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Newspaper

Bedford Weekly Mail

Location

Bedford, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1902

Page

4

Roosevelt picks Ware for pension commissioner post

The dispatch states Eugene F. Ware a Civil War veteran from Kansas chosen by President Roosevelt to replace H. Clay Evans as Commissioner of Pensions. Also reported are acquittal of Maj. Lyttleton Waller in a court martial, a kidnap gang busted in Mexico City, and varied local incidents across Indiana and surrounding regions.

Eugene F. Ware Kansas Roosevelt H. Clay Evans Maj Lyttleton W. T. Waller Fillipins Yucatan Mexico City Texas and Pacific Railroad Dallas

Wireless telegraphy trials and baccalaureate sermon noted

A letter to Dr. Jas B. Duncan shows gratitude from the graduating class for Reverend Richard H. Edwards agreeing to deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon, likely in late May in Bedford. Professor Turner and assistants report successful wireless experiments here, plan further Marconi style tests, and potential cross building transmission. Honorable Simpson Lowe lectured on the Orient to Bedford High School students with views of Jerusalem Bethlehem and Bethlehem’s nativity site.

Jas. B. Duncan Richard H. Edwards First Christian Church Edwards Bedford Turner Marconi Court House Indiana Simpson B. Lowe Orient Jerusalem Bethlehem Lowe Mount Calvary Tomb of Saint John Oak of Abraham Solomon's Temple Grand Hotel

Mail robbery chase ends with three arrests near Roachdale

After a mailbag theft near Roachdale, bloodhounds tracked three suspects a farmer’s pack of hounds led a crowd to two white men and a negro who were captured after about fifty shots. The stolen mail value is unknown and investigators pursue links to recent Linden robberies.

Jsii Thel. D. & W Roachdale Crawfordsville Wheaton Linden

Hinds and McKnight Wedding at Leatherwood Church

A large audience gathered April 6 at Leatherwood Christian Church for the marriage of Charles F. Hinds and Stella McKnight. Rev. John Williams officiated as the couple, plus attendants Josephine Younger and W. L. Houston, exchanged vows. The wedding featured white gowns and bouquets, with gifts list including many china and linen items from relatives and friends across Illinois and Indiana.

Leatherwood Christian Church Chas’ F. Hinds Stella McKnight Josephine Younger W. L. Houston John Williams

Young Indiana men take West Point Naval Academy entrance exams

A group of Southern Indiana youths are in Terre Haute this week taking entrance exams for West Point and the Annapolis Naval Academy. Representatives from Spencer Bloomington and Bedford attend with other Second District hopefuls. The top scorer wins an appointment, and all must pass a strict physical afterward. The government official in charge says politics won’t influence outcomes and exams run all week.

Indiana Terre Haute West Point Annapolis Naval Academy Spencer Bloomington Bedford Robert W. Miers

Bedford Post Office Unclaimed Letters for Week Ending April 12 1902

List of unclaimed letters advertised for the Bedford post office week ending April 12 1902 includes LADIES Allen Charlie Bassett L E Blue Perry H Box Samuel Collier John C Flyn William Gregory Marion Henderson T H Persons calling for above letters please say advertised Vinson Williams

Bedford Allen Charlie Bassett L. E. Blue Perry H. Box Samuel Collier John C. Flyn William Gregory Marion Henderson T. H Vinson Williamg

Local notes reflect community life in Bedford area

Rain delays sowing while residents visit, travel for business, and attend events. Names include Ada Guthrie, C. M. Brooking, Gertie Ingie, Arthur Guthrie, Mitchell Guthrie, W. O. Mitchell, Theo Allen, Franca Crawford, J. C. Brooking, Henry Mills, Robt. Brooking, and Uncle Billy Henderson.

Trinity area social notes from a community gathering

Willie Qwens hosted by Nobile and Harigy Cooper as Sunday visitors and locals recount a week of visits. Cousin Miss Myrtle Hawkins stays with Mrs Richardson in Bedford while others travel to Fisher Creek, Peerless quarry, and local farms. Community members attend dinners, move homes, and begin farming projects with neighbors in Bedford, Blooming ton, and Leath erwood during the period.

The Percheron Horse Origin and Breed Traits

The Percheron originated in France in La Perche and became famed for beauty strength and endurance. Bred by nobility with Arabian crosses they gained uniformity and popularity as the ideal draft horse noted for docility and robust build. Indiana Farmer commentary credits the breed as the coming horse and lauds government care and breeder practices.

