17 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
1
A 19th century health claim touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness. The ad cites roots like Lady's Slipper and Blue Cohosh, claiming effectiveness for despondency, bearing down pains, and hot flashes after extended trial without alcohol. Pleasant Pellets advertised as aiding constipation.
A fire at the Monon shops in Lafayette damaged the boiler shop roof and blacksmith shop fans. The boiler and machine shops escaped heavy damage, with losses to building and contents estimated at 5000 dollars, fully insured. The blaze forced layoffs as the facility awaits rebuilding.
A meeting of the Central Indiana and Ohio Poultry Association at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis discussed fixing uniform rates for butter poultry and eggs based on New York and Boston market levels. They aim to market Eastward, with turkeys likely set at about 10 cents a pound to secure a margin for shipment to New York. The group plans to decide before Thanksgiving and meet again before Christmas as Rev Wilson Whitney returns from Koleen.
Come to San Antonio this winter and enjoy mild weather, dry air, and modern accommodations. Discover Mission Churches, the Cathedral, the Alamo, and the turquoise sky while experiencing the blend of old romance and new comfort. The M K T railroad offers economical travel and easy access. read The Story of San Antonio and write to the General Passenger and Ticket Agent for details.
John Janski of St. Cloud Minnesota, twenty two, is described as a human stone quarry after a quarry explosion left him with stones removed from his body. Four thousand pieces of stone have been extracted from various parts of his anatomy, including a granite fragment from his arm and a piece from the eye socket. He endures operations up to four times weekly without anesthetic, with stones and even a wire removed during each procedure.
The Southern Indiana passenger service to Sullivan was extended Monday morning. Three trains daily each way will run. Previously trains ended at Glendora five miles from Sullivan. The spur from the main line serves the coal region and is viewed as a valuable addition for the company.
Smoke issued from the North H street laundry building at noon Friday triggering a fire alarm. Firefighters found the furnace door open, coal burning and smoke filling the room while workers dined. No harm occurred. Indianapolis population estimated near 225,000 based on Tuesday’s municipal vote, with about 58,000 voters expected if turnout is high.
The piece argues a free ballot and honest count are vital to democracy. It cites Hearst alleging 30,000 supporters were barred at polls by fraud, with McClellan defeating Hearst by large margins due to fake ballots. It condemns Tammany Hall ballot box tricks as proof of guilt and urges patriotic citizens nationwide to demand fair elections.
An Evansville Courier reporter, assaulted while on duty amid a local campaign, has filed a civil damages suit in addition to criminal charges. The piece argues for severe punishment to deter violence against journalists and praises reporters for exposing political corruption and keeping law enforcement in check.
In Bedford Indiana the corner stone for St John’s Episcopal church at 14th and M streets was laid Sunday after a morning communion service led by Bishop Francis. The ceremony included a dedication, speeches by church and civic leaders, and a commemorative stone containing local papers and donor lists. The project aims for a total cost around 10,000 dollars with initial front structure near 3,500 dollars, and work to continue after holidays as funds permit.
John B. Zuber, Democratic candidate for Councilman at large in Vincennes, says his defeat stemmed from a 13 themed sequence. He notes 18 candidates and 18 precincts, lost by 13 votes, total 1818 votes, house has 13 windows, name starts with the last alphabet letter, and he recounts buying 13 hogs and a boy buying 13 cents of sausage the election day.
James Dixon of Griffin Indiana, known as the pearl king, has saved from mussel digging along the Wabash river to build a neat home for his family. He has earned over 8700 dollars by finding and selling pearls, including a 1500 dollar pearl later sold for 2500. The mussel trade is now at a standstill though experts predict future revival with river mussels regrowing.
Fresh baked goods at home with Royal Baking Powder promise cleaner tastier cake muffins and tea biscuits. It claims faster economical production of fine raised biscuits puddings and cookies than store bought options and positions Royal as the greatest bake-day aid from New York.
Announcement confirms engagement of John Griffith for a Saturday matinee and night show on November 18. He will perform Shakespeare's King Richard the Third with an excellent company and fire proofed scenic equipment enhancing the production.
The manager describes a thrilling program with novel electrical effects and chemical illusions. Griffith presents a compelling figure combining athletic presence with scholarly wit, likened to Edwin Forrest and James J. Jeffries while devouring Shakespeare.
Jesse Fender known as Nint at the Johnson stone quarry south of Bloomington was instantly killed at 10 o clock Friday morning when a derrick boom broke free. The heavy timbers crushed his skull and body, leaving a grieving wife and two year old daughter amid a family already stressed by illness. Fender, about 25, had been a faithful employee from Kentucky and the body was taken to Smithville then likely Martinsville for burial.
Princeton paintmaker Geo E. Bryant wagered side whiskers and a bulldog against $20 that Shull, the Republican mayoral candidate, would win. Shull lost, and Bryant must honor a further stake by a dog sausage plan and eating a link, with the winners intent on enforcing the terms unless he backs down. The whiskers were shaved and the dog given to the winners who vow to press the bet.
In Bloomington last week Spires sues Henderson for 2000 damages claiming fear of a stone crusher on the gravel road at Oolitic caused the car to overturn Salt creek bluff. The jury deliberated from Thursday afternoon until late Saturday night without reaching a verdict. The case had previously been tried in Lawrence Circuit Court last May with a hung jury.
Terre Haute Indiana November 9 The saloon interests and gamblers backed Democratic mayoral candidate James Lyons leading to the defeat of Mayor Bidaman. Anticipated retaliation looms as the new cities and towns act allows removal by a two thirds vote of the council for failure to enforce the Nicholson law.
In Brazil Indiana Judge Knight held the blanket remonstrance unconstitutional, saying the law delegated to township voters the right to suspend a general law. The Anti-Saloon League plans an appeal to the Supreme Court, affecting saloon status in several dry areas. The Long B&O train schedule aids quarry workers with 6 am departure and 5:30 pm return, water supply provided by Lehigh from a crane.
Governor Hanly seals the fate of the French Lick and West Baden gambling houses, with Ed Ballard to quit by December 10. The sites, long major gambling centers, face receivership risks amid legal and political scrutiny, while Ballard’s fortune and local ties come under sharp attention.
In Linton, Mayor Wolford asserts firm action to enforce Nicholson law. He forbids lax policing and warns dismissal of any patrolman not following orders. The move signals a crackdown on gamblers and disreputable women, with violators to face full penalties.
Edward Reuter as administrator of Hugh Jackson’s estate reached a $1375 settlement with Southern Indiana Railway over Jackson’s death at the 16th street Spider Creek crossing. Jackson was killed instantly while riding in a farm wagon, and a similar fatal crash involving George Corps, at the same crossing, led to a $1400 verdict in Corps’s favor now pending in the Supreme Court.
Dr. J N Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, warns that about 230 Indiana residents will die this month from pneumonia and urges better living to strengthen health. He cites November averages and blames foul air and closed streetcar ventilators, advising pure air, plain food, water, and thorough bedroom ventilation.
Montgomery Alabama November 9 Governor Jelke ordered the Capital City Guards the only black military group in the state mustered out last night amid local outcry over a marching song about Jefferson Davis sung on the main thoroughfare triggering strong public feeling and pressure from various quarters.
The Womens Relief Corps held its regular Friday session with a large turnout as District Inspector Mrs. Mary England arrived from Seymour and observed the ritualistic work. She complimented it highly and was joined by Mrs. Love, a former resident, for refreshments and a social hour after the meeting.
Smoke issued from second story windows of the Short building occupied by the Eagles at 3:30 Friday. The Fire Department broke into the lodge room and extinguished the blaze with a chemical extinguisher. A chair against a stove pipe running from the livery stable below caused the fire, damaging the floor mostly from smoke and extinguisher fluid.
Joseph E Buchart of Schnellville stands as defendant in two suits filed by Kate Lichte and her sister for $10,000 each, as poor persons, claiming that in September he sold intoxicants to John G Lichte who later drowned after their car plunged into water. The cases await January term. A rural mail carrier found an envelope left unpaid with a note to address it to a named person and three eggs used to pay the stamp, triggering a dispute over the extra egg between the carrier and post office.
The Union Soldiers' union, begun in Indianapolis last summer, grows fast as Daniel L. Brown leads a drive for uniform pension legislation. The group seeks extra rights for veterans and widows, no dues, honorary memberships, and funds from contributors and officials.
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