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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
3
A local shop advertises a ten dollar special on men s suits and overcoats and asserts unusually low prices reflect high quality. The narrator notes the value and earns the praise of discerning customers and tailors alike.
Our line of underwear is complete from cotton fleeced to all wool split garments from 50c to 1.75. Also a line of union suits at 1.00. Saturday and next week offer fleece lined under wear in all sizes shirts or drawers at a low garment price.
Advertisement touts Walk over Shoes as stylish durable and comfortable with no break in or break out. All leathers and all styles offered under a quality driven principle.
The shop promotes the newest styles in mens and boys headwear with an emphasis on olive and bottle green, plus brown tan and black options. It promises a wide assortment and suggests customers will find their particular style.
Bloomington reports the worst drought in 30 years ended by heavy rain. Springs and creeks revived. Bloomington water works lake feeds plant for days. Indiana University pays 15 dollars per tank hauled from Gosport. Showers Bros. Furniture Factory closes for a week to repair and possibly haul water. Citizens plan mass meeting to discuss new water works site and sources.
Indianapolis reports National Superintendent Baker of the Anti-Saloon League urged quick action to push dry counties under local option before the Legislature can repeal the statute. He argued broad dry support could deter repeal and recommended immediate efforts at the upcoming Indiana branch meeting.
A.C. Corbin was arrested in Louisville on a complaint by Milt Blackwell of Bedford charging him with passing a worthless check. Corbin, a traveling salesman, cashed a Bedford check drawn on Western National Bank of Louisville that bounced. A warrant issued Tuesday led to his arrest. he will be brought back for trial in Bedford early January.
The Lawrence County Teachers Association will meet at the county high school Friday and Saturday for a two day session. Dr. Robert A. Armstrong of West Virginia University and Rev. John Hayes will speak with exhibits of schoolwork from every county school. Citizens from Bedford and the county are urged to attend and view the exhibits.
Alleged highway robbery suspects John Glynn Henry Goldsbury and George Galloway were freed in police court after Prosecutor Fletcher dismissed the case. The men, hobos, faced an assault robbery charge tied to Jake Lawson near Ingalls Balloon on November 17. Jewelry found with them prompted questions of broader crime, but police could not verify their criminal record.
Under Street Commissioner Fillion a crew excavates and grades the city hall lot. Trees are removed and new stone steps will be added at the north and east entrances. The lot will be sodded or seeded, following Mayor Stipp’s suggestion.
Frank Hamer departed Wednesday for Indianapolis to undergo an appendectomy at Dr. Runnels Sanatorium. He has endured the ailment for some time and, upon physician recommendation, will undergo surgery. His wife accompanied him and will stay with him during the procedure.
Local poultry houses report no remaining fowl as shipments to city markets drain supply. A week earlier the market was glutting, with Lawrence County farmers receiving an estimated 14 000 dollars for poultry mainly turkeys. The drought is blamed for smaller flocks, but this year is considered a banner for the industry.
The obituary notes Hugh Bass died Nov 12 1908 after an eleven day illness. Born Dec 7 1861, he married Martha Fox on April 7 1892 and was a loving husband, brother and neighbor. He leaves a wife two brothers and a sister. The notice expresses deep mourning and faith that he rests in peace.
A four year old standard breed stal lion owned by Charles Crawford died Tuesday after falling into a ditch in a Water Works pasture where Walter Malott unhitched and tethered the animal. The strap loosened and the horse tumbled, breaking its back. Crawford had refused $300 for the horse. The Baltimore & Ohio plans salary increases for managers and higher officials following last year’s reductions urged by Oscar G. Murray president.
In circuit court Edith Biggs was granted a divorce from Ivy Biggs on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The defendant defaulted by failing to appear and defend the case.
Lebanon Indiana reports that David Slayback, a bachelor found dead near Lebanon, left a pile of corncobs containing about $2000 in gold coins. He had drawn $4700 from a local bank last spring and was known for eccentric generosity canceling debts. He once built a Rosston church and assisted workers. Mrs Stewart of Bloomington will inspect our Corps at Odd Fellows Hall Friday at 2 PM.
In Mitchell police court, twelve year old Nellie Comer described a revolting incident involving two boys under sixteen, Howard Bass and Cleve Brewer, on September 2 and 10. Judge H P Pearson certified the case to juvenile court and ordered a medical exam to corroborate the girl’s account.
I extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy and to the Elks and Eagles for courtesies shown to my husband F. X. Johnson during his last illness. Mrs. A. M. Johnson.
Judge Wilson late Wednesday afternoon sentenced James Ragland, former Mitchell saloon keeper, to $250 fine and 90 days in county jail after a jury conviction. A motion for a new trial was overruled.
James Cather born January 14 1840 died at his West 17th Street home Sunday night after a brief illness from an accident while doing carpentry work. A lifelong Springville resident he was a respected craftsman and church member married to Mary E Chestnut since 1863. Five children died in infancy leaving his widow to mourn alone. Funeral was in the Springville Christian church conducted by Rev. W H Quincy Short with many friends in attendance.
Adjutant General Oran Perry publishes Indiana In the Mexican War a 496 page volume compiling papers, rosters and letters to chronicle Indiana volunteers. The book aims to correct misconceptions about Indiana’s conduct at Buena Vista and highlights regiments and soldiers, including the Lawrence Grays and others who served in Kentucky and Mexican campaigns.
In circuit court on Wednesday the State versus David Torphy was tried before Judge Wilson and a jury. The defendant, once known for defending cases in mayor’s court, faced renewed gambling house charges with J. E. Boruff defending and Prosecutor Fletcher aided by Robert Melen.
W. A. Tobey, 73, known as the pink lemonade man, recounts in New Bedford how pink lemonade began in Forepaugh's circus during a drought. He says a red blanket in a horse-water barrel turned pink, inspiring the beverage that became a circus staple.
Mrs. F. X. Johnson will continue management of the Stone City Opera House under the lease held by her late husband. Leo Torphy will handle theatre affairs representing Mrs. Johnson. The Johnson lease does not expire until next July.
Edward Ford has spent a year in the country jail awaiting trial for the McCoys murder. A mis trial occurred and another hearing may be held at the next term. He remains hopeful of acquittal and reports good health despite confinement while his children visit him in prison. Bloomington Telephone notes a birth in Oolitic, a son born to Mr and Mrs Zelbert Patton.
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