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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1906
Page
2
W A Harron stepped on a train coupling while crossing cars in Southern Indiana. The engine released slack as he stood and the coupler crushed his toes. Injuries are painful but not likely dangerous.
Harvey McFarland of Greene county offered 25 cents per head for all rabbits killed on his farm due to damage to his apple orchard and cedar grove. A few sportsmen killed 8 rabbits last Thursday and received the reward. the season is now closed.
After forty five hours of deliberation the jury in the William Semple cruelty case failed to reach a verdict. The six six deadlock led to dismissal by Judge Wilson and a new trial will be held at the next term. Semple, Poor Farm Superintendent, faced two counts from Monroe County's grand jury.
Dr. Hurty reports 47 percent of Indiana drugs sold last year were short or adulterated while many food items are injurious. Deputies Bragg McAbee Cohen Bishop and Thompson collected about 1000 samples across the state, analyzed at the state hygiene lab, prompting letters to nearly 300 druggists to stop selling such products.
The State Board of Health annual report to Gov. Hanly outlines five legislative recommendations. It urges updated birth and death registration laws, sanitary standards for school buildings, mandatory hygiene in public schools, a state hospital for indigent consumptives, and stronger food and drug laws enabling prosecutions for adulteration.
The report recommends a comprehensive law to prevent pollution of streams and lakes and to require cities and factories to dispose of wastes within set timelines. It calls for state supervision of public water plans and an engineering department to enforce sanitation standards, arguing the lakes and streams cannot wait for disaster.
A major early season snowstorm hit Kansas and neighboring areas, with 4 to 5 inches in the eastern state and heavier accumulations, up to 10 to 12 inches in parts of New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. Winds from the north reached 15 mph, causing drifting and rail delays as Santa Fe trains held on Pecos Valley. Stock losses were reported statewide, greatest in the western regions with limited shelter.
The scarcity of fresh eggs across the country drives up prices. Eastern markets rise 3 cents per dozen, Indiana follows, wholesale at 30 cents. A Indiana grocer notes eggs now cost more than oranges as production drops. Fresh eggs sell for 35 cents per dozen while Florida oranges run 30 cents. Storage stock moves to groceries at 22 cents and retailed at 25 to 23 cents.
Chief Gratzer and Officer Moore raided Mrs Libbie Riley Owens resort on Columbus Avenue between 10 and 11 AM Monday. Five arrested: Madame Owens, Steve Owens, Lillie Fidler, Josie Melvin, and Dick O'Neal. Fidler, Melvin, and O Neal fined 20 dollars and costs plus one day in jail, later served and released. Tuesday, Mrs Owens and husband pled guilty to maintaining a house of ill fame and were fined 20 dollars plus costs each, stayed.
The Bedford Rink Co says D. J. Walkup of New Albany will manage, leasing a ground plot on its street between Lo and M to erect a 45 by 155 foot skating ring costing at least 2500 dollars. Construction starts at once.
A group of Eastern florists visited Lafayette Monday to view Dorner & Son’s new carnation variety the Winona. Exhibited for the first time, the pearly pink flower is described as large and promising, with buyers willing to pay high but the owners plan to hold the plant.
The Grand Lodge committee will decide whether to enlarge current quarters at Pennsylvania and Washington in Indianapolis or buy a site for a new building. A state cantons meeting reported prosperity and growth in memberships. An election commission was chosen to canvass votes for field officers in December. Grand Encampment met, and Grand Lodge sessions begin Wednesday. Officers elected include J. E. Bodine and E. Beauchamp.
Indiana saloon policy criticized as brewery influence grows. Blodgett from Columbus reports saloon licenses cost $1,000 and more, with breweries backing owners and backing politics. Managers pay back licensing costs via weekly sums, police enforcement favors certain beer, and a brewery employee even sat on a grand jury.
In Columbus Indiana a brewing firm faced a harsh battle over saloon expansion. Residents and officials pressed for strict zoning, keeping taverns downtown and away from schools and factories. A high license fee could have cooled brewery efforts.
The Seymour Republican notes B and O suffers from boiler maker scarcity and too few operators. Freight crews endure 14 to 25 hour runs, raising accident risk. A wage rise elsewhere may improve conditions, attract workers, and reduce wrecks. Strike fallout and ad hoc hiring worsened motive power.
Export lumber prices ease from last March as foreign demand peaks and southern mills face labor shortages. With high duty on finished goods, rough lumber heads to Germany France and England where duties are lighter. Car shortages delay shipments. some Arkansas and Louisiana mills run 2 to 8 months behind. Dealers expect higher demand and prices in the next thirty days.
Mrs C H Allen entertained a number of friends at a six o'clock dinner Tuesday evening as a surprise in honor of Mr Allen's 35th birthday. Present were Mr and Mrs James Stephenson Morrel Simpson Frank Leonard Stella Allen Nellie Hunter Maud Cooper Mr and Mrs C H Allen and Master L Howard Allen. All reported an excellent time.
General Edward S. Bragg criticizes democracy's lack of leadership and moneyed influence after a New York vote showing rising socialism. He denounces municipal and federal utility ownership as insufficient relief and doubts any Democrat possesses true leadership. A separate Leesburg note reports a timber wolf encounter with dogs and a farmer’s shot ending the chase as wolf packs increasingly raid farms.
Within the next twenty four months Edmond Scribner, a 72 year old Washington astrologer, warns that twenty nine major cities worldwide will face God’s vengeance through earthquakes floods and fires. He cites cities in the United States such as New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Detroit along with London Paris and Rome in Europe.
Charles W. Diller of two miles west of Jasonville was arrested Saturday morning for altering the date on his hunting license. He paid a fine and costs totaling 36.50, having tried to extend an August 1905 license to December 1906 using a differently colored paper and an incorrect serial number. A new license would cost 1, leaving him without a valid license.
During a Tuesday thunder storm lightning damaged electric light and telephone lines in the city. Bedford Light Power Co suffered a burned out incandescent dynamo but restarts were quick due to a spare. Central Union and Home Telephone Co reported several telephone instruments knocked out by the bolt.
At 6 o'clock Tuesday night Samuel Evans fired three shots at Harry Strange in Bloomington. The first bullet struck Strange in the side near the river, two others missed. Strange, who fainted after walking to the fire department quarters, was taken to City Hospital where the bullet remains unfound. Evans accused Strange of causing his 12 year old son to be discharged. Strange says the boy quit of his own accord after Evans urged him to pray before the shooting. Both men are workingmen with families. Evans is at large.
Kosciusko County remains unsettled as wolves still haunt the area once roamed by the Pottawatomie Indians. Farmers object to wolves feeding on their mutton, prompting a organized hunt to the death led by local residents including James Hamilton near the big marsh three miles northwest of town.
Col Calvert, at Treylae in Brown county, will build a stone mansion named Hospitality Hall within a year if plans hold. Architect Nichols designs octagon shaped rooms and large halls at an estimated cost of $10,000. Construction to begin when spring weather opens.
Representative John Edwards of Mitchell may reenter the Indiana House Speakership race, pressed by Republican lawmakers and state friends. He met supporters at the Claypool Hotel and received letters from many GOP members urging him to run, possibly defeating Governor Hanly's chosen candidate Branch if he enters the caucus.
Seven Rock Island trains were stuck in snow or canceled between Pratt and Liberal, Kansas, mainly Pratt to Meade. The Golden State limited eastbound stood at Bloom and the 43 limited westbound at Brenham near Greensburg. Snow drifted but improving weather was reported.
Inquiries flood railroad stations as no Thanksgiving rate is offered this year. Associations nationwide reject discount fares, with officials noting no benefit for railroads. Travelers lament full fares while planning to visit friends outside the city.
Henry Zollman, father of Thornt and Henry Zollman, of Pedford and the county’s wealthiest landowner, died Tuesday night at his home near Medora at about 84. His son Henry Zollman of this city started for Texas and telegraph intercepts were attempted. Thornt Zollman traveled to Medora. No funeral arrangements have been made.
George Ade of Indiana will write a new series for The Indianapolis Sunday Star titled Old Tales Retold. He will retell famous historical incidents using slang and a modern setting. The first tale covers Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith and explores why the savages wanted to soak the Englishman and what sparked the quarrel and romance depicted.
The Lawrence Circuit Court Administrator of Lawrence County Indiana has appointed Thomas L. Kimbrel and H. 2 Pearson as administrators of the estate of Clifford A. Diefendorf, late of Lawrence County. The estate is stated as solvent.
The undersigned is appointed by the Clerk of the Lawrence Circuit Court as administrator of the estate of Dora Short deceased. The estate is to be settled and administered according to law.
The City Council granted permission to Indiana Cut Stone Co to extend a switch on T street and accepted assessments on 1st and 13th streets. It ordered a ten inch tile drain behind Mrs. Kate Heitger’s home, and deferred at Fifth street foundry drainage to the Street and Alley Committee. An extra well rehab project, sale of a fire horse at 125 dollars, and a septic tank tract rent to William Gyger were approved. Building permits included several dwellings and a Bedford Rink Co. project. job postings urged boiler makers and machinists for the Monon shops.
Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1906. William Erwin as executor has filed final settlement with the court. The examination and action on the account will occur November 26. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court November Term 1906 notice is given that William C. Roberts as Executor has filed final accounts and vouchers for Newton H. Roberts deceased. The court will examine them on November 26 1906 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the accounts should not be approved. Alexander and Harris attorneys.
Private sale under Daviess Circuit Court authority for real estate in Daviess Martin and Lawrence counties Indiana. Daviess County site at Edgar T Laughlin law office Odon on Saturday December 1 1906 at 1 30 PM for 10 acres more or less.
Notice is given to unknown defendants in a quiet title suit in the Lawrence Circuit Court at Bedford Indiana. The plaintiffs Martin and Martin demand appearance by the 4th Monday of November or the case will proceed in their absence. The action names Jesse Brown and numerous heirs and relatives as defendants. The clerk Boone Leonard certifies the notice dated October 10.
Plaintiffs seek to quiet title in real estate against nonresident defendants John Duncan Polly Duncan Vincent Wyatt Jemima Wyatt Elijah Garton and others in Lawrence Circuit Court. They must appear and answer by the 60th day of the next term starting November 4 1906 or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Filed by Martin & Martin attorneys on October 6 1908 with clerk Boone Leonard.
The State of Indiana files a complaint in Lawrence Circuit Court for divorce against Edward E Parker, noting nonresidence. He must appear on the first day of the next term, November 4, 1906, at the Bedford courthouse to answer or demur, or the case will proceed in his absence.
In the Lawrence Circuit Court during the November Term 1908 a filed matter concerns Union National Savings and Loan Association. The record notes proceedings and filings related to the financial institution’s actions.
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