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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
3
Indiana banks adopt cash withdrawal limits amid a broader Western banking calm. Officials in Indianapolis announce that refusing large payments will not be treated as insolvency, aiming to restore stability as Governor Hanly and state leaders coordinate with bankers.
Justice John W. Owens officiated the marriage of Daisy Lee Burk hart to James E. Bonher at the Clerk's office this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The Indiana State Federation of Clubs begins its first annual convention at the Dennison Hotel in Indianapolis with women delegates leading three days of discussions on industrial conditions for women and girls. Officers promise peaceful sessions and no sensational coverage.
Professor Bohannon accused of harming pupil Nettie Northcott must stand trial in Monroe county after a jury ruled the Monroe circuit court has jurisdiction. The defense argued Vanderburgh county residency and Evansville ties while the state contended Bloomington ties and Elk lodge membership showed Monroe relevance. The verdict came after a hard fought abatement plea and jurors settled jurisdiction at 4 p.m.
The American Express Company received another frog legs consignment destined for Bedford buyers. The note explains an old scheme where dealers ship surplus stock with fictitious recipient names, letting local agents take express charges and sell in job lots for profit. Buyers risk uninspected, possibly aged frogs sold at 15¢ per dozen without age certificates.
An old-time reminiscence describes hog hunting in the fall as essential for pioneer farmers. Hog varieties like razor back and hazel splitter ran wild for up to eighteen months, with hogs maturing at two years and posing dangers to dogs during penning and fattening for meat.
A reminiscence praises old time hog farming for sweeter meat and contrasts modern hogs with fatter pork. Also reports local alcohol cases with Jim Dobbs fined for plain drunkenness and a woman assisting a drunk father through rain to home, reflecting civic concerns in Bloomington.
Marley and Guthrie sold the Lillian M. Wells property on West 18th Street for 3600 dollars cash after an advertisement in the Daily MAIL. The note lists recent trades including property exchanges and cash considerations ranging from 400 to 7000 dollars, with names such as Isaac Williams, John Denniston, Nettie Spears, Homer Chitty, Geo Crawshaw, Maria Fisher, Geo McCracken, Hattie Barnes, Frank Clampitt, Alfred Guthrie, O P M Davis, Roxena Dalton, Simmons Faris, and others. Marley Guthrie credit advertising for most sales.
A strange persistent mist covers a twenty foot area at the spot in Barren County where Van Smith killed his brother in law Bill Bardley last May near Glasgow. Hundreds have visited, including State Senator J G Gillingwater, as the eerie fog continues day and night with dampening effects on hats and clothes.
Postmaster Poling of Nashville resigns on October 9 seeking replacement but hears nothing from Washington. He continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Henry Percifield appears to be the sole applicant for the Nashville postmaster job.
A gathering at Mrs. Fred Green’s home celebrated M co Lutishia Williams’ upcoming year with her uncle Wilburn Davis in Oklahoma. Local friends and out of town guest Mr Davis enjoyed games and refreshments as they wished her a safe journey.
City Corporation Counsel Fred Matson of Indianapolis warns Terre Haute's board of public works against granting Grand Central Traction a right of way into Indianapolis. He argues no private privilege should be given and a steam line adds risk if a steam road is later built. The company seeks an electric line from Indianapolis to Evansville via Bloomington and Bedford.
J. E. Turner longtime publisher of the Linton Citizen announces a new seven column folio titled the Linton Daily Citizen to begin Monday or the following. It will be an afternoon paper of Democratic or Independent alignment with Turner noted as an skilled printer and writer.
Miss Pearl Rach marked her eighth birthday Saturday afternoon south of the city. Guests included Delia Stone Pearl Hodge Bessie Radcliff Doris Payne Pearl Denniston Agnes Gipson Mami e Gorman Hazel Cline Brilla Ash Mrs Lizzie Hovpengarner Mrs Logan Rach and Margaret. Many presents were given and guests departed wishing more such birthdays.
Mrs. Sarah J. Hodges wife of Stephen Hodges died Thursday at 4 PM at their Lincoln avenue home from a stroke suffered a week earlier. Born April 4 1843 near Springville she was the daughter of the late William McClelland and survived by her husband five children Fred Hodges Mrs Carl Heavenridge Lafayette Mrs Chas Vandeveer Chicago Mrs W F Morgan and Mrs Charles Love Bedford. Funeral from Lincoln avenue residence Friday at 2 PM with Elder F M Mattox in charge and interment at Breckenridge cemetery. Her death ends a long respected presence in Bedford.
Hon. James E. Watson of Rushville fanned Republican leaders in Bedford to support his bid for the Republican nomination for governor. He then met with Lieut. Gov. candidate John H. Edwards at Mitchell and discussed James Wade Emison’s potential entry, noting it would be folly for the Second district to field two candidates. Edwards will decide in a week via the MAIL.
One of the season’s bright autumnal events, the marriage of Burt Parham and Rose Martha Bahr at East 18th Street German Methodist church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn tunes, a reception at the bride’s home, and gifts of china and silver. Provisions note the groom’s Thornton mill job and out of town guests. A later notice announces an auction at Thomas Oldham’s Bono township residence on November 4.
The quarry and cement companies have arranged to pay all employees in cash upon presentation to Bedford banks. Firms using Chicago or other city banks will have their checks cashed by Bedford banks as well. The Bedford Quarries Co has already arranged this and will issue checks tomorrow, November 1, to be cashed locally. Local firms paying on Bedford banks will have checks cashed on presentation.
Late yesterday a dispute between W. A. Webb and Frank M. Cosner over a $60 fund to quicken a South side sidewalk led to a heated confrontation. Col. George McDaniel hoped to gain an $80 overcoat via influence, prompting Webb to deny knowledge of the deal as blows were exchanged and townsfolk debated the fund.
Mrs William Roberts returned home after a long visit with Mrs A M Irwin at Corydon and with her daughter Mrs Claude Alexander at Salem.
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