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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
Mixed list of veterinary cures and tonics for horses cattle and poultry promising relief from throat worms coughs diarrhea and indigestion. Mentions “Humphreys” brand and New York street location as selling point with emphasis on “bad condition” and “prevents miscarriages.”
An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Doyle Radcliff suffered severe pain when a ring could not be removed. The finger swelled to an enormous size before a physician could reach the home and had to file the ring. The child endured excruciating agony during the delay.
Julius Winburn from Kokomo and Wiley Webster of Paoli appeared in police court Saturday on a charge of public intoxication. They pled guilty and were fined 1 dollar plus costs. Webster and the Kokomo man were to be sent back to jail. The Kokomo man said he must return to vote, while the other reported odor lingered in the court room.
Two bull pups owned by George and Julius Heitger died after poisoning. The dogs were gentle family pets loved by local children. The owners vow to pursue the culprit and warn that the suspected poisoner will face consequences if caught.
Former Bedford businessman David H. Livingston, who sold his local enterprise last February to become a traveling salesman for a Chicago fur house, leaves that post to start a large Cedar Rapids Iowa store devoted to ladies ready to wear and furs. He is described as a hustler and highly energetic, with strong prospects for success.
The Indiana Synod of the Presbyterian church adopted resolutions urging election of state and legislative leaders who will preserve the county local option law. The church backs measures on the statute books without naming Governor candidate Thomas R. Marshall or any party, while coordinating support among church members.
A court yesterday held Kerr, former county auditor, liable to Bloomington for 480 dollars for making city tax duplicates. The decision states the auditor’s salary in lieu or required of him and public policy forbids extra remuneration for official services.
The court holds no prior demand is needed for a city to recover payments made to the county auditor, ruling such payments unlawful and allowing recovery on behalf of the city. No further demand is required to pursue the remedy.
A Friday dawn fire in Scottsburg destroyed Allen's livery stable and multiple nearby buildings along the square. The blaze charred the Loomis hotel, Warren Smith's brick block, Myra Gladstein's department store, and two other shops, with heavy losses and ten horses plus thirteen young mules burned in the stable. The Scott County Bank and Everett's grocery store survived, while the operating upstairs of Smith's building served as an opera hall.
The Washington Democrat reports a Friday afternoon blaze at John M. Peek’s Veale township residence six miles south of the city. Mrs. Peek and daughter Mary escaped as neighbors saved little. the wind aided a fast fire, likely a defective flue starting in the kitchen rear. All clothing except what they wore and piano with chiffonier were lost. Mrs Mary Peek McKernan was away at Madison with packed trunk.
Indianapolis reports reveal brewing interests backing a coordinated effort to defeat the Republican state ticket and Governor candidate Watson over the county local option law. Brewers and saloon leaders discuss organizing votes for Marshall and the legislature while keeping campaign actions covert.
Memorial from Bedford Lodge No 2778 K and L Honor marks the death of Bernard W Dye a valued member and requests mourning draping records copies for family and newspapers. resolution expresses heartfelt sympathy and notes Eden lodge above. L B Emery Wm H Brooxinc Com Thos Bridwell signed to official records.
Rushville’s James E. Watson, a 12 year veteran of Congress, is pitched by Indiana Republicans as the able, honest candidate to lead the state. The piece highlights his rise from modest beginnings, his strong labor record, and strong support from national figures including President Roosevelt, while defending his character against brewery-linked smears and urging local option enforcement.
Mrs. C. L. Braxtan and husband returned from Ellettsville after visiting Mr Braxtan's sister Mrs W Harris. She fell on a stairway at Mrs Harris's home, bruising her face and badly spraining her left shoulder and arm. No bones were broken, she said.
Henry Aldenhagen leads Bedford German residents in filing a formal protest with the Alliance of German Societies of Indiana over a recent appeal favoring Thomas R. Marshall for governor. The letter questions Prohibition policy, defends county local option, and urges Germans to vote for temperance measures while criticizing Marshall and his stance.
A signed statement from Omer Macy, mail clerk on the Monon line, denies Democratic Brewery Alliance claims that Thomas W. Welsh posted an anti doodle election agreement to John H. Underwood. Macy asserts he received no such letter and had no talk about it. the piece questions alleged abduction of the agreement for political purposes in Bedford Indiana.
The piece argues that Cullop led a 1893-95 fee and salary reform in Indiana while Democrats controlled the legislature. It alleges the old system drained taxpayers, enriched state officers and officials like Oscar Henderson and Alonzo Greene Smith, and left Democratic officeholders wealthier after two terms.
Second Grap of Grapes owner O B Warner at the corner of 6th and O streets reports grape vines yielding a crop this season, with the second harvest nearly as large as the first and of the Foxhound black variety.
Judge Wilson declines invitation to join Taft whirlwind tour through Indiana saying court duties prevent travel. Will Hays urged him to be part of the Republican party cadre aboard the Taft train. The War Department mails Lou Morgan a Revolutionary War grandfather record for John Boyd of Virginia forces. The notes trace service in 1777 to 1778 with multiple detachments and later capture with no further records. Monta Cook returns from a two week vacation with relatives at Mitchell.
A Monon water train on the Monon road sparked a wildfire between New Albany and Orleans during a drought. The blaze spread rapidly to nearby pastures and knob forests, but section men and workers aided by the train fought the flames. Damage was estimated at $2,000.
The Washington Herald dismisses a Indianapolis pipe dream predicting a Democratic shift in Lawrence county. It notes John A. Underwood has conceded Taft by 700, and argues Lawrence county will stay Republican with a handsome statewide ticket margin.
A public letter criticizes a governor and calls for not aiding the brewer’s preferred candidate. It labels the repeal of the county local option law as a great crime and stresses Germans as law abiding citizens who should refuse such repeal. Signers include Gus Rhoda William B Benzel Ed Hartman John Hartman and John Haase.
In Law rence county 76 veterans marched in a G A R parade to escort Hon. W A Ketcham former Attorney General and Past Commander of the Indiana G A R to the courthouse. Col V V Williams presided and Col A C Voris introduced the speaker whose address was praised as one of the campaign's best. Capt David E Beem was unable to attend and Ketcham filled the appointment.
Mrs Allie Staples aged seventy of Elnora marries Isaac Pryor a Brown county stone mason near Nashville. Rev BE L Hitchens of Elnora Methodist church officiates. Pryor, two years younger, has been married twice before. The third Mrs Pryor's first husband died in 1877. The couple will reside in Brown county.
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