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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

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Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health Remedies From Roots

An ad describes Golden Sea root and Stillingia as tonics to improve digestion and blood nutrition, praising Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a restorative for stomach and liver disorders. It cites endorsements, a claim of non secrecy, and offers 105 page Common Sense Medical Adviser and coated pills for sale.

Nature Edwin M. Tate Materia Medien Hehemann Medieal College C Rales Hale John M. Scndder Stillingia Queen's Root John King M. L Tr. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Dr. Pierce Pierce R. V. Pierce Dufinio N. Y

Teamster Injured in Mitchell Runaway Incident

Levi Ikerd of Orleans was badly hurt when a Lehigh Portland Cement Co water main failure spooked a stone wagon two miles east of Mitchell. He was run over while trying to stop the fleeing team, suffering a crushed hip and head and arm injuries. he was sent home after medical care.

Mitchell Ind Levi Ikerd Orleans Bono Pike Lehigh Portland Cement Co Hamer Ikerd Skerd

Gov Hanly Billed City for Graduation Speech

Indiana report shows Governor Hanly charged the city school system 25 for a June address to Manual Training High School graduates on Dreams That Came True. The bill moved to the city controller, exposing the expenditure and prompting public commentary.

Indianapolis Ind Hanly Manual Training High School Shad Veer Peesina

Marshall Meeting Frosted by Poor Attendance in Indiana Speech

A sparsely attended Marshall gubernatorial speech in Marshall drew about 458 people, with many leaving before he spoke. Reported friction with local Democrats, local option controversy, and coverage of his evasive stance on temperance.

Farmers in Bloomington Community Mourn Loss of Two Leaders

A troubling massacre, the report states, with farming leaders William E Guteher and another prominent Bloomington farmer taking their own lives by shooting yesterday morning. Police and community members react as investigators begin to piece together motives.

Wm. E. Guteher Suuthyas Bloomington

Republicans Claim Aid to Farmers Since Lincoln Era

The piece argues Republicans advanced farming through the Homestead Act the rural free delivery system and irrigation. It cites 1908 farm product value at 8 billion dollars vs 1860 and notes agricultural colleges and experiment stations as Republican legacy to Bryan. It lists free delivery routes and government agricultural improvements as lasting GOP benefits for farmers.

Bryan Globe-Democrat West Republican Congress Lincoln Roosevelt Nebraska Department of Agriculture United States

Dwelling Damaged in East Oolitic Fire

A dwelling in East Oolitic owned by Art Staggs and occupied by a widow tenant burned on Thursday. Most contents destroyed with an estimated loss around 800 dollars and 500 dollars covered by insurance.

East Oolitic Art Staggs

Train Load Soldiers En Route to General Encampment

Three coaches filled with members of Company L 1st Regiment Indiana National Guard from Evansville and Mt Vernon traveled by Monon Railway north to Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis to attend the General Encampment. The special train led by Engineer Jim McMahon pulled engine No 59 passed northward Friday forenoon about 10 25.

Co. L Indiana National Guard Evansville Mt. Vernon Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Jim McMahon The Monon Ind French Lick Air Line Chicago Billy Orr Fred Bryant

Funeral of Orleans' oldest native-born resident William Reed

The funeral of William L. Reed, Orleans oldest native-born resident, occurred yesterday afternoon. Reed, 69, had been a prominent merchant for thirty years and left many Bedford friends grieving his passing. Rice Haverly, who moved to Kentucky last spring, has returned to Bedford and praised the Stone City.

William L. Reed Orleans Reed Bedford Rice Haverly Kentucky Stone City

Marshall Blamed for Offending Indiana Clergy in Local Option Fight

The Terre Haute dispatch reports Thomas R. Marshall sparked ministerial unity in Indiana by attacking clergy allied with the Republican campaign on the county local option issue. Indiana Anti-Saloon League leaders urge ministers to preach fervent messages and pressure legislators to pass local option measures amid a costly program to defeat brewers.

Terre Haute Ind Thomas R. Marshall Indiana Marshall Fred Landis Congress Watson E.S. Shumaker Indiana Anti-Saloon League Anti-Saloon League Jesus E. S. Shumaker Shumaker O. Odell Whiteneck H. E. Dodge Hanly Kingdom of God

Indiana Department of Geology and Natural Resources Report

The thirty second annual report by the Indiana Department of Geology and Natural Resources, compiled by state geologist W. S. Blatchley, was received from the publishers yesterday.

Indiana Department of Geoglogy and Natural Resources W. S. Blatchley

Bedford Public Schools enrollments rise with Catholic parochial transfer

Last year total school enrollment was 1682. This year 95 pupils left to attend the new Catholic Parochial School, leaving 1684 students enrolled, an increase of 52 from last year. North Side 376, East Side 321, West Side 405, City Hall 25, Departmental 205, High School total shows the shift.

Bedford Public Schools North Side East Side West Side

Witness Dodson Arrested for Refusing Subpoena in City Case

Frank B. Dodson, about 35, fled after being summoned by Mayor Stipp in the State vs. James Burke for provoke. An attachment was issued, he was captured at Mitchell, brought back, fined $5 plus costs $12, and jailed. Harrison Allen, a colored cabman, was fined $12 for intoxication.

Frank B. Dodson Stipp James Burke Dodson Mitchell Harrison Allen

State Fair crowds bring prosperity to city

The State Fair drew about 13 000 paid admissions on Monday, over 10 000 more than 1906 and 1907. Ball games attracted near 35 000, and Wednesday showed 9 000 more attendance than 1906 and 2 000 more than 1907, with 15 000 watching Indianapolis vs Toledo. Visitors spent heavily on railroad fares, fair and amusement fees, and shopping.

