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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
2
A high profile legal battle unfolds as Walsh faces charges in a case against the Chicago Caps. The trial promises sharp questions on conduct and accountability for team and league officials.
Judge Anderson in Chicago overruled Walsh defense for a list of books instead of a subpoena for 390 bank documents and the cashier T J Jackson. The government proceeds with a 16 count indictment for misapplication of funds as jurors are questioned.
Fragmentary text references defense tendering, a likely session in October or December, and early agreement on a plan. Many words are garbled, making precise entities or events impossible to confirm from the readable portion.
Vice President Fairbanks and a party of Washington officials escaped injury after a Baltimore and Ohio special derailed near Weverton Maryland. Fireman Clarkston was seriously injured and passengers were badly shaken. the group had attended a funeral in Hagerstown and were returning to Washington.
A surprise dinner was hosted by Mrs. Clara Jones on West 14th Street to honor Mrs. Juda Guthrie on her 85th birthday. Attendees included James H. Brooking and wife, Mrs. Sarah Stephenson, Mrs. Anna Guthrie and sons Mitchell and Harley, Mrs. Myra Hoppingarner, Mrs. Annie Guthrie, Miss Jessie Jones, and relatives of the Guthrie family. The gathering marked a joyful reunion. Mrs. Guthrie, wife of the late Mitchell Guthrie, remains vigorous and future anniversaries are anticipated.
At a night session of the police court Tuesday night eight men including O Smith O Younger John Younger Claude Gardner Thomas Evans Conrad Sherrill J Field and Jake Kremer were arraigned for visiting a gambling house at Brown's saloon last Saturday. They pleaded not guilty and were discharged when the court found the evidence insufficient for conviction. The case hinged on a social seven up game and a small amount of money found on the table which the defendants said were beer sales change. The Younger brothers testified they were only in the room briefly while searching for Sherrill.
Congressman John C. Chaney visited Bedford and Pleasant Run township to discuss a federal building. He urged increasing the Bedford appropriation to 80000, arguing for new data on local mills and industries. He noted Speaker Cannon could support increased funding if figures show inadequacy. Chaney planned a campaign plan and later moved to Bloomington to aid in securing a site.
Abner Childers of Washington county received 9000 dollars in a compromise with Mrs. A S Wilcox and the estate of her deceased husband over an alleged illegitimate child claim. The case involving a 75000 dollar estate from Lawrence county was settled on cash basis after long publicity.
A local advertisement proclaims prices lower than any rival for the next 30 days. It invites visitors to inspect shoes and rubbers, highlighting low costs tied to market knowhow, with numerous item listings and large discounts on ladies, men, and children footwear and boots.
Walter Gillette and Miss Katherine McMahan both of Louisville are engaged to marry in two weeks. Gillette is the son of local residents and attended city schools. The couple will reside in Louisville where Gillette pursues business in partnership with his father.
Postoffice officials warn that picture postal cards have become a national mania with over a million mailed daily and 40 000 to 60 000 burned in the dead letter office. Postmaster General Meyer leads a crackdown as authorities report shipments from abroad and widespread circulation to boarding schools, though allegedly undelivered cards are blocked only on complaint.
Benjamin Lee tumbled about twenty feet to the roadway from the Monon north trestle in New Albany Monday night. He was badly shaken but escaped with no broken bones. Dr. Tebault attended him and Lee remains a section hand on the Monon after previously serving as a brakeman who later recovered from a long hospital stay after a prior fall.
John Bishop 65, father of Brooks Bishop formerly of Bedford now of Terre Haute, died from injuries after alighting from a street car in St Louis. He leaves sons Charles of New Albany and Brooks of Terre Haute and daughter Mrs Lillian Christy of Jeffersonville. A millwright by trade, the funeral is in St Louis tomorrow.
A blaze swept Tunnelton on the B&O S W railroad leaving more than 50 000 in damage to Wilcox Malott Bros Guthrie properties and the Knights of Pythias hall. Firefighters from Mitchell aided by B&O workers battled the flames for five hours as residents evacuated and posted offices moved to safety. The town plans rebuilding with insurers noting about 24 000 coverage while Malott Bros face uninsured losses.
Henry Johnson aged 56 and Cartha Johnson aged 58 were granted a license to wed today. The couple had divorced on October 14 1900 and after seven years of separation have decided to marry again.
Milton B. Kern appointed administrator of the estate of Elaa L. Rainey a Lawrence County Indiana resident. The estate, believed solvent, is processed under the Lawrence Circuit Court administrator authority with date October 29 1907.
Lawrence Circuit Court names Eflie G. Day as administratrix of the estate of Amos G. Wiles late of Lawrence county Indiana deceased. W H Martin serves as attorney for the administratrix in this matter.
State of Indiana Lawrence County Circuit Court November Term 1907 A W Richardson administrator of Ellen McMahan estate filed petition to sell real estate for debts non residents named include William and Mary Roberts Charles Roberts Annie Sleator Mollie Higgins William Higgins Mary Clark. Hearing set December 30 1907 at Bedford Court House. Clerk Boone Leonard. Attorney W E Clark.
A male resident of Shawswick Township Lawrence County Indiana will apply to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners at the December 1907 term for a license to sell vinous spirituous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption for one year. The business location is a front room on a two story building at part of lot 205 Bedford described lot lines and fronts on I Street, owned by Lillie B. Neff. Permission is also sought to sell cigars and tobacco in the room. Cecil Whitted.
Shelby Julian of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana applies to the Lawrence County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell vinous spirituous and malt liquors in less than five gallons per sale with on premise drinking rights. Location is the first story front room of the two story brick business house on north 80 feet of lot 19 in Bedford fronting I street. Ownership by J L Tuggle. Permission asked to sell clears and tobacco in the room. Nov 8 1907.
Lawrence county Indiana applicant Laulin K Harris requests a one year license to sell spiritous and vinous liquors at a room in a two story brick building fronting the public square in Bedford Second Ward. The case is set for the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners next term beginning December 1 1907. The premises are described in full and ownership noted as Mrs Dora Reath. Navy 8 1907.
Tyre Bowman a resident of Bedford Shawswick township Lawrence county Indiana will apply to the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners at the next regular term beginning December 1907 for a license to sell vinous spirituous and malt liquors in less than five gallons at a time with on the premises where sold for one year the room being on the first floor of a two story brick building owned by Lile B Natt Carl Kramer and Bot Kramer and fronting Po street in the Second Ward Bedford Indiana permission to sell cigars and tobacco in the same room.
In Lawrence County Indiana the Lawrence Circuit Court to hear John H. Murphy vs Harlow C Holabird and others. Defendants with unknown residences are notified to appear January 6 1908 to answer or demur to the complaint for quieting title to real estate. Clerk Boone Leonard and Marshall Woolery attorney.
The State of Indiana Lawrence County court issues mortgage foreclosure notice to John A Palmer and Emma Palmer nonresidents. Defendants must appear by the 39th day of the November 1907 term at Bedford Court House to answer or demur. failure will result in judgment in their absence. Boone Leonard Clerk.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court a complaint by Uriah B. Johnson through attorney W. H. Martin asserts Bertha Dodd and Harry Ladd are nonresidents of Indiana. They are required to appear at the next term on the fourth Monday of November 1907 in Bedford to answer or demur, else the cause will be heard in their absence. Signed September 20, 1907.
The Lawrence County Indiana sheriff to auction rents and profits for up to seven years from undivided one sixth interests in Lot 3 Block C Avondale Addition and Lot 10 Stillson’s Addition Bedford. If insufficient, full fee simple estate to be sold. Sale set for Saturday November 28, between 10 am and 4 pm at the south door of the Bedford Courthouse. Thomas W. Box Sheriff. John J. Underwood Attorney.
In the Lawrence County Indiana Circuit Court November Term 1907 Malinda Hoard Administratrix presents final account and vouchers for the estate of Henry Hoard deceased The examination date is the 19th day of November 1907 at the court where interested parties must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs and interested persons must appear to prove heirship or claim Brooks and Brooks Attorneys
In Lawrence County Indiana November Term 1907 Wesley Denniston administrator files final settlement of the estate of James B Denniston deceased. The court will examine the account and vouchers on the 25th day with heirs and interested parties required to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Brooks and Brooks represent the administrator.
John N. De Ford was adjudicated bankrupt on October 15 1907. The first meeting of creditors will be held November 13 1907 at 12 30 PM at Brooks & Brooks offices Bedford Indiana. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee in Bankruptcy Minor F Pate. Bloomfield Indiana October 17 1907.
Petition for change of name to Melvina Kern fled in Lawrence Circuit Court and set to be heard on the first day of the November term 1907. Dated September 25, 1907.
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