollars and costs for slugging Horning. Be Taylor Payne fined 11 dollars and costs for intoxication. Case against B W Dye for selling cigars to minors continued.

Ralph Horning Henry Johnson Taylor Payne Fillion Vaid B. W. Dye

Rats named United States pest in Agriculture bulletin

The Department of Agriculture releases a bulletin on extermination methods for rats. It cites the brown rat as the worst pest and notes potential millions in cereal losses yearly. It discusses breeding, fire losses, and a proposed plan to study a disease to spread among rats nationwide.

Department of Agriculture United States Agricultural Department

Deaths Touch Community Noted Farmer Joseph Childers Dies

Joseph Childers a respected farmer of Flinn township died Wednesday evening after a third apoplexy attack. He leaves a widow and four children. Funeral at Mundell church Friday at 10 AM. The item also notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hoff of Worthington aged 86, and mentions relatives Louis Hoff of Louisville and Henry Reath of Bedford. Funeral details for Mrs Hoff unsettled.

Joseph Childers Flinn Township Washington County Curtis Kindred John George Mundell Church Elizabeth Hoff Worthington Holk Louisville Henry Reath Bedford

Surprise 37th Birthday Party Hosted by Pathfinders

Mrs Effie Johnston on E Street was surprised Wednesday night by a party organized by the local Pathfinders and neighbors to celebrate her 37th birthday. Guests enjoyed a fine supper, joyful chatter, and well wishes for many more birthdays.

Effie Johnston E Street 16Th 17Th Pathfinders Johnston Mrs. Johnston

Fingers Cut Off At Cement Plant Accident

Thad Padgett of South H Street lost the first two fingers of his left hand after his hand was caught in a conveyor at the cement plant Monday night.

Ada Weaver Brazil John Cline O Street Thad Padgett South H “Street

Ancorna Snow Teim 3 News Roundup

A scattered Indiana column reports mining deaths, school additions, new clubs, injuries, and local events. Notable items include Leo Hut killed in a coal mine near Boonville, a train accident at Washington injuring Almer Brown, and a mix of civic notes from Crawfordsville to Vincennes and Richmond.

Ing. Mangie Leo Hut Boonville Almer-Brown Washington Business Science Club Crawfordsville Hanly Miller Vincennes Frente Muncie High School Poransport Indiana Richmond

Mrs Cross to Undergo Further Operation in Bedford

Mrs F O Cross of French Lick who had surgery at Bedford hospital last week for an abscess on a limb will be operated on again this evening as her condition worsens. Mr Cross had returned to French Lick and came back today to be at her bedside.

F.O. Cross Prench Tick Bedford Hospital Mr. Cross French Lick Hanly Henry W.lawton Indianapolis Atlantic City

Store Rebate System Returns Merchandise Free to Customers

The article describes a program adopted nearly ten years ago that returns thousands of dollars worth of merchandise to customers at no cost as part of a rebate style profit saving plan. It highlights how the store funds free goods to loyal shoppers.

Richmond reunion and Indianapolis statue unveiling report

Telegraphic update from Richmond and Indianapolis covers Gen. Robert E. Lee battalion reunion in Richmond and Gov. Hanly at the Henry W. Lawton statue unveiling in Indianapolis. Also notes Hanly’s health concerns and a medical board action on blind tiger liquor prescriptions. Includes Indiana Supreme Court ruling on coroner fees and inquest practices.

Robert E. Lee Richmond, Va Roosevelt Indianapolis Gen Henry Lawton

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