This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement listing veterinary medicines and their uses for horses cattle and poultry. It cites remedies for lung fever pleurisy colds roup indigestion staggers and other conditions with claims of preventive and curative properties. Includes pricing notes and ordering details from Bumphreys Medicine Co New York.
The Vincennes Commercial notes a national industrial upswing linked to Taft’s election. It cites B and O S: a reported one million dollars to be spent next year on improvements and re equipment, promising many jobs and full production at Washington Indiana shops and along the line.
Elizabeth King seeks ten thousand dollars from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance, claiming she is beneficiary of her first husband T. Buckner. Buckner disappeared after 1867 while trading horses and stock, presumed dead after five years. insurer argues statute of limitations. Judge Wilson hears evidence as attorneys from Henley East Duncan Batman and Miers Corr appear for the company.
Engineer John Rowan of the Monon works on a bridge at Kirklin while Jim Cullen is on vacation. Penns yvania orders $6.25 million in steel cars as Ft. Wayne shops return to full time for 600 workers. Taft victory spurs rail demand and steel orders signaling construction revival. Two hundred Panhandle shopmen reinstated as dep resurges. Marriage license issued to Edward McKnight and Myrtle Skerd.
Joe Glover, night agent for the American Express Company, suffers a badly inflamed eye from a ruptured blood vessel. He also has swollen hands after a poultry loading incident that involved some undisclosed poison. An ardent Republican, his streak of luck mirrors the election results that did not suit him.
Mrs Lizzie Scott wife of James Scott and daughter of William A Callahan died Monday night at her home near Dark Hollow of typhoid fever after four months illness. Survived by husband and three children the Christian church member. Funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm from the residence with Elder John Williams in charge.
The Washington Herald notes Indiana's political cycle where Republicans split over temperance and Democrats stay loyal. It argues the temperance issue harms the party, as liberal Republicans shift stance while Democrats abstain, predicting defeat unless temperance sentiment strengthens in Indiana.
Lincoln Neb Nov 9 The idea of appointing William Jennings Bryan as Chancellor of the University of Nebraska gains general favor though unconfirmed. Promoters say his acceptance would boost the university while the Republican board of regents may block such a move amid student eagerness and disputed ties to John D Rockefeller.
The twenty eighth annual AFL convention opens in Denver with debate over the executive council political program. Opponents accuse Samuel Gompers of pernicious political activity and challenge his leadership and prospects for legislative success.
Prosperity hits the Bedford Quarries and William Bradley & Son as large Eastern contracts flood orders. The oolitic stone belt anticipates its strongest winter business on record amid widespread demand across stone companies.
The hunting season opens tomorrow across the county and statewide. Residents must obtain a one dollar license from the Clerk to hunt, except on their own farm or within their resident townships for rabbits without a license. Reports show rising license issuance, though some hunters skip the requirement. Game is plentiful this year, especially quail, but dry dusty weather may curb activity. hunters hope for rain.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York sues in Indianapolis Superior Court against the State of Indiana seeking 5000. The suit tests the state’s right to collect funds after an auditor demanded amounts paid to James H. Rice and David Sherrick, alleged misappropriations. The company says 83053.60 was paid under protest to Sherrick, contending payment satisfied its debt.
The Indianapolis News and other Democratic papers argue Marshall’s governor win stems from factors beyond the county option question. They claim Indiana mirrors the central west, with Taft likely carrying the state by about 40,000 if temperance did not factor in. The piece condemns Marshall’s campaign tactics as cowardly and evasive while acknowledging voter support should be respected until he proves himself.
Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock of the Republican national committee arrives in French Lick Ind for a brief rest. He is joined by Secretary William Hayward Fred W Upman and aides. They depart tonight for Hot Springs Va for a conference with President elect Taft on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Rainey on South I street hosted a dinner Thursday for their daughter Marchi. Relatives attended a festive afternoon of music and games followed by an aftermeal program, with all guests reporting a pleasant time.
A warrant was issued for Tomer Guthrie on an assault charge after Miss Addie Cornish recounted an October incident near Leatherwood bridge. The Day family disputes guilt, citing Guthrie's proven presence at the Day farm that morning. The case and an August 1908 death on an Indianapolis freight train are noted in court records.
Residents of Indiana gather November 5 to honor neighbor and founder B F Carl. The event features a green emerald candle reel symbolizing 68 years, a dinner with turkey and sides, and a Shamrock on each guest plate. Mr Carl, aged 68, appears elated as family and friends observe the tribute.
