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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary list of medical symptoms and disorders including colic indigestion skin diseases bladder issues and stomach problems. Appears as a catalog of conditions without coherent narrative or clear source context. Contains numerous garbled names and terms.
Tobias Gaddis, known as the white cap slayer, is confined in Bloomington jail charged with petit larceny and declared insane after a terrorized period. A county inquest found him insane, with doctors seeking commitment to the Indianapolis Central Insane Hospital.
Miss Sera Leesig, 15, faced a forward admirer on West 16th street, delivering blows to fend off an attempted hug and insult. She lives with the Andrew Fine family on Mitchell road and was in Bedford with them for shopping. Her birth is recorded as a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Johnson at 17th and J streets.
On a perfect fall day many city visitors traveled to the countryside enjoying the woods hill and dale. They spent the afternoon in lively exploration while the old town grew quiet as people sought pawpaw grapes and persimmons. the scenery attracted many for lunches and scenic viewing.
After hearings the Board ruled the remonstrance valid in the third ward. An appeal to the Circuit Court was announced. If upheld the decision will force seven saloons to close when licenses expire. County Commissioners debated the liquor issue as temperance groups and saloon interests clashed over legal name counts. The Board also approved retail licenses for Constant Gaussin E B Simpson Bedford William Hendrickson and J B Jones of Oolitic.
The board of state charities reports high interest as ministers prepare to observe Prison Sunday on the last Sunday of the month. Readings show 1,165 inmates at Jeffersonville reformatory 1,050 at Michigan City penitentiary 46 at the women’s prison 1,200 in jails 220 in the girls school and 534 in the boys school at Plainfield.
A burglar who stole from Collins meat market then Seig Bros market on East 16th street fled as a watchdog bit the thief’s pants. The dog chased him through a wire screen, returning to guard the shop, while the culprit escaped. The incident adds a canine patrol to Bedford merchants’ precincts.
The Pope family of Lawrence county held a Sunday reunion at J. R. Pope’s home in this city. Six brothers attended except Dennis Pope of Gage Oklahoma, with many extended family members from Elnora Linton Mitchell and nearby areas. Their father Harlan Pope was a local schoolteacher and longtime Justice of the Peace. The next gathering will be at E. B. Pope’s Mitchell home.
Numerous short items report visits and travels of residents from Bedford and nearby towns. Names include Moore, Torphy, Dale, Cosner, Whitman, Robin son, Hartley, Gainey, and many others visiting relatives, attending court, or leaving for cities like Indianapolis Cincinnati Kansas City and Louisville. Several births, illnesses, and a cancer condition are noted along with a social dinner for the Clampitts in Bloomington.
Advertised letters list includes Miss Ammy Allen Miss Fannie Brown Miss Laura Fipps Miss Lydia Sanders Miss Grace Star Miss Lottie Tyree and Messrs Arsben Earl Oscar Henry Ed D S Jeffries Armenis Johnson. Callers asked to say advertised. Postal notice by L Keach P M.
Burglar enters I G Ades via transom after midnight and selects the best stock. Neckwear, coats, suits, shoes, hats, shirts, and gloves taken, plus about $2 from the till. Stock shows signs of careful examination. over 75 dollars valued loot rumored. Police called. townsfolk report multiple burglaries across area.
Roscoe Douglass, shot by City Police Officer Benjamin Martin last Saturday night in Frankfort, died Monday evening at Palmer Hospital. Prosecuting Attorney Robinson will file a manslaughter affidavit and ask Judge Claybaugh to present it to the grand jury. Douglass had remained unconscious for two days and held to his dying statement claiming he was at the Martin home per an agreement with Pearl Martin.
Friends in the city learn that Second Lieutenant Clayton Barnard of the Constabulary Department, serving as paymaster, reports good health and active field work in the mountainous province of Le Plante. He mentions riding a Philippine pony during ascents and walking down slopes. His enlistment expires next February, with a possible summer visit home. The park track grading contest concludes today and promises strong horse entries and a closing ladies riders race.
