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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
In a fiery local political scene the Saloon Organ editor faces judgment costs amid attacks on Judge Wilson as anti doodle election agreements are targeted and abducted. Friction grows over Democratic and Brewery Annex influence, with warnings to voters about the “let the people rule” coalition and plans to expose the gang before election day.
Special Dispatch to the Enquirer reports that experts say three quarters of Monroe county officers over the last decade are short in accounts. Democratic officials are accused of concealing findings while funding for the probe rises. The Bloomington Telephone cites interpolated figures: several officials allegedly owe sums ranging from 600 to 1500 dollars, with more costs planned as two thirds of the inquiry remains.
Glaring Democratic Alliance posters attack saloon and brewery interests. The article asserts a combined saloon brewery and Democratic influence with the pledge to repeal the local option law.
The article accuses the Terre Haute Brewing Company and allied Democratic figures of running a bill posting campaign to repeal the county local option law. It describes large red and black posters, staged by the brewery, to depict supposed evils of prohibition and to influence voters in Bedford and beyond. It notes Crawford Fairbanks and Thomas Taggart involved in anti local option efforts and cites forthcoming postage stamp changes.
Rev J W Findley came back Monday night from Los Angeles after ten weeks away for recreation and Mrs Findley’s benefit. Delayed by a Denver wreck, he had hoped to reach Bedford last Saturday. Mrs Finchey and children visited relatives at Monmouth before returning home.
The Steel Trust paid 21000 dollars last week to Monroe county for land near Stinesville to quarry stone for crushed use at its Gary plant. Payments went to Charlie Dunn and Wm Smith, Bean Blossom residents, with Dunn said to receive 15000 and Smith 9000. No work has begun on the stone mill and quarries, and nothing will be done until after the election.
Mrs Lucy Thomas aged over 70 residing with her daughter Mrs Charles Huff East 17th street fell Saturday night and fractured her left hip. The injury may prove serious.
Affidavits reveal a purported scheme to derail Jack Harrell’s bid for recorder at the Lawrence County Democratic convention. Dick Gyger, sheriff candidate, faces accusations tied to a caucus plan and alleged political “knife” plot, with Calvin B. Harrell admitting a talk confirming a scheme.
Indiana Republicans announce a three day Taft tour starting October 22 with 16 speeches the first day across Lawrenceburg Aurora Osgood Bedford Evansville and more. A 2000 member Railway Employes Taft Club forms in Marion County while reception and arrangements committees are named for Bedford and Mitchell.
In Bedford and Lawrence County a crisis campaign erupts as bill boards from the Brewers Alliance attack the local option law and Democratic slate. Citizens denounce the posting as a hijack of the party by brewery interests. Mitchell report shows boards refused posting. local option favored. Weddings and births noted with a Baot of public life includes Alms Wicker and Alfred Wesner marriage. Senator Boyd assigned to Bedford speaking engagement on Oct 22.
The article accuses Gyger and Jack Harrell of exposing a dirty Democratic ticket split by a slush fund. Will D. Ewing dominates the ticket over laboring men, with Bert Smith sidelined to fund the scheme. Also noted are local homebuilding updates and a divorce suit in Lawrence Circuit Court where Ethel Raeburn seeks separation from Joseph Raeburn amid alleged adultery and injury.
A list of political figures including H. P. Pearson, Robert G. Miller, H. B. Lows, David E. Beem, William H. Taft, Thomas E. Born, William O. Bradley, Oscar Bland and Cavin Faris set to tour towns such as Mitchell Bryantsville Williams Oolitic Bedford Heltonville Springville and Williams with dates from Oct 19 to Oct 28. Events include speeches at schools courthouses and town halls with times mostly at 7:30 p.m. and some 1:30 p.m. sessions.
The last day for paying taxes without penalty is the first Monday in November and delinquent accounts must be settled by then. The books will be closed as required by law. Curtis E. Ray warns against late payments and urges early payment. In Mayor Stipp's court an affidavit led to a warrant for John L. Wood a preacher near Huron on a desertion charge. Officer Fred Bowen was sent to arrest him.
By order of sale from the Lawrence Circuit Court I will offer for sale on October 31, 1908 the real estate in Lawrence County Indiana. The property includes the south half of the east one third of the northwest quarter of section 15 township 4 north range 2 west with two acres previously sold and two described tracts. Sale terms: lands not less than 3 percent of appraised value, one third cash, one third in pine, one third in 18 months with notes and six percent interest. Sale at the premises Spice Valley township starting 1 pm. Alfred Chapman Commissioner. H P Pearson Attorney.
Lawrence County Indiana board invites sealed bids for gravel and macadam roads in Shanswick Townsair Perry Township and Springville areas. Bid deadline 1 pm November 2 1908 with bonds double bid. bids to Walter G. Owens Auditor Bedford. Commissioner signatories Anselm Wood Mavity Joel L Hobbs.
State of Indiana Lawrence County court notice warns nonresidents Howard Wisher Elizabeth Fisher to appear by November term 1908 in Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford to answer or demur to foreclosure complaint filed by Union National Savings And Loan Association. Clerk Boone Leonard seals the notice. Brooks & Brooks attorneys.
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