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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
4
Medical terms appear scrambled with partial words like ulcer and infection alongside biotech references. The readable pieces suggest a health or disease topic but lack coherent details or context for a proper summary.
Fire at Tonnelton Wednesday caused total insured loss around $42,000 with only $11,600 covered by H H Walls Agency. Several businesses suffered stock and fixtures damage including Guthrie wareroom Malott Bros Wilcox Huddleston and others. additional property losses may reach about $1,000. Initial estimates underestimated insurance levels.
Poine iy R ichard Ainell AE Friday marked the forty ninth anniversary of Col. and Mrs. Mary. In Bedford their friends recall a quiet celebration with family and relatives. The couple is praised as faithful companions, and well wishes flow for many more happy years together.
Ben Connelly of Bryantsville reported to Bedford police that he took a horse and buggy left at the public rack for two days by mistake after traveling with his father toward Mitchell. Mayor Stipp suspended the cruelty to animals charge in view of his explanation.
Thomas Morrow aged 56 died Friday morning at his North ZI street home after months with dropsy. A son-in-law of John Skerd, he moved to Bedford from Leatherwood about four years ago. He leaves a widow and five children. Funeral was held Sunday at Leatherwood church at 2 PM with Rev. John Williams officiating.
Mrs. W. C. Kern of this county and Mrs. John Er of Indianapolis mourn the death of Aunt fe Succumbs To Old Lay Ca anattinn HZ UIMETICE. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 80 o'clock from the late residence.
Fragmentary text discusses a sport topic and a statute reference with uncertain details about a person named in the dialogue. No clear event, date, or outcome is identifiable from the available lines.
Edith Logan formerly Edith Hagerly sues Kinred Logan after a week long marriage alleging coercion threats to kill her fiancé and a motive to save the life of her intended husband. She seeks dissolution of marriage restoration of maiden name and proper relief.
In Georgetown Kentucky prosecutors and defense clash over jury bias as five jurors are chosen for Caleb Powers trial. Ninety Democrats and thirteen Republicans were among potential jurors. Republicans allege deputies packed the pool with Democrats to influence verdict.
Friday marked Mary Crossland’s birthday with a gathering of young friends. Guests included Gladys Cornwell and Pritchard, Mary Spaulding, Lillie Hartman, Callie Hulse, Dorothy Newkirk, Jennie and Charlie Worthington, Harry Ragsdale, Scott Turgles, Robert Spaulding, Albert and Earl Crossland, John and William Blankenship. Mary’s mother and Mary Clemens served refreshments.
Station agents report widespread inquiries about special holiday rates, but officials say the two cent per mile rate remains in effect year round with no further reductions. The Western Passenger Association plans to abolish clerical bureaus and centralize operations from Chicago, ending local bureaus in Des Moines Omaha St Paul Kansas City Denver and St Louis except Denver likely to close.
Election governs new road districts in townships. Each township of up to 56 square miles may have four districts, while larger townships up to 36 square miles can have six. Election in December requires voters to be legal residents of their district and non residents of cities, with trustees appointing inspectors and clerks to oversee ballots and certify results.
John Wampler of Stinesville files a claim against the Monon railroad over damages from an incident on a Chicago excursion. Brakeman Scott, reportedly under liquor influence, allegedly attempted to flirt with Miss Lella Wampler, leading to a scuffle. Scott was discharged and his father, long employed by the company, resigned after guidance from Monon officials.
A lengthy court session over immunity tied to the use of the Southern Indiana railway books in a Federal Grand Jury probe stalled Walsh’s trial for bank funds misappropriation. Judge Anderson postponed ruling, with Walsh’s counsel seeking time Monday to present authorities in support of immunity.
Freemont Nebraska resident Archie Venuto attempted a diet of only peanuts and water lasting one week. He became delirious after four days and was placed in a hospice. He died from exhaustion after the peanut only regimen ended.
George Strain appeared before Squire Dickson on a trespass charge arising from attaching a padlock on the door of Catherine Storms house in Harrodsburg. The case, tied to a rent dispute, was postponed as Major Louden represents the state and Attorneys Morgan East and Lee defend Mrs Storms.
Fred Cannedy, a barber, risks losing his hunter license after spending 2 on the license 2.50 on car repairs 3 on shells borrowing a dog hiring a rig and traveling to the country to show Bedford Gun Club members how to kill quail. He returned starving tired with no birds found as daylight dimmed.
Nemps Balsam claims to stop any cough that any medicine can and to cure coughs that cannot be cured by other medicines. It is promoted as the best cough cure and urged as worth the risk of alternatives. The product is said to treat coughs colds bronchitis grip asthma and early consumption while avoiding narcotics.
The Democratic National Committee called to convene in session at French Lick on November 22. Chairman Taggart issued the call to select a convention city as Louisville Chicago St Louis St Paul Cincinnati Milwaukee and Atlantic City compete for the big meeting.
