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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
4
An old advertisement lists remedies for fevers colic dyspepsia croup and other ailments with an emphasis on Beadach dysentery and kidney diseases. It promotes Pleasant Pellets in a vest pocket and offers mail order via Humphreys Home Medicine Co New York.
The jury in the damage suit of Andy J. Ridge against Oolitic Stone Co awarded $7,050 after a five time trial sequence. Ridge, injured seven years ago at a Monroe county quarry, faces continued life impact. The case, moved across counties from Owen to Brown to Morgan, ends with a larger verdict than two years earlier and awaits further appeal.
A Plymouth newspaper notes that a list of occasional drinkers was used not for campaigns but to distribute unmarked Woodland whisky offers from Covington Kentucky. Readers were told the beer supply at home was cheaper than at saloons and ghost bars. Whisky sales were projected to rise as colder weather returns.
Vincennes will host a week long Home Coming and Fall festival starting October 5. Citizens have raised 10000 to fund an extensive amusements program with up to five features daily, including two 1000 fireworks displays launched from a Wabash River barge, and 20000 seats along the riverfront.
The council appropriates funds for a new city jail in Bloomfield. The old facility is unsanitary and leaky with inmates escaping in the past year. A site near the courthouse is favored though location not finalized. county will likely advertise bids at October meeting.
Indiana tomato packers report sharply lower receipts since Saturday due to drought and weather conditions. Forecasts warn of a 30 to 40 percent cut in season output unless relief arrives, with high futures prices met by weak primary demand and a light upcoming pack.
Melvina Hawkins files for divorce from Louis Hawkins in Lawrence Circuit Court alleging cruelty and unchastity since their marriage on December 23, 1898 and a separation in 1906. She claims no support has been provided in the last five years.
The North End boys traveled to Bartlettsville Sunday and won 12 to 7. Bedford’s battery was Fletcher and McBride with Ross and Bartlett for Bartlettsville.
Martha E. Fleener sues Joseph and Curtis Armstrong in Lawrence circuit court alleging ownership of Perry township farm land with timothy meadow clover meadow and pasture crops damaged by entering cattle. She seeks 560 in damages. John Underwood represents her.
The Monon Rail Line started work on an electric bascule bridge over the Calumet River at Hammond. Sand from Munster will be banked to form the new roadbed and bridge approach, relocating the span east of the old structure which is described as dangerous. This marks Hammond’s first of several planned new bridges.
Superintendent Fagan of the City Schools today stated that amid dry weather concerns over drinking water purity were checked. Water from three school wells was tested and all results were reported good, a relief to him and to the parents of the school children.
Miss Anna Reed hosted a kitchen shower Saturday night for Miss Pauline Reath Owens whose engagement to Mr Parker Evans Lary was announced. Nineteen guests exchanged gifts with baby pictures attached, identified donors, and shared childhood memories before refreshments served in kitchen utensil dishes.
The Lafayette Courier reports L. C. Spake of Monroeville and H. E. Sproull of Bedford painted the tank at Purdue with a small searchlight. Babe Spake was honored for the effort, aided by Sproull from atop the tank while freshmen waited in a dusty road. Director Nicol and Assistant Coach Ferguson observed the event.
Robert K. Wicker spent the summer in Montreal with the Eastern League Base Ball Club and arrived home Sunday night.
The Bedford Stone and Construction Company of Bedford and Indianapolis lands a government contract for an extension to the Youngstown Ohio Postoffice building with a bid of 86 459 dollars. This adds to three or four recent government contracts won by the firm in recent weeks.
William S. Sowder aged 72 and a longtime Lawrence county resident died suddenly Sunday from heart disease at his Bartlettsville home. He lived with Mr. and Mrs. John Meadows after his wife’s death and had been in failing health. Survived by children including former County Commissioner J. M. Sowder and Curtis and John E. Sowder, the widow Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Chambers. Funeral from the family home Tuesday at 2 PM under G. A. R. auspices.
Chief Payne and Officer Gipson executed a sleuth stunt to trap a craps game near Blue Hole quarry. Dressed in overalls and hats, they surprised five players—John Taylor, John Smith, John DeMoss, Mat Beyes, and Leonard Chandler—fined a total of 75 dollars in police court with Mayor Stipp presiding.
Bob shows health and success with a .287 batting average, ranking fifth in the Eastern League and leading his team in pitching with 16 wins 10 losses and 1 tie in 27 games. The club finished fifth in the second division and an American League draft for next season is possible, with Boston New York or Detroit as options. The piece notes a summer Quebec trip by Mr and Mrs Wicker during a royal celebration attended by the Prince of Wales.
A city party spent Sunday exploring Donaldson's cave near Mitchell under N. E. McIndoo of Indiana University who oversees the State University grounds. A luncheon was served near McIndoo's cabin. The guests included F. A. Vance and wife Edith Cleasey Clara and Bessie Davis Dana Gipson Grace Corpse May Brooking Von Warriner Pulaski Smith Walter Fish Russell Duff Martie Davis Roger Evans and Albert Davis.
Ralph Bingham a lineman for the Home Telephone Company was badly injured while repairing a line on the Bedford Cut Stone mill roof. A heavy load of stone on a traveling crane trapped him near the tramway, producing severe injuries to the thighs and abdomen. He was taken to his brother F F Bingham’s home for treatment. doctors said the injuries are serious but not likely fatal.
Taxpayers are warned the last day to pay taxes without penalty is the first Monday in November. Delinquent taxpayers must settle by then and costs after that date are not the department’s responsibility. Books close as required by law. come early to avoid last minute rush. Curtis E. Ray County Treasurer.
Charles Ready, a blacksmith in Connersville Indiana, found a notebook beneath a stone near his shop containing a Big Four pass and the property of John W Kern Democratic candidate for Vice President. Kern believes he lost the book during a city visit and notified authorities.
Will Rariden came back from Canton Ohio Sunday as the Ohio Pennsylvania League season closed. His team finished third with a solid financial year. He played in seventy two games eight of which were exhibition. The last game ended in a nine inning tie at Sebring Ohio and he is likely to be with Canton next year having been reserved by the club.
Advertised letters list includes Ballard Ivy Ruoh Ella GENTLEMEN Cummings Orvil Correll J W Hamilton Hayes Hallard Esam Holland Bert Knowles Leslie Lee Tom Weaver Henry Advertised by P M L Keacu 8.
Notice to stockholders that an accountant is auditing the association's books and that stockholders should copy entries from their pass books and leave the pass books with the receiver W E Clark.
Uncle David McFall of near Cross Lane is described as very low after suffering a stroke a few days ago. The report notes his serious condition and ongoing health concerns.
The article presents a critique by Former Mint Director George E. Roberts and James S. Sherman of a proposed bank deposit guaranty. It argues such a scheme undermines individual banker responsibility and could invite reckless banking, warning that public oversight and prudent currency reform are superior to blanket guarantees.
Excerpt from Gov. Hughes's Youngstown speech criticizes reform proposals to fight industrial trusts. It rejects federal licenses for interstate firms claiming such measures misfire and would be evaded. questions the meaning of limiting control to 50 percent of any product and warns of simplistic panaceas for modern business.
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