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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
3
An 1839 proclamation by Governor David Wallace declares November 28 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer for the state of Indiana. It praises divine protection, harvest blessings, education, religion, and civil liberties, urging worship and gratitude across communities.
Hon James E Watson addressed Bloomington State University students announcing his 1912 Republican governor nomination bid. As a trustee of Indiana University he defended a right and just principle amid enthusiastic campus cheers and college yells.
In Oolitic, women and citizens defeated Grover Cuddy in Commissioners' court on Monday, blocking his liquor retail license bid. The temperance case drew many witnesses and spectators as Cuddy faced charges of selling to minors and questions about moral character. appeal is unlikely given the evidence.
Temperance forces in Bedford withhold strong support for the Republican ticket on local option. Prohibitionists voting against the party that championed local option fuel Republican resentment in Lawrence county where 93 Prohibition votes for President contrasted with 22 for Governor candidate Watson. Predictions say Third Ward saloons may rise after remonstrance expires and county likely to vote wet in a future election, as saloon interests welcome a new era.
W L Jones representing the Democratic State Committee met local leaders in Lawrence County to discuss recount plans after election boards destroyed most ballots. Tally sheets will show precinct results while contested ballots remain sealed or in the county clerk vault. Democrats claim counting errors could alter the outcome and blame faulty voting machines for statewide issues.
Miss Nellie Thomas entertained numerous young friends at her sister Mrs Oscar Allen's home Monday night in honor of Mae Cook of Salem. The evening featured music and games with attendees including Maude Sharpe Mabel Sharpe Mabel Parker Katie Pace Grace Kern Rosa Fish Alice Taylor Carrie Thomas Della Taylor Mae Cook Nellie Thomas and several young men. Light refreshments were served and a good time reported.
A city dumping ground on East Fifteenth Street was nearly turned into a crematory when a match touched by a boy ignited the rubbish heap. The fire department arrived at 7:30 p m and doused the flames with as much water as used for homes or businesses. Residents feared a larger blaze amid extreme drought and dry conditions.
Hershel Baker admitted participation in the robbery of Mrs. James Webster home near Mountain Springs. Sentence delayed until accomplice William McCarty's trial, set for Thursday. McCarty pleaded not guilty and will contest charges.
The older grade at the Catholic School was dismissed to let students view the St Anthony Chapel Car owned by the Catholic Extension Society of the United States. En route from Louisville to Lafayette on Monon train No 6 the car resembles a Pullman outside but hosts regular church services inside. It serves as a place of worship in districts lacking a church.
Shelbyville Indiana November nine William Rafferty of Van Buren Township has served 28 years as township assessor and was re elected for another term. Quincy Dobbins of Pedford visited to gauge Republican sentiment and reported signs offering to shoot any Republican who attempted to hold a certain object. The Linton Call notes a harsher fate than burning at the stake.
Miss Pauline Reath Owens and Parker Evans Lary wed at St Johns Episcopal church in a full ring ceremony after a candlelit decoration scheme in green and white. Relatives and friends attended a reception, then a short wedding journey amid a rice shower before returning home December 1.
Detective Bob Owens, known for the Shaffer case, visits Bloomington today. He shows discouragement over recent political activity and shifts allegiance after Hearst’s Independence party formation in Indiana, leaving Lawrence County Democratic support.
Hearst editors found Bob and placed him as a candidate for state statistician on the Independence ticket. He campaigned in the 2nd district and northern Indiana but was arrested on a loitering charge in Indianapolis. Returns showed 82 votes from 700000 cast, a discouraging showing. Bloomington Telephone.
Senator Hemenway said conditions in the state made victory impossible as the congressional and local tickets failed in eleven districts. He expressed gratitude for past support, noted his county elected a Republican legislator, and stated he leaves office March 4 with no ill will toward the people.
Johnnie and Clarence Waybright ages twelve and fourteen tied firecrackers to their dog at a Brown County country store. The dog lit a fuse, ran to two hay stacks, ignited them, and burned the hay before the dog fell asleep in the dirt, ending with a scorching scene for the farmer when he returned home.
The Indiana Horticultural Society outlines sessions starting Wednesday December 2 at 1 80 p m with Prof Jas Troop and Prof B W Douglass among speakers. Three hundred dollars in premiums are offered for exhibits in fruits flowers nuts and vegetables. For programs entry cards and premium list contact W B Flick Secretary State House Indianapolis.
An enormous surge in American confectionery output is reported with wholesale value near 100 million dollars for the year, while consumer costs may exceed that by about 30 million. The piece cites census data, factory counts, and per pound value to estimate 667 million pounds produced, noting health and dietary concerns.
Bloomington Ind November 10 Judge Wilson ruled in Circuit Court that the Osborn Engineering Co and the U S Cement Co have offset claims. Osborn sought 10000 for machinery and U S Cement claimed 30000 for defective equipment. Both sides may appeal.
Saturday night a horse owned by John Cullison near St Francisville fell into a 20 foot well and stayed trapped until rescue with two block and tackles. The animal escaped with only minor bruises after being lifted from the well.
Frank Reed received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of his sister in law Mrs Will D Reed at St Louis late Monday afternoon. Mrs Reed, before her marriage Miss Rita Hart of Mitchell, was well known to Bedford people.
On December 2 and 3, 1908, at rooms 11 and 12 State House in Indianapolis, Indiana, fruit growers, truckers, gardeners and other horticulturists will meet in an annual convention. The program lists renowned speakers including Prof A P Hedrick and Prof S W Fletcher, with others from major U S stations.
Senator H. P. Pearson may propose an amendment to the state game laws to compensate county clerks for issuing hunters licenses. Last year Lawrence county issued about 700 licenses. about the same is expected this year. The current $1 license fee goes to the State Game Commissioner with no share to the issuing clerk. A 25 to 50 cent per license surcharge has been suggested to fund clerk compensation.
A balmy November brings a brisk harvest in Lawrence County as new crops are gathered. Farm reports note steady yields and local markets preparing for the seasonal produce surge.
Bedford farmers report a bumper turkey harvest with 609 turkeys refused at local houses and Morris Company buying 3000 head since November 1. Prices run 12c for first class poultry and 70 to 85c per bushel for corn, with shipments totaling about 10,000 pounds in three days.
Hunt will resign as state railway commissioner in a few days to become president of the Knights of Phythian insurance department in Chicago's Harvesters building. The salary increases by 32000 annually. Governor Hanly will appoint a successor to the unexpired term nearing four years.
Otto Benke a East 16th street tailor employed at the Toggery on the west side is homebound with a broken hip after slipping on stairs. He was attended by Dr J R Pearson who reduced the fracture. Mrs Frank R Allen visits Jeffersonville. Letters for week ending Nov 7 1908 list multiple names for ladies and gentlemen. callers should say advertised.
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