Miss Osa Crawford a 23 year old Dive School teacher near Pinhook died after an abdominal blow allegedly struck by a pupil. Trustee Dalton and witnesses recount calls for action and a fatal convulsion following the incident, with rumors and secrecy surrounding the case.
The article notes unusually chilly weather today with a historic contrast to November 10, 1853 when the temperature fell ten degrees below zero. It recalls that winter’s peak left the mercury never dropping below that mark afterward. Mrs. Fred Luedtke has returned home to South G street after visiting Seymour.
Saturday night Chip Johnson fell into a seven foot deep ditch near the north end of the Opera House while attending the Passion Play. He clung to his money and cried for help until two local women using a step ladder rescued him. He threatened dire consequences to the city, noting a deeper fall would have felt the same.
A 10-year-old Nugent boy in a petty quarrel with a Bennett playmate at Lehman on Saturday caused severe injury by lighting a match and thrusting the flame into the other boy’s eye. The Bennett lad now faces likely loss of sight despite medical efforts to ease the pain.
Western Passenger Association adopts baggage rules for dogs on trains effective December 1. Owners must check pets and attach name and address tags, with a minimum weight of fifty pounds. At most two dogs allowed in the baggage car, separating pets from other luggage.
An exodus of Hungarian Slav Bukovisa Czech and other laborers returns to homeland. Cincinnati banks report about 1000 steerage departures in a month. Workers saved money, sending cash home, with typical earnings around 1.59 daily and up to 60,000 yearly in remittances. Max Mosler notes many depart with fortunes to invest back home.
George Spaulding, formerly of Bedford, was arrested by New Albany police Saturday for intoxication. He has a history of similar charges, including a prior promise to leave town, a Washington arrest, and a sentence served in the works. He returned to New Albany and was sent to the works again.
In Brown County two brothers named Thomas and John Brown had twin calves from a cow. They drove 1400 pound steers to Columbus and sold them to a local dealer, each twin keeping his share of 420 dollars.
Roy Shanks a brakeman on the Bedford Belt railway suffered a broken arm and severe head cuts when he was thrown from a coal car. The incident occurred Monday while riding on a cut of cars that struck another car causing the fall. Dr. Freeland attended the injured man.
Under a new law Chicago voters will face a ballot nine feet seven inches long with candidates for US senator presidential electors governor and more. Each party ticket lists dozens for county roles. opposition figures estimate the ballot would form a tall column or a railroad length if laid end to end.
A sealed verdict was reached Saturday night in Kincheloe versus Modern Woodmen lodge of Mt. Vernon. The jury awarded Mrs Kincheloe 1044.20 as administratrix of Roy Baldwin, alleged to have died by his own action. Baldwin held a short term policy, lodge argued death not natural. Attorneys Fred Leonard Mt Vernon and G K Denton Evansville for plaintiff. E I Craig Evansville and George C Taylor New Harmony for defendant.
State Auditor John C. Billheimer reports Indiana owns several islands in the Wa bash river, including Patoka Island in Gibson County. The eighty acrePatoka Island is occupied by Theodore W. Flouchin, described as a squatter, who has a claimed right from earlier occupants and refuses to cede the state's crop share.
The November term of Lawrence Circuit Court will convene in seven weeks with a grand jury of John W. Wicker Bono Bart Kindred Reed Elliren Shawewicks Farrell Pleasant Run and others. The petit jury includes Mack Newland Clark Link Charles McCameron Robert Younger Charles Bates and more. Several criminal cases are set for trial in the opening week.
A fragmentary report notes an individual went fishing for violent suspects, with limited readable details. The available lines reference pursuit activities and possible law enforcement involvement without clear names or locations.
Five men were taken into custody after game and fish wardens visited the White River banks near Elnora in Daviess County. The arrest followed enforcement action during the inspection.
Five men Will Brown Will Byers Steve Stalcup James Ritter and Elmer Ketchum were arrested for illegal seining. Only Brown and Byers were fined with total costs of 60 dollars. wardens led by E J Earle deputy game and fish commissioner investigated after a tip from a druggist.
County Treasurer Bay caused an attachment Friday for 12. g0 feet of lumber owned by L. D. Benedict & Co. of Chicago after taxes remained unpaid. The lumber will stay in Sheriff Box custody until the tax claim is settled. Also reported are two births: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lytton of Red Cross and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Berna Mitchell of Oolitic.
Card of thanks expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of father and husband. Signed by Mrs. T. J. Morrow and children and noting thanks for floral offerings.
Miss Amy Dodds received word Saturday night from Louis announcing the death of Mrs. Skene, mother of Mrs. D. B. Dodds and Mrs. Coleman Denean. Funeral services were held today after a lingering illness. Miss Dodds accompanied to Louisville this morning by Mrs. J. B. Stipp to attend the funeral.
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