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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
4
A compilation of late April reports from Indiana and neighboring regions details accidents in Burns City and Bloomfield, ship and railway incidents near Vincennes, and a violent clash in Detroit. It notes political tensions in France and Russia, protests in Brest, and a burglary-linked court saga in Indianapolis.
Washington notes report on the Panama Canal company work with 100 engineers, 45 medical officers, and 1,500 laborers at Culebra cut. US to pay about $5,000 daily. labor supply may draw workers from the South and West Indies, including possible Chinese and Japanese laborers. Subcommittee to study labor sources and climate suitability. Also covered are Philippine coinage plans and Democratic party debates around Mr. Bryan at the upcoming convention.
Four miles north of here a landslide covered the track delaying a train until 11 o’clock. The trainman and several farmers cleared the line after three hours. Passengers report extensive damage from the storm between here and Sullivan.
The notice advertises low fare rates to southern and western points with ticket office contact HP Rapley GA for details.
Alfred Guthrie and Julius H Beaver visited Elijah Lee on Monday for legal work. Numerous residents from Bono East Pinhook Shiloh and Disney Ridge were seen in town Tuesday through Saturday for business, horse purchases, and social visits.
Sarah Malissa Salla born December 26 1861 died April 11 1904 as part of a large family. Survived by six brothers and one sister with eight brothers and four sisters total. She joined the Baptist church at Fostoria in 1882 and served as Sunday School teacher and longtime church clerk until health failed. Funeral at the Sallee home with Rev J E Berns delivering the sermon. burial at Caelton Cemetery. The article closes with a religious consolation for the departed.
John Harris born in June in Pennsylvania died March 26 1903 at Buddha Laws County Indiana aged 79. He married Jane Crawford December 11 1847 and Nancy Speer January 17 1856 and had several children. A Methodist and master mason, he lived in Lawrence County for 50 years and died after a day of pneumonia with family and friends at his bedside.
A receipt style notice lists ladies and gentlemen names including Arnold Mrs Dalla Rebecca Brooking Chandler Lena Cofford Cora Holmes Branch Lesta Johnson Mrs McPall Mrs Lucy McFall Mandy Willliam Heenie and gentlemen Robbert Albin Brown Connor Crommon E N Franck Edd Justice Ray Kieth Tate Martin Riley Steaphens Wm Williams Millard Readers asked to say advertised when calling for these letters.
Monon offers excursion rates and a one third fare plan across several cities including Springfield Illinois April 14 to 17 and New York City May 11 to 16. Events list Western Drawing Teachers Assn in New York Chicago Library Assn in April Indianapolis AFM in May Western Gas Assn in May Chicago National Electric Light Assn in May with contact H P Rapley General Agent for rates and information.
Chicago and the Northwest advertises great chances for settlers in Nebraska, Dakota, Montana, and Idaho. Describes Pacific Slope paradise for homeseekers and invites inquiries to the general agent B. P. Ravury about special rates.
The Monon announces special round trip rates to Paducah Danville Johnsonville Perryville and Corinth for a Shiloh battlefield event with return by April 15. Also Vincennes sale April 8 9 with return by April 19 and Fort Wayne convention rates April 15 16 with return by April 17. National Manufacturers New Orleans and Eastern Star Indianapolis tickets at one fare with specific sale dates. For details contact WH P Kanney General Agent.
To St Louis National and International Good Roads Convention runs April 27 to May 2 with tickets sold April 26 and 27. Dedication ceremonies for Louisiana Purchase Exposition run April 30 to May 2 with tickets sold April 29 to May 1 and return May 4. Thirty first Saengefest of North American Saengerbunod runs June 7 to 20 with tickets sold June 1 to 17 and return in June.
Southern Indiana Railway Co announces very cheap one way rates to California, North Dakota, South Dakota and other western points. For details contact Ticket Agent or address J. G. Ray, G. A. [illegible] for further information.
One fare plus two dollars for round trips on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to points in the South and West. Call ticket agents for rates and further information. H P Rapury, G 4
For Southern Indiana Teachers Associations Meeting at Vincennes via the Southern Indiana Ry. tickets sell for 2.25 dollars round trip. Sale dates are April 8 and 9. Return validity good until April 18 with best connections both ways. IG Ray, G. A.
Set of excursion fares for Natl and International Good Roads Convention in St Louis April 27 to May 2, dedication ceremonies at Louisiana Purchase Exposition April 30 to May 20, Travelers Protective Assn in Indianapolis May 1 and 2, and American Medical Assn in New Orleans May 5 to 8. Fares valid on sale dates April 26 27 April 29 30 May 1 and final return limits May 4. further rate and info from H P Radley G A Southern Indiana Railway timetable shows three trains daily to Indianapolis Louisville Chicago and St Louis with fast connections.
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