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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1901

Page

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Murder Shocks Odon as Local Fight Ends Life

Walter Correll of Odon was killed Thursday April 4 during a brawl between country youths and Odon residents aiming to force them out of town. Harley Lamb, 18, drew a knife and slit Correll’s throat, died en route to a barber shop. Lamb held for murder. inquest and defense teams organized. Correll, 21, a stone mason and son of Mr. and Mrs. George Correll, was well liked. Lamb, son of farmer Clark Lamb, had prior trouble at a schoolhouse fight.

Walter Correll Odon Harley Lamb Lamb Correll J. Alvin Padgett Gardiner & Slimp Hastings Hastings, Alten & Billheimer To Defend Him and They Went To Odon George Correll Clark Lamb Madison Township Washington Herald

Pain Balm Praised for Quick Rheumatism Relief

In reviews of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, D. N. Sinks of Troy Ohio reports rapid pain relief after severe rheumatism in the arm and shoulder. The claim notes W C Elliott sells the liniment and cites broad endorsement among users. A separate Indiana note reports slot machines branded gambling devices by the Appellate Court with enforcement limits on vendor contracts. Charles Barnhart faced suit over a machine bought for a cigar store and later removed amid legality disputes.

Chamberlain D. N. Sinks Troy Ohio Messrs. Geo. F. Parsons & Co W. C. Elliott Indiana Appellate Court of Charles Barnhart Albany Ind Julius Goldstein Barnhart Goldstein

Deputy Recorder Moves Into New Residence on South N Street

Deputy Recorder Chas. Allen has moved into a handsome new home on South N street between 16th and 17th streets, recently completed.

Chas. Allen South N Street 16Th 17Th Streets

Caught a Dreadful Cold and Local News Highlights

Marion Rooke of T M Thompson millinery in Chicago says Chamberlain’s Cough Hennedy cured her dreadful cold quickly and she recovered soon. Prof Frank Cabbell of Potter Female College in Bowling Green drove away with a shotgun to deter five young men coaxing five girl students. Harley Lamb, linked to Walter Correll’s death at Odon, is released on a $5,000 bond with ten prominent Davie ss county names listed in the bond.

Marion Rooke T. M. Thompson Milwaukee Avenue Chicago Chamberlain W. C. Elliott Frank Cabbell Potter Female College Bowling Green Bedford 16Th Potter Institute Harley Lamb Walter Correll Odon Daviess County Young Lamb

Dunn Wins Tax Appeal Against Monroe County Auditor

Judge Martin ruled in favor of Moses F. Dunn of Bedford against the Auditor of Monroe County to prevent the assessment rise from 11400 to 24350. The Clerk was ordered to refund the excess taxes collected. Volney Rout of Tunnelton visited Bloomington on Monday.

Martin County Temple of Justice Moses F. Dunn Bedford Monroe County Dunn Bloomington World Volney Rout Tunnelton

Judges to wear shirtwaists during heated term

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Indianapolis Bar Association a resolution was adopted urging the Judges of the Superior and Circuit Courts to wear shirtwaists after May 1 to reduce disruption from heat in trials. Judge Allen forecast compliance and possible color coordination among bench members. A separate note reports a Jackson county inquiry about zinc ore found near Freetown, with State Geologist Blatchley explaining the ore is non economically extractable.

Indianapolis Bar Association Superior Circuit Courts Allen Freetown Jackson County Blatchley Indianapolis Journal

Will Wonders Cease Yet Electric Bitters Revival Anecdote

Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas credits Electric Bitters with breaking a seven year bed rest due to kidney liver trouble and nervous prostration. She reports walking after three bottles and feeling like a new person. The tonic helps headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness. 50 cents. Messick and Dodd guarantee satisfaction.

Messick & Dodd

Telephone poles reach Bloomfield and nearby towns

The Home Telephone Company has installed cedar painted poles and connected with the local switchboard enabling direct links to Bloomfield Linton Switz City Lyons and other county towns. Wires extend toward Newberry and further connections are planned with that town.

Home Telephone Company Bloomfield Linton Switz City Lyons Newberry Worthington Times

Mike OCon nell Surprised On 48th Birthday At Oolitic Supper

Avrils 4th marked Mike OCon nell 48th birthday, saloon keeper of Oolitic, honored by a supper with local guests Milton Myers Harve Launis John Baker William Ryan Thomas Reath George Iseminger Frank Dreyhoble and William Cole. Dr Joseph R Morgan and his son returned to Indianapolis Friday after a pleasant visit with his mother Mrs Lucy Morgan.

