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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1907

Page

3

Webb Dry Goods Removal Sale Opens May 4 in New 7450 Sq Ft Store

The Webb store moves to a larger building formerly occupied by J. A. Gunn, opening a removal sale Saturday with 710,000 dollars worth of carpets rugs and linoleum among attractions. One month will be needed to fit up the new premises which will become a top dry goods store in Indiana. New attractions each day through May 1 will draw buyers from near and far.

Webb J. A. Gunn Indiana

Local News Briefs From Heltonville and Nearby Areas

Community members report illnesses and recoveries including Miss Fern Stansbury Miss Mary Lemon Mrs Hawkins and Co E Carter. Travel notes list Will Canon Perrin William Ray and others heading to Arkansas Iowa and Terre Haute. Local moves sales and visits feature J C McKinney L W Lindley Henry Crawford and families. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs Jane Black and travels of Walter Trester to New Orleans.

Restock Streams as Indiana fish commission plans June stocking

The United States Fish Commission prepares to stock southern Indiana streams with small bass crappie perch and other species. Fish will be obtained from Illinois and Iowa tributaries and distributed after freshets end. George W. Bowers aims to supply all applicants while laws protect the fish, with recent stockings noted in Silver creek Blue river and nearby waters.

United States Fish Commission Indiana Illinos River Iowa Fish Commission George W. Bowers Hoosier League of American Sportsmen of New Albany Bowers Big Indian Knob Middle Creeks Blue River Silver Creek Ohio River Milton Fredericksburg Big River

City Council Acts On Improvements And Zoning

Regular session sees Stipp elected mayor pro tem in mayor's absence. A street slushing machine purchase is defeated 4 to 1. bids for waterworks painting authorized, 24 inch sewer tile bought, and various building permits denied or granted. Public square improvement approved, with archival debate over rack removal and impact on rural trade. Multiple local notes: fires, schools, obituaries, trials, new pipes, and transport updates across Indiana communities.

Filhon Stipp Bedford Waterworks Committee H Street City Engineer and Waterworks Committee Emma Bowman East 18Th Street Geo. R. Sears Strout

Avoca Man Nears 82 With Partial Stroke

Hayden Bridwell of Avoca suffered a partial stroke Wednesday affecting his right arm leg and speech. Also noted is Brad Armstrong of Lawrence county visiting with his sister Mrs. Rev. Harley Jackson and family. niece Miss Bessie plans to stay to study music at Seymour School of Music. The Wabash river set fresh records for spring freshets, rising four feet since Saturday night to a thirteen foot channel, following rains in northern Indiana.

Hayden Bridwell Avoca Brad Armstrong Lawrence County Harley Jackson Bessie Seymour School of Music Seymour Republcan Wabash Indiana Washington Democrat Harry Mowery Stumpp Edwardsport Road Mowery Petersburg Knox County Leomiine Maysville

Sermon by Dr. Frank Dixon Delivers Message on Socialism

Dr. Frank Dixon’s Bedford lecture at the Presbyterian church draws praise for its strong convictions and blunt rejection of socialism. Audiences hear a steady, urgent delivery, with little humor, as Dixon emphasizes his core message and its perceived truth. A second item notes a dynamite blast near Westfield blowing up a saloon revenue sign and shaking nearby homes. Temperance supporters vow to track down culprits, while a separate report details how a New York egg trust price surge was broken by a 25 million egg import surge lowering prices rapidly.

Frank Dixon Presbyterian Church Lyceum Dixon Bedford Westfield Monon Temperance New York

Suit Seeks $20,000 In Cincinnati After Rail Crash

Charles H. Correll a railroad mail clerk sues the B C S W railroad for 20000 damages in the Superior Court at Cincinnati. He was injured in the September 18 1906 collision involving trains 1 and 7 at Huron where two men died and many were hurt. Correll says he did not receive medical care for ten hours after reaching Cincinnati. Stephens Lincoln and Stephens of Cincinnati filed the suit.

Cincinnati Charles H. Correll Correll Huron Theodore Lyhan J. W. Williamson Seymour Stephens, Lincoln & Stephens

Many Bedford Weddings Mark Quiet Winter Weekends

A series of weddings reported around Bedford include Benjamin Cupps and Mary Ragsdale Elliott tying the knot near Sanders. Fred Quackenbush and Lot tie Jackson wed near Emma Jackson’s home. Harry Krenke and Leota Brassfield wed on South Street. and Marlin Short and Alva Boyd wed at 879 Garfield Avenue. The ceremonies were conducted by local ministers with family and friends in attendance.

Benjamin Cupps Mary Ragsdale Elliott John Dodd Sanders Cupps Emma’ Jackson Fred Quackenbush Lottie Jackson J. Williams North L St Krenke-Brassfield Harry Krenke Leota Brassfield South Street Allinger C. Gaussin William Sears Little Leona Pauline Sears Will Roark Emanuel Sears N. Bose Reba Foth Mary Denny Ruby Bose Elmo Robinson Bessie Bridewell Mary Sears Lorena Sears Roark Worthington Indiana Bedford Mercie Short St. Joseph Missouri Boyd Portland Oregon, Journal

Burglar Grabs Ragsdale Home in Midland

Mrs. David Ragsdale awoke to a man reaching through the window and striking her face. The intruder fled toward a garden and a black covered face was described. tracks indicate a large, dark complexion thief. Police alerted, but he eluded capture as the town of Midland reels over mine closures and exodus.

David Ragsdale 7Th St

Walsh Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Misapplication Case

John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank is under indictment for misapplying bank funds arraigned in Federal court and entering a not guilty plea. Trial scheduled for October 15 as lawyers pursue a bill of particulars before Judge Anderson.