Olive Lowder and Newton R. Lowder sue Moron Railway for $1000 each over disruption on August 18. Olive bought a Bloomington Ketcham ticket, rode on train 9 the French Lick accommodation, was forced to alight at Clear Creek, sent via Smithville, and alleges nervous prostration and illness. Viola Edwards seeks divorce from Herbert H. Edwards in clerk's office this afternoon.
John Schafer formerly of Bedford and inmate at the State Soldiers Home hospital was injured last Tuesday when he fell on stone steps while climbing to the home, breaking an arm. The injury is painful but not serious, following a prior leg operation. He sends greetings to old comrades.
Dora Gable pleaded guilty in police court to intoxication and paid a fine with costs. George Spaulding, after a rambling plea, was fined $1 and costs and warned about jail or rock pile for insolvency. Chief Gratzer joked about Rock Pile and hospital. Jack Potter faced charges of provoke and intoxication after a disturbance at Whiting’s. he pled guilty to intoxication and would stand trial on the provoke charge.
John R. Walsh and officials completed the initial Chicago to Terre Haute run on the Southern Indiana line aboard engine No. 18. The trip, a preview of opening and service plans, drew cheers in Terre Haute and Chicago as demonstrations were planned for Linton, Jasonville, Bedford, Oolitic and Seymour.
The local Modern Woodmen camp plans a large initiation next Monday night for 75 candidates. Invitations have gone to neighboring camps and a crowd from Washington, Vincennes, Seymour, Linton, Bloomington and other areas is expected. A banquet will accompany the ceremony as part of a prosperous period of rapid membership growth.
Alfred Gullett has reconciled with his wife and returned home after suing Dr. S W Smith for 10000 over alleged alienation of affection. The circuit court suit may be dismissed. Grant Storms broke the right arm after a buggy accident. Dr Emery set the fracture. A N Palmer and wife visited W A Evans and wife on Sunday.
Dillon Clark faced police court on intoxication and paid 82 and costs. William Tam was fined 5 and costs for intoxication and carrying concealed weapons. a pair of knucks was found on him. The intoxication charge was held, and he has completed fifteen days for concealed weapons.
The County Commissioners decided to remove several trees in Court Park to allow grass to grow. They faced a shade problem and moved to thin out overgrowth to improve the yard and street visibility.
J M McMillan general manager of the Bradley and Sons stone mills is in Chicago on business. He notes plans to classify owners of vy cars with base in powder mills and discuss related corporate matters.
Bedford overwhelmed Brownstown at Washington Park with a 15 to 1 victory. The match highlighted Bedford's strong offense and Brownstown's defense struggle as the final whistle blew.
The Board of County Commissioners awarded two bridge contracts and rejected the Chase bridge bid of 1875 from H. C. Malott for exceeding specs. Vincennes Bridge Company won the Stultz bridge at 292, with other bids higher. A separate bid of 404 by John G. Burns won the Pleasant Run bridge, over competing bids. Rueben Miller named superintendent for the Bedford and Orangeville pike project.
Mrs W D Dalton mother of Trustee A F Dalton suffered a stroke this morning around nine while seated on her veranda on Sea Washington street. Doctors report a ruptured brain vessel and she was sinking by three this afternoon. Mary Sexon of Owensburg is visiting her uncle John D Alexander who has been ill.
Arthur C. Alston presents theatregoers with Friends Tennessee's Partner Pretty Peggy and other hits. The production At the Old Cross Roads gains enthusiastic reviews, with twenty seasoned actors and grand stage settings fueling record receipts at the Grand Opera House and cities coast to coast. Ticket sales at the Stone City Opera House begin Saturday amid high demand.
Hundreds attend a three week revival led by Evangelist Reed in Mitchell. Parents warned a skating rink endangers daughters and opens doors to scandal while a Santa Cruz businessman visits Bedford to study the Postal Auto agency and orders multiple cars.
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