Mike O’connell Oolitic Milton Myers Harve Launis John Baker William Ryan Thomas Reath George Iseminger Frank Dreyhoble William Cole Joseph R. Morgan and Son Indianapolis Lucy Morgan

Boys for Sailors Apprentices in U S Navy Enlistment Details

The Navy seeks boys aged 15 to 17 as apprentices to serve until age 21. Eligibility includes height and weight scales, chest measurements, and parental consent relinquishing control until age of majority. Training lasts two years on a training ship emphasizing seamanship, morals, and science, with three apprenticeship classes offering monthly pay and clothing, plus rations.

Navy United States

Mabel Mavity Dies. Funeral Held in Carlisle

The four year old Mabel Mavity, daughter of Seward and Estella Mavity, died at home in Carlisle Sullivan county on April 4. Her funeral was held at her grandfather John Felkner’s residence with Elder W B Chrisler presiding and interment at Green Hill. The First M E church service drew a large crowd with Mrs W B Judah at the organ and a strong choir. Evangelist S D Baker of Mountain Springs, returning from College Hill Washington county, plans monthly meetings at Leatherwood this year.

Mabel Seward Estella Mavity Carlisle Sullivan County John Felkner 16Th W. B. Chrisler Green Hill M. E W. B. Judah Indianapolis S. D. Baker Mountain Springs College Hill Washington County Church of Christ Baker Leatherwood William Bridges First Baptist Church Beech Grove Bridges Corbin Owensburg J. S. Mavity Green Hill Cemetery

Bedford Quarries Works Adds Planers as Lathe Arrives

The Bedford Quarries Co plans an addition to its Hoosier quarry mill for three new planers. A large lathe arrived Saturday, capable of turning an 8x29 foot stone, one of the region’s largest. Riley Foddrill remodels his west side pawnshop replacing the shooting gallery to sell second hand goods.

Bedford Quarries Co Hoosier Quarry Riley Foddrill

The Dog Tax and Local News From Odon to Belt

Assessors push on dog tax enforcement with on-the-spot payments and penalties for nonpayment while officials report and prosecute delinquents. A fatal confrontation in Odon tied to taunting of a country cousin draws attention to town behavior. A county graft tale involves a poultry scheme selling fake cholera cures. A bar fight leaves Oscar Ketcham injured. Easter services at First Baptist are described with baptism and communion. A new stone mill and land deal near Belt track are noted.

First Baptist Church Chadwick

Telegraph Repairer Narrowly Survives Flood and Cures

Chas C Ellis of Lisbon Iowa battled waist deep icy water to fix a telegraph line during a flood. Doctors in Oakland Nebraska Sioux City and Omaha deemed him doomed with consumption but he recovered after using Dr Kings New Discovery, purchased from Messick and Dodd for 50 cents.

Chas. C. Ellis Lisbon Oakland Neb Sioux City Omaha Dr. King Messick & Dodd

Shine shot at Gaussin's saloon backyard method ends chase

Last Friday at Gaussin's saloon backyard Will iam Flack known as Shine shot four times at John Carter, a white man. The two men stood apart in darkness, Carter chased Shine after drawing a knife but failed to seize him. Police hunted Shine all night. he fled to another area amid tense relations between races. Nearby notes include 1901 farm and livestock assessments and a Campbellsburg Graphic update on local business prospects and public figures.

William Flack Shine John Carter Gaussin John Flack Coon

Mitchell saloon fight shapes town election race

Long Dry Spell reports Mitchell will hold a spring election with two tickets the wets and the drys. The town has been without a saloon for some time and the wets are said to be getting very dry. Postmaster N H Roberts reports March postal receipts and fees totals. Herschel Vanmeter moves to Horse Shoe telegraph office to serve the quarry traffic. Funeral of Elmer Evans held at New Union Christian church with Rev Harley Jackson officiating.

Mitchell Loogootee -Tribune Herschel Vanmeter Bloomfield Elmer Evans New Union Christian Church Harley Jackson Ithe Church

Mr Frank Bridwell Celebrates 31st Birthday at Home

Sunday marked the 31st birthday of Mr. Frank Bridwell. He returned home to a house filled with friends and relatives and a well spread table. Attendees included Cisco Bridwell, Zach Johnson, Frank Grafton, Carter Bridwell, Eliza Grafton, Louisa Frost, David Torphy and son Voris, William Stipp and son Raymond, Walter Houpt and children, Alfred Bridwell, and several Bridwell sisters. At about 2 PM the group gathered for a photograph in front of the house and then dispersed satisfied with the celebration.

Frank Bridwell Cisco Bridwell Zach Johnson Frank Grafton Carter Bridwell Eliza Grafton Louisa Frost David Torphy Voris William Stipp Raymond Walter Houpt Avoca Alfred Bridwell Ida Grafton Ada Massey Flora Mary Dessie Lulu Bridwell Bridwell

Post Office workers to wear shirt waists in summer

The Post Office Department orders Washington postmasters to outfit letter carriers with light gray shirt waists for the coming season. Suspending coats during heat is allowed, with suspenders kept under the waists. The change is expected to be popular with carriers and patrons.

