Infant and others mourned in town obituaries and notices
The infant child of Mr and Mrs F E Stipp died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. Mrs Phillips died Sunday at Torphytown and was buried after being taken to Silverville. Mary Taylor daughter of Mrs Shermar Taylor died Monday and her father Sherman Taylor died nine months earlier. Carrie Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius Mayer and sister of Louis and Morris Mayer died and was taken to Louisville for burial. David S Johnson a stonecutter died Friday morning of consumption aged about 43. his mother from Indianapolis arrived here. The Call hints at a miners strike and its effects on finances and markets. There is rosy wheat crop prospect though cold weather could hurt it. A damages suit in Bloomington over a tramway fall resulted in a new trial for Rawle. the company appeals. A movement seeks to merge all ginseng farms into the American Ginseng Association with $2,000,000 upfront capital. The Imperial Ginseng Company has two planted acres and expects a $100,000 crop, influencing seed and nursery plant sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Carrie Cooper
Julius Mayer
Louis and
Morris Mayer
Louisville
David 8. Johnson
Charlie Gaussin
David Y. Johnson
Ed Johnson
United States
American
Trust For Self-Protection
Imperial Company
Hicks Weather Forecast Marks Storm Periods in April
Reverend Hicks outlines a volatile April with reactionary storm days on the 1st and 20th, a central storm on the 4th, and a long warm period starting around the 17th. He warns of snow squalls in the north, rain and thunder, and a Vulcan storm period to close the month. Also noted are a new restaurant venture by Will Garrison and a grand parade for the centennial Louisiana Purchase celebration in St Louis starting April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srl R. Hicks
St. Louis
Corbin
Bates
Roe
New York National Guard
Railroad Rumblings from a Busy Line Report
Monon telegraph operators receive a typical 10 percent raise while crews repair and rail traffic resumes after Owensburg tunnel cave ins. Engine 3 returns to service. train crews and passenger services adjust routes during recurring breakdowns and line surveys.
Christian Church Meetings Close in Bedford
Three week series at First Christian Church in Bedford closed Sunday with 80 additions. Members led the meetings without outside evangelists, Pastor BE Richard Edwards preached on Groups at the Cross, and Prof H A Easton directed music with a strong chorus. A duet by Mrs Gordon R Gould and Easton and his solo highlighted the final service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Bedford
H. A. Easton
Chicago
Richard Edwards
J. B. Duncan
Gordon R. Gould
Prof. Easton
Hayseed Ball Delights Bedford Crowd With 19th Century Costumes
A Thursday evening Hayseed Ball featured costumes from fifty years ago, with Miss Houston, Miss Garrett, and Mrs. W. C. Walsh among the prettiest attendees. Winners included Frank Reed for the first prize barbecue knife and J. M. Winstandley for the ladies’ pearl purse. prize pals Will R. Martin and Miss Garrett won consolation for fashion. A harvest moon luncheon followed, served by hosts in aprons and bakeware. Guests traveled from Bloomington, Frankfort, Chicago, Franklin, and Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Paddy
Miss Houston
Garrett
Frankfort
Norton
W. C. Walsh
J.M. Winstandley
Charles Francis
Henry Strupe
Miss Palmer
J. W. Pritchard
W. C. Hiliott
Mabelle Matthews
J. M. Winstandley
Frank Reed
R. C. Cosner
Tom Meglemre
Boone Leonard
T. Sherill
Alis Lowder
Will Houpt
Barlow
Will R. Martin
Miss Garrett
Hunter
Bloomington
Chas. Dobbins
Chicago
Neal Thurston
Franklin
H. H. Roseman
Terre Haute
Funeral of David S. Johnson Held at Lincoln Avenue
The funeral of David S. Johnson was Sunday afternoon from Ed N. Johnson’s Lincoln Avenue residence. Rev. E. Richard Edwards led the services. Burial rested in the Stone Cutters Association lot at Green Hill, with the Bedford Stonecutters Union conducting the interment, to which the deceased belonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davids. Johnson
Ed N. Johnson
Lincoln Avenue
E. Richard Edwards
Stone Cutters Association
Green Hill
Bedford Stonecutters Union
Indiana apportionment law sparks court challenge
Indiana Democratic leaders say an outrage was committed when the new legislative apportionment law passed. It grants Republicans both state legislative chambers in 1905 if they carry the state in 1904. They recall a prior map likened to a nervous system chart and note Turpie’s election after Harrison’s large 1900s plurality. They argue another such district arrangement is needed less than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
David Turpie
Harrison
Boy Wanders From Bedford Aims World Trip
Capt Millheiser finds George Wilder fifteen wandering on city streets. The lad left Bedford two weeks ago to travel around the world. He is to be detained until his parents can be heard from. City officials notify his father James B Wilder who plans to persuade him to delay the voyage until next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Russell
New Albany
Young Wilder
Russell
James B. Wilder
Jim
Tyndall Chases Insane Patient Near White River
While transporting an insane woman toward Bedford, William Tyndall’s carriage was overtaken as the patient escaped near White River. He pursued, the woman resisted, crowds misread the scene, and after a struggle he explained his merciful mission and continued toward Mitchell Commercial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
William Tyndall
White River
Mr. Tyndall
Mitchell Commercial
Wrong Signaled Beer Grab Ends With Gun Shot In Bedford
In Bedford a man named Grant Milligan was shot in the leg after attempting to enter the Shamrock Saloon on a Sunday, guided by a friend’s tip. Police say the shot came from inside the unlicensed saloon, tied to broader Sunday liquor restrictions urged by Mayor Smith. Milligan, though wounded, is not believed to be in danger and seeks accountability. The Shamrock faces legal action amid ongoing city suits over licensing. The piece also notes the state fisheries and game report, praising its size and scope for Indiana.
