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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
3
The Indianapolis Star accuses a brewery-backed campaign of using dirty tactics against Mr. Watson. It denounces traveling men funded by the Brewery Trust who pose as merchants to spread political falsehoods in temperance and liberal districts.
Indianapolis reports reveal the Brewery Lobby avoiding the State House while meeting daily at the Denison Hotel with Democratic leaders. Tom Taggart directs efforts to oppose county local option as Crawford Fairbanks funds the campaign, with Ben Shiveley and others assisting in the temperance fight.
Report alleges an iron clad alliance between brewers and the Democratic party to defeat liquor restrictions. It cites paid campaigning, hotel lobbying in Denison and across Indiana, and a Marshall gubernatorial bid pictured near brewery headquarters as a sign of influence over legislators.
The July bulletin shows Indiana total deaths at 2 232 with a 12 2 annual rate. Ages under one year total 532 with 19 8 of the deaths. Major causes include consumption 339 and pneumonia 60, diarrhoeal diseases 312, cancer 152, violence 207. City rates exceed state figures in several illnesses.
In circuit court on Wednesday the case State versus Clyde Davis for wife desertion was continued after he agreed to pay $10 monthly for child support. Davis, a carpenter from Politic, was arrested at Terre Haute last year and returned for trial. He fell from a freight train near Bloomfield, losing a leg, and pledged to fulfill the support agreement.
Lawrence county Republican John H. Edwards selected as floor leader for the local option measure in the House, succeeding Gus Condo. Edwards, viewed as hostile to Governor Hanly, is expected to direct local option strategy while Condo handles other measures. The meeting was brief and harmonious with no binding votes taken.
In Lawrence Circuit Court Judge Wilson sustains a demurrer to Dunn's answers in Ewing Shields vs Moses F Dunn. The case arose from last fall public square improvement. Dunn disputed his assessment claiming changed specifications. The ruling compels Dunn to pay for the improvement. Shields, the contractor who took bonds, filed the suit.
H. T. Zollman bought the Houck farm of 350 acres in Spice Valley Township from James A. Houck of Greencastle for 25000 dollars. The property, regarded as one of Lawrence county’s best, was previously owned by the Dobbins Brothers of this city who sold to the Houck brothers about three years ago.
James Newkirk a Bedford Steam Stone Works employee lost two thirds of his left thumb in a scaffold accident while moving a gang saw. He was cutting a bolt with a chisel, struck by a hammer as scaffolding fell, leading to immediate amputation by Dr. Simpson and wound dressing.
Clerk Leonard warns certificates must be filed fifteen days before the election and urges candidates to ensure timely submission. Ollie Freeman of the Truble Cut Stone Co on East Eighteenth Street suffers a badly crushed toe when a stone slab falls at work this morning.
Standard Sewing Machine Co offers Drop Head sewing machines guaranteed and priced at 20 dollars. Visit 1407 L Street for a demonstration in Winstandley with home phone 67.
Mr and Mrs A Conrad left this morning for Springfield Illinois. Pittsburg note indicates two pianos offered for sale at bargain price and can be seen at 1407 L Street Winstandley. Home phone 67.
In Vigo county court Clay County contests a $37,000 subsidy granted in 1894 to the Monon railroad for an Indianapolis to Linton line. Officials say the company completed only to Wallace Junction and Victoria, denying full completion and hindering payment. The county auditor refuses to issue a warrant until the line is finished and funds are fully deposited.
Indianapolis, Sept 24. Rep Walter E Hottle of Bloomington a Democrat switched to support the local option bill now before the Indiana House. He pledged to back a stronger temperance measure if the present form fails. House vote to postpone failed 41 to 59 with some party crossovers. The chamber adjourned awaiting tomorrow's likely passage as Hottle supports the measure.
Police raid a house on Mitchell road leads to arrest of John Harris James Burke Anna Thompson and Sadie Elkins. Harris Burke and Thompson plead guilty to visiting a house of prostitution each fined 20 dollars and jailed 30 days plus costs. Elkins pleads guilty to conducting an immoral house and receives the same sentence. If fines not paid jail extends to 60 days.
Bob Wicker, ex National League star, and Will Rariden, Canton standout, form Bedford’s battery for Sunday’s game against Odon at Washington Park. Odon is strong and Bedford will boost its lineup beyond the pro duo, promising a great matchup.
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Ruth Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Armstrong 12th and Lincoln streets to Mr Quincy O Rainbolt of Springville is planned for Thursday October 1 at the bride’s home The groom elect is a successful young farmer from Perry township where the bride once lived.
Coroner H. M. Voyles returned from Bloomington with the Miller girl’s stomach for analysis by Dr. Sherman Davis of Indiana University Department of Chemistry. A verdict is withheld until the chemical analysis is completed, expected today.
Mayor Claude Malott returned from Tunnelton on White River where he led an expedition to clear brush and debris piling up behind a dam half a mile downstream. Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner E. E. Earl and an assistant joined him with Nat Hill to blast the obstruction.
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah H. Owen wife of George K. Owen who died of paralysis at home on West Tenth Street will be held Friday morning at 9 oclock from the M E church. The casket will not be opened at the church viewings at the residence this evening and tomorrow morning until 8 oclock. Interment will be at Green Hill cemetery.
President Roosevelt, after a Cabinet meeting, released a detailed reply to W. J. Bryan regarding Hearst charges that Gov. Haskell, treasurer of the Democratic Campaign Committee, represented Standard Oil interests. He calls Haskell unfit for public life, condemns his Oklahoma actions, and critiques Bryan's trusts plan as radical yet ineffective.
The article notes Wednesday marked the official end of summer as autumn begins with the sun at the equator. It explains the sun’s yearly path, the equinox storm period, and hints at drought prospects despite likely hot spells before Christmas.
The County Treasurer Curtis E Ray warns that the last day to pay delinquent taxes without penalty is in November. Taxes must be settled by then as books close by law. Early payment is advised to avoid last minute rush.
Bloomington District Superintendent L. F. Dimmitt Bedford J. F. O Haver Bedford Circuit to be supplied Belleville S H Clayton Each name appears as part of a district appointment notice listing supervisors and assignments for the M E district in Bloomington area.
Terre Haute Indiana September 22 twelve Vigo county residents were sworn as jurors to hear Henry McDonald accused in the Dwyer killing. The panel was selected after three days of empaneling with nine farmers gardeners and a carpenter among the jurors and none from Terre Haute.
West Baden dispatch reports a stabbing between two Bedford men yesterday. Jease Toole was cut by Thomas Evans during a failed attempt at peace while escorting the Evans family to a fishing camp. Evans fled, authorities note prior court appearances for intoxication and assault.
A fire 37 miles south of Salem destroyed Monon station a dwelling a blacksmith shop a warehouse and a 17 000 bushel wheat elevator plus three freight cars on the siding The blaze started in a Pitts residence at 1 am due to a defective flue Water supply was inadequate and firefighters fought the flames with small hoses The loss is about 35600 with insurance coverage undetermined. Salem Milling Co elevator and buildings were not saved.
The Ruth Tolliver case began before a Circuit Court jury and was compromised with the plaintiff receiving 200 dollars for alleged personal injuries from a Bedford beach wreck last August. The original claim was for 10,000 dollars. Fred Bengel and daughter Edna of Billetsville visited Hedford relatives and returned home.
Democratic national officials mull removing Gov. Charles N. Haskell from the National Committee treasurer post over charges tied to Prairie Oil and railroad promotions. President Roosevelt’s reply to William J. Bryan is awaited as Mack defers action without absolute proof.
George W. Felknor sold his 160 acre Martin county timber farm to a Tell City manufacturing company. The land once measured 200 acres, later reduced after partial sales, and valued for timber. Reports say the sale exceeds 3000 dollars and prior trades included a horse valued at about 150 dollars.
A fatal error is reported involving men from Sa loon, accused of exploiting a dangerous lapse. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not released further details about the parties or exact circumstances.
Lawrence circuit court special judge Harve Launis won a liquor license appeal for the Freeman building on North I street. The Board of County Commissioners had refused, citing ward boundaries, but a map showed I street in the First Ward. Temperance lawyers failed to introduce the remonstrance, leading to the favorable ruling for Launis. Others acknowledge the strategic error in not presenting the remonstrance.
John Spray near Brownstown reports rapid losses of four cows four hogs and three sheep from a mysterious disease. Itch spreads from the lower lip to the head, animals rub against objects, swell and die within a day. Some fear a mystery disease like murain may be involved. Fireman Hamilton near Heighton Hill also reports mule and fourteen hogs deaths with unknown cause.
Z. P. East delivered 154 bushels and 54 pounds of fine clover seed to J. D. Myers last week at 4.50 per bushel. It ranks among the largest clover seed shipments ever made in Worthington. Myers stores about 2,400 bushels in his warehouse.
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