Post Office Department Washington

London man’s illness cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills

Bob Miers confirms he will seek re election for a fourth term and expects several opponents. The Vincennes Capitol notes a likely strong fight in the renomination battle as he faces political pressures.

Bob Miers Bob Vincennes Capitol

Local items include mining hope and Easter egg exhibit

Charles Cramer, a former city resident, seeks work after returning to town and plans to develop a gold mine in Jackson county. Marshal Frank Russell displays a half pink half white Easter egg with a cross on one end at Sherwood's gulgar store. Stoneington post office opens at Lee school in Bono township with daily mail. A. J., Montgomery & Son open a general merchandise store. Treasurer West reports March taxes: current $15,041.82 delinquent $668.33. overall a strong showing.

Charles Cramer Jackson County Marshal Frank Russell Sherwood Gulgar Lee School House Bono Township Stoneington A. J.,montgomery & Son West Board of Commissioners

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

When you want a physic that is mild and gentle easy to take and pleasant in effect use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets. Price 25 cents. Samples free. Every box guaranteed. For sale by W. C. Elliott.

Chamberlain W. C. Elliott

Widespread Power Outage Traced to Short Circuit

Lights east of Hay's store and south of Hellger's tin shop failed Monday night prompting 75 to 80 calls to Supt. Jim Bell. A fuse blew at a Bedford National Bank transformer, then a short caused by paper-hangers twisted bare ends. No major damage, but public convenience suffered. Notify the company before removing electric wires.

Hay Hellger Jim Bell Bedford National Bank

Scenery for New Opera House Burned and Wedding Note

A carload of new scenery for the Stone City Opera House burned in a East St. Louis fire on April 1, destroying the B. & O. S-W freight house and 50 grain cars. Scenery will be duplicated. opening may be delayed a few days. Miss Anna Lockman and Mr. Thomas Newsome wed in Seymour. Rev. E. R. West officiated. Newsome is a prominent Seymour farmer.

Stone City Opera House East St. Louis Anna Lockman Thomas Newsome Seymour E. R. West M. E. Church Indianapolis Indiana Newsome Jackson County

Kentuckians Rampage in Town on Politic Saturday Night

Three Kentuckians visited politic Saturday night and one, intoxicated, tried to seize control of the town. He slapped a girl on the sidewalk, knocking a gold crown from a tooth, and caused other mischief. Police were not notified as locals felt able to handle the disturbance. John and Fred Strout completed a gasoline boat launched on the White River near the Pumping Station. It seats about ten and they will host summer pleasure trips.

Oolitic John Fred Strout White

Arnica Salve Cures Long-Stand Burn Scars for Jonesville Reader

A Jonesville Virginia resident recalls a childhood burn that caused leg sores for 30 years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve finally healed the wounds after other remedies failed. Suited for burns, scalds, cuts, sores, bruises and piles. Sold by Messick and Dodd, Druggists for 25 cents.

W. H. Eads Jonesville Bucklen Messick & Dodd

Rains Receives Letter From Son in Philippines

Moses Rains of Company D, 1st U.S. Infantry, stationed on Samar Island reports heavy campaigning in the mountains and widespread dysentery among soldiers.

T. J. Rains Moses Rains Co. D, 1St U. S. Inft Samar Philippines

Farmers Sale Day Draws Large Local Attendance

Medora hosts a Saturday farmer sale drawing broad participation as farmers bid for stock. A group of local doctors plans to buy the Dr Gardner house at 16th and K to convert into a sanitarium. The Bixler siblings arrived from Mitchell to visit grandparents Elder John Williams and his wife. Charles Turley of Bryantsville bought property in Washington Indiana and will move there to work as a blacksmith. Wendell Kern of Fayetteville visited the city Monday with relatives.

Dr. Gardner 16Th and K Streets Victor Myrtle Vada Bixler Mitchell John Williams Charles Turley Bryantsville Washington, Ind

Remarkable Cure Claim for Chamberlain Cough Remedy

William Savory of Warrington England touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the world’s best for bronchitis. He says it saved his wife after six years of illness and bed confinement, noting she is now well. Sold by W C Elliott.

Chamberlain William Savory Warrington England W. C. Elliott

Terre Haute Team to Play Eight Practice Games in Bloomington

The Terre Haute baseball club from the Indiana Illinois Iowa league arrived in Bloomington and will square off in eight practice games against the IA team. Local figures note several community events and incidents including a house fire destroying Joe East’s goods after a move to Danville.

Terre Haute Indiana Ilinois Iowa Bloomington I. A

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