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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR shows a pocket bottle and a list of ailments such as fever nervous disorders kidney disease urinary issues and influenza. It references HUMPHREYS HOME Filla and Jobe Street Colis and a medical book by CINE Co owner W Wark.
Miss Ruth Armstrong and Quincey Rainbolt wed at 6 o clock in an archway ceremony officiated by Rev. Quincy Short. The couple will reside at Cliffe Spring, Springville, after November 1 as they begin married life filled with gifts and congratulations.
Dorothy Walsh, daughter of Chicago banker John R. Walsh, will abandon plans for Mercy Hospital nursing training after family urging. Her sisters Adelaide and Vivian already pursued nursing, with Adelaide having entered Mercy and graduated with honors. Dorothy to be formally introduced after the Walsh move to 412 Chicago Avenue, with six sisters assisting.
Milton Lytton six year old son of James Lytton living south of the city fell Saturday on an acene stalk. A sliver penetrated the eyeball and the particle was removed by a physician in Bedford. Judge Joseph Giles from Mitchell attended to legal matters.
Clyde Woody, a 25 year old farmer, fired three shots at Police Officer William Jackson near Avenue Hotel on J street Saturday afternoon. The struggle for the revolver ended with Woody disarmed and jailed on a shooting with intent to kill charge. Officer Jackson’s quick movement saved his life and he continued his duties.
Denver voters witnessed Taft's Denver visit marked by a bright Union Station welcome and a three hour stay. He argued against Bryan and warned that Democratic plans would harm labor and trusts. Taft defended his labor record and criticized Gompers for misleading workers.
In Ossining on October 3 Miss Alice Gray Sawyer of New York wed Mr John Perry Boruff formerly of Bedford. The ceremony at 3 pm was by Rev Harold Finch with close relatives present followed by a reception from 3 to 5 pm. Best man was James E Boruff and maid of honor Viola Hart.
The focus is on John E. Lamb, vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and his law firm Lamb Beasley Sawyer in Terre Haute. The firm represents large trusts and corporations including American Car and Foundry, Powder Trust, Du Pont, and major rail and utility interests. The article notes extensive court appearances over five years, highlighting political and corporate connections in Indiana.
Reports to James A. Zaring, chairman of the Republican Central Committee, allege Democratic Brewery Annex plans disbursement funds to corrupt the Lawrence County election. Attempts to bribe Republicans with 25 and 50 dollar cash payments were made in multiple townships, while a bipartisan anti bond issue agreement lingers unsigned two weeks after approval.
Nighttime burglars entered the rear cellar of Mrs. Sarah Taylor on North H street and stole 30 quart jars of choice fruit from her boarding house stock. A separate attempt occurred at Elmer McKnight’s home on nearby North street but the burglars fled. Mrs Taylor laments the loss of hard earned fruit and preserves.
A Saturday fire swept the fair ground addition where weeds and dry grass two feet high fed the blaze. Firefighters fought with sticks and brushes, beating the flames for about an hour until the danger to homes subsided.
Four child patients, ages ten twelve six and seven, are reported by Dr Morrell Simpson secretary of the Board of Health as cases of scarlet fever. The Gipson boy attended school before falling ill. Health officials act promptly to suppress the spread and protect the public.
After a two days' trial in the circuit court a Bloomfield jury awarded Mrs. Henry Lutes four hundred dollars. She sued her stepfather Alexander Hardin for remuneration for caring for his wife during her illness.
Mrs. William A. Sears, 45, wife of a local Indian Creek farmer, collapsed Saturday evening around 7 oclock from a ruptured blood vessel while at home. She is survived by her husband and four children.
Hendren of Avoca was arrested Saturday night and brought before the court this morning. He pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail.
The Linton club of the Eastern Illinois League led in the sixth inning and defeated Bedford 10 to 5 at Washington Park Sunday. Butts and Robertson hit two base hits driving in runs, an error scored two, and Wicker scored on a Bedford misplay in the second. Bedford failed to score in the third, Wicker added another in the fourth, and the decisive sixth inning followed with two outs.
American Express Company assumed its lease of the Southern Indiana road. Supt. Naylor of the Illinois division and route agent Jones were here to finalize arrangements for service. East bound shipments from Bedford will go via Southern Indiana and transfer at Terre Haute to the Pennsylvania, saving about three hours compared with Monon and Limedale Junction routing.
J D Martin buys furniture stock and will continue at the old North Side square stand until a new ground floor office with chapel and morgue is ready in the Norton building. S. Ferguson announces shift and public facilities at the new location.
B. W. Dye, a longtime pawn broker and cigar shop proprietor on J Street, was killed Sunday afternoon when an 18 year old customer, Charles Harvey, discharged a 32 caliber revolver he believed to be unloaded. Dye died instantly. Harvey was later found not to be at fault, and no blame was attached to him.
Indianapolis reporters say Richard Lieber John Pohlman and P J McGarty visited Cincinnati liquor dealers to gain data and guidance for Indiana efforts against temperance reforms. The whisky and brewers reportedly back separate goals with a shared stance against local option advances while Albert Lieber pursues a broader 12 senator and House majority aim.
An apparent intoxicated Chinese man entered Mayor Malott’s office in Bloomington and confessed to taking poison in a personal crisis. Police chief Johns investigated and found signs of opium use amid the distressed report, with the man groggy and disoriented.
Four blocks from public square a large 8 room house on a 90 by 140 lot with a good barn and summer kitchen. Modern conveniences and plenty of fruit trees. Apply at the Red Cross Shoe Store East Side Public Square.
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