Bloomington merchants petition the Monon railroad passenger department to route local trains via the old line from Clear Creek to Harrodsburg, excluding Smithville on the new road, diverting trade toward Bedford. Smithville residents seek the French Lick accommodation to allow morning shopping and evening return, as trains now avoid their village during pumpkin vine repairs.
A blaze at the home of Joseph Stevens in Englewood was stopped by neighborly steps after a roof fire caused by a defective line. Damages totaled 25 dollars before the fire was extinguished. The piece also notes a birth in Seattle to Mr. and Mrs. Carles P. Shaffer, a daughter, with Jessie Voss cited as elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Voss of Auburn, Washington.
Josephus Kern aged 57 of Fayetteville died Friday afternoon of pulmonary tuberculosis. He leaves a widow and several children. The funeral will be held Sunday at nine oclock from Old Union church with Elder John Williams in charge of services.
A historical report notes a confrontation where Beath delivered a blow that toppled John Brown from his chair, sparking a notable incident covered in the period's public record. The scene captures a moment of disruption and its immediate aftermath in the setting described.
John Brown 50 years old, a Bedford resident at 617 East Sixteenth Street, died suddenly Monday at his dinner table from neuralgia of the heart. Survived by a widow, two brothers, and four sisters, his passing drew many neighbors and friends to the home to offer condolences.
Ralph Carter loses the Clear Creek township trustee race in Monroe county by 110 votes. The Smithville News announces a temporary pause in publication for a week or two to re adjust, with refunds to paid subscribers, and the editor’s pledge to resume if able.
James E. Watson the Republican gubernatorial candidate states his loss stemmed from opposition to county local option with liquor Republicans favoring liquor and temperance Democrats voting party lines. The piece lists multiple birth notices and local moves including Joe Melter improving after pneumonia and Mrs. Williams planning to move to Indianapolis. The item ends with a critical remark about reformers and politics.
Ben Winegarden, renowned stone mason, returns home after two months in Danville and Mt. Carmel where he completed two contracts for Bedford Cut Stone Company. In Danville he built a Second National Bank site and in Mt. Carmel a Savings and Trust Company project. He reports a strong building season.
Four damage suits against the B and O railroad over the Tunnelton fire six months ago have been filed as transcripts from Lawrence county. Leading plaintiffs include William H. Reed Needle Malott and Clark Link trustees for the Tunnelton R of P pledge and W H Huddleston plus Mrs Eden Wilcox. The trophy, valued at 1000 dollars, is awarded annually by Indiana corn growers to the National Corn Association for the best ten ears exhibited at the National Corn Exposition. Each county contributed ten dollars to fund the state trophy.
Indiana returns show Thomas R. Marshall leading James E. Watson by 13 660 votes for governor with Marshall at 348 496 to 334 836. Hall won lieutenant governor by 1 541, Sims secretary of state by 997, and Hadley treasurer by 3 181 as Republicans lead state ticket. Democrats vow a possible contest to expose irregularities while Republicans predict a straightforward victory.
Former Bedford city engineer Gus C. Houston, a Republican, survived last Tuesday’s incident and moved to Watseeka Illinois. He won the Iroquois County surveyor post by a 1797 vote majority, with many Bedford friends pleased by his success in the new location.
Birth announced for a daughter to Rev and Mrs Jacob Altinger on South G street. Henley Cannedy and Edmund Field report securing jobs in Dovey Oklahoma as they plan permanent relocation. M T Poling of Nashville Brown county, Republican candidate for joint representative, narrowly lost the Brown Monroe district by 33 votes.
Poem attributed to Charles Hamilton Musgrove laments political upheaval as a speaker vows to oppose Taft and depart toward Nebraska, invoking biblical imagery and the White House. The piece references boss figures, Lincoln, and public reaction amid a rhetorical plea for change.
Newly elected Lawrence County officials begin service at different dates in 1909 1910. John H Underwood James L Gyger Elbert D Stalker start January 1 1910. Fiscal terms extend through 1910 for several others with various start dates and reappointments.
Grover Cuddy of Oolitic applied for a liquor license but faced organized opposition from Politic ladies. Attorney J. E. Boruff led remonstrances citing moral character and pending charges in Circuit Court alleging sale to minors. Board of Commissioners heard evidence and arguments with 30 to 40 ladies and many citizens present.
Electors meet in their state capitals on the second Monday in January the 11th. Congress canvasses the Presidential vote on the second Wednesday in February. The election for Senator Hemenway's successor will occur on the second Tuesday after Legislature's organization, planned for January 21 if no delay. Legislature meets the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January the 7th. the Governor's term begins the second Monday in January the 11th.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.