John R. Walsh Chicago National Bank Mr. Walsh Anderson

Child bruised as window falls on hand at home

The child of Mr and Mrs Ed Lewis of North Street sustained a painful injury when a window fell on the left hand on Wednesday. The incident left severe bruising and required medical attention.

Ed Lewis North Street

Marriage Licenses Issued For Four Couples

A marriage license was issued to Thomas M. Jones aged 72 and Hes ter N. Johnson aged 4. Also licensed were Fred Quackenbush and Lottie Edna Jackson.

Thomas M. Jones Hester N. Johnson Fred Quackenbush Lottie Edna Jackson

Star Mail Route Established Bedford to Oolitic

A new star mail service will run from Bedford to Oolitic beginning July 1 with Frank F. Rariden of Bedford as the carrier.

Star Mail Bedford Oolitic Frank F. Rariden

Brewers Prospect Bob Wicker Shines in Columbus Practice

The Acts of the recent Legislature have arrived and are with County Clerk Leonard. Bob Wicker pitched several innings in a Wednesday practice game at Columbus showing fine form.

Leonard Bob Wicker Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fern Stansbury Miss Mary Lemon Co. E. Carter West 13Th Street Will Canon Jones, Ark Thomas W. “Perrin Cedar Rapids William Ray Oneal Ark Clarence Crawford Pinhook Terre Haute J.C. McKinney L. W. Lindley Heltonville Will Pitman Fayetteville F. H. Turner Philipsburg Kansas Henry Browning Robert Hunter E. B. Stephenson Washington Park William Hilton Indianapolis Harry Ferguson Jane McMahan William Mitchell John D. Williams John A. Hartman Arkansas Louisiana Claud Buchanan Oscar Clark Henry Crawford Mrs. Samuel Weaver South H Street Fred T. Dunihue San Antonio Texas Southern Indiana Brown Mrs R. F. McKinley Marion Mrs. McKinley R. C. Houston Mesdames Bart Kindred Holsapple Payne Monroe County J. B. Fox Ferguson Furniture Ideal Shoe Store Thomas D. Carlyle North I Street M Street Walter Wright R. E. Sproull Allegheny City J. E. Drake William Easton Jane Black Guthrie Creek Church Walter Trester Short Brothers Livery Barn New Orleans Steve Smith W. A. Cogswell Department of Astronomy Indiana University Solar System Senate Kebotau Five Davis Jasper Evilese Order of Royal League South Bend Danville Edwin Payne Rushville Logansport Marlon Sullivan Louis W. Keeler Michigan City High School Plymouth George Hinderer Nathan Weil Laporte Absalom K. Dowden Bloomington Jasper Richmond J. Mace Andress Willliam Snively Clifford Skinner Miers Elisha Jones Princeton John Hubbard Goshen Grant Bogle Bartholomew County Iras Cramer Free Gospel Church Martinsville William Wahlgamuth Roger Egerton Casey and Robinson Field Hymera Amos Sanders M. E. Church Josie Gray Evansville Mt. Carmel Gibson County Louis Ledbetter Muncie William Davis Laura V. Holtman Lafayette Perry Key Princeton Fowler Joseph Thomas Lanesville Justice of the Peace Linton Frankton Indiana Union Traction Company New Harmony Central West Polly Weed Baker Boonville Thomas Honan Murl L. Zeider Singer Raunch Eleventh Oliver Oliver Plows Bedford Hardware Co Publue Square Redkey Ferdinand William Fires Mt. Vernon Waltonville Ft. Branch Walcottville Louisa Fox Vincennes Peru Ira E. Cramer Posey County Owensville M. E Church Odd Fellows At Fowlerton Canning Factory Pike County Daniel Droes Mayfield South Bend Labor Journal McDowell Newcastle Libertyville Richard Woods Branch Post J. T. P. A Emma Schrum Hammond Bert Roby Bluffton Helen Wilson Fleming van Meter Jasonville Shelbyville Marion Board of Works Marion & Logansport Traction Company Union of Presbyterian Churches L. C. Scott Warren Thomas Riggs John Carne Michigan City William A Boland Laporte County California Martha Oren Winchester Edward Stockdale Frank Walters Jack the Jennie Carter Viola Grace Michigan Hartford City Salvation Army Zillan W. Pierce Orla Armfield Elwood Evansville & Princeton London Earth Galena Collins Mill New Albany Tribune Cupps-Elliott Quackenbush-Jackson W. A. Wilson Nancy B. Day Chicago Miss Day Kitty Day John W. Findley William A. Wilson Wilson East Side Post Office Department Stone City Paoli Republican Peter Filfien H. Horne Friedmen’s Fairbanks W. J. Prow French Lick Robert Harris South 1 Anna House Ethel McClelland Carrie Dyé Villoupt William Hill James. Cathet Gus. Weyerbacher LE. Grigsby Binghamton N.Y G. C. Houston Taylorsville, L City Riley Dunn Tracy Corner Land Jesse Woods Erie Samuel Hummer South I Street Hammer M. P. Draper John Harris Draper Jack Frost Arbutus Arbutus Hill Bloomington World John Bailey Fred Bailey Angleton The Gulf William Alexander Wilson Arrivdg Allie’ Messick Parkersburg Aylette Whitted el Paso San Carlos Barber H. McDoel Monon Lines E. Taylor McDoel M. W. Hunter Ernest Hunter Stinesville Ruth West Southern Southern Teachers’ Association George Riley Thomas Himebrook Greene County Ruth Wilson College Chambersburg H. H. Walls General Insurance Hodge & Walls Building Nottingham Madras Sanitas Oil Ousnern Him Midland Tower Hill Indiana Southern Coal Company Charles Seebern North P' Street Rob Farm Stables William Ulrich Grassy Pond Ulrich Anna Ulrich West Fork White River Walsh Oolitic Mail Service Logan
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