Star Indianapolis Toledo

Ramsey family nuptials unite Lulu Ramsey and Lafayette Daugherty

A wedding was held at Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Ramsey home on September 7 at 8 pm for Lulu Ramsey and Lafayette Daugherty with Elder John Williams officiating. The bride wore white silk mull with lace, the groom an electrical engineer formerly at P. M. & B. stone mill. They will reside at sixth and O streets. A license issued to Henry C. Walker and Minnie Patton of Oolitic.

B. W. Ramsey Lulu Lafayette Daugherty John Williams P. M. & B. Stone Mill O Streets Henry C. Walker Minnie Patton Oolitic

Eggs Rain On Socialist Orator At Marshall County Meeting

A Socialist speaker drew about two hundred listeners near the Monon watch-house when about two hundred eggs fell from the sky, striking pavement and sending the crowd into cover. The target stood his ground and urged the unseen assailants to continue, but the fusillade dispersed the audience.

Monon Debs

Corn fed hogs scarce as receipts lag demand

Indianapolis market reports smaller hog receipts than average with good demand for corn fed finished hogs scarce and selling from 6.95 to 7.05. Cattle auction volume small and market steady. Stockers and feeders bulls and calves up to 25 cents higher. Sheep small in run with trading active and prices strong to higher. lambs mostly at 5.50 and 5.25 with sheep 4 down. Receipts hogs 5000 cattle 1350 sheep 650.

Indianapolis

Levi Ikerd Dies From Injuries In Hydrant Accident

Levi Ikerd of Orleans died at his home Saturday morning from injuries after a high pressure Lehigh hydrant blew off while he tried to drink water and his team ran over him two miles east of Mitchell. He formerly lived near Bedford and is survived by two sons and two daughters including Clara Ikerd, bookkeeper in this city. The body was moved to Green Hill Cemetery for burial in Orleans.

Levi Ikerd Orleans Ikerd Mitchell Bedford Green Hill

Card of thanks and local notices

Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and the Sisters of Pocahontas for support after the death of Margaret Josephine Fries. John Fries and Fawlty. John Wallace fined $11 by Mayor Stipp for intoxication with costs stayed. Grace Owens ill and unable to teach at North Side school.

Sisters of Pocahontas Margaret Josephine John Fries Fawlty John Wallace Stipp Grace Owens North I Street North Side School

Weds Adopted Daughter In Shelbyville Surprise I N The News

Ferd A. Benzel a Shelbyville furniture dealer married Miss Josephine Sieg an adopted daughter from Bedford The couple wed in Cincinnati without prior family knowledge Blood relation did not exist between bride and groom The bride 28 groom 58 license obtained Thursday Rev Justin Green Northside Christian Church officiated briefly denying involvement due to gambling protest by the minister

Shelbyville Ferd A. Benzel Josephine Benzel Josephine Sieg Bedford Benzel Cincinnati Justin Green Rev. Green Northside Christian Church The Cincinnati Enquirer

Prison Term For Sodomist In Indiana Case

The State of Indiana v Charles M Dyer of Cloverdale ended with Dyer pleading guilty to sodomy. Former telegraph operator and local resident blamed his radical beliefs and publication of a自由 Love pamphlet The Mirror for his downfall. Indeterminate sentence from two to fourteen years set by Judge Rawley, to be served in Jeffersonville penitentiary.

State of Indiana Charles M. Dyer Cloverdale Greencastle Herald Dyer Manon Abbout the Mirror Rawley Jeffersonville Maze

Lawlessness and Sunday Shows Roil West Baden

West Baden faces rampant gambling and lawbreaking with Sunday shows at the opera house flouting statutes. Pastor Claude Zenor spoke against the vice, drawing local backlash as leading citizens withdrew support and the minister prepared to move to a new charge.

West Baden Indiana Claude Zenor M. E. Church

Windy Bill Cullop Snubs Dragon's Blood Myth at Sullivan Speech

Publican Windy Bill Cullop, at a Sullivan courthouse address, mocked the Dingley tariff claim of dragon's blood as a myth. He contrasted the label with its resinous yet real uses in varnish medicine and art, noting its tropical origins and historical misattributions. The volley drew cheers and ribbing from Knox county listeners.

Knox County Bar Tropics West Indies South America Canary Islands Oritava

Noted Kentucky man shoots trustee in Washington

Hale of Nicholasville Kentucky fatally wounds Dillon trustee of Elmore township in Washington Indiana after six shots fired at 11 30 Friday. Dillon is hit in the groin and breast and is not expected to survive. Hale, Dillon’s brother in law, surrendered to Captain Wallace saying he aimed to kill.

Dillon Hale Nicholasville Washington Ind Main Street Wallace Elmore Township

Zoological Names in Fraternal Orders Grow Across America

The article notes a rise in animal names for benevolent societies, listing groups such as the Fraternal Order of White Mice Beavers Eagles Moose and Owls. It cites large memberships for Eagles Elks and Foresters and mentions a Terre Haute police officer Mike Fogerty returning home after attending his niece’s funeral.

United States White Mice Order of the Elks and Buffaloes Beavers and Eagles The Owls South Bend Order of Eagles Elks Independent Order of Foresters Howasrer Lee Nees Mike Fogerty Terre Haute Margaret Josephine Friel

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