France la Perche Province of Indiana

Local social and business notes from the county

Sunday visits include J W Todd and wife of Salt Creek with John Dodds family. Tie Ey Wray of Shanswick buys hogs locally. Frank Keithley of Bedford visited last week. Mrs Alex Scott and Belle with James Wray's family spent Thursday with Ben Kindred. A E Osburn moves his Eclipse saw mill to Heltonville to work for Keithley and St John. Jasper Utterback of Ft Ritner visited relatives. Clarence Cummings sells his local merchant postmaster and railroad agent business to Everett Cummings. Liberty hosts a three day conference starting Friday before the second Sunday in May with daily basket dinners.

J. W. Todd Salt Creek John Dodds Tie Ey Wray Shanswick Frank Keithley Bedford Alex Scott Belle James Wray Near Mooney Ben Kindred Everett Cummings Cummings Liberty

Emma Francis Reed remembered in Indiana and Minneapolis funeral

Mrs Emma Francis Reed born Bedford Indiana and long a Minneapolis resident dies after months of suffering. Funeral held at her mother Mrs Rebekah Francis home with Rev R Scott Ayde. pallbearers and choir presentations honor a devout life of faith, music, and family loyalty. She leaves husband John A Reed and two children George and Francis plus siblings and mother. The service at Green Hill cemetery conveyed community sympathy and lasting remembrance.

John A. Reed Rebekah Francis R. Scott Ayde Emma Francis Reed Bedford Minneapolis Jesus Hyde Ind Methodist Church John Walls St. Mary’s School Terre Haute Heaven Green Hill Cemetery Reed Rebecca Francis Frank Reed John Malott Eugena Francis Charles Francis Louis Francis

Local figures visit and travel notices across Rivervale area

Mr and Mrs William R Mathis of Rivervale visited here Monday. Dr L G Boyd checked on Mrs Richard Myers sick at Pinhook Tuesday. William M Lee headed to Pinhook Tuesday morning, fell from wagon injuring his arm. Alfred Guthrie tended farm matters near Ft Ritner Tuesday. John C Guthrie suffered a third stroke Tuesday night, remains in distress Wednesday. Dr Boyd called to Guthrie Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Andrew Myers conducted business here Wednesday. Moses B Lee and William Beavers visited their father Thursday night. William Trean of Mitchell Baxter came Thursday. Mrs Adeline Speer and Mrs Betta Flinn of Dennison shopped Thursday. George Worthwin moved to Stonington Thursday. Charles Lowe Special Pension Examiner visited Thursday. Mr and Mrs Peter Rain traveling salesman for Schell and Co of Indianapolis visited Thursday. William Ludwall traveling salesman for J O Plickner and son Evansville Indiana was here Friday. Elisha Lee made a business trip to Sparksville Friday. Charles Swimmers huxter for Allbrite Co Shoals here Saturday. Hirska Lee and Alfred Guthrie transacted business at Ft Ritner Saturday. Uncle Miss Jennie Simms returned to Mitchell Sunday after a few days with relatives.

Ada Guthrie Bedford C. M. Brooking Gertie Ingie Tunnelton Arthur Guthrie Brother Mitchell Mack Newland W. O. Mitchell Buddha A. J. Allen Newton Ambrose Crawford J. C. Brooking L. P. Beaver C. E. Haws C.M Brooking Tunonel Theo. Allen Franca Crawford Frank Batman J. A. Brooking Henry Mills Everet Ingle Brooking Jerome Launis Bedford Butchers William Henderson Henderson Billy Johnny Plow Boy Davy Crocket The Mary and Gazette W. V. Haws Lodge William Gregory Pur Harvey Pearson Washington John Brock Guthrie John Allen, Sr Beaford Henry Brooking Leonard Crawford David Root Claude Williams H. W. Crawford Starrof Daviess County Aaron Mitchell J. M. Bale Andrew Speer Homer Ingle Willie Qwens Nobile Harigy Cooper Rena Sherrill Myrtle Hawkins Rose Greenaway Sullivan Fishing Creek Ben Capps Everett Newkirk Thornton Peerless Ellie Brown Ethel Crawford Walter Johnson Zall Thomas Linton Crawford Omer Ingle John Young Cupps Eric Brown Eliza Cupps Anna Carter Dall Crawford Eather Mary Owens Zella Thomas Clay Duncan Bloomington Herb Whitted Leatherwood Charles Thomas Eugene Thomas Tommy Shirly Thomas Shirly Ed Thomas Katie Holland Pottoy Will Anna Crawford Geo William R. Mathis Rivervale John C Guthrie L. G. Boyd J. C. Guthrie Andrew Myers Moses B. Lee William Beavers William Trean Mitchell, Baxter Adeline Speer Betta Flinn Dennison George Worthwin Stonington Charles Lowe Peter Rain Bolt Schell and Co Indianapolis

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