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Bedford
Smith
Grant Milligan
Indiana
Milligan
Myers
The
Shamrocks
Commissioner of Fisheries and Game For
Department of Fisheries
Cedar Lake
U. S. Fish Commission
Department of Game
Kankakee
Department of Birds
Arbor and Bird Day
Audubon Society
Burglary at Braman's Store Exposes Missing Goods
Thieves entered Braman's Store at Mitchell Friday stealing two gray telescopes a tan suitcase three suits suspenders socks cigars tobacco and more. Reward offered by Mitchell Horse Thief Detective Association: 50 dollars. High school notes report malaria absence and track team training plans. Local labor disputes threaten delays on federal building and Washington street bridge with potential strikes by bricklayers and structural iron workers over wage scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braman
Mitchell
Mitchell Horse Thief Detective Association
Indianapolis
Washington Street
Bridge and
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Medal Contest at First M. and Church Draws Large Crowd
The silver medal contest was well attended in the First M. and Church Sunday School room. Rev. Whitney led devotions, and Zeno Bailey won the medal after recitations. The event featured quartets, duets, and readings, with prizes and future contests hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Whitney
the Baptist Church
Wale
Messrs. McCain
Graves
Sears
Easton
B. R. Braxton
Master James
Florence Avery
Georgia Duncan
Willa Cosner
A. G. McCain
Will McKinley
George Reed
Local man returns home after funeral in Ohio Falls
L. K. Harris traveled from his visit to attend the funeral of his father John Harris and returned Sunday to Ohio Falls Ind. where he works as a timber buyer for the Ohio Falls Car Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Harris
John Harris
Ohio Falls
Ind
Fine German Coach Stallion Arrives for Bedford Horse Co
A fine German Coach Stallion was received by the Bedford Horse Company Monday from J. Crouch & Son of Lafayette. The horse is regarded as one of the finest animals ever brought to Lawrence County and is valued at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Horse Company
J. Crouch & Son
Lafayette
Lawrence County
Reverend Z T Sweeney Reappointed Fisheries Commissioner
The Rev Z T Sweeney of Columbus, consul to Constantinople under President Harrison, was yesterday reappointed commissioner of Fisheries and Game for a four year term. He was first appointed by Governor Mount on January 18, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Constantinople
Harrison
Fisheries and Game
Mount
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F. E. Stipp
Phillips
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Mary Taylor
Shermar Taylor
Sherman Taylor
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W. M. Mose
Linton
Frank McPhetridge
Acme
Bedford Stone Company
Jobn Rawle
Heffron
Stone Company
Rawle
McPhetridge
Will Garrison
Bedford National Bank
Henry Hilton
Henry Scott
Southern Illinois
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J. B. Sucese
Monon
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the Monon
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Quincy Hill
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Southern
Elnora
Barr Township
BB &I
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BE & I
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Washington Herald
John Delay
William Jones
Engineer Jones
Here
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G. W. House
Stone City
Aulcorn
Stone City Saloon
Hayseed Ball
Terpsichore
Debbie B. Fountain
Citizens National Bank of
Washington County
Wilson
Bloomington World
Stacy Burke
Lola Stephenson
Oscar Edwards
I. U
Southern Indiana Athletic Association
Knox
Miss Short
Indiana University
New York
Trevell Hoppingarner
Emery Dobbins
James McKinley
Norine Evans
Orleans
Paoli
Horne
Salem
Prof
Harris
Washington High School
Southern Indiana Association
Washington Gazette
Bruce Lockridge
University Athletic Association
I. U. At
Lockridge
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Vincennes
Arnold Tompkins
Chicago Normal School
M. V. O’shea
University of Wisconsin
Walter Sargent
Massachusetts
George E. Vincent
Chicago University
Parson
State Normal
Fraf. Woodburn
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cooley
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