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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
3
Sunday visits and moves across Mitchell Bedford and nearby towns are reported. Contracts for a $15 768 water works system in Corydon, local lectures, dances, and social events are noted along with health updates and railway news in Bloomington Indianapolis and New Albany.
Residents and visitors are listed with movements and visits including Jack Simms from Indian Springs George Speer from Erie and Miss Lenora Burnham from Owensburg. Local business notes mention John Naugie renting a cottage and a planned West Baden Company boulevard survey in Paoli Republican context.
Mrs John A Reed died Tuesday at 8 oclock at the home of her mother Mrs J P Francis on West 16th Street where she had lived since October A funeral was held Thursday at 2 pm from Mrs Francis home with Rev R Hyde officiating Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery A brief warning note follows about a con artist posing as an Indianapolis News representative soliciting subscribers for 25 cents a month in advance The swindler targeted Bedford residents and left town with several dollars police in Southern Indiana have been notified and are seeking the suspect John Kline is claimed to be the sole authorized Indianapolis News agent in the city.
Col Lewis Brooks of Shoals visits his sons T J and W F Brooks. Frank Graves and family return from Chicago and occupy their West 12th street home. Mrs Will Glover’s 12th and N street residence is repainted by Charlie Duncan. Names listed for various notices. Three Monroe County men haul lumber from Brown County to East politics to build three houses. Will Keithley moves his family to a Dan Carlton home on 14th street. George K Jowell, Monon general superintendent, rode in private car No 30. An inspection tour over the B B C Linkenback, now a Bakersfield oil attorney. Dr Laughlin praised for Republican support. boasts of Mitchell convention backing by Orange County. Monroe County Democrats arrange a special train to Vinccennes May 1 for the Second Congressional District Convention with reduced fare and three coach cars. train likely via Mitchell on B&O, with Bedford GOP riders joining. anticipated attendance around 400 from two counties.
William Arnold, unloading stone for Robert Reed's new house in Monon yards, narrowly escaped a car pushed by an engine. He was squeezed through a six inch gap near a warehouse, suffering two left rib fractures near the heart. He is hospitalized with serious injuries but expected to recover.
Amusements notes Charles H. Boyles will star in The Star Boarder on Monday evening April 14 at the Stone City Opera House. The production promises funny satire and strong supporting talent enhancing the holiday humor and local entertainment scene. Officials of the Pennsylvania announce reform in caboose design for longer, more comfortable cars with home-like amenities including ice boxes lockers and a small kitchen to improve crew morale during long hours on freight runs.
A roundup of social calls and appearances across Bedford and surrounding towns. Mentions include A. S. Wilcox in Tunnelton, Miss Inez Allen in Heltonville, births on North Street, Wolery in city for medical matters, and ADES expanding boys and children wear on the second floor. Also notes on local council, educators, graves, shop openings, and residents traveling to Indianapolis, Mitchell, Orleans, and Charleston.
The court granted a liquor license to Fred R. Nugent of Mitchell. Applications by William Clark Heltonville Alorzo C Standiford Bono and Dan W Wright Bono were rejected by remonstrances. An injunction against building gravel roads in Marion Township was overruled, likely appeal to Circuit Court. election argued irregular for voting on all roads together.
John and Joe Taylor were found guilty by Judge Fletcher for disturbing Pentecost meeting with fines totaling 18 and 13.50 respectively and jail time for nonpayment. David Flinn and William Jackson pleaded guilty to hauling heavy loads on gravel roads in wet weather, fined 14 each. Oscar McAfee’s similar charge was dismissed. Other related charges await action. Local notices report illnesses, visits, and a newborn daughter for Harvey Brooking.
Local shop The Mammoth announces a sale on its entire tinware stock at very low prices. Mrs Bud Sherrill dislocated her knee south east of town Wednesday. Bud Huff lays foundation for Constant Gaus sie business rooms on North I Mrs Here. Campbell returns from Mitchell after visiting parents. Tilford suffered a nosebleed lasting hours. Walter Gillette visits during spring vacation. Hoe attends Moores Hill College. Baldwin locomotive works builds engine for Illinois Central ag experiment. tank holds 7000 gallons. Governor Durbin proclaims May 15 as Soldiers and Sailors Monument dedication day with a patriotic festival and flag displays. Indiana rising spirits production noted by Ambrose Nowlin. revenue districts report $8 million in Indiana and $16 million in Terre Haute.
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