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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes describe poultry care and diseases with terms like kidney disorders and digestive issues. Mentions a book or product by a company at William and Job Streets in New York and prepaid pricing.
Ollie Nash, a young man from Vicksburg near Linton, fell under Southern Indiana passenger train No. 4 Friday night. The trucks passed over his right leg near the hip. he was found by trainmen later and given medical aid.
Burglars blew open the Orleans Indiana post office safe in the early hours and took 409 dollars worth of stamps. The inner door and cash receipts remained intact and no money was stolen. Neighbors reported a pistol-like concussion around 3 am during heavy rain. Postmaster Elrod notes no other valuables missing.
Representative John H. Edwards of Mitchell earned top credit for the Republican victory in the local option fight. As floor leader, he steered the bill to passage by coordinating votes and limiting speeches to deter partisan posturing, while counting on possible Democratic support.
A young Jasonville teacher attempting an anatomy lesson faced blank stares until a student exclaimed in excitement that the spinal cord runs through you, with the head at one end and you sit on the other.
Chicago reports facsimiles show Haskell as Citizens' Alliance member and author of anti union resolutions. The disclosures accuse him of organizing nonunion bias in Muskogee while he was governor and threaten his Democratic standing amid Taft labor charges.
Terre Haute Indiana September 25 testimony began in the Henry F McDonald murder case as the defense sought to cast doubt on the fatal bullet from McDonalds revolver and raise insanity as a plea The state rested at 130 pm and W J Bryan visited the city to witness proceedings John E Lamb was summoned and excused from attending as he helped entertain the visitor Judge Piety warned jurors about patronizing saloons during a noon intermission
The record highlights that 2ee al Es sar has achieved an accomplishment, marking a notable milestone for the entity within its field. The brief notes the achievement without additional details or context.
President Roosevelt declines to answer Bryan personal remarks and defends his administration’s anti trust record. He compares Taft and Olney records, cites numerous cases against capital and railroads, and argues his policies fulfill the platform while criticizing Bryan’s positions.
The Blish Milling Co pays one dollar per bushel for No 2 wheat at Blish Mill, the highest local price in years except for last fall. Indiana markets show Seymour ahead of Indianapolis at 98 cents, home grown quality cited. Evensville, Sept 27. Heavy rains hit southern Indiana and western Kentucky, ending a 49 day drought, longest in the region.
Democratic nominee for Congress William A Cullop, also lawyer for several brewing firms, ended his campaign in Lawrence county with a speech from a public square stand on the east side Saturday night.
In Lawrence County hopeful Cullop faced a cool reception as crowds formed at Avoca and Bedford. He spoke at Dicky Gyger’s home and in Bedford but avoided county option and temperance topics, leaving supporters disappointed by his silence on matters of public interest.
Mrs. Drucilla Bright Woolery aged 81 died Saturday night after long illness in Bedford. Born in Kentucky in 1827 she was the youngest of 14 children and sister of Henry Culbertson. Survived by daughter Mrs. Alice Campbell and three grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 3 30 from M G Cole residence with Elder J W Newland officiating. Burial Beech Grove beside her son George Bright.
A large crowd watched the Washington Park game as the home team defeated Odon 8 to 6. Wicker and Rariden starred for the locals with strong pitching and timely hitting. Bedford contributed decisive runs, while Odon failed to score after several threats. attendance reached 800 and umpires credited solid defense and base running. In other items, a Sept 27 1908 marriage and local court cases were noted.
A person identified as Bh Eheim We Ea is described as blacklisted and facing a serious charge. Details are unclear in the fragment, including the jurisdiction and exact nature of the accusation. Further information from the original report is needed to clarify the case and proceedings.
Alfred E Tin dall sues Lehigh Portland Cement Company in Lawrence circuit court seeking 5000 dollars alleging the firm published false malicious statements after his 1908 discharge. He claims the letters harmed his employment prospects with Elnora Concrete and Merchants Contracting Company, placing him on a black list.
The body of 70 year old William Steele was found in a wooded pasture on John Hunter’s farm, 34 miles southeast of Heltonville, after heart disease struck him while he walked to his brother Thomas Steele’s home. He leaves many relatives and will be buried Tuesday at 10 am from De Pauw Chapel.
A detailed act proposes petition thresholds for county local option elections on prohibiting liquor sales, establishes petition forms and filing rules, outlines election administration by the county election commission, and sets consequences for licenses and procedures if the vote approves or defeats prohibition. The act also prescribes timelines, durations between elections, and alignment with earlier statutes, with liberal construction to fulfill its purpose.
Mrs Martha Ash aged 56 wife of John W Ash of M street died suddenly Saturday night at about 8 30 from heart disease. Remains will be taken to Loogootee Tuesday morning for interment. Survived by husband and several sons. Logansport Ind Sept 27 rain brings little relief to drought damaged crops.
The Seymour Water Company finished a new 120 foot concrete dam near the Rockford pumping station during a unusually low river. A 60 by 7 foot concrete wall was added along the riverbank to keep dirt away from the pump area and the intake chamber was replaced